Re: [Felvtalk] New to List

2009-01-21 Thread Susan Tillman
Lisa Cannata wrote: Please visit www.imulan.com This is new treatment for FeLV and FIV cats. My cat Carl has been on this med for about 2 weeks. And while it is really too early to tell how much it will help him he is doing better! The study was very positive and hopeful. The cost was

[Felvtalk] New to List

2009-01-18 Thread Susan Tillman
Hello Folks, I was on the list for a while several years ago when my kitty Shane was first diagnosed as FeLV positive and then I dropped off due to time constraints (and because he was doing so well). For the past four years I have been treating him for ocular herpes, and then this past summer he

Thorne Immmugen

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Tillman
Hi Folks, Do any of you currently use Thorne Immugen for your FeLV+ kitties and, if so, have you noticed any improvement as a result? My FeLV+ guy Shane is having a recurrence of ocular herpes and is being treated for a corneal ulcer. He is already on Interferon Alpha (7 days on/7 days off),

Re: Thorne Immugen - Kelly

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Tillman
On Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:37:03 -0700 Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They use Immuno Regulin at BEST FIRENDS on theru FELV cats and have many old kitties. They use 0.25 cc (1/4 cc) each month I.M.) It is not expensive and I use it alsoit is best given I.V. so I take Max to the vet for his

Re: Thorne Immugen - Wendy

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Tillman
On Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:28:21 -0700 (PDT) wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No help with the thorne immugen, but I would like to tell you our kitty Smookie's story about her ulcer. Hi Wendy, Thanks for sharing your experience with Smookie's ulcer. I'm glad it healed and all is well. Shane had an

Re: WAS: OT- Cheap source of Zithromax? - fleas; NOW: Heartworm

2007-05-14 Thread Susan Tillman
On Sun, 13 May 2007 15:02:19 -0500 Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use Revolution for heartworms. How do yall prevent heartworms w/out Revolution? Are there other ways? Hi Kelley, I also use Revolution for my kitty, Shane. However, there are other preventatives available. Merial

Re: Nutro Max tainted...

2007-04-11 Thread Susan Tillman
On Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:27:15 -0700 (PDT) cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went Saturday and bought some cans of Wellness and Evangers for my cats. Of course they wouldn't eat the stuff. I want to feed them better foods but they won't eat it. Any ideas? Cindy, My cat, Shane,

Re: OT - ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

2007-04-10 Thread Susan Tillman
On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:08:48 -0500 Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I always have problems with my prescriptions there and they just called and said Shimmers' and Toodles' meds would be $125 *each* this time. They were $10 each LAST MONTH. I am thinking they have to have the wrong

Re: Questions on Interferon

2007-03-18 Thread Susan Tillman
Hello, I currently get Interferon for my FeLV+ kitty, Shane, from Pet Health Pharmacy in Youngtown, Arizona http://www.pethealthpharmacy.com/. The dilution is 30 IU/ml. I give 1 ml. orally once daily for seven days, every other week (seven days on/seven days off). The instructions on the label

Switching from interferon alpha to omega

2006-12-16 Thread Susan Tillman
Hi Folks, Do any of you know if it is possible to switch from interferon alpha to Virbagen interferon omega if/when a cat becomes resistant to the interferon alpha? My thinking on this is to start my FeLV+ kitty Shane on the alpha now since it is readily available and affordable and if at some

Re: New member introduction/questions-Michelle

2006-12-09 Thread Susan Tillman
On Thu, 7 Dec 2006 18:07:17 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would immediately put him on 500 mg/day of lysine for herpes. For the gingivitis you might want to try a 5 day course of clindamycin, an antibiotic that is especially good for gums. Michelle Hi Michelle, Thanks for your reply and

Re: New member introduction/questions-Phaewryn

2006-12-09 Thread Susan Tillman
On Thu, 7 Dec 2006 15:10:56 -0500 Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I once had a vet that scaled cat's teeth without any sedatives or anesthesiaPersonally, I wouldn't risk putting a FELV+ cat under anesthesia for a dental, the trade off is not worth the risks, IMO.

Re: New member introduction/questions-Sally

2006-12-09 Thread Susan Tillman
On Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:27:04 -0500 Sally [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Junior's gingivitis cleared up with the immunoregulin treatments. I would say within two weeks. Sally Hi Sally, That sounds very encouraging! So, in Junior's case, the gingivitis cleared up strictly using the Immunoregulin and

Re: New member introduction/questions-Elizabeth

2006-12-09 Thread Susan Tillman
On Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:39:48 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: Re: New member introduction/questions This is a tricky one. Dental health is very important. You would hate for your baby to overcome the rigors of fighting FeVL only to succumb to a debilitating and preventable illness

Re: New member introduction/questions-Belinda

2006-12-09 Thread Susan Tillman
On Fri, 08 Dec 2006 06:14:07 -0800 Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He did fine with the surgery which lasted about 45 minutes, they used sevoflurane and fluids before, during and after. Belinda Hi Belinda, Thanks for sharing Bailey's dentistry success story. :-) Shane seems to be eating

Re: New member introduction/questions-Nina

2006-12-09 Thread Susan Tillman
Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:44:00 -0800, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How is Shane with vet visits? Would he do okay with dental work while he's awake? How long ago was your last vet visit? Did he drop the weight quickly, or over a length of time? Depending on how bad his gums are, you might want to

New member introduction/questions

2006-12-07 Thread Susan Tillman
Hi Folks, I just joined this list after finding out that my cat, Shane, is FeLV positive. Shane is approximately 3-4 years old. I adopted him about 2 1/2 years ago from our local shelter. I did not have him tested at the time I adopted him, so there is no way to know how long he has been infected