Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results
Yes - it's the smear I was asking about. If you let me know what they found when they looked at the smear, it will probably say whether or not the platelets were visually confirmed to be low or whether there was blood clotting. I am thrilled Bogey liked the KFC. I had one cat, a few years ago, with cancer, and I kept her eating long after the vets felt she should have survived, by feeding her KFC. My husband and I certainly had our fill of KFC, since we had to eat it something like 3 times a week. Up here in Canada, we have Swiss Chalet, which also seems to work wonders on my babies. One day at a time, Sherri. She's eating and playing. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the Doxycycline will help. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherri Godschalk Sent: October-27-16 10:33 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results Armani, I tried the KFC today, she loved it. So does her mom so that was dinner for both of us. The only other information on the results print out they give me is a "smear" on the bottom. Says "Fluorescence" under it. Mentions rbc, retics, plt, rbc flags and wbc,in a legend of sorts. I am sure that means something. Bogey is actually playing with her Qtips this evening. She brought one in to show me. So she is still having fun. Today has been a good day. Sherri On 10/26/16, 6:40 PM, "Felvtalk on behalf of Amani Oakley" wrote: >Sherri, half the battle is keeping her eating. As long as she is >eating, you are ahead of the curve. I really don't like the low >platelet count but nothing else in the bloodwork is very alarming right >now. Were there clots in the sample? Did they do a slide count? See if >your results have anything at the bottom about the recheck they did for the >low platelets. > >Keep Bogey eating, as much as possible. Use things like tuna water or >tuna juice from tuna cans, to keep her hungry. Get Kentucky Fried >Chicken for her (without the covering!). > >You are doing very well for your little girl. I'm glad your vet isn't >giving up, and neither should you or Bogey. > >I'm crossing my fingers for you that the Doxycycline helps. Frankly, >though, he shouldn't have waited to get bad news. At least he is >willing to try it now. > >Amani > >-Original Message- >From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf >Of Sherri Godschalk >Sent: October-26-16 6:44 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results > >Hi Amani. I did feel very happy that he agreed to the Doxy. Maybe the >fact that the current regiment was clearly becoming ineffective made >him think we needed to add something. He is going to look into >Interferon for her and I am going to research that this evening as I >have only seen it mentioned here and there. He isn't giving up and I am >awfully glad about that because I am nowhere near ready. I don't think Bogey >is ready either. > >Sherri > >On 10/26/16, 1:59 PM, "Felvtalk on behalf of Amani Oakley" >aoak...@oakleylegal.com> >wrote: > >>Hi Sherri >> >>Yes, some of the results are worse (especially the platelets) but the >>retic count is actually up a bit. I hope that adding the Doxycycline >>might help. The haematocrit and red cells are down, but nowhere as >>low as I have seen them in cats with FeLV, so there is a lot of >>cushion still there. The best piece of news is that she is eating and >>drinking and gaining weight. >> >>Amani >> >> >> >>-Original Message- >>From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf >>Of Sherri Godschalk >>Sent: October-26-16 12:59 PM >>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>Subject: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results >> >>Just a bit of information regarding Bogey¹s last lab results. She had >>been sleeping a lot and not as active so this really didn¹t surprise me. >>Everything has taken a down turn. >> >> >> >> Range 26-Oct 30-Sep >>RBC 6.5412.22.542.9 >>HCT 30.352.314.817.9 >>HGB 9.8 16.25.2 6.2 >>MCV 35.953.158.361.7 >>MCH 11.817.320.521.4 >>MCHC 28.135.835.134.6 >>RDW 15 27 24.525.2 >>RETIC 3 50 89.982.1 >>WBC 2.8717.02 13.05 12.01 >>NEU 1.481.029 3.973.96 >>LYM 0.926.887.8 6.81 >>MONO 0.050.671.161.17 >>EOS 0.171.570.110.06 >>BASO 0.010.260.010.01 >>PLT 151 800 28 53 >> >> >>The only bit of good news is the doc did start her on Doxycycline >>twice a day. So she is going to be on that and Prednisolone and >>Stanzolol. I also give her Petinic twice a day and am going to add >>Lysine. I hope that the Doxy isn¹t arriving too late to help. >> >>Bogey is not suffering. She is eating, drinking and gaining weight, >>although just a little,
Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results
Armani, I tried the KFC today, she loved it. So does her mom so that was dinner for both of us. The only other information on the results print out they give me is a “smear” on the bottom. Says “Fluorescence” under it. Mentions rbc, retics, plt, rbc flags and wbc,in a legend of sorts. I am sure that means something. Bogey is actually playing with her Qtips this evening. She brought one in to show me. So she is still having fun. Today has been a good day. Sherri On 10/26/16, 6:40 PM, "Felvtalk on behalf of Amani Oakley" wrote: >Sherri, half the battle is keeping her eating. As long as she is eating, >you are ahead of the curve. I really don't like the low platelet count >but nothing else in the bloodwork is very alarming right now. Were there >clots in the sample? Did they do a slide count? See if your results have >anything at the bottom about the recheck they did for the low platelets. > >Keep Bogey eating, as much as possible. Use things like tuna water or >tuna juice from tuna cans, to keep her hungry. Get Kentucky Fried Chicken >for her (without the covering!). > >You are doing very well for your little girl. I'm glad your vet isn't >giving up, and neither should you or Bogey. > >I'm crossing my fingers for you that the Doxycycline helps. Frankly, >though, he shouldn't have waited to get bad news. At least he is willing >to try it now. > >Amani > >-Original Message- >From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of >Sherri Godschalk >Sent: October-26-16 6:44 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results > >Hi Amani. I did feel very happy that he agreed to the Doxy. Maybe the >fact that the current regiment was clearly becoming ineffective made him >think we needed to add something. He is going to look into Interferon for >her and I am going to research that this evening as I have only seen it >mentioned here and there. He isn't giving up and I am awfully glad about >that because I am nowhere near ready. I don't think Bogey is ready either. > >Sherri > >On 10/26/16, 1:59 PM, "Felvtalk on behalf of Amani Oakley" > >wrote: > >>Hi Sherri >> >>Yes, some of the results are worse (especially the platelets) but the >>retic count is actually up a bit. I hope that adding the Doxycycline >>might help. The haematocrit and red cells are down, but nowhere as low >>as I have seen them in cats with FeLV, so there is a lot of cushion >>still there. The best piece of news is that she is eating and drinking >>and gaining weight. >> >>Amani >> >> >> >>-Original Message- >>From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf >>Of Sherri Godschalk >>Sent: October-26-16 12:59 PM >>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>Subject: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results >> >>Just a bit of information regarding Bogey¹s last lab results. She had >>been sleeping a lot and not as active so this really didn¹t surprise me. >>Everything has taken a down turn. >> >> >> >> Range 26-Oct 30-Sep >>RBC 6.5412.22.542.9 >>HCT 30.352.314.817.9 >>HGB 9.8 16.25.2 6.2 >>MCV 35.953.158.361.7 >>MCH 11.817.320.521.4 >>MCHC 28.135.835.134.6 >>RDW 15 27 24.525.2 >>RETIC 3 50 89.982.1 >>WBC 2.8717.02 13.05 12.01 >>NEU 1.481.029 3.973.96 >>LYM 0.926.887.8 6.81 >>MONO 0.050.671.161.17 >>EOS 0.171.570.110.06 >>BASO 0.010.260.010.01 >>PLT 151 800 28 53 >> >> >>The only bit of good news is the doc did start her on Doxycycline twice >>a day. So she is going to be on that and Prednisolone and Stanzolol. I >>also give her Petinic twice a day and am going to add Lysine. I hope >>that the Doxy isn¹t arriving too late to help. >> >>Bogey is not suffering. She is eating, drinking and gaining weight, >>although just a little, playing once in awhile. She is hiding now which >>she never did before. My heart hurts today. >> >>Thanks for listening. >> >>Sherri >> >> >> >> >>___ >>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 > >___ >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_felineleuke
Re: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco
Hi Kelley, I’m so sorry for the loss of little Coco. When my Tigger babe lost his battle at 5-1/2 years, I was devastated. Someone from this FeLV chat group sent me this poem called Lend Me A Kitten, and I still read it a lot. It give me a little solace……I hope it helps you and all the others who have given such good care and still had to go through the loss. Lend Me a Kitten I will lend you a kitten for awhile, God said. For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three. But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn. I've looked the whole world over, in search of teachers true. And from the folks that crowd life's land, I have chosen you. Now will you give him all your love, not think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again? I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'. For all the joys this kitten brings, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may. And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay. But should you call him back, much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand. If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve, Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve. When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife, Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life. Author Unknown From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley S Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 1:49 PM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though. Kelley ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco
So sorry about Coco. Sounds like it was peaceful for her. Thanks for loving and taking care of her. Peace to you Sherri From: Felvtalk on behalf of Kelley S Reply-To: Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 2:49 PM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though. Kelley ___ 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] RIP little girl Coco
So sorry Kelley - I lost my little Fiona girl in May. She was a vision of health one day and gone in two weeks. My heart breaks for you. Mary On Oct 27, 2016 2:49 PM, "Kelley S" wrote: > Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and > running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. > Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a > long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though. > > Kelley > > ___ > 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] Bogey...
Thank you Robert. It is a roller coaster of emotions. I sleep very well when I hear her playing with her wad of paper in the hall in the middle of the night. Cute story about the your cats and the mystery leaves. :-) I have decided that cat toys are a complete waste of money anymore. A cotton ball, qtip, bubble wrap, feather earring all are more interesting to Bogey. I am starting to see that her good days are not as good as they were a month ago. No butt wiggles or jumping out to surprise the pups. She is just a tiny little 6.2 pound cat and had such a big personality. She does seem content like you described. Purrs and guards the bird feeders through the window from her condo. She probably sick of all the attention I give her, especially at pill time. I do hope she can bounce back. This is such a terrible, awful disease. Thanks for tips on what your cat will eat. I am writing them all down so I can try them with Bogey. She had her first KFC today. She wanted more but I thought I better offer it to her in small meals. I agree about the blood tests. It just really affirmed what I already knew. Thank you for writing! On 10/27/16, 2:46 PM, "Felvtalk on behalf of ROBERT CHAPEL" wrote: >Sherri... >My heart goes out to you... I KNOW very firsthand how difficult it is to >have no idea which way it will go. >I've thought my little guy was on his way out too many times to count >already and he just keeps bouncing back... Not always as well as before >but he still eats well, purrs a lot despite the 7 meds I have to give >him for his eyes and manages to stay out of reach of his Heavier, insane >1 yr old " brother" ( also FeLV+ but mercifully still healthy and >currently engaged in bringing leaves from the porch, individually in his >mouth, into the kitchen to play with I couldn't figure out where all >the leaves were coming from until I saw him do this, meticulously, over >15 minutes it was "cute overload"!! >I went to the ends of the earth to find things that Yogi would eat when >he was at his worst and the ONLY thing that worked for me was to grind >temptations chicken treats very finely and sprinkle them over all meat >baby food ( I tried a variety of meats I cooked myself and ground but he >preferred the baby food)... Sometimes Chicken Broth on a plate inspired >him to drink a bit moreworked better than a bowel as kitties do not >see straight down and his nose was, at times , a bit stuffed... Don't >know if this is useful but my experience here is that the cumulative >experience of everyone usually nets some good useable ideasPlease >try not to stress too much over the blood results there was a time >before we had the ability to know whats going on inside bodies that we >just judged how well we ( or our creatures) were doing by their >functioning... and he appears to be functioning reasonably well... Heck >... people run marathons with heart conditions.. > > >On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 01:00 PM, felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org >wrote: > >> Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to >> felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> felvtalk-ow...@felineleukemia.org >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >>1. Re: Bogey's checkup today - bad results (Ardy Robertson) >>2. Re: Bogey's checkup today - bad results (Amani Oakley) >> >> >> -- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:34:17 -0500 >> From: "Ardy Robertson" To: Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup >> today - bad results >> Message-ID: <00a101d23002$ffb0f260$ff12d720$@centurytel.net> >> Content-Type: text/plain;charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> I'll be praying the Doxy helps!! >> Ardy >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf >> Of >> Sherri Godschalk >> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:38 PM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results >> >> Ardy, >> She has been on the prednisolone since August 1. The Stanzolol about 2 >> weeks >> after that. Today was first day of Doxy. Thanks for the well wishes. >> I think we are going to need them. >> >> SHerri >> >> On 10/26/16, 10:54 PM, "Felvtalk on behalf of Ardy Robertson" >> >> wrote: >> >>> Can I ask how long she has been on the Stanozolol? And you just >>> started the Prednisolone and Doxy, correct? My best wishes to Bogey >>> to improve soon!! >>> >>> Ardy >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf >>> Of
Re: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco
Kelley I'm so sorry.It's always too soon but what a gift for her and you that she went without pain or fear. She just went to sleep, and woke up at The Bridge.She's a new star in the night, and will watch over you until the time comes for you to cross over together.Wishing you peace, and healing.They aren't gone, just gone ahead.-Original Message- From: Kelley S Sent: Oct 27, 2016 2:49 PM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though.Kelley ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco
I'm so sorry - you are in my thoughts and prayers Sandy W - Original Message - From: "Kelley S" To: "felvtalk" Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 2:49:09 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though. Kelley ___ 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] RIP little girl Coco
Oh Kelley. I am crying for you and for little Coco. Stand proud for the love and kindness you were able to give to Coco. Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley S Sent: October-27-16 2:49 PM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though. Kelley ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco
I'm so sorry Kelley. I am sure that is a shock. Thanks for loving little miss Coco. Sending hugs during this difficult time. <3 On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 2:49 PM, Kelley S wrote: > Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and > running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. > Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a > long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though. > > Kelley > > ___ > 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] RIP little girl Coco
Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though. Kelley ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey...
