Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-26 Thread Gina WN
Keeping Lucy in my thoughts and prayers. Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michelle, My prayers are w/ you and Lucy... Hugs, Patti Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-25 Thread catatonya
Prayers for Lucy. I hope she's feeling better by the time I catch up on my email. t [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The oncologist and internist can not figure out what is wrong with her. The things that can cause abdominal fluids are lymphoma, FIP, a ruptured intestine, pancreatitis,

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-25 Thread Chris Ramzy
Thinking of you and Lucyand hoping for the best. From: catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:38:54 -0800 (PST) Prayers for Lucy. I hope she's

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Gina WN
Sending healing energy Lucy's way and praying for more time for you and she. I am so sorry about this Michelle. I know how you feel; while I love all my babies, my Tigger and I have a special bond that just seems to grow over the years. Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy's

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Marylyn
May all the angels watch over you and Lucy. She will be frightened but she will be with you and know your love. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Belinda
Michelle, If at all possible try and get an appointment with Dr Rogers Fred, he is a leading oncologist and one that is used by and consulted with by many members of the Feline Lymphoma group members. He is one of the best!!! Prayers for Lucy, I hope it isn't lymphoma or anything

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Susan Loesch
Good luck, Michelle, with Lucy's visit to the other vet. Many many prayers coming your way from my house. I know what you mean about loving her more -- that is the way I felt about my Daisy who died in Oct. Sometimes one kitty will just be -- for lack of better terms, a soulmate. Give her a

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Gary Murphy
Oh Michelle, prayers going out for you and Lucy. You're such a good mom to her. Hope the ride went ok and that we hear some good news this afternoon. Hugs, Beth

RE: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Sending prayers for your darling Lucy, Michelle. By now you will hopefully have a better idea what's going on. It's wonderful that you got an immediate appointment with the best hospital. It's also wonderful that she's still enjoying her food and eating well. Kerry M. -Original Message-

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Kerry Roach
Michelle, I am sorry to hear Lucy isn't doing so well yet..I don't know why they won't give you some dex or give her a dex injection..I know it works the fastest to reduce the temp..It is almost standard procedure from any vet I have used for dogs or cats here..It also hits any inflammation

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread cindy reasoner
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about Lucy. I hope you get better news at the vet office. I know what you mean about loving all of your babies but there is one that just captures your heart and soul. It sounds like you are doing everything for your sweet baby. I will be praying for both of you.

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
Michelle, I will be praying for yall to have more good time together. I have one I love more too. On 1/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy's temp spiked to 106.7 tonight so I took her to the ER. They did blood work and her HCt is at 18 and her bun and liver enzymes are

RE: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 7:46 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious Sending prayers for your darling Lucy, Michelle. By now you will hopefully have a better idea what's

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Nina
Oh Michelle, Did you have the ER vets save the fluid for your oncologist to test? Thank goodness you have educated yourself and know that the diagnosis of an ER vet is not always reliable. I'm so blessed to not have anyone in crisis right now, but reading your post sent all those fears and

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Lernermichelle
The oncologist and internist can not figure out what is wrong with her. The things that can cause abdominal fluids are lymphoma, FIP, a ruptured intestine, pancreatitis, and other infection. She has some symptoms of each, but not enough of any of them to make it seem like the diagnosis.

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Lernermichelle
I think they did not want to give her dex because there is the possibility that she is fighting some kind of bad infection, and dex is contraindicated for that. Or that she has some kind of ulceration in her intestines, which dex is also contraindicated for. I asked for it, believe me. I

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Susan Loesch
Michelle, do give her a little while to recover from this morning. She has been through a lot, being poked and prodded and tested. Unless you get a gut feeling that she's definitely going downhill think about giving her 24 hours. I think that is what I would do if she were mine -- but being

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Nina
That is my first impulse too. Give her time to recover from her ordeal, the car ride, the fevers, the testing, all of those things by themselves are enough to exhaust her. You are there, you know best, but my first thought is to give her time to regain her strength. Nina Susan Loesch wrote:

RE: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
: Thursday, January 18, 2007 1:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious The oncologist and internist can not figure out what is wrong with her. The things that can cause abdominal fluids are lymphoma, FIP, a ruptured intestine, pancreatitis, and other

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Lernermichelle
I want to also. She is curled up sleeping now, but her back legs seemed very unsteady when she stood up to change position, and it seemed like she kind of collapsed back onto the towel. Apparently paresis, or rear leg paralysis, can be a neurological sign of FIP, so this is scaring me. Of

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Nina
Michelle, I'm sure you're both exhausted. I'm glad she seems to be resting more comfortably right now. Do your best to be vigilant, not scared. Have faith not fear. If not faith in a higher power, or a higher good, at least faith that you and she know what's best, faith in your own

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread cindy reasoner
Michelle, I am sorry that Lucy isn't doing well. I hope she starts feeling better. I am sending prayers to the two of you. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The oncologist and internist can not figure out what is wrong with her. The things that can cause abdominal fluids are

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread elizabeth trent
Michelle, I can't even imagine what you must be going through. I hope so much that Lucy will feel better and that you can get some useful information to help her. You've both had a very difficult day. My heart and prayers are with you both. elizabeth On 1/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oh, man! I wish you lived anywhere except the USA! Feline Interferon Omega has even cured FIP in some cases! I've been reading lots of studies about it, and I really believe it can do miracles... but it's not LEGAL here yet! How is she breathing? Rear leg weakness can also be an electrolyte

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi Michelle, Believe me I know exactly how you are feeling right now.. What sort of infection does she have? Or do they know? URI? I guess I don't understand why they won't give at least one initial dose of dex to bring the temp down and help increase her appetite. Have you tried any

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Belinda
It usually is that, can also be very high phosphorus, Fred has CRF and is getting both binders for high phosphorus, now normal after binders for 2 months, and potassium supplements for low potassium 3.7 4 is low normal. He doesn't wobble anymore. Still a little weak though and has

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, I will be sending Fred positive energy for his vet trip! Feeding tubes are really scary, but can really help a lot too! Thanks for helping me out on that one! I thought it was one of those two, glad it was both, now I was right either way, LOL! I need to note that in a file and add it to my

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Belinda
Got Fred's last labs right here: Normal Phosphorus at Anetech lab is *2.4-8.2* Fred's is 3.7, he was at 8 way too high (CRF cats should be right around 4 and treat at 6) Normal Potassium is *3.4-5.6* Fred's is 3.7 so low normal I think CRF cats want to stay between 4 and 5. you don't

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Gina WN
Poor baby, she might just be exhausted. I hope it isn't FIP and I have been praying for her. Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want to also. She is curled up sleeping now, but her back legs seemed very unsteady when she stood up to change position, and it seemed like she kind of

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-17 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Michelle,many prayers going out to you and sweet Lucy.Give her a kiss for me. And hugs to you. Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy's temp spiked to 106.7 tonight so I took her to the ER. They did blood work and her HCt is at 18 and her bun and liver enzymes are low. They took xrays

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-17 Thread Kelly L
At 08:36 PM 1/17/2007, you wrote: Oh Michelle...you will be in my thoughts all the night. what time is it there???You are doing the very best you can and giving her so much, but it is so very hard. Please please let us know what they say. I am glad they tapped her and she is more

RE: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-17 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
I'm so sorry, Michelle. Here are vibes and prayers that you and Lucy have some good time left together. She is blessed with a great mommy. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-17 Thread elizabeth trent
Prayers going up for you and Lucy, Michelle. I would have brought her home too. Please let us know what the doctor says tomorrow. hugs, elizabeth On 1/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy's temp spiked to 106.7 tonight so I took her to the ER. They did blood work and her

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-17 Thread Gloria Lane
I am so sorry, Michelle - prayers coming for Lucy - Gloria On Jan 17, 2007, at 10:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy's temp spiked to 106.7 tonight so I took her to the ER. They did blood work and her HCt is at 18 and her bun and liver enzymes are low. They took xrays and it looked to