Gloria, she probably does not get our messages from this posting right since you forwarded her message to us - could you forward it to her? I will also try to post it on her list group as well if it will let me -
Here's my message to this person - I had a similar situation with Ginger (who was a feral)couple of months later since I trapped her - she was eating and completely stopped eating for a reason - that was very odd - anyway, I had given V-B -12 shots (which might be difficult for you to give -), but I also had given homeopathic remedy pallet - called Sulphur and Pulsatilla - don't mix them - but try one first and see if it works - all you have to do is to put a several pallets in his water bowl - and leaves for a day or so and watch him - and wait for 24 hours or so, if he doesn't get better, try the other - I would personally try Sulphur first. You can get it at a health food store - I will pray that both of your babies will only get better! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 10:45 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Fwd: Question about feral with FeLV Gloria, What a wonderful human this person is! I can't tell you if this is 'normal' behavior for cats due to a weather change. The ferals shouldn't be acting any different than any of her other cats in the same circumstances. I would suggest adding ice to their water bowls during the hottest times of the day, that may help cool them down somewhat. How about a plastic pool float filled with water and covered with a sheet for them to lie on in the shade? The fact that they're both not eating is interesting. How long has she had them? The first thing that comes to mind is that perhaps they are depressed about their captive situation. Could it be they've stopped eating because they want to be free again? I do hope that's not it, because of the male's FeLV status, she couldn't release him, even if she wanted to. Does she have plenty of environmental stimulus for them to keep their minds and bodies active? I would try adding something new to climb on to the enclosure, maybe a new hiding place, etc. Is there a way for them to get up high and survey the surrounding territory? I really feel for her. I know what it's like to do everything you can to try and help, only to realize that our intervention is causing them distress. Is the male displaying any symptoms of sickness besides the lack of appetite? If she wants someone to bounce ideas off of, or someone to just commiserate, please give her my email address. Sending lots of positive energy, Nina Gloria B. Lane wrote: > >> Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2005 11:20:30 -0500 >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> From: "Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Question about feral with FeLV >> >> Well, in my opinion, you have a wonderful set up there and certainly >> did the right thing for the ferals. >> >> I don't know about the eating - have they thrown up? Diarrhea? >> etc. Have you tried extremely tastey wet kitty food, or sardines or >> fried chicken, to see if they can be tempted? >> >> There's a more active list, if you're interested, go to >> felineleukemia.org.- Meanwhile, I"ll forward your message to that >> group - >> >> Gloria >> in Arkansas >> >> At 11:00 AM 6/9/2005, you wrote: >> >>> Is there anyone in this group with experience with FERAL cats with >>> feline leukemia? Specifically - their eating habits during hot >>> weather. >>> >>> We have a feral cat that was shot with a bb gun back in March. We >>> trapped him and had him treated by an animal eye specialist. He lost >>> his eye. Only after the eye surgery, etc. did we learn he was >>> leukemia positive. He was one-half of a bonded couple. >>> >>> We have an outdoor enclosure for our regular indoor cats - for them >>> to spend some time each day outdoors. SO - after we learned of the >>> feral's situation, we built a SEPARATE enclosure in our back yard for >>> this bonded pair. His girlfriend is leukemia negative and has now >>> been through the series of vaccinations. Keeping them separate was >>> not an option as she was stressing big time (i.e., losing hair with >>> no physical explanation, etc.). And yes, we have had vet care for >>> both of them. >>> >>> The feral recovered from the eye situation and had been doing very >>> well until last weekend when he just all of a sudden stopped eating >>> very much. His girlfriend has also cut way, way back on her food >>> intake. I live in south Texas and it is very hot here during this >>> time of the year. >>> >>> Both cats still look to be in pretty good shape. If it were ONLY the >>> leukemic cat that wasn't eating, I would know it was his disease; >>> however with BOTH of them cutting back, I am wondