Aloe Vera Injectables For Leukemic Cats

“In an uncontrolled study of leukemic cats, acemannan from�Aloe vera�gel was given for 6 weeks intraperitoneally to clinically symptomatic cats. It significantly improved both quality of life and survival rate. It was noted that 12 weeks after initiation of treatment, 71% of the treated cats were alive and in good health. This trial included historical controls because participating clients refused to allow placebo treatment in their sick cats. Treated cats showed nonsignificant rises in hematocrit and hemoglobin concentrations, and leukocyte and lymphocyte counts tended to normalize over the course of the trial.”Maybe aloe vera will help Baggy?

Regards,

Thanks very much, Connie. I’ve just asked my vet and he said he does not know of its availability over here. Would anyone know?

Just for sharing, I met another vet while I was waiting with Baggy at the clinic today. He examined Baggy and said her liver was slightly enlarged. This may mean the liver is infected. He also said Baggy is Siamese and from his experience, Siamese cats are prone to FeLV. Maybe it is some genetic weakness in them.

Connie shares more:

Because injectable Acemannan� is no longer available from Carrington Labs, MPS GOLD� 100 is one of the few options for both Veterinarians and the general public to have access to a product with a high concentration of Acemannan� for animal healthcare. The FDA has approved Acemannan� for feline leukemia, but MPS GOLD� 100 delivered orally by mouth is much safer than injection. MPS GOLD� 100 is a very effective natural product for animals as well as humans, with all the same health benefits.

Alternatively, maybe you can use the locally available aloe vera? I remembered in your previous blog that Kelly Tan hand fed aloe vera to the dogs which was diagnosed with distemper and soon later miraculously recovered.