I don't understand how the vet got from kidney disease to 'something between the kidneys'? What does that mean? Does she think there's a tumor?
Also, does she think Jersey had felv AND fiv?
I've never heard of either of them causing kidney problems. I don't know enough about the bloodwork, but I assume if she's wanting to do a transfusion Jersey must be anemic.
Good luck with little Jersey.
tonya
Barbara Lowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Barbara Lowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
was just about to sign off for the night then saw your question on transfusions.i had 2 different experiences with blood transfusions. one was with a less than year old cat with leukemia and it was two days before xmas. Lenny(the cat) perhaps had a week of quality life with us before we had to let her be put to sleep.the 2nd cat Jelly Roll again perhaps a week or two before he also crashed. I would not have traded that time with them for anything.I am surprised at how cheap your vet says a transfusion is. perhaps because I am in NY where it just seems everything is just so damn expensive. I would make sure the vet types your cat's blood. it must get a matching blood type--I forget if there's a subgroup to cat's blood--I just know my second cat had a very rare blood type.I know others on the list had also had blood transfusions for their cats and can give their opinions. I'd still go for a second opinion if you do not feel this vet is up to date on treatment of leukemia.again good luck and good night,thank you for caring for Jersey. I know how stressful it can be.barbara
