Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV induced non-regenerative anemia treatment question

2018-05-31 Thread Amani Oakley
On Behalf Of Oliver Mccann Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 2:27 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV induced non-regenerative anemia treatment question Hi everyone, My cat Oliver is 3.5 and has been diagnosed with FeLV and appears to have non regenerative anemia. So far he has

[Felvtalk] FeLV induced non-regenerative anemia treatment question

2018-05-31 Thread Oliver Mccann
Hi everyone, My cat Oliver is 3.5 and has been diagnosed with FeLV and appears to have non regenerative anemia. So far he has been through 5 blood transfusions over the last month, the first 3 in the hospital in the first 6 days, and now he seems to be about a week to nine days in between. We

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-12 Thread Amani Oakley
There is no problem with the recommended change. Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Maribel Piloto Sent: May-13-18 1:44 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp Hi Amani and everyone else who’s been helping me

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-12 Thread Maribel Piloto
> and platelets again. > > Amani > > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sandy > Sent: May-10-18 8:48 PM > To: Maribel Piloto; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp > > This is long because I

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-12 Thread Ardy Robertson
and she can tell you the best time to do the follow up blood work. Ardy From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Maribel Piloto Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2018 4:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp Thank you

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-12 Thread Maribel Piloto
> Tigger. Best wishes to you and Flaqui. > Ardy > > > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of > Maribel Piloto > Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 10:38 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp &

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-12 Thread Ardy Robertson
lavors, and forms. I believe it was around $40 when I used it for my Tigger. Best wishes to you and Flaqui. Ardy From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Maribel Piloto Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 10:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-10 Thread Maribel Piloto
m: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sandy > Sent: May-10-18 8:48 PM > To: Maribel Piloto; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp > > This is long because I just copied this whole conversation - but your answ

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-10 Thread Amani Oakley
: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp This is long because I just copied this whole conversation - but your answer lies in this combination of drugs - make no mistake this will work if your vet will give it a try - there is nothing to lose - BUT you and the vet need to act immediately. - good luck. You

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-10 Thread Sandy
and anemia. Here is a blurb I found about it: Winstrol was first invented in 1959. Soon after that, the UK based Winthrop Laboratories created a prescription medicine from it. Later, in 1961, Winthrop’s patent was bought by the US based Sterling that started manufacturing and selling the drug

[Felvtalk] Anemia and Aranesp

2018-05-10 Thread Maribel Piloto
the white blood cell count was high which is indicative on an infection somewhere.  I was really alarmed by the HCT number because I had a cat with chronic renal failure and anemia some years back and I know that once the HCT numbers get below 20% it can be very dangerous.   With that cat, Grayson, I

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread Beth
If it is truly non regenerative anemia a blood transfusion will only buy her a short amount of time because, as my vet told me,  she will be unable to remake the red blood cells once they die off. Mine went downhill pretty fast with nonregenerative anemia. We tried antiobiotics just in case

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread Lorrie
Susan, I have had a lot of experience with FelV having a shelter with several FelV cats. I wish I could give you more encouraging news, but if she is at the point of eating litter she is desperately sick. With noregenerative anemia a blood transfusion will only buy her a very small amount of time

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread lernermichelle
I very very strongly disagree with this advice to euthanize her because her PCV is at 21.7. There are some processes that can cause moderate anemia that can be addressed. If she is terminal, sometimes high doses of steroids can give them a very good quality of life for a few months. I had

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread Susan Loesch
. -- On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 7:22 AM CST Beth wrote: If it is truly non regenerative anemia a blood transfusion will only buy her a short amount of time because, as my vet told me,  she will be unable to remake the red blood cells once they die off. Mine went downhill pretty fast

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread Susan Loesch
if it's not kidney elated? LTCI says it helps if the anemia is severe. I have one dose of it I can send you to get started if you decide to go that route but it would only help if you get more. I aw it help wit boosting wbc. Anyone on the lit haf it help with rbc? Pet Tinic If it's

