Has a vet checked for yeast or mites?
Beth
Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am forwarding any post reagrding Lucy to Michelle. I have not heard from
her in several days.
I don't want to think about when it may be Junior's turn. He is only 4 and
has several problems now.
Hi Beth
He was checked out by a vet and there was no infection or mites just the
inflammation. A that time he gave Junior a steroid shot and the swelling
went down, but it only lasted a couple of days. I do have some Tresaderm
that I am going to use on him. It was given to him last spring after
.
St. Francis
- Original Message -
From: Sally Davis
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems
Hi Beth
He was checked out by a vet and there was no infection or mites just the
inflammation
]
*To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
*Sent:* Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:38 PM
*Subject:* Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems
Hi Beth
He was checked out by a vet and there was no infection or mites just the
inflammation. A that time he gave Junior a steroid shot and the swelling
went down, but it only lasted
Please let Michelle know how sorry I am .
Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Everyone,
Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help
from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think it would be
appropriate to add her to the CLS. I am so sad. I
Oh, poor Michelle. She fought so hard for her girl. Sweetest of Bridge
vibes to Lucy, and hugs to Michelle.
Diane R.
Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon
with help from the vet. She had
My heart breaks for Michelle and I pray that her grief will ease with time.
Lucy was so lucky to have someone love her so much. We love and miss Michelle ,
but understand that she needs time to heal. She will be in my prayers daily.
Sheila
GLOW to guide sweet lucy's path to the bridge, and to heal michelle's heart.
On 2/10/07, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help
from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think it would be
appropriate
@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: Lucy
GLOW to guide sweet lucy's path to the bridge, and to heal michelle's
heart.
On 2/10/07, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with
help
This is very sad news. I kept hoping for a miracle. Michelle will be
in my prayers.
Lance
On Feb 10, 2007, at 8:35 AM, Sally Davis wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon
with help from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think
it
Thank you for letting us know - I am so very sorry. Michelle loved Lucy so
much.
elizabeth
On 2/10/07, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help
from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think it
Michelle, I've learned a lot from you and I really value your opinion. I hope
that you just take a break from the list mail and take time for yourself right
now. Please don't unsubscribe.
Gina
Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ditto, Michelle. We all have different feelings
will deal likewise with
their fellow man.
St.
Francis
- Original Message -
From: cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: Lucy
Michelle, I just wanted to tell you that you, Lucy and
Gray are in my prayers. I am so sorry all of you are
having to go through this.
Cindy Reasoner
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Since I last wrote, Lucy got up, climbed all 14
stairs to the upstairs, ate
half a jar of baby food and a
Ditto, Michelle. We all have different feelings and opinions -- and nobody is
trying to tell you what to do. What is right for one person isn't right for
another. One thing I like about the list is the way we play devil's advocate
for one another -- sometimes asking hard questions. Then
:54 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy
No, at least I haven't heard that. I think when Hideyo typed
previous, she meant precious.
catatonya wrote:
Has Lucy passed?
t
*/Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote:
Michelle has unsubscribed the list -- Michelled called
Michelle,
The thing with force feeding is that it's worth it if it gets them through
something, it's not worth it if it doesn't. And the hard thing with that is
that you don't know which situation you're in.
Give her a day to not eat to see if the appetite will come back of its own
accord.
I care about you, and really want you to know I say this with every bit of
compassion and care I can. I know you are suffering and confused, and
desperate. Please know I have Lucy's well-being at heart when I say this to
you...
No, you are absolutely WRONG! Oh please do NOT attempt home
Oh Michelle PLEASE do not leave us.You have been here for me so many times and
it just would not be the same without you here.Phaewryn was not trying to hurt
you and maybe she misunderstood what you were saying.That is so easy to do
while communicating this way.PLEASE reconsider.
Sherry
No, at least I haven't heard that. I think when Hideyo typed
previous, she meant precious.
catatonya wrote:
Has Lucy passed?
t
*/Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote:
Michelle has unsubscribed the list -- Michelled called me and I had a
long conversation this afternoon, I
Please don't go Michelle, we all value your knowledge and input and want to be
able to help you (whether by advice or just being an ear to hear) as you have
helped so many of us. You having Gray there to be a 2nd pair of eyes is a
blessing for YOU. Surely, you trust him to tell you if he
I would do the force feeding if she's not fighting it too much. If she's
miserable and fighting it, I may consider it time to make that hard
decision. Poor Lucy, your both have my sympathy, it's a tragic twist of fate
for both of you.
