soften the blow for my husband? He's not excited about an
expensive treatment used in prolonging the life of a terminally ill
cat.He feels like it's pretty futile, and he worries
thatmyoptimism and concernfor Cotton will cause the vet to
throw a bunch of tests our way in order to milk us
Buddies ultrasound and bio was about 380 and it was higher because
the person doing it had to come to my vets office to do it.
--
Belinda
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Michelle, please don't say it's ridiculous, because I already feel
guilty enough for trying to please everyone. I may not have a choice, and
I just have to do the best I can for Cotton with my resources and my
situation. My husband Eric makes 3x the money I do, and has the final say
Thank you Belinda. I get a Christmas bonus from my doc every year, and
that's what I intend for it to go on.
Sandy
Sandy,
Sadly for almost all of us cost is definately a factor that has to
be considered. Cancer treatment can get very expensive and there is
never a guarantee that it will be successful. Alot depends on finding a
very good oncologist to either see or atleast consult with. Or a vet
Sandy,
You have me in tears reading this. Life's choices are so hard
sometimes. No one would judge you for doing what you think necessary
in your own circumstances. We know you love Cotton and that you want
to save him. Sadly sometimes having all the money and resources
available is not enough
Sandy, just want to say that although I have noadvice to
offer---you've hadand will have excellent and detailedfeedback from
members far more experienced than me---please know I'm thinking of and sending
prayers for you and dear Cotton. I'm glad your littlefurball is so loved.
Also, please
should Cotton need it.
I'm dealing with a lot of what-if's, and Michelle's right, I do need to get
a definite diagnosis first.
I totally wish I could do the ultrasound myself, I run the one at my doc's
office for ultrasound guided biopsies he performs in the office all the
time. I'm sure if I
There are no ordinary orange cats.
Michelle
In a message dated 12/11/2005 8:45:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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he might just be a little ordinary orange cat
Cotton's the first orange cat I've ever known
personally. He's so different from my others (whitewithtabby
spots, black and white tux, black). He's definitely anA type
personality.
S
There are no ordinary orange cats.
Michelle
In a message dated 12/11/2005 8:45:59 P.M. Eastern
and has not been determined, I would fight hard against the urge to give up hope that Cotton is here for a good long while. Didn't you say that he was acting like the feisty little kitten he is? What did this vet suggest as your next move? Is it possible that new xrays/diagnostics might show something
Nina, Presto, Sherry:
Cotton is acting like hiszippy, happy
little self! He's such a cutie, his coat is shiny, soft and he's
growing! His eyes are bright and full of mischief, and he spends much of
his days playing andfollowing us so as not to miss anything.
He'sdoing so well right now
Sandy,No opinions, but I'm sorry to hear this. I hope someone has some ideas for you and Cotton.tonyaDudes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone; I got a second opinion on Cotton's xray of his 2 view abdomen which we got when he was sick almost a month ago. Thevet said
I highly recommend getting the diagnosis and trying chemo if it is
lymphoma. Cats often do respond very well to it. Liver and kidney lymphoma
have less chance of responding well than other kinds of lymphoma, but I think it
gave Simon two months and made him feel a lot better, and he was
Prognosis is relative. Yes, if he has lymphoma, he probably will not live
out the year. But he could, with chemo. And it could be the difference of him
having only a few weeks without it (lymphoma goes very fast) or a few months or
more with it. My two who had it without chemo went three
and
concernfor Cotton will cause the vet to throw a bunch of tests our way in
order to milk us for more money. I would like to do what is best to keep
everyone in the house happy, even unfuzzy ones. :) If you wish, you
could email me privately about this more. I'm thankful that hubby at least
isn't
Hi Everyone;
I got a second opinion on Cotton's xray
of his 2 view abdomen which we got when he was sick almost a month ago.
Thevet said thatCotton's liver and kidneys are enlarged,
which makes her very suspicious of lymphoma. She said that if this is the
case in both his kidneys and liver
Are you using Interferon?
Presto
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From:
Dudes
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 10:04
PM
Subject: Cotton
Hi Everyone;
I got a second opinion on Cotton's
xray of his 2 view abdomen which we got when he
not been determined, I would fight hard against the
urge to give up hope that Cotton is here for a good long while. Didn't
you say that he was acting like the feisty little kitten he is? What
did this vet suggest as your next move? Is it possible that new
xrays/diagnostics might show something different
Have you had an ultrasound
done?
