Re: Patti could use your prayers
Patti, I don't know you as I am new to the group, but you are in my prayers.Gina Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello group,I got the following email from Patti this morning. I had hoped that she was busy with other things and was just not in touch. I was able to speak to her on the phone and she's in really rough shape. She was in a terrible car accident. She was in a coma, but because of her brain injuries is having a hard time remembering things, so she couldn't tell me for how long. She said she can remember her current pets and things from 20 years ago, but she can't remember other pets she has lost. They are hoping her memory will return as she heals. She's lost her front teeth, her right cheek was crushed, broken ribs, brain and spinal injuries, loss of memory, numbness on the left side of her body and so much pain! She sure could use your good thoughts and prayers. She's having a hard time reading the posts because of her vision, but she did see my post asking about her. She kept repeating how you just never know what each day will bring. To add to her troubles, her ex-husband died of a heart attack while she was in the coma. I asked her if it would be okay to let everyone know what she's going through and she welcomed your prayers for her recovery. It's so true. You just never know...Blessings to everyone, please keep safe,Nina[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Nina, I had a car accident May 17 and was near death. Bad brain injury spinal probs. Just got home from hosp. I am not doing as I though. My vision is damaged too. I really am lucky to be here. (?) I was not able to rad all mail.. Sorry. Hope all is well with you. SSay a prayer for mr. I need it. Love, PattiNo heaven wil not ever Heaven be Unless my cats are there to welcome me.--epitaph in a pet cemetery Tiggertales ~ a site about our beloved felines Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
Patti
I am so sorry to hear about your terrible accident,I have you in my thoughts and prayers for a full and speedyrecovery. You are one of the firstof many wonderfulpeople to welcome me to this group.I have kept one of your messages to me about Maizee,it made me feel a little better about everything that I had done for my sweet girl.I thank you and everyone here for that.God bless you. Sherry Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Patti
Patti, I'm so sorry about your accident! You are so very lucky to be here and overcome your obstacles at this point. God has a purpose for you and he knows your a fighter for life. I don't know what I can offer to help you, since I'm not in the position as well after having major surgery a few days ago. (reconstructive foot surgery) My time is limited on how long I use the internet having problems sitting still and it hurts like hell. Normally, I can withstand pain but not on this one. Pain meds aren't really helping either. Believe me, if we are within distance as a group/family please do let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. I have always said this was my other family this being such a caring and loving bunch of people. You have always been there in the time of need when I needed it. Don't be afraid to ask us if there is anything we can do to help you. Your in my thoughts and prayers! If you need to talk please feel free to call me...I'm here for you! My herd of 12sends their headbutts and love to you! Terrie Mohr-Forker (425) 344-6933TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WAhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
To Patti
I'm so sorry to hear about your accident and your ex-husband. I know you must be reeling from all this, so just know that we're out here praying for you. Hang in there girl! It will get better! :) Wendy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello group, I got the following email from Patti this morning. I had hoped that she was busy with other things and was just not in touch. I was able to speak to her on the phone and she's in really rough shape. She was in a terrible car accident. She was in a coma, but because of her brain injuries is having a hard time remembering things, so she couldn't tell me for how long. She said she can remember her current pets and things from 20 years ago, but she can't remember other pets she has lost. They are hoping her memory will return as she heals. She's lost her front teeth, her right cheek was crushed, broken ribs, brain and spinal injuries, loss of memory, numbness on the left side of her body and so much pain! She sure could use your good thoughts and prayers. She's having a hard time reading the posts because of her vision, but she did see my post asking about her. She kept repeating how you just never know what each day will bring. To add to her troubles, her ex-husband died of a heart attack while she was in the coma. I asked her if it would be okay to let everyone know what she's going through and she welcomed your prayers for her recovery. It's so true. You just never know... Blessings to everyone, please keep safe, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Nina, I had a car accident May 17 and was near death. Bad brain injury spinal probs. Just got home from hosp. I am not doing as I though. My vision is damaged too. I really am lucky to be here. (?) I was not able to rad all mail.. Sorry. Hope all is well with you. SSay a prayer for mr. I need it. Love, Patti __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens
I called the woman who posted about the calico male and black female and she runs a rescue in Arlington, right next to Dallas. I was upset that she left her post the way she did (ie. it's over). She told me that she did pts the kittens, which of course, upset me to hear. I asked her to please not leave us hanging like that again as it was upsetting for us to read that and not know what she meant. I could hear in her voice a lot of frustration at trying to get them adopted out and that one of her personal cats had contracted the FeLV from the kittens, according to her. She had bottle fed the two kittens and had had them for a year, so she was clearly upset about the situation. She did not want to pts and said that she had tried to get them adopted out for months, but was concerned for all the other cats. She did say that later an IFA showed that her personal cat was negative, so that's a good thing. I told her a little about what we've found out here about FeLV and urged her to post back if she came across any more FeLV positives in her rescue before pts. I know this will put your minds a little at rest, unrestfully. I hope we don't get anymore of these posts because they are upsetting! Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee
Please keep us posted on Madison Lee. I hope she gets good news! :) Wendy --- Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have added Madison Lee to the special needs list. I hope it turns out to be nothing serious. Fred had a lump on his shoulder area a couple of years ago and it was a fatty tumor of some kind. I hope the same holds true for Madison. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Sam
It is so good to hear from you Helene! We've missed you!Helene Hand [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, all! Though a longtime member of the list, have not communicated in a long time. I won't let that happen again.There were several questions-one from Michelle- about whether Sam was always positive. I don't think so. His mother, Delilah is neg. They came to me from a rescue place in 1993. I was assured that the had all of their vaccines- I had written documentation- so until 1999 they received routine vaccines yearly. In 1999 to my shock and dismay Sam tested positive (then we hadseveral mishaps, incorrect testing, andfaulty knowledge on the vet's part) and there you go.He is not an outside cat except when we go on the patio together.Got him into remission finally after a year of touch and go-hard work and love, etc..and words of wisdom from the FELV list.He has been fine until 3 weeks ago, when previous symptoms recurred. I give him all of his meds and fluids at home with my wonderful vet's blessing. I really just thought the rescue remedy drops might make things betterHelene - here is what he is currently on: SAMMYS MEDS: (CURRENT 6/30/06)½ TAURINE PO DAILY WINSTROL 2 MG PO 2X WK (*TUES/SAT) B-COMPLEX ( PETTINIC) 2 CC PO 1X DAY INTERFERON 1CC PO 1X DAY 7 DAYS ON-7 DAYS OFF VIT B12 .25 CC 1X WK SUBCU ( *TUESDAY) PROCRIT.07 CC 3X WK SUBCU. (140 mg.)(* MON-WEDS-FRI) This had been discontinued, now restarted. LAXATONE ONE DOLLOP EVERY 2-3 DAYSBolus of 100cc Ringers Lactate subcu with # 21 gauge 1 needle daily He and Delilah also drink filtered water. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens
I know Carrie personally and I am shocked and surprised. You know I am disappointed with this entire state and the attitude towards animals. Animal controls shooting strays, gas chambers.just the fact you can shoot a dog if its treat to chickens...why I am surprised they have this attitude towards positives I will never know. I don't know any rescue people in this area with a open mind about positives. But then again Texas executes more people then the next five states combined. Its about time they come out of the dark ages. I am moving back east to be with my kids and hopefully its still the south but maybe they will have a better attitude. I offered to fly my vet on my buddy passes to a felv seminar and he declined. They simply are not interested. I am from NY and they say we are cold and cruel but never in my life have I ever been in a state that has little regard for human or animal life. Write a hot check any you wont see the light of day for a long time but commit animal abuse and you might get probation.sorry for venting. I watched the news last night about a guy with a bunch of wolf hybrids. breeding them of course. They had films of the wolves fightingthe great state of Texas has declared that "they are just being wolves and doing the same thing they would be doing in the wild." mean while the neighbors cant get any sleep with all the noise. BREEDING WOLVES NEEDS TO BE ILLEGAL. There is something seriously wrong with these people. The state seems to think if they have food water and shade the man has a right to make a living. God help these people for they know not what they do. Karen God help them all
Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girlkittens
Sleep soft dear little calico male and black female kitties... You are now playing with our other precious fur-kids, delighting the angels with your antics and your love. Kat (Mew Jersey) On Thu, 13 Jul 2006, wendy wrote: Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:44:15 -0700 (PDT) From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girlkittens I called the woman who posted about the calico male and black female and she runs a rescue in Arlington, right next to Dallas. I was upset that she left her post the way she did (ie. it's over). She told me that she did pts the kittens, which of course, upset me to hear. I asked her to please not leave us hanging like that again as it was upsetting for us to read that and not know what she meant. I could hear in her voice a lot of frustration at trying to get them adopted out and that one of her personal cats had contracted the FeLV from the kittens, according to her. She had bottle fed the two kittens and had had them for a year, so she was clearly upset about the situation. She did not want to pts and said that she had tried to get them adopted out for months, but was concerned for all the other cats. She did say that later an IFA showed that her personal cat was negative, so that's a good thing. I told her a little about what we've found out here about FeLV and urged her to post back if she came across any more FeLV positives in her rescue before pts. I know this will put your minds a little at rest, unrestfully. I hope we don't get anymore of these posts because they are upsetting! Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Patty
Patty-know that you are in my heart and prayers for a speedy recovery. Take care. Roxanne
Karen and venting
Karen, You go ahead and vent. I lived in Texas for two years in my youth and that was enough for the rest of my life. There are good people, as well as thoughtless ones there too, some of our list members are from Texas, after all, but I know what a Hell it is to be surrounded by ignorant, irresponsible humans. I live in CA, a fairly progressive state, but my immediate neighborhood is a nightmare for animal care and concern. My head is bloody from banging it against brick walls trying to educate people here. I do so pray that the next place you find yourself in surrounds you with loving, like minded people. It's my dream too. Texas will be losing a champion for good, when they lose you. Take heart, you are not alone, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know Carrie personally and I am shocked and surprised. You know I am disappointed with this entire state and the attitude towards animals. Animal controls shooting strays, gas chambers.just the fact you can shoot a dog if its treat to chickens...why I am surprised they have this attitude towards positives I will never know. I don't know any rescue people in this area with a open mind about positives. But then again Texas executes more people then the next five states combined. Its about time they come out of the dark ages. I am moving back east to be with my kids and hopefully its still the south but maybe they will have a better attitude. I offered to fly my vet on my buddy passes to a felv seminar and he declined. They simply are not interested. I am from NY and they say we are cold and cruel but never in my life have I ever been in a state that has little regard for human or animal life. Write a hot check any you wont see the light of day for a long time but commit animal abuse and you might get probation.sorry for venting. I watched the news last night about a guy with a bunch of wolf hybrids. breeding them of course. They had films of the wolves fightingthe great state of Texas has declared that "they are just being wolves and doing the same thing they would be doing in the wild." mean while the neighbors cant get any sleep with all the noise. BREEDING WOLVES NEEDS TO BE ILLEGAL. There is something seriously wrong with these people. The state seems to think if they have food water and shade the man has a right to make a living. God help these people for they know not what they do. Karen God help them all
Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens
Hey Karen I just want to add that I know of 3 county shelters that took the time themselves to find special homes for FeLV+ cats... Road Island, New York State and my own Vermont... Tad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know Carrie personally and I am shocked and surprised. You know I am disappointed with this entire state and the attitude towards animals. Animal controls shooting strays, gas chambers.just the fact you can shoot a dog if its treat to chickens...why I am surprised they have this attitude towards positives I will never know. I don't know any rescue people in this area with a open mind about positives. But then again Texas executes more people then the next five states combined. Its about time they come out of the dark ages. I am moving back east to be with my kids and hopefully its still the south but maybe they will have a better attitude. I offered to fly my vet on my buddy passes to a felv seminar and he declined. They simply are not interested. I am from NY and they say we are cold and cruel but never in my life have I ever been in a state that has little regard for human or animal life. Write a hot check any you wont see the light of day for a long time but commit animal abuse and you might get probation.sorry for venting. I watched the news last night about a guy with a bunch of wolf hybrids. breeding them of course. They had films of the wolves fightingthe great state of Texas has declared that "they are just being wolves and doing the same thing they would be doing in the wild." mean while the neighbors cant get any sleep with all the noise. BREEDING WOLVES NEEDS TO BE ILLEGAL. There is something seriously wrong with these people. The state seems to think if they have food water and shade the man has a right to make a living. God help these people for they know not what they do. Karen God help them all
OT: FIP worry
Thank you, Kat, Tad, Chris and Hideyofor helping to calm me down. Reading of Patti's car accident also helped me put my little drama into perspective. Prayers to her and her fur babies. You just never know... Temping everyone yesterday was quite the experience!My husband is dog/house sitting for his brother and wasn't home to help temp, so I tried to manage the four little wrigglers on my own. I had to do Dash and Will Feral twice because they wiggled right off the thermometer before it beeped. Moxie was not too bad, she doesn't care for too much contact, tolerates petting but doesn't enjoy it. She struggled a little, then resigned herself to it while giving me her cross little stare, just waiting for me to quit touching her. And then there was Scooter. He was laying on his side on top of his carpeted hidey-hole thing. He is the most jealousbaby, cries when he sees the others being petted. I just petted him and talked baby-talk to him and he was so happy he didn't even seem to notice the thermometer. No struggling at all. He got big brownie pointstowards"new favorite" with me. Anyway, they were all 101 or slightly less, so I feel much better. I've also read up more online.I am just going to take it a little slower on their vaccines and spay/neuters, to avoid too much stress at once. Their next appointment inAugust was for 2nd FeLV Elisa's,1st FeLV vaccine, Rabies, and surgery. I think now I will give them at least acouple of weeks to recover from the vaccines before starting surgeries.And a couple of weeks to recover from the surgery before slowlyintroducing them to Blue and the rest of the house. The extra confinement time is a bummer for us, but they have never known any different, so I don't think it will add too much to their stress.We play with them in the evening, and they sleep sprawled all over us, wake me up at 5:45 every morning with a nip on my arm to get their breakfast :o) Ifthey start showing more interest in getting out Imight be able to block things off so that I can expand their area by onemore room.Hideyo, thank you forthe tip on the wheat litter, that is what I've beenusing so it is a comfort to know it is helping. Thank you all again so much, Beth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens
YES NORTHERN STATES northern states and California seem to care. Is that why I am so fanatical about animal rights cause I am a Yankee? Guess it doesn't matter. I have to remain positive and move on. I have babies here that need homes. I cant change all the attitudes but I can change some and every little bit helps.
RE: Sam
Thank you, Nina! Have no idea what did it.no undue stress, etc. I had stopped the procrit a year ago since we figuredhis marrow was making RBCs. Please tell me more about immuno-regulinand I will read up on it. It has a diabetic sound to it! (?) Helene From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NinaSent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 2:22 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Sam Hi Helene,I'm so sorry to hear Sam is not feeling well again. I just re-read the post you sent in Aug of 2005 about Sam's story. Was there anything that seemed to trigger this latest bout? What are his symptoms? Michelle, (and others), has had success with Immuno-Regulin, but I don't know if that would be appropriate for Sammy. Many prayers that your miracle boy bounces back once again!NinaHelene Hand wrote: Hi, all! Though a longtime member of the list, have not communicated in a long time. I won't let that happen again. There were several questions-one from Michelle- about whether Sam was always positive. I don't think so. His mother, Delilah is neg. They came to me from a rescue place in 1993. I was assured that the had all of their vaccines- I had written documentation- so until 1999 they received routine vaccines yearly. In 1999 to my shock and dismay Sam tested positive (then we hadseveral mishaps, incorrect testing, andfaulty knowledge on the vet's part) and there you go.He is not an outside cat except when we go on the patio together.Got him into remission finally after a year of touch and go-hard work and love, etc..and words of wisdom from the FELV list.He has been fine until 3 weeks ago, when previous symptoms recurred. I give him all of his meds and fluids at home with my wonderful vet's blessing. I really just thought the rescue remedy drops might make things betterHelene - here is what he is currently on: SAMMYS MEDS: (CURRENT 6/30/06) ½ TAURINE PO DAILY WINSTROL 2 MG PO 2X WK (*TUES/SAT) B-COMPLEX ( PETTINIC) 2 CC PO 1X DAY INTERFERON 1CC PO 1X DAY 7 DAYS ON-7 DAYS OFF VIT B12 .25 CC 1X WK SUBCU ( *TUESDAY) PROCRIT.07 CC 3X WK SUBCU. (140 mg.)