Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger
Eating any kind of litter. And, yes. It's called PICA. They really aren't sure exactly why cats do it with anemia, except that they probably feel they are missing something. Same reason people do it, I guess. It somehow replaces something they are lacking.Mine would also lick the cement brick fireplace surrounds in my house. I had to replace to litter with shredded paper. That they would not eat. Once I see them doing that now I don't keep them going. I just don't want them suffering. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Kathryn Hargreaves khargrea...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger Eating what kind of litter indicates anemia, per Beth? BTW, I use Yesterday's News. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 4:51 AM, GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote: Eating clumping litter that contains sodium bentonite can be lethal because it can solidify in the intestines, if inhaled, can cause lungs to fill, can also block urethras. If the instructions on litter say “do not flush down the toilet” because it will cause blockage, it contains sodium bentonite, and will do the same to a cat. They are not required to say so on the package, why? I don’t know. Was that your question? Natalie From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kathryn Hargreaves Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 11:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger What kind of litter? On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:14 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Eating litter is a classic sign of severe anemia. Most of my FeLV's died from anemia. At this point it's probably too late for interferon. That is a good preventative to boost the immune system, but it takes a while to start working. I euthanized all mine at the point they started eating litter, but that is a choice that only you can make. My thought are with you your baby. I know how hard it is to see them suffer. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From:botha.marin...@gmail.com botha.marin...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:39 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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 -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.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] News about Ginger
Eating clumping litter that contains sodium bentonite can be lethal because it can solidify in the intestines, if inhaled, can cause lungs to fill, can also block urethras. If the instructions on litter say “do not flush down the toilet” because it will cause blockage, it contains sodium bentonite, and will do the same to a cat. They are not required to say so on the package, why? I don’t know. Was that your question? Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kathryn Hargreaves Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 11:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger What kind of litter? On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:14 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Eating litter is a classic sign of severe anemia. Most of my FeLV's died from anemia. At this point it's probably too late for interferon. That is a good preventative to boost the immune system, but it takes a while to start working. I euthanized all mine at the point they started eating litter, but that is a choice that only you can make. My thought are with you your baby. I know how hard it is to see them suffer. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org http://www.furkids.org/ _ From: botha.marin...@gmail.com botha.marin...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:39 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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 -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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My gys have never eaten litter, but I use Worlds Best which is ground corn cobs and corn because it is biodegradeable, can be composted in its own compost bin anb is lightweight and has the same texture as clay . It is not as dusty as clay also and the cats love it. Kathryn Hargreaves khargrea...@gmail.com wrote: What kind of litter? On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:14 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Eating litter is a classic sign of severe anemia. Most of my FeLV's died from anemia. At this point it's probably too late for interferon. That is a good preventative to boost the immune system, but it takes a while to start working. I euthanized all mine at the point they started eating litter, but that is a choice that only you can make. My thought are with you your baby. I know how hard it is to see them suffer. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org http://www.furkids.org/ -- *From:* botha.marin...@gmail.com botha.marin...@gmail.com *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:39 AM *Subject:* [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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 -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Yes, I used to use it until I realized that all corn not marked ``Organic'' is GMO. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 4:59 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: My gys have never eaten litter, but I use Worlds Best which is ground corn cobs and corn because it is biodegradeable, can be composted in its own compost bin anb is lightweight and has the same texture as clay . It is not as dusty as clay also and the cats love it. Kathryn Hargreaves khargrea...@gmail.com wrote: What kind of litter? On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:14 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Eating litter is a classic sign of severe anemia. Most of my FeLV's died from anemia. At this point it's probably too late for interferon. That is a good preventative to boost the immune system, but it takes a while to start working. I euthanized all mine at the point they started eating litter, but that is a choice that only you can make. My thought are with you your baby. I know how hard it is to see them suffer. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org http://www.furkids.org/ -- *From:* botha.marin...@gmail.com botha.marin...@gmail.com *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:39 AM *Subject:* [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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 -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.org -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] News about Ginger
