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
>
>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?
>
>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
>
> ----- Original Message
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> From: stany petrov
> To:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005
12:57 PM
> Subject: Re:
Jersey
>
>
> 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?
>
> Yestereday he was eating good and looked
good. Are the doctors really qualified enough?
>
> She
offered me euthanesia.
>
> I am not going to accept,
but I am very confused.
>
> What might cause the
deficiency in the back legs if not the kidney
CRF???
>
>
Stan
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