RE: New member introduction/questions
Sorry some how I missed the question I did not mean to ignore it. Junior and Tiny followed protocol A for immunoregulin. They started with .5 ml twice a week for two weeks once a week for two weeks and now the vet plans on once a month for maintenance. These were given IV. I purchased the IR from Revival animal health. The vet said my price was better than they could get. It may just be a coincidence that the gingivitis cleared up or a combination of antibiotics that he received along with the IR but it did clear up. Sally _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 1:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: New member introduction/questions Did you give the IR subQ or IM? G. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What dosage? At 06:27 PM 12/13/2006, you wrote: Junior's gingivitis cleared up with the immunoregulin treatments. I would say within two weeks. Update The URI seems better and I am able to put the erythromycin ointment in his eye. This I had left from when he was in an accident and his eye was damaged. The vet has yet to call me back. I called today and it seemed like the main message of getting something for Junior's eye went unread. I did leave here papers on the Alferon to read. She is not there tomorrow, so I may have to stop by and see what I can get. Best of luck with your kitty. Sally -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Tillman Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 2:23 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: New member introduction/questions Hi Folks, I just joined this list after finding out that my cat, Shane, is FeLV positive. Shane is approximately 3-4 years old. I adopted him about 2 1/2 years ago from our local shelter. I did not have him tested at the time I adopted him, so there is no way to know how long he has been infected (he does spend some time outdoors, though there are few other cats that venture onto our property). In July, he started having a problem with his left eye, which my vet diagnosed as an ocular herpes infection. It took about three months to clear things up and it now appears that it may be coming back. During this time, we also noticed that Shane was developing pretty severe gingivitis that has progressed pretty rapidly. I took him in for a pre-dental blood test on Monday and that is when his FeLV positive status became known. The rest of his blood work was fine--most everything was within normal range. I now have to make a decision about whether to stress him with a dental procedure or just do nothing. On the one hand, the worsening gum disease will have a negative impact on his health but, on the other hand, my vet is concerned that the anesthetic and procedure could potentially create a health crisis as well. I also wonder how long the benefits of the dental would last, considering how fast the gum disease has progressed in just a few months' time. Basically, my vet has left it up to me and says there are arguments for (and against) either option. Shane is in good condition (though he had dropped about 3/4 of a pound since our last visit to the vet), his appetite is excellent and there are no other abnormalities that we have detected so far. Does anyone have any thoughts in regard to the dental? Also, I've been reading through the files regarding interferon alpha, immunoregulin, etc. At what point is it reasonable to consider using those treatments? Do you wait until the CBC starts to show problems (anemia or drop in WBCs, etc.)? I look forward to you input. Sue and Shane Jerome, AZ
Re: Junoir - Oli-Vet natural antibiotic?
Hi Sally, I'm so pleased to hear Junior is improving. 85% is pretty darn good :), esp when it's a rising percentage! You are so right about good news being not only relevant but vitally important around here. Thanks for sharing it. How's Tiny doing? I have a FIV boy, (you guys remember Starman), that is prone to URIs. I recently bought some Oli-Vet (put out by Vetri-Science). It's touted as a natural antibiotic and an immune system support. Ingredients per capsule: olive leaf extract 250mg, oleuropein 37.5mg, and inactive ingredients: rice flour, vegetable stearate. Anyway, at the first sign of clear runny discharge of Star's eyes, I mixed about 1/4 of a cap in his food. It was better the next day, (they suggest 7-10 days initially). This could certainly be coincidence, but I had heard about olive leaf being good for immune support. Here's a paste from the research I did before ordering: *The active ingredient in olive leaf extract is called oleuropein. Oleuropein is a polyphenolic fraction derived from the fruit, leaves, bark and roots of the olive tree, which help make it strongly resistant to damage from insects and other factors. Oleuropein is known as an iridoid, a type of plant chemical found throughout the olive tree and in olive oil. * *Within Oleuropein is a chemical agent called elenolic acid, which has been shown to assist the body's immune defense. Research studies have found that elenolic acid helps the body to balance levels of friendly bacteria and support the immune system. * *The energy-boosting benefits of olive leaf extract are believed to be the result of its ability to help fend off fungi, which overtax the immune system, and yeast overgrowth (such as Candida albicans), which cause fatigue. * *Olive leaf extract provides nutritional support for detoxification at the cellular level, when the body is under stress. It has been shown to protect RNA structure. * Sally wrote: Hi Everyone I always think good new is as relevant as bad news here. I know it is going to be a roller coaster ride with Junior, but as last he is feeling better. Not quite 100% but maybe 85%. The eye is still weeping but the uri seemed to be gone or at least much better. He is still getting the Clindmycin for the URI and eye and the Gentamycin drops for his eye. This will buy me more time to talk with the vet about future options when he gets sick. I am also mixing a little pumpkin with his baby food and lysine. He stool yesterday was very solid. Yeah no poop smear on my pillow. I have to go to work now. I just want to thank everyone for their support. Sally
Re: Pippin is home from her spay :)
Hooray! I'm so glad to hear your little scamp came through her surgery so well. Problems getting them to rest and rehabilitate are always welcome at my house! Give that sugar girl a head bump from her Auntie Nina. Gina WN wrote: Thank all of you for the well-wishes and prayers! Pippin is home from her spay and doing well :) She is supposed to be resting in her crate, however, I think she'd like nothing better than to be out and about by the way she is acting (pretty much her usual self.) I wonder if it's because she's on pain medication and doesn't know she needs to take it easy? At any rate, the vet said she could have a little bit to eat tonight, so I fed her a generous teaspoon of gourmet food I bought her (just in case I needed to entice her to eat.) I walked into the kitchen to get her water bowl, and by the time I walked back, it was gone! She'd inhaled it! My poor baby was very hungry. I am going to give her another portion before we go to bed. Pippin goes back to the vet tomorrow morning so they can check her incision. I'll keep you posted as to how she is recovering in the days to come. Thank you! Gina and Pippin *Visit my **Tigger Tales* http://tiggerwiggins.com/* site!* Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=41244/*http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index
Re: Pippin is home from her spay :)
I'm so glad to hear Pippin made it through her spay with flying colors! Mine never know they need to take it easy after spays on pain meds either. Did she get enough to eat today?:) On 12/14/06, Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank all of you for the well-wishes and prayers! Pippin is home from her spay and doing well :) She is supposed to be resting in her crate, however, I think she'd like nothing better than to be out and about by the way she is acting (pretty much her usual self.) I wonder if it's because she's on pain medication and doesn't know she needs to take it easy? At any rate, the vet said she could have a little bit to eat tonight, so I fed her a generous teaspoon of gourmet food I bought her (just in case I needed to entice her to eat.) I walked into the kitchen to get her water bowl, and by the time I walked back, it was gone! She'd inhaled it! My poor baby was very hungry. I am going to give her another portion before we go to bed. Pippin goes back to the vet tomorrow morning so they can check her incision. I'll keep you posted as to how she is recovering in the days to come. Thank you! Gina and Pippin *Visit my **Tigger Tales* http://tiggerwiggins.com/* site!* -- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=41244/*http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index -- Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20
Re: need help - cause of unknown nonregenerative anemia
Is she FeLV positive? Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, I just got back from ultrasound appointment for my ayumi her left side of top wall is very enlarged and she has non regenerative anemia does heart problem cause anemia? Also her BP is very low even with epogen (about 55) she does not have FIP or cancer or any parasite what could it be? Her PCV is 18 now and scheduling for transfusion in two weeks if epogen does not work for her any insight is appreciated. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: Junoir - Oli-Vet natural antibiotic?
