My mom and her cat...I am worried...wee update

[Randi]

I'm sorry I can't give any advice, but I'm sending lots of positive thoughts for Pyka. In any case, look into the Zythromax Donna suggested, it can't hurt. Hope Pyka will get better!

[Freedom]

No ideas. Just want to say I am praying for Pyka and your mom and you. Let us know as things develop!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I really don't have any advice either but just wanted to let you know that Pyka is in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to update us about her.

[columbine]

Antibiotics often take a really long time to work, and it's imperative NOT to cut the course short if the animal's health isn't improving, because if it's only allowed to do a partial job, it'll just breed a superbug (a resistant strain of the initial infection!)

ALWAYS complete the full course of ANY antibiotic. No matter what species you are.

Love, Columbine

[Catty1]

THANK YOU all. I forwarded my mom the info about the one antibiotic.

We would LOVE to run the full course of AB's - except he gets side effects. So we keep trying to find the right one!

Here's a couple of pics of Pyka!

[momcat]

I have to agree with you that it's too early to give up on poor Pyka. It must be frustrating to try a medication only to see side effects. This is just a thought, is there a veterinary college anywhere near you or your mom? My concern is Pyka's ongoing problems with side effects from the meds that have been tried. The reason I mention this is because a co-worker was having problems with her cat that continued in spite of numerous visits to the vet. She took Callie to the veterinary college at the U of Penn where they finally figured things out. Prayers that Pyka will be feeling better very soon. Please keep us updated?

[Catty1]

Thanks, I will. There will be a vet school opening at the University of Calgary in 2008....gotta wait a bit yet.

Has anyone tried the old vaporizer-with-Vicks method to help clear snuffles?

Thanks!

[moosmom]

Pyka is beautiful! Lilac point, correct??? I would highly recommend the Zythromax, or at least check into it. Keep us posted Catty1.