Re: Interferon Question

[Gloria Lane]

I'm so glad your Dixie is doing well!!  I haven't read about it, but  
in my experience when I have gotten young FELV cats/kittens, they tend  
to decline and die at age 2.5 to 3 yrs old.  If I get another one that  
young, I intend to put it on daily interferon and see if we can make  
it thru that stage!  I do know someone who has had their FELV cat thru  
the age of 3 - has had her on daily interferon.  Kitty does great, is  
probably 5 or  6 now...?


I have one FEV cat now that's just made it past 3 - name is BB.  I  
acquired him recently,  when he was about 4. He's healthy and happy.
I have two others that are over 10, but that's a different story :)


I don't know what it is about that age - whether it's the type of FELV  
that they have or what.


Gloria



On Nov 15, 2007, at 1:26 AM, Marylyn wrote:

I've heard several people refer to 3 as the magic age.  Exactly what  
do you mean?  I am unsure of Dixie's age but she has been with me  
for almost 3 years now and is as healthy as she can be most of the  
time.  Just normal minor problems except for the teeth and that  
seems to be ok now.







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- Original Message -
From: Gloria Lane
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Interferon Question

Hi Gary,

Never heard of that for interferon alpha.  LIke Lance said, maybe  
it's for VO.


I can't see the harm for a diabetic cat.  But my experience with  
FELV cats is that they can look so great, then turn symptomatic, and  
in my experience theres not much that can be done when they're  
symptomatic, at least for the young ones that I've had.  So I'd  
probably try it out.  I remember when I got Calawalla Banana and she  
was about 6 months to a year.  She looked so healthy and hearty.   
Then at 2.5 yr she developed lymphoma and nothing we did would touch  
it.  I'd wished I'd had her on interferon prior to her being  
symptomatic.


(The interferon alpha protocol I use is a daily dose - not the on  
and off.)


On the other hand, I now have 2 FELV cats that are over 10, and 1  
that's 4-5. Go figure.  They were over the magic age of 3 when I got  
them, so it's nothing I've done that's kept them going...


Good luck,

Gloria



On Nov 14, 2007, at 5:26 PM, gary wrote:

First time I've ever heard of that protocol.  Mostly I've heard 7  
days on and seven days off because they can develop an immunity to  
the human interferon alpha.


Can't see why it would harm a diabetic cat. However, that's just a  
guess on my part.


Gary
- Original Message -
From: Belinda Sauro
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:12 AM
Subject: Interferon Question

   Got this from a friend, anyone know or heard anything about  
this??


   I have a feline interferon question.  If you don't know the  
answer, would you mind asking the group? I followed the  
prophylactic regimen recommended in studies for asymptomatic felv+  
cats, which is every day for five days in three runs starting the  
1st, 14th, and 60th days. This regimen in studies seems to double  
cats' chances of being alive a year later. I gave it to Patches  
this past February. I have another batch of feline interferon and  
am wondering when to give it to her again. None of the studies I  
have say anything about repeating it, or when to do so. Do you  
know? Also, I can't find anything on whether it is ok to give to  
diabetic cats. Any idea?

Re: question

[TatorBunz]

 
 
This could a bad tooth or a tumor in the nasal cavity.
SorryI'm not very comforting on this. This has been my  experience.
 
In a message dated 11/14/2007 4:52:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
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Hi  Everyone
 
Junior still has his URi he has had since at least August, he still eats  
well etc. His sinuses(i am guessing) smell bad. He has been two courses of  
antibiotics, Amoxicillin and Baytril for 20 days. NO luck. I am taking him in  
Friday, and want to know about those who have used azithromyacin. WHat is the  
protocol and how long, just in case my vet is clueless. Also Clindamycin  
worked 
a year ago, any thoughts there? 
 
Thanks
 
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Dental Issues and Maintenance Antibiotics

[Dawn Morrison]

I took Bea to the vet last week when I noticed her breath was just horrible - 
more than just canned fish food smell and that her gums were very red. I hadn't 
noticed it much before and she'd been eating just find.
The vet said that her immune system is not breaking down the bacteria from the 
plaque/food on her teeth but he did note her teeth did not have much on them - 
he managed to scrape some off actually, all the while noting how well she was 
tolerating it!  Her gums were just as red as could be and swollen just along 
the tooth/gum line. He put her on a course of Clavamox for a week and I take 
her back this Saturday for a check-up. She's so irritated with me giving her 
the meds I haven't been able to get in there and look at her gums but haven't 
noticed the bad breath smell anymore.

My question is this...has anyone else had similar experiences good or bad, 
something that has worked/not worked with this type of dental problem? I know 
she's prone to dental problems being FeLV+

My next question is regarding maintenance antibiotics. The vet mentioned if it 
cleared up on the Clavamox that perhaps keeping her on an antibiotic might be 
what she needs. I have reservations about keeping her on something long term, 
especially antibiotics. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks
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Re: question

[laurieskatz]

Coco just had terrible breath. It was a bad tooth. Extracted and she is doing 
famously.
Good luck. I don't like idea of long term antibiotics, either. Treating 
symptoms rather than finding cause.That said, we did a long term antibiotic 
treatment for our Isabella but not related to dental problems. She had 
skyrocket temperature. Is fabulous for now.
My best
L 
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  Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:17 AM
  Subject: Re: question


  This could a bad tooth or a tumor in the nasal cavity.
  SorryI'm not very comforting on this. This has been my experience.

