It's not FIP. I have had FIP cats and this is neither the wet nor the dry
type. It's definitely FeLv that is gone active. However, he is still
cheerful, not depressed and he's eating although he is totally finicky and I am
trying out different flavors. He's not a fish cat so it's just a tad more
difficult to find something he will eat with gusto. He likes cat food chicken
flavor. Not sure about beef. Yesterday and today, he ate Authority Chicken
and Lamb. It's probably crap but he ate it so I'm happy. I can't be choosy.
Yesterday I also tried Wellness Turkey. I have never had any of my healthy
cats enthusiastic about turkey but my friend brought it over and we tried it on
Desi with the same lack of enthusiasm that everyone else displays. Later I'm
going to give him some more crap - Friskies Chicken Shreds. It's juicy and he
should like it. He drank home made chicken soup (from some chicken my friend
boiled without anything added, no
onions or garlic, just chicken boiled in water) that my friend brought. He
doesn't drink much water. I'm going to a health food store in a couple of days
and will look to see if there is some brand of natural chicken soup or broth
that's not cooked with onions or onion powder. I'm also giving him Nutra Ved
twice a day, .5 cc.and lots of TLC and encouragement.
We don't expect a miracle although I have had miracles happen (along with good
care). Our aim is to give Desi a good quality of life for as long as
possible. Right now, he seems to be enjoying his new digs. He has access to a
small closet with stuff for him to lie on in case he feels paranoid about the
larger room. He still has strength to jump onto things. Just watching and
hoping.
Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors
too!
>________________________________
> From: Marta Gasper <[email protected]>
>To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
>Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:02 PM
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemic Leukemia Positive Cat
>
>
>There are a couple of issues with Desi; at first glance I'd say he has FIP but
>if the vet felt a mass that could be a reason why his belly is large but you
>can fill his backbone; fluid around a tumor.
>A cat that is FeLV+ will have anemia at some point, pernicious anemia, non
>regeranative. It can be delayed with transfusions but the outcome is the same.
>M
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>http://homelessnomore.webs.com/
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>From: Christy Buchin <[email protected]>
>To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
>Cc: felvtalk <[email protected]>
>Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 2:01 PM
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemic Leukemia Positive Cat
>
>
>We did a blood transfusion on our cat & started him on Prednisone. He also
>went on LTCI injections.
>
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>
>On Nov 8, 2012, at 11:38 AM, "Lee Evans" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>I am fostering one of my former colony cats. My friend is now feeding the
>colony, which was hers to begin with but since I moved out of the county and
>live 35 miles away, she has had to take back the care of the 7 colonies with
>which I was helping her.
>>
>>
>>Desi, the cat I am now fostering has lost a lot of weight. My friend took
>>him to the vet and the cat has tested positive for FeLv. His PCV test is at
>>10 and the vet doesn't hold out much hope for long term survival. In
>>addition, the vet felt a small mass near the cat's liver. However, what's
>>puzzling is that Desi is still eating, still grooming, his fur is shiny like
>>a healthy cat. His eyes were clear and bright last night but had a little
>>gunk on one cheek this morning. But they are still wide and bright and he
>>doesn't seem to be in any discomfort or pain. One thing though is that he's
>>weak. He walks slowly and sits down after a few steps but then he gets up,
>>rubs against me and then sits again. His belly is large but i can feel his
>>backbone when I stroke him. When I knew him as a street cat, he was plump
>>and active and mischievous. I have known him since he was a half grown
>>kitten. He was one of many black cats born to a black feral
mom cat in the colony but he was friendly to me and my rescue partner. When
we got them neutered, we did not test them for anything because we don't have
money for that. Desi is about 4 years old. The colony hangs out at an office
park.
>>
>>
>>
>>I'm wondering if there's any way short of a transfusion to deal with his
>>anemia. I'm giving him Nutra Ved vitamins daily, .5 cc. twice a day. I
>>can't afford the transfusion and with a leukemia positive cat I don't feel it
>>would be wise or that any vet would be willing to do that.
>>
>>
>>Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty
>>neighbors too!
>>
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