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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 |
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Shamrock might try a new treatment for his skin problems
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! |
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Shamrock might try a new treatment for his skin problems
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 |
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Shamrock might try a new treatment for his skin problems
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 Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War |
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Shamrock might try a new treatment for his skin problems
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 |
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Shamrock might try a new treatment for his skin problems
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 |
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