Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
: looking at the persians and thinking, yeah, no hair, right On 1/29/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes...like Michelle said - it is compounded to be absorbed through the skin...the ear is rich in blood vessels and doesn't have the hair so it's the perfect place to administer it to get it into the blood stream. My compounding pharmacist gave me little finger cots (they look like something planned parenthood would distribute LOL) for the transdermal application. That is so that the medication is absorbed by the cat but not by your finger. On 1/29/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, totally different, though I can't tell you how. the stuff in the store is topical and meant to treat the skin, I think, while this is meant to affect the cat internally and is just applied to the ears where the blood vessels absorb it. It is a much thinner cream, and the pharmacy compounds it into little syringes. It works amazingly for Patches-- she literally had a bald belly and legs and they were bright pink, and since I have been assiduously giving her this twice a day she has a full thick coat of fur there. Michelle In a message dated 1/29/2007 10:15:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm interested in this - would like to know if it's different from the Benadryl cream that you can buy at pharmacies? I assume so, but just wondering... Thanks, Gloria -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
now that would be a problem! On 1/30/07, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: : looking at the persians and thinking, yeah, no hair, right On 1/29/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes...like Michelle said - it is compounded to be absorbed through the skin...the ear is rich in blood vessels and doesn't have the hair so it's the perfect place to administer it to get it into the blood stream. My compounding pharmacist gave me little finger cots (they look like something planned parenthood would distribute LOL) for the transdermal application. That is so that the medication is absorbed by the cat but not by your finger. On 1/29/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, totally different, though I can't tell you how. the stuff in the store is topical and meant to treat the skin, I think, while this is meant to affect the cat internally and is just applied to the ears where the blood vessels absorb it. It is a much thinner cream, and the pharmacy compounds it into little syringes. It works amazingly for Patches-- she literally had a bald belly and legs and they were bright pink, and since I have been assiduously giving her this twice a day she has a full thick coat of fur there. Michelle In a message dated 1/29/2007 10:15:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm interested in this - would like to know if it's different from the Benadryl cream that you can buy at pharmacies? I assume so, but just wondering... Thanks, Gloria -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
I'm interested in this - would like to know if it's different from the Benadryl cream that you can buy at pharmacies? I assume so, but just wondering... Thanks, Gloria On Jan 28, 2007, at 5:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just saw this email. It was me. I give it to Patches, who chews in the same places otherwise. but we are pretty sure it is anxiety with her, not allergies. How is it working? Michelle In a message dated 1/19/2007 12:43:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have searched all my email archives and I can't for the life of me find who recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get compounded transdermal benedryl gel for my Phelix's allergies (my brain is like a sieve)...but Phelix and I just wanted to say thanks! (and please tell me who you are - !)
Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
yes, totally different, though I can't tell you how. the stuff in the store is topical and meant to treat the skin, I think, while this is meant to affect the cat internally and is just applied to the ears where the blood vessels absorb it. It is a much thinner cream, and the pharmacy compounds it into little syringes. It works amazingly for Patches-- she literally had a bald belly and legs and they were bright pink, and since I have been assiduously giving her this twice a day she has a full thick coat of fur there. Michelle In a message dated 1/29/2007 10:15:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm interested in this - would like to know if it's different from the Benadryl cream that you can buy at pharmacies? I assume so, but just wondering... Thanks, Gloria
Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
Yes...like Michelle said - it is compounded to be absorbed through the skin...the ear is rich in blood vessels and doesn't have the hair so it's the perfect place to administer it to get it into the blood stream. My compounding pharmacist gave me little finger cots (they look like something planned parenthood would distribute LOL) for the transdermal application. That is so that the medication is absorbed by the cat but not by your finger. On 1/29/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, totally different, though I can't tell you how. the stuff in the store is topical and meant to treat the skin, I think, while this is meant to affect the cat internally and is just applied to the ears where the blood vessels absorb it. It is a much thinner cream, and the pharmacy compounds it into little syringes. It works amazingly for Patches-- she literally had a bald belly and legs and they were bright pink, and since I have been assiduously giving her this twice a day she has a full thick coat of fur there. Michelle In a message dated 1/29/2007 10:15:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm interested in this - would like to know if it's different from the Benadryl cream that you can buy at pharmacies? I assume so, but just wondering... Thanks, Gloria
Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
I just saw this email. It was me. I give it to Patches, who chews in the same places otherwise. but we are pretty sure it is anxiety with her, not allergies. How is it working? Michelle In a message dated 1/19/2007 12:43:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have searched all my email archives and I can't for the life of me find who recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get compounded transdermal benedryl gel for my Phelix's allergies (my brain is like a sieve)...but Phelix and I just wanted to say thanks! (and please tell me who you are - !)
Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
Thank you so much for telling me about this, Michelle. It makes a world of difference for Phelix. He doesn't mind when I rub it in his ear and he seems a lot more comfortable. I wouldn't be surprised if the fur grew back on his tummy. We really appreciate the tip. elizabeth On 1/28/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just saw this email. It was me. I give it to Patches, who chews in the same places otherwise. but we are pretty sure it is anxiety with her, not allergies. How is it working? Michelle In a message dated 1/19/2007 12:43:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have searched all my email archives and I can't for the life of me find who recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get compounded transdermal benedryl gel for my Phelix's allergies (my brain is like a sieve)...but Phelix and I just wanted to say thanks! (and please tell me who you are - !)
Re: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
He's CUTE! Hope the benadryl makes him happier! yes, food allergies are the most common cause of skin problems. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
Muscle testing is often called kinesiology and, while it appears strange, can be very accurate. Would the pharmacist be willing to test Phelix? If not, see if you can find an alternative vet in the area. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 11:42 PM Subject: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies I have searched all my email archives and I can't for the life of me find who recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get compounded transdermal benedryl gel for my Phelix's allergies (my brain is like a sieve)...but Phelix and I just wanted to say thanks! (and please tell me who you are - !) Phelix is my 8 yr. old, one-eyed from birth, 18lb tuxedo baby...and absolute soul mate. (here is his picture: http://www.trentdesigns.com/elizabeth/cats/phelix/phelix22.jpg ) He sleeps on my arm every night and has to be on the side I am facing. If I turn over in the middle of the night -- he lets out this audible sigh...and moves to the other side of the bed so he can be where I am facing. The poor baby has a bright pink tummy and his back legs look like little granny legs because he's itching so much he's just chewed off all the hair. I had every test done on the planet...it's not ringworm...nothing that can be identified. The vet thinks it's allergies...I've wondered if it isn't OCD. We've tried immuno-regulin...steroid shots (which only last about two weeks)...but it looks like we're going to finally get some real allergy relief from the compounded benedryl...and Phelix would never have had this kind of relief if it weren't for the smart people here! He'll even let me touch his bright pink tummy tonight. I called my vet yesterday and told him about what I read here...so he called the compounding pharmacy. Turns out my vet uses them a good bit. I had never been to a compounding pharmacy. I was very impressed when I went during lunch today because the both pharmacists are multiple cat owners and they have experience with cat allergies. The pharmacist said that most cases of feline allergies are diet based...that cats are mainly carnivores and diets that have a lot of other 'stuff' in them tend to cause allergies. They use muscle testing with cats to see what types of cat food to use (I had no idea what he was talkng about - but he demonstrated...and that blew my mind). Both pharmacists say that they have individual diets for each cat based on their individual responses. The pharmacist took a lot of time with me when I asked about how it is applied, etc. Phelix didn't mind in the slightest when I applied it just inside his ear. I also got some homeopathic stuff to add to Phelix's water to help him with his allergies. We haven't started that yet - but will before we all turn in. You are the best -- Phelix and I thank you. elizabeth
ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
I have searched all my email archives and I can't for the life of me find who recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get compounded transdermal benedryl gel for my Phelix's allergies (my brain is like a sieve)...but Phelix and I just wanted to say thanks! (and please tell me who you are - !) Phelix is my 8 yr. old, one-eyed from birth, 18lb tuxedo baby...and absolute soul mate. (here is his picture: http://www.trentdesigns.com/elizabeth/cats/phelix/phelix22.jpg) He sleeps on my arm every night and has to be on the side I am facing. If I turn over in the middle of the night -- he lets out this audible sigh...and moves to the other side of the bed so he can be where I am facing. The poor baby has a bright pink tummy and his back legs look like little granny legs because he's itching so much he's just chewed off all the hair. I had every test done on the planet...it's not ringworm...nothing that can be identified. The vet thinks it's allergies...I've wondered if it isn't OCD. We've tried immuno-regulin...steroid shots (which only last about two weeks)...but it looks like we're going to finally get some real allergy relief from the compounded benedryl...and Phelix would never have had this kind of relief if it weren't for the smart people here! He'll even let me touch his bright pink tummy tonight. I called my vet yesterday and told him about what I read here...so he called the compounding pharmacy. Turns out my vet uses them a good bit. I had never been to a compounding pharmacy. I was very impressed when I went during lunch today because the both pharmacists are multiple cat owners and they have experience with cat allergies. The pharmacist said that most cases of feline allergies are diet based...that cats are mainly carnivores and diets that have a lot of other 'stuff' in them tend to cause allergies. They use muscle testing with cats to see what types of cat food to use (I had no idea what he was talkng about - but he demonstrated...and that blew my mind). Both pharmacists say that they have individual diets for each cat based on their individual responses. The pharmacist took a lot of time with me when I asked about how it is applied, etc. Phelix didn't mind in the slightest when I applied it just inside his ear. I also got some homeopathic stuff to add to Phelix's water to help him with his allergies. We haven't started that yet - but will before we all turn in. You are the best -- Phelix and I thank you. elizabeth
