Re: [Felvtalk] Need feline interferon omega very quickly
Hi Michelle, Have you also tried the FIV group? I know some people in that group regularly buying feline interferon omega from the UK. Check here: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/fiv-healthscience/info Or contact FIV group's owner, he might have some ides: http://www.fivtherapy.com/contact1.htm catherine On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 9:00 PM, lernermiche...@aol.com wrote: I know-- she and I exchanged feline interferon several times-- but I don't have her contact info anymore. Can anyone email it to me? thanks, Michelle -Original Message- From: Heather furrygi...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, Dec 23, 2013 9:58 pm Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Need feline interferon omega very quickly Hideyo Yamomoto (unsure on last name/spelling) who used to be on this list as well as others, might be a good person to ask about this. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2013, at 9:17 PM, lernermiche...@aol.com wrote: Hi, My name is Michelle and I used to be a regular on this list for several years when I had 6 FeLV+ cats, none of whom, unfortunately, are still with me. At the time, several of us were ordering feline interferon omega and would send it to each other when needed in an emergency. I have an FIV+ cat now who appears to have non-effusive FIP (not definite but many signs pointing there). The only hope of helping that is feline interferon omega given in combination with steroids, and given quickly. I will not be able to get it quickly. Does anyone have it who might be willing to sell me a few doses to get him started while I try to get it? Or to do an exchange like we used to do, sending me a few doses while I order and then I send it back? Michelle L. NJ (used to be MA) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing listFelvtalk@felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm
Hi felv friends, I was away from emails for several days, so I am not sure whether bathing options has been mentioned in this thread about ringworm. If they been mentioned, please skip this email. If not, here they are: I know 2 shampoos can eliminate ringworm very effectively by just bathing the cat (or just his/her infected area) twice a week. 1. Malaseb shampoo: it contains 2% Miconazole which can treat ringworm very effectively. It is available on Amazon. 2. Nizoral Shampoo: it is a human dandruff shampoo made with Ketoconazole. The 1% version can be obtained in drug stores. Although taking Ketoconazole by mouth could make cat lethargy, such side effect is less seen when only using it by bathing as far as I know. There is also a pet version of 2% Ketoconazole shampoo, but you will need a prescription to get that. hope it helps. catherine On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Marcia marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: LOL Lee, you always make me smile(-: Sent from my iPad On Aug 25, 2013, at 11:00 PM, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: I still vote for the cream for athletes foot. I used it years ago on a cat named Munchkin for spots of fur loss. Didn't know it was ringworm, just whisked my fingers through it and hadn't a clue. Took him to the vet and the vet said ringworm. Eeek! But I never contracted it. Vet said I was probably exposed to it as a child and was immune. Whatever . I did use Program prophylactically on some of my own cats who were exposed to a rescued kitten I was fostering who was diagnosed with ringworm. No one caught it from him. Actually, ringworm is self limiting. The cats lose fur, their immune system kicks in if they are relatively healthy and the hair loss stops, the little whorls heal up and cat is good to go again. But if you like a messy, greasy cat, ask your vet about the athletes foot cream. Worked in a medical office for a good part of my early years. They used gentian violet for female herpes. Yow! I bet that was no fun. And of course, it didn't help much. Sadistic male gynecologists. -- *From:* Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Friday, August 23, 2013 2:45 PM *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm Hi, I'm even older than you... I'm 80 and in the 1940's when I had ringworm, the treatment was just alcohol. I remember screaming when my mom put alcohol on my ringworm because it burned so much. It got rid of the stuff tho. Medicine didn't taste good in those days either. We got castor oil, and all sorts of awful tasting remedies. BTW go for the purple hair. My hair is thin too, so maybe I'll try it :-) Lorrie On 08-23, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: BETH - Now that I am 73 and have gone thru 4 different chemos, my hair is thinning. Guess I will have to find some gentian Violet and paint my head purple. I will fit in with all the younger crowd who like all colors of hair. Susan Saunders a4kat...@yahoo.com wrote: Original Program (flea medicine) works. Only has to be given once - twice at the most. Susan Saunders Bengal Rescue Louisville, KY http://www.bengalrescuenetwork.org/ 502-494-8669 Join bengalcatrescue-subscr...@yahoogroups.com From: Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm Wow. Maybe you have accidentally discovered a cure for thinning hair :) Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! http://www.furkids.org/ On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:49 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: As long as it works, that is what is important. I know this is a bit late, but been busy taking care of Lil Bit, giving fluids, meds and syringe feeding. All to no avail, she passed last Friday. When I was a child, I got ringworm and my doctor (an old vet who went to Vienna and trained for people meds) used gentian violet on my head. It was purple, but got rid of the ringworm. Ever since then, the hair on that part of my head is curlier and thicker. Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org wrote: When we took in a cat with ringworm, the first vet prescribed an expensive oral medication (something like Griseofluvin). We sought the advice of a different vet who gave the cat a shot of antibiotics and recommended we use lime sulfur dips. It took a while, but it did clear up. The dips are messy and stinky, but effective. Good luck. Cindy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___
Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)
My FeLV cat passed away, but I am still here because I always learn a lot of things from this list, and I know it is also a place where I can seek help if I get into FeLV situation again. Patricia, I am sorry about William but have you also checked local shelters/animal control nearby? Sometimes cat goes away for awhile may beg food from households again, and ends up being turned to shelters. And I would urge you to check shelters and animal control even on a daily basis because sadly many shelters or animal control would euthanize FeLV + cats without waiting period, except for cats with microchips. If William is micro-chipped, you may ask your vet to help you find an access to the microchip database, even if you forget to pay the annual fee Hope William finds his way home soon, Catherine On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 3:40 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: Shali was gone for 6 weeks and then turned up acting like nothing wrong had happened. Did you put up posters? Will pray that he returns safe and sound. Patricia Romagna msp...@verizon.net wrote: Hi, I'm sorry but I will need to leave your discussions. My cat, William (as in Shakespeare) ran away last month. I just hope that he found a loving family. When I went away for a week and a half I hired someone to come to my house just in case he returned home. I live in a townhouse community so every house looks the same and he never left the house before. I will probably get another high needs cat. I adopted William knowing that he had leukemia. Basically I want to adopt a cat that no one else wants. Wishing all of the best to the members of the group. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] seeking advice for treating FeLV positive old CKD cats with the new drugs
Thank you for all the friends providing your precious thoughts for Meowko. She seems doing fairly well today - she finished up almost a whole can for today's dinner! I brought up using ImmunoRegulin, Acemannan, Interferon Alpha etc. with our vet yesterday. She however concerned about the safety of using ImmunoRegulin as she learned some reactions after injection may occur earlier. But she is very willing to listen to other people's experience and work with us. Does anyone have experience of using ImmunoRegulin on your FeLV cat? have you observed any issues/side effects after injection? (if you have gone through treatment plan by using ImmunoRegulin with your vet, may I possibly know where your vet is based, off the list, so that my vet may learn from your vet's experience as well?) Again, thank you very much (reading the responses does make me feel that Meow and I are not alone in this battle) Catherine On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: The vaccine will not make them test positive, the FIV vaccine does that. Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org http://www.furkids.org/ -- *From:* Dana Giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:15 AM *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] seeking advice for treating FeLV positive old CKD cats with the new drugs Wait- If u get the vaccine, don't they test positive anyway? And ditto- shots of FeLV confused me too. Not sure how its meant. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2013, at 8:06 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Shots of FeLV? Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org http://www.furkids.org/ -- *From:* Sharon Catalan scata...@gmail.com *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:15 AM *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] seeking advice for treating FeLV positive old CKD cats with the new drugs Hello Catherine, My cat Mr Gray is about 14 years old. 3 years ago, he was diagnosed with Felv. He gets regular shots of Felv and today, he's healthier than ever. Try it. It may lengthen the life of your kitty. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2013, at 12:46 PM, I-Chun C. C. Chang changic...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Felvalk friends, I am very new to this group and was hoping to get some advice for the treatment about my currently very sick cat. My cat is 16 years old, who came to the States with me 6 years ago. I got her when she was 7 (she was abandoned by the previous house owner...) After I got her, she was tested twice negative for FeLV and vaccinated for four years. From then she has been a totally indoor cat. I later adopted another cat, who was also tested negative twice and vaccinated for three years. From then on, since they have been complete indoor apartment cats with no exposure to other cats and the little one always got some reaction to the vaccine, we stopped vaccinating them for FeLV. Last Friday, my 16 years old cat was getting weak, my husband and I rushed her to the ER and were told that she was in sever anemia (pcv less than 10%) due to her chronic kidney disease. Two blood transfusions has been done, but her response to blood transfusions was poor. Doctors then concerned that not only her red blood cell count is low, her white blood cell count is also very low. So the doctors ran the FeLV test again on Tuesday, and it came back positive (!!) (we also rushed our younger one for test yesterday; but he stays negative, and we added a booster vaccine on him). We are getting our 16 years old back tonight. Doctors implicitly has mentioned that FeLV has no cure, plus her Kidney situation (late stage CKD), she may not live long... we were also suggested to consider putting her into sleep soon. But I luckily found last night there is this emailist, and on the website there are several drugs listed for possible treatment plans: ImmunoRegulin, Acemannan, Interferon Alpha etc. Do anyone in this emaillist have experience about treatment on old FeLV cat with CKD by using these new drugs? If yes, may I learn your experience? I really don't want to lose my girl in this way.I am getting my degree soon, and do hope at least I can have her come back to my home country with me... Sorry for such a long email, and thank you very much! I. Catherine ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
