[Felvtalk] Doxy

2017-03-01 Thread Jennifer Olson
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Re: [Felvtalk] doxy

2016-05-17 Thread Jane Gannon
Hi Amani.

Thanks for the article.  Sounds promising.

Jane
  - Original Message -
  From: Amani Oakley
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 3:07 PM
  Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doxy


  Hi Jane



  As I mentioned in my previous posts, I am aware that no antibiotic KILLS 
viruses. However, Doxycycline also interferes with RNA reproduction in ALL 
cells. In mammalian cells, we have two sites for RNA synthesis, and so when the 
Doxycycline blocks one of the sites, mammalian cells can still proceed with RNA 
synthesis. That isn't the case with bacterial, and other organisms like 
protozoa and mycoplasma. Doxycycline has been also found to block RNA synthesis 
in some viruses. For example, search online for the following article and you 
will see that scientific trials have shown that the Doxycycline (which is a 
tetracycline derivative) blocked the ability of the virus to enter cells and 
replicate.



  Inhibitory effect of doxycycline against dengue virus replication in vitro - 
Arch Virol. May 29, 2013 - "Doxycycline is an antibiotic derived from 
tetracycline that possesses antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. 
Antiviral activity of doxycycline against dengue virus has been previously 
reported."



  ". . . It is efficiently used to treat some tick-borne infections and is also 
recommended as a first line therapy for sexually transmitted diseases as herpes 
simplex infections [caused by a virus]. Combining doxycycline with monocaprin 
provides an effective treatment for herpes labialis [another virus], 
significantly reducing time to healing and pain compared to moncaprin alone. 
Furthermore, antiviral activity of doxycycline has been reported against 
retroviruses, and a significant reduction in retrovirus titer was observed 
after incubation of infected cells with doxycycline. Previous studies have 
shown that doxycycline inhibits dengue virus plaque formation disrupting the 
conformational changes in the viral envelope that are necessary for viral entry 
. . . In this study, we determined the anti-dengue properties of doxycycline 
against four dengue virus serotypes in vitro. The results showed that 
doxycycline interfered with dengue virus protease and impaired virus binding to 
the host cells, leading to reduced viral replication in infected cells. Taken 
together, our results form a strong basis to warrant further experimental and 
clinical investigations towards reducing dengue morbidity by utilizing 
doxycycline and anti-inflammatory activities."



  With some careful digging, you will find references to the use of doxycycline 
(and other tetracyclines) to inhibit viral replication. I don't have more time 
today to find more of these articles for you, but they are there for the 
finding.



  Amani



  From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jane 
Gannon
  Sent: May-17-16 4:44 PM
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: [Felvtalk] doxy



  Doxycycline ia an antibiotic for bacterial infections, not for viral 
infections.  It works by interferring with the normal growth cycle of the 
bacteria preventing them from  reproducing and allowing the body to fight off 
the infection.  It is used against mycoplasma including mycoplasma haemofelis, 
whcih is a blood parasite that causes anemia and death in cats   I have had a 
couple of cats die from it and a couple that I have saved.   This disease is 
transmitted by fleas so it is important to use flea products on our cats.  Doxy 
should be given with food or on a full stomach to reduce chance of vomiting.  
It is suggested that you give a syringe of water after pilling because it is 
possible for the tablets to become stuck in the esophagus which can cause 
irritaftion or scarring and can make it difficult for your cat to swallow.  I 
crush it and mix it with water and syringe it.



  In the book "Secrets of a vet tech-the guide to low cost pet care when the 
cupboard is bare" by J C Farris, she tells that you can use fish meds on cats 
and purchase them on line or in some pet stores without a script  This includes 
doxy (fish doxy), amoxicillan (fish mox), metronidazole (fish zole), 
clindamycin (fish cin), cephalexen (fish flex), ciprofloxacin (fish flox) and 
others.  This is the same exact medication for dogs and cats.  She has alot of 
other great ideas in this book. Dosages for these medications for cats can be 
found on line.



