Title: Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 127
Hello, one of our experienced members, Michelle, highly recommended Immuno regulin (IR) to me, when my Flavia began to succumb to nonregenerative anemia. I just posted the following package on IR to Julie, which you may or may not have seen, and may find it useful. While I haven't yet had time to organise it into one coherent report--it's a number of emails rolled into one--I think it does contain some very useful info and contact details..
Sending lots of healing vibes to your little Stinky. I hope she feels better after the transfusion. If you decide to go with IR, I highly recommend you order it today and have it overnighted. I left it too late.
Please keep us posted on little Stinky when you have time.
Kerry PS I didn't get your first email till last night otherwise I'd have sent this earlier
IR INFO:
Revival's tel no is 800 786 4751. (Revival is the supplier I used.)
While I sadly did not order the Immuno regulin in time to be able to use it, the Revival people were good to deal with and the IR arrived at both vet clinics that I had it sent directly to when it was supposed to (ie overnighted by Fedex). I had never ordered it before and neither vet had ever used it but they were both very positive about doing so and liaised with me about the protocol/how much to use---it comes with directions in any case (although I haven't seen those because it's at the clinics).
At least I now have it on hand should Mickey (or the NJ FeLV kitty I will be getting soon) need it.
Here's also a copy of the relevant excerpts of what I emailed to Dr Dodin who was going to be administering the IR
Dear Dr Dodin
Here are the 3 articles that give background on Immunoregulin for FeLV cats.
(It is given by IV.) I placed an order with Revival Animal Health this morning for 5ml of ImmunoregulinEqstim, and it will be shipped today, overnighted to Abell, marked for your attention, so should be there tomorrow (Wednesday). It will come in a Polar box, and will need refrigeration when it arrives.
(They said a cat of 8lb is administered between 0.25 and 0.5 ml each time.)
There appear to be 2 possible protocols--4 times in first 2 weeks, then once a week till stabilized, then monthly recommended thereafter for maintenance; OR once a week. Please let me know what you think is best for Flavia once you've had a chance to consider.
THE ARTICLES:
http://www.felineleukemia.org/ireginfo.html
http://www.felineleukemia.org/opinion.html
http://www.felineleukemia.org/hope.html
This archived site is also worth looking at--an email from a web list member, Kyle, who had researched and used IR.
http://www.mail-archive.com/felvtalk@felineleukemia.org/msg01946.html.
Many thanks again,
Kerry M.
-Original Message-
From: Kerry MacKenzie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 11:03 PM
To: MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Subject: Fw: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 127
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 127
What is best?
Two weeks ago our fourteen-year-old cat Stinky started to isolate herself and than began to lose weight and refuse most food offers. We took her into the veterinarian and he found she has anemia. The anemia is apparently very bad and the veterinarian ran a FeLV ELISE and the result was a very faint positive. The veterinarian is sending out of his office a sample to confirm this very faint positive result.
We are facing FeLV and are unsure how best to proceed. The veterinarian has recommended a blood transfusion for our cat but, little else was mentioned. What can we do and how long do these transfusions work, if they work at all?
Where do we turn to find the best information and how do we know the best treatment options for her symptoms? We want her to be with us for as long as she can but, do not want her to be here if it is too painful for her. We love her and want her to stay with us but, only if she is happy and feeling better.
Stinky's Mom and Dad
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