Re: [Felvtalk] Ringworm.
I have always used the Walmart brand (Equate) cream for foot fungus and it has worked very well. Not messy and doesn’t smell bad and is cheap. Gary From: Margo Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 5:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ringworm. LymDyp. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Stomatitis
Read below... On 12-20, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen Jen, I don't believe stomatitis is only a problem in older cats. Some cats that are quite young have it. I have delt with it and it is difficult to deal with. Vets usually alternate between pred. and antibiotics, and in worse case scenario all the cats teeth must be removed, which is quite costly. Howvever since you mention this jaw/lymph connection I'd definitely get another opinion. It may not be her teeth at all. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite
I'm guessing Heather was referring to essential oils and cats, not oils like coconut, olive, or fish oil. http://www.thelavendercat.com/ Margo -Original Message- From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net Sent: Dec 19, 2013 12:48 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite I think it's safe to put coconut oil on kitty skin - a friend swears by it, uses for ringworm on cats. I usually use Golden Seal, but found the following re coconut oil: http://healthimpactnews.com/2012/pets-and-coconut-oil-an-experiment-with-two-cats/ Gloria On Dec 19, 2013, at 12:04 AM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: From all the things I have read, no oils are safe for cats. I use eucalyptus for my sinus and lavender to help me sleep, but make sure the cats do not get too close when I do. Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: I researched it before and read no on oregano oil. The phenols in essential oils can not be processed by the feline liver. Lym dyp is safe and effective. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2013, at 10:08 PM, KG BarnCats kgbarnc...@gmail.com wrote: Can oregano oil be used on cats? A friend has two kittens with awful ringworm. So far Program and Vetericyn haven't done much. (Gave her some Vibactra Plus tonite to try boosting the kittens' immune system.) On Tuesday, December 17, 2013, Marcia marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I'm actually more into natural and homeopathic then conventional medicine. Sent from my absolutely outstanding iphone(: On Dec 17, 2013, at 6:07 AM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: -Original Message- From: dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Dec 17, 2013 12:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite I am leary of drs. who want to see/know about herbs, etc. as they might report you for practicing medicine without a license. Unless one is charging for services, simply suggesting or selling a legal product probably presents no legal issue. I've had mixed results with alternative therapies, but don't hesitate to try them, after considerable research. It's probably best to tell your Allopath about anything you're taking, no matter how safe, as some herbal remedies and products can significantly affect physiology. Which means they work :) All the best, Margo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Stomatitis
Thanks Lorrie! On Dec 21, 2013, at 5:05 AM, Lorrie wrote: Read below... On 12-20, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen Jen, I don't believe stomatitis is only a problem in older cats. Some cats that are quite young have it. I have delt with it and it is difficult to deal with. Vets usually alternate between pred. and antibiotics, and in worse case scenario all the cats teeth must be removed, which is quite costly. Howvever since you mention this jaw/lymph connection I'd definitely get another opinion. It may not be her teeth at all. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils
I'm thinking this is for the mouth issues, not uneven pupils? Just wanted to say that generic Zyrtec (cetirizine) is often available on pharmacy's $4.00 programs. If the cause is allergy related, it might help. Margo -Original Message- From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net Sent: Dec 21, 2013 2:05 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils I have 2-3 methods I use 1) I started out giving a depomedrol injection periodically (once every 4-6 weeks or as needed). Seems like it's 1/2 cc depo. 2) Then someone suggested oral dexamethasone - so I give about 1/2 cc Dex orally, and it lasts a few days. Sometimes though they're quite resistant to having something squirted in the mouth. 3) the most recent option Ive tried is Zyrtec. I buy Zyrtec at the grocery store or pharmacy. Also got a pill cutter and cut the Zyrtec in half. I put the half zyrtec in wet food once a day. You may need to crush it at first. I've started doing the last two together in some cases. Have found the Zyrtec very helpful for some runny noses too. But to start out, with a difficult cat, I do Depo for about a month and see how that works and if I can switch to Dex. If you google these options you can find out more, of course. Gloria On Dec 21, 2013, at 12:29 AM, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, Off topic or a new one. My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen On Dec 20, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Lorrie wrote: One of my cats has uneven pupils, but he is not FelV positive. He was hit on the head by some low life bastard before I rescued him. Lorrie On 12-20, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: The only ones I've had with uneven pupils are Felv cats, and then only a couple. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Mouth issues
Oops right sorry- mouth issues. Hard to see on my phone sometimes. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm thinking this is for the mouth issues, not uneven pupils? Just wanted to say that generic Zyrtec (cetirizine) is often available on pharmacy's $4.00 programs. If the cause is allergy related, it might help. Margo -Original Message- From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net Sent: Dec 21, 2013 2:05 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils I have 2-3 methods I use 1) I started out giving a depomedrol injection periodically (once every 4-6 weeks or as needed). Seems like it's 1/2 cc depo. 2) Then someone suggested oral dexamethasone - so I give about 1/2 cc Dex orally, and it lasts a few days. Sometimes though they're quite resistant to having something squirted in the mouth. 3) the most recent option Ive tried is Zyrtec. I buy Zyrtec at the grocery store or pharmacy. Also got a pill cutter and cut the Zyrtec in half. I put the half zyrtec in wet food once a day. You may need to crush it at first. I've started doing the last two together in some cases. Have found the Zyrtec very helpful for some runny noses too. But to start out, with a difficult cat, I do Depo for about a month and see how that works and if I can switch to Dex. If you google these options you can find out more, of course. Gloria On Dec 21, 2013, at 12:29 AM, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, Off topic or a new one. My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen On Dec 20, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Lorrie wrote: One of my cats has uneven pupils, but he is not FelV positive. He was hit on the head by some low life bastard before I rescued him. Lorrie On 12-20, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: The only ones I've had with uneven pupils are Felv cats, and then only a couple. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils
I gave my Pookie Clin Drops (short for clin...something). Very economical. Works well for infections that are in the mouth or tissues. Very economical. I also took him for acupuncture. Carolyn On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 12:29 AM, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, Off topic or a new one. My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen On Dec 20, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Lorrie wrote: One of my cats has uneven pupils, but he is not FelV positive. He was hit on the head by some low life bastard before I rescued him. Lorrie On 12-20, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: The only ones I've had with uneven pupils are Felv cats, and then only a couple. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Ringworm.
