I am so sorry to hear about Sasha, Jennifer. May you find comfort and peace knowing she had a good life thanks to you. I'm keeping you and your other kitty in my thoughts.
On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Jennifer Ballew <balle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Put Sasha down today. I think it was time. :-( > On Oct 10, 2013 2:02 PM, "katskat1" <katsk...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Sub Q will work almost immediately if anything is going to work at all. >> Don't freak tho. It will show as a big scary malleable lump under the skin >> as the liquid drains from the IV bag. It is just the water under the skin >> and will dissipate within a short period of time but the rehydration starts >> surprisingly quickly and can make an almost immediate world of difference. >> Please don't hesitate. It is the best and quickest way to give your kitty >> a chance. >> >> Kat >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 2:57 PM, <cer...@new.rr.com> wrote: >> >>> At the Shelter where I volunteer, they find that rehydrating a >>> cat by giving sub-q usually perks up their appetite. >>> >>> Chris C. >>> >>> >>> *From:* Margo <toomanykitti...@earthlink.net> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:00 AM >>> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: virus has finally caught up with her :-( >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Jennifer, >>> >>> Well, I think she will need some help. I am >>> surprised that a Vet allowed a dehydrated cat to leave without doing >>> something about it, so I'd call and ask why. It's good that she is >>> drinking, but it is impossible to correct clinical dehydration orally, she >>> must have either IV or sub-q fluids. That alone MAY be enough (combined >>> with the B-12) to start her eating again, it can be miraculous. If you >>> don't want to try the Clavamox, then take her (what is her name?) in and >>> request sub-q fluids (and have them show you how to do it at home) and ask >>> about Convenia, a long-lasting injectable antibiotic. I don't generally >>> recommend it, but it's better than nothing, and less stressful for both of >>> you. Explain that medicating orally seems too stressful. You could ask >>> about appetite stimulants, but they need to be given by mouth as well, so >>> maybe you don't want to try. >>> >>> Much depends on how far you want to go. Sub-q's >>> and assist feedings aren't difficult to do, but you may not have the time >>> to give to this. I would say, even if you decide not to continue long-term >>> care, get to the Vet (or another of you don't want to go back there) TODAY >>> for sub-q or IV fluids, and see if that helps.. If you have to work, most >>> Vets will allow drop-off. >>> >>> Please help her by getting the dehydration >>> resolved. She feels totally lousy, and of course doesn't want to eat, or >>> move. At least she will feel better, and that's critical, whatever course >>> you elect to follow. >>> >>> All the best, >>> >>> Margo >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Jennifer Ballew ** >>> Sent: Oct 9, 2013 9:40 PM >>> To: felvtalk ** >>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: virus has finally caught up with her :-( >>> >>> They took her temp yesterday and no fever. She's not showing any >>> outward signs of infection, so that's good I guess. I'm just wondering if >>> she's going to be able to pull out of this. :-( >>> >>> Jennifer >>> On Oct 9, 2013 8:27 PM, "moonsister22" <moonsiste...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Regular cats can also have those symptoms. The B12 shot is good. Does >>>> she have a fever? Many doctors completely neglect the simple task of taking >>>> the cat's temperature. An antibiotic injection might be of benefit. My hard >>>> and fast rule is to think "simple" first. My FIV positive cat had a lump on >>>> his back. It was diagnosed as probably a malignant tumor. I suggested it >>>> was a non-malignant fatty tumor. Three years later Mr. Snowy is still fat >>>> and going strong and the tumor has absorbed. Maybe it's luck and they will >>>> use up the last of their nine lives eventually but until then start off >>>> simple but cautious and do always take to vet but listen with both ears >>>> open and your brain cells on high alert. >>>> >>>> Hugs and blessings to you and the fur kids. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPod >>>> >>>> On Oct 9, 2013, at 3:48 PM, Jennifer Ballew <balle...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> > Hey all- >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > This is the first time I have posted to the forum. I have two FeLV >>>> positive cats, one two and one three years old. The older cat has never >>>> had any issues with illness whatsoever, but the younger has only recently >>>> started showing signs that her illness has caught up with her. Just within >>>> the last few days she has become very lethargic, stopped eating (and only >>>> drinks a small amount) and whenever she stands or walks she seems very >>>> unsteady and wobbly. I took her to the vet yesterday; they checked her >>>> blood counts which were low and said her kidney enzymes were elevated. >>>> They also said they could hear a heart murmur which is probably related to >>>> possibly being dehydrated. They gave her a B12 shot and I took her home. >>>> I already said if worst came to worst I wouldn't put her through any >>>> unnecessary treatments or subject her to any painful procedures and that I >>>> would strive only to provide the best supportive care for her while she was >>>> alive so that she would have the best chances. I'm just wondering if any >>>> of you have gone through the same thing and if I can expect her to pull out >>>> of this on her own, or, if she doesn't, how long she might have left. I'm >>>> sincerely heartbroken. I really thought I had nursed her through the most >>>> risky part of her illness (kittenhood) and that she would now go on to live >>>> a halfway long life. In any case, if anyone has any advice or information >>>> I would greatly appreciate it. >>>> > >>>> > Thanks all, >>>> > >>>> > Jennifer >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > "To love is to risk not being loved in return. >>>> > To hope is to risk pain. >>>> > To try is to risk failure, >>>> > But risk must be taken, >>>> > Because the greatest hazard in life >>>> > Is to risk nothing." >>>> > --Leo Buscaglia >>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>> > Felvtalk mailing list >>>> > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>>> > >>>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Felvtalk mailing list >>>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Felvtalk mailing list >>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Felvtalk mailing list >>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > >
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