Phaewryn
http://ucat.us
Adopt a New England FIV+ cat:
Michelle,
Reading this email just broke my heart. I can hear in
your words how very much you love Lucy. I wish I
could just hug both of you and do something for you
both. No matter how strong my faith is, I always have
questions. Everyone doesn't get to experience the
natural cycle of life.
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do?
Dearest Michelle,
As I wrote before, I just went through this same push/pull anxiety with
Spencer. It's enough to give you a nervous breakdown. I'm feeling your
pain right through the computer. I know Lucy is in bad shape, but it
does
I can't do that. Once they have been on steroids long-term, you can't just
stop it. It causes adrenal and circulatory problems and would make her feel way
worse.
In a message dated 2/2/2007 6:59:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If I were you, I might just
Oh.. I meant - to tape it down..
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 5:08 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do?
I can't do that. Once they have been on steroids long-term
You can always gradually taper off. What does your vet say? How is Lucy
doing this evening?
elizabeth
On 2/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can't do that. Once they have been on steroids long-term, you can't
just stop it. It causes adrenal and circulatory problems and
oh my, my vet. Well, my vet probably really wishes I would stop asking him
these questions every day. My vet thinks there is no way to figure out what is
happening, and that I should just decide on something and he will give me the
meds. He is very accommodating, but not very decisive. He
It sounds like you have such a bond with her. She knows you are taking care
of her...mine always seem to know. Please kiss sweet Lucy for me. I'm
glad she is able to eat some.
elizabeth
On 2/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
oh my, my vet. Well, my vet probably really
Just curious, but what about Depo/Dex mixed or some OTHER form of steroid
(maybe something you have not tried yet)? Or would that flare her IBD so bad
it would make her miserable? And what about lasix for the fluid
accumulation?
Phaewryn
http://ucat.us
Adopt a New England FIV+ cat:
I'm sure you've read a ton of material on this, Michelle - I've only just
begun to learn about this because of your experience. I found this in the
Merck Veterinary Manual (you've probably already seen it)...(looked it up -
1kg = 2.20462262lb)
Treatment is directed toward controlling the
I've been praying for Lucy and visualizing her healthy. I've also
been looking over various bits of FIP info on the web. I've come
across references to pentoxifylline (Trental made by Aventis
Pharmaceuticals). I was unable to find a reference to Trental in
recent digests, so I'm wondering
Thank you. I have heard of it, and have read up on it. It seems to help
sometimes with FIP. However, it's a blood thinner, and she is really anemic
right
now, so I would be afraid to try it. Also, I think all the meds I have given
her have made her not want to eat much, so I don't think I
I don't know the answer to that. I have had cats die from dry FIP but not
wet. The conversation I had with my vet about the wet version was when I was
at his clinic in the back - he was working off and on on some of our rescue
group's cats and a kitty was brought back to have fluid drawn
None of the websites say... even Dr. Addie's says all FIP cats are
euthanized. I suppose it will get to a point where she will be suffering so
bad you'll have to euthanise her? It appears that is the case with every
other FIP+ cat in existence. Surely there have been research cats that they
have
i know a lot of FIP cats, with the wet form, that have been allowed to
die naturally at home, so i guess i'm missing the point here
On 1/30/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
None of the websites say... even Dr. Addie's says all FIP cats are
euthanized. I suppose it will get
As I understand it, with wet FIP unless fluid is continually drained it will
begin to accumulate in the abdominal cavity and begin to squeeze out the lungs
so that breathing becomes harder and harder -- and the cat essentially
suffocates. I think that is why all wet FIP kitties are
With dry fip, it is organ failure and/or anemia. My Buddy died naturally
from what probably was dry fip. His pcv was 6 the last time it was measured, a
couple of days before. The vet said he should not have been able to stand.
But he was on the dex/depo combo shots, and he was literally
yes, you are probably right. It is possible to keep draining it, but how
many times do you do that? as long as they are still eating? I don't know. But
you probably are right.
Michelle
In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:27:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As I
Do you know what actually killed them in the end? was it not eating, or
breathing difficulty, or anemia, or something else?
