Sofia Sosultry


Tonkinese
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Home:New York, NY  [I have a diary!]  
Age: 4 Years   Sex: Female   Weight: 7 lbs.

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Nicknames:
Sofi, SoSo

Kitty Complexion:
 Activeness 
sleepyvery active
 
 Intelligence 
sillygenius
 
 Curiosity 
not curiousvery curious
 
 Friendliness 
timidaffectionate
 
 Vocal 
not vocalvery vocal
 

Sun Sign:
Quick Bio:
-purebred

Birthday:
April 9th 2007

Coloration:
Platinum Mink

Likes:
Her brother, Toulouse

Pet-Peeves:
No peeves except for being pilled twice a day.

Favorite Toy:
Toulouse's Tail

Favorite Nap Spot:
Next to Toulouse

Favorite Food:
Purina salmon

Skills:
Hurricane force sneezes

Dwells:
indoors

Arrival Story:
We bought Sofia and her brother Toulouse from a breeder on Long Island. I meant to come home with only one cat, but...

Bio:
Sofia was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called PEMPHIGUS FOLIACEUS. Her body attacks certain skin cells resulting in painful crusty sores, especially on her face, ears, toes, and tail. She has had a hard time walking. The disease is not curable but she has started a heavy dose of steroids which should control the symptoms. Poor Sofia. Additionally, she has Feline Herpes Virus which causes cold like symptoms, including runny eyes and nose. Despite her relatively poor health, she is loving and curious. We hope her energy returns once she feels better.

Lives Remaining:
5 of 9

Forums Motto:
Sultry Miss

The Groups I'm In:
Information and support on FHV, SIAMESE LOVERS Around the World Act II, The (Endless) Summer of Scooter

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I've Been On Catster Since:
September 7th 2007 More than 4 years!

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Catster Id:
622149

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Over bred and sickly


First Day of Treatment

October 21st 2008 11:07 am
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Today I begin medical therapy for an autoimmune disease called:

(quote from the Mar Vista Animal Medical Center in Los Angeles)

PEMPHIGUS FOLIACEUS – The attachment of the granular cells to one another is attacked. Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common immune-mediated skin disease of the dog and cat. The separation of granular cells creates crusts and ulcers generally around the eyes, ears, footpads, groin, and bridge of the nose. In cats, lesions also orient at the toenail beds creating crusty sore feet.

This description is accurate. I have crusty lesions on my feet which make it difficult for me to walk. I also have plenty of spots on my once-beautiful tail. I even have some on my side and back.

I will take 5 mg of Prenisolone twice a day.

Steroids are supposed to make cats fat, which is good. They might also inhibit the body's natural ability to fight infection, which is an issue for me as I have Feline Herpes. Before starting the Pred I was two weeks on antibiotics. Steroids may also cause diabetes, but I prefer not to worry about that now...

 
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