Re: crackers IFA was postive need help a.s.a.p.

Hi,  My Bandy is FIV and Felv +.  He was tested last August, 2005 which confirmed IFA postive for both..He is doing better right now than he has in almost a year..Our worst problem for the last few months has been ringworm...He has had recurring high fevers coming on about every 8 days with only

Re: Inky update - Belinda

Hi, Inky just doesn't seem to tolerate the fluids, and I don't really know why..He isn't retaining any fluid as he pees alot..He is drinking around 300 to 400cc a day.  I am giving him chicken broth all he wants...I measure all the fluids so I don't think he will dehydrate as long as he keeps drin

Re: Spencer and irony

Hi Nina, I hope Spencer is feeling better today..I have been trying to catch up on reading, but as usual, I'm behind..I did read this about the possibilty of Spencer having lymphoma..There really isn't too much expense to it to find out if it is lymphoma and you don't have to have sonograms or mri

oxygen cage - Hideyo

Hi Hideyo, I gave oxygen to Lil Rascal for the last 6 months of his life..He had severe congestive heart failure.  I did alot of research on it at the time and found a feline web site that demonstrated several methods to use..I don't know the site right off hand, but will try to locate it.. You c

Re: oxygen cage - Hideyo

I found several web sites by searching under feline asthma..Those are the ones that show the use of the tube and some other methods. Hope this helps. Kerry, Bandy and Inky Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

Re: Spencer and irony

Hi Nina, I will try to find City Kitty's records.  I kept an up to date file on her (wish I had done all this with Bandy, too) but I haven't.  I just have all his vet records as there has been so much.. City Kitty's all started with her vomiting all the time..she couldn't keep any food down at al

Re: oxygen cage - Hideyo

Hi, I just happened to have 2 people that worked for me with husbands that are on oxygen at home..(portable) so they both had extra tanks and loaned them to me with the tube.  They even offered to refill them with their prescriptions but I never had to refill them..They usually lasts for 6 hrs wit

Re: Lucy

Hi Michelle, I hope Lucy is feeling better today...Yes, I use metronidazole for Inky all the time or at least when he gets a loose stool...I don't have to give him the full dose either as it seems to work like imodium works for us..I usually only have to give him a few doses (last time only 2 or 3

Re: Junior's Story

Hi Sally,   I am so sorry to hear of Junior's passing.  I have been away so long and out of touch with everyone.  I know you did everything for him and gave him a great life.  He is now running and playing with my Bandy and many others.  They have their sight and are pain free. We will see them aga

Fw: Please add Inky to CLS

I didn't see this posted at the group so I thought I would re-send it. I guess there has been a problem with the sight.  Hope this was ok. Thanks, Kerry--- On Thu, 4/17/08, Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Please add Inky t

Re: test

I didn't get anything about any of it..Just wondering if you all got the message that I posted about Angel Inky?  Kerry Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

Re: Please add Inky to CLS

Thank you all so much for all the kind words and all the words of wisdom over the last few years..I know there must have been a big party at the bridge.  Inky was met by his mom, sister and all his other relatives that I had over the last 15 yrs. He was the last of 10 from 3 different litters.. MC,

Re: Please add Inky to CLS

Hi Belinda, Thank you so much for adding him..I know he is at the bridge with all his buddies now. It is so lonely in this house without him.  I haven't moved any of his things yet.  I just can't do it. It is such an empty feeling as you all know. Anyway, I want to thank all of you once again for a

Re: Hobbs, May 4, 2008

Hi Heather, I was so sorry to hear of Hobbs passing..Please know that you and Hobbs family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Kerry Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

[Felvtalk] Fw: Re: High Fever

--- On Sun, 11/23/08, Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: High Fever To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 4:23 AM Hi, I haven't been here for awhile, but I do know about high fevers..Check the

[Felvtalk] Angel Buffy

Hi, I was wondering if I could have Angel Buffy added to the candle light service..She is Angel Snoopy's sister..They were all friends of my kitties. Bandy, Inky, Lil Rascal, Buster, Albert, and Alberta, and Striper.  She was my heart puppy..She had been on heart meds for CHF for 15 months..I l

Re: [Felvtalk] Angel Buffy

Hi all, Thanks so much for adding Buffy to the CLS.. Even though I don't have another Felv kitty, there is something about this that I must do.  I guess you all know what I'm talking about. If I can ever be of any help, please don't hesitate to contact me. You all are always in my thoughts and p

Re: Please add Spencer to the CLS

Hi Nina, I am so sorry to hear about Spencer..I haven't been on here in about a month as I have lost another myself, 9/27.  So I haven't kept up too well..I knew Spencer was having  some problems, but we were praying for his recovery.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.. Guess we just have

Re: Kerry - who did you lose?

