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

**kimlovescats** · 09-25-2006, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by Catty1

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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** · 09-25-2006, 11:30 PM

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** · 09-25-2006, 11:36 PM

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

Kim

**kimlovescats** · 09-25-2006, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by 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** · 09-27-2006, 02:56 PM

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

**Kirsten** · 09-27-2006, 03:13 PM

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

**Catty1** · 09-27-2006, 03:52 PM

Hi everyone - I am sure mom won't give up on Pyka. I think her resilience is still down after my sister's death in April - that was her baby, after all!

I keep encouraging her. My vet gave me the name of a place that compounds this stuff into capsules for vets. This expense seems unnecessary, as this stuff DOES exist in tablet form for people.

Not having a clear diagnosis is frustrating too.

A knowledgable friend of mine recommended a wonderful vet that she can at least call to see about getting a second opinion. He trained in China, and in regular vet medicine as well - and just might have some other ideas.

Mom has a bit of a hoarse throat - maybe they're allergic to each other???

Thank you all, I won't give up.

**moosmom** · 09-27-2006, 05:18 PM

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** · 09-30-2006, 01:34 PM

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

**Catty1** · 09-30-2006, 01:43 PM

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** · 09-30-2006, 03:18 PM

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

**phesina** · 09-30-2006, 05:54 PM

Wonderful! For Pyka and your Mom!

Pat

**krazyaboutkatz** · 09-30-2006, 06:31 PM

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.