Re: Smokey
Hi, I have been dealing with Bandy's fever problem since last July. That is when I found out he was FIV and Felv+. It would and still does shoot to 105.6 or even 106...I now have some pill form of dexamethasone .75mg...I give him half of one of those and it will keep it down for about a week or sometimes a few days longer than that... He is on interferon daily since last July..and many other supplements that I rotate around...I give him at times some anti-inflammatory supplements, but they just don't keep the fever down...Both his vets say it is due to inflammation caused from the diseases...I can tell by looking at him now when it is up without even taking it...I usually take it though...I have an ear thermometer which registers close to the rectal one...He is and has been on baytril 1/2 dose since last July as well...They say that is ok, but it seems like a very long time for antibiotics... I give him bovine colostrum and lysine daily in every meal...His interferon is mixed with liqui-tinic (pet tinic) too.. His internal med spec. didn't like the fact that we were using dex so much, but back then it was injections weekly and much stronger...cause over use can cause him to become a diabetic...but since we lowered the dose I am hoping it won't...I don't like to see him feel so rotten with the fever so I am going to take that chance...When he doesn't have a temp, he is as normal as the next kitty and you wouldn't even know he had all this stuff going on with him. Hope this helps, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.
Re: Rudy - Gone
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of little Rudy...She will always be with you in spirit.. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos
Re: Buster update
Please keep Buster in your thoughts and prayers today... more blood work.. He is eating some now...grilled chicken liver and mashed potatoes..We even ordered his meds in liver flavor since he doesn't like pills, I had my vet call the compounding pharmacy and get it in liquid form...so they over nighted it to me and now maybe that will make it much easier to medicate him without all the stress.. Thanks so much, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars.
RE: Rudy - Gone
Title: Message Sheila, I am so sorry about Rudy. It looks like she found her human and stayed with you a very, very long time for a leukemia positive cat. I know you will miss her terribly. Joan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 5:26 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Rudy - Gone My baby Rudy passed today at 4: PM. My husband and I stayed with her all day she slept between us, so I know she was where she wanted to be. She passed so peacefully looking in my eyes. I have lost a lot of kitties in my life but never one to go so quickly and easily. A few short breaths, no cries and she was gone. Rudy came into my home 13 years ago and she has been the boss ever since. I was at my front door one cold night calling my other kitties home and this pretty little girl that I had never seen before ran in my door straight to my wash room jumped on my hot water heater and stayed there for 3 days. I loved her from the first minute I saw her. I knew she was special and meant just for me. No sharing this one with my hubby. My other kitties were jealous but soon learned she was here to stay. Rudy was what I called my bold protector. She was not afraid of any cat or dog. If she heard me scolding another cat she would run in and slap the kitty. My 3 large dogs were also afraid of her. If one would come running at me to fast she would jump in front of me to protect me and quickly turn them around. She could be in another room and if I stubbed my toe and cried out she would come flying in to see if someone was messing with her Mama. She was diagnosed with felv when she was spayed. I guess she was less than one year old. She was always healthy except she lost all her teeth but one early on so her tongue was always falling out her mouth. She was hard to please with food would only eat fancy feast and not much of that. Would beg for milk and throw it right up if I gave in and gave it to her. I still have know good answers as to why kidney failure. The Vet says it happens in older cats. She was not anemic, but she was running a low temp. I saw know signs of sickness till Sunday morning when she started to stumble when she stood up. Sorry to go on so long but I needed to say how much I'll miss her sleeping in my arms, loving me completely and unselfishly. Sheila
Re: Rudy - Gone