(* MON-WEDS-FRI) This had been discontinued, now restarted. LAXATONE ONE DOLLOP EVERY 2-3 DAYS Bolus of 100cc Ringers Lactate subcu with # 21 gauge 1 needle daily He and Delilah also drink filtered water. __ NOD32 1.1430 (20060304) Information __This message was checked by NOD32 Antivirus System.http://www.nod32.com
Re: Sam
Procrit is used to boost red blood cell production, so if that were helping maybe the IR would too. I know there has been success with anemia using it. Michelle can tell you more, and others have posted sites about it. I'm sure you can Google it and come up with some stuff. From what I understand about it, (I haven't used it, but I did order some from Revival), it is a bacteria that is administered IV, (Cindy and Smokey on the list used it subq with good results), that helps the body by launching an attack against it and consequently boosting the immune system to fight whatever else might be going on. I know one of the side effect warnings include temp fever spike. I think Michelle said she's given it to two or three of her kitties and only one had the problem with fever. Another member, Kerry Roach had gotten it to try for her kitty, Bandy, but if she's reported back on it, I haven't seen her post. Here's the link to order: http://www.revivalanimal.com/product.asp?pn=31-020ss=immunoregulin It's also called EqStim, (marketed for use in horses), but it's the same med. If after discussing it with your vet, you think it might help, you can order it direct without a prescription. They can overnight it to you too. Blessings, Nina Helene Hand wrote: Thank you, Nina! Have no idea what did it.no undue stress, etc. I had stopped the procrit a year ago since we figuredhis marrow was making RBCs. Please tell me more about immuno-regulinand I will read up on it. It has a diabetic sound to it! (?) Helene
Re: Whiskey
Hi Sherry, My sympathies on the loss of Whiskey. I will get her on the service, was she positive and do you have a date please? -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee
Hi Everyone, I called the vet's office yesterday around 4:30 P.M. for an update on Madison's status and am happy to report that she not only survived the general anesthetic (isoflurane gas), but the operation itself! Due to Madison's age I was SO worried about the use of anesthetic, but she pulled through with flying colors. We picked up Madison from the hospital this afternoon and despite her condition, she acts perfectly normal. As soon as she saw me she pratcially jumped into my arms and when we touched she instantly started to purr and kneed. Here is the breakdown of the current events: 07-08-06 Extreral Examination- $15.00 dollars. 07-12-06 Amputation Surgery of Tumor- $80.00 dollars. 07-12-06 Lab Histopathology (biopsy of tumor)- $38.00. 07-12-06 Radiograph 10 X 12 (X-ray of chest)- 35.00. 07-12-06 Clavamox Drops (an antibiotic)- 14.00. 07-13-06 Current Total $182 (which is NOT a bad price considering we are talking about possible cancer. I which treatment for human cancer was this cheap!) Keep in mind that this is just a running total, because the postoperative appointment will be an additional cost as well as any treatment for cancer IF she has it. Madison's postoperative exam is scheduled for Saturday July the 22nd. That is exactly ten (10) days from her surgery date. Our veterinarian will remove her sutures then. Unlike an invasive spay operation which requires dissolvable sutures, Madison's sugery was external which required non-dissolvable sutures, hence the postoperative appointment. Our veterinarian used a vertical incision which is approximating three (3) inches in length and resulted in seventeen (17) individual stitches. Although Madison was discharged withOUT any pain medication she does not seem to mind. As soon as we returned home she quickly inspected every room in the house to ensure that everything was the way SHE left it (such a queen) and then curled up on the back of the couch (her reserved spot) to take a nap. If she understands the severity of the situation, she clearly does not care. In addition to the surgery and biopsy our veterinarian took an X-ray of her chest to confirm if there was any cancer cells in that area. There was not, her chest cavity can back clean and our veterinarian feels confident that the tumor itself was contained. The word contained is cancer jargon for meaning that a small portion of tissue (usually an inch) surrounding the tumor was clean or cancer-free. In amputation surgery of a possible cancerous tumor, surgeons typically remove some good tissue along with the tumor in hopes that ALL of the cancerous cells have been extracted from the body; thus containing the cancer. This technique is common practice in surgical oncology i.e. colectomies, lumpectomies, mastectomies, etc. as conventional cancer treatments. However, the biopsy report from the diagnostic laboratory pathology department is expected to be received on or before her postoperative appointment. It will be then that our veterinarian will be able to tell us if the tumor was benign or malignant and IF the tumor was malignant what TYPE of cancer it is. If Madison is dignosed with cancer we will discuss a course of treatment i.e. chemotherapy, radiation-therapy, immunotherapy, new/innovative therapies, etc. then. As of right now, we are just focused on Madison recovering from the surgery itself. She made it over the first hurdle (the surgery) now if she can just get over the next (the cancer.) We are not out of the woods yet. Please continue to keep my sweet Madison Lee in your thoughts and prayers. We need all the positive healing vibes that we can get. Thank you to everyone who has emailed replys and posted their well-wishes. We sincerely appreciate it. Hugs, Lora __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
My cat has Felv and is pregnant
My cat just had two blood tests at the vets office. He suggested that she get an abortion. Should we get a second blood test which must be sent away to confirm the diagnosis? She is already halfway through her pregnancy and it takes 7-10 days to get the test results. thanks, Caresse
