Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Sherry DeHaan]

Kerry you and Bandy are in my prayers.I hope he can over come this.Hugs to you.
  Sherry and my beautiful boys.

Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi everyone,
  My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we are still fighting the 
ringworm, but it is our least worry for now..He starting getting limp in one 
rear leg as he did back in the summer..So I took him in on Tues. and he 
received basically same treatment as in the summer...He got some dex, adequan, 
B vit inj, and torbutrol for pain..His temp was 103.5 which is the highest it 
has been since Aug..he did seem to respond as he came home, ate ok and 
drank...climbed up on his tower and would purr and talk to me..Then on Fri. or 
really late Thurs night, he wouldn't eat at all or move about much..So I took 
him back to the doctor Fri afternoon...His temp was still around 103 which 
could explain the bad appetite, but I didn't know what else to do and still 
don't...
  So the vet tech called the Doctor since she is off on Fri..we ran a complete 
blood chem and profile and thyroid...He hasn't had all that since June so we 
were due...It didn't help us much either...Surprising enough his PCV was 37.5 
which is great...the WBC was low normal...some other blood values grans and 
monocytes were off which I don't know what all that means..his platlets were 
very low...Anyone know anything about that
  I'm really scared for him now...He doesn't seem to have URI or UTI and no 
mouth ulcers..no stomach trouble either..He did have a loose stool couple of 
times the other day. Probably from all the meds on Tues..
  I can't get him to eat...I have tried everything...He will eat a few bites at 
 a time and won't drink any broth either..I don't know what else to 
try...Please let me know what you all think.
  He also got 250cc subq fluids..today and 2 different antibiotic injections 
along with 5mg pred which we are going on for a week..and if he won't eat I am 
to up it to 10mg..also oxazepam for appetite stimulant...
  Please keep him in your prayers..
  I hope all your kitties are doing well...we send head butts to all..
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lernermichelle]

 
Kerry, did you ever try the Immuno-Regulin? Smoky on this list had really  
good luck with it getting rid of fevers, and when my Lucy could not throw a bad 
 
URI a couple months ago just two shots of it did it for her.  And if he has  
a fever, he likely has a URI.  That was Lucy's only symptom besides being  
lethargic and not eating.  Her nose bubbled a few times, but not so that I  
even 
would have noticed if not for the fever and loss of appetite and  limpness.
 
I think I remember that you did not want to try I-R for some reason?   I am 
not sure why, at this point.  It has been so incredibly helpful in  these 
situations for me and others.  I don't think you have anything at all  to lose 
in 
trying it.
 
Prayers,
Michelle
 
In a message dated 12/16/2006 6:38:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Hi everyone,
My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we are still fighting the  
ringworm, but it is our least worry for now..He starting getting limp in one  
rear 
leg as he did back in the summer..So I took him in on Tues. and he  received 
basically same treatment as in the summer...He got some dex, adequan,  B vit 
inj, and torbutrol for pain..His temp was 103.5 which is the highest it  has 
been since Aug..he did seem to respond as he came home, ate ok and  
drank...climbed up on his tower and would purr and talk to me..Then on Fri. or  
really 
late Thurs night, he wouldn't eat at all or move about much..So I took  him 
back 
to the doctor Fri afternoon...His temp was still around 103 which  could 
explain the bad appetite, but I didn't know what else to do and still  don't...
So the vet tech called the Doctor since she is off on Fri..we ran a  complete 
blood chem and profile and thyroid...He hasn't had all that since  June so we 
were due...It didn't help us much either...Surprising enough his  PCV was 
37.5 which is great...the WBC was low normal...some other blood values  grans 
and 
monocytes were off which I don't know what all that means..his  platlets were 
very low...Anyone know anything about that
I'm really scared for him now...He doesn't seem to have URI or UTI and no  
mouth ulcers..no stomach trouble either..He did have a loose stool couple of  
times the other day. Probably from all the meds on Tues..
I can't get him to eat...I have tried everything...He will eat a few  bites 
at  a time and won't drink any broth either..I don't know what else  to 
try...Please let me know what you all think.
He also got 250cc subq fluids..today and 2 different antibiotic  injections 
along with 5mg pred which we are going on for a week..and if he  won't eat I am 
to up it to 10mg..also oxazepam for appetite stimulant...
Please keep him in your prayers..
I hope all your kitties are doing well...we send head butts to  all..
Kerry, Bandy and Inky
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[wendy]

Kerry,

Prayers going out right now for little Bandy.  Please
keep us posted.

:)
Wendy

--- Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>   My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we
> are still fighting the ringworm, but it is our least
> worry for now..He starting getting limp in one rear
> leg as he did back in the summer..So I took him in
> on Tues. and he received basically same treatment as
> in the summer...He got some dex, adequan, B vit inj,
> and torbutrol for pain..His temp was 103.5 which is
> the highest it has been since Aug..he did seem to
> respond as he came home, ate ok and drank...climbed
> up on his tower and would purr and talk to me..Then
> on Fri. or really late Thurs night, he wouldn't eat
> at all or move about much..So I took him back to the
> doctor Fri afternoon...His temp was still around 103
> which could explain the bad appetite, but I didn't
> know what else to do and still don't...
>   So the vet tech called the Doctor since she is off
> on Fri..we ran a complete blood chem and profile and
> thyroid...He hasn't had all that since June so we
> were due...It didn't help us much
> either...Surprising enough his PCV was 37.5 which is
> great...the WBC was low normal...some other blood
> values grans and monocytes were off which I don't
> know what all that means..his platlets were very
> low...Anyone know anything about that
>   I'm really scared for him now...He doesn't seem to
> have URI or UTI and no mouth ulcers..no stomach
> trouble either..He did have a loose stool couple of
> times the other day. Probably from all the meds on
> Tues..
>   I can't get him to eat...I have tried
> everything...He will eat a few bites at  a time and
> won't drink any broth either..I don't know what else
> to try...Please let me know what you all think.
>   He also got 250cc subq fluids..today and 2
> different antibiotic injections along with 5mg pred
> which we are going on for a week..and if he won't
> eat I am to up it to 10mg..also oxazepam for
> appetite stimulant...
>   Please keep him in your prayers..
>   I hope all your kitties are doing well...we send
> head butts to all..
>   Kerry, Bandy and Inky
> 
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[catatonya]

Kerry,
   
  I have no advice.  Just prayers for you and Bandy.
   
