Zuri Update - Please Help

[Lesley]

I would use the rodinidazole. You need to clear the tritrich. There is an excellent article regarding its use. I will look it up and post it when I get home. It should give you some peace of mind.

 

[Joey Jordan]

I would use the rodinidazole. You need to clear the tritrich. There is an excellent article regarding its use. I will look it up and post it when I get home. It should give you some peace of mind.

Thank you Lesley, I'd be glad to review the article. I'll take all the information I can get my hands on to feel better about the medication. I'm pretty sure I'm gong to go ahead and let the vet order the rodinidazole.

 

[WitchyWoman]

Joey, have you scanned this thread http://www.savannahcatchat.com/threads/tritrichamonas-tf.414/ Might find some useful information and some comfort reading about others' experience.

 

[maalleh]

Joey, that's a long time for meds. My vet used a compounding veterinary pharmacy (BCP Vet Pharm) in Houston and I had the meds in 2 days. Shipping was almost as much at the medication itself. Under $50 total. I don't know where you are but it shouldn't take a week to get your meds. I got capsules as I read the medication itself is nasty tasting. Was easier to poke a pill down her throat than try to deal with a liquid. Don't put it in a pill pocket. Mine just tried eating around it. Go with what you can handle best.

 

[Lesley]

We have a compounding pharmacy we use as well, Nie's in Independence KY. Shipping is reasonable from them. Maybe you could ask your vet, ours does human and pet meds

 

[Lesley]

Joey, have you scanned this thread http://www.savannahcatchat.com/threads/tritrichamonas-tf.414/ Might find some useful information and some comfort reading about others' experience.

Joey, the article I was referring to is in this thread. Owners guide to TriTrich. Its a great article and I hope will make you more comfortable.

 

[Patti]

I agree with the others that ronidazole is the only known effective treatment for tritrich and like other similar meds (e.g., metronidazole used to treat giardia) it has the potential to cause neurological symptoms, so the cat needs to be monitored during therapy - but with an accurate weight and dose this is not likely.

One other thing I haven't seen people mention is that it is cytotoxic (toxic to cells) so you should either wear gloves when handling it or wash thoroughly if you get any on you. An article I read recently said that it wasn't felt to be dangerous to people in the short term while dosing cats for two weeks, but better safe than sorry. I do believe you should treat all of your cats - even if the others do not show any signs of tritrich, if they share litter boxes they are most likely infected as well.

 

[MM3]

My kitten just finished both meds of exactly what you are describing. They take the weight and having a special compound pharmacy prepare it. It was an horrible experience for my kitten. After giving her the medication she would avoid me. needing now to wait 2 weeks to test again PCR. It's been crazy trying to get her to eat. I found feeding her in different places sometimes worked. Sometimes I had to put the food in my hand for her to eat. Sometimes heat it only slightly.Most times she would only eat 2 or 3 bites and would not be interested in any more of that flavor. One important thing is to stick to one protein source so if any other questions come up at least this way might keep the "maybe" list shorter. I worried also about the medication, giving half of the 0.05 amount she no longer fought me, it was like she was in a trance. Every day when the hour drew near for me to give her the medication I would get a stomach ache. Good news is now she has firm stools which she has not had since we have had her. Hoping the PCR is negative this second time around. I can relate to your situation.

 

[MM3]

Joey, that's a long time for meds. My vet used a compounding veterinary pharmacy (BCP Vet Pharm) in Houston and I had the meds in 2 days. Shipping was almost as much at the medication itself. Under $50 total. I don't know where you are but it shouldn't take a week to get your meds. I got capsules as I read the medication itself is nasty tasting. Was easier to poke a pill down her throat than try to deal with a liquid. Don't put it in a pill pocket. Mine just tried eating around it. Go with what you can handle best.

BOY! just finished that RX wish I would of known about the capsules instead of liquid. It must taste HORRID the first time I gave it to my kitty she foamed at the mouth and as soon as she could get away from me starting hoping and swaying as if she was drunk. She put herself into a panic attic. after that episode I took her in daily for the tech at her dr.'s office to give her the RX. She would not come to me after giving her the RX. And I did not want to harm our bond. best of luck.

 

[Lesley]

Also, our compounding pharmacy will mix liquid with chicken or tuna flavor which helps a lot