Hi Kerry,
I'm sorry to hear that Bandy had some bad news. Is there any possibility that he could have hemobartonella? Did they test for it (notoriously hard to test for)? Doxycycline is the antibiotic of choice; would your vet be willing to prescribe it just in case? It causes anemia and since it's an infection, I would presume it could cause fever, too.
I think the liver shake would be great for Bandy, some other suggestions are: Pet-Tinic (a liquid multivitamin which also has iron), perhaps cod liver oil? It's an antioxidant and if you look at Dr. Addie's website re: FIP, it's a short term supplement she suggests. Perhaps cold water fish, like canned mackeral (my guys love it) or salmon.
Sending you both hugs and all best wishes!
Love, Julie
Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi,We had some bad news today...The IFA was positive for FeLV and FIV...His bone marrow is failing...It is not producing enough RBC. The WBC are ok..it was a little high, but not much.We have stopped the epogen(procrit) injections for now...Since he does have enough erythropoietin he doesn't need that now unless the PCV goes to around 20...It was 26 today..Also, he is still spiking a temp more on than off...but we have also had to stop the dex injections as it could be harmful to his pancreas so she put him on 5mg of pred daily which I know isn't a good thing, but it is the only thing we can use to bring down the fever...Any more suggestions on the temp thing would be great...I don't know what else to do...The specialist also said the fever is from inflammation caused from the viruses...so I have to try to figure out a way to stop it using something natural if at all possible...He hurt his leg a few days ago as he was playing and I think he over did it so now he won't walk on it much...We are still on the same antibiotics until the PCR test comes back next week...If any of you know anything we could do to help his bone marrow, I would really appreciate the info...I am waiting to get the papers in front of me as I don't understand all of this until I see the actual results in front of me...We did all this on the phone today...I need some help trying to make a good protocol for him supplement wise..I have read about the liver shake and am going to try that, but he likes fish best..(salmon)I just don't know where to start or what to do first...I have searched on the list for any other kitties that might have symptoms like Bandy and I can't find anyone...so I don't know if this is highly unusual or what...Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers...Hoping all your kitties are doing good today.Head butts to all!!Kerry R. and Bandy__________________________________________________
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