Comments on: Using Cyclosporine In Dogs & Cats

By: Libby

Libby — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:40:05 +0000

In reply to Lesley Whittaker. Our cat has been on Atopica for 2 weeks and is experiencing rear leg lameness as well

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08:06:42 +0000

In reply to Lesley Whittaker. Hi Lesley. It doesn’t sound like a side-effect I am aware of so get back in touch with your local vets for a check up as soon as possible. Good luck.

By: Lesley Whittaker

Lesley Whittaker — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:24:41 +0000

Our 5 yr old GSD has been on Atopica for 2 months to treat recently diagnosed Seborrhoeic Adenitis. We are ( only just) starting to see first signs of skin improvement and hair regrowth but over the last week or two he has developed lethargy, body tremors at rest and a rear leg lameness. Could this be a side effect of, or related to the Atopica?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:55:53 +0000

In reply to Laura. Hi Laura. No I haven't, but it's used for a wide range of immune-mediated diseases.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:22:47 +0000

Thanks for the informative article. We are considering putting our cat on cyclosporine for immune-mediated cholangiohepatitis, as prednisolone made her ALTs significantly worse and chlorambucil did not make them better. Have you seen cyclosporine’s use for that condition? If so, thoughts on it’s effectiveness?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:48:56 +0000

In reply to Sandra Drugan. Hi Sandra. I'm sure your vet has factored these into the recommendation, and if it's monitored carefully, I can't see a concern.

By: Sandra Drugan

Sandra Drugan — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:09:24 +0000

We have our lovely but always itchy 6 year old male cat, vet has suggested cyclosporine. However he has a history of cat flu (when tiny kitten), severe kidney disease at 18 months (recovered) and then diagnosed age 4 with cardiomyopathy. Currently on Sotalol. I’m concerned that cyclosporine and side effects may be too much for his system to cope with? What’s your thoughts?

By: Sanne

Sanne — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:43:04 +0000

Thank you! My cat is allergic to everything with a shadow and it’s been impossible to eliminate all allergens (one of which might even be human skin). She’s on dexacortone now, but my vet has suggested cytosporin as a long term solution. Sounds like a good idea from what I’m reading here.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:56:26 +0000

I just wanted to say a thanks, for your comprehensive article. My foster cat has been on steroids for her all over allergic dermatitis, but she has been getting other infections (ear and chest) and we want to home her. She has been weaning off the steroids but having a flair up so this has helped me to decide what to wean her on to in an effort to get her stable and ready for a new home!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:25:12 +0000

In reply to Sandra. Hi Sandra. As long as your vet feels it remains safe, and you give appropriate consent, there is no limit.