Re: [Felvtalk] Stanozolol (Winstrol(R))

[Margo]

Hi Marsha,               I've only used Epogen (Erythropoetin) for cats with CRF, but it's been a while, and this may be a better option. The Epogen did the job for us.               I just wanted to suggest that if you can get the iron into her in another way, I would consider that. Iron injections (usually dextran) HURT! And yes, I know from personal experience ;) If she's getting sub-q fluids, you can add it at the end, and it may be dilute enough to be less painful, but iron is absorbed well orally. This is what I use, and some cats actually have followed me for it ; http://www.lambertvetsupply.com/Pet-Tinic-Liquid-Vitamin-Mineral-Supplement-for-Dogs-and-Cats_p_2533.html?preselopt=7142&gclid=Cj0KEQjw5MGxBRDiuZm2icXX2-sBEiQA619bq5hS3AFWV5jo5f133RPoNEAdq7uoC6pc0ciV4_TcV4caAgqg8P8HAQ HTH Margo -----Original Message----- From: Marsha Sent: Oct 27, 2015 7:47 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Stanozolol (Winstrol(R)) Amani, was one of the other medications darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)?  I just heard about that today when I called my local vet to see if he has ever used Winstrol.  He hasn't used it for ages, but suggested that if anemia was the only issue, darbepoetin might be a possibility.  This would be for my cat Peaches, who has multiple myeloma and is FeLV negative.  The MM impacted her kidneys.  She  started chemo in August (cyclophosphamide), and is slowly improving appetite-wise, but she lost a lot of weight.  I think at her checkup next week, we will see a full remission, or close to it.  But her kidneys may have been impacted for the long term.  I am looking into Winstrol to help her bulk up (she had a bit of muscle wasting), improve appetite, and to help with her anemia.  She will be getting an iron injection for sure. Marsha On 10/20/2015 7:30 PM, Amani Oakley wrote: I feel for you Maya. If there are issues with anemia, then none of the other medications he has Merlin on, will touch the anemia, other than the Winstrol. Tell him you will sign a form if he wants you to do that, indicating that you take full responsibility for treating with Winstrol, but you want him to get it for you. Period. I just wouldn’t put up with that kind of thing, but of course, in the middle of a crisis is no time to be looking for a new vet (unless you want to travel to Toronto).

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