  I just had my 5 yr old positive, Tootsie, stop eating and drinking.  She had 
vomited for a couple of days before.  She had no fever and no symptoms of upper 
respiratory so I didn't want to start antibiotics. I tried everytlhing to get 
her to eat.  Then I remembered pepcid ac was prescribed by a vet years ago for 
another cat (not a positive) with the same symptoms, so I tried it on Tootsie.  
Four days later she is looking for food and eating everything I give her.  This 
is also used for kidney 

Re: [Felvtalk] doxy

2016-05-17 Thread Jane Gannon
Hi Margo

You do not mix the fish drugs with water unless you are using them for fish.  
For cats, you would use the pill form.  Just trying to help.

thanks for the article on doxy.

Jane
  - Original Message -
  From: Amani Oakley
  To: Margo ; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 3:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doxy


  Hi Margo – I just sent a far more detailed email before I saw yours. It 
references a scientific study on this very issue – use of doxycycline in dengue 
fever, but also references use of it in other viral infections caused by herpes.



  As I mentioned in my earlier emails, I was well aware that antibiotics 
obviously don’t usually work on viruses, but the tetracyclines are special. 
They don’t KILL viruses, but instead, help to block their replication.



  Amani







  From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Margo
  Sent: May-17-16 5:23 PM
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doxy





  Actually, you're both right. Doxy is an antibiotic, but also has properties 
that prevent replication of the virus that cause dengue fever, and is being 
used in some trials for HIV.

  So, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and now possibly anti-viral. You might 
find this interesting;

  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9922979

  I've used the "fish drugs" in a pinch, but they need to be made into a liquid 
to get correct distribution and dosage, and I do better with pills/capsules. 
Plus, I don't quite trust them . Just  my paranoia, I know people who have used 
them successfully many times.

  HTH,

  Margo

  -Original Message-
  From: Jane Gannon
  Sent: May 17, 2016 4:43 PM
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: [Felvtalk] doxy




  Doxycycline ia an antibiotic for bacterial infections, not for viral 
infections.  It works by interferring with the normal growth cycle of the 
bacteria preventing them from  reproducing and allowing the body to fight off 
the infection.  It is used against mycoplasma including mycoplasma haemofelis, 
whcih is a blood parasite that causes anemia and death in cats   I have had a 
couple of cats die from it and a couple that I have saved.   This disease is 
transmitted by fleas so it is important to use flea products on our cats.  Doxy 
should be given with food or on a full stomach to reduce chance of vomiting.  
It is suggested that you give a syringe of water after pilling because it is 
possible for the tablets to become stuck in the esophagus which can cause 
irritaftion or scarring and can make it difficult for your cat to swallow.  I 
crush it and mix it with water and syringe it.



  In the book "Secrets of a vet tech-the guide to low cost pet care when the 
cupboard is bare" by J C Farris, she tells that you can use fish meds on cats 
and purchase them on line or in some pet stores without a script  This includes 
doxy (fish doxy), amoxicillan (fish mox), metronidazole (fish zole), 
clindamycin (fish cin), cephalexen (fish flex), ciprofloxacin (fish flox) and 
others.  This is the same exact medication for dogs and cats.  She has alot of 
other great ideas in this book. Dosages for these medications for cats can be 
found on line.



  I just had my 5 yr old positive, Tootsie, stop eating and drinking.  She had 
vomited for a couple of days before.  She had no fever and no symptoms of upper 
respiratory so I didn't want to start antibiotics. I tried everytlhing to get 
her to eat.  Then I remembered pepcid ac was prescribed by a vet years ago for 
another cat (not a positive) with the same symptoms, so I tried it on Tootsie.  
Four days later she is looking for food and eating everything I give her.  This 
is also used for kidney cats that loose their appetite.



  Now I am going to try pepcid ac on my older positive cat, Finn, who is 
recovering from a seizure and temporary blindness.  She is not eating well and 
I remember before she had her seizure she had vomited for a couple of days and 
was already not eating well. I will let you know if it works.



