Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
It's funny to see my cats dash to the French doors in the cat room and begin chirping and twitching their whiskers in excitement over a bird. Then my peacock comes into view and they back away from the door. He's just too much bird for them. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues My boys chirp when they see birds close up. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote: Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy. I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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HA HA HA HA ;) Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:48:44 -0700 From: moonsiste...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues It's funny to see my cats dash to the French doors in the cat room and begin chirping and twitching their whiskers in excitement over a bird. Then my peacock comes into view and they back away from the door. He's just too much bird for them. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues My boys chirp when they see birds close up. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote:Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy.I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Lee I have a pet emu who totally intimidates my donkeys. It's so funny because they like to intimidate everyone else. What they don't know is that my emu wouldn't hurt a fly! He's very sweet and gentle!! Sent from my iPad that my most awesome kids surprised me with, Christmas 2010. On Oct 17, 2012, at 1:48 AM, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: It's funny to see my cats dash to the French doors in the cat room and begin chirping and twitching their whiskers in excitement over a bird. Then my peacock comes into view and they back away from the door. He's just too much bird for them. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues My boys chirp when they see birds close up. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote: Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy. I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Breathing issues
Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomimailto:ava...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy. I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
My boys chirp when they see birds close up. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote: Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy. I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
breathing
BooBoo is getting worse. I called the vet this morning and he answered the phone and told us to bring him in. He told me he felt it was the anemia getting worse and sadly this sounds like he's at the end stage of this disease. I have to go to work so I just spent some time with him. He's still gasping for air, mouth breathing but was purring and rolled over to be petted. Bob has to take him to the vet and I've instructed him to tell Dr. Gill to treat this if at all possible. I don't care what he has to do. If there is at all a chance he can recover from this setback I want measures taken. I absolutely hate the fact that I can't be home today. Lynne
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My prayers are with you and BooBoo. Sue Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = BooBoo is getting worse. I called the vet this morning and he answered the phone and told us to bring him in. He told me he felt it was the anemia getting worse and sadly this sounds like he's at the end stage of this disease. I have to go to work so I just spent some time with him. He's still gasping for air, mouth breathing but was purring and rolled over to be petted. Bob has to take him to the vet and I've instructed him to tell Dr. Gill to treat this if at all possible. I don't care what he has to do. If there is at all a chance he can recover from this setback I want measures taken. I absolutely hate the fact that I can't be home today. Lynne
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I recall Isabella had some breathing issues, too. She was anemic. L - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:28 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Lynne, He is gasping for breathe because his anemia is likely getting worse, I would ask the Doc to put him on a fairly high dose of prednisolone, get the compounded version, it is a transdermal gel that gets rubbed on the inside of the ear. If his blood work tomorrow shows his HCT is lower, if it is 10 or lower he would need a transfusion to get him by until the pred and or doxy have a chance to kick in. When my Bailey was anemic, we started him on doxy, pred and eventually epogen, he lived 6 months and finally succumbed to pancreatic cancer. We successfully reversed the anemia but we couldn't find the cancer we were sure he had. His symptoms were different than what Boo is experiencing, but his first symptoms was he quit eating and that is how we discovered he was anemic. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
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Prayers Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:10 AM Subject: breathing BooBoo is getting worse. I called the vet this morning and he answered the phone and told us to bring him in. He told me he felt it was the anemia getting worse and sadly this sounds like he's at the end stage of this disease. I have to go to work so I just spent some time with him. He's still gasping for air, mouth breathing but was purring and rolled over to be petted. Bob has to take him to the vet and I've instructed him to tell Dr. Gill to treat this if at all possible. I don't care what he has to do. If there is at all a chance he can recover from this setback I want measures taken. I absolutely hate the fact that I can't be home today. Lynne
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Oh Lynne, sending prayers and healing thoughts for BooBoo. He's such a plucky little fighter, I hope your vet can treat him. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:11 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: breathing BooBoo is getting worse. I called the vet this morning and he answered the phone and told us to bring him in. He told me he felt it was the anemia getting worse and sadly this sounds like he's at the end stage of this disease. I have to go to work so I just spent some time with him. He's still gasping for air, mouth breathing but was purring and rolled over to be petted. Bob has to take him to the vet and I've instructed him to tell Dr. Gill to treat this if at all possible. I don't care what he has to do. If there is at all a chance he can recover from this setback I want measures taken. I absolutely hate the fact that I can't be home today. Lynne _ Effective September 1, 2007, we have changed our name to Mayer Brown LLP. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer Brown LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer Brown LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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Lynne, Give me a call at my home number 740-992-5782. I am an animal scientist with a specialty in physiology and nutrition. I have dealt with many FeLV cases (with much success) and have some suggestions. Looking forward to speaking with you and hoping for Boo Boo's complete recovery. If he is still purring and rolling over to be petted, he still has a good chance of recovery. Karen - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:10 AM Subject: breathing BooBoo is getting worse. I called the vet this morning and he answered the phone and told us to bring him in. He told me he felt it was the anemia getting worse and sadly this sounds like he's at the end stage of this disease. I have to go to work so I just spent some time with him. He's still gasping for air, mouth breathing but was purring and rolled over to be petted. Bob has to take him to the vet and I've instructed him to tell Dr. Gill to treat this if at all possible. I don't care what he has to do. If there is at all a chance he can recover from this setback I want measures taken. I absolutely hate the fact that I can't be home today. Lynne
