Dear
Julie
I feel
for you and Tater Tot so much---you must be desperate to get that report, it's
so frustrating when it drags on. At least he seems happy and is eating while you
wait for that darn report--that must be somewhat of a relief. I'll be
praying that the report comes by tomorrow, that it shows what the problem
is, and that it's relatively comforting news. Please keep us posted when you get
time. And know that we're all sending positive, healing vibes and big hugs for
Tater Tot.
love
and hugs, Kerry
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 9:45 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Tater Tot's Situtation
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 9:45 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Tater Tot's Situtation
Hi Everyone,
I'm really worried about my little man. When I went to visit him last
night, his belly was even more full of fluid. He's on an IV (he's quite
dehydrated) and getting antibiotics for the high WBC. He was quite happy
to see me and acting like he felt well. He greedily ate baby food from my
finger; about 1/4 of a jar.
The cytology on the fluid is not back and now the lab is saying they may
not have completed it until tomorrow. Neither vet thinks it looks like FIP
fluid; it's clear and reasonably thin. Tater's bloodwork is all normal
(except for the 40,000 WBC). Nothing looks out of place on an ultrasound.
His heart sounds perfect; liver and kidney function are normal. He does has
a positive Corona virus titre, but probably all my cats do.
He was retested for FeVL/FIV and still negative (although they are drawing
out a vial of belly fluid and are going to test with that, too).
Everyone is puzzled and waiting to see what the cytology report
shows. The two main contenders I've been given are FIP
or lymphoma.
We're considering draining the belly and doing exploratory surgery.
Oh, he is also not pooping.
Has anyone ever heard of or been through anything like this? I'm
trying not to panic, but it's getting harder by the day.
Michelle or Nina, you both imported feline interferon, correct? How
long did it take (the vet has to make the application to the FDA (or is it
USDA?), right?). I have to check some more; I think I read of experimental
treatment for FIP with feline interferon.
I just can't think what can possibly be going on and why he can be filling
up like this and still seem so well; I mean, if he wasn't a balloon, one really
wouldn't think anything was wrong with him. When Little Evie had wet FIP,
she was in absolute agony when her belly was touched.
Love, Julie
"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is
to protection by man from the cruelty of man. "
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged
by the way its animals are treated."
Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)
Paws Come WITH Claws!!!
If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.
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