Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne
Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this list. Anyhow - This is her info on her web site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html Interferon used in this way, Lynne, is oral low dose interferon alpha. Not injected. It can of course be administered in other ways, but this is intended to provide a gentle ongoing boost to the kitty immune system. There's lots of undocumented, unresearched stuff about interferon, but this is the protocol that many use. There's also a discussion of whether you do constant, or on-off (like 7 days on, then 7 off). As I understand from Tally's info, the theory for the constant, daily dosage, is that the cat is low in its own natural interferon , and this is intended to supplement it. Now mind you, I'm just saying what I recall, so don't have sources right now other than Tally's info. Gloria At 07:56 PM 8/22/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've been using interferon with our two FeLV positive kitties for over a year now. Our vet said I could give it by mixing it into food, but usually we administer the required dosage in a needless syringe and the kitties just swallow it. (I want to be sure they get all their dose.) So far, both cats are doing well. Bo is almost four now, and Seven is just over a year old. I don't think I have the list that Gloria sent to you, Jane, but I would be very interested in reading it and learning any more that I can. Good luck! Jody Today's Topics: 1. Interferon question (Jane Lyons) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:34 -0400 From: Jane Lyons Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon question To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Gloria (thank you) sent me some great information about Interferon that someone called Tally put together for this list a few years ago. My vet has read it and is learning from Tally and any information I can give her. Is anyone using it now? The instructions are contradictory. One piece is that it cannot be given with food, while another suggests giving it with tuna juice. Since I cannot ask my vet, I am hoping someone out there is using it. I just received it and if I can figure out the correct method, will begin tonight. Here's hoping Jane -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 2, Issue 28 *** ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne
Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this list. Anyhow - This is her info on her web site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html Interferon used in this way, Lynne, is oral low dose interferon alpha. Not injected. It can of course be administered in other ways, but this is intended to provide a gentle ongoing boost to the kitty immune system. There's lots of undocumented, unresearched stuff about interferon, but this is the protocol that many use. There's also a discussion of whether you do constant, or on-off (like 7 days on, then 7 off). As I understand from Tally's info, the theory for the constant, daily dosage, is that the cat is low in its own natural interferon , and this is intended to supplement it. Now mind you, I'm just saying what I recall, so don't have sources right now other than Tally's info. Gloria At 07:56 PM 8/22/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've been using interferon with our two FeLV positive kitties for over a year now. Our vet said I could give it by mixing it into food, but usually we administer the required dosage in a needless syringe and the kitties just swallow it. (I want to be sure they get all their dose.) So far, both cats are doing well. Bo is almost four now, and Seven is just over a year old. I don't think I have the list that Gloria sent to you, Jane, but I would be very interested in reading it and learning any more that I can. Good luck! Jody Today's Topics: 1. Interferon question (Jane Lyons) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:34 -0400 From: Jane Lyons Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon question To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Gloria (thank you) sent me some great information about Interferon that someone called Tally put together for this list a few years ago. My vet has read it and is learning from Tally and any information I can give her. Is anyone using it now? The instructions are contradictory. One piece is that it cannot be given with food, while another suggests giving it with tuna juice. Since I cannot ask my vet, I am hoping someone out there is using it. I just received it and if I can figure out the correct method, will begin tonight. Here's hoping Jane -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 2, Issue 28 *** ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne
If I ever have a positive cat again I would definitely consider this. I'm wondering if it can be made into a trans dermal. We found that this method worked really well for our dear old Lennie and his thyroid medication. Lynne - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this list. Anyhow - This is her info on her web site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html Interferon used in this way, Lynne, is oral low dose interferon alpha. Not injected. It can of course be administered in other ways, but this is intended to provide a gentle ongoing boost to the kitty immune system. There's lots of undocumented, unresearched stuff about interferon, but this is the protocol that many use. There's also a discussion of whether you do constant, or on-off (like 7 days on, then 7 off). As I understand from Tally's info, the theory for the constant, daily dosage, is that the cat is low in its own natural interferon , and this is intended to supplement it. Now mind you, I'm just saying what I recall, so don't have sources right now other than Tally's info. Gloria At 07:56 PM 8/22/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've been using interferon with our two FeLV positive kitties for over a year now. Our vet said I could give it by mixing it into food, but usually we administer the required dosage in a needless syringe and the kitties just swallow it. (I want to be sure they get all their dose.) So far, both cats are doing well. Bo is almost four now, and Seven is just over a year old. I don't think I have the list that Gloria sent to you, Jane, but I would be very interested in reading it and learning any more that I can. Good luck! Jody Today's Topics: 1. Interferon question (Jane Lyons) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:34 -0400 From: Jane Lyons Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon question To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Gloria (thank you) sent me some great information about Interferon that someone called Tally put together for this list a few years ago. My vet has read it and is learning from Tally and any information I can give her. Is anyone using it now? The instructions are contradictory. One piece is that it cannot be given with food, while another suggests giving it with tuna juice. Since I cannot ask my vet, I am hoping someone out there is using it. I just received it and if I can figure out the correct method, will begin tonight. Here's hoping Jane -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 2, Issue 28 *** ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org __ NOD32 3381 (20080822) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne
That's a good question Lynne ...I don't know and my vet is learning from the information that Gloria sent to me, via Tally. I became interested when I read that paper published by the French veterinarians that stated that interferon was the only treatment that they thought improved the quality and longevity of Felv kitties. I had been considering Imulan, but El has been using it and the last time she posted, she was not quite sure about it. MeMe is probably 2, possibly 2.5 and I was hoping if we could keep building her immunity she might make it through that difficult 2.5 to 3 stage. She is the funniest cat. We have two Scotties and when I walk them she insists on going. She walks ahead of them (with her cat jacket on) on a leash with her tail straight up. It's difficult to juggle three leash handles, but they all are on retractable leads, which means that MeMe climbs a few trees ever now and then. From what I've read on the list, it seems that FeLV kittens are the most endearing. I know MeMe is. take care Jane On Aug 22, 2008, at 10:17 PM, Lynne wrote: If I ever have a positive cat again I would definitely consider this. I'm wondering if it can be made into a trans dermal. We found that this method worked really well for our dear old Lennie and his thyroid medication. Lynne - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this list. Anyhow - This is her info on her web site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html Interferon used in this way, Lynne, is oral low dose interferon alpha. Not injected. It can of course be administered in other ways, but this is intended to provide a gentle ongoing boost to the kitty immune system. There's lots of undocumented, unresearched stuff about interferon, but this is the protocol that many use. There's also a discussion of whether you do constant, or on-off (like 7 days on, then 7 off). As I understand from Tally's info, the theory for the constant, daily dosage, is that the cat is low in its own natural interferon , and this is intended to supplement it. Now mind you, I'm just saying what I recall, so don't have sources right now other than Tally's info. Gloria At 07:56 PM 8/22/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've been using interferon with our two FeLV positive kitties for over a year now. Our vet said I could give it by mixing it into food, but usually we administer the required dosage in a needless syringe and the kitties just swallow it. (I want to be sure they get all their dose.) So far, both cats are doing well. Bo is almost four now, and Seven is just over a year old. I don't think I have the list that Gloria sent to you, Jane, but I would be very interested in reading it and learning any more that I can. Good luck! Jody Today's Topics: 1. Interferon question (Jane Lyons) --- --- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:36:34 -0400 From: Jane Lyons Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon question To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Gloria (thank you) sent me some great information about Interferon that someone called Tally put together for this list a few years ago. My vet has read it and is learning from Tally and any information I can give her. Is anyone using it now? The instructions are contradictory. One piece is that it cannot be given with food, while another suggests giving it with tuna juice. Since I cannot ask my vet, I am hoping someone out there is using it. I just received it and if I can figure out the correct method, will begin tonight. Here's hoping Jane -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org End of Felvtalk Digest, Vol 2, Issue 28 *** ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org __ NOD32 3381 (20080822) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo
Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne
I'm convinced that cats that have this disease are very special little creatures. I no longer have a positive cat but the girl we have now was a rescued cat, seized from this horrible pet store owner. She was lucky in the sense that she was taken in by a rescue group and spent 2 months being rehabilitated. I understand the diagnosis was feline herpes virus. You'd never know she had been so close to death now. The only reminder of her illness is a scar on her one eye. She's a persian and the most loving cat we've owned. She comes to bed with me every night but won't go to sleep until Bob comes up to tell her how beautiful she is. She is just so endearing and so smart, very clingy, not like the boys we've had in the past who were a little more independent. When we lost BooBoo the vet introduced us to another positive cat Baby whose owners were not certain they wanted her after learning about her disease. We were ready to take her home but the owners had a change of heart, which is good. Still, I wouldn't hesitate to take on another. I learned a lot from BooBoo as hopeless as his case was and now just losing Lennie, I realize that both Bob and I are quite capable of handling all the sorrow that eventually goes along with owning cats but am reassured that we do the best we can for them and in the end it enriches all of our lives. Lynne - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 10:43 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne That's a good question Lynne ...I don't know and my vet is learning from the information that Gloria sent to me, via Tally. I became interested when I read that paper published by the French veterinarians that stated that interferon was the only treatment that they thought improved the quality and longevity ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
