Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
Thanks Hideyo, He did not run coombs test. So the diagnosis is suspected. See, my problem is that I do rescue...so I have other cats in need of medical. I know you have lots of cats too. But the problem is, if I spend all my money on Joey (I am spending my personal money on a 24% credit card to help him because people do not want to donate to a 10 year old cat. His dad said he would send $100 but so far he has not). Anyway if I spend all my credit card on Joey and then I have another cat who needs treatment and I have spent all my money on Joey - then I can't help the other cat. It is driving me crazy to try to decide what to do. I have a cat coming in Wednesday that will probably have to have one eye removed. But I don't know that yet, my vet has to see her. AIHA from what I can find on the internet is regenerative anemia. Kelley On 3/27/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Kelley, Nina wrote to me off list and I wanted to respond to you as I am going through a very very situation with my FIV boy Felix – I do wanted to find out more from you about the diagnosis of AIHA of Joey – did they run coombs test to determine the illness of AIHA? Is he regenerative anemia? Epgoen may help only if anemia is non regenerative – my Ayumi is non regenerative anemia and we don't know why – it could be from severe stomatitis – anyway, she Is not CRF kitty, but epogen seems to have helped her as she is maintaining low 20's o PCV for now.. On the other hand, my Felix is highly regenerative, but his body seems to attack his RBC – usually it goes down below 10 – he has had his 4thtransfusion on Saturday – fortunately he has not had any reactions from it. My recommendation is that.. if it goes down lower and get weaker, especially, if he will have hard time breathing, which will happen if his PCV goes down further, I recommend that you do transfusion – even with hermobartnella kitties, often times, they have to get multiple transfusion until the med start working – but at least it will buy you some time meantime..Felix is on steroid and on doxy as well.. I am still waiting for his Hemobartenella PCR result (takes about one week form Idexx) – I will continue to do transfusions as long as I can afford it and he does not develop reactions – he feels so much better after his transfusions – There is a page as to how to treat AIHA in case hyou have not read it – I will forward it to you, as the suggest other drugs if they don't respond to steroid – I am considering using for my Felix as well. You also may wan to ask your vet if you can get oxygen tank in case he will have a hard time breathing.. I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thanks Wendy, It is VERY scary. I did not ask him about Epogen. I asked him about transfusions. He said that they are no longer recommended becuase those red blood cells get attacked too, but he would do one for me if I wanted. Right now, for a sick cat, Joey is acting pretty good. He grooms a little, and lies on his tummy with his head up, instead of on his side with his head laying on the floor. He is quite feisty with me when I give him his meds, too. He is able to walk on his own to the food and water dish. If he makes it he will probably have to be on steroids for life to keep it from coming back. On 3/21/07, *wendy* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kelley, I'm so sorry about Joey's prognosis. Anemia is so scary. I did a little research and humans with AIHA use Epogen. Did your vet say whether Epogen would help Joey? :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Joey, an owner surrendered cat I took in last month, has been diagnosed with Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. I'm really concerned about him. I feel bad because I think I should have noticed something sooner. What information can yall give me about this disease? It is my understanding this disease is more common in FELV+ cats. Thanks, -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one
RE: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
If you are not a non profit then you could possibly try to work with one -- so if you paid whatever monies to them for the services and they paid the bills, you could get a tax write off from the IRS. You would need a receipt from the nonprofit. It is so kind of you to help the kitties and I know every cent counts! Where is the money tree when we need it! Anita Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:10:20 -0500From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley Thanks Hideyo, He did not run coombs test. So the diagnosis is suspected. See, my problem is that I do rescue...so I have other cats in need of medical. I know you have lots of cats too. But the problem is, if I spend all my money on Joey (I am spending my personal money on a 24% credit card to help him because people do not want to donate to a 10 year old cat. His dad said he would send $100 but so far he has not). Anyway if I spend all my credit card on Joey and then I have another cat who needs treatment and I have spent all my money on Joey - then I can't help the other cat. It is driving me crazy to try to decide what to do. I have a cat coming in Wednesday that will probably have to have one eye removed. But I don't know that yet, my vet has to see her. AIHA from what I can find on the internet is regenerative anemia. Kelley On 3/27/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Kelley, Nina