Re: Hobbs, more info--Liver

2008-04-29 Thread Heather Wienker
Hi everyone, I thank you all so much for your caring insightful replies! It appears the problem is Hobbs' liver, his bilirubin is very high. They are suggesting a regimen of meds including Denocil, baytril, amox., Cartinine Arginine, and fluids. BW suggested an infection which may be the

RE: Hobbs, more info--Liver

2008-04-29 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
] On Behalf Of Heather Wienker Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Hobbs, more info--Liver Hi everyone, I thank you all so much for your caring insightful replies! It appears the problem is Hobbs' liver, his bilirubin is very high

Re: Hobbs, more info--Liver

2008-04-29 Thread Sharyl
Heather, Here is what Broadwater Vet Hospital says about high bilirubin. Broadwater Vet BW Explanations http://tinyurl.com/2ex549 • The total bilirubin level is high. Bilirubin is a product in red blood cells (RBC). When it is released from natural or diseased destruction of red blood

Re: Hobbs, more info--Liver

2008-04-29 Thread Marylyn
Why can't she do the fluids? I did them for Ebony and there was no real problem. Not fun but doable. She may have very good reasons but have her check it out with the vet. Mine showed me exactly what to do and it works. On Apr 29, 2008, at 1:41 PM, Heather Wienker wrote: Hi everyone,

Re: Hobbs, more info--Liver

2008-04-29 Thread Belinda Sauro
Are they talking IV fluids where he will be hooked up to an infusion pump? -- 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]

Re: Hobbs, more info--Liver

2008-04-29 Thread laurieskatz
- Original Message - From: Rosenfeldt, Diane To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:01 PM Subject: RE: Hobbs, more info--Liver If the bilirubin is high, could this be fatty liver disease (hepatic lipidosis)? I've been through this with my Luc and it is very

Re: Hobbs, more info--Liver

2008-04-29 Thread Belinda Sauro
I ask because as Marylyn said subq fluids are easy to do, I am doing two of my cats now, Joey very early CRF and Fred CRF for 2 years now. Fred has been getting fluids for almost the whole 2 years and Joey for about 3 or so months. Her vet can show her how and I'd be happy to help: