I'm new, and so is my baby Murphy. She is a severe asthmatic and is on inhaled meds, but due to her chronic asthma and its severity, she has developed a very suppressed immune response to her own bacteria, and the environment around her. Although cortosteroids (inhaled meds) is my primary focus for her asthmatic health, it has only been 3 years since this immunity resistence has developed. She is on her second bout with MRSA, most definitely 50% worse than the first time, and I would like to share thoughts on anyone that has ever dealt with feline bacterial strains such as these. They are self-contained in her nasal cavity, however, each time she gets an infection, or one comes out of its dormant stage, it is always worse than the last. Please share your thoughts if you have any experience whatsoever on this topic. Thanks much.
Join Now
Be a part of the community.
It's free, join today!
Recent Reviews
-
I found the text in this book spot on, but the illustrations aren't helpful at all. Good over all book
-
This mat caught my eye because of its size and texture, which traps fine litter rather well. It's large enough for jumbo litterboxes, which is also a plus. It's not quite as easy to clean as a...
-
This scoop was a freebie with some clumping litter I bought last year, and I like it so much that I've bought a second one. It's perfect for fine clumping litter, which it sifts very thoroughly....
-
I have two cats a 1yr old and a 5mo old and they both love this food, the duck seems to be the kind they love most. Zelda my oldest had problems keeping the wildeness food down for a few...
-
purchased this from air force exchange for use while traveling in our class a RV. its adjustable for size with a spring loaded top also by leaving out sections. the only problem with it is the...
Feline mrsa, strep, staph
post #2 of 3
6/8/10 at 8:27pm
- motoko9
- Trader Feedback: 0
-
- offline
- 956 Posts. Joined 12/2007
- Location: East coast
- Select All Posts By This User
Welcome to the site! I also have a cat who takes inhaled meds for feline asthma.
I don't have any experience with MRSA, but if you do a search of the forums, you'll find some other threads discussing the topic. There are definitely members here who have dealt with that type of infection.
In the meantime, best wishes for your girl's recovery!
I don't have any experience with MRSA, but if you do a search of the forums, you'll find some other threads discussing the topic. There are definitely members here who have dealt with that type of infection.
In the meantime, best wishes for your girl's recovery!
post #3 of 3
6/9/10 at 7:17pm
- Plebayo
- Trader Feedback: 0
-
- offline
- 1,085 Posts. Joined 9/2005
- Location: Oregon
- Select All Posts By This User
I only have a little bit of experience with MRSA and it's with my dog.
My dog Sofie was sneezing for several months [she was living with my parents at the time]. We flushed her nose, the sneezing was still bad. We sent a culture out and it came back as MRSA. She had to be on Amikacin injections sub-q every day and get fluids sub-q every day as well. After 14 days of treatment we setn out a culture and it was clean.
However the sneezing started up again. We flushed the nasal cavity and ended up flushing out a chunk of tumor. Sofie has Sinonasal Carcinoma. Most likely due to the cancer she got the MRSA due to her immune system being low.
You really might want to be sure it isn't just MRSA, that your cat doesn't have some kind of nasal tumor. Maybe the infections become worse when she gets them because her body has such a hard time fighting off the staph? That's a good vet question to ask.
My dog Sofie was sneezing for several months [she was living with my parents at the time]. We flushed her nose, the sneezing was still bad. We sent a culture out and it came back as MRSA. She had to be on Amikacin injections sub-q every day and get fluids sub-q every day as well. After 14 days of treatment we setn out a culture and it was clean.
However the sneezing started up again. We flushed the nasal cavity and ended up flushing out a chunk of tumor. Sofie has Sinonasal Carcinoma. Most likely due to the cancer she got the MRSA due to her immune system being low.
You really might want to be sure it isn't just MRSA, that your cat doesn't have some kind of nasal tumor. Maybe the infections become worse when she gets them because her body has such a hard time fighting off the staph? That's a good vet question to ask.
Return Home
Back to Forum: Cat Health
- Feline mrsa, strep, staph
Currently, there are 175 Active Users
(5 Members and 170 Guests)
Recent Discussions
- › Meow trivia #CATurday!....:) 3 minutes ago
- › Memorial Day 5 minutes ago
- › EECP Treatment #10 today 7 minutes ago
- › what is the right food? 14 minutes ago
- › Can a cat carry kittens through a spay surgery? 36 minutes ago
- › Spay questions *gross picture warning* 37 minutes ago
- › Cat Seems to have a hard time Peeing... 43 minutes ago
- › My cat is crazy and getting fatter by the day... HELP!!! 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
- › Question of the Day - Wednesday May 23rd 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
- › Need job vibes! 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
View: New Posts | All Discussions
Recent Reviews
- › Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated by MeuzettesMom
- › Petmate Litter Catcher Mat Extra Large, Grey by jcat
- › SmartCat Big Mouth Scoop-Green by jcat
- › Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain Free Dry Cat Food, Duck Recipe,... by freakNpink
- › Cat Craft 124003 3-Tier Cat Climbing Tree by turretman1st
- › Nature's Miracle Odor Control Clumping Cat Litter 10 Pounds by WendyB
- › Ever Clean Extra Strength Cat Litter, Unscented, 25 Pound Box by Anne
- › Nature's Variety Canned Cat Food, Instinct Chicken Formula,... by Bowie
- › Petmate Two Door Top Load 24-Inch Pet Kennel, Metallic Pearl Ash... by Ms. Freya
- › Arm & Hammer Ultra Last Clumping Cat Litter, 28 lbs. by Nebula
View: More Reviews
New Articles
- › Special Needs Cats: Billy by Anne
- › Special Needs Cats: Aya by Anne
- › Special Needs Cats: Peanut by Anne
- › Special Needs Cats: Joji by Anne
- › Lestat by SnowWhiteKitten
- › Special Needs Cats: Meet Little by Anne
- › Special Needs Cats: Meet Keyser by Anne
- › May Special - Special Needs Cats by Anne
- › Signatures and Showing Stuff Off by Anne
- › Candy by kittylover23
View: New Articles | All Articles
Home | Reviews | Forums | Articles | My Profile
About TheCatSite.com | Join the Community | Advertise
© 2012 TheCatSite.com is powered by Huddler Families | FAQ | Support | Privacy/TOS | Site Map
About TheCatSite.com | Join the Community | Advertise
© 2012 TheCatSite.com is powered by Huddler Families | FAQ | Support | Privacy/TOS | Site Map





