Okay friends, here is an update on my Sister Zoe. Tuesday night Sister Zoe had to fast. Now she is usually pretty darn fast, but I figured out that it meant that she couldn’t have any food after 10PM. So, she was sequestered in the big bedroom and up went the gates. That’s nearly as bad as closing a door! Sister Zoe wanted out of the bedroom and of course the rest of us wanted in the bedroom. I did really feel bad for her yesterday morning when we got to have breakfast in the kitchen and she was still behind bars in the big bedroom.
Mom packed Sister Zoe up in the PTU and off they went to see the Dermatologist at Southeast Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic. They got to see a very nice Vet, Dr. Cynthia Bauer. Mom says she was a super nice one. Anyways, they conducted a serum allergy test on Sister Zoe to see if they could determine what is the exact issue. The test results will be back in about a week. They couldn’t do the typical skin allergy test unless Sister Zoe is off of all medications for one week, which at this point is not really a good idea. Based on her experience, Dr. Bauer seems to think that it is a bad case of seasonal allergies, so we will see what the tests have to say.
In the meantime, a change of meds is taking place. Dr. Bauer wants Sister Zoe completely off of the prednisone and the Prozac. We will start the process of reducing the prednisone until we get to the zero level. Zoe will be taking Atopica along with Comfortis as a flea treatment in case that was one of the underlying issues. Even though we don’t go outside, the peeps do and can easily carry the fleas indoors. Lucky us, there will be flea treatments all around.
That’s where we are, so keep those paws crossed while we try something new with Sister Zoe. Oh, she sure was hungry when she got home and got a private brunch served to her by the Mom. Sister Zoe was then plenty snoozy happy!
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Sounds like Zoe had quite the night! The kitties and I will be praying and purring that her test results come back definitive, but nothing serious. At least the fasting part is over 🙂
Aw Zoe, that doctor sounds like a smart one! Hopefully she can help you out.
Aww poor Zoe..always so hard when you have to fast…and even harder when it’s a multiple cat house and others are eating…sounds like this wonderful vet will help get to ‘Zoe’s Mystery’ soon …paws crossed and huge hugs and treats for Zoe 🙂 Fozziemum xx
Oh I sure hope all the new medicine helps Zoe. We use the comfortis on our Dog for the fleas and it works great. I have two cats that are allergic to the fleas and it only takes one flea. So we sure are sending you lots and lots of purrs Sister Zoe. Take care.
poor zoe… I hate when you feline have to fast… It breaks my heart since you don’t understand… Hoping the new meds help!
I just had to Google Atopica to see why she’s coming off the Pred and getting onto that, and I see it’s specifically for skin allergies. Okay, makes sense. (You probably know I’m paranoid about Nicki being on Prednisolone, into the 3rd month now, even at “only” 0.115 ml/1.15 mg every 36 hours and would prefer him off it, but of course not coughing either.) Fingers and paws crossed that the new meds work well for Zoe. Poor sweetie. Give her a smooch from me and head butts from the boys. Nicki and Derry send tons of purrs. Kim P.S.… Read more »
We are sending purrs for Sister Zoe and hope her medicine helps her and she starts to feel much better.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
I hope Dr. Bauer will find a way to help you Zoe. Enjoy your brunch and I cross my paws for good news about you, sweet girl!
We purr this Vet will be able to fix Zoe so she feels good 🙂
Sending her our purrs.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
Poor Zoe! We hope you get the results back fast & that they provide helpful information. I hope she’s feeling better soon!
Purrz!
Selina
We really hope this new vet can get Sister Zoe straightened out. We know when Mom can’t eat ’cause of blood work that she gets really grumpy. Hope Zoe didn’t have that problem. We’ll be purring and praying that the vet can find out what is ailing Zoe and get her fixed up. BTW: That is a way adorable photo of you Brian. XO, Lily Olivia, Maurico, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Yow Zoe me feelz fer ya little gurl!!!! Me hatex da fastin no food bit! Howeber ya needz to bee die-ag-nossed so ya can bee treeted. me hoped Dr. Bauer figurez out what iz causin da trubble n can give ya new treetmint…. Me had to come of da Pred too n it will bee okayz… Mum doez topeecal flea treetmintz on me ebery 5 weekz just in case too 😉 Take guud care n enjoy yer caturred brunch! Lub Nylablue n Mum x0x0x0x0 Pee ess: IF we do nott appear online fer sum time it will meen lappytop died;… Read more »
Poor Zoe didn’t understand why she wasn’t being fed…but it was necessary. Best wishes for continued successful treatment!