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Re: [Felvtalk] doxy

2016-05-17 Thread Rachel Dagner
Amani when are you getting your cancer kitty? I am so sad we can't do pictures 
here. I want to see everyone and their babies! 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2016, at 6:11 PM, Amani Oakley <aoak...@oakleylegal.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Margo – I just sent a far more detailed email before I saw yours. It 
> references a scientific study on this very issue – use of doxycycline in 
> dengue fever, but also references use of it in other viral infections caused 
> by herpes.
>  
> As I mentioned in my earlier emails, I was well aware that antibiotics 
> obviously don’t usually work on viruses, but the tetracyclines are special. 
> They don’t KILL viruses, but instead, help to block their replication.
>  
> Amani
>  
>  
>  
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Margo
> Sent: May-17-16 5:23 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doxy
>  
> 
> 
> Actually, you're both right. Doxy is an antibiotic, but also has properties 
> that prevent replication of the virus that cause dengue fever, and is being 
> used in some trials for HIV. 
> 
> So, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and now possibly anti-viral. You might 
> find this interesting;
> 
> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9922979
> 
> I've used the "fish drugs" in a pinch, but they need to be made into a liquid 
> to get correct distribution and dosage, and I do better with pills/capsules. 
> Plus, I don't quite trust them . Just  my paranoia, I know people who have 
> used them successfully many times.
> 
> HTH,
> 
> Margo
> 
> -Original Message- 
> From: Jane Gannon 
> Sent: May 17, 2016 4:43 PM 
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
> Subject: [Felvtalk] doxy 
> 
> 
> Doxycycline ia an antibiotic for bacterial infections, not for viral 
> infections.  It works by interferring with the normal growth cycle of the 
> bacteria preventing them from  reproducing and allowing the body to fight off 
> the infection.  It is used against mycoplasma including mycoplasma 
> haemofelis, whcih is a blood parasite that causes anemia and death in cats   
> I have had a couple of cats die from it and a couple that I have saved.   
> This disease is transmitted by fleas so it is important to use flea products 
> on our cats.  Doxy should be given with food or on a full stomach to reduce 
> chance of vomiting.  It is suggested that you give a syringe of water after 
> pilling because it is possible for the tablets to become stuck in the 
> esophagus which can cause irritaftion or scarring and can make it difficult 
> for your cat to swallow.  I crush it and mix it with water and syringe it. 
>  
> In the book "Secrets of a vet tech-the guide to low cost pet care when the 
> cupboard is bare" by J C Farris, she tells that you can use fish meds on cats 
> and purchase them on line or in some pet stores without a script  This 
> includes doxy (fish doxy), amoxicillan (fish mox), metronidazole (fish zole), 
> clindamycin (fish cin), cephalexen (fish flex), ciprofloxacin (fish flox) and 
> others.  This is the same exact medication for dogs and cats.  She has alot 
> of other great ideas in this book. Dosages for these medications for cats can 
> be found on line. 
>  
> I just had my 5 yr old positive, Tootsie, stop eating and drinking.  She had 
> vomited for a couple of days before.  She had no fever and no symptoms of 
> upper respiratory so I didn't want to start antibiotics. I tried everytlhing 
> to get her to eat.  Then I remembered pepcid ac was prescribed by a vet years 
> ago for another cat (not a positive) with the same symptoms, so I tried it on 
> Tootsie.  Four days later she is looking for food and eating everything I 
> give her.  This is also used for kidney cats that loose their appetite. 
>  
> Now I am going to try pepcid ac on my older positive cat, Finn, who is 
> recovering from a seizure and temporary blindness.  She is not eating well 
> and I remember before she had her seizure she had vomited for a couple of 
> days and was already not eating well. I will let you know if it works.
>  
> Jane
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Re: [Felvtalk] doxy

2016-05-17 Thread Amani Oakley
Hi Jane

As I mentioned in my previous posts, I am aware that no antibiotic KILLS 
viruses. However, Doxycycline also interferes with RNA reproduction in ALL 
cells. In mammalian cells, we have two sites for RNA synthesis, and so when the 
Doxycycline blocks one of the sites, mammalian cells can still proceed with RNA 
synthesis. That isn't the case with bacterial, and other organisms like 
protozoa and mycoplasma. Doxycycline has been also found to block RNA synthesis 
in some viruses. For example, search online for the following article and you 
will see that scientific trials have shown that the Doxycycline (which is a 
tetracycline derivative) blocked the ability of the virus to enter cells and 
replicate.

Inhibitory effect of doxycycline against dengue virus replication in vitro - 
Arch Virol. May 29, 2013 - "Doxycycline is an antibiotic derived from 
tetracycline that possesses antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. 
Antiviral activity of doxycycline against dengue virus has been previously 
reported."

