URIs in a mother can certainly be transmitted to the kittens after birth.
It depends on the phase of infection the mother is in. If she is infectious
when the kittens are born, certainly transmission is possible. If the
infection is resolving, she will be less likely to transmit disease and will
Hello Lorrie,
I am so sorry. I have been in your situation one three occasions. The
first time I did nothing. I let her stop eating, as force feeding in this
situation seems only to bother them and prolong their suffering. She lived
for approximately two weeks after she stopped eating. She
Hello everyone,
I really hope this email works. I have been a part of this community for
awhile but don't often respond. I did, however, want to share this with
you.
I have had two cats die from severe anemia and bone marrow suppression
associated from felv+. It is a common cause of death for
that means
$360 the first month, $200 the second month, and $90 a month after that. I
have several cats and am trying to figure out if it's practical for me to
start it.
Thanks
Amy
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Mary Christine,
I appreciate your skepticism. I am a pathology resident in human medicine
and have no affiliation or connection with imulan. I am simply a cat lover
who has lost two felv+ cats to this disease. It is devastating. I have
seen them be happy, energetic, wonderful, loving cats and
Hello Everyone
I wanted to keep my promise and keep you updated on Autumn. After perking
up a little following the initial LTCI injection she quickly went downhill.
When I got home from work last night she was on the edge of dying. I had
two phone numbers in front of me - one for the in home
Hello everyone,
I wanted to give you an update on Autumn and the TCLI injection(Imulan).
When I brought her to the emergency center last Tuesday, she was
starting with respiratory distress and crying out. Her hematocrit was 4%.
She was on her way out. She got the transfusion - they called me
Generally you need a prescription for A/D food although it is usually easily
acquired. You can get it at almost any vet clinic. It is called A/D food,
made by Science Diet - they have a number of different types of food, with
similiar names, depending on the disease process being targeted - i/d,
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to keep you updated on Autumn.
Autumn's looking good. She's drinking water like it's going out of style -
I tried to keep her hydrated while she was anorexic but she is far better at
doing that herself.
She's eating independently - for the first time in about two
Sally,
Hi, this is Jenny. I tried calling but you weren't home. Maybe you will
get this first.
There's a couple of issues here. Number one depending on how anemic he is,
I would likely do a blood transfusion simply to buy him enough time for the
injection to work. Please know that I am still
Hey everyone,
First of all, Sally, I am glad you are getting some food down him. That
will help tremendously. The fact that he hasn't thrown it up is even more
fantastic.
I just wanted to give you a quick update on Autumn. I got the full results
of the CBC (although a path review is pending).
Sally,
I hope this gets to you. I don't always get all of the emails from this
group so I hope you get this one.
I just wanted to answer your question about diarrhea. Diarrhea can be
difficult to diagnose a cause. In general, the first thing I would rule out
are intestinal parasites - a stool
Hey everybody,
I am so glad to hear all the positive things in the world of cat health
going on in this group.
Autumn is doing great. She is eating independently (and everyday a little
bit more - in fact last night I had pizza and had to practically fight her
off for the cheese.) Her energy
Hi Sally,
I really hope the blood work looks good for Lukey. I'll keep him in my
prayers.
Great news about the FIV cat. I have one FIV cat perhaps I will try the
injection with him. Thanks for the info.
Jenny
On 9/21/09, Belinda Sauro ma...@bemikitties.com wrote:
Hi All,
This email
Hey everyone,
I haven't been following the emails concerning strep A. but I actually
looked into this when trying to figure out what to do with Autumn. There
were a few studies out there but they were done about a decade or more ago,
mostly by a vet in Texas. I called his lab to speak with
Sally,
Not a good report, but not entirely without hope either. Do you happen to
know the specific numbers on the CBCs? Get a copy of the reports. Read
them carefully - vets miss things sometimes and don't always remember to
convey all the information they have when they meet with you. It
Sally,
I sent an email response to your story on Lukey. It bounced because it was
too big. I sent it again without the forwarded and replied emails but don't
know if it got through. Let me know if you didn't get it.
Jenny
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Thanks Laurie,
How are you doing? Hope all is well your feline family.
Jenny
On 9/25/09, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote:
Jenny,
I got it..
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Sally
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Alice I am so happy for you and your two little ones. They are looking
better both clinically and with respect to the lab values. That's fantastic
I am so happy you started early with them. That seems to be their best
chance at responding. I have heard a number of individuals whose cats
Hello Anna,
I am sorry for your situation. Felv is an illusive, unpredictable and
sometimes devastating disease.
I think the people in this group have good advice and knowledge pertaining
to this group of cats.
In my experience, 2 died from the anemia and bone marrow suppression that
often
Jeff,
I would definitely start something whether it be interferon or the LTCI
injections. They may not look sick when first diagnosed but they go
downhill quickly and you feel helpless. There is some suggestion of thymic
hypoplasia in these young cats with felv+. (the thymus is responsible for
Hi Ellie,
I agree with everyone else.
Stress is huge in fostering illness in cats, especially felv+. They also
can need more vet. care, high quality food, supplements, and lots of
patience and love.
I would do something now for treatment, don't wait until they start acting
sick - they go
If you can avoid it, I would not get the rabies vaccine. Is there anyway
she will be exposed to a bat or raccoon or infected animal on the way? I
doubt it. The vaccines and their requirements were started, and are likely
still in place, more to protect people than the animal. I would steer far
Hey Alice,
Thanks for asking. Actually, Autumn stopped eating again last week and I
found a large (3-4 inch) mass in her abdomen. I knew it was a large
lymphoma so I let her stop eating and she died two days ago. I miss her
deeply. She was so young and vital so full of life and love.
I
Hello Joyce,
You have a kind heart. It's hard to take in a felv cat and sounds
like everyone in your world is going through alot.
With respect to felv, it's true, stress is tough on these guys.
There's alot of variables, opinions and conflicting ideas about the
disease. Some cats do fine,
Hello Tanya,
I can't blaim you for being nervous about odd behavior in a felv cat.
Interferon can cause side effects in humans that can actually lead to
cessation of treatment, they can include gastrointestinal disturbances,
depression, sleep disturbances, irritability, and flu like symptoms.
Hello Crystal,
I love the people in this group. They are compassionate and knowledgable.
Here are my suggestions.
1. The upper respiratory infection - common in felv kittens. I have fought
this battle. As far as an effective antibiotic - Azithromycin works
wonders. It is not currently
Hello Crystal,
I love the people in this group. They are compassionate and knowledgable.
Here are my suggestions.
1. The upper respiratory infection - common in felv kittens. I have fought
this battle. As far as an effective antibiotic - Azithromycin works
wonders. It is not currently
Laura,
I am glad to hear your vet is willing to try something. It is so hard to
watch these healthy young beautiful felv kittens and cats deteriorate so
rapidly and die.
The treatments I am aware of include interferon - an oral preparation most
vets are familiar with and cheap, LTCI (an
Alice,
Thank you so much for letting us know. I am so happy this has worked for
them. It seems to have great promise if started early enough. It appears
to have some ability to help once symptoms begin but if you can start early
that seems to be your best bet. Oh, yeah. It is wonderful to
I find the skepticism and questioning surrounding the diagnosis and
treatment of FIP interesting. I have to say, however, that every laboratory
test, whether it be in human or veterinary medicine, is subject to failure;
either giving false positives or false negatives. This is a far more common
and wanting to punish some innocents.
All the best vibes to the kitten in question! Hang in there, darlin'.
Diane R.
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Hey Renee
Welcome to the US. Not a great start finding out you have a little bundle
of joy with a deadly virus. You do have an advantage, however. You have a
chance to fight this early. I would not let this window of opportunity
close.
Felv cats are susceptible to secondary infections as
Amy,
You have a cat in the stages that most of us dread. You have a few options
available to you. You can follow conventional advice or you can take a
chance. From what I've seen conventional medicine does not help in this
scenario.
My first question is this; Why is he on prednisone? The
Belinda,
Wow. You have a sick little kitty. I don't know if you're looking for
input or not; and I know nothing about his history but I would suggest two
things.
1. Find a holistic vet.
2. Check a basic metabolic panel. CRF patients often have electrolyte
imbalances that can cause seizures.
Thanks Sara for your input. I wholeheartedly agree and, by the way, well said.
Jenny
On 12/15/09, Sara Kasteleyn skastel...@cicresearch.com wrote:
Good morning everyone,
I'm new to the list, so please take my suggestion with the appropriate
weight, but it seems to me that every approach
Laura,
I am sorry to hear about your situation. To be honest, I would
probably contact a vet out of state, pick up the injections and do it
myself. They are simply subcutaneous injections that can be easily
given. If you are near a state border, I would drive and personally
pick it up myself.
Dear Kerry,
I do not know if you have had much response to your email or not, but I can
tell you what I know.
Opthalmic disease in cats is often secondary to an underlying disease (as in
your case felv), It suggests central nervous system involvement either by
the virus (or other infectious
Minnie,
I am sorry for your recent discovery. I am not sure how many responses you
got from the group as they usually have a great deal of insight and
suggestions. I can give you mine.