Being locked away is sure no fun, but hopefully the changes work and the allergy test gives some insight. Then it was worth it indeed.
zoe…eye haz seasonal allergeez two…N de minit de furst frost hits…bam….they be gone; eye stop lickin me bellah raw N get bak ta doin what eye due best…nappin, sleepin, snoozin & gnawin on butter stix…..
hope de vet can pinpoint thiz for ewe ♥
butter lover boomer o cat
Zoe, I can empathize with your plight. Allergies are no scratching … I mean, no laughing matter!
Buddy
no breakfast and a trip to the stabby place???? not nice. but we sure hope they can figure out what is going on
private meals make up for a lot of abuse.. at least that is why my cats tell me 😉
My paws are crossed for Sister Zoe, Brian!
Bailey sends prayers & a big paw hug dear Zoe!
Zoe I bet when you got home you got some a big plate of your favorite meal. WE are glad she is working with a specialist and hope hope hope this will help her overcome the itchies. Annabelle has flea dermatitis and when it’s unchecked whoa nelly is it bad. She had to use the Comfortis to get the flea allergy under control. Now I use a topical.
I really hope the vet can find a course of treatment that will work awesomely for Zoe – paws definitely crossed here!
Glad they are taking you off the Pred. I was shocked to read that she was taking it every day. Cody takes it a few times a year for his seasonal allergies but he never has been on it indefinitely. He takes it for approx a week or two and then is weaned off til next time.
We’re glad the fasting part is over and done with! We hope the test results will give Dr Bauer the information she needs to draw up a proper treatment plan for Zoe.
We hope the new rounds of medicine will help Sister Zoe. We are sending her healing purrs. We can’t believe Scuttles hasn’t been adopted yet.
Zoe, we are sending our very best purrs to you. It sounds like you’re in very good paws.
xo
I hope this works for her. Sound like the Dr is a good one.
I am deeply grateful to learn this news for I feel things will be alright for Sister Zoe. Love and kissies to her. xxoox
I hope the results will give a better idea of what is causing Zoe’s allergies and the change of medication improves her condition.
We are sending all our best purrs for Sister Zoe xox
Sending purrs and love to Sister Zoe, hope they find an answer fast. Pred I don’t think is good for
anyone, so at least she doesn’t have to take that! We know for sure though allergies aren’t any fun either!
Zoe, you have our sympathies about having to go without treats and breakfast. YoYoMa had to do that before his vet appointment on Monday and we know firsthand the Song of the Starving White Dog! We are sending you our strongest White Dog healing and non-itching energies…and lots of strength and patience. Waiting is sometimes as hard as skipping breakfast!
Fasting is the worst! We hope the test results are helpful, and the change in meds makes a positive difference to help Zoe feel better.
Mowzers, Zoe, we’re sure glad you have an Expert on the Case! And that you got noms posthaste!!
Sounds like Zoe is in good hands and we’re optimistic and purring for positive results.
I’ve got my paws crossed. Can’t imagine losing my fur, that is not good.
I hope Zoe can get some relief. She’s been thru the wringer, as we say up here. I’m sending more healing purrz. Allergies are sure bad this year.
That is neat that you have a dermatologist nearby! Sounds like she’s a good one, and we hope the results come back with some good news!
we sure hope and purr the test results will give you all some answers and the Doc will be able to help poor Zoe! hang in there!
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
It sounds like Zoe is in good hands with the specialty vet. We hope Zoe can get some relief.
I sure hope that Zoe is on the path to feeling better now. I do like having access to specialty vets but I wish that all our beloved animals never needed them!
Poor Zoe.hope they get to the bottom of her issue.
We were thinking of her, and the new vet sounds fantastic!
This vet sounds like he’s right on the case and keen to get Zoe sorted out and back to her old self. Sending rumbly purrs for Zoe, it’s a hard slog to sort this sort of thing out.
I tweeted for Scuttles again.
Luff Mungo
Wees be purrayin’ fur gawjus Zoe.
Luv ya’
Dezi
We hope the new meds help Zoe!! The Mom has serious allergies, and hers says they is noooo fun! Purrs for sweet Zoe <3
Poor sweetie! Not fun taking all that medication. I hope Zoe gets feeling better soon.
Kiss!
xo Catherine
It is really great that you have access to specialty Vets for sure. Purring and praying for sweet Zoe, and we hope these new findings and recommendations will help her to feel better.
Keeping my paws crossed for Zoe!
Oh poor Zoe! Hope this week has been better for her. So tricky when meds have to be juggled. UGH. At least she is at home with you all and not camping at the vets.
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