You are going to love this--Metamucil/psyllium is normally available in the
laxative area of any grocery/Wal-Mart etc or in health food stores (my
preference). You use "just a pinch" of the unflavored Metamucil in the food
with each feeding. A little more is not going to hurt anything. As all my
vets say, it is not scientific but it works. And it has worked for me with
several animals, both cats and dogs, with various problems. Others on the
list use it too. Apple pectin is another product that works the same way.
Please add probiotics (good bacteria) to the food or put it in his
mouth--Probiacin is available at vets here but you can get ones that work at
health food stores, better groceries and drug stores. With the meds he has
had he was to be unbalanced and that may be contributing to the problems.
If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of
compassion and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with
their fellow man.
St.
Francis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Ramzy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: FeLV
Where can I get Metamucil/psyllium from? Mylo has been eating Medi-Cal
hypoallergenic gastro for over a week now because of his diarrhea and
internal problems. He has had the diarrhea since Christmas time. He has
had to get IV fluids and injections a few times as well.
From: "Marylyn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: FeLV
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:53:09 -0600
Everyone on this list is more familiar with FeLV than I am. However,
diarrhea can have numerous causes including food allergies (I am very
familiar with that from the Royal Princess Kitty Katt) and, despite what
many vets believe, they can be developed at any age. Kitty was almost 13
when we started having food allergy problems. If you have not tried
adding Metamucil/psyllium (bad spelling) to Mylo's food you should
consider it.
You may want to consult an alternative vet too. Dixie Louise sees her
regular vets and an alternative vet.
Good luck.
If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of
compassion and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with
their fellow man.
St.
Francis
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Ramzy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: FeLV
Thanks for your email. My vet did 3 sets of blood work in the last two
weeks. Mylo has a high white blood cell count (38) a low red blood cell
count (4); he has FeLV and anemia. The vet didn't say what the underlying
sickness could be. He just said that Mylo tested positive for FeLV and
there is nothing we can do. I am currently trying to see another vet on
Mylo's condition. I don't know what's causing Mylo's diarrhea but he has
had it for weeks now. He is taking flagyl but it isn't helping. I left a
message for my new vet to call me tomorrow so I hope to get some more
info.
From: Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: FeLV
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:14:21 -0800
Chris,
Sorry you are having these problems, my first concerns are your vet,
what did he do to find out what is wrong with your Mylo?? If nothing
then if I were you I'd run, not walk to a different vet!!! What did
your vet say is wrong with Mylo other than being positive?? FeLV is a
virus that compromises the immune system which in turn allows other
illnesses to take hold and flourish, it in itself is not what makes
cats sick, the other illnesses that can take hold are. Did your vet
even test for anything, do any blood work, give you anything for the
diarrhea, find out whats causing the diarrhea??
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