Re: Hello, I am new to this form of discussion
Hi, Sorry you have had to find us but Tomi is in good hands. Is he on doxocycline and is the parasite hemobartonella? If the anemia is due to that the doxy should get his blood count back up once the hemobartonella is under control, he should be on the doxy for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks. You can give him Nutrived in the mean time to help him build red cells, it has vitamin B, folic acid and iron ALL are needed to build blood. I buy it here: http://www.calvetsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=33 -- 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
70% false positives
Ten House Cats, is this the link/info that you meant when you said that 70% of cats are false positives? Anita http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrievedb=PubMedlist_uids=2551866dopt=Abstract 1: J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1989 Oct 1;195(7):928-30. Links Comment in: J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1989 Dec 15;195(12):1680. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1990 Jan 1;196(1):10-1. Interpreting feline leukemia test results. · Romatowski J. Routine prevaccinal screening for FeLV has inherent statistical limitations owing to the magnification of false-positive test errors by the low prevalence of FeLV viremia in the general cat population. Positive ELISA test results obtained in a screening program should be interpreted with caution, because a high proportion--approximately 72%--of such are likely to be false-positive results. On the other hand, routine screening is an excellent method for ruling out FeLV viremia, because a false-negative result is likely to be obtained in only 1/1,000 tests. PMID: 2551866 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] _ Explore the seven wonders of the world http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=7+wonders+worldmkt=en-USform=QBRE
Re: 70% false positives
no, but this is interesting to keep around i'm sorry, i haven't had a chance to look up the articles yet--i do rescue, and that's been consuming all my time lately! haven't forgotten, tho--thought about it last night, right before i fell asleep MC On 3/12/07, Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ten House Cats, is this the link/info that you meant when you said that 70% of cats are false positives? Anita * http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrievedb=PubMedlist_uids=2551866dopt=Abstract *http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrievedb=PubMedlist_uids=2551866dopt=Abstract *1: **J Am Vet Med Assoc.* 1989 Oct 1;195(7):928-30. Links *Comment in: * *J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1989 Dec 15;195(12):1680.*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmedcmd=Retrievedopt=AbstractPluslist_uids=2557312itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus *J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1990 Jan 1;196(1):10-1.*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmedcmd=Retrievedopt=AbstractPluslist_uids=2295538itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus *Interpreting feline leukemia test results.* · *Romatowski J*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmedcmd=Searchitool=pubmed_AbstractPlusterm=%22Romatowski+J%22%5BAuthor%5D . Routine prevaccinal screening for FeLV has inherent statistical limitations owing to the magnification of false-positive test errors by the low prevalence of FeLV viremia in the general cat population. Positive ELISA test results obtained in a screening program should be interpreted with caution, because a high proportion--approximately 72%--of such are likely to be false-positive results. On the other hand, routine screening is an excellent method for ruling out FeLV viremia, because a false-negative result is likely to be obtained in only 1/1,000 tests. PMID: 2551866 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] -- Explore the seven wonders of the world Learn more!http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=7+wonders+worldmkt=en-USform=QBRE -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
RE: 70% false positives
I totally understand! Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:49:36 -0400From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: 70% false positivesno, but this is interesting to keep aroundi'm sorry, i haven't had a chance to look up the articles yet--i do rescue, and that's been consuming all my time lately!haven't forgotten, tho--thought about it last night, right before i fell asleep MC On 3/12/07, Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ten House Cats, is this the link/info that you meant when you said that 70% of cats are false positives? Anita http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrievedb=PubMedlist_uids=2551866dopt=Abstract 1: J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1989 Oct 1;195(7):928-30. Links Comment in: J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1989 Dec 15;195(12):1680. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1990 Jan 1;196(1):10-1. Interpreting feline leukemia test results. · Romatowski J. Routine prevaccinal screening for FeLV has inherent statistical limitations owing to the magnification of false-positive test errors by the low prevalence of FeLV viremia in the general cat population. Positive ELISA test results obtained in a screening program should be interpreted with caution, because a high proportion--approximately 72%--of such are likely to be false-positive results. On the other hand, routine screening is an excellent method for ruling out FeLV viremia, because a false-negative result is likely to be obtained in only 1/1,000 tests. PMID: 2551866 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Explore the seven wonders of the world Learn more!-- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The DifferenceMaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 289856892 _ Connect to the next generation of MSN Messenger http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-ussource=wlmailtagline