I am just trying to prepare myself.
thanks,
Michelle
In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:16:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
i know a lot of
@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy update
With dry fip, it is organ failure and/or anemia. My Buddy died naturally
from what probably was dry fip. His pcv was 6 the last time it was
measured, a couple of days before. The vet said he should not have been
able to stand. But he was on the dex/depo combo
Hideyo, all of yours had dry fip, though, right? Or did one have wet fip?
In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:51:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Actually, with all of my 6 kitties who died of FIP, they all passed away
naturally except one, Olive who developed severe
Michelle - I am crying as I read this email as I know how much you want
Lucy to get better and so do I ---I wish I had this power to cure all
the sick babies in the world to make a miracle happen.. Michelle - don't
think about euthanizing her right now.. she is eating.. and she does not
seem to be
30, 2007 2:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy update
Hideyo, all of yours had dry fip, though, right? Or did one have wet
fip?
In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:51:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Actually, with all of my 6 kitties who died
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Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy update
Hideyo, all of yours had dry fip, though, right? Or did one have wet
fip?
In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:51:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Hideyo, I am not going to do anything to her right now. I hardly ever
euthanize at all, much less while someone is eating. Most of my animals have
died
at home on their own. I just do not want her to suffer too much in the end,
which is why I asked the vet. I think my cat Buddy went
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Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 3:09 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy update
Hideyo, I am not going to do anything to her right now. I hardly ever
euthanize at all, much less while someone is eating. Most of my animals
have died at home
Oh Leslie thank you! (I gotta tell you lady, I'm crazy about you).
Your post encouraging Michelle to visualize Lucy happy and healthy was
just perfect.
Michelle, you haven't responded to any of this, I don't know if you're
too wrapped up in the fear, the research, (the dirt and rock
Of TenHouseCats
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:59 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy visualization
where does death fit into it all? think about the conservation of
energy: love doesn't die, it just changes form. so our little furry
ones never leave us, they just inhabit a different
to eat..
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:41 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy update
Do you know what actually killed them in the end? was it not eating, or
breathing difficulty
Yes and whenever I would show that photo to anyone while Bailey
was still here, I would tell them thats the face of an angel! I know
he picked that way and that photo to let me know he was OK because it is
one of my favorites and I couldn't miss it as a sign.
My tsubomi had fliud in her belly when we took extray and she was felk
positive and did not have FIP - I am uncomfortable them telling you that
it's FIP because of fluid - will Felk virus not cause fluid in her tummy
like it did for tsubomi - may be epogen might be working for her,
Michelle.
It's not that she has fluid, it's the amount. At this point it is extremely
visible to the naked eye-- it looks like she swallowed a small basketball. It
is the way fip bellies look. All i have read about fluid with toxo says
that sometimes some can be detected by x-ray.. Nowhere did it
lasix..
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 10:26 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy update
It's not that she has fluid, it's the amount. At this point it is
extremely visible
Yes, they said they will give her lasix if/when the fluid makes her
uncomfortable. I think she is breathing a little funny, but the vet did not
think so
much. The problem with lasix is that it leaches nutrients she needs and also
risks damage to the kidneys. At some point she will
Hi Michelle,
I am catching up on all your emails regarding sweet
Lucy, and I am sorry that the internist thinks it is
FIP. I don't know much about wet FIP, thus I don't
know how serious it is. Considering her current
health, I'm betting FIP is pretty serious. I hope you
are able to find a way
you're up against the old medical model, which holds true in veterinary as
well as in human medicine: diagnosis/treat/cure. if you can't do those
things in one swell foop, blame the patient!
On 1/21/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Renee, I think the main difference between the
O yea... medical model.
Actually, I think I'd be looking into Acemann or ImmunoRegulin or
sometime like that...
Best of luck,
Gloria
On Jan 21, 2007, at 8:05 AM, TenHouseCats wrote:
you're up against the old medical model, which holds true in
veterinary as well as in human
Michelle, do you think your vet would be more apt to be positive and helpful
(rather than loathe and reluctantly obligatory) if you printed out the
studies on the feline interferon Omega that SHOW it's benefit for FIP, FIV,
URL, and Stomatitis? I have several you could print and show him, if he's
Poor Kerry, You really can't control what the vet's office did or didn't do.
I know it's terrible, but does reliving it again and again do anything
positive? No. Beating yourself up and reliving regrets can kill you. Please
try to remember, YOU did everything YOU could do, and some things were out
Renee, I think the main difference between the way Dr. Clifford treats you
with Emily and the way he's treating Michelle with Lucy is that Emily's
breast cancer is considered more treatable, where they are not giving
Michelle any hope, and are more or less annoyed that she hasn't given up yet
with
Renee is who I inherited my colony of feral cats from, some of which are
FIV+. Just FYI.
