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I see no mention of dramatic weight loss on the web?
(Mpls., Mn)
11/27/2013
Hey Hannah!
Tanking up/drinking a lot and excessive urination are typical side effects of cortizone injections. The dramatic weight loss is not- you typically see a ravenous appetite and weight gain with these injections.
If the labs came back normal - no renal issues [typically associated with weight loss and excessive urination], you may wish to do additional x rays to check for a malignancy/tumor. For sure work closely with your vet to monitor your Old Lady Cat for diabetes which, although would not be strange for a cat of so many years is also a possible side effect from cortisone use and untreated diabetes will also cause dramatic weight loss.
(Hope Bc Canada)
11/27/2013
Hi Theresa,
For many years I have had a hospice for discarded cats and some dogs. All these tests are tests - they do not heal but are a lucrative business, not to speak of the empty wallet and still no results.
Essiac has cured many problems including cancer. MMS has also prolonged the life of some pets with quality , especially in emergencies. Essiac cures also diabetes , see testimonies. Never give antibiotics except perhaps in pneumonia but I think MMS would deal well with that.
The difficulty lies with nutrition. All the vitamins printed on the containers and bags are synthetic. Research brings to light the fact that synthetics are damaging to the body so the cats eat and eat as the body seeks these natural vitamins. This is, of course, ideal for the pet feed businesses.
So I add diluted blackstrap molasses for minerals, kelp powder, MSM powder, as well as nutritional yeast which they really like. The drinking water contains hydrogen perox.
This has actually improved the conditions of all my pet family but I still cannot find good food for them. I tried raw but they contracted tape worm. The deworming meds from the vet are extremely poisonous. DE did not work for parasites after a four months trial. I use it for fleas in the flea season.
If you are very concerned give a half a drop of MMS hourly and then spaced out over a period of time. When you see her perk up, continue with more spacing. It deals also with parasites.
Never give antibiotics. it seems the entire planet suffers from fungal disease which combines with heavy metals and is a precursor of cancer. Feed pet probiotics instead which supports the immune system especially when needed. I hope you will do some research which will bear out the truth about the present allopatic business as opposed to God" pharmacy which is affordable and healing. All the best. Om
(Mpls., Mn)
11/28/2013
Hey Om!
I will of course consider your advice; what tremendous experience you have gained in treated all those many discarded pets and helping them to health!
I am curious, however, that you discontinued a raw diet with your cats. Tape worms, while off-putting are the least concern when I deal with worms; whip worms, round worms - those worms can cause such harm as to kill, but not tapes. Since you use MMS to good effect, why would you not use MMS to rid your pets of worms?
I also have not had great success with DE for worms internally, but I have spoken to those who have and they assure me I didn't use DE correctly. A top quality diet plus daily ongoing use of DE is what worked for them, not dosing the DE as a pharmaceutical as I tried. Something to think on.
(Hope Bc Canada)
11/29/2013
Hi Theresa from Mpls- I had researched DE well I thought and was dismayed that it had no results other than all cats having to take drontal which is poisonous and getting extremely expensive.
As to healthy diet, I am vegan and have been on a veg diet for most of my life.. I don't know what else one has to do with DE to make it work other than the info. online.
As to tapeworm, I have no tolerance for any parasite as they cause nutritional deficiencies , fatigue and a muddy aura.
I am reminded many years ago a vet told me that cortisone shortens life. Is it worth it? And a good thing is probiotics for people and animals. Anyway I wish your sweety is doing better. Please let us know. Namaste, Om
(Mpls., Mn)
11/29/2013
Hey Om!
I think you have me confused with Hannah, the OP for this thread.
The DE is for long term, daily, continuous use for worms - and I agree, chemical wormers contain scary chemicals. But you indicated that you used MMS with good result - just wondering why you would not feed a RAW diet - perhaps the healthiest out there for cats - and use MMS if you developed a worm problem.
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Do you know if there is any brand of food to which many cats have an allergy? Or, any additive I should be aware of?
Thanks, Mere
(Mpls., Mn)
10/14/2013
Hey Mere!
The depression and lethargy *typically* lasts for 24 hours. The steroids last in the system 3-6 weeks - and sometimes a bit longer -its all individual.
As a general rule of thumb, foods with grains should be avoided and foods with real meat in the first 3-5 ingredients should be favored. Foods with coloring agents and dyes should be avoided. There are websites such as 'cat food advisor' that help make choosing a diet a bit easier.
Take a read of your cat food ingredient label - this will help you get an idea of your next step. And keep a full bowl of fresh, clean water out for your kitty as some will develop a tremendous thirst as they process the steroids out of their system.
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I am not a Dr but after doing alot of research and responses from two top DR's they feel the possible causes are Excessive Vaccinations, Steroids shots, Flea meds, Heartworm etc caused the Hormone imbalance that eventually led to the Adrenal/Hormone imbalance, above normal estrogen, Low IGA that opens the door to Cancer, Kidney/Liver damage, etc.
Moducare really helped Mordy live longer but was not enough to fully balance his Hormone levels.
