[Felvtalk] FW: Kit

gidget43 at aol.com gidget43 at aol.com
Tue Dec 1 13:34:34 CST 2015


Thank you Margo.  I thought it would not be a good idea, and will cancel the appointment. Also will discuss the the length of time for the Orbax.  


Nancy




-----Original Message-----
From: Margo <toomanykitties2 at earthlink.net>
To: felvtalk <felvtalk at felineleukemia.org>
Sent: Tue, Dec 1, 2015 2:14 pm
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FW:  Kit



I'd also suggest you hold off on the spay for now, stress is your biggest enemy. Blood loss in a cat spay is almost non-existent, but the stress may cause a relapse. 

The only test for "hemobart" seems to be a PCR. I can't get onto the website, but I think you said she's on Orbax, which is a quinolone, and should be effective against it as well. It does need to be given for three weeks (I do six) so check with your Vet. no need to test if you're already treating :)

HTH,

Margo


-----Original Message-----
From: Amani Oakley 
Sent: Dec 1, 2015 1:28 PM
To: "felvtalk at felineleukemia.org" 
Subject: [Felvtalk] FW:  Kit


 
I would hold off on the spaying for now. She is in a vulnerable state and doesn’t need the additional stress of surgery (and blood loss). I suspect that the lymph nodes will start going down as she gets on top of the infection. I’m not sure about testing for Haemobartonella but I guess if it were me, I would do it just in case, so at least I know what I am up against. Haemobartonella is often present with FeLV and can exacerbate the symptoms or even make a previously asymptomatic cat, symptomatic. It also worsens anemia, lethargy and lack of appetite and can be treated with antibiotics, so if it is present, why not deal with it. It would probably assist in improving the clinical picture. On the other hand, when I treated Zander for FeLV, I had him on doxycycline anyway, so that is the treatment for Haemobartonella, so even if you don’t test, if you have your cat on something which will address it if it is there, then maybe you don’t need the actual lab test to be run.
 
Amani
 

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org]On Behalf Of Nancy Wizner
Sent: December-01-15 4:17 AM
To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Kit

 

Yes you have helped a ton!   Thank you.  I think question # 4 is should she be tested for hemobart even though she is not infested?  I did put the Advantage II on a couple days ago.   Oh and one more question-  she has an appt on the 14th to be spayed. Should I cancell this?  Also will ask vet on Saturday.  Her lymph nodes are swollen. 

 

Thank you!  Nancy

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On Nov 30, 2015, at 8:07 PM, Amani Oakley <aoakley at oakleylegal.com> wrote:


Hi Nancy
 
I will answer the questions I can.
 
1.    You can use Epogen or Darbeopoetin to increase red cell production but I have no direct experience with either. However, first, I think that the Winstrol acts on the precursor cells in the bone marrow that produce red cells, white cells and platelets, and that is why all these cell lines respond to the Winstrol – not just red cell production. Secondly, if the FeLV has had its effect on the bone marrow, making it hypocellular. It is theorized that the virus blocks the stem cells in the bone marrow and they therefore cannot differentiate into the various cell components of blood (white cells, red cells, platelets). If that has happened, then no amount of erythropoietin-type derivatives will help since erythropoietin is produced in the renal adrenal glands and the erythropoietin tells the bone marrow to produce red cells but the bone marrow cannot because it has been left depleted of the precursor cells that make the red cells. The problem with erythropoietin mimics is also that the body stops producing its own erythropoietin if it detects enough circulating in the system, so you may end up causing a worse situation by actually depressing natural erythropoietin production. You don’t get any of those problems with the WInstrol.
2.    No – Winstrol doesn’t cause the body to respond by producing antibodies against the medication.
3.    Yes – the 1 mg tablets, 2 times a day, are for cats of all weights. If it is a very small kitten, you could try 0.5 mg 2 times a day though I never found it necessary to use such a low dose. If the cat is in really bad shape and you need to “jump start” the process quickly (eg – severe anemia, significantly reduced appetite, difficulty breathing because of the anemia), I would start with 2 mg 2 times a day until you start getting a response, either with improved appetite or lab results show an increase in red cell or other cell line counts.
4.    I am not sure if there is a question here.
5.    I don’t think Winstrol causes itching – not in my experience in any event.
6.    Definitely, if she has worms, they are a drain on her system and certain worms drop red cell counts but I don’t think round worms do that (but I haven’t checked into that recently).
7.    A slight temperature is okay for a while but it is the rest of the stuff that comes with the temperature, like loss of appetite and lethargy, which you have to watch for.
 
I hope some of this helps.
 
Amani
 
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org]On Behalf Of gidget43 at aol.com
Sent: November-30-15 7:18 PM
To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Kit
 
Lance, a friend told me about this test.  Hardy RL. She told me to have the vet take it as it will tell what stage she is in.  Takes about 10 days to get results.  Maybe it goes by another name?  Ironically, the vet took it on her own.  I never had to ask for it.  I have messaged my friend to find out more. 

 

Also, Lance, I wanted to let you know that I am the founder and Admin of FELINE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE  (all caps) on Facebook.  I have almost 1, 670 members.  I can certainly help out here with those whose cats have this problem too.  

 

I have many questions.  Hope you don't mind, as I am in learning stages. So here I go:

 

1)  I see Winstrol listed as the primary treatment for anemia.  Can you also use Epogen or Darbeopoetin?  

 

2)   Can one develop antibodies with Winstrol?  I have heard of this med,  but don't know much about it  

 

3)  Also, I see you recommend 1 mg tablets.  Is this for cats of all weights?

 

4)  Kit has fleas.  I put Advantage II for kittens on her yesterday.She seems to be itching a bit more.  Unless it's my paranoid self.  I have heard alot about the Hemobart test, but I don't think she is infested.  Will have a good look though.  

 

5)  Could FeLV cause itching?

 

6)  She also has round worms, which I gave her a dewormer 2 days ago.  Could this bring blood work down?

 

7) Her temp is holding around 101.2  ~  102.2.  This is ok?  She is no longer on Onsior.

 

I am doing alot of reading now and hope you don't mind all the questions, as I'm sure I will have more

 

 

Thx, Lance.

 

Nancy

 

 

 

 




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