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Prednisone, a cat with lymphoma and sever trouble taking pills? We just had our cat diagnosed with Intestinal Lynphoma. The doctor has prescribed Prednisone. Our problem is she has such problems taking pills. We have to wrap her in a towel and use a plunger to shot the pill down her throat and even then it is not guaranteed that she will swallow it. Do anyone know if we can dissolve it in water or if they have a liquid form? Even injections would be better. We just don't want to stress her out any more than we have to.

b_bardi99 replied: "call the vet, there are injections (prednisone) i think my dad used to get injections for a bad skin disorder:it was cortisone or prednisone! the vet can also show you how or where to give the injection for the kitty."

KLMCats replied: "Don't think so! Try coating w/ cream cheese. This place is a compounding Rx that works w/ vets & zoos all over. They could make it flavored, or so it could be massaged into her ear. Good luck!"

chigwell_shell replied: "Prednisone is a steriod, you can get it in injection form. DO NOT dissolve the tablets in water ! Speak to your vet and see if he is happy for you to inject"

Psycho Kitty replied: "Another idea might be to try a pill crusher -- if she's good about eating wet food, you could mix the powder into her food. We had to do that with our cat, who had stomach cancer. Good Luck.. Ree"

J C replied: "Never mix medication in to food, as then you have no idea if the medication has actually gone into the cat, and all it generally does is make her suspicious of her food. Ask your vet about compounding her medicine. It can be compounded into a flavored liquid, and even a transdermal that can be rubbed into her ears. The down side of that, though is that they are more expensive that way. There are also injectible steroids, that are longer lasting, and maybe one of them would be suitable for your cat. The only problem with these other options is that they're more expensive than prednisone pills, but when you've got a cat that's impossible to pill, it's worth the extra cost."

Ken S replied: "Go to pillpockets.com as they have treats that you can put the pills in to best of luck"

RuneAmok replied: "There are things called Pill Pockets that you may be able to use. They sell them in some pet stores. Or you could crush the pill and sprinkle it on or in her food. This will work only if you feed canned food. When my last cat got sick and had to take pred, I wasn't up to giving her a pill. So I switched her to canned food and hid the pill in there. She gobbled it right up."

Kat replied: "You need Feline Greenies Pill Pockets. :o) Best invention ever. You put the pill in the pocket and squeeze shut then offer as a treat. We don't ahve a single cat that has ever turned them down. "

Both my cats are sick. Bandit was diagnosed with Gastritis and give some shots (antibiotic) and had blood test and has been taking prednisone since Saturday...and lactalone. However, he got worse. He is crying in pain (not constantly) and now he is throwing up white stuff (yes, it's 2:30 a.m.) and my vet does not do emergencies. Now my other cat has diarrhea! And I think Bandit might have that now too. I think this is not good and the only emergency place I can go to I don't know how to get to (not familiar with the area). I am not sure if it can wait until my vet opens in the morning. To top it off, I work tomorrow.....I think this is beyond gastritis. Bandit does not seem to be able to eat, but he is hungry. We have one other cat in the household and she seems to be fine.

wheeza7geeza replied: "I am sorry. Keep your cats apart. Don't feed them.Just leave boiled water for them to drink.They will be alright without food for 48 hours.I would wait till your vet returns to work. There is little you can do.It may be a simple infection, but it could develop.Take a day off work. Good Luck!"

lulabellalu replied: "Forget about work! Your kids are sick and they need you. If you can afford to pay the emergency fees, and you won't be fired, MapQuest the ER, say a prayer and get them there. My Simba was throwing up for over a week, hungry but couldn't hold anything down. After a week at the SPCA, on fluids, meds, xrays, tests, tests, tests....I spent thousands that I couldn't afford and they never did find out what was wrong. But he did get better. Two years later, I'm still paying off the credit cards, but my Baby's still with me and doing fine. My Leo's going to the ER first thing in the morning. He's got a weird juicy lump on his head that I only just noticed yesterday and his eyes are watery. He's been hiding in my bed for ten days and I usually let him sleep off whatever is making him feel under the weather, but this is taking too long. He's not getting better on his own. I guess I don't really have much advice for you. I'm just commiserating. Heavenly Blessings to You and Yours, stella"

~ cat ~ replied: "I think it's really important that you bring your cats to the vet as soon as possible. Your cat crying out in pain is an outward sign of the discomfort he's in. You wrote that your cat is vomiting white stuff. Is it foamy liquid? Maybe the white stuff he's vomiting is some of the medication. By the way, did your cats eat anything that they are not supposed to eat, like a plant? Did you get the blood test results back yet? What did the blood tests show? I don't know what the problem could be. A couple of things that come to my mind are inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or maybe pancreatitis. A blood test will rule out pancreatitis. Best wishes, and I hope your cats are better soon."

