I've donated to a number of "GoFundMe" (and other similar) campaigns, and also donated directly with a paypal address. I dont know how either works really, but if you set one up, please post a link here.
Margo -----Original Message----- >From: ROBERT CHAPEL <[email protected]> >Sent: Jan 20, 2017 4:14 AM >To: [email protected] >Cc: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Finding money for Vet Tx... > >Hello All: >I have a recollection of someone( or someone(s) in our forum mentioning >trying a " Go fund me " campaign for their cat(s).... Was it at all >successful?? I am going to need to find some money if I am going to >keep my guys going as I really can't return to any kind of reasonable >paying work as long as meds need to be give a few times a day ( I can >get paid 3x more for a day of work if I go back to where I used to work >which is 55 miles away.... but it makes me nervous being that far away >if something happens that I can't get back)... I have no real prospects >for anything near my home but am beginning to look.... The commited >folks on this forum are spending FAR more on their Kitties than I could >dream of affording and it hurts me that what _ I _ thought would be >adequate care falls so short of what others are doing...... >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> [email protected] >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> [email protected] >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Curly... (ROBERT CHAPEL) >> 2. Re: Curly... (ROBERT CHAPEL) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:51:29 -0500 (EST) >> From: ROBERT CHAPEL To: [email protected] >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Curly... >> Message-ID: <[email protected]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed; delsp=no >> >> Randy... >> You might want to invest in an inexpensive Mortar and Pestle ( >> available in any Kitchen store if you don't already have one) they are >> quite useful in grinding virtually any compressed pill into fine >> powder if you spend a little extra time.....? I have one devoted to >> only pet meds and I do all my mixing in it as well so tha no powder is >> wasted ( eg... if I'm going to give Doxy/Winstrol in food I'll >> grind...then add food and then, perhaps, a little water or broth >> depending on which food I'm using... I'm sure you've discovered which >> foods are best to assure Curly will eat them with meds added ( My Guy >> will only take meds mixed in Baby food with some powdered Temptations >> treats added.... other days he won't consider it... so generally I mix >> the Winstrol and Doxy with a ML or two of Broth and administer with >> Syringe.... this assures that he gets the full dose and obviates >> worries about any sticking around in his esophagus... I very seldom >> pill him any more unless I am in a huge rush and it's either that or >> skip the dose....? IF.. I pill him I always follow with a ML or two of >> water and a few Kitty treats in hopes that there is no residual to >> cause problems....? BTW...? a HCT jump from 9 to 15 in only a couple >> of weeks is Wonderful....If I were you I wouldn't change a thing >> simply because? you don't really know which of the components is " >> more " responsible for the results or if it's the synergy between all >> three.....? Once he's closer to Normal Levels you could play around a >> little... but I'd , personally, wait on changing anything in the >> protocol that you've been using... >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 11:42 PM, [email protected] >> wrote: >> >>> Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>> >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>> >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> [email protected] >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..." >>> >>> >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. Re: Curly's gradual improvement (Amani Oakley) >>> 2. Re: Curly's gradual improvement (Ardy Robertson) >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:11:20 +0000 >>> From: Amani Oakley To: "[email protected]" Subject: Re: >>> [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual improvement >>> Message-ID: >>> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >>> >>> Oh Randy, I am so THRILLED to hear of your positive response to the >>> medications, and that your vet was so helpful. (What does your vet >>> think of the response?) You may think that 15% haematocrit is still >>> very sick, and it is still well outside the normal range, but you?ve >>> basically had a 60% increase in haematocrit in 3 weeks. That is quite >>> amazing and wonderful. It is as good a result as you would have had >>> with 2 units of blood being given as a transfusion, only it is much >>> better than a transfusion because Curly is producing her own cells, >>> rather than temporarily filling up with someone else?s blood. >>> >>> With respect to the Doxy, I am not sure. If it were me, I would >>> probably want to continue if you can. You?ve had a very good result. >>> Why