If fever is something that started within 48 hrs or so, try aconite A(30C) (homeopathic redmedy for acute fever), I usually put a few pallets in a syringe and then, draw some water into it and shake it until it's dissolved - then I squirt into my kitty's mouth. Avoid any food 15 min prior to/after giving the remedy - and see how he does, you usually don't need to repeat it (aconite, you can actually repeat it every 4 to 6 hours or so) - If the fever is something that has been there for more than a couple of days, you might have to try something else.. depending on their personality, different remedy maybe necessary... I tried pulsatilla and/or Surphur with Ginger and many other cats, -
I know it can be overwhelming.. but take one day at a time...we are all here for you... let me know if you are interested in trying homeopathic remedy, I will researcy more, too - homeopathic has worked like a miracle for many of my cats ----in the past... Hideyo -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 2:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Bandy's test results Hi Kerry, I'm sorry to hear Bandy was positive on the IFA tests, but it was a long shot that he wasn't. I was hoping for better news, or at least a clear treatment plan. I don't quite understand what's going on with his RBC, hopefully your vet will be able to make it clearer to you when you finally get to talk to her again. When you speak to her ask her what she suspects and then do another search on the archives. Here's a link to an info page to help you better understand the blood chem testing and what it means: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1474&articleid=987 <http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1474&articleid=987> At this point it doesn't sound like the side effects of long term steroid use are Bandy's top concerns. You have to get him out of crisis mode, (having his temp spike like that for so long is really scary), and then worry about things like immunosuppressive steroid dosages. Do you have confidence in your Internist? Hideyo has suggested homeopathic remedies for fever before, but I'm not sure homeopathic remedies are the way to go. I don't think they could hurt though. Did you contact Darla, (Homeopathic consultant), yet? She should probably be able to help with suggestions for fever and inflammation. Have you looked into Lyprinol yet? I'm not sure it would help, but it's a natural inflammation reducer, (concentrated Omega oil derived from sea mussels). Here's their website: http://www.lyprinolusa.com/order/index.html You had asked me off-list for info to send your vet about VO (feline interferon). Why don't you have your vet call my vet's office? I'm sure they'd be happy to talk to her and answer any questions. Let me know if you need the number again. You're doing great, Kerry. Don't give up hope, keep on swinging! We're all pulling for you and Bandy. Nina Kerry Roach 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 > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com >