RE: Sam
Thank you so much, Nina!!! . I will get on it.First I need to see if there are any unwanted interactions with anything I give him. Poor Sam-so many, many needle sticks over the years. Wish you could have a setup like a shunt or port as we have for people... I can doSCIV IM injections on people ( even family) without batting an eye- But my kitty babies?? No, no, no. Helene From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NinaSent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:28 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Sam Procrit is used to boost red blood cell production, so if that were helping maybe the IR would too. I know there has been success with anemia using it. Michelle can tell you more, and others have posted sites about it. I'm sure you can Google it and come up with some stuff. From what I understand about it, (I haven't used it, but I did order some from Revival), it is a bacteria that is administered IV, (Cindy and Smokey on the list used it subq with good results), that helps the body by launching an attack against it and consequently boosting the immune system to fight whatever else might be going on. I know one of the side effect warnings include temp fever spike. I think Michelle said she's given it to two or three of her kitties and only one had the problem with fever. Another member, Kerry Roach had gotten it to try for her kitty, Bandy, but if she's reported back on it, I haven't seen her post. Here's the link to order: http://www.revivalanimal.com/product.asp?pn=31-020ss=immunoregulin It's also called EqStim, (marketed for use in horses), but it's the same med. If after discussing it with your vet, you think it might help, you can order it direct without a prescription. They can overnight it to you too.Blessings,NinaHelene Hand wrote: Thank you, Nina! Have no idea what did it.no undue stress, etc. I had stopped the procrit a year ago since we figuredhis marrow was making RBCs. Please tell me more about immuno-regulinand I will read up on it. It has a diabetic sound to it! (?) Helene__ NOD32 1.1430 (20060304) Information __This message was checked by NOD32 Antivirus System.http://www.nod32.com
RE: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee
Madison Lee is certainly in my thoughts and prayerssounds sucessful!!! Madison's surgery was only $20.00 more than Sam's blood work this past week, and Delilah's blood work last week!! Is Madison Lee a Southern Kitty name, by any chance? Helene -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lora Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee Hi Everyone, I called the vet's office yesterday around 4:30 P.M. for an update on Madison's status and am happy to report that she not only survived the general anesthetic (isoflurane gas), but the operation itself! Due to Madison's age I was SO worried about the use of anesthetic, but she pulled through with flying colors. We picked up Madison from the hospital this afternoon and despite her condition, she acts perfectly normal. As soon as she saw me she pratcially jumped into my arms and when we touched she instantly started to purr and kneed. Here is the breakdown of the current events: 07-08-06 Extreral Examination- $15.00 dollars. 07-12-06 Amputation Surgery of Tumor- $80.00 dollars. 07-12-06 Lab Histopathology (biopsy of tumor)- $38.00. 07-12-06 Radiograph 10 X 12 (X-ray of chest)- 35.00. 07-12-06 Clavamox Drops (an antibiotic)- 14.00. 07-13-06 Current Total $182 (which is NOT a bad price considering we are talking about possible cancer. I which treatment for human cancer was this cheap!) Keep in mind that this is just a running total, because the postoperative appointment will be an additional cost as well as any treatment for cancer IF she has it. Madison's postoperative exam is scheduled for Saturday July the 22nd. That is exactly ten (10) days from her surgery date. Our veterinarian will remove her sutures then. Unlike an invasive spay operation which requires dissolvable sutures, Madison's sugery was external which required non-dissolvable sutures, hence the postoperative appointment. Our veterinarian used a vertical incision which is approximating three (3) inches in length and resulted in seventeen (17) individual stitches. Although Madison was discharged withOUT any pain medication she does not seem to mind. As soon as we returned home she quickly inspected every room in the house to ensure that everything was the way SHE left it (such a queen) and then curled up on the back of the couch (her reserved spot) to take a nap. If she understands the severity of the situation, she clearly does not care. In addition to the surgery and biopsy our veterinarian took an X-ray of her chest to confirm if there was any cancer cells in that area. There was not, her chest cavity can back clean and our veterinarian feels confident that the tumor itself was contained. The word contained is cancer jargon for meaning that a small portion of tissue (usually an inch) surrounding the tumor was clean or cancer-free. In amputation surgery of a possible cancerous tumor, surgeons typically remove some good tissue along with the tumor in hopes that ALL of the cancerous cells have been extracted from the body; thus containing the cancer. This technique is common practice in surgical oncology i.e. colectomies, lumpectomies, mastectomies, etc. as conventional cancer treatments. However, the biopsy report from the diagnostic laboratory pathology department is expected to be received on or before her postoperative appointment. It will be then that our veterinarian will be able to tell us if the tumor was benign or malignant and IF the tumor was malignant what TYPE of cancer it is. If Madison is dignosed with cancer we will discuss a course of treatment i.e. chemotherapy, radiation-therapy, immunotherapy, new/innovative therapies, etc. then. As of right now, we are just focused on Madison recovering from the surgery itself. She made it over the first hurdle (the surgery) now if she can just get over the next (the cancer.) We are not out of the woods yet. Please continue to keep my sweet Madison Lee in your thoughts and prayers. We need all the positive healing vibes that we can get. Thank you to everyone who has emailed replys and posted their well-wishes. We sincerely appreciate it. Hugs, Lora __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Whiskey
Belinda,she was not a positive,she was from Crash's shelter.I believe it was around the 4th that she passed.Thank you for adding her to the list SherryBelinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sherry,My sympathies on the loss of Whiskey. I will get her on the service, was she positive and do you have a date please?-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.com Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better.
