Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-26 Thread dlgegg 
I have a Lysine in a bottle that measures out the right dosage.  Kind of looks 
like hairball stuff and my cats fight me when I try to give it to them.  I 
think it might just be that I am making them take it, therefore they decide to 
NOT like it.


 Beth  wrote: 
> L-Lysine is good, also. I cc twice per day. I usually only use it when they 
> get sick, like my cat with the URI, but some people use it every day. It 
> doesn't taste bad. It also comes in a powder you can sprinkle on their food.


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 From: kasia mosko 
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Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 11:07 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
 


Hi All,

So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what 
exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, 
thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. 
I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet 
and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with 
felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.

Thanks,
Kasia
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle-El

2013-06-07 Thread Lance 
Kasia,

I've usually tried to do a capsule a day for my FeLV+ cat, but that doesn't 
work well now that she doesn't eat paté style foods. I don't think it tastes 
that great, and it's hart to hide the flavor in Tiki Cat. Need to figure out 
what I can do.

Best to you, Jack, and the other cats,

Lance

On Jun 7, 2013, at 11:14 AM, kasia mosko  wrote:

> Hi El,
> 
> I actually have at home Transfer Factor Classic, I used it last year for my 
> late cat. What is the dosage, do you remember? So, your kitties were ok for 
> about  five years after being diagnosed? 
> Thanks,
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Lance 
In the treat hierarchy, the Vetri Science chews are near the bottom while Kitty 
Kaviar and Prescription Diet t/d are at the top. So like us: loving the junk 
food.

On Jun 7, 2013, at 5:00 PM, Margo  wrote:

> 
> 
>   I bought the Optixcare L-Lysine chews. Labeled "L-Lysine 
> Nutritional Supplement for cats and kittens."
> 
>   The dogs like them :((
> 
> Margo
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
>> From: Lance 
>> Sent: Jun 7, 2013 4:54 PM
>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
>> 
>> Vetri Science makes DMG chews that also contain l-lysine. They're a treat, 
>> if you can trick the cat into accepting them as such. 
>> 
>> Kasia, you might also want some canned raw pumpkin (not pie filler with 
>> spices, but raw pumpkin) on hand for initially treating diarrhea. Obviously, 
>> there are going to be times pumpkin alone won't take care of things, but it 
>> does help. Ember used to eat it like it was normal food. I think people 
>> often mix it with wet food. 
>> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo 


   I bought the Optixcare L-Lysine chews. Labeled "L-Lysine Nutritional 
Supplement for cats and kittens."

   The dogs like them :((

Margo


-Original Message-
>From: Lance 
>Sent: Jun 7, 2013 4:54 PM
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
>
>Vetri Science makes DMG chews that also contain l-lysine. They're a treat, if 
>you can trick the cat into accepting them as such. 
>
>Kasia, you might also want some canned raw pumpkin (not pie filler with 
>spices, but raw pumpkin) on hand for initially treating diarrhea. Obviously, 
>there are going to be times pumpkin alone won't take care of things, but it 
>does help. Ember used to eat it like it was normal food. I think people often 
>mix it with wet food. 
>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Lance 
Vetri Science makes DMG chews that also contain l-lysine. They're a treat, if 
you can trick the cat into accepting them as such. 

Kasia, you might also want some canned raw pumpkin (not pie filler with spices, 
but raw pumpkin) on hand for initially treating diarrhea. Obviously, there are 
going to be times pumpkin alone won't take care of things, but it does help. 
Ember used to eat it like it was normal food. I think people often mix it with 
wet food. 

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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo 



Dear Beth,
 
  Okay, thanks. I'll keep looking.
 
Margo
 
-Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 7, 2013 3:34 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
I've personally had success using  Viralys with stomatitis. The shelter gives it to me.

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From: Margo To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 3:17 PMSubject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle






Hi Beth, 
 
 Could you point me towards more information about that? While I've heard it mentioned, I haven't foundanything to support it, and am very interested. I use the Now L-Lysine powder, about $13 per pound. 
 
Margo
 
-Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 7, 2013 2:38 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
You can get L-Lysine pills, but they also make a gel - Viralys, that is really easy to administer.L-Lysine can help boost the immune system & also helps treat stomatitis, which is very prevalent in FeLV cats.

