Re: Cryptococcosis (Was Prednisone - Thank You)

2007-05-14 Thread Susan Hoffman
Thank you. You just gave a name to something I think I'm dealing with in an older kitten who has had what appeared to be a persistent uri. We've already made a vet appointment and planned to culture the nasal discharge but I think you've given me the name -- Cryptococcosis -- and I know

Prednisone - Thank You

2007-05-13 Thread Teresa
What a gratifying thing to get such caring and educational replies from you folks about my Timmy. I guess we get so used to bearing the burden on our own shoulders that we forget there are kindred souls out there doing the same thing. Well I am familiar with pred and its evils, I am

Re: Prednisone - Thank You

2007-05-13 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The cat with the ear tumor would be MUCH better off long-term by having the ear removed than by being on pred long-term. There is a very involved, but effective total ear abalation surgery that removes the entire ear canal, including the inner and outer ear, and usually leaves a normal looking ear

Re: Prednisone - Thank You

2007-05-13 Thread Barb Moermond
: Prednisone - Thank You What a gratifying thing to get such caring and educational replies from you folks about my Timmy. I guess we get so used to bearing the burden on our own shoulders that we forget there are kindred souls out there doing the same thing. Well I am familiar with pred and its