New Member

Hi - my name is Michelle and I just recently joined this FeLV group and I'm sure it is going to be mine and my cats lifeline. I am in a bit of dilema already. My baby girl had to put to sleep at Easter after a long battle with many different ailments she was found to have FIV and was in the

Interferon

Yes I believe the Feline omega interferon is quite good so am interested to try it. But speaking of Lymphoma - has anyone heard or tried the transfer factor for animals. I found the productwhen I did asearch on FeLV - I think the website is www.petsbadbreath.com- then search for transfer

life span and losses

I'm so sorry to hear of those of you who have lost you beloved furkids. It is so painful and I still miss my dear girl now even though it is 2 months since her death. I think I ended up coping by writing her a poem and drawing her aswell as being around other animals and taking my 3 new

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 5, Issue 3

I don't know if Bramble has ever had a FeLV shot. Like I said I've only had these 3 for just over 3 weeks now from the sanctuary. There they put FIV and FeLV cats in a pen together which is crazy - they should never expose an FIV cat to an FeLV cat (a) a because FeLV is easier to spread than

Bones Bramble

Oh that is such a sweet story about Bones - so please she has improved - the just cope so remarkably well. Bramble (FIV+) has now been on Feline Omega Interferon for 2 days and I am learning how to inject tomorrow so that I can just do it at home to save him the stress of the vet visits. I

HELP

Hi Guys You may recall Bramble (FIV+) went Ataxic on Tuesday and then recovered - he started Omega Interferon on Thursday - and is on 2.5mg daily of Fortekor for a heart murmer. Waiting to hear results still for calicivirus, herpesvirus and FeLV. I was on the phone to the emergency vet

Bramble

Thanks Barbs for the positive vibes for Bramble Your right there is much more to consider than just the seizures. But the outline is this: Bramble is FIV+ and has been very syptomatic in the sanctuary for 2 years. I have had him for just over 3 weeks and in that time he has had a much

Bramble

Thanks for the support - I know that this is an FeLV group and Bramble's problem is mainly FIV - althouhgawaiting FeLV results it's nice that you are still offering the support for a probably non-FeLV problem. Nina - the vet doesn't think it is anything to do with the flea treatment drops

Bramble

Thankyou for you support Well I stood in the vets sobbing my heart out - she considered the flea treatment and said she thinks it is highly unlikely but she couldn't rule it out. She had only ever seen seizures once from stronghold in a dog whose owner administered it orally accidently -

Angel Wings Sanctuary

I am not going to read about them as I will get too disturbed but what a horrendous thing to find out. You assume that animals at least get safety when they are placed in a sanctuary from past neglet and abuse - to think that they are just being prisoned to be abused again makes my heart bleed so

Left my view about the military

I have just left my views about the military issue - hope they choke on it too - that it so horrendous - the amount of fear those poor dogs must have felt is just to heartbreaking to consider. My transfer factor has arrived today so I have given Bramble one straight away. His pupils have

Military situation

Barbara- I just emailed it to them. Michelle L

Flea Treatment

I just had an interesting conversation with my dogs vet. Unfortunately Bramble has to go to a different vet because the sanctuary pay but I sure wish he went to my dogs vet. I mentioned the current episode and my concerns about stronghold/Revolution. When I told her she was nodding her head

Interferon and seizure meds

Thanks Jenn for adding that. Thanks for offering to find out Nina - if anyone else can find anything out too that would be great - baring in mind the neurological problems probably are FIV related. PS - Bramble is on feline omega interferon - not human form interferon. Thanks Michelle I

Medication

I should also mention that he takes 2.5mg of Fortekor daily too for a heart murmer. And also that he has been treated for many secondary infections - respiratory, earmites, dental etc... over the last two years. Michelle L

Bramble rundown in full

I should have just put the whole information to begin with sorry. He is currently taking Antirobe (antibiotic) for gingivitis following his dental op - has about a week of these left. 2.5mg of Fortekor for heart Murmer -Daily Has had 5 injections of Feline Omega Interferon - starts the next 5

Interferon

The vet prescribed the omega interferon Barbara - it's they only one they use in UK Michelle L

Ginger eating with periactin

So good that Ginger is eating. My last cat Tidge had periactin to stimulate her appetite it worked a treat for her too. Hope she continues to be well. Michelle L I have to nip out now but am going to read the rest of the FeLV group updates when I return and update on Bramble. Thanks

Bramble

So sorry to hear of the problems that a couple of you have been having but thankgoodness the kittens temperature is normal. Bramble is still getting along although he his stools are loose (he has never covered it up properly since the day I got him - he just scratches at the tray instead of

Nice Vet

Nina I didn't ask where that vet practised although I wish I had and took him there. Bramble's sight has restored anymore - he seems to seemore when there is very little light but but not really see much at all when the light is on - I've kept the light down as much as possible for him - he

FIV group

Erika If you go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FivCats/ you should be able to join from there Michelle, bramble, buddy, and minstrel

Bramble

Hello Bramble is still managing ok at the moment although I supect he is still having mild seizures although nothing like he was for the 3 days following that blasted revolution/stronghold treatment - never again will I use that on my cats. He is now just having moments where he appears

Transfer Factor

Hi It's too early to say yet so I don't want to run before I can walk here but Bramble has been on the Transfer Factor noe since Saturday and his coat is shining. His coat was always dull and full of dandruff - the dandruff is going and his coat is shining and feels so silky. He has jumped

Cats and dogs in danger

I need to mention that also anyone in Florida (will find out which area) I have a friend who is a volunteer at a local sanctuary who are a non-kill shelter for cats and dogs they set up because they thought that kill shelters are barbaric and they wanted to save the animals and quite

email

That email address should have been [EMAIL PROTECTED] not samietoo - sorry Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel, Buddy

bramble vets

Tonya his vet is back on Monday so I will schedule something for next week. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel Buddy.

Bramble

The boy was doing so well - I've come home to find he has scratched fur and skin off the side of his face over the last couple of hours and it's a big chunk. He will need to go back to the vet tomorrow but he is not going to that particular vet - I'll demand a different vet. He either has an

Bramble's Fur

His fur feels soft and silky nowother than around his ears and face Is amber ok now - was there anything that you identified as causing it? Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel Buddy

Diet change, George, and Bramble at the vets

Yes I changed Bramble's diet to organic whiskers instead of usual but he as scratched his ears whilst he was on the normal stuff as does Minstrel. It could be dust mite allergy too. Bramble hasn't made anymore mess of his face. I have been putting E45 cream it - I would usually put 50% E45

George

Such good news Gloria for George and the otherkittie who has just been released from her cage and tremendous progress that she got on the bed with you even though she freaked when you woke up and moved - she must know you are not a threat. They'll soon learn that you just want to care for them

Bramble and nutrition

Thanks for the info on nutrition and supplements. Unfortunately for Bramble I am unable to cook it for him myself or make broth etc... as I am vegan and can only just manage scraping fish out of a tin (which he isn't eating) or breaking up ready cooked chicken, or emptying food out of a

Bramble scratching

Bramble has been doing well with the scratching thanks- his skin has improved a lot - only a small scab left now and no fur of course bless him. The pill that the vet put him on is doing good for his skin but the steroids will help stop the itch too. It has been a risk assesment really and

Poorly Cats

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you whose cats are sick at the moment. george may be sick but at least now he has the care he so much deserves no matter what happens. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel, Buddy

Flavia, George and Bramble

I hope Flavia and George are doing ok - I will keep praying for them. Jenn how is bones doing - hope he is ok too? As for my furboy - Bramble ate nearly a full pouch of whiskers cat food this morning along with 3 slices of chicken and I was so proud of him - he even came out and ate the cat food

FIV+ cats

Why does everything published need to written by a vet - half of them don't have a clue. I don't see any reason why a group of FIV+or FeLV+ kittie owners can't get together and write about thier experiences of living and dealing with FIV or FeLV and even the problems we face in that so many

Publishing

Erika, Hiyedo and anyone else who likes the idea I'd be happy to be involved I think it would take planning about what kind of info we would include but I think so long as we state that people should discuss with an experienced vet before using any treatments we may mention then I think that

Chicken

So pleased that George and Flavia are getting along ok - prayers that the continue on the path to prolonged quality of life. Stephanie - I'm horrified at the thought of a vet trying to kill any animal by overdosing although as Hiyedo said I'm sure there are many who just don't know and just do

Eating litter and Bramble

Poor Flavia - Tidge started to eat cat litter when she was getting ill but that went on for months. Sometimes it can be because they are lacking in a vitamin or mineral (can't remember which though), or some cats just like the feel of chewing litter although if she has just started on the litter

cat food

Kerry is regular at food is whiskers pouches with biscuits - I now add a general multi vit once a day. He has the fish and chicken also as extras - I can't just about handle that. Michelle, Bramble, Buddy Minstrel

Ling

SO sorry to hear about ling but good you are there to help him and ease his suffering in his time of need. My thoughts are with you, Ling, and your family. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel Buddy

Angel Wings and Bramble

1) Such a horrible thing to happen at Angel Wings but thank goodness the cats and dogs are now out of there - and even the ones who get euthanased have got to be better off than they were suffering in there. Sanctuary's are supposed to be safe for the animals - at least they are safe now. 2)

Allergies Prayers

If Your kittie does have allergies Gloria - we have a drug in UK called cyclosporin that is supposed to be the new up and coming drug for treating allergies and is supposed to be really good. I don't think it weakens the immune system as steroids do but I would need to double check on that -

Revolution on cat that doesn't like contact

Anne Don't do it is the answer. As I found out the hard way with my Bramble and the help of this group - you are not supposed to give it cats with concomitant disease. Also never put it near any recent injection sites. The Revolution caused Bramble (FIV+) to have nasty severe seizures and I

Bramble still mild seizures

I discovered yesterday that Bramble is still having very mild seizures - however, now that the revolution is out of his system the seizures are very mild compared to afterrevolution was given to him. He just freezes with his jaw open for seconds then carries on. He won't eat for a few hoursafter

Buddy and Bramble

I went to the vet - I had fun trying to catch Buddy to get her in the cat carrier. She tried to jump off the vet consult table twice - I had to catch her in mid air. We are waiting to see if she will be able to fight off the virus over the weekend - if she does we will leave her for now - if not

Been away

Sorry not read or posted for a while - I have been in Istanbul for a few days to go to a wedding there- my mum was cat sitting. A bomb went off at the Galata bridgeclose to where we were eating on Saturday night but fortunately very few casualties. Unbeliveable - Bobms going off in Egypt,

Bramble's treatment

Hi Nina Bramble has had sooo sooo many treatments in the 2 months or so that I've had him. He has had antirobe for his skin and gums -his skin is much better now. Again for his bacterial folliculitis he had antirobe plus grisovin and iodine for his ringworm. He has had ovarid to help his

Bramble's vet trip

I phoned the vet toremind myself whattime Bramble's appointment was today - just aswell I did as it was booked for next week - so I booked him in and tookhim today also.The vet had thought he had scratched his nose last week but I felt it was an ulcer he scratched - today they say it now

Interferon

I am in the UK so the vets cannot write up Interferon Alpha - I would be prepared to ship in Alpha and give daily - but I am not sure (a) if it legal for me to import Interferon Alpha to the UK and (b) if the Interferon Alpha can be shipped overnight to the UK - anyone with knowledge or

Kerry Brandy

I too would question what happened during Brandy's first year of life - he may even have contracted both from his mother at Birth - but unless tests are done at about a year old you don't really know - often you don't find out until they are symptomatic. Michelle, Buddy, Minstrel Bramble

Bramble can't eat - ideas please

Any ideas please Bramble has Calici again after catching it from Buddy as I mentioned last week - his nose is ulcerated and I'm sure his throat is too as he is really hungry and wants his food but can't seem to eat much of it. I've tried mashing it for him but I think his throat is too sore.