wrote to me off list and I wanted to respond to you as I am going through a very very situation with my FIV boy Felix – I do wanted to find out more from you about the diagnosis of AIHA of Joey – did they run coombs test to determine the illness of AIHA? Is he regenerative anemia? Epgoen may help only if anemia is non regenerative – my Ayumi is non regenerative anemia and we don't know why – it could be from severe stomatitis – anyway, she Is not CRF kitty, but epogen seems to have helped her as she is maintaining low 20's o PCV for now.. On the other hand, my Felix is highly regenerative, but his body seems to attack his RBC – usually it goes down below 10 – he has had his 4 th transfusion on Saturday – fortunately he has not had any reactions from it. My recommendation is that.. if it goes down lower and get weaker, especially, if he will have hard time breathing, which will happen if his PCV goes down further, I recommend that you do transfusion – even with hermobartnella kitties, often times, they have to get multiple transfusion until the med start working – but at least it will buy you some time meantime..Felix is on steroid and on doxy as well.. I am still waiting for his Hemobartenella PCR result (takes about one week form Idexx) – I will continue to do transfusions as long as I can afford it and he does not develop reactions – he feels so much better after his transfusions – There is a page as to how to treat AIHA in case hyou have not read it – I will forward it to you, as the suggest other drugs if they don't respond to steroid – I am considering using for my Felix as well. You also may wan to ask your vet if you can get oxygen tank in case he will have a hard time breathing.. I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley SaveikaSent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thanks Wendy, It is VERY scary. I did not ask him about Epogen. I asked him about transfusions. He said that they are no longer recommended becuase those red blood cells get attacked too, but he would do one for me if I wanted. Right now, for a sick cat, Joey is acting pretty good. He grooms a little, and lies on his tummy with his head up, instead of on his side with his head laying on the floor. He is quite feisty with me when I give him his meds, too. He is able to walk on his own to the food and water dish. If he makes it he will probably have to be on steroids for life to keep it from coming back. On 3/21/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kelley,I'm so sorry about Joey's prognosis. Anemia is soscary. I did a little research and humans with AIHA use Epogen. Did your vet say whether Epogen wouldhelp Joey?:)Wendy--- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Joey, an owner surrendered cat I took in last month, has been diagnosed with Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. I'm really concerned about him. I feel bad because I think I should have noticed something sooner. What information can yall give me about this disease? It is my understanding this disease is more common in FELV+ cats. Thanks, -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20
Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my letter of determination yet. I am expecting it before the end of the year, certainly before next tax year. But that doesn't really help much - you get about 30 cents back on the dollar. I wrote off 3,000 last year and got an 1,800 refund. When I am paying 24% interest on this credit card I am using it is a very large financial hit. But he is going to get paid for anyway. The problem is when I run out of credit then it will be a very big issue. I just have to keep fundraising and make sure that doesnt' happen:). On 3/27/07, Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are not a non profit then you could possibly try to work with one -- so if you paid whatever monies to them for the services and they paid the bills, you could get a tax write off from the IRS. You would need a receipt from the nonprofit. It is so kind of you to help the kitties and I know every cent counts! Where is the money tree when we need it! Anita -- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:10:20 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley Thanks Hideyo, He did not run coombs test. So the diagnosis is suspected. See, my problem is that I do rescue...so I have other cats in need of medical. I know you have lots of cats too. But the problem is, if I spend all my money on Joey (I am spending my personal money on a 24% credit card to help him because people do not want to donate to a 10 year old cat. His dad said he would send $100 but so far he has not). Anyway if I spend all my credit card on Joey and then I have another cat who needs treatment and I have spent all my money on Joey - then I can't help the other cat. It is driving me crazy to try to decide what to do. I have a cat coming in Wednesday that will probably have to have one eye removed. But I don't know that yet, my vet has to see her. AIHA from what I can find on the internet is regenerative anemia. Kelley On 3/27/07, *Hideyo Yamamoto* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Kelley, Nina wrote to me off list and I wanted to respond to you as I am going through a very very situation with my FIV boy Felix – I do wanted to find out more from you about the diagnosis of AIHA of Joey – did they run coombs test to determine the illness of AIHA? Is he regenerative anemia? Epgoen may help only if anemia is non regenerative – my Ayumi is non regenerative anemia and we don't know why – it could be from severe stomatitis – anyway, she Is not CRF kitty, but epogen seems to have helped her as she is maintaining low 20's o PCV for now.. On the other hand, my Felix is highly regenerative, but his body seems to attack his RBC – usually it goes down below 10 – he has had his 4 thtransfusion on Saturday – fortunately he has not had any reactions from it. My recommendation is that.. if it goes down lower and get weaker, especially, if he will have hard time breathing, which will happen if his PCV goes down further, I recommend that you do transfusion – even with hermobartnella kitties, often times, they have to get multiple transfusion until the med start working – but at least it will buy you some time meantime..Felix is on steroid and on doxy as well.. I am still waiting for his Hemobartenella PCR result (takes about one week form Idexx) – I will continue to do transfusions as long as I can afford it and he does not develop reactions – he feels so much better after his transfusions – There is a page as to how to treat AIHA in case hyou have not read it – I will forward it to you, as the suggest other drugs if they don't respond to steroid – I am considering using for my Felix as well. You also may wan to ask your vet if you can get oxygen tank in case he will have a hard time breathing.. I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thanks Wendy, It is VERY scary. I did not ask him about Epogen. I asked him about transfusions. He said that they are no longer recommended becuase those red blood cells get attacked too, but he would do one for me if I wanted. Right now, for a sick cat, Joey is acting pretty good. He grooms a little, and lies on his tummy with his head up, instead of on his side with his head laying on the floor. He is quite feisty with me when I give him his meds, too. He is able to walk on his own to the food and water dish. If he makes it he will probably have to be on steroids for life to keep it from coming back. On 3/21/07, *wendy* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kelley, I'm so sorry about Joey's prognosis. Anemia is so scary. I did a little research and humans with AIHA use Epogen
Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
Can you not write off some of the interest, too? Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my letter of determination yet. I am expecting it before the end of the year, certainly before next tax year. But that doesn't really help much - you get about 30 cents back on the dollar. I wrote off 3,000 last year and got an 1,800 refund. When I am paying 24% interest on this credit card I am using it is a very large financial hit. But he is going to get paid for anyway. The problem is when I run out of credit then it will be a very big issue. I just have to keep fundraising and make sure that doesnt' happen:). On 3/27/07, Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are not a non profit then you could possibly try to work with one -- so if you paid whatever monies to them for the services and they paid the bills, you could get a tax write off from the IRS. You would need a receipt from the nonprofit. It is so kind of you to help the kitties and I know every cent counts! Where is the money tree when we need it! Anita - Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:10:20 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley Thanks Hideyo, He did not run coombs test. So the diagnosis is suspected. See, my problem is that I do rescue...so I have other cats in need of medical. I know you have lots of cats too. But the problem is, if I spend all my money on Joey (I am spending my personal money on a 24% credit card to help him because people do not want to donate to a 10 year old cat. His dad said he would send $100 but so far he has not). Anyway if I spend all my credit card on Joey and then I have another cat who needs treatment and I have spent all my money on Joey - then I can't help the other cat. It is driving me crazy to try to decide what to do. I have a cat coming in Wednesday that will probably have to have one eye removed. But I don't know that yet, my vet has to see her. AIHA from what I can find on the internet is regenerative anemia. Kelley On 3/27/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Kelley, Nina wrote to me off list and I wanted to respond to you as I am going through a very very situation with my FIV boy Felix I do wanted to find out more from you about the diagnosis of AIHA of Joey did they run coombs test to determine the illness of AIHA? Is he regenerative anemia? Epgoen may help only if anemia is non regenerative my Ayumi is non regenerative anemia and we don't know why it could be from severe stomatitis anyway, she Is not CRF kitty, but epogen seems to have helped her as she is maintaining low 20's o PCV for now.. On the other hand, my Felix is highly regenerative, but his body seems to attack his RBC usually it goes down below 10 he has had his 4 th transfusion on Saturday fortunately he has not had any reactions from it. My recommendation is that.. if it goes down lower and get weaker, especially, if he will have hard time breathing, which will happen if his PCV goes down further, I recommend that you do transfusion even with hermobartnella kitties, often times, they have to get multiple transfusion until the med start working but at least it will buy you some time