What we used to do when we worked w/interferon, is we would get the
interferon @ 100% dosage and "inject" it into a 500cc bag of sterile water.
The bag could be kept in the refrigerator then, and whatever dosage that you
needed could be drawn out w/ a syringe.
The sharp was then removed from the syringe,then mixture was orally
administered into the cats' mouth.
It depends on how it is "mixed" as to if you say, give them .5 or
1cc.etc.......
I do know that interferon has really gone up in price, I was asking a friend
who has access to it (she is a nurse who also does cat rescue) about some.
Susan J. DuBose >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
"As Cleopatra lay in state,
Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
Purring welcomes of soft applause,
Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
Trajan Tennent
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to
do.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Megan. I haven't read all your other
replies, but will try to keep this short. This is what I would do.
First, these cats are siblings and have been together a while with
plenty of opportunity to share diseases, so why separate them now?
I'd keep the cats together.
Second, I'm a proponent of daily oral interferon, and with cats under
a certain age (3-4), I'd give the FELV cat anywhere from half a cc or
1cc daily of interferon alpha.
Note this is squirted into their MOUTH, not an injection.The price
varies - one vet charged me $75 for a small bottle, but I found
another who charged $15 for a
large bottle (like bigger than a quart). You can freeze it in small
containers and get it out as you need to. Oral Interferon used in
this way boosts the immune system.
BTW, Some people also use temporary interferon orally for cats with
the sneezes - upper respiratory - and other situations.
Not sure what the injections are about - I'd just do the oral
interferon apha.
Best of luck - and this list is the right place to be! You'll get
lots of alternatives and lots of support.
Gloria
in Arkansas
