Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-06 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi Belinda, I read your post at the anemia group...I am going to try to tell you what we gave Bandy at first.. We used a terumo syringe with the orange needle, I think it was 25 guage..it is a 1cc syringe..he weighed about 6# then and we gave him .07cc.  The first mark on it is .1 so that isn't

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-05 Thread Nina
I've used cypro with Gypsy. I got it in a transdermal, but when I was tempted to give it to her, it was obvious that she wanted to eat, just couldn't somehow. It seemed cruel to give her something to stimulate her appetite when she was already hungry. I used to give B12 shots once a week, I

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-05 Thread Lernermichelle
Hi. Cirproheptadine is the same thing as periactin, so that's what I was suggesting.  I do not know how long you have to wait for B-12 shots, but I think I have heard a week like you have.  Prednisone pills, or dexamethasone pills, also increase appetite and can have a stimulating effect on

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-05 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Michelle, She did give me an appetite stimulent cypro something or other, I gave it to him once, but decided the most effect way to get food into him was by syringing. He had a B-12 shot on Monday, and I have another but don't you have to wait a week or so to give another? My vet is o

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-05 Thread Lernermichelle
Belinda,    Have you tried B12 shots? These sometimes help with appetite and weight loss. Also, is he on periactin? Have you tried the liver shake recipe with him?      It might also be worth asking for a dexamethasone shot.  That sometimes jump starts them eating, and sometimes also helps wi

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-05 Thread Belinda Sauro
Thanks Jen, He is really depressed after getting fed, but I'm hoping once his tummy gets enough food in it he will forgive me and feel better. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-05 Thread jenmeyer
George - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, January 5, 2006 9:26 am Subject: Re: Bailey is anemic > Hi Kerry, >Yes I did join the anemia group and am going to get the folic > acid > you mentioned. Bailey gets alot of the

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-05 Thread Joan Doljan
Belinda,   I am so hoping that Bailey gets his medicine soon and starts to rebound.   JoanBelinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Kerry,Yes I did join the anemia group and am going to get the folic acid you mentioned. Bailey gets alot of the things you mentioned already. My vet also feels

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-05 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Kerry, Yes I did join the anemia group and am going to get the folic acid you mentioned. Bailey gets alot of the things you mentioned already. My vet also feels Bailey's anemia is non regenerative and if Fred Meyers ever gets my procrit or epogen (procrit is on back order) I will ge

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-04 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi Belinda, I haven't posted Bandy's anemia problems at the yahoo group yet, but I have read alot of things at that group..They have some really good info on anemia just in case you haven't checked it out yet...They have alot of posts and info on epogen... I hope this will help... You 2 are in

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-04 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Belinda I am behind on my emailsmy prayers are with you and Bailey. I feel like I know the furkid since you posted about him for years.. Bless you for all you do   see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren 817-453-4888

Re: Bailey is anemic - Wendy-- how epogen works

2006-01-04 Thread Lernermichelle
My understanding is that it is a synthetic version of a hormone that the kidneys normally excrete which tells the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. If the hormone is low, the bone marrow stops producing.  The epogen replaces the hormone and sends a signal to the bone marrow to start ma

Re: Bailey is anemic - Wendy

2006-01-04 Thread Belinda Sauro
Wendy, My vet feels it is non-regenerative, he had very few imature cells, his bone marrow is trying to make them but not succeeding in making enough. So hopefully the epogen will either kick start him or make enough to sustain him, I'm really not that clear on how it works, just praying it

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-04 Thread wendy
Belinda, Did you ever find out if Bailey's anemia was regenerative or non-regenerative? I think this is the same as responsive vs. non-responsive, but if not, someone please correct me. Also, sending healing vibes and prayers Bailey's way. :) Wendy _

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-04 Thread Belinda Sauro
Thank yo Patti. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design) ht

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-04 Thread Belinda Sauro
Thank you Nina. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design)

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread PEC2851
Belinda~ Sending positive healing vibes for your Bailey!!! ( Several years ago, I took home one of my favorite feral girls, when she was diagnosed terminal, and no one could treat her at shelter. I found a fantastic vet (who wasn't "afraid" of a feral cat), and we treated her with Epogen.

