Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 7, Issue 95

[Lernermichelle]

Margaret,   Hi. Two things that I think are really really important:   1. You should absolutely try Immuno-regulin with Misty. This is exactly the kind of condition it is helpful for, and someone on this list (who already wrote to you, i think) had this condition totally reversed with use of it. There are articles about it on this group's website. You can order it cheaply ($33 for a whole vial, I think, which lasts longer than you will probably need it) online without a prescription at Revival Animal Health.  It needs to be given as an IV shot, so a vet or vet tech needs to do it.  I really really really think you should do this.   2. I can not emphasize enough how important it is that you get food into Misty, by syringe feeding if necessary. When cats go without eating enough, they can get something called fatty liver disease (hepatic lipidosis) which can kill them. This is a cat thing that does not happen to other species. Several people on this list have had this happen to their cats.  Also, getting sufficient nutrition into him will help him fight whatever he is fighting.  I would recommend getting cans of Hills A/D from the vet and a bunch of 6 ml syringes, mixing a tiny bit of water in the A/D, and syringing 1/3 of a can into him 3 times per day.  It is hard to do at first but you will both get used to it quickly. Doing this for a few weeks while treating his condition can literally save his life.  Best way to syringe is usally to squat or kneel behind the cat, or hold the cat on your lap facing away from you, open his mouth with a finger from one hand and put the tip of the syringe in the middle of his mouth with the other, and syringe 1 ml at a time and let him swallow.  And give lots of pets.   Michelle     In a message dated 8/22/2005 8:15:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Many thanks to those of you who wrote to me for your support and encouragement. To answer some of the questions raised, I took Misty to the vet because she had stopped eating and was very lethargic.  Her temperature was taken and was high so she was put onto antibiotics.  She didn't improve and so a blood test was done which showed low levels of WBC and also a low protein level, the vet then suggested the ELISA test and also a urine test.  The urine test showed blood and protein, cystitis I believe and the ELISA test was positive. She currently is still off her food, although she licks the jelly off of the meat and is on a course of antibiotics to help with the cystitis. Thank you all Margaret