Michelle, I sent this to Nina..and I don't know for sure if I put all the info down as it was quite a long week...He (Tom Cat) was my barn cat..wild as can be... He was hit by a car..received a broken jaw then ended up having all sorts of problems.. Thanks for asking...Glad to hear Lucy is doing

Re: HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY!!!!

Great news!!!  I know you and your kitties can get well deserved rest now... Kerry, Bandy and Inky Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com

Re: need advice re: Lucy

Hi Michelle, I am glad Lucy is much better..I am so far behind on reading and everyone.. I have a question...about Inky and IBD...I have had him on 10 mg pred for awhile then I went to 7.5mg for  a few weeks then now we went to 5mg and he seems to be having stool problems again...one day it is ha

Re: Dukee...he is awake!

Hi, I have sorta been out of touch for a few weeks, but have read some about Dukee the last few days...I know what you are going through, and I am so happy for him.. Lots of prayers are going out for Dukee!!! Kerry, Bandy and Inky Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Bus

Re: questions about antibiotics and diarrhea

Hi Michelle, Antibiotics haven't seemed to bother Inky.  He has been on both clavamox and baytril..So I don't know as each of our babies are different...I used slippery elm at first, but it didn't seem to help Inky. I think I told you awhile back that I tried oat bran, too.. Do you have any trans

Re: need advice re: Lucy -- Inky

Hi, Inky hasn't a total loose stool except when I gave him some rebound and then another time when I gave him some clinicare RF.  I knew it would do it, but my vet wanted me to try it as he needs the extra fluids to keep the kidneys flushed...He drinks plenty of chicken broth and water right now t

Re: Need prayers for Lucy

Hi Michelle, I hope Lucy is feeling better this morning...I just read the latest, and I agree with Nina, that she might not have needed any added fluids yet..I would give her some metronidazole if you have some...It is flagyl.. Inky has another loose stool as well so I gave him some metro and uppe

Re: Dukee has went to the Bridge... : (

Hi Terrie, I am so sorry about Dukee...Always remember that he knows you gave him the chance and loved him very much...He will remain with you in spirit always..   Take care, Kerry, Bandy and Inky Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Yahoo! Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates.

Re: very worried about Lucy

Michelle, Did you try giving her flagyl?  I am giving it to Inky once a day...1/8 pill is his usual dose..(250mg)  He didn't even poop yesterday, but ate ok.  I am back up to 10mg pred, too...I'm not so sure you shouldn't go ahead and up Lucy's pred, too even though she has URI...I gave Bandy lots

Prayers needed for Inky

Hi everyone, I have been out of touch this last week as Inky has been sick...He is my boy that is 20yrs 3 months and isn't felv+.  Anyway, we were fighting the IBD last weekend.  I thought he was getting better, but then he just wouldn't eat..And he never goes off his good entirely so I took him i

Re: Lucy very sick again

Hi Michelle, I have been out of touch for a week or so again as Inky has been very sick,too..I posted what has happened with him.  His kidneys are failing and with the IBD flare up, it has been a mess for him.  He is doing better now, but will just have to keep his fluids and diet in check for bot

Re: Lucy very sick again

thanks Michelle, Polyflex is some sort of penicillin, I think.  I just know my local vets and even if I go to the D/FW area, vets seem to give an injection of this for infection.  It is long acting so can't be given daily, maybe every other day..They do this even before they put them on daily dose

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

Hi guys, Thanks so much for the prayers.. Inky had the IV pulled Sat around 5pm so now we hope it worked...They are going to get him some sort of new med that keeps the BUN and creatinine down..Guess I will find out Monday about that as I think it has to come from a compounding pharmacy.. Michel