Re: test results
I think vets 'have' to say there is a risk involved to cover themselves against lawsuits. Just like if you get put to sleep to have a tooth removal you have to sign that youare aware you could die but how many people really die from that Well since a few and far between have... you have to sign the form. I think that's what it is more than a vet seriously thinking the disease will be transmitted to a negative cat.tTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:belinda, have you ever seen any research about a VACCINATED negative ever turning positive from living with a positive? i have not--and the experiences of folks on this list as well as friends with positives and vaccinated negatives seems to bear this out i've come to think that, when they say the vaccine is only 85% effective, they're not talking about the whole cat population, but only the highly compromised parts--the very young and very old who are most at risk to start with. otherwise, how could 70% of unvaccinated, adult cats manage to throw the virus off consistently? friend is a BIG black cat at the sanctuary, who lived for years in the FeLV compound. he'd been a feral, and obviously tested positive before he came into our care. four years or so ago, he became very ill, to the daily fluids and force-feeding level. he pulled through that, and tho he's had a couple of bouts of other major uris and things, he's been very healthy for the last year and a half or so. for some reason, about a year ago, he was retested--something that isn't regularly done with the FeLVs. guess what--this little brat, who's been quite sickly at least 3 times that i know of, and who has been living exclusively with FeLVs, is NEGATIVE on the ifa he's now a huge, spoiled-rotten housecat, and his story really makes me wonder about how contagious this virus is, whether or not initial exposure immunizes them against subsequent--and in his case, constant--exposure, and such-like issues On 7/12/06, Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:As you said no test is 100% accurate, the IFA is the better test. The hard part, is your almost certainly not going to know when a cat was exposed so the accuracy of the test is always going to be questionable. A cat that tests positive may still be in the stage of trying to fight the virus off and may very well test negative at a later date. The way I look at it is that a healthy, vaccinated negative cat is very unlikely to get the virus from a positive, and if they did their own healthy immune system would most likely successfully fight it off. Not to say it couldn't happen, but I personally believe the chances are almost zero. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com-- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892
Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant
Don'dt know - I was in that situation and I chose the abortion - had her spayed, and she came thru like a champ. It was much easier than having her go thru the birth, and having FELV kittens (if they were) and then what to do...Best of luck,GloriaOn Jun 28, 2005, at 3:36 PM, Reese J. Kiikka wrote:My cat just had two blood tests at the vets office. He suggested that she get an abortion. Should we get a second blood test which must be sent away to confirm the diagnosis? She is already halfway through her pregnancy and it takes 7-10 days to get the test results.thanks, Caresse
Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant
If your main concern is for the mother... The stress of going full term will probably shorten her life... If you allow her to nurse the kittens that will be even more stress on her The kittens will probable be born neg. but will probable be exposed during the cleaning the follows birth and starts them breathing If the kittens are very important to you and you are willing to do the extra work ??? You can take them from the mother at the moment of birth (have to be on your toes to catch that moment) and clean them and get them breathing and then feed them every hour around the clock for the 1st week then taper off to every 2 hours for a while Or maybe find a lactating mother to take them... Perhaps one at a shelter that is going to be put down anyway because she will be at risk of contacting the FeLV If the kittens do get FeLV at that young age they usually have a hard short life that ends around 6 months... Hope that helps you make the choice... Tad PS I thought I was going to have to make that choice too but luckily the cat wasn't pregnant... Gloria Lane wrote: Don'dt know - I was in that situation and I chose the abortion - had her spayed, and she came thru like a champ. It was much easier than having her go thru the birth, and having FELV kittens (if they were) and then what to do... Best of luck, Gloria On Jun 28, 2005, at 3:36 PM, Reese J. Kiikka wrote: My cat just had two blood tests at the vets office. He suggested that she get an abortion. Should we get a second blood test which must be sent away to confirm the diagnosis? She is already halfway through her pregnancy and it takes 7-10 days to get the test results. thanks, Caresse
Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee
That is fantastic news!!! And the price is very good. I can't get a dental for less than $300!Haven't heard from you in a while.. does that mean you're now the proud parent of a baby person???tLora [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone,I called the vet's office yesterday around 4:30 P.M.for an update on Madison's status and am happy toreport that she not only survived the generalanesthetic (isoflurane gas), but the operation itself!Due to Madison's age I was SO worried about the use ofanesthetic, but she pulled through with flying colors.We picked up Madison from the hospital this afternoonand despite her condition, she acts perfectly normal.As soon as she saw me she pratcially jumped into myarms and when we touched she instantly started to purrand kneed.Here is the breakdown of the current events:07-08-06 Extreral Examination- $15.00 dollars.07-12-06 Amputation Surgery of Tumor- $80.00 dollars.07-12-06 Lab Histopathology (biopsy of tumor)- $38.00.07-12-06 Radiograph 10 X 12 (X-ray of chest)- 35.00.07-12-06 Clavamox Drops (an antibiotic)- 14.00.07-13-06 Current Total $182 (which is NOT a bad priceconsidering we are talking about "possible" cancer. Iwhich treatment for "human" cancer was this cheap!)Keep in mind that this is just a running total,because the postoperative appointment will be anadditional cost as well as any treatment for cancer IFshe has it. Madison's postoperative exam is scheduled for SaturdayJuly the 22nd. That is exactly ten (10) days from hersurgery date. Our veterinarian will remove her suturesthen.Unlike an invasive spay operation which requiresdissolvable sutures, Madison's sugery was externalwhich required non-dissolvable sutures, hence thepostoperative appointment.Our veterinarian used a vertical incision which isapproximating three (3) inches in length and resultedin seventeen (17) individual stitches.Although Madison was discharged withOUT any painmedication she does not seem to mind. As soon as wereturned home she quickly inspected every room in thehouse to ensure that everything was the way SHE leftit (such a queen) and then curled up on the back ofthe couch (her reserved spot) to take a nap. If sheunderstands the severity of the situation, she clearlydoes not care.In addition to the surgery and biopsy our veterinariantook an X-ray of her chest to confirm if there was anycancer cells in that area. There was not, her chestcavity can back clean and our veterinarian feelsconfident that the tumor itself was "contained."The word "contained" is cancer jargon for meaning thata small portion of tissue (usually an inch)surrounding the tumor was "clean" or cancer-free.In amputation surgery of a "possible" cancerous tumor,surgeons typically remove