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From: Margo To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 12:25 PMSubject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle






   I use Lysine as well, to keep herpes infection at bay. 250 mgs per cat, twice a day(in food) for prevention, 500 for an outbreak. I don't think it helps with much other that herpes, but it's on my can't-hurt-might-help list :)
 
Margo
 
 
-Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 7, 2013 11:59 AM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
L-Lysine is good, also. I cc twice per day. I usually only use it when they get sick, like my cat with the URI, but some people use it every day. It doesn't taste bad. It also comes in a powder you can sprinkle on their food.

Beth
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From: kasia mosko To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"  Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 11:07 AMSubject: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle




Hi All,

So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.

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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Beth 
I've personally had success using  Viralys with stomatitis. The shelter gives 
it to me.


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 From: Margo 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
 


 

 
Hi Beth, 
> 
> Could you point me towards more information about that? While 
>I've heard it mentioned, I haven't foundanything to support it, and am very 
>interested. I use the Now L-Lysine powder, about $13 per pound. 
> 
>Margo
> 
>-Original Message- 
>From: Beth 
>Sent: Jun 7, 2013 2:38 PM 
>To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" 
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
>
>
>You can get L-Lysine pills, but they also make a gel - Viralys, that is really 
>easy to administer.
>L-Lysine can help boost the immune system & also helps treat stomatitis, which 
>is very prevalent in FeLV cats.
>
>
>
>Beth 
>
>Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org
> 
>
>
>
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> From: Margo 
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
>Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 12:25 PM
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
>
>
>
> 
>
> 
>   I use Lysine as well, to keep herpes infection at bay. 250 mgs 
>per cat, twice a day(in food) for prevention, 500 for an outbreak. I don't 
>think it helps with much other that herpes, but it's on my 
>can't-hurt-might-help list :)
>> 
>>Margo
>> 
>> 
>>-Original Message- 
>>From: Beth 
>>Sent: Jun 7, 2013 11:59 AM 
>>To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" 
>>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
>>
>>
>>L-Lysine is good, also. I cc twice per day. I usually only use it when they 
>>get sick, like my cat with the URI, but some people use it every day. It 
>>doesn't taste bad. It also comes in a powder you can sprinkle on their food.
>>
>>
>>
>>Beth
>>
>>Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org
>> 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: kasia mosko 
>>To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"  
>>Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 11:07 AM
>>Subject: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
>>
>>
>>
>>Hi All,
>>
>>
>>So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
>>important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering 
>>what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their 
>>weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent 
>>infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked 
>>with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. 
>>Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.
>>
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Kasia
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo 



Hi Beth, 
 
 Could you point me towards more information about that? While I've heard it mentioned, I haven't foundanything to support it, and am very interested. I use the Now L-Lysine powder, about $13 per pound. 
 
Margo
 
-Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 7, 2013 2:38 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
You can get L-Lysine pills, but they also make a gel - Viralys, that is really easy to administer.L-Lysine can help boost the immune system & also helps treat stomatitis, which is very prevalent in FeLV cats.

Beth 
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From: Margo To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 12:25 PMSubject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle






   I use Lysine as well, to keep herpes infection at bay. 250 mgs per cat, twice a day(in food) for prevention, 500 for an outbreak. I don't think it helps with much other that herpes, but it's on my can't-hurt-might-help list :)
 
Margo
 
 
-Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 7, 2013 11:59 AM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
L-Lysine is good, also. I cc twice per day. I usually only use it when they get sick, like my cat with the URI, but some people use it every day. It doesn't taste bad. It also comes in a powder you can sprinkle on their food.

Beth
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From: kasia mosko To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"  Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 11:07 AMSubject: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle




Hi All,

So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.

