3/10, Falafel, PMPS 268 +2 275

Good meowning,

I think Falafel is doing well considering the recent diagnosis. She's also super cute.
The ears get better with time. I also keep pressure on for few seconds after the test to stop the bleeding and bruising.
Enjoy your Sunday.

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thornmallow__ said:
Thanks Karolina, she's a cute little menace :cat:. I do hold the ears but I definitely still see bruising. Maybe I need to massage them a bit more.

Happy Sunday!
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I think maybe at the beginning they're more prone to bruising and scabbing. Nestle's were pretty bad the first time around. I think over time it definitely gets better.
 
thornmallow__ said:
I do hold the ears but I definitely still see bruising. Maybe I need to massage them a bit more.
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Poking the marginal vein can result in bruising. Are you poking between the vein and the edge of the ear?

Here are some ear care tips:

Ear Care
Since our kitties must endure so many tests, what are some ways to take care of the ears?
  • Hold a wet, cool baby washcloth on the poke site immediately after the test to prevent bruising.
  • Put Emla cream on the test sites after each test. It only takes a tiny dab and you can wipe it off before the next test. Emla cream requires a prescription from your vet. Neosporin with has been found to contain a toxin to cats, polymixin, and should be avoided.
  • You can purchase Ledum 30C homeopathic remedy at any health food store. Dissolve one tablet in a small bottle of pure water and then apply one or two drops to each ear every day. Ledum is great for puncture wounds.
 
@thornmallow__
You can get pure coconut oil

I have read that many members use pure coconut oil, I have copied this from one of the members posts
just make sure the only ingredient is coconut oil (mine is solid at room temp and I would take an itty bitty dab and rub on his ears)
It seemed to help with the healing
You might be able to get it at a health food store or just Google pure coconut oil
 
Bandit's Mom said:
Poking the marginal vein can result in bruising. Are you poking between the vein and the edge of the ear?

Here are some ear care tips:

Ear Care
Since our kitties must endure so many tests, what are some ways to take care of the ears?
  • Hold a wet, cool baby washcloth on the poke site immediately after the test to prevent bruising.
  • Put Emla cream on the test sites after each test. It only takes a tiny dab and you can wipe it off before the next test. Emla cream requires a prescription from your vet. Neosporin with has been found to contain a toxin to cats, polymixin, and should be avoided.
  • You can purchase Ledum 30C homeopathic remedy at any health food store. Dissolve one tablet in a small bottle of pure water and then apply one or two drops to each ear every day. Ledum is great for puncture wounds.
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Yes I can pretty clearly see her marginal vein and most of my pokes are not on the vein - actually I can't see any pokes on the vein. But today I did accidentally poke through her ear :(

@Diane Tyler's Mom I have pure coconut oil, I will try that tonight!
 
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