What can help a cat from itching so bad & gnawing himself raw? We have a male cat that has been having severe itching and the 3 vets have only said its allergies to fleas but frontline, capstar or bathes do not help and he's got a cone on that doesn't keep him from himself. We've got him prednisone shots don't help and skin scapings can't find anyhting & some powder stuff and allergy pills that seemed to help for a few days but stopped. We have 2 other cats that do not have same problem so its not contagious what could be going on? He is also on a bath medicine keto sumthing and its an antiseptic like wash the vet gave us and it did seem to help a lil but now its not so much he is very crazy like when u give him a bath like the water burns him or hurts him in sumway the shampoo he's fine with so its not that its just when he's put into water & yes I understand most cats don't like bathes but its different with him he's a major spoiled baby and he acts like your killin him when we bath him.. I can't stand seeing him suffer ...Please Help Me

Samantha S replied: "A friend of mine had a dog that scratched himself raw due to allergies - the vet told them to give her Benadryl and that seemed to help some. But I'm not sure how much they gave the dog and I don't know how much would be appropriate for a cat - you should check with a vet again."

Andy replied: "Some People like the Advantage Brand flea treatment. I think it is more powerful than Frontline because When I applied it it made my cat a bit lethargic for the first 24 hours. Another vet in the area probably has it. Since your vet is doing everything obvious, unless the cat has an internal medical condition that is the cause. That Zena person below is so smart!!!!!! Usually people blame the food and it turns out to be fleas. BUT LOOK AT THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS ON THE BAG OF FOOD. A premium food that has Turkey, Chicken, or Lamb as the first ingredient usually won't be a problem. A food with lesser ingredients might have a lot of fillers that could be the problem."

Zena replied: "Well if the fleas aren't gone there's your problem. But if there are no signs of fleas he may have an allergy to his food. Try hollistic foods instead, they use one protein source so you can try one at a time until you identify the one that works best for him. Try for at least 3 weeks before switching to another. I give my cats "solid gold" but it is really expensive so if that one isn't for you try "natural balance" it's the same but much more affordable. Also when they scratch like that and literally rip off their fur it can often be stress related or simply summer itch. You can get sprays or powders to soothe the skin and keep them from biting themselves, I use Nature's Vet - Yuck No chew spray for my dog and it is a miracle worker. Good luck to you I hope this helps, if you need any more tips or info feel free to email me. :)"

Kim replied: "You don't say if he is an outdoor cat or not, but if he is allowed to be outside and he lays in the grass ... he could be allergc to the grass. You may want to get another vet's opinion. Don't put a flea collar on him until you know what could be causing the itching. You may need to give infant strength Benadryl or a very, very tiny amount daily to help control the possible allergies. Again, I think if he were my cat, I would seek the opinion of a different vet ... or talk with a college that offers vetenarian medicine as a course .. there could be something different that is available on the market or prescription that can solve his itching. Poor kitty. I have four and they are my spoiled babies too. Good luck to you and your kitty."

sunshine10 replied: "His skin could be getting worse from the bathing or it might not be a flea allergy alone and he could VERY wll be allergic to the frontline which i've seen terrible skin reactions from. I would stop using any topical flea medications and if you absolutely have to use something get the program pill. I would also ask the vet to see if you can try some benadryl. It is safe for cats but i would get the ok from the vet. It should clear up in a few weeks."