meantime..Felix is on steroid and on doxy as well.. I am still waiting for his Hemobartenella PCR result (takes about one week form Idexx) I will continue to do transfusions as long as I can afford it and he does not develop reactions he feels so much better after his transfusions There is a page as to how to treat AIHA in case hyou have not read it I will forward it to you, as the suggest other drugs if they don't respond to steroid I am considering using for my Felix as well. You also may wan to ask your vet if you can get oxygen tank in case he will have a hard time breathing.. I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thanks Wendy, It is VERY scary. I did not ask him about Epogen. I asked him about transfusions. He said that they are no longer recommended becuase those red blood cells get attacked too, but he would do one for me if I wanted. Right now, for a sick cat, Joey is acting pretty good. He grooms a little, and lies on his tummy with his head up, instead of on his side with his head laying on the floor. He is quite feisty with me when I give him his meds, too. He is able to walk on his own to the food and water dish. If he makes it he will probably have
Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
No, you can't write off interest on credit cards. It is worth it if he lives. On 3/27/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you not write off some of the interest, too? *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my letter of determination yet. I am expecting it before the end of the year, certainly before next tax year. But that doesn't really help much - you get about 30 cents back on the dollar. I wrote off 3,000 last year and got an 1,800 refund. When I am paying 24% interest on this credit card I am using it is a very large financial hit. But he is going to get paid for anyway. The problem is when I run out of credit then it will be a very big issue. I just have to keep fundraising and make sure that doesnt' happen:). On 3/27/07, Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are not a non profit then you could possibly try to work with one -- so if you paid whatever monies to them for the services and they paid the bills, you could get a tax write off from the IRS. You would need a receipt from the nonprofit. It is so kind of you to help the kitties and I know every cent counts! Where is the money tree when we need it! Anita -- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:10:20 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley Thanks Hideyo, He did not run coombs test. So the diagnosis is suspected. See, my problem is that I do rescue...so I have other cats in need of medical. I know you have lots of cats too. But the problem is, if I spend all my money on Joey (I am spending my personal money on a 24% credit card to help him because people do not want to donate to a 10 year old cat. His dad said he would send $100 but so far he has not). Anyway if I spend all my credit card on Joey and then I have another cat who needs treatment and I have spent all my money on Joey - then I can't help the other cat. It is driving me crazy to try to decide what to do. I have a cat coming in Wednesday that will probably have to have one eye removed. But I don't know that yet, my vet has to see her. AIHA from what I can find on the internet is regenerative anemia. Kelley On 3/27/07, *Hideyo Yamamoto* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Kelley, Nina wrote to me off list and I wanted to respond to you as I am going through a very very situation with my FIV boy Felix – I do wanted to find out more from you about the diagnosis of AIHA of Joey – did they run coombs test to determine the illness of AIHA? Is he regenerative anemia? Epgoen may help only if anemia is non regenerative – my Ayumi is non regenerative anemia and we don't know why – it could be from severe stomatitis – anyway, she Is not CRF kitty, but epogen seems to have helped her as she is maintaining low 20's o PCV for now.. On the other hand, my Felix is highly regenerative, but his body seems to attack his RBC – usually it goes down below 10 – he has had his 4 thtransfusion on Saturday – fortunately he has not had any reactions from it. My recommendation is that.. if it goes down lower and get weaker, especially, if he will have hard time breathing, which will happen if his PCV goes down further, I recommend that you do transfusion – even with hermobartnella kitties, often times, they have to get multiple transfusion until the med start working – but at least it will buy you some time meantime..Felix is on steroid and on doxy as well.. I am still waiting for his Hemobartenella PCR result (takes about one week form Idexx) – I will continue to do transfusions as long as I can afford it and he does not develop reactions – he feels so much better after his transfusions – There is a page as to how to treat AIHA in case hyou have not read it – I will forward it to you, as the suggest other drugs if they don't respond to steroid – I am considering using for my Felix as well. You also may wan to ask your vet if you can get oxygen tank in case he will have a hard time breathing.. I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thanks Wendy, It is VERY scary. I did not ask him about Epogen. I asked him about transfusions. He said that they are no longer recommended becuase those red blood cells get attacked too, but he would do one for me if I wanted. Right now, for a sick cat, Joey is acting pretty good. He grooms a little, and lies on his tummy with his head up, instead of on his side with his head laying on the floor. He is quite feisty with me when I give him his meds, too. He is able to walk on his own to the food
Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
I'm pretty darn sure the tax deduction would include interest on the loan, no matter what the type of loan, (credit card or not), you'd have to ask your tax consultant about that to be sure. Like you say, having deductions is all well and good, but if you don't have the income, it doesn't make much difference. It only changes your taxable income amount. The money is still out of your pocket and not available for the next rescue. It's a nasty quandary, but it sounds like you've thought about this, (of course you have, you're in rescue!), and as hard as the decision is, money is a factor. I've said it so many times before, sometimes all the money in the world is not enough to save them. Joey is so much better off with you than he might otherwise be. You care about him, he's safe and loved, you are researching ways to help him. He's been blessed with a wonderful ally to fight for his chances and stand at his side. My prayers are with you that you continue to figure out ways to help Joey and he makes a full recovery. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: No, you can't write off interest on credit cards. It is worth it if he lives. On 3/27/07, *Gussies mom* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you not write off some of the interest, too? */Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my letter of determination yet. I am expecting it before the end of the year, certainly before next tax year. But that doesn't really help much - you get about 30 cents back on the dollar. I wrote off 3,000 last year and got an 1,800 refund. When I am paying 24% interest on this credit card I am using it is a very large financial hit. But he is going to get paid for anyway. The problem is when I run out of credit then it will be a very big issue. I just have to keep fundraising and make sure that doesnt' happen:). On 3/27/07, *Stray Cat Alliance* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are not a non profit then you could possibly try to work with one -- so if you paid whatever monies to them for the services and they paid the bills, you could get a tax write off from the IRS. You would need a receipt from the nonprofit. It is so kind of you to help the kitties and I know every cent counts! Where is the money tree when we need it! Anita http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
Aww Nina, Thanks. He is pretty comfortable right now, despite his shockingly low RBC. He was eating this morning. He gained 3 ounces in 4 days which is GREAT. I just don't know what it means that the RBC is still going down, but the WBC is going down too. The WBC is within normal range. He's only 10, which realistically means he could quite a few years left if he can beat this. It isn't like he's 20, in which case I might make a different choice. I'm also getting really good at pilling cats. He's declawed (:() so he can't claw me like my guys do. He's good at spitting out the pills and can hold them in his mouth FOREVER without swallowing so I had to get good at getting them in there:) On 3/27/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty darn sure the tax deduction would include interest on the loan, no matter what the type of loan, (credit card or not), you'd have to ask your tax consultant about that to be sure. Like you say, having deductions is all well and good, but if you don't have the income, it doesn't make much difference. It only changes your taxable income amount. The money is still out of your pocket and not available for the next rescue. It's a nasty quandary, but it sounds like you've thought about this, (of course you have, you're in rescue!), and as hard as the decision is, money is a factor. I've said it so many times before, sometimes all the money in the world is not enough to save them. Joey is so much better off with you than he might otherwise be. You care about him, he's safe and loved, you are researching ways to help him. He's been blessed with a wonderful ally to fight for his chances and stand at his side. My prayers are with you that you continue to figure out ways to help Joey and he makes a full recovery. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: No, you can't write off interest on credit cards. It is worth it if he lives. On 3/27/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you not write off some of the interest, too? *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my letter of determination yet. I am expecting it before the end of the year, certainly before next tax year. But that doesn't really help much - you get about 30 cents back on the dollar. I wrote off 3,000 last year and got an 1,800 refund. When I am paying 24% interest on this credit card I am using it is a very large financial hit. But he is going to get paid for anyway. The problem is when I run out of credit then it will be a very big issue. I just have to keep fundraising and make sure that doesnt' happen:). On 3/27/07, Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are not a non profit then you could possibly try to work with one -- so if you paid whatever monies to them for the services and they paid the bills, you could get a tax write off from the IRS. You would need a receipt from the nonprofit. It is so kind of you to help the kitties and I know every cent counts! Where is the money tree when we need it! Anita http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
