Thanl you Marylyn. I sometimes feel I am being a big whiner here. So many of
you have dealt with far worse issues than I have and I do need to give my self
a reality check and just get on with the living part. At this very point in
time I simply cannot envision not having him around. I know this will not have
a happy ending but I will do everything I can to make his life peaceful and
enjoyable. We both just love him to pieces.
----- Original Message -----
From: Marylyn
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: new member with FeLV+ foster kitty Milli
It is so hard. I hope you have the luck I have had with Dixie. If you need
to just vent and can figure out how to email me directly, please feel free.
Again, don't let your frustration, anger, grief and all those other very
understandable emotions, emotions we have all felt, cheat you of all the
wonderful time you have with him. The time may be long or short but it is a
very special time for you all.
On Feb 24, 2008, at 8:53 PM, Lynne wrote:
The new one today said we'd talk about it again after we got his cytology
report back Marylyn. His primary care giver was the one who told my husband it
would do him no good now. We aren't giving up on anything where this boy is
concerned. This has just been a bad day for me. They took fluid from both
sides of his chest today and he's lost a pound in less than a week. That may
have been the fluid. He looks kind of pitiful with big chunks of his hair
shaved away on both sides. I'm very upbeat when I go upstairs to see him but
I'm near tears the rest of the time. I still don't think I have accepted this.
Tomorrow will be another day, however. We did raise his dish today, actually
just put it on a book and it just seems more comfortable for him to eat that
way. Bob and I do manage to get a laugh every now and then with some of the
ridiculous things we come up with to make him comfortable. The cat must think
we're nuts.
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: Marylyn
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: new member with FeLV+ foster kitty Milli
Lynne,
Please check with another vet re the interferon. Vets have very
different ideas on how and when to use it. Second opinions don't hurt
anything.
On Feb 24, 2008, at 8:34 PM, Lynne wrote:
El, I am too new to this to give advice but I am sure you will be
receiving many replies shortly by many knowledgeable people on this group. It
sounds to me that you are doing every thing possible for these animals that can
benefit them. The fact that your girl is around 8 years old may be an
encouraging sign. Maybe the antibiotics are contributing to her diarrhea? and
it is a temporary thing? I can't imagine what more you can do for her. She
obviously seems happy which is a really important thing and of course it is
necessary to keep yours isolated from the others. You'll need to ask your vet
about the interferon. It could be useful. Apparently it has shown some
favorable results. If I had that option now I would definitely try it but it's
too late for my boy according to the vet. Sorry I can't be of help, I so
admire you for what you have done for these animals. I'm sure others will come
forward as soon as they see your email.
Best of luck
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: whocares whocares
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 9:05 PM
Subject: new member with FeLV+ foster kitty Milli
To: [email protected]
Hi,
This is my first post so please bear with me. I'm posting this
through email. If there's a more efficient way please let me know. 2 weeks ago
I took in 7 filthy, reeking, matted, very, very ill cats from a horrific
shelter in the area. All were emaciated, dehydrated, infected eyes, URI's, ear
mites/infections, severe diahrea, etc.. My vet didn't think they'd make it
through the first night but here they are getting healthier by the day. Some
still need injectable antibiotic combos daily but they are improving.
One of these had severe gingivitis - very infected teeth that had to
be dealt quickly. She survived the anaesthetic and had all except 4 teeth
removed (her canines were sticking sideways out of her mouth they were so
infected).
She had a blood panel done and she tested positive for FeLV. Her
other levels correlate with the positive diagnosis. She may be up to 8 yrs old?
She has a severe URI which is improving. However, she has terrible diahrea. She
is on a daily injectable antibiotic combo and also gets injectable B12 and
injectable B complex. I have her on probiotics and Standard Process Whole Body
Support. I have Collostrum. Do you recommend it and how much should I give her?
She's tiny and fragile - 4 - 5 lbs now. Do you recommend Interferon? What else
can I give her? She is isolated in a very large sunny warm bathroom and very
happy and very active (even a bit hyper). She has gone from NASTY cat in the
beginning to sweet cuddly lap cat now. Two of the others have been tested
(awaiting results) and the other 4 will have blood panels this week. Some of
these new cats are isolated together and some are isolated alone. My own cats
and other permanent fosters I have are fragile and don't get vaxed - can't due
to auto immune diseases, severe HCM, vaccinosis, etc. so the new ones have no
contact with mine.
Any and all suggestions, advice would be gratefully accepted.
Thanks
El
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