Wowie
Hi Everyone... I just wanted to thank everyone for all your help and kindness and tell you that Wowie passed yesterday morning. He declined very quickly and we had tried the pred shot but it didn't help this far along. I was home with him and he was in my arms when he passed away. I miss him so much. I still hear him meowing. I worry if I did the right things for him. I am so angry that whoever had him before never had him vaccinated or cared enough about him to neuter him or keep him as an indoor cat. But I can't dwell on it. It just makes me upset. Thank you EVERYONE so much for every bit of helpful information and guidance you have given. You have all been so wonderful. Hugs, Rebecca
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Rebecca, I'm so sorry to hear about Wowie. Take care of yourself. Kelley
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Oh Honey, I'm so sorry! I know how much Wowie meant to you and how deeply he touched your life. Thank you so much for opening your heart to him. I can't stop thinking about how much he changed your lives. What a big personality that boy has! I'm sure the whole household is missing his physical presence. I hope that in time you'll be opening your heart and home to another worthy soul. Wowie is still around in spirit and he's probably scouting for just the right cat soul to send to you. You're a wonderful mom, Rebecca, and I'm so sorry for your loss. You have every right to be angry at the world at large for the injustices played upon the innocent, but all we can do is our very best to right the wrongs and make the most loving and best decisions for the angels placed in our path. You've done that and will continue to do so, bless you in your sorrow. Much love to you, Nina veggiepugs wrote: Hi Everyone... I just wanted to thank everyone for all your help and kindness and tell you that Wowie passed yesterday morning. He declined very quickly and we had tried the pred shot but it didn't help this far along. I was home with him and he was in my arms when he passed away. I miss him so much. I still hear him meowing. I worry if I did the right things for him. I am so angry that whoever had him before never had him vaccinated or cared enough about him to neuter him or keep him as an indoor cat. But I can't dwell on it. It just makes me upset. Thank you EVERYONE so much for every bit of helpful information and guidance you have given. You have all been so wonderful. Hugs, Rebecca
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Rebecca sorry for your loss of sweet Wowie,my Maizee Grace now has a new friend on the other side of the bridge. Sherryveggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone...I just wanted to thank everyone for all your help and kindness and tell you that Wowie passed yesterday morning. He declined very quickly and we had tried the pred shot but it didn't help this far along. I was home with him and he was in my arms when he passed away. I miss him so much. I still hear him meowing. I worry if I did the right things for him. I am so angry that whoever had him before never had him vaccinated or cared enough about him to neuter him or keep him as an indoor cat. But I can't dwell on it. It just makes me upset. Thank you EVERYONE so much for every bit of helpful information and guidance you have given. You have all been so wonderful.Hugs,Rebecca Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better.
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What counts is what you did for Wowie. You loved and cared for him and made his life wonderful. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 1:21 PM Subject: Wowie Hi Everyone... I just wanted to thank everyone for all your help and kindness and tell you that Wowie passed yesterday morning. He declined very quickly and we had tried the pred shot but it didn't help this far along. I was home with him and he was in my arms when he passed away. I miss him so much. I still hear him meowing. I worry if I did the right things for him. I am so angry that whoever had him before never had him vaccinated or cared enough about him to neuter him or keep him as an indoor cat. But I can't dwell on it. It just makes me upset. Thank you EVERYONE so much for every bit of helpful information and guidance you have given. You have all been so wonderful. Hugs, Rebecca -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006
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Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear about Wowie. I know how much you loved that little furball and he was SO lucky to have found you and been spoiled by you these past months. You were so enamored with him. It's a blessing to both of you that you were able to be with him when he passed on. I know you are hurting right now, but he is not anymore, and that's a good thing in a bittersweet way. Bless you for taking such wonderful care of him and for loving him. He will be eternally grateful to you for your love. Your sweet and humorous presence will be missed here. :) Wendy --- veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone... I just wanted to thank everyone for all your help and kindness and tell you that Wowie passed yesterday morning. He declined very quickly and we had tried the pred shot but it didn't help this far along. I was home with him and he was in my arms when he passed away. I miss him so much. I still hear him meowing. I worry if I did the right things for him. I am so angry that whoever had him before never had him vaccinated or cared enough about him to neuter him or keep him as an indoor cat. But I can't dwell on it. It just makes me upset. Thank you EVERYONE so much for every bit of helpful information and guidance you have given. You have all been so wonderful. Hugs, Rebecca __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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I am so sorry. Michelle
