Hi Anna,
I'm sorry to hear that Toby isn't feeling well. It sounds like you're
giving him good care. The main things that seem to be recommended for
FeLV cats in general are good diet, low-stress indoor-only living,
supplements (interferon alpha seems popular) and lots of love. As for
the possibility of lymphatic cells in the intestines and what that
might mean, I don't know. Someone else might have an idea. This is a
good group of people who will be there for you when you need them.
I'm not a vet or FeLV expert, but I have had good results treating my
FeLV kitty with Liquid-DMG, Transfer Factor and low-dose human
interferon. Once you get the intestinal issue under control, you
might look into these and other treatment options recommended on the
list. The oncologist and/or board-certified internist is a good idea
for Toby's particular case. Down the road, you may also wish to look
into holistic vets in your area, but again, for the immediate
situation, allopathic treatment seems to be best. Toby will be in my
prayers.
Lance
On Jan 15, 2007, at 8:14 PM, Anna wrote:
We found out Dec. 29th that our 4 year old cat, Toby is felv
positive. We had been treating him for a bladder infec. And asked
my vet to do a felv test. He started feeling better while being
medicated. Eating and drinking and using the litter box. Coming out
to say hi and get some petting.
As of yesterday he started sliding back. Not eating or drinking,
walking wobbly and hiding and no peeing or pooping. We went back to
the vet....more blood work and xrays this time. Blood work is good,
xrays showed an area of a swollen intestine. Vet thinks excess
lymphatic cells are accumulating there. Toby is staying in the
hospital where he will get some more antibiotics and start
steroids. Tomorrow more xrays.....
I have had cats that have lived 17 and 18 years.This is the first
cat I have had the is felv positive. I don't know what to do, where
to go for info. Especially anything like lymphatic cells in the
intestines.........is this a death sentence ?????
Thankyou for any help/info you can give me....
Anna
