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Downside of Fewer Depo Medrol Shots?
Some of you know that I have a cat with allergies and asthma, "EGC" immune
system problems. Because she gets both lesions of the lip and linear granulomas on her legs, AND asthma attacks and congestion AND general itchiness to the point of scratching her ears raw, my vet and I decided early on to try Depo Medrol (steroid) shots. They work great! However, there is a risk of serious side effects such as diabetes if they are given too often. What is two often? My vet said more than once every two months. Well, I worked hard to minimize allergens in the house and switched her food around, with some success. She went a year with no lesions of any kind, first time in the 5.5 years I have had her!! AND no asthma attacks. Until this morning. She had a coughing/wheezing fit and I took her right in. She is fine except for some new plaque buildup, the congestion, and slightly runny stools, which she has had for a while. I thought maybe my giving her new flavors of Fancy Feast did it--the fish flavors instead of beef and chicken--but the vet said diarrhea is another side effect of the allergy complex EGC. She gave me a liquid medicine (metronidazole) and a little syringe, I am to dose her 0.5 ml twice a day. It is supposed to restore her normal gut flora. So, I am thinking she needs to have two Depo shots a year, that it might not be the best thing to try to take her down to one a year. She's been frisky and happy, but itchy and congested, too. |
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