First testing positive - you can get a false positive test but given that
three of the five tested positive,
or studies relating to the use
of oral Acemannan.
Thanks,
Gary
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Minnie,
3. Acemannan - a supplement known to help fight off the virus. I would
get
them on an oral dose of this daily.
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Shannon,
I feel for your position. There are many animals needing help and it is
overwhelming sometimes.
I must agree with the others that your best bet is to try to find help for
this little guy. There is a large differential of diagnoses for him -
including: felv sequelae possibly an
new owner's Aloe Vera Plant.
Beth
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Gary
Gary,
A little slow, but here are a few paper abstracts dealing with the issue.
If you want the full text, let me know. I'm not sure if the full text is on
ovid for them all, I may have to fax you the full report if you want it.
Jenny
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okay, I have been trying to send this but it's too big to go through so I
copied and pasted onto a word document the abstracts of four articles
relating to acemannan (or related polysaccharides and viral infections)
These were really to answer the specific question of oral mannose versus IP
Stacy,
Hi. I am sorry to hear you got a postive felv. I think it's a good idea to
either retest with the elisa (snap test) or send for IFA. The ELISA can
show you a transient infection (one in which your cat can fight off the
virus and survive without complication) wherein the test will become
Okay, I am always questioning people that claim a cure, but here is a small
study done that caused a man to patent the treatment concerning felv. This
a group dedicated to looking into any avenue that may help our little ones,
so I'm putting this out there.
I copied and pasted this from the
I have to be honest, I am skeptical myself. In general, it is a group of
individuals looking to find a treatment for AIDS/HIV in people and the cats
were a model for disease (I hate that they do this, but if they do I will
learn everything I possibly can from it). It is somewhat old so I do not
I did a little searching and found a more detailed paper on what was done
with these few cats using antioxidant therapy and resulting change in viral
status to negative. I copied and pasted it.
EXAMPLES
In vivo testing was performed to demonstrate the startling effectiveness of
the treatment
I just wanted to update you all where I'm at now. I got an email from Dr.
Van Dyke, the biochemist involved in this treatment plan.
To set a few things straight - he was doing research to find a cure for
HIV/AIDS and using cats as an animal model. The intermixed use of
FIV/HIV/Felv was in part
Yeah, it's felv type c. You know how there are three types A and B being
those transmitted and C being the mutated form that primarily causes
disease. Let me see if I can find a good paper.
Jenny
On 4/20/10, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote:
jeni, i have NEVER seen or heard
, jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote:
Yeah, it's felv type c. You know how there are three types A and B being
those transmitted and C being the mutated form that primarily causes
disease. Let me see if I can find a good paper.
Jenny
On 4/20/10, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote
On 4/20/10, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote:
i do know that there are different strains, but really haven't encountered
this before--so anything you send to the list will be gratefully digested!
On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 4:17 PM, jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote:
Yeah, it's
On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 4:31 PM, jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote:
Okay, this is kind of technical but it basically supports the idea that
mutations (in this case deletions in DNA) result in a more virulent and
pathogenic virus worsening the disease state as these mutations are
gained
:
there's no mention of it in the 2008 AAFP guidelines, and i would expect it
to be there.
On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 4:51 PM, jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote:
Granted it is older, but I see nothing in the literature later to refute
this information.
On 4/20/10, MaryChristine
MC,
Here is an article discussing felv type C as a mutated felv. I have to tell
you that it is my gut level feeling that this is where the virus acts and
how it causes such disease. Do a search for flvcr - this is where it's at.
Here's the website:
Nortina,
My heart goes out to you. This is very possibly a manifestation of the
disease. If you've been following this group you know what the results can
be and that there isn't any 100% effective treatment out there. There's a
lot of ideas in my head so I'm going to try to be as exact as I
Janet,
It sounds like you have been through alot. It also sounds to me like your
little one has lymphoma although the specifics of the bloodwork would be
more telling. Did your vet happen to do a feline leukemia virus test? This
virus can cause lymphomas and leukemias but lymphomas and
Janet,
One would think there would be treatment, but to be honest, most researchers
aren't that interested in curing cat illnesses. Usually their discoveries
are a result of trying to find cures in human medicine.
Anyway, a lymphocyte count that high (38,000) is really suggestive of a
lymphoma.
Janet,
Probably the best approach to the vitamins is to do cod liver oil - nordic
natural pet cod liver oil. It contains the fish oil, vitamin A and Vitamin
D. You can order this online or get it from pretty much any holistic vet.
I believe the dosage is one quarter teaspoon daily, but check
Janet,
I just read the email I sent you and it was convoluted, sorry I must have
been tired.