Presto
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From:
Nina
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 2:26
AM
Subject: Re: Cotton
I don't know Sandy, I don't have any experience with treating
lymphoma. Michelle is our
recommended it, but we always used chicken broth to cook rice in for sick kitties at the shelter.Good thoughts coming your way for little Cotton. I love that name!tonyaDudes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Terri: I
willdefinitely look into Pet Tinic. I can tell byCotton's
done chicken broth. Thanks for the idea, I will keep it in mind for the
future.
Sandy
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From:
catatonya
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 1:09
PM
Subject: Re: Cotton crisis
Hi Sandy,I don't think I've ever talked
antibiotic, how long has Cotton been on it? You might want to talk to
the vet about trying another one, or making sure it's absolutely
necessary to have him on antibiotics right now. Abx are true life
savers, but they also suppress and kill the good bacteria too. Have
you thought about treating Cotton
to get him to cover up!).
Kerry
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On Behalf Of NinaSent: Monday, November 21, 2005 11:15
AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Cotton and
CricketHi Sandy,I've been away from the computer for a
couple of days and just
Kerry,
Does Tiger always go in the same spot outside the box? If so, why
don't you try putting an empty litter box, or one lined with newspaper,
in the spot he likes to go? If that doesn't work, you could put
plastic on the floor and then cover it with a washable throw rug, or
towel. Maybe you
11:31
AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Cotton and
CricketKerry,Does Tiger always go in the same spot
outside the box? If so, why don't you try putting an empty litter box, or
one lined with newspaper, in the spot he likes to go? If that doesn't
work, you could put plastic
Sandy,
I would think that if he had lymphoma in his kidneys to the
point that they are enlarged, that something would be off in his blood
work. I could be wrong, but when Josephine's kidneys got big enough for me
to notice (which is probably bigger than Cotton's are right now), her kidney
- Original Message -
From: Dudes
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 12:02
AM
Subject: Re: Cotton crisis
Thank you Terri:
I willdefinitely look into
Pet Tinic.
I can tell byCotton's
restlessness and the look on his facemost
doing better. But I was
so impressed with just a week or so's worth of Lysine's effect on Cotton's lymph
nodes. (Thank you Jen!)
Cotton is not a big fan of yogurt, although we
tried it and it worked(he's more of astring/lettuce/Hot Cheetos kind
ofguy), but we can put it in hiswet food. I know
, November 21, 2005 1:29
PM
Subject: Re: Cotton crisis
Sandy,
I would think that if he had lymphoma in his kidneys to the
point that they are enlarged, that something would be off in his blood
work. I could be wrong, but when Josephine's kidneys got big enough for
me to notice
Sandy,
It sounds like his episode was caused by his taste for the forbidden
:). How far into his recommended dose of antibiotics is he? If it
wasn't the abx causing the problem, maybe you shouldn't stop them. Did
you talk to your vet about it? I'm so pleased to hear that Cotton is
feeling so
I don't think any of your theories explain the enlarged kidneys. Did
the vet rule out lymphoma? That can occur in the kidneys and intestines, is
common in FeLV+ cats, and responds well to dexamethasone (it shrinks
lymphoma). It might not have anything to do with lymphoma, and I hope it
about his
kidneys.
Sandy
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From:
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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 5:03
PM
Subject: Re: Cotton crisis
I don't think any of your theories explain the enlarged kidneys.
Did the vet rule out
: Sunday, November 20, 2005 12:57
AM
Subject: Re: Cotton crisis
Aw, thank you
Terri.Iworry so much about my little Cotton- ball, because
he's still so young and still growing. Hehas been eating boiled
fish and rice today, andI can tell he is not feeling as well as he
could
progressing slowly with his diet, and talk to the vet tomorrow about what we
should do from here and possibly a kidney ultrasound.It makes me
realize that when he does change foods, he's going to need to do it really
slowly.
I'm still rooting for my little
Cotton-ball. He has such an expressive
Cotton and I havesurvivedour first
crisis together. He is fine now, but last night I thought I might lose
him. Friday morning he was his usual bouncy self, just a little less
hungry, like he's beensince he started taking the Metranidazole (for his
bacteria laden stools). I came home from
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From: Dudes
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 4:36
PM
Subject: Cotton crisis
Cotton and I havesurvivedour
Where are you located?
Michelle
with this situation herself, she might be inclined to proceed as I have. I
was so put at ease by knowing that she thinks like this.I couldn't
ask for a better visit.
I feel so much better about our little
Cotton-ball. :) We got him out of there just as he was starting to
eye the tops of the cabinets over
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