If I ever have a positive cat again I would definitely consider this. I'm wondering if it can be made into a trans dermal. We found that this method worked really well for our dear old Lennie and his thyroid medication.
Lynne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne > Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on > this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this > list. Anyhow - This is her info on her web > site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html > > Interferon used in this way, Lynne, is "oral low dose interferon > alpha". Not injected. It can of course be administered in other > ways, but this is intended to provide a gentle ongoing boost to the > kitty immune system. There's lots of undocumented, unresearched > stuff about interferon, but this is the protocol that many > use. There's also a discussion of whether you do constant, or on-off > (like 7 days on, then 7 off). As I understand from Tally's info, the > theory for the constant, daily dosage, is that the cat is low in its > own natural interferon , and this is intended to supplement it. Now > mind you, I'm just saying what I recall, so don't have sources right > now other than Tally's info. > > Gloria > > > At 07:56 PM 8/22/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> We've been using interferon with our two FeLV positive kitties for >> over a year now. Our vet said I could give it by mixing it into >> food, but usually we administer the required dosage in a needless >> syringe and the kitties just swallow it. (I want to be sure they >> get all their dose.) So far, both cats are doing well. Bo is >> almost four now, and Seven is just over a year old. >> >>I don't think I have the list that Gloria sent to you, Jane, but I >>would be very interested in reading it and learning any more that I can. >> >>Good luck! >>Jody >> > >> > >> > Today's Topics: >> > >> > 1. Interferon question (Jane Lyons) >> > >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > >> > Message: 1 >> > Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:34 -0400 >> > From: Jane Lyons >> > Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon question >> > To: [email protected] >> > Message-ID: >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed >> > >> > Gloria (thank you) sent me some great information about Interferon >> > that someone >> > called Tally put together for this list a few years ago. >> > My vet has read it and is learning from Tally and any information I >> > can give her. >> > >> > Is anyone using it now? The instructions are contradictory. One piece >> > is that it >> > cannot be given with food, while another suggests giving it with tuna >> > juice. >> > Since I cannot ask my vet, I am hoping someone out there is using it. >> > >> > I just received it and if I can figure out the correct method, will >> > begin tonight. >> > >> > Here's hoping >> > Jane >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Felvtalk mailing list >> > [email protected] >> > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> > >> > >> > End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 2, Issue 28 >> > *************************************** >>_______________________________________________ >>Felvtalk mailing list >>[email protected] >>http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > __________ NOD32 3381 (20080822) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
