Hi!1 I
seem to mostly lurk, too, now that Sam seems so well, but I have a concern to
share with all of you. I do love this list, and there was a time all
of you definitely saved Sammy's life
with your love and advice. Thank you for
everything you have done for us.
Okay- Sammy, my 15
year old siamese, and his mother Delilah, 16, came to live with me in
1993. In July of 1999 Sam developed FELV and almost died. He
was so sick. Over the next few months he lost down to 7 pounds and I maintained
him on IV boluses, a series of Acemannan shots, oral pettinic daily, Vit. B12
subcu., interferon orally, 7 days on-7 off- winstrol
orally,procrit s.c. weekly,special foods, including baby meats, dry foods (4
choices!) lots and lots of love and prayers constantly. For a year it
was touch and go.Today, he weighs about 16 pounds, looks and feels great, is
definitely the Alpha Cat of the household, and has been in
remission and asymptomatic since
2000. Coat is shiny, he is very
playful, etc.
My question is this:
Does anyone know of any detrimental side effects of long-term interferon
therapy? There is no need to ask my vet, although wonderful, he lets me
call the shots, as he really doesn't know... Sam has been on interferon since
2000. One cc orally for 7 days, then off 7 days.So that is 15 cc a month.I sure
don't want to rock the boat, but I know that the interferon causes a degree of
dehydration. Anything else????? I would like a source of
info., and would appreciate anybody's input. He still is on the pettinic daily,
the winstrol weekly, and the Vit. B12 subcu. weekly. I discontinued the
procrit subcu. a year
ago.
My wonderful boy
seems to be doing fine; but I remind myself to remember that every day is so
good for him, but could change in an instant. I don't take anything for
granted.
Thanks!
Guys! Helene