mess with the formula? I can?t say definitively, one way or the >>> other, since I very much figured things out by running weekly blood >>> work and if I saw a dip or a reversal in the numbers, I would adjust >>> the medication accordingly. I don?t know if I am right about my Doxy >>> theory (and it is just pure conjecture on my part, based on my >>> non-vet research) but I really think that the Doxy is part of the >>> effective package. I feel that the Doxy holds the virus in check ? >>> perhaps slowing down its reproduction by inhibiting RNA synthesis ? >>> enough to allow the body to make some progress with the Winstrol. I >>> don?t think that the Winstrol on its own is enough. >>> >>> With the Doxy, I used to scrape the quarter tablet into a slab of >>> butter to coat it with butter, to help it slide down better, since >>> the quarter table it very dry and scratchy. I also posted recently >>> that the Doxy we get from vets (and even from our doctors) is the >>> same as what you can get to treat fish or birds, in a pet store, and >>> that is sold in powdered packages of 100 mg (same as 1 tablet). A >>> prescription isn?t needed for it, and because it is powdered, it can >>> be mixed into food or liquid. >>> >>> Great news, too, with your success in getting her to eat more and put >>> on weight. >>> >>> I love to hear good news on this front. Let?s hope she continues in >>> the right direction. >>> >>> Amani >>> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Randy Henke >>> Sent: January-19-17 9:53 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual improvement >>> >>> It has been a little over a month ago that I asked for advice on this >>> forum for our little girl, Curly. >>> At that point, I had little hope. She was so lethargic and her >>> hematocrit had dipped to a critical 9%. I took everyone's advice, >>> especially Amani's, and asked our vet for Predisolone, Winstrol and >>> Doxycycline. >>> According to her latest CBC two weeks ago, she is still a very sick >>> kitty but her hematocrit rebounded to 15% which I know is still very >>> low. All other numbers are improving slowly as well. That was after >>> less than three weeks of treatment. >>> She is due for another CBC next Tuesday and I am hopeful we will see >>> more improvement. I've noticed her gums are more pink which I believe >>> is a good sign. >>> We were still having problems with getting her to eat. She would have >>> her good days and her bad days but her weight was still creeping >>> down. Last week I asked our vet about Mirtazapine and our vet agreed >>> to give us a prescription for it. I have to thank Robert for >>> mentioning this in one of his posts. >>> >>> One day last week she didn't want to eat so I gave her a quarter pill >>> (3.75 mg) which is the dose our vet prescribed to give her daily. The >>> result was phenomenal and almost a little scary. She was bouncing off >>> the walls within a few hours and eating everything she could get her >>> paws on. I almost felt a little sorry for her because it was like she >>> couldn't sit still for more than a couple of minutes. But it was like >>> getting our old Curly back again in just a single day! >>> The effect tapered off after a couple of days and we didn't feel >>> comfortable giving her another dose until she stopped eating again >>> because of how dramatic the change was. I've read online that a >>> smaller dose could be effective if given every 72 hours so we are >>> going to try doing that so she keeps eating. It was incredible to see >>> her weight go up by a quarter pound in just a couple of days. >>> We are continuing the Prednisolone and Winstrol at the recommended >>> doses but our two week Doxycycline prescription ran out over a week >>> ago. She does appear to still be making improvement without it but >>> I'm wondering if I should ask for another prescription to keep that >>> going as well. >>> I always worry about giving her the quarter pill of Doxy because I >>> know it can cause esophageal damage if it isn't followed by liquids. >>> I was following the pill with the liquid Winstrol solution but wasn't >>> sure if that was enough. >>> Many thanks to everyone who gave us advice. It looks like we might >>> have our Curly back for at least a while yet and it's all because of >>> you people. >>> Randy >>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >>> URL: >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 2 >>> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 22:42:44 -0600 >>> From: "Ardy Robertson" To: Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual >>> improvement >>> Message-ID: <[email protected]> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >>> >>> Hi Amani ? you just reminded me that I had purchased Doxycyclene for >>> our 21 year old cockatiel ? Selu ? a few years ago. He was >>> experiencing some respiratory problems and I had to mix it into his >>> water. It worked well as I remember. >>> >>> Ardy >>> >>> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Amani Oakley >>> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:11 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual improvement >>> >>> >>> Oh Randy, I am so THRILLED to hear of your positive response to the >>> medications, and that your vet was so helpful. (What does your vet >>> think of the response?) You may think that 15% haematocrit is still >>> very sick, and it is still well outside the normal range, but you?ve >>> basically had a 60% increase in haematocrit in 3 weeks. That is quite >>> amazing and wonderful. It is as good a result as you would have had >>> with 2 units of blood being given as a transfusion, only it is much >>> better than a transfusion because Curly is producing her own cells, >>> rather than temporarily filling up with someone else?s blood. >>> >>> >>> With respect to the Doxy, I am not sure. If it were me, I would >>> probably want to continue if you can. You?ve had a very good result. >>> Why mess with the formula? I can?t say definitively, one way or the >>> other, since I very much figured things out by running weekly blood >>> work and if I saw a dip or a reversal in the numbers, I would adjust >>> the medication accordingly. I don?t know if I am right about my Doxy >>> theory (and it is just pure conjecture on my part, based on my >>> non-vet research) but I really think that the Doxy is part of the >>> effective package. I feel that the Doxy holds the virus in check ? >>> perhaps slowing down its reproduction by inhibiting RNA synthesis ? >>> enough to allow the body to make some progress with the Winstrol. I >>> don?t think that the Winstrol on its own is enough. >>> >>> >>> With the Doxy, I used to scrape the quarter tablet into a slab of >>> butter to coat it with butter, to help it slide down better, since >>> the quarter table it very dry and scratchy. I also posted recently >>> that the Doxy we get from vets (and even from our doctors) is the >>> same as what you can get to treat fish or birds, in a pet store, and >>> that is sold in powdered packages of 100 mg (same as 1 tablet). A >>> prescription isn?t needed for it, and because it is powdered, it can >>> be mixed into food or liquid. >>> >>> >>> Great news, too, with your success in getting her to eat more and put >>> on weight. >>> >>> >>> I love to hear good news on this front. Let?s hope she continues in >>> the right direction. >>> >>> >>> Amani >>> >>> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Randy Henke >>> Sent: January-19-17 9:53 PM >>> To: [email protected] Subject: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual >>> improvement >>> >>> >>> It has been a little over a month ago that I asked for advice on this >>> forum for our little girl, Curly. >>> >>> At that point, I had little hope. She was so lethargic and her >>> hematocrit had dipped to a critical 9%. I took everyone's advice, >>> especially Amani's, and asked our vet for Predisolone, Winstrol and >>> Doxycycline. >>> >>> According to her latest CBC two weeks ago, she is still a very sick >>> kitty but her hematocrit rebounded to 15% which I know is still very >>> low. All other numbers are improving slowly as well. That was after >>> less than three weeks of treatment. >>> >>> She is due for another CBC next Tuesday and I am hopeful we will see >>> more improvement. I've noticed her gums are more pink which I believe >>> is a good sign. >>> >>> We were still having problems with getting her to eat. She would have >>> her good days and her bad days but her weight was still creeping >>> down. Last week I asked our vet about Mirtazapine and our vet agreed >>> to give us a prescription for it. I have to thank Robert for >>> mentioning this in one of his posts. >>> >>> One day last week she didn't want to eat so I gave her a quarter pill >>> (3.75 mg) which is the dose our vet prescribed to give her daily. The >>> result was phenomenal and almost a little scary. She was bouncing off >>> the walls within a few hours and eating everything she could get her >>> paws on. I almost felt a little sorry for her because it was like she >>> couldn't sit still for more than a couple of minutes. But it was like >>> getting our old Curly back again in just a single day! >>> >>> The effect tapered off after a couple of days and we didn't feel >>> comfortable giving her another dose until she stopped eating again >>> because of how dramatic the change was. I've read online that a >>> smaller dose could be effective if given every 72 hours so we are >>> going to try doing that so she keeps eating. It was incredible to see >>> her weight go up by a quarter pound in just a couple of days. >>> >>> We are continuing the Prednisolone and Winstrol at the recommended >>> doses but our two week Doxycycline prescription ran out over a week >>> ago. She does appear to still be making improvement without it but >>> I'm wondering if I should ask for another prescription to keep that >>> going as well. >>> >>> I always worry about giving her the quarter pill of Doxy because I >>> know it can cause esophageal damage if it isn't followed