Sherri... My heart goes out to you... I KNOW very firsthand how difficult it is to have no idea which way it will go. I've thought my little guy was on his way out too many times to count already and he just keeps bouncing back... Not always as well as before but he still eats well, purrs a lot despite the 7 meds I have to give him for his eyes and manages to stay out of reach of his Heavier, insane 1 yr old " brother" ( also FeLV+ but mercifully still healthy and currently engaged in bringing leaves from the porch, individually in his mouth, into the kitchen to play with I couldn't figure out where all the leaves were coming from until I saw him do this, meticulously, over 15 minutes it was "cute overload"!! I went to the ends of the earth to find things that Yogi would eat when he was at his worst and the ONLY thing that worked for me was to grind temptations chicken treats very finely and sprinkle them over all meat baby food ( I tried a variety of meats I cooked myself and ground but he preferred the baby food)... Sometimes Chicken Broth on a plate inspired him to drink a bit moreworked better than a bowel as kitties do not see straight down and his nose was, at times , a bit stuffed... Don't know if this is useful but my experience here is that the cumulative experience of everyone usually nets some good useable ideasPlease try not to stress too much over the blood results there was a time before we had the ability to know whats going on inside bodies that we just judged how well we ( or our creatures) were doing by their functioning... and he appears to be functioning reasonably well... Heck ... people run marathons with heart conditions.. On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 01:00 PM, felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org wrote: Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org You can reach the person managing the list at felvtalk-ow...@felineleukemia.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Bogey's checkup today - bad results (Ardy Robertson) 2. Re: Bogey's checkup today - bad results (Amani Oakley) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:34:17 -0500 From: "Ardy Robertson" To: Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results Message-ID: <00a101d23002$ffb0f260$ff12d720$@centurytel.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I'll be praying the Doxy helps!! Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherri Godschalk Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results Ardy, She has been on the prednisolone since August 1. The Stanzolol about 2 weeks after that. Today was first day of Doxy. Thanks for the well wishes. I think we are going to need them. SHerri On 10/26/16, 10:54 PM, "Felvtalk on behalf of Ardy Robertson" wrote: Can I ask how long she has been on the Stanozolol? And you just started the Prednisolone and Doxy, correct? My best wishes to Bogey to improve soon!! Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 12:59 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results Hi Sherri Yes, some of the results are worse (especially the platelets) but the retic count is actually up a bit. I hope that adding the Doxycycline might help. The haematocrit and red cells are down, but nowhere as low as I have seen them in cats with FeLV, so there is a lot of cushion still there. The best piece of news is that she is eating and drinking and gaining weight. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherri Godschalk Sent: October-26-16 12:59 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Bogey's checkup today - bad results Just a bit of information regarding Bogey?s last lab results. She had been sleeping a lot and not as active so this really didn?t surprise me. Everything has taken a down turn. Range 26-Oct 30-Sep RBC 6.5412.22.542.9 HCT 30.352.314.817.9 HGB 9.8 16.25.2 6.2 MCV 35.953.158.361.7 MCH 11.817.320.521.4 MCHC28.135.835.134.6 RDW 15 27 24.525.2 RETIC 3 50 89.982.1 WBC 2.8717.02 13.05 12.01 NEU 1.481.029 3.973.96 LYM