I've never heard of someone being able to tell about a resistance. But I do not think it would ever be a problem to switch from alpha to omega. They are not the same substance. Michelle In a message dated 12/16/2006 10:24:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi Folks, Do any of you know if it is possible to switch from interferon alpha to Virbagen interferon omega if/when a cat becomes resistant to the interferon alpha? My thinking on this is to start my FeLV+ kitty Shane on the alpha now since it is readily available and affordable and if at some point it stops working for him, to look into importing the omega. (Everything on his CBC is presently within normal range.) Would that work, or when they become resistant to the alpha does that cross over to the omega? Anybody know? The other hope is that by the time that happens, maybe the Omega will be licensed for use in the USA. Also, how can you tell that a cat has developed a resistance to the interferon alpha, just by clinical signs or is there a specific test? Thanks in advance for your help! Sue and Shane Jerome, AZ