by liquids. >>> I was following the pill with the liquid Winstrol solution but wasn't >>> sure if that was enough. >>> >>> Many thanks to everyone who gave us advice. It looks like we might >>> have our Curly back for at least a while yet and it's all because of >>> you people. >>> >>> Randy >>> >>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >>> URL: >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Subject: Digest Footer >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Felvtalk mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 33, Issue 15 >>> **************************************** >>> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:51:29 -0500 (EST) >> From: ROBERT CHAPEL To: [email protected] >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Curly... >> Message-ID: <[email protected]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed; delsp=no >> >> Randy... >> You might want to invest in an inexpensive Mortar and Pestle ( >> available in any Kitchen store if you don't already have one) they are >> quite useful in grinding virtually any compressed pill into fine >> powder if you spend a little extra time.....? I have one devoted to >> only pet meds and I do all my mixing in it as well so tha no powder is >> wasted ( eg... if I'm going to give Doxy/Winstrol in food I'll >> grind...then add food and then, perhaps, a little water or broth >> depending on which food I'm using... I'm sure you've discovered which >> foods are best to assure Curly will eat them with meds added ( My Guy >> will only take meds mixed in Baby food with some powdered Temptations >> treats added.... other days he won't consider it... so generally I mix >> the Winstrol and Doxy with a ML or two of Broth and administer with >> Syringe.... this assures that he gets the full dose and obviates >> worries about any sticking around in his esophagus... I very seldom >> pill him any more unless I am in a huge rush and it's either that or >> skip the dose....? IF.. I pill him I always follow with a ML or two of >> water and a few Kitty treats in hopes that there is no residual to >> cause problems....? BTW...? a HCT jump from 9 to 15 in only a couple >> of weeks is Wonderful....If I were you I wouldn't change a thing >> simply because? you don't really know which of the components is " >> more " responsible for the results or if it's the synergy between all >> three.....? Once he's closer to Normal Levels you could play around a >> little... but I'd , personally, wait on changing anything in the >> protocol that you've been using... >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 11:42 PM, [email protected] >> wrote: >> >>> Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>> >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>> >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> [email protected] >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..." >>> >>> >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. Re: Curly's gradual improvement (Amani Oakley) >>> 2. Re: Curly's gradual improvement (Ardy Robertson) >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:11:20 +0000 >>> From: Amani Oakley To: "[email protected]" Subject: Re: >>> [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual improvement >>> Message-ID: >>> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >>> >>> Oh Randy, I am so THRILLED to hear of your positive response to the >>> medications, and that your vet was so helpful. (What does your vet >>> think of the response?) You may think that 15% haematocrit is still >>> very sick, and it is still well outside the normal range, but you?ve >>> basically had a 60% increase in haematocrit in 3 weeks. That is quite >>> amazing and wonderful. It is as good a result as you would have had >>> with 2 units of blood being given as a transfusion, only it is much >>> better than a transfusion because Curly is producing her own cells, >>> rather than temporarily filling up with someone else?s blood. >>> >>> With respect to the Doxy, I am not sure. If it were me, I would >>> probably want to continue if you can. You?ve had a very good result. >>> Why mess with the formula? I can?t say definitively, one way or the >>> other, since I very much figured things out by running weekly blood >>> work and if I saw a dip or a reversal in the numbers, I would adjust >>> the medication accordingly. I don?t know if I am right about my Doxy >>> theory (and it is just pure conjecture on my part, based on my >>> non-vet research) but I really think that the Doxy is part of the >>> effective package. I feel that the Doxy holds the virus in check ? >>> perhaps slowing down its reproduction by inhibiting RNA synthesis ? >>> enough to allow the body to make some progress with the Winstrol. I >>> don?t think that the Winstrol on its own is enough. >>> >>> With the Doxy, I used to scrape the quarter tablet into a slab of >>> butter to coat it with butter, to help it slide down better, since >>> the quarter table it very dry and scratchy. I also posted recently >>> that the Doxy we get from vets (and even from our doctors) is the >>> same as what you can get to treat fish or birds, in a pet store, and >>> that is sold in powdered packages of 100 mg (same as 1 tablet). A >>> prescription isn?t needed for it, and because it is powdered, it can >>> be mixed into food or liquid. >>> >>> Great news, too, with your success in getting her to eat more and put >>> on weight. >>> >>> I love to hear good news on this front. Let?s hope she continues in >>> the right direction. >>> >>> Amani >>> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Randy Henke >>> Sent: January-19-17 9:53 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual improvement >>> >>> It has been a little over a month ago that I asked for advice on this >>> forum for our little girl, Curly. >>> At that point, I had little hope. She was so lethargic and her >>> hematocrit had dipped to a critical 9%. I took everyone's advice, >>> especially Amani's, and asked our vet for Predisolone, Winstrol and >>> Doxycycline. >>> According to her latest CBC two weeks ago, she is still a very sick >>> kitty but her hematocrit rebounded to 15% which I know is still very >>> low. All other numbers are improving slowly as well. That was after >>> less than three weeks of treatment. >>> She is due for another CBC next Tuesday and I am hopeful we will see >>> more improvement. I've noticed her gums are more pink which I believe >>> is a good sign. >>> We were still having problems with getting her to eat. She would have >>> her good days and her bad days but her weight was still creeping >>> down. Last week I asked our vet about Mirtazapine and our vet agreed >>> to give us a prescription for it. I have to thank Robert for >>> mentioning this in one of his posts. >>> >>> One day last week she didn't want to eat so I gave her a quarter pill >>> (3.75 mg) which is the dose our vet prescribed to give her daily. The >>> result was phenomenal and almost a little scary. She was bouncing off >>> the walls within a few hours and eating everything she could get her >>> paws on. I almost felt a little sorry for her because it was like she >>> couldn't sit still for more than a couple of minutes. But it was like >>> getting our old Curly back again in just a single day! >>> The effect tapered off after a couple of days and we didn't feel >>> comfortable giving her another dose until she stopped eating again >>> because of how dramatic the change was. I've read online that a >>> smaller dose could be effective if given every 72 hours so we are >>> going to try doing that so she keeps eating. It was incredible to see >>> her weight go up by a quarter pound in just a couple of days. >>> We are continuing the Prednisolone and Winstrol at the recommended >>> doses but our two week Doxycycline prescription ran out over a week >>> ago. She does appear to still be making improvement without it but >>> I'm wondering if I should ask for another prescription to keep that >>> going as well. >>> I always worry about giving her the quarter pill of Doxy because I >>> know it can cause esophageal damage if it isn't followed by liquids. >>> I was following the pill with the liquid Winstrol solution but wasn't >>> sure if that was enough. >>> Many thanks to everyone who gave us advice. It looks like we might >>> have our Curly back for at least a while yet and it's all because of >>> you people. >>> Randy >>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >>> URL: >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 2 >>> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 22:42:44 -0600 >>> From: "Ardy Robertson" To: Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual >>> improvement >>> Message-ID: <[email protected]> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >>> >>> Hi Amani ? you just reminded me that I had purchased Doxycyclene for >>> our 21 year old cockatiel ? Selu ? a few years ago. He was >>> experiencing some respiratory problems and I had to mix it into his >>> water. It worked well as I remember. >>> >>> Ardy >>> >>> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Amani Oakley >>> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:11 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual improvement >>> >>> >>> Oh Randy, I am so THRILLED to hear of your positive response to the >>> medications, and that your vet was so helpful. (What does your vet >>> think of the response?) You may think that 15% haematocrit is still >>> very sick, and it is still well outside the normal range, but you?ve >>> basically had a 60% increase in haematocrit in 3 weeks. That is quite >>> amazing and wonderful. It is as good a result as you would have had >>> with 2 units of blood being given as a transfusion, only it is much >>> better than a transfusion because Curly is producing her own cells, >>> rather than temporarily filling up with someone else?s blood. >>> >>> >>> With respect to the Doxy, I am not sure. If it were me, I would >>> probably want to continue if you can. You?ve had a very good