RE: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
I know exactly what you are saying - I have already spent a couple thousand dollars for transfusions on Felix - at the same time, I have others who needs FOI or other medical treatment - it's hard to know what to do - you are doing what you can .. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:10 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley Thanks Hideyo, He did not run coombs test. So the diagnosis is suspected. See, my problem is that I do rescue...so I have other cats in need of medical. I know you have lots of cats too. But the problem is, if I spend all my money on Joey (I am spending my personal money on a 24% credit card to help him because people do not want to donate to a 10 year old cat. His dad said he would send $100 but so far he has not). Anyway if I spend all my credit card on Joey and then I have another cat who needs treatment and I have spent all my money on Joey - then I can't help the other cat. It is driving me crazy to try to decide what to do. I have a cat coming in Wednesday that will probably have to have one eye removed. But I don't know that yet, my vet has to see her. AIHA from what I can find on the internet is regenerative anemia. Kelley On 3/27/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Kelley, Nina wrote to me off list and I wanted to respond to you as I am going through a very very situation with my FIV boy Felix - I do wanted to find out more from you about the diagnosis of AIHA of Joey - did they run coombs test to determine the illness of AIHA? Is he regenerative anemia? Epgoen may help only if anemia is non regenerative - my Ayumi is non regenerative anemia and we don't know why - it could be from severe stomatitis - anyway, she Is not CRF kitty, but epogen seems to have helped her as she is maintaining low 20's o PCV for now.. On the other hand, my Felix is highly regenerative, but his body seems to attack his RBC - usually it goes down below 10 - he has had his 4 th transfusion on Saturday - fortunately he has not had any reactions from it. My recommendation is that.. if it goes down lower and get weaker, especially, if he will have hard time breathing, which will happen if his PCV goes down further, I recommend that you do transfusion - even with hermobartnella kitties, often times, they have to get multiple transfusion until the med start working - but at least it will buy you some time meantime..Felix is on steroid and on doxy as well.. I am still waiting for his Hemobartenella PCR result (takes about one week form Idexx) - I will continue to do transfusions as long as I can afford it and he does not develop reactions - he feels so much better after his transfusions - There is a page as to how to treat AIHA in case hyou have not read it - I will forward it to you, as the suggest other drugs if they don't respond to steroid - I am considering using for my Felix as well. You also may wan to ask your vet if you can get oxygen tank in case he will have a hard time breathing.. I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thanks Wendy, It is VERY scary. I did not ask him about Epogen. I asked him about transfusions. He said that they are no longer recommended becuase those red blood cells get attacked too, but he would do one for me if I wanted. Right now, for a sick cat, Joey is acting pretty good. He grooms a little, and lies on his tummy with his head up, instead of on his side with his head laying on the floor. He is quite feisty with me when I give him his meds, too. He is able to walk on his own to the food and water dish. If he makes it he will probably have to be on steroids for life to keep it from coming back. On 3/21/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kelley, I'm so sorry about Joey's prognosis. Anemia is so scary. I did a little research and humans with AIHA use Epogen. Did your vet say whether Epogen would help Joey? :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Joey, an owner surrendered cat I took in last month, has been diagnosed with Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. I'm really concerned about him. I feel bad because I think I should have noticed something sooner. What information can yall give me about this disease? It is my understanding this disease is more common in FELV+ cats. Thanks, -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org http://www.rescuties.org/ Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http
RE: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
