Re: [Felvtalk] Gloria/ question
Hey Jane - ]]\ I haven't used it in a year or two, so I'll have to check my dosage. I used instructions from the vet I got it from and used Tally's instructions at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html In fact it was originally Tally who promoted it's use here. This is human interferon, not Omega Interferon. As I recall, I mixed it as per the vets instructions, then put it in smaller tubs which I would thaw out periodically to use . When I originally got it from my vet, the cost was excessive. Like $60 for a fairly small bottle. I found different prices with different vets, and finally found it (unmixed) for $15 from a sympathetic vet, and started mixing it myself (as per his instructions and Tallys instructions, except I used plastic tubs not syringes. Gloria On Aug 13, 2008, at 10:49 PM, Jane Lyons wrote: Gloria I am going to follow your advice. My kitten is roughly 2+ years. She was highly symptomatic and recovered with the exception of mildly inflamed gums. Last week she had a relapse with some sneezing and a mild runny nose. Since we are facing that 2.5 to 3 year danger zone I thought I should begin interferon. Would you tell me what you use and how? I was told by a friend to start with human interferon. My vet never offered it as an alternative, so I am going to have to tell her what to prescribe and what dosage to give. If I did not have this list, we would never had made it past the first year. I appreciate your advice. Jane On Aug 13, 2008, at 10:45 PM, Gloria B. Lane wrote: Welcome to the list! I must admit, I feed pretty ordinary food. Would do better if I didn't do rescue and consequently have rescue cats. But I have 2 FELV cats that I acquired from Oklahoma, and they're over 10. I've had them for a few years, the previous owner had them for quite a few. They're not on anything special, except love and care. The vet for the previous owner had them vaccinated for FELV yearly - he thought it helped. Go figure. All my FELV cats are over 3. The problems I've had are at the age 2.5 to 3 yrs old, and never had one make it past that age. My current 'theory' is to use interferon till they get over 3 yrs. I have a friend with 1 FELV, and 1 non-FELV, and the FELV kitty made it to 3 yrs and beyond and she does keep him on interferon.. They're doing great too! Thanks for writing and for joining the list! Gloria in Arkansas At 08:31 PM 8/13/2008, you wrote: Hello! I'm new to this list. My husband and I have two FeLV positive cats. Bo is four, and Seven was a year old in June. We have them both on interferon and have regular well-cat visits with our vets. So far, Bo and Seven are in good health. I have read a lot recently about diets for cats with FeLV. Any tips from the folks here on what to look for in designing a good-health diet for our beloved cats? Glad to be a part of this list! Jody (and Bo Seven) -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!
Kim, I have been out of town and am trying to get caught up with posts. First let me say how great it is you have had 6 1/2 yrs with Cole. My positive girls are just 9 months old so that gives me hope. There is a assist feeding group that has some great info. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/ No matter what the primary problem is Cole needs food. Assist feeding can be as simple as taking the plate of food to him, offering him the food on a spoon or syringe feeding. Unfortunately the less a cat eats the less desire they have to eat. Often just assist feeding for a few days primes the pump so to speak and a kitty will start eating again. Sending good thoughts your way. Sharyl Sissy and Rocket --- On Tue, 8/12/08, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:45:54 -0500 Subject: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help! I am afraid I am on the verge of losing my loved and adored kitty, Cole. I have had him for 6 1/2 years and we have had our ups and downs with some illnesses but nothing a little TLC and medicine couldn't handle. I got Cole when he was 5 months old from the Humane Society and about a week after adopting him I found out he was feline leukemia positive. The Humane Society said they would take him back and give me a new kitty. By that point my heart was completely in love with him and there was no turning back, I had to meet this challenge with strength and do all I had to take care of him. Up until this point I knew that he would make it through all of the colds, pneumonia's, gastro-intestinal issues, but now I am not sure anymore. He is not acting like he would normally when he is sick..no sneezing, coughing, breathing difficulties, or diarrhea. He just lays around all the time, doesnt seem to be eating much or drinking much. Wet food doesnt even make him happy! I have noticed that he is losing weight as well. I have an appointment with the vet today to get him checked out but I am scared that this will just be the beginning of the end. I am unsure of how far to let him go. I don't know if I should keep treating everything or if I should give up? The last thing I would ever want to do is prolong his life and make him suffer more just so I could have more time with him. Does anyone have any words of advice? I am new to this posting and I am afraid of losing one of the most important things in my life and I am not sure how to even go about dealing with any of it! Kim ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ Explore the seven wonders of the world http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=7+wonders+worldmkt=en-USform=QBRE ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] cautiously hopeful--Please keep praying for Michelle's Patches
