Hi Jessica
I am sorry you had to find us this way but this is the right place to
come...
First you need to work on the realization that FeLV probably is terminal...
If he is in pain it may be a cancer....
I would recommend getting him on human grade interferon which is very
inexpensive
if you can find a vet that has a big block of it in his freezer and can
mix up a small bottle
of it for you... It tastes like water and is easy to give and sometimes
can do miracles...
The very least it seems to make them feel better and start eating....
I hope the best for you and your kitty and you still have years left
together...
Tad
Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote:
Sorry about the bad diagnosis, Jessica. There are lots of good people
on this list who will help you out in greater detail, but here's a
couple things to help him out now. First, look at the old posts on
this list starting on Tuesday. We've had a couple of new people come
on as frantic as you are, and there's been a lot of good advice here
the past couple days. And second, just make sure he eats something,
even if you have to force him. They can get fatty liver disease if
they don't eat enough -- that is usually fixable but it's best not to
have to worry about it in the first place. Most cats really
love Kentucky Fried Chicken, skin and bones removed, white meat if
possible, and make sure it's warm and "smelly." It's something about
those herbs and spices they use. If he continues not to eat very
much, you might want to call your vet and ask him to prescribe some
A/D food -- most cats seem to really like it, it's packed with
nutrients, can be fed with a syringe if necessary, and is by
prescription only. Hope this helps with your boy, and I'm sure more
people will chime in shortly!
Diane R.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jessica Merchen
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:50 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: I am so CONFUSSED!!
I have a cat that is jst over one year old. About a week to a week and
a half ago I noticed him hurtin and not eating. I had to wait until
today to take him to the vet due to money issues. I just found out
that he has feline luekemia. And i am so hurt. I am not quite sure
what to do or need to do. He is not eating or drinking. My vet told me
to feed him baby food which is what I am doing. He eats very little.
the vet also has given him a prescription for clavamox for
fever. Nebber got way too spastic to do any more blood work or test
today so I must take him back in a couple of weeks when he is feeling
better. But in the mean time, I need some sort of advice of how to
help him and me to deal with this. I can not think about losing him.
If some one could give me a little advice on what to do I would be
grateful. Thanks, Jessica
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