Re: 70% false positives
i'm considering not paying my dsl bill, just so i can get some work done around the house--seems i can't ever get far enough away from my computer and all the needy little ones that come across my monitor!! argh... and if you're dealing with ferals, well. On 3/12/07, Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I totally understand! -- Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:49:36 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: 70% false positives no, but this is interesting to keep around i'm sorry, i haven't had a chance to look up the articles yet--i do rescue, and that's been consuming all my time lately! haven't forgotten, tho--thought about it last night, right before i fell asleep MC On 3/12/07, *Stray Cat Alliance* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ten House Cats, is this the link/info that you meant when you said that 70% of cats are false positives? Anita * http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrievedb=PubMedlist_uids=2551866dopt=Abstract *http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrievedb=PubMedlist_uids=2551866dopt=Abstract *1: **J Am Vet Med Assoc. *1989 Oct 1;195(7):928-30. Links *Comment in: * *J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1989 Dec 15;195(12):1680.*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmedcmd=Retrievedopt=AbstractPluslist_uids=2557312itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus *J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1990 Jan 1;196(1):10-1.*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmedcmd=Retrievedopt=AbstractPluslist_uids=2295538itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus *Interpreting feline leukemia test results.* · *Romatowski J*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmedcmd=Searchitool=pubmed_AbstractPlusterm=%22Romatowski+J%22%5BAuthor%5D . Routine prevaccinal screening for FeLV has inherent statistical limitations owing to the magnification of false-positive test errors by the low prevalence of FeLV viremia in the general cat population. Positive ELISA test results obtained in a screening program should be interpreted with caution, because a high proportion--approximately 72%--of such are likely to be false-positive results. On the other hand, routine screening is an excellent method for ruling out FeLV viremia, because a false-negative result is likely to be obtained in only 1/1,000 tests. PMID: 2551866 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] -- Explore the seven wonders of the world Learn more!http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=7+wonders+worldmkt=en-USform=QBRE -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- Connect to the next generation of MSN Messenger Get it now!http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-ussource=wlmailtagline -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: TN but transport available - URGENT FeLV+ kitten needs foster or home ASAP
we've found her a safe place to recuperate--she's doing much better, responding to the meds. HIP HIP MEOW!!! (thanks to our anonymous list member with a penchant for calico felvs..) On 3/10/07, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: do we know ANYONE who could foster this little one long enough to give her at least the chance to live? (and yes, susan, i DID send on the info re: the vet tech in TX, tho that's a LONG way for such a frail baby!) MC PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST FAR AND WIDE Hi everyone, Precious is a small Torti female kitten that the vet thinks is 4-5 months old even though she is the size of a 3 month old and sadly she has tested positive to FeLV. Currently she is fighting upper respitory and the vet is giving her a 50/50 chance of making it. She is purring and just so sweet so the vet didn't want to euthanize her but she can only stay there over the weekend and by Monday a decision needs to be made. Due to her URI she has not been well enough to be spayed or have her vaccinations but if we can find a foster who has either a spare room or a large crate and can foster her all her medication and Interferon will be provided. Once she is well from her URI we will have her spayed and vaccinated but right now she is just in need of a safe place to rest and get well. We really want to give this sweet girl a chance to live and once she is safe in a foster we will begin to look for a permanent place for her but right now we just need a safe place for her to get well. I am currently set to no mail because of my upcoming cross country move so please do not reply to the group but instead contact Tina or myself directly at the emails or phone number below if you can help. Thank you! Tina in TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] (615) 796-3438 Kim in VA [EMAIL PROTECTED] __._,_.