Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia & AZT

2009-01-26 Thread jbero 
In human medicine (I would have to research veterinary but they generally 
follow human trends) herpes virus is better treated with something like 
ganciclovir or acyclovir.  

Jenny
 catatonya  wrote: 
> Do you think AZT could be used for cats with the herpes virus?
>   tonya
> 
> jb...@tds.net wrote:
>   Graca,
> 
> Hello. I responded to your email earlier but had some problems with my email 
> and am not sure if you received it. This is basically what I said. If you get 
> two emails for this sorry.
> 
> AZT is an antiviral used in human medicine to treat HIV. It is generally used 
> in combination with other antivirals. Unfortunately, these combinations of 
> antivirals have not been found to be effective against felv in cats. At least 
> there are no good studies to support that.
> 
> AZT is often not used or stopped in people because it often causes anemia and 
> bone marrow toxicity. This is a very widely known side effect of AZT. For 
> this reason, I would listen to the vet that suggests stopping the AZT.
> 
> Since anemia can be a common symptom of felv and your cat is experiencing it. 
> It is either because of progression of the felv disease or a side effect of 
> the drugs. If it is the drug, stop giving it and the anemia should improve 
> (this can be monitored by looking at the blood for reticulocytes - which are 
> like baby red blood cells and indicate that the bone marrow is trying to fix 
> the anemia - this is a good sign). If it is the felv disease progressing than 
> the AZT is not really helping you anyway and there isn't much reason to 
> continue giving it.
> 
> If you want to continue to treat the felv virus, there is a lot of buzz about 
> something called Imulan. It is the first FDA approved drug for the treatment 
> of felv/fiv in the United States. You may want to ask your vet about this 
> possibility. It may be beneficial to stop your current meds and try this. I 
> don't know. It would be trial and error. Keep in mind that anemia and bone 
> marrow suppression in a felv positive cat is a poor prognostic sign.
> 
> In general, if it were me, I would stop the AZT and watch for improvement of 
> the anemia. I may add Imulan (I have no experience with this drug yet), would 
> consider a blood transfusion, from an immunized cat, if the anemia is 
> significant enough and transfer factor if there is GI upset.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Jenny 
>  Graca Azevedo wrote: 
> > 
> Dear All,
>  
> I was so upset with my sick cat that I did not introduce myself as new to 
> list a few days ago.  I do apologize.  I am writing from Brazil, have two 
> rescued cats.  One of them is Felv+.  He has been treated on AZT and 
> interferon for 2 years and half. The virus reached his bone marrow and he has 
> anemia.  Two vets have examined him.  One said that I should stop with the 
> AZT and the other advised to continue.  I failed to find on the mail archives 
> any report on cats being treated with AZT.
> I would be most grateful to hear what any of you have to say.
>  
> Regards,
> 
> Graça Azevedo
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia & AZT

2009-01-26 Thread Heather 
Acyclovir is used in cats as well, though not everyday like Lysine is.

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM,  wrote:

> In human medicine (I would have to research veterinary but they generally
> follow human trends) herpes virus is better treated with something like
> ganciclovir or acyclovir.
>
> Jenny
>  catatonya  wrote:
> > Do you think AZT could be used for cats with the herpes virus?
> >   tonya
> >
> > jb...@tds.net wrote:
> >   Graca,
> >
> > Hello. I responded to your email earlier but had some problems with my
> email and am not sure if you received it. This is basically what I said. If
> you get two emails for this sorry.
> >
> > AZT is an antiviral used in human medicine to treat HIV. It is generally
> used in combination with other antivirals. Unfortunately, these combinations
> of antivirals have not been found to be effective against felv in cats. At
> least there are no good studies to support that.
> >
> > AZT is often not used or stopped in people because it often causes anemia
> and bone marrow toxicity. This is a very widely known side effect of AZT.
> For this reason, I would listen to the vet that suggests stopping the AZT.
> >
> > Since anemia can be a common symptom of felv and your cat is experiencing
> it. It is either because of progression of the felv disease or a side effect
> of the drugs. If it is the drug, stop giving it and the anemia should
> improve (this can be monitored by looking at the blood for reticulocytes -
> which are like baby red blood cells and indicate that the bone marrow is
> trying to fix the anemia - this is a good sign). If it is the felv disease
> progressing than the AZT is not really helping you anyway and there isn't
> much reason to continue giving it.
> >
> > If you want to continue to treat the felv virus, there is a lot of buzz
> about something called Imulan. It is the first FDA approved drug for the
> treatment of felv/fiv in the United States. You may want to ask your vet
> about this possibility. It may be beneficial to stop your current meds and
> try this. I don't know. It would be trial and error. Keep in mind that
> anemia and bone marrow suppression in a felv positive cat is a poor
> prognostic sign.
> >
> > In general, if it were me, I would stop the AZT and watch for improvement
> of the anemia. I may add Imulan (I have no experience with this drug yet),
> would consider a blood transfusion, from an immunized cat, if the anemia is
> significant enough and transfer factor if there is GI upset.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Jenny
> >  Graca Azevedo wrote:
> > >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > I was so upset with my sick cat that I did not introduce myself as new to
> list a few days ago.  I do apologize.  I am writing from Brazil, have two
> rescued cats.  One of them is Felv+.  He has been treated on AZT and
> interferon for 2 years and half. The virus reached his bone marrow and he
> has anemia.  Two vets have examined him.  One said that I should stop with
> the AZT and the other advised to continue.  I failed to find on the mail
> archives any report on cats being treated with AZT.
> > I would be most grateful to hear what any of you have to say.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Graça Azevedo
> >
> >
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[Felvtalk] Sad news from Peter, Poufy's Dad

2009-01-26 Thread Belinda Sauro 

Hi All,
I received this from Peter about Poufy last night.  Please if you'd 
like to offer your condolences be sure and email him directly at 
tai...@yahoo.com  thanks:




I'm afraid I must report that Poufy did not survive. She passed over at 9:15 
tonight. Tomorrow I will commit her poor sweet little body to the fire. I am 
devastated. I was at her birth, and at her death. She was my familiar 
throughout her life, and she leaves a hole impossible to fill.
Peter



--- On Wed, 1/14/09, Belinda Sauro  wrote:

> From: Belinda Sauro 
> Subject: Re: My cat Poufy
> To: tai...@yahoo.com, felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 1:26 PM
> I'm not sure if Peter is a list member or not, I got
> this as a bounce I believe so please respond to him at his
> email address, if you are a member Peter great, if not you
> can *join here*
> :
> 
> Peter's email:  tai...@yahoo.com
> 
> Peter's message:

> My cat, Poufy, a blue cymric, has been diagnosed with felv.
> I am devastated. But of the things I have found your site
> gives me the most hope. She is very weak, not eating or
> drinking, and I am having to syringe-feed and water her.
> My vet is not sanguine about the various treatments you
> list, and I wondered if you have any other vets in northern
> California besides UC Davis? I am in chico, and can get to
> Davis, (90 miles), but closer would be better. I do not want
> her to suffer needlessly. I am far too much in love with her
> for that. But if you can offer me any hope I will go to the
> wall for her. I raised her from a baby, and I love her as I
> love my own children. If I must I will give her an easy,
> warm, dignified ending. But I would much prefer to giver her
> some good, warm, happy days first.
> 
> Peter and Poufy


  


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Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia & AZT

2009-01-26 Thread Karen Griffith 
Contact me on the treatment of your felines. Send me an email at the 
following address. griff...@frognet.net I have no charge for my services for 
FeLV kitties.

I just  hold out great hope for the animals that I save.

Karen

- Original Message - 
From: "Graca Azevedo" 

To: 
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:13 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Anemia & AZT




Dear All,

I was so upset with my sick cat that I did not introduce myself as new to 
list a few days ago. I do apologize. I am writing from Brazil, have two 
rescued cats. One of them is Felv+. He has been treated on AZT and 
interferon for 2 years and half. The virus reached his bone marrow and he 
has anemia. Two vets have examined him. One said that I should stop with 
the AZT and the other advised to continue. I failed to find on the mail 
archives any report on cats being treated with AZT.

I would be most grateful to hear what any of you have to say.

Regards,

Graça Azevedo


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Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia & AZT

2009-01-26 Thread Karen Griffith 

Reply to me at my personal email at griff...@frognet.net
I will give you the most conclusive evidence  currrently available to the 
public.


- Original Message - 
From: "Graca Azevedo" 

To: 
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:13 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Anemia & AZT




Dear All,

I was so upset with my sick cat that I did not introduce myself as new to 
list a few days ago. I do apologize. I am writing from Brazil, have two 
rescued cats. One of them is Felv+. He has been treated on AZT and 
interferon for 2 years and half. The virus reached his bone marrow and he 
has anemia. Two vets have examined him. One said that I should stop with 
the AZT and the other advised to continue. I failed to find on the mail 
archives any report on cats being treated with AZT.

I would be most grateful to hear what any of you have to say.

