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Top 22. Jan 28, 2006 7:15 AM

» ssjewell - Re: Re: pseudomonas in my cats forehead

In response to Re: pseudomonas in my cats forehead posted by willy14:

Hello, Bill, my cat has been suffering with an acute inflammatory rhinitis for four months. SHe had two initial shots of Baytril and seemed to improve with each but after that she was treated with Clavamox, Zithromax and now Clindamycin and prednisone. Her C&S just came back showing the pseudomonas and I am on my way back to the vet to see what antibiotic will be effective. I am interested in more homeopathic remedies as well and I would like to know more about your calendulated oil (marigold) preparation, e.g., how is it prepared/administered and what results you have seen. My cat has terribly thick mucus and constantly struggles to breathe and get the mucus out. She is normally a huge eater but has lost weight since all of this. She is, however, still eating. I would like to be able to relieve some of her congestion through inhalation even while she is being treated with whatever antibiotic my vet is going to suggest today. Or do you have any other thoughts about how to treat this. Thanks! Sally

-- posted by ssjewell

Top 23. Jan 28, 2006 2:02 PM

» pink101 - Pseudomonas In Humans

I never imagined pets with Pseudomonas.

I experienced an attack by Pseudomonas 16 or so months ago and I thought I was going to die.

I had been attending a V.A. pool doing an exercise that required me to swim on my back. I wore a floatation vest but part of my head was under water--specifically both my ears. At the onset of the attack I developed small pimples on my nose. They were easy to wash off. Some developed on my scalp above my neck. In a few weeks I began having an itching in my ears. The doctor recommended I apply some o.t.c. antibiotic. I had slight temporary relief.

Then, I came down with an ear ache. A doctor looked in my ears and prescribed some antibiotic; but, there was no relief and the pain continued to increase. After a week I was sent to an ear, eye and nose specialist who prescribed a continuation plus a vinegar wash; but, the pain continued and worsened to almost unbearable strength. I have a very high pain threshold; but, this was excrutiating. In an emergency I went again to the ear, eye and nose specialist I was seen by another doctor who took a biopsy.

At this time it was diagnosed as Pseudomonas. I was given vicodin which didn't phase me plus I was put on a very strong oral antibiotic and the same antibiotic in a cream for topical application. Gradually over a two week period of time, the infection was reduced and within a month I was clear of it. I understand the Pseudomonas lives in most public swimming pools.

I can't imagine how a pet could handle the pain.

-- posted by pink101

Top 24. Feb 18, 2006 7:19 PM

» Steff68 - Pseudomonas in cats

My cat has an upper respiratory infection caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa as well. She started las summer and she's far from being cured. We tried Zeniquin, which worked for a month, Cipro, which gave her diarrhea and Baytril which did absolutely nothing. The vet is now keeping her off antibiotics, and we'll start her on a special probiotic. I also have her on Transfer Factor which is supposed to stimulate her immune system. The congestion comes and goes, the vet thinks as long as she's eating it's not too worrysome. We don't think we'll be able to get rid of this, we're hoping we'll be able to control it so that she (and I) can have a normal life again. I will update if I have good news.

-- posted by Steff68

Top 25. Mar 17, 2006 12:26 PM

» cocoasvp - Re: Re: pseudomonas in my cats forehead

In response to Re: Re: pseudomonas in my cats forehead posted by ssjewell:

Re:marigold (calendula) has been used for years in natural healing. Do a google search on marigold remedies. I found drops at a local organic food store (Outpost, Whole Foods, etc.) I put two small drops into the cat's water and it clears up the sneezing and mucus after a week. I also use Dr. Bach's flower remedies - received a prescription from a natural healer who uses flower essences. Cat's are also very very receptive to Reiki healing. Energy healing. Good luck with your kitty.

-- posted by cocoasvp

Top 26. Mar 26, 2006 3:38 PM

» Steff68 - Re: Re: pseudomonas in my cats forehead

Hello and thanks for your suggestions. However I wonder if your cat's infection involved pseudomonas aeruginosa. My kitty is doing better. Her antibiotics were discontinued nearly two months ago as they were totaly ineffective. She's taking supplements for immune support and I've been using a propolis diffuser, a little device manifactured in Italy but available for purchase in the States as well, expensive but worth it. While she's still sneezing she no longer has to struggle to breath which to me is a great result. I will update again if her condition continues to improve.

