Shamrock might try a new treatment for his skin problems

I talked to his dermatologist today to see if he can have another
Depo shot because he's having a flare-up. Actually, he's been
having a flare-up for the last 3 weeks, but it isn't getting as bad
as quick as it usually does. I attribute that to his allergy
shots.

Anyway, the dermatologist TED said there is a new treatment for
atopic (inhalent) allergies that was studied in dogs, but not cats,
but has had some positive results in cats, too. Only problem is
that it's expensive. Good news is that we should know within the
first month if this treatment will help him. The drug has to be
given for the rest of his life. I'm researching side-effects, but
so far none are as bad as the possible side-effects to the steroid
shots he gets way too often.

For the interested, it's by Novartis, called Atopica. A gelcap
given daily for the first month, everyother day for the second
month, and up to 2 times per week there-after.

I just so want this cat to finally find permanent peace. He's such
a sweetie. If he only knew how much everyone loves him. Everyone
asks about him, my mom is making one of those knitted cat beds for
him (and ONLY him she says).

--
Cheryl

On 2005-12-13 18:00:10 -0600, Cheryl said:

I talked to his dermatologist today to see if he can have another Depo
shot because he's having a flare-up. Actually, he's been having a
flare-up for the last 3 weeks, but it isn't getting as bad as quick as
it usually does. I attribute that to his allergy shots.

Anyway, the dermatologist TED said there is a new treatment for atopic
(inhalent) allergies that was studied in dogs, but not cats, but has
had some positive results in cats, too. Only problem is that it's
expensive. Good news is that we should know within the first month if
this treatment will help him. The drug has to be given for the rest of
his life. I'm researching side-effects, but so far none are as bad as
the possible side-effects to the steroid shots he gets way too often.

For the interested, it's by Novartis, called Atopica. A gelcap given
daily for the first month, everyother day for the second month, and up
to 2 times per week there-after.
I just so want this cat to finally find permanent peace. He's such a
sweetie. If he only knew how much everyone loves him. Everyone asks
about him, my mom is making one of those knitted cat beds for him (and
ONLY him she says).

Awwww. I'm so jealous Shammy is getting one of those! I hope this
works. Please keep us posted!

On Tue 13 Dec 2005 07:08:50p, Karen wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
(news:2005121318085027590%kchuplis@alltelnet):

Awwww. I'm so jealous Shammy is getting one of those!

When I sent her that link from here, she said that they'd probably
sell well at the church bazaare next year, and would try one out on
Shamrock. She said they're very easy to make, and she's blending in
Fun Fur, so it should look interesting. LOL

I hope this
works. Please keep us posted!

Will do. The saga continues.

--
Cheryl

On 14 Dec 2005 00:00:10 GMT, Cheryl
yodeled:

I talked to his dermatologist today to see if he can have another
Depo shot because he's having a flare-up. Actually, he's been
having a flare-up for the last 3 weeks, but it isn't getting as bad
as quick as it usually does. I attribute that to his allergy
shots.

Anyway, the dermatologist TED said there is a new treatment for
atopic (inhalent) allergies that was studied in dogs, but not cats,
but has had some positive results in cats, too. Only problem is
that it's expensive. Good news is that we should know within the
first month if this treatment will help him. The drug has to be
given for the rest of his life. I'm researching side-effects, but
so far none are as bad as the possible side-effects to the steroid
shots he gets way too often.

For the interested, it's by Novartis, called Atopica. A gelcap
given daily for the first month, everyother day for the second
month, and up to 2 times per week there-after.

I just so want this cat to finally find permanent peace. He's such
a sweetie. If he only knew how much everyone loves him. Everyone
asks about him, my mom is making one of those knitted cat beds for
him (and ONLY him she says).


All here purring for and waving at the Shamrock Head.

Theresa
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My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

Make Levees, Not War

Cheryl wrote:
I talked to his dermatologist today to see if he can have another
Depo shot because he's having a flare-up. Actually, he's been
having a flare-up for the last 3 weeks, but it isn't getting as bad
as quick as it usually does. I attribute that to his allergy
shots.

Anyway, the dermatologist TED said there is a new treatment for
atopic (inhalent) allergies that was studied in dogs, but not cats,
but has had some positive results in cats, too. Only problem is
that it's expensive. Good news is that we should know within the
first month if this treatment will help him. The drug has to be
given for the rest of his life. I'm researching side-effects, but
so far none are as bad as the possible side-effects to the steroid
shots he gets way too often.

For the interested, it's by Novartis, called Atopica. A gelcap
given daily for the first month, everyother day for the second
month, and up to 2 times per week there-after.

I just so want this cat to finally find permanent peace. He's such
a sweetie. If he only knew how much everyone loves him. Everyone
asks about him, my mom is making one of those knitted cat beds for
him (and ONLY him she says).

We'll be purring that this works for the sweetheart.

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.
marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi
Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/
Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/
and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki

On 2005-12-14, Cheryl penned:
On Tue 13 Dec 2005 07:08:50p, Karen wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
(news:2005121318085027590%kchuplis@alltelnet):

Awwww. I'm so jealous Shammy is getting one of those!

When I sent her that link from here, she said that they'd probably
sell well at the church bazaare next year, and would try one out on
Shamrock. She said they're very easy to make, and she's blending in
Fun Fur, so it should look interesting. LOL


Another late response. My newsreader wasn't able to get the parent of
this post. What is Shamrock getting?

--
monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully

pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca