Thanks a lot Barbara. I just chose the vet from the list. I can afford to pay let's say 500- 600. By the way, I have a pet insuarance but it is from a month ago. I don't know if they cover past diseases?
Does anybody know about that?
I mean, insuarance companies have lots of protection.
I am going to talk with another vet probably. He is moving hard, but can walk to the litterbox.
I am picking him today and keep feeding him with the baby food...
Stan
>From: Barbara Lowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>Subject: Re: Jersey
>Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 14:51:52 -0400
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>sorry. I have no experience with CRF or Jersey's problem of weak back legs. what do the cat owners on the CRF say? has anyone there offered any helpful info or suggestions?
>Have you asked your vet for referral to a specialist(if you can afford the vet fees?)---don't be worried about hurting your vet's feelings in asking to discuss Jersey with another vet. has anyone on the CRF list recommended a vet in your area?
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>why did the vet suggest euthanasia?
>It has been discussed on this list before I believe--the reasons for considering being a beloved pet to sleep. hopefully someone else can post them for you--i just got back from a platelets donation so kinda tired. also many of us have our own personal criteria for judging when an animal is no longer enjoying life. frankly if your cat is eating, I would consider that a good sign. is he getting nutrients from the food--when my dog had cancer, her bowel movements were proof her food was not being digested properly adding to her weakened condition. is Jersey able to have movements? is he able to get around on his own at all? someone on the CRF group should be able to recommend a form of phosphorus for your cat. A cat testing postive for feline leukemia is not reason enough to put to sleep an animal though sadly many vets still feel that because their training has been that the pet will die anyway sooner or later.
>Not knowing why you selected this particular vet I can offer no answer if the vet is qualified. was the vet recommended to you? is there perhaps a veterinary school in your state? can you ask your vet to explain better what she means by the problem is somewhere between the kidneys?
>perhaps there might be some info on the www.holisticat.com website. I believe the founder of the site-her cat was crf also. there is an archive you can look through--and also a mailing list to join if you so desire to ask questions and for help.
>good luck. remember to enjoy your time with Jersey and not worry yourself all the time so that you lose what time you have with him. I know it's easier said than done but allow yourself time to just love your pet.
>barbara
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: stany petrov
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:57 PM
> Subject: Re: Jersey
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> I have bad news form the vet. she said the problem was somewhere beteen the kidneys. I am confused. Is the leukimia really causing everything or the doctor cannot find the reason?
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> Yestereday he was eating good and looked good. Are the doctors really qualified enough?
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> She offered me euthanesia.
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> I am not going to accept, but I am very confused.
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> What might cause the deficiency in the back legs if not the kidney CRF???
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> Stan
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