Re: [Felvtalk] Fluid in chest cavity
Does she have congestive heart problems? Was the fluid analyzed? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of vixen...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 7:52 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; HIDEYO YAMAMOTO Subject: [Felvtalk] Fluid in chest cavity Hello Everyone, I've been away from the list for a very long time, but of course we always come back when we have a baby in trouble. Hideyo called me and asked if I would contact you to help with research on how to help a friend of her's felv+ Tortie girl name Pistachio. Pistachio is two years old and before this she's had no symptoms and been very healthy and happy. For the last couple of weeks she's lost weight and recently they found out she was building up fluid in her chest cavity. They removed 100cc of fluid last Friday 13th, it was rather clear. They don't know what's causing (waiting for reports), so right now the only thing she's on is abx (I asked Hideyo which abx, and she said she couldn't remember the name, but had never heard of it before). They don't know what's causing it, but of course because she's felv+ they are just blaming that. After the fluid was removed, she returned to her happy self and began eating and acting normal. She's still okay now, but her breathing is more labored then it would be normally, (faster respiratory rate). So, here's the question... What do you wonderful experienced people usually suggest first when there is fluid build up? Are there any success stories, or does this usually mean the beginning of the end? Her friend is of course a little panicked and needs help! Hideyo had wondered about Lasix, but the vet didn't want to use it because something to do with the location of the fluid deposit (she's a little vague about exactly why). Hideyo was thinking Interferon, Imulin, some sort of diuretic herb, Rutin (sp?)... What should they do? I'm writing for Hideyo and her friend because Hideyo's can not get online until tomorrow at work. Could you please cc any response directly to Hideyo's email address until she can re-join the list? Thank you guys, bless you and your babies, Nina ___ 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] Weak+ FeLV Mom v. Baby- Test Protocols
I'd say if any aged cat tests consistantly positive multiple times on any test, it is positive (faint or otherwise). Retest the mommy (in a month or two) and kitten (when it grows up a little more). See what happens. I tested mine two or three times before I accepted in my mind that they were positive and going to stay that way. On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote: Sara, a teen Mom really isn't considered an older kitty. I'd assume both the Momma and kitten are positive until you get a negative test. The FeLV+ kittens I have rescued were all healthy and thriving until the leukemia raised it's ugly head when they were about a yr old. Even though I hate to use weak and strong testing results, I'd have to say mine were all strong positives on all their tests. Good luck Sharyl From: M C mliciou...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 4:22 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Weak+ FeLV Mom v. Baby- Test Protocols We have a teen Mom kitty who tested weak positive on the felv/fiv snap test 1 month after she was rescued. She had 3 kittens on a cold day out in the open before we found her. 1 kitten died the first day b/c she wasn't keeping him warm, 2nd one died within a week (Mom rejected we tried to BF but he faded), 3rd kitten survived conjunctivits, and is small but growing daily and eating really well. Since she tested weak positive, should we rest on the ELISA (sent to lab) test to make sure she even has it? We need to know b/c her surviving kitten may or may not have FeLV, depending on whether this is a false positive or if she's fighting off the infection from past exposure The kitten is only 6 weeks old, and we heard testing him now won't mean anything, so we'd have to start testing him in 1 month, then again after that IF the Mom is indeed felv positive. We're just not sure if we should assume he is felv positive b/c of the Mom's snap test result, which I know is notoriously faulty, esp. on older kitties like this. Thanks in advance, Sara ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Weak+ FeLV Mom v. Baby- Test Protocols
I would retest the mom 30 days from the first ELISA test, the kitten in 90 days. If either are positive on the ELISA, do an IFA test for confirmation. Good luck! I sure hope they both clear the virus!! Keep us posted. Lynda - Original Message - From: M C mliciou...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 3:22 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Weak+ FeLV Mom v. Baby- Test Protocols We have a teen Mom kitty who tested weak positive on the felv/fiv snap test 1 month after she was rescued. She had 3 kittens on a cold day out in the open before we found her. 1 kitten died the first day b/c she wasn't keeping him warm, 2nd one died within a week (Mom rejected we tried to BF but he faded), 3rd kitten survived conjunctivits, and is small but growing daily and eating really well. Since she tested weak positive, should we rest on the ELISA (sent to lab) test to make sure she even has it? We need to know b/c her surviving kitten may or may not have FeLV, depending on whether this is a false positive or if she's fighting off the infection from past exposure The kitten is only 6 weeks old, and we heard testing him now won't mean anything, so we'd have to start testing him in 1 month, then again after that IF the Mom is indeed felv positive. We're just not sure if we should assume he is felv positive b/c of the Mom's snap test result, which I know is notoriously faulty, esp. on older kitties like this. Thanks in advance, Sara ___ 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
[Felvtalk] Just some happy stuff about cats!