HI Nina Tiny is still doing well. He seems a little off today, but if I weren't so tuned into the two FeLV cats I would not even notice. He is just a little less active. They both ate ok. All the cats are mixing to a certain degree, now that the other cats vaccines have kicked in. From what I am reading they may not had needed the booster shots a month later, but better safe than sorry. I think my vet also goes on the assumption the vaccines last longer than is indicated. I will make my own decision on when and what vaccinations they get in the future. I do believe at some point Ittle Bitty Spike, and Speedy may have been vaccinated by me. It would have been at least 7 years ago. Those three tested negative. Sally _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 12:33 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Junoir - Oli-Vet natural antibiotic? Hi Sally, I'm so pleased to hear Junior is improving. 85% is pretty darn good :), esp when it's a rising percentage! You are so right about good news being not only relevant but vitally important around here. Thanks for sharing it. How's Tiny doing? I have a FIV boy, (you guys remember Starman), that is prone to URIs. I recently bought some Oli-Vet (put out by Vetri-Science). It's touted as a natural antibiotic and an immune system support. Ingredients per capsule: olive leaf extract 250mg, oleuropein 37.5mg, and inactive ingredients: rice flour, vegetable stearate. Anyway, at the first sign of clear runny discharge of Star's eyes, I mixed about 1/4 of a cap in his food. It was better the next day, (they suggest 7-10 days initially). This could certainly be coincidence, but I had heard about olive leaf being good for immune support. Here's a paste from the research I did before ordering: The active ingredient in olive leaf extract is called oleuropein. Oleuropein is a polyphenolic fraction derived from the fruit, leaves, bark and roots of the olive tree, which help make it strongly resistant to damage from insects and other factors. Oleuropein is known as an iridoid, a type of plant chemical found throughout the olive tree and in olive oil. Within Oleuropein is a chemical agent called elenolic acid, which has been shown to assist the body's immune defense. Research studies have found that elenolic acid helps the body to balance levels of friendly bacteria and support the immune system. The energy-boosting benefits of olive leaf extract are believed to be the result of its ability to help fend off fungi, which overtax the immune system, and yeast overgrowth (such as Candida albicans), which cause fatigue. Olive leaf extract provides nutritional support for detoxification at the cellular level, when the body is under stress. It has been shown to protect RNA structure. Sally wrote: Hi Everyone I always think good new is as relevant as bad news here. I know it is going to be a roller coaster ride with Junior, but as last he is feeling better. Not quite 100% but maybe 85%. The eye is still weeping but the uri seemed to be gone or at least much better. He is still getting the Clindmycin for the URI and eye and the Gentamycin drops for his eye. This will buy me more time to talk with the vet about future options when he gets sick. I am also mixing a little pumpkin with his baby food and lysine. He stool yesterday was very solid. Yeah no poop smear on my pillow. I have to go to work now. I just want to thank everyone for their support. Sally
Re: OT: New Rescue Website close to finished, seeking constructive criticism
Hi Gina! Tags are not working yet, so I unlinked them. I put in the email address to contact us about volunteering. I have all Best Friends' forms, including the volunteer ones (bless them, they are so eager to share information) but I have to convert them by hand so that they will work on the web site. The wishlist feature should be working. It displays the kitties Amazon wishlist (I had to help them with that part). Thanks for your comments:) Kelley On 12/14/06, Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great job Kelley! Your header/logo is really darling and imparts a positive vibe. The website colors are soothing, yet upbeat. I find your site easy to navigate and that is something I would look for in a site with a subject/purpose like yours. It is easy to find the kitties available for adoption and to make a donation. You have accomplished this well. I found your volunteer information very useful. Would potential volunteers call your organization to sign up, or would they sign up on an online volunteer application? I don't see that information on your website yet. Also, what are the Wishlist feature and Tags? :) Gina *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Hi Guys, Just like it says in the subject header, I'd like constructive criticism on this beta version of my rescue website. http://www.rescuties.org Thanks, Kelley -- Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 *Visit my **Tigger Tales* http://tiggerwiggins.com/* site!* -- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=42297/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta -- Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20
RE: Pippin is home from her spay :)
Way to GO PIPPIN I was thinking of that sweet baby doll all day yesterday. Great news Gina! I love to read a good news thread. That is unfortunatley rare here. Maybe its a sign TGIF we are gonna have one heck of a great weekend :) Kayte and Crackers
Re: OT: cancer treatment
Hideyo: My prayers to you and your furchildren. I know how hard and stressful caring for an ill furchild can be and when you have several with chronic or serious conditions, it can stretch you to the breaking point. Please lean on the group for support. Below is an excerpt from an article I saved. The account I have the link saved in is having server problems so I can't access it, but possibly you could do a google search on Paul Stitt and his research would come up. /mari *A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend to their clients that they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of flaxseed oil, poured right over the food. The vets are finding remarkable results in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory pain, as well as improved over all pet health. Mr. Paul Stitt, while addressing a scientific conference in North Dakota reported that flax increased bone strength as well as improved the silkiness and sheen of animals fur. Numerous studies conducted on animals and humans show that flax has powerful anti-tumor properties and may reduce tumor size by 50%. * On 12/11/06, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am finding out that my 7 year old doggy, JoJo may have a cancer – he has tumors in his gums and have bloody urine – and x-ray shows mass all over his body – he is not acting sick – he runs around and eats very well – if you guys have any suggestions on cancer treatment (especially alternative treatment), please email me with any information – we are sending out cytology to find out more about it. Also, my baby kitty, Lizzy might be very sick and need all the prayers I can get (of course, please also pray for my Ghanid with severe vestibular disorder and with Ayumi with unknown cause of non-regenerative anemia – again thank you all for your support - -- /mari (SpiritCat) Until there are none, adopt one. SpiritCat and the Mooseheart Mumpkees of southeastern Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: OT: cancer treatment
How much flaxseed oil daily? A Tablespoon? Phaewryn Please save Whitey! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html VT low cost SpayNeuter, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: OT: New Rescue Website close to finished, seeking constructive criticism
Hey Kelley, I went in and looked at your rescue website. I think it looks great. The colors look good and you don't have too many of them. You did a great job of explaining your philosophy and making the site user-friendly. I do have a few constructive criticisms. First, the list of page links (Home, Donate, Volunteer, Forum, etc.) should be aligned and then spaced out evenly. You may have to move a few of the choices around (ie. words that are the same length on top of one another). The list on the right should be aligned as well (Special needs moved to the left). Second, you may want to make the picture of the dog at the top another cat, since you are only dealing with cats and no dogs. Third, I would rewrite your introduction like this: Rescuties is an all-volunteer operated organization dedicated to new beginnings for abandoned, neglected, abused, stray and unwanted animals. We believe all animals (with the exception of those in extremely poor health or with extreme aggression) are adoptable, so we work extra hard to place the special ones. Located in the Austin, Texas area, Rescuties is a not-for-profit animal rescue, and therefore, relies on your generous donations to continue our mission. We utilize the Internet to reach potential adopters. We provide spay and neuter services and essential veterinary care needed before placing the animals we rescue with carefully matched, permanent, and loving adoptive homes. We believe that all life has value, and all living creatures should be treated with dignity and respect. We espouse and promote the no-kill philosophy, and look forward to the day where there are No More Homeless Pets. We believe that it is important to promote community awareness of the responsible care and treatment of animals. We promote spay/neuter of all companion animals, with a special emphasis on reaching the younger members of our community with our message. I taught English for several years, and am used to giving criticism. I hope you are ok with my suggestions. Take what you like and leave what you don't. I will not be offended. You did a great job! :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: need acemmanan deaparately
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Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
Asia had her 4th chemo treatment today and another x-ray.the mass in her chest cavity is gone! I realize we will have more chemo for a couple weeks and then evaluate again and only the Lord knows what is ahead, but we are thankful and grateful for this Dianne and Asia __,_._,___
Re: OT: cancer treatment