some "good" tissue alongwith the tumor in hopes that ALL of the cancerouscells have been extracted from the body; thus"containing" the cancer.This technique is common practice in surgical oncologyi.e. colectomies, lumpectomies, mastectomies, etc. asconventional cancer treatments. However, the biopsy report from the diagnosticlaboratory pathology department is expected to bereceived on or before her postoperative appointment.It will be then that our veterinarian will be able totell us if the tumor was benign or malignant and IFthe tumor was malignant what TYPE of cancer it is.If Madison is dignosed with cancer we will discuss acourse of treatment i.e. chemotherapy,radiation-therapy, immunotherapy, new/innovativetherapies, etc. then. As of right now, we are justfocused on Madison recovering from the surgery itself.She made it over the first hurdle (the surgery) now ifshe can just get over the next (the cancer.) We arenot out of the woods yet. Please continue to keep mysweet Madison Lee in your thoughts and prayers. Weneed all the positive healing vibes that we can get.Thank you to everyone who has emailed replys andposted their well-wishes. We sincerely appreciate it.Hugs, Lora__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Patti could use your prayers
How terrible. Did you get her contact information to call and check on her. Does she have what she needs? I'm assuming she's on disability at this point... I would be happy to send a donation. I believe she lives with her daughter or her daughter lives with her?tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello group,I got the following email from Patti this morning. I had hoped that she was busy with other things and was just not in touch. I was able to speak to her on the phone and she's in really rough shape. She was in a terrible car accident. She was in a coma, but because of her brain injuries is having a hard time remembering things, so she couldn't tell me for how long. She said she can remember her current pets and things from 20 years ago, but she can't remember other pets she has lost. They are hoping her memory will return as she heals. She's lost her front teeth, her right cheek was crushed, broken ribs, brain and spinal injuries, loss of memory, numbness on the left side of her body and so much pain! She sure could use your good thoughts and prayers. She's having a hard time reading the posts because of her vision, but she did see my post asking about her. She kept repeating how you just never know what each day will bring. To add to her troubles, her ex-husband died of a heart attack while she was in the coma. I asked her if it would be okay to let everyone know what she's going through and she welcomed your prayers for her recovery. It's so true. You just never know...Blessings to everyone, please keep safe,Nina[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Nina, I had a car accident May 17 and was near death. Bad brain injury spinal probs. Just got home from hosp. I am not doing as I though. My vision is damaged too. I really am lucky to be here. (?) I was not able to rad all mail.. Sorry. Hope all is well with you. SSay a prayer for mr. I need it. Love, Patti
Transport
Some of you may remember me and my husband. We have taken in FeLV+ cats from a few of you over the years. We got a call tonight from a lady in Hopewell, Virginia (about 30 minutes south of Richmond, Virginia). She had rescued a cat and was going to keep it when she discovered that he was positive. We are willing to take the cat in, but was wondering if any of you had contacts or know of an organization that arranges transport. She said she would be willing to go part way, but couldn't make it all the way to Louisville, Kentucky. The cat is being held at a vet's office until something can be arranged. Please help us get this little guy here. If you know of anybody coming this way, or even close, let me know as soon as you can. I know there are volunteer transports but I'm not sure how to get in touch with them. You can respond to me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] THANKS SO MUCH! Debbie Reinstedler
Re: Patti could use your prayers
I am so sorry. Sometimes it seems like the apocalypse is coming. Michelle
Please say a prayer for Lucy
Lucy was doing better, getting over her IBD flare-up I thought; but I tapered her down to 5 mg/day of pred yesterday (did 10 for a week, then 7.5 for 4 days, then 5 starting yesterday) and today she is worse-- some diarrhea with some blood, less interest in food, and under 8 pounds for the first time. I put her back on 10 mg pred today and cooked her something new (duck) which I am now afraid will mess her up even more. I made another appointment (canceled the last one) with the internist in Red Bank, 1.5 hours away, for next Wednesday. I was going to try to take her tomorrow, but my mom has convinced me thus far to wait and see if she gets better again from the pred and not take her if she does. I don't know. I fear intestinal lymphoma. I feared it when she first flared up 2 weeks ago, but then after 3 days on 10 mg/day of pred and eating just turkey her diarrhea totally went away and she even got constipated from lack of fiber, and I figured that was unlikely to happen with lymphoma and more likely to be a flare-up of IBD. But now I don't know. She has never needed to be on so much pred for more than a few days before, and she has never lost so much weight (though she also has never been on an entirely protein diet before either). If she does not have lymphoma, her IBD has gotten much worse than it was. I am very depressed by this. If you can spare her some good thoughts and prayers, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Michelle
RE: Please say a prayer for Lucy
Don't wait, get her checked. One of my negative cats, Puddin'taine,started losing weight last year and I took him in to the vets' and we ran all kinds of tests and everything seemed to be finehe was almost ten and we thought maybe he was just losing a little as some cats dowell, then he began the vomiting and it was very bad w/dry food so I put him on wet food only which almost eliminated the vomiting...but he began to lose more weight and so..finally an xray which showed suspicious masses and an exploratory surgery which confirmed two areas in the abdomen/intestines.now we are going thru chemo and even with a good response, they won't give him more than 6-9 mos unless the cancer goes into remission, which it has not yet although he has improved and gained weight. I will continue to treat him as long as his quality of life is good, and it is right now, I'm hoping the next sonogram shows the masses shrinking I wish I had not waited that year-I felt I was doing the right thing and felt like a fool when I kept taking him in saying "something was just not right" and I spent the money on all the blood tests/organ functioning tests/geriatric testsI didn't put a limit on it, but didn't keep going with the xrays/sonograms bec. everything was negative and the switch to wet food did seem to help -- my vets mentioned the xrays/sonograms, but even they did not seem to think we needed to keep going until the weight loss started again after the switch to all wet food. The earlier you know if it islymphoma the better the outcome may becats do well w/chemo if caught in time. Have the xray or sonogram or take the step to have the exploratory surgery and biopsy, it will likely give you the answers you need.I'm guessing Lucy is FeLV+ and as I understand it, that will make the fight tougher so the sooner the better. You have my best wishes for a good outcome for Lucy. Tracy - Original Message - From: To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: 7/13/2006 11:27:16 PM Subject: Please say a prayer for Lucy Lucy was doing better, getting over her IBD flare-up I thought; but I tapered her down to 5 mg/day of pred yesterday (did 