Thanks Katherine! From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katherine K. Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 7:14 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice
Matt, I'm sorry Roughy is having a hard time. I'm thinking of you both this morning. Katherine On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 8:59 PM, Maya D'Alessio <mde...@gmail.com<mailto:mde...@gmail.com>> wrote: Just wanted to send my emotional support to you and Roughy. I will keep you in my thoughts. I lost my cat soul-mate, Yang to a VERY sudden and shocking onset of FeLV (we didn't know she was positive, and she was only 3) only a few months ago. I hope your outcome is much happier. Just remember that you've given Roughy an amazing life, and continue to do so for as long as he is in your life. Sending all our love! On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 8:16 PM, Matt Pardo <mpa...@velocitystorm.com<mailto:mpa...@velocitystorm.com>> wrote: Thanks Marsha! I will check it out! From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>] On Behalf Of Marsha Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 2:39 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice There are also veterinarians available on JustAnswer.com. $20. I gave Milkdud dexamethasone injections, rather than the pills, so that may be different. Marsha On 9/14/2014 1:47 PM, Matt Pardo wrote: Thanks so much, Susan! I will get on that page asap. I am sticking with the label since I am hoping the system is more correct. I appreciate the quick reply! From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Grimes Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 1:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice Hi Matt and Roughy!! I just read your email and sense you need a quick answer to appropriate dosage for dex (which is a steroid). I don't have a for-sure answer for you but, I can say this....I am a health care therapist and also a patient due to several autoimmune diseases. This I know in humans, oral steroids are given in most cases in multiple doses (2-4) a day as it is a short acting medication. I would go by the printed dosage which is usually correct. The best avenue to get quick feedback is on Face Book. There is a page for "Owners of Feline Leukemia and FIV cats" There are some very active ppl with a lot of experience that will answer pretty quickly. I have had only a couple posts here. I like and post a lot on the face book page almost daily. Wishing you and Roughy the best, and good health, Susan and Sophia On Sunday, September 14, 2014 12:12 PM, Matt Pardo <mpa...@velocitystorm.com<mailto:mpa...@velocitystorm.com>> wrote: Hi everyone, I am new to the list. I have been looking through the archives for an answer, but haven’t found it yet. Sorry if this has been answered before. My cat, named Roughy, was a feral cat with FIV and FeLV. I have had him for about four years now with only minor infections. However, on Thursday, he didn’t eat. On Friday, I took him to the vet. The vet said he was extremely anemic…unfortunately, I was too shell shocked to ask for a copy of the lab results so I can’t say what that means. He gave him a shot of dexamethasone on Friday and gave him fluids. He seemed much better when I took him home. He gave me some dex to give him to him. I could have sworn he said one time a day, but the label says 2 times per day (every 12 hours). My concern is that I am giving him too much dex. The dosage per pill is 0.5 mg which nets to 1 mg per 24 hours. Is this ok/normal? This is the first anemia I have experienced and I am really worried. Poor Roughy had a really rough night Friday. Last night was a bit better, but he still seems to be struggling. I would really appreciate it if anyone knows if that dosage is ok. Of course, I have tried contacting my vet, but I can’t get him. Thanks! Matt _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Maya D'Alessio PhD student B1 377B, x32320 Graduate Studies Endowment Fund Coordinator Biology GSA Vice Chair GSA Director At-Large University of Waterloo _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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