Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use?
There are different approaches to using oral interferon, which I understand is produced naturally by the body. One theory I know of, is that FELV kitties may be low in interferon and need daily supplementation, not 7 on/off (or 3 on/off). I think the on/off approach is because they think it encourages the kitty to make his/her own interferon in the off days. Im not sure why they choose 3 days or 7 days. I have usually done ONLY the daily supplementation, although this fall I've been missed a day every now and then. I also don't supplement the older cats (my 2 that are over 10), just the younger ones (age 1-5) Tally, who used to be on this list a number of years ago, has some web pages on interferon - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/ THis one is also of interest - http://www.tamlincat.com/faq.html Gloria On Dec 17, 2008, at 7:52 AM, Christy Buchin wrote: My Gray Kitty just started Interferon with good results. He completed the first 7 days with no problems. However, he has been off it now for the second day and this morning he vomitted many times. I was worried about it and may take him to the doctor. From: souther...@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:34:46 -0500 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon use? When I first took General to the vet I use now, the vet started him on interferon, liquid, 7 days on and 7 days off. I did that for a long time but since he's been having all these tummy problems, it seems that when I give it to him now he vomits that day. Are you folks on interferon? have you had any issues with it? Sidney and the General ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dpamp;icid=aolcom40vanityamp;ncid=emlcntaolcom0010 ) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ You live life online. So we put Windows on the web. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032869/direct/01/ ___ 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] Interferon use?
My Gray Kitty just started Interferon with good results. He completed the first 7 days with no problems. However, he has been off it now for the second day and this morning he vomitted many times. I was worried about it and may take him to the doctor. From: souther...@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:34:46 -0500 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon use? When I first took General to the vet I use now, the vet started him on interferon, liquid, 7 days on and 7 days off. I did that for a long time but since he's been having all these tummy problems, it seems that when I give it to him now he vomits that day. Are you folks on interferon? have you had any issues with it? Sidney and the General ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dpamp;icid=aolcom40vanityamp;ncid=emlcntaolcom0010) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ You live life online. So we put Windows on the web. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032869/direct/01/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use?
The 7 on - 7 off is because some cats develop and immunity or a reaction to the interferon if given every day. Some people think this is too long to be without the interferon so they use every 3 days and sometimes every other day. Gary - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use? There are different approaches to using oral interferon, which I understand is produced naturally by the body. One theory I know of, is that FELV kitties may be low in interferon and need daily supplementation, not 7 on/off (or 3 on/off). I think the on/off approach is because they think it encourages the kitty to make his/her own interferon in the off days. Im not sure why they choose 3 days or 7 days. I have usually done ONLY the daily supplementation, although this fall I've been missed a day every now and then. I also don't supplement the older cats (my 2 that are over 10), just the younger ones (age 1-5) Tally, who used to be on this list a number of years ago, has some web pages on interferon - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/ THis one is also of interest - http://www.tamlincat.com/faq.html Gloria On Dec 17, 2008, at 7:52 AM, Christy Buchin wrote: My Gray Kitty just started Interferon with good results. He completed the first 7 days with no problems. However, he has been off it now for the second day and this morning he vomitted many times. I was worried about it and may take him to the doctor. From: souther...@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:34:46 -0500 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon use? When I first took General to the vet I use now, the vet started him on interferon, liquid, 7 days on and 7 days off. I did that for a long time but since he's been having all these tummy problems, it seems that when I give it to him now he vomits that day. Are you folks on interferon? have you had any issues with it? Sidney and the General ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dpamp;icid=aolcom40vanityamp;ncid=emlcntaolcom0010 ) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ You live life online. So we put Windows on the web. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032869/direct/01/ ___ 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3698 (20081217) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use?
Interesting - thanks, Gary - On Dec 17, 2008, at 9:40 AM, gary wrote: The 7 on - 7 off is because some cats develop and immunity or a reaction to the interferon if given every day. Some people think this is too long to be without the interferon so they use every 3 days and sometimes every other day. Gary - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use? There are different approaches to using oral interferon, which I understand is produced naturally by the body. One theory I know of, is that FELV kitties may be low in interferon and need daily supplementation, not 7 on/off (or 3 on/off). I think the on/off approach is because they think it encourages the kitty to make his/her own interferon in the off days. Im not sure why they choose 3 days or 7 days. I have usually done ONLY the daily supplementation, although this fall I've been missed a day every now and then. I also don't supplement the older cats (my 2 that are over 10), just the younger ones (age 1-5) Tally, who used to be on this list a number of years ago, has some web pages on interferon - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/ THis one is also of interest - http://www.tamlincat.com/faq.html Gloria On Dec 17, 2008, at 7:52 AM, Christy Buchin wrote: My Gray Kitty just started Interferon with good results. He completed the first 7 days with no problems. However, he has been off it now for the second day and this morning he vomitted many times. I was worried about it and may take him to the doctor. From: souther...@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:34:46 -0500 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon use? When I first took General to the vet I use now, the vet started him on interferon, liquid, 7 days on and 7 days off. I did that for a long time but since he's been having all these tummy problems, it seems that when I give it to him now he vomits that day. Are you folks on interferon? have you had any issues with it? Sidney and the General ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dpamp;icid=aolcom40vanityamp;ncid=emlcntaolcom0010 ) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ You live life online. So we put Windows on the web. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032869/direct/01/ ___ 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3698 (20081217) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ___ 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] Interferon use?
When I first took General to the vet I use now, the vet started him on interferon, liquid, 7 days on and 7 days off. I did that for a long time but since he's been having all these tummy problems, it seems that when I give it to him now he vomits that day. Are you folks on interferon? have you had any issues with it? Sidney and the General ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dpamp;icid=aolcom40vanityamp;ncid=emlcntaolcom0010) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use?
Hi Sidney I have MeMe on interferon (we alternate days) and we have not had any stomach problems. Maybe you should hold off until you get General's stomach issues resolved. I hope your vet can help him recover quickly. Please keep us posted. Jane On Dec 16, 2008, at 9:34 PM, souther...@aol.com wrote: When I first took General to the vet I use now, the vet started him on interferon, liquid, 7 days on and 7 days off. I did that for a long time but since he's been having all these tummy problems, it seems that when I give it to him now he vomits that day. Are you folks on interferon? have you had any issues with it? Sidney and the General ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new- dpamp;icid=aolcom40vanityamp;ncid=emlcntaolcom0010) ___ 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
