[Felvtalk] Buzz anemia update

[wendy]

Yes, non-regenerative is the bad kind of anemia.  Regenerative means that his red blood cells still have the capability to regenerate, which is what he needs to survive.  I would put my money on the doxy.  So happy to hear that he's got his meds and has the better of the two types of anemia.  Please keep us posted on sweet Buzz!
:)
Wendy

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----- Original Message ----
From: Sue & Frank Koren <fsftb at adelphia.net>
To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 6:21:27 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Buzz anemia update


    
 
    Hello everyone -
    Today I got doxycycline from the vet.  It came in 50mg capsules which I have
    to open up and divide in two.  I mix half with water and give it to Buzzy in a
    syringe.  Half a capsule every 12 hours.  Tomorrow he goes for some kind of
    protein test and possibly set him up with a specialist for a transfusion.
    When I questioned the vet she said his anemia is not the non-regenerative
    kind.  Doesn't that mean there is more hope?  He is still eating fairly
    well.  I have cooked him chicken, and I am mixing some vitamins in with
    tuna.  I feed him a little bit as often as I can; he seems to eat more that
    way.  In a little while I will take him out on the deck to sit in my lap for
    a while.  He loves smelling the fresh air.  
    I hope this message goes through to the list, this is my fourth try. 
    Thanks for all the help, more suggestions are still appreciated.
    Sue


      
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