one of the things that needs to be remember is that as in humans, each animal is different and will react in a different manner. any side effects , will be in a general sense.
Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary ________________________________ From: Jane Lyons <j.ly...@mindspring.com> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 4:24:16 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Xana, FelV positive - interferon? I've been agonizing about giving MeMe Interferon since I've read Michael's post. I have to honestly say that if she is feeling any side effects they are not apparent. We use one day on and one day off which may be a help. Since she has been on it, her appetite has increased dramatically and she has gained 1.5 lbs which is a lot for a 6 pounder. She seems to have the same level of energy and she seems content and craves attention (which she gets, constantly). She does not have a fever and I don't think chills. I would think that if she were nauseous that her appetite would be affected. We've managed to bring her back from the brink, and I had thought the Interferon (in moderation) was helping her maintain her gains. You've caused me to rethink this protocol Michael, although since we have gotten her past the three year hurdle I am reluctant to make changes. Jane On Sep 29, 2009, at 6:00 PM, Gloria B. Lane wrote: > This is very very low dose - and has to be oral, apparently to hit the back > of the throat. > > I had good luck with it, but when it was withheld, like I said, things didn't > go well. > My kitties showed no apparent side effects. But many people have and are > using > that protocol, someone oughta research it. > > Regards > > Gloria > > > On Sep 29, 2009, at 10:24 AM, Second Chance Meows wrote: > >> my suggestion is to do some research on it. Interferon is used to fight >> forms of cancer, and is considered to be chemo. side effects include: loss >> of weight, nausea,hair loss, heart issues, pain, chills,temperature, and >> many others. >> I know your talking about low doses of it but anything that is placed into >> these little bodies that has the power to kill not only the bad cells BUT >> THE GOOD ONES TOO can not be good for them. their systems are compromised >> already. >> JUST MY OPINION..... before you make the decision to give this to the >> cat...look into your own heart and ask is this for the cat..or for >> yourself?? will this really improve the quality of its life or just >> prolong the agony its going thru or create more agony,stress for it? >> >> Michael Johnson >> Founder/Owner >> Second Chance Meows >> A FeLV Sanctuary >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Esther Jorda <estherjo...@gmail.com> >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:56:10 AM >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Xana, FelV positive - interferon? >> >> Dear Michael, Congratulations for your old kitty and thanks for your >> sanctuary. >> >> Actually vets recommend me to put xana under low dose of interferon (via >> oral) ... they do not agree if human alfa or feline omega some of them say >> one some of them the other... >> >> *Can you, please, give some advice aboud side effects??* >> >> You can be sure Xana has all my love. The problem is that actually she is >> not living with me. My home is a sort of urban shelter where live 24... too >> much cats... too much riscs... Xana needs a clean and quite environment... A >> friend gave me the opportunity, Xana is living in her appartment. She has >> to go to work, and so do I... So, Xana is alone all the day... I go as >> often as I can... 1-2 times daily... I spend with Xana 2-3 hours every >> night... unfortunately she can not sleep with me... I must go home, when >> others need me too... >> >> Speedy (my oldest baby) will be 20 y.o. He is at the end of his life... with >> CRF, IBD... I want to care him until the end >> Best regards, >> >> Esther >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