Depends upon size/weight (NCI). Here is one vet's opinion (dog dosing last paragraph): http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/anutmed.htm#flax -- Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/flaxoil.htmfor improving the health of dogs, cats, and other pets. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are reponsible for basic cellular health in all body tissues and are fundamentally important for all animals. Researchers now consider EFAs to be as vital to our health and our pets' health as vitamins and minerals. A dog or cat's immune system functions the same as humans. EFAs play a major role in the maintenance of healthy coat and skin for cats, dogs, and horses. Without essential fatty acids in our diets, cells can not be formed or function efficiently. Like humans, animals also use EFAs to produce hormone-like substances called eicosanoids, which are involved in many important biological functions in the body. Essential fatty acids are the building blocks for prostaglandins which work to regulate hormones, immune and nervous systems plus cardiovascular function. This is why these fatty acids are called essential fatty acids (EFAs). A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend to their clients that they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of fish oil http://powerbod.com/portal-fishoil.htmor flaxseed oil, http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/a/852url=flax_oil_page.htmlpoured right over the food. The vets are finding remarkable results in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory pain, as well as improved over all pet health. Mr. Paul Stitt, while addressing a scientific conference in North Dakota reported that flax increased bone strength as well as improved the silkiness and sheen of animals fur. When the diets of horses were fortified with flax, within three weeks their coats developed a beautiful sheen, and dandruff was greatly diminished. Within 9 months cracked hooves were completely healed. When a pregnant mare was fed flax, her offspring were larger, and grew faster than when previous to being fed flax. (more on flaxoil for horseshttp://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/horse.htm#flax) Further research indicates that horses fed flax and injected with the deadly organism Escherichia coli were better protected than those not fed flax, suggesting enhanced immunity in these animals. Select Alaskan sled dog mushers are fortifying their dogs diets with flax oil as it serves as a source of valuable energy, keeps less desirable saturated fats mobile in the blood stream, increases oxygen uptake to the cell, decreases recovery time from strenuous exercise, and prevents and heals worn and chaffed paws. Numerous studies conducted on animals and humans show that flax has powerful anti-tumor properties and may reduce tumor size by 50%. Dr. Broadhurst explains in a recent issue of Nutrition Science News that, because dogs have long coats and an excellent ability to burn fat for energy, they need five to 10 times as much oil as humans to achieve measurable clinical improvement. Thus, she recommends the following regimen: Weeks one through six: one to six tablespoons daily, depending on weight. (Use one to two tablespoons for dogs less than 20 pounds; use two to four tablespoons for dogs 20 to 50 pounds; four to six tablespoons for dogs over 50 pounds.) After six weeks or once improvement is noted, reduce dosage to one-third to one-half. *Link to Dr. Broadhurst: http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/kensington/catalog.cfm?dest=dirlinkid=1552linkon=subsection (half way down page)* Articles/information Dr. Broadhurst writes can be seen at: www.newhope.com/nsn under Nutrition Science News and Health and Nutrition Breakthroughs, www.interweave.com under Herbs for Health, and at www.RespirActin.com. Also check out the Dr. Leigh Broadhurst Evolutionary Diet plan at www.omegaflo.com. Here are a couple of links from Nutrition Science News articles that Dr. Leigh Broadhurst, PHd wrote: I am sure there are more - I just started going thru the archives. http://www.newhope.com/nutritionsciencenews/NSN_backs/Oct_01/pufa.cfm http://www.newhope.com/nutritionsciencenews/nsn_backs/Mar_01/pufa.cfm On 12/15/06, Phaewryn - Controversy Queen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How much flaxseed oil daily? A Tablespoon? Phaewryn Please save Whitey! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html VT low cost SpayNeuter, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html -- /mari (SpiritCat) Until there are none, adopt one. SpiritCat and the Mooseheart Mumpkees of southeastern Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
YAY!! That's awesome!!! Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 5:16:06 PM Subject: Re: [feline-cancer] some good news Asia had her 4th chemo treatment today and another x-ray.the mass in her chest cavity is gone! I realize we will have more chemo for a couple weeks and then evaluate again and only the Lord knows what is ahead, but we are thankful and grateful for this Dianne and Asia __,_._,___ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
That's FANTASTIC news!
Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Asia had her 4th chemo
treatment today and another x-ray.the mass in her chest cavity is gone!