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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle-El

2013-06-07 Thread designercats cats 



Hi Kasia,
I've used the classic formula but haven't been impressed with it, so I only use 
the TF plus Tri Factor for FeLV and other sick cats. It is expensive, 
especially if you're giving it to several cats. I wouldn't use it on a cancer 
kitty though because you don't want to stimulate the immune system. I haven't 
used ImmunoRegulin as it's not available here.I don't use L-lysine but if I did 
I'd probably give an Arginine supplement too.El  

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Hi El,
I actually have at home Transfer Factor Classic, I used it last year for my 
late cat. What is the dosage, do you remember? So, your kitties were ok for 
about  five years after being diagnosed? Thanks,Kasia
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I've used Transfer Factor Plus Tri Factor for FeLV+ cats for several years. 
It's the best immune booster  I've tried. Also, I use the Agaricus Blazeii. 
Although all of the FeLV+ cats that I've taken in have come very ill and 
emaciated, once all the infections are treated and their immune system is built 
up, they haven't had for a few years. Mattie is the third one that has gotten 
lymphoma though after being healthy for 4 1/2 - 5 years. That seems to be the 
pattern here. One came with endocarditis but he lived 5 years with the right 
medical treatment and the transfer factor.
El

 
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I see that I wrote "beware" where I meant "be aware". 
A few options
 you may want to discuss with a holistic vet:
Thorne Research - ImmugenAtlas World - Agaricus Bio for Dogs and Cats4Life - 
Transfer Factor Plus
You wouldn't necessarily want them on all of that at the same time, but those 
are a few more options.
The reason I think working with a holistic vet is a good idea is that they can 
help you coordinate an approach as well as vouch for supplements that they use.
On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:35 AM, Lance  wrote:I've given Ember 
a product called Liquid DMG off and on. Vetri Science seems to be a reliable 
company, and I don't believe there's a risk of side effects. You might want to
 discuss this with a holistic vet in your area.
Everything you mention is great to have. I don't think you'll need much else. 
What you mainly want to do is beware of how the cats are behaving, how well 
they eat and drink, how well they use the box, and how everyone generally 
feels. Your eyes, ears, and attention to detail are more useful than anything 
you could buy. That said, be careful not to scrutinize too much. As others have 
said, FeLV+ cats get illnesses that may have nothing to do with FeLV, and those 
are often treatable.
Lance
On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:07 AM, kasia mosko  wrote:Hi All,
So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what 
exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, 
thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. 
I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet 
and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Beth 
You can get L-Lysine pills, but they also make a gel - Viralys, that is really 
easy to administer.
L-Lysine can help boost the immune system & also helps treat stomatitis, which 
is very prevalent in FeLV cats.


Beth 

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 From: Margo 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
 


 

 
   I use Lysine as well, to keep herpes infection at bay. 250 mgs 
per cat, twice a day(in food) for prevention, 500 for an outbreak. I don't 
think it helps with much other that herpes, but it's on my 
can't-hurt-might-help list :)
> 
>Margo
> 
> 
>-Original Message- 
>From: Beth 
>Sent: Jun 7, 2013 11:59 AM 
>To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" 
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
>
>
>L-Lysine is good, also. I cc twice per day. I usually only use it when they 
>get sick, like my cat with the URI, but some people use it every day. It 
>doesn't taste bad. It also comes in a powder you can sprinkle on their food.
>
>
>
>Beth
>
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> 
>
>
>
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> From: kasia mosko 
>To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"  
>Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 11:07 AM
>Subject: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
>
>
>
>Hi All,
>
>
>So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
>important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering 
>what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their 
>weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent 
>infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked 
>with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. 
>Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.
>
>
>Thanks,
>Kasia
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2013-06-07 Thread Margo 





Hi Kasia,
 
 .I forgot to mention ImmunoRegulin. I  have that at my Vet's, should we decide to try it. It is discussed on the  website, and is actually available OTC. The catch is that it needs to be given IV, which is tough to do at home. You might check into that, as well.
 
Margo    

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Hi All,

So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.

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2013-06-07 Thread Margo 



Hi Kasia,
 
   My cats two "actives" are on Interferon Alfa, DMG and Lysine. My cats in general have their own well stocked medicine cabinet, but it isn't all used for the FeLV cats. I have used Lactated Ringers, lines and needles to give fluids, injectible and oral B-12 and B Complex, cyproheptadine (appetite stimulant), and famciclovir (for herpes). 
 