Brambles trip to the vet

Thanks for your ideas - I will store and try. Well I panicked but the vet was fairly calm. When I put Bramble in his carry case to go vet he sulked and slammed his tail down covering his bottom - I wonder if he remembered the temperature taking last visit bless him. I told the vet what had

Bramble and painful experiences

Bramble managed to eat nearly 2 sachets of cat food yesterday - he won't touch any of the extra bits I got to try - cottage cheese, ice cream, cream, butter, etc... He seems to like the John west pressed cod roe though (if he eats it he can have it). I came home from work and worked from

Bramble is worse

Today Bramble is worse - he is very lethargic, has swollen lymph nodesand refuses to eat showing no interest in food. Iforce fed him bits but he gets stressed by it all. He looks so depressed and I fear that he is starting to give up - if he is the same over weekend I think I will need to

Bramble

Thankyou all for kind words and prayers. I syringed fed a little chicken soup last night and got his tablets down him but it was not easy. He slept on my bed most of the night and mostly on top of me. He was so so sick yesterday - his head was stooping as he was constantlydozing and had an

Bramble

Bramble went to the vet yesterday. He is probably bodering was was not considered to be too dehydrated - he does still drink water though, he was given some sub-Q fluids but would only tolerate 45ml. The vet gave me some Hills a/d food to syringe feed him and we have put him on periactin to

Julie's 2005

What an ordeal you have all had. I am glad it has all ended well for the humans and the felines in your family and hope it continues to get better. Despite things having been overlooked in your husbands casewhichhappens fairly often -you are both fortunate to have come out of it -

valium

Hi Nina No no-one has discussed valium - I'll see how he goes for a couple of days - he has his second bout of interferon from thursday. I'll mention it to the vet when I see her. Thanks Michelle, bramble, Minstrel Buddy

Clarity on interferon

I think I should just clarify this interferon question a little. As you know the animal sanctuary that Bramble came from pay the vet bill for his FIV related problems - and that bill must be quite substantial already. It is not that I want to use Alpha over Omega - and would be happier to

Interferon Omega

Nina - The interferon omega is given differently depending on what they give it for. For Claicivirus they would give it orally usually but for FIV protocol it is injected - There is 5mu in a vial (5 vials = £170) and they need 1mu per kilo of body weight daily for 5 days then 2 weeks from

Bramble fluids periactin ect..

Yes Bramble is getting periactin - half a tablet 2 times a day. He is also drinking water and getting extra water with his syringed food so is hydrated. When the vet weighed him the other day he hadn't actually last too much weight surprisingly and feels as though he has a put a little on

Bramble update

Today Bramble would only tolerate 25ml of syringe feeding but he ate a full tin of Purina Gourmet complemetary food along with a few complete food biscuits a little complete food kitekat meat - all on his own. Fingers crossed he carries on this way. My mum is on cat care duties for most of

sent to wrong address

I sent a message for Kerry as she requested my address - but think I sent it to someone elses e-mail address first accidently - whoever got it please ignore - sorry for the mishap. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel Buddy PS - Michelle - I'm scared offlyingtoo (ha ha) - jumping out wasa

Saying goodbye to Bramble

I thought I'd better update - it saddens me to say that on Monday I will most likely be saying goodbye to my boy Bramble. I know I've been here before wondering if I should put to sleep or not - at all other times I had doubt and it felt wrong - now it feels right. He hasn't taken well to

My little man has gone to rainbow bridge

My dear boy Bramble was put to sleep about an hour ago. I mentioned yesterday that he started to get very stressed with syringe feedingdespite trying to be as calm as possible for him. But aside from that - he was drinking excess so I wondered about this kidneys failing, he went a bit

