I lost a cat to an Anemia Virus. It is so rare where I live, The San
Francisco Bay area, that it was the first case my vet had seen since he
left Vet College. And he is in his 50's
In my instances, the anemia has snuck up on us. Anytime I take mine in I have them go ahead and do the bloodwork and compare it to the last bloodwork. That's a good double check and sometimes helps keep from having to go back right away.
That's just my experience.
tonyaJill Poe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
By infectious did you mean hemorartenella, Jill?
t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My Levi began eating litter, which, I learned from our wonderful group,was a sign of anemia.He had also stopped playing and begun simply sitting in one place.The vet took blood and confirmed that he
Ringworm is a fungal infection. Treatment is w/ an
anti-fungal, such as Griseofulvin or the likes. We also have used Nolvasan as a
topical treatment in conjunction w/ the anti-fungal meds.Fungal infections
do not respond to AB's.
Tetracycline is an antibiotic, with NO values to fight
a
From what I read and remember, the kitten is an 8
month old neutered male, and UTD on vx's.
He is currently located in Allentown, Pa. and
transport help is available.
I "think" his color is black white, but you'd
have to check w/ Rachel. And I just assumed he's a DSH, but you'd have to
Nina, I had to use pen-G on my rabbit- which meant SQ injections every other
day for a year!! 2 good tricks I found 1. dilute it with SQ fluids (usually its
best to use Nacl instead of LRS to dilute drugs)- Pen -G is REALLY thick and it
gave him scab at the injection site. I don't if it was
By the time Simon got to the oncologist's yesterday he was in bad shape and
had a hematocrit of just 8, which is close to a level that is not
life-sustaining. They did an ultrasound to see if he was bleeding, which he
did not seem
to be. His spleen and liver are enlarged. It is either the
Thank you Patti, I was going to say the same thing but the name Griseofulvin
escaped me and I would have been stuck trying to think of it all day.
Kristi
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/02/05 Sat AM 07:52:14 EST
To: felvtalk@vlists.net
Subject: Re: signs of anemia?
Ringworm is a
That's what I just lost Tai-Tai to in January. I don't know if you all
remember, but she came in as a stray an immediately we knew she was too quiet
and pale, that's why we tested her for felv immediately and then did her PCV/TS
before she even got her exam. Our suspicions were right.
Yes, and there is another good one that you don't have
to give for such a LONG period of time, but for the life of me, I can't remember
the name.
Later I will do some research and post
it.
Patti
Oh Michelle, there are no words to say how much I feel for you and Simon
right now. We are all with you and Simon, sending energy that will enable
him to bounce back.
It is so hard for you to watch him, knowing he is suffering. I know you will
instinctively do the right thing for Simon, whatever
all the energy i have at this moment is focused on simon, hoping he will
find a ay to figth back the disease.
please receive my hugs for you as well
macarena
Michelle,
My heart goes out to you Simon. As I said
in an earlier post I had stopped posting, but I have been following all that
goes on the list.
My prayers are w/ you Simon.. You have a
remarkable bond and have done so much for him.
Years ago my sister found a teeny kitten in the
Patti,
What a wonderful story about Angel. Without
your sister's loving care she never would have had any life and 16 years is a
miracle.
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Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 9:26
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Subject:
Michelle,
How is Simon doing today?
Cherie
In a message dated 2/5/2005 10:28:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Finally got a diagnosis of cerebella ataxia (can't
remember what they call it now) He said she would never live a normal life
suggested euthanasia. But she was such an angel, thus her name,
Michelle,
I'm so sorry to hear of this. The restlessness is common in beings of
all species that are trying to die. The signals the brain is getting don't
make sense, the body knows that something is wrong and is looking for it, they
may think they want food or water, but when they get to
SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO KNOW, IS IT A STROKE?
