colchicine use in Sharpei fever

RE: colchicine use in Sharpei fever

KathW — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:24:54 GMT

Just had a client enquiring about colchicine to try and prevent renal amyloidosis- anyone used or using it?

Re: colchicine use in Sharpei fever

Inge — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:02:03 GMT

Thanks for your help

(that looks quite a useful website!)

Re: colchicine use in Sharpei fever

Virginia Campbell — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:33:36 GMT

Sorry should be www.drjwv.com

Re: colchicine use in Sharpei fever

Virginia Campbell — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:31:41 GMT

have a look at www.drjwvidt.com - I've seen Dr Vidt's name mentioned a few times on VIN in relation to Shar Pei

Re: colchicine use in Sharpei fever

a.bardell — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:04:48 GMT

If I remember correctly colchicine doesn't treat sharpie fever but is used to slow down amyloid deposition especially in the kidneys which leads to renal failure. Bouts of fever either self resolve in 12-24 hrs but also respond to nsaids to get temp down.

I think that if there are repeat episodes of fever it makes them more likely to get early renal failure.

Long term colchicine use should be monitored with haematology reg. but apparently most usual side effect is GI problems.

The best thing to monitor is urine protein-creatinine ratio to pick up renal disease early before there are sig. biochem changes.

I got all this from speaking to Peter Noble at Liverpool uni. he was v helpful if you want to know more.

Re: colchicine use in Sharpei fever

Rob Davis — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:46:56 GMT

[quote user="Glenn Hodgson"]There is a vet in america who owns sharpeis[/quote]

A vet who owns sharpeis?!

I looked into this some time ago, and came to the conclusion that the potential for adverse effects seemed to outweigh the potential benefits, but I too shall follow the thread with interest to see if anybody has any personal experience.

Re: colchicine use in Sharpei fever

Glenn Hodgson — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:34:29 GMT

i just saw one of these tonight. Ill keep an eye ob the thread.

I think generally a good idea but circa 40-60month tp client i think.l. There is a vet in america who owns sharpeis. She has a good web site and seems fairly dedicated to the condition... if I could find it again...