Prayers for my Yodie, please; She has MRSA; *Update* 1/5; good/bad news; #269

[Medusa]

If the meds are not working you might want to talk with him about getting a product called vancomycin (http://www.mrsapedia.com/vancomycin-and-mrsa/). This is a drug of last resort to treat MRSA, but it is very effective.

Good luck with Yodie's procedure

Thank you for this info. I'm going to write it down right now before I forget and am going to call him back.

ETA: After reading the link, Dr. Lee did actually talk to me about this but in the form of injection. I'm capable of injecting her but he said that it really stings and afterwards it becomes increasinginly difficult to catch the cat to give another injection. He said that they even problems w/it there at the clinic. I'm having a tough time as it is to catch Yodie just to put the meds in her ear, which is why he wants to do the procedure on Thursday. However, I'm going to keep this info handy. Thanx again.

[emily_the_spoiled]

He is correct, it only comes in an injectable form in the USA and it is a tough injection. Linezolid is also used to treat MRSA infections and is available as an oral dosage. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linezolid) so there is something else for you to ask with him about.

The procedure is the best way to clean out the infection, but these are some options for you in case you need something else.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that everything will go well on Thurs. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

[katladyd]

Good thoughts coming your way for Yodie, and you! Hang in there. I know it's tough.

[Queen of Poop]

Thinking of Yodi and Boo, hoping each gets to feeling better very soon.

[Medusa]

Thinking of Yodi and Boo, hoping each gets to feeling better very soon.

At least Boo is doing better. Thanx for remembering, especially considering all that you're going through right now, Gayle.

[Anikaca77]

Prays are coming for Yodie and for you as well.

Melissa

[emily_the_spoiled]

He is correct, it only comes in an injectable form in the USA and it is a tough injection. Linezolid is also used to treat MRSA infections and is available as an oral dosage. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linezolid) so there is something else for you to ask with him about.

Hi Melissa,

Did you ask him about the Linezolid? It is a relatively new drug on the market and has not been used extensively in animals. But it is oral and might be easier to give than the Vancomycin shot.

[Medusa]

Hi Melissa,

Did you ask him about the Linezolid? It is a relatively new drug on the market and has not been used extensively in animals. But it is oral and might be easier to give than the Vancomycin shot.

Oh shoot, I did forget! I've been so busy w/my son's visit and preparing for Thanksgiving guests, cleaning the house, etc. plus my own health issues, that it totally slipped my mind. I'm going to call him right now before I forget again. Thanx so much for the reminder.

ETA: I just called and he's in surgery so I'll post if I hear back from him. I left a detailed message about Linezolid and that I want to hear his thoughts/experience w/the drug. Thank you again!

[pomtzu]

Here's hoping that you can find a solution to Yodie's yuckies and get her feeling better soon.

When it rain, it pours, doesn't it???

[Medusa]

Well, she seems to have calmed down again although she left her favorite spot in the patio room and she's in her hiding spot in the basement again. No vomiting so I'm hopeful. A vet tech caught Dr. Lee as he was leaving and asked him about the Linezolid and he said that Yodie is not a candidate. I guess I'll have to accept that for now but I definitely will question him about it when I take her in next week.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Sorry about that. I thought it might be a viable option instead of having to give her the shot regularly...