Hi Dede,
First, have you noticed how ot we get around here :-) ? Second, thank
you for doing rescue. 11 yrs old and fiv, I guess thats another
indication that what MC says about fiv kitties, (that they die with the
disease, not from it), is true. (Not that I ever doubt anything the
woman says).
I'm glad to hear the switch in abx is lessening the blood in his urine.
I take it there is still some visible though? That would scare the heck
out of me. As for the stomatitis... I did read, as Phaewryn pointed
out, that fio may help with that. It's so costly and hard to get
though. Do you have him on the oral interferon a? My vet at the time
thought it might have been helping Gracie's gingivitis and I don't see
how it could hurt to try it, if you're not already.
I've had cats start to eat on their own when I assist feed first. Sort
of like they forget how to eat, or they realize how hungry they are.
Usually it happens when they're congested and I've guessed that tasting
the food lets them know it's something to eat. I sure do hope Spud
continues to improve. I've often wondered if the stuff they sell for
babies teething, the stuff that numbs the sore gums, might be something
that could help kitties with mouth pain.
I'm sorry that you've been through losses lately. It does sadly come
with the territory when you rescue. You're right, it never gets
easier. I think you've hit on the secret of being able to keep opening
our hearts... along with the wonderful success stories, even the most
heart wrenching losses are worth the pain because of what they bring to
our lives. I still cry my eyes out, I still bargain my ass off when I
pray, but I have found that Gratitude, Acceptance, Respect for what I
believe they want, and doing everything in my power to avoid the future
"what ifs" is helping me to be more at peace with the process.
Bless you and Spud, let us know how you guys are doing,
Nina
dede hicken wrote:
Sorry, I didn't say anything because i do rescue, and
this guy is not FeLV+. Spud is about 11yrs old. He
is FIV+ and has stomatitis. For some reason, he
develpoed a UTI about a month ago, and there is a lot
of blood in his urine. The vet has switched
antibiotics from Baytril to clavamox, and there does
not seem to be so much blood.
He won't eat unless I force feed him first...go
figure. He has lost quite a bit of weight, and i give
some fluids to help flush his system a bit.
He seems comfortable except when i feed him, then he
screams from the mouth pain. (we are using amantadine
and steroids for this, but have discontinued due to
the kidney infection) We have lost several cats
within the past year, and I know he is not ready to
cross over yet. I just never get used to letting one
go...I know no one on this list does. We just love
each one so. Anyway, that is why I feel for Michelle.
Been there, done that, and I hate it. But, they are
worth it, and we are better people for knowing them.
Dede
