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has any one had a cat with eosinophilic granuloma complex
lynn wrote;
I have a dear cat with this problem any one out there who can help? lynn Here is some info on treatment of eosinophilic granuloma complex, I hope this helps. In most cases the eosinophilic granuloma responds to cortisone derivatives though often an aggressive regimen must be used. Typically an injection of long acting corticosteroid (such as Depomedrol) is given every 2 weeks until the lesion is gone or for three injections whichever comes first. Most eosinophilic granulomas resolve with one injection but some are refractory and will not resolve until antibiotics are used. Some are more refractory still and require more exotic treatments. Hormones (such as Ovaban tablets and depoprovera injections) were once widely used for this condition but are now considered last resorts due to side effect potential (they can cause diabetes mellitus and can raise the risk of mammary cancer). It is important to realize that this is a recurring condition that frequently has an allergic basis. This means that it is a good idea to look for an obvious allergen in the pet's environment and attempt to eliminate it. The most common allergy in the cat is flea bite allergy so flea control should be immaculate for an eosinophilic granuloma complex kitty. If the cortisone derivative response is poor, it may be prudent to look into food allergy, as food allergy is often not cortisone responsive. The eosinophilic granuloma is an incompletely understood condition. For now it is best to view it as a symptom that can occur with allergic skin disease. JM |
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Stress does seem to make the problem worse. Supplement your cat's
diet with perhaps 500mg L-Lysine (amino acid, available in health food stores) daily. This has prevented reoccurrence for us, without any use of cortisone. Keep up the flea control to avoid flea allergy reactions, but there may also be allergic reactions to particular foods. Kevin lynn wrote: (James Marz) wrote in message . com... lynn wrote; I have a dear cat with this problem any one out there who can help? lynn Here is some info on treatment of eosinophilic granuloma complex, I hope this helps. In most cases the eosinophilic granuloma responds to cortisone derivatives though often an aggressive regimen must be used. Typically an injection of long acting corticosteroid (such as Depomedrol) is given every 2 weeks until the lesion is gone or for three injections whichever comes first. Most eosinophilic granulomas resolve with one injection but some are refractory and will not resolve until antibiotics are used. Some are more refractory still and require more exotic treatments. Hormones (such as Ovaban tablets and depoprovera injections) were once widely used for this condition but are now considered last resorts due to side effect potential (they can cause diabetes mellitus and can raise the risk of mammary cancer). It is important to realize that this is a recurring condition that frequently has an allergic basis. This means that it is a good idea to look for an obvious allergen in the pet's environment and attempt to eliminate it. The most common allergy in the cat is flea bite allergy so flea control should be immaculate for an eosinophilic granuloma complex kitty. If the cortisone derivative response is poor, it may be prudent to look into food allergy, as food allergy is often not cortisone responsive. The eosinophilic granuloma is an incompletely understood condition. For now it is best to view it as a symptom that can occur with allergic skin disease. JM Thanks for the information I have given the cortisone shots and pills, it started in 8/03 found a huge growth on tongue, surgery was done,also flea control, and 3 treaments of steroids.I am going to try fish oil and v-e tablets. A new cat came into the house in aug plus Matilda best friend died, wonder if it could have started because of stress. Worried that she will develope kidney problems. I would like to try a natural route if I can.Lynn I have to leave town for a while so will look for any more information when back Thank you all so much for any help and ideas! |
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