-- posted by Steff68

Top 27. Apr 3, 2006 2:10 PM

» ssjewell - Re: Re: pseudomonas in my cats forehead

In response to Re: Re: pseudomonas in my cats forehead posted by Steff68:

Hello, Steff68, would you mind trading email addys with me so that we can talk. After abandoning conventional treatment with ineffective antibiotics since last October, my cat is still suffering with this despite recent weeks of treatment with essential oils, aromatherapy and 5000 ppm medical journal colloidal silver supplements (www.invive.com), though I have not yet attempted the silver in her nasal passages. I could really use a support network here as I am literally at wit's end about this and very upset to say the least. I have 11 other cats and am scared to death that they are going to get sick from this, as they have all been exposed to Shorty and sharing her water and food for months. I have been told that all cats have the pseudomonas bacteria but that pseudomonas only affects cats (and humans) whose immune systems are already compromised, and in Shorty's case, she came to me from a two-year stent in an animal shelter and a history of the herpes virus with likely frequent antibiotic and steroid use. The other cats still seem fine but I am NOT giving up on Shorty while there is still hope left. Tell me more about your cat and her current symptoms and this treatment with the propolis diffuser. I have been using a nebulizer with Shorty that contains 500 ppm colloidal silver but her nasal passages are always so congested that I can't see how the nebulized silver can be getting beneath it to the surfaces where the bacteria multiplies. I am going to continue this treatment but there surely MUST be someone out there who has successfully treated this monster in a cat. Have you tried that marigold treatment suggested in this forum? I have to wonder whether it could be effective on something so resistent as this bacteria. Thanks. Sally

-- posted by ssjewell

Top 28. Apr 3, 2006 2:29 PM

» ssjewell - pseudomonas infection in cat

In response to pseudomonas infection in cat posted by kaylee6411:

Would you mind sharing the outcome of your situation with Chester, as my Shorty cat has been ill with the same thing for many months and I have tried everything including homeopathic remedies, with little success. Thanks! Email me at stsmail@bellsouth.net. Sally

-- posted by ssjewell

Top 29. Jul 31, 2006 11:59 PM

» Texxy1411 - pseudomonas infection in cat

I came to this site and others trying to find ways to help my sick cats. I couldn't believe how many other cats had about the same problems. I had a cat with a urinary problem and he had to spend three days at the vet. I bring him home and the next thing I know he is sneezing a lot and looking sickly. By the time I take him back to the vet he is dripping saliva that looks like a gel and he has a temperature of 105+. The vet puts him on antibiotics and a shot for his pain and some fluids because he didn't want to eat or drink. His symptoms were like the flu. His congestion was so bad and his nose got all crusty. Another big problem is that Pretty Boy also has diabetes and has to take pills for his heart. I call him my Miracle Boy because he is 10 years old and he has been to Emergency at least 5 times and I thought I was going to lose him each time. Anyway, he was so sick for over a week and I was sure I was going to lose him. As a last resort I came online, did some research and finally went with my gut and gave him a little Tahitian Noni. By the next day he was better and so I gave him a little more. The next day even better and by Monday his nose was clear and nice and pink. Today you would never think he was sick and it's just been a couple of weeks since he first got sick. Unfortunately, he also infected his brother Bubba who is also diabetic. He got really sick and I isolated him but he got worse than Pretty Boy. I took him to the vet and they kept him for 7 days. His progress was so slow. It broke my heart when I visited him. This Thursday I got to bring him home because he did eat a little. At home he didn't want food or water. He could hardly breathe. Not sure if I should give him Noni because he was sicker than Pretty I agonized over it. Finally, I figured that if I lost him it wasn't going to be because I didn't fight for him. I gave him a little Noni and by the next day I could hardly hear the congestion and his nose wasn't dripping so much. I gave him more Noni and today he is doing so much better. He still doesn't want to eat or drink so I blended his can food into a liquid and I dipped my finger in it and then stuck my finger into his mouth quickly so he had to lick whatever I could leave in there. Today I used a syringe for his food and one for his water.
After a week of sleeping in the closet on the bed I made for him because he wanted to do the animal thing and go off by himself, he has come out and is presently sleeping on the couch. He is still weak and thin but on his way back to good health. The Momma of the bunch and the two sisters also got sick but I gave them some antibiotics right away and a little Noni. They stayed in the back bedroom looking sicker than a dog for a while and sneezed alot but fortunately they were spared the really bad symptoms. After reading the postings here I felt like I wanted to share my experience in case someone else who is agonizing over the illness of a loved pet comes here seeking help. I did call the Morinda company that sells Tahitian Noni to make sure it was safe for my pets. The lady I talked to said they never heard of a problem with cats drinking it. However, some dogs do have a problem with the grape juice concentrate hurting their kidneys. Not all dogs, just some. But, they have some special formulas for dogs. I really hope this might help someone else because there is nothing worse than seeing a beloved pet suffering and feeling helpless to help them. As for how much Noni I gave them: I just put a little in a little tupperware cup and stuck my finger in it and stuck my finger in their mouth or cheek. It is the same way I give them honey if I think their sugar is low. It amounts to drops. If they ever get sick again Noni will be first on my list of remedies.

-- posted by Texxy1411

Top 30. Aug 3, 2006 11:08 PM

» Texxy1411 - Update on sick cats

I just wanted to update and let anyone who read my post to know that both my sick cats are doing great. Today was the first day that I saw Bubba eating a healthy portion of his food and he even started his annoying habit of sticking his paw in the blinds and making noise. Hooray! Pretty Boy was the first to get sick and he has been more playful than he has been in a long time. I hope this information helps others who might be desperate for help.

-- posted by Texxy1411