___ SPONSORED LINKS Special needshttp://groups.yahoo.com/gads;_ylc=X3oDMTJjb2hrNjczBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBF9wAzEEZ3JwSWQDMjQ2NjEyMQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDczNTc1MzcEc2VjA3NsbW9kBHN0aW1lAzExNzM1NDAzNzI-?t=msk=Special+needsw1=Special+needsw2=Pet+cat+toyw3=Rescuew4=Pet+animalw5=Pet+catc=5s=77g=0.sig=vUUBNMu1ZugSTv5Hhd1hSw Pet cat toyhttp://groups.yahoo.com/gads;_ylc=X3oDMTJjbzlwMXNjBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBF9wAzIEZ3JwSWQDMjQ2NjEyMQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDczNTc1MzcEc2VjA3NsbW9kBHN0aW1lAzExNzM1NDAzNzI-?t=msk=Pet+cat+toyw1=Special+needsw2=Pet+cat+toyw3=Rescuew4=Pet+animalw5=Pet+catc=5s=77g=0.sig=aREIkriS7de0i8oiJ_glaA Rescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/gads;_ylc=X3oDMTJjbjh1a2lxBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBF9wAzMEZ3JwSWQDMjQ2NjEyMQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDczNTc1MzcEc2VjA3NsbW9kBHN0aW1lAzExNzM1NDAzNzI-?t=msk=Rescuew1=Special+needsw2=Pet+cat+toyw3=Rescuew4=Pet+animalw5=Pet+catc=5s=77g=0.sig=Dpbq1Sdy_QskP9edkzqEzQ Pet animalhttp://groups.yahoo.com/gads;_ylc=X3oDMTJjb3ZyMHVuBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBF9wAzQEZ3JwSWQDMjQ2NjEyMQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDczNTc1MzcEc2VjA3NsbW9kBHN0aW1lAzExNzM1NDAzNzI-?t=msk=Pet+animalw1=Special+needsw2=Pet+cat+toyw3=Rescuew4=Pet+animalw5=Pet+catc=5s=77g=0.sig=NTMYicGc9seD7X7JCAJbJQ Pet cathttp://groups.yahoo.com/gads;_ylc=X3oDMTJjYjE5ZjA5BF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBF9wAzUEZ3JwSWQDMjQ2NjEyMQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDczNTc1MzcEc2VjA3NsbW9kBHN0aW1lAzExNzM1NDAzNzI-?t=msk=Pet+catw1=Special+needsw2=Pet+cat+toyw3=Rescuew4=Pet+animalw5=Pet+catc=5s=77g=0.sig=kIgrEjuAi9u9caw7_I9Ehw Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Webhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Special_Needs_Rescue_Cats/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdDBvMzlwBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzI0NjYxMjEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA3MzU3NTM3BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3N0bmdzBHN0aW1lAzExNzM1NDAzNzI-(Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED]:+Digest| Switch to Fully Featured [EMAIL PROTECTED]:+Fully+Featured Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Special_Needs_Rescue_Cats;_ylc=X3oDMTJkcXZrZm8yBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzI0NjYxMjEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA3MzU3NTM3BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2hwZgRzdGltZQMxMTczNTQwMzcy| Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ | Unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] __,_._,___ -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Hello, I am new to this form of discussion
Yes Tomi is on doxocycline for the parasite hemobartonella. They gave me a small container of pills to give 2, once a day, but there's not enough there for 4-6 weeks. As well, he's on prednosone for the week to keep him from destroying his new blood cells. His red blood count is at 16 right now. The vet also gave me a tube of paste, called Nutri-Cal that is high in vitamin B12, iron, etc. Its supposed to be palatable, but Tomi doesn't like it, so I have to stick it to the roof of his mouth to get him to eat it. I went out and bought the Innovo Evo food, as well as some litter made out of recycled paper, so that hopefully he won't try to eat it. I tried giving him some Noni juice, but I started thinking that maybe he shouldn't be taking a supplement that boosts the immune system while he's on the prednosone to suppress the immune system. Also maybe the Transfer factor plus advanced would be better than the Noni since it comes in pill form. My cats seem to actually gag a bit on the Noni since it tastes so bad. It might take awhile to ship the Transfer factor to Canada though. This whole process is a little overwhelming and expensive, but worth it if I can give my little guy (and girl if she starts getting sick) a chance. - Original Message - From: Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:07 AM Subject: Re: Hello, I am new to this form of discussion Hi, Sorry you have had to find us but Tomi is in good hands. Is he on doxocycline and is the parasite hemobartonella? If the anemia is due to that the doxy should get his blood count back up once the hemobartonella is under control, he should be on the doxy for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks. You can give him Nutrived in the mean time to help him build red cells, it has vitamin B, folic acid and iron ALL are needed to build blood. I buy it here: http://www.calvetsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=33 -- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.9/719 - Release Date: 3/12/2007 8:41 AM
correct dose of clindamycin?
Can someone tell me the correct dose of clindamycin for non-toxoplasmosis uses (I know toxo is double). thanks, Lynette =^..^= The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated. --Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948
Re: correct dose of clindamycin?
Hi Lynette My Cat Junior was given 25 mg (1dropperful) daily for a URI. It took a while but it did clear it up. Junior weighs 11lbs. The information on the package is rather confusing it talks in mg and ml. As best I i read it 1 ml contains 25mg of Clindamycin. It looks like the dose my cat got was on the low end for his weight. The package indicate 1-3 ml per 5lbs of body weight. I am thinking someone else here may better interpret this. Sally On 3/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone tell me the correct dose of clindamycin for non-toxoplasmosis uses (I know toxo is double). thanks, Lynette =^..^= The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated. --Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948 -- Junior needs your help with his care fighting Feline Leukemia. Our story www.geocities.com/dmyllas/sally_page.html please help us if you can https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclickbusiness=puttyrat%40k6az.com
Re: correct dose of clindamycin?