My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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First -- I'm sorry you had to find us, but I'm glad you're here. Please try to remain as calm as possible and don't panic. Ginger will pick up on that -- he might get stressed out if you're freaking out and that won't help him. (hugs) Only you can decide if it's time to let him go. No one can make that decision for you -- you and Ginger kitty have to decide that. If he's ready to go, you will know. Try something smelly -- anchovy paste maybe.the juice from a can of tuna..see if he will take that. If he continues to refuse food, he could get worse. More than 72 hours without food and the damage could be irreversible. My very first experience with FeLV: my cat was diagnosed on 10/25/1999 and I had to put her to sleep the very next day. That's how I came to find this list. She was so sick with the anemia that to keep her alive would have been cruel. But some cats pull out of it -- some don't. Depends on the cat. My one FeLV+ cat lived to be 9-1/2 years old. So some of them have a good life. I don't give up on them until the kitty tells me that they are tired and are ready to go. If you think Ginger wants to fight, then give him the chance. We have ALL been where you are. This is an ugly disease. Hoping with you that Ginger pulls out of this =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 6 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi =^..^= - Original Message - From: botha.marin...@gmail.commailto:botha.marin...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:39 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Amen, Terri! That's the best advice to give. And yes, we have all experienced this horrible disease. Same happened to my kitten I adopted through my local humane society. He never showed signs of being sick (except for some very loose stools sometimes) and tested negative (but I think they tested him too early). Anyway, one day he was fine, and the second day I was putting him to rest. He was in very bad shape and I could see it in his eyes. He was only 9 mos old. Next month will be a year since he was laid to rest. He was an orange flame kitten, long - haired and beautiful!!! Again, only you can decide if it's Ginger's time, but please do not let him suffer. My heart aches for both of you! Lynda - Original Message - From: Terri Brown To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:02 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger First -- I'm sorry you had to find us, but I'm glad you're here. Please try to remain as calm as possible and don't panic. Ginger will pick up on that -- he might get stressed out if you're freaking out and that won't help him. (hugs) Only you can decide if it's time to let him go. No one can make that decision for you -- you and Ginger kitty have to decide that. If he's ready to go, you will know. Try something smelly -- anchovy paste maybe.the juice from a can of tuna..see if he will take that. If he continues to refuse food, he could get worse. More than 72 hours without food and the damage could be irreversible. My very first experience with FeLV: my cat was diagnosed on 10/25/1999 and I had to put her to sleep the very next day. That's how I came to find this list. She was so sick with the anemia that to keep her alive would have been cruel. But some cats pull out of it -- some don't. Depends on the cat. My one FeLV+ cat lived to be 9-1/2 years old. So some of them have a good life. I don't give up on them until the kitty tells me that they are tired and are ready to go. If you think Ginger wants to fight, then give him the chance. We have ALL been where you are. This is an ugly disease. Hoping with you that Ginger pulls out of this =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 6 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi =^..^= - Original Message - From: botha.marin...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:39 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I know this sounds completely off subject, but there is a ton of information on Tanya's CRF website about what to do for cats that aren't eating. This info, although is provided for cats with CRF, can be used for any cat that isn't eating. I would also recommend a b complex supplement. It will stimulate appetite, and cats lose b vitamins during times of stress. What did your vet say concerning euthanasia? Some won't say anymore. I will be thinking of you and Ginger. My heart goes out to you 3 Marcia Sent from my iPad that my most awesome kids surprised me with, Christmas 2010. On Feb 7, 2012, at 5:39 AM, botha.marin...@gmail.com wrote: My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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
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Eating litter is a classic sign of severe anemia. Most of my FeLV's died from anemia. At this point it's probably too late for interferon. That is a good preventative to boost the immune system, but it takes a while to start working. I euthanized all mine at the point they started eating litter, but that is a choice that only you can make. My thought are with you your baby. I know how hard it is to see them suffer. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: botha.marin...@gmail.com botha.marin...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:39 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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
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Tanya's CRF site is awesome. It really helped me turn my renal cat around. I can't access my list of things to feed when cats refuse to eat right now. Off the top of my head: a plain McDonald's hamburger patty, all meat baby food, boiled chicken, cheese, lunchmeat, smelly fish food.. I am just learning about Felv. My prior experience with cat issues is with diabetes and renal failure. Sending you good thoughts. Holly -Original Message- From: botha.marinda4 botha.marin...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 1:30 am Subject: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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
