Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-25 Thread catatonya
What are his symptoms? tonya Beckie McRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the Moeman is dying. I’m just trying to keep him comfortable as possible now. No more pokes and prods, etc. He’s content I think. I’m just wondering if you guys could tell me the typical course of

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge

2007-08-25 Thread Belinda
I used epogen (same thing as procrit) when my Bailey was anemic along with prenisolone because we suspected the virus was in his bone marrow supressing his immune system and interfering with blood building. We reversed his anemia with this combo. Procrit used in humans is at a much, much

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?PLS READ

2007-08-25 Thread laurieskatz
I have experienced BOTH having a feleuk positive cat die at home and a feleuk positive one I thought was dying survive. The difference? The one who I thought was dying (it was Isabella who is doing GREAT NOW) continued to eat. She wasn't eating as much but still defecating and eating SOME. She

Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread Beckie McRae
I think the Moeman is dying. I'm just trying to keep him comfortable as possible now. No more pokes and prods, etc. He's content I think. I'm just wondering if you guys could tell me the typical course of dying for a FELV cat? Will he just get weaker and weaker like he has been?

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread Susan Loesch
Hi, Beckie - I have my own idea for what is a typical course -- it is not the kitties who have a major, identifiable problem, such as lymphoma or anemia. It is the ones who seem generally fine and then just begin to go downhill -- lose weight, become lethargic - and continue to go downhill.

RE: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread Melissa Lind
Of Beckie McRae Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:27 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? I think the Moeman is dying. I'm just trying to keep him comfortable as possible now. No more pokes and prods, etc. He's content I think. I'm just wondering

RE: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
of a dying FELV kitty? I think the Moeman is dying. I'm just trying to keep him comfortable as possible now. No more pokes and prods, etc. He's content I think. I'm just wondering if you guys could tell me the typical course of dying for a FELV cat? Will he just get weaker and weaker like he has been

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Look at his gums and see if they're white rather than pink. That means anemia. Might talk to the vet about that. Is he breathing heavily? I've had several go from mediatinal lymphoma, and they collect fluid in the chest cavity, causing breathing problems. Those are the only two ways

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Look at his gums and see if they're white rather than pink. That means anemia. Might talk to the vet about that. Is he breathing heavily? I've had several go from mediatinal lymphoma, and they collect fluid in the chest cavity, causing breathing problems. Those are the only two ways

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry but please indulge

2007-08-24 Thread Jenna
im so sorry beckie- i will keep you and moeman in my prayers. It feels odd to write about this now as my husband and i were crying remembering our beloved siamese calico lady. This is my experience and I hope it helps you. My baby died at home. That was important to me, and i wanted

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge

2007-08-24 Thread Marylyn
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 1:49 PM Subject: Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge im so

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry but please indulge

2007-08-24 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Jenna your story of your beautiful Satine has me in tears.It is the hardest thing to go through when you love them so much.She was lucky to have the both of you.I went through it with my Maizee Grace almost 2 years ago and this really hit me hard. Sherry Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: im

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge

2007-08-24 Thread Sherry DeHaan
- Original Message - From: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 1:49 PM Subject: Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge im so sorry beckie- i will keep you and moeman in my prayers

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread Susan Dubose
of a dying FELV kitty? I think the Moeman is dying. I'm just trying to keep him comfortable as possible now. No more pokes and prods, etc. He's content I think. I'm just wondering if you guys could tell me the typical course of dying for a FELV cat? Will he just get weaker and weaker like he

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread dede hicken
Dear Becky, I certainly do not have all the answers, but I can draw from my experiences over the years. It is usually true that when a cat stops eating, it can mean they are near the end. BUT, something happened to me last year that made me think twice. Whiskers stopped eating. She is CRF, and

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry but please indulge

2007-08-24 Thread glenda Goodman
Beckie, You are such a bright little light here and I feel so sad to know you are hurting and your sweet little Moeman might be fading away. You have learned a lot for the time you have been here. I know I have on just how to take care of our little guys better and signs to look for. I have been

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge

2007-08-24 Thread Pat Kachur
for a couple of months after seeing them almost every day for a while. - Original Message - From: glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 5:35 PM Subject: Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge

2007-08-24 Thread glenda Goodman
: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge Beckie, You are such a bright little light here and I feel so sad to know you are hurting and your sweet little Moeman might be fading away. You have learned a lot for the time you have been here. I know I

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorrybutplease indulge

2007-08-24 Thread Pat Kachur
I'm very glad that I could help, Glenda.. Pat - Original Message - From: glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 5:52 PM Subject: Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorrybutplease indulge Wow! Thanks! I

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2007-08-24 Thread wendy
Message From: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 1:49:04 PM Subject: Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry but please indulge im so sorry beckie- i will keep you and moeman in my prayers. It feels

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

2007-08-24 Thread wendy
, 2007 11:27:19 AM Subject: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? I think the Moeman is dying. I’m just trying to keep him comfortable as possible now. No more pokes and prods, etc. He’s content I think. I’m just wondering if you guys could tell me the typical course of dying for a FELV cat