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to
identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The
stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the
symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a
This reply form Kate is actually FAR more closer to what I understood PCR
to be...much more accurate as long as done correctly, and used more often in
research...but either way..more accurate...and it tests the genetic materials
for the cat as to see any infection at allI found (please
He actually has not gotten up at all for at least 6 hours now, maybe more. I
don't think he can. every once in a while he meows and moves his back legs a
little and my partner flips him over and he seems calm again. I put rescue
remedy and benedry cream in his ears, don't know if that has
Prayers on their way for you and Jazz. I hope it's nothing
serious.
Where there's Life, there's HopeKathy"If you can't be a good example -- then
you'll just have to be a horrible warning." Catherine-
I have not been getting emails from the list...can someone help?
Cherie
I am sorry I do not know how everyone is doing today ;-((
Thank you Kathy!!! That is it. The older I get,
the more brain cells I lose!
I wish more people would give these guys a chance.
Over the years we had several at the shelter. Sunny was the first and he was our
"Poster Boy" in 1990.. And then there was Wobbles. I
could go on,
You are so right. My Angel was definitely a
miracle
Patti
Make sure you didn't but them in the
block senders list check your rules.Other then that I have no
Idea.
Anita
- Original Message -
From:
Cherie A
Gabbert
To: felvtalk@vlists.net
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 10:13
AM
Subject: not getting messages
I
Kathy,
Do you have any info. on stroke signals in
cats?
I lost Sam to a stroke and it was so sudden. Are there
"signs" to watch out for?
With Sam, it happened in the middle of the night but due to my
insomnia I was awake. When I realized he wasn't in his favotite spot I went
looking
Michelle,
I'm so sorry about Simon...I'm sending some good energy in hopes he pulls through if not the case. I hope he passes with no struggle and peacefully in his sleep. My heart goes all out to you and Simon. You have done so much for him and he knows it. His body is wearing out and his
I did get your response but it did not forward from the talk list, it came from your direct email.
CheriePS...The message I posted about not getting messages came to my inbox, but nothing else is.
catstevens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Make sure you didn't but them in the block senders list
Terrie,
I got your message, What happened with Simon I have been worried sick.I am pulling for him
Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Michelle,
I'm so sorry about Simon...I'm sending some good energy in hopes he pulls through if not the case. I hope he passes with no struggle and peacefully in
When someone can't turn on their own, having someone turn them about every
2 hours (for humans) helps to keep them comfortable. That would probably
be true for cats too - maybe go for once an hour or 1 1/2 hours.
When my Mom died, I had to make myself stay with her - and I could only do
Patti
I don't right now, but I know someone who lost a cat to a stroke who did a
lot of research on strokes (she's had human strokes in her family also)
afterward and I'll check with her and see if she has any signs to watch
for. Most strokes in general come on without warning - caused by
Hemobart is very hard to test for the test can give a negative
result even when the cat is positive.
--
Belinda
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Michelle,
I'm sorry to hear about Simon. It's very difficult to go through this, I
know from all too recent experience. You are obviously very sensitive to
Simons needs. I feel positive you will do the right thing for him, be it to
leave him be or to help him along. A good caring human is all
Angel sounds like a wonderful girl. These guys can do really well, if
given a chance. My vet told me of one male at OSU who had it and was very
low functioning because of it - he scooted around because he couldn't
walk. I'm not sure why, but he wasn't neutered and he ended up mating with
an
When Leeloo couldn't move without being
severely out of breath because of the anemia, I would help to turn her. I
only did this when she indicated she needed something. She wouldlift
her head and give purchase with her front paws. After I turned her, she
was content lying down for maybe
Happily, I've never had to deal with ringworm. One of my dogs had a
suspicious wound on his face that had similar characteristics, so I had
done some research. I thought I remembered Tetracycline being
mentioned, but it's quite possible that I'm thinking of something else.