I realize we will have more chemo for a couple weeks and then evaluate again
and only the Lord knows what is ahead, but we are thankful and grateful for
this
Dianne and Asia
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Re: Pippin is home from her spay :)
Gina, So glad to hear that your baby Pippin is doing well after her spay. We took our rescue dog home from her spay today and she's doing great. You wouldn't even know she had surgery! :) Wendy --- Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank all of you for the well-wishes and prayers! Pippin is home from her spay and doing well :) She is supposed to be resting in her crate, however, I think she'd like nothing better than to be out and about by the way she is acting (pretty much her usual self.) I wonder if it's because she's on pain medication and doesn't know she needs to take it easy? At any rate, the vet said she could have a little bit to eat tonight, so I fed her a generous teaspoon of gourmet food I bought her (just in case I needed to entice her to eat.) I walked into the kitchen to get her water bowl, and by the time I walked back, it was gone! She'd inhaled it! My poor baby was very hungry. I am going to give her another portion before we go to bed. Pippin goes back to the vet tomorrow morning so they can check her incision. I'll keep you posted as to how she is recovering in the days to come. Thank you! Gina and Pippin Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
Dianne, I'm so happy to hear that your kitty is doing better and that the chemo is doing its job. Congratulations and here's to many more healthy years for Asia!!! :) Wendy --- Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Asia had her 4th chemo treatment today and another x-ray.the mass in her chest cavity is gone! I realize we will have more chemo for a couple weeks and then evaluate again and only the Lord knows what is ahead, but we are thankful and grateful for this Dianne and Asia __,_._,___ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
That's what I like to hear!! Go Asia! And go Dianne! :) Michelle
Re: OT: cancer treatment
I gave flax seed oil to our dog Fern, who had a sarcoma, every day, along with essiac tea, a bunch of different herbs, and an experimental drug, and she lived 18 months when her prognosis with chemo (which we did not do) was 2-6 months. I am not saying this was due to the flax oil-- I think it was due to the combination of things and possibly mostly to the experimental drug-- but I would definitely give flax oil to a dog with cancer again. I am not sure if cats can process it well-- I might do fish oil for cats. Michelle
Interferon question - FeLV+/FIV+ = now negative
Hi Everyone, I don't post much but have a serious question re Interferon. Kitty tested positive for FeLV/FIV at nine months old. She has had daily Interferon for the past 3+ months. Now that she has tested negative for both diseases, what experience has anyone else had and vet recommendations for tapering off the IFN? I thought once kitties were FIV+ that disease did not disappear but the FeLV+ sometimes is fought off (30%). This sweet girl can be adopted out once she is off the interferon. Del In memory of Effie 2001-2005
Re: Interferon question - FeLV+/FIV+ = now negative
At 05:50 PM 12/15/2006, you wrote: That is so wonderful.. Kelly Hi Everyone, I don't post much but have a serious question re Interferon. Kitty tested positive for FeLV/FIV at nine months old. She has had daily Interferon for the past 3+ months. Now that she has tested negative for both diseases, what experience has anyone else had and vet recommendations for tapering off the IFN? I thought once kitties were FIV+ that disease did not disappear but the FeLV+ sometimes is fought off (30%). This sweet girl can be adopted out once she is off the interferon. Del In memory of Effie 2001-2005 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.20/588 - Release Date: 12/15/2006
Re: Interferon question - FeLV+/FIV+ = now negative
That's great! I never heard of a cat throwing FIV, but I have heard of high rates of false positives on FIV tests. Was it confirmed by an IFA or DNA test? If it was an in-house snap test, I would guess she was never actually positive and the test result was wrong. Either way, good news! knock on wood! :) Michelle In a message dated 12/15/2006 8:59:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone, I don't post much but have a serious question re Interferon. Kitty tested positive for FeLV/FIV at nine months old. She has had daily Interferon for the past 3+ months. Now that she has tested negative for both diseases, what experience has anyone else had and vet recommendations for tapering off the IFN? I thought once kitties were FIV+ that disease did not disappear but the FeLV+ sometimes is fought off (30%). This sweet girl can be adopted out once she is off the interferon. Del
