Kitties!!! I think I may be going to be much better. Thanks to a fellow kitty Tweeter I finally heard about a kitty who is having his prescribed Prednisole applied via a gel pen. That is what I use for my methimizole for my hyperthyroidism, but I did not know that Prednisolone came in a gel pen form. And thanks to Teri who researched it for me, I was able to present some printouts for the Vet to refer to and he has prescribed the gel pens for me.
That is the medicine, the Prednisolone that I so desperately have needed and won't take orally. Even if it isn't as well absorbed into me via a gel pen, it's beats having nothing at ALL..and nothing at all was what I have had. It has to be applied every day but I am allowed, the vet said, to have a Saturday off occasionally so mom can go see one of her sons at long last. Oh, she could go now but with me being so sick and not allowing the pet sitter to even see me so I can be medicated, she just stays home. Maybe now she can go.
Kitties, things may be looking up at long last. I will fight her about it. She's allowed to do my one ear each day but I will fight having the other ear done. That will be too bad for me.
I am happy and mommy is too. Oh, and I got a pill to jump start my eating again because I quit a day and a half ago. ♥
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Admiral, we didn't know Pred was available in a gel pen, either. We wonder if it is in Canada yet. The mom had to give Annie Prednisolone (for some reason she can't recall, Prednisolone is supposedly better than Prednisone--maybe just a newer version?) via syringe, several years ago, and that was a terrible ordeal for them both.
So we're glad you'll get your meds in an easier form and we hope they do the trick! How long will you be taking it? If long-term, of course be tested regularly for Diabetes, since long term use can lead to that disease.
Purrs and kitty kisses...and EAT.
-Fuzzy Tales
oh I so hopes this iz teh grate chanj you iz hoping for dear Admiral *softpaw*
Three cheers for Teri who is always a font of great info! We are crossing everything we've got that this will work and you will be back to feeling really good again soonest!
Purrs,
The Chans
Admiral, this is very good news indeed. Mom and I are jumping for joy. You have seen my jumping pictures, no?
Admiral, we sure hope that this new med delivery will work for you. Now go eat something!
We are happy to hear that! Samson gets his in pill form because he lets Mommy do anything to him, but she dreads ever having to give us Torties a pill. She said she's be ripped to shreds!
Pee Ess: you are looking very gorgeous in that picture.
Oh Sweetie - this just makes my day! I is so happy, I'm doing the "happy dance." I hope you will cooperate for mom now sweetie. I'll give you lots of smooches if you do. he he
Oh Admiral and Mom we are soooooo Happy at da Good News ^..^ , We puray dis iz da answer to all owr purayerz for you ^..^
We have been lurking about but da mom haz been really busy lately wit owtside and in..... Plus she sayz she iz on strike! She iz not happy wit owr redecorating!
So Happy thinz will be Better now ^..^
Purrz & Kissez to owr Favorite Admiral ~
What wonderful news Admiral. Makes me hapyy for you both!
xoxox
This is so very good news! We purrs and purrs that this works good fur you!
Love, TK and Sqaushies
Woohoo! Now you canget your meds w/o a pill!
Oh, I did not know you could get that in a gel pen, that is awesome!
Yay...Teri loves ending her day knowing she helped another kitty!! And for cats, Prednisolone is better than Prednisone because cats metabolise prednisolone better than prednisone(they have to convert prednisone into prednisolone in their bodies anyway before they can use it) so it is usually better to give prednisolone in the first place....Prednisone is converted by the liver to prednisolone. Animals in hepatic failure should receive prednisolone instead of prednisone. Systemic prednisolone is preferred for use in cats over prednisone because there is some question if cats are able to convert prednisone to prednisolone.
Missie Teri is amaaaaazing and super smart too.
What would we do without her around?
Well, Missie Hestorbieflower, you are going to be doing much better
bonks!
Yea, no more pills. Be a good boy and let mommy put the medicine on so that you can feel better..
xoxo
homer
That's great news, Admiral!! Keeping my paws crossed for you!!
Hooray! Hooray! Hip Hip Hooray! We're so glad you've found a solution! The interwebs are wonderful. I don't know how anyone exchanged information without them. Hooray!
That's Awesome News !!!! I'm so happy for you and your mom. I jump up and down..so so happy !!!
Now I paws crossed and do super purrs for you to all good from now on : )
Happy Hug
xoxo
Oh, Admiral, this is such wonderful news! We are over the moon! :)
Thank you for sharing with us all. We love you, sweet girl!
Wonderful news, Little H!
Admiral san, that is a very good news!! You will feel much, much better. I am so happy that you and your mom are happy :-)
Yahoo Miss Admiral
WE is all soooo happy!
This is fabulous noos.
AND we are glad you are eating a bit more too.
purrin
xoxox
Abby
This is great news! Funny enough I am just the opposite - I prefer having a pill shoved down my throat than having my ears messed with. Strange, isn't it?
Oh this is good news, Admiral! We know how much you hate taking your medicines...but if it's gonna help you, you really shouldn't fight too much!! We hope you start eating!!!
::kitty kisses:: - Star
Oh sweet Admiral, that makes me very happy too, you're such a special friend and you only deserve the best, and the gel pen sounds like the best idea!
I'm so happy for you both especially your mum..
It has been a LONG TIME you were not well.
Although I looking forward coming in here without thinking about that what sort of day you have??
Have a great day with your mum.
Big Hugs,
xoxoxox
That's wonderful news Admiral! We're very happy that you can get the meds you need in a way that is better for you! Yay!
We're glad your mum found a way round your razor sharp claw, Admiral. Hope you feel better soon.
Oh Admiral, MOL, you is still so verreh feisty!
This news makes me happy.
Good news.
Oh YAY! Now, I'm sure that gel pen on your ear is not **nearly** as much fun as having ME nibble gently on your furry protuberances, but it's better than having to go to that dam* v*t all the dam* time, right?
Besides, you KNOW I will come over and soothe you after that hideous gel pen attacks you.
Don't forget to come over tomorrow so you can be the guest of honor at my Blogoversary. You can have the first jar of Gerbers...but only if you sit still for your Mommy to gel up those ears.
this is wonderful news! I hope that it helps you beautiful girl! I think you look great in spite of not feeling like yourself xoxo
This is very good news Admiral. When I didn't want to eat my prednisolone, my mom used to put them in my treats box so they smell good to eat. But I fought very hard anyways to tell her that it would not be THAT easy to please me. I think now that my mom knows about the gl, I have to find another way to tell her who's boss. But I know things are looking up for you.
Purrs
Megat_ the prednisolone fighter
We're happy to hear something will help sweetie!!
So glad to hear the good news. I hope everything works out for you.
Carole - tried to email you but it got rejected.
Tablet info as requested. I grind down the pill into a powder which I mix with a small amount of water and choose one of her favourite flavour foods and put a small amount on the dish and mash it in well (I have no idea if the steroid tastes so I try to give a tasty flavour one). I only use a small amount of food so if it isn't all eaten I can top it up later and try again.
Hope this helps.
Regards Sue (Hannah and Lucy's mum)
Hurrah for gel pens and Teri! That's really good news Admiral and we hope that you don't fight too hard because you do need your medicines and your Mummy does need a little break too.
I hope the medicine can get you back on top form again very soon.
Whicky Wuudler
Sweet Admiral, we kitties don't like being messed with , but please let Mommy apply your new meds. We hope to get good news.
xoxo Kassey
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