Cassandra, I never understand why vets of all people sometimes think/act that way. Why did they go into veterinary medicine anyway? For the glamour? I'm not sure if helping birth a calf or artificially inseminating hogs is really glamorous or exciting...at least that's what the vets around here work on mostly--livestock--so I think that often explains their attitudes to pets who don't make money.
I'm so happy to hear that Kisa is improving--hang in there! It's great that she's eating more. I've got to take our Ashley in tomorrow--still has loose stools. But, she's not FeLV+, so I guess I should move my thoughts on her to the other discussion... Anyways, you made it through Monday--and that's great! Melissa -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C & J Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 7:56 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Update on Kisa Thank you. Yes I get the impression from alot of vets that pets are somewhat "disposable"...if it starts giving alot of problems, throw it away and get a new one. This is how I would treat an old car, not a living creature. I've received much more help from this message list than I have from the vets. If it wasn't for this list, both Tomi and Kisa would probably be gone by now. Thank goodness for the people here that care so much and are willing to share their experiences. Cassandra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melissa Lind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 12:59 PM Subject: RE: Update on Kisa > Cassandra, > > I hope all is going well with you and Kisa this week. It's such good news > that she's doing a little bit better. It's just too bad that the vets have > to be that way. I know they think they're looking out for Kisa's best > interest, but I think that there may be so many options that they just > don't > bother to explore which could lengthen Kisa's time here as well as improve > her time with you. > > It's a wonderful thing and a great blessing that there are people like you > who are willing to try. My vet suggested putting my FeLV to sleep, and he > wasn't even outwardly sick! He's now very happy at Best Friends. I think > too > often people don't think of animals as deserving as people, but I'm glad > that there are those out there who do. > > Stay strong and best wishes for you and your fur baby. > > Melissa > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C & J > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 11:46 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: Update on Kisa > > My guess, is her rapid breathing is caused by anemia. She is very pale, > her > > feet and gums are much paler than normal. I am wondering if the hemobart > is > > possibly causing her immune system to attack its own red blood cells, and > the Dex is slowling that down. It could be lymphoma too though, its hard > to > > say. > > Basically the vets aren't very helpful for me anymore. The one vet I was > dealing with that was actually being helpful is gone for a few weeks now, > and all the other vets want to do is put her to sleep. I hate even > consulting them, because they just try to talk me into putting her to > sleep. > > When I got the IV bag, the vet I talked to said to give her like 200ml per > day. I think that's way too much right now...when it took her like 12 > hours > > to absorb 100ml. > > Cassandra > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 11:09 AM > Subject: Re: Update on Kisa > > >> Hey Cassandra, >> >> Wow, I am surprised and so happy that Kisa is >> rallying! I hope she can pull through. The dex can >> make a difference. I think the combo shot I mentioned >> early on shrinks lymphoma, according to Michelle, the >> girl who used to be here who knows a lot about it. If >> that's the case, and she does have lymphoma, it might >> explain the easier breathing. Maybe something is >> growing quickly and pressing on her lungs or throat. >> >> My cat with CRF gets 200 CC a week of subQ fluids, but >> she is not in grave danger as Kisa is. She walks >> around with a little sac of fluid hanging off her >> little bony body for a few hours before it absorbs. >> She feels so much better after it's done. How much >> did the vet say you should give Kisa? I would ask >> them so that you don't overdo it. >> >> Keeping my fingers crossed for you guys. >> >> :) >> Wendy >> >> --- C & J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> A small update on Kisa. >>> >>> I didn't think she would make it through the night, >>> and at one point I checked on her and thought she >>> was gone, because I didn't see the heavy breathing. >>> >>> She did make it through the night, and I was >>> seriously considering taking her in to the vet for >>> euthanasia. I asked her if I should, and was very >>> upset I wasn't strong enough to make that decision. >>> >>> Well, now she actually looks a little bit better. >>> She's very weak, but she seems more alert and her >>> breathing, while still fast, isn't quite as labored >>> and she's not breathing through her mouth. It could >>> be the dexamethasone making some sort of difference. >>> >>> And then the strangest thing of all happened, she >>> ate about 1 and a half tablespoons of pureed liver, >>> by licking it off the back of a spoon. This is the >>> first time in two weeks since this started, that she >>> didn't gag at the very sight/smell of food. I >>> couldn't believe she actually ate. She must not be >>> feeling as nauseous, and so far she hasn't vomited >>> today. >>> >>> I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but this is the >>> first positive thing that has happened for her in >>> two weeks. I guess we'll just have to wait and see >>> how she does over the next couple of days. If she's >>> trying to get better, she has an awful lot to >>> overcome yet in order to do so. >>> >>> I've got a full IV bag of sub-q fluids to keep her >>> hydrated at least. Just a question on that, how >>> much fluid should she get in a day? I gave her >>> about 100ml, six hours ago, and it still hasn't all >>> soaked in from under the skin at the back of her >>> neck. >>> >>> Cassandra >>> >> >> >> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can >> change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ >> Margaret Meade ~~~ >> >> >> >> >> > ____________________________________________________________________________ > ________ >> Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels >> in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! 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