[Felvtalk] How long does URI last in FeLV+ cats?

[dlgegg at windstream.net]

THIS  SOUNDS LIKE MY HARLEY.  IF HE DOES NOT WANT IT, YOU MAY AS WELL GIVE UP.  HE IS SO HARD HEADED PLUS ORDER A UNIT OR TWO OF BLOOD FOR YOURSELF.

---- Marsha <martia at lynxe.com> wrote: 
> Harley is still in the hospital, but improving.  On Sunday, he groomed 
> himself a little bit, first time in a week.  Two attempts were made over 
> the weekend to `put an NG tube in.  First attempt failed because they 
> had tried a lighter type sedation, and he fought it.  The next day they 
> tried heavier sedation, got it in, and once back in his cage, he pulled 
> it out! He had one of the "soft" e-collars on.  Thankfully, he has 
> started eating some kibble.  None of the most enticing wet foods had 
> encouraged him, nor an appetite stimulant, not even a mouse (small 
> frozen feeder purchased from pet store, and heated).  His eyes were 
> looking better yesterday, but his nose is still congested. Fever is 
> gone.  He gets fluids and some meds through IV.  They also have a steam 
> vaporizer going.  Last night, in between pets, he batted at the roller 
> clamp on the IV line.  I am hoping to bring him home tomorrow.  
> Consistently eating on his own is the key.
> 
> Marsha
> 
> On 12/23/2014 9:41 AM, Lance wrote:
> > How is Harley doing today?
> >
> 
> 
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