Mr. B has had about 5 cortisone shots to manage Stomatitis. Pulling teeth didnt help. Generally speaking, how many shots can a cat have before side effects begin. Other than diabetes (I tested him this morning and he was 66) what else do I have to worry about? Thanks. He's scheduled for another shot tomorrow. He can't eat. :YMSIGH:
cortisone shots and side effects
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Kelly & Oscar
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Honestly, there is no set number, but with constantly giving cortisone shots, you are playing a game of Russian Roulette. What other methods has your vet suggested for taming the stomatitis? I am currently battling it with my siamese kitty, Yoda. Here is the list of currently tried, and in the works treatments in time line order:
* 3 cortisone shots - caused diabetes
* 2 rounds of clindomyacin - helped inflammation, but not all
* dental - helped a lot, but inflammation came back 2 months later
* 3 rounds clindomyacin - stress from the drive over Thanksgiving caused a big immune response; has helped lessen it and the pain, but significant gum and throat inflammation remain.
* L-Lysine supplement 2x a day - I have read that some stomatitis kitties benefit from this as underlying infection (in this case feline herpes) can exacerbate stomatitis. Not all kitties with herpes exhibit outward symptoms.
* changing to homemade raw diet - also read that the preservatives, additives, and other chemicals in commercial foods can cause stomatitis issues
* Use of dental rinse with Chlorhexidine such as the C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Rinse to help significantly decrease plaque and tartar build up on teeth http://www.virbacvet.com/cet/product/ce ... ene_rinse/
* once inflammation is down and pain free - try to start a brushing regimen to help decrease plaque and tartar build up
* 3 cortisone shots - caused diabetes
* 2 rounds of clindomyacin - helped inflammation, but not all
* dental - helped a lot, but inflammation came back 2 months later
* 3 rounds clindomyacin - stress from the drive over Thanksgiving caused a big immune response; has helped lessen it and the pain, but significant gum and throat inflammation remain.
* L-Lysine supplement 2x a day - I have read that some stomatitis kitties benefit from this as underlying infection (in this case feline herpes) can exacerbate stomatitis. Not all kitties with herpes exhibit outward symptoms.
* changing to homemade raw diet - also read that the preservatives, additives, and other chemicals in commercial foods can cause stomatitis issues
* Use of dental rinse with Chlorhexidine such as the C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Rinse to help significantly decrease plaque and tartar build up on teeth http://www.virbacvet.com/cet/product/ce ... ene_rinse/
* once inflammation is down and pain free - try to start a brushing regimen to help decrease plaque and tartar build up
Kelly & Oscar
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Forgot to add - Does your kitty have any teeth, or were just some pulled? Has he been checked for a bartonella infection? This bacteria causes some of the stomatitis cases. If all teeth were pulled, did the vet take x-rays before and after to ensure that the entire root was pulled for each tooth during the dental?
Repeated use of steroids, in addition to diabetes, can cause a weakened immune system and organ damage.
Also, just thought of this - fish oil is a natural anti-inflammatory too. All my kitties get it.
Repeated use of steroids, in addition to diabetes, can cause a weakened immune system and organ damage.
Also, just thought of this - fish oil is a natural anti-inflammatory too. All my kitties get it.
Larry and Kitties
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This site gives the long-term effect of steroids.
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ch ... d_use.html
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ch ... d_use.html
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