Re: [Felvtalk] HCT vs PCV? newly diagnosed non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread Susan Loesch
it helps if the anemia is severe. I have one dose of it I can send you to get started if you decide to go that route but it would only help if you get more. I aw it help wit boosting wbc. Anyone on the lit haf it help with rbc? Pet Tinic If it's nonregenerative due to lymphoma i the bone

Re: [Felvtalk] HCT vs PCV? newly diagnosed non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread Susan Loesch
it helps if the anemia is severe. I have one dose of it I can send you to get started if you decide to go that route but it would only help if you get more. I aw it help wit boosting wbc. Anyone on the lit haf it help with rbc? Pet Tinic If it's nonregenerative due to lymphoma i the bone

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread Beth
My cats had Epogen. It did nothing with the nonregenerative anemia.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: lernermiche...@aol.com lernermiche...@aol.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:50 PM Subject

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks. -- On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 12:27 PM CST Beth wrote: My cats had Epogen. It did nothing with the nonregenerative anemia.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: lernermiche...@aol.com lernermiche

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-26 Thread Margo
Hi Susan, I haven't dealt with anemia in FeLV+ cats, but have with other causes. That's the problem, there are so many possible reasons for the anemia. Without knowing what's actually causing it, it's tough to treat. sensibly. I'd always include B vitamins and an iron source. You don't give

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-26 Thread Katherine K.
One of my positive kittens had non regenerative anemia when he was about 6 months. We gave him lixotinic (same or similar as pet-tinic), a couple of mL per day. It helped give him some iron in his blood and feel a bit better for a while, I think, but we lost him a couple of months later. There's

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-26 Thread trustinhim13
wrote: Hi Susan, I haven't dealt with anemia in FeLV+ cats, but have with other causes. That's the problem, there are so many possible reasons for the anemia. Without knowing what's actually causing it, it's tough to treat. sensibly. I'd always include B vitamins and an iron

[Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-25 Thread Susan Loesch
and they knew she was positive but no followup care or testing was done. We immediately took her to our vet for bloodwork...she is anemic but not bad enough yet for a transfusion, and the anemia is definitely non-regenerative. We think that she was probably born positive...the group of cats she came

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

2014-02-25 Thread lernermichelle
Does Epogen help if it's not kidney elated? LTCI says it helps if the anemia is severe. I have one dose of it I can send you to get started if you decide to go that route but it would only help if you get more. I aw it help wit boosting wbc. Anyone on the lit haf it help with rbc? Pet Tinic

[Felvtalk] Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Immune-mediated Thrombocytopenia

2013-09-21 Thread Alexis Thonen
Hello, My cat has tested negative for FeLV however I keep seeing it as a potential cause of the illness that he has.  I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia? ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Immune-mediated Thrombocytopenia

2013-09-21 Thread Margo
Some. What kind of information are you looking for? How is your cat being treated? Have you joined the feline anemia group? http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Feline_Anemia/info If you tell us more we may be able to better help. Margo -Original Message- From: Alexis Thonen <alexis

[Felvtalk] anemia treatments?

2013-07-25 Thread KG BarnCats
What anemia treatments have proven effective for your FELV+ cats? I don't have money for transfusions. Will price LTCI this morning. Kg ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] anemia treatments?

2013-07-25 Thread Beth
It depends on what is causing the anemia. FeLV can cause the blood cells to not form correctly,  making them unable to multiply. That's what has happened to all mine that have died from it. There is nothing you can do about that. Sometimes it is Hemobartonella, caused by fleas, which can be hard

[Felvtalk] Anemia blood transfusions

2013-02-27 Thread Marnie Miszewski
I apologize in advance if this topic has been discussed recently, but my baby is sick and I haven't been on the computer much. My FELV cat Thomas O' Malley, has non regenerative anemia. He wasn't showing any signs of illness until one day he spent the entire day hiding in my closet. I