". . . It is efficiently used to treat some tick-borne infections and is also 
recommended as a first line therapy for sexually transmitted diseases as herpes 
simplex infections [caused by a virus]. Combining doxycycline with monocaprin 
provides an effective treatment for herpes labialis [another virus], 
significantly reducing time to healing and pain compared to moncaprin alone. 
Furthermore, antiviral activity of doxycycline has been reported against 
retroviruses, and a significant reduction in retrovirus titer was observed 
after incubation of infected cells with doxycycline. Previous studies have 
shown that doxycycline inhibits dengue virus plaque formation disrupting the 
conformational changes in the viral envelope that are necessary for viral entry 
. . . In this study, we determined the anti-dengue properties of doxycycline 
against four dengue virus serotypes in vitro. The results showed that 
doxycycline interfered with dengue virus protease and impaired virus binding to 
the host cells, leading to reduced viral replication in infected cells. Taken 
together, our results form a strong basis to warrant further experimental and 
clinical investigations towards reducing dengue morbidity by utilizing 
doxycycline and anti-inflammatory activities."

With some careful digging, you will find references to the use of doxycycline 
(and other tetracyclines) to inhibit viral replication. I don't have more time 
today to find more of these articles for you, but they are there for the 
finding.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jane 
Gannon
Sent: May-17-16 4:44 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] doxy

Doxycycline ia an antibiotic for bacterial infections, not for viral 
infections.  It works by interferring with the normal growth cycle of the 
bacteria preventing them from  reproducing and allowing the body to fight off 
the infection.  It is used against mycoplasma including mycoplasma haemofelis, 
whcih is a blood parasite that causes anemia and death in cats   I have had a 
couple of cats die from it and a couple that I have saved.   This disease is 
transmitted by fleas so it is important to use flea products on our cats.  Doxy 
should be given with food or on a full stomach to reduce chance of vomiting.  
It is suggested that you give a syringe of water after pilling because it is 
possible for the tablets to become stuck in the esophagus which can cause 
irritaftion or scarring and can make it difficult for your cat to swallow.  I 
crush it and mix it with water and syringe it.

In the book "Secrets of a vet tech-the guide to low cost pet care when the 
cupboard is bare" by J C Farris, she tells that you can use fish meds on cats 
and purchase them on line or in some pet stores without a script  This includes 
doxy (fish doxy), amoxicillan (fish mox), metronidazole (fish zole), 
clindamycin (fish cin), cephalexen (fish flex), ciprofloxacin (fish flox) and 
others.  This is the same exact medication for dogs and cats.  She has alot of 
other great ideas in this book. Dosages for these medications for cats can be 
found on line.

I just had my 5 yr old positive, Tootsie, stop eating and drinking.  She had 
vomited for a couple of days before.  She had no fever and no symptoms of upper 
respiratory so I didn't want to start antibiotics. I tried everytlhing to get 
her to eat.  Then I remembered pepcid ac was prescribed by a vet years ago for 
another cat (not a positive) with the same symptoms, so I tried it on Tootsie.  
Four days later she is looking for food and eating everything I give her.  This 
is also used for kidney cats that loose their appetite.

Now I am going to try pepcid ac on my older positive cat, Finn, who is 
recovering from a seizure and temporary blindness.  She is not eating well and 
I remember before she had her seizure she had vomited for a couple of days and 
was 

Re: [Felvtalk] doxy

2016-05-17 Thread Amani Oakley
Hi Margo – I just sent a far more detailed email before I saw yours. It 
references a scientific study on this very issue – use of doxycycline in dengue 
fever, but also references use of it in other viral infections caused by herpes.

As I mentioned in my earlier emails, I was well aware that antibiotics 
obviously don’t usually work on viruses, but the tetracyclines are special. 
They don’t KILL viruses, but instead, help to block their replication.

Amani



From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Margo
Sent: May-17-16 5:23 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doxy



Actually, you're both right. Doxy is an antibiotic, but also has properties 
that prevent replication of the virus that cause dengue fever, and is being 
used in some trials for HIV.

So, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and now possibly anti-viral. You might 
find this interesting;

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9922979

I've used the "fish drugs" in a pinch, but they need to be made into a liquid 
to get correct distribution and dosage, and I do better with pills/capsules. 
Plus, I don't quite trust them . Just  my paranoia, I know people who have used 
them successfully many times.

