I'm not sure I can give you a good answer to that. I can tell you that the
combination of Betty and MAC + lots of input from Susan has given me a very
healthy, happy FeLV+ cat named Dixie. There is a big difference in how they
approach treatment. MAC sent me to Betty when I had a little Beagle we thought
has a neck disc problem. She didn't (specialists did all sorts of tests).
Apparently there was a problem in the brain itself. They were able to get Mai
Mai (hemophlylic anemia) off a lot of the steroids and extended both the
quality and quantity of her life. Now every keeper critter visits Betty at
least once just because. Call Susan (Horizon Veterinary/
http://www.horizonvetserv.com/index.htm) and get her to explain it to you. I
don't want to give you bad information----that is worse than no information.
All I can tell you for sure it that it works for me (in conjunction with MAC).
I can give you examples like the use of Brush Away (Petz Life) to improve
stomatitis and other mouth problems in critters, even saving them from being
put under for teeth cleanings (Dixie's major symptom of FeLV was
stomatistis--it has cleared up wonderfully thanks to the Brush Away and
supplements and diet changes). Call Susan and just talk to her. Do your own
research. I have friends who think it is too freaky (acupuncture/chiropractic
etc??????) and it may not be for you. Don't feel badly if it isn't but explore
it. You have too many resources right at your doorstep to give up now.
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: Caroline Kaufmann
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:03 PM
Subject: Re: just beginning
Thanks Marylyn. I am only just learning about the holist options. What are
the benefits/difference in treatment options?
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From: "Marylyn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: just beginning
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:48:45 -0500
You have two wonderful holist doctors/vets in your area. I know
personally and have been to both. Betty Boswell (listed as E. A. Boswell) and
Susan Meirs (Simpsonville.) The vets at Middletown Animal Clinic (Drs. Koehler
and Bishop) will shoot very straight with you too. I have dealt with them for
25 years or more and bring my pets from 120 miles away (one way) to be seen by
them. The key question with MAC and the holistic vets (both are licensed vets)
is "what would you do if this was you?"
Please give these vets an opportunity to help you. Susan is a lot easier
to get into see than Betty (usually same or next day).
Good luck and all the blessings of the angels.
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: Caroline Kaufmann
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 1:30 PM
Subject: just beginning
I just joined this list. My 6 year old cat, Monkee, he was a stray that
I took in 4 years ago, knowing he had FeLv- and now he's not doing good. I
discovered a swollen lymph node in April and he was diagnosed with
Lymphosarcoma. So we started chemotherapy. Everything is complicated by the
fact that I lost my job in January and got a new one in May, but the expense of
caring for him is becoming increasingly difficult. Wth paying up front for his
treatment, I just can't get back on my feet financially and I don't know how
much longer we can keep this up. I thought he was doing really well, but the
initial chemo didn't shrink the node enough, so his Doctor wanted it surgically
removed. So we did that. He did wonderful in the two weeks of recovery, but
last weekend he became lethargic and I knew something was wrong. He went back
the doctor and now she says his "feline leukemia is acting up" because his red
blood cells are down significantly. In all the time I have had him, he never
showed any signs of having FeLv, so this all new to me. He's on a new
medication to try to boost his RB cell count before we maybe try a new,
stronger chemo. I guess I just wanted to know if anyone has gone through a
similar experience? I want to know about life expectancy and I can't seem to
get straight answers from my vet. I also want to know about how long this
could go on with him languishing in this sick state? He's just so much not
like himself and my heart is breaking. Is there any hope for us?
Thanks,
Caroline in Louisville, Kentucky
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