Re:Prayers needed for Inky

  Michelle,     We are going to put Inky on metronidazole long term..about 30mg daily so I hope that will help with that..I talked to my vet today about what you are doing for Lucy an

Re: Prayers needed for Inky - to Hideyo

Hi Hideyo, Thanks for the info..I did join the CRF group, but haven't posted there only go read when I can.. I need to go back and look for some things. Inky's values are as follows...(some of them) PCV  31.9  normal BUN  95   high Creatinine 5.8  high Phosphorus was in the normal range abou

Re: Prayers needed for Inky -- to Hideyo

Thanks guys for the info.. I think Inky doesn't tolerate sub-q fluids cause he is so tiny or something or maybe his heart..She didn't say anything about a heart murmur..so I just don't know why..I know he does very well on IV fluids as they let me bring him home each day after he was hooked up for

Bandy and Inky update

Well, it has been one of those weeks...First, Bandy...I got up Wed. and Bandy had rubbed all the hair off the right side of his face..He has ringworm again and I got the fulvicin started again last Fri.. It takes several days for it to start working so here we go again...I took him to the vet an

Re: Pepper died

I am so sorry for your loss! Kerry, Bandy, Inky and Angels Buster, Lil Rascal and Snoopy - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.

Re: Uveitis

Hi Sally, My Bandy has uveitis, and we have been dealing with it since around Feb. this year.. We tried all sorts of things at first as he did have an eye infection so he was mostly on antibiotic eye drops until that cleared then we added the dex drops. He just kept getting worse and went

Re: uveitis

Hi Sally, Bandy also takes when needed torbutrol for pain. I was always told to only give 1/4 of a baby aspirin every 3 to 4 days., but I don't recommend aspirin. not even at the low dose... He was always checked for cornea abrasions when he sees the vet..just in case there is an ulcer

Re: uveitis

Hi Sally, Bandy also takes when needed torbutrol for pain. I was always told to only give 1/4 of a baby aspirin every 3 to 4 days., but I don't recommend aspirin. not even at the low dose... He was always checked for cornea abrasions when he sees the vet..just in case there is an ulcer

Fwd: Re: torbutrol - is this safe for cats?

Note: forwarded message attached. - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.--- Begin Message --- Bandy has a prescription of it..He gets 1/2 of a 5mg. pill every 8 to 12 hours as needed for pain. His vet gave it to him when he was h

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

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

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 F

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

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

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

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 inflam

Anne and Hideyo

I am so sorry for your losses..You know time will heal..Your kitties knew how much they were loved, and they will always be with you in spirit.. Hugs to you both, Kerry, Bandy and Inky __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

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, sh

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy -- Cindy

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, Ba

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

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

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 bei

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..

Re: How's Bandy doing?

I don't know today...On Sunday I went in the morning when the tech was there and he seemed good and even ate some dry sensitive stomach for me...then I went back about 2 hrs later and he was in alot of pain so I asked if she could call the vet to get some pain meds...then she did and he was knoc

Re: How's Bandy doing?

This is very hard to write rightnow..He is now home with me since 1pm as he may be in liver failure now and in very critical state..she thought better he come home with me..temp is 93 so he is on heat pads and iv fluids here at home..I did get him to eat lil more than tsp spoon a/d and drink H20

Bandy is an angel now

Bandy passed away around 4pm TX. time at home with me..This as you all know is so hard to write, but I wanted you to know..You all have been so good to us the past year and a half. I will write more when I can.. Kerry, Angel Bandy and Inky __

Re: Sorry

I am probably getting in on the tail end of this, but I did see anterior uveitis mentioned.. Bandy had this..If you will go check, the treatment that Bandy did worked...I talked to his eye specialist as recent as last Fri. as Bandy was to get check-up for eyes 1st of Jan..His spec was very ple

Re: Sorry

Hi Sally, I do hope the eyes get better..I just wanted you to know that it did make a world of difference in Bandy's eyes..He was on gentacin, too as he did have an ulcer on 1 eye, but as soon as it cleared she put him on antibiotic drops that had dex in it..They didn't work so when we switche

