So there are two different dosings (at least) for VO: The FIP dosing is
every other day. The FeLV dosing is every day for 5 days then repeat later. I
have a total of 4 doses and won't get more until next week at the earliest.
So
my question for you guys who have used VO is: Do you think I should do the
every other day dose so as to have enough to complete it, or should I do the
every day dose for 4 days instead of 5 for the first run of it? I gave it to
her yesterday. I am trying to decide whether to give it to her today or to
wait until tomorrow.
The oncologist called and said the cytology does not support a finding of
lymphoma or any kind of cancer (cytology was fluid in belly and biopsy of
enlarged abdominal lymph node-- the node is just reactive, i.e. swollen because
she fighting something). I have not heard from the internist yet, but assume
that if they had concluded something the oncologist would have told me? So I
am trying to deal with this unconventionally, since no one knows what is
wrong, via feline interferon and hopefully acemannan, and considering epogen
if
her HCT goes lower or does not improve on the VO and hopefully acemannan
(though I may not be able to get acemannan in time). Would love your
assistance
in figuring out which dosing of VO to use, since my vet had never even heard
of VO before much less has recommendations about dosing. Also, if anyone
knows how to get acemannan at this point please tell me. I am trying to
decide
about epogen, because it does seem like many cats get their HCT raised by
epogen only to then have the HCT crash again when their body eventually
rejects
the epogen. Obviously it is still a good choice if the HCT is crashing anyway,
but if there is a chance of the VO and acemannan raising it I would like to
try that first, if there is time. The big confusing thing is what is the
fluid in her belly-- no one seems to know.
Lucy is feverish again now, so gave her fluids, but she was walking around
the house at 5 am this morning and has eaten a little wet i/d and baby food
this morning. I saw her groom herself a little as well. She's not good-- she
is
getting that cancer-like thin look and her fur does not look good-- but she
is not god-awful either at this point, thank god. i want to try to keep her
from getting that way if possible.
the internist will probably recommend exploratory surgery, which I do not
want to do. does anyone think i should?
Thanks,
Michelle