If he is non regenerative anemia -you might want to try epogen - have you used it on him yet? I can try to get one for you and ship it if you like to try for Joey - Hideyo _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:14 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley Aww Nina, Thanks. He is pretty comfortable right now, despite his shockingly low RBC. He was eating this morning. He gained 3 ounces in 4 days which is GREAT. I just don't know what it means that the RBC is still going down, but the WBC is going down too. The WBC is within normal range. He's only 10, which realistically means he could quite a few years left if he can beat this. It isn't like he's 20, in which case I might make a different choice. I'm also getting really good at pilling cats. He's declawed (:() so he can't claw me like my guys do. He's good at spitting out the pills and can hold them in his mouth FOREVER without swallowing so I had to get good at getting them in there:) On 3/27/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty darn sure the tax deduction would include interest on the loan, no matter what the type of loan, (credit card or not), you'd have to ask your tax consultant about that to be sure. Like you say, having deductions is all well and good, but if you don't have the income, it doesn't make much difference. It only changes your taxable income amount. The money is still out of your pocket and not available for the next rescue. It's a nasty quandary, but it sounds like you've thought about this, (of course you have, you're in rescue!), and as hard as the decision is, money is a factor. I've said it so many times before, sometimes all the money in the world is not enough to save them. Joey is so much better off with you than he might otherwise be. You care about him, he's safe and loved, you are researching ways to help him. He's been blessed with a wonderful ally to fight for his chances and stand at his side. My prayers are with you that you continue to figure out ways to help Joey and he makes a full recovery. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: No, you can't write off interest on credit cards. It is worth it if he lives. On 3/27/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you not write off some of the interest, too? Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my letter of determination yet. I am expecting it before the end of the year, certainly before next tax year. But that doesn't really help much - you get about 30 cents back on the dollar. I wrote off 3,000 last year and got an 1,800 refund. When I am paying 24% interest on this credit card I am using it is a very large financial hit. But he is going to get paid for anyway. The problem is when I run out of credit then it will be a very big issue. I just have to keep fundraising and make sure that doesnt' happen:). On 3/27/07, Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are not a non profit then you could possibly try to work with one -- so if you paid whatever monies to them for the services and they paid the bills, you could get a tax write off from the IRS. You would need a receipt from the nonprofit. It is so kind of you to help the kitties and I know every cent counts! Where is the money tree when we need it! Anita http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
Like I said before, I don't know enough about this, but wouldn't the declining RBC mean that his anemia is non-regenerative? I think it's wonderful news that he seems comfortable and is eating, and gaining weight! That's a very good sign. Sometimes I wish we didn't know what the darn test results show, if he's appearing better, then he's doing better!! Heck, 10 years old is just a kid, (I should know I'm just past the middle mark myself). 6 pills a day are a lot of pills. Have you posted all his meds to the list yet? Are you using a pill popper? Some of them are better then others, (some have better spring action and really shoot the pill down the old gullet). They also help you place the pill far enough back in their throat so they can't cheek it. I've gotten to be pretty good at pilling using one. Make sure and chase the pills with something liquid. If he'll lap some tuna water afterward, that should do it. Have you tried my pill pocket technique on Joey yet? When their appetite is good it works like a charm. The secret is to not use the whole pill pocket, just enough to cover the pill and then hide it in a tiny amount of something yummy. When they'll go for it, it takes all the stress out of pill time. I just act like it's time for a treat. I don't even hold my breath anymore while I watch them eat it :-) . Can you have any of his meds made into transdermals? When my guys spit out the pills, or hold them in their mouths, I calmly explain that that won't do either of us any good. That Mom is not a quitter and that it will be easier on all of us if they just swallow the darn thing. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: Aww Nina, Thanks. He is pretty comfortable right now, despite his shockingly low RBC. He was eating this morning. He gained 3 ounces in 4 days which is GREAT. I just don't know what it means that the RBC is still going down, but the WBC is going down too. The WBC is within normal range. He's only 10, which realistically means he could quite a few years left if he can beat this. It isn't like he's 20, in which case I might make a different choice. I'm also getting really good at pilling cats. He's declawed (:() so he can't claw me like my guys do. He's good at spitting out the pills and can hold them in his mouth FOREVER without swallowing so I had to get good at getting them in there:) http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
RE: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