Phaewryn
http://ucat.us
Adopt a New England FIV+ cat:
http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html
Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library):
http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please
Wow Michelle - that is a hard one. My gut feeling is that there is no reason
not to start the interferon, for sure. I don't know anything about the kind of
reactions you get with epogen, but the times I have used the cat has seemed to
feel better. Will be interested in seeing what the
How soon did the cat feel better from epogen?
In a message dated 1/19/2007 11:07:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Wow Michelle - that is a hard one. My gut feeling is that there is no
reason not to start the interferon, for sure. I don't know anything about the
He seemed to perk up within 24 hours.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:How soon did the cat feel better from epogen?
In a message dated 1/19/2007 11:07:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED] writes:
Wow Michelle - that is a hard one. My gut feeling is that there is no reason
directly, but her PCV is slowly going up because of
it.
_
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 9:18 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do?
He seemed to perk up within 24 hours.
[EMAIL
Loesch
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 9:18 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do?
He seemed to perk up within 24 hours.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How soon did the cat feel better from epogen?
In a message dated 1/19/2007 11:07:32 A.M. Eastern
Dearest Michelle,
As I wrote before, I just went through this same push/pull anxiety with
Spencer. It's enough to give you a nervous breakdown. I'm feeling your
pain right through the computer. I know Lucy is in bad shape, but it
does sound like she's at least comfortable for the most part.
--:-)
_
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 10:36 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Lucy--what to do?
Hideyo - you are way more knowledgeable about epogen than I am -- I
thought my Valley perked up within a day
Thanks. I gave her the feline interferon about an hour ago. She seemed
feverish, so a while later I gave her some fluids. She then ate a small handful
of
dry EVO on her own. She is just laying there now. She is not grooming. She is
definitely worse day by day. That said, she looked
attention to that.
_
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 11:17 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do?
Thanks. I gave her the feline interferon about an hour ago. She seemed
feverish, so
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Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 10:36 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Lucy--what to do?
Hideyo - you are way more knowledgeable about epogen than I am -- I thought
my Valley perked up within a day of having it; I guess that isn't
No problem - were you using epogen on Valley to treat anemia due to non
CRF?
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 11:32 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Lucy--what to do?
Blood pressure
At 10:17 AM 1/19/2007, you wrote:
There is no way I could improve on what Nina has said to you. It was
beautifully written and expresses what each of us feel in our hearts
all too often, I do look back and question my own decisions to at
times, make those extraordinary efforts to keep my
Thanks, Hideyo. Yes, if anyone has any acemannan-- can I please buy some
from you?? If we use it, I don't think we can wait until February. I kind of
doubt Lucy will last that long without something to turn her around.
her gums are mostly gray, with only a few pink spots, so it is hard to
Michelle,
This is a tough one for sure..What tests are they waiting results for?
Bandy received epogen for 6 wks, and his anemia was non-regenerative...but
you know what it worked..We did this before we ever saw the internal med
specialist..his pcv went up rather fast considering things,
I don't know if she is comfortable. When she is feverish, she definitely
isn't. At other times it is hard to tell if she is just weak or also nauseous
or
painful somewhere. The oncologist said he does not think she has any pain.
Maybe it is just fatigue from the anemia and the fevers. She
At 11:36 AM 1/19/2007, you wrote:
Perhaps I have missed something. Have they transfused her, Severe
anemia makes the very weak and not eat. When my dog had autoimmune
mediated anemia her refusal to eat was the first indication,
Epogen is possible depending upon the type of anemia, but to me
Hi Michelle,
I have to agree that Nina said it all...and she is right...Your gut will tell
you...Spend time with her and try not to panic...I will always regret what I
did with Bandy because I did panic..
So take a deep breath and it will come to you..
Kerry
Her HCT was 18 when last tested night before last. They generally only
transfuse cats if it gets down to 13 or below. I think part of the reason is
the
potential reaction to the transfusion (they can have an allergic reaction)
and part of the reason is a general shortage of cat blood so
What is it that you think you did in panic and regret? Knowing this may help
me with the decisions I am making.
