A few prayers, please. For Mr. Meow. ultrasound results 8--2--07

[jenluckenbach]

Change of strategy. Since BOTH IBD and lymphoma would be initially treated with the same medication (steroids) we are going to postpone the endoscopy and go right to the depo-medral injections hoping to shrink any imflammation and getting his appetite back. (WITHOUT the invasion of the endoscopy)

And yes, that vet is a wonderful person! He has done other things for 1by1 and their cats in the past.

I hope no one thinks we are jeopordizing Mr. Meow by not having the procedure, but I just feel we can't wait any longer to start treatment (and this WOULD alter results of any biopsy done during the endoscopy) in other words, it was wait and do endoscopy OR start treatment. And I just felt that at this point it doesn't matter what they find, treatment would proceed the same either way.

(sorry to ramble)

And yes, Mr. Meow is good at the vet, He is good EVERYWHERE!! for EVERYTHING.

[Medusa]

I'm sure nobody thinks anything one way or the other about the treatment for Mr. Meow. Everyone knows of the love you give to all the furkids who come into your care. I sure hope things get better for him soon.

[Catty1]

OH GOOD! I hope he gets his appetite back soon!

Jen - what's the difference between Depo-Provera and Prednisone? Is there a reason to choose one over the other?

HUGS little lovey boy!

[jenluckenbach]

Depo-medro is an injectible. Prednisone is oral. They are the same medication = methylprednisolone. (from what I have been reading.)

The injection should last for about 3 weeks. I think the reason it is better is he gets the large dose at once instead of a pill per day for the 3 week period. But I am assuming. These are not he vets words.

http://www.medi-vet.com/DepoMedrol.aspx

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/prednisone.html

[jennielynn1970]

My mom and dad's cat, Lucey, get the depo shots for her allergies. It works wonderfully for that.

[cassiesmom]

I hope no one thinks we are jeopardizing Mr. Meow by not having the procedure.

Not at all, no reason to put him through an endoscopy if not absolutely necessary. Give him a hug and a snuggle for me. I hope it's not cancer. p.s. from a nurse Depo-Medrol is a long-acting injectable form of methylprednisolone - would you have to start him on oral prednisone at all, or if the first dose of Depo-Medrol is effective, could they just inject it once a month? Why pill him if not necessary?

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that the depo will help him and that he'll gain his appetite back. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

I had asked my vet about giving Starr steroid shots and she said that it wouldn't be as effective as giving them to him orally. He's so hard to pill so this is why he's now on liquid pred.

[jenluckenbach]

I did not syringe feed Mr Meow this morning. He needs to eat, but so far nothing. So I set him up in my 3 story cage with a great selection of foods. I told him he can come out when he eats. I pray that the depo shot and the new appetite stimulant pill I gave him yesterday will kick in sometime during the day.

[Killearn Kitties]

I pray that the depo shot and the new appetite stimulant pill I gave him yesterday will kick in sometime during the day.

I have everything crossed in the hope that this little baby will eat soon.

[Laura's Babies]

Aww Jen, I am so sorry you and Mr. Meow are going through this. I hope he gets back to eating and all his test results come out with good news...

I use to take Amy for those depo shots. As she matures her ability to get around got worse and she would look so miserable and that "spark" wouldn't be in her eyes. After the shots she wouldn't get around any better but she would get that spark back in her eyes and start playing again. It was easy to see she felt better.

[kb2yjx]

Hey Mr Meow!!! SOunds like Mom has put out quite a buffet just for you!!! Please try to eat a little!!!!