Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.
That's great Laurie!!! tonya laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Isabella is improving again. She is on interferon 7 days on and 7 days off. We opted for transdermal prednisone (once a day) and transdermal tramadol (twice a day). She hates pills. She gets transfer factor sprinkled on her canned food. We have finally found a food she LOVES ~ it's Innova EVO dry. I think someone here suggested it. Anyway, no more tremors or crying out on this regimen. Cutting the pred and inteferon out altogether did NOT work. I know interferon is controversial (some vets think it doesn't work) but since we have a seemingly magical formula FOR NOW, we are sticking with these 3 meds. Last vet check ~ NO temp and highest ever weight. For those who don't know her, she is anemic, has an enlarged spleen and history of high temps, crying out in pain, joint stiffness and tremors and shivering/spasms (we've had her 2 months). Blessings, Laurie
Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.
Laurie, I have been busy the last couple days, but wanted to let you know that I have been following your posts concerning Isabella. I am excited for her progress. I have been feeling so sorry for her and for all, you guys, have been going through. It is so great to hear the good news! Thank you, Glenda --- laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Sally for this note of encouragement! We appreciate it ~ gives us hope! Laurie - Original Message - From: Sally Davis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us. Hi Laurie, I am so happy for you. I know you went though what I went through when Junior and Tiny tested positive for FELV last fall. I plan on going though Junior's medical records. He is close to the 1 year mark from when he became anemic. Unfortunately Tiny did not make it and he was asymptomatic. I believe he died from a blood clot to the lungs or heart. It was very quick. Junior like Isabella had a very rocky road for at least two months maybe three months. I really was not sure he would make it. He ran fevers after being anemic, which was probably hemobartella for which he was treated. He then got a URI and and eye infection that turned into uveitis plus caused glaucoma in his damaged eye from a previous injury. With little money I did what I could for him. The remaining negative cats all 9 of them were vaccinated and later mixed. The infections were treated as they came along and right from the start he was given the IR protocol, which cleared up some gingivitis that he had as well. Infections were the worst because they take three times as long to clear up. The cats doesn't eat as well. I did not do the interferon because the vet never got on board. He also got Petinic in the beginning, lysine, CoQ10, as well as Transfer Factor Plus and better cat food. I sometimes had to get baby food to get all the supplements in him. We are now maintaining with, Wellness Transfer Factor, Manopol, and Salmon oil. Oh yes he gets the controversial Metacam for pain. He still has swollen Lymph nodes they were tested and was only his body fighting infection. The glaucoma causes pain and they lymph node aspiration had shown inflammation as well, the Metacam takes care of both. He has finally gained weight up to almost 13 pounds up from less than 11 at one time. He looks great and feels much better. It is always one day at a time, I am so happy. For those who do not know Junior turned 5 last spring. Junior and I both say thanks to this group. Isabella is at the point where she should continue to do better if Junior is any example. My feeling is getting them past the initial infection stage in the first three months, gives them a better chance of living a few years, Junior is a blessing. JMO Sincerely, Sally Davis Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.
Hi all. Isabella is improving again. She is on interferon 7 days on and 7 days off. We opted for transdermal prednisone (once a day) and transdermal tramadol (twice a day). She hates pills. She gets transfer factor sprinkled on her canned food. We have finally found a food she LOVES ~ it's Innova EVO dry. I think someone here suggested it. Anyway, no more tremors or crying out on this regimen. Cutting the pred and inteferon out altogether did NOT work. I know interferon is controversial (some vets think it doesn't work) but since we have a seemingly magical formula FOR NOW, we are sticking with these 3 meds. Last vet check ~ NO temp and highest ever weight. For those who don't know her, she is anemic, has an enlarged spleen and history of high temps, crying out in pain, joint stiffness and tremors and shivering/spasms (we've had her 2 months). Blessings, Laurie
Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.
ps she is also, obviously, feline leukemia positive. L
Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.
Good to hear Isabella is doing well. Cassandra - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 1:14 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us. Hi all. Isabella is improving again. She is on interferon 7 days on and 7 days off. We opted for transdermal prednisone (once a day) and transdermal tramadol (twice a day). She hates pills. She gets transfer factor sprinkled on her canned food. We have finally found a food she LOVES ~ it's Innova EVO dry. I think someone here suggested it. Anyway, no more tremors or crying out on this regimen. Cutting the pred and inteferon out altogether did NOT work. I know interferon is controversial (some vets think it doesn't work) but since we have a seemingly magical formula FOR NOW, we are sticking with these 3 meds. Last vet check ~ NO temp and highest ever weight. For those who don't know her, she is anemic, has an enlarged spleen and history of high temps, crying out in pain, joint stiffness and tremors and shivering/spasms (we've had her 2 months). Blessings, Laurie -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.2/931 - Release Date: 8/1/2007 4:53 PM
Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.
