Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability
Stefania, My cat Miss Clara had that too. The vet gave her a shot of prednisone. That helped. I give her 1 capsule of 200 I.U. vitamin E ( human dose) once a week. That seems to help. and as bitter as that stuff is, she gobbles it up like candy. The vet said it was ok to give to her. You might try it. Also, I got my sweet Templeton from a shelter and was told that he tested negative. Then I got Miss Clara there and was told the same. Templeton crossed the bridge at the tender age of 1yr. I got him when he was 9 months old. Then Miss Clara either had it or she got it from him. Now Miss Clara seems to be doing alright and her Friend Sophie ( I knew she was positive) is doing well too. Alice - Original Message - From: Stefaniamailto:la_st...@tin.it To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 8:03 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability Please, can anyone help me? My cat has dermatitis and she keeps on taking away her hair. I don't know what to think! My vet says we have to wait but the cat gets worse. Stefania ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability
CHRIS: Does the vet tell you what he thinks caused the dermatitis? No, the vet says that it could be amoxicillin but it could also be something FeLV related or even fleas. We tried to eliminate amoxicillin and fleas, first. The cat, however, keeps on licking herself bald. She does that on her chest, near the two forearms. I agree with you about the transmission :-) DEBBIE: I don't mean to intrude here, but what type of gel did you get for the stomatitis I cannot tell just now because I left the recipe at the pharmacy (they had to order the gel) and will go there in the afternoon to take the gel. DIANE: Your cats are very cute! Thanks! I also agree with you on vets. It's very difficult, as for human, to find a doctor who keeps up to date. Today Trudi's nose is a bit better. I hope interferon did something. Stef Passa a Yahoo! Mail. La webmail che ti offre GRATIS spazio illimitato, antispam e messenger integrato. http://it.mail.yahoo.com/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability
Did he do blood work for thyroid problems? On Feb 11, 2009, at 4:11 AM, Stefania wrote: CHRIS: Does the vet tell you what he thinks caused the dermatitis? No, the vet says that it could be amoxicillin but it could also be something FeLV related or even fleas. We tried to eliminate amoxicillin and fleas, first. The cat, however, keeps on licking herself bald. She does that on her chest, near the two forearms. I agree with you about the transmission :-) DEBBIE: I don't mean to intrude here, but what type of gel did you get for the stomatitis I cannot tell just now because I left the recipe at the pharmacy (they had to order the gel) and will go there in the afternoon to take the gel. DIANE: Your cats are very cute! Thanks! I also agree with you on vets. It's very difficult, as for human, to find a doctor who keeps up to date. Today Trudi's nose is a bit better. I hope interferon did something. Stef Passa a Yahoo! Mail. La webmail che ti offre GRATIS spazio illimitato, antispam e messenger integrato. http://it.mail.yahoo.com/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability
Did he do blood work for thyroid problems? They had her blood tested and I have all values, such as iron, proteins, cholesterol etc... Is there anything more specific for thyroid? Stef Passa a Yahoo! Mail. La webmail che ti offre GRATIS spazio illimitato, antispam e messenger integrato. http://it.mail.yahoo.com/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability
One of my cats, Misty, who is FELV negative went through a period of obsessive licking where she literally took hair off and had bald spots. Vet thought it might be nerves--she's a bit of a nervous nelly and is absolutely obsessed with food. Let me go back through my notes to see what we did but whatever it was, it worked and she sort of stopped Thanks. It could be also something like that, because Trudi has never been to the vet as much as in these days and she's nervous, in fact. Stef Passa a Yahoo! Mail. La webmail che ti offre GRATIS spazio illimitato, antispam e messenger integrato. http://it.mail.yahoo.com/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability
It has been too long since Ebony left this world. I can't remember the values. However, when he tested for hypothyroidism, it was believed that cats did not develop the condition. Luckily, my vets tend to go beyond the typical and ran the appropriate tests. Now it is pretty well accepted as a feline problem. Please don't let your vet brush the possibility off as not applicable to cats. On Feb 11, 2009, at 8:00 AM, Stefania wrote: Did he do blood work for thyroid problems? They had her blood tested and I have all values, such as iron, proteins, cholesterol etc... Is there anything more specific for thyroid? Stef Passa a Yahoo! Mail. La webmail che ti offre GRATIS spazio illimitato, antispam e messenger integrato. http://it.mail.yahoo.com/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability
I have had two cats who suffered from hypothyroidism...definitely accepted as a common disease of cats. - Original Message - From: Cougar Clan maima...@duo-county.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability It has been too long since Ebony left this world. I can't remember the values. However, when he tested for hypothyroidism, it was believed that cats did not develop the condition. Luckily, my vets tend to go beyond the typical and ran the appropriate tests. Now it is pretty well accepted as a feline problem. Please don't let your vet brush the possibility off as not applicable to cats. On Feb 11, 2009, at 8:00 AM, Stefania wrote: Did he do blood work for thyroid problems? They had her blood tested and I have all values, such as iron, proteins, cholesterol etc... Is there anything more specific for thyroid? Stef Passa a Yahoo! Mail. La webmail che ti offre GRATIS spazio illimitato, antispam e messenger integrato. http://it.mail.yahoo.com/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ 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] R: PCR test reliability
Does the vet tell you what he thinks caused the dermatitis? Is it only in some patches or spread throughout? Does she scratch herself or does she lick herself bald? Chris ti...@mindspring.com -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Stefania Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 9:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability Please, can anyone help me? My cat has dermatitis and she keeps on taking away her hair. I don't know what to think! My vet says we have to wait but the cat gets worse. Stefania ___ 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
