It sounds like she is doing a lot better then if she is able to eat so much!
I like the AAFP vets because they are supposed to abide by the following guidelines, per the information on that site: All cats should be tested for infection with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). ■ Cats infected with FeLV or FIV may live for many years. A decision for euthanasia should never be made solely on the basis of whether or not a cat is infected. ■ A confirmed positive test result should be considered only an indication of retrovirus infection, not clinical disease. Diseases in cats infected with FeLV or FIV may not necessarily be a result of retrovirus infection. ■ No test is 100% accurate at all times and under all conditions. Therefore, all test results should be interpreted in light of the patient's health and prior likelihood of infection. I know it would not do any good to tell you not to worry at all, but please try to relax a little. You don't need to make a decision right away. On 11/23/06, Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thank you so much Kelley! I was feeling very alone. My friend and I were talking this morning and she is going to go with me tomorrow (hopefully we can get into oncologist)....I saw the AAFP list and there are 3 in the area so maybe if not the oncologist one of them can see us. He gave her a steroid shot of the same type they give when animal is in shock. They gave her fluids and sent her home with lasix. She just ate some white chicken (canned)...and more of the cat milk. Got a crushed up pill in her. Dianne ----- Original Message ----- *From:* Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* [email protected] *Sent:* Thursday, November 23, 2006 9:43 AM *Subject:* Re: new diagnosis Did the vet recommend euthanization based on her diagnosis alone? If so I would find another vet. No matter what I would get a second opinion. There are too many vets out there who don't understand this disease. If no one out there has a recommendation for a vet in your area, I would try one who is a member of the AAFP, they seem to be more up on things. http://www.aafponline.org/ Do you know what the shot was, or did they just give her fluids? Hugs to you and what a way to spend your Thanksgiving - sorry:( FELV is treatable and I would take the eating and drinking and litterbox using as a good sign...but there are a lot of others more knowledgeable than me on this list. I just wanted you to not feel alone. On 11/23/06, Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, > > I just joined this list today, Thanksgiving Day. Yesterday my kitty was > diagnosed with feline leukemia, she is just barely one year old and I have > had her less than a year (by a few weeks). > > She has not been her usual self, not getting into everything, not > eating, lethargic, breathing labored. Vet said the test results were strong > and came back very quickly (a blue response in a little white tester almost > like a home pregnancy test instrument), they administered fluids to her for > dehydration and the spot where they inserted the needle bled alot, did not > coagulate very well. > > Vet is recommending euthanasia and soon (tomorrow), she has responded > today to probably the shot he gave her, she has gone to the bathroom and > this am drank a small amount of catsmilk from Wisker's, licked some cat food > off my fingers but not much. > > I am thinking of trying to get a second opinion tomorrow. I need some > guidance here so I joined this list. > > Thanks for any help anyone can provide. > > Dianne > -- Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20
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