6/13 Trixie PMPS 154 +2 164 - small vines for Mario please
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Vyktors Mum
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +2 133
That's a pretty decent drop at +2 maybe she has some plans to avoid that dosecrease :smile:
You know what you've got to do Trix...
That's a pretty decent drop at +2 maybe she has some plans to avoid that dosecrease :smile:
You know what you've got to do Trix...
Ann & Maggie11 (GA)
Member Since 2010
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133
Hi Amy, thanks for stopping by our condo. Our girls are in the same boat with the dosecrease threat. I'd say Trix's +3 is looking good, so maybe she's listening. Have a nice day, Amy.
Hi Amy, thanks for stopping by our condo. Our girls are in the same boat with the dosecrease threat. I'd say Trix's +3 is looking good, so maybe she's listening. Have a nice day, Amy.
Patty & Champ
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133
It looks like a lot of our kitties are just asking for a dosecrease!! Hope you have a great day, Amy!!
It looks like a lot of our kitties are just asking for a dosecrease!! Hope you have a great day, Amy!!
Amy&TrixieCat
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
This isn't a major situation, but I know how magical LL prayers are, so I would appreciate any spares you can send in my civvie Mario's direction!
Mario has had a sebacious cyst on his neck for eons now. Over the past couple years, though, it did get quite a bit bigger, to the point where he now scratches at it and breaks the skin open. When he was at the vet in January, she told me to keep an eye on it, in case it ruptures, and she gave me a spray AB to use on it (which just annoyed him and made him scratch even more!). Last night, it was looking particularly icky to me, so I took him to the vet this morning to see if it had ruptured and/or was infected. In general, I got decent news. The cyst hasn't ruptured and isn't infected. Basically what's happening is that it has gotten so large that it's putting pressure on the skin, and is causing a permanent state of irritation and inflammation...that's why he's scratching at it. So, she shaved and cleaned the area (it looks REALLY wicked now...poor Mario. I can't wait for that fur to grow back.), and gave us a different topical antibiotic to use on it. This one is an ointment, and contains a corticosteroid as well as something else that I can't remember right now. Naturally, the steroid aspect makes me nervous, but we have to do something to sooth the itching, reduce the inflammation, and hopefully get the skin to heal. He'll get that once a day, and we have to use a warm wash cloth later in the day, to remove any build up of the ointment.
He needs to go back in 10 days for a recheck. If the skin isn't healing well, we'll have to explore other options, such as draining the cyst with a needle to relieve some of the pressure. However, that's not a permanent solution; it will probably just refill, which is why we didn't try that today...taking a conservative approach. There are other possible options, too, but one step at a time.
Naturally, the best solution would be to surgically remove it, but given his age, his other health issues, and the fact that this is benign, I'm not big on taking that risk, and the vet seems to agree. She said that, despite how it looks, this IS pretty minor. If he were a younger cat with no health issues, I wouldn't hesitate to have it removed, but I'm really afraid the trauma of surgery will send him into a downward spiral. I hate having to balance all these decisions, though...I wish it could be cut-and-dried!
Aside from the cyst, Mario is his usual spunky self, so it's really not affecting him in any way, other than being an irritation.
Any healing thoughts, vines, and prayers for getting Mario's skin to heal are greatly, greatly appreciated!!
Now...I'm heading out for an insulin run - woohoo!!
This isn't a major situation, but I know how magical LL prayers are, so I would appreciate any spares you can send in my civvie Mario's direction!
Mario has had a sebacious cyst on his neck for eons now. Over the past couple years, though, it did get quite a bit bigger, to the point where he now scratches at it and breaks the skin open. When he was at the vet in January, she told me to keep an eye on it, in case it ruptures, and she gave me a spray AB to use on it (which just annoyed him and made him scratch even more!). Last night, it was looking particularly icky to me, so I took him to the vet this morning to see if it had ruptured and/or was infected. In general, I got decent news. The cyst hasn't ruptured and isn't infected. Basically what's happening is that it has gotten so large that it's putting pressure on the skin, and is causing a permanent state of irritation and inflammation...that's why he's scratching at it. So, she shaved and cleaned the area (it looks REALLY wicked now...poor Mario. I can't wait for that fur to grow back.), and gave us a different topical antibiotic to use on it. This one is an ointment, and contains a corticosteroid as well as something else that I can't remember right now. Naturally, the steroid aspect makes me nervous, but we have to do something to sooth the itching, reduce the inflammation, and hopefully get the skin to heal. He'll get that once a day, and we have to use a warm wash cloth later in the day, to remove any build up of the ointment.
He needs to go back in 10 days for a recheck. If the skin isn't healing well, we'll have to explore other options, such as draining the cyst with a needle to relieve some of the pressure. However, that's not a permanent solution; it will probably just refill, which is why we didn't try that today...taking a conservative approach. There are other possible options, too, but one step at a time.
Naturally, the best solution would be to surgically remove it, but given his age, his other health issues, and the fact that this is benign, I'm not big on taking that risk, and the vet seems to agree. She said that, despite how it looks, this IS pretty minor. If he were a younger cat with no health issues, I wouldn't hesitate to have it removed, but I'm really afraid the trauma of surgery will send him into a downward spiral. I hate having to balance all these decisions, though...I wish it could be cut-and-dried!