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Karen, what time zone are you in Lynne - Original Message - From: Karen Griffith To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:05 PM Subject: Re: breathing Lynne, Give me a call at my home number 740-992-5782. I am an animal scientist with a specialty in physiology and nutrition. I have dealt with many FeLV cases (with much success) and have some suggestions. Looking forward to speaking with you and hoping for Boo Boo's complete recovery. If he is still purring and rolling over to be petted, he still has a good chance of recovery. Karen - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:10 AM Subject: breathing BooBoo is getting worse. I called the vet this morning and he answered the phone and told us to bring him in. He told me he felt it was the anemia getting worse and sadly this sounds like he's at the end stage of this disease. I have to go to work so I just spent some time with him. He's still gasping for air, mouth breathing but was purring and rolled over to be petted. Bob has to take him to the vet and I've instructed him to tell Dr. Gill to treat this if at all possible. I don't care what he has to do. If there is at all a chance he can recover from this setback I want measures taken. I absolutely hate the fact that I can't be home today. Lynne
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Did he aspirate? Was the problem after the water or after the doxy? Maybe the water isn't working with him. I would call the vet and ask about this. Our vet told us we had to give the doxy directly (not mixed in food). Midas hated it too. It's really important thing is for YOU to be calm before you give him the meds and don't think about it before you actually do it. This is how I got Frankie, a formerly feral kitten, to take inhaled meds. I had to calm my own mind. I also think they can sense if we are going to give them a med so I didn't think about it before I sat down to do it. It did help. Our cats sense our mood...I hope this makes sense. I just got up. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:53 AM Subject: breathing difficulties I had a frightening event with BooBoo this morning. He hates being given this Doxy and fights me. I gave him some water via syringe after it as well. Suddenly he started gasping for air, breathing through his mouth for about 10 minutes. He is anemic and breathes heavily under normal circumstances. I can't imagine what kind of stress the Interferon shots are going to cause him. Should I try mixing this Doxy with his wet food? It's doubtful he would get the appropriate dosage if I did because he is a light eater. I'm beginning to think that I'm fighting a losing battle here and perhaps it would be best to just let nature take its course without intervention. I hate this. One minute he seems perky and now he's just exhausted. I spent the time with him while he was having problems breathing comforting him, just to get him settled down and even his purring was excessively loud. I don't know how much more this little guy can tolerate. Lynne
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Lynne - You must have been scared to death! I know I would have been. Maybe the shots will be easier on him then trying to get things down his throat. I purchase something on e-bay, I think it is called a kitty cuddler that is made to wrap a cat in to give medications. Maybe something like that would make it less stressful for BooBoo. I bought it for my Tucker because he is AWFUL with any oral meds. - gentle sweet kitty turns into evil clawing tiger. I was afraid he would hurt himself because he fights so hard, and I know he clawed me pretty well a few times. Fortunatly I have not had to give him anything since I purchased it and I do not know how well it works yet. Sue Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = I had a frightening event with BooBoo this morning. He hates being given this Doxy and fights me. I gave him some water via syringe after it as well. Suddenly he started gasping for air, breathing through his mouth for about 10 minutes. He is anemic and breathes heavily under normal circumstances. I can't imagine what kind of stress the Interferon shots are going to cause him. Should I try mixing this Doxy with his wet food? It's doubtful he would get the appropriate dosage if I did because he is a light eater. I'm beginning to think that I'm fighting a losing battle here and perhaps it would be best to just let nature take its course without intervention. I hate this. One minute he seems perky and now he's just exhausted. I spent the time with him while he was having problems breathing comforting him, just to get him settled down and even his purring was excessively loud. I don't know how much more this little guy can tolerate. Lynne
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Vet isn't in same emotional space as you are...could be the explanation. Prayers with you. I feel he is going to be fine. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:28 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties No, he didn't aspirate. I gave the water immediately after the doxy so I don't know which caused it. I think he was hyperventilating. I stayed with him til he calmed down and went to sleep, and honestly I'm afraid to go upstairs. I'm sure he does sense my anxiety. He does not like to be held or confined in any manner. What bugs me though is when we go to the vet, the vet can do anything to him, give him pills, take his temp and BooBoo will just go limp, won't argue, fight, nothing, just scowel. Better go upstairs and make sure he's just sleeping. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties Did he aspirate? Was the problem after the water or after the doxy? Maybe the water isn't working with him. I would call the vet and ask about this. Our vet told us we had to give the doxy directly (not mixed in food). Midas hated it too. It's really important thing is for YOU to be calm before you give him the meds and don't think about it before you actually do it. This is how I got Frankie, a formerly feral kitten, to take inhaled meds. I had to calm my own mind. I also think they can sense if we are going to give them a med so I didn't think about it before I sat down to do it. It did help. Our cats sense our mood...I hope this makes sense. I just got up. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:53 AM Subject: breathing difficulties I had a frightening event with BooBoo this morning. He hates being given this Doxy and fights me. I gave him some water via syringe after it as well. Suddenly he started gasping for air, breathing through his mouth for about 10 minutes. He is anemic and breathes heavily under normal circumstances. I can't imagine what kind of stress the Interferon shots are going to cause him. Should I try mixing this Doxy with his wet food? It's doubtful he would get the appropriate dosage if I did because he is a light eater. I'm beginning to think that I'm fighting a losing battle here and perhaps it would be best to just let nature take its course without intervention. I hate this. One minute he seems perky and now he's just exhausted. I spent the time with him while he was having problems breathing comforting him, just to get him settled down and even his purring was excessively loud. I don't know how much more this little guy can tolerate. Lynne