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia blood transfusions

2013-02-27 Thread Beth
started showing improvement within 2 days of the blood transfusion Doxy. Non-regenerative anemia of unknown origin is pretty common in FeLV cats. Most of my FeLV's have died from this. I would have to agree with your vet, unfortunately. So sorry you are having to go through this. Beth Don't

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia blood transfusions

2013-02-27 Thread KG BarnCats
anemia situation, if I had the money. More info at http://www.felineleukemia.org/treatmnt.shtml BTW I had a very anemic cat (FELV-) and they didn't know why he was sick despite all kinds of tests. Out of desperation we gave him the doxy, and he responded very quickly. So they figured he had

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia blood transfusions

2013-02-27 Thread Lorrie
Marnie, I'm so sorry about your cat. I've lost many FelV cats to anemia, and I too was advised against transfusions. They are very expensive, and they only buy the FelV cat a little bit of time. Lorrie From: Marnie Miszewski marni...@embarqmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2013-02-24 Thread Marcia Baronda
. Alev From: David Arthurs arthurs.da...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2013 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave) Only IFA. I'll ask that she be retested with the Elisa too. Thanks for pointing that out. I

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2013-02-07 Thread Beth
arthurs.da...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave) Update on Tux. Recap: She tested positive for felv on the snap test in December and negative on ifa. She is a felv

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2013-02-07 Thread David Arthurs
then the vet was ready to destroy her if that snap test came back positive. Of course the current vet wanted to put her down at the first positive snap test with anemia. She may not even be infected with FeLV...but even if she were infected we wouldn't consider that option until her quality of life was so

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2013-02-07 Thread Beth
: Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave) Only IFA. I'll ask that she be retested with the Elisa too. Thanks for pointing that out. I thought the IFA was the definitive test but may not be positive right away when acute symptoms present. Also a clarification, my Tux as a kitten story

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2013-02-07 Thread Alev Durmus
...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2013 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave) Only IFA. I'll ask that she be retested with the Elisa too. Thanks for pointing that out. I thought the IFA was the definitive test but may

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2013-02-06 Thread Dave Arthurs
Update on Tux. Recap: She tested positive for felv on the snap test in December and negative on ifa. She is a felv vaccinated house cat that presented with immune mediated hemolytic anemia. She was treated with prednisolone and doxycycline. She responded well to treatment tho no cause

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2013-02-06 Thread Marcia
and negative on ifa. She is a felv vaccinated house cat that presented with immune mediated hemolytic anemia. She was treated with prednisolone and doxycycline. She responded well to treatment tho no cause was identified because the vet was convinced she was felv+. This week we retested her

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-30 Thread Lee Evans
...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave) The Doxy is for suspected Hemobartonella. Glad she is doing better! Beth ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-28 Thread David Arthurs
The official diagnosis/condition from the pathologist is immune mediated hemolytic anemia/IMHA. We don't know the cause yet. We're treating for parasites (doxycycline)...and with prednisone to suppress the immune response. We'll repeat the IFA in a month. She is responding very well to treatment

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-28 Thread Beth
The Doxy is for suspected Hemobartonella. Glad she is doing better! Beth David Arthurs arthurs.da...@gmail.com wrote: The official diagnosis/condition from the pathologist is immune mediated hemolytic anemia/IMHA. We don't know the cause yet. We're treating for parasites (doxycycline

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-28 Thread Beth
Be careful about letting get too much exercise. If she is amemic she is not getting enough oxygen to her cells as it is David Arthurs arthurs.da...@gmail.com wrote: The official diagnosis/condition from the pathologist is immune mediated hemolytic anemia/IMHA. We don't know the cause yet. We're

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-27 Thread David Arthurs
never had a case of FeLV in any of the their cats to date. The IFA detects viral protein either in the blood or blood cells. If Tux had anemia from FeLV itself then the virus would have to be very active in the bone marrow and blood, or, her immune system was compromised and she got a parasitic

