Topic: Has anyone known of bad reaction to advocate RIP Spike (Read 54721 times)

Mark · « **Reply #172 on:** September 14, 2009, 11:23:06 AM »

Poor Spike and poor you

Its more likely that he picked it up at the vets than anywhere else - the same way that most people get infected at hospitals?

ginge66 · « **Reply #171 on:** September 14, 2009, 11:14:09 AM »

Quote from: Poisonivy on September 13, 2009, 19:47:53 PM

all for asking. Sorry not been on, had a lot of problems,

Well its one thing after another I'm afraid. Had a phone call this week and now Spike has MRSA, so we are changing his tablets to deal with that.

I keep asking myself..... Is all this money going to help him? and is this really fair on Spike?

I know it seems one thing after another but MRSA doesnt necessary mean that Spike cant be treated, lots of people carry MRSA and don't even know, it only potentially becomes a problem if they have to under go surgery, Spike could have got it after his fur loss not before. I'm sure your vet will discuss all of this with you At least now your getting some answers. I hope things start to improve soon.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #170 on:** September 14, 2009, 11:08:05 AM »

Oh No

Poor baby, sending positive vibes his way and a

your way

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #169 on:** September 14, 2009, 00:50:48 AM »

What terrible news, I am so sorry. Sending lots of good wishes to Spike

sheryl · « **Reply #168 on:** September 13, 2009, 21:44:59 PM »

Thinking of you and Spike Hun xxx

Bazsmum · « **Reply #167 on:** September 13, 2009, 20:10:33 PM »

Oh heck! I am so shocked at this and am sending my love to both Spike and yourself.....

Poisonivy · « **Reply #166 on:** September 13, 2009, 20:05:32 PM »

Quote from: sheryl on September 13, 2009, 19:57:43 PM

How did they diagnose MRSA and is this the reason he has lost his fur etc?

Hi Sheryl.. thanks for reply

They found the MRSA in the scrapes they did at Liverpool, but the fur loss is still showing up as in-conclusive, meaning they cant rule out Advocate but also cant blame it.

Really dont know what to do now. Got a lot to think about..

sheryl · « **Reply #165 on:** September 13, 2009, 19:57:43 PM »

Oh Hun I am so sorry - poor Spike

How did they diagnose MRSA and is this the reason he has lost his fur etc?

Sending lots of love, huggles and healing vibes xxx

Poisonivy · « **Reply #164 on:** September 13, 2009, 19:47:53 PM »

all for asking. Sorry not been on, had a lot of problems,

Well its one thing after another im afriad. Had a phone call this week and now Spike has MRSA, so we are changing his tablets to deal with that.

I keep asking myself..... Is all this money going to help him? and is this really fair on Spike?

Bazsmum · « **Reply #163 on:** September 13, 2009, 19:27:21 PM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on September 13, 2009, 14:31:20 PM

How's Spike been getting on over the last few days? I can't stop thinking about him

Me too!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #162 on:** September 13, 2009, 14:31:20 PM »

How's Spike been getting on over the last few days? I can't stop thinking about him

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #161 on:** September 09, 2009, 07:53:13 AM »

Glad to hear things are looking positive for him

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #160 on:** September 08, 2009, 22:11:27 PM »

Glad things are looking up for Spike

sheryl · « **Reply #159 on:** September 08, 2009, 18:06:36 PM »

So pleased that Spike is home and it sounds as though he is on the mend at last, I cant wait to see a photo of him in all his former glory - I bet Gizmo is happy to have his brother home too xxx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #158 on:** September 08, 2009, 15:46:40 PM »

Quote from: trigger on September 07, 2009, 23:07:59 PM

onwards and upwards now Spike

Absolutely

Looking forward to the day when you post to tell us he's healed and furry again

clarenmax · « **Reply #157 on:** September 08, 2009, 10:54:46 AM »

Aw bless him, bet he's so pleased to be home again

I so hope that he has turned a corner, fingers and toes crossed xx

Bazsmum · « **Reply #156 on:** September 08, 2009, 01:04:26 AM »

Fantastic news! I bet you are all so pleased to have him home and on the mend!

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #155 on:** September 07, 2009, 23:07:59 PM »

onwards and upwards now Spike

and well done you PI for trusting your instincts - however good a vet is no-one knows their cat like the owner

Janeyk · « **Reply #154 on:** September 07, 2009, 22:42:36 PM »

Glad to hear that Spike is back home with you and Gizmo

Hopefully things will just get better now for Spike at last

ginge66 · « **Reply #153 on:** September 07, 2009, 22:38:10 PM »

Looks like Spike is finally turning a corner at long last, thanks for the update

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #152 on:** September 07, 2009, 21:34:41 PM »

so pleased he is home and hope that his eyes get better and that he will recover all fine

Poisonivy · « **Reply #151 on:** September 07, 2009, 21:31:01 PM »

Spike and Gizmo are back together, cuddled up and happy

Spike seems to be doing well, I can actually see his eyes now and they look good. He is back to trying to pinch my brew....

The specialist has sewn his lids down to keep them open and opened them up from the sides. But he seems fine with this, keep on with regular eyedrops.

As for his fur they are not over concerned about him loosing any more as it will grow back, we are waiting for the results to some tests but are sure he had a reaction to the flea treatment. What happens now I am not sure only that I need to keep up his meds and telephone the clinic again tomorrow.

So glad he is home and looking a little better.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #150 on:** September 04, 2009, 22:48:45 PM »

When I was at the vets today I mentioned this case to my vet and she said that all the flea preparations can course this to happen but it very rare.

I hope Spike is back home again

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #149 on:** September 04, 2009, 07:54:55 AM »

Fingers crossed he is now on the road to recovery, and am afraid I would be tempted to change vets once he is sorted.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #148 on:** September 04, 2009, 01:35:04 AM »

Aw bless poor Spike, that must of been awful sore for his eyes with the fur growing in over!

....and "yes" your vet should of noticed that!

Glad he is getting sorted though....please give Gizmo a hug and Im sure his bro will be home soon!

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #147 on:** September 03, 2009, 23:01:55 PM »

I am keeping everything rcossed for Spike and sending the strongest possible healing vibes for the quickest healing ever seen

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #146 on:** September 03, 2009, 22:41:02 PM »

Hope he is home soon

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #145 on:** September 03, 2009, 22:21:07 PM »

Arent vets shocking when they dont bother to go and ask the experts......so pleased mine did when Franta was ill.

SEnding lots of good wishes for Spike and hope they can sort his eyes out, brave little man and hope he is home soon

A big cuddle to his mate Gizmo too

Janeyk · « **Reply #144 on:** September 03, 2009, 20:45:27 PM »

Hopefully Spike will soon be home and on the road to recovery. Poor Gizmo, give him a cuddle from me please

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #143 on:** September 03, 2009, 20:02:50 PM »

what a difference when the experts get to work

one of the main reasons I have insurance is so that I can push for specialist treatment if necessary, as the vets around here are mainly farm orientated

a previous vet once told me that the specialist centres get cross with them if they refer someone who then can't pay, so the knowledge that there is an insurance company to stump up makes a big difference

Poisonivy · « **Reply #142 on:** September 03, 2009, 19:35:38 PM »

I think Bayer do know as the specialist said she was going to contact them. Just wish I had known all this £400 quid ago. But believe me my cats will from now be insured.....

Just had another call as Spike is staying there for a little longer. They phoned to give me the update on his eyes, sounds like he has had a lot done to them and just hope now that they will get better, apparently when they were swollen a month or so back, they turned in on themselves and the fur had been on the inside so that is why his eyes are so bad, not sure how the vets missed this, he had been seen over 8/9 times since then???

Have to wait till tomorrow to find out any more and how he is supposed to continue with treatment etc....

Just hope he can come home soon, Gizmo (his brother) is sulking BIG time, not eaten since yesterday morning. Think a little grated cheese in his food is called for.

sheryl · « **Reply #141 on:** September 03, 2009, 12:29:39 PM »

I am so pleased the hear that you have had some positive news and keeping everything crossed that Spikes recovery is quick xxx

Mark · « **Reply #140 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:58:57 AM »

Great that he is improving and hopefully Bayer will foot the bill.

I don't think there is any legal recourse as it says in their contraindications (as with most medications) there may be an allergic reaction in rare cases -unfortunately, Spike's reaction was very bad

Dawn F · « **Reply #139 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:56:27 AM »

glad you have had some results, hope his eyes aren't too bad - do bayer know?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #138 on:** September 03, 2009, 07:46:33 AM »

I am glad things are looking more promising - have Bayer been told what the specialist has said?

Bazsmum · « **Reply #137 on:** September 03, 2009, 01:55:45 AM »

Excellent news! So glad that Spike is going to heal and that the fur is starting to grow back on his head!

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #136 on:** September 02, 2009, 22:09:56 PM »

Delighted that things are looking brighter for Spike

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #135 on:** September 02, 2009, 21:20:50 PM »

I am so pleased they are looking after him well and hope that he is back to his former glory soon

Poisonivy · « **Reply #134 on:** September 02, 2009, 20:56:55 PM »

Quote from: trigger on September 02, 2009, 20:51:10 PM

if he's had a really rare reaction to Advocate, I suppose it would be unfair to expect your own vet to have spotted it

though I do feel they should have sought an outside opinion, and involved Bayer, much sooner

looks like the old Spike is on his way back though - you do realise regularly updates with piccies are going to be demanded?

All for your replies.

The only thing the specialist did say about the tests the vets performed were that they took samples from the incorrect areas and that the tests were repeated rather than new tests done. It was me that contacted Bayer and I am annoyed that the vets didnt even though I constantly said I thought it was the Advocate, but the vets are still saying NO to his reaction with Advocate anyway... Really annoyed with them but just glad now that Spike is going to get there eventually, lots of tears today from me and the children, I think after all this time it was a release...

As for pics ----- You will see him in his full glory I hope soon.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #133 on:** September 02, 2009, 20:51:10 PM »

if he's had a really rare reaction to Advocate, I suppose it would be unfair to expect your own vet to have spotted it

though I do feel they should have sought an outside opinion, and involved Bayer, much sooner

looks like the old Spike is on his way back though - you do realise regularly updates with piccies are going to be demanded?

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