result. >>> Why mess with the formula? I can?t say definitively, one way or the >>> other, since I very much figured things out by running weekly blood >>> work and if I saw a dip or a reversal in the numbers, I would adjust >>> the medication accordingly. I don?t know if I am right about my Doxy >>> theory (and it is just pure conjecture on my part, based on my >>> non-vet research) but I really think that the Doxy is part of the >>> effective package. I feel that the Doxy holds the virus in check ? >>> perhaps slowing down its reproduction by inhibiting RNA synthesis ? >>> enough to allow the body to make some progress with the Winstrol. I >>> don?t think that the Winstrol on its own is enough. >>> >>> >>> With the Doxy, I used to scrape the quarter tablet into a slab of >>> butter to coat it with butter, to help it slide down better, since >>> the quarter table it very dry and scratchy. I also posted recently >>> that the Doxy we get from vets (and even from our doctors) is the >>> same as what you can get to treat fish or birds, in a pet store, and >>> that is sold in powdered packages of 100 mg (same as 1 tablet). A >>> prescription isn?t needed for it, and because it is powdered, it can >>> be mixed into food or liquid. >>> >>> >>> Great news, too, with your success in getting her to eat more and put >>> on weight. >>> >>> >>> I love to hear good news on this front. Let?s hope she continues in >>> the right direction. >>> >>> >>> Amani >>> >>> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Randy Henke >>> Sent: January-19-17 9:53 PM >>> To: [email protected] Subject: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual >>> improvement >>> >>> >>> It has been a little over a month ago that I asked for advice on this >>> forum for our little girl, Curly. >>> >>> At that point, I had little hope. She was so lethargic and her >>> hematocrit had dipped to a critical 9%. I took everyone's advice, >>> especially Amani's, and asked our vet for Predisolone, Winstrol and >>> Doxycycline. >>> >>> According to her latest CBC two weeks ago, she is still a very sick >>> kitty but her hematocrit rebounded to 15% which I know is still very >>> low. All other numbers are improving slowly as well. That was after >>> less than three weeks of treatment. >>> >>> She is due for another CBC next Tuesday and I am hopeful we will see >>> more improvement. I've noticed her gums are more pink which I believe >>> is a good sign. >>> >>> We were still having problems with getting her to eat. She would have >>> her good days and her bad days but her weight was still creeping >>> down. Last week I asked our vet about Mirtazapine and our vet agreed >>> to give us a prescription for it. I have to thank Robert for >>> mentioning this in one of his posts. >>> >>> One day last week she didn't want to eat so I gave her a quarter pill >>> (3.75 mg) which is the dose our vet prescribed to give her daily. The >>> result was phenomenal and almost a little scary. She was bouncing off >>> the walls within a few hours and eating everything she could get her >>> paws on. I almost felt a little sorry for her because it was like she >>> couldn't sit still for more than a couple of minutes. But it was like >>> getting our old Curly back again in just a single day! >>> >>> The effect tapered off after a couple of days and we didn't feel >>> comfortable giving her another dose until she stopped eating again >>> because of how dramatic the change was. I've read online that a >>> smaller dose could be effective if given every 72 hours so we are >>> going to try doing that so she keeps eating. It was incredible to see >>> her weight go up by a quarter pound in just a couple of days. >>> >>> We are continuing the Prednisolone and Winstrol at the recommended >>> doses but our two week Doxycycline prescription ran out over a week >>> ago. She does appear to still be making improvement without it but >>> I'm wondering if I should ask for another prescription to keep that >>> going as well. >>> >>> I always worry about giving her the quarter pill of Doxy because I >>> know it can cause esophageal damage if it isn't followed by liquids. >>> I was following the pill with the liquid Winstrol solution but wasn't >>> sure if that was enough. >>> >>> Many thanks to everyone who gave us advice. It looks like we might >>> have our Curly back for at least a while yet and it's all because of >>> you people. >>> >>> Randy >>> >>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >>> URL: >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Subject: Digest Footer >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Felvtalk mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 33, Issue 15 >>> **************************************** >>> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Subject: Digest Footer >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 33, Issue 17 >> **************************************** >> > >_______________________________________________ >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