  t

Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi everyone,
  My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we are still fighting the 
ringworm, but it is our least worry for now..He starting getting limp in one 
rear leg as he did back in the summer..So I took him in on Tues. and he 
received basically same treatment as in the summer...He got some dex, adequan, 
B vit inj, and torbutrol for pain..His temp was 103.5 which is the highest it 
has been since Aug..he did seem to respond as he came home, ate ok and 
drank...climbed up on his tower and would purr and talk to me..Then on Fri. or 
really late Thurs night, he wouldn't eat at all or move about much..So I took 
him back to the doctor Fri afternoon...His temp was still around 103 which 
could explain the bad appetite, but I didn't know what else to do and still 
don't...
  So the vet tech called the Doctor since she is off on Fri..we ran a complete 
blood chem and profile and thyroid...He hasn't had all that since June so we 
were due...It didn't help us much either...Surprising enough his PCV was 37.5 
which is great...the WBC was low normal...some other blood values grans and 
monocytes were off which I don't know what all that means..his platlets were 
very low...Anyone know anything about that
  I'm really scared for him now...He doesn't seem to have URI or UTI and no 
mouth ulcers..no stomach trouble either..He did have a loose stool couple of 
times the other day. Probably from all the meds on Tues..
  I can't get him to eat...I have tried everything...He will eat a few bites at 
 a time and won't drink any broth either..I don't know what else to 
try...Please let me know what you all think.
  He also got 250cc subq fluids..today and 2 different antibiotic injections 
along with 5mg pred which we are going on for a week..and if he won't eat I am 
to up it to 10mg..also oxazepam for appetite stimulant...
  Please keep him in your prayers..
  I hope all your kitties are doing well...we send head butts to all..
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn]

Sending happy thoughts and well wishes to Bandy... his potassium levels were
not low either, right? What about a baby aspirin, just in case it's blood
clot related? Just trying to think of anything that can lead to rear leg
issues...

And, of course, you can always syringe feed if he's being stubborn.

Phaewryn

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Barb Moermond]

I don't know what to tell you Kerry except that we're all sending GLOW your 
way, for both you and Bandy.
 
Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito

"My cat the clown:  paying no mind to whom he should impress.  Merely living 
his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." 
   - Anonymous

- Original Message 
From: Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 5:37:47 AM
Subject: Prayers needed for Bandy

Hi everyone,
  My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we are still fighting the 
ringworm, but it is our least worry for now..He starting getting limp in one 
rear leg as he did back in the summer..So I took him in on Tues. and he 
received basically same treatment as in the summer...He got some dex, adequan, 
B vit inj, and torbutrol for pain..His temp was 103.5 which is the highest it 
has been since Aug..he did seem to respond as he came home, ate ok and 
drank...climbed up on his tower and would purr and talk to me..Then on Fri. or 
really late Thurs night, he wouldn't eat at all or move about much..So I took 
him back to the doctor Fri afternoon...His temp was still around 103 which 
could explain the bad appetite, but I didn't know what else to do and still 
don't...
  So the vet tech called the Doctor since she is off on Fri..we ran a complete 
blood chem and profile and thyroid...He hasn't had all that since June so we 
were due...It didn't help
 us much either...Surprising enough his PCV was 37.5 which is great...the WBC 
was low normal...some other blood values grans and monocytes were off which I 
don't know what all that means..his platlets were very low...Anyone know 
anything about that
  I'm really scared for him now...He doesn't seem to have URI or UTI and no 
mouth ulcers..no stomach trouble either..He did have a loose stool couple of 
times the other day. Probably from all the meds on Tues..
  I can't get him to eat...I have tried everything...He will eat a few bites at 
 a time and won't drink any broth either..I don't know what else to 
try...Please let me know what you all think.
  He also got 250cc subq fluids..today and 2 different antibiotic injections 
along with 5mg pred which we are going on for a week..and if he won't eat I am 
to up it to 10mg..also oxazepam for appetite stimulant...
  Please keep him in your prayers..
  I hope all your kitties
 are doing well...we send head butts to all..
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Nina]

Dearest Kerry,
You and Bandy have been through so much together.  All my prayers are 
with you that he will once again bounce back.  I don't have any 
suggestions for treatment for you, it sounds like he's on so much 
already.  Did you try the IR?  I have been hesitant to use it too, but 
just maybe... 
Much love to you, I'm with you in spirit,

Nina


Kerry Roach wrote:

Hi everyone,
My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we are still fighting 
the ringworm, but it is our least worry for now..He starting getting 
limp in one rear leg as he did back in the summer..So I took him in on 
Tues. and he received basically same treatment as in the summer...He 
got some dex, adequan, B vit inj, and torbutrol for pain..His temp was 
103.5 which is the highest it has been since Aug..he did seem to 
respond as he came home, ate ok and drank...climbed up on his tower 
and would purr and talk to me..Then on Fri. or really late Thurs 
night, he wouldn't eat at all or move about much..So I took him back 
to the doctor Fri afternoon...His temp was still around 103 which 
could explain the bad appetite, but I didn't know what else to do and 
still don't...
So the vet tech called the Doctor since she is off on Fri..we ran a 
complete blood chem and profile and thyroid...He hasn't had all that 
since June so we were due...It didn't help us much either...Surprising 
enough his PCV was 37.5 which is great...the WBC was low normal...some 
other blood values grans and monocytes were off which I don't know 
what all that means..his platlets were very low...Anyone know anything 
about that
I'm really scared for him now...He doesn't seem to have URI or UTI and 
no mouth ulcers..no stomach trouble either..He did have a loose stool 
couple of times the other day. Probably from all the meds on Tues..
I can't get him to eat...I have tried everything...He will eat a few 
bites at  a time and won't drink any broth either..I don't know what 
else to try...Please let me know what you all think.
He also got 250cc subq fluids..today and 2 different antibiotic 
injections along with 5mg pred which we are going on for a week..and 
if he won't eat I am to up it to 10mg..also oxazepam for appetite 
stimulant...

Please keep him in your prayers..
I hope all your kitties are doing well...we send head butts to all..
Kerry, Bandy and Inky

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Kerry Roach]

Hi everyone,
  Thanks so much for your prayers.  We just got back from the vet again..His 
temp was 105.5 Sat. So they called the vet and we gave him 2cc of dex along 
with another polyflex and baytril injection..He got some metronidazole as he 
has a loose stool...I never could get him to eat on Fri so I did force some a/d 
with a syringe down him..He seems to hurt all over again.  He also got another 
250cc subq fluids..
  He did sit up for the ride home, but wasn't interested in anything when we 
got home really..He did nibble on a few pieces for dry food and a couple of 
bits of can.  I am hoping all the dex will kick in really soon to get the temp 
down and he will eat..
  Nina, where did you buy the oli-vet, natural antibiotic?  I haven't had time 
to check the 2 places I use for supps, but would appreciate the info.
  Michelle,  No we haven't done the IR, but am considering it Monday if the 
temp will go down..did it make Lucy have a rise in temp?  I know it can so we 
would really need Bandy's temp to be down for it..I agree with you...I should 
try it...Also, what dosage?  Do you think 
  .25cc would be ok first time then repeat how often?  I just haven't had time 
to go look back to see what you told me the last time..So if you could let me 
know again, I would really appreciate it.. Do you give it 3 or 4 times with a 
few days in between?
  Also, any other thoughts...
  We will keep you posted..
  Thanks again.
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[ETrent]

