So she was not actually ever diagnosed with HL, is that correct...only with haemobartonellosis felis? (not that that isn't bad) In your other threads you said she had HL, but I'm wondering if her blood tests actually showed that.
Since Haemobartonelloisis Felis is aka Feline Infectious Anemia, did she need a blood transfusion, or was she not that bad? It's good if she didn't need one. Here is a direct quote from http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?A=1692
'Treatment
If hemotropic mycoplasma (haemobartonellosis felis) infection is suspected, initiating treatment is probably a good idea as treatment is much easier than diagnosis. All mycoplasma infections are susceptible to tetracycline. In cats, the derivative doxycycline tends to be most easily dosed as it comes in an oral suspension. Tablets must be used with caution as they can stick in a cat's esophagus, and cause irritation and scarring. The quinolone class of antibiotics (enrofloxacin, etc.) is also effective against hemotropic mycoplasmas. Three weeks of medication is needed to adequately suppress the organism.
Killing the mycoplasma is only part of the therapy, however; it is the host's own immune system that removes the red blood cells and this must be stopped. Prednisone or similar steroid hormone is typically used to suppress this part of the immune system so that the red blood cells are not removed as quickly. Very sick cats will probably require blood transfusions to get through the brunt of the infection. Happily, prognosis is fair if the diagnosis is made in time, as cats generally respond well and quickly to treatment.'
So. in response to your list above, this is what I would say
1) Let her eat anything she will, including, to quote you "crap food". You said she inhaled about an oz of canned crap food. Any food is better than no food. Will she eat that again? Plus baby food, cooked chicken breast (no spices), tuna, scramble up some eggs, whatever! Use parmesan cheese as a topper. Put it in the closet with her, maybe not right next to her, but a little ways away and leave it there with her....she may nibble on it when you aren't looking.
2) you could try that, IF she doesn't have H/L, she should NOT be too far gone. If she DOES have H/L...what does the Vet think her chances are. Talk to your Vet about why she is acting so lethargic...maybe this is the Haemobartonelloisis Felis. Or maybe it's exactly as he thinks...she will perk up in a couple of days and not need this. Maybe his Vet Tech (or your sister) can force feed her for the next couple of days to get her thru.
3) see my response to #2. BUT, only you, of course, can make the decision
. But truly, you need to have a heart to heart with your Vet, and with Crimmie, to see if she if really that far gone, or just having a lousy couple of weeks.
Believe me, I know right where you are. Been there before, and actually I'm there right now. I have a kidney cat who goes up and down, and right now she's down too. But I've seen her in this cycle before, so not pulling the plug just yet
for Crimmie.
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Since Haemobartonelloisis Felis is aka Feline Infectious Anemia, did she need a blood transfusion, or was she not that bad? It's good if she didn't need one. Here is a direct quote from http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?A=1692
'Treatment
If hemotropic mycoplasma (haemobartonellosis felis) infection is suspected, initiating treatment is probably a good idea as treatment is much easier than diagnosis. All mycoplasma infections are susceptible to tetracycline. In cats, the derivative doxycycline tends to be most easily dosed as it comes in an oral suspension. Tablets must be used with caution as they can stick in a cat's esophagus, and cause irritation and scarring. The quinolone class of antibiotics (enrofloxacin, etc.) is also effective against hemotropic mycoplasmas. Three weeks of medication is needed to adequately suppress the organism.
Killing the mycoplasma is only part of the therapy, however; it is the host's own immune system that removes the red blood cells and this must be stopped. Prednisone or similar steroid hormone is typically used to suppress this part of the immune system so that the red blood cells are not removed as quickly. Very sick cats will probably require blood transfusions to get through the brunt of the infection. Happily, prognosis is fair if the diagnosis is made in time, as cats generally respond well and quickly to treatment.'
So. in response to your list above, this is what I would say
1) Let her eat anything she will, including, to quote you "crap food". You said she inhaled about an oz of canned crap food. Any food is better than no food. Will she eat that again? Plus baby food, cooked chicken breast (no spices), tuna, scramble up some eggs, whatever! Use parmesan cheese as a topper. Put it in the closet with her, maybe not right next to her, but a little ways away and leave it there with her....she may nibble on it when you aren't looking.
2) you could try that, IF she doesn't have H/L, she should NOT be too far gone. If she DOES have H/L...what does the Vet think her chances are. Talk to your Vet about why she is acting so lethargic...maybe this is the Haemobartonelloisis Felis. Or maybe it's exactly as he thinks...she will perk up in a couple of days and not need this. Maybe his Vet Tech (or your sister) can force feed her for the next couple of days to get her thru.
3) see my response to #2. BUT, only you, of course, can make the decision
Believe me, I know right where you are. Been there before, and actually I'm there right now. I have a kidney cat who goes up and down, and right now she's down too. But I've seen her in this cycle before, so not pulling the plug just yet
'.
