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my cat has a submandibular swollen lymph node. he is a 5 mnth old devon rex. i have treated him twice with 0.2ml Baytril SQ hoping it is a infection of some sort that the meds will remedy. how long should i continue with the injections and how quickly should i see a result? if it doesnt fix soon, he will be going to a vet. p.s. i am a vet tech and work in a zoo, which is why i noticed it in the first place and opted to treat myself first
Submitted: 89 days and 15 hours ago.
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Scott Nimmo BVMS, MRCVS.
89 days and 15 hours ago.
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Thanks for the question XXXXXXXXXXX.
While I cannot diagnose this over the internet I can tell you the following :
1. The baytril like any other antibiotic should be given for a course, for your situation I would suggest a seven day course.
2. Hopefully this is just an infection of some kind and the baytril will do its work but if after the course is finished the lesion is still there you might want a biopsy as your next step.
Good luck ...
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Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS
89 days and 15 hours ago.
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i know that my next step would be an fna. am i right in saying that if this isnt a infection, that a swollen lymph node could also indicate the dreaded c word....cancer? may i also add that he is a little pink behind his ear on the same side as the swelling, but has no change in attitude, appetite, and still acts like a crazy kitten. he is a 5mnth old devon rex....anything else you could add?
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Hello again,
1. There is little more to add at this stage, what you have to do is to take it step by step. If it is an infection then the Baytril should take care of it. If it does not then there is a chance that what you are dealing with is not an infection at all and then you will need further diagnosis and a FNA would be very logical. Frustrating I know but at this stage all you can do is to wait and see ...
2. Well I would not be considering the C word at this stage in a cat of this age group but you never know and you will want to cover your back hence the FNA if it comes to that.
3. It is a good sign that your kitten is acting normally, I would not be too concerned about the pink area at the moment, again wait and see.
4. Of course if your kitten deteriorates I know you will seek help sooner.
Regards,
Scott
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