Thanks Sally for this note of encouragement! We appreciate it ~ gives us hope! Laurie - Original Message - From: Sally Davis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us. Hi Laurie, I am so happy for you. I know you went though what I went through when Junior and Tiny tested positive for FELV last fall. I plan on going though Junior's medical records. He is close to the 1 year mark from when he became anemic. Unfortunately Tiny did not make it and he was asymptomatic. I believe he died from a blood clot to the lungs or heart. It was very quick. Junior like Isabella had a very rocky road for at least two months maybe three months. I really was not sure he would make it. He ran fevers after being anemic, which was probably hemobartella for which he was treated. He then got a URI and and eye infection that turned into uveitis plus caused glaucoma in his damaged eye from a previous injury. With little money I did what I could for him. The remaining negative cats all 9 of them were vaccinated and later mixed. The infections were treated as they came along and right from the start he was given the IR protocol, which cleared up some gingivitis that he had as well. Infections were the worst because they take three times as long to clear up. The cats doesn't eat as well. I did not do the interferon because the vet never got on board. He also got Petinic in the beginning, lysine, CoQ10, as well as Transfer Factor Plus and better cat food. I sometimes had to get baby food to get all the supplements in him. We are now maintaining with, Wellness Transfer Factor, Manopol, and Salmon oil. Oh yes he gets the controversial Metacam for pain. He still has swollen Lymph nodes they were tested and was only his body fighting infection. The glaucoma causes pain and they lymph node aspiration had shown inflammation as well, the Metacam takes care of both. He has finally gained weight up to almost 13 pounds up from less than 11 at one time. He looks great and feels much better. It is always one day at a time, I am so happy. For those who do not know Junior turned 5 last spring. Junior and I both say thanks to this group. Isabella is at the point where she should continue to do better if Junior is any example. My feeling is getting them past the initial infection stage in the first three months, gives them a better chance of living a few years, Junior is a blessing. JMO Sincerely, Sally Davis
Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.
Hi Laurie, I am so happy for you. I know you went though what I went through when Junior and Tiny tested positive for FELV last fall. I plan on going though Junior's medical records. He is close to the 1 year mark from when he became anemic. Unfortunately Tiny did not make it and he was asymptomatic. I believe he died from a blood clot to the lungs or heart. It was very quick. Junior like Isabella had a very rocky road for at least two months maybe three months. I really was not sure he would make it. He ran fevers after being anemic, which was probably hemobartella for which he was treated. He then got a URI and and eye infection that turned into uveitis plus caused glaucoma in his damaged eye from a previous injury. With little money I did what I could for him. The remaining negative cats all 9 of them were vaccinated and later mixed. The infections were treated as they came along and right from the start he was given the IR protocol, which cleared up some gingivitis that he had as well. Infections were the worst because they take three times as long to clear up. The cats doesn't eat as well. I did not do the interferon because the vet never got on board. He also got Petinic in the beginning, lysine, CoQ10, as well as Transfer Factor Plus and better cat food. I sometimes had to get baby food to get all the supplements in him. We are now maintaining with, Wellness Transfer Factor, Manopol, and Salmon oil. Oh yes he gets the controversial Metacam for pain. He still has swollen Lymph nodes they were tested and was only his body fighting infection. The glaucoma causes pain and they lymph node aspiration had shown inflammation as well, the Metacam takes care of both. He has finally gained weight up to almost 13 pounds up from less than 11 at one time. He looks great and feels much better. It is always one day at a time, I am so happy. For those who do not know Junior turned 5 last spring. Junior and I both say thanks to this group. Isabella is at the point where she should continue to do better if Junior is any example. My feeling is getting them past the initial infection stage in the first three months, gives them a better chance of living a few years, Junior is a blessing. JMO Sincerely, Sally Davis
Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.
Laurie, I'm so happy to hear that Isabella is doing great! All your hard work in trying to figure out what would work for her paid off! I think that's wonderful! Please keep us posted on Isabella's progress. Prayers going out for her continued improvement. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2007 1:14:37 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us. Hi all. Isabella is improving again. She is on interferon 7 days on and 7 days off. We opted for transdermal prednisone (once a day) and transdermal tramadol (twice a day). She hates pills. She gets transfer factor sprinkled on her canned food. We have finally found a food she LOVES ~ it's Innova EVO dry. I think someone here suggested it. Anyway, no more tremors or crying out on this regimen. Cutting the pred and inteferon out altogether did NOT work. I know interferon is controversial (some vets think it doesn't work) but since we have a seemingly magical formula FOR NOW, we are sticking with these 3 meds. Last vet check ~ NO temp and highest ever weight. For those who don't know her, she is anemic, has an enlarged spleen and history of high temps, crying out in pain, joint stiffness and tremors and shivering/spasms (we've had her 2 months). Blessings, Laurie Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=graduation+giftscs=bz
