Dear Krista,

Puls. still shows up, as I checked the repertory.

You may want to repeat it in a slightly higher potency--meaning, put the remedy in water and succuss, pour it out, refill, succuss, etc., so you're not repeating the exact same potency, which could antidote the dose that still may be working.

Snoopy

Hi Krista,
Did the nasal discharge change color (now gray) after Ig? Puls (at least not that I see) doesn't have gray nasal discharge but Lyc, Ambr are rated high for that symptom...along with others. Boenninghausen gives Lyc a 3 weight for diminished salivation, if it has indeed lessened. He also mentions it for blisters or vesicles on tip of tongue. Just a thought.

If you think Puls correct, Snoopy's suggestion of upping potency is worth consideration. Might want to go even higher to a 200, 1M or LM 1? I still don't think cats are as reactive to lower potencies.

Good luck.

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I defer to gpm, who's infinitely smarter than I am.

Snoopy

Hold on there! No way, anyone, ever.......!.......defer to me, about homeopathy......please. I never intended my comment as other than a *thought* because of the change (or not) in the color of the nasal discharge. Snoopy, I know you're a genuinely nice person but don't ever let one of my off the wall comments get in the way of much more qualified prescribing.

As for higher potencies in treating cats, it is just a feeling that cats need a bit more of a push. Ever notice how a dog will go nuts if s/he has a few fleas but a cat can be loaded with them and sleep quietly? Well, I guess most people don't go around comparing animals scratching at bugs!

Pitcairn has made comments that Puls is a good remedy for cats and Causticum works particularly well with dogs, not so great when used for cats. I'm not talking about this case but just the difference in the way the species (may) react.

Krista, you're smart enough to know that you should listen to Snoopy or any one of the other professionals. Not me!

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gpm,

I thought your off-the-wall remark was every bit as good as my off-the-wall remark, besides, Lyc. came up for me in my original repertorization, and the right eye IS worse than the left, so...
something to consider, along with perhaps repeating Puls. first, and then, if nothing comes of it, taking your suggestion.

Snoopy

I think you two should get a variety show... seriously thanks for the *thoughts*, but I think gpm you do not give yourself enough credit -your *thoughts* and previous observations are always helpful!
In my experience I have seen more brilliant results in cats when using higher potencies, but I have a problem with confidence in my ability to prescribe properly, so I tend to want to "test the waters" at a 30ch. Even on advise of a trained homeopath I have seen horrible agrevations with Puls and Kali bi in particular and I once caused "mock siezures" after dosing a weakened cat with Sil 200ch (she was OK in the end, but I was freaking out!). I guess because its viral and I know she will get better eventually, I'm kind of being cautious (not wanting to cause anymore discomfort).
I also want to be fair about the ign -perhaps I was expecting too much. Yes the nasal discharge did change colour after the ign. Anna was suggesting ign primarily because it addressed her hanging head and grief. She still puts pressure on her head while she sleeps and when I feed her, but when I think about it, if the cat is alert, she isn't really drooping her head and drooling, like she did before the ign, so perhaps I was too hasty in reporting no real change. I'll see whats new with the cat tonight and unless I see clear indications of a particular remedy, I'll hold off until I can report in detail tomorrow morning.
Thanks, again
PS Snoopy have you seen my post on inflammed gums? I'm pretty excited about the progress!

much better today, less drool etc. Still difficult to feed but much more interested. Especially affectionate with me. Haven't given anything else, I see main problem of failure to eat.

Its been 10 days and the cat still won't eat! I have recently let her "run with my guys", which appears to have made her happy. She will come into the kitchen at feeding times and sniff around but will not eat on her own. She seems to be clear of the virus other than her eyes, which are still red-ringed with slight sticky, thick, yellowish discharge that collects at the inner eye. Her mouth looks good and her nose is clear. She has gone white around the muzzle which is normal for siamese when they have a lot of discharge, eventually the hair turns back to a normal colour. She was last given ars (which seems to have produced a very affectionate cat who always wants to be near me). Any other suggestions? (she is maintaining hydration, so I haven't given her any subQ fluids for several days now). Thanks

krista, i don't think the remedy caused the affectionate nature, as you reported that prior to the remedy.
what you have now is a clearing up of the acute, and the background symptoms showing themselves.
i would take a guess at sulfur now - since you have the gummed red eyes, with thirst but no appetite.
use a single dose of 30c in water, and then you can move to Q if appropriate.
i expect you will have an affectionate cat by nature to look after - remedies will not alter it.

Anna, thanks for the reminder! I now realize that of course an already affectionate cat would become more affectionate as she begins to feel better. I guess I over-analysed her clingyness (its kind of creepy the way she justs pops up out of no where.... -then again I have had weirder cats)I will try the sulphur, thanks.