Matt, I'm sorry Roughy is having a hard time. I'm thinking of you both this morning. Katherine
On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 8:59 PM, Maya D'Alessio <[email protected]> wrote: > Just wanted to send my emotional support to you and Roughy. I will keep > you in my thoughts. > > I lost my cat soul-mate, Yang to a VERY sudden and shocking onset of FeLV > (we didn't know she was positive, and she was only 3) only a few months > ago. I hope your outcome is much happier. Just remember that you've given > Roughy an amazing life, and continue to do so for as long as he is in your > life. > > Sending all our love! > > On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 8:16 PM, Matt Pardo <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Thanks Marsha! I will check it out! >> >> >> >> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf >> Of *Marsha >> *Sent:* Sunday, September 14, 2014 2:39 PM >> >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice >> >> >> >> There are also veterinarians available on JustAnswer.com. $20. I gave >> Milkdud dexamethasone injections, rather than the pills, so that may be >> different. >> >> Marsha >> >> On 9/14/2014 1:47 PM, Matt Pardo wrote: >> >> Thanks so much, Susan! I will get on that page asap. I am sticking with >> the label since I am hoping the system is more correct. >> >> >> >> I appreciate the quick reply! >> >> >> >> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected] >> <[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Susan Grimes >> *Sent:* Sunday, September 14, 2014 1:40 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice >> >> >> >> Hi Matt and Roughy!! >> >> I just read your email and sense you need a quick answer to appropriate >> dosage for dex (which is a steroid). I don't have a for-sure answer for >> you but, I can say this....I am a health care therapist and also a patient >> due to several autoimmune diseases. This I know in humans, oral steroids >> are given in most cases in multiple doses (2-4) a day as it is a short >> acting medication. >> >> >> >> I would go by the printed dosage which is usually correct. The best >> avenue to get quick feedback is on Face Book. There is a page for "Owners >> of Feline Leukemia and FIV cats" There are some very active ppl with a lot >> of experience that will answer pretty quickly. I have had only a couple >> posts here. I like and post a lot on the face book page almost daily. >> >> >> >> Wishing you and Roughy the best, and good health, >> >> Susan and Sophia >> >> >> >> On Sunday, September 14, 2014 12:12 PM, Matt Pardo < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Hi everyone, I am new to the list. I have been looking through the >> archives for an answer, but haven’t found it yet. Sorry if this has been >> answered before. >> >> >> >> My cat, named Roughy, was a feral cat with FIV and FeLV. I have had him >> for about four years now with only minor infections. However, on Thursday, >> he didn’t eat. On Friday, I took him to the vet. The vet said he was >> extremely anemic…unfortunately, I was too shell shocked to ask for a copy >> of the lab results so I can’t say what that means. He gave him a shot of >> dexamethasone on Friday and gave him fluids. He seemed much better when I >> took him home. He gave me some dex to give him to him. I could have sworn >> he said one time a day, but the label says 2 times per day (every 12 >> hours). My concern is that I am giving him too much dex. The dosage per >> pill is 0.5 mg which nets to 1 mg per 24 hours. Is this ok/normal? This is >> the first anemia I have experienced and I am really worried. Poor Roughy >> had a really rough night Friday. Last night was a bit better, but he still >> seems to be struggling. I would really appreciate it if anyone knows if >> that dosage is ok. Of course, I have tried contacting my vet, but I can’t >> get him. >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> Matt >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> > > > -- > Maya D'Alessio > PhD student > B1 377B, x32320 > Graduate Studies Endowment Fund Coordinator > Biology GSA Vice Chair > GSA Director At-Large > University of Waterloo > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > >
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