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Lynne Maybe you can give him something (if there is something) that he loves right after the dose. It would help him with the aftertaste. Can your husband help you when dosing him? When we had to dose MeMe it helped if one of us held her and petted her while the other opened her mouth and squirted it in. I can hear how discouraged you are. I just want you to know that almost a year ago I brought MeMe home with a terrible upper respiratory, swollen gums, swollen lymph nodes, giardia and diarrhea. As I am typing this she is flying around the dining room, terrorizing two Scotties who cannot keep up with her. I know that BooBoo is on his own path, and that comparisons cannot be made. It is an emotional roller coaster, but sometimes things can level off. We're thinking of you, knowing how difficult this is. Jane On Feb 18, 2008, at 8:53 AM, Lynne wrote: I had a frightening event with BooBoo this morning. He hates being given this Doxy and fights me. I gave him some water via syringe after it as well. Suddenly he started gasping for air, breathing through his mouth for about 10 minutes. He is anemic and breathes heavily under normal circumstances. I can't imagine what kind of stress the Interferon shots are going to cause him. Should I try mixing this Doxy with his wet food? It's doubtful he would get the appropriate dosage if I did because he is a light eater. I'm beginning to think that I'm fighting a losing battle here and perhaps it would be best to just let nature take its course without intervention. I hate this. One minute he seems perky and now he's just exhausted. I spent the time with him while he was having problems breathing comforting him, just to get him settled down and even his purring was excessively loud. I don't know how much more this little guy can tolerate. Lynne
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Lynn, we had to give doxy to one of our cats last year. It can be compounded by a pharmacy to taste better. It's not cheap, and there is a short shelf life. Might be worth a try. I feel what you are going through. My thoughts are with you. Dede --- Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Laurie. I needed to hear that. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:47 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties Vet isn't in same emotional space as you are...could be the explanation. Prayers with you. I feel he is going to be fine. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:28 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties No, he didn't aspirate. I gave the water immediately after the doxy so I don't know which caused it. I think he was hyperventilating. I stayed with him til he calmed down and went to sleep, and honestly I'm afraid to go upstairs. I'm sure he does sense my anxiety. He does not like to be held or confined in any manner. What bugs me though is when we go to the vet, the vet can do anything to him, give him pills, take his temp and BooBoo will just go limp, won't argue, fight, nothing, just scowel. Better go upstairs and make sure he's just sleeping. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties Did he aspirate? Was the problem after the water or after the doxy? Maybe the water isn't working with him. I would call the vet and ask about this. Our vet told us we had to give the doxy directly (not mixed in food). Midas hated it too. It's really important thing is for YOU to be calm before you give him the meds and don't think about it before you actually do it. This is how I got Frankie, a formerly feral kitten, to take inhaled meds. I had to calm my own mind. I also think they can sense if we are going to give them a med so I didn't think about it before I sat down to do it. It did help. Our cats sense our mood...I hope this makes sense. I just got up. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:53 AM Subject: breathing difficulties I had a frightening event with BooBoo this morning. He hates being given this Doxy and fights me. I gave him some water via syringe after it as well. Suddenly he started gasping for air, breathing through his mouth for about 10 minutes. He is anemic and breathes heavily under normal circumstances. I can't imagine what kind of stress the Interferon shots are going to cause him. Should I try mixing this Doxy with his wet food? It's doubtful he would get the appropriate dosage if I did because he is a light eater. I'm beginning to think that I'm fighting a losing battle here and perhaps it would be best to just let nature take its course without intervention. I hate this. One minute he seems perky and now he's just exhausted. I spent the time with him while he was having problems breathing comforting him, just to get him settled down and even his purring was excessively loud. I don't know how much more this little guy can tolerate. Lynne When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
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Oh DeDe it was compounded by my pharmacist, supposed to taste like chicken. Maybe I can get them to add some more flavor. It is pricey but I have the very good fortune of working across the hall from these guys and we're all friends. They only charge me cost and no dispensing fee. Lynne - Original Message - From: dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:34 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties Lynn, we had to give doxy to one of our cats last year. It can be compounded by a pharmacy to taste better. It's not cheap, and there is a short shelf life. Might be worth a try. I feel what you are going through. My thoughts are with you. Dede --- Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Laurie. I needed to hear that. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:47 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties Vet isn't in same emotional space as you are...could be the explanation. Prayers with you. I feel he is going to be fine. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:28 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties No, he didn't aspirate. I gave the water immediately after the doxy so I don't know which caused it. I think he was hyperventilating. I stayed with him til he calmed down and went to sleep, and honestly I'm afraid to go upstairs. I'm sure he does sense my anxiety. He does not like to be held or confined in any manner. What bugs me though is when we go to the vet, the vet can do anything to him, give him pills, take his temp and BooBoo will just go limp, won't argue, fight, nothing, just scowel. Better go upstairs and make sure he's just sleeping. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties Did he aspirate? Was the problem after the water or after the doxy? Maybe the water isn't working with him. I would call the vet and ask about this. Our vet told us we had to give the doxy directly (not mixed in food). Midas hated it too. It's really important thing is for YOU to be calm before you give him the meds and don't think about it before you actually do it. This is how I got Frankie, a formerly feral kitten, to take inhaled meds. I had to calm my own mind. I also think they can sense if we are going to give them a med so I didn't think about it before I sat down to do it. It did help. Our cats sense our mood...I hope this makes sense. I just got up. L - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:53 AM Subject: breathing difficulties I had a frightening event with BooBoo this morning. He hates being given this Doxy and fights me. I gave him some water via syringe after it as well. Suddenly he started gasping for air, breathing through his mouth for about 10 minutes. He is anemic and breathes heavily under normal circumstances. I can't imagine what kind of stress the Interferon shots are going to cause him. Should I try mixing this Doxy with his wet food? It's doubtful he would get the appropriate dosage if I did because he is a light eater. I'm beginning to think that I'm fighting a losing battle here and perhaps it would be best to just let nature take its course without intervention. I hate this. One minute he seems perky and now he's just exhausted. I spent the time with him while he was having problems breathing comforting him, just to get him settled down and even his purring was excessively loud. I don't know how much more this little guy can tolerate. Lynne When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
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Jane that reminds me of when I had to give Maizee her big capsule full of meds everyday.We ended up having a routine.After she swallowed the pill for me I gave her a couple of finger dips of cool whip.She loved the stuff.When she saw me take out the bowl she would lick her chops.I miss that baby girl. Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lynne Maybe you can give him something (if there is something) that he loves right after the dose. It would help him with the aftertaste. Can your husband help you when dosing him? When we had to dose MeMe it helped if one of us held her and petted her while the other opened her mouth and squirted it in. I can hear how discouraged you are. I just want you to know that almost a year ago I brought MeMe home with a terrible upper respiratory, swollen gums, swollen lymph nodes, giardia and diarrhea. As I am typing this she is flying around the dining room, terrorizing two Scotties who cannot keep up with her. I know that BooBoo is on his own path, and that comparisons cannot be made. It is an emotional roller coaster, but sometimes things can level off. We're thinking of you, knowing how difficult this is. Jane On Feb 18, 2008, at 8:53 AM, Lynne wrote: I had a frightening event with BooBoo this morning. He hates being given this Doxy and fights me. I gave him some water via syringe after it as well. Suddenly he started gasping for air, breathing through his mouth for about 10 minutes. He is anemic and breathes heavily under normal circumstances. I can't imagine what kind of stress the Interferon shots are going to cause him. Should I try mixing this Doxy with his wet food? It's doubtful he would get the appropriate dosage if I did because he is a light eater. I'm beginning to think that I'm fighting a losing battle here and perhaps it would be best to just let nature take its course without intervention. I hate this. One minute he seems perky and now he's just exhausted. I spent the time with him while he was having problems breathing comforting him, just to get him settled down and even his purring was excessively loud. I don't know how much more this little guy can tolerate. Lynne - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
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You can also get some meds compounded transdermally and put them in the ear. I have one boy who hates pills and hates liquids, but ESPECIALLY pillsI've had him for 12.5 years and he runs from me when he knows I have a pillI've never seen a cat fight so hard when being pilled. Anyway it helps our relationship if I get the meds compounded transdermally so I do whenever possible. On 2/18/08, Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a pictorial, this is closer to how I do it but I do it from the front, but basically the same. Always be calm and not stressed when pilling, Boo will pick it up if you are feeling stressed and it will affect him. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/pilling_a_cat.html -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart http://www.change.org/rescuties
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Here is a pictorial, this is closer to how I do it but I do it from the front, but basically the same. Always be calm and not stressed when pilling, Boo will pick it up if you are feeling stressed and it will affect him. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/pilling_a_cat.html -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
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Lynne, I'm sorry the doxy is so hard to administer, I wouldn't worry about the injections though, just get a small needle, insulin size, I get them from my local pharmacy. I give all my guys a vitamin b once a week and none notice the needle at all, some do notice the vit b going in because I guess it can sting a bit, but even then they don't mind much, just a grouch from them but by the time they grouch at me it's over. Injections for me anyway, are the easiest way to go, if anything comes as an injectable that is my first choice, pills second. None of my guys like liquids and they aren't fooled by pill pockets. I have learned to give pills because Fred my CRF guy gets them 5 times a day and it wasn't easy at first. I finally took a deep breathe pictured in my head how the vet does and and I now do it the same way. Grab his jaw on both sides with my thumb and forefinger while my palm is across the top part of his head, then use the forefinger of my other hand to pull the bottom jaw down, put the pill as far back as I can and he usually swallows. Once you get the hang of it it is really easy to do, I always make sure he eats a few bites after and if he won't I give him a squirt of water. Here is a video that may help. http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/pill_or_capsule/index.shtml -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