Re: Interferon question - FeLV+/FIV+ = now negative
Kittens, of course, can show a positive result for a while after nursing a positive mama. But then at some point they throw off the antibodies. I've thought that FIV+ kittens could go negative, as FELV+ kittens can. Interesting - it's really good to hear news like this. Gloria [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : That's great! I never heard of a cat throwing FIV, but I have heard of high rates of false positives on FIV tests. Was it confirmed by an IFA or DNA test? If it was an in-house snap test, I would guess she was never actually positive and the test result was wrong. Either way, good news! knock on wood!nbsp; nbsp; Michelle nbsp; In a message dated 12/15/2006 8:59:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone, nbsp;I don't post much but have a serious question re Interferon.nbsp; Kitty tested positive for FeLV/FIV at nine months old.nbsp; She has had daily Interferon for the past 3+ months.nbsp; Now that she has tested negative for both diseases, what experience has anyone else had and vet recommendations for tapering off the IFN?nbsp; I thought once kitties were FIV+ that disease did not disappear but the FeLV+ sometimes is fought off (30%).nbsp; This sweet girl can be adopted out once she is off the interferon.nbsp; nbsp;Del nbsp;
Re: Interferon question - FeLV+/FIV+ = now negative
Kittens, of course, can show a positive result for a while after nursing a positive mama. But then at some point they throw off the antibodies. I've thought that FIV+ kittens could go negative, as FELV+ kittens can. Interesting - it's really good to hear news like this. Gloria [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : That's great! I never heard of a cat throwing FIV, but I have heard of high rates of false positives on FIV tests. Was it confirmed by an IFA or DNA test? If it was an in-house snap test, I would guess she was never actually positive and the test result was wrong. Either way, good news! knock on wood!nbsp; nbsp; Michelle nbsp; In a message dated 12/15/2006 8:59:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone, nbsp;I don't post much but have a serious question re Interferon.nbsp; Kitty tested positive for FeLV/FIV at nine months old.nbsp; She has had daily Interferon for the past 3+ months.nbsp; Now that she has tested negative for both diseases, what experience has anyone else had and vet recommendations for tapering off the IFN?nbsp; I thought once kitties were FIV+ that disease did not disappear but the FeLV+ sometimes is fought off (30%).nbsp; This sweet girl can be adopted out once she is off the interferon.nbsp; nbsp;Del nbsp;
Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
WOW - truly awesome! Gloria Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : YAY!! That's awesome!!!nbsp;nbsp;Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito MalitoMy cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Friday, December 15, 2006 5:16:06 PMSubject: Re: [feline-cancer] some good news Asia had her 4th chemo treatment today and anothernbsp;nbsp; x-ray.the mass in her chest cavity is gone!nbsp; nbsp; I realize we will have more chemo for a couple weeks and then evaluate again and only the Lord knows what is ahead, but we are thankful and grateful for this nbsp; Dianne and Asia __,_._,___ __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
WOW - truly awesome! Gloria Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : YAY!! That's awesome!!!nbsp;nbsp;Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito MalitoMy cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Friday, December 15, 2006 5:16:06 PMSubject: Re: [feline-cancer] some good news Asia had her 4th chemo treatment today and anothernbsp;nbsp; x-ray.the mass in her chest cavity is gone!nbsp; nbsp; I realize we will have more chemo for a couple weeks and then evaluate again and only the Lord knows what is ahead, but we are thankful and grateful for this nbsp; Dianne and Asia __,_._,___ __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
That is wonderful news, yay for Asia! (and you too!) Phaewryn Please save Whitey! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html VT low cost SpayNeuter, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: OT: cancer treatment
I have cod liver oil here already, it says flaxseed or fish oil... is that the same as cod liver oil? I did try it for Mythic's skin issues, it did NOT help (but then, nothing has so far). Phaewryn Please save Whitey! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html VT low cost SpayNeuter, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Interferon question - FeLV+/FIV+ = now negative
