Sadie -Atopica weaning

Thanks Mary and Brigitte. No, Mary, 10mg is the lowest dose. And it’s a liquid capsule, so it can not be divided.

Brigitte, Sadie has been getting the one dose, 10mg, every three (3) days, in the morning. Every time I give it to her, she has issues.

Like I said, we are down to 6mg of prednisone a day (down from 40mg daily) and we have done this very, very slowly.

Sadie’s PCV has held great and except for the ‘pollen’ bout – all other blood work seems okay, within normal limits.

I have to be very careful not to alter her food regiment, as her tummy can not handle any changes right now. Consequently, we keep it pretty hum-drum, but it works. She gets her certain foods, certain treats (only three store bought and slightly steamed organic baby carrots and kale in her food). That’s it, except for the Pepcid, anti-blood clot med (Clopidogrel, generic human Plavix), PetTinic, slippery elm, milk thistle and CellFood SAM-e (supplements).

I guess what I’m asking is, can I discontinue the Atopica (altogether) without hurting her? We’re down to such a low dose and have been at this dose (10mg daily) for almost 2 months. Of course, I’d continue the pred and I already know Sadie will most likely be on some sort of maintenance dose for her life, or for a good while, at least.

Maybe Patrice will respond or some else will that has discontinued Atopica. I hate to bother Dr. Dodds with this. When I was talking and e-mailing with Dr. Dodds before, her condition was critical. We’re not critical now and I don’t want to bother her. I just know Sadie and I can tell a difference when she gets even this low dose of Atopica lately. It’s been over a year with no break – just too long.

Thanks for your posts. Hope you all are okay with your fur babies. Although, I know we’re all heart broken about Mattie……tear.

Love and hugs, Linda and Sadie

Thanks Brigitte. I can certainly get through the weekend without bothering Dr. Dodds. I wrote Callie on FB and then did a single post on FB. Also, Patrice might see this post – it can wait.

My vet is open, that’s not the problem. It just that with the vet’s office, when I ask questions, it’s almost me that helps them come up with the answer. They actually know and promote that our forum is here and helping so much. And though, let me add, they have been awesome. The problem too, is that my original vet has left (he now does 98% rescue work) and a good ways from us. But I could e-mail him too – awe – there’s a thought.

Thanks – will get through the weekend. I just thought someone MIGHT see this and have a quick answer. No problem. Sadie’s snoring right now (it’s very late here….), and all four paws are in the air -she’s good. :)

Happy Easter!!! Love and hugs,

Linda and noisy, lazy Sadie