Kayty replied: "Flea allergies are difficult to treat. Sometimes a single flea can set off a severe allergic reaction. You mention treating your cat with various things, but are you also treating the other cats for fleas? If not all your efforts for your allergic cat will be in vain, because he'll be constantly getting new fleas ftom the other cats. If you let the allergic cat go outside, he's also bound to pick up fleas out there. My suggestion is a veterinary allergist. Or you might consider finding the cat anew home without other cats, to help keep fleas away from him. (Edit -- You mentioned that he eats Special Kitty that contains crab and lobster. On the off chance that he might be allergic to some of those ingredients, why don't you try feeding him a low allergen or hypoallergenic cat food for a while. There are some that you can buy at a vet clinic and there may be some at pet stores.)"

catloversq replied: "I have a cat with allergies and certain times of the year she is in misery. My Vet prescribed Children's Benadryl. It's a liquid with a dropper. She gets 4 ML 3 times a day. To give the medicine you hold the cat by the scruff of their neck and pull back until their nose points toward the ceiling. Then put the dropper into the corner of their mouth and squirt the liquid in. I hope your kitty feels better soon."

Lost Angel 2 replied: "Thank you all soooo much for all of ur advice.. I thought I'd fill in some holes I've been asked.. He's a strictly inside kitty we don't bathe him often it suposed to be twice a week but he acts like it hurts him I can't do it that often that might be bad but it bothers me to make him hollar and cry like he does even though its tryin to help him I will try the benadryl part - TY!! The Food is "Special Kitty gourmet blend with chicken, tuna, crab, shrimp & lobster" We have even changed his litter brand to try that other 2 cats are treated also do not have anything near to same symptoms. Something I also forgot he doesn't seem to be gaining much weight we have a VERY chubby kitty a very stout muscley siamese mix and hes the youngest but very slender & no sign of worms had all shots and wormed current vet apts and 3 different vets have done the things from above I first talked about not just 1 we've had him to 3 & all they say is flea allergy & NOTHING is helpin ...My Biggest & Worst fear is that we will have to put him to sleep cuz he's got sumthing goin on & the vets can't seem to say anything besides fleas or help us right HE'S THE SWEETEST MOST SPOILED CUDDLY BABY & I DON'T WANNA LOSE HIM OR HAVE HIM SUFFER LIKE THIS ANYMORE he used to play fetch with lil balls and crinkled up paper (We have videos..so cute) but where hes got that cone on now all he really does is try to scratch where he can get to and lay around getttin lovens ...any other question email me or visit my other page & message me so I can respond ....... /myangelzachariah42004 in the pictures of pets there his name is Baby THANK YOU ALL AGAIN FOR ALL OF UR ADVICE!!!!"

cheri h replied: "so he'll just have to put up with the bath, it WON'T kill him better a few minutes of discomfort than all day scratching"

Asthmatic cat not getting better even with prednisone twice a day.? She has been on prednisone for a month now, and she is still wheezing and coughing. It is asthma for sure, she went to the vet many times, and had a steroid shot once for a bad asthma attack. She is a rescue cat, and has been spayed 3 weeks ago, and is healthy (she eats, plays, social etc), but I can't put her for adoption yet until I find the right treatment for her. I am going to the vet this afternoon again. Anyone has been in that situation? the vet suggested she could be in treatment for 6 months, or even for life... Yes she has been tested for feline heartworm disease. The vet ruled out all other possibilities.

collegebutterfly73 replied: "I would try a humidifier where she sleeps and laying her on her back and rubbing her chest. My gal pal has an asthmatic dog, and that works for her! Give it a try! Hope this helps and Happy Holidays!"

jasonush replied: "I suggest a 22 to the back of the head"

rockyfella25 replied: "Upper the dose of predisone and keep it up then start weening her down."

papabear098 replied: "The vet could be right but stop wasting your money and try a product called windeze and give her a teaspoon of it. This will help her breath better. Oh you buy this product at a farm supply store or on line"

RuneAmok replied: "I don't know the first thing about cats and asthma, but hopefully someone who does will jump in. For now, I can make a suggestion - check Yahoo groups for asthmatic cat groups. There's likely to be one and you may find it of help. EDIT: I've done some research for you. Below are links that may get you started. In the meantime you can certainly continue with the treatment plan your vet has suggested, but there may be better alternatives for her."