Dear all, a cautiously hopeful update from Michelle: Thank you all for praying! The internist just called, sounding rather surprised, to say that Patches' bilirubin is down to 2.2 (from 6.1), her PCV is at 20, she is bright, and she has started eating more on her own! They are hoping to send her home tonight, and the oncologist thinks we should make a chemo appointment for Monday! She is certainly not out of the woods, since it is unclear what the anemia is from or how controlled it is right now, and she now needs a lot more insulin since she is on dexamethasone and A/D for her feeding tube, but what a difference from yesterday! I don't want to get too excited because I am afraid it will jinx her, and in fact she is still very much in the woods for the long and even near term, since she has so many illnesses now, including lymphoma. But she is our little superhero, and if she feels better today, I am glad just for that. Thanks again for your prayers, and please keep them coming, and please update the list serve for me too. A number of the old timers wrote me individual emails, which has meant a lot to me. thanks and love, michelle _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] cautiously hopeful--Please keep praying for Michelle's Patches
Thinking good thoughts for Patches... Christiane Biagi [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:41 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] cautiously hopeful--Please keep praying for Michelle's Patches Dear all, a cautiously hopeful update from Michelle: Thank you all for praying! The internist just called, sounding rather surprised, to say that Patches' bilirubin is down to 2.2 (from 6.1), her PCV is at 20, she is bright, and she has started eating more on her own! They are hoping to send her home tonight, and the oncologist thinks we should make a chemo appointment for Monday! She is certainly not out of the woods, since it is unclear what the anemia is from or how controlled it is right now, and she now needs a lot more insulin since she is on dexamethasone and A/D for her feeding tube, but what a difference from yesterday! I don't want to get too excited because I am afraid it will jinx her, and in fact she is still very much in the woods for the long and even near term, since she has so many illnesses now, including lymphoma. But she is our little superhero, and if she feels better today, I am glad just for that. Thanks again for your prayers, and please keep them coming, and please update the list serve for me too. A number of the old timers wrote me individual emails, which has meant a lot to me. thanks and love, michelle _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Off to the vet...
Taking my furbabies to the vet in about a half hour. I'm nervous for the results of Morrison's and Isobel's FeLV test. Ash is just getting his rabies shot because my vet won't neuter him without his rabies vax (and it's the only vaccine required by law in New Jersey). I'm also talking to my vet about a possible spay-abort for Isobel's kittens. Just please keep your fingers crossed and if you pray, please pray for Morrison and Isobel to test negative with a clean bill of health. I will keep you all updated.. Jennifer - PROUD VEGETARIAN LOCAL SPCA VOLUNTEER. Be their voice. ~ loving mama to ~ Morrison (born Oct. 10, 2000) Isobel aka Fat Girl (born Feb. 7, 2007) Ash (born July 11, 2007, diagnosed FeLV+ July 28, 2008) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Vet visit update
Morrison and Isobel are both FeLV NEGATIVE! I was so happy when I found out! Those were the longest 10 minutes of my life (the time it takes for the test results). They both got their FeLV vaccine. At first they weren't going to give Isobel one because she's pregnant (the vet confirmed) but then they found their FeLV vaccine for pregnant kitties. I spoke with my vet about a spay-abort and he said basically it was my choice, but that is something he does (for a much bigger price), but he said I should also consider no-kill shelters. There's a shelter that brings cats who're up for adoption to my vet's office and they're on display in the lobby. He told me to take the kittens there after they've been weened and seen by him and most likely they'd be adopted out sooner rather than later, and possibly even displayed in his office, and their kittens always go fast. There's an adoption application and a donation fee, so as to make sure they're being adopted into good homes who really want them. I got the feeling from my vet that he's not too fond of doing spay-abortions. He said if I do choose to do that, I need to do it within the next two weeks tops because he guesstimated that she's going to give birth within four weeks, give or take. As for Ash, he got his rabies vaccination and he's all set to get neutered on the 28th. I discussed supplements for him and he recommended Lisine (spelling). He said I can get it at most health food stores, or maybe even Walmart. 250 mgs a day. I am going to look into other supplements as well. I have names of some. With the supplements and with periodic wellness visits, Ash should be fine for a while (I hope). Jennifer - PROUD VEGETARIAN LOCAL SPCA VOLUNTEER. Be their voice. ~ loving mama to ~ Morrison (born Oct. 10, 2000) Isobel aka Fat Girl (born Feb. 7, 2007) Ash (born July 11, 2007, diagnosed FeLV+ July 28, 2008) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Vet visit update
