Put Sasha down today. I think it was time. :-( On Oct 10, 2013 2:02 PM, "katskat1" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Sub Q will work almost immediately if anything is going to work at all. > Don't freak tho. It will show as a big scary malleable lump under the skin > as the liquid drains from the IV bag. It is just the water under the skin > and will dissipate within a short period of time but the rehydration starts > surprisingly quickly and can make an almost immediate world of difference. > Please don't hesitate. It is the best and quickest way to give your kitty > a chance. > > Kat > > > On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 2:57 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> At the Shelter where I volunteer, they find that rehydrating a >> cat by giving sub-q usually perks up their appetite. >> >> Chris C. >> >> >> *From:* Margo <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:00 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: virus has finally caught up with her :-( >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Hi Jennifer, >> >> Well, I think she will need some help. I am >> surprised that a Vet allowed a dehydrated cat to leave without doing >> something about it, so I'd call and ask why. It's good that she is >> drinking, but it is impossible to correct clinical dehydration orally, she >> must have either IV or sub-q fluids. That alone MAY be enough (combined >> with the B-12) to start her eating again, it can be miraculous. If you >> don't want to try the Clavamox, then take her (what is her name?) in and >> request sub-q fluids (and have them show you how to do it at home) and ask >> about Convenia, a long-lasting injectable antibiotic. I don't generally >> recommend it, but it's better than nothing, and less stressful for both of >> you. Explain that medicating orally seems too stressful. You could ask >> about appetite stimulants, but they need to be given by mouth as well, so >> maybe you don't want to try. >> >> Much depends on how far you want to go. Sub-q's >> and assist feedings aren't difficult to do, but you may not have the time >> to give to this. I would say, even if you decide not to continue long-term >> care, get to the Vet (or another of you don't want to go back there) TODAY >> for sub-q or IV fluids, and see if that helps.. If you have to work, most >> Vets will allow drop-off. >> >> Please help her by getting the dehydration >> resolved. She feels totally lousy, and of course doesn't want to eat, or >> move. At least she will feel better, and that's critical, whatever course >> you elect to follow. >> >> All the best, >> >> Margo >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Jennifer Ballew ** >> Sent: Oct 9, 2013 9:40 PM >> To: felvtalk ** >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: virus has finally caught up with her :-( >> >> They took her temp yesterday and no fever. She's not showing any outward >> signs of infection, so that's good I guess. I'm just wondering if she's >> going to be able to pull out of this. :-( >> >> Jennifer >> On Oct 9, 2013 8:27 PM, "moonsister22" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Regular cats can also have those symptoms. The B12 shot is good. Does >>> she have a fever? Many doctors completely neglect the simple task of taking >>> the cat's temperature. An antibiotic injection might be of benefit. My hard >>> and fast rule is to think "simple" first. My FIV positive cat had a lump on >>> his back. It was diagnosed as probably a malignant tumor. I suggested it >>> was a non-malignant fatty tumor. Three years later Mr. Snowy is still fat >>> and going strong and the tumor has absorbed. Maybe it's luck and they will >>> use up the last of their nine lives eventually but until then start off >>> simple but cautious and do always take to vet but listen with both ears >>> open and your brain cells on high alert. >>> >>> Hugs and blessings to you and the fur kids. >>> >>> Sent from my iPod >>> >>> On Oct 9, 2013, at 3:48 PM, Jennifer Ballew <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> > Hey all- >>> > >>> > >>> > This is the first time I have posted to the forum. I have two FeLV >>> positive cats, one two and one three years old. The older cat has never >>> had any issues with illness whatsoever, but the younger has only recently >>> started showing signs that her illness has caught up with her. Just within >>> the last few days she has become very lethargic, stopped eating (and only >>> drinks a small amount) and whenever she stands or walks she seems very >>> unsteady and wobbly. I took her to the vet yesterday; they checked her >>> blood counts which were low and said her kidney enzymes were elevated. >>> They also said they could hear a heart murmur which is probably related to >>> possibly being dehydrated. They gave her a B12 shot and I took her home. >>> I already said if worst came to worst I wouldn't put her through any >>> unnecessary treatments or subject her to any painful procedures and that I >>> would strive only to provide the best supportive care for her while she was >>> alive so that she would have the best chances. I'm just wondering if any >>> of you have gone through the same thing and if I can expect her to pull out >>> of this on her own, or, if she doesn't, how long she might have left. I'm >>> sincerely heartbroken. I really thought I had nursed her through the most >>> risky part of her illness (kittenhood) and that she would now go on to live >>> a halfway long life. In any case, if anyone has any advice or information >>> I would greatly appreciate it. >>> > >>> > Thanks all, >>> > >>> > Jennifer >>> > >>> > -- >>> > "To love is to risk not being loved in return. >>> > To hope is to risk pain. >>> > To try is to risk failure, >>> > But risk must be taken, >>> > Because the greatest hazard in life >>> > Is to risk nothing." >>> > --Leo Buscaglia >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > 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 >>> >> ------------------------------ >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > >
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