Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Yeah, it's my understanding that it needs to get to the tissue in the back of the throat for absorption there... Will have to look at the laser treatments, haven't read that. Gloria On Jun 27, 2010, at 9:50 PM, gary wrote: Of course, you could always make your own and have a lifetime supply

Re: [Felvtalk] rear leg weakness- Revolution used? and update

2010-06-27 Thread Laurieskatz
I have been told it is the best of the parasite treatmentsL -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 9:48 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Amy Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] Zooey and Noddy Boffin Please add to the CLS :( :(

2010-06-27 Thread dlgegg
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DOUBLE LOSS. I LOST 2 CLOSE TOGETHER AND IT IS HARD TO DEAL WITH IT. I HAD MY 2 BOYS FOR 18 YEARS. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. Sherry DeHaan wrote: > Hello friend,we lost 2 of our Sids girls to this awful disease. > Zooey we lost on Friday and Noddy Satu

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread gary
Of course, you could always make your own and have a lifetime supply for under $100. I would disagree with one statement made on Tally's site, she says you can mix the interferon with food. I had always heard that the interferon is absorbed through the mucous membranes and once it got to the

Re: [Felvtalk] rear leg weakness- Revolution used? and update

2010-06-27 Thread dlgegg
E: Revolution question - what is the latest on it? my pride is on it since i live on a bluff over the river and we have a general mosquito problem in our area. vet says they don't have to go out to be bitten, mosquitos can come in house. we also have a heart worm problem in our area and sinc

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV

2010-06-27 Thread dlgegg
If all of you other cats are vaccinated for felv, you should be able to mix her in with them. I have 2 felv positive cats and 6 negative cats. my vet says if the other aare up to date on vaccinations is okay. just keep everyone stress free or as close as possible, give them good food and lots

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks, Gary! I looked at the Franck web site, not a great web site I might add, very disappointing. No link for veterinary products, none for interferon that I could find. I went to IslandPharmacy.com, and no interferon. Too bad they aren't available any longer. For those interested, T

[Felvtalk] FeLV

2010-06-27 Thread rache20212
Hi. I have a sweet sweet FeLV positive cat who I cannot keep in my home. I rescued her and discovered she is FeLV positive. I have 3 cats of my own, my boyfriend has three, and we aso have her 3 kittens and her sibling. We literally don't have enough roms in our house to do this and it is not s

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread gary
Island Pharmacy was bought out by Franck's Pharmacy some time ago and I heard then that Franck's would be doing the interferon, they are in Ocala, FL. You could call Island and ask them, maybe it was just temporary. Franck's website is www.francks.com. Gary ---

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread Gloria Lane
So Island doesn't sell it anymore? There's also 3 on 3 off protocol. I used to do daily tho. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2010, at 4:45 PM, "gary" wrote: According to Island Pharmacy - they use to compound a lot of interferon, but no longer do it - it was not recommended to freez

Re: [Felvtalk] rear leg weakness- Revolution used? and update

2010-06-27 Thread Sharyl
Amy, it is a tough call. Here is what Broadwater Vet says about high Ca. http://www.broadwayvh.com/site/view/83223_LaboratoryAssessmentDescriptions.pml;jsessionid=ykajf9p4y6uh The calcium level high. This is always concerning. A persistently high calcium level, or hypercalcemia, can be toxic to k

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread gary
According to Island Pharmacy - they use to compound a lot of interferon, but no longer do it - it was not recommended to freeze the final dilution of interferon, just keep it in the fridge, they always said it was good for 90 days that way. The dosage for cats is 30 IU a day. The compound you

Re: [Felvtalk] rear leg weakness- Revolution used? and update

2010-06-27 Thread MaryChristine
i always ask the vets what they would do IF IT WERE THEIR CAT--you often get very different answers when you phrase things that way. -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org)

Re: [Felvtalk] rear leg weakness- Revolution used? and update

2010-06-27 Thread Amy
I have not used Revolution on Wolfie. Wolfie is still acting himself, is eating fine but he is definitely getting weaker in the back legs. It's really hard to see because I don't think things are going to get better. He has food and litter on the main floor but is still choosing to do stair

Re: [Felvtalk] rear leg weakness- Revolution used?

2010-06-27 Thread Sharyl
I've had 2 FeLV+ kitties lose the use of their hind legs. Neither ever got Revolution. I've had CRF kitties with weakness in their hind legs. Potassium gluconate corrected the problem. Neither of them ever received Revolution. That said cats respond differently to things like Revolution so n

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread Sharyl
Stacy, here is a link to info on the gel caps http://members.verizon.net/~vze2r6qt/supplies/gelcaps.htm Sorry, can't help with your other questions Sharyl --- On Sun, 6/27/10, Stacy Zacher wrote: > From: Stacy Zacher > Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Sun

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread Hotmail Junk
We paid for it at my Vets office and as we needed it, he made a batch for us and we kept it in the fridge. It wad fine. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2010, at 11:13 AM, Stacy Zacher wrote: Hi: I received a bottle of interferon from my vet. He told me it was a 90 day supply but it say

[Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread Stacy Zacher
Hi: I received a bottle of interferon from my vet. He told me it was a 90 day supply but it says discard after 30 days on the bottle. I know many posts have said that you draw it up into syringes and then freeze and I know it doesn't last long.  I'm guessing I need to do that but my vet told me

[Felvtalk] rear leg weakness- Revolution used?

2010-06-27 Thread Laurieskatz
From: Carmen Conklin [mailto:cwshel...@wildblue.net] Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 12:57 PM To: Laurieskatz Subject: felvgroup Hi, I can't seem to be able to email into the felv group today-could you ask them a question regarding the Re: weakness in hind legs thing?? I want to know if they h

Re: [Felvtalk] Zooey and Noddy Boffin Please add to the CLS :( :(

2010-06-27 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
Hello Sherryhow very sad. We will light candles for them tonight in SCal.. Blessings to you for caring so much. Sara --Original Mail-- From: "Sherry DeHaan" To: "Felvtalk" Sent: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:05:11 -0700 PDT Subject: [Felvtalk] Zooey and Noddy Boffin Please add to the CLS

Re: [Felvtalk] Zooey and Noddy Boffin Please add to the CLS :( :(

2010-06-27 Thread Sharyl
Sherry, our Angels will be there to meet Zooey and Noddy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for caring for these precious kitties. Sharyl --- On Sun, 6/27/10, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > From: Sherry DeHaan > Subject: [Felvtalk] Zooey and Noddy Boffin Please add to the CLS :( :( >

Re: [Felvtalk] Zooey and Noddy Boffin Please add to the CLS :( :(

2010-06-27 Thread Lorrie
Sherry, How terribly sad to lose two of your cats at the same time. I am so sorry. Thank you for loving and caring for them. Lorrie On 06-26, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > Hello friend,we lost 2 of our Sids girls to this awful disease. > Zooey we lost on Friday and Noddy Saturday.They were 2 very uni