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This is very helpful Belinda thanks. I'm going to try doing it this way. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:33 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: breathing difficulties Here is a pictorial, this is closer to how I do it but I do it from the front, but basically the same. Always be calm and not stressed when pilling, Boo will pick it up if you are feeling stressed and it will affect him. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/pilling_a_cat.html -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com _ Effective September 1, 2007, we have changed our name to Mayer Brown LLP. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer Brown LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer Brown LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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Thanks for the video Belinda. How terrific. Of course that should work the same way with the syringe squirt. At the vets when he gave BooBoo the flea pill he didn't even have to hold him. He just tilted his head as you show and popped it in. He did wait a bit to see that he had swallowed it. You know, I was wondering about Vitamin B shots. We have several patients at work who get them for anemia. My vet hasn't suggested it though. Lynne - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:22 PM Subject: Re: breathing difficulties Lynne, I'm sorry the doxy is so hard to administer, I wouldn't worry about the injections though, just get a small needle, insulin size, I get them from my local pharmacy. I give all my guys a vitamin b once a week and none notice the needle at all, some do notice the vit b going in because I guess it can sting a bit, but even then they don't mind much, just a grouch from them but by the time they grouch at me it's over. Injections for me anyway, are the easiest way to go, if anything comes as an injectable that is my first choice, pills second. None of my guys like liquids and they aren't fooled by pill pockets. I have learned to give pills because Fred my CRF guy gets them 5 times a day and it wasn't easy at first. I finally took a deep breathe pictured in my head how the vet does and and I now do it the same way. Grab his jaw on both sides with my thumb and forefinger while my palm is across the top part of his head, then use the forefinger of my other hand to pull the bottom jaw down, put the pill as far back as I can and he usually swallows. Once you get the hang of it it is really easy to do, I always make sure he eats a few bites after and if he won't I give him a squirt of water. Here is a video that may help. http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/pill_or_capsule/index.shtml -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
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Fred is anemic with his CRF and the others just for GP, it can't hurt, any they don't need just gets peed out. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
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I am referring to the vit b here: Fred is anemic with his CRF and the others just for GP, it can't hurt, any they don't need just gets peed out. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
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We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
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I would be worried it might be an allergic reaction to the doxy. My Junior took Baytril for the anemia and it cleared up. It is in a different class of drugs. The shower thing seems to be a good idea especially if he is congested. Junior has a vaporizer, the steam kind. He pretty much stays congested now. I still feel like I am on a roller coaster with him. I will be praying for BooBoo as well. Sally On Feb 18, 2008 8:24 PM, Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3
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Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He was fine after the neutering. He is on no meds except the Doxycycline. Bob was just upstairs listening to his heart and lungs with a stethascope and says his lungs are clear and he ate a bit. He's just so weak though. He walks a foot and lays down. His sides are still heaving somewhat but he isn't breathing through his mouth at the moment. He did have a bit of a fever when we saw the vet on Friday but as it is now he is cool to the touch, not like he was a few days ago. If he's ok tomorrow, I will call Dr. Gill but other than the interferon that will be arriving next week, I am not going to put this cat through any more. He just isn't up to it. If all he does is sleep his life away I can deal with that. I really don't think he's having a reaction to the Doxy, just the giving of it. He can't stand being restrained or picked up. He is very loveable on his terms and will lay beside me, but at a safe distance. He just isn't used to people like Bob and I who are probably overbearing when it comes to giving attention and affection. Thanks so much Laurie for your kind thoughts. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
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Thank you Sally. This certainly is a journey. I so respect and admire all you wonderful people. Lynne - Original Message - From: Sally Davis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:05 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues I would be worried it might be an allergic reaction to the doxy. My Junior took Baytril for the anemia and it cleared up. It is in a different class of drugs. The shower thing seems to be a good idea especially if he is congested. Junior has a vaporizer, the steam kind. He pretty much stays congested now. I still feel like I am on a roller coaster with him. I will be praying for BooBoo as well. Sally On Feb 18, 2008 8:24 PM, Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3
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Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
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Laurie, That is such great advice - and applicable for many situations!:) Kelley On Feb 18, 2008 8:29 PM, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a clicking sound when she was in CHF. I still feel that BooBoo is going to be ok. When I couldn't sleep for worrying about Teddy (breathing issues), a kind woman suggested I breathe in Peace and breathe out Negativity. Believe it or not, this did get me through the nights. (Still does, when I need it). I couldn't think other words when I repeated these words with my breaths. God bless, Laurie - Original Message - *From:* Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Monday, February 18, 2008 8:11 PM *Subject:* Re: breathing issues Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He was fine after the neutering. He is on no meds except the Doxycycline. Bob was just upstairs listening to his heart and lungs with a stethascope and says his lungs are clear and he ate a bit. He's just so weak though. He walks a foot and lays down. His sides are still heaving somewhat but he isn't breathing through his mouth at the moment. He did have a bit of a fever when we saw the vet on Friday but as it is now he is cool to the touch, not like he was a few days ago. If he's ok tomorrow, I will call Dr. Gill but other than the interferon that will be arriving next week, I am not going to put this cat through any more. He just isn't up to it. If all he does is sleep his life away I can deal with that. I really don't think he's having a reaction to the Doxy, just the giving of it. He can't stand being restrained or picked up. He is very loveable on his terms and will lay beside me, but at a safe distance. He just isn't used to people like Bob and I who are probably overbearing when it comes to giving attention and affection. Thanks so much Laurie for your kind thoughts. Lynne - Original Message - *From:* laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM *Subject:* Re: breathing issues Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - *From:* Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM *Subject:* breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart http://www.change.org/rescuties
Re: breathing issues
OK Laurie, I'm gonna try it. Better than taking drugs to sleep. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a clicking sound when she was in CHF. I still feel that BooBoo is going to be ok. When I couldn't sleep for worrying about Teddy (breathing issues), a kind woman suggested I breathe in Peace and breathe out Negativity. Believe it or not, this did get me through the nights. (Still does, when I need it). I couldn't think other words when I repeated these words with my breaths. God bless, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He was fine after the neutering. He is on no meds except the Doxycycline. Bob was just upstairs listening to his heart and lungs with a stethascope and says his lungs are clear and he ate a bit. He's just so weak though. He walks a foot and lays down. His sides are still heaving somewhat but he isn't breathing through his mouth at the moment. He did have a bit of a fever when we saw the vet on Friday but as it is now he is cool to the touch, not like he was a few days ago. If he's ok tomorrow, I will call Dr. Gill but other than the interferon that will be arriving next week, I am not going to put this cat through any more. He just isn't up to it. If all he does is sleep his life away I can deal with that. I really don't think he's having a reaction to the Doxy, just the giving of it. He can't stand being restrained or picked up. He is very loveable on his terms and will lay beside me, but at a safe distance. He just isn't used to people like Bob and I who are probably overbearing when it comes to giving attention and affection. Thanks so much Laurie for your kind thoughts. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
Re: breathing issues
This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a clicking sound when she was in CHF. I still feel that BooBoo is going to be ok. When I couldn't sleep for worrying about Teddy (breathing issues), a kind woman suggested I breathe in Peace and breathe out Negativity. Believe it or not, this did get me through the nights. (Still does, when I need it). I couldn't think other words when I repeated these words with my breaths. God bless, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He was fine after the neutering. He is on no meds except the Doxycycline. Bob was just upstairs listening to his heart and lungs with a stethascope and says his lungs are clear and he ate a bit. He's just so weak though. He walks a foot and lays down. His sides are still heaving somewhat but he isn't breathing through his mouth at the moment. He did have a bit of a fever when we saw the vet on Friday but as it is now he is cool to the touch, not like he was a few days ago. If he's ok tomorrow, I will call Dr. Gill but other than the interferon that will be arriving next week, I am not going to put this cat through any more. He just isn't up to it. If all he does is sleep his life away I can deal with that. I really don't think he's having a reaction to the Doxy, just the giving of it. He can't stand being restrained or picked up. He is very loveable on his terms and will lay beside me, but at a safe distance. He just isn't used to people like Bob and I who are probably overbearing when it comes to giving attention and affection. Thanks so much Laurie for your kind thoughts. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
Re: breathing issues
Lynne, He is gasping for breathe because his anemia is likely getting worse, I would ask the Doc to put him on a fairly high dose of prednisolone, get the compounded version, it is a transdermal gel that gets rubbed on the inside of the ear. If his blood work tomorrow shows his HCT is lower, if it is 10 or lower he would need a transfusion to get him by until the pred and or doxy have a chance to kick in. When my Bailey was anemic, we started him on doxy, pred and eventually epogen, he lived 6 months and finally succumbed to pancreatic cancer. We successfully reversed the anemia but we couldn't find the cancer we were sure he had. His symptoms were different than what Boo is experiencing, but his first symptoms was he quit eating and that is how we discovered he was anemic. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey
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Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey
Dee, I don't want to scare you, but two of the kitties from the hyper-T group I belong to were diagnosed with lung cancer. One passed last week and the other was just diagnosed. They both were originally diagnosed with asthma, so you might want to look into this. I hope it's just asthma though. Prayers going out to little Smokey. :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey
Dee, can you take Smokey to an internist, at a bigger clinic or hospital or referral center? They are usually better at diagnosis that local general practitioner vets. Cloudiness can mean asthma, I think. I am not sure if it can be an indication of lymphoma or not, though I would not think so. A lot of cats get asthma and there are treatments for it. Michelle
RE: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey
I am going through something similar with my Ayumi -- could you explain more about what you mean by breathing issue --- is he breathing laborly or fast or mouth open.. or etc??? If he is coughing, could he have asthma.. could he have heartworm or flea related problem.. those are very hard to diagnosis.. But, I think the next step will be ultrasound.. my vet says, ultrasound will show if it's heartworm related sometimes.. Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:00 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey Check out Hideyo's posts about the at home oxygen tank. Maybe something like that would help his breathing. Could it be something like asthma, or some sort of allergy? Has he gotten better on since you started the Dox? Hemobart is hard to detect. I'm not sure what cloudiness around his lungs indicates, if it's not fluid. I seem to remember reading something about that recently, maybe someone else will chime in here with some suggestions. I hate putting our babies through all these tests, all the expense, just to be told, we still don't know. It's so frustrating. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way, Nina Dee Evan wrote: Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been checking any of our messages lately. We are perplexed by Smokey's breathing issues. We have had him to the vet 3-4 times in the past month trying to figure out what is going on. We did another chest x-ray. There is no fluid around his lungs but his lungs still look like fluffy cotton, maybe even a little worse at his last visit on 09/05/06. Our vet sent blood work out to a lab to get several tests ran. The results came back today. His RBC is at 5.92 so he has slight anemia. His hematocrit is at 37%. But everything else was negative. No infection, no bacteria, no fungal infection, everything came out clean. It was even negative for the hemobart parasite. I plan on finishing the Doxy regiment until at least the 21st though. I am just worried sick over his breathing. Periodically he also has coughing fits. I just don't know what to think. The vet said the next step would be an ultrasound, especially of his heart. I started him on Lysine last week. I think he has gotten wise to it as he has stopped eating as much of his canned food that I put it in. At least I am hoping that is the case it is not because he doesn't want to eat now. He still LOVES his chicken I feed him in the morning evening. We have a running tally of about $1,200 to $1,300 so far and I am running out of resourse to fund this. Any input, suggestions, or encouragement would be greatly appreciated at this point. Thanks to everyone...you are a wonderful group of people. All of your furbabies are in good hands. ~Dee
Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey
Dee Evan wrote: Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been checking any of our messages lately. We are perplexed by Smokey's breathing issues. We have had him to the vet 3-4 times in the past month trying to figure out what is going on. We did another chest x-ray. There is no fluid around his lungs but his lungs still look like fluffy cotton, maybe even a little worse at his last visit on 09/05/06. Our vet sent blood work out to a lab to get several tests ran. The results came back today. His RBC is at 5.92 so he has slight anemia. His hematocrit is at 37%. But everything else was negative. No infection, no bacteria, no fungal infection, everything came out clean. It was even negative for the hemobart parasite. I plan on finishing the Doxy regiment until at least the 21st though. I am just worried sick over his breathing. Periodically he also has coughing fits. I just don't know what to think. The vet said the next step would be an ultrasound, especially of his heart. I started him on Lysine last week. I think he has gotten wise to it as he has stopped eating as much of his canned food that I put it in. At least I am hoping that is the case it is not because he doesn't want to eat now. He still LOVES his chicken I feed him in the morning evening. We have a running tally of about $1,200 to $1,300 so far and I am running out of resourse to fund this. Any input, suggestions, or encouragement would be greatly appreciated at this point. Thanks to everyone...you are a wonderful group of people. All of your furbabies are in good hands. ~Dee Hi Dee, This sounds like asthma. Speak to your vet about inhaled albuterol for flare ups and Flovent (inhaled steroid) to reduce inflammation which may be causing his breathing difficulty. Inhaled Flovent has virtually no systemic effects. You'll need a spacer to deliver the medication to his lungs see http://aerokat.com/ Flovent takes about a week to begin working but the albuterol should give him immediate relief. Joe
Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey
Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been checking any of our messages lately. We are perplexed by Smokey's breathing issues. We have had him to the vet 3-4 times in the past month trying to figure out what is going on. We did another chest x-ray. There is no fluid around his lungs but his lungs still look like fluffy cotton, maybe even a little worse at his last visit on 09/05/06. Our vet sent blood work out to a lab to get several tests ran. The results came back today. His RBC is at 5.92 so he has slight anemia. His hematocrit is at 37%. But everything else was negative. No infection, no bacteria, no fungal infection, everything came out clean. It was even negative for the hemobart parasite. I plan on finishing the Doxy regiment until at least the 21st though. I am just worried sick over his breathing. Periodically he also has coughing fits. I just don't know what to think. The vet said the next step would be an ultrasound, especially of his heart. I started him on Lysine last week. I think he has gotten wise to it as he has stopped eating as much of his canned food that I put it in. At least I am hoping that is the case it is not because he doesn't want to eat now. He still LOVES his chicken I feed him in the morning evening. We have a running tally of about $1,200 to $1,300 so far and I am running out of resourse to fund this. Any input, suggestions, or encouragement would be greatly appreciated at this point. Thanks to everyone...you are a wonderful group of people. All of your furbabies are in good hands. ~Dee
Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey
Check out Hideyo's posts about the at home oxygen tank. Maybe something like that would help his breathing. Could it be something like asthma, or some sort of allergy? Has he gotten better on since you started the Dox? Hemobart is hard to detect. I'm not sure what cloudiness around his lungs indicates, if it's not fluid. I seem to remember reading something about that recently, maybe someone else will chime in here with some suggestions. I hate putting our babies through all these tests, all the expense, just to be told, we still don't know. It's so frustrating. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way, Nina Dee Evan wrote: Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been checking any of our messages lately. We are perplexed by Smokey's breathing issues. We have had him to the vet 3-4 times in the past month trying to figure out what is going on. We did another chest x-ray. There is no fluid around his lungs but his lungs still look like fluffy cotton, maybe even a little worse at his last visit on 09/05/06. Our vet sent blood work out to a lab to get several tests ran. The results came back today. His RBC is at 5.92 so he has slight anemia. His hematocrit is at 37%. But everything else was negative. No infection, no bacteria, no fungal infection, everything came out clean. It was even negative for the hemobart parasite. I plan on finishing the Doxy regiment until at least the 21st though. I am just worried sick over his breathing. Periodically he also has coughing fits. I just don't know what to think. The vet said the next step would be an ultrasound, especially of his heart. I started him on Lysine last week. I think he has gotten wise to it as he has stopped eating as much of his canned food that I put it in. At least I am hoping that is the case it is not because he doesn't want to eat now. He still LOVES his chicken I feed him in the morning evening. We have a running tally of about $1,200 to $1,300 so far and I am running out of resourse to fund this. Any input, suggestions, or encouragement would be greatly appreciated at this point. Thanks to everyone...you are a wonderful group of people. All of your furbabies are in good hands. ~Dee
Will anemia cause open mouth breathing?
Also Ayumi seems to be snorting more do you know what it means? She always has in the past.. and come and go.. but I notice more for the past couple of days..
Re: Will anemia cause open mouth breathing?
My alternative vet recommends Cell Food and Willard Water for critters who are having trouble breathing. It has to do with increasing the oxygen they can pull into their bodies. I've tried the Cell Food myself and feel like I can breath better. Both are at health food stores and on line. 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: Hideyo Yamamoto To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 1:41 AM Subject: Will anemia cause open mouth breathing? Also Ayumi seems to be snorting more do you know what it means? She always has in the past.. and come and go.. but I notice more for the past couple of days..
Re: Will anemia cause open mouth breathing?
anemia can cause open-mouth breathing if they are very very anemic, because it means they are not getting enough oxygen (oxygen is supplied in the blood) \Michelle
Re: faster breathing
Hi Michelle, I understand, if I see my kittiy breath in an unusual way, it always makes me nervous. I did have 2 develop mediastinal lymphoms, and it started out with faster breathing and regurgitating food. Gloria At 08:11 PM 6/16/2005, you wrote: Michelle, I hope you're over reacting. I haven't dealt with tumors so I don't know, but my best to you and Lucy. tonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am feeling stressed about Lucy, and do not know if it is reasonable or I am just paranoid. A few times over the past week, including tonight when I got home from being gone for 2 days, it has seemed to me like her breathing is faster than normal. She is purring all the time when I look carefully at her, so it is purring breaths, but it seems twice as fast as the other cats. I tried to count her breaths but can not see or feel them, only can hear the purrs through her nose. She is otherwise eating, playing, purring, etc. normally. I of course always fear lymphoma because I have lost mine to that. Some of you have had cats with lung tumors. Was this a first symptom, or was there wheezing and visible breathing? Michelle
Re: faster breathing
I'm hoping that Lucy is fine. How is her breathing this morning? Sometimes Grace will do this trembling thing and it always upsets me, but then she'll be fine later. If her breath isn't labored, she's probably okay. I'm of the mind that it's perfectly reasonable to be paranoid. Try not to let it overwhelm you and keep an eye on her. Sending good thoughts your way, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am feeling stressed about Lucy, and do not know if it is reasonable or I am just paranoid. A few times over the past week, including tonight when I got home from being gone for 2 days, it has seemed to me like her breathing is faster than normal. She is purring all the time when I look carefully at her, so it is purring breaths, but it seems twice as fast as the other cats. I tried to count her breaths but can not see or feel them, only can hear the purrs through her nose. She is otherwise eating, playing, purring, etc. normally. I of course always fear lymphoma because I have lost mine to that. Some of you have had cats with lung tumors. Was this a first symptom, or was there wheezing and visible breathing? Michelle
Re: faster breathing
Michelle, You have been through so much, I hope nothing is wrong with Lucy, sending positve vibes your way. Please, Please keep us informed. Cherie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am feeling stressed about Lucy, and do not know if it is reasonable or I am just paranoid. A few times over the past week, including tonight when I got home from being gone for 2 days, it has seemed to me like her breathing is faster than normal. She is purring all the time when I look carefully at her, so it is purring breaths, but it seems twice as fast as the other cats. I tried to count her breaths but can not see or feel them, only can hear the purrs through her nose. She is otherwise eating, playing, purring, etc. normally. I of course always fear lymphoma because I have lost mine to that. Some of you have had cats with lung tumors. Was this a first symptom, or was there wheezing and visible breathing? MichelleHave a purrfect day Cherie
faster breathing
I am feeling stressed about Lucy, and do not know if it is reasonable or I am just paranoid. A few times over the past week, including tonight when I got home from being gone for 2 days, it has seemed to me like her breathing is faster than normal. She is purring all the time when I look carefully at her, so it is purring breaths, but it seems twice as fast as the other cats. I tried to count her breaths but can not see or feel them, only can hear the purrs through her nose. She is otherwise eating, playing, purring, etc. normally. I of course always fear lymphoma because I have lost mine to that. Some of you have had cats with lung tumors. Was this a first symptom, or was there wheezing and visible breathing? Michelle
Re: faster breathing
Michelle, I hope you're over reacting. I haven't dealt with tumors so I don't know, but my best to you and Lucy. tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am feeling stressed about Lucy, and do not know if it is reasonable or I am just paranoid. A few times over the past week, including tonight when I got home from being gone for 2 days, it has seemed to me like her breathing is faster than normal. She is purring all the time when I look carefully at her, so it is purring breaths, but it seems twice as fast as the other cats. I tried to count her breaths but can not see or feel them, only can hear the purrs through her nose. She is otherwise eating, playing, purring, etc. normally. I of course always fear lymphoma because I have lost mine to that. Some of you have had cats with lung tumors. Was this a first symptom, or was there wheezing and visible breathing? Michelle