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-27 Thread Beth
Well, the SNAP could indeed be wrong, Most vets now use the 3-way SNAP tests - FIV+FeLV+Heart Worm. Our shelter had horrible problems with these tests producing false negatives. We stopped using them. We got ahold of the old tests. Is the anemia better now? I think you said it was up to 15

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-27 Thread Sharyl
From: David Arthurs arthurs.da...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave) Thanks for your reply Beth. I'm an engineer and I'm trying to make sense out of the tests...and what you said

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-27 Thread Lee Evans
! From: Dave Arthurs arthurs.da...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave) Thanks for the info

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-26 Thread Beth
@felineleukemia.org Cc: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave) Thanks for the info. We've had Tux and her litter mate, Jet, since they were around 6 months old. Both were tested

Re: [Felvtalk] anemia and negative IFA

2012-12-25 Thread Sharyl
From: David Arthurs arthurs.da...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 6:14 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] anemia and negative IFA Our female cat, Tux, is 5 years old and is recovering from acute anemia...we are 2-cat household...both house cats

[Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-25 Thread Lorrie
is that she may have been exposed to the virus before you adopted her. It can take about 6 weeks after exposure to the virus before the Elisa test shows a definite positive or negative. Anemia is something several of my FelV cats have died from, and a few of them were positive as long as 5 years before

Re: [Felvtalk] Re anemia and negative IFA (Dave)

2012-12-25 Thread Dave Arthurs
have been exposed to the virus before you adopted her. It can take about 6 weeks after exposure to the virus before the Elisa test shows a definite positive or negative. Anemia is something several of my FelV cats have died from, and a few of them were positive as long as 5 years before

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia in Desi (was STORM/REPLY LORRIE, 11/6 - Scents and other chemicals)

2012-11-08 Thread Kathryn Hargreaves
My vet gave my anemic cat B12 subQs, but he still needed a transfusion. He was probably a lot more anemic, though. His blood looked like water and he had a red blood cell parasite. Have you checked for that? Here's a nice page (about which you probably already know) about anemia: http

Re: [Felvtalk] Is ther anything that can reverse the anemia?

2011-02-02 Thread Heather
reverse the anemia once is starts. I have lost two positive kitties already to anemia and I sure don't want to see it happen to Tweezer. We bought Buzzy a few months with Doxycycline and Prednelolone but it's never enough time. Does anyone know of anything that can reverse

[Felvtalk] Is ther anything that can reverse the anemia?

2011-01-31 Thread Frank Sue Koren
I am worried that my 4 year old FeLV+ kitty Tweezer may be anemic. I will be taking him to the vet asap but am wondering if there is anything that can reverse the anemia once is starts. I have lost two positive kitties already to anemia and I sure don't want to see it happen to Tweezer. We

Re: [Felvtalk] Is ther anything that can reverse the anemia?

2011-01-31 Thread Katy Doyle
It depends on what causes the anemia. I don't really know how to treat anemia in cats, but I am anemic due to an iron deficiency --- I have to take an iron supplement. Vitamin C helps the body absorb the iron. Another treatment it getting a B-12 complex shot. The B-12 shot would probably

Re: [Felvtalk] Is ther anything that can reverse the anemia?

2011-01-31 Thread 2nd Hotmail
to the vet asap but am wondering if there is anything that can reverse the anemia once is starts. I have lost two positive kitties already to anemia and I sure don't want to see it happen to Tweezer. We bought Buzzy a few months with Doxycycline and Prednelolone but it's never enough time. Does

[Felvtalk] Trying to do the right thing for Avis who is FeLV+ w/nonregenerative anemia

2010-09-30 Thread nise...@yahoo.com
. A complete blood workup was done as prep to general anesthesia. It showed anemia, nonregenerative. WBC, Neutrophils LYM were also very low normal. The eye procedure was postponed. I rushed Avis to my vet for a FeLV/FIV test. Positive for FeLV, which was heartbreaking, but not really a surprise