   Could you clarify when you say "antibiotics (in case I see scratches) to prevent infection" please? Do you mean topical? Or systemic? Antibiotics are generally used to treat infection, not prevent it, so I'm a little unclear. I have several topical and opthalmic antibiotic drops and ointments, and I keep certain oral/injectible antibiotics on hand, but I deal with a LOT of cats, and have some experience (and a great Vet) to guide me in using them. It's hard decide what to stock ahead of time, and expensive to keep everything on hand, and most of it will likely go to waste. Maybe your Vet would supply you with enough of something like Clavamox to get you through a weekend when they might be closed, if you asked?
 
    I'll see what else I can think of that might help,
 
Margo
 
 
Original Message- From: kasia mosko Sent: Jun 7, 2013 11:07 AM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 

Hi All,

So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.

Thanks,
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo 



   I use Lysine as well, to keep herpes infection at bay. 250 mgs per cat, twice a day(in food) for prevention, 500 for an outbreak. I don't think it helps with much other that herpes, but it's on my can't-hurt-might-help list :)
 
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-Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 7, 2013 11:59 AM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle 
L-Lysine is good, also. I cc twice per day. I usually only use it when they get sick, like my cat with the URI, but some people use it every day. It doesn't taste bad. It also comes in a powder you can sprinkle on their food.

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From: kasia mosko To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"  Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 11:07 AMSubject: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle




Hi All,

So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.

Thanks,
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle-El

2013-06-07 Thread kasia mosko 
Hi El,

I actually have at home Transfer Factor Classic, I used it last year for my 
late cat. What is the dosage, do you remember? So, your kitties were ok for 
about  five years after being diagnosed? 
Thanks,
Kasia



 From: designercats cats 
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Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
 


 
I've used Transfer Factor Plus Tri Factor for FeLV+ cats for several years. 
It's the best immune booster  I've tried. Also, I use the Agaricus Blazeii. 
Although all of the FeLV+ cats that I've taken in have come very ill and 
emaciated, once all the infections are treated and their immune system is built 
up, they haven't had for a few years. Mattie is the third one that has gotten 
lymphoma though after being healthy for 4 1/2 - 5 years. That seems to be the 
pattern here. One came with endocarditis but he lived 5 years with the right 
medical treatment and the transfer factor.
El

 



From: lini...@fastmail.fm
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:54:00 -0500
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle


I see that I wrote "beware" where I meant "be aware". 

A few options you may want to discuss with a holistic vet:

Thorne Research - Immugen
Atlas World - Agaricus Bio for Dogs and Cats
4Life - Transfer Factor Plus

You wouldn't necessarily want them on all of that at the same time, but those 
are a few more options.

The reason I think working with a holistic vet is a good idea is that they can 
help you coordinate an approach as well as vouch for supplements that they use.

On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:35 AM, Lance  wrote:

I've given Ember a product called Liquid DMG off and on. Vetri Science seems to 
be a reliable company, and I don't believe there's a risk of side effects. You 
might want to discuss this with a holistic vet in your area.
>
>
>Everything you mention is great to have. I don't think you'll need much else. 
>What you mainly want to do is beware of how the cats are behaving, how well 
>they eat and drink, how well they use the box, and how everyone generally 
>feels. Your eyes, ears, and attention to detail are more useful than anything 
>you could buy. That said, be careful not to scrutinize too much. As others 
>have said, FeLV+ cats get illnesses that may have nothing to do with FeLV, and 
>those are often treatable.
>
>
>Lance
>
>On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:07 AM, kasia mosko  wrote:
>
>Hi All,
>>
>>
>>So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
>>important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering 
>>what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their 
>>weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent 
>>infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked 
>>with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. 
>>Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.
>>
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Kasia___
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread designercats cats 
I've used Transfer Factor Plus Tri Factor for FeLV+ cats for several years. 
It's the best immune booster  I've tried. Also, I use the Agaricus Blazeii. 
Although all of the FeLV+ cats that I've taken in have come very ill and 
emaciated, once all the infections are treated and their immune system is built 
up, they haven't had for a few years. Mattie is the third one that has gotten 
lymphoma though after being healthy for 4 1/2 - 5 years. That seems to be the 
pattern here. One came with endocarditis but he lived 5 years with the right 
medical treatment and the transfer factor.
El

 
From: lini...@fastmail.fm
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:54:00 -0500
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

