Feline Immunotherapy

silverwinged

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My vet has now suggested Feline Immunotherapy for my poor allergic baby.
(Read about his health issues here)

She didn't really give me more information as it was a telephone call, and she wants me to come in to see her for a proper consult, and so she can bill me most obviously.

I'm wondering if anyone around the boards has heard of it, knows what it involves, and (some what importantly) what the costs are.
My buddy has cost me a small fortune already, but hes my family. I just want him to get better, but dang vets must make a good living!

Thanks in advance everyone.
 

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what does she mean by immunotherpy??
 
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Originally Posted by sharky

what does she mean by immunotherpy??
This is the only decent information I could find on the net...

Feline allergen specific immunotherapy (ASIT) is considered to be a safe and effective treatment for feline atopy. ASIT is defined as the practice of administering gradually increasing quantities of an allergen extract to an allergic subject. The purpose of which is to reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated with subsequent exposures to the causative allergen. ASIT offers an effective and safe treatment option for cats. Reported success rates range for 60 to 78% in feline atopic patients.
Edit: We are thinking after talking to many vets, that he is allergic to dust mites.... *sigh*
 

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Okay that decribes what a human allergist calls allergy shots .. I know it is only like 75% successful in controling allergies ... Have you tried antihistimines>>>>???

i am allergic to dust mites , I do the laundry alot sheets on hot , vacumm alot and use some spray also ...

i do apologize i didnt re read the whole other thread
 
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