Re: [Felvtalk] Trying to do the right thing for Avis who is FeLV+ w/nonregenerative anemia

2010-09-30 Thread Natalie
...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of nise...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Trying to do the right thing for Avis who is FeLV+ w/nonregenerative anemia I am so grateful to find this group. Please help me with your collective

Re: [Felvtalk] Trying to do the right thing for Avis who is FeLV+ w/nonregenerative anemia

2010-09-30 Thread Beth
thing for Avis who is FeLV+ w/nonregenerative anemia To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 1:39 PM I am so grateful to find this group. Please help me with your  collective experience wisdom on this horrible disease. I don't have many specifics about Avis

Re: [Felvtalk] Trying to do the right thing for Avis who is FeLV+ w/nonregenerative anemia

2010-09-30 Thread nise...@yahoo.com
with that. Any thoughts/experiences? KB From: Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, September 30, 2010 2:58:29 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Trying to do the right thing for Avis who is FeLV+ w/nonregenerative anemia How anemic is he? what

Re: [Felvtalk] Trying to do the right thing for Avis who is FeLV+ w/nonregenerative anemia

2010-09-30 Thread nise...@yahoo.com
/nonregenerative anemia That's so wonderful, Kris - now you know that your dog is really open to another animal buddy! I'm sure you'll get great advice from othersI am also fairly new to this group and have two very healthy FeLV+ adult male cats. I just wanted to tell you that I am currently

Re: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia

2010-07-16 Thread dlgegg
wrote: From: Ana Gutierrez ana...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 11:53 PM Dears, I keep thinking of how fast I lost Beltza, and hence I keep researching

Re: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads tohemolytic anemia

2010-07-11 Thread create_me_new
...@felineleukemia.org Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:11:10 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia I was bitten by one last November. My wound didn't become necrotic - but the swollen area

Re: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads tohemolytic anemia

2010-07-11 Thread Cougar Clan
anemia I was bitten by one last November. My wound didn't become necrotic - but the swollen area was about 10 in diameter, it was tremendously painful and I have a discolored noticeable concavity in my leg at the bite site which will probably be permanent. Since that time I have suffered

[Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia

2010-07-10 Thread Ana Gutierrez
Dears, I keep thinking of how fast I lost Beltza, and hence I keep researching. Just to find out that is very weird*, but that the bite of a *Loxosceles reclusa* causes hemolytic anemia. *weird in adults, not that weird in children -- I would say, not that weird in our cats. I don't know

Re: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia

2010-07-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
researching. Just to find out that is very weird*, but that the bite of a *Loxosceles reclusa* causes hemolytic anemia. *weird in adults, not that weird in children -- I would say, not that weird in our cats. I don't know if these spiders are common where you live, but please google a pic

Re: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia

2010-07-10 Thread LauraM
...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 11:53 PM Dears, I keep thinking of how fast I lost Beltza, and hence I keep researching. Just to find out that is very weird

Re: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads tohemolytic anemia

2010-07-10 Thread Kim
- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Ana Gutierrez Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 11:54 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads tohemolytic anemia Dears, I keep thinking

[Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread Emily Hunter
Since anemia can be a persistent and deadly problem for felv+ cats, the recent recall of some of the Nutro foods is disturbing to me. The reason given for the recall is a problem with the amounts of zinc and potassium. Apparently too much zinc leads to copper deficiency and anemia

Re: [Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread Sharyl
emilyofw...@aol.com wrote: From: Emily Hunter emilyofw...@aol.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia To: Felv Talk List felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, May 23, 2009, 3:40 AM Since anemia can be a persistent and deadly problem for felv+ cats, the recent recall of some of the Nutro