HTH,

Margo
-Original Message-
From: Jane Gannon
Sent: May 17, 2016 4:43 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: [Felvtalk] doxy


Doxycycline ia an antibiotic for bacterial infections, not for viral 
infections.  It works by interferring with the normal growth cycle of the 
bacteria preventing them from  reproducing and allowing the body to fight off 
the infection.  It is used against mycoplasma including mycoplasma haemofelis, 
whcih is a blood parasite that causes anemia and death in cats   I have had a 
couple of cats die from it and a couple that I have saved.   This disease is 
transmitted by fleas so it is important to use flea products on our cats.  Doxy 
should be given with food or on a full stomach to reduce chance of vomiting.  
It is suggested that you give a syringe of water after pilling because it is 
possible for the tablets to become stuck in the esophagus which can cause 
irritaftion or scarring and can make it difficult for your cat to swallow.  I 
crush it and mix it with water and syringe it.

In the book "Secrets of a vet tech-the guide to low cost pet care when the 
cupboard is bare" by J C Farris, she tells that you can use fish meds on cats 
and purchase them on line or in some pet stores without a script  This includes 
doxy (fish doxy), amoxicillan (fish mox), metronidazole (fish zole), 
clindamycin (fish cin), cephalexen (fish flex), ciprofloxacin (fish flox) and 
others.  This is the same exact medication for dogs and cats.  She has alot of 
other great ideas in this book. Dosages for these medications for cats can be 
found on line.

I just had my 5 yr old positive, Tootsie, stop eating and drinking.  She had 
vomited for a couple of days before.  She had no fever and no symptoms of upper 
respiratory so I didn't want to start antibiotics. I tried everytlhing to get 
her to eat.  Then I remembered pepcid ac was prescribed by a vet years ago for 
another cat (not a positive) with the same symptoms, so I tried it on Tootsie.  
Four days later she is looking for food and eating everything I give her.  This 
is also used for kidney cats that loose their appetite.

Now I am going to try pepcid ac on my older positive cat, Finn, who is 
recovering from a seizure and temporary blindness.  She is not eating well and 
I remember before she had her seizure she had vomited for a couple of days and 
was already not eating well. I will let you know if it works.

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Re: [Felvtalk] doxy

2016-05-17 Thread Margo
Actually, you're both right. Doxy is an antibiotic, but also has properties that prevent replication of the virus that cause dengue fever, and is being used in some trials for HIV. So, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and now possibly anti-viral. You might find this interesting;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9922979I've used the "fish drugs" in a pinch, but they need to be made into a liquid to get correct distribution and dosage, and I do better with pills/capsules. Plus, I don't quite trust them . Just  my paranoia, I know people who have used them successfully many times.HTH,Margo-Original Message-
From: Jane Gannon <strayc...@roadrunner.com>
Sent: May 17, 2016 4:43 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] doxy








Doxycycline ia an antibiotic for bacterial
infections, not for viral infections.  It works by interferring with
the normal growth cycle of the bacteria preventing them from  reproducing
and allowing the body to fight off the infection.  It is used against 
mycoplasma including mycoplasma haemofelis, whcih is a blood parasite that 
causes anemia and death in cats   I have had a couple of cats die from
it and a couple that I have saved.   This disease is transmitted by
fleas so it is important to use flea products on our cats.  Doxy should be
given with food or on a full stomach to reduce chance of vomiting.  It is
suggested that you give a syringe of water after pilling because it is possible
for the tablets to become stuck in the esophagus which can cause irritaftion or
scarring and can make it difficult for your cat to swallow.  I crush it and
mix it with water and syringe it. 
 
In the book "Secrets of a vet tech-the guide to low
cost pet care when the cupboard is bare" by J C Farris, she tells that you can
use fish meds on cats and purchase them on line or in some pet stores without a
script  This includes doxy (fish doxy), amoxicillan (fish mox),
metronidazole (fish zole), clindamycin (fish cin), cephalexen (fish flex), 
ciprofloxacin (fish flox) and others.  This is the same exact
medication for dogs and cats.  She has alot of other great ideas
in this book. Dosages for these medications for cats can be found on
line. 
 