Good news about the test results. One suggestion though--contact this no-kill shelter RIGHT NOW! Most no-kills are always full up and you need to be absolutely sure they will take the kittens. Also, please check the shelter yourself to make sure its on the up and up. Ask what happens to kittens who aren't adopted? Do they keep them? Don't wait until the kittens are born. Christiane Biagi [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 8:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Vet visit update Morrison and Isobel are both FeLV NEGATIVE! I was so happy when I found out! Those were the longest 10 minutes of my life (the time it takes for the test results). They both got their FeLV vaccine. At first they weren't going to give Isobel one because she's pregnant (the vet confirmed) but then they found their FeLV vaccine for pregnant kitties. I spoke with my vet about a spay-abort and he said basically it was my choice, but that is something he does (for a much bigger price), but he said I should also consider no-kill shelters. There's a shelter that brings cats who're up for adoption to my vet's office and they're on display in the lobby. He told me to take the kittens there after they've been weened and seen by him and most likely they'd be adopted out sooner rather than later, and possibly even displayed in his office, and their kittens always go fast. There's an adoption application and a donation fee, so as to make sure they're being adopted into good homes who really want them. I got the feeling from my vet that he's not too fond of doing spay-abortions. He said if I do choose to do that, I need to do it within the next two weeks tops because he guesstimated that she's going to give birth within four weeks, give or take. As for Ash, he got his rabies vaccination and he's all set to get neutered on the 28th. I discussed supplements for him and he recommended Lisine (spelling). He said I can get it at most health food stores, or maybe even Walmart. 250 mgs a day. I am going to look into other supplements as well. I have names of some. With the supplements and with periodic wellness visits, Ash should be fine for a while (I hope). Jennifer - PROUD VEGETARIAN LOCAL SPCA VOLUNTEER. Be their voice. ~ loving mama to ~ Morrison (born Oct. 10, 2000) Isobel aka Fat Girl (born Feb. 7, 2007) Ash (born July 11, 2007, diagnosed FeLV+ July 28, 2008) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Vet visit update
Good idea Chris. Thanks for the advice. I know of some other no-kill shelters in the area as well. One is called Ron's Animal Shelter, which is where I got Morrison from years ago. All they ask is that you donate a bag of cat or dog food if you're dropping off animals. I've been there before and it's a nice place, as far as shelters go. I will do my homework. Thanks. Jennifer - PROUD VEGETARIAN LOCAL SPCA VOLUNTEER. Be their voice. ~ loving mama to ~ Morrison (born Oct. 10, 2000) Isobel aka Fat Girl (born Feb. 7, 2007) Ash (born July 11, 2007, diagnosed FeLV+ July 28, 2008) --- On Fri, 8/15/08, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Vet visit update To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, August 15, 2008, 12:58 AM Good news about the test results. One suggestion though--contact this no-kill shelter RIGHT NOW! Most no-kills are always full up and you need to be absolutely sure they will take the kittens. Also, please check the shelter yourself to make sure its on the up and up. Ask what happens to kittens who aren't adopted? Do they keep them? Don't wait until the kittens are born. Christiane Biagi [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 8:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Vet visit update Morrison and Isobel are both FeLV NEGATIVE! I was so happy when I found out! Those were the longest 10 minutes of my life (the time it takes for the test results). They both got their FeLV vaccine. At first they weren't going to give Isobel one because she's pregnant (the vet confirmed) but then they found their FeLV vaccine for pregnant kitties. I spoke with my vet about a spay-abort and he said basically it was my choice, but that is something he does (for a much bigger price), but he said I should also consider no-kill shelters. There's a shelter that brings cats who're up for adoption to my vet's office and they're on display in the lobby. He told me to take the kittens there after they've been weened and seen by him and most likely they'd be adopted out sooner rather than later, and possibly even displayed in his office, and their kittens always go fast. There's an adoption application and a donation fee, so as to make sure they're being adopted into good homes who really want them. I got the feeling from my vet that he's not too fond of doing spay-abortions. He said if I do choose to do that, I need to do it within the next two weeks tops because he guesstimated that she's going to give birth within four weeks, give or take. As for Ash, he got his rabies vaccination and he's all set to get neutered on the 28th. I discussed supplements for him and he recommended Lisine (spelling). He said I can get it at most health food stores, or maybe even Walmart. 