Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 55-Lisa Ward
If her gums are white, she is VERY anemic. With anemia that is more mild, you should notice that her gums, nose, and/or paw pads are paler than normal, and/or that if you press on her gums with your thumb the blood does not rush right back. Interferon will not hurt, and we all give it in the hope that it helps, but lots of cats (my Simon included) get very sick while on Interferon so it is not a cure-all. If you have not taken her to the vet, I would. Michelle In a message dated 10/14/2005 1:02:59 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Michele, If the cat had anemia, would her gums be white? She is sitting up and seems like she is trying to throw up a hair ball, but I don't know...Do you know anything about interferon? I have been giving that to her for about 1 month, on 7 days and then off 7 daysThanks againLisa Ward
RE: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 55-Lisa Ward
Hi Michele, If the cat had anemia, would her gums be white? She is sitting up and seems like she is trying to throw up a hair ball, but I don't know...Do you know anything about interferon? I have been giving that to her for about 1 month, on 7 days and then off 7 daysThanks againLisa Ward -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 1:05 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 55-Lisa Ward I have not been following this thread until the last message about Stinky, but dexamethasone and depomedrol shots can sometimes reverse anemia (if it is from an auto-immune reaction or lymphoma) at least temporarily. Michelle
RE: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 55-Lisa Ward
Thank you very much.I have been giving Richmond interferon for about 1 month now...The vet said to give it to her 7 days on and 7 days offshe is now on her off days.I have also read that you should give this to your cat everyday...without any days offDo you know anything about this? Lisa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 12:59 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 55-Lisa Ward Lisa: Please, take your cat in if you can. As I am sure you know, the anemia sets in it seems overnight. Our Stinky cat is back in hospital. Her red cell count is down to 13 and that happened from Saturday (Saturday her count was 27) until today. Monday and Tuesday she was eating and rolling in her cat nip and yesterday no food and no energy and today they want to put her down. I have requested a blood transfusion and am waiting to see if that is possible. I know though that the end is here and I cannot seem to get myself to let her go. Stinky was healthy for 14 years. Stinky was tested for four years. Stinky was a house cat 99% of the time and what little time she was out she was only out during the warm months and no more than an hour a week with no food or water outside. You just never know, the three cats that have lived with her for 14 years are fine. But, I'd take your cat in ASAP if you can. Best wishes and our prayers are with you. Stinky's Mom and Dad
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 55-Lisa Ward
Also Immuno-regulin (see web page of this group for articles) is supposed to be helpful sometimes in cases of FeLV-induced anemia. Michelle
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 55-Lisa Ward
I have not been following this thread until the last message about Stinky, but dexamethasone and depomedrol shots can sometimes reverse anemia (if it is from an auto-immune reaction or lymphoma) at least temporarily. Michelle
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 55-Lisa Ward
Lisa: Please, take your cat in if you can. As I am sure you know, the anemia sets in it seems overnight. Our Stinky cat is back in hospital. Her red cell count is down to 13 and that happened from Saturday (Saturday her count was 27) until today. Monday and Tuesday she was eating and rolling in her cat nip and yesterday no food and no energy and today they want to put her down. I have requested a blood transfusion and am waiting to see if that is possible. I know though that the end is here and I cannot seem to get myself to let her go. Stinky was healthy for 14 years. Stinky was tested for four years. Stinky was a house cat 99% of the time and what little time she was out she was only out during the warm months and no more than an hour a week with no food or water outside. You just never know, the three cats that have lived with her for 14 years are fine. But, I'd take your cat in ASAP if you can. Best wishes and our prayers are with you. Stinky's Mom and Dad
