Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
It's funny to see my cats dash to the French doors in the cat room and begin chirping and twitching their whiskers in excitement over a bird. Then my peacock comes into view and they back away from the door. He's just too much bird for them. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues My boys chirp when they see birds close up. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote: Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy. I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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HA HA HA HA ;) Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:48:44 -0700 From: moonsiste...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues It's funny to see my cats dash to the French doors in the cat room and begin chirping and twitching their whiskers in excitement over a bird. Then my peacock comes into view and they back away from the door. He's just too much bird for them. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues My boys chirp when they see birds close up. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote:Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy.I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
Lee I have a pet emu who totally intimidates my donkeys. It's so funny because they like to intimidate everyone else. What they don't know is that my emu wouldn't hurt a fly! He's very sweet and gentle!! Sent from my iPad that my most awesome kids surprised me with, Christmas 2010. On Oct 17, 2012, at 1:48 AM, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: It's funny to see my cats dash to the French doors in the cat room and begin chirping and twitching their whiskers in excitement over a bird. Then my peacock comes into view and they back away from the door. He's just too much bird for them. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues My boys chirp when they see birds close up. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote: Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy. I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Breathing issues
Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomimailto:ava...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy. I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues
My boys chirp when they see birds close up. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote: Thanks, I do try to keep her happy and healthy. I really hope the breathing issues are not some upper respiratory issues Sent from my iPhone. On Oct 16, 2012, at 8:19, Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think so. I'm not an expert, but in my experience, these chirping sounds mean that kitty is inquisitive and happy. My 2 cents. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Maryam Ulomi To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Breathing issues Hello, Kitty, the kitten I rescued from a feral mother 6 weeks ago, is making some chirping like sounds now. She also does some meowing and those chirping sounds when she jumps around or plays. Is that anything to be concerned about? Yesterday she did this not panting thing once and then again this am; I have an appointment to see the vet . But does anyone about such behavior? Sent from my iPhone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I recall Isabella had some breathing issues, too. She was anemic. L - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:28 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Lynne, He is gasping for breathe because his anemia is likely getting worse, I would ask the Doc to put him on a fairly high dose of prednisolone, get the compounded version, it is a transdermal gel that gets rubbed on the inside of the ear. If his blood work tomorrow shows his HCT is lower, if it is 10 or lower he would need a transfusion to get him by until the pred and or doxy have a chance to kick in. When my Bailey was anemic, we started him on doxy, pred and eventually epogen, he lived 6 months and finally succumbed to pancreatic cancer. We successfully reversed the anemia but we couldn't find the cancer we were sure he had. His symptoms were different than what Boo is experiencing, but his first symptoms was he quit eating and that is how we discovered he was anemic. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
breathing issues
We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
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I would be worried it might be an allergic reaction to the doxy. My Junior took Baytril for the anemia and it cleared up. It is in a different class of drugs. The shower thing seems to be a good idea especially if he is congested. Junior has a vaporizer, the steam kind. He pretty much stays congested now. I still feel like I am on a roller coaster with him. I will be praying for BooBoo as well. Sally On Feb 18, 2008 8:24 PM, Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3
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Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He was fine after the neutering. He is on no meds except the Doxycycline. Bob was just upstairs listening to his heart and lungs with a stethascope and says his lungs are clear and he ate a bit. He's just so weak though. He walks a foot and lays down. His sides are still heaving somewhat but he isn't breathing through his mouth at the moment. He did have a bit of a fever when we saw the vet on Friday but as it is now he is cool to the touch, not like he was a few days ago. If he's ok tomorrow, I will call Dr. Gill but other than the interferon that will be arriving next week, I am not going to put this cat through any more. He just isn't up to it. If all he does is sleep his life away I can deal with that. I really don't think he's having a reaction to the Doxy, just the giving of it. He can't stand being restrained or picked up. He is very loveable on his terms and will lay beside me, but at a safe distance. He just isn't used to people like Bob and I who are probably overbearing when it comes to giving attention and affection. Thanks so much Laurie for your kind thoughts. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
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Thank you Sally. This certainly is a journey. I so respect and admire all you wonderful people. Lynne - Original Message - From: Sally Davis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:05 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues I would be worried it might be an allergic reaction to the doxy. My Junior took Baytril for the anemia and it cleared up. It is in a different class of drugs. The shower thing seems to be a good idea especially if he is congested. Junior has a vaporizer, the steam kind. He pretty much stays congested now. I still feel like I am on a roller coaster with him. I will be praying for BooBoo as well. Sally On Feb 18, 2008 8:24 PM, Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3