 
Love, prayers, and healing to you all.
 
elizabeth
 
In a message dated 12/16/2006 12:51:08 PM Central Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for your prayers.  We just got back from the vet  again..His 
temp was 105.5 Sat. So they called the vet and we gave him 2cc of  dex along 
with another polyflex and baytril injection..He got some  metronidazole as he 
has a loose stool...I never could get him to eat on Fri so  I did force some 
a/d 
with a syringe down him..He seems to hurt all over  again.  He also got 
another 250cc subq fluids..
He did sit up for the ride home, but wasn't interested in anything when  we 
got home really..He did nibble on a few pieces for dry food and a couple of  
bits of can.  I am hoping all the dex will kick in really soon to get the  temp 
down and he will eat..
Nina, where did you buy the oli-vet, natural antibiotic?  I haven't  had time 
to check the 2 places I use for supps, but would appreciate the  info.
Michelle,  No we haven't done the IR, but am considering it Monday  if the 
temp will go down..did it make Lucy have a rise in temp?  I know  it can so we 
would really need Bandy's temp to be down for it..I agree with  you...I should 
try it...Also, what dosage?  Do you think 
.25cc would be ok first time then repeat how often?  I just haven't  had time 
to go look back to see what you told me the last time..So if you  could let 
me know again, I would really appreciate it.. Do you give it 3 or 4  times with 
a few days in between?
Also, any other thoughts...
We will keep you posted..
Thanks again.
Kerry, Bandy and Inky



 

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lernermichelle]

 
I do NOT think you need the temp to go down in order to give the I-R. No,  
Lucy did not have a temp spike at all from it, nor did Patches, nor did anyone 
I 
 know other than my Ginger. But I also gave Ginger 1 ml, which is a very high 
 dose. I gave Lucy only .25 ml, which is actually the dose recommended by the 
 company (Dr. Lees recommends 1 ml in his article) and it helped with no side 
 effects. Besides, the spike in temp is very temporary-- it lasted maybe a 
half  hour at most with Ginger. she already had a pretty high temp when I gave 
it to  her, like maybe 104, and it spiked to 106.5 or something, but then went 
down  below what it started at.  And, again, I gave her a very high dose of  
it.
 
I really, really, really think you should do the I-R as soon as possible.  
Start with the .25 ml dose and see how he does. If you are nervous about a temp 
 
spike, ask the vet if you can hang out there with him for a half hour after 
the  shot to make sure he is ok.  But seriously, I don't think anyone on this  
list experienced a temp spike with it, only Ginger. It is listed as a possible 
 side effect, a temporary temp spike, but is not common.  And fever seems to  
be the thing I-R is best at treating, actually. 
 
Michelle
 
In a message dated 12/16/2006 1:51:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for your prayers.  We just got back from the vet  again..His 
temp was 105.5 Sat. So they called the vet and we gave him 2cc of  dex along 
with another polyflex and baytril injection..He got some  metronidazole as he 
has a loose stool...I never could get him to eat on Fri so  I did force some 
a/d 
with a syringe down him..He seems to hurt all over  again.  He also got 
another 250cc subq fluids..
He did sit up for the ride home, but wasn't interested in anything when  we 
got home really..He did nibble on a few pieces for dry food and a couple of  
bits of can.  I am hoping all the dex will kick in really soon to get the  temp 
down and he will eat..
Nina, where did you buy the oli-vet, natural antibiotic?  I haven't  had time 
to check the 2 places I use for supps, but would appreciate the  info.
Michelle,  No we haven't done the IR, but am considering it Monday  if the 
temp will go down..did it make Lucy have a rise in temp?  I know  it can so we 
would really need Bandy's temp to be down for it..I agree with  you...I should 
try it...Also, what dosage?  Do you think 
.25cc would be ok first time then repeat how often?  I just haven't  had time 
to go look back to see what you told me the last time..So if you  could let 
me know again, I would really appreciate it.. Do you give it 3 or 4  times with 
a few days in between?
Also, any other thoughts...
We will keep you posted..
Thanks again.
Kerry, Bandy and Inky



 

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lernermichelle]

oh, other thing you asked-- space between dosing. It says to do every 3-4  
days for a while, i think.  I have never given more than 2 shots. With  Patches 
she only needed one, with Ginger I did 2 shots 3 days apart, and with  Lucy I 
did 2 shots one week apart.
 
Michelle

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lernermichelle]

 
please don't be hesitant about I-R.  It really has been an extremely  helpful 
drug to many cats on this list, and I think Ginger is the only one who  had 
any reaction to it, and the reaction was quite temporary and harmless.   If she 
were still alive and had trouble with a fever or URI I would not hesitate  to 
give it to her again, in spite of her reaction. I would just give her a  
smaller dose.
Michelle
 
In a message dated 12/16/2006 1:11:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

I have  been hesitant to use it too, but 
just maybe...  

RE: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Chris]

The only med problem my Tucson has had is a couple of episodes of low white
blood count.  Both times, vet gave her a series of immuno-regulin shots and
count went right back up.  Both times, I knew something was up with her
because she wouldn't eat-she's18 lbs so eating is a big thing for her!!!  

 

Chris

  [EMAIL PROTECTED]

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry Roach
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 6:38 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Prayers needed for Bandy

 

Hi everyone,

My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we are still fighting the
ringworm, but it is our least worry for now..He starting getting limp in one
rear leg as he did back in the summer..So I took him in on Tues. and he
received basically same treatment as in the summer...He got some dex,
adequan, B vit inj, and torbutrol for pain..His temp was 103.5 which is the
highest it has been since Aug..he did seem to respond as he came home, ate
ok and drank...climbed up on his tower and would purr and talk to me..Then
on Fri. or really late Thurs night, he wouldn't eat at all or move about
much..So I took him back to the doctor Fri afternoon...His temp was still
around 103 which could explain the bad appetite, but I didn't know what else
to do and still don't...

So the vet tech called the Doctor since she is off on Fri..we ran a complete
blood chem and profile and thyroid...He hasn't had all that since June so we
were due...It didn't help us much either...Surprising enough his PCV was
37.5 which is great...the WBC was low normal...some other blood values grans
and monocytes were off which I don't know what all that means..his platlets
were very low...Anyone know anything about that

I'm really scared for him now...He doesn't seem to have URI or UTI and no
mouth ulcers..no stomach trouble either..He did have a loose stool couple of
times the other day. Probably from all the meds on Tues..

I can't get him to eat...I have tried everything...He will eat a few bites
at  a time and won't drink any broth either..I don't know what else to
try...Please let me know what you all think.

He also got 250cc subq fluids..today and 2 different antibiotic injections
along with 5mg pred which we are going on for a week..and if he won't eat I
am to up it to 10mg..also oxazepam for appetite stimulant...

Please keep him in your prayers..

I hope all your kitties are doing well...we send head butts to all..

Kerry, Bandy and Inky

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Kerry Roach]

Hi everyone,
  Well, so far so good...I went shopping with some friends after I got Bandy 
home from the vet on Sat..as that is hard for me to do when he is so sick, but 
I thoughthe has had all the meds he can get for the day along with subq 
fluids..I thought it might be best that he rest and I leave him alone so he can 
do that..When I returned 12 hrs later, he was sitting up in his bed and had 
eaten some dry food along with little can food and some grilled chicken liver. 
I sat in the floor with him and he talked to me and was purring again..I don't 
know what tomorrow will bring, but I am hoping he is on the mend..Along with 
him having this leg problem which seems much better, I think he has a mild URI 
cause a couple of wks ago, Inky was sneezing and he is in the opposite end of 
the house from Bandy, but I was around him and probably spead it to Bandy since 
it wouldn't take much for him to come down with anything..Bandy did sneeze a 
few times the last few days but has no runny nose
 or eyes..I really think there might be something to that..Any opinions about 
that??  
  Thanks Nina and Michelle for the info.. I will check out the oli-vet later 
today.  And I am going to talk to his vet on Monday about the IR..I am going to 
see if she won't give him the .25 dose.  Do you know if there are any side 
effects with any other meds being given at the same time?  He is on adequan for 
the inflammation in the leg which is done in the muscle, I think..he will get 
it again on Tues and for 3 more wks..Also, what about the interferon along with 
the IR..?  That is one thing he gets daily and has since July, 2005.
  Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers..Ours are with you all, too.
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lernermichelle]

 
interferon with I-R is ok.  I have not heard or read about any  interactions 
between I-R and anything else, but can not know for sure.
 
So glad he is feeling better. I do think it's a URI. Lucy just had fever,  
lethargy, and inappetance, sneezed a couple of times and I saw her nose bubble  
once or twice, but no runny nose or eyes or anything.  I think Bandy has a  
similar, if not the same, thing.
Michelle
 
In a message dated 12/17/2006 8:25:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Hi everyone,
Well, so far so good...I went shopping with some friends after I got  Bandy 
home from the vet on Sat..as that is hard for me to do when he is so  sick, but 
I thoughthe has had all the meds he can get for the day along  with subq 
fluids..I thought it might be best that he rest and I leave him  alone so he 
can do that..When I returned 12 hrs later, he was sitting up in  his bed and 
had eaten some dry food along with little can food and some  grilled chicken 
liver. I sat in the floor with him and he talked to me and was  purring 
again..I 
don't know what tomorrow will bring, but I am hoping he is on  the mend..Along 
with him having this leg problem which seems much better, I  think he has a 
mild URI cause a couple of wks ago, Inky was sneezing and he is  in the 
opposite end of the house from Bandy, but I was around him and probably  spead 
it to 
Bandy since it wouldn't take much for him to come down with  anything..Bandy 
did sneeze a few times the last few days but has no runny nose  or eyes..I 
really think there might be something to that..Any opinions about  that??  
Thanks Nina and Michelle for the info.. I will check out the oli-vet  later 
today.  And I am going to talk to his vet on Monday about the IR..I  am going 
to see if she won't give him the .25 dose.  Do you know if there  are any side 
effects with any other meds being given at the same time?   He is on adequan 
for the inflammation in the leg which is done in the muscle,  I think..he will 
get it again on Tues and for 3 more wks..Also, what about the  interferon 
along with the IR..?  That is one thing he gets daily and has  since July, 2005.
Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers..Ours are with you all,  too.
Kerry, Bandy and Inky



 

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[tamara stickler]

Kerry, 
   
  Know that you and Brandy have our heartfelt prayers!
   
  God Bless and be with you both.
  T

Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi everyone,
  My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we are still fighting the 
ringworm, but it is our least worry for now..He starting getting limp in one 
rear leg as he did back in the summer..So I took him in on Tues. and he 
received basically same treatment as in the summer...He got some dex, adequan, 
B vit inj, and torbutrol for pain..His temp was 103.5 which is the highest it 
has been since Aug..he did seem to respond as he came home, ate ok and 
drank...climbed up on his tower and would purr and talk to me..Then on Fri. or 
really late Thurs night, he wouldn't eat at all or move about much..So I took 
him back to the doctor Fri afternoon...His temp was still around 103 which 
could explain the bad appetite, but I didn't know what else to do and still 
don't...
  So the vet tech called the Doctor since she is off on Fri..we ran a complete 
blood chem and profile and thyroid...He hasn't had all that since June so we 
were due...It didn't help us much either...Surprising enough his PCV was 37.5 
which is great...the WBC was low normal...some other blood values grans and 
monocytes were off which I don't know what all that means..his platlets were 
very low...Anyone know anything about that
  I'm really scared for him now...He doesn't seem to have URI or UTI and no 
mouth ulcers..no stomach trouble either..He did have a loose stool couple of 
times the other day. Probably from all the meds on Tues..
  I can't get him to eat...I have tried everything...He will eat a few bites at 
 a time and won't drink any broth either..I don't know what else to 
try...Please let me know what you all think.
  He also got 250cc subq fluids..today and 2 different antibiotic injections 
along with 5mg pred which we are going on for a week..and if he won't eat I am 
to up it to 10mg..also oxazepam for appetite stimulant...
  Please keep him in your prayers..
  I hope all your kitties are doing well...we send head butts to all..
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Kerry Roach]

Well, he did good over the weekend until Tues..then the temp shot back up to 
104.8. He had to go back to the vet on Tues for adequan injection so he got 
another round of dex, and 2 antibiotic injections..I guess the temp went back 
down as I can't check it at home right now due to some ear inflammation going 
on, too..I use the ear thermometer.  He is eating good so far again and I will 
go back on Fri since the vet will be closed until Tues. after that..He will be 
re-checked and I hope he is on the mend this time...She also added clindamycin 
twice a day with the baytril..He has an infection going on somewhere, but not 
sure what or where.
  He is down to 6.25# now so that isn't good...He has lost 1 pound since Nov. 
17.  I hope I can get the wt back on him...
  Head butts to all,
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[elizabeth trent]

Sending prayers to you and Bandy.

elizabeth


On 12/20/06, Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Well, he did good over the weekend until Tues..then the temp shot back up
to 104.8. He had to go back to the vet on Tues for adequan injection so he
got another round of dex, and 2 antibiotic injections..I guess the temp went
back down as I can't check it at home right now due to some ear inflammation
going on, too..I use the ear thermometer.  He is eating good so far again
and I will go back on Fri since the vet will be closed until Tues. after
that..He will be re-checked and I hope he is on the mend this time...She
also added clindamycin twice a day with the baytril..He has an infection
going on somewhere, but not sure what or where.
He is down to 6.25# now so that isn't good...He has lost 1 pound since
Nov. 17.  I hope I can get the wt back on him...
Head butts to all,
Kerry, Bandy and Inky

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[wendy]

Kerry,

I hope Bandy is back on the mend.  Happy holidays to
you guys!