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Rebecca, I am so happy to hear the Wowie is eating and doing better. Sounds like you have a great new vet on your hands!!! :) Wendy --- veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you everyone for your kind words and words of advice on Wowie's situation. Update...I spoke with another vet who was so helpful and knowledgable and asked him about the medications some had mentioned on the list and also asked him to explain things I didn't understand. I went to see him for a second opinion. He knew and was familiar with all that was recommended. I found out that the steroids my vet had given me for wowie were Prenisolone as Kris had mentioned NOT Prednisone. She did not give him an injection of this, but instead gave him the chewable bites which he took happily. This new doctor said not to think in terms of how long Wowie has but rather to take it day by day and help him best we can. He also said he has seen FLV cats in worse condition that have bounced back so always to have hope. I liked his attitude about the whole thing and felt more comfortable talking to him and asking him everything and anything and really felt he was so helpful so I'm sticking with him. He's going to take a look at his blood test results and he wants to do a IFA test because only an ELISA was done which I don't understand because the first thing that the first vet said to me when i told her an elisa was done was that she thought an IFA would be more helpful. So why did she do an ELISA again? I'm hoping for WOwie. He is eating again and he is more talkative and more active. Not yet back to his old self, but better than he was. Thank you so much everyone for everything and let me know anything, any input, advice, thoughts etc you may have as it has thus far been SO helpful! Hugs, Rebecca Yesterday, Wowie was eating. He was also meowing again and more active. This means the __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Rebecca,I hope Wowie is improving by the time you get this.twendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rebecca,I am so saddened to hear your news about Wowie. Ican't believe it's so soon that he's taken a turn forthe worst, but please don't give up hope. Did the vetsay what type of anemia Wowie has? Regenerative ornon-regenerative? It's important to know this. Yousaid his RBC count is high, but I am assuming youmeant low since he is anemic. Did the vet mentionhemobartanella and using doxycycline just in case? Has the vet mentioned Epogen? I'm not sure it's toolate for Epogen. Someone here will know better thanme. I will keep precious Wowie in my prayers and youtoo. Try to remain calm so you can make clear-headeddecisions and remember we are always here if you needanything, anytime. Please keep us posted. :)Wendy--- veggiepugs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Hi All- I had written a few days ago to ask about teeth. I took Wowie to the vet yesterday and he is not eating but not beacuse of his teeth. He is not well and in fact, his health has taken a turn for the worst. The prognosis is not good and neither is my state of mind. I have to make a decision this week. His blood work came back showing he is anemic, his bilirubin levels are high, his RBC count is also high, WBC count is low. She said he doesn't have much time. She also said she believes he is younger than the 5 years that most vets had estimated. She gave me steriods to try and get him to eat and clavimox. I don't know what to say. I'm at a loss. Though I knew this day would come when I took him in just 7 months ago, it could still never be easy. Thanks for listening. Rebecca __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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We had the same experience with prednisolene! The vet didn't think Mio would live through the night she had a 106.5 degree temp, she couldn't stand, she wasn't eating or drinking, but within 24 hours of the injection her temp was gone and she was interested in the world again and catnip (it took another day for food), but still the turn around was INCREDIBLE. I don't know if this is common, but in my experience, vets are very quick to give FeLV kitties a terrible prognosis when they are ill. It's true every time they get sick, it could be their time to go, but just as often they pull through again. I know it's hard, but don't give up hope, he's going to need your strength. From: gwork [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Wowie Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:54:05 -0400 All I can tell you is about my experiences w/ Spaz. Her PCV was down to 7% (anemia) when I got the diagnosis, and she was eight years old. She would not eat, drink, or move. Her bilirubin was high also. The vet was quite scared for her. He gave her a PREDNISOLONE injection and within 12 hours I had a completely different cat on my hands. A few years later, when she had another round with severe anemia, our new vet (we had moved) tried Depo-Medrol, and though three vets