Nina
[EMAIL
Kristi,
Thanks for the tips. A whole year of antibiotic injections! I guess I
should shut up and quit complaining. My vet hadn't mentioned any of
this, but it makes sense. I've had to have antibiotic injections
myself, (for a stray cat bite!), and they're not pleasant. I'll ask the
vet
In a message dated 2/5/2005 11:59:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Please keep me informed of Simon's condition, if you would not mind, and can you let the list know that I am here and sending postive thoughts and vibes all there ways. Thanks so much Terrie...I feel lost
Oh Michelle, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you have the tranquilizer on hand.
Clear your head, if you can, and I think you'll know when to use it. We
all love Simon so much. I'm too am praying for another miracle
recovery, or a painless passing. I'm so sorry.
Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
He
Thanks for letting us know, she would have been inundated with emails.
Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 2/5/2005 11:59:23 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Please keep me informed of Simon's condition, if you would not
mind, and can you let the list know
That may have been what happened.
Nina
Belinda Sauro wrote:
Hemobart is very hard to test for the test can give a negative
result even when the cat is positive.
sorry it's taken a couple of days to respond, lora. i had a major
computer disaster--lost all my email, half my other data, etc
the other reason is that i don't know how to answer. i started to, but
realized there is so much emotion surrounding this particular passing
for me...
the quick
complain all you want I do even about oral meds its no fun and it means one of
our baby's is sick. 2 weeks or a year its always tough.
From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/02/05 Sat PM 03:04:41 EST
To: felvtalk@vlists.net
Subject: Re: Pen-G
Kristi,
Thanks for the tips. A
He started breathng alittle harder and mewed a few times, and I gave him 1/3
of the shot. That was probably 2 hours ago. I think it made him unconscious,
though I can not tell because his eyes are open but they stay open with this
medicine also. I am getting some liquid valium, a milder
belinda, that's why i find the sharp increases seen locally so
interesting--is it REALLY more common, or have they changed/refined the
test? and why, i wonder, are there so many positive results here if it's
hard to test for just seems suspicious to me
MC
Belinda Sauro wrote:
MC,
Thanks for responding to my post. I absolutely LOVE
the P5 nickname. It made me laugh. Too cute.
I am so sorry that Percival was so incredibly ill. I
had no idea. Did he have a multitude of conditions?
Poor soul.
I apologize if I had put you on the spot with the
photo question. I did not
I had given him 1/2 dose of the tranquilizer I had here about 3 hours
earlier, maybe more. It was only supposed to last one hour, even at full dose.
I
think he was unconscious the whole time, though it was hard to tell because his
eyes were open but they can be under this tranquilizer.
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies. Rest easy dear Simon.
Danielle and crew
When our eyes see our hands doing the work of our hearts, the circle of
creation is completed,
Inside us, the doors of our souls fly open and love steps forth to heal
everything in sight.
-Michael Bridge
Do you want to
Michelle,
I am so sorry his time finally came. But he knows you were there with him and I'm positive he's looking down from the Bridge, just trying to figure out who to send to you now. You gave him an extra month in a wonderful loving home and I'm sure that meansthe worldto him. My heart goes out
Michelle,
I am so sorry for your loss. And I know sometimes mere
words seem "empty".
But please, don't beat yourself up or second guess
anything you did. You gave him the best care(and love) possible, going way up
beyond.
Believe in The Rainbow Bridge... and know Simon is
there w/ all
Oh, Michelle...I am so sorry...please keep in mind that *everything* you did
for him, you did out of *love*...nobody can ask for anything more than that!
You read Simon so well these past few days, you have absolutely nothing to feel
guilty about...from your descriptions of his demeanor today,
Michelle,
You did the best for Simon these past days and weeks and you have to know he
knew that.
I am so happy he did not suffer his last breaths. You knew just when to
give the tranquilizer!!! I would have given anything to know the right time
and to help Leeloo in that way.
Standing from
In a message dated 2/5/2005 1:54:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Michelle,
I am so sorry, I am with you in spirit, we are all here to hold you up should you fall.
