My first FeLV kitty we treated with Doxy just in case it was Hemobart. She collapsed and threw up after I gave her her meds one day and we rushed her to the Emergency vet to have her PTS. She was in great pain. We think she got a clot in her leg. This is why I am hesitant to medicate these cats a lot. I wish I hadn't done it, because I realize now she was never going to get better and I tortured her by medicating her and force feeding her so much right to the end. Since Stamp is eating I am more willing to try things. I will try to get some Doxy at the shelter tonight. I am worried now that it is FIP. He eats fine, but his belly sags and that may be why I feel the bones in his back even tough he is eating fine - his belly is pulling his skin. I remember seeing this in a rash of kittens I had a few years ago with FIP. It would also explain the rapid breathing even though he is not severly anemic. I appreciate the comments about Science Diet. I know it is not the best, but certainly not the worst and Stamp does get other food besides, including canned Nutro kitten and baby food. Unfortunately, I have 6 cats of my own, about 6 ferals, and Stamp is my 6th foster. So that makes 18 cats (and 1 dog) I am feeding. I would prefer to feed Nutro, but I am doing the best I can on my budget. The canned food all comes out of my pocket. I tried Innova and Wellnes canned and nobody would eat it. His coat was full and shiny until a couple weeks ago, so it is not the food. Beth
Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: When we started treating Grace for Hemobart, her test had come back neg. Since it's not always detectable, and the vet had a gut feeling about it, we gave her Doxy anyway and it helped. Nina Gussies mom wrote: > Litter: Feline Pine. When he gets out with the other cats is when I > see him eat litter > > No, he has not been tested for Hemobart. He was so young when the > anemia started. I asked the vet at that time and she said they do not > see Hemobart in young kittens. > > I don't think Science Diet is a bad food, certainly not the absolute > best, but I have never had any problems with it. --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains.