said it should do the same as prednisolone, it did NOT. It did not help any whatsoever. I have no idea why. I insisted on a prednisolone injection, and she is alive, healthy, and happy more than 2 years later at the age of almost 14 (not to say we haven't had some other issues, but only one major - a URI). But at the time, all the doctors thought she would not make it. I will let the others tell you about all the other drugs, etc. that can aid your kitty as they have more experience than I do with them. But I will tell you, at least in my experience, that it ain't over 'til it's over!! Best wishes to you and Wowie. Kris http://www.spazstory.zoomshare.com - Original Message - From: veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 2:11 PM Subject: Wowie Hi All- I had written a few days ago to ask about teeth. I took Wowie to the vet yesterday and he is not eating but not beacuse of his teeth. He is not well and in fact, his health has taken a turn for the worst. The prognosis is not good and neither is my state of mind. I have to make a decision this week. His blood work came back showing he is anemic, his bilirubin levels are high, his RBC count is also high, WBC count is low. She said he doesn't have much time. She also said she believes he is younger than the 5 years that most vets had estimated. She gave me steriods to try and get him to eat and clavimox. I don't know what to say. I'm at a loss. Though I knew this day would come when I took him in just 7 months ago, it could still never be easy. Thanks for listening. Rebecca
Wowie Update
Thank you everyone for your kind words and words of advice on Wowie's situation. Update...I spoke with another vet who was so helpful and knowledgable and asked him about the medications some had mentioned on the list and also asked him to explain things I didn't understand. I went to see him for a second opinion. He knew and was familiar with all that was recommended. I found out that the steroids my vet had given me for wowie were Prenisolone as Kris had mentioned NOT Prednisone. She did not give him an injection of this, but instead gave him the chewable bites which he took happily. This new doctor said not to think in terms of how long Wowie has but rather to take it day by day and help him best we can. He also said he has seen FLV cats in worse condition that have bounced back so always to have hope. I liked his attitude about the whole thing and felt more comfortable talking to him and asking him everything and anything and really felt he was so helpful so I'm sticking with him. He's going to take a look at his blood test results and he wants to do a IFA test because only an ELISA was done which I don't understand because the first thing that the first vet said to me when i told her an elisa was done was that she thought an IFA would be more helpful. So why did she do an ELISA again? I'm hoping for WOwie. He is eating again and he is more talkative and more active. Not yet back to his old self, but better than he was. Thank you so much everyone for everything and let me know anything, any input, advice, thoughts etc you may have as it has thus far been SO helpful! Hugs, Rebecca Yesterday, Wowie was eating. He was also meowing again and more active. This means the
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Sounds like you've found a wonderful vet - I am so glad...and very glad too that Wowie is doing better! In a message dated 6/30/2006 8:01:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you everyone for your kind words and words of advice on Wowie's situation. Update...I spoke with another vet who was so helpful and knowledgable and asked him about the medications some had mentioned on the list and also asked him to explain things I didn't understand. I went to see him for a second opinion. He knew and was familiar with all that was recommended. I found out that the steroids my vet had given me for wowie were Prenisolone as Kris had mentioned NOT Prednisone. She did not give him an injection of this, but instead gave him the chewable bites which he took happily. This new doctor said not to think in terms of how long Wowie has but rather to take it day by day and help him best we can. He also said he has seen FLV cats in worse condition that have bounced back so always to have hope. I liked his attitude about the whole thing and felt more comfortable talking to him and asking him everything and anything and really felt he was so helpful so I'm sticking with him. He's going to take a look at his blood test results and he wants to do a IFA test because only an ELISA was done which I don't understand because the first thing that the first vet said to me when i told her an elisa was done was that she thought an IFA would be more helpful. So why did she do an ELISA again? I'm hoping for WOwie. He is eating again and he is more talkative and more active. Not yet back to his old self, but better than he was. Thank you so much everyone for everything and let me know anything, any input, advice, thoughts etc you may have as it has thus far been SO helpful!Hugs,RebeccaYesterday, Wowie was eating. He was also meowing again and more active. This means the
Re: Wowie Update (FELV friendly vet listings)
We have a list of FELV friendly vets somewhere, you should add this vet's info to that list. I think Belinda hosts that webpage Belinda? Anyone know that webpage's URL? Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.7/379 - Release Date: 6/29/2006
How is Wowie today?
