We Have An Epidemic :(

[K & L]

This sort of reminds me of my RB Puddy who had CRF and later developed burning mouth syndrome. She got to where she would only lick ice cubes and eat fudgsicles. She had some but not all of the symptoms listed in the article that you posted. Problem is that there really wasn't much to be done for it except to keep her supplied w/bowls of ice cubes in water and hold fudgsicles for her to eat. What clued me in was that her tongue began to hang out. Do your cats do that?

YES!!! A couple the tongue is out constantly. I give them half & half milk for the coolness for their throat and hope it will help keep their weight up.

[smokey the elder]

This is going to sound odd, but have you had your water tested recently? Maybe there is some contaminant in your water supply which is causing the inflammation. One (expensive, but cheaper than going to the vet!) is buying several gallons of bottled water, and use that to water the cats for a few weeks.

[columbine]

This is going to sound odd, but have you had your water tested recently? Maybe there is some contaminant in your water supply which is causing the inflammation. One (expensive, but cheaper than going to the vet!) is buying several gallons of bottled water, and use that to water the cats for a few weeks.

This sounds like a good idea.

Also, if steroids help, you can mail-order them from Wedgewood Pharmacy - some are available in Gourmeds treats, Tiny Tabs, or even transdermal (ear gel in a pen). I give Smudge the latter, and it's really not expensive at all, even with postage.

The only other thing I can think of is kitten food to keep their weight up. Good luck, and please keep us posted!

Love, Columbine

[Pawsitive Thinking]

This is going to sound odd, but have you had your water tested recently? Maybe there is some contaminant in your water supply which is causing the inflammation. One (expensive, but cheaper than going to the vet!) is buying several gallons of bottled water, and use that to water the cats for a few weeks.

Was thinking along the same lines. If their tests are all negative and they are indoor cats has something changed in their environment that could have brought it on? May not be contagious just something that they are all reacting to? Poor kitties (and Mom) - really hope the cause is found soon