Lucy and IBD

hi Michelle, I am sorry to hear Lucy isn't doing so well right now..Inky has had some really bad bouts lately, too..I would, like Nina, suggested stay with the raw diet or mush..Inky is still on 10mg of pred now as his vet said to keep him there if it is working..So maybe you just need to

Re: O/T

Bandy was getting transdermal oxazepam for appetite stimulant..It worked great even when he had a fever..He could get it up to 3 times a day...I also have Inky (20 yr. old) on it when he doesn't eat well..There haven't been any ill effects with this..It works great for Inky, too. Kerry, Angel

Please add to CLS -- Alberta

Hi Belinda, I lost my 15 yr old Alberta early Friday morning..She is a negative kitty. Please add her to the CLS. Thanks so much, Kerry, Angel Bandy, Inky and Angel Alberta __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam pr

Re: question

Hi Sally, I saw that you wrote that Junior runs a temp...Bandy had an on going fever for over 14 months..I treated him at home with 1/2 of a .75mg dexamethasone. The temp would be around 105 and within 3 hrs it was back to normal 101 or so..I had an ear thermometer which was much easier for

Re: Angel Morgana

Hi Kelley, I am so sorry to hear about your lil Morgana..Believe me I know exactly how you feel at this moment.. I'm sure she knew how much you loved her, and she will be with you always in spirit..I bet she has already met up with my Bandy..and they are playing and running free together.. Y

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

Hi Michelle, I am sorry I couldn't respond to this sooner. If you remember, Bandy had recurring fevers for well over a year...often as high as 106+.. After awhile of taking him to the vet, I had a prescription of .75mg dex for use at home...I would give him 1/2 pill at times and the temp wou

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

Michelle, I am sorry to hear Lucy isn't doing so well yet..I don't know why they won't give you some dex or give her a dex injection..I know it works the fastest to reduce the temp..It is almost standard procedure from any vet I have used for dogs or cats here..It also hits any inflammation th

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

Hi Michelle, Believe me I know exactly how you are feeling right now.. What sort of infection does she have? Or do they know? URI? I guess I don't understand why they won't give at least one initial dose of dex to bring the temp down and help increase her appetite. Have you tried any fan

Re: Lucy--what to do?

Michelle, This is a tough one for sure..What tests are they waiting results for? Bandy received epogen for 6 wks, and his anemia was non-regenerative...but you know what it worked..We did this before we ever saw the internal med specialist..his pcv went up rather fast considering things, to

Re: Lucy--what to do?

Hi Michelle, I have to agree that Nina said it all...and she is right...Your gut will tell you...Spend time with her and try not to panic...I will always regret what I did with Bandy because I did panic.. So take a deep breath and it will come to you.. Kerry -

Re: Lucy-- what to do?

Hi Michelle, Do you have any a/d? Appetite stimulants? I went into panic mode when I took him to the hospital for IV fluids and they had to keep him. We had been doing sub-q's and I should have continued them as he wasn't that bad off until some things went wrong while he was there..Since

Re: Please pray for Lucy

Hi Michelle, I hope Lucy is eating and feeling better today..I am behind as usual..I was wondering if they sent the blood off to be checked for toxo...When Bandy first saw the eye spec., that was the first test he wanted to do and really only thing Bandy hadn't been checked for in the past..H

Re: Getting cat prescriptions filled online

I am also in Texas...I would really like to know where you can get them without a script, too..I do know a few places that will let you get a few things..but never what I actually need. We use Roadrunner Pharmacy in Phoenix for all compounding prescriptions...All the things that I got for Band

Re: Please pray for Lucy

I think the epogen worked in less than 2 wks...They all said that was very fast as it usually takes longer..He was at 20 and it went to over 32 in around 10 days. He was only on it for around 5 wks..as when he went to the specialist, the pcv had already dropped again to 23..so she stopped it du

Re: Getting cat prescriptions filled on line

I just had Inky's metronidazole (flagyl) refilled at Road Runner Pharmacy in Phoenix. It was $34.95 which included 2nd day air shipping.UPS.. I got 60cc chicken flavor..dosage is 100mg/ml. He gets .3cc daily.. Thought you guys might want to check this out.. Also, I am 90 miles from Dallas an