I am so sorry to hear about your baby Rudy. She must have been such a wonderful part of your family. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. Cindy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My baby Rudy passed today at 4: PM. My husband and I stayed with her all day she slept between us, so I know she was where she wanted to be. She passed so peacefully looking in my eyes. I have lost a lot of kitties in my life but never one to go so quickly and easily. A few short breaths, no cries and she was gone. Rudy came into my home 13 years ago and she has been the boss ever since. I was at my front door one cold night calling my other kitties home and this pretty little girl that I had never seen before ran in my door straight to my wash room jumped on my hot water heater and stayed there for 3 days. I loved her from the first minute I saw her. I knew she was special and meant just for me. No sharing this one with my hubby. My other kitties were jealous but soon learned she was here to stay. Rudy was what I called my bold protector. She was not afraid of any cat or dog. If she heard me scolding another cat she would run in and slap the kitty. My 3 large dogs were also afraid of her. If one would come running at me to fast she would jump in front of me to protect me and quickly turn them around. She could be in another room and if I stubbed my toe and cried out she would come flying in to see if someone was messing with her Mama. She was diagnosed with felv when she was spayed. I guess she was less than one year old. She was always healthy except she lost all her teeth but one early on so her tongue was always falling out her mouth. She was hard to please with food would only eat fancy feast and not much of that. Would beg for milk and throw it right up if I gave in and gave it to her. I still have know good answers as to why kidney failure. The Vet says it happens in older cats. She was not anemic, but she was running a low temp. I saw know signs of sickness till Sunday morning when she started to stumble when she stood up. Sorry to go on so long but I needed to say how much I'll miss her sleeping in my arms, loving me completely and unselfishly. Sheila __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Smokey
Your Brandy's fever sounds like how Smokey is doing. I took him to his new vet yesterday his temp. was 105. It has gotten as high as 107 before. She gave him fluids under the skin, vitamin injection, anti-inflammatory/steroid injection and immuno-regulin injection. She wants to give him the immuno-regulin injection for 4 days. He finally ate this morning and seemed like his self again. Like you I can usually tell when his temp. is up. With him he just lays there and doesn't eat. He doesn't acknowledge me and acts like he just wants to be left alone. This morning I went to feed him and I heard that sweet little meow of his. It was like music to my ears. I just worry about how long his temp. will stay normal. I will tell Smokey's new doctor the different things you are doing for your Brandy. She told me yesterday she is open to any new ideas but she also told me she didn't think little Smokey will live very long. She said she had been proven wrong before and she hopes Smokey will make her out to be a liar. At least she was willing to try to get him through this episode. Thank all of you for your help it has really helped me get through the last 24 hours. I was about to give up hope for Smokey until I found all of you. Cindy --- Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I have been dealing with Bandy's fever problem since last July. That is when I found out he was FIV and Felv+. It would and still does shoot to 105.6 or even 106...I now have some pill form of dexamethasone .75mg...I give him half of one of those and it will keep it down for about a week or sometimes a few days longer than that... He is on interferon daily since last July..and many other supplements that I rotate around...I give him at times some anti-inflammatory supplements, but they just don't keep the fever down...Both his vets say it is due to inflammation caused from the diseases...I can tell by looking at him now when it is up without even taking it...I usually take it though...I have an ear thermometer which registers close to the rectal one...He is and has been on baytril 1/2 dose since last July as well...They say that is ok, but it seems like a very long time for antibiotics... I give him bovine colostrum and lysine daily in every meal...His interferon is mixed with liqui-tinic (pet tinic) too.. His internal med spec. didn't like the fact that we were using dex so much, but back then it was injections weekly and much stronger...cause over use can cause him to become a diabetic...but since we lowered the dose I am hoping it won't...I don't like to see him feel so rotten with the fever so I am going to take that chance...When he doesn't have a temp, he is as normal as the next kitty and you wouldn't even know he had all this stuff going on with him. Hope this helps, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal - Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Smokey