grinninh replied: "I know you said its definitely asthma but I must ask if your cat has tested negative for feline heart worm disease. The current research in veterinary medicine recommends to test every asthmatic cat for feline heart worm disease. It is a disease that until recently was not thought to adversely affect cats. Research reveals heartworm disease in cats causes a respiratory syndrome known as HARD that mimics asthma. So I would make sure your cat has tested negative on antibody and antigen testing. Prednisone is the current therapy for asthma in cats. The cat may need prednisone treatments throughout her life if truly asthmatic. Many doctors do not test for heartworm disease in cats so I'd look into it. Heartworm disease in cats affect both indoor and outdoor cats where ever mosquitos are. Prevention is key feline heartworm disease can not be cured. If your cat is asthmatic make sure she is on a preventative as infection could be a life threatening event for her Hope your cat does well on her current treatment. Be sure to test her blood when recommended as prednisone can have significant side effects."

Blossom S replied: "Poor kitty! Our boy cat has asthma, and needs prednisone. We found that shaving him down (he is a very long-haired rescue cat) cuts the number of wheezing incidents. Good luck - I am looking forward to seeing the answers you get."

Susan S replied: "I had an asthmatic cat that lived to be quite old. The steroids made no difference. Now, my friend tells me that her asthmatic cat has an inhaler like people use prescribed by her vet. Steroids may cause the cat to over eat and become too heavy."

kananaskis95 replied: "Not all asthmatic cats require steroids! Please see the links already given to you to learn more about the various inhalent meds."

felinefanatic replied: "I had an asthmatic cat for seven years. He started out on Prednisone, and progressed to Sol-u-medrol (another steroid) and inhalers as well. His asthma was medically managed like this for several years with great success. He needs to stay indoors, esp. on ozone action days. Also avoid using any type of aerosol spray any where near him as this could potentially irritate his airways thus bring on an attack. If you can afford it purchase an air purifier. I think this is what helped my cat the most (my opinion)Pay close attention to her and try to identify the triggers for this allergic reaction. If you can identify the triggers then you can make sure kitty avoids them You should probably just resign yourself to the fact that she will be taking medication for the rest of her life. Also try to avoid extreme temperatures with her as this is a common trigger. Good luck. I hope your kitty does well. GV"

What's the best cat litter for a cat on steroids (he pees a LOT)? My cat has asthma and is on monthly prednisone shots, and consequently pees quite a lot. I have been trying to find the best ecologically neutral, dust free, non-tracking, easy to use litter. I've tried Yesterday's Papers, which just turned into mush. Feline Pine, and all corn-based ones (worlds best, etc) bothered me for misusing natural resources, plus didn't work well. Swheat Scoop worked well but was again not good on resources, plus was really expensive (altho that would be the criteria I would give on) Tidy cats tracks and has dust. Right now I'm using PaPurr, which is recycled paper in a form that closely resembles clumping clay litter. It is environmentally good, doesn't track too much, isn't too expensive and has no dust, but I have to change the entire box every other day (scooping at least 2x a day), which should not be the case with clumping litter. Plus, I can only find it at PetSmart and online at PetDirect. Does anyone have any better recommendations? Tx!

Alissha replied: "World's Best Cat litter. It's expensive but it works and is ecologically friendly. I too had a cat on pred. Have you considered trying to convert him to inhaled steroids? It took quite a while to convince my cat to convert (close to a year on and off) but it was worth it. A decrease in the urination and increased thirst. Also, the lowered risk of steroid related problems was definitely worth it. I didn't believe that I could convert Simon as he is a "feisty" cat at best. This, of course, translates into a scruffed, masked and quickly examined cat :-) Just some info on inhaled meds:"

kananaskis95 replied: "If he's peeing a lot and is on steroids then you should really have him checked out for diabetes! And as already suggested, get him on inhaled meds...."

My cat has allergic dermatitis, what can I do? My cat was diagnosed with allergic dermatitis. He started savage scratching around his face and lips. The vet gave him a prednisone shot, followed by a course of tablets, which helped. The condition seems to be coming back and he has started the savage scratching again. I use Frontline on him and he has no fleas. I suspect it is a seasonal allergy, because he started up in spring. He is also exclusively on the Hills Science Hyperallergenic diet. He does eat grass which I grow for him for "barfing" purposes, which he enjoys, and I wonder if he is not allergic to that. I am not in favour of him being put on the cortisone again. Is there any ointment safe for cats that you can recommend to ease the itching? I have tried a coal tar ointment, but it has a very sharp smell, and being a difficult cat, he won't let me near him with the stuff. Please help, he is in some discomfort....