Cherie
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Michelle,
I'm so sorry...I remember when you first started posting about "Dog/Cat" Simon. I always look forward to your posts about him. I feel for you and my heart breaks too. I am sitting here shedding a few tears.
Damn this disease...so many innocent kitties are robbed of a full healthy
Oh Michelle..
My heart grieves for you and Gray. I don't write much, but have
been faithfully following Simon's story and praying intensely for him.
Like others here, I feel like I knew and loved him. He was an
exceptional and special cat who was so fortunate to have had your and
Gray's
Michelle,
Most of my babies are huddled around me wondering why I'm so sad. Grace
hasn't been feeling well the last couple of days and she's here on my
lap being my heart warmer. I'm telling them all about sweet Simon and
his wonderful mom. We love you Simon, God bless you on your journey.
michelle and gray, i am so sorry that simon had to leave. everyone else
has said all that i could have, but i truly believe that our critters
KNOW that we are only human, and do all that we know how to for them.
sometimes we make choices that seem, in retrospect, to have been
wrong--but at the
michelle, I know nothing i say will take the pain away, so I can only
send you the biggest hug and all my love. you did all you could, and
simon had the best options a cat could have. he lived his last days so
happy with you, he knew he was loved, and will be always with you, you
just have to fell
Michelle, I am crying as I write this post. I feel much more compassion for
you than Simon. He is okay. He is in a better place where he isn't sick
anymore. I know you feel horrible and responsible for his death but I
genuinely suspect, his heart just gave out. Afterall, he has been
In a message dated 2/5/2005 5:25:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Michelle,
I have been off all day but Terrie has kept me apraised of Simon's Situation. I am so incredibly sorryand please do not blame yourself, you did what you thought was best for Simon, That is
I am very sorry Michelle for your loss, sounds like he went peacefully, and
don't beat yourself up ove the vet visits he was probably very happy to be home
and had already dimissed those thoughts. We all second guess ourselves
hwenthey're gone intime I think you'll realize all your descisions
noticing that everyone is talking about capsules and stuff--go to your
nearest health food store and buy it by the pound! it's $14.99 retail
for something like 500 doses at the 250mg level. a lot of stores don't
carry the powder, but can order it easily. (if you've got LOTS of money,
or if
MC,
Thanks for this post! I had no idea L-Lysine could be bought by the
pound. If that price is right, it's s much cheaper. I love the
idea of mixing it in their water supply. We have a lot of animals,
drinking a lot of water around here, but I don't think it's possible to
OD on
i know i read a batch of articles that said that it WAS impossible to
have too high a dosage because it's an essential amino acid, but since i
never tried to overdose anyone, i can't guarantee that...
there IS some debate over whether it's okay to give it in water or
not--people on the list
Do you remember what the mixing ratio was?
Nina
TenHouseCats wrote:
i know i read a batch of articles that said that it WAS impossible to
have too high a dosage because it's an essential amino acid, but since
i never tried to overdose anyone, i can't guarantee that...
there IS some debate over
In a message dated 2/5/2005 12:54:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This reply form Kate is actually FAR more closer to what I understood PCR
to be...much more accurate as long as done correctly, and used more often in
research...but either way..more
well, we were dosing 600 cats, remember, so we just figured out how
many tablespoons-full a day, and distributed it amongst the water
bowls clearly we couldn't give everyone their personal dose, nor
really monitor the intake, but it worked, so...
MC
Nina wrote:
Do you remember what the
Michelle,
I'm so sorry you lost Simon. You have my deepest sympathy.
Anne and Jimi Too Cool, Simms and Sophie among other furry friends in MI
Oh my God, 600 cats! No wonder you had to order in bulk.
Thanks,
Nina
TenHouseCats wrote:
well, we were dosing 600 cats, remember, so we just figured out
how many tablespoons-full a day, and distributed it amongst the water
bowls clearly we couldn't give everyone their personal dose,
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