Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread dlgegg
i know the vets have to go with what they are trained to do, but has anyone 
thought of holistic meds.  i have done some research on this and one thing i 
know is using aromatic oils is tricky with cats.  maleucca is especially 
deadly.  one whiff and your cat is dead.  which leads to use of aromatic oils 
to make house smell nice, etc.  we who have cats have to be especially careful. 
 ASPCA has some good info on it.  mostly, i was thinking of vitamins and 
minerals.  first, you have to locate a holistic vet to advise you on doses, 
etc.  worked for me with my cancer.  Prayer is our first line of defense, but 
using the plants, etc. that God has given us is next.  i was on 3 different 
chemos and when last one almost wiped out my red cells, dr. stopped it and we 
went back to "you have 3 - 4 months".  after a year of no chemo, lots of 
vitamins, i was suddenly in remission.  now i have been in remission for 5 
years.  i trust my vet, he has already prescribed some herbals for Snuggles.  
things to help even out his ph and help his kidneys, but would really like to 
find holistic vet nearby to work with along side my vet.  dorlis
 Laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
> Oh! Thanks for clarifying. Anxious to hear about biopsy results.
> Laurie
> 
> -Original Message-
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi
> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 12:22 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey
> 
> It's not a steroid.  It's immuno regulen.  He has been doing really well on
> it.Thank you for your prayers.
> 
> 
> 
> Viky Digangi
> Support Enforcement Officer II
> Monroe Regional Office
> 318-362-5280 ext 297
> Fax 318-362-3363
> 
> 
> 
> >>> "Laurieskatz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:56 PM >>>
> What shot are you taking him in for?
> Please be careful if it is a steroid injection. Injections put more
> medication into a cat than the cat can process and if the cat has a bad
> reaction to steroids, there is no way to cut back like you can with pills.
> My Cooper had a bad reaction to his first prednisilone pill so I
> discontinued them. Just my 2 cents. Prayers still coming your way
> Laurie
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi
> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:53 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey
> 
> He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was
> extremely high or low.  I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for
> his shot.  Thanks
> 
> Viky Digangi
> Support Enforcement Officer II
> Monroe Regional Office
> 318-362-5280 ext 297
> Fax 318-362-3363
> 
> 
> 
> >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>>
> Hi,
> 
> Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not
> anemic and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest
> that you have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact
> diagnosis and to rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets
> and are usually benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so
> extensively though. I've never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by
> Felv.
> 
> I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to know
> if the growth is cancerous or not.
> 
> Good luck!
> Michele
> 
> -- Original message -- 
> From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
> 
> > I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
> positive 
> > for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last
> December 
> > when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet.
> Although 
> > he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the
> virus. 
> > He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a series
> of the 
> > immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
> every two 
> > weeks. 
> > 
> > Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of
> blood 
> > drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg
> (which I 
> > had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently have
> and 
> > he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's
> condition 
> > surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by
> now so 
> > I said ok. It was fine all week until ye

Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread Laurieskatz
Oh! Thanks for clarifying. Anxious to hear about biopsy results.
Laurie

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Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 12:22 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

It's not a steroid.  It's immuno regulen.  He has been doing really well on
it.Thank you for your prayers.



Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> "Laurieskatz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:56 PM >>>
What shot are you taking him in for?
Please be careful if it is a steroid injection. Injections put more
medication into a cat than the cat can process and if the cat has a bad
reaction to steroids, there is no way to cut back like you can with pills.
My Cooper had a bad reaction to his first prednisilone pill so I
discontinued them. Just my 2 cents. Prayers still coming your way
Laurie

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was
extremely high or low.  I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for
his shot.  Thanks

Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>>
Hi,

Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not
anemic and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest
that you have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact
diagnosis and to rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets
and are usually benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so
extensively though. I've never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by
Felv.

I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to know
if the growth is cancerous or not.