Rebecca, How is Wowie doing today? :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Dear Rebecca, Prayers are on the way for you Wowie. Hang in there...we're pulling for you both! Yvonne
Wowie
Hi All- I had written a few days ago to ask about teeth. I took Wowie to the vet yesterday and he is not eating but not beacuse of his teeth. He is not well and in fact, his health has taken a turn for the worst. The prognosis is not good and neither is my state of mind. I have to make a decision this week. His blood work came back showing he is anemic, his bilirubin levels are high, his RBC count is also high, WBC count is low. She said he doesn't have much time. She also said she believes he is younger than the 5 years that most vets had estimated. She gave me steriods to try and get him to eat and clavimox. I don't know what to say. I'm at a loss. Though I knew this day would come when I took him in just 7 months ago, it could still never be easy. Thanks for listening. Rebecca
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Hi Rebecca, I am so saddened to hear your news about Wowie. I can't believe it's so soon that he's taken a turn for the worst, but please don't give up hope. Did the vet say what type of anemia Wowie has? Regenerative or non-regenerative? It's important to know this. You said his RBC count is high, but I am assuming you meant low since he is anemic. Did the vet mention hemobartanella and using doxycycline just in case? Has the vet mentioned Epogen? I'm not sure it's too late for Epogen. Someone here will know better than me. I will keep precious Wowie in my prayers and you too. Try to remain calm so you can make clear-headed decisions and remember we are always here if you need anything, anytime. Please keep us posted. :) Wendy --- veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All- I had written a few days ago to ask about teeth. I took Wowie to the vet yesterday and he is not eating but not beacuse of his teeth. He is not well and in fact, his health has taken a turn for the worst. The prognosis is not good and neither is my state of mind. I have to make a decision this week. His blood work came back showing he is anemic, his bilirubin levels are high, his RBC count is also high, WBC count is low. She said he doesn't have much time. She also said she believes he is younger than the 5 years that most vets had estimated. She gave me steriods to try and get him to eat and clavimox. I don't know what to say. I'm at a loss. Though I knew this day would come when I took him in just 7 months ago, it could still never be easy. Thanks for listening. Rebecca __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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All I can tell you is about my experiences w/ Spaz. Her PCV was down to 7% (anemia) when I got the diagnosis, and she was eight years old. She would not eat, drink, or move. Her bilirubin was high also. The vet was quite scared for her. He gave her a PREDNISOLONE injection and within 12 hours I had a completely different cat on my hands. A few years later, when she had another round with severe anemia, our new vet (we had moved) tried Depo-Medrol, and though three vets said it should do the same as prednisolone, it did NOT. It did not help any whatsoever. I have no idea why. I insisted on a prednisolone injection, and she is alive, healthy, and happy more than 2 years later at the age of almost 14 (not to say we haven't had some other issues, but only one major - a URI). But at the time, all the doctors thought she would not make it. I will let the others tell you about all the other drugs, etc. that can aid your kitty as they have more experience than I do with them. But I will tell you, at least in my experience, that it ain't over 'til it's over!! Best wishes to you and Wowie. Kris http://www.spazstory.zoomshare.com - Original Message - From: veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 2:11 PM Subject: Wowie Hi All- I had written a few days ago to ask about teeth. I took Wowie to the vet yesterday and he is not eating but not beacuse of his teeth. He is not well and in fact, his health has taken a turn for the worst. The prognosis is not good and neither is my state of mind. I have to make a decision this week. His blood work came back showing he is anemic, his bilirubin levels are high, his RBC count is also high, WBC count is low. She said he doesn't have much time. She also said she believes he is younger than the 5 years that most vets had estimated. She gave me steriods to try and get him to eat and clavimox. I don't know what to say. I'm at a loss. Though I knew this day would come when I took him in just 7 months ago, it could still never be easy. Thanks for listening. Rebecca
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I forgot also that one time when Spaz had a minor bout with anemia, the new vet had just dispensed up pred. tablets. Personally, I would not go that route, especially with severe anemia. Need a strong injection to get jump-started, then pills for maintenance and weaning. Kris http://www.spazstory.zoomshare.com - Original Message - From: veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 2:11 PM Subject: Wowie Hi All- I had written a few days ago to ask about teeth. I took Wowie to the vet yesterday and he is not eating but not beacuse of his teeth. He is not well and in fact, his health has taken a turn for the worst. The prognosis is not good and neither is my state of mind. I have to make a decision this week. His blood work came back showing he is anemic, his bilirubin levels are high, his RBC count is also high, WBC count is low. She said he doesn't have much time. She also said she believes he is younger than the 5 years that most vets had estimated. She gave me steriods to try and get him to eat and clavimox. I don't know what to say. I'm at a loss. Though I knew this day would come when I took him in just 7 months ago, it could still never be easy. Thanks for listening. Rebecca
