Cat has pemphigus...

So I have a 6 yr old flamepoint cat. He was diagnosed with pemphigus about 2 yrs ago.

After several vet visits I was under the impression he would eventually get better and not have issues.

To find out by reading this disease is life long and pops up whenever it wants.

Pinos had a flare up for the entire 2 years. With a second infection that was fungal.
He hasnt gotten any better.

I also now have to rehome hom because I am now on sick leave earning nothing at the moment. And because he became a bully to my other cat and put him in a ER situation.

Im losing hope and at a loss.

Anyone have any similar situations? I dont want to have to put his adorable little face to sleep. It feels so inhumane.

Has he been put on a steroid.  Usually they will start with a high dose to get things under control then taper down to the lowest dose that will control it.  As a last resort a chemo drug is used to get it under control then taper down.

I found out they had the wrong name of the disease. Its capillary hemangioma, i cant find any information on it.

kittykato said:

I found out they had the wrong name of the disease. Its capillary hemangioma, i cant find any information on it.

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OK, the capillary hemangiona is what is known as a strawberry birthmark, so that shouldn't be giving him particular problems. 

What exactly is happening with him

Its also known as progressive angiomatosis. Looking it up all i can find for solutions is amputations or being euthanized. Theres information but not much for treatment.

kittykato said:

Its also known as progressive angiomatosis. Looking it up all i can find for solutions is amputations or being euthanized. Theres information but not much for treatment.

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OK, for Progressive Angiomatosis, UC Davis (in California, which is obviously a long way from you ) has used Laser Photocoagulation to help with this.   You might see if there is a Veterinary College somewhere near you up there in Canada and talk to them about it.  Otherwise, it looks like amputation is the best route.  Cats can do very well with only 3 legs (assuming this is restricted to just one leg).