:)
Wendy

--- Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Well, he did good over the weekend until Tues..then
> the temp shot back up to 104.8. He had to go back to
> the vet on Tues for adequan injection so he got
> another round of dex, and 2 antibiotic injections..I
> guess the temp went back down as I can't check it at
> home right now due to some ear inflammation going
> on, too..I use the ear thermometer.  He is eating
> good so far again and I will go back on Fri since
> the vet will be closed until Tues. after that..He
> will be re-checked and I hope he is on the mend this
> time...She also added clindamycin twice a day with
> the baytril..He has an infection going on somewhere,
> but not sure what or where.
>   He is down to 6.25# now so that isn't good...He
> has lost 1 pound since Nov. 17.  I hope I can get
> the wt back on him...
>   Head butts to all,
>   Kerry, Bandy and Inky
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn]

You can't stick the little tip of the ear thermometer up his butt? LOL! I
hope he gets past what-ever's bother him this time. Poor baby, he's had a
rough past few months with the ringworm and everything else!

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[cindy reasoner]

Kerry, have you tried using the immuno-regulin?  It
seemed to help when Smokey was running fevers.  The
vet would tell me he had an infection somewhere but
they never could find it.  When I started him on the
immuno-regulin it really seemed to help him.  I am
crossing my fingers but it has been 9 months since he
had his last fever.  I hope this might help.  You and
Bandy are in my prayers.  I hope Bandy starts feeling
better very very soon.

Cindy Reasoner
--- Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Well, he did good over the weekend until Tues..then
> the temp shot back up to 104.8. He had to go back to
> the vet on Tues for adequan injection so he got
> another round of dex, and 2 antibiotic injections..I
> guess the temp went back down as I can't check it at
> home right now due to some ear inflammation going
> on, too..I use the ear thermometer.  He is eating
> good so far again and I will go back on Fri since
> the vet will be closed until Tues. after that..He
> will be re-checked and I hope he is on the mend this
> time...She also added clindamycin twice a day with
> the baytril..He has an infection going on somewhere,
> but not sure what or where.
>   He is down to 6.25# now so that isn't good...He
> has lost 1 pound since Nov. 17.  I hope I can get
> the wt back on him...
>   Head butts to all,
>   Kerry, Bandy and Inky
> 
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Kerry Roach]

I had to take Bandy back to the vet today.  His temp was already back up to 
103.8.  Also, he has runny stool now worse than before..He has never had 
this...So she changed his meds again and didn't want to give another dex inj so 
I suggested depo-medrol...so we will see what that does..Anyway, she called his 
internal med spec and she is out till Tues but we could have gotten into 
another doctor on Fri, but I can't go as it is about 8 hrs up and back..so I 
hope I am doing the right thing by waiting for his regular specialist.  She 
added doxycycline to his meds along with metronidazole..He got some more fluids 
since we were there...I am beginning to think he has a gastro problem now and 
really hope it isn't lymphoma..I hope it is just an infection..since all the 
blood work was normal maybe it will end up being an intestinal infection...
  Anyway, thanks for your continued prayers  for my Bandy..
  Merry Christmas to you all,
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lernermichelle]

 
I really do not see what you can do at this point other than try the  I-R.  
Nothing else seems to be working well for him, and I-R has helped all  the 
other cats on this list who have had similar symptoms.  I know I am at  risk of 
sounding like a broken record at this point, and I am feeling like one,  so I 
will stop writing emails about this.  But I tell you, when I have been  sick 
this year, I have been wishing I could get someone to shoot me up with  I-R.
Michelle
 
In a message dated 12/21/2006 3:17:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

I had to take Bandy back to the vet today.  His temp was already  back up to 
103.8.  Also, he has runny stool now worse than before..He has  never had 
this...So she changed his meds again and didn't want to give another  dex inj 
so I 
suggested depo-medrol...so we will see what that does..Anyway,  she called 
his internal med spec and she is out till Tues but we could have  gotten into 
another doctor on Fri, but I can't go as it is about 8 hrs up and  back..so I 
hope I am doing the right thing by waiting for his regular  specialist.  She 
added doxycycline to his meds along with  metronidazole..He got some more 
fluids 
since we were there...I am beginning to  think he has a gastro problem now and 
really hope it isn't lymphoma..I hope it  is just an infection..since all the 
blood work was normal maybe it will end up  being an intestinal infection...
Anyway, thanks for your continued prayers  for my Bandy..
Merry Christmas to you all,
Kerry, Bandy and Inky



 

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lernermichelle]

I lied-- one more email. If your vet is hesitant to use I-R with steroids,  
have him call the vet in Ohio, Dr. Mike Lees, who wrote the article. The name 
of  his hospital is, I think, on the article (on _www.felineleukemia.org_ 
(http://www.felineleukemia.org) ) or some contact  info of some sort, since 
that is 
how I found him when I called him. He was very  nice and willing to talk and 
share his experiences with I-R, and with I-R  combined with steroids.
 
ok, now I really won't write any more on this.
 
Michelle

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[cindy reasoner]

When Smokey first started taking the IR he would also
get a shot of Winstrol every other week for about 2
months.  The vet said it would help him to feel
better.  I can't remember what Winstrol is now.  I
have found that memory isn't what it use to be.  I
hope you can try the IR.  Bandy is in my prayers.

Cindy

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> I lied-- one more email. If your vet is hesitant to
> use I-R with steroids,  
> have him call the vet in Ohio, Dr. Mike Lees, who
> wrote the article. The name 
> of  his hospital is, I think, on the article (on
> _www.felineleukemia.org_ 
> (http://www.felineleukemia.org) ) or some contact 
> info of some sort, since that is 
> how I found him when I called him. He was very  nice
> and willing to talk and 
> share his experiences with I-R, and with I-R 
> combined with steroids.
>  
> ok, now I really won't write any more on this.
>  
> Michelle
> 


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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Belinda]

   Kerry,
  Has he been checked for pancreatitis, Bailey was getting fevers and 
had diarrhea forever when he had the pancreatitis that turned out to be 
cancer of the pancreas?


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[Belinda]

  Winstrol and an anabolic steroid.

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RE: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Sally]

Hi Cindy

Do you use the immuno-regulin when needed or are you on a maintenance dose
for Smokey? My cats have finished their preliminary protocol. The vet plans
a monthly dosage. In the meantime Junior got sick, now Tiny seems to have
the URI. Tiny's cold is not as bad. He does seem a bit pale(his noses is not
as pink). I may have him tested or checked for anemia when he goes back on
the 5th of January. 

