Hi, I have been receiving mailings for the past few weeks. I have a Felv + 13 year old black cat named Benny. It is hard even writing that he is a positive, as I have been in denial since his diagnosis many years ago. This past Christmas we almost lost him, he lost a lot of weight, he stopped eating, and he was totally lethargic, not wanting anything to do with us or being around anyone. He normally is at the back door every day looking through the glass, but he didn't want anything to do with that either. I took him to the vet on Christmas Eve and they did blood work. I waited there in the office for the results, and the vet came in and basically told me that Benny had days to live....his blood counts were really low (along with his platelets) She recommended euthanizing him, but I couldn't do that. He is my best friend, and I wanted to at least give him a fighting chance. 2 weeks later, he is still here, still not eating on his own much (I am syringing a/d) and still pretty lethargic. But, he does appear to have a bit more energy these past few days, and he is eating more on his own. (sorry this is so long, just wanted to introduce our situation) I started giving Benny Transfer Factor Classic a month ago when all this started, and now we are onto Transfer Factor Plus (Along with hi-vites, omega-3's, probiotics, immunoreglan injections, interferon and a broad spectrum antibiotic) I have heard a lot of great things about Transfer Factor (including the post from today's digest from Linda Gate and was wondering what she means by 'it works'. Has anyone had a positive kitty pull through a sickness like this? I am praying everyday that he will start taking in enough calories to survive without me assist feeding. Oh, another question I have is about an e tube....I know there is a yahoo group I should probably post this question on, but thought I would give it a shot here.....the vet says with Benny's low blood and platelet count, they wouldn't want to put him under the anesthetic for an etube.... is it possible those counts could change for the better in time to allow for this procedure (if he doesn't start eating on his own)? Thanks for all your support. April (mommy to beloved Benny)
-----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:00 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 7, Issue 5 Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org You can reach the person managing the list at felvtalk-ow...@felineleukemia.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: immune strenghthener this looks good! (linda gata) 2. Re: immune strenghthener this looks good! (Sue & Frank Koren) 3. Re: General seems to have a fever (dlg...@windstream.net) 4. Re: General seems to have a fever (dlg...@windstream.net) 5. Re: General ~ tysons canned chicken breast nutrition facts (dlg...@windstream.net) 6. Update on Tommy (Lisa Borden) 7. Re: Update on Tommy (Sue & Frank Koren) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:22:34 -0800 (PST) From: linda gata <lindag...@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] immune strenghthener this looks good! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: <848444.73287...@web63704.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Try transfer factor plus , it works. --- On Tue, 1/6/09, amanda <white-dai...@lapis.plala.or.jp> wrote: From: amanda <white-dai...@lapis.plala.or.jp> Subject: [Felvtalk] immune strenghthener this looks good! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 12:08 PM Hi all, has anyone used this? You can get it from The only natural pet store , here http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Immune-Strengthener/ 999032.aspx#ReviewHeader I have just received a bottle of capsules and am going to try it for my FeLV kitty. It has great reviews! I'll update on my kitty from time to time to tell you if it helps him :) hugs Amanda and Tora , Nora and Tabby ( Angel Silver chan) _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:44:06 -0500 From: "Sue & Frank Koren" <fs...@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] immune strenghthener this looks good! To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Message-ID: <16cbe6067a314992b9f12bffd5300...@franksue05> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original I e-mailed my vet about it, and this is his reply: Hi Susan, I visited the website and checked out the Immune Booster product you listed. I have not heard of it previously. There was one reference to it on the veterinary holostic medicine boards, and the alternative medicine veterinarian who commented on it wasn't convinced that it would have any particular immune boosting properties. I have no input on the mushroom or herbal components, but the vitamins, coenzyme q10, and selenium are good for general health. Soooo, there's no solid research to say it will or won't help. It certainly wont hurt, but the big question is will Tweezer accept it in his food? Good luck, Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "amanda" <white-dai...@lapis.plala.or.jp> To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:08 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] immune strenghthener this looks good! > Hi all, has anyone used this? You can get it from The only natural pet > store , here > http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Immune-Strengthener/ 999032.aspx#ReviewHeader I > have just received a bottle of capsules and am going to try it for my FeLV > kitty. It has great reviews! I'll update on my kitty from time to time to > tell you if it helps him :) hugs Amanda and Tora , Nora and Tabby ( Angel > Silver chan) > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:41:30 -0600 From: <dlg...@windstream.net> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Chris <ti...@mindspring.com> Message-ID: <20090106204130.4mrip.709442.r...@ispmxfep13-z01> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 another thing you have to watch for is SALT. human foods are loaded with it and it does not do the kidneys any good. that is why i cook most of my own food these days, i control what goes into it. dorlis ---- Chris <ti...@mindspring.com> wrote: > Ingredients off web site > Chicken Breast Meat, Water, Seasoning ( Salt, Chicken Broth and Flavors), > Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphates. > > > Christiane Biagi > Cell: 914-720-6888 > ti...@mindspring.com > Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/ > > > -----Original Message----- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of souther...@aol.com > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:46 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever > > I just won't give it to him any more. It's Tyson canned chicken breast. > > > > ************** > One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, > and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& > icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:41:33 -0600 From: <dlg...@windstream.net> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Chris <ti...@mindspring.com> Message-ID: <20090106204133.c85a4.709444.r...@ispmxfep13-z01> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 another thing you have to watch for is SALT. human foods are loaded with it and it does not do the kidneys any good. that is why i cook most of my own food these days, i control what goes into it. dorlis ---- Chris <ti...@mindspring.com> wrote: > Ingredients off web site > Chicken Breast Meat, Water, Seasoning ( Salt, Chicken Broth and Flavors), > Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphates. > > > Christiane Biagi > Cell: 914-720-6888 > ti...@mindspring.com > Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/ > > > -----Original Message----- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of souther...@aol.com > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:46 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever > > I just won't give it to him any more. It's Tyson canned chicken breast. > > > > ************** > One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, > and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& > icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:46:51 -0600 From: <dlg...@windstream.net> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ tysons canned chicken breast nutrition facts To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: souther...@aol.com Message-ID: <20090106204651.e9byk.709555.r...@ispmxfep13-z01> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 i think everyone makes that mistake at least once. we think that if it is safe for us, it should be safe for our babies, so don't put yourself down too much. we all learn as we go. personally, i am keeping a notebook on these emails so i will have to use as a refernece. i have learned so much from everyone, but i know i will forget, so printing them and putting in notebook will assure i still have the info. dorlis ---- souther...@aol.com wrote: > It's ok, I'm not going to give it to him anymore. Sorry guys, I didn't mean > to create a fuss or this much discussion! I know I've done wrong now. I won't > do it again. > > > ************** > One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL > Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& > icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:11:23 -0500 From: Lisa Borden <tuckerandtes...@zoominternet.net> Subject: [Felvtalk] Update on Tommy To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Message-ID: <56282.1231341...@zoominternet.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" My FeLV+ kitten, Tommy, continues to do wonderfully! He is active and playful, and has a tremendous appetite. He will be neutered on January 29th - his holistic vet said to continue to give him the DMG to help his immune system with the stress of surgery. She also gave him a probiotic to help his bowels when he is on an antibiotic. This is so much different from what I thought it would be like to have an FeLV kitten! I understand we are very lucky, and for that I am grateful. His holistic vet says that after the surgery, once he is stress free again, we can retest him for FeLV. Lisa ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:48:32 -0500 From: Sue & Frank Koren <fs...@roadrunner.com> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Tommy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: <20090107174832.ls9oh.34725.r...@cdptpa-web10-z02> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 It's great to hear that he is doing so well. Sounds like you have a good holistic vet, very involved in what is going on with him. Keep loving your little guy! Sue ---- Lisa Borden <tuckerandtes...@zoominternet.net> wrote: > > My FeLV+ kitten, Tommy, continues to do wonderfully! He is active > and playful, and has a tremendous appetite. He will be neutered on > January 29th - his holistic vet said to continue to give him the DMG > to help his immune system with the stress of surgery. She also gave > him a probiotic to help his bowels when he is on an antibiotic. > > This is so much different from what I thought it would be like to > have an FeLV kitten! I understand we are very lucky, and for that I > am grateful. His holistic vet says that after the surgery, once he is > stress free again, we can retest him for FeLV. > > Lisa > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 7, Issue 5 ************************************** _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