  In a message dated 11/14/2007 4:52:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL 
PROTECTED] writes:
Hi  Everyone

Junior still has his URi he has had since at least August, he still eats 
well etc. His sinuses(i am guessing) smell bad. He has been two courses of 
antibiotics, Amoxicillin and Baytril for 20 days. NO luck. I am taking him in 
Friday, and want to know about those who have used azithromyacin. WHat is the 
protocol and how long, just in case my vet is clueless. Also Clindamycin worked 
a year ago, any thoughts there? 

Thanks

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Re: question

[Sally Davis]

Hi

Well I am concerned it may be more than just infection. He acts totally
normal though. So it is not really bothering him. He does have the rinny
eyes typical of herpes. He had this last year with the initial onslaught of
the FELV. He was negative 6 months before he tested positive.  I am hoping
for URI.

What was your experience?

Sally

On Nov 15, 2007 11:17 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   This could a bad tooth or a tumor in the nasal cavity.
> SorryI'm not very comforting on this. This has been my experience.
>
> In a message dated 11/14/2007 4:52:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> Hi  Everyone
>
> Junior still has his URi he has had since at least August, he still eats
> well etc. His sinuses(i am guessing) smell bad. He has been two courses of
> antibiotics, Amoxicillin and Baytril for 20 days. NO luck. I am taking him
> in Friday, and want to know about those who have used azithromyacin. WHat is
> the protocol and how long, just in case my vet is clueless. Also Clindamycin
> worked a year ago, any thoughts there?
>
> Thanks
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> Sally
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Re: question

[Sally Davis]

Oops

Eye discharge. He is on lysine ,Transfer Factor, manopol, colostrum ,and
probiotics. I had to treat him for tapeworm last week. I have not given him
his immunoregulin (maintenance shot this month).

Sally
On Nov 15, 2007 8:12 PM, Sally Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi
>
> Well I am concerned it may be more than just infection. He acts totally
> normal though. So it is not really bothering him. He does have the rinny
> eyes typical of herpes. He had this last year with the initial onslaught of
> the FELV. He was negative 6 months before he tested positive.  I am hoping
> for URI.
>
> What was your experience?
>
> Sally
>
>   On Nov 15, 2007 11:17 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >   This could a bad tooth or a tumor in the nasal cavity.
> > SorryI'm not very comforting on this. This has been my experience.
> >
> > In a message dated 11/14/2007 4:52:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > Hi  Everyone
> >
> > Junior still has his URi he has had since at least August, he still eats
> > well etc. His sinuses(i am guessing) smell bad. He has been two courses of
> > antibiotics, Amoxicillin and Baytril for 20 days. NO luck. I am taking him
> > in Friday, and want to know about those who have used azithromyacin. WHat is
> > the protocol and how long, just in case my vet is clueless. Also Clindamycin
> > worked a year ago, any thoughts there?
> >
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Re: question

[laurieskatz]

My Winston has herpes (not feleuk) and Zenoquin always gets him better.
L
  - Original Message - 
  From: Sally Davis 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:12 PM
  Subject: Re: question


  Hi

  Well I am concerned it may be more than just infection. He acts totally 
normal though. So it is not really bothering him. He does have the rinny eyes 
typical of herpes. He had this last year with the initial onslaught of the 
FELV. He was negative 6 months before he tested positive.  I am hoping for URI. 

  What was your experience?

  Sally


  On Nov 15, 2007 11:17 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

This could a bad tooth or a tumor in the nasal cavity.
SorryI'm not very comforting on this. This has been my experience.

In a message dated 11/14/2007 4:52:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL 
PROTECTED] writes:
  Hi  Everyone

  Junior still has his URi he has had since at least August, he still eats 
well etc. His sinuses(i am guessing) smell bad. He has been two courses of 
antibiotics, Amoxicillin and Baytril for 20 days. NO luck. I am taking him in 
Friday, and want to know about those who have used azithromyacin. WHat is the 
protocol and how long, just in case my vet is clueless. Also Clindamycin worked 
a year ago, any thoughts there? 

  Thanks

  Sally


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Re: question

[Sally Davis]

Thanks, I will see what Dr Satunton Thinks. He needs something stronger if
it is the herpes.

Sally

On Nov 15, 2007 8:45 PM, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>  My Winston has herpes (not feleuk) and Zenoquin always gets him better.
> L
>
>  - Original Message -
> *From:* Sally Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>   *Sent:* Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:12 PM
> *Subject:* Re: question
>
> Hi
>
> Well I am concerned it may be more than just infection. He acts totally
> normal though. So it is not really bothering him. He does have the rinny
> eyes typical of herpes. He had this last year with the initial onslaught of
> the FELV. He was negative 6 months before he tested positive.  I am hoping
> for URI.
>
> What was your experience?
>
> Sally
>
> On Nov 15, 2007 11:17 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >   This could a bad tooth or a tumor in the nasal cavity.
> > SorryI'm not very comforting on this. This has been my experience.
> >
> > In a message dated 11/14/2007 4:52:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > Hi  Everyone
> >
> > Junior still has his URi he has had since at least August, he still eats
> > well etc. His sinuses(i am guessing) smell bad. He has been two courses of
> > antibiotics, Amoxicillin and Baytril for 20 days. NO luck. I am taking him
> > in Friday, and want to know about those who have used azithromyacin. WHat is
> > the protocol and how long, just in case my vet is clueless. Also Clindamycin
> > worked a year ago, any thoughts there?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Sally
> >
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