Good luck!
Michele

-- Original message -- 
From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
positive 
> for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last
December 
> when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet.
Although 
> he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the
virus. 
> He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a series
of the 
> immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
every two 
> weeks. 
> 
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of
blood 
> drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg
(which I 
> had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently have
and 
> he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's
condition 
> surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by
now so 
> I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open again.
He 
> cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else had 
> encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he would 
> switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing. 
> 
> Any suggestions? 
> 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> Support Enforcement Officer II 
> Monroe Regional Office 
> 318-362-5280 ext 297 
> Fax 318-362-3363 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread Viky Digangi
It's not a steroid.  It's immuno regulen.  He has been doing really well on it. 
   Thank you for your prayers.



Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> "Laurieskatz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:56 PM >>>
What shot are you taking him in for?
Please be careful if it is a steroid injection. Injections put more
medication into a cat than the cat can process and if the cat has a bad
reaction to steroids, there is no way to cut back like you can with pills.
My Cooper had a bad reaction to his first prednisilone pill so I
discontinued them. Just my 2 cents. Prayers still coming your way
Laurie

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was
extremely high or low.  I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for
his shot.  Thanks

Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>>
Hi,

Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not
anemic and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest
that you have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact
diagnosis and to rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets
and are usually benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so
extensively though. I've never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by
Felv.

I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to know
if the growth is cancerous or not.

Good luck!
Michele

-- Original message -- 
From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
positive 
> for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last
December 
> when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet.
Although 
> he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the
virus. 
> He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a series
of the 
> immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
every two 
> weeks. 
> 
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of
blood 
> drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg
(which I 
> had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently have
and 
> he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's
condition 
> surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by
now so 
> I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open again.
He 
> cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else had 
> encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he would 
> switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing. 
> 
> Any suggestions? 
> 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> Support Enforcement Officer II 
> Monroe Regional Office 
> 318-362-5280 ext 297 
> Fax 318-362-3363 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread Viky Digangi
He is having surgery right now.  They will biopsy it and let me know.



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>>> Heather <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/13/08 8:03 AM >>>
Hi, curious what the growth on the lip was and how it was treated?

I encounter so many things in my feral colonies and have one now that I
think has eonsinophilic granuloma...anyway, just curious for learning
purposes what it was & how it was treated:-)

Thanks!

Heather

On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 12:09 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> One of my cats had a huge growth on her lip and five or six different vets
> misdiagnosed it. We gave her all kinds of medicines. Finally, I found a vet
> who knew exactly what it was and it was cleared up within a week. The same
> cat has lymphoma and it took over a year to get a correct diagnosis. Now I
> see vet specialists whenever possible it if is something unusual.
>
> --
> Michele
>
> -- Original message --
> From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> > He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was
> extremely
> > high or low. I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for his
> shot.
> > Thanks
> >
> > Viky Digangi
> > Support Enforcement Officer II
> > Monroe Regional Office
> > 318-362-5280 ext 297
> > Fax 318-362-3363
> >
> >
> >
> > >>> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not
> anemic
> > and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest
> that you
> > have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact diagnosis
> and to
> > rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets and are
> usually
> > benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so extensively
> though. I've
> > never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by Felv.
> >
> > I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to
> know if
> > the growth is cancerous or not.
> >
> > Good luck!
> > Michele
> >
> > -- Original message --
> > From: "Viky Digangi"
> >
>  > > I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
> positive
> > > for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last
> December
> > > when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet.
> Although
> > > he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the
> virus.
> > > He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a
> series of
> > the
> > > immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
> every
> > two
> > > weeks.
> > >
> > > Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail
> of
> > blood
> > > drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg
> (which I
> > > had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently
> have and
> > > he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's
> > condition
> > > surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by
> now so
> > > I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open
> again. He
> > > cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else
> had
> > > encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he
> would
> > > switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions?
> > >
> > >
> > > Viky Digangi
> > >
> > > Viky Digangi
> > > Support Enforcement Officer II
> > > Monroe Regional Office
> > > 318-362-5280 ext 297
> > > Fax 318-362-3363
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread Heather
Hi, curious what the growth on the lip was and how it was treated?