Kelly I also want to talk to my vet about the alferon, but am unclear how
she needs to write the prescription. 

Thanks for any help here. I am crossing my fingers that I do not have to
take Tiny to the vet before his scheduled visit. He seems to be holding his
own.

Sally

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cindy reasoner
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:02 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

Kerry, have you tried using the immuno-regulin?  It
seemed to help when Smokey was running fevers.  The
vet would tell me he had an infection somewhere but
they never could find it.  When I started him on the
immuno-regulin it really seemed to help him.  I am
crossing my fingers but it has been 9 months since he
had his last fever.  I hope this might help.  You and
Bandy are in my prayers.  I hope Bandy starts feeling
better very very soon.

Cindy Reasoner
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Kelly L]

At 12:46 PM 12/21/2006, you wrote:


think it is an anabolic steriod...


When Smokey first started taking the IR he would also
get a shot of Winstrol every other week for about 2
months.  The vet said it would help him to feel
better.  I can't remember what Winstrol is now.  I
have found that memory isn't what it use to be.  I
hope you can try the IR.  Bandy is in my prayers.

Cindy

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> I lied-- one more email. If your vet is hesitant to
> use I-R with steroids,
> have him call the vet in Ohio, Dr. Mike Lees, who
> wrote the article. The name
> of  his hospital is, I think, on the article (on
> _www.felineleukemia.org_
> (http://www.felineleukemia.org) ) or some contact
> info of some sort, since that is
> how I found him when I called him. He was very  nice
> and willing to talk and
> share his experiences with I-R, and with I-R
> combined with steroids.
>
> ok, now I really won't write any more on this.
>
> Michelle
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RE: Prayers needed for Bandy

[cindy reasoner]

I have started giving him injections less and less. 
He gets one every month now.  He just got his
vaccinations and he seems to have done O.K. with them.
 We didn't do them at the same time.  We did the
rabies first and waited close to a month for the
other.  I hope Junior and Tiny start feeling better. 
When was the last time they had the IR?

Cindy

--- Sally <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi Cindy
> 
> Do you use the immuno-regulin when needed or are you
> on a maintenance dose
> for Smokey? My cats have finished their preliminary
> protocol. The vet plans
> a monthly dosage. In the meantime Junior got sick,
> now Tiny seems to have
> the URI. Tiny's cold is not as bad. He does seem a
> bit pale(his noses is not
> as pink). I may have him tested or checked for
> anemia when he goes back on
> the 5th of January. 
> 
> Kelly I also want to talk to my vet about the
> alferon, but am unclear how
> she needs to write the prescription. 
> 
> Thanks for any help here. I am crossing my fingers
> that I do not have to
> take Tiny to the vet before his scheduled visit. He
> seems to be holding his
> own.
> 
> Sally
> 
> -Original Message-
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> Behalf Of cindy reasoner
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> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: Prayers needed for Bandy
> 
> Kerry, have you tried using the immuno-regulin?  It
> seemed to help when Smokey was running fevers.  The
> vet would tell me he had an infection somewhere but
> they never could find it.  When I started him on the
> immuno-regulin it really seemed to help him.  I am
> crossing my fingers but it has been 9 months since
> he
> had his last fever.  I hope this might help.  You
> and
> Bandy are in my prayers.  I hope Bandy starts
> feeling
> better very very soon.
> 
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RE: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Sally]

Hi Cindy

They were due for IR at there last visit, but my appointment was for the
vaccinations, and the vet did not want to do both. Tiny was vaccinated.
Junior had the uveitis and URI so he was not vaccinated. I am thinking he
should have gotten the IR then as it was due, but this was a different vet.
Junior got an antibiotic for the URI but nothing for his eye, until I kept
bugging the vets office for something. The eye is better and the URI cleared
up. 

Tiny now has the URI now but much less severe. I don't think he would have
caught it except the two are kept together. The next shot is due 1/5/07. I
think Tiny's immune system works better than Juniors.

I am grateful to have both here with me at the holidays. I miss Pumpkin and
Lionel. I only had them a short time.

Sally

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Subject: RE: Prayers needed for Bandy

I have started giving him injections less and less. 
He gets one every month now.  He just got his
vaccinations and he seems to have done O.K. with them.
 We didn't do them at the same time.  We did the
rabies first and waited close to a month for the
other.  I hope Junior and Tiny start feeling better. 
When was the last time they had the IR?

Cindy

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Kerry Roach]

Hi guys,
  Thanks for the info..I don't know what we are going to do now..I guess hope 
all goes well until we go to Dallas on Tues very early.. No vet will be 
available here so I have to do my best with what I have at home now..until we 
get there on Tues..I took BAndy today as I thought she was going to check him 
again, but ended up being for just more fluids..he has really big pouches on 
both sides...is that ok...he seems miserable from it..But I think that is what 
they wanted to do as I can't give them at home as I don't really have anyone to 
help me and I can't hold him alone...
  He did eat whole can of I/d yesterday and some grilled chicken breast...He 
won't eat the raw food like Inky gets for IBD...Well, Inky eats mostly grilled 
chicken now but will eat raw turkey..
  Bandy had about 5 very waterly stools yesterday and thru the night about 5 to 
6 hours apart..He went looking for his food bowls last night too since I had 
taken them all out of his room he was searching the floor...I really hate not 
to feed him what he wants...but with this diarrhea, I don't know what else to 
do but keep him on raw food and or i/d...I have sensitive stomach, too, but 
don't know if that is ok...
  I will mention to specialist on tues about IR...
  Any other help would be appreciated
  Have any of you used albon and metronidazole together...I searched the whole 
site here yesterday for any help on diarrhea and meds for it...really just all 
I could find...I don't think Bandy has IBD, I really hope it is just a bad 
infection..Also, she has him on doxycycline.
  I guess this is about it for now..I am going to call them before they close 
to ask again about giving him albon, too and dex if he starts a fever over the 
next 3 days...It is going to be a long next few days until Tues. morning...then 
3 1/2 hr drive up there...
  Wendy, if you see this...he is going to animal diagnostic clinic in 
Plano...same place he went before and same doctor..
  Bandy's temp  this morning was 100.2 so maybe we are getting the infection 
under control...I hope...
  My best to you all,
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky
   

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Kelly L]

At 02:09 PM 12/22/2006, you wrote:

Any time cats eat it is a good sign..The pouches are OK,Wait 
until one from leg fills up...pretty funny for a while. I think 
others have used Flagyl and Albon together but better check,,,Sound 
like you are on a good course. I like the I.R.

