Friday January 30, 1998 Part 1 15 Messages ====================================== From: macat@webtv.net (belinda sauro) Date sent: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 21:22:12 -0800 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Vaccinations: Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Dr. Myers, Thank-you for the info, will ask my Vet. about considering these possibilities....Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats... Come see why I'm so happy... www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/7122 -------------------------------------- From: "Lynn Stickels" To: "felvtalk" Subject: D.M.G? Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 07:04:21 -0800 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net What is D.M.G.??? -------------------------------------- From: "Claude Horstmann" To: Subject: DMG Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 11:10:34 -0500 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hi ! The generic name for DMG is N,N-Dimethylglycine. Dr M explained that it is an amino acid that acts as a T-call stimulator and as such may help boost the immune system. It sounded good to me, although my Vet didn't have it in stock (Vetri-Cine DMG) I was able to find DMG at a local Health Food Store and though the composition would be interchangeable. As you can tell from my late calls to the felv line, Selena had a bad reaction to the DMG that I gave her earlier in the day... marilyn -------------------------------------- Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 11:30:41 -0500 From: Jenn Organization: The Chubb Corporation To: felvtalk Subject: acemannan Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Kelly: My vet had told me that this was to be given by needle, into the chest. She wasn't comfortable doing this, but would refer me to a vet that has done it before. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to try it. My cat had lymphosarcoma, tumors on the lymph nodes. And since they couldn't put the needle directly in those type of tumors, to put them in the chest. It might be different with cats that don't have any tumors or that have tumors where they can directly put the needle into the tumors. Hope this helps. Jenn -- Jennifer Crocus mailto:jcrocus@chubb.com The Chubb Corporation http://www.chubb.com/ -------------------------------------- From: "Claude Horstmann" To: Subject: DMG Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 12:04:28 -0500 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net It's T-cells, not T-calls. So much for exact and precise (more or less) marilyn -------------------------------------- Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 13:43:57 -0500 From: Jenn Organization: The Chubb Corporation To: felvtalk Subject: new kittens Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net To all: My last Felv+ cat went to the bridge last Saturday. Now, a friend of mine is giving away kittens. I'm not sure if I want to do this yet, but if I do - how long should I wait? thanks jenn -- Jennifer Crocus mailto:jcrocus@chubb.com The Chubb Corporation http://www.chubb.com/ -------------------------------------- From: Newtanator@aol.com Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 14:06:50 EST To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: new kittens Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Jenn, If you have love in your heart, by all means give it to an new little one. I think that is wonderful. So many end up at pounds just to meet a horrible, death and a very short life. As to waiting. This damnable virus is extremely tough, inside the body, and very frail out side. Very short life. But to be safe. I would get a new catbox, wash the food and water bowls, run any cat bed blankets or such thru the washer and just be really really sure, toss in some bleach. Most say all of that is not necessary, but I say, it can't hurt. Good luck and let us know all about the new little one. Barb -------------------------------------- Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 13:58:29 -0500 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: olivia gostanian Subject: Re: new kittens Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Jenn, from all my reading it seems the virus is VERY fragile, and your place should already be ok and ready for a new little kitty if you are. I hope so as any new kitty who gets the chance of life with you will be a very lucky kitty indeed. Take care, Olivia -------------------------------------- From: "Claude Horstmann" To: Subject: Interferon protocol Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 14:03:22 -0500 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net No set protocol. Selena, my kitten, gets the "back from the grave" award ala Interferon. She has been on Interferon 1 c.c. P.O. daily, since Nov 1996. She had a remarkably healthy and carefree kitten-hood, but came down with a U.R.I. 2 weeks ago, and is on Clavamox now. It's well to share experiences with others, and to realize that nothing is "carved on stone" as relates to our feline friends .. otherwise we'd go NUTZ ! marilyn -------------------------------------- From: "Steve Lackow" To: Subject: Re: interferon for asymptomatic cat? Date sent: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 10:13:31 -0800 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net >are adults, there is no set protocol I am aware of This is what I am finding in polling vets about this. One thing I noticed after stopping the interferon for a few days, and having Chloe get run down, is that she has come roaring back after starting it up again, 1cc every third day. The other most common protocol seems to be one week on every day, one week off. -- Steve -------------------------------------- Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 15:03:30 -0500 From: albobo To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: new kittens Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net > > Jenn, If you in your heart are ready for some new kittens, they will be so lucky to have you as their mom! I'm sure you will have the tested before you fall in love!!! Good luck and keep us posted!!! Kathy G and the 3 Furries in Daytona Beach =^.^= - Rusty =^.^= - Smokey =^.^= - Money See us at: http://cgi.gambitsys.com/homey/webdoc5.htm The Cat: Mother Nature's Masterpiece! -------------------------------------- Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 14:42:09 -0500 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: lizgold@mail.utexas.edu (Liz Gold) Subject: how to make last days more comfortable? Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Hi. I've been lurking for a few days. I have a FELV+ kitty with lymphosarcoma who appears to be dying pretty quickly. I mainly want to know if you all have any suggestions for making her more comfortable. I think it's really too late to try the Acemannan or Interferon because she probably only has a number of days left to live, and I can't afford it, either. I would just like for her not to be in too much pain or discomfort. My vet has drained the fluid from the chest cavity, which has helped her breathing some, but that's about it. He also said we could give her a children's aspirin, but only 2 times a week (I know that larger amts. of aspirin are toxic to cats). Any other suggestions out there? We have other cats in the house who have been exposed during the last year, since we took in this sweet little kitty (named Muffin). I plan to get them tested soon, and if any are positive (god forbid), then I'll try some of the newer treatments on them. Thanks, and my heart goes out to all of you. Liz Austin, TX -------------------------------------- From: "AZ-HART" To: "felvtalk" Subject: AZ-HART Rescue Shelter--Journal updates Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 12:55:02 -0700 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net We've just updated our Journal on how the "10 EVICTION CATS" are doing! Our VIRTUAL JOURNAL--THE DIARY OF A MAD CAT LIFE page is frequently updated with stories about our latest rescue kitties, and the other felines here at the AZ-HART Shelter. Aizona Homeless Animals Rescue Team (AZ-HART) is a no-kill Shelter for cats located in Phoenix, Arizona. "Every Cat Deserves a Chance, Each One Precious." Irene Hart Arizona Homeless Animals Rescue Team (AZ-HART) http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/azhart Email us at: azhart@sprynet.com -------------------------------------- From: "AZ-HART" To: Subject: Re: interferon for asymptomatic cat? Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 13:51:41 -0700 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net I just started my kitten "Topaz" (with iris problems) on Interferon about 4 days ago. The protocol my vet gave me was also "once a day for 7 days, off for 7 days, on for 7 days..." She's the only asymptomatic cat of 6 FeLV+ cats we have. She's the only one on meds. Irene Hart Arizona Homeless Animals Rescue Team (AZ-HART) http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/azhart Email us at: azhart@sprynet.com -------------------------------------- Date sent: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 15:55:44 -0500 From: Jenn Organization: The Chubb Corporation To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: how to make last days more comfortable? Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Liz: I'm sorry to hear about you cat. One of mine had lymphosarcoma, too. What we did was took him to a surgeon to do a biopsy. It cost about $300 (and that's cheap because I didn't want to leave him overnight there). But the minute I brought him home, he was great. He ate and purred and meowed. We then put him on prednisone (steroid). Steroids have been known to reduce the tumors or keep them the same size. Unfortunately, Felv and steroids don't mix too well. The steroids can bring on anemia. Chloe lasted another two weeks, healthy and happy, two weeks. For comfort, I gave him prescription A/D because he wouldn't eat anything else and this stuff goes down real smooth and easy. Try the aspirin, but be careful with the dosage and make sure it doesn't contain any Tylenol (acetiminophen). Hope this helps jenn -------------------------------------- END OF PART 1: SEE PART 2 AT: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/9801302.txt