Here's the short and long. Not a ton of information of specifics of dosing
for treating lymphoma with orthomolecular therapy (high dose vitamins) in
cats. The recommendation I am familiar with
Alice,
I don't want to say this, but the bloodwork worries me. The neutrophils are
elevated- which alone would comfort me in believing that there is simply a
bacterial infection that could be treated with antibiotics. Whatever else,
the elevated neutrophils highly suggests a bacterial infection
Sharyl,
I am so sorry. These are the emails I dread seeing in the group. It is
painful for us all and it is never easy to accept. Thank you for giving her
the life she had while she was with you. May God bless you and your
household.
Jenny
On 5/9/10, Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote:
Like
Interesting question. I guess that answer would be, it depends. If he was
exposed to the virus, and he probably was given the close contact litter
mates have, it is possible he has developed an immunity. To the best of my
knowledge, vets do not currently measure antibody titers to felv - not
Kathi,
I am so sorry. I was told something once that always comforts me when I
lose someone I care about.
I believe there is life after this one and perhaps our soul is split such
that part of our soul is here in our bodies and the other is in heaven.
When we die, perhaps those two parts come
Forgive me, but I'm not sure of Wolfie's history. With respect to
hypercalcemia there are multiple causes.If you want to treat it you need
to identify the underlying cause. This is often challenging and the
treatment (at least the immediate way to decrease the Ca levels) is with
diet, fluids
Amy,
I have to agree with Sharyl. Taking everything into consideration I
probably would not proceed with evaluating the levels. In human medicine we
don't treat unless the value is at least 1.0 greater than the upper limit of
norma. My understanding in fact is that steroids can help lower
I did a little research on neurologic disorders in felv cats. I found a
nice article written on 2002 describing about 20 felv cats with neurologic
symptoms and the necropsy reports. Most of the cats did not have any
tumors. Basically what they found was axonal and myelin degeneration (the
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Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie and weakness in hind legs
I did a little research on neurologic disorders in felv cats. I found
Hello Tanya,
HCM is tough. In people it's often hereditary and treated with ACE
inhibitors (like enalapril), beta blockers (sotalol, metropolol,etc.) and/or
diuretics (lasix), and sometimes aspirin or other agent to inhibit blood
clots. Transplants are used in certain situations.
My
Amy,
I don't have much input on restricting activity. In general it seems to me
that once a cat realizes his limitations he'll limit himself. I am not big
on limiting them. They generally do that on their own. I guess it's a
personal opinion. Certainly something could happen, but something
Alice,
I am so sorry. I was really hoping the LTCI would do it. Pet tinic and
epogen and whatever else may help with anemia is usually only a temporary
fix. The real problem is the underlying bone marrow deficiency due to
infectivity with virus. I have been with this group long enough to have
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Amy,
I don't have much input on restricting activity. In general it seems to me
that once a cat realizes his
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Alice,
I am so sorry. I was really hoping the LTCI would do it. Pet tinic and
epogen and whatever
I just wanted to make sure my emails were getting through. I sent two
emails to the group concerning Murphy and Wolfie, just wanted to make sure
they were sent.
Jenny
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Amy,
I don't have much input on restricting activity. In general it seems to me
that once a cat realizes his limitations he'll limit himself. I am not big
on limiting them. They generally do that on their own. I guess it's a
personal opinion. Certainly something could happen, but something
Alice,
I am so sorry. I was really hoping the LTCI would do it. Pet tinic and
epogen and whatever else may help with anemia is usually only a temporary
fix. The real problem is the underlying bone marrow deficiency due to
infectivity with virus. I have been with this group long enough to have
Thanks Natalie
Jenny
On 7/26/10, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:
The fourth herb is Andrographis. Natalie
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.
Amy
--- On Mon, 7/26/10, jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote:
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Subject: [Felvtalk] Wolfie and weakness
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Monday, July 26, 2010, 1:09 PM
Amy,
I don't have much input on restricting activity. In
general it seems
Alice,
You are riding quit the roller coaster. I have to tell you that I think the
hematocrit is fantastic. Was epogen given, I don't recall. To reverse
anemia in felv cat is a great accomplishment. It suggests that he still has
normal progenitor cells capable of making healthy RBCs which
Alright Alice,
It is so rare to have good news in this group. I am so happy for you and
Murphy. You really hit him with some good stuff, I will pray that it
continues to work. Right on!!!
Jenny
On 8/15/10, Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
It is one day at a time-the roller
Tracy,
I am so sorry.
