Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-26 Thread Nina
Hi Karen, Yes, the IO is the stuff that hasn't yet been approved by the FDA yet and is administered subq. You have to get a special dispensation from the FDA and I ordered mine from the UK. It is pricey. When I was getting it for Grace and Jazz it was costing me about $700 bucks with exchange

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-26 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Would it help if I flew to pick it up? I fly free

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-26 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
700.00 worth give a take is this a one time thing or do they have to stay on it everyday forever like the regular interferon. Karen

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-26 Thread Lance
the outcome was simply a miracle on paws... What was the outcome? Is there a thread I should check to read more about it? Paolo or anyone else can reply to me here or off-list at my address if this has been discussed very much. I'm new to the list, as my cat recently tested positive with

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help - Lance

2006-03-26 Thread Nina
Lance tell us about your kitty and how you found out he/she is positive. Is he asymptomatic, (seemingly healthy)? How old is he, etc? When I first found out my bottle babies had felv, I started researching like a mad woman, (as everyone on this list has done), and found out about Interferon

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-26 Thread gblane
Hey Lance, glad to see you made it to this list... Gloria in Little Rock At 04:38 PM 3/26/2006, you wrote: the outcome was simply a miracle on paws... What was the outcome? Is there a thread I should check to read more about it? Paolo or anyone else can reply to me here or off-list at my

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-26 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hi Lance, Sorry you have to be here but welcome !

Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-25 Thread Gloria Lane
HELP! - Susan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) is wanting information on interferon omega, if someone is knowledgeable in how to use that. I also suggested that she subscribe to this list. Gloria

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-25 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hi, Since I am getting the moon pie kitty and I have been out of felv for a few years I would also like some info on the new Omega interferon. Can anyone explain the difference? where can you get it and the cost? Karen

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-25 Thread Paolo
Basically, the Mahl-Maynard protocol works this way: each shot contains 1 MILLION UNITS per kg weight of the cat; one shot/day for 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS (generally monday to friday for vet's convenience... ;) A little reaction (vomit and/or diarrhea) is expected the week after when the Virbagen Omega

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-25 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
injection or iv Paolo? is this the stuff you guys were talking about that has to be purchased out of the US? any idea how much? a friend last night told me 1000.00 for 12 viles? Karen

Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-25 Thread Paolo
Karen, the price depends on the SIZE of the vials, there are two sizes on the market but I can't tell anything about the price simply because I used it long ago, one should select the best size considering the weight and (in case) the NUMBER of cats to be treated, in order to minimize the waste...