Re: [Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread ajdalgliesh
on that fact.   Amy         --- On Sat, 5/23/09, Emily Hunter emilyofw...@aol.com wrote: From: Emily Hunter emilyofw...@aol.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia To: Felv Talk List felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, May 23, 2009, 3:40 AM Since anemia can be a persistent and deadly problem

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-26 Thread jbero
used in combination with other antivirals. Unfortunately, these combinations of antivirals have not been found to be effective against felv in cats. At least there are no good studies to support that. AZT is often not used or stopped in people because it often causes anemia and bone

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-26 Thread Heather
there are no good studies to support that. AZT is often not used or stopped in people because it often causes anemia and bone marrow toxicity. This is a very widely known side effect of AZT. For this reason, I would listen to the vet that suggests stopping the AZT. Since anemia can be a common

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-26 Thread Karen Griffith
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:13 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT Dear All, I was so upset with my sick cat that I did not introduce myself as new to list a few days ago. I do apologize. I am writing from Brazil, have two rescued cats. One of them

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-26 Thread Karen Griffith
: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT Dear All, I was so upset with my sick cat that I did not introduce myself as new to list a few days ago. I do apologize. I am writing from Brazil, have two rescued cats. One of them is Felv+. He has been treated on AZT and interferon for 2 years and half. The virus

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-23 Thread catatonya
in people because it often causes anemia and bone marrow toxicity. This is a very widely known side effect of AZT. For this reason, I would listen to the vet that suggests stopping the AZT. Since anemia can be a common symptom of felv and your cat is experiencing it. It is either because

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-22 Thread Christy Buchin
Yes, the Hi Vites were recommended by our Vet for our anemic cat, which we give twice daily along with all his other meds. Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:26:27 -0500 From: furrygi...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia Hi Vite drops are a good iron supplement

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-22 Thread Christy Buchin
2009 09:13:39 -0800 From: mg4...@yahoo.com.br To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT Dear All, I was so upset with my sick cat that I did not introduce myself as new to list a few days ago. I do apologize. I am writing from Brazil, have two rescued cats. One

[Felvtalk] Anemia and copper?

2009-01-22 Thread Emily Hunter
Given the recent discussions about anemia and treatment, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with abnormal copper levels inducing anemia? From what I've read, both too much and too little copper absorbed by the cat can lead to anemia. Copper deficiency on it's own

[Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-21 Thread Graca Azevedo
marrow and he has anemia.  Two vets have examined him.  One said that I should stop with the AZT and the other advised to continue.  I failed to find on the mail archives any report on cats being treated with AZT. I would be most grateful to hear what any of you have to say.   Regards, Graça Azevedo

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-21 Thread Sally Davis
, have two rescued cats. One of them is Felv+. He has been treated on AZT and interferon for 2 years and half. The virus reached his bone marrow and he has anemia. Two vets have examined him. One said that I should stop with the AZT and the other advised to continue. I failed to find

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-21 Thread Gloria B . Lane
Hi Graca, I'm so glad you've found this list. I've never used AZT, only interferon alpha. I've used it daily, but others use it 3 days on/ 3 off, or 7 days on/ 7 off.I don't know the cause for anemia, but as I understand, a positive cat typically has the virus in the bone marrow

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia AZT

2009-01-21 Thread jbero
with other antivirals. Unfortunately, these combinations of antivirals have not been found to be effective against felv in cats. At least there are no good studies to support that. AZT is often not used or stopped in people because it often causes anemia and bone marrow toxicity. This is a very

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-20 Thread Heather
Hi Vite drops are a good iron supplement, available at most vets I think not particularly expensive. It does have other vitamins/minerals in it, so good to check the ingredient list if your cat is high in any areas that need to be watched/ingredients avoided. On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 2:48 PM,

[Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-18 Thread Graca Azevedo
Sally,   My cat Didico has lived in an apartment on the 6th floor for the last 5 years.  He was rescued on the street when he was about 3 months.  He may have encountered the flea then and hosted the parasito for all this time.  I understood that prednisone fights the anemia, even he does

