Halo needs PT prayers

[Shady]

What a doll Halo is.

I'm glad you're getting a second opinion it's always good to have options, our prayers to Halo in hopes that this can be dealt with swiftly and totally and back to normal asap.

[Craftlady]

I agree a with everyone that a second opinion is warranted here.
Do you have the blood workup results from the first vet? That way you wouldnt have to put Halo through needle stick again and also not get charged for another blood work up.

[slick]

I'm so glad you are getting a second opinion. More prayers coming out from me.

My, just look at that sweet facie......smoochies to you Halo.

[solares412]

How much did you vaccinate Halo? Yearly? I was reading the other day about why pets (young) are getting cancer when cancer in pets was unheard of fifty years ago. They said it's from preservatives in pet foods, environmental toxic substances , and vaccinations repeated yearly. They're saying now that yearly vaccinations are unnecessary because they last three years and up to a lifetime. To do it more frequently is to end up with disease-ridden , chronically -sick pets.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry that I'm late in replying to this thread but I only just saw it now . I'm so sorry to hear about Halo but I'm very glad to hear that you're getting a second opinion. I hope that you'll receive some good news and that her condition will be treatable. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care.

[TopCat3]

Originally posted by solares412
How much did you vaccinate Halo? Yearly? I was reading the other day about why pets (young) are getting cancer when cancer in pets was unheard of fifty years ago. They said it's from preservatives in pet foods, environmental toxic substances , and vaccinations repeated yearly. They're saying now that yearly vaccinations are unnecessary because they last three years and up to a lifetime. To do it more frequently is to end up with disease-ridden , chronically -sick pets.

I too have read this sort of info, Solares412 and decided once again to stop vaccinating my cats this year. I lost a 7 year old to an aggressive cancer a few years back, very sudden and swift, it was, around her shoulder area.

I am very sorry to learn about Halo, she is a very pretty, sweet looking girl, and I hope all turns out well and she is with you for many more years to come. Whatever the cause, I hope the cure may be found.

[kuhio98]

Originally posted by solares412
How much did you vaccinate Halo? Yearly? I was reading the other day about why pets (young) are getting cancer when cancer in pets was unheard of fifty years ago. They said it's from preservatives in pet foods, environmental toxic substances , and vaccinations repeated yearly. They're saying now that yearly vaccinations are unnecessary because they last three years and up to a lifetime. To do it more frequently is to end up with disease-ridden , chronically -sick pets.

Thank you for the info and the PM you sent. No, Halo does not get vaccinated every year. We adopted her in 2002. In 2003 she had an awful reaction to the vaccinations and almost died. Her fever spiked to 105 degrees (F) and it took 2 days to get it back to normal. We met with the vet then and agreed that she would not get any more shots. So, she got shots in 2002 before we adopted her and then again in 2003. Her immune system seems to have been compromised somehow. Whether that was from the vaccinations, we're not sure.

[trayi52]

Lots of healing prayers and good thoughts being sent out for Halo.

Willie

[kb2yjx]

What wonderful news about HALO!!! She definitely has an ANGEL whose halo is protecting her!!! She is a beautiful girl and may the news continue to be good!!!! Prayers and healing thoughts heading her way!!! Sandra

[jazzcat]

I'm just now seeing this about sweet beautiful Halo. I am so sorry.

I think getting a second opinion is a good idea and I'll be praying that you get better news.

Lots of prayers and good thoughts on the way.

[Medusa]

Reading this about immunizations is scary! Dr. LeBeau was/is 'old school'. He told me years ago that as long as I was going to keep the cats inside that they didn't need immunized every year. So I got them what they needed to get them started in life and then that was it. I mean, my little ones, Creamsicle and Coco Puff both have an inflammatory brain disease. I wouldn't want to inflict any more tragedy on them than they've already endured. I'm so glad I read this because sometimes I get looks from people like "What? You don't get your pets their shots?" Even Dr. Lee's vet techs looked kinda sideways at me. Oh well...I'm devoted to my furkids and I want only what's best for them, as all of you do for yours.

Blessings,
M

[kuhio98]

We've got an appointment with my sister's vet, but he can't see Halo until September 1st. In the meantime, I've been doing research on the internet. Here's what I've found about her bloodwork:

ALT ~ An enzyme normally present in liver and heart cells that is released into the bloodstream when the liver or heart is damaged. The blood ALT levels are elevated with liver damage (for example, from viral hepatitis) or with an insult to the heart (for example, from a heart attack). Some medications can also raise ALT levels. ALT is also called serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT).
Normal range is 10-100. Halo's is 131

AST ~ Also an enzyme found in the liver, red blood cells (RBCs) and in muscle tissue; damage to any of these can result in increased levels of AST in the blood. An elevation in AST signifies more severe damage to the cells than an elevation in ALT. AST was previously called serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT).
Normal range is 10-100. Halo's is 272

CPK ~ Is an enzyme which is very useful for diagnosing diseases of the heart and skeletal muscle. This enzyme is the first to be elevated after a heart attack (3 to 4 hours). If CPK is high in the absence of heart muscle injury, this is a strong indication of skeletal muscle disease.
Normal range is 56-529. Halo's is 29,748 !! They did the test twice just to make sure.

I got this information from:

http://www.assistfeed.com/BloodTestValues.htm
http://www.peteducation.com/article...p;articleid=314
http://www.cathospitalofaustin.com/...e_bloodwork.htm

Halo is doing well. She's eating and drinking and playing like a silly girl. Right now the stairs are littered with her wine corks. No, she doesn't drink the wine, but she likes to fish the corks we've saved over the last 20 years out of their container and then bounce them down the stairs. Each morning, we're greeted with quite a collection at the bottom. So, as long as she's still playing....

[Medusa]

I'm so glad to hear that Halo is still playing! That's great news! I wish I had thought to save all the corks for my furkids to play with. When I moved to my new house, I threw out everything that wasn't necessary and they went out w/the trash. I'll be sure to save future ones. I imagine my little ones would have a ball w/them and maybe leave my little crystal balls alone.

And thanx for the enzyme info!

Blessings,
M

[QueenScoopalot]

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about Halo's medical conditions. I agree 100% that a second opinion is needed, and sure hope the second vet can give you hope for Halo's full recovery. Being such a young girl, and with a good body weight, chances are a great for her to get through surgery fine. Sending many purrayers and nose rubs from the East Coast, to Alaska that things will work out fine for your beautiful little girl.

[slick]

Thanks for the uppydate and I'm continuing my prayers for this little one. So nice to hear that she's still playing.