I just had my 5 yr old positive, Tootsie, stop
eating and drinking.  She had vomited for a couple of days before. 
She had no fever and no symptoms of upper respiratory so I didn't want to start
antibiotics. I tried everytlhing to get her to eat.  Then I remembered
pepcid ac was prescribed by a vet years ago for another cat (not a positive)
with the same symptoms, so I tried it on Tootsie.  Four days later she is
looking for food and eating everything I give her.  This is also used for
kidney cats that loose their appetite.  
 
Now I am going to try pepcid ac on my older
positive cat, Finn, who is recovering from a seizure and temporary
blindness.  She is not eating well and I remember before she had her
seizure she had vomited for a couple of days and was already not eating
well.     I will let you know if it works.
 
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[Felvtalk] doxy

2016-05-17 Thread Jane Gannon
Doxycycline ia an antibiotic for bacterial infections, not for viral 
infections.  It works by interferring with the normal growth cycle of the 
bacteria preventing them from  reproducing and allowing the body to fight off 
the infection.  It is used against mycoplasma including mycoplasma haemofelis, 
whcih is a blood parasite that causes anemia and death in cats   I have had a 
couple of cats die from it and a couple that I have saved.   This disease is 
transmitted by fleas so it is important to use flea products on our cats.  Doxy 
should be given with food or on a full stomach to reduce chance of vomiting.  
It is suggested that you give a syringe of water after pilling because it is 
possible for the tablets to become stuck in the esophagus which can cause 
irritaftion or scarring and can make it difficult for your cat to swallow.  I 
crush it and mix it with water and syringe it.

In the book "Secrets of a vet tech-the guide to low cost pet care when the 
cupboard is bare" by J C Farris, she tells that you can use fish meds on cats 
and purchase them on line or in some pet stores without a script  This includes 
doxy (fish doxy), amoxicillan (fish mox), metronidazole (fish zole), 
clindamycin (fish cin), cephalexen (fish flex), ciprofloxacin (fish flox) and 
others.  This is the same exact medication for dogs and cats.  She has alot of 
other great ideas in this book. Dosages for these medications for cats can be 
found on line.

I just had my 5 yr old positive, Tootsie, stop eating and drinking.  She had 
vomited for a couple of days before.  She had no fever and no symptoms of upper 
respiratory so I didn't want to start antibiotics. I tried everytlhing to get 
her to eat.  Then I remembered pepcid ac was prescribed by a vet years ago for 
another cat (not a positive) with the same symptoms, so I tried it on Tootsie.  
Four days later she is looking for food and eating everything I give her.  This 
is also used for kidney cats that loose their appetite.

Now I am going to try pepcid ac on my older positive cat, Finn, who is 
recovering from a seizure and temporary blindness.  She is not eating well and 
I remember before she had her seizure she had vomited for a couple of days and 
was already not eating well. I will let you know if it works.

Jane

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Re: [Felvtalk] Doxy

2012-02-12 Thread Marcia Baronda
Amanda
The bird biotic is doxycycline hyclate and it's only good for 72 hours after 
its mixed up. I think the monohydrate  lasts much longer. But that's ok as long 
as you mark your bottle with the date that it was mixed.

Take care
Marcia

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On Feb 10, 2012, at 9:48 PM, Amanda Vollaro avoll...@optonline.net wrote:

 Marcia, thanks for both suggestions. Yes, L-Form Bacteriaseems to be what 
 they were describing. Some round, others blown-up, and some hairy. The 
 Marshall Plan might be viable, if only I could find a clear-cut explanation 
 of it. I'm guessing it's a thorough approach using all fresh food, no 
 glutens, etc. I'm interested in colliodal silver, although it sounds good in 
 the petri-dish, I'm not so sure it'd be good for a cat. Anyone else using it? 
 What's the dosage?
  
 Ah - and the bird stuff? Awesome. They also have sulfas and all forms of 
 antibiotics available, it's just they're for the birds. *chuckle*
  
 I still have some fish-erythro that I purchased over a year ago, before they 
 started yanking them off the pet store walls. It seems too many people 
 figured it out. Glad they haven't gotten wind of the bird stuff. I'm going to 
 stock up. Sulfa powder is exceptional for little scrapes that kitties get on 
 legs and paws, and it's good for humans, too. Saved my hand after I was 
 bitten by a german shepherd pup.
  
