My cat has just tested positive for leukemia and severe anemia. The vet automatically suggested euthanasia. I believe something can save my baby, that euthanasia is not the answer. She just started showing signs and this is just a nightmare to think nothing can be done. My friend said her cat lived four years after being diagnosed. If I can treat the anemia and get her feeling better then can't she have a chance as long as the anemia is cured?
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We have a friend who lets kitties with leukemia live out their lives in her home and some live many years after their diagnosis. Treating the anemia is the key, as you stated.
It can't hurt to get a second opinion and find a good solution for the anemia.
Will send up lots of prayers for you and your fur baby. Let us know how it goes.
Any cat with leukemia give them interferon a...Interferon alfa-2a is used to alleviate the clinical effects of certain viral diseases. It has been used to control the symptoms of non-neoplastic feline leukemia virus and ocular herpes infections in cats.
More than 50 percent of cats with leukemia die within a couple of years. That means that more than 40% do not. Your cat could have a blood transfusion if the anemia is severe. Talk it over with this vet, and see someone else for a second opinion.
If you are not comfortable with the diagnosis from your vet then you should find another vet as this is crucial for you and your cat.
This can be a very expensive treatment and you can try the blood transfusion or you can do like other people have done and just let the cat live the best life possible until they are gone.
I have heard of cats living with leukemia in fact I worked at an animal shelter for a time that had a whole room of leukemia cats. The shelter eventually was shut down due to structural issues and they were sent to other sanctuaries so I can not ask anyone about what was done with those cats. But I can tell you that I read a lot about holistic health and Animal Care and I know that dr. Richard Pitcairn has written that feline leukemia and other viruses can be treated by changing to a holistic diet with supplements. It's a lot of work but I think it is worth it if you can do it. It's hard if you have multiple cats. He wrote a book called something like Natural Health for dogs and cats it's a paperback it's been in print for about 30 years there was a New Edition released in the last 5 years he pretty much gives you recipes to cook cat food and tells you what supplements to use and and gives you a list of herbal extracts and other possible remedies you have to pick which ones you're willing to do. That's just in general how he approaches each illness. He explains why regular medicine sometimes doesn't work or is causing problem. The second book I would recommend you look for is a book by Diane Stein. It's called something like natural remedies for dogs and cats. She's summarizes approaches to illnesses by various holistic vets. Most importantly I would get your cat to a holistic vet immediately.
Absolutely in N. Y. the holistic vets are much easier to find and its not that expensive. Years ago I treated my cat holistically who was dx. with diabetes. He lived for years diabetes free. I now live in Fl. another cat of mine, Kiki has stopped eating many tests show anemia no answers. So frustrating. Yet she eats treats, licks the tub and cement walls.
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