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"Sherry " wrote in message ... I have some Silvadene left over from when I had to go the wound care clinic when my incisions wouldn't heal. Pat, I can send it to you if you like. It's a prescription med. I've been reading some articles online about flea allergy dermatitis. This really sounds like her problem. There don't have to be a lot of fleas for them to suffer with this. I saw a few fleas on her today. Previously I didn't think this was it, but I've changed my mind now! One of the articles is at http://tinyurl.com/3tjuj The focus is on dogs but cats are also mentioned as being susceptible. There are many more references, found at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...+dermatitis%22 If Silvadene is effective to stop the itching from this condition, then I accept your offer. |
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wrote on 8/31/04 8:27 PM: "Sherry " wrote in message ... I have some Silvadene left over from when I had to go the wound care clinic when my incisions wouldn't heal. Pat, I can send it to you if you like. It's a prescription med. I've been reading some articles online about flea allergy dermatitis. This really sounds like her problem. There don't have to be a lot of fleas for them to suffer with this. I saw a few fleas on her today. Previously I didn't think this was it, but I've changed my mind now! One of the articles is at http://tinyurl.com/3tjuj The focus is on dogs but cats are also mentioned as being susceptible. There are many more references, found at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...+dermatitis%22 If Silvadene is effective to stop the itching from this condition, then I accept your offer. Pat, if you really think it is fleas, I would get some Advantage for her. Do you use any flea stuff? |
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On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:27:15 -0500, Pat wrote:
"Sherry " wrote in message ... I have some Silvadene left over from when I had to go the wound care clinic when my incisions wouldn't heal. Pat, I can send it to you if you like. It's a prescription med. I've been reading some articles online about flea allergy dermatitis. This really sounds like her problem. There don't have to be a lot of fleas for them to suffer with this. I saw a few fleas on her today. Previously I didn't think this was it, but I've changed my mind now! One of the articles is at http://tinyurl.com/3tjuj The focus is on dogs but cats are also mentioned as being susceptible. There are many more references, found at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...+dermatitis%22 If Silvadene is effective to stop the itching from this condition, then I accept your offer. If you use the Silvadene, watch the cat carefully. It can cause allergic reaction. I had a terrible time when I used it on my hard-to-heal cat scratches. MLB |
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On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:27:15 -0500, Pat wrote:
"Sherry " wrote in message ... I have some Silvadene left over from when I had to go the wound care clinic when my incisions wouldn't heal. Pat, I can send it to you if you like. It's a prescription med. I've been reading some articles online about flea allergy dermatitis. This really sounds like her problem. There don't have to be a lot of fleas for them to suffer with this. I saw a few fleas on her today. Previously I didn't think this was it, but I've changed my mind now! One of the articles is at http://tinyurl.com/3tjuj The focus is on dogs but cats are also mentioned as being susceptible. There are many more references, found at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...+dermatitis%22 If Silvadene is effective to stop the itching from this condition, then I accept your offer. If you use the Silvadene, watch the cat carefully. It can cause allergic reaction. I had a terrible time when I used it on my hard-to-heal cat scratches. MLB |
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wrote: On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:27:15 -0500, Pat wrote: "Sherry " wrote in message ... I have some Silvadene left over from when I had to go the wound care clinic when my incisions wouldn't heal. Pat, I can send it to you if you like. It's a prescription med. I've been reading some articles online about flea allergy dermatitis. This really sounds like her problem. There don't have to be a lot of fleas for them to suffer with this. I saw a few fleas on her today. Previously I didn't think this was it, but I've changed my mind now! One of the articles is at http://tinyurl.com/3tjuj The focus is on dogs but cats are also mentioned as being susceptible. There are many more references, found at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...rgy+dermatitis %22 If Silvadene is effective to stop the itching from this condition, then I accept your offer. If you use the Silvadene, watch the cat carefully. It can cause allergic reaction. I had a terrible time when I used it on my hard-to-heal cat scratches. MLB Silvadene is silver sulfadiazine. Its major use is as a treatment for moderate to major burns, although it can help for skin infections. As suggested, sulfa drugs do have a significant risk of infection. Unfortunately, some of the better human drugs for itching are prescription oral medications. Over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream would be a reasonable choice. Incidentally, the terms "cream" and "ointment" are not interchangeable -- a cream is in a water base and an ointment is in an oil base. My thinking is that an ointment is less likely to soak into fur, and then get licked off. The problems with corticosteroids is that you are limited by surface area how much you can apply on skin, so dermatologists tend to use much more potent prescription ones. Will he tolerate being wet? Some wet compreses might help a lot if he will tolerate it. One method is to put some oatmeal into cheesecloth or some light cloth, soak it, and squeeze the liquid onto the itchy areas. Another over the counter liquid is Burrow's Solution (aluminum acetate). I have a suspicion this is going to need prescription drugs. |
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In article , mlbriggs
wrote: On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:27:15 -0500, Pat wrote: "Sherry " wrote in message ... I have some Silvadene left over from when I had to go the wound care clinic when my incisions wouldn't heal. Pat, I can send it to you if you like. It's a prescription med. I've been reading some articles online about flea allergy dermatitis. This really sounds like her problem. There don't have to be a lot of fleas for them to suffer with this. I saw a few fleas on her today. Previously I didn't think this was it, but I've changed my mind now! One of the articles is at http://tinyurl.com/3tjuj The focus is on dogs but cats are also mentioned as being susceptible. There are many more references, found at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...rgy+dermatitis %22 If Silvadene is effective to stop the itching from this condition, then I accept your offer. If you use the Silvadene, watch the cat carefully. It can cause allergic reaction. I had a terrible time when I used it on my hard-to-heal cat scratches. MLB Silvadene is silver sulfadiazine. Its major use is as a treatment for moderate to major burns, although it can help for skin infections. As suggested, sulfa drugs do have a significant risk of infection. Unfortunately, some of the better human drugs for itching are prescription oral medications. Over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream would be a reasonable choice. Incidentally, the terms "cream" and "ointment" are not interchangeable -- a cream is in a water base and an ointment is in an oil base. My thinking is that an ointment is less likely to soak into fur, and then get licked off. The problems with corticosteroids is that you are limited by surface area how much you can apply on skin, so dermatologists tend to use much more potent prescription ones. Will he tolerate being wet? Some wet compreses might help a lot if he will tolerate it. One method is to put some oatmeal into cheesecloth or some light cloth, soak it, and squeeze the liquid onto the itchy areas. Another over the counter liquid is Burrow's Solution (aluminum acetate). I have a suspicion this is going to need prescription drugs. |
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If you use the Silvadene, watch the cat carefully. It can cause allergic
reaction. I had a terrible time when I used it on my hard-to-heal cat scratches. MLB Oh. She sure doesn't need that. I also wonder how toxic it is to lick off? |
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If you use the Silvadene, watch the cat carefully. It can cause allergic
reaction. I had a terrible time when I used it on my hard-to-heal cat scratches. MLB Oh. She sure doesn't need that. I also wonder how toxic it is to lick off? |
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