It may be "typical" that FelV kitties run temps, but that doesn't mean there isn't something going on besides the FelV status. I don't remember hearing about you Mikey before, (sorry if I missed the threads), how old is he? Has he any other symptoms besides getting sick this time? Do you have him on any immune support supplements? Is it possible he is actually fighting the actual virus and not something else he's caught due to poor immune response? I'm so glad you took him in to the vet, but one thing we've all learned is that you can't take a "wait and see" approach with these guys. At the first sign of illness, you have to jump on it fast and aggressively.
We've talked quite extensively about different ways to help entice a kitty to eat. Let us know if you want some suggestions. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers to you and Mikey for a speedy recovery.
Nina
Wolf, Leah R. wrote:
Thanks to those who sent healing messages.
The vet gave Mikey a thorough physical examination and stool check and found nothing organically wrong with him. He told me that it is typical of the positive condition for a cat to run a high fever from time to time, on the order of a roller coaster effect. The lack of appetite and energy are direct results. He gave him shots of Flocillin and Dypivone, along with Clovamax drops for me to administer for the next 7 days. He directed me to call him in 24 to 36 hours to let him know how Mikey is doing.
I am glad that I didn't wait any longer to take him to the vet since he was beginning to become dehydrated and had lost a pound and a half in the past two weeks, which is a lot for a nine pound cat.
Leah [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 3:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005
Leah, Sending healing thoughts for little Mikey. I hope the vet had some ways to help him, and he feels better very soon. When you get time, let us know how he's doing. Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 1:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005
Dear Belinda,
Please add my little Mikey, who is sick with a 105 degree fever, isn't eating or drinking, and whose usually high energy level is way down.
(I took him to the vet earlier this afternoon--wonderful man!)
Leah Wolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:10 PM To: FeLV Talk List [New] Subject: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005
Hi All, I pray all the furries that aren't feeling well will feel better soon. Here is this weeks service, take care all :)
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