I encounter so many things in my feral colonies and have one now that I
think has eonsinophilic granuloma...anyway, just curious for learning
purposes what it was & how it was treated:-)

Thanks!

Heather

On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 12:09 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> One of my cats had a huge growth on her lip and five or six different vets
> misdiagnosed it. We gave her all kinds of medicines. Finally, I found a vet
> who knew exactly what it was and it was cleared up within a week. The same
> cat has lymphoma and it took over a year to get a correct diagnosis. Now I
> see vet specialists whenever possible it if is something unusual.
>
> --
> Michele
>
> -- Original message --
> From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> > He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was
> extremely
> > high or low. I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for his
> shot.
> > Thanks
> >
> > Viky Digangi
> > Support Enforcement Officer II
> > Monroe Regional Office
> > 318-362-5280 ext 297
> > Fax 318-362-3363
> >
> >
> >
> > >>> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not
> anemic
> > and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest
> that you
> > have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact diagnosis
> and to
> > rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets and are
> usually
> > benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so extensively
> though. I've
> > never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by Felv.
> >
> > I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to
> know if
> > the growth is cancerous or not.
> >
> > Good luck!
> > Michele
> >
> > -- Original message --
> > From: "Viky Digangi"
> >
>  > > I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
> positive
> > > for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last
> December
> > > when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet.
> Although
> > > he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the
> virus.
> > > He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a
> series of
> > the
> > > immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
> every
> > two
> > > weeks.
> > >
> > > Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail
> of
> > blood
> > > drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg
> (which I
> > > had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently
> have and
> > > he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's
> > condition
> > > surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by
> now so
> > > I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open
> again. He
> > > cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else
> had
> > > encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he
> would
> > > switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions?
> > >
> > >
> > > Viky Digangi
> > >
> > > Viky Digangi
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> > > Monroe Regional Office
> > > 318-362-5280 ext 297
> > > Fax 318-362-3363
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread mdurante
One of my cats had a huge growth on her lip and five or six different vets 
misdiagnosed it. We gave her all kinds of medicines. Finally, I found a vet who 
knew exactly what it was and it was cleared up within a week. The same cat has 
lymphoma and it took over a year to get a correct diagnosis. Now I see vet 
specialists whenever possible it if is something unusual. 

--
Michele

-- Original message -- 
From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was 
> extremely 
> high or low. I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for his shot. 
> Thanks 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> Support Enforcement Officer II 
> Monroe Regional Office 
> 318-362-5280 ext 297 
> Fax 318-362-3363 
> 
> 
> 
> >>> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>> 
> Hi, 
> 
> Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not 
> anemic 
> and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest that 
> you 
> have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact diagnosis and 
> to 
> rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets and are usually 
> benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so extensively though. 
> I've 
> never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by Felv. 
> 
> I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to know 
> if 
> the growth is cancerous or not. 
> 
> Good luck! 
> Michele 
> 
> -- Original message -- 
> From: "Viky Digangi" 
> 
> > I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was 
> > positive 
> > for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last 
> > December 
> > when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet. 
> > Although 
> > he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the 
> > virus. 
> > He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a series of 
> the 
> > immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him 
> > every 
> two 
> > weeks. 
> > 
> > Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of 
> blood 
> > drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg (which 
> > I 
> > had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently have 
> > and 
> > he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's 
> condition 
> > surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now 
> > so 
> > I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open again. He 
> > cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else had 
> > encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he would 
> > switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing. 
> > 
> > Any suggestions? 
> > 
> > 
> > Viky Digangi 
> > 
> > Viky Digangi 
> > Support Enforcement Officer II 
> > Monroe Regional Office 
> > 318-362-5280 ext 297 
> > Fax 318-362-3363 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Laurieskatz
What shot are you taking him in for?
Please be careful if it is a steroid injection. Injections put more
medication into a cat than the cat can process and if the cat has a bad
reaction to steroids, there is no way to cut back like you can with pills.
My Cooper had a bad reaction to his first prednisilone pill so I
discontinued them. Just my 2 cents. Prayers still coming your way
Laurie

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was
extremely high or low.  I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for
his shot.  Thanks

Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>>
Hi,

Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not
anemic and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest
that you have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact
diagnosis and to rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets
and are usually benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so
extensively though. I've never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by
Felv.