I am so sorry I called your kitty Brandy instead of Bandy. Does he have any side effects with the interferon? I tried a dose of interferon on Monday with Smokey but he got a fever and quit eating so I haven't given him anymore. I didn't know if it could be the interferon or just his fever coming back again. Cindy --- Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I have been dealing with Bandy's fever problem since last July. That is when I found out he was FIV and Felv+. It would and still does shoot to 105.6 or even 106...I now have some pill form of dexamethasone .75mg...I give him half of one of those and it will keep it down for about a week or sometimes a few days longer than that... He is on interferon daily since last July..and many other supplements that I rotate around...I give him at times some anti-inflammatory supplements, but they just don't keep the fever down...Both his vets say it is due to inflammation caused from the diseases...I can tell by looking at him now when it is up without even taking it...I usually take it though...I have an ear thermometer which registers close to the rectal one...He is and has been on baytril 1/2 dose since last July as well...They say that is ok, but it seems like a very long time for antibiotics... I give him bovine colostrum and lysine daily in every meal...His interferon is mixed with liqui-tinic (pet tinic) too.. His internal med spec. didn't like the fact that we were using dex so much, but back then it was injections weekly and much stronger...cause over use can cause him to become a diabetic...but since we lowered the dose I am hoping it won't...I don't like to see him feel so rotten with the fever so I am going to take that chance...When he doesn't have a temp, he is as normal as the next kitty and you wouldn't even know he had all this stuff going on with him. Hope this helps, Kerry, Bandy, Buster and Lil Rascal - Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Subject: Rudy - Gone
Shelia I am very sorry to hear of Rudy's passing. I know that Rudy will be missed Greatly and live on in your hearts forever. I am sorry for your loss Carla Message: 4 Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:26:20 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Rudy - Gone To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii My baby Rudy passed today at 4: PM. My husband and I stayed with her all day she slept between us, so I know she was where she wanted to be. She passed so peacefully looking in my eyes. I have lost a lot of kitties in my life but never one to go so quickly and easily. A few short breaths, no cries and she was gone. Rudy came into my home 13 years ago and she has been the boss ever since. I was at my front door one cold night calling my other kitties home and this pretty little girl that I had never seen before ran in my door straight to my wash room jumped on my hot water heater and stayed there for 3 days. I loved her from the first minute I saw her. I knew she was special and meant just for me. No sharing this one with my hubby. My other kitties were jealous but soon learned she was here to stay. Rudy was what I called my bold protector. She was not afraid of any cat or dog. If she heard me scolding another cat she would run in and slap the kitty. My 3 large dogs were also afraid of her. If one would come running at me to fast she would jump in front of me to protect me and quickly turn them around. She could be in another room and if I stubbed my toe and cried out she would come flying in to see if someone was messing with her Mama. She was diagnosed with felv when she was spayed. I guess she was less than one year old. She was always healthy except she lost all her teeth but one early on so her tongue was always falling out her mouth. She was hard to please with food would only eat fancy feast and not much of that. Would beg for milk and throw it right up if I gave in and gave it to her. I still have know good answers as to why kidney failure. The Vet says it happens in older cats. She was not anemic, but she was running a low temp. I saw know signs of sickness till Sunday morning when she started to stumble when she stood up. Sorry to go on so long but I needed to say how much I'll miss her sleeping in my arms, loving me completely and unselfishly. Sheila
Rudy
Rudy sounds such a special litlle furbaby - sorry she has gone but glad she found you when she did. I do believe that cats sometimes choose us to be their parents and it's a huge compliment when they choose to stay. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy, Angel Bramble
Info on lymphoma in dogs...
