Prednisolone feline

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Avatar f tn His front leg angles out at the middle joint, and is very painful to him. I tried DVM Feline Joint Gel two years ago, but stopped because he would throw up after taking it. Our vet says you can't give a cat pain meds because it affects their kidneys. I've been giving him massages, and he loves it, but cries when I pick him up Before I try the Bayer Joint Gel again, is their anything different anyone has had any luck with for arthritis?
Avatar n tn Feline asthma is a life threatening disease. It would be best to have a full work up first by your veterinarian and use steroids,inhalers and other medications, if necessary. There are excellent adjunctive treatments that can be tried once the asthma is well controlled. Herbal formula's can be gradually increased and can sometimes replace steroids, but since there is no cure for asthma, oral Prednisolone and Asthma inhalers must always be kept at hand for emergencies.
Avatar f tn He was not tested for feline heartworm disease because has not vomited at all. Here are his lab results with reference ranges: bicarbonate = 12 (13-25mEq/L range), K=5.6 (3.9-5.3mEd/L), Na= 145 (147-155 mEq/L),alb=4.0 (2.3-3.9 g/dL), nutrophil seg= 91 (35-75%), lymphocytes = 4 (20-55%), absolute neutrophil seg = 15552 (2500-12500/uL), absolute lymphocyte =688 (1500-7000/uL). He ate very well last night.
Avatar n tn Currently he is on 2ml Phenobarb twice/day and 5mg Prednisolone once/day. My vet refuses to let me go up with the Pred. I argue that since his time may be coming to an end why not go with 5mg Pred twice/day, but the vet does not budge. I also think that the Pheno is on the low end for a 10 pound cat with the amount of seizures he is having. Opinions please!
Avatar m tn Medication as well as eliminating the instigating causes are recommended as treatment options for eosinophilic granuloma and feline asthma. Prednisolone, and antibiotics, and other treatments may be necessary. These medications must be prescribed by your veterinarian. The following link contains valuable information as well as photos of eosinophilic granuloma complex: http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/clerk/Starnes/index.
72351 tn?1281992542 There are infectious causes of gingivitis, and stomatitis which can be passed on from one cat to the others in a multi-cat household, like yours. The most common causes are Bartonella disease, Calicivirus, feline infectious peritonitis, Felv/Fiv, and feline herpes virus. Bartonella (cat scratch fever) is treated by the antibiotic Azithromax. Herpes outbreaks can be controlled by using Lysine supplementation.
Avatar n tn A general blood panel to look at liver enzymes, white blood cell counts, electrolytes,etc should also be done as well as Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus testing if your cat has not had this done. A diet trial with a hypoallergenic diet can help determine if food allergy is a contributing factor. There are also prescription diets made for intestinal problems (Purina EN, Royal Canin HE, Hills i/d) that I have had good success with in some cats.
Avatar f tn The cost of a feline leukemia and feline Aids test combination at my clinic is $30.00, but there are literally dozens of causes of feline weight loss that have nothing to do with feline Aids. Weight loss can be caused by congenital problems that may not appear until the cat is full grown, such as heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and more. Almost any infectious disease can cause weight loss; even a urinary tract infection or upper respiratory infection.
Avatar n tn Toxoplasmosis, Cryptococcis, Bartonella, Feline infectious peritonitis, feline immunodeficiency, and feline leukemia virus often present as anterior and posterior uveitis, chronic uveitis, retinal detachment, and secondary glaucoma, which just means that systemic diseases can result in ocular disease such as sudden onset of blindness. Your cat did test neg for feline leuk. but your cat should be tested for these other common diseases.
Avatar m tn this concerns me, if what you mean is PREDNISONE (the canine variety of prednisolone). How long has your dog been taking prednisolone? This is a very powerful drug that should not be given long term. It can cause some severe and very damaging side-effects. Prednisolone does not cause or treat seizures, but it can create some severe symptoms and primaryt conditions that can lead to a dog having seizures.
Avatar f tn I've been told to go on prednisolone for 3 months or so in order to bring down my slightly elevated liver enzymes. I am worried that the prednisolone might react with the oroxine therapy which I am taking daily for my Hashimotos hypothyroidism. The amount of prednisolone is 25mg per day for 1 week, then 10 mg per day for 2 weeks, then 7.5mg per day for 4 weeks, then 5 mg per day until i see the doctor in 3 months time.
Avatar f tn Prednisone is activated by enzymes in the liver to turn into prednisolone. They do have similar uses but prednisolone is more readily absorbed by the body. Prednisolone is usually used when there is liver toxicity or liver failure involved. There is no great difference between them, other than the above, however ... it is normal practice to begin at a low dosage, rising to a level that's appropriate for the weight of the dog.
Avatar n tn We have some kittens about 6 weeks old and they have been acting lethargic and having green ***** eyes and diarrhea. One of our adult cats (not their mother) has symptoms of Feline Leukemia? and I am concerned about these kittens. Is there anything we can do for this? Is there any treatments available that is not real expensive that can be administered to them? Please advise. Thanks.
663774 tn?1297225152 I would also recommend that she be tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS. If she is negative, depending on her lifestyle (indoors only or outdoors, single cat vs multi cat household) you and your veterinarian could also consider the Feline Leukemia vaccine. After her boosters, she should be vaccinated per the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) protocols. That is rabies and distemper once every 3 years and feline leukemia vaccine based on her risk factors.
1196922 tn?1265100570 t have access to prednisolone which I have used in the past. (2) I have had it for two weeks now, and with the Maxidex I am treating myself with a very outdated (2 years) eye dialator called isopto-homatropine 5%every other day? Can you make any recommendations! Thank you kindly for your help!!
5629063 tn?1371241247 34 mm/hr , so a new test shows : CRP: 11 mg/L, RF : 3.4 IU/ml, Anti CCP : 8.5 U/ml ( negetive ) . please inform me what is the problem?
Avatar n tn Also, for prednisolone and prednisone, the doctor doesn't just"advise" you to taper.
17712281 tn?1459363808 Hi, have you researched feline acne? Although that normally apprears on their chin it looks the same.
Avatar n tn Did you take her to the ophthalmologist today? Did your regular vet test your cat for feline leukemia and feline Aids? Unequal pupil size is called anisocoria. I answered a similar question in June, 2007 which I have copied below. Please let us know what the veterinary ophthalmologist finds! Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine lists 54 causes of feline anisocoria.
Avatar f tn I have been taking prednisolone on off for years for sinusitis/allergies and have read some people have started taking methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Does anyone know if this would also work for chronic sinusitis conditions?