It's possible she was never positive to begin with. Did you test more than once, and using two different methods? Regardless, I may consider doing the week on and week off schedule for a while, slowing stretching out the off days by reducing the on days over a period of months. Of course, there's no reason to take her off of it at all, there's no HARM in giving it long term that I am aware of. It's possible her natural immunity finally kicked in now that she is an adult. Phaewryn Please save Whitey! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html VT low cost SpayNeuter, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Interferon question - FeLV+/FIV+ = now negative
yes, FIV antibodies can be passed along in the milk, but she said her cat tested positive at 9 MONTHS, any momma cat that would let a kitten nurse THAT long is a brave and devoted soul, LOL! I think most maternal antibodies wear off by 6 months of age (or a couple of months after the kitten last nursed). Phaewryn Please save Whitey! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html VT low cost SpayNeuter, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
ot: found a new product
I am sitting here laughing myself silly. You guys probably already know about this - but at PetSmart you can buy this concentrated catnip spray. I brought home a can and thought I would try it out on the kids. I sprayed some of the cat furniture...some of their scratching pads..a cushion...a little spot on the floor. I now have 8 cats - high as kites...rolling on the floor, rubbing their faces on thingsgenerally acting goofy. 22lb Antonio is hanging off the chair rubbing his face in that cushion and practically drooling LOL Just wait 'till Santa brings them some Cosmic Cat Nip for real. They'll flip. You've never seen such happy kitties :0) We definitely have the holiday spirit going over here.
Re: Interferon
In response to Del's question about interferon: My late Ziggy was on interferon treatment for most of his life ( about 1.5 years). He took 1 cc -which contained 30 units of interferon once a day for 7 days and then he was off of it for 7 days. However, the recent reading I have been doing suggests that kitty take interferon every day with no time off because it is an anti-viral and if it is stopped for any period of time kitty will get immune to it, much like if you stopped taking antibiotics early and then restarted them. Anyways, my suggestion is to keep kitty on the interferon treatment for another 3-6 months and get kitty retested to make sure it wasn't a false negative. As far as I know, kitty doesn't need tapered off interferon. I found a very useful site on interferon that will maybe be of some help. .http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html _ Visit MSN Holiday Challenge for your chance to win up to $50,000 in Holiday cash from MSN today! http://www.msnholidaychallenge.com/index.aspx?ocid=taglinelocale=en-us
Re: OT: cancer treatment
cod liver oil is a type of fish oil. michelle In a message dated 12/15/2006 11:23:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have cod liver oil here already, it says flaxseed or fish oil... is that the same as cod liver oil? I did try it for Mythic's skin issues, it did NOT help (but then, nothing has so far).
Re: ot: found a new product
I can just imagine it! What a happy sight it must be :) I tried the spray with my kitties and they didn't react to it. They LOVE Cosmic Catnip though. In fact, Santa just wrapped up a container a few minutes ago for their stocking. Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sitting here laughing myself silly. You guys probably already know about this - but at PetSmart you can buy this concentrated catnip spray. I brought home a can and thought I would try it out on the kids. I sprayed some of the cat furniture...some of their scratching pads..a cushion...a little spot on the floor. I now have 8 cats - high as kites...rolling on the floor, rubbing their faces on thingsgenerally acting goofy. 22lb Antonio is hanging off the chair rubbing his face in that cushion and practically drooling LOL Just wait 'till Santa brings them some Cosmic Cat Nip for real. They'll flip. You've never seen such happy kitties :0) We definitely have the holiday spirit going over here. Visit my Tigger Tales site! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [feline-cancer] some good news
That is wonderful news! I will keep praying for her.
Gina
Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Asia had her 4th chemo treatment today and another x-ray.the mass
in her chest cavity is gone!
I realize we will have more chemo for a couple weeks and then evaluate again
and only the Lord knows what is ahead, but we are thankful and grateful for
this
Dianne and Asia
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