I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to know
if the growth is cancerous or not.

Good luck!
Michele

-- Original message -- 
From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
positive 
> for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last
December 
> when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet.
Although 
> he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the
virus. 
> He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a series
of the 
> immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
every two 
> weeks. 
> 
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of
blood 
> drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg
(which I 
> had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently have
and 
> he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's
condition 
> surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by
now so 
> I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open again.
He 
> cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else had 
> encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he would 
> switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing. 
> 
> Any suggestions? 
> 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> Support Enforcement Officer II 
> Monroe Regional Office 
> 318-362-5280 ext 297 
> Fax 318-362-3363 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Viky Digangi
He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was 
extremely high or low.  I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for 
his shot.  Thanks

Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>>
Hi,

Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not anemic 
and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest that you 
have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact diagnosis and to 
rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets and are usually 
benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so extensively though. 
I've never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by Felv.

I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to know if 
the growth is cancerous or not.

Good luck!
Michele

-- Original message -- 
From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was positive 
> for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last December 
> when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet. 
> Although 
> he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the virus. 
> He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a series of 
> the 
> immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him every 
> two 
> weeks. 
> 
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of 
> blood 
> drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg (which I 
> had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently have and 
> he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's 
> condition 
> surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now 
> so 
> I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open again. He 
> cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else had 
> encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he would 
> switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing. 
> 
> Any suggestions? 
> 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> Support Enforcement Officer II 
> Monroe Regional Office 
> 318-362-5280 ext 297 
> Fax 318-362-3363 
> 
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Viky Digangi
He had a complete blood work up a couple of months ago and nothing was 
extremely high or low.  I will suggest a biopsy tomorrow when I take him for 
his shot.  Thanks

Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 9:07 PM >>>
Hi,

Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not anemic 
and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest that you 
have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact diagnosis and to 
rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets and are usually 
benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so extensively though. 
I've never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by Felv.

I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to know if 
the growth is cancerous or not.

Good luck!
Michele

-- Original message -- 
From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was positive 
> for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last December 
> when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet. 
> Although 
> he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the virus. 
> He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a series of 
> the 
> immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him every 
> two 
> weeks. 
> 
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of 
> blood 
> drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg (which I 
> had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently have and 
> he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's 
> condition 
> surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now 
> so 
> I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open again. He 
> cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else had 
> encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he would 
> switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing. 
> 
> Any suggestions? 
> 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> Support Enforcement Officer II 
> Monroe Regional Office 
> 318-362-5280 ext 297 
> Fax 318-362-3363 
> 
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Viky Digangi
I got them thanks.  I am taking him tomorrow for a shot.  I am going to talk to 
the vet re: what his plans are and then I will decide what to do next.

Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 8:24 PM >>>
I just sent the website for Dr. Mair and the phone number for Dr.  
Boswell.  If you don't get them soon, please email again.  I love them  
both.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 8:12 PM, Laurieskatz wrote:

> Wondering, do you have phone numbers?
> If not, I am sure they can be located.
> Thanks for this info!
> Laurie
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marylyn
> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:09 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey
>
> If you don't have one I know of two that do phone consultations.  I
> prefer to have my friends checked out personally but Dr. EA Boswell
> (Louisville, Ky)  is the alternative vet for my two little ones and
> has been for several who have left this world.  My regular vets
> referred me to her in 1996.  Dr. Susan Maier, Simpsonville, Ky. is
> another very good alternative vet.  Both hold DVMs but chose to
> practice holistically.  Dr. Boswell is well known in show horse
> circles and has worked with the Louisville Zoo.  Both are very well
> qualified and respected.
> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:56 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>
>> Marylyn,
>>
>> No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will
>> check into that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted
>> keeping Mickey.  He has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God
>> for every day I have with him.  He is a little black and white
>> tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7 pounds.
>>
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>> Monroe Regional Office
>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>
>>
>>
>>>>> Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM >>>
>> Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check
>> about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and
>> an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so
>> very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.
>> You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your
>> heart and in your mind.
>> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>>
>>> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
>>> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus
>>> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did
>>> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this
>>> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic
>>> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno
>>> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
>>> every two weeks.
>>>
>>> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the
>>> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma
>>> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took
>>> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would
>>> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would
>>> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I
>>> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open
>>> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if
>>> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of
>>> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that
>>> would promote healing.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>>
>>>
>>> Viky Digangi
>>>
>>> Viky Digangi
>>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>>> Monroe Regional Office
>>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread mdurante
Hi,

Have you had bloodwork done on Mickey lately to make sure that he's not anemic 
and to make sure there's not something else going on? I would suggest that you 
have your vet do a small biopsy of the growth to get an exact diagnosis and to 
rule out cancer. I think adenomas are common in older pets and are usually 
benign. I don't think it is common for them to bleed so extensively though. 
I've never seen any reference to adenomas being cause by Felv.

I am not sure if prednisone would be helpful; I think you would need to know if 
the growth is cancerous or not.

Good luck!
Michele

-- Original message -- 
From: "Viky Digangi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was positive 
> for felv. For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last December 
> when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet. 
> Although 
> he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the virus. 
> He became lethargic and would not eat. My vet at the time began a series of 
> the 
> immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him every 
> two 
> weeks. 
> 
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of 
> blood 
> drops through the house to Mickey. He had an adenoma on his back leg (which I 
> had not noticed) which burst open. I took him to the vet I currently have and 
> he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's 
> condition 
> surgery would be dangerous for him. The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now 
> so 
> I said ok. It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open again. He 
> cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else had 
> encountered a situation like this. I thought of asking my vet if he would 
> switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing. 
> 
> Any suggestions? 
> 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> 
> Viky Digangi 
> Support Enforcement Officer II 
> Monroe Regional Office 
> 318-362-5280 ext 297 
> Fax 318-362-3363 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Laurieskatz
Yes I did get them. Thanks!
I think my Keisha sent me a cat this summer. She is Tessa and I am trying to
introduce her to my other five. She is the exact body type (pudgy with short
legs) and personality of Keisha..purrs constantly, bites if over stimulated,
undemanding yet constantly available.
L

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marylyn
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:24 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

I just sent the website for Dr. Mair and the phone number for Dr.  
Boswell.  If you don't get them soon, please email again.  I love them  
both.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 8:12 PM, Laurieskatz wrote:

> Wondering, do you have phone numbers?
> If not, I am sure they can be located.
> Thanks for this info!
> Laurie
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marylyn
> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:09 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey
>
> If you don't have one I know of two that do phone consultations.  I
> prefer to have my friends checked out personally but Dr. EA Boswell
> (Louisville, Ky)  is the alternative vet for my two little ones and
> has been for several who have left this world.  My regular vets
> referred me to her in 1996.  Dr. Susan Maier, Simpsonville, Ky. is
> another very good alternative vet.  Both hold DVMs but chose to
> practice holistically.  Dr. Boswell is well known in show horse
> circles and has worked with the Louisville Zoo.  Both are very well
> qualified and respected.
> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:56 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>
>> Marylyn,
>>
>> No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will
>> check into that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted
>> keeping Mickey.  He has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God
>> for every day I have with him.  He is a little black and white
>> tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7 pounds.
>>
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>> Monroe Regional Office
>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>
>>
>>
>>>>> Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM >>>
>> Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check
>> about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and
>> an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so
>> very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.
>> You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your
>> heart and in your mind.
>> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>>
>>> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
>>> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus
>>> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did
>>> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this
>>> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic
>>> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno
>>> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
>>> every two weeks.
>>>
>>> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the
>>> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma
>>> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took
>>> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would
>>> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would
>>> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I
>>> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open
>>> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if
>>> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of
>>> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that
>>> would promote healing.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>>
>>>
>>> Viky Digangi
>>>
>>> Viky Digangi
>>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>>> Monroe Regional Office
>>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Marylyn
I just sent the website for Dr. Mair and the phone number for Dr.  
Boswell.  If you don't get them soon, please email again.  I love them  
both.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 8:12 PM, Laurieskatz wrote:

> Wondering, do you have phone numbers?
> If not, I am sure they can be located.
> Thanks for this info!
> Laurie
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marylyn
> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:09 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey
>
> If you don't have one I know of two that do phone consultations.  I
> prefer to have my friends checked out personally but Dr. EA Boswell
> (Louisville, Ky)  is the alternative vet for my two little ones and
> has been for several who have left this world.  My regular vets
> referred me to her in 1996.  Dr. Susan Maier, Simpsonville, Ky. is
> another very good alternative vet.  Both hold DVMs but chose to
> practice holistically.  Dr. Boswell is well known in show horse
> circles and has worked with the Louisville Zoo.  Both are very well
> qualified and respected.
> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:56 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>
>> Marylyn,
>>
>> No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will
>> check into that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted
>> keeping Mickey.  He has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God
>> for every day I have with him.  He is a little black and white
>> tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7 pounds.
>>
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>> Monroe Regional Office
>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>
>>
>>
>>>>> Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM >>>
>> Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check
>> about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and
>> an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so
>> very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.
>> You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your
>> heart and in your mind.
>> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>>
>>> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
>>> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus
>>> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did
>>> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this
>>> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic
>>> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno
>>> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
>>> every two weeks.
>>>
>>> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the
>>> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma
>>> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took
>>> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would
>>> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would
>>> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I
>>> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open
>>> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if
>>> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of
>>> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that
>>> would promote healing.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>>
>>>
>>> Viky Digangi
>>>
>>> Viky Digangi
>>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>>> Monroe Regional Office
>>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Marylyn
My wonderful Dixie, whose first stop we decided what to do with her  
after being tested for FeLV, was at Dr. Boswell, weighed just about  
that much.  She left this world June 12..I miss her so much.   
A month after she left she sent me a wonderful little boy named  
Copper.  Two weeks later, knowing there was no way one little kitten  
could keep me busy enough, she sent me a second little boy, Thomas  
(don't ask).  Both came from the pine thicket she came from and  
neither wanted to be invited to dinner by  the hawks, dogs, fox,  
coyotes.

http://horizonvetserv.com is Dr. Mair's website.  Dr. Boswell can be  
reached at 502.499.9663.  You can tell either one that Dixie and I  
sent you.

Again, blessings.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:56 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:

> Marylyn,
>
> No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will  
> check into that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted  
> keeping Mickey.  He has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God  
> for every day I have with him.  He is a little black and white  
> tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7 pounds.
>
>
> Viky Digangi
> Support Enforcement Officer II
> Monroe Regional Office
> 318-362-5280 ext 297
> Fax 318-362-3363
>
>
>
 Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM >>>
> Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check
> about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and
> an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so
> very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.
> You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your
> heart and in your mind.
> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>
>> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
>> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus
>> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did
>> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this
>> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic
>> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno
>> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
>> every two weeks.
>>
>> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the
>> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma
>> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took
>> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would
>> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would
>> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I
>> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open
>> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if
>> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of
>> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that
>> would promote healing.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>> Monroe Regional Office
>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Laurieskatz
Wondering, do you have phone numbers?
If not, I am sure they can be located.
Thanks for this info!
Laurie

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marylyn
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:09 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

If you don't have one I know of two that do phone consultations.  I  
prefer to have my friends checked out personally but Dr. EA Boswell  
(Louisville, Ky)  is the alternative vet for my two little ones and  
has been for several who have left this world.  My regular vets  
referred me to her in 1996.  Dr. Susan Maier, Simpsonville, Ky. is  
another very good alternative vet.  Both hold DVMs but chose to  
practice holistically.  Dr. Boswell is well known in show horse  
circles and has worked with the Louisville Zoo.  Both are very well  
qualified and respected.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:56 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:

> Marylyn,
>
> No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will  
> check into that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted  
> keeping Mickey.  He has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God  
> for every day I have with him.  He is a little black and white  
> tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7 pounds.
>
>
> Viky Digangi
> Support Enforcement Officer II
> Monroe Regional Office
> 318-362-5280 ext 297
> Fax 318-362-3363
>
>
>
>>>> Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM >>>
> Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check
> about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and
> an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so
> very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.
> You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your
> heart and in your mind.
> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>
>> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
>> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus
>> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did
>> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this
>> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic
>> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno
>> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
>> every two weeks.
>>
>> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the
>> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma
>> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took
>> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would
>> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would
>> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I
>> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open
>> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if
>> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of
>> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that
>> would promote healing.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>> Monroe Regional Office
>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>
>>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey ~ link

2008-10-12 Thread Laurieskatz
http://www.familyvet.com/Cats/Cancer.html
I googled feline leg adenoma and got this page.
Lots here. Some of it scary (my Frankie ~FeLv_ ~ has chin lumps and one was
diagnosed as mast cell tumor) but it sounds like adenomas are not malignant.

Prayers for you both. Please post what you find out.
Someone else suggested holisitic vet. I am wondering, too, about an internal
medicine specialist. That is who Frankie is seeing tomorrow. 
Laurie

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of CATHERINE DIDONNA
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:06 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

I FEEL FOR YOU .I lost My Mickey,a female, to cancer..But Tiger I
lost to felv..How I loved themCathy  Keep up the good
work,Don't know about the leg problem. Are they related?
?
--- On Sun, 10/12/08, Viky Digangi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: Viky Digangi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:56 PM

Marylyn,

No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will check
into that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted keeping
Mickey. 
He has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God for every day I have with
him.  He is a little black and white tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7
pounds.


Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM
>>>
Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check  
about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and  
an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so  
very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.   
You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your  
heart and in your mind.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was  
> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus  
> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did  
> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this  
> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic  
> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno  
> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him  
> every two weeks.
>
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the  
> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma  
> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took  
> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would  
> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would  
> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I  
> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open  
> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if  
> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of  
> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that  
> would promote healing.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
> Viky Digangi
>
> Viky Digangi
> Support Enforcement Officer II
> Monroe Regional Office
> 318-362-5280 ext 297
> Fax 318-362-3363
>
>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Marylyn
If you don't have one I know of two that do phone consultations.  I  
prefer to have my friends checked out personally but Dr. EA Boswell  
(Louisville, Ky)  is the alternative vet for my two little ones and  
has been for several who have left this world.  My regular vets  
referred me to her in 1996.  Dr. Susan Maier, Simpsonville, Ky. is  
another very good alternative vet.  Both hold DVMs but chose to  
practice holistically.  Dr. Boswell is well known in show horse  
circles and has worked with the Louisville Zoo.  Both are very well  
qualified and respected.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:56 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:

> Marylyn,
>
> No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will  
> check into that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted  
> keeping Mickey.  He has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God  
> for every day I have with him.  He is a little black and white  
> tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7 pounds.
>
>
> Viky Digangi
> Support Enforcement Officer II
> Monroe Regional Office
> 318-362-5280 ext 297
> Fax 318-362-3363
>
>
>
 Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM >>>
> Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check
> about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and
> an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so
> very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.
> You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your
> heart and in your mind.
> On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
>
>> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was
>> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus
>> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did
>> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this
>> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic
>> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno
>> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him
>> every two weeks.
>>
>> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the
>> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma
>> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took
>> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would
>> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would
>> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I
>> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open
>> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if
>> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of
>> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that
>> would promote healing.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>>
>> Viky Digangi
>> Support Enforcement Officer II
>> Monroe Regional Office
>> 318-362-5280 ext 297
>> Fax 318-362-3363
>>
>>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread CATHERINE DIDONNA
I FEEL FOR YOU .I lost My Mickey,a female, to cancer..But Tiger I lost 
to felv..How I loved themCathy  Keep up the good work,Don't 
know about the leg problem. Are they related?
?
--- On Sun, 10/12/08, Viky Digangi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: Viky Digangi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:56 PM

Marylyn,

No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will check
into that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted keeping Mickey. 
He has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God for every day I have with
him.  He is a little black and white tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7 pounds.


Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM
>>>
Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check  
about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and  
an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so  
very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.   
You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your  
heart and in your mind.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was  
> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus  
> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did  
> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this  
> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic  
> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno  
> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him  
> every two weeks.
>
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the  
> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma  
> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took  
> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would  
> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would  
> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I  
> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open  
> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if  
> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of  
> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that  
> would promote healing.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
> Viky Digangi
>
> Viky Digangi
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> Monroe Regional Office
> 318-362-5280 ext 297
> Fax 318-362-3363
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>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Viky Digangi
Marylyn,

No I don't think there is a homeopathic vet in my area but I will check into 
that.  Thank you for responding.  I have never regretted keeping Mickey.  He 
has brought me so much pleasure and I thank God for every day I have with him.  
He is a little black and white tuxedo cat who weighs a whopping 7 pounds.


Viky Digangi
Support Enforcement Officer II
Monroe Regional Office
318-362-5280 ext 297
Fax 318-362-3363



>>> Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/12/08 7:49 PM >>>
Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check  
about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and  
an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so  
very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.   
You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your  
heart and in your mind.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was  
> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus  
> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did  
> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this  
> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic  
> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno  
> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him  
> every two weeks.
>
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the  
> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma  
> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took  
> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would  
> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would  
> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I  
> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open  
> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if  
> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of  
> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that  
> would promote healing.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
> Viky Digangi
>
> Viky Digangi
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>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Marylyn
Do you have access to a homeopathic/alternative vet?  If so, check  
about a consultation.  Dixie was treated by both her regular vets and  
an alternative vet.  I credit both with her quality of life.  I am so  
very grateful he has had so long with you and hope he has many more.   
You are definately doing something very right.  Know that in your  
heart and in your mind.
On Oct 12, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:

> I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was  
> positive for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus  
> until last December when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did  
> not land on his feet. Although he was not seriously hurt this  
> apparently triggered something with the virus.  He became lethargic  
> and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of the immuno  
> regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him  
> every two weeks.
>
> Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the  
> trail of blood drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma  
> on his back leg (which I had not noticed) which burst open.  I took  
> him to the vet I currently have and he said normally he would  
> perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's condition surgery would  
> be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding by now so I  
> said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open  
> again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if  
> anyone else had encountered a situation like this.I thought of  
> asking my vet if he would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that  
> would promote healing.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
> Viky Digangi
>
> Viky Digangi
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> 318-362-5280 ext 297
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[Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-12 Thread Viky Digangi
I adopted Mickey when he was about 5 months old and found out he was positive 
for felv.  For 8 years he displayed no signs of the virus until last December 
when he fell in the garage about 8 feet and did not land on his feet. Although 
he was not seriously hurt this apparently triggered something with the virus.  
He became lethargic and would not eat.  My vet at the time began a series of 
the immuno regulen shots and after about 3 months began giving them to him 
every two weeks.  

Last week I awoke to find flood all over my bed and followed the trail of blood 
drops through the house to Mickey.  He had an adenoma on his back leg (which I 
had not noticed) which burst open.  I took him to the vet I currently have and 
he said normally he would perform surgery to remove it but in Mickey's 
condition surgery would be dangerous for him.  The adenoma had stopped bleeding 
by now so I said ok.  It was fine all week until yesterday and it burst open 
again.  He cannot keep losing blood this way and I was wondering if anyone else 
had encountered a situation like this.I thought of asking my vet if he 
would switch Mickey to prednisone to see if that would promote healing.

Any suggestions?


Viky Digangi

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