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Nina
I don't have suggestions to add, I just wanted you to know that I'm sending healing energy for Bailey's recovery and calming strength to see you through. Blessings to you both, Nina Belinda Sauro wrote: Hi All, Bailey will be getting epogen tomorrow if it comes in, I ordered it from Fre

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Yes the folic acid is one of the things I am going to add. I have to order it, have some other stuff coming also, my kitchen cabinet is full of all kinds of stuff. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Ki

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Lernermichelle
Yes, I know that dilemma all too well.  Prayers and warm thoughts, Michelle   In a message dated 1/4/2006 12:02:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:   Michelle,  Thank you for finding Kerry's post's, I'm going to print them out and take them to my vet to look over, Bailey gets

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Michelle, Thank you for finding Kerry's post's, I'm going to print them out and take them to my vet to look over, Bailey gets some of the stuff already (coq-10, omega oils) because I put it in his food, but some of the other stuff I will get also. I just have to be careful how much stuff I

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Lernermichelle
Belinda, sending positive thoughts.  Might it be useful to try the folic acid that seems to help Bandy so much? I have no idea what the cause of Bandy's anemia was or if it was nonregenerative, but I was very impressed by his progress. Michelle

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
PS. His mouth is nicely healed, gums are just too pale. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi All, Bailey will be getting epogen tomorrow if it comes in, I ordered it from Fred Meyer and it should be here tomorrow. He will get 400 units 3x's a week and then check his count again. He is eating a bit more today though still not enough and really hating the meds. He is so sensi

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread catatonya
Me too, Belinda.  I hope Bailey starts improving with his eating and with the epogen.  I wish I had a better suggestion.  I did use immunoregulin with my CC, but she was not anemic.   tonyaJoan Doljan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Here's hoping that Bailey improves. He has always been one of the

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Terri Brown
thiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro To: FeLV Talk List [New] Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:58 AM Subject: Bailey is anemic   Hi All,My little Bailey is now anemic, he started losing weight over the last 2 months and his

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Nina
Belinda, I'm sorry Bailey is still not eating enough. It's a good sign that he starting eating on his own though, don't you think? I'm praying that the Epogen and/or IR make the difference and he bounces back. Head butts to both of you, Nina Belinda Sauro wrote: Hi All, My little Bailey

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread TenHouseCats
GLOW for bailey, belinda.   no suggestions as the only anemia i've dealt with either was too far gone to treat (back when i didn't know what pale gums meant, sadly), or responded easily to resolving the cause (a really bad flea year, back before topical treatments.)   re: the stomatitis, i ech

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Kat
Belinda, I have no experience with anemia, so can only suggest trying the raw liver shake. But I will keep Bailey and you in my prayers for a quick recovery! Kat (Mew Jersey)

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Best of luck to you, Belinda - I've used Georges Aloe Vera for stomatitis, and also Antirode (Clindamycin), all seemed to help. I've wondered about essential fatty acids to counter wasting. Was reading about CLA (Linoleic Acid?). Lots of good vibes for sweet Bailey. Gloria On Jan 3,

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread wendy
Belinda, Please keep us posted on Bailey. I hope that he responds well to the Epogen and I/R. I will keep you and Bailey in my prayers. :) Wendy __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingwee

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread TatorBunz
Yes, I totally agree Bailey is the "Poster Kitty" for the Felv List! I do hope he gets better soon! Wish I could offer some help.   :(   Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.p

RE: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Belinda, I'm so sorry to hear Bailey has anemia. I hope the result shows it's not the nonregenerative type. Sadly I did not have a chance to use the immumoregulin that I obtained for Flavia, so I have no experience of actually using it. But Michelle (Lerner) had used it and it was on Michelle'

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Lernermichelle
Bleinda,      I am one of the people who has been praising Immuno-regulin, but I used it for difficult URI's, not anemia. Someone else on the list had luck with it raising the WBC count.  But the article by Dr. Lees on the website says that he has used it successfully with very anemic positiv

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Thanks Joan, I have to admit I'm pretty scared and worried. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Joan Doljan
Here's hoping that Bailey improves. He has always been one of the poster cats on this list.Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All,My little Bailey is now anemic, he started losing weight over the last 2 months and his count was 22 or 23 about 2 weeks ago and yesterday was down to 18.We ar

Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi All, My little Bailey is now anemic, he started losing weight over the last 2 months and his count was 22 or 23 about 2 weeks ago and yesterday was down to 18. We are not positive this is exactly accurate because getting blood from him is extremely difficult and yesterday we were only able