Sphynx Cat Illness – Update
Posted in Sphynx Cat News, Sphynx Kittens Care on 12. Apr, 2010
I was happy to receive the results of the PCR swabs today from the vet as it explained why previous treatments were not working. The diagnosis is Feline Herpes Virus (which we now know Luna brought to us as a Sphynx kitten from her breeder) and Mycoplasma Felis (previously called Hemobartonella felis) which appeared at around the time Pierre was attacked by the dog. The treatment for Luna and Pierre is Doxycycline for the next 4-6 weeks with a follow up visit to the vet in 2 weeks time for assessment. As the tetracyclin antibiotics do nasty things to kitten’s teeth, and Lucy is now fit and well, she will not go on the antibiotics.
The good news is that with the medication, nursing and rest, they all should be back to their crazy selves soon enough. In fact the Mycoplasma Felis should disappear completely and with a little luck (and some L Lysine) the FPV should not rear its head for a long time.
the blue dots are Mycoplasma felis infiltrating red blood cells
So glad that you’ve finally got a definitive diagnosis and that Luna and Pierre are getting therapy to help them get better.
Great news that Lucy is back in good health!
Did you know that studies indicate that the majority of cats are positive for feline herpes? We all just need to keep our cats as healthy and stress-free as possible to help prevent a flare up.
Pets to the kitties and whisper to them to get well soon from me!
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Allison Reply:
April 16th, 2010 at 9:38 PM
The vet gave me the lecture that about 80% of cats have Herpes so I am not too bummed out by that. Getting hold of liquid Lysine is my next goal
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