Re: fever question

Bandy got dex injections in the beginning as often as twice a week, but then when we realized the fevers were going to be on going, I got the pills...which wasn't as strong as the injectable. They were worried he would develope diabetis, but I wanted him to be able to eat and feel good...the de

Re: Luy not eating

Hi Michelle, I haven't had a chance to catch up on all of this, but I read that someone said stay on dex...I would have to agree with this..I don't think the fevers are from the dex..That would be almost impossible..I think.. Is she drinking on her own at all? I would stay with the clindamyc

Re: positives and negatives

That is awful...I don't really know why people think all of this...My Bandy and Little Rascal (who just turned 16) and another that is 13 all live together and share everything...Bandy is FIV and FeLV +, but I wouldn't separate them for the world as they are all big buddies...The other 2 are Negati

Re: risk of contagion Q

Hi all, We have been out of touch for awhile so I hope everyones kitties are doing ok.. Bandy is FeLV and FIV + and has lived with my other kitties since 2001.  After finding out that Bandy had all of this back in the summer, I had all my others tested. My 16 yr old is negative for both and he is B

Bandy's latest

Hi all, Hope you are all doing well these days...I have been sort of out of touch the last month. Just wanted to give you all an update on my Bandy.. His last vet visit was a few weeks ago and his PCV was holding at 27.  He has gained another 4oz. so he is up to 7# 2oz. which is almost his top weig

Re: need all your prayers - please

Hi Hideyo, I have been reading that you were having a problem with the animal control...I do understand.. Today in our local paper...it stated we were to only have no more than 3 dogs and 3 cats on our property in the city limits...So believe me I know what you feel...I wish they would understand t

Re: risk of contagion Q

Hi Kerry, I have all my kitties together with Bandy and have since I took him in 2001...He wasn't tested then but since we found out in July about his Felv and Fiv, I couldn't separate them...The others tested neg..except 1 which was Felv + with no symptoms...They haven't been vaccinated inat least

Re: Cricket's time

Hi, You can find Rescue Remedy at a health food store...I don't know if there is an easy way.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Kerry and Bandy Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

Re: Cricket and a feeding tube

Hi, I had a kitty that had an inoperable tumor back in 1997 and we inserted the feeding tube...She had it the rest of her life...She had chemo for 5 months once a month and I had to feed her until she was able to eat on her own again..They usually leave them in no longer than a few months, but they

Bandy's latest blood work

Hi everyone, I know it has been awhile since we were here, but I do try to read some when I can.. I do hope everyone's kitties are doing well.. Bandy went to the vet last Monday for his PCV and it was an amazing 32...He is still spiking a fever, but not as often or as bad...I do give him 1/2 of

Re: Bandy's latest blood work

Hi everyone, Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and your kitties are doing good. Bandy's last blood work was in Oct..PCV 27 and weight 7.1#..so week before Christmas it was 32 and weight was 8.2#...His vet couldn't believe it...and I was a little nervous about having this done...I do go by hi

Anemia -- Arlo

Hi, I have read your post and thought I would send you the info on what I am doing for Bandy who is Felv and FIV+. He has anemia due to the Felv.. I am giving him Folic acid with every meal...I sprinkle it on his food so it is really hard to tell how much he is getting..I bought the Soloray 800

Re: anemia

Hi, I have been trying to catch up on reading some posts..so I think this is for Bonnie and Belinda...I am going to list what I give Bandy or some of it...the most recent things anyway..I do think Bandy has non-regenerative anemia...But something is working for now..It is hard to tell what I guess

Re: Bailey is anemic

Hi Belinda, I haven't posted Bandy's anemia problems at the yahoo group yet, but I have read alot of things at that group..They have some really good info on anemia just in case you haven't checked it out yet...They have alot of posts and info on epogen... I hope this will help... You 2 are in

Re: Bailey's anemic

Hi Belinda, I agree with Michelle about the dex shots...they did wonders for Bandy..Our concern is using it on long term can cause diabetes..That was the main reason for his specialist wanting to stop them...so I have .75mg. pills that I am giving him now...The pred wouldn't lower his temp, but 1/

Re: Bailey is anemic

Hi Belinda, I read your post at the anemia group...I am going to try to tell you what we gave Bandy at first.. We used a terumo syringe with the orange needle, I think it was 25 guage..it is a 1cc syringe..he weighed about 6# then and we gave him .07cc.  The first mark on it is .1 so that isn't

Re: Have epogen for Fu - what to do next?

