Hey Megan,
Make sure you do research on the doxy shot. The protocol for hemobaronella is
3 weeks of consecutive treatment with pills (not sure of the dosage). How long
will a doxy shot last? I would pill her instead, especially if your vet
doesn't know much about hemobart. I've never heard of just doing a doxy shot
and nothing else. If he is doing the doxy shot in conjuntion with pills, and
the treatment will last AT LEAST three weeks, that might be ok.
Immunity doesn't always develop with Epogen. If it's hemobart, and the doxy
works which it should, is Epogen necessary? Anyone have any ideas on this? I
would do research on this as well. The stats for immunity to Epogen I think
are 1 in 3 cats, but not sure on this. Still, if Olive needs it and is going
to die without RBC's, I think a 33% chance of reaction is not a bad statistic.
Why is it up to you to find a blood donor for your kitty? We don't go looking
for a donor when we need blood. Can't your vet call around and see if he can
find some blood at another vet's? Or can you call around and see if any vet's
have a donor cat that they keep around? Many do.
I can't say I'm 100% positive on this, but the chance that your other two are
still at risk is small because one, they all came from the same litter, and I'm
betting Olive got it from momma, and two, even if not, chances are they've
already been exposed and I'm pretty sure they can't be exposed twice to the
same strain. Not enough is known on strains yet.
:)
Wendy
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