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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / May 2004Help my cat has Leukemia and FIV
Hi I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was diagnosed with Leukemia and FIV on Friday and the vet has told us to expect to have to have her put down in a matter of weeks. At the moment she seems content to potter around the house and have lots of attention. But, she's eating very little and has decided that eating her cat litter is preferable to food! Which is a little alarming. I believe this can be due to mineral deficiency. If anyone has any tips as to how we can make her final days as pleasant as possible then I'd be really grateful. thanks Gill >I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was >diagnosed with Leukemia and FIV on Friday and the vet has told us to [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >pleasant as possible then I'd be really grateful. >thanks I have a cat which was diagnosed with FLV three years ago. The vet told me to euthanize her and her kittens at that time. He said they would probably die in a matter of weeks. I didn't euthanize them even though they all had bad upper respiratory infections. The kittens tested negative three times and went to good homes. The mom Mimi is still with me today healthy as can be. I would give your cat the best food, vitmain mineral supplements, interferon and lots of love. Make sure she stays indoors and stress free. Cats with FLV can get inflammed gums easily so try and brush her teeth. If she ever gets sick you just have to treat her instantly to keep her healthy. FLV and FIV are not always death sentences. >FLV and FIV are not >always death sentences. But sadly leukemia usually is which the OP said Elise is also suffering from. -mhd > Hi > I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > thanks > Gill One word Gill, *morphine* Mari >> Hi >> I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Mari I don't understand. Why morphine? To Gill: Love her and pamper her and watch her. If she's puttering around the house, and still eating and drinking, I think she still has a fair quality of life. When my Luke got bad, he stopped eating and started to hide. Hiding is a pretty good sign your kitty is suffering. Sherry > Hi > I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > thanks > Gill No. There's very little you can do. It's quite pathetic, actually. They can't walk... The poor things soon lose the ability to stand. Their little legs begin to quiver so, you see.... Then they lose bodily functions. It's really bad. The main thing is, you want to keep the doomed cat away from any healthy ones that it might otherwise come in contact with. Also, some say that it may be possible for the infected feline to pass the virus on to people. The old and the infirmed, or the very young. Just a thought. Sorry about your loss. IBen G. Just got in from work and received all your lovely warm messages. Thank you! Elise is my first pet . . . other than the goldfish I had as a kid! . . . and I know I'm not handling this very well - I'm just out to do the best I can for her. Dad has been cat sitting, having nipped out to Sainsbury's to buy some Covent Garden Chicken Soup! Anyway, having been initially fairly unimpressed she's decided that its very In Vogue. Tomorrow she may hate it - but today there is food inside her - not much, but I'll try and tempt her tonight. Went back to work today - having been sick too (although obviously not as bad as the cat!) and as soon as my boss asked how I was I bawled my eyes out - poor guy didn't have a clue why - but was very nice once he realised why - he's got cats too!! Also found out I have to go away on business next week - which will be hard - but I know my Dad will take the best care of Elise. What would I do without him. Been a bit teary most of today. . . so hit the shops for some retail therapy!! Feeling much better and am going to sign off now to go and spend some quality time with my favourite cat! Thank you all so much - this is the first time I've ever joined a group - so hope I haven't made any faux pas (apologies if I have!) - Glad I joined you all. Gill > > Hi > > I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > IBen G. There is a very active internet group that could really help you answer questions and have concrete suggestions... They have a 'talk' group which is a little tricky to get into but its very worthwhile posting there. http://www.felineleukemia.org You don't mention how old Elise is---can make a difference, the real young kitties are much more susceptible to the opportunistic infections... but if you join this group you'll 'talk' to folks who have had cats with diagnosis for many years. There is also a FELV+ yahoo group which you might take a look at.... > Hi > I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > thanks > Gill Thanks for this Chris, I shall look into the group and the web site. By the way Elise is 5 (& increddibly sweet!)and has regained a little of her appetite today. Cheers Gill > There is a very active internet group that could really help you answer > questions and have concrete suggestions... They have a 'talk' group which [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > thanks > > Gill Basically, try getting her to eat just about anything you can--also, you can try Nutrical, its a nutritional supplement that most cats love. Comes in a tube, very thick--squeeze a bead on your finger or ina spoon--that might get some nutrition in her to give you some breathing room. Thing is, there is probably some underlying condition--some sort of infection-that is causing her problems--lots of times, vets don't bother to look with FELV diagnosis--maybe you could push your vet a little... do try the groups I suggested--they can be a lot more help to you than I can. Also, is Elise indoor-outdoor? How long have you had her? might help you figure out if she's had this since birth-adult cats more resistant to contracting then kittens. FIV generally from birth or cat bite.... > Thanks