Re: Gypsy IBD

[Nina]

Kristi, Gypsy doesn't have a mean bone in her little body.  That's part of the reason I took on the challenge of taming a born-in-the-wild feral kitten of 4 months.  At home, when she feels safe, she's so loving.  In the morning she'll jump on the bed and rub against us, it's a regular purr fest.  She's the only cat in the house who gets along perfectly with everyone else.  I never imagined that she would be having such a hard time medically.  I thought she was going to be with us for a long, long time.  Maybe she still will.  I don't want to think so negatively.  She did eat a tiny bit of cat food and some shrimp, so, as I've said before, where there's life, there's hope. Thanks again, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry Nina I guess I didn't realize how far into this disease she was, I had a Felv + who ended up getting a UTI at the same time her PCV was 8 and she would not eat anything, and definatley not the urinary diet to dissolve the crytals, I too have reached the up throwing of hands at numerous points. She would only eat Purina adult lamb & rice flavor and NOTHING else. There are times when I believe our hearts should override the medical necessities and do what's right for their little souls and not their physical bodies. I believe when it comes down to it,that's what we on this list are all here to do. It takes a strong person to read the fine lines, I think you're doing what is right for Gypsy. My only negative is my 10yr old Nala, and its sad to say that when she does start to feel the grips of old age she will be similar to your Gypsy, she is one of the nastiest cats we see at my vet so for her, too, less maybe a whole lot more. PS. at home she i s a total purr mons! ter :)unless there is another cat within 3 feet:) Best Wishes, Kristi From: Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2005/01/24 Mon PM 10:26:55 EST To: felvtalk@vlists.net Subject: Re: Gypsy IBD Hi Kristi, I did try alternative diets. The problem was finding something she would eat. She lost all her weight while I was trying to find novel proteins for her. I have not had her Ultrasounded. I know that these symptoms could indicate cancer as well as allergic reactions, and out of control immune response, but I was trying to help her with things I could do at home. Until recently, she wouldn't even let my husband or me touch her. My thinking was, if she has cancer, I'm not willing to destroy her peace of mind putting her through all the diagnostics and treatments. I thought I could help her heal at home. Hindsight is 20/20 and if I had it to do over again, I would have taken her in when she was still fairly healthy. At this point, I just don't know what I'm willing to put her through. Thank you for checking with your office about her. The novel foods I finally found that she would eat were, Solid Gold Lamb dry and California Natural Venison. When she quit eating those, I threw up my hands and started letting her have whatever she wanted. I just couldn't rationalize watching her waste away, while trying to see if she responded to a new diet. Thanks for the help, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina, In regards to IBD my veterinarian pushes diet, diet, diet- high fiber I believe andnot giving any treats or meat for months on end. I'll run this by her tomorrow for a more exact idea of what food she suggests. As for the meds you've tried so far she uses those as well in conjecture with the food. Have you had her Ultrasounded? We are going through the same thing with a young cat right now, she is just finishing up her trial on an hypoallergenic diet after Hills WD etc (in other words the high fiber diets) didn't help, nor did the meds. Now the presumption is that during some point of hightened immune response she developed a food allergy, after the hypoallergenic diet, if it doesn't work, she will be put on Purina green pea & duck for yet another 6 week trial. We actually have a small handful of cats that eat strictly that because of food allergies. I believe they had varying symptoms, some IBD some skin issues etc. I'll let you know more after work tomorrow, I hop ! e ! t! his helps or atleast rules out some ideas. Kristi