Managing Atonic Ulcer in a Maine Coon Cat. Diagnosis and conclusions
Vegas, a Maine Coon cat, presented with an atonic ulcer likely of allergic origin. The consultation required tele-expertise from Dr. Céline Darmon Hadjaje. Below is the consultation summary.
Treatment Plan
Medication: Doxycycline 10 mg/kg/day for one month or another antibiotic plus a corticosteroid.
Dosage: 1/2 tablet of 100 mg once daily for one month.
Follow-Up: Control check in 2 months.
Additional Supplements: Possible inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids
Dosage: 1/2 tablet of 100 mg once daily for one month.
Follow-Up: Control check in 2 months.
Additional Supplements: Possible inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids
Atonic Ulcer in a Maine Coon Cat
Three Possible Outcomes
Improvement with Doxycycline but Relapse After Stopping: Implement an elimination diet.
No Improvement: Avoid aggressive therapy, but proceed with an elimination diet.Pulsed corticosteroid therapy at 0.5 mg/kg/day for 5-day courses.Control check 2 months later, noting the number of corticosteroid courses needed.
Significant Improvement After Two Months: Determine if the cause is related to plastic or a specific food that was eliminated.
No Improvement: Avoid aggressive therapy, but proceed with an elimination diet.Pulsed corticosteroid therapy at 0.5 mg/kg/day for 5-day courses.Control check 2 months later, noting the number of corticosteroid courses needed.
Significant Improvement After Two Months: Determine if the cause is related to plastic or a specific food that was eliminated.
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Additional Recommendations:
1.Avoid elimination diets for growing cats.
2.Limit to a single protein source in the diet.
3.Inquire about toys: remove plastic toys, keeping only fabric and rope ones.
4.Replace plastic bowls with glass, metal, or ceramic ones.
5.Take photos in 2 months to monitor progress.
2.Limit to a single protein source in the diet.
3.Inquire about toys: remove plastic toys, keeping only fabric and rope ones.
4.Replace plastic bowls with glass, metal, or ceramic ones.
5.Take photos in 2 months to monitor progress.
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