 Thank you for your incredible kindness!
 Amanda Vollaro
 avoll...@optonline.net
 - Original Message -
 From: Marcia
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 6:05 PM
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Urgent Advice Needed
 
 I don't know why your veterinarian did that. It's always been my 
 understanding that tetracyclines are the only treatment for mycoplasma.   I'd 
 google the hell out of that one. And I'm very sorry. I'd either get another 
 vet or get my own Doxycycline, Bird Biotic by Thomas Labs. 
 
 Very sorry for your loss,
 Marcia
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Doxy

2012-02-12 Thread Marcia Baronda
And how about some immune system builders, like colostrum, etc.

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On Feb 10, 2012, at 9:48 PM, Amanda Vollaro avoll...@optonline.net wrote:

 Marcia, thanks for both suggestions. Yes, L-Form Bacteriaseems to be what 
 they were describing. Some round, others blown-up, and some hairy. The 
 Marshall Plan might be viable, if only I could find a clear-cut explanation 
 of it. I'm guessing it's a thorough approach using all fresh food, no 
 glutens, etc. I'm interested in colliodal silver, although it sounds good in 
 the petri-dish, I'm not so sure it'd be good for a cat. Anyone else using it? 
 What's the dosage?
  
 Ah - and the bird stuff? Awesome. They also have sulfas and all forms of 
 antibiotics available, it's just they're for the birds. *chuckle*
  
 I still have some fish-erythro that I purchased over a year ago, before they 
 started yanking them off the pet store walls. It seems too many people 
 figured it out. Glad they haven't gotten wind of the bird stuff. I'm going to 
 stock up. Sulfa powder is exceptional for little scrapes that kitties get on 
 legs and paws, and it's good for humans, too. Saved my hand after I was 
 bitten by a german shepherd pup.
  
 Thank you for your incredible kindness!
 Amanda Vollaro
 avoll...@optonline.net
 - Original Message -
 From: Marcia
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 6:05 PM
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Urgent Advice Needed
 
 I don't know why your veterinarian did that. It's always been my 
 understanding that tetracyclines are the only treatment for mycoplasma.   I'd 
 google the hell out of that one. And I'm very sorry. I'd either get another 
 vet or get my own Doxycycline, Bird Biotic by Thomas Labs. 
 
 Very sorry for your loss,
 Marcia
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Doxy

2012-02-12 Thread MaiMaiPG
I use colostrum for a lot of the ferals (get it from a farm store for  
calves).  I can't know if it helps but these guys have lived a lot  
longer than most ferals.

On Feb 12, 2012, at 10:46 AM, Marcia Baronda wrote:


And how about some immune system builders, like colostrum, etc.

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Christmas 2010.


On Feb 10, 2012, at 9:48 PM, Amanda Vollaro avoll...@optonline.net  
wrote:


Marcia, thanks for both suggestions. Yes, L-Form Bacteriaseems to  
be what they were describing. Some round, others blown-up, and some  
hairy. The Marshall Plan might be viable, if only I could find a  
clear-cut explanation of it. I'm guessing it's a thorough approach  
using all fresh food, no glutens, etc. I'm interested in colliodal  
silver, although it sounds good in the petri-dish, I'm not so sure  
it'd be good for a cat. Anyone else using it? What's the dosage?


Ah - and the bird stuff? Awesome. They also have sulfas and all  
forms of antibiotics available, it's just they're for the birds.  
*chuckle*


I still have some fish-erythro that I purchased over a year ago,  
before they started yanking them off the pet store walls. It seems  
too many people figured it out. Glad they haven't gotten wind of  
the bird stuff. I'm going to stock up. Sulfa powder is exceptional  
for little scrapes that kitties get on legs and paws, and it's good  
for humans, too. Saved my hand after I was bitten by a german  
shepherd pup.


Thank you for your incredible kindness!
Amanda Vollaro
avoll...@optonline.net
- Original Message -
From: Marcia
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Urgent Advice Needed

I don't know why your veterinarian did that. It's always been my  
understanding that tetracyclines are the only treatment for  
mycoplasma.   I'd google the hell out of that one. And I'm very  
sorry. I'd either get another vet or get my own Doxycycline, Bird  
Biotic by Thomas Labs.


Very sorry for your loss,
Marcia

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