Henry, the feline fiber artist. He does good work - see http://henrythefelinefiberartist.wordpress.com/. Nora, the piano-playing cat, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0zgQAp7EYw. Now we know why Americans spend more money on cat food annually than on baby food. With babies stuff just goes in one end and out the other - but cats are artists! Natalie =^..^= ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Fluid in chest cavity
I hope I will never hve to use it, but Missouri University just established an animal cancer treatment center less than 1 hour from me. Now, if something comes up, it is a shorter drive than going all the way to Columbia. Nice to have something like that so close by. Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com wrote: My romeo developed very labored breathing very quickly. Then fluid in lyngs was found n when they analyzed fluid n took xrays, they found lymphoma. Not to asume the same w this cat, but things went very bad w. Romeo very quickly. Sent from my Samsung Epic™ 4G vixen...@verizon.net wrote: Hello Everyone, I've been away from the list for a very long time, but of course we always come back when we have a baby in trouble. Hideyo called me and asked if I would contact you to help with research on how to help a friend of her's felv+ Tortie girl name Pistachio. Pistachio is two years old and before this she's had no symptoms and been very healthy and happy. For the last couple of weeks she's lost weight and recently they found out she was building up fluid in her chest cavity. They removed 100cc of fluid last Friday 13th, it was rather clear. They don't know what's causing (waiting for reports), so right now the only thing she's on is abx (I asked Hideyo which abx, and she said she couldn't remember the name, but had never heard of it before). They don't know what's causing it, but of course because she's felv+ they are just blaming that. After the fluid was removed, she returned to her happy self and began eating and acting normal. She's still okay now, but her breathing is more labored then it would be normally, (faster respiratory rate). So, here's the question... What do you wonderful experienced people usually suggest first when there is fluid build up? Are there any success stories, or does this usually mean the beginning of the end? Her friend is of course a little panicked and needs help! Hideyo had wondered about Lasix, but the vet didn't want to use it because something to do with the location of the fluid deposit (she's a little vague about exactly why). Hideyo was thinking Interferon, Imulin, some sort of diuretic herb, Rutin (sp?)... What should they do? I'm writing for Hideyo and her friend because Hideyo's can not get online until tomorrow at work. Could you please cc any response directly to Hideyo's email address until she can re-join the list? Thank you guys, bless you and your babies, Nina ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FW: request for counsel on BreAnne
I also found out that they do not like warmed over foods. They sat in the bowls all day and I ended up throwing them out. Katy Doyle athenapities...@gmail.com wrote: My cats LOVE baked chicken and grilled steak (medium rare) - but only when it is freshly cooked. They don't like reheated food. On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM, POTT, BEVERLY p...@mailbox.sc.edu wrote: Same here- I put the baby food in a bowl, and then run the hot water into the empty jar- fill it up, then dump it in the bowl and mix it up. -Original Message- From: dlg...@windstream.net [mailto:dlg...@windstream.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:51 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FW: request for counsel on BreAnne I just let the hot water run until it is hot enough to warm up the food so it smells good and they come running. I only give each one about 1 teaspoon because they prefe the liquid to the actual meat. They will come back later and nibble at the meat, but the liquid dissappears real fast. On May 9, 2011, at 5:03 PM, czadna sacarawicz wrote: THANK YOU. we are not alone. really, really appreciate your ideas and presence yesterday we tried Gerber 2 chicken with gravy (chicken cornstarch). warmed a bit in microwave. not interested. this morning nosed it around and left. I keep picking her up and bringing her back or taking the dish to her. did eat Fancy Feast beef well this a.m. routinely had used microwaved sweet potatoes but not since all this came down. had thought about fish but haven't tried that since had read that shouldn't . soupy. makes much much sense. hair ball gel. thank you. forward together. thanks to each of you from your beloveds in honor of Mother's Day. they send you love. m ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