Rusthon replied: "poor kitty. I sudgest you go to vet and ask expert advise. If not you can research in website more about Allergic dermatitis and find out how what causes them and the option to cure them."

jue7rc replied: "Have a look at the Pets Best RX website - they do a fantastic healing spray which can be used for pretty much any skin complaint. I always keep it in the house after one of my cats had ringworm which kept coming back. I live in the UK and had it sent from USA which cost a bit more but was absolutely worth it. The website also has a 24 hour help line where you can get advice. If the sore areas are around your cats face, then I would spray the stuff on my hands or a cotton wool pad and then gently wipe it on him, rather than just spray it straight from the bottle which would probably freak the poor soul out."

OR replied: "there are so many things in the at home environment that could be upsetting your cat's allergies. from what the floors are made of, materials carpets are made of, household cleaners, kitty litter, foods, perfumes, sprays detergents u name it. look up some stuff online & ask your vet for an allergy test to see what you're cat is allergic to! it can be done. another round of steroids wouldn't be a bad thing sometimes it takes a few tries and of course making proper modifications to the home to help the cat out. so sorry get well to the cat and i hope all goes well."

rmbrruffian replied: "I would suggest a referral to a Veterinary Dermatologist. They can help you get a handle on what is causing the allergies. One thing - are you using carpet powders? I saw many cats (and dogs) with severe reactions to carpet powders. Hoovering can't get it all up, and they have their noses right down on the carpet."

RuneAmok replied: "Start by examining all the products you use on yourself and in your home. Hairspray and other hair products that are sprayed, cleansers, powders, all that stuff can be an issue. Cut back on how much you're using and/or reconsider the brands you're using. Think about switching to "green" cleaners and products. Food - although he's on the hypoall. diet, this food still contains allergens. For shame, Hills! Rather than wasting your money on that stuff consider trying a brand of food that actually doesn't contain any allergens. The most common ones are corn, wheat, soy and sometimes chicken or fish. Instead use a grainless food that uses a novel protein source such as venison. You may not save any money buying a better food such as I've suggested, but at least you'll be getting your money's worth, which you do not get with Hills."

Why does are cat moves his mouth up and down like he has penut butter stuck on the roof of his mouth? Ck's w/ vet. Vet does not know why he does that. It is several times a day. Cat is 14 yrs old, get IV fluid daily, Prednisone .5 every other day, vitamin B shot 1 time a week and antibiotic daily. The vet said our cat had a raging infection last week. He is at the vet often and has been vomiting since last July. Vet has sent blood work to Texas A and M, has done ultra sound and there is nothing conclusive. He does not have pancreatitis and does not have tumors. Kidneys and heart are good. He still vomits. Anyone have a quess. Our vet is a cat specialist. We are in Chicago can anyone recommend where we can get any further help.

Katie C replied: "poor kitty... he sounds like he is going to die soon... :-( maybe he is trying to tell you it is his time to go.."

DM replied: "Has anyone looked in your cats mouth for dental issues. Cats with either severe dental disease, tooth root abscesses or loose teeth, will tend to react the way your cat does."

My 14-year old cat has Lymphoma. Anyone know of a homeopathic treatment? She's now getting shots of prednisone from the vet every 3 - 4 weeks. Her appetite and energy level improves after the shot, but by the time she's ready for the next one, she's pretty sick with lack of appetite and lethargy. She's lost weight, but it's been stable for the past month. Can anyone provide advice about prednisone shot vs. pills taken on a daily basis? We've tried chemo, but it made her pretty sick. She happened to be at the end of the prednisone regimen, so I may try again if and when she gets on her prednisone "high." Thanks for any advice, everyone. My heart is broken.

u.s. congress replied: "I really hate cats. They must be avoided by any means necessary. Cats have big teeth. Yipes!"

rokzie replied: "aww!!! my baby died of breat cancer a while back we didnt catch it in time so glad that you did tho..hope everything goes well! wish could help with your question"

TotalRecipeHound replied: "Long term use of prednisone, or really any steroid, can cause internal bleeding. Don't know if your vet told you that or not. We lost a kitty due to a bleeding ulcer as a result of steroid use. Yes, medically, she needed it, but we didn't know how to recognize the problem. It's tough and I've been there several times. Sorry, can't help you with any homeopathic treatment. Good luck."