Thanks

Thankyou all for kind words over Brambles passing. I am at peace becase I know it was right for him. He told me he had had enough and I am in no doubt of that. I can't remember who it was here who suggeted communicating with your cats in that way but I thank you so much - it is the way I

signing angel Bramble

signing Angel Bramble is a lovely idea - thanks. I just visited the Candle light service site today for the first time to have a browse wondering how to add Bramble and it was lovely to see he is already there. The candle light service wasn't something I was too familiar with but who ever

Ewok has tumor

So sorry to hear of Ewok's tumor - I hope all works out well and Ewok regains his health. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy Angel Bramble

Desperate situation

Jennifer - this is such an awful situation for you. I am unable to help in the UK but I hope all works out well and that lives can be turned around - it must surely be your turn for good fortune after all what has happened. I find it frustrating that bad things happen to innocent decent caring

Smokey

John - how old is Smokey? and why is Smokey on steroids. If Smokey is on FeLV then long term cortico-steroid use weakens the immune system so not ideal for FIV or FeLV cats. (Someone correct me if Prednisilone is not cortico - please but I thought it was). As for the drinking then I'd agree

Smokey

John also be aware that if cats don't eat enough they are in danger of fatty liver disease - so it's a case of trying every food possible until they eat it and sometimes assistfeeding to supplement - with syringes - some acts tolerate well but others don't. Smokey will still need to get her

Salome

SO sorry to hear about Salome Terri - it hurts so much but when you know they are suffering and are tired and have no spirit left to fight then it is right to help to give them the dignity they deserve and to help ease their pain humanely. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy Angel Bramble

Vet Visit

I had to take Buddy to the vet on Monday. She has Gingivitis and needs dental op - she is booed in next Monday. I was ok going to the vet and didn't expect what I was to feel when I went in the door. The second I walked through the door I just had some subconscious reaction and started to

Rita

Jen I pray that you and everyone else involved manages to keep safe and keep their animals safe too. I hope that homes etc... don't get too damaged either. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy Angel Bramble

Help

Hi I am posting this for a friend who rescues in Florida - she sent me this message "I have a cat, Kitty Boy, who is VERY skinny!! He hasn't been playful either, and I know there is definitely something very wrong!! He's always hungry! His belly is big in comparison to the rest of him!

Euthanasia

Nina so sorry to hear of this sad time. Having Euthanased my dear Tidge and Bramble I can say that they were different experiences. I personally wouldn't sedate another who was weak before the shot as Tidge's veins collapsed due to the sedative so they had to give her the shot through her

Sulphur

Yes please Hideyo - thanks Just out of interest - did you get the full thyroid test done or the basic test? Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy Angel Bramble

Age of cat

Hi - the cat I was asking about I have discovered is 2.5 years old. Michelle, Minstrel, buddy Angel Bramble

Gracie

Nina I am sat here in floods of tears - it brought Brambles last moments ack to me - I understand how special it is when they warm your heart in those last moments - both Bramble and Tidge did for me and they always stay so important. It will be a nice memory for you to cherish. I'm pleased

Paulie

I'm just catching up and read about Paulie. So many losses and sick kitties - so sorry Julie. Paulie and Gracie can cross to the bridge together. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy, Angel Bramble

Vet Costs question

My friend is panicking in relation to the possible vet costs that could occur with the cat I was asking about - the one who has Hyperthyroid symptoms. I told her to get thyroid liver and kidney function blood work done. She is worried about how much that would cost as she couldn't afford a

Gemma

My darling Gemma has gone to the bridge. I asked her brother to come and get her and told Gemma to go to go to sleep and find her brother. I told her not to chase Tidge and Bramble around too much. We had her put to sleep in the car as I lay at the side of her. I have selected a photo

Buddy's FeLV results

Firstly I hope the cat with Hartz poisoning manages to pull throgh - their products are lethal and I thought they had withdrawn from the shelf now in stores. If it is a flea treatment then wash the area thoroughly to get the excess off. Before Bramble passed he had a reaction to Revolution

Fleas

One of the FIV group members once told us his flea ridding story and I couldn't stop laughing. He said use a comb which I agree after seeing the horror of topical flea treatments I wouldn't use them on an FIV or FeLV cat again. He said when you get a flea off pop it in some water in a pot

