Hello again,
Stanley has suddenly taken a turn for the worse. In the last two weeks, he
has gotten very lethargic and not eaten well. We've taken two sets of
x-rays: the first showed all his organs well, then the second two weeks
later his organs weren't even visible because of all the fluid
My guy is a very big (15.5 lb) FeLV+. he's supposed to be taking interferon
on a week and off a week. It has gotten to the point that now after about 3
days on, he seems to feel bad, he curls up and won't leave the bed all day and
won't eat. I stop the interferon and he's good to go again
Hey Sidney and The General,
There are different protocols for low dose oral (not injected)
interferon alpha, none of which has been
proven that I know of. One is 3 days on and 3 off. Another is 7 on,
7 off. Another is daily.
Vets of course are very individual in their attitude and
many vets think that all cats should be on lysine all the time, symptomatic
or not, to prevent the spread and outbreaks of herpes. i wouldn't bother
worrying about that one!
and just because MOST cats might not react to any particular drug, it
doesn't mean that yours isn't doing so--if this
Gloria (thank you) sent me some great information about Interferon
that someone
called Tally put together for this list a few years ago.
My vet has read it and is learning from Tally and any information I
can give her.
Is anyone using it now? The instructions are contradictory. One piece
is
Well the rumor I recall is that it is absorbed in the back of the
throat, so if you give it alone it heightens the possibility of that
happening. I don't have any sources to document it, however, and it
may or may not be true. But I always give it with a syringe not
mixed with food. I think
Well the rumor I recall is that it is absorbed in the back of the
throat, so if you give it alone it heightens the possibility of that
happening. I don't have any sources to document it, however, and it
may or may not be true. But I always give it with a syringe not
mixed with food. I think
They gave me a choice of flavors, so I am hoping marshmallow will do
it. Her mouth is inflamed
so it is difficult to open it to squirt something in.
The lab my vet used is charging 70.00 for a 30 day supply. (25.00 of
that is overnight frio packing)
Does that seem right to you? I'm doing 30
4:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question
They gave me a choice of flavors, so I am hoping marshmallow will do
it. Her mouth is inflamed
so it is difficult to open it to squirt something in.
The lab my vet used is charging 70.00 for a 30 day supply. (25.00 of
that is overnight frio
day
supply.
Gary
- Original Message -
From: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question
They gave me a choice of flavors, so I am hoping marshmallow will do
it. Her mouth
@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 5:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question
They gave me a choice of flavors, so I am hoping marshmallow will do
it. Her mouth is inflamed
so it is difficult to open it to squirt something in.
The lab my vet used is charging 70.00 for a 30 day
, both cats
are doing well. Bo is almost four now, and Seven is just over a year old.
I don't think I have the list that Gloria sent to you, Jane, but I would be
very interested in reading it and learning any more that I can.
Good luck!
Jody
Today's Topics:
1. Interferon question (Jane
I think what I use is 30 units daily. Mine has no flavoring, but
marshmallow sounds fine to me!
I started getting mine from a very rescue friendly vet who charges
$15 - gives me about a 90 day supply. If you call around, or ask
rescue people, you might find a cheaper price.
Gloria
At 04:15
I think what I use is 30 units daily. Mine has no flavoring, but
marshmallow sounds fine to me!
I started getting mine from a very rescue friendly vet who charges
$15 - gives me about a 90 day supply. If you call around, or ask
rescue people, you might find a cheaper price.
Gloria
At 04:15
, August 22, 2008 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question
They gave me a choice of flavors, so I am hoping marshmallow will do
it. Her mouth is inflamed
so it is difficult to open it to squirt something in.
The lab my vet used is charging 70.00 for a 30 day supply. (25.00
, August 22, 2008 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question
They gave me a choice of flavors, so I am hoping marshmallow will do
it. Her mouth is inflamed
so it is difficult to open it to squirt something in.
The lab my vet used is charging 70.00 for a 30 day supply. (25.00
in reading it and learning any more that I can.
Good luck!
Jody
Today's Topics:
1. Interferon question (Jane Lyons)
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Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:34 -0400
From: Jane Lyons
Subject: [Felvtalk
in reading it and learning any more that I can.
Good luck!
Jody
Today's Topics:
1. Interferon question (Jane Lyons)
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Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:34 -0400
From: Jane Lyons
Subject: [Felvtalk
]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne
Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on
this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this
list. Anyhow - This is her info on her
: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne
Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on
this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this
list. Anyhow - This is her info on her web
site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html
Interferon
, August 22, 2008 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne
That's a good question Lynne ...I don't know and my vet is learning
from the information
that Gloria sent to me, via Tally.
