First, Nina, thanks so much for your info on your experience with the antibiotics. I've printed it off for my physical file at home, plus made a new inbox folder for antibiotics, and dropped it in. I asked the vet on Wednesday about Clavomox and why she was prescribing it---not in a critical way, I should add, but out of curiosity, because the housecall vet had prescribed Doxycycline, and I wanted to know what was driving her decision. She explained (and of course, my memory being like a sieve, i've forgotten why--I know she said it would have a double-whammy effect (my words not hers), which seemed reasonable. She also added that if it didn't work, she would add something else but of course I've forgotten what that was too (I'm going to have to start making notes as soon as I get out of surgeries in future, or go armed with a tape recorder in future). At any rate I've made a mental note to bone up on those two antibiotics, so that I can have a reasonably intelligent discussion with vets in future. Any other feedback from anyone who's used Clavomox and/or Doxycycline would be extremely welcome. I have a strong feeling that Flavia, when she was seemingly at death's door in February, was, like Grace, put on Doxycycline. May be coincidence, but she's never looked back. Thank you for your words of comfort, too, Nina. I cherish them--while I wish no one else had similar bad news to report, it sure helps when you know that you're not alone, and that there are people out there who've been through it all already. Lots and lots of luck & love to you and Grace. What you are embarking on does bring hope. Please keep us posted. Kerry
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 1:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Carmel and Ezral I'm so sorry for your losses. Deciding when to end our loved ones suffering is always the toughest decision in the world. No matter what we do, there are always the what if questions that plague our memories. Tad is right, these cats do all seem to have an extra loving zest for life. I don't know if thats because of their condition, or because of the people who adopt them. Certainly those of us with the courage to love these seemingly doomed angels foster an atmosphere of caring that brings out the best in those we touch. My mantra has become, "All I can do, is all I can do". Sometimes it even brings me comfort. It's especially hard when we take in "ferals" that won't allow us to administer to them. We have to be content in knowing how much better their lives are than if they'd never crossed our path. One other thing that I'd like to mention. Kerry mentioned that Clavomox was prescribed. My little Grace has "crashed" and recovered twice now. The first time, she was put on two doses of Clavomox. It would help temporarily, and then she would succumb again. I started giving her Doxycycline and it's made a tremendous difference. What ever bacteria is attaching her system, (the tests didn't tell us), responds much more effectively to the Dox and I credit it with saving her life twice. She's now on both Dox and Virbagen, and I'm praying that the combination will help her beat the odds. We all know what you're going through, and we are suffering your loss with you. Thank you for knowing how to love unconditionally. Much Love, Nina This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