Aside from the cyst, Mario is his usual spunky self, so it's really not affecting him in any way, other than being an irritation.
Any healing thoughts, vines, and prayers for getting Mario's skin to heal are greatly, greatly appreciated!!
Now...I'm heading out for an insulin run - woohoo!!
Patty & Champ
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
I understand how you feel. Weighing the pro's and con's on a young, healthy cat can be difficult; on your senior cat with other health issues, a lot harder. I hope the new topical ointment works with no side effects!!!! Sending lots of vines!!!
I understand how you feel. Weighing the pro's and con's on a young, healthy cat can be difficult; on your senior cat with other health issues, a lot harder. I hope the new topical ointment works with no side effects!!!! Sending lots of vines!!!
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
I'm glad to see that Trixie's numbers are coming down.
FWIW, a topical steroid has minimal systemic effects. In other words, it's not the same as a shot of a steroid or a pill. The effect of a topical is localized to the area where you're smearing it on. I hope this gives Mario some relief.
I'm glad to see that Trixie's numbers are coming down.
FWIW, a topical steroid has minimal systemic effects. In other words, it's not the same as a shot of a steroid or a pill. The effect of a topical is localized to the area where you're smearing it on. I hope this gives Mario some relief.
Munchkin's Reagan
Member Since 2012
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
Sending tons of vines, scritches, and well wishes for the whole family. Hope the ointment does the trick for Mario and the dosethreat does it's job.
Sending tons of vines, scritches, and well wishes for the whole family. Hope the ointment does the trick for Mario and the dosethreat does it's job.
Amy&TrixieCat
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
Thanks, Patty, Reagan, and Sienne. And thank you for the info on the topical steroid...that gives me one less thing to worry about, and heaven knows I'm a expert worrier!!
Thanks, Patty, Reagan, and Sienne. And thank you for the info on the topical steroid...that gives me one less thing to worry about, and heaven knows I'm a expert worrier!!
Anne & Zener GA
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
Trix, that dosecrease is on the table and your bean is serious. How about some action? Sending anti-itch vines to Mario. I hope the cream gives him relief.
Liz
Trix, that dosecrease is on the table and your bean is serious. How about some action? Sending anti-itch vines to Mario. I hope the cream gives him relief.
Liz
Melissa & Tarragon
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
Nice drop for Trixie! Green is not far off.
Healing vines for sweet Mario and his neck. Poor guy. I'm glad you took him in and hope the new meds help. Have a great day Amy!
Nice drop for Trixie! Green is not far off.
Healing vines for sweet Mario and his neck. Poor guy. I'm glad you took him in and hope the new meds help. Have a great day Amy!
Ann & Maggie11 (GA)
Member Since 2010
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
Amy, we are sending healing vines and prayers for your sweet Mario. I can understand the concern, too, with his age and a possible surgery. Hope the ointment helps and good info from Sienne on it. Hugs and scritches for Mario.
Amy, we are sending healing vines and prayers for your sweet Mario. I can understand the concern, too, with his age and a possible surgery. Hope the ointment helps and good info from Sienne on it. Hugs and scritches for Mario.
Daphne#5 GA
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
Sending lots of healing vines for poor Mario, its hard with our older kitties, like Daphne, also 17, it really is a balancing act. I use a topical steroid for around my eye and lid area. They get really red and itchy, but like Sienne said, its not systemic and I haven't had any ill effects from it. I don't use it every day, but have for the last 2 years. It works great, my eyes stop itching almost immediately.
Trixie's +3 is looking good, hope for some green sometime today.
Hope Mario will be feeling better soon with the new topical.
Sending lots of healing vines for poor Mario, its hard with our older kitties, like Daphne, also 17, it really is a balancing act. I use a topical steroid for around my eye and lid area. They get really red and itchy, but like Sienne said, its not systemic and I haven't had any ill effects from it. I don't use it every day, but have for the last 2 years. It works great, my eyes stop itching almost immediately.
Trixie's +3 is looking good, hope for some green sometime today.
Hope Mario will be feeling better soon with the new topical.
Roni and Moonie
Member Since 2009
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
Prayers & Green Healing Vines to dear Mario and Hope that this med will be the one that really helps--We hate when our babies do not feel good!!! Thanks for the condolences--It means a lot bto me!
Much Hugs & Love from us!!
Prayers & Green Healing Vines to dear Mario and Hope that this med will be the one that really helps--We hate when our babies do not feel good!!! Thanks for the condolences--It means a lot bto me!
Much Hugs & Love from us!!
PeterDevonMocha
Member Since 2009
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
aww poor mario! Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers that this ointment relieves any irritation he may be feeling ...
aww poor mario! Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers that this ointment relieves any irritation he may be feeling ...
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie AMPS 180 +3 133 - small vines for Mario plea
aw, sending sympathy to mario - they're disgusting and annoying (speaking from personal experience). i didn't know putting anything topical on would do anything at all for the cyst, unless that's to just help the skin. poor buddy.
aw, sending sympathy to mario - they're disgusting and annoying (speaking from personal experience). i didn't know putting anything topical on would do anything at all for the cyst, unless that's to just help the skin. poor buddy.