I became interested when I read that paper published by the French
veterinarians that stated
.
St. Francis
- Original Message -
From: Gloria Lane
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Interferon Question
Hi Gary,
Never heard of that for interferon alpha. LIke Lance said, maybe
it's for VO.
I can't see the harm
Got this from a friend, anyone know or heard anything about this??
I have a feline interferon question. If you don't know the answer,
would you mind asking the group? I followed the prophylactic regimen
recommended in studies for asymptomatic felv+ cats, which is every day
for five
: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:12 AM
Subject: Interferon Question
Got this from a friend, anyone know or heard anything about this??
I have a feline interferon question. If you don't know the answer,
would you mind asking the group? I followed the prophylactic regimen
: Belinda Sauro
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:12 AM
Subject: Interferon Question
Got this from a friend, anyone know or heard anything about this??
I have a feline interferon question. If you don't know the answer,
would you mind
have a feline interferon question. If you don't know the
answer, would you mind asking the group? I followed the
prophylactic regimen recommended in studies for asymptomatic felv+
cats, which is every day for five days in three runs starting the
1st, 14th, and 60th days. This regimen
, anyone know or heard anything about
this??
I have a feline interferon question. If you don't know the
answer, would you mind asking the group? I followed the
prophylactic regimen recommended in studies for asymptomatic felv
+ cats, which is every day for five days in three runs starting
cat. However, that's just a
guess on my part.
Gary
- Original Message -
From: Belinda Sauro
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:12 AM
Subject: Interferon Question
Got this from a friend, anyone know or heard anything about
this??
I have
with their
fellow man.
St. Francis
- Original Message -
From: Gloria Lane
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Interferon Question
Hi Gary,
Never heard
Hi all
I've been away and offlist for 3 weeks.
My condolences to all those who may have lost a furbabe, and sending
good wishes and healing vibes for any and all sick kitties.
I had an urgent message last night from a rescuer in Chicago asking
about the effectiveness of feline interferon in
Have her join the FIP list at
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/FIP/?yguid=11572739 But if the diagnosis is
correct, I'm afraid there is no good news nor much hope for recovery.
MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all
I've been away and offlist for 3 weeks.
My
@felineleukemia.org
Subject: feline interferon question
Hi all
I've been away and offlist for 3 weeks.
My condolences to all those who may have lost a furbabe, and sending
good wishes and healing vibes for any and all sick kitties.
I had an urgent message last night from a rescuer in Chicago asking
: feline interferon question
Yes - I need to know more about the details of his conditions and
findings -and how old the kitty is to be able to answer the
effectiveness of FOI.
But either way, I would recommend that she tries. Yes Abbeyvet is the
one - have her vet order from them. I just got my
I think you can go off now. Congratulations on your negative results!!
t
Del H. Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I don't post much but have a serious question re Interferon. Kitty tested
positive for FeLV/FIV at nine months old. She has had daily Interferon for
Hi Everyone,
I don't post much but have a serious question re Interferon. Kitty tested
positive for FeLV/FIV at nine months old. She has had daily Interferon for the
past 3+ months. Now that she has tested negative for both diseases, what
experience has anyone else had and vet
At 05:50 PM 12/15/2006, you wrote:
That is so wonderful..
Kelly
Hi Everyone,
I don't post much but have a serious question re Interferon. Kitty
tested positive for FeLV/FIV at nine months old. She has had daily
Interferon for the past 3+ months. Now that she has tested negative
That's great! I never heard of a cat throwing FIV, but I have heard of high
rates of false positives on FIV tests. Was it confirmed by an IFA or DNA test?
If it was an in-house snap test, I would guess she was never actually
positive and the test result was wrong. Either way, good news!
Kittens, of course, can show a positive result for a while after nursing a
positive mama. But then at some point they throw off the antibodies. I've
thought that FIV+ kittens could go negative, as FELV+ kittens can.
Interesting - it's really good to hear news like this.
Gloria
[EMAIL
Kittens, of course, can show a positive result for a while after nursing a
positive mama. But then at some point they throw off the antibodies. I've
thought that FIV+ kittens could go negative, as FELV+ kittens can.
Interesting - it's really good to hear news like this.
Gloria
[EMAIL
It's possible she was never positive to begin with. Did you test more than
once, and using two different methods? Regardless, I may consider doing the
week on and week off schedule for a while, slowing stretching out the off
days by reducing the on days over a period of months. Of course, there's
yes, FIV antibodies can be passed along in the milk, but she said her cat tested
positive at 9 MONTHS, any momma cat that would let a kitten nurse THAT long is a
brave and devoted soul, LOL! I think most maternal antibodies wear off by 6
months of
age (or a couple of months after the kitten last
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