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-18 Thread Sally Davis
Graca You are welcome, This particular parasite never goes away he could have had it a long time abd stress could bring it on. it sounds like you are on the right road. Is Didico getting any iron supplements? Sally ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-18 Thread Graca Azevedo
...@gmail.com escreveu: De: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com Assunto: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia Para: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Data: Domingo, 18 de Janeiro de 2009, 12:22 Graca You are welcome, This particular parasite never goes away he could have had it a long time abd stress could bring it on. it sounds

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-18 Thread Sally Davis
Some have used childrens liquid viatmins with iron. You may have to consult your vet about dosage. Just a thought. Sally Sally(me), Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soul mate angel), Lionel(angel),Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-18 Thread Graca Azevedo
Thank you for all your help, Sally.  And health for your and your family. Graça Azevedo --- Em dom, 18/1/09, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com escreveu: De: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com Assunto: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia Para: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Data: Domingo, 18 de Janeiro de 2009, 17:48

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-18 Thread Sally Davis
: [Felvtalk] Anemia Para: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Data: Domingo, 18 de Janeiro de 2009, 17:48 Some have used childrens liquid viatmins with iron. You may have to consult your vet about dosage. Just a thought. Sally Sally(me), Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soul mate

[Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-17 Thread Graca Azevedo
:  Hills.  And I just started to give him Hills for kitten and Hills A/D.  And as soon as I find an opened pet shop, he will start on Metacel (a medication for anemia).  The vet suggested blood transfer when hematocrit reaches 12,0 (now is 13,05).  I wouldn't like to put him through such pain. I

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-17 Thread Sally Davis
HI Graca I do not know what tests have been done. It is possible your cat has hemobartenella, which often causes amemia in feline leukemia infected cats. They often test negative for this and you should just treat as if the cat has it. Normal treatment is 3 weeks of doxycycline and prednisone.

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-17 Thread Graca Azevedo
of doxycline and prednisone.   All the best. Graça Azevedo --- Em sáb, 17/1/09, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com escreveu: De: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com Assunto: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia Para: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Data: Sábado, 17 de Janeiro de 2009, 23:16 HI Graca I do not know what tests have

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-17 Thread Graca Azevedo
of doxycline and prednisone.   All the best. Graça Azevedo --- Em sáb, 17/1/09, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com escreveu: De: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com Assunto: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia Para: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Data: Sábado, 17 de Janeiro de 2009, 23:16 HI Graca I do not know what tests have

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia

2009-01-17 Thread Sally Davis
and prednisone. All the best. Graça Azevedo --- Em sáb, 17/1/09, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com escreveu: De: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com Assunto: Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia Para: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Data: Sábado, 17 de Janeiro de 2009, 23:16 HI Graca I do not know what tests have been

Re: [Felvtalk] Buzzy still has hemolytic anemia

2008-10-30 Thread Sharyl
anemia something they can beat for good or will it  keep coming back? Thanks again for your help, Sue - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Buzzy still has hemolytic

Re: [Felvtalk] Buzzy still has hemolytic anemia

2008-10-29 Thread Sue Frank Koren
from $49.44 to $77.99. Do you know if they can ever go off of the Leukeran once they are on it? Is hemolytic anemia something they can beat for good or will it keep coming back? Thanks again for your help, Sue - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Felvtalk] Buzzy still has hemolytic anemia

2008-10-29 Thread dlgegg
anemia something they can beat for good or will it keep coming back? Thanks again for your help, Sue - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Buzzy still

Re: [Felvtalk] Buzzy still has hemolytic anemia

2008-10-29 Thread wendy
] Buzzy still has hemolytic anemia My Buzz had anemia back in July and because of the advise of this group and my vet who is very proactive his life was saved.  We have been slowly weaning him off of the Prednisolone for the past several months.  He was down to 1/2 of a 5mg tablet one time a day

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