SoulCollaging Homeopath replied: "My 14-year-old (dying) cat is now 16 because of homeopathy. I lost another at 17 with similar symptoms, so went a different route. The remedy she needs, though, depends upon her constitutional symptoms. Lymphoma is beyond self-help care. Few people understand that homeopathy is the philosophy, not the remedy, so you'd need to contact a certified veterinarian homeopath, who would talk with you for an hour or two to understand why she has these symptoms, then research and recommend a remedy that will restore balance (and cure, to the extent possible, lymphoma). Minimally, her last months/years will be in relative physical comfort. is a good place to start."

What can i do for my cat? My cat is injuried don't know if his temporarily paralyze. His nails are all scratched up. His belly is swollen. I am a first time cat own. I took him to the vet and the vet gave him a shot of steroids along with a prescription of prednisone. I do not know what the prescription it is for. The vet wanted to run some test & take X-rays. If i had the money it would have came up to about $300. I am on a fixed income with four children we live in a very small community. It was hard for me not to let the vet do his job. Can someone who has been through the same experiment PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

Mommyk232 replied: "I would recommend you give the cat to a friend or a shelter. If you can not provide for him- is it really fair? Would you deny medical care to one of your children? I'm not a huge animal activist or anything. I just think if you have pets, you need to be able to tend to whatever medical needs they have. They can't tell you what hurts- like ppl can. So you need to be able to rely and PAY the vets to figure it out."

frozen_rose replied: "ask a vet for consultation"

sticky_feijoa replied: "Keep an eye on him, borrow money from a friend, if you can, to get the x-rays. That is all I can offer. My heart goes out to you and your cat."

budding author replied: "I'm sure you have some animal clinics in America, same as the UK free of charge! I've even seen them on sky tv, check into that!!"

Turtle replied: "Prednisone is a steroid used most often for inflammation or swelling. Did the vet say at all what he thought might be wrong or was he unable to make any diagnosis without further tests? Sometimes they will let you make payments. Did you ask if they would do that? If not consult other vets to see if they will work with you. Please don't let the cat suffer."

jom replied: "See if there is a "Friends of the Animals" organization in your area or an organization similar to it. They might be able to assist you. Call groomers' or vets' offices and ask if they know of such an organization."

AirBaby replied: "Call your SPCA and ask if there are any low cost or income based clinics you can take him to. If they don't, ask the vet if you can pay him on installments. Explain that you are on a fixed income, but you are willing to work with the vet if he is willing to. If the cat gets through this, consider buying insurance for him. It's generally low cost and can help pay for when these surprise problems arise. Make sure you keep him up to date on his shots and get him fixed."

KittyMom replied: "Is your cat letting out any sounds other than the normal? If so then he is in pain, and thats his way of letting you know. Sinse the vet gave him steroids & prednisone, give it a week, if you dont see any changes with your cat, thats a decision your gonna have to make in getting kitty well, either if its talking to your vet about a payment plan, or finding another home for him. You also have to beware of some vets too just as in MD's, they want to run all sorts of test for $$$$"

BECKBY replied: "Make sure he has water and food nearby in case he feels like eating. Keep him warm and don't handle him except to pet easily and talk to him.If there is a shelter you can give it to they will either take care of it or if it is really bad they will put it out of misery. Don't just let him suffer too long. The vet must have thought he had a chance if he didn't say the cat may die. Best wishes and let your kids know that part of life is death and injury. It is as natural as breathing and has to take place.Take care of them if he dies.Their feelings are hurt so easily and they love animals so much and with all of their being that it is hard to give one up."

joseph g replied: "Ouch. Your cat decided to climb inside of a car to get warm. I have seen it too many times. When the cars owner started it up your cat was injured. I would give him about a week to get better using the steroids. If it does not seem to be improving after that I would suggest taking it to your local SPCA. They will help you to the best of their ability. They also offer low cost services or will allow you to clean cages and such to cover costs."