Interferon Question

2007-11-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Got this from a friend, anyone know or heard anything about this?? I have a feline interferon question. If you don't know the answer, would you mind asking the group? I followed the prophylactic regimen recommended in studies for asymptomatic felv+ cats, which is every day for five

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2007-11-14 Thread Marylyn
I give Dixie oral interferon every other day. I don't know what to tell you about what you are giving. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion

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2007-11-14 Thread gary
First time I've ever heard of that protocol. Mostly I've heard 7 days on and seven days off because they can develop an immunity to the human interferon alpha. Can't see why it would harm a diabetic cat. However, that's just a guess on my part. Gary - Original Message - From:

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2007-11-14 Thread Lance
I believe this person is referring to feline recombinant interferon. That looks like the protocol that is recommended for treating FeLV+ with Virbagen Omega. I'm wrestling with similar concerns, but we haven't even tried the stuff yet. Ember is in good shape right now, and I worry that

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2007-11-14 Thread Sally Davis
Hi Everyone Junior still has his URi he has had since at least August, he still eats well etc. His sinuses(i am guessing) smell bad. He has been two courses of antibiotics, Amoxicillin and Baytril for 20 days. NO luck. I am taking him in Friday, and want to know about those who have used

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2007-11-14 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi Sally,we use Azithromyacin with our URI cats.Usually five days in a row .When I used it for Genevieve it was 5 days in a row and then every 3 days for 3 more doses. I hope Junior feels better soon. Sherry Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone Junior still has his

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2007-11-14 Thread Jane Lyons
Hi I know that Hideyo (who was on this list) has used VO successfully. There are people here who are in touch with her. Maybe she would be willing to post her experience with it. Jane ps. I haven't used VO. With the exception of Giardia, I have been able to get rid of all of the many FeLK

Re: Whitey

2007-11-14 Thread catatonya
I would see a specialist. I know this is late, and I hope someone had some good advice for you. tonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys. Whitey is still having some issues and I was hoping some of the more experienced people around might have an idea of what's up. The

RE: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-14 Thread catatonya
Chris, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I, too am guilty of not always keeping up with regular check ups. It's hard when it's so expensive. You did everything you could. tonya MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: @font-face { font-family: Cambria Math; }

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2007-11-14 Thread Sally Davis
Thanks Sherry.. Sally On Nov 14, 2007 7:57 PM, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sally,we use Azithromyacin with our URI cats.Usually five days in a row .When I used it for Genevieve it was 5 days in a row and then every 3 days for 3 more doses. I hope Junior feels better soon.

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2007-11-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Hi Gary, Never heard of that for interferon alpha. LIke Lance said, maybe it's for VO. I can't see the harm for a diabetic cat. But my experience with FELV cats is that they can look so great, then turn symptomatic, and in my experience theres not much that can be done when they're

Re: Frankie has passed on

2007-11-14 Thread catatonya
Kenzie, I'm so sorry for your loss. tonya Kenzie Kanne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }Frankie who was FELV positive has passed on. He has really been battling for about a month

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2007-11-14 Thread Marylyn
I've heard several people refer to 3 as the magic age. Exactly what do you mean? I am unsure of Dixie's age but she has been with me for almost 3 years now and is as healthy as she can be most of the time. Just normal minor problems except for the teeth and that seems to be ok now.