Hi Bonnie, I also have a 19 yr old...His name is Inky...He has been healthy his entire life and only been to the vet a few times...Oddly enough, he had 2 hematomas on the same ear that he had to have surgery for over the yrs...Other than that, all has been well until this past year...I think he

Re: Vitamin C for leukemia?

Hi, My Bandy has anemia...and is Felv and FIV+.  I have given him alot of things since Aug..so I don't really know what is working...I know something must be  though. I really try to make sure he gets Co Q10 once a day..10mg..and for sure on all meals bovine colostrum.  It is a very good immune

Re: Thoughts for Ewok

Hi Jen, I am so sorry to hear that little Ewok isn't doing well...I would have to agree with Michelle on this one...My City Kitty that had lymphoma was on 40 mg. of pred a day for the rest of her life...She did have chemo for 6 months with great response...but it got to a point that we had to stop

Re: Ewok

Jen, I am so sorry to hear about Ewok...The good memories will help ease your pain..you will see him again one day...remember that.. I, too, feel as if I knew him... Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kerry and Bandy Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, ev

Re: Bad news about Starman - OT (long)

Hi Nina, I have read some post about Starman and he sounds like a great kitty...Remember that I didn't find out about Bandy being FIV+ until last summer and he has lived with my others since 2001...they are all neg...So I would have to agree with what Tonya said about giving him a chance...Maybe i

Bandy's test

Hi Michelle, Yes, Bandy tested positive for both back in Aug...He was tested twice on ELISA and then IFA bone marrow...She told me she searched for cancer cells and other things and found nothing else..The anemia is caused  from the Felv...She said the FIV would probably never cause him a problem.

Re: Bailey update - pathologist report

Hi Belinda,   It does sound like a good report for Bailey..I just wanted you to know what Bandy's cytology report said...I don't think I have ever posted it here. Cytologic Diagnosis: Severe erythroid hypoplasia with normal myeloid maturation; megakaryocytes present with normal maturation... I s

Re: DMG tablets - Kerry

Hi Wendy, Yes, I have them, but I still haven't started Bandy on them yet..I am thinking about doing it  now...Just been afraid to add too much stuff all at once as I do want him to continue to eat well.. The ones I got are by vetri-science   Vetri-DMG 125mg.  1 tablet daily. Someone else told m

Re: L J

Hi, I have Bandy on interferon since last July daily..I think it has helped him alot.. I also would recommend bovine colostrum...I mix it in his food..and it has no taste..I talked with a lady at the FIV group that used as much as 6000mg./day...I use around 1000mg daily...Anyway, hope this helps

Wendy

Hi, Are you from the Dallas area?  Bandy's internal med specialist is in Dallas..We are about 120 miles away from there...He goes to the Animal Diagnostic Clinic.. Just wondering.. Kerry and Bandy Do you Yahoo!? With a free 1 GB, there's more in store with Yahoo! Mail.

Re: Wendy

Hi, We are in Stephenville.  Bandy's clinic is off 35 E exit Trinity Mills.  I had to take him to their Plano office for the bone marrow and all the other tests as they were opening a new clinic there..His doctor was on the first rotation for 2 months at that clinic. So the Plano clinic was about

Bandy has an eye infection

Hi everyone, Bandy has a horrible eye infection of some sort...On Sunday, I found it running and his temp was up again...He just had dex on Thurs. so the temp shouldn't have come up this soon...so I gave him another dex which brought the temp down, but his eye was nearly stuck shut...I cleaned it

Re: Bandy has an eye infection

Hi all, We got in just before lunch today...She said I did the right thing with the other eye drops that I have which contains dex as well...I think I said that I gave him a dex for his temp, too..anyway, the temp is down and no runny eye today...The odd thing about it all was that his eye was clo

Re: Bandy has an eye infection

Thanks Michelle for the info...but what do I look for in the other eye?  He had no signs of anything the day before so this came on rather sudden...That day I found his eye runny and all cloudy...Now, it isn't running anymore and hasn't really since I started the meds, but in the bottom of it insid

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