Hi,
I'm happy to hear that Tai-Tai is doing well in spite of the problems she's having! I love it when they get fiesty for treatment; it tells me they are still fighting!
When I inquired about using epogen for FeLV-related anemia, I was told that it would not work in the case of the cat I wanted to try it for. Chappy was simply not producing any red blood cells and I believe that epogen works on the immature red blood cells and accelerates their growth, which is why it's used for kidney and cancer patients who ARE still producing cells.
I did use it for Peep for his kidney-failure related anemia, and I do remember that it's not without risk. Bloodwork can be done to see if Tai-Tai is producing red blood cells or not and if it would be indicated for her.
Good luck; sending all best wishes and big hugs and headbutts.
Julie
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Just a quick update on Tai-Tai... she's doing well at my house, and has settled in quick. I ran a urine on her yesterday at her recheck and on top of everything else she has struvite crystals. However, with her anemia she is so picky and will only eat purina right now ( her flavor of the week). She needs to be on a prescription diet so we're trrying but so far no luck. Her PCV is a whole 11, my vet keeps expecting her to crash, but to everyones delight she is doing well. She's a little quit and likes to sleep alot but gets plenty fiesty about her fluids every other day. I'm glad we made room for her, she makes me smile everyday, and I'm glad to be spoiling her rotten.
Does anyone have any experience with epogen in feline leukemia anemic cats. I have found that there are no contraindications, but little on how well it works.
Thank you, and to those who have recentl! y lost fur kids over the bridge my heart goes out to you.
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