When I worked @ the Austin Humane Society, we had blood donors w/our dogs &
cats all the time.
Susan J. DuBose >^..^<
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Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
Purring welcomes of soft applause,
Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
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----- Original Message -----
From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: Update on Olive: Dilemma...
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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