Hey nice to know about Gary - On Dec 21, 2013, at 4:05 AM, gcru...@centurytel.net gcru...@centurytel.net wrote: I have always used the Walmart brand (Equate) cream for foot fungus and it has worked very well. Not messy and doesn’t smell bad and is cheap. Gary From: Margo Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 5:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ringworm. LymDyp. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils
Probably Clindamycin... I always keep it around. On Dec 21, 2013, at 12:12 PM, trustinhi...@charter.net wrote: I gave my Pookie Clin Drops (short for clin...something). Very economical. Works well for infections that are in the mouth or tissues. Very economical. I also took him for acupuncture. Carolyn On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 12:29 AM, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, Off topic or a new one. My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen On Dec 20, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Lorrie wrote: One of my cats has uneven pupils, but he is not FelV positive. He was hit on the head by some low life bastard before I rescued him. Lorrie On 12-20, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: The only ones I've had with uneven pupils are Felv cats, and then only a couple. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils
Clindrops is likely Clindamycin. It has several trade names, including Antirobe. Also comes in little tiny pills. The liquid tastes foul, but is better cold, s refrigerate it. Try to follow it with something tasty. It is good for mouth issues, as well as abcesses, and some types of pneumonia. One I try to keep on hand. HTH Margo -Original Message- From: trustinhi...@charter.net Sent: Dec 21, 2013 1:12 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils I gave my Pookie Clin Drops (short for clin...something). Very economical. Works well for infections that are in the mouth or tissues. Very economical. I also took him for acupuncture. Carolyn On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 12:29 AM, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, Off topic or a new one. My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen On Dec 20, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Lorrie wrote: One of my cats has uneven pupils, but he is not FelV positive. He was hit on the head by some low life bastard before I rescued him. Lorrie On 12-20, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: The only ones I've had with uneven pupils are Felv cats, and then only a couple. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils
Thanks! Jen On Dec 21, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Margo wrote: Clindrops is likely Clindamycin. It has several trade names, including Antirobe. Also comes in little tiny pills. The liquid tastes foul, but is better cold, s refrigerate it. Try to follow it with something tasty. It is good for mouth issues, as well as abcesses, and some types of pneumonia. One I try to keep on hand. HTH Margo -Original Message- From: trustinhi...@charter.net Sent: Dec 21, 2013 1:12 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils I gave my Pookie Clin Drops (short for clin...something). Very economical. Works well for infections that are in the mouth or tissues. Very economical. I also took him for acupuncture. Carolyn On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 12:29 AM, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, Off topic or a new one. My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen On Dec 20, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Lorrie wrote: One of my cats has uneven pupils, but he is not FelV positive. He was hit on the head by some low life bastard before I rescued him. Lorrie On 12-20, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: The only ones I've had with uneven pupils are Felv cats, and then only a couple. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils
We tapped Shmoo's lungs last night for fluid. Drew out about 90ml total. He
had a rough night coming off the anesthesia but was better this morning.
Still a little labored in breathing but not as bad as before the tap and I
was so glad to see him purring and stretching happily. But he mostly
relaxed/laid around today, unlike his 2 active siblings. Vet said the fluid
will likely refill in a few days so we just spend as much time with him as
we can while we wait. I'm unable to search the archives right now but isn't
there anything else I can do to make the fluid stop? Didn't expect to lose
another one so soon after Terence. He's so innocent.