Mandy and Eduardo

Julie You are going through a rough time and my prayers are with you. Pleased that Eduardo came back so lets hope he gets stronger from here. So sorry about Mandy not doing so well. Also good thought going out to all furbabies who are doing doing so well at the moment and also to protect the

Wrongful death of cat

I had to post this because I couldn't believe what I was reading. It is FIV and not FeLV but still this place is supposed to be a humane society and they would treat FeLV in the same way. The message came from a lady on the FIV group and it really did sicken me. If anyone wants to post her with

Switching from kitten food to cat food

Although I have my kitties I've always had adult kitties and never kittens and some one asked me a question I couldn't answer yesterday. Does anyone know what age kittens should be on average before you start weaning them from kitten food onto general adult cat food? I suspected introducing

Positive Thoughts

Hello Sorry for not replying to all individually but as I read through the many posts I see so many heartbreaking stories again of our sick kitties. So I would just like to add my positive thoughts to all our sick kitties and our other animals. I'm sure they all gain comfort knowing that they

Mandy

Prayers going out for Mandy's soul as she goes to the bridge. It's heart breaking but I understand what you say about the value of having a lovely last day together - it is priceless. I hope you can be comforted knowing she loved and trusted you enough to do the right thing and she showed that

Shadows and Bramble

I thought I'd share this I had a strange exprience this morning. I got up around 6.30am to go to the bathroom which is next door to my bedroom. It was dark and I did not put any lights on as I intended to go back to bed. Of course the cats stay with me and I close the door so they don't get

Chinese cat and dog fur

Yes unfortunately very true. It is much cheaper to import cat and dog fur from china than fake fur. Last year I voiced my disgust at a couple of shops here in the uk for passing furry ball scarfs off as fake - they were not labelled and smelled like animal and you could see the animal skin

Ringworm

Children are more suseptible than adults but if you have dryer sking then you are more likely to catch it. I caught it when Bramble had it. You can apply iodiene on the ringworm areas to help the fungal spores from spreading - Bramble used to like the iodiene as it is kept in the fridge so

Ringworm

Ringworm in humans generally doesn't present as spots. It will generally look like circles under your skin and can itch. Drove me mad itching i thought it was prickly heat. The iodiene did stop the spores spreading from Bramble to Minstrel and Buddy though - they didn't get it and they are in

Iodiene

Iodiene just helps to stop the fungal spores from spreading. It doesn't have any therapeutic effect but I think just the fact it is cold from the fridge that gives a little soothing effect for them. It is also good for preventing secondary bacterial infection (like bacterial folliculitis)

Animal communication

Wendy I don't know if you were a member when I had Bramble so apologies if you heard this already and to those who have already heard this story as many of you have. I had never really attempted animal communication before either but decided to try following advice from people here when I

Animal communication

Wendy Our animals certainly know when we are unhappy and worried which we generally are when they are sick. I think the most important thing is that you are just honest with them and relaxed - tell cricket how you are feeling and that you may cry because you care etc... I'm sure one day you

Prayers for Hideyo

Prayers coming your way for you and your babies Hideyo - hope all works out well. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy Angel Bramble

Max

I too feel anger at owner who owned Bramble and Tidge before I had them for a short time - both FIV+. However the fact that they trusted me and loved me for that short time as Max did with you is an honour and they let us know we at least made them happy and gave them a sense of safety. I think

Cricket

So sorry to hear Cricket is crossing to the bridge. I had both Tidge and Bramble PTS with a sedative first. I have had good and bad experiences with sedatives before the pts injection but even so I would never pts without giving a sedative first. What I've found is that even if they have a

Euthasol in vein

I'm glad you mentioned that Jenn - I wasn't sure how much info to leave or not but it is an important one. When I had to have Tidge put to sleep the sedatiev worked quickly but her veins collapsed as teh sedative causes a drop in blood pressure so the vet had to go through her stomache. I can't

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