----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 1:51 PM Subject: Re: New to group
Julie, I also do the steam in the bathroom sometimes, that is very helpful, almost forgot that. I also bought a humidifier and air purifer, no big difference, although I also have high ceilings, maybe that's why? I just recently bought Mega C and I think Sash's nose is a little more watery, think I was doing better with the C with bioflavnoids, will have to see. I have tried many things and nothing really cures Sash's problems although he is in good spirits and it doesn't seem to bother him or his appetite too much, just trying to catch the snot, I never know were it's going...but I love the big boy anyway. Please let me know if anything help's Chappy. Headbutts to you both from me and Sash! > > Hi Lisa, > > Thanks so much for your kind words and sharing your experience with Sash . > I do think the chronic sinus problems are linked to his teeth; I'm hoping > we can get him stable enough soon to withstand anesthesia so that his teeth > can be pulled. When he sneezes he gets a bit of mucus out the nose, but > it's mostly blood and he will frequently have mucus running out of his > mouth at the same time. I think it's because his sinuses are so damaged > from chronic infection. I do put him in the bathroom after I've left the > hot shower running for half an hour to really steam things up and that > seems to help. I had a litter of feral kittens about 4 years ago (still > have 'em, but now they're grownups!) who were literally sick with URI from > the day they were born; two had to be rushed to the emergency room with > breathing difficulties at 2days of age, and the steam treatments seemed to > help them quite a bit , too. I bought them a steam vaporizer thinking it > would be beneficial but it really seemed to make no difference at all; our > house is an old victorian with large rooms and high ceilings, so I think it > just didn't make enough steam. The bathroom seems to work best. Maybe > Sash would like a sauna! > > I'm really excited about Lysine; I had never heard of using it before and > it really makes a lot of sense. He also has the mouth ulcers that are > common in these guys and in thinking about it last night, I've never gotten > a really good explanation of what the ulcers ARE; just that they are common > in immuno-suppressed cats. I have a good friend who gets terrible canker > sores on and in her mouth when she is sick or very stressed; it really > makes sense to me now that they are likely some kind of herpes-like > infection in the cat as they are in humans. > > > It sounds like you have had good success with vitamin C; I had ordered some > Mega-C for Mopsey who I lost to FIP in October (poor little guy; barely a > year old) and I really couldn't tell if it helped him or not. I'll try > with Chappy and see how he does; he takes a multivitamin now but there is > no C in it. > > Thank you so much for your support; it's priceless! Hugs to you and Sash! > > Julie > > > > > > "willie lister" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > tt.net> cc: "Lisa M Bronico" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent by: Subject: New to group > owner-felvtalk@ > vlists.net > > > 02/06/2002 > 10:24 PM > Please respond > to felvtalk > > > > > > > Hi Julie, > It sounds like your doing a wonderful job in caring for your cats and > giving them a loving home and a chance. Bless you. > I have a FeLV positive Sash who's had a chronic sinus condition > (sinusitis?) for about 2 years now. He occasionally sneezes blood streaked > mucus or gets a little reddish (sore) on his nose which is probably from > his > chronic sneezing/sniffling everyday. Does Chappy sneeze pure blood? I guess > that could also be from his chronic condition. You also mention his teeth > are bad, I've heard a lot about chronic sneezing could be related to a bad > tooth, you could have that checked out too. Sash does well with his chronic > condition, although I keep him off antibiotics, I believe they do > eventually > make things worse, like you said they sometimes will make the infection > come > back worse the next time around. I would try the Lysine if I were you, > along > with Vitamin C ascorbate powder in his food to boost his immunity, also a > natural antihistamine. Homeopathic remedies are also great, speak to your > vet about them, or consult with a holistic vet. Gloria listed some good > remedies, also Arsenicum Album is very good. Homeopathy treats the whole > animal unlike drugs. I believe it's helped Sash alot. I sure hope you find > something that helps Chappy, I do understand what your going through. > Wishing you and all your furry ones many healthy days ahead! Lisa > > > > >
