Hi Graca, I'm so glad you've found this list. I've never used AZT,
only interferon alpha. I've used it daily, but others use it 3 days on/
3 off, or 7 days on/ 7 off. I don't know the cause for anemia, but
as I understand, a positive cat typically has the virus in the bone
marrow, and then other problems may (or may not) develop, such as
anemia. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. In general, the virus
causes a lowering of the immune system, and FELV cats are predisposed
to various types of illnesses, such as lymphoma, etc. There are
different types of the FELV virus, also, and some geographic regions
has more of one type than another.
I presently have 5 FELV cats, and had several before who are now Angel
Cats. Several of the ones that I've had, that died, had lymphoma
(there are different varieties of that).
We all know what it feels like to deal with this, so you'll find a lot
of information and support here.
Gloria
On Jan 21, 2009, at 11:13 AM, Graca Azevedo wrote:
Dear All,
I was so upset with my sick cat that I did not introduce myself as
new to list a few days ago. I do apologize. I am writing from
Brazil, have two rescued cats. One of them is Felv+. He has been
treated on AZT and interferon for 2 years and half. The virus
reached his bone marrow and he has anemia. Two vets have examined
him. One said that I should stop with the AZT and the other advised
to continue. I failed to find on the mail archives any report on
cats being treated with AZT.
I would be most grateful to hear what any of you have to say.
Regards,
Graça Azevedo
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