At 06:03 PM 3/12/2007, you wrote: According to my Rx of Clindamycin for my 12 lb cat is was 25mgs every 24 hours. kelly Can someone tell me the correct dose of clindamycin for non-toxoplasmosis uses (I know toxo is double). thanks, Lynette =^..^= The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated. --Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/718 - Release Date: 3/11/2007
Re: correct dose of clindamycin?
for acute mouth problems we always gave 25ml 2x daily On 3/12/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 06:03 PM 3/12/2007, you wrote: According to my Rx of Clindamycin for my 12 lb cat is was 25mgs every 24 hours. kelly Can someone tell me the correct dose of clindamycin for non-toxoplasmosis uses (I know toxo is double). thanks, Lynette =^..^= The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated. --Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/718 - Release Date: 3/11/2007 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: correct dose of clindamycin?
Kelly That makes since as that is the dosage Junior received. He weighs 11 pounds. Sally On 3/12/07, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: for acute mouth problems we always gave 25ml 2x daily On 3/12/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 06:03 PM 3/12/2007, you wrote: According to my Rx of Clindamycin for my 12 lb cat is was 25mgs every 24 hours. kelly Can someone tell me the correct dose of clindamycin for non-toxoplasmosis uses (I know toxo is double). thanks, Lynette =^..^= The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated. --Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/718 - Release Date: 3/11/2007 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- Junior needs your help with his care fighting Feline Leukemia. Our story www.geocities.com/dmyllas/sally_page.html please help us if you can https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclickbusiness=puttyrat%40k6az.com
Re: correct dose of clindamycin?
At 06:45 PM 3/12/2007, you wrote: to interpret the package you look at 2 measurements. One is you need to see how many mgs (milligrams of medication) are in each ml or cc which is the same thing, then you get your cats weight,,, According to all i see here each ml contains 25 mgs of clindamycin. the recommended dosage is 1-3 ml (which is 25-75 mgs per 5 lbs so technically a 10 lb cat should get 50-225 mgs once each day ,so Sally was right in that 25 mgs is on the low side, but that is what was prescribed for an oral infection on a CRF kitty that sadly did not make it. Hope that makes a bit of sense^^% Hi Lynette My Cat Junior was given 25 mg (1dropperful) daily for a URI. It took a while but it did clear it up. Junior weighs 11lbs. The information on the package is rather confusing it talks in mg and ml. As best I i read it 1 ml contains 25mg of Clindamycin. It looks like the dose my cat got was on the low end for his weight. The package indicate 1-3 ml per 5lbs of body weight. I am thinking someone else here may better interpret this. Sally On 3/12/07, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone tell me the correct dose of clindamycin for non-toxoplasmosis uses (I know toxo is double). thanks, Lynette =^..^= The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated. --Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948 -- Junior needs your help with his care fighting Feline Leukemia. Our story http://www.geocities.com/dmyllas/sally_page.htmlwww.geocities.com/dmyllas/sally_page.html please help us if you can https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclickbusiness=puttyrat%40k6az.comhttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclickbusiness=puttyrat%40k6az.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/718 - Release Date: 3/11/2007
Re: correct dose of clindamycin?
