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Plasma cell pododermatitis
My cat has been diagnosed with plasma cell pododermatitis by two vets. The first one wanted to put her on cortisone indefinitely, I didn't want her to have cortisone as the first option. The second recommended a 6 month course of antibiotics which helped but didn't completely get rid of the problem. After stopping the antibiotics the problem is slowly returning to it's previous state.
Does anyone have information and treating this problem in cats? Anything helpful?
Does anyone have information and treating this problem in cats? Anything helpful?
I am so happy to hear that Simon is doing better! I’m also very happy to hear your Vet is willing to take the time to do some research and not just blow you off!
As you have prob read by now, convenia is an injectable, long term antibiotic. It can be deadly for kitty’s cause of their metabolism. Thankfully Simon seems to be ok with it but I wouldn’t risk it again. I would recommend the doxycycline, he will be on it for several months but the results are worth the headache. Just make sure you put Simon on a probiotic since he will be on the meds so long. Just like us people, antibiotics are hard on their little bodies too.
My Scardy seems to be in “remission” for the time being. He has been off his antibiotic for about 6 months now and his feet seem to be doing ok.
Keep us posted and let us know any new tips or advised you vet gives you, we are always open to suggestions here! :-)
As you have prob read by now, convenia is an injectable, long term antibiotic. It can be deadly for kitty’s cause of their metabolism. Thankfully Simon seems to be ok with it but I wouldn’t risk it again. I would recommend the doxycycline, he will be on it for several months but the results are worth the headache. Just make sure you put Simon on a probiotic since he will be on the meds so long. Just like us people, antibiotics are hard on their little bodies too.
My Scardy seems to be in “remission” for the time being. He has been off his antibiotic for about 6 months now and his feet seem to be doing ok.
Keep us posted and let us know any new tips or advised you vet gives you, we are always open to suggestions here! :-)
Thank you for getting back with me! I spoke with the vet today and he is going to read up on podo... He was very willing to listen to what I had to say even to the point of giving me is email to send some links to him! Unfortunately the steroid he gave was convenia! I haven't had the chance to read about that yet, but will as soon as I finish my post. Simon has already started healing. As I am happy right now because he isn't hurting or bleeding and appears more comfortable my fear after reading all the posts is that it is going to be short lived! I will be taking him back to the vet in two weeks. Vet says that after he reads up on the condition and if Simon continues to do well then we won't do anything further, but if it was to come back then he would be willing to do the doxycycline! I can live with that at least he is willing to take the time to read on it and take my suggestions!
As far as Simons food or litter I have used the same food and litter for years. Nothing new in the house same floors, carpet, cleaning supplies etc.. As far as the wrapping of his paws none of what I did was prescribed by the vet. Surprisingly Simon didn't mind the wrapping after the first time. I think he just knew mommy was trying to help. I only left them on for about 12 hrs. After posting I removed them and bathed his paws to be sure to get the ointment off his paws. I did wrap them in hopes to help with the bleeding and give a cushion when he walked. As of right now his paws look 10 times better. The swelling is 90% gone. No more bleeding. We shall see what happens!
Again thanks for posting! I will keep you updated!
As far as Simons food or litter I have used the same food and litter for years. Nothing new in the house same floors, carpet, cleaning supplies etc.. As far as the wrapping of his paws none of what I did was prescribed by the vet. Surprisingly Simon didn't mind the wrapping after the first time. I think he just knew mommy was trying to help. I only left them on for about 12 hrs. After posting I removed them and bathed his paws to be sure to get the ointment off his paws. I did wrap them in hopes to help with the bleeding and give a cushion when he walked. As of right now his paws look 10 times better. The swelling is 90% gone. No more bleeding. We shall see what happens!
Again thanks for posting! I will keep you updated!
Thank you for getting back with me! I spoke with the vet today and he is going to read up on podo... He was very willing to listen to what I had to say even to the point of giving me is email to send some links to him! Unfortunately the steroid he gave was convenia! I haven't had the chance to read about that yet, but will as soon as I finish my post. Simon has already started healing
thx for chiming in furmom....I hope these two posters return to read the comments..:((
I agree with Opus 100%....if your vet doesn't want to listen to you, it is time for you to get a new vet! Would you put up with that from your own personal doctor or your child's doctor? I know I would not and since you are here on this forum looking for advise, it is clear you care very much about your kitty.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Hi and welcome! I'm sorry you had to find us under these circumstances. As Opus mentioned, I have a cat that has been diagnosed with Plasma Cell Pododermatitis. I will try to help you out and answer any questions you may have.
Is it Plasma Cell Pododermatitis or just Pododermatitis (there is a difference)? I would say it sounds like Plasma Cell because of the splitting of his pads. I'm not really surprised that your Vet is shooting in the dark at this, it is a rare immune disease.
As I'm sure you have read in the past posts, my cat was on doxycycline. I noticed his feet were starting to heal within the first few days of him being on it. After that is when I added the supplements that Opus recommended. I think it was a combination of the drugs, supplements and a good high quality diet (he's on Natural Balance Grain free recipes) that really helped him heal as nicely as he did. He still has some pretty thick scars on his front pads but even those are starting to soften over time.
Talk to your Vet and make sure you get a feel for them, if they don't know what Podo is, make sure they are willing to do their homework on it. It can be very difficult to treat and steroids are not always the best option. If your Vet does recommend a steroid over an antibiotic, they are just lazy and it’s time to find a new one (in MY opinion).
Good luck to you and your boy Simon, please let us know what the outcome was of today’s Vet visit.
Is it Plasma Cell Pododermatitis or just Pododermatitis (there is a difference)? I would say it sounds like Plasma Cell because of the splitting of his pads. I'm not really surprised that your Vet is shooting in the dark at this, it is a rare immune disease.
As I'm sure you have read in the past posts, my cat was on doxycycline. I noticed his feet were starting to heal within the first few days of him being on it. After that is when I added the supplements that Opus recommended. I think it was a combination of the drugs, supplements and a good high quality diet (he's on Natural Balance Grain free recipes) that really helped him heal as nicely as he did. He still has some pretty thick scars on his front pads but even those are starting to soften over time.
Talk to your Vet and make sure you get a feel for them, if they don't know what Podo is, make sure they are willing to do their homework on it. It can be very difficult to treat and steroids are not always the best option. If your Vet does recommend a steroid over an antibiotic, they are just lazy and it’s time to find a new one (in MY opinion).
Good luck to you and your boy Simon, please let us know what the outcome was of today’s Vet visit.
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