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Hi I just have to be totally honest here so that you and Ginger don't go through what my little Fletch went through. I didn't make it to the vet on time. Fletch died in his crate while I was racing to get him there to stop his suffering. He died a horrible death, and I will never ever forget it. Now, none of us can see your kitty, or what kind of shape it is in, but please, don't wait to long. It's a hard decision because there IS hope for Felv cats. It's a fine line to walk. And I think it's very hard, anymore, to find a vet who will actually tell you to euthanize. My thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry you and Ginger have to go through this. Marcia Sent from my iPad that my most awesome kids surprised me with, Christmas 2010. On Feb 7, 2012, at 5:39 AM, botha.marin...@gmail.com wrote: My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.or ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Beth, I had no idea. That is a very good piece of info. Thank you! Marcia Sent from my iPad that my most awesome kids surprised me with, Christmas 2010. On Feb 7, 2012, at 9:14 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Eating litter is a classic sign of severe anemia. Most of my FeLV's died from anemia. At this point it's probably too late for interferon. That is a good preventative to boost the immune system, but it takes a while to start working. I euthanized all mine at the point they started eating litter, but that is a choice that only you can make. My thought are with you your baby. I know how hard it is to see them suffer. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: botha.marin...@gmail.com botha.marin...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:39 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I have just signed up for felv talk and truly appreciate finding this group! After fostering three kittens, our family decided to adopt them when we received the results that all three were positive for feline leukemia. We kept all three and have one cat still with us who will turn five years old in May. I tell you this to let you know that I have been where you are with Ginger twice...in both situations, our kitties had severe anemia. The first time, I know that I let our little one suffer too long due to my difficulty letting her go. The second time, I knew when it was time to euthanize and was able to say a peaceful and gentle goodbye. I listened closely when our vet presented the options. As Marcia said, it's a fine line to walk because you want to do all that you can do for your baby but you do not want to see him suffer. I will keep you and Ginger in my good thoughts and am so sorry about the situation. Wendy --- On Tue, 2/7/12, Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: From: Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 1:30 PM Hi I just have to be totally honest here so that you and Ginger don't go through what my little Fletch went through. I didn't make it to the vet on time. Fletch died in his crate while I was racing to get him there to stop his suffering. He died a horrible death, and I will never ever forget it. Now, none of us can see your kitty, or what kind of shape it is in, but please, don't wait to long. It's a hard decision because there IS hope for Felv cats. It's a fine line to walk. And I think it's very hard, anymore, to find a vet who will actually tell you to euthanize. My thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry you and Ginger have to go through this. Marcia Sent from my iPad that my most awesome kids surprised me with, Christmas 2010. On Feb 7, 2012, at 5:39 AM, botha.marin...@gmail.com wrote: My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.or ___ 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] News about Ginger
I had the same experience, Wendy. I pulled out all the stops with my first FeLV, only to see her suffer. I won't do it any more. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Wendy speechie1...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger I have just signed up for felv talk and truly appreciate finding this group! After fostering three kittens, our family decided to adopt them when we received the results that all three were positive for feline leukemia. We kept all three and have one cat still with us who will turn five years old in May. I tell you this to let you know that I have been where you are with Ginger twice...in both situations, our kitties had severe anemia. The first time, I know that I let our little one suffer too long due to my difficulty letting her go. The second time, I knew when it was time to euthanize and was able to say a peaceful and gentle goodbye. I listened closely when our vet presented the options. As Marcia said, it's a fine line to walk because you want to do all that you can do for your baby but you do not want to see him suffer. I will keep you and Ginger in my good thoughts and am so sorry about the situation. Wendy --- On Tue, 2/7/12, Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: From: Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 1:30 PM Hi I just have to be totally honest here so that you and Ginger don't go through what my little Fletch went through. I didn't make it to the vet on time. Fletch died in his crate while I was racing to get him there to stop his suffering. He died a horrible death, and I will never ever forget it. Now, none of us can see your kitty, or what kind of shape it is in, but please, don't wait to long. It's a hard decision because there IS hope for Felv cats. It's a fine line to walk. And I think it's very hard, anymore, to find a vet who will actually tell you to euthanize. My thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry you and Ginger have to go through this. Marcia Sent from my iPad that my most awesome kids surprised me with, Christmas 2010. On Feb 7, 2012, at 5:39 AM, botha.marin...@gmail.com wrote: My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.or ___ 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 http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger
What kind of litter? On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:14 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Eating litter is a classic sign of severe anemia. Most of my FeLV's died from anemia. At this point it's probably too late for interferon. That is a good preventative to boost the immune system, but it takes a while to start working. I euthanized all mine at the point they started eating litter, but that is a choice that only you can make. My thought are with you your baby. I know how hard it is to see them suffer. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org http://www.furkids.org/ -- *From:* botha.marin...@gmail.com botha.marin...@gmail.com *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:39 AM *Subject:* [Felvtalk] News about Ginger My vet ordered Interferon and Cyproheptadine. The vet suspects leukemia is already in kitty's bone marrow. Ginger kitty refuses to eat his food but tried to eat his cat litter last night. What should I do? Euthanasia? I can't see my darling suffer like this! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! ___ 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 -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