250 mgs a day. I am going to look into other supplements as well. I have names of some. With the supplements and with periodic wellness visits, Ash should be fine for a while (I hope). Jennifer - PROUD VEGETARIAN LOCAL SPCA VOLUNTEER. Be their voice. ~ loving mama to ~ Morrison (born Oct. 10, 2000) Isobel aka Fat Girl (born Feb. 7, 2007) Ash (born July 11, 2007, diagnosed FeLV+ July 28, 2008) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Urinary issues
See if you can find a holistic vet. There may be some supplements you can use. Somewhere I read had cosaquin stregthens bladder muscles.I have no personal knowledge but am a big fan of holistic medicines, especially when the regular vets are out of ideas. There are nice mattress pads that have a vinyl back (I just put one on my bed from K-Mart because of the kittens--ferals are not as easily trained as I would like :). Also there are pads dogs can wearwonder if she would wear them? On Aug 14, 2008, at 8:29 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Does anyone here know of a group of some sort or have any ideas what I can try next? First of all my fiv+ girl has been diagnosed with IFLUTD ( idiopathic feline lower urinary tract disease) back in April when she started piddling on my bed.Well after being on Amitryptaline for awhil(,which was supposed to help) but did not.She still pees in her sleep and sometimes just sitting there. She has been checked for bladder infections,crystals,growths etc.Dr. Jen aid she has ran all the tests that she could. :( I am SO frustrated.This morning I was startled awake with pee trickling through my legs.She must have fell asleep on me.I have pads on the bed that she usually lays on,but my feet must have been in the way and she likes to lay on me.She acts fine otherwise,just does not have control of her bladder. :( Any thoughts on this? I am trying to get hold of a doctor at the Cat clinic here that I am going to ask,but I really cant afford to bring her there. I spent thousands thee on my Maizee a few years back.Thanks in advance. Sherry ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Urinary issues
My Tucson has this annoying little habit of peeing in not so great places--usually, its cause she's mad at somebody or somebody annoyed her when she was heading for the litter box or the moon is high or whatever! But once, the vet found she had clogged anal sacs and he said that might cause her problems... Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 9:29 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Urinary issues Does anyone here know of a group of some sort or have any ideas what I can try next? First of all my fiv+ girl has been diagnosed with IFLUTD ( idiopathic feline lower urinary tract disease) back in April when she started piddling on my bed.Well after being on Amitryptaline for awhil(,which was supposed to help) but did not.She still pees in her sleep and sometimes just sitting there. She has been checked for bladder infections,crystals,growths etc.Dr. Jen aid she has ran all the tests that she could. :( I am SO frustrated.This morning I was startled awake with pee trickling through my legs.She must have fell asleep on me.I have pads on the bed that she usually lays on,but my feet must have been in the way and she likes to lay on me.She acts fine otherwise,just does not have control of her bladder. :( Any thoughts on this? I am trying to get hold of a doctor at the Cat clinic here that I am going to ask,but I really cant afford to bring her there. I spent thousands thee on my Maizee a few years back.Thanks in advance. Sherry ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Urinary issues
Thanks for your input Marylyn.I have a mattress pad on there,one of the first things I bought when it all started.I also have a water proof one at the foot of my bed on top,I got tired of washing my bedding every other day,especially having to go to the laundromat. :( I have used Cosequin or Dasequin for my fiv+ boy with mouth issues,but stopped,seemed to not make a difference. I will have to look into that for this problem. I believe one of the vets at the Cat Clinic is a holistic vet. --- On Thu, 8/14/08, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Urinary issues To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 9:35 PM See if you can find a holistic vet. There may be some supplements you can use. Somewhere I read had cosaquin stregthens bladder muscles.I have no personal knowledge but am a big fan of holistic medicines, especially when the regular vets are out of ideas. There are nice mattress pads that have a vinyl back (I just put one on my bed from K-Mart because of the kittens--ferals are not as easily trained as I would like :). Also there are pads dogs can wearwonder if she would wear them? On Aug 14, 2008, at 8:29 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Does anyone here know of a group of some sort or have any ideas what I can try next? First of all my fiv+ girl has been diagnosed with IFLUTD ( idiopathic feline lower urinary tract disease) back in April when she started piddling on my bed.Well after being on Amitryptaline for awhil(,which was supposed to help) but did not.She still pees in her sleep and sometimes just sitting there. She has been checked for bladder infections,crystals,growths etc.Dr. Jen aid she has ran all the tests that she could. :( I am SO frustrated.This morning I was startled awake with pee trickling through my legs.She must have fell asleep on me.I have pads on the bed that she usually lays on,but my feet must have been in the way and she likes to lay on me.She acts fine otherwise,just does not have control of her bladder. :( Any thoughts on this? I am trying to get hold of a doctor at the Cat clinic here that I am going to ask,but I really cant afford to bring her there. I spent thousands thee on my Maizee a few years back.Thanks in advance. Sherry ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Urinary issues
There are pads that are washable (disposable is too expensive) that are used under people in nursing homes/hospitals. I bought a bunch of these when a most loved dog was having similar problems because of a terminal illness. I am lucky enough to have a washer and dryer available but these pads made life much easier. That may be what you have on the end of your bed. I am told there are similar pads for changing babies. Blessings to both of you. On Aug 14, 2008, at 8:50 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Thanks for your input Marylyn.I have a mattress pad on there,one of the first things I bought when it all started.I also have a water proof one at the foot of my bed on top,I got tired of washing my bedding every other day,especially having to go to the laundromat. : ( I have used Cosequin or Dasequin for my fiv+ boy with mouth issues,but stopped,seemed to not make a difference. I will have to look into that for this problem. I believe one of the vets at the Cat Clinic is a holistic vet. --- On Thu, 8/14/08, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Urinary issues To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 9:35 PM See if you can find a holistic vet. There may be some supplements you can use. Somewhere I read had cosaquin stregthens bladder muscles.I have no personal knowledge but am a big fan of holistic medicines, especially when the regular vets are out of ideas. There are nice mattress pads that have a vinyl back (I just put one on my bed from K-Mart because of the kittens--ferals are not as easily trained as I would like :). Also there are pads dogs can wearwonder if she would wear them? On Aug 14, 2008, at 8:29 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Does anyone here know of a group of some sort or have any ideas what I can try next? First of all my fiv+ girl has been diagnosed with IFLUTD ( idiopathic feline lower urinary tract disease) back in April when she started piddling on my bed.Well after being on Amitryptaline for awhil(,which was supposed to help) but did not.She still pees in her sleep and sometimes just sitting there. She has been checked for bladder infections,crystals,growths etc.Dr. Jen aid she has ran all the tests that she could. :( I am SO frustrated.This morning I was startled awake with pee trickling through my legs.She must have fell asleep on me.I have pads on the bed that she usually lays on,but my feet must have been in the way and she likes to lay on me.She acts fine otherwise,just does not have control of her bladder. :( Any thoughts on this? I am trying to get hold of a doctor at the Cat clinic here that I am going to ask,but I really cant afford to bring her there. I spent thousands thee on my Maizee a few years back.Thanks in advance. Sherry ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Urinary issues
Hi Sherry, quick question...has she had an ultrasound of her bladder? Our Will Feral was recently dx'd with idiopathic interstitial cystitis (blood in urine off and on, peeing on the floor, straining at times, normal urine ph, no evidence of crystals, no infection, nothing on xray). He gets dasuquin and amitryptaline, still having problems. We finally had an ultrasound done and it showed grit in his bladder, so first dx was wrong, it is actually the beginning of some type of stones. He doesn't seem to be incontinent in his sleep or while sitting, so maybe your girl has something else...but I think the ultrasound was worthwhile for us. Beth, Blue, Moxie, Dash, Scooter and Will Feral On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 9:29 PM, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone here know of a group of some sort or have any ideas what I can try next? First of all my fiv+ girl has been diagnosed with IFLUTD ( idiopathic feline lower urinary tract disease) ... ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
