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Just an update - our boy is doing much better. He's eating and playing and
picking on his sister again. Great news! Good luck, may you have many more years together. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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"Dave" wrote in message ... Just an update - our boy is doing much better. He's eating and playing and picking on his sister again. I don't want to jinx the recovery, but I think we're gonna get to keep him (or visa versa) for a while longer. He's on a steroid and has started Interferon. We'll take him in for some blood work next week to see how his red cell count is doing. Good to hear! If I may ask, and I think I missed some of what his symptoms are, but why were steroids prescribed? Here're some photos from last week: http://www.amazon.ofoto.com/BrowsePh...rue&Uc=2e2r5yj ..9ut7b kgv&Uy=r1n3ro&Upost_signin=BrowsePhotos.jsp%3Fshow Slide%3Dtrue&Ux=0 He is a gorgeous kitty. Best wishes for you all. |
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"Dave" wrote in message ... Just an update - our boy is doing much better. He's eating and playing and picking on his sister again. I don't want to jinx the recovery, but I think we're gonna get to keep him (or visa versa) for a while longer. He's on a steroid and has started Interferon. We'll take him in for some blood work next week to see how his red cell count is doing. Good to hear! If I may ask, and I think I missed some of what his symptoms are, but why were steroids prescribed? Here're some photos from last week: http://www.amazon.ofoto.com/BrowsePh...rue&Uc=2e2r5yj ..9ut7b kgv&Uy=r1n3ro&Upost_signin=BrowsePhotos.jsp%3Fshow Slide%3Dtrue&Ux=0 He is a gorgeous kitty. Best wishes for you all. |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message ...
"Dave" wrote in message ... Just an update - our boy is doing much better. He's eating and playing and picking on his sister again. I don't want to jinx the recovery, but I think we're gonna get to keep him (or visa versa) for a while longer. He's on a steroid and has started Interferon. We'll take him in for some blood work next week to see how his red cell count is doing. Good to hear! If I may ask, and I think I missed some of what his symptoms are, but why were steroids prescribed? Thanks. My understanding is that the 'roids are to perk up his appetite and energy levels. They sure seems to be working. |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message ...
"Dave" wrote in message ... Just an update - our boy is doing much better. He's eating and playing and picking on his sister again. I don't want to jinx the recovery, but I think we're gonna get to keep him (or visa versa) for a while longer. He's on a steroid and has started Interferon. We'll take him in for some blood work next week to see how his red cell count is doing. Good to hear! If I may ask, and I think I missed some of what his symptoms are, but why were steroids prescribed? Thanks. My understanding is that the 'roids are to perk up his appetite and energy levels. They sure seems to be working. |
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Update - his blood tests on Friday showed that he had a 12% red blood cell
volume, so he went in for his second tranfusion on Saturday. His post-tranfusion numbers showed only 14% red blood cell volume. So much for the transfusion The test also showed that his body is producing new RBCs and that the steriods he's on are keeping his immune system from destroying them. And he gained a 10th of a pound The vet is now suggesting 125mg of vitamine C twice a day. So it goes, Dave |
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Update - his blood tests on Friday showed that he had a 12% red blood cell
volume, so he went in for his second tranfusion on Saturday. His post-tranfusion numbers showed only 14% red blood cell volume. So much for the transfusion The test also showed that his body is producing new RBCs and that the steriods he's on are keeping his immune system from destroying them. And he gained a 10th of a pound The vet is now suggesting 125mg of vitamine C twice a day. So it goes, Dave |
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Well, it could be worse. Keep us posted. We are rooting for him and you.
Karen "Dave" wrote in message ... Update - his blood tests on Friday showed that he had a 12% red blood cell volume, so he went in for his second tranfusion on Saturday. His post-tranfusion numbers showed only 14% red blood cell volume. So much for the transfusion The test also showed that his body is producing new RBCs and that the steriods he's on are keeping his immune system from destroying them. And he gained a 10th of a pound The vet is now suggesting 125mg of vitamine C twice a day. So it goes, Dave |
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Well, it could be worse. Keep us posted. We are rooting for him and you.
Karen "Dave" wrote in message ... Update - his blood tests on Friday showed that he had a 12% red blood cell volume, so he went in for his second tranfusion on Saturday. His post-tranfusion numbers showed only 14% red blood cell volume. So much for the transfusion The test also showed that his body is producing new RBCs and that the steriods he's on are keeping his immune system from destroying them. And he gained a 10th of a pound The vet is now suggesting 125mg of vitamine C twice a day. So it goes, Dave |
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Update - thanks for all the kind words and good advice. Our boy is back from
the vet after our vacation and seems to be doing fine except for not being very interested in eating. He has always been little chow hound, so this is a bad thing. We've tried everything for food, and (of the few things he likes) he likes Tender Vittles of all things. But he's not eating enough. Any ideas? TIA, Dave |
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