Melody,
Jean-Luc never seemed to feel bad with the low WBC, either. I just knew
that he was at greater risk of infection with lowered immunities. His WBC
actually went below 1000 one time, which really scared the vet, but Jean-Luc
felt fine.
As Kim said, he was more likely to be lethargic if he was becoming anemic,
which happened right before we started chemo. We had to address that while
dealing with the chemo to get the lymphoma in check. Kim also gave good
advice on keeping an eye out in case he is developing an infection and that
may be what?s making him feel bad.
Hugs,
Theresa,
Missouri, USA
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From: feline_lymphoma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:feline_lymphoma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of kimberlesd
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:51 AM
To: feline_lymphoma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [feline_lymphoma] Re: Effects of Low WBC?
* Melody,
My Jen's WBC numbers are often low. (Her WBC climbed last week to 3.01)
It doesn't seem to phase her at all. When her RBC got pretty low (HCT
16.3)she seemed more tired, but not in bad spirits.
However, low WBCs usually correspond with chemo treatments. Maybe the
chemo itself is making Emma queasy or has caused a sore in her mucosa
somewhere that is causing her not to feel her best.
I would keep an eye out for fever/signs of infection.
Hope it is just a passing thing with Emma.
Kim
--- In feline_lymphoma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "mthomson56" <mthomson56@xxxx>
wrote:
>
> Hello all, Has anyone noticed in their furkids or have insight about
> whether low wbc (about 3,200) has an effect on how well they feel?
> Emma isn't going to get Cytoxan next week due to her numbers, which
is
> bad enough, I guess. But I wonder whether this could be contributing
> to her general malaise? Thanks, Melody
>
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