Kelly



Hi guys,
Thanks for the info..I don't know what we are going to do now..I 
guess hope all goes well until we go to Dallas on Tues very early.. 
No vet will be available here so I have to do my best with what I 
have at home now..until we get there on Tues..I took BAndy today as 
I thought she was going to check him again, but ended up being for 
just more fluids..he has really big pouches on both sides...is that 
ok...he seems miserable from it..But I think that is what they 
wanted to do as I can't give them at home as I don't really have 
anyone to help me and I can't hold him alone...
He did eat whole can of I/d yesterday and some grilled chicken 
breast...He won't eat the raw food like Inky gets for IBD...Well, 
Inky eats mostly grilled chicken now but will eat raw turkey..
Bandy had about 5 very waterly stools yesterday and thru the night 
about 5 to 6 hours apart..He went looking for his food bowls last 
night too since I had taken them all out of his room he was 
searching the floor...I really hate not to feed him what he 
wants...but with this diarrhea, I don't know what else to do but 
keep him on raw food and or i/d...I have sensitive stomach, too, but 
don't know if that is ok...

I will mention to specialist on tues about IR...
Any other help would be appreciated
Have any of you used albon and metronidazole together...I searched 
the whole site here yesterday for any help on diarrhea and meds for 
it...really just all I could find...I don't think Bandy has IBD, I 
really hope it is just a bad infection..Also, she has him on doxycycline.
I guess this is about it for now..I am going to call them before 
they close to ask again about giving him albon, too and dex if he 
starts a fever over the next 3 days...It is going to be a long next 
few days until Tues. morning...then 3 1/2 hr drive up there...
Wendy, if you see this...he is going to animal diagnostic clinic in 
Plano...same place he went before and same doctor..
Bandy's temp  this morning was 100.2 so maybe we are getting the 
infection under control...I hope...

My best to you all,
Kerry, Bandy and Inky


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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lernermichelle]

the diarrhea might be from all the antibiotics. That happened to Lucy.  
Metronidazole helped, but she had to come off the abx.
Michelle

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Marylyn]

Probiotics might help.will Bandy eat yogurt with active bacteria?  If 
not there are a number of inexpensive probiotics you can get.  Talk to a 
pharmacist because I cannot give you all the names.   






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  Subject: Re: Prayers needed for Bandy


  the diarrhea might be from all the antibiotics. That happened to Lucy. 
Metronidazole helped, but she had to come off the abx.
  Michelle

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn]

Poor Bandy! Sending my very best well wishes for the poor guy!

Phaewryn

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Nina]

I'm disappointed to hear that Bandy won't eat the raw food.  Did you try 
just dicing up some raw chicken breast and heating it until the edges 
are cooked?  I don't know what to advice about the albon and flagil.  
Isn't albon used for Coccidia/Giardia?  Do you suspect he drank 
contaminated water?  If he were mine, I wouldn't be adding any other med 
at this point.  He's already being pumped so full of meds.  But then I'm 
always looking for alternatives to allopathic treatments.  You guys are 
in my prayers,

Nina

Kerry Roach wrote:

Hi guys,
Thanks for the info..I don't know what we are going to do now..I guess 
hope all goes well until we go to Dallas on Tues very early.. No vet 
will be available here so I have to do my best with what I have at 
home now..until we get there on Tues..I took BAndy today as I thought 
she was going to check him again, but ended up being for just more 
fluids..he has really big pouches on both sides...is that ok...he 
seems miserable from it..But I think that is what they wanted to do as 
I can't give them at home as I don't really have anyone to help me and 
I can't hold him alone...
He did eat whole can of I/d yesterday and some grilled chicken 
breast...He won't eat the raw food like Inky gets for IBD...Well, Inky 
eats mostly grilled chicken now but will eat raw turkey..
Bandy had about 5 very waterly stools yesterday and thru the night 
about 5 to 6 hours apart..He went looking for his food bowls last 
night too since I had taken them all out of his room he was searching 
the floor...I really hate not to feed him what he wants...but with 
this diarrhea, I don't know what else to do but keep him on raw food 
and or i/d...I have sensitive stomach, too, but don't know if that is 
ok...

I will mention to specialist on tues about IR...
Any other help would be appreciated
Have any of you used albon and metronidazole together...I searched the 
whole site here yesterday for any help on diarrhea and meds for 
it...really just all I could find...I don't think Bandy has IBD, I 
really hope it is just a bad infection..Also, she has him on doxycycline.
I guess this is about it for now..I am going to call them before they 
close to ask again about giving him albon, too and dex if he starts a 
fever over the next 3 days...It is going to be a long next few days 
until Tues. morning...then 3 1/2 hr drive up there...
Wendy, if you see this...he is going to animal diagnostic clinic in 
Plano...same place he went before and same doctor..
Bandy's temp  this morning was 100.2 so maybe we are getting the 
infection under control...I hope...

My best to you all,
Kerry, Bandy and Inky
 


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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Kerry Roach]

Bandy is in the hospital now..He had a very bad night..he threw up once and 
still has watery stool...So I took him today even though they are closed, I 
caught the vet tech there so she called his doctor..at this point she said he 
needed IV fluids which I have to agree...I just don't like him being away..I 
can go visit twice a day when techs are there...since the doctor will be out of 
town for couple of days...
  Anyway, the vet actually came in to put the IV in so I am glad of that and 
she called me twice..last time was to let me know that she put some c/d in 
there and he went right after it..
  I couldn't get him to eat at all since noon on Fri...so she knew I would want 
to hear that and it did make me feel better...
  We just have to get him feeling better for the trip to Dallas on Tues so we 
can find out what is going on here and get on the right track..
  He is a fighter and I can see in his eyes, he isn't ready to give up...
  He did eat about a tsp of i/d for me this morning before I took him...
  Please keep praying for him to feel better..
  That is all the Christmas present I need...for my Bandy to be better and back 
home..
  Thanks again for all the prayers and words of wisdom...you guys are great..
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky
   
  I do hope Whitey is feeling better soon...he is in our prayers..

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RE: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Diane Rosenfeldt]

Kerry, I very much hope you get your Christmas wish.  Get well and feel
better vibes to Bandy.

Diane R.
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  Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:12 PM
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: Re: Prayers needed for Bandy


  Bandy is in the hospital now..He had a very bad night..he threw up once
and still has watery stool...So I took him today even though they are
closed, I caught the vet tech there so she called his doctor..at this point
she said he needed IV fluids which I have to agree...I just don't like him
being away..I can go visit twice a day when techs are there...since the
doctor will be out of town for couple of days...
  Anyway, the vet actually came in to put the IV in so I am glad of that and
she called me twice..last time was to let me know that she put some c/d in
there and he went right after it..
  I couldn't get him to eat at all since noon on Fri...so she knew I would
want to hear that and it did make me feel better...
  We just have to get him feeling better for the trip to Dallas on Tues so
we can find out what is going on here and get on the right track..
  He is a fighter and I can see in his eyes, he isn't ready to give up...
  He did eat about a tsp of i/d for me this morning before I took him...
  Please keep praying for him to feel better..
  That is all the Christmas present I need...for my Bandy to be better and
back home..
  Thanks again for all the prayers and words of wisdom...you guys are
great..
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky

  I do hope Whitey is feeling better soon...he is in our prayers..
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn]

Sending healing vibes out for Bandy, I'm sure the vet techs will take good
care of him, and he needed the fluids, so you made the right choice by
taking him in to the hospital.

