I know what you mean - I get so nervous from the night or day before the appointment, and can't sleep because I know it's going to stress my babies out so much!!
I just had to take one of my very very first feral in US, Hannibal to the vet - I just wrapped him with a huge blanket over him and put him in a carrier - but he did very well - poor baby - he had been urinating with blood - and he was in such a pain and he almost blocked! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 3:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: for Leah---CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Biggest problem with the ferals is catching them -it's taken 45 minutes of chasing the poor cat in question around the room, and the last thing they need with FeLV is the associated stress! Then they have to be held down. I dread the next time! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 3:33 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: for Leah---CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 The vet did not give Mikey fluids; the purpose of the stuff injected was to bring his fever down and deal with any infection so he would regain energy and interest in his food and water. Yes, that is why the vet wants to hear from me again. Kerry, it's not only the ferals who don't like being messed with! Mikey was most unhappy about having his temperature taken twice. His little claws are as sharp as needles. Leah [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 4:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: for Leah---CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Thanks for the update on Mikey Leah. Did he get fluids to hydrate him, or is that partly why the vet wants to hear from you tomorrow--to see if he's drinking again? I'm still learning, and I've never used Flocillin or Dypivone (but I've given plenty fluids -- NO fun at all when they're feral as my FeLV brood are). Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 2:56 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Thanks to those who sent healing messages. The vet gave Mikey a thorough physical examination and stool check and found nothing organically wrong with him. He told me that it is typical of the positive condition for a cat to run a high fever from time to time, on the order of a roller coaster effect. The lack of appetite and energy are direct results. He gave him shots of Flocillin and Dypivone, along with Clovamax drops for me to administer for the next 7 days. He directed me to call him in 24 to 36 hours to let him know how Mikey is doing. I am glad that I didn't wait any longer to take him to the vet since he was beginning to become dehydrated and had lost a pound and a half in the past two weeks, which is a lot for a nine pound cat. Leah [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 3:25 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Leah, Sending healing thoughts for little Mikey. I hope the vet had some ways to help him, and he feels better very soon. When you get time, let us know how he's doing. Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R. Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 1:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Dear Belinda, Please add my little Mikey, who is sick with a 105 degree fever, isn't eating or drinking, and whose usually high energy level is way down. (I took him to the vet earlier this afternoon--wonderful man!) Leah Wolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 12:10 PM To: FeLV Talk List [New] Subject: CLS - Monday May 2, 2005 Hi All, I pray all the furries that aren't feeling well will feel better soon. Here is this weeks service, take care all :) FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.