Where is previous owners breeders? If so, report them to the various
animal societies.........I guess cats have the equivalent of AKC.
Also the BBB. First, you can vent. Second, you may save another cat
or its people.
On Feb 20, 2008, at 9:17 AM, Lynne wrote:
Thank you Jane. I think of all our members and what they are
experiencing
as well. I think it makes us all better people and caregivers.
Honestly I
think the vet was wrong to suggest to us as soon as Boo was
diagnosed that
we consider euthanasia. It would have been far harder on me if I
had not
given him a fighting chance. I still will not let him suffer and if
there
is any indication of that, BooBoo will be crossing that bridge. My
husband
has suggested I not let the previous owners know what is going on
with him
because they would just blame us anyway, but I felt this morning
that they
should experience at least a bit of the pain that we have because of
their
neglect/stupidity. So I did email them outlining all of the tests
he's been
through, the suffering he has experienced with his breathing, all
the nasty
details including the financial impact. I'm not as kind as my
husband is
and unfortunately I do have a vindictive side to me. I ended my
email by
saying you should have all your animals tested and/or vaccinated so
you
won't have to experience this agony.
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jane Lyons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Holistic Vets
Lynne
I am thinking of you and BooBoo. I know how stressful this is for the
both of you.
He is on his own path and is so lucky to know what caring and love
feels like.
Take care of yourself.
Jane
On Feb 20, 2008, at 9:11 AM, Lynne wrote:
Sue, I spoke with Karen at length last night and she recommended
something
called Factor One. I'm gonna call the supplier today. My vet has
now told
me that interferon will not help BooBoo as it is too late. I've
decided
that I will do what I can within reason to help BooBoo keep
comfortable.
I've had to stop the Doxycycline because it is too stressful for
him.
Perhaps we can restart it next week if he's better or if the
culture comes
back suggesting another antibiotic I'll try that. Our vet is a
really nice
guy but is not encouraging and it seems like now he does not want
to do
anything unless we tell him what to do. He's concerned I suppose
about the
expense of all this treatment and the inevitable results.
Good luck with the Holistic vet. Around here this disease seems
like
something that has not interested a lot of vets and they just
euthanize,
which is shameful. Also, a lot of vets seem to be more interested
in dogs
than cats, probably because there are so many feral cats around and
they are
causing problems.
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sue Koren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "FeLV Talk" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:25 AM
Subject: Holistic Vets
Hi, All -
First off, Lynn, I am so glad to hear Boo Boo is doing better. I
had a
cat who had fluid removed and she did not do anywhere near so well
afterwards. Don't give up on that little fighter any time soon!
I am thinking about taking Buzz to a Holistic Vet. When I
questioned my
regular vet about Immuno-Regulin and Interferon she said she had
not heard
of much success with those things and said I might want to
consider a
Holistic Vet. I e-mailed one and asked if they could do anything
for a
FeLV+ cat that would be peventative and might help them throw the
virus. It
is quite a distance from my home and I don't want to put Buzz
through the
stress of the trip if it won't do him any good.
Sue
