I'm so sorry that you and Foxy are having to go thru this difficult
time. Wondering if the vet said anything else about her condition, or
did an xray or anything? The steroid, and fluids apparently helped
her feel much better, maybe the abx in case there was infection.
Maybe since she's eating it will help her red count. I usually try to
do some liquid vitamins, too, like Pet Tinic or something.
Sending lots of good vibes,
Gloria
On Apr 1, 2008, at 6:54 PM, Kathy Dillard wrote:
First of all- thank-you for your response. When Foxy went to the vet
yesterday they gave her steroid shot, and antibiotic (shot) and
fluid under the skin (shot) as she was dehydrated. They did a blood
test and said her white count was almost nonwxisent and her red
count was at 10- even too low for a transfusion. So we took her home
and cried- and prepared ourselves for the worst. Today Foxy is doing
better ( which is probably due to the shots) but she is eating and
grooming herself and she doesnt have a fever. My husband and I dont
understand and feel confused because Foxy is not breathing heavy
which you would think would be happening because of lack of red
blood cells and and lack of oxygen. Foxy has been very healthy up to
this point so I think she has a strong constitution to draw from-but
wonder if her blood count is so low now that it is too late. We did
call the vet back today to let them know that she was actually
looking better and if there was anything else we could do and they
had us pick up a prescription of prednisone. i have raised alot of
cats but have never had one with feline leukemia and feel very
overwhelmed but want to do everything possible for Foxy and to make
sure she is comfortable and not suffering. I hope this information
helps clarify her condition and if you have anymore information or
thoughts I would greatly appreciate it. I will definitley call the
vet tomorrow with more questions and information.
Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This may be too late already but what does your vet say is causing
the anemia???? If he said it is the FeLV causing it RUN to another
vet!!!! Is she getting doxycycline in case she has hemobartonella,
something positives are prone to get and VERY hard to test for???
Bailey was anemic at one point and it was because the virus had
activate
in his bone marrow and was preventing the making of new red blood
cells,
he got high doses of prednisolone and epogen and his anemia was
reversed.
Send her numbers to the list. How low is low??
--
Belinda
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