Regards,

Graça Azevedo


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[Felvtalk] Further update on Tofu :-)

2009-01-26 Thread Emily Hunter 


After our Denzel died, I wasn't sure that I wanted to stay subscribed  
to the list since he was our only positive. I decided to stay on  
because I felt like another positive would come into our lives. Well,  
I'm a spiritual person, and it really seemed like at least a nudge  
from God when Kelley was writing about Tofu in Austin which, by Texas  
standards, is pretty close to where I live. Anyway, last Thursday this  
beautiful little girl came home with me :-)


We're still in the adjustment period, but so far she and the other  
kitties are cautiously getting to know each other. (One of our others  
is about the same age as Tofu and they've had some fun chasing each  
other.) We should be having a wellness visit with the vet soon, to  
decide what kind of preventive treatment to start her on; unlike  
Denzel, who was pretty symptomatic his whole life, she doesn't seem  
sick at all. So a question for those who have dealt with a combo  
positive - is there anything special I need to be looking out for with  
the added FIV? From

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[Felvtalk] Further update on Tofu cont'd

2009-01-26 Thread Emily Hunter 


Sorry, my mom was talking at me and I accidently hit "send" - anyway,  
I was going to say that from what I've read, it seems like the felv  
may be worse to deal with than the fiv, and that the precautions for  
both are about the same. If anyone knows anything different, please  
share!


Thanks!
-Emily
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Re: [Felvtalk] Further update on Tofu cont'd

2009-01-26 Thread Sally Davis 
You are right about the Felv being worse than FIV. I think precaustions
would be about the same. There is another group and FIV group that has files
on double positives. You may want to join that group as well. There are
several people who were on this group and now on that group as well. Thanks
you for taking this cat into your life.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/fiv-healthscience/

Sally


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>
>
> Sorry, my mom was talking at me and I accidently hit "send" - anyway, I was
> going to say that from what I've read, it seems like the felv may be worse
> to deal with than the fiv, and that the precautions for both are about the
> same. If anyone knows anything different, please share!
>
> Thanks!
> -Emily
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Re: [Felvtalk] Further update on Tofu :-)

2009-01-26 Thread catatonya 
Congratulations on your new family member!
  tonya

Emily Hunter  wrote:
  
After our Denzel died, I wasn't sure that I wanted to stay subscribed 
to the list since he was our only positive. I decided to stay on 
because I felt like another positive would come into our lives. Well, 
I'm a spiritual person, and it really seemed like at least a nudge 
from God when Kelley was writing about Tofu in Austin which, by Texas 
standards, is pretty close to where I live. Anyway, last Thursday this 
beautiful little girl came home with me :-)

We're still in the adjustment period, but so far she and the other 
kitties are cautiously getting to know each other. (One of our others 
is about the same age as Tofu and they've had some fun chasing each 
other.) We should be having a wellness visit with the vet soon, to 
decide what kind of preventive treatment to start her on; unlike 
Denzel, who was pretty symptomatic his whole life, she doesn't seem 
sick at all. So a question for those who have dealt with a combo 
positive - is there anything special I need to be looking out for with 
the added FIV? From
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Re: [Felvtalk] Further update on Tofu :-)

2009-01-26 Thread Kelley Saveika 
Tofu is the cutest girl, and I really want to thank Emily for giving her
such a good home.  We were first boarding her at the vet, and then keeping
her in a bathroom, and she was not happy.  I know you can mix cats, but most
of our fosters have some sort of special needs cat that is immune
compromised and it is contraindicated to vaccinate them.   So we were just
crossing our fingers we could get a sanctuary placement, and even then a
home is so much better!

So thanks Emily for giving this special little girl a real home, and I hope
you bring each other many years of joy:)




On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 10:31 PM, catatonya  wrote:

> Congratulations on your new family member!
>  tonya
>
> Emily Hunter  wrote:
>
> After our Denzel died, I wasn't sure that I wanted to stay subscribed
> to the list since he was our only positive. I decided to stay on
> because I felt like another positive would come into our lives. Well,
> I'm a spiritual person, and it really seemed like at least a nudge
> from God when Kelley was writing about Tofu in Austin which, by Texas
> standards, is pretty close to where I live. Anyway, last Thursday this
> beautiful little girl came home with me :-)
>
> We're still in the adjustment period, but so far she and the other
> kitties are cautiously getting to know each other. (One of our others
> is about the same age as Tofu and they've had some fun chasing each
> other.) We should be having a wellness visit with the vet soon, to
> decide what kind of preventive treatment to start her on; unlike
> Denzel, who was pretty symptomatic his whole life, she doesn't seem
> sick at all. So a question for those who have dealt with a combo
> positive - is there anything special I need to be looking out for with
> the added FIV? From
> Sent from my iPhone
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