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Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
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Laurie, That is such great advice - and applicable for many situations!:) Kelley On Feb 18, 2008 8:29 PM, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a clicking sound when she was in CHF. I still feel that BooBoo is going to be ok. When I couldn't sleep for worrying about Teddy (breathing issues), a kind woman suggested I breathe in Peace and breathe out Negativity. Believe it or not, this did get me through the nights. (Still does, when I need it). I couldn't think other words when I repeated these words with my breaths. God bless, Laurie - Original Message - *From:* Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Monday, February 18, 2008 8:11 PM *Subject:* Re: breathing issues Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He was fine after the neutering. He is on no meds except the Doxycycline. Bob was just upstairs listening to his heart and lungs with a stethascope and says his lungs are clear and he ate a bit. He's just so weak though. He walks a foot and lays down. His sides are still heaving somewhat but he isn't breathing through his mouth at the moment. He did have a bit of a fever when we saw the vet on Friday but as it is now he is cool to the touch, not like he was a few days ago. If he's ok tomorrow, I will call Dr. Gill but other than the interferon that will be arriving next week, I am not going to put this cat through any more. He just isn't up to it. If all he does is sleep his life away I can deal with that. I really don't think he's having a reaction to the Doxy, just the giving of it. He can't stand being restrained or picked up. He is very loveable on his terms and will lay beside me, but at a safe distance. He just isn't used to people like Bob and I who are probably overbearing when it comes to giving attention and affection. Thanks so much Laurie for your kind thoughts. Lynne - Original Message - *From:* laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM *Subject:* Re: breathing issues Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - *From:* Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM *Subject:* breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart http://www.change.org/rescuties
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OK Laurie, I'm gonna try it. Better than taking drugs to sleep. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a clicking sound when she was in CHF. I still feel that BooBoo is going to be ok. When I couldn't sleep for worrying about Teddy (breathing issues), a kind woman suggested I breathe in Peace and breathe out Negativity. Believe it or not, this did get me through the nights. (Still does, when I need it). I couldn't think other words when I repeated these words with my breaths. God bless, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He was fine after the neutering. He is on no meds except the Doxycycline. Bob was just upstairs listening to his heart and lungs with a stethascope and says his lungs are clear and he ate a bit. He's just so weak though. He walks a foot and lays down. His sides are still heaving somewhat but he isn't breathing through his mouth at the moment. He did have a bit of a fever when we saw the vet on Friday but as it is now he is cool to the touch, not like he was a few days ago. If he's ok tomorrow, I will call Dr. Gill but other than the interferon that will be arriving next week, I am not going to put this cat through any more. He just isn't up to it. If all he does is sleep his life away I can deal with that. I really don't think he's having a reaction to the Doxy, just the giving of it. He can't stand being restrained or picked up. He is very loveable on his terms and will lay beside me, but at a safe distance. He just isn't used to people like Bob and I who are probably overbearing when it comes to giving attention and affection. Thanks so much Laurie for your kind thoughts. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
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This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a clicking sound when she was in CHF. I still feel that BooBoo is going to be ok. When I couldn't sleep for worrying about Teddy (breathing issues), a kind woman suggested I breathe in Peace and breathe out Negativity. Believe it or not, this did get me through the nights. (Still does, when I need it). I couldn't think other words when I repeated these words with my breaths. God bless, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He was fine after the neutering. He is on no meds except the Doxycycline. Bob was just upstairs listening to his heart and lungs with a stethascope and says his lungs are clear and he ate a bit. He's just so weak though. He walks a foot and lays down. His sides are still heaving somewhat but he isn't breathing through his mouth at the moment. He did have a bit of a fever when we saw the vet on Friday but as it is now he is cool to the touch, not like he was a few days ago. If he's ok tomorrow, I will call Dr. Gill but other than the interferon that will be arriving next week, I am not going to put this cat through any more. He just isn't up to it. If all he does is sleep his life away I can deal with that. I really don't think he's having a reaction to the Doxy, just the giving of it. He can't stand being restrained or picked up. He is very loveable on his terms and will lay beside me, but at a safe distance. He just isn't used to people like Bob and I who are probably overbearing when it comes to giving attention and affection. Thanks so much Laurie for your kind thoughts. Lynne - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM Subject: Re: breathing issues Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it. I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
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Lynne, He is gasping for breathe because his anemia is likely getting worse, I would ask the Doc to put him on a fairly high dose of prednisolone, get the compounded version, it is a transdermal gel that gets rubbed on the inside of the ear. If his blood work tomorrow shows his HCT is lower, if it is 10 or lower he would need a transfusion to get him by until the pred and or doxy have a chance to kick in. When my Bailey was anemic, we started him on doxy, pred and eventually epogen, he lived 6 months and finally succumbed to pancreatic cancer. We successfully reversed the anemia but we couldn't find the cancer we were sure he had. His symptoms were different than what Boo is experiencing, but his first symptoms was he quit eating and that is how we discovered he was anemic. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://www.hostdesign4u.com ForYouByUs.com [custom printing] http://www.foryoubyus.com
