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

[Catty1]

Pyka was put under anesthetic today and got head(sinus) and chest x-rays.

The vet even flushed out his sinuses while he was under - she said there wasn't much there and he wasn't blocked.

And that antibiotic that is good for sniffles? The vet said it DOES work well, but is only available in a cherry-flavoured liquid, and most cats spit it up!

The shadow on his lung is completely unchanged from a couple of weeks ago.
All the x-rays are being packed up and sent to a specialist.

They are staying on the present AB, and will see what happens. Last resort is trying a steroid.

I mean - he is not fatally ill or anything. Mom is running out of ideas...will she just have to live with a 'sickly kitty'?

She is willing to use my vaporizer and some Vicks...but not til later. Later? OH well, that's Mom.

Thanks, everyone.

Any other ideas are welcome.

[kimlovescats]

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And that antibiotic that is good for sniffles? The vet said it DOES work well, but is only available in a cherry-flavoured liquid, and most cats spit it up!

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If you are referring to the Zithromax, you can get the pill form in the Z-pack! You take one tablet, mix measured amounts of water to dissolve it into a liquid. I have the dosing instructions if your mom would like to try it. The only hassle with it, is it needs to be given on an empty stomach .... an hour before, or 2 hrs after a meal!

Kim

[Catty1]

Kim - any idea if it is only available in pill form in the USA?

I'll Google a bit, then head to bed...

Thanks!

[kimlovescats]

Here is one link http://www.jandrugs.com/momex/NavCod...Name/Zithromax

Kim

[kimlovescats]

Here is one link http://www.jandrugs.com/momex/NavCod...Name/Zithromax

Kim

another: http://www.canpharm.com/index.cfm?fu...er=Zithromycin

You'll have to get your vet to write a prescription for it!

[momcat]

Pyka is still in my thoughts and prayers... is he feeling any better?

[Kirsten]

I'm sorry that I don't have any advice here, but I can tell you that Luna often has to take antibiotics - without any side effects.

Please tell your mom not to give up Pyka!

Kirsten

[moosmom]

I've often used the hot steamy shower bit, and it seems to help with congestion. Molly Rose LOVED Zithromax, cherry flavor and all.

[momcat]

How is Pyka doing? Feeling any better? Prayers are still being prayed that this problem will soon be resolved.....

[Catty1]

Pyka is back on Clavamox, and doing a LOT better. Mom also thinks he got the scratchies from salmon flavoured Fancy Feast (I won't feed my cats that junk!). So he will stay on that till everything seems to clear up. Mom assured me she won't give up until he's BETTER!

She's going to ask her vet about the Vicks and vaporizer!

Thanks!

[kimlovescats]

Glad to hear that Pyka is doing better! Thanks for the update!!!

[phesina]

Wonderful! For Pyka and your Mom!

Pat

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that he's doing better. If fish products cause him to become itchy, then he may be allergic to them. Storm has the same problem and will scatch and loose fur on his ears and face so I have to make sure that he doesn't eat any fish products. Please continue to keep us updated about him.