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/clindamycin-antirobe/page1.aspx Any time you need dosage info, google it. Run a search something like this -- clindamycin cats dosage -- and you're right there in seconds. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone tell me the correct dose of clindamycin for non-toxoplasmosis uses (I know toxo is double). thanks, Lynette =^..^= The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated. --Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948
Re: Hello, I am new to this form of discussion
Hi Tomi's guardian, Sorry, what's your name? It was suspected that my Grace had Hemobart too. Belinda is right that Doxy is prescribed long-term for this. The abx retards the growth of new parasites, (doesn't actually kill it off), so it's needed longer than the usual 7-10 days to give the body a chance to destroy the infestation. My Internist wanted Grace to remain on it indefinitely. Instead I would give it to her whenever she was showing signs of anemia, at first I'd keep her on it for a month at a time. Grace too was in terrible shape when I first started medicating her with Doxy and she did bounce back. Are you the one that posted about using Interferon Alpha 7 days on and 7 days off? I know that the pulse method is a standard protocol, but whenever Grace was showing symptoms, I'd give it to her daily until she began to feel better. I've also upped the dose to as much as 3 ccs daily when they are fighting something off. I don't think the benefits of Nutri-cal are worth forcing it on Tomi. It's mostly corn syrup anyway. If he's eating, (is he eating?), then I wouldn't worry too much about fighting with him over it. I'd try mixing in a small amount of Pet-tinic, (or another multi vita sup) into his food. If the vet feels strongly about making sure Tomi has vita B12, he could give him an injection of it, (although it does sting). I order TF in a powder, I didn't even know they made TF in pill form. I've never had anyone refuse it mixed in food. I don't usually add the full amount suggested in one serving though. You can also get Tomi regular colostrum at the health food store to add to his food. It's good that you got Tomi the paper litter, you might want to try one of the corn based litters too. Just be sure and not have any of the clumping litter in the house, it's very dangerous to have them eating that. Did you buy the Innova dry or wet? So far I've never had a cat turn their nose up at the dry. One more tip for you... If Tomi's appetite is good, you might be able to hide his pills in Pill Pockets. Most of my guys won't eat the pill pocket by itself. What I do is use about half the pill pocket to form around the pill and then hide it in a small amount of something really yummy, like tuna, or meat baby food. I have one guy that will eat his pill pocketed pill if I give it to him with a couple of those nasty Temptation treats. Hang in there my dear. You are doing wonderfully. We all know how overwhelming and expensive it can be. Just do the best you can and try to keep your spirits up. Continue to make decisions from your heart and take things one day at a time. Shower those angels of yours with love. My prayers are with you, Nina C J wrote: Yes Tomi is on doxocycline for the parasite hemobartonella. They gave me a small container of pills to give 2, once a day, but there's not enough there for 4-6 weeks. As well, he's on prednosone for the week to keep him from destroying his new blood cells. His red blood count is at 16 right now. The vet also gave me a tube of paste, called Nutri-Cal that is high in vitamin B12, iron, etc. Its supposed to be palatable, but Tomi doesn't like it, so I have to stick it to the roof of his mouth to get him to eat it. I went out and bought the Innovo Evo food, as well as some litter made out of recycled paper, so that hopefully he won't try to eat it. I tried giving him some Noni juice, but I started thinking that maybe he shouldn't be taking a supplement that boosts the immune system while he's on the prednosone to suppress the immune system. Also maybe the Transfer factor plus advanced would be better than the Noni since it comes in pill form. My cats seem to actually gag a bit on the Noni since it tastes so bad. It might take awhile to ship the Transfer factor to Canada though. This whole process is a little overwhelming and expensive, but worth it if I can give my little guy (and girl if she starts getting sick) a chance. - Original Message - From: Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:07 AM Subject: Re: Hello, I am new to this form of discussion Hi, Sorry you have had to find us but Tomi is in good hands. Is he on doxocycline and is the parasite hemobartonella? If the anemia is due to that the doxy should get his blood count back up once the hemobartonella is under control, he should be on the doxy for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks. You can give him Nutrived in the mean time to help him build red cells, it has vitamin B, folic acid and iron ALL are needed to build blood. I buy it here: http://www.calvetsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=33 -- 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
Re: TN but transport available - URGENT FeLV+ kitten needs foster or home ASAP
Easily influenced by MC, of course... Gloria On Mar 12, 2007, at 4:41 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: we've found her a safe place to recuperate--she's doing much better, responding to the meds. HIP HIP MEOW!!! (thanks to our anonymous list member with a penchant for calico felvs..) On 3/10/07, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: do we know ANYONE who could foster this little one long enough to give her at least the chance to live? (and yes, susan, i DID send on the info re: the vet tech in TX, tho that's a LONG way for such a frail baby!) MC PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST FAR AND WIDE Hi everyone, Precious is a small Torti female kitten that the vet thinks is 4-5 months old even though she is the size of a 3 month old and sadly she has tested positive to FeLV. Currently she is fighting upper respitory and the vet is giving her a 50/50 chance of making it. She is purring and just so sweet so the vet didn't want to euthanize her but she can only stay there over the weekend and by Monday a decision needs to be made. Due to her URI she has not been well enough to be spayed or have her vaccinations but if we can find a foster who has either a spare room or a large crate and can foster her all her medication and Interferon will be provided. Once she is well from her URI we will have her spayed and vaccinated but right now she is just in need of a safe place to rest and get well. We really want to give this sweet girl a chance to live and once she is safe in a foster we will begin to look for a permanent place for her but right now we just need a safe place for her to get well. I am currently set to no mail because of my upcoming cross country move so please do not reply to the group but instead contact Tina or myself directly at the emails or phone number below if you can help. Thank you! Tina in TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] (615) 796-3438 Kim in VA [EMAIL PROTECTED] __._,_.___ SPONSORED LINKS Special needsPet cat toy Rescue Pet animal Pet cat Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___ -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
