? Anyone Have Knowledge of "Pouty Mouth"

Our Civie cat, Joy, has pouty mouth or fat chin (eosinophilic granuloma complex). It supposedly is caused by some allergen. She has a bamboo dish and a ceramic water bowl. She just transitioned from Hill's Z/D (which I believe was the beginning of her drooling and pouty chin) to Wellness Chicken. The new food has been successful in greatly reducing her skin breakouts, but the chin issue remains although the original lump under her chin has gone away. The vet suggested cyclosporine but I was hoping it would go away on it's own (wishful thinking). Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks, Kathe

 

Wondering if you've tried any topical steroids and/or antihistamines for it. I believe the most common treatments involve steroids with secondary antibiotics if necessary, and then they go to cyclosporine and other immunosuppressives.

 

Trying to avoid steroids because Joy is Coral's daughter and Coral developed diabetes. What antihistamines would you suggest? Joy does not have any infection. Thanks, Me. for your response, Kathe

 

Hmm.. well, have you tried Benedryl? I know some people on here use it for their kitties, and it might be a good first shot since it has a bit more of a systemic effect than some of the newer antihistamines. Maybe seeing if your vet can recommend one before the cyclo would be good? I would try an antihistamine for at least a week or two before going to the more hardcore meds. Just my 2 cents...​

 

Discuss dosing of these with your vet, please.

 

Will check with the vet on alternatives. Thanks

 

Our vet prescribed the anti-histamine Piriton for Saoirse.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. Kathe