Not necessarily - the conditions of anemia itself is a decrease of RBD whether it's regenerative or non regenerative - you can have regenerative type like Felix, but something in the body is killing RBC as generated.. so get destroyed as well. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:50 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley Like I said before, I don't know enough about this, but wouldn't the declining RBC mean that his anemia is non-regenerative? I think it's wonderful news that he seems comfortable and is eating, and gaining weight! That's a very good sign. Sometimes I wish we didn't know what the darn test results show, if he's appearing better, then he's doing better!! Heck, 10 years old is just a kid, (I should know I'm just past the middle mark myself). 6 pills a day are a lot of pills. Have you posted all his meds to the list yet? Are you using a pill popper? Some of them are better then others, (some have better spring action and really shoot the pill down the old gullet). They also help you place the pill far enough back in their throat so they can't cheek it. I've gotten to be pretty good at pilling using one. Make sure and chase the pills with something liquid. If he'll lap some tuna water afterward, that should do it. Have you tried my pill pocket technique on Joey yet? When their appetite is good it works like a charm. The secret is to not use the whole pill pocket, just enough to cover the pill and then hide it in a tiny amount of something yummy. When they'll go for it, it takes all the stress out of pill time. I just act like it's time for a treat. I don't even hold my breath anymore while I watch them eat it :-) . Can you have any of his meds made into transdermals? When my guys spit out the pills, or hold them in their mouths, I calmly explain that that won't do either of us any good. That Mom is not a quitter and that it will be easier on all of us if they just swallow the darn thing. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: Aww Nina, Thanks. He is pretty comfortable right now, despite his shockingly low RBC. He was eating this morning. He gained 3 ounces in 4 days which is GREAT. I just don't know what it means that the RBC is still going down, but the WBC is going down too. The WBC is within normal range. He's only 10, which realistically means he could quite a few years left if he can beat this. It isn't like he's 20, in which case I might make a different choice. I'm also getting really good at pilling cats. He's declawed (:() so he can't claw me like my guys do. He's good at spitting out the pills and can hold them in his mouth FOREVER without swallowing so I had to get good at getting them in there:) http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
RE: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley
Dear Kelley, Nina wrote to me off list and I wanted to respond to you as I am going through a very very situation with my FIV boy Felix - I do wanted to find out more from you about the diagnosis of AIHA of Joey - did they run coombs test to determine the illness of AIHA? Is he regenerative anemia? Epgoen may help only if anemia is non regenerative - my Ayumi is non regenerative anemia and we don't know why - it could be from severe stomatitis - anyway, she Is not CRF kitty, but epogen seems to have helped her as she is maintaining low 20's o PCV for now.. On the other hand, my Felix is highly regenerative, but his body seems to attack his RBC - usually it goes down below 10 - he has had his 4th transfusion on Saturday - fortunately he has not had any reactions from it. My recommendation is that.. if it goes down lower and get weaker, especially, if he will have hard time breathing, which will happen if his PCV goes down further, I recommend that you do transfusion - even with hermobartnella kitties, often times, they have to get multiple transfusion until the med start working - but at least it will buy you some time meantime..Felix is on steroid and on doxy as well.. I am still waiting for his Hemobartenella PCR result (takes about one week form Idexx) - I will continue to do transfusions as long as I can afford it and he does not develop reactions - he feels so much better after his transfusions - There is a page as to how to treat AIHA in case hyou have not read it - I will forward it to you, as the suggest other drugs if they don't respond to steroid - I am considering using for my Felix as well. You also may wan to ask your vet if you can get oxygen tank in case he will have a hard time breathing.. I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thanks Wendy, It is VERY scary. I did not ask him about Epogen. I asked him about transfusions. He said that they are no longer recommended becuase those red blood cells get attacked too, but he would do one for me if I wanted. Right now, for a sick cat, Joey is acting pretty good. He grooms a little, and lies on his tummy with his head up, instead of on his side with his head laying on the floor. He is quite feisty with me when I give him his meds, too. He is able to walk on his own to the food and water dish. If he makes it he will probably have to be on steroids for life to keep it from coming back. On 3/21/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kelley, I'm so sorry about Joey's prognosis. Anemia is so scary. I did a little research and humans with AIHA use Epogen. Did your vet say whether Epogen would help Joey? :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Joey, an owner surrendered cat I took in last month, has been diagnosed with Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. I'm really concerned about him. I feel bad because I think I should have noticed something sooner. What information can yall give me about this disease? It is my understanding this disease is more common in FELV+ cats. Thanks, -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
