Re: [Felvtalk] 2009-2010
Ana, I am so sorry to know that Beltza is gone. Having a chance to say goodbye will help ease your grief, but I know you will miss her and think about her your whole life long. I still feel sad about cats I lost 40 years ago. Thank you for taking such loving care of Beltza. Lorrie On 07-08, Ana Gutierrez wrote: Dear all, Thanks for being so supportive. Beltza left this morning. Fortunately, I spend all yesterdays afternoon with her, and had a chance to say good-bye. I'll miss her my whole life. Ana ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie
I wouldn't stop giving the CoQ10 because it really helps cats with suppressed immune systems - their gums, teeth - are very susceptible - CoQ10 not only prevents it but is good for so many other things. What's a little more powder in their food? Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Stacy Zacher Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 2:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie Hi Tanya: I am so sorry about your Maggie. My FELV+ kitty was diagnosed with Early HCM years ago but it never really progressed much beyond a certain thickness on one side. He also was diagnosed with a perfect valentine shaped heart - misshapen. I used to give him CoQ10 - mixed in his canned food - 10 mg per day for his HCM. I can't say if it did or did not help but it didn't seem to hurt him at all. I stopped giving it to him when he was diagnosed with FELV - no reason really other than I'm giving him so much other stuff right now! Saying purrayers for your furbaby. Stacy = Message: 4 Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 08:08:05 -0700 (PDT) From: TANYA NOE sashacatgodd...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Maggie Message-ID: 630180.7808...@web57902.mail.re3.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hello everyone, ? ???It has been a while since I have been able to get on. I found out last month that my FelV+ Maggie who turned 2 years old 16 days ago was just diagnosed with a grade 4/6 heart murmur. She has seen many vets in her short life and has not had a detectable one previously not even 7 months ago when she had her bi-annual physical and blood work. I took her in for her physical and because lately she has had some exercise intolerance that isn't normal for a 2 year old. Her heart ultrasound gave us a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Her walls were very thick and flow greatly reduced. We started he on Enalapril. I was wondering if anyone else has had the same diagnosis and if so if there was anything that worked well for your little ones. Her heart disease is progressing very quickly and I was told that with her type there isn't anything they can do to slow it down, we are only making her more comfortable with the Enalapril by making her heart not have to work as hard. Any advice is appreciated, Tanya (Maggie's Mom) stacy_zac...@yahoo.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Beltza 2009-2010
Dear Ana, I am so sorry to hear about Beltza. I spoke to my veterinarian yesterday because one of our cats was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and possible lung cancer - blood tests will be in today. I did ask him about leukemia and was going to get back to you; he said that the most reliable test would have been bone marrow aspiration. Again, please accept my condolences! Nobody will ever replace your beloved Beltza, but my suggestion would be to immediately give a home to a needy cat out there; it would be a great tribute to Beltza. Sincerely, Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Ana Gutierrez Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 3:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Beltza 2009-2010 Dear all, Thanks for being so supportive. Beltza left this morning. Fortunately, I spend all yesterdays afternoon with her, and had a chance to say good-bye. I'll miss her my whole life. Ana ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New kitten
I would throw away soft toys that cannot be laundered - any hard surfaces like plastic that are porous, wash them with Clorox mixed with water - or straight, if you wear a mask or bandana over your face! Rinse really well - same goes for litter boxes. That should kill everything that may have been on it! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Borden Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] New kitten It's now been just over two months since Tommy died. My heart is ready to welcome home a new kitten. My other two cats have tested negative for FeLV (yay!!). Is there anything special I need to do to make sure the virus isn't still on toys, bedding, etc? I did wash the bedding, and I'm going to throw out some of the older toys. But stuff like the turbo scratcher (ball around a circle)? Thank you, Lisa ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New kitten
After 2 months, there is no need to do any of this as the FeLV will all be dead long ago. It is probably a good idea in general to wash the toys, but it is never necessary to use straight bleach on anything to disinfect it. Anything soaked in a 3-4% bleach solution for 20 minutes will be disinfected. Gary -- From: Natalie at...@optonline.net Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 8:44 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New kitten I would throw away soft toys that cannot be laundered - any hard surfaces like plastic that are porous, wash them with Clorox mixed with water - or straight, if you wear a mask or bandana over your face! Rinse really well - same goes for litter boxes. That should kill everything that may have been on it! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Borden Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] New kitten It's now been just over two months since Tommy died. My heart is ready to welcome home a new kitten. My other two cats have tested negative for FeLV (yay!!). Is there anything special I need to do to make sure the virus isn't still on toys, bedding, etc? I did wash the bedding, and I'm going to throw out some of the older toys. But stuff like the turbo scratcher (ball around a circle)? Thank you, Lisa ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie
what, exactly, does CoQ10 prevent? and could you give some cites to research data on it? i haven't seen anything in a long time, and would be interested in seeing what the clinical findings are. additionally, cats who test positive for the FeLV antigen only once are not necessarily actually positive. even if they are persistently viremic, they are just normal cats until and if the virus is activated. while they are asymptomatic, they are not seriously immune compromised, and presuming that everything that happens to a cat who happens to FeLV+ is related to that status is not borne out in the real world of sanctuaries and multi-positive homes. i will post, yet again, a link to the american assn of feline practitioners 2008 guidelines for managing feline retroviruses, in a separate post. MC -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] 2008 Amer Assn of Feline Practitioners Guidelines for Managing Feline Retroviruses
It is about time for them to come out with a new one, isn't it? On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 9:23 AM, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.comwrote: once again, there's the definitive guidelines for managing feline retroviruses. read the FULL article, it's got a great historical bibliography; play out a copy for your vet and make him read it in front of you. know what you're talking about, because the cats need us to speak for them. http://www.catvets.com/professionals/guidelines/publications/index.aspx?ID=323 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org ) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] 2008 Amer Assn of Feline Practitioners Guidelines for Managing Feline Retroviruses
they revised it in 2009, and considering how little research there is being done on the retroviruses, and how long it takes to get results, probably not. they had one in 2005, and in 2002 before that, that i know of. On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: It is about time for them to come out with a new one, isn't it? On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 9:23 AM, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote: once again, there's the definitive guidelines for managing feline retroviruses. read the FULL article, it's got a great historical bibliography; play out a copy for your vet and make him read it in front of you. know what you're talking about, because the cats need us to speak for them. http://www.catvets.com/professionals/guidelines/publications/index.aspx?ID=323 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue ( www.purebredcats.org ) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie
MC, CoQ10 doesn't cure or prevent anything. It does seem to support heart function. Most of the folks on the Yahoo heart group use it for their heart kitties. My sweet Albert was given days/weeks to live after going into CHF and then being dx with severe HCM. With the CoQ10 and other supplements he enjoyed another 1 1/2 yrs before his heart gave out. The recommended dose for kitties is 30 - 60 mg per day. I don't have links to any feline studies but here are links to some of the info I have. http://www.md-phc.com/nutrition/useful.html http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/coq10/ http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WALTHAMOSU2002PID=pr02987 http://drpollen.blogspot.com/2006/07/supplements-for-pets-with-heart.html Sharyl --- On Fri, 7/9/10, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote: From: MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, 10:21 AM what, exactly, does CoQ10 prevent? and could you give some cites to research data on it? i haven't seen anything in a long time, and would be interested in seeing what the clinical findings are. additionally, cats who test positive for the FeLV antigen only once are not necessarily actually positive. even if they are persistently viremic, they are just normal cats until and if the virus is activated. while they are asymptomatic, they are not seriously immune compromised, and presuming that everything that happens to a cat who happens to FeLV+ is related to that status is not borne out in the real world of sanctuaries and multi-positive homes. i will post, yet again, a link to the american assn of feline practitioners 2008 guidelines for managing feline retroviruses, in a separate post. MC ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Beltza 2009-2010
Dear Ana: We are so very sorry for your loss. Beltza was truly blessed to have found you as you were to have found her. We will light a candle for her here in Wisconsin and say purrayers for her journey across the rainbow bridge. Our best to you, purrs and hugs, Stacy and Spanky Message: 4 Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:06:29 -0500 From: Ana Gutierrez ana...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Beltza 2009-2010 Message-ID: aanlktilmvhisznv_f0hig7hf0uh95zsv8yzyvexsg...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear all, Thanks for being so supportive. Beltza left this morning. Fortunately, I spend all yesterdays afternoon with her, and had a chance to say good-bye. I'll miss her my whole life. Ana ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] coq10
Hi Natalie: Thanks for the info. I was thinking about adding it back. I just felt like I was constantly assaulting him with meds but if it is okay to put the coq10 and lysine and his immune support meds all in the canned food at once, then I should continue. I just wasn't sure about mixing it all together at once. Thanks! Stacy Message: 17 Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:23:45 -0400 From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie Message-ID: 0ae701cb1f69$f5d70e10$e1852a...@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I wouldn't stop giving the CoQ10 because it really helps cats with suppressed immune systems - their gums, teeth - are very susceptible - CoQ10 not only prevents it but is good for so many other things. What's a little more powder in their food? Natalie stacy_zac...@yahoo.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie
thanks, sharyl--i just find it alarming that people will do whatever someone on a list tells them to, without knowing if there's any value to it. too often, the only basis for using a product comes from the manufacturer or supplier, or their paid spokescreatures in drag. -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie
This is good info on CoQ10: Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble compound primarily synthesized by the body and also consumed in the diet. ... Coenzyme Q10 supplementation has resulted in clinical and metabolic ... http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/coq10/ -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sharyl Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 1:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie MC, CoQ10 doesn't cure or prevent anything. It does seem to support heart function. Most of the folks on the Yahoo heart group use it for their heart kitties. My sweet Albert was given days/weeks to live after going into CHF and then being dx with severe HCM. With the CoQ10 and other supplements he enjoyed another 1 1/2 yrs before his heart gave out. The recommended dose for kitties is 30 - 60 mg per day. I don't have links to any feline studies but here are links to some of the info I have. http://www.md-phc.com/nutrition/useful.html http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/coq10/ http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WALTHAMOSU2002PID=pr029 87 http://drpollen.blogspot.com/2006/07/supplements-for-pets-with-heart.html Sharyl --- On Fri, 7/9/10, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote: From: MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Maggie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, 10:21 AM what, exactly, does CoQ10 prevent? and could you give some cites to research data on it? i haven't seen anything in a long time, and would be interested in seeing what the clinical findings are. additionally, cats who test positive for the FeLV antigen only once are not necessarily actually positive. even if they are persistently viremic, they are just normal cats until and if the virus is activated. while they are asymptomatic, they are not seriously immune compromised, and presuming that everything that happens to a cat who happens to FeLV+ is related to that status is not borne out in the real world of sanctuaries and multi-positive homes. i will post, yet again, a link to the american assn of feline practitioners 2008 guidelines for managing feline retroviruses, in a separate post. MC ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New kitten
thanks gary, for injecting some knowledge onto the list. speaking of injecting things, there IS some research on the cornell site about active virus particles being found in dried secretions much longer than originally expected. however, it's nothing but interesting, pure research, with no practical implications. unless, of course, you have one of those psychopathic maine coons who wanders around the house at night, with a syringe in paw, and scrapes up dried secretions, rehydrates them, and somehow manages to inject the solution into his unsuspecting sibkits. they don't have a clue how much virus is required to pass it on, whether or not the virus remains fully potent after extended exposure to air (it's a retrovirus, it's job is to mutate), etc. what has been known for a very long time is that it takes persistent, prolonged contact to transmit the virus, and that it does not stay active in the vast majority of cases, long outside the body. please, please, folks, learn the facts, so that you can recognize what's not fact when you hear it. not to be rude, or anything. -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Trooper needs help!
Hi guys, Yall have been so helpful in the past about helping with our injured cats, I am hoping you will be able to do so again. We have an injured cat named Trooper. No one, including our vet, knows how he came to be injured. Unfortunately his care (debridement, surgery, etc) has exhausted our emergency funds. Here is a link to his story: http://rescuties.chipin.com/trooper -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia
just wondering how many of us here have ever had a bone-marrow aspiration suggested as a normal part of the FeLV testing protocol? here's a really good article on the different forms of leukemia and treatments--they don't mention the date on it, tho, but someone could probably find it. http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_lymphoma_and_leukemias.htm -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Beltza 2009-2010
Dear all, Thank you for your support and your words. Sara: Thanks a lot. I was the lucky one for finding her, and for being able to put her in my car and take her home. Barb: It's true, I will remember her and miss her everyday in my life. I didn't had the chance to learn about leukemia, but I did had the chance to learn about anemia, in case someone needs anything. She also taught me so many daily things. MaryChristine: Thanks so much for your words. About CoQ10, I have done a lot of research, since one of our dogs, has cardiomiopathy and needs it in her daily diet. How do I upload files? Sharyl and Sally: Thanks for your words. I will always cherish the good memories with her, starting the day I rescued her. One of my favorites is how I taught her to jump into my arms. She was a very intelligent kitty, so easy to train. Shannon: Thanks. I keep telling her how much I love her. Dlgegg: Thanks for the prayers. Lisa Borden: One of the things I learned is that the FeLV is not functional outside the kitty's body, in other words, it doesn't survive in the outside. Good luck with your new kitty. Lorrie: Indeed having a chance to say good-bye helped me, and I hope it also helped her. Thank you. Natalie: Thanks for your condolences and I'm really sorry to hear about your cat. A guy who helped me a lot with Beltza, is Dr. Arnold Plotnick, he lives in Manhattan, and he was of great help through email. His web page is felineveterinaryadvice.com I trust (a lot) my vet, but I wanted a second opinion. I was very relieved to see that both had the same diagnose and both suggested the same treatments. I just think Dr. Plotnick explained things better to me. We have another cat, and two dogs. I constantly rescue dogs and cats from the streets. We keep the sick ones (or the ugly ones which nobody wants), as I only see beauty in them. I am sure Beltza will send me a kitty when she selects it and when the grieve has passed. Beltza was my boyfriend's favorite, so I think he is the one that should decide or rescue the new one. Please let me know if I can be of any help. Thanks for your words. Best wishes, Ana ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia
How is Peanut? Any updates? -- Sent from ATT's Wireless network using Mobile Email --Original Message-- From: MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com To: FeLVTalk FeLVTalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, July 9, 2010 2:05:17 PM GMT-0400 Subject: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia just wondering how many of us here have ever had a bone-marrow aspiration suggested as a normal part of the FeLV testing protocol? here's a really good article on the different forms of leukemia and treatments--they don't mention the date on it, tho, but someone could probably find it. http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_lymphoma_and_leukemias.htm -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia
The bone marrow aspiration was suggested for confirmation of leukemia! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:05 PM To: FeLVTalk Subject: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia just wondering how many of us here have ever had a bone-marrow aspiration suggested as a normal part of the FeLV testing protocol? here's a really good article on the different forms of leukemia and treatments--they don't mention the date on it, tho, but someone could probably find it. http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_lymphoma_and_leukemias.htm -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia
i know that it is. that wasn't my question. On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: The bone marrow aspiration was suggested for confirmation of leukemia! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:05 PM To: FeLVTalk Subject: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia just wondering how many of us here have ever had a bone-marrow aspiration suggested as a normal part of the FeLV testing protocol? here's a really good article on the different forms of leukemia and treatments--they don't mention the date on it, tho, but someone could probably find it. http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_lymphoma_and_leukemias.htm -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org ) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia
Our Gray Kitty had it done at UC Davis in CA. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 9, 2010, at 2:17 PM, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote: i know that it is. that wasn't my question. On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: The bone marrow aspiration was suggested for confirmation of leukemia! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:05 PM To: FeLVTalk Subject: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia just wondering how many of us here have ever had a bone-marrow aspiration suggested as a normal part of the FeLV testing protocol? here's a really good article on the different forms of leukemia and treatments--they don't mention the date on it, tho, but someone could probably find it. http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_lymphoma_and_leukemias.htm -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org ) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org ) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Our Gray Kitty had it done at UC Da Sent from my iPhone On Jul 9, 2010, at 2:17 PM, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote: i know that it is. that wasn't my question. On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: The bone marrow aspiration was suggested for confirmation of leukemia! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:05 PM To: FeLVTalk Subject: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia just wondering how many of us here have ever had a bone-marrow aspiration suggested as a normal part of the FeLV testing protocol? here's a really good article on the different forms of leukemia and treatments--they don't mention the date on it, tho, but someone could probably find it. http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_lymphoma_and_leukemias.htm -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org ) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org ) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] testing methods, and forms of leukemia
Bailey has a bone marrow aspirate because we couldn't find any reason for his anemia, it showed the virus was active and was destroying his new blood as fast as it was being produced and there were precancerous cells there, we could never find were the suspected cancer was and after he passed and a necropsy was done it was pancreatic cancer. We put him on prednisolone, iron, and epogen and reversed his anemia. His HCT was at 20%, went down to 18% by the time I got the epogen, went to 15% the first tow weeks while on it and then started going up. It got up to 40% and we lowered the epogen dose from 3 times a week to once a week. When he passed his HCT was at 33%, normal and he had been on the epogen for about 5 months, without it he would have died months before. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://BelindaSauro.com http://HostDesign4U.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] going off-list for awhile
you know where to find me if there is need. MC -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] going off-list for awhile
I don't blame you. This website is full of sadness -- Sent from ATT's Wireless network using Mobile Email --Original Message-- From: MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com To: FeLVTalk FeLVTalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:33:02 AM GMT-0400 Subject: [Felvtalk] going off-list for awhile you know where to find me if there is need. MC -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