Katherine
On Friday, December 20, 2013, Lance wrote:
Anisocoria can be an indicator of FeLV presence, though I don’t think it
indicates progression of the disease in any way that we know about. Ember
developed anisocoria almost five years ago, when she was seven. I haven’t
taken her to a specialist, but we ruled out toxo. At times, the vet has
thought that the pupil has gotten a bit smaller, but I’ve never seen a real
change.
Lance
On Dec 20, 2013, at 9:44 AM, Katherine K.
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wrote:
Hi everyone,
I just noticed my 10 year old FeLV cat, Krammer, has uneven pupils. He had
a winky/weepy eye a couple of weeks ago for a few days, where he had some
drainage and one eye was squinty with a smaller pupil. It cleared up on
it's own after a few days (I give him lysine). A day or two ago it came
back, this time the other eye (if I recall correctly). The affected eye is
squinty, third eyelid shows a little, and one pupil is small while the
other pupil looks normal. I'm not sure if this is just a herpes flare up,
or something else. He first tested positive about 6 months ago. I found the
term anisocoria while searching this list archives. Gonna research a
little more.
Second question:
One of my 8 month old FeLV kittens, Shmoo, began having what I would call
labored or heavy breathing 2 days ago. I can see his sides and nose moving
as he breathes. He is a little less active, and last night he
coughed/wheezed a little and his paw pads, usually pink (he's a white cat),
looked slightly purple, like he's not getting enough oxygen. He looked pink
again this morning. Gonna take him in, but wanted to mention it here too in
case anyone has input.
Thanks,
Katherine
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[Felvtalk] Stomatitis
Hi Jen, stomatitis isn't limited to older cats at all! It can have many causes, but cause can be hard to pin down. It's an immune problem and also is more common in FIV+ cats. However, other cats can and do get it. Some vets feel that it may be caused by calici virus.I have one who had severe stomatitis and did end up having a full mouth extraction done by a veterinary dental specialist. Very expensive, over $4,000 and believe me I am going to be paying for that for a very long time! The bad smelling breath is one sign. It's really bad, too! Try looking in the mouth, if it is stomatitis you will see really angry red inflammation, sometimes it's worse in the throat area. Also wanted to add my two cents on the small pupil thing. Sounds a lot like Horners Syndrome, which is usually linked to an ear problem. The very same cat of mine that had the stomatits also had Horners last summer. It really isn't harmful and usually clears on its own in a few weeks. I treated Stacy's ear infection with OTC medicine and it went away. Jill and kitties ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Mouth issues
I just got an I phone and am not up to speed on all it's functions, one thing is everything is so much smaller than on the computer. gbl...@aristotle.net gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: Oops right sorry- mouth issues. Hard to see on my phone sometimes. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm thinking this is for the mouth issues, not uneven pupils? Just wanted to say that generic Zyrtec (cetirizine) is often available on pharmacy's $4.00 programs. If the cause is allergy related, it might help. Margo -Original Message- From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net Sent: Dec 21, 2013 2:05 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils I have 2-3 methods I use 1) I started out giving a depomedrol injection periodically (once every 4-6 weeks or as needed). Seems like it's 1/2 cc depo. 2) Then someone suggested oral dexamethasone - so I give about 1/2 cc Dex orally, and it lasts a few days. Sometimes though they're quite resistant to having something squirted in the mouth. 3) the most recent option Ive tried is Zyrtec. I buy Zyrtec at the grocery store or pharmacy. Also got a pill cutter and cut the Zyrtec in half. I put the half zyrtec in wet food once a day. You may need to crush it at first. I've started doing the last two together in some cases. Have found the Zyrtec very helpful for some runny noses too. But to start out, with a difficult cat, I do Depo for about a month and see how that works and if I can switch to Dex. If you google these options you can find out more, of course. Gloria On Dec 21, 2013, at 12:29 AM, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, Off topic or a new one. My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen On Dec 20, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Lorrie wrote: One of my cats has uneven pupils, but he is not FelV positive. He was hit on the head by some low life bastard before I rescued him. Lorrie On 12-20, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: The only ones I've had with uneven pupils are Felv cats, and then only a couple. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Stomatitis
Just a note on dental extractions... Helping Hands in Richmond is a great surgical/dental specialty clinic. They have pre set prices like $175 for any dental -- no matter what is needed. That includes a full mouth extraction. Meds are included. Blood work is like $45. This is a top quality clinic which I have used many, many times over the last few years. Was just there again 2 weeks ago with one for chin tumor removal and one for dental. Went great.They are against economic euthanasia and have been on Good Morning America etc. At their prices, you can travel a long way and still save a lot of money. They say if you can get here, we will help your pet. Kg On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: Read below... On 12-20, Jennifer Lewis wrote: Hi all, My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. Please help! Jen Jen, I don't believe stomatitis is only a problem in older cats. Some cats that are quite young have it. I have delt with it and it is difficult to deal with. Vets usually alternate between pred. and antibiotics, and in worse case scenario all the cats teeth must be removed, which is quite costly. Howvever since you mention this jaw/lymph connection I'd definitely get another opinion. It may not be her teeth at all. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
