[Felvtalk] need some help/advice

[Maya D'Alessio]

Just wanted to send my emotional support to you and Roughy.  I will keep
you in my thoughts.

I lost my cat soul-mate, Yang to a VERY sudden and shocking onset of FeLV
(we didn't know she was positive, and she was only 3) only a few months
ago.  I hope your outcome is much happier.  Just remember that you've given
Roughy an amazing life, and continue to do so for as long as he is in your
life.

Sending all our love!

On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 8:16 PM, Matt Pardo <mpardo at velocitystorm.com>
wrote:

>  Thanks Marsha! I will check it out!
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> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Marsha
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 14, 2014 2:39 PM
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> *To:* felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice
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> There are also veterinarians available on JustAnswer.com.  $20.  I gave
> Milkdud dexamethasone injections, rather than the pills, so that may be
> different.
>
> Marsha
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> On 9/14/2014 1:47 PM, Matt Pardo wrote:
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> Thanks so much, Susan! I will get on that page asap. I am sticking with
> the label since I am hoping the system is more correct.
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> I appreciate the quick reply!
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> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org
> <felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org>] *On Behalf Of *Susan Grimes
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 14, 2014 1:40 PM
> *To:* felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice
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> Hi Matt and Roughy!!
>
> I just read your email and sense you need a quick answer to appropriate
> dosage for dex (which is a steroid).  I don't have a for-sure answer for
> you but, I can say this....I am a health care therapist and also a patient
> due to several autoimmune diseases.  This I know in humans, oral steroids
> are given in most cases in multiple doses (2-4) a day as it is a short
> acting medication.
>
>
>
>  I would go by the printed dosage which is usually correct.  The best
> avenue to get quick feedback is on Face Book.  There is a page for "Owners
> of Feline Leukemia and FIV cats"  There are some very active ppl with a lot
> of experience that will answer pretty quickly.  I have had only a couple
> posts here.  I like and post a lot on the face book page almost daily.
>
>
>
> Wishing you and Roughy the best, and good health,
>
> Susan and Sophia
>
>
>
> On Sunday, September 14, 2014 12:12 PM, Matt Pardo <
> mpardo at velocitystorm.com> wrote:
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>
> Hi everyone, I am new to the list. I have been looking through the
> archives for an answer, but haven’t found it yet. Sorry if this has been
> answered before.
>
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> My cat, named Roughy, was a feral cat with FIV and FeLV. I have had him
> for about four years now with only minor infections. However, on Thursday,
> he didn’t eat. On Friday, I took him to the vet. The vet said he was
> extremely anemic…unfortunately, I was too shell shocked to ask for a copy
> of the lab results so I can’t say what that means. He gave him a shot of
> dexamethasone on Friday and gave him fluids. He seemed much better when I
> took him home. He gave me some dex to give him to him. I could have sworn
> he said one time a day, but the label says 2 times per day (every 12
> hours). My concern is that I am giving him too much dex. The dosage per
> pill is 0.5 mg which nets to 1 mg per 24 hours. Is this ok/normal? This is
> the first anemia I have experienced and I am really worried. Poor Roughy
> had a really rough night Friday. Last night was a bit better, but he still
> seems to be struggling. I would really appreciate it if anyone knows if
> that dosage is ok. Of course, I have tried contacting my vet, but I can’t
> get him.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Matt
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Maya D'Alessio
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