Personally, I agree with Natalie. I have been involved with that group as
well and have been impressed with what can be done with the tonic (and salve
for that matter). I do not believe it has been used specifically to treat
felv but you never know, neem especially has a
Amy,
I am sorry. You know, if life is about the journey and not the destination,
you gave Wolfie one heck of a wonderful trip. What more can any of us ask
for. God bless you for loving and caring.
Jenny
On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM, Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com wrote:
Wolfie left us today
Michelle,
If you have a cat with SCC, I would highly highly recommend doing the
salve. If you join the group (I can send you an email from the group and
you can join it) the woman who runs it generally makes the salve and you can
get it from her. It's not expensive. I have seen it work
Team)
On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 5:24 PM, jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote:
Hey,
With respect to blood transfusions in cats. Most cats are blood group A
-
around 99% in the US. As it is in people you need to match the blood
types. Because there is such a high prevelance of type
I'm glad to hear it. Way to go Lisa and Josie
Jenny
On 8/25/10, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote:
she's on doxy, they did a partial transfusion (1/2 the amount),
because they're an after-hours-only practice? but her hematocrit went
from 8 to 12 just with that, she's perky,
I am one hundred percent in agreement with Natalie. The tonic is an all
herbal mixture that has anti-cancer effects. It also has anti-inflammatory
effects which would help as well. It seems worth a try to me.
Jenny
On 9/23/10, Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Dawn-I went to
Anndrea,
First, my greatest sympathy for your current situation.
Second, this is the first email I've seen concerning Lydia so I don't know
anymore than what's in this email. Here's what I can tell you:
1. felv, especially in younger cats and kittens can be horrible.
2. The main problems
Alice,
This is fantastic news. I think you are the first person I know to have
reversed a nonregenerative anemia without transfusion. There are probably
others but I do not know of them. I would love to recreate your success.
To recap since the anemia (was this hemolytic - sounds like since
Nina,
I haven't done a recent search on the persistence of felv but judging from
the quote you had in your email, I can tell you what it sounds like they
think.
PCR is a very senstive test for DNA or RNA. Basically you have a probe that
attaches to the DNA or RNA of interest. You then amplify
Stacey,
Fluid buildup in the chest is common in heart failure. The quick and dirty
thing to do is tap. There are always risks with this, including but not
limited to, anesthesia complications, hemorrhage, and to me the most dreaded
is flash pulmonary edema. This occurs if the fluid is removed
If still sealed in the sterile bag, check the expiration date.
Once the sterile bag is opened, keep the fluids refrigerated. I only keep
an opened bag for one week, always refrigerated and always do my best to
keep it sterile. The biggest problem is contamination and bacterial
growth. If the
Kelly,
Okay, I am way full with animals over here, but I have one felv+ female who
is separate from the rest of the household. She is about 8 and very
healthy. I would qualify her as a carrier of the virus. She doesn't love
other cats, but has been more and more interested in companionship
Jenny,
Most people in this group have heardr this story a dozen or five dozen times
before. In general the reponse is to wait and retest. I, personally, take
a more aggressive stance.
First of all, I agree with making sure it was felv and not fiv. fiv is
usually transmitted through bites
Forgive me as I have missed the beginning of this email thread. With
respect to urinary crystals diet is huge. Every cat that has ever
been brought to me with crystals has responded to diet with complete
eradication of crystals (make sure you know what type of crystals
you're dealing though).
1 hr afterwards.
jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote:
Forgive me as I have missed the beginning of this email thread. With
respect to urinary crystals diet is huge. Every cat that has ever
been brought to me with crystals has responded to diet with complete
eradication of crystals (make
Dear Vicky,
I haven't been involved in the felvtalk emails for awhile and I really do
not know the history of your cat or why you are considering FIP.
I do know that FIP is often fatal and relatively rapidly so. If you are
truely dealing with FIP, I have known only one individual who has
I agree, a vet visit is advised.
First, recheck your records. FIV is very different than Felv. You would
prefer to be dealing with FIV. If it was felv then you may be in for a
very rough road.
Rapid breathing can be from anemia, pain, fluid in the chest, heart
failure, infection (like
I hate to tell you this, but I just had to put my cat down two weeks ago
because of pleural effusions (fluid around the lungs). He had lung
cancer. I had the fluid drained about five times in the course of three
weeks. The fluid build up got too rapid and I couldn't put him through any
more
Duh - I forgot
There is a very high possibility of heart failure. If that is the case,
lasix will help tremendously. There are a host of treatment options for
heart failure. I have a cat with it and I give her coq 10. There is a
fairly easy blood test for heart failure. Otherwise it's
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