Re: [Felvtalk] Mouth issues

2013-12-21 Thread dlgegg
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"  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  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" 
> >> 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.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Mouth issues

2013-12-21 Thread gbl...@aristotle.net
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  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" 
>> 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.
 
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