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[elizabeth trent]

I'm so sorry to hear about Bandy - saying prayers for him and you too.

elizabeth


On 12/23/06, Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Bandy is in the hospital now..He had a very bad night..he threw up once
and still has watery stool...So I took him today even though they are
closed, I caught the vet tech there so she called his doctor..at this point
she said he needed IV fluids which I have to agree...I just don't like him
being away..I can go visit twice a day when techs are there...since the
doctor will be out of town for couple of days...
Anyway, the vet actually came in to put the IV in so I am glad of that and
she called me twice..last time was to let me know that she put some c/d in
there and he went right after it..
I couldn't get him to eat at all since noon on Fri...so she knew I would
want to hear that and it did make me feel better...
We just have to get him feeling better for the trip to Dallas on Tues so
we can find out what is going on here and get on the right track..
He is a fighter and I can see in his eyes, he isn't ready to give up...
He did eat about a tsp of i/d for me this morning before I took him...
Please keep praying for him to feel better..
That is all the Christmas present I need...for my Bandy to be better and
back home..
Thanks again for all the prayers and words of wisdom...you guys are
great..
Kerry, Bandy and Inky

I do hope Whitey is feeling better soon...he is in our prayers..

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Gina WN]

I will keep Bandy in my prayers.
   
  Gina

Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Bandy is in the hospital now..He had a very bad night..he threw up once and 
still has watery stool...So I took him today even though they are closed, I 
caught the vet tech there so she called his doctor..at this point she said he 
needed IV fluids which I have to agree...I just don't like him being away..I 
can go visit twice a day when techs are there...since the doctor will be out of 
town for couple of days...
  Anyway, the vet actually came in to put the IV in so I am glad of that and 
she called me twice..last time was to let me know that she put some c/d in 
there and he went right after it..
  I couldn't get him to eat at all since noon on Fri...so she knew I would want 
to hear that and it did make me feel better...
  We just have to get him feeling better for the trip to Dallas on Tues so we 
can find out what is going on here and get on the right track..
  He is a fighter and I can see in his eyes, he isn't ready to give up...
  He did eat about a tsp of i/d for me this morning before I took him...
  Please keep praying for him to feel better..
  That is all the Christmas present I need...for my Bandy to be better and back 
home..
  Thanks again for all the prayers and words of wisdom...you guys are great..
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky
   
  I do hope Whitey is feeling better soon...he is in our prayers..
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

[Lance]

Bandy is in my prayers, Kerry. I hope he gets better very soon.

Lance

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy -- Cindy

[Kerry Roach]

Cindy,
  Thanks for the info..I think I wish now that I had already used the IR, but 
since he is on steroids now, we can't use it..until he has been off them for at 
least 7 days..So I don't know what to do about it now, but wait to see the 
specialist on Tues..
  Anyway, thanks again.
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky

 
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy -- Cindy

[Lernermichelle]

 
Kerry,
   There is NO danger to using I-R with steroids. The reason the  
instructions for I-R say to go off steroids 7 days beforehand is to ensure the  
I-R is 
fully effective, since steroids can lower immune response.  Lucy was  on 
steroids when she got I-R, and Mike Lees, the vet from Ohio who wrote the  
article on 
the website about I-R, said he sometimes uses the two in conjunction.  There 
is no bad interaction between them.  Lucy was on 7.5 mg/day of pred  when she 
got the I-R, and it only took two .25 ml doses of I-R to kick her URI  
completely,. and it was mostly gone after the first dose.
 
Michelle
 
In a message dated 12/21/2006 3:19:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Cindy,
Thanks for the info..I think I wish now that I had already used the IR,  but 
since he is on steroids now, we can't use it..until he has been off them  for 
at least 7 days..So I don't know what to do about it now, but wait to  see the 
specialist on Tues..
Anyway, thanks again.
Kerry, Bandy and Inky



 

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy -- Marylyn

[Kerry Roach]

You know I had thought about the yogurt and probiotics..but just didn't do 
it..until last night..I have some in the refrigerator...so I looked in one of 
my natural books to check the dosage...opened a cap, tasted of it then mixed 
about 1/2 in some water and shot it in him..He took it real well...I did 
mention it to them, but they didn't say to much when I took him in today so 
when I go visit tonight, I may just take some with me and sneak it in cause he 
won't get any other meds at that time...I know people sprinkle it on food so I 
hope it is ok to use it like this..what do you think?
  Thanks so much,
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky

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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy -- Marylyn

[Marylyn]

That works for me.  Just don't use real warm water to mix it in.  It will kill 
the bacteria.  Frankly, I don't think you can over-dose on probiotics.  At 
least that is what my "people" doctors tell me and my personal vets and 
alternative vets say re critters.

I would sneak it in or give it openly or whatever it took to get it in my cat.  
 Frankly, there are just times I don't care what anyone thinks as long as I 
believe I am doing what I think is right for my pet.  

Good luck and keep me posted. 





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and pity, you will have men who 
 will deal likewise with their 
fellow man.
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  - Original Message - 
  From: Kerry Roach 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:19 PM
  Subject: Re: Prayers needed for Bandy -- Marylyn


  You know I had thought about the yogurt and probiotics..but just didn't do 
it..until last night..I have some in the refrigerator...so I looked in one of 
my natural books to check the dosage...opened a cap, tasted of it then mixed 
about 1/2 in some water and shot it in him..He took it real well...I did 
mention it to them, but they didn't say to much when I took him in today so 
when I go visit tonight, I may just take some with me and sneak it in cause he 
won't get any other meds at that time...I know people sprinkle it on food so I 
hope it is ok to use it like this..what do you think?
  Thanks so much,
  Kerry, Bandy and Inky
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Re: Prayers needed for Bandy-- diff. between anabolic and corticosteroids

[Lernermichelle]

 
Winstrol is an anabolic steroid, which is used to build muscle mass. I  think 
the I-R instructions refer to corticosteroids, like prednisone, which  reduce 
inflammation but also can suppress the immune system. They are  different.
Michelle
 
In a message dated 12/21/2006 3:47:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

When  Smokey first started taking the IR he would also
get a shot of Winstrol  every other week for about 2
months.  The vet said it would help him  to feel
better.  I can't remember what Winstrol is now.   I
have found that memory isn't what it use to be.  I
hope you can  try the IR.  Bandy is in my prayers.

Cindy