for this Chris, I shall look into the group and the web site. > By the way Elise is 5 (& increddibly sweet!)and has regained a little [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > > thanks > > > Gill > Hi > I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > thanks > Gill Hi Gill, my heart goes out to you both, finding out your baby has such a horrible disease is every mothers nightmare. But I must say don;t give up yet, her final days may be years and years away!!! Many cats survive for over 3 years, and some even die of a completely different disease at the old age! Please check this link I just came across which is gonna give you more info about the diseases as they are Felv rescue cattery. http://www.homestead.com/felinecompanions/index.html Also you may wanna check more sites from google on FeLV and FIV: http://www.vetsoftware.com/acvc2002-wolf4.htm caring about deseased cat http://www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi http://www.the-cats-meow.ca/fiv.html FELV web ring http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00243.htm http://www.southpaws.com/topics/felv.html http://www.catdoc.com/chatter/spring2002/chatterfelv.htm http://www.castawaycritters.org/feraltesting.html http://www.furr-angels.com/heroes_specialfelines.htm http://www.cah.com/library/felfiv.html Best wishes, and a long life together Gee Hi Just thought I'd post an update on an Elise. I have finally found a vet who thinks its worth giving Elise a fighting chance. Things in England seem to be a lot less progressive than elsewhere in the world. I've moved from our vets in the village where we live to one 30 miles away as our vet told us interferon and immunoregulin were near impossible to get hold of for humans let alone animals!!! Charming eh! Anyway, my Dad took Elise to another vet who was recommended by a colleague at work who says that although her blood levels are at 8% rather than a healthy 30% he thinks its worth treating her with interferon to see if she responds. She's a little fighter, still young and alert - so fingers crossed. This looks like its her last chance as if she doesn't respond the vet has suggested it would be kinder to put her to sleep and I'm inclinded to agree. But in the meantime - thinking lots of positive thoughts. We love her so much. Gill > > Hi > > I'm feeling very sad and completely helpless. Our cat Elise, was [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Gee << But in the meantime - thinking lots of positive thoughts. We love her so much. Gill >> Sending positive thoughts Elise's way...Good luck to her and you. Keep us posted. 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) > Hi > Just thought I'd post an update on an Elise. I have finally found a [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > meantime - thinking lots of positive thoughts. We love her so much. > Gill I'm glad you are trying some treatment. I sure treat her as long as she acts happy. Karen Just a short note to let you know the sad news . . . Elise died on Thursday morning having battled as hard as she could her system just couldn't cope any longer so we took her to our lovely vet and said goodbye. Thanks for all you help and advice - it really has meant alot. Gill > > Hi > > Just thought I'd post an update on an Elise. I have finally found a [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Karen > Just a short note to let you know the sad news . . . Elise died on > Thursday morning having battled as hard as she could her system just > couldn't cope any longer so we took her to our lovely vet and said > goodbye. Thanks for all you help and advice - it really has meant > alot. I'm so sorry. She was lucky to have you, and I'm sure she knew how much you loved her. There are times when mercy is the greatest gift of all. > > Just a short note to let you know the sad news . . . Elise died on > > Thursday morning having battled as hard as she could her system just > > couldn't cope any longer so we took her to our lovely vet and said > > goodbye. Thanks for all you help and advice - it really has meant > > alot. My condolences..... Linda E This is a question asked out of curiosity, not necessity (TG). Is there an on-line site which allows one to plug in feline symptoms and get a listing of diseases which might possibly causes these symptoms? Thanks, Mary Try http://www.google.com -MIKE << Just a short note to let you know the sad news . . . Elise died on Thursday morning >> I'm terribly sorry, Gill. You gave her a good life and she knew it. The time we have with them is never enough but I think we get to spend eternity with them. 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) > Just a short note to let you know the sad news . . . Elise died on > Thursday morning having battled as hard as she could her system just [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Gill Sorry to hear about your loss Gill. I recently lost my Eliza three months ago at the age of 19 1/2 and it is still fresh in my mind. My condolences. > Just a short note to let you know the sad news . . . Elise died on > Thursday morning having battled as hard as she could her system just > couldn't cope any longer so we took her to our lovely vet and said > goodbye. Thanks for all you help and advice - it really has meant > alot. Our condolences on your sad loss. :(  SignatureCheryl >Just a short note to let you know the sad news . . . Elise died on >Thursday morning having battled as hard as she could her system just [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Gill :-( My deepest condolences. circa 1 May 2004 08:23:43 -0700, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Gill (gill@moncrief.fsnet.co.uk) said, > Hi > Just thought I'd post an update on an Elise. I have finally found a [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > meantime - thinking lots of positive thoughts. We love her so much. > Gill Good luck. I'm glad you found a more progressive vet, and I'm crossing my fingers that she responds to treatment. 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