Re: Allergies & Prayers

2005-07-06 Thread Nina

Hi Michelle,
I'm pleased to hear Bramble is improving, and you too of course!  Uggh, 
I can't believe you're having to deal with ringworm as well as his other 
health issues.  How is his eyesight?  How are the other two doing?  Did 
they pick up the ringworm as well?


Your comments about Bramble sitting on your face and you not wanting to 
disturb him made me laugh.  I can just see you trying to breath through 
cat fur as quietly as possible.  Isn't it nice to have a group of people 
to say that sort of thing to?  People that instead of cocking their 
heads at you, smile and nod?

Nina

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If Your kittie does have allergies Gloria - we have a drug in UK 
called cyclosporin that is supposed to be the new up and coming drug 
for treating allergies and is supposed to be really good. I don't 
think it weakens the immune system as steroids do but I would need to 
double check on that - however, it does interact with certain heart 
medications so cats need not to be on heart meds. I guess it would be 
available in other countries although I'm not sure which - would need 
to find out.
 
My Prayers still go to everybody who are experiencing difficulties 
with their fur kids. Bramble is still doing well and we are doing our 
best to treat his bacterial folliculitis and ringworm - most of it has 
improved but one patch on his face hasn't as that is one that he keeps 
scratching. I am slightly less itchy but will need my ringworm 
treatment for about 3-4 weeks - lol. I don't care about my symptoms so 
long as Bramble stays comfortable - last night he jumped up on the bed 
but in stead of getting on my chest he stood on my face for a while 
first - bless him - I didn't move because I didn't want to disturb him 
- so I just lay there with a squashed face - who ever said happiness 
is being ruled by cats was so right
 
Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel & Buddy






Allergies & Prayers

2005-07-06 Thread lomaxturtle
If Your kittie does have allergies Gloria - we have a drug in UK called cyclosporin that is supposed to be the new up and coming drug for treating allergies and is supposed to be really good. I don't think it weakens the immune system as steroids do but I would need to double check on that - however, it does interact with certain heart medications so cats need not to be on heart meds. I guess it would be available in other countries although I'm not sure which - would need to find out. 
 
My Prayers still go to everybody who are experiencing difficulties with their fur kids. Bramble is still doing well and we are doing our best to treat his bacterial folliculitis and ringworm - most of it has improved but one patch on his face hasn't as that is one that he keeps scratching. I am slightly less itchy but will need my ringworm treatment for about 3-4 weeks - lol. I don't care about my symptoms so long as Bramble stays comfortable - last night he jumped up on the bed but in stead of getting on my chest he stood on my face for a while first - bless him - I didn't move because I didn't want to disturb him - so I just lay there with a squashed face - who ever said happiness is being ruled by cats was so right
 
Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel & Buddy