I see that I wrote "beware" where I meant "be aware". 
A few options you may want to discuss with a holistic vet:
Thorne Research - ImmugenAtlas World - Agaricus Bio for Dogs and Cats4Life - 
Transfer Factor Plus
You wouldn't necessarily want them on all of that at the same time, but those 
are a few more options.
The reason I think working with a holistic vet is a good idea is that they can 
help you coordinate an approach as well as vouch for supplements that they use.
On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:35 AM, Lance  wrote:I've given Ember 
a product called Liquid DMG off and on. Vetri Science seems to be a reliable 
company, and I don't believe there's a risk of side effects. You might want to 
discuss this with a holistic vet in your area.
Everything you mention is great to have. I don't think you'll need much else. 
What you mainly want to do is beware of how the cats are behaving, how well 
they eat and drink, how well they use the box, and how everyone generally 
feels. Your eyes, ears, and attention to detail are more useful than anything 
you could buy. That said, be careful not to scrutinize too much. As others have 
said, FeLV+ cats get illnesses that may have nothing to do with FeLV, and those 
are often treatable.
Lance
On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:07 AM, kasia mosko  wrote:Hi All,
So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what 
exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, 
thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. 
I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet 
and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with 
felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Beth 
L-Lysine is good, also. I cc twice per day. I usually only use it when they get 
sick, like my cat with the URI, but some people use it every day. It doesn't 
taste bad. It also comes in a powder you can sprinkle on their food.


Beth

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 From: kasia mosko 
To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"  
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 11:07 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle
 


Hi All,

So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what 
exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, 
thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. 
I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet 
and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with 
felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.

Thanks,
Kasia
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Lance 
I see that I wrote "beware" where I meant "be aware". 

A few options you may want to discuss with a holistic vet:

Thorne Research - Immugen
Atlas World - Agaricus Bio for Dogs and Cats
4Life - Transfer Factor Plus

You wouldn't necessarily want them on all of that at the same time, but those 
are a few more options.

The reason I think working with a holistic vet is a good idea is that they can 
help you coordinate an approach as well as vouch for supplements that they use.

On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:35 AM, Lance  wrote:

> I've given Ember a product called Liquid DMG off and on. Vetri Science seems 
> to be a reliable company, and I don't believe there's a risk of side effects. 
> You might want to discuss this with a holistic vet in your area.
> 
> Everything you mention is great to have. I don't think you'll need much else. 
> What you mainly want to do is beware of how the cats are behaving, how well 
> they eat and drink, how well they use the box, and how everyone generally 
> feels. Your eyes, ears, and attention to detail are more useful than anything 
> you could buy. That said, be careful not to scrutinize too much. As others 
> have said, FeLV+ cats get illnesses that may have nothing to do with FeLV, 
> and those are often treatable.
> 
> Lance
> 
> On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:07 AM, kasia mosko  wrote:
> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
>> important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering 
>> what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their 
>> weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent 
>> infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also 
>> talked with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may 
>> help. Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be 
>> helpful.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Kasia
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Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Lance 
I've given Ember a product called Liquid DMG off and on. Vetri Science seems to 
be a reliable company, and I don't believe there's a risk of side effects. You 
might want to discuss this with a holistic vet in your area.

Everything you mention is great to have. I don't think you'll need much else. 
What you mainly want to do is beware of how the cats are behaving, how well 
they eat and drink, how well they use the box, and how everyone generally 
feels. Your eyes, ears, and attention to detail are more useful than anything 
you could buy. That said, be careful not to scrutinize too much. As others have 
said, FeLV+ cats get illnesses that may have nothing to do with FeLV, and those 
are often treatable.

Lance

On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:07 AM, kasia mosko  wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
> important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering 
> what exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their 
> weight, thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent 
> infections. I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked 
> with the vet and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. 
> Please, members with felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.
> 
> Thanks,
> Kasia
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[Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread kasia mosko 
Hi All,

So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most 
important thing with felv cats is not to let them get sick. I am wondering what 
exactly do  I need? So far I've got on my list: scale to monitor their weight, 
thermometer, antibiotics  (in case i see any scratches) to prevent infections. 
I definitely need something good for immune system. I also talked with the vet 
and we decided to put them on interferon alpha...may help. Please, members with 
felv experience, let me know what else could be helpful.

Thanks,
Kasia___
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