In a message dated 1/19/2007 2:51:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi Michelle,
I have to agree that Nina said it all...and she is right...Your gut will
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do?
Her HCT was 18 when last tested night before last. They generally only
transfuse cats if it gets down to 13 or below. I think part of the
reason is the potential reaction to the transfusion (they can have an
allergic reaction) and part
they don't have a sample anymore. I asked them to run the reticulites from
any blood they have, this morning, and they said they don't have any.
In a message dated 1/19/2007 3:19:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Can you have the run the blood type with the
She just ate a bunch of little pieces of turkey deli slice, then ate a few
more pieces of dry EVO. Her nose was stuffy and now is runny (am using vicks
vaporizer and neosenephrine) so that may have made the difference. I think
that she does have a URI on top of whatever else she has, and I
for CRF kitties -
abut it has a great information regarding anemia..
http://www.felinecrf.org/anaemia.htm
_
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 12:26 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy
Michelle, Do you think that immuno-regulin might help
her fevers? I don't know anything about what sweet
Lucy is going through but I know with my Smokey when
he was running a fever he wouldn't eat. I do know
that I was having a terrible time with him getting
fevers and the immuno-regulin seemed
She's on I-R. I was giving it to her sub-q for her URI, which I thought was
helping, but then she spiked a fever anyway. So I brought her in to the
local vet on Wed and got her .25 ml IV. Her fever spiked highest later that
night. If I kept her on it she would not be due for another shot
Michelle,
Isn't one of the side effects of the IR fever spikes? Am I thinking of
something else? Could her fluctuating fever be a reaction to the IR??
Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
She's on I-R. I was giving it to her sub-q for her URI, which I
thought was helping, but then she spiked a
No. Those fever spikes, if they happen, happen immediately after getting it,
last about a half hour, and then go away and don't come back. She has
gotten I-R in the past for URI's without getting any fever at all from it. And
now
she gets fevers on and off all day whether or not it is a
Michelle, which oncologist are you dealing with over at Redbank? Hope it's
not the one I'm using as he has been very patient with me.
Lucy continues to be in my thoughts and prayers,
Renee
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:25:49 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do
]
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 3:45 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do?
No. Those fever spikes, if they happen, happen immediately after getting
it, last about a half hour, and then go away and don't come back. She
has gotten I-R in the past for URI's without getting
your Lucy so dearly. Don't let him get to you.
Lucy's welfare is the most important thing.
hugs, Kerry M.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 4:30 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Lucy
Craig Clifford.
In a message dated 1/19/2007 5:30:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Michelle, which oncologist are you dealing with over at Redbank? Hope it's
not the one I'm using as he has been very patient with me.
Lucy continues to be in my thoughts and
Hi Michelle,
Do you have any a/d? Appetite stimulants?
I went into panic mode when I took him to the hospital for IV fluids and they
had to keep him. We had been doing sub-q's and I should have continued them as
he wasn't that bad off until some things went wrong while he was there..Since
I do have a/d and appetite stims, but she can't handle the appetite stims
(periactin makes her a zomby and does not make her eat). Good news though--
Gray
bought her some dry i/d and she got all excited and has eaten a bunch of it
several times. At this point I think she has had at least
Michelle, Dr. Clifford is my Emily's oncologist. I'm sorry that you are
having a bad experience with him. Can you call the Internist rather than Dr.
Clifford with your questions? Hopefully Lucy's fever will stop spiking and
they will have some concrete answers for you tomorrow
Well, there are two possibilities as to why he is more patient with you: 1)
you are less annoying than I am (extremely possible), or 2) Emily actually has
cancer and he doesn't think Lucy does (though I am wondering if the pred she
has been on is masking it, as no other diagnosis fully
I'm glad she is eating some, Michelle. Still remembering you guys in my
prayers.
elizabeth
On 1/19/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I do have a/d and appetite stims, but she can't handle the appetite stims
(periactin makes her a zomby and does not make her eat). Good news
Yeah, I guess Dr. Clifford is a bit frustrated about not being able to give
you an answer right away. And the calls may be a bit more than he is used
to, especially considering how hectic it gets there, but it's certainly
understandable why you would need to make those phone calls.
As
Oh, I have read most of the posts about Emily. I forgot-- sorry. I am glad
she is doing well.
Michelle
In a message dated 1/19/2007 9:00:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As for Emily, she has mammary gland cancer. She had two surgeries and she
is getting
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