Saturday 18 September 2010

Sad SEIturday


Sei-Chan:
We are a little sad at Poupounette Central today because we got some bad news this morning. #1 and Tommy took Yuu-Chan in to Dr. C so that he could get his blood test and start the Interferon treatment. The results showed him to be quite anemic and, on a hunch, Dr. C redid an FeLV/FIV test. He had been tested once before when he was seven months old, and the results were negative, but this time, they showed a weak positive for FeLV. Our little brother Yuu-Chan is pretty sick. There is some good news within the bad, however. Aside from the red blood cells and platelets, the other results were all good and the biochemistry was all fine. He is still producing cells and marrow and he wants to get better! Also on the plus side is that the Interferon, which is really the only viable treatment for FeLV, was in the fridge. So, he got his first shot and will get four more over the next four days. Then in two weeks' time, he will go back to Dr. C for another blood test and to start the second round of five shots. The third round will be six weeks later.

Here is Yuu-Chan at Dr. C's today, waiting for his results:


And here he is back home, in his special room where he will be spending a lot of his time during his treatment, so nobody bothers him.


Dr. C said it was fine to take him outside in the garden if the weather was warm and sunny. He just loves doing that, and here are a couple of pictures from yesterday.

Enjoying the shade of our little apple tree:



And saying hi to his best friends, Pomme and Bob:


I am crossing my paws for my little brother


Could you do the same?

41 comments:

  1. ohhh Sorry to hear that... My two cats are purring and I am praying for little Yuu all the way from South Asia. May he recover from all illnesses!!!!

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  2. We have our paws crossed here, very very firmly. Poor little boy, and we also feel for your family big time. Lots of love and warmth and purrs xxxx

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  3. Paws crossed here too, and healing vibes and purrayers for little Yuu-Chan.

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  4. We are so sorry about Yuu-Chan, we has our paws crossed and healing purrs going full bore.

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  5. Mom and I are very sorry to hear this news. Also we have a hard time wondering how it could be that Yuu got FeLV, as we are sure #1 has been very careful with all the kitties. Does Dr C have any idea? Also if he was vaccinated, wouldn't that give a positive test result?


    Purrs and purrs and purrs for getting well.

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  6. Poor Yuu-Chan! Do you think you would feel better if you came for a visit to Australia?

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  7. Oh noes, little Yuu-Chan! We are all revving up our purrs for you.

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  8. All paws crossed for Yuu Chan here at our house! We hope the treatment goes well. Purring for all of you!

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  9. Paws and fingers crossed here for Yuu-Chan and Murray will say one of his special little prayers tonight!

    take care
    Clive and Murray

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  10. Paws khrossed from here fur the treatment to do its stuffs -

    We'll be sending lots of vibes akhross The Pond fur ALL -

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra and Khyra's Mere
    PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy! Please give #1 some khanine khomFURt from us too!

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  11. So sorry to hear the bad news. How can this happen, #1 is so careful with all of you?
    Of course, we are sending all the positive vibes we can.

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  12. We are very sorry to hear this very sad news Yuu_Chan but we know #1 will do all that she can for you. We are all crossing our paws for you, even grandma.

    amigos and san

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  13. Edgar and I are sending our very best wishes to you all!

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  14. Oh no - Yuu-Chan you concentrate on biting that naughty FeLV right on the nose. We are so sorry but with every cat saying a purrayer for you and your Interferon we are sure that you will be feeling much better soon. Pomme and Bob are going to be your cheer leaders so you may need to put your paws in your ears if they get a bit carried away!
    Lots of luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
    and mum Sue xxx

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  15. Yuu-Chan is in our thoughts and prayers.

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  16. Sweet Yuu-Chan,you can count on us to keep our paws crossed for you and we'll rev up the purr motors and Grete will get her tail wag in motion. All for you sweet one.

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  17. Sending Pei-vibes to Yuu-chan.

    Snuffles to the rest of you for strength.

    Bolo

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  18. I'm crossing all my parts, including my eyes for Yuu....poor little guy! Tiny, of course, was terribly distraught to learn about his problem and in order to help as best she can, she started purring right away and on full blast. We hope that the interferon does a great job and makes all nastiness go away. Sending lots and lots purrs to the whole family. xxxLautrec and Tiny

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  19. Oh no. We don't know what to say. All of us are just hoping that the Interferon treatment will improve Yuu-Chan's health. Mom fell so deeply in love with him when she visited, she just wants him to be happy and healthy. Can the test be wrong if it only showed a little?
    Many special purrs on this sad SEIturday. You can we sure that our paws will be crossed for your little brother, Sei!
    Siena & Chilli

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  20. Oh, we will keep all our sets of paws crossed here. Franklin, me and the kitties and of course the humans. We hope the treatment will be effective and work quickly. The poor little guy has had a hard time but he seems to be a fighter and hopefully will beat this.

    lotsa healing licks, Lola

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  21. We have all our paws and fingers crossed that the interferon will do the trick amd Yuu-Chan will get well. He's such a plucky little guy, we pray he's gonna get through this OK.

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  22. We are all crossing our paws here and hoping and purring that the interferon treatments work for Yuu-Chan!

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  23. We are purring for Yuu-Chan! Good luck.

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  24. I have my paws crossed for Yuu-Chan too!
    I hope everything is going to be ok.
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  25. You have all my paws crossed for sure and my loudst purrs.. Get well soon little one.. Hugs GJ xx

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  26. ALL PAWS CROSSED HERE. We are sending healing thoughts and wishes. So wonderful to see that baby enjoying his outdoor venture.

    P.S. Radio (our donkey) sends hellos to Pomme and Bob.

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  27. Oh you poor boy. We hope you your treatment helps you feel better, Yuu-chan!

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  28. Many hugs to Yuu-Chan. If our Mom was there, she would give him many sweet kisses on his head - Between those cute ears.

    Hugs & good wishes to Yuu & all the Chans!!
    xxoo
    Daisy Jiji & all The WCTs
    =^..^=
    /

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  29. Oh Yuu-Chan all our paws are crossed and we will keep you in our thoughts
    Benny & Lily

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  30. Oh, we just read your post and we too are very sad. But it is good to have a diagnosis. We truly hope the treatment will work for Yuu-Chan. Poor guy looks so thin, and we know how hard you all have been working to get some pounds on him. Paws crossed and prayers from all of us. And some hugs for #1 too.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  31. We are sorry for the bad news but glad that there was a least some good news too. We are purring hard for him.

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  32. Dear Yuu-chan,

    My paws are firmly crossed and I am sending healing thoughts your way.

    Love,

    Miss Kitty

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  33. Oh no! We are sorry to hear about your diagnosis Yuu-Chan. Paws most definitely crossed that the treatment works. Hope you are eating well and resting too. Take care,

    Your friends,
    Niamh & Ambrose

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  34. Crossing our paws and purring like crazy for Yuu-chan.

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  35. poor little Yuu-Chan. we are very sorry to hear about his illness. we hope that all of the treament and love and special attention will make him all well again. we'll be crossing all 16 paws and sending the power of the Bs for his recovery.

    woofs.

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  36. We'll keep them paws crossed for you!
    Stay pawsitive!!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

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  37. You surely must get better soon Yuu-Chan. We've paws crossed buddy.

    Bobo and Meja

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  38. Very sorry to hear about the Positive test. Our paws are crossed for him.

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  39. We are so very sorry to hear this noos. We will cross ALL our paws and purr very loudly.

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  40. We just took some time to catch up with all the goings on at the Maison de Poupounette. We are so sorry to hear about Yuu-Chan. We know he is getting the best care possible and we hope the shots will help greatly. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts.

    Purrs and a hug for #1,
    The Sumacs

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  41. I don't think I was a regular reader when this happened...Jake's sister Scarlett died of FeLV, too, right around their second birthday. I'm glad it isn't genetic like FIP is!

    *hugs*

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