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Cat Rodent Ulcer
Rodent ulcer is a thickened, red, and ulcerated sore most commonly found on the up-per lip. Other areas that may be affected are the inside of the mouth, the spaces between the digits, the skin of the belly, and the back of the hind legs. Red lesions and blisters on the nose, legs, or body or in the mouth may also be part of the "immune-mediated diseases," anew complex of diseases diagnosed by a biopsy and special immune studies. Cat Rodent Ulcer Treatment See your veterinarian as soon as possible, because early treatment is extremely important. Most diagnoses of rodent ulcer are made easily by inspection. But sometimes the veterinarian needs to perform a blood test or biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. If the infection is not too extensive, your veterinarian will inject corticosteroids directly into the sore and/or prescribe corticosteroid tablets to be taken for about a month. Most rodent ulcers will disappear if treated early - at least, the first time. Unfortunately, the recurrence rate is 10 to 25 percent within six months. Other modes of treatment for recurring rodent ulcers are megestrol acetate (Ovaban), agents that stimulate the immune system, radiation therapy, and surgery. Megestrol acetate (Ovaban) should not be used in intact (unspayed) females. Although it works well, it can have some side effects, such as increased appetite, water intake, urination, and weight gain. Cats treated with Ovaban may develop diabetes or hypothyroidism. This disease requires patience from the veterinarian, the owner, and the cat because treatment is sometimes lengthy (in fact, a cat should be treated for at least a month with one agent before another drug is tried) and recurrences are not uncommon. But it is so satisfying to see the rodent ulcer respond to treatment and never come back. If the cat is found to be suffering from rodent ulcer, the owner should take the cat for further investigation on the nature and the cause of the ulcer. The following are some information on cat rodent ulcer. Cat Rodent Ulcer Information
Though quite bothersome but the occurrence of the cat rodent ulcer is temporary in nature and can be easily healed under proper medication.
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It seems to me unfair that rodents have their names attached to a disease they do not cause. In fact, the cause of rodent ulcer is not known, although researchers conjecture that the cause is either a derangement in the immune system or a virus.