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Re: Interferon

Susan Campbell
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:26:48 -0800

No problem - is Jake ok?

sue

>>> "Nancy A. Schmall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 12/21/99 10:20am >>>
Thanks Sue, I appreciate the info! Nancy



On Mon, 20 Dec 1999, Susan Campbell wrote:

> Hi Nancy - yup, once interferon is thawed, it's good for about a month tops. But 
>yes, keep frozen and thaw in small amounts. In Ontario you can only get it thru the 
>veterinary pharmacy at the university, but not sure about the U.S. It is cheap, I pay 
>about $12.00 (canadian) per month. I just get it delivered from the university 
>pharmacy once a month.  Re: thymus - about 40mg per day for a 10 pound cat. 
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> Sue
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> >>> "Nancy A. Schmall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 12/17/99 05:17pm >>>
> Does anyone know if you order interferon from the pharmacy in Wisconsin,
> do you need a prescription? Also, how long is it good for and how
> expensive. I am seriously considering ordering some since I'm having a
> problem with my vet taking Jake's needs seriously. The practice is getting
> so large that the needs of one cat for interferon are  being put on the
> back burner. I had one vet tell me the interferon is good months past the
> expiration date and the other vet tell me no more than a week. I can feel
> my blood presssure rising . . . 
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> Also, I know thymus has been discussed many times, but I find myself
> having lost the message with the dosage. Could someone please repeat how
> much to give our kitties?
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> Thanks, Nancy
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