I know that you folks have an awful lot of info on cats who develop lymphoma. Have a friend whose dog was just diagnosed and is starting chemo. Does anyone have suggestions on groups, sites, etc. she might go to for info on dogs with lymphoma? She is really worried and anxious to get as much info as she can in order to make informed decisions. Thanks. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Rudy - Gone
Sheila - I am terribly sorry for your loss. What a sweet kitty, your bold protector. Probably still protecting you. Gloria On Feb 15, 2006, at 4:32 PM, Chris wrote: So sorry for your loss—Rudy does indeed sound like a very special cat! And sounds like you gave her a wonderful 13 years! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:Felvtalk- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 5:26 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Rudy - Gone My baby Rudy passed today at 4: PM. My husband and I stayed with her all day she slept between us, so I know she was where she wanted to be. She passed so peacefully looking in my eyes. I have lost a lot of kitties in my life but never one to go so quickly and easily. A few short breaths, no cries and she was gone. Rudy came into my home 13 years ago and she has been the boss ever since. I was at my front door one cold night calling my other kitties home and this pretty little girl that I had never seen before ran in my door straight to my wash room jumped on my hot water heater and stayed there for 3 days. I loved her from the first minute I saw her. I knew she was special and meant just for me. No sharing this one with my hubby. My other kitties were jealous but soon learned she was here to stay. Rudy was what I called my bold protector. She was not afraid of any cat or dog. If she heard me scolding another cat she would run in and slap the kitty. My 3 large dogs were also afraid of her. If one would come running at me to fast she would jump in front of me to protect me and quickly turn them around. She could be in another room and if I stubbed my toe and cried out she would come flying in to see if someone was messing with her Mama. She was diagnosed with felv when she was spayed. I guess she was less than one year old. She was always healthy except she lost all her teeth but one early on so her tongue was always falling out her mouth. She was hard to please with food would only eat fancy feast and not much of that. Would beg for milk and throw it right up if I gave in and gave it to her. I still have know good answers as to why kidney failure. The Vet says it happens in older cats. She was not anemic, but she was running a low temp. I saw know signs of sickness till Sunday morning when she started to stumble when she stood up. Sorry to go on so long but I needed to say how much I'll miss her sleeping in my arms, loving me completely and unselfishly. Sheila
Re: Smokey
I wish I had some ideas for you. I think anemia seems to be the biggest enemy of our positive cats. I hope Smokey's condition turns around. Prayers to you and Smokey.tonyacindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The bloodwork showed he was anemic, red and whiteblood cell count low. The white blood cell count wasat the border of low normal. He had been on Baytrilfor awhile and the vet said she would of thought itwould not have been at that level after being onantibiotics. His platelets were low too. I justtalked to the vet and he didn't seem very hopeful forSmokey. I will take him back to vet today to see ifhis temp. has spiked again. After the vet gets histemp. down he goes about 3 or 4 days and it spikesagain. I know when I go down there if he has a feverthe vet will recomend euthanasia. What should I do?Thank you,Cindy--- Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Why does your vet say that there's an infection somewhere? Does the bloodwork indicate it? I know that there have been a few people on-list who have had FeLV+ kitties with unexplained/idiopathic fevers. How very frustrating for you and your family! Am sending strength and calm for all of you. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous - Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoyingattachments.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
felv kitty in need
I am trying to help an felv positive kitty. someone found her outside and took her in but she tested positive and now the woman won't keep her b/c she has other negative cats. the cat is probably about 3 years old the vet thinks. she is very pretty and now living in the woman's laundry room. kitty's name is pepper and she is now in the easton, pa area. if anyone is willing to take pepper in please let meknow. she is symptom-free.