10 for a week, then 7.5 for 4 days, then 5 starting yesterday) and today she is worse-- some diarrhea with some blood, less interest in food, and under 8 pounds for the first time. I put her back on 10 mg pred today and cooked her something new (duck) which I am now afraid will mess her up even more. I made another appointment (canceled the last one) with the internist in Red Bank, 1.5 hours away, for next Wednesday. I was going to try to take her tomorrow, but my mom has convinced me thus far to wait and see if she gets better again from the pred and not take her if she does. I don't know. I fear intestinal lymphoma. I feared it when she first flared up 2 weeks ago, but then after 3 days on 10 mg/day of pred and eating just turkey her diarrhea totally went away and she even got constipated from lack of fiber, and I figured that was unlikely to happen with lymphoma and more likely to be a flare-up of IBD. But now I don't know. She has never needed to be on so much pred for more than a few days before, and she has never lost so much weight (though she also has never been on an entirely protein diet before either). If she does not have lymphoma, her IBD has gotten much worse than it was. I am very depressed by this. If you can spare her some good thoughts and prayers, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Michelle
Re: Please say a prayer for Lucy
Don't wait. I am sending lots of prayers. May all the angels surround you and Lucy. She is a dear little cat who loves you tremendously. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 10:27 PM Subject: Please say a prayer for Lucy Lucy was doing better, getting over her IBD flare-up I thought; but I tapered her down to 5 mg/day of pred yesterday (did 10 for a week, then 7.5 for 4 days, then 5 starting yesterday) and today she is worse-- some diarrhea with some blood, less interest in food, and under 8 pounds for the first time. I put her back on 10 mg pred today and cooked her something new (duck) which I am now afraid will mess her up even more. I made another appointment (canceled the last one) with the internist in Red Bank, 1.5 hours away, for next Wednesday. I was going to try to take her tomorrow, but my mom has convinced me thus far to wait and see if she gets better again from the pred and not take her if she does. I don't know. I fear intestinal lymphoma. I feared it when she first flared up 2 weeks ago, but then after 3 days on 10 mg/day of pred and eating just turkey her diarrhea totally went away and she even got constipated from lack of fiber, and I figured that was unlikely to happen with lymphoma and more likely to be a flare-up of IBD. But now I don't know. She has never needed to be on so much pred for more than a few days before, and she has never lost so much weight (though she also has never been on an entirely protein diet before either). If she does not have lymphoma, her IBD has gotten much worse than it was. I am very depressed by this. If you can spare her some good thoughts and prayers, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Michelle No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006
RE: Please say a prayer for Lucy
Praying for Lucy here as well.tTracy Weese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Don't wait, get her checked. One of my negative cats, Puddin'taine,started losing weight last year and I took him in to the vets' and we ran all kinds of tests and everything seemed to be finehe was almost ten and we thought maybe he was just losing a little as some cats dowell, then he began the vomiting and it was very bad w/dry food so I put him on wet food only which almost eliminated the vomiting...but he began to lose more weight and so..finally an xray which showed suspicious masses and an exploratory surgery which confirmed two areas in the abdomen/intestines.now we are going thru chemo and even with a good response, they won't give him more than 6-9 mos unless the cancer goes into remission, which it has not yet although he has improved and gained weight. I will continue to treat him as long as his quality of life is good, and it is right now, I'm hoping the next sonogram shows the masses shrinkingI wish I had not waited that year-I felt I was doing the right thing and felt like a fool when I kept taking him in saying "something was just not right" and I spent the money on all the blood tests/organ functioning tests/geriatric testsI didn't put a limit on it, but didn't keep going with the xrays/sonograms bec. everything was negative and the switch to wet food did seem to help -- my vets mentioned the xrays/sonograms, but even they did not seem to think we needed to keep going until the weight loss started again after the switch to all wet food.The earlier you know if it islymphoma the better the outcome may becats do well w/chemo if caught in time. Have the xray or sonogram or take the step to have the exploratory surgery and biopsy, it will likely give you the answers you need.I'm guessing Lucy is FeLV+ and as I understand it, that will make the fight tougher so the sooner the better. You have my best wishes for a good outcome for Lucy.Tracy- Original Message - From: To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: 7/13/2006 11:27:16 PM Subject: Please say a prayer for LucyLucy was doing better, getting over her IBD flare-up I thought; but I tapered her down to 5 mg/day of pred yesterday (did 10 for a week, then 7.5 for 4 days, then 5 starting yesterday) and today she is worse-- some diarrhea with some blood, less interest in food, and under 8 pounds for the first time. I put her back on 10 mg pred today and cooked her something new (duck) which I am now afraid will mess her up even more. I made another appointment (canceled the last one) with the internist in Red Bank, 1.5 hours away, for next Wednesday. I was going to try to take her tomorrow, but my mom has convinced me thus far to wait and see if she gets better again from the pred and not take her if she does. I don't know. I fear intestinal lymphoma. I feared it when she first flared up 2 weeks ago, but then after 3 days on 10 mg/day of pred and eating just turkey her diarrhea totally went away and she even got constipated from lack of fiber, and I figured that was unlikely to happen with lymphoma and more likely to be a flare-up of IBD. But now I don't know. She has never needed to be on so much pred for more than a few days before, and she has never lost so much weight (though she also has never been on an entirely protein diet before either). If she does not have lymphoma, her IBD has gotten much worse than it was. I am very depressed by this. If you can spare her some good thoughts and prayers, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Michelle
RE: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee
Helene, I never gave it much thought, but you know what, Madison's name DOES sound Southern does it not? LOL. As a matter of fact yeah, we resided in Southern Indiana. Huh. I never realized that I had named her after a Southern Bell. I was just looking for a nice middle name that sounded/looked good with the word Madison. Most of my furkids have full names i.e. Temper Tail, Felix Anthony, Sebastian Avery, Abigail Rayna, Tabitha Shaylin, Gypsy Marie, Masion Lee, Mason Keith, Dartagnan Montague, Whiney Alison, Begger Ray, Mercedes Benz, etc. :) They are just fun to say aloud when one of the furkids gets into trouble and even funnier to watch when people do a double-take expecting to see me scolding at a child, not a cat! LOL! Lora --- Helene Hand [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Madison Lee is certainly in my thoughts and prayerssounds sucessful!!! Madison's surgery was only $20.00 more than Sam's blood work this past week, and Delilah's blood work last week!! Is Madison Lee a Southern Kitty name, by any chance? Helene __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