Amy&TrixieCat
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie PMPS 154 +2 164 - small vines for Mario plea
Thank you for all the vines, everyone...we can feel them! I love this place. Of course, as I was preparing everyone's dinner, Mario walked in the the kitchen, looked at me, and almost started scratching. I said "No scratchies!" and he put is foot back down. But, then he walked out of my line of sight...when he returned, you guessed it, he had scratched ohmygod_smile :roll: ohmygod_smile . Whoudda thunk a 17 year old arthritic cat could get his hind foot behind his neck like that (this is a family site...don't even think it!)??? I'm sure it will take a little while for things to settle down, if this ointment is going to help.
Julie - Yeah, the ointment is just for his skin; unfortunately it has no magical powers as far as the actual cyst goes. Hopefully it will help stop the vicious cycle of itching and inflammation, so he doesn't scratch the sight and possiblly end up with an infection.
Carolyn - unfortunately in Trix's case tonight, "dosecrease" is referring to an increase for her, rather than a decrease. But she appreciates the cheering anyway! Heck, maybe that will get her numbers heading in the right direction!!
Thank you for all the vines, everyone...we can feel them! I love this place. Of course, as I was preparing everyone's dinner, Mario walked in the the kitchen, looked at me, and almost started scratching. I said "No scratchies!" and he put is foot back down. But, then he walked out of my line of sight...when he returned, you guessed it, he had scratched ohmygod_smile :roll: ohmygod_smile . Whoudda thunk a 17 year old arthritic cat could get his hind foot behind his neck like that (this is a family site...don't even think it!)??? I'm sure it will take a little while for things to settle down, if this ointment is going to help.
Julie - Yeah, the ointment is just for his skin; unfortunately it has no magical powers as far as the actual cyst goes. Hopefully it will help stop the vicious cycle of itching and inflammation, so he doesn't scratch the sight and possiblly end up with an infection.
Carolyn - unfortunately in Trix's case tonight, "dosecrease" is referring to an increase for her, rather than a decrease. But she appreciates the cheering anyway! Heck, maybe that will get her numbers heading in the right direction!!
Barb & Checkers (GA)
Member Since 2009
Re: 6/13 Trixie PMPS 154 +2 164 - small vines for Mario plea
Hi Amy. .....
I too, use a corticosteroid (Westcort), on my eyelids and ears, on occasion. Allergies, or whatever, I never did find out. However, the medication, relieves the itching, burning, and inflammation.
I hope it helps Mario feel better and not want to scratch the booboo. :smile:
Hi Amy. .....
I too, use a corticosteroid (Westcort), on my eyelids and ears, on occasion. Allergies, or whatever, I never did find out. However, the medication, relieves the itching, burning, and inflammation.
I hope it helps Mario feel better and not want to scratch the booboo. :smile:
Amy&TrixieCat
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie PMPS 154 +2 164 - small vines for Mario plea
Ya know, I wonder if aloe might help...didn't think of that. Thanks for the idea - I'll look into it!
Ya know, I wonder if aloe might help...didn't think of that. Thanks for the idea - I'll look into it!
Georgia and Simon (GA)
Member Since 2010
Re: 6/13 Trixie PMPS 154 +2 164 - small vines for Mario plea
Amy, I am finally just catching up with things tonight. Sending many, many healing vines and prayers to your sweet Mario. A conservative approach sounds like a good plan given his age, although it doesn't sound like he is too old if he can get his foot behind his head!
come on down, Miss Trixie!
Amy, I am finally just catching up with things tonight. Sending many, many healing vines and prayers to your sweet Mario. A conservative approach sounds like a good plan given his age, although it doesn't sound like he is too old if he can get his foot behind his head!
come on down, Miss Trixie!
Re: 6/13 Trixie PMPS 154 +2 164 - small vines for Mario plea
Before you use Aloe, make sure it's not toxic for cats.
Before you use Aloe, make sure it's not toxic for cats.
Amy&TrixieCat
Member Since 2011
Re: 6/13 Trixie PMPS 154 +2 164 - small vines for Mario plea
Will do, Sienne. I want to get through this course of meds first, before I do anything else anyway.
Will do, Sienne. I want to get through this course of meds first, before I do anything else anyway.
Re: 6/13 Trixie PMPS 154 +2 164 - small vines for Mario plea
Hope Trix settles back down into green!
Sending Mario healing vines.
You know..we just went through this with Gus for one on his tail. The AB made him sick so we did warm compresses to keep it open and let it drain and then I used Azmira Rejuvs spray. It cleared it up really fast and eventually the whole thing went entirely away and has t refilled.
Hope Trix settles back down into green!
Sending Mario healing vines.
You know..we just went through this with Gus for one on his tail. The AB made him sick so we did warm compresses to keep it open and let it drain and then I used Azmira Rejuvs spray. It cleared it up really fast and eventually the whole thing went entirely away and has t refilled.
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