Conference misery::feline_v1

4513.0. "Input requested on FeLV+ cat" by SSVAX::DALEY () Tue Apr 02 1991 14:09

    I am writing this note to see if anyone else has had this problem
    show up in their FeLV+ cats. I have two cats both FeLV+, Francis is
    17 pounds and his disease seems to be in remission, however, I do try
    to keep him away from any drafts or other situations which might not
    affect a normal cat. He is not on any medication or vitamins, and has
    had the disease for as long as I have had him (5 years) and prior to
    that as well.
    
    Then there is my little P.C. who also has leukemia and herein is my
    problem. About a month ago she started acting lethargic, and when
    tested we found that her white blood cells were very out of balance.
    She was x-rayed and no tumors were found. She also ate if encouraged.
    So she went on vetalog once a day to try and regulate the cells (I 
    understand  that there has been some good results with Vetalog) and
    Amoxicillim to help her fight any infections.  She seemed to be 
    improving, but last week she started limping on one of her front
    legs. Then she started to always hold it up, not putting any weight on
    it.  
    
    Over the weekend she started hurting every time she moved - and it
    seemed to be her leg. She was growling and meowing so I called the
    vet at 10:30 p.m. Easter Sunday and we increased her vetalog to help
    get her thru the night. Yesterday she went to the vets again, was
    x-rayed- no bone fractures, no pins or other fragments in the leg/paw;
    no in-grown nails. Two vets looked at her. They said perhaps a severe
    sprain.  No change in medication.
    
    She has started eating almost everything put in front of her - which
    was her usual habit prior to all this happening. But this morning
    she still looks really sore. She'll hop off the bed but once on the
    floor won't go far. Did she hurt her leg again?? HOw to keep her from 
    jumping?
    
    I am taking her back for another blood test on Thursday to see
    if there has been any improvement. But in the meantime, has anyone
    else experienced anything like these symptoms with their FeLV+ cat?
    Or in a normal cat for that manner?  What did you do for a sprain.
    My vet advised rest. But it seems like I should be doing more for her.
    
    I feel just terrible because I don't know if I am doing the right
    thing by not putting her to sleep. But I want to give her a chance
    to recover if there is any possibilty that she can do it (I know
    Franny had a couple bad times where I almost lost him but he always
    recovered to his ole self within two weeks.  I realise one does not
    get "over" leukemia, but I am wonderingif anyone else's cat was like
    this - and did he/she recover?
    
    Thanks for your input.
    
    Pat
    
    
     
    
    
    
     

    If they're sure its a sprain, could they splint it or
    something so it won't hurt when she uses it?
    

    we found today that it is not a sprain. - it is a tumor or mass of some
    sort on her shoulder. At this moment her blood count is being tested
    and her shoulder x-rayed, to see if it is removable. I am so
    fearful of losing her.
    Pat
    

    
    Hi Pat,
    
    Good luck... we're thinking of you.....
    
    Nancy

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your baby.  Please keep
    us posted.
    
    Sandy

    We're thinking of you also.
    
    Karen, Sweetie, Holly, and Little Bit
    

      We are thinking of you, hopefully the tumor can be removed, and she
    can be comfortable for a while longer.
    
                          Denise and the gang of 11

    We're saying our prayers too.  Keep the faith.
      Nancy DC

    Ooooh, the poor girl! I hope things work out...please..let us know if
    you get any new news!
    
    so sorry & thinking of you...
    
    Bonnie, Callie & Tabitha

    the vet called me this morning - PC is in pain with a tumor and that
    I will be doing the best thing by putting her to sleep today. So I
    am going there this afternoon. In the meantime, PC is being given
    seditives.  Nancy, will you please add her name to the Silver Lining
    list this quarter? I would very much appreciate it. Thanks.  Pat
    
    
    

    Goodnight PC...All the lil kittys are waiting in Kitty Heaven...
    
    SueJ

    Our thoughts will be with you and PC.  I'm glad she is
    comfortable.
    
    Karen
    

    We send  kind thoughts and hugs your way..
    Kate, Happy, Preschie

    PC has been added to the Silver Lining Memorial List.
    I'm sorry that it was necessary for you to put her to sleep.
    I think you are very brave.
      Nancy DC