Re: new to the group

2007-04-21 Thread elizabeth trent
Mary, Welcome. You've come to the right place. You'll get a lot of great advice - and support too. I'm glad you're here. elizabeth On 4/20/07, MarieG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello everyone, My male cat who is three years old has just been dx with leukemia. The vet said all we can do a

Re: new to the group

2007-04-21 Thread Marylyn
vtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 2:35 AM Subject: Re: new to the group I agree, Mary. Many of us have cats with FeLV who do very well and live a long time. It's amazing. FeLV cats are not automatically put down the way they were in the past. My FeLV cat Mami

Re: new to the group

2007-04-21 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
I agree, Mary. Many of us have cats with FeLV who do very well and live a long time. It's amazing. FeLV cats are not automatically put down the way they were in the past. My FeLV cat Mamie lived in perfect health for nearly ten years. Can you talk with another vet? Taylor Scobie Humphr

Re: new to the group- Mary

2007-04-20 Thread Nina
Hi Mary and welcome. We need more information about exactly what is going on with your kitty, (what's his name?). It sounds like it may be anemia, (pale gums). The thing to keep in mind is that felv does not make them sick in and of itself. Felv damages the immune response and leaves them s

RE: new to the group

2007-04-20 Thread Melissa Lind
Welcome Mary. I'm sorry to hear about your kitty. What's his name? I'm new here as well, but I've found that these people are very knowledgeable and caring. They all know what it's like, what to expect, and they'll help you. My vet recommended that I put my FeLV rescue down even though he has

Re: New to the group, Interferon omega?

2006-03-15 Thread Belinda Sauro
PS. Forgot anemia group address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline_Anemia/ -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com

Re: New to the group, Interferon omega?

2006-03-15 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Elysa, I would go with the epogen first too, my Bailey is, or was anemic about 2 months ago although his anemia is bone marrow related. His lowest HCT was at 15% and this was AFTER starting the epogen, his HCT actually went down, this is common so don't panic if it actually goes lower

Re: New to the group, Interferon omega?

2006-03-15 Thread Sandra
Virbagen Interferon Omega? Is this an injectible yes, and 500 euros per batch of 5 vials 10 injections my boy is on it and we are not getting any side effects, but I will soon need another batch, his was down to HCT of 10 now up to 14.3   good luck Sandra [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]www.c