Thank you Kerri. While still staring at the bloodwork and not believing what I was seeing, the vet did say something about immuno something, being given for 2 weeks at a time. He was going to contact a pharmacy and get the information for me. I suspect Dr. Gill isn't too terribly experienced with FelV but he seems very willing to work with the problem. I think most people around here tend to euthanize them. We have a large feral cat problem in this City and the receptionist said they have seen several cases of it lately. Again, people choose to euthanize. I guess I can understand why they would, a lot of people aren't prepared to invest a lot of emotion and money into what lies ahead. For the time being we'll just live life normally and indulge Boo and deal with problems as they arise.
Lynne ----- Original Message ----- From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 4:41 PM Subject: RE: BooBoo is home!! Dear Lynne So glad BooBoo is back home safely. And, I'm so glad BooBoo found you and your husband. These people that had him are not good people. I hope they're out of your and BooBoo's life now. When I discovered 4 of my foster kittens had FeLV, I was in shock. I realized they now had to become my kittens, (they were also feral), as their adoption chances were so low (nil?). I guess what kept me going was the fact that these little souls were now at least warm and cared for (they'd been eking out a dangerous existence in sub-zero temps in someone's yard) and never had to worry about where to find their next meal again. That made me feel good. I got back much, much more. Yes, there were painful times, but knowing I did the best possible job I could to ensure their quality of life made it worth it. And Mickey threw off the virus anyway! Remember what a wonderful home you are giving to little BooBoo. Most folks want nothing to do with sick and special needs animals. You are doing something very special in adding BooBoo to your family. He may not be able to talk but I'll bet he's already letting you know how appreciative he is. I wanted to forward you this email before I leave work that I sent to someone else a while ago on immuno regulin. I was too late in getting it to use it for my Flavia, but everything I heard and read, from the folks here, and in the articles made it seem worth trying. And it wasn't expensive. Good luck! hugs to you and BooBoo, Kerry M. Dear Ken, Welcome, though I'm very sorry for the reason you had to find us. You sound like a very caring person and I'm also sorry you've found a vet who is unwilling to work with you. (I myself don't know any vets in Northern Jersey but perhaps others on the list will.) Here's the name & tel # of the supplier (Revival Animal Health in Iowa) who fedexed it to 2 clinics for me overnight in July. (Total per 1 package inc shipping was $50---relatively inexpensive,) Both the vets I used/found were willing to try it even tho they had never used it before. I had to help one of them figure out the protocol using the info you'll see here. While I haven't yet had time to organise all the following into one coherent report--it's a number of emails rolled into one--I think it does contain some very background info including 3 articles.. Sending lots of healing vibes to your little Max. I highly recommend you order the IR asap and have it overnighted in the hope you'll have found an enlightened vet by the time it arrives. I left it too late. Please keep us posted when you have time. You will find this group a very caring and supportive bunch of people--it's been a godsend to me and my FeLV cats (it may be a bit slow on the weekend). Wishing very good luck to you and Max. (I'm in a timecrunch at work so have to sign off now, but fire away ANY Qs you have and others will jump in.) Kerry IR INFO: Revival's tel no is 800 786 4751. (Revival is the supplier I used.) While I sadly did not order the Immuno regulin in time to be able to use it, the Revival people were good to deal with and the IR arrived at both vet clinics that I had it sent directly to when it was supposed to (ie overnighted by Fedex). I had never ordered it before and neither vet had ever used it but they were both very positive about doing so and liaised with me about the protocol/how much to use---it comes with directions in any case (although I haven't seen those because it's at the clinics). At least I now have it on hand should Mickey (or the NJ FeLV kitty I will be getting soon) need it. Here's also a copy of the relevant excerpts of what I emailed to Dr Dodin who was going to be administering the IR Dear Dr Dodin Here are the 3 articles that give background on Immunoregulin for FeLV cats. (It is given by IV.) I placed an order with Revival Animal Health this morning for 5ml of ImmunoregulinEqstim, and it will be shipped today, overnighted to Abell, marked for your attention, so should be there tomorrow (Wednesday). It will come in a "Polar" box, and will need refrigeration when it arrives. (They said a cat of 8lb is administered between 0.25 and 0.5 ml each time.) There appear to be 2 possible protocols--4 times in first 2 weeks, then once a week till stabilized, then monthly recommended thereafter for maintenance; OR once a week. Please let me know what you think is best for Flavia once you've had a chance to consider. THE ARTICLES: http://www.felineleukemia.org/ireginfo.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/opinion.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/hope.html This archived site is also worth looking at--an email from a web list member, Kyle, who had researched and used IR. http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg01946.html. Many thanks again, Kerry M. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 3:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: BooBoo is home!! BooBoo just came home from his neutering. He had no trouble whatsoever with the anesthesia, has eaten, had a drink and can't stop purring. He's really happy to be home. The vet went over his blood work with us and told us it didn't look good. He's already anemic. I was so hoping for some good news. He's checking into some drugs for the future if needed and we choose to go that route. He said they are very expensive. This whole experience has sucked the life out of me. I look at this precious little guy and he has absolutely no signs of a disease yet I know he does. I am so angry with his previous owners right now. They emailed me last week when I told them the news and they pretty much suggested that we gave him this disease because he was always healthy and happy. This coming from a family who never took him to a vet. He was a mess when we got him, totally matted, fleas and a terrible case of earmites. Now he's beautifully groomed, clean and seemingly overjoyed at being here. This all so totally new to me. We've never had a pet with an illness, let alone something like this. I swear I'm becomming depressed. I'm not gonna let BooBoo know it though. Lynne _____________________________________________________________________________ Effective September 1, 2007, we have changed our name to Mayer Brown LLP. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. 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