A note on Mr Meow.

**jenluckenbach** · 01-17-2008, 08:27 PM

He is doing great.

The "special stains" definitely ruled out cancer (of course, I thought that was already ruled out....LOL) We can't say for sure about FIP, but since he is showing no clinical symptoms, we simply don't worry about it.

The vet said that if a biopsy cannot determine the cause of the immflamation to the lymph nodes, we may never know the REAL cause. So we simply work on treating immflamation.

I started him on Cyclosporin today. It is an anti-immflammatory and will take the place of the steroid (depo-medrol) shots. Supposedly, this will cause fewer long term side effects. Well, it better be REAL fantastic because now Mr Meow will be getting a DAILY dose of liquid oral medication instead of a shot every 3-4 weeks.....AND.....the monthly cost is twice as expensive! This stuff better be damned good!

His appetite is the best it has ever been. The last few days not only is he eating dry food for the first time since he came here, he now chooses the dry food OVER the Meow Mix Market Select cups.

That is a great accomplishment.

So, all in all, a great report!

**cassiesmom** · 01-17-2008, 08:28 PM

Yay, Mister Meow! (hug, hug, hug!) this is the best news I have had all day! (hug, hug, hug some more)

**Craftlady** · 01-17-2008, 09:42 PM

What a great report.

Gotta love when medications works, we do get over the "sticker shock" of the price.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-18-2008, 01:50 AM

This is great news!!!

I hope that the new medicine will work well for him.

**jenluckenbach** · 01-18-2008, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by Craftlady

What a great report.

Gotta love when medications works, we do get over the "sticker shock" of the price.

LOL....but I just want to clarify. His appetite is NOT from the new medicine, since the medication started just yesterday and his eating of more food started DAYS ago!

Actually, I can't explain what would make him change his mind about dry food.

But I am happy about it.

**Laura's Babies** · 01-18-2008, 08:06 AM

You have really been through a lot with this little guy! I am glad to hear he is doing a lot better and hope that continues. With anyone else, he probably wouldn't have made it this far.

**catmandu** · 01-18-2008, 09:27 AM

The Pet Angels Will Continue To Come And See Mr Mewo, To Help With His Recovery And Slip Nice Things From The Luaus To Make His Food Extra Tasty, Especially All Of Ourawesome Orange Angels.
Thats Great News Jen, That Hes Turning The Corner On His Health, And Our Prayers Will Continue Furrrrrever For Mr Meow, Especially From Michael And Miquelito.