Now with what I have learned I would have first ran a food allergy test.
HEMOPET.ORG has a Saliva test kit the is very accurate and once you know what foods are causing the issue you can slowing make a change. Grain free can dog food is a safer option over Kibble. Home cooked is a better option along with home made dehydrated Sweet Potatoes that are much better and safer over Processed Beef or chicken strips.
And you can keep Vaccinations to a Min by having a resistance test done first. Then with the help of a Holistic Vet look at all the options first and if needed they can use the lowest dosage possible. You can also get a Rabies exception letter from your vet.
We miss Mordy every day but in the end we know Mordy is in a better place. Playing with my first Yorkie mix that I set free in may 1987.
Look into all the options first. Check the Thorne Research website and Look up ModucareVet. For Allergies and to help balance the immune response.
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I am diabetic but after learning from EC how diabetic allopathic meds kill (see also GreenMed Info. Com) I threw all that paraphernalia away and, being vegan now, feel very healhy and very different than before. Insulin kills.
As to your kitty I would suggest do some research on natural health lines. There must be something that would provide an answer. I have found all my health answers online, on EC and MMS. That is where I would go. MMS have a supportive team. Right now I have three cats on MMS for various complaints. Believe me, it is affordable and effective. Start with one half drop for kitty and go no further than 2 drops. I wish you both all the best. Love, Om
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I have been noticing and EXTREME amount of cat pee to clean up in her 2 litter boxes. It is more in a couple/few days than when I still had 2 cats. It took me a while to realize this was the case but I had also realized her water bowl, which has a tank on top of it empties much faster than it used to.
Fortunately her ear stopped itching within a couple of days and the scabs finally went away. She had scratched fur and skin off of a very wide area on her head, so it was a relief that she was looking better. But now I"m concerned that the shot has ruined her organs. It is not okay that she has to pee and drink so much. And the vet didn't give my husband any warning about side effects or I wouldn't have given my permission. It doesn't seem like her health has otherwise deteriorated. She never had anything wrong in 15 years until after her "brother" died last year. That itchy ear was frustrating but jeez, organ failure for a shot for something that wasn't life threatening? That same vet did an INCREDIBLE job for an infected tooth that had eaten through her jaw bone and she didn't have one moment of trouble recovering from that. But I see the glibness with which drugs are given and it is really a shame. If I could find so much info on the internet in the top half of a google page, it MUST be a well-known problem.
(Illinois)
05/07/2016
Your story sounds just like mine. My 11 year old cat has always had itchy waxy ears, we keep them clean.2 weeks ago, the scratching was crazy, and her low moan when she would do it.The vet gave me ear drops and a med by mouth..week later still the same. Took her back to the vet, she got a cortisone shot, that was on Wednesday, she hasn't been the same since, she won't get in her cat bed, or sleep with me, like she is hot.she drinks water like crazy and pees all the time, in her liter pan..but tonight she peed on me...not for sure what to do with her...and keeps eating and eating, which she was a nibbler..my poor baby
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(Huntington Beach, CA)
12/07/2014
(Bulverde,Tx)
11/14/2015
I know this happened a couple of years ago to you, but your comments made me cry out. I know how you felt. You did not kill your pet, you loved her. Right now my cat is panting and not eating. He's lethargic. He had an itching problems with some scabs. I took him to the vet 3-4 days ago and he gave my Joey a cortisone shot and an antibiotic shot for the scabs. He is breathing hard and sleeping. I feel that he is going to die. He is about 13 years old. I raised him since he was about 2 months old. He has slept with me for 13 years. I believe the vet made a mistake in giving him the 2 shots at the same time. I wish I had not taken him to the vet. I am praying over my Joey and hoping that God will heal him. I don't trust that vet any more. I asked God to heal him but if his quality of life is going to be bad, then take him home, I don't want him to suffer. I will see him again in Heaven.
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My cat's personality has changed from being content to being grumpy... He DOESN'T stop asking for food!! (no worms or parasites) and the biggest is he can't stop overgrooming. :(
before the shot:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/p206x206/41286_468338297904_6177520_n.jpg
after the shot: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/225724_10150255186707905_3013801_n.jpg
and this is not even the worst of it. :(
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/168886_10151097202217905_638035825_n.jpg
another example. :(
I wish they'd ban these from pet practices!
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The vet ran a full blood panel on her as he suspected luekemia (the "sluggish muscle movement"), but everything came back okay. Nothing wrong with kidneys, she doesn't have leukemia, cancer, etc. Etc. The only thing it showed was that she had an infection. (Her white blood cell count was up). Big shocker.
From that moment on, she has not been the same. He has since then given me antibiotics, oral ones, that I give her 2x a day for the next two weeks.
She has regained her appetite, is no longer vomiting, and her lethargy is abating. She does however still limp, and her front legs go into that "weak, broken legs" position off and on throughout the day, but thankfully it's not all the time like it used to be.
Sadly, she went from bring a perfectly happy, healthy lively cat, to a timid, shy one.
I would never suggest that anyone give their pet a cortisone shot. I would go for a topical solution of any kind first, and then perhaps an oral route.
I have paid over $600 and seriously harmed my cat. We are only 1 week into this, so I have no idea if this is permanent or not, but not one single moment nor penny has been worth it.
Be informed. Let others know.
Just wanted to know if your kitty got better. Mine is not eating well after a month. He was a normal boy with a healthy appetite before getting a corticosteroid injection. I feel this was a stupid move on the vet's part, that something softer should have been advised first.
(3426 Princeton Pt Ct Houston, Tx)
06/17/2015
I to gave my cat a corterstone(steriod) shot, she stopped eating, pooping, and her mobility was almost gone.
We had to carry her everywhere she wanted to go.
She did not eat for 4 days, and all she did was sleep. The vet gave her the shot for a skin disease and she almost died. After the 4 days she asked for some food.
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My 17 years old cat was healthy and happy her entire life, but in January 2012 she was sick (digestive problems), so in addition to antibiotic she was then prescribed, I changed permanently her diet from groceries stores' canned cat's junk food that she ate her entire life for an expensive but better quality, grain free brand name cat food. That really changed the quality of my senior queen's life. She not only stopped to have her digestive problems but started to behave like a much younger cat. She had good appetite, no more vomiting (it happened very frequently being on old diet), had nice shiny fur, and having more energy she played and ran around the house like a kitten. If she not slept long hours daily (perfectly normal for her age) you would not guess how old she already was. Even a vet (a different one) could not believe she was 17 and complemented her excellent shape and condition when on August 13th I visited (unfortunately) him with my cat.
The reason for our trip to the vet was a small, pea size cyst (benign) my cat had on her neck for several months that she scratched sometimes to making it occasionally bleed. Because she was too old to make her operation to remove the cyst, I naively believed he might rather help my cat with some miraculous ointment or cream. He offered her Depo injection instead. He told me that antihistamine injection that would last for a couple of weeks might stop the itching that in consequence my cat would stop scratching, and it would stop bleeding, and the cyst itself may even shrink in size. He also told me that the injection may not help at all, so then there would be no reason to repeat it in the future. So, why not try? Thus, I allowed him to do that. I was wrong because the doctor did not to tell me that my cat might die from that shot…
When we back home she hid in the basement and showed up only to eat. I did not bother her since I knew she was in a big stress after that trip (she was always scared to death to ride a car and visit the vet office). But next day I noticed something wrong happened to her. She still showed up for food but did not run to me happily meowing (as she always did) when I went to her during her daily naps. When she tried to wake up and jump from her bed she looked like she had a problem with her balance. She looked scared and sad. For so many years she always assisted me in the evening routine activities like watching TV together (I watched, she napped on my laps), assisted me in the kitchen, followed me to the bathroom, then to my bedroom. For seventeen years I always could count on my little furry friend to wake me up in the morning, or at least waited for me outside of my bedroom door just to run with me to the kitchen. On Friday morning on the forth day since the injection, I saw my cat in my bedroom, she laid on the chair in front of my bed. I noticed she looked at me and her beautiful large eyes were sad, they were heartbreaking sad… Few moments later I noticed her painful, labored breathing. I tried to contact the vet office but I was told the doctor was off for the weekend and I was advised to bring her to them on Monday! ? I did not want to wait that long. I comforted her for many hours crying and blaming myself for the pain and discomfort she suffered. I do not know if steroids injected to her body just caused those problems or just triggered failure of her weak organs, but I know for sure she did not have to die yet. Not in such a terrible pain, not as unexpectedly. That injection ended her life. The only thing I could then do for her was not to let her suffer any more. I did not want to stress my very sick little friend by another long distance car trip to the emergency vet clinic, so I found the doctor that came to my house the same day. My cat's lungs were full of fluids. The doctor could not do for her anything but let her go. So, he did. She peacefully fell asleep. At least on her favorite couch, at least at home…
(Philadelphia, Pa)
10/18/2012
[2nd Cat that died after having the shot] I had 2 cats with long hair and they both had skin allergies to something. My first cat (Raiden) that died had the shot about a week or two before we found him just laying in the floor dead.... Huh. This was about two years ago.
The 2nd cat (Sweetie Pie) had the shot about a year ago and it helped her skin problem and she didn't have any side effects... Last week I took her back to the same vet that gave her the shot before becasue she seemed to be irritated by the skin allergies very badly this time. The vet gave her the same shot again... 1 week later (which was last night) Sweetie Pie began to have severe health issues... I noticed that she was laying in front of our front door and when people walked by she didn't move.... Then a little while later she was dragging her back paws, then she couldn't move her front paws and till she couldn't even hold her head up. I rushed her to the ER and they took an xray and said that she had fluid on either her heart or lungs... The also said it appeared that her lung had collasped.... Well, sadly my Sweetie Pie could not recover and I would have had to spend thousands of dollars to run tests and treatment still not knowing if that would have saved her life. So we chose to put her to sleep... I don't recommend this shot to anyone... I have lost 2 cats behind that shot and I am truly devestated.
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