- Joined
- Dec 13, 2013
- Messages
- 1,437
- Purraise
- 179
Sorry I have not given an update sooner. I was without electric or internet until this afternoon. I have very unfortunate news. The vet that we saw informed me she has a form of autoimmune disorder that makes her body attack her own skin. We have decided to try steroids as feline immune suppressants are still in the testing stages. It is not an environmental allergy. This disease may go into remission but will continue to have flare ups. After long long long long thought and discussions with all three of the vets my kitty sees, if her quality of life does not improve we may have to take serious measures for her own good. All her life is right now is itching, eating, and sleeping. She no longer plays or responds to my interactions with her. I really do not wish to keep her on meds that suppress the issue and leave her susceptible to a serious illness that will cause her pain. We will give this treatment a try. Dealing with this has truly been one of the most difficult things in my life. I am going to cherish ever moment I have with her but I can allow her to suffer for my own selfish benefit. I hope I have explained my situation well. I again would like to thank everyone for their input. I was thinking allergies not an immune disease, definitely caught me by surprise.
I am so sorry to read this .. If this is anything like Raynaud's disease, then immune-boosting supplements and medications are out as they will rev up the immune system which in turn will only make the situation worse. But you are right that this can go into remission, and may be managed well on a careful diet. There are topical solutions to deal with the sores as well. I think the coconut oil I mentioned above, may still be an option.
It will be more than one pill and a shot. I've put her through a lot the lasts few months. I have changed her entire environment to be all but sterile. No scents. I changed to scent free litter, scent free laundry soap, I stopped using perfume and lotions. I washed my hands with unscented antibacterial soap before petting her. I used bottle water. I got new food and water dishes. This diagnosis was heart breaking!