Re: Smokey / immuno-regulan
Thanks, Tonya! We took in a cat from another town, the the vet had it on immunoregulan. We use interferon, but haven't used the immuno- regulan before. I'll have to read up on it. Gloria On Feb 16, 2006, at 6:16 PM, catatonya wrote: We used it with CC years ago. She got better, but we were also using interferon and on a lot of herbs and supplements from a holistic doctor as well. I can't say for sure what got her 'over the hump' from being at death's doorstep to doing better There were no side effects or anything like that. t Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody else have experience with immuno-regulan? On Feb 15, 2006, at 9:28 AM, Chris wrote: He gave her a series of shots. She had no side effects and I think the shots were once a week or once every other week--can't remember right now. As far as other things, well she's had a couple of UTI problems... Its tough finding a good vet. My first vet, who is the one who picked up on FELV status, readily admitted to me that he had almost no experience but was willing to work with a NYC med center. That would have been a little tough in terms of transport back and forth and I found a vet who was closer to me who does treat FELV+ cats. He never batted an eyelash about treating Tucson and at least had some experience. I do not have her or Big Boy (my other FELV) on Interferon but that was more of a judgment call on my part based on their personalities and overall situation. One of the ideas for finding more helpful vet is to try to contact local rescue groups, particularly anyone who takes FELV+. Also, when I was changing, I called a number of them to find somebody who was currently treating FELV cats... Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cindy reasoner Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 10:12 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Smokey Did your vet give your Tucson the immuno-regulin in a shot or through an IV? Did she have to stay at the vet or get to go home? I might need to go to another vet because my conversation today the vet seemed like we had done all we could do for Smokey. The fever is the big thing with him. He keeps getting a fever every 3 or 4 days. I had talked to another vet when I first found out Smokey was + because one of the vets where I take my pets gave me the option of finding Smokey another home or euthanasia. The other vet I spoke to told me not to let them put me in a corner about having Smokey euthanized. He said they have a few patients that are +. I don't want to see Smokey suffer but I don't know if he is right now. Cindy --- Chris wrote: My Tucson has had two episodes of low white blood count. Vet gave her a series of immuno-regulin shots; brought it back up. Just a thought... Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cindy reasoner Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:19 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Smokey The bloodwork showed he was anemic, red and white blood cell count low. The white blood cell count was at the border of low normal. He had been on Baytril for awhile and the vet said she would of thought it would not have been at that level after being on antibiotics. His platelets were low too. I just talked to the vet and he didn't seem very hopeful for Smokey. I will take him back to vet today to see if his temp. has spiked again. After the vet gets his temp. down he goes about 3 or 4 days and it spikes again. I know when I go down there if he has a fever the vet will recomend euthanasia. What should I do? Thank you, Cindy --- Barb Moermond wrote: Why does your vet say that there's an infection somewhere? Does the bloodwork indicate it? I know that there have been a few people on-list who have had FeLV+ kitties with unexplained/idiopathic fevers. How very frustrating for you and your family! Am sending strength and calm for all of you. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: felv kitty in need
Isnt there a place called the best little cathouse in pa==takes felv+ Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Megan M Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 7:08 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: felv kitty in need I am trying to help an felv positive kitty. someone found her outside and took her in but she tested positive and now the woman won't keep her b/c she has other negative cats. the cat is probably about 3 years old the vet thinks. she is very pretty and now living in the woman's laundry room. kitty's name is pepper and she is now in the easton, pa area. if anyone is willing to take pepper in please let meknow. she is symptom-free.
Re: Bailey Update
Belinda, how is Bailey? Michelle
Re: Bailey Update
Hi Michelle, He is about the same without the diarrhea. Still sleeping alot and little to no energy. Although one of the AC (animal communicators) who also does healing did some work on him yesterday and he did get around more today. He moved more today than he has in quite a while, it was nice to see him moving around. Currently he is getting his Winstrol (anobolic steroid), prednisolone, epogen (3 times a week), Gastriplex, vitamin B complex, folic acid, pet tinic, salmon oil, COQ-10, and we started interferon yesterday. He also gets 100 ccs of fluid every other day. He is maintaining his weight at 8.4 to 8.5 pounds so atleast we aren't losing anymore. Vet is still checking on the chemo for a dosage, but all the other vets she has talked to say the same thing, nothing they have tried really works for this type of anemia, and I guess the wasting and lethargy are symptoms of this. He will get his bloodwork checked again in about 3 weeks. Thanks for asking, not getting much sleep, setting my alarm to feed him every 4 hours. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Info on lymphoma in dogs...
Many thanks... thinking of you and Bailey Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 1:55 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Info on lymphoma in dogs... Chris, I know nothing about the group because I am a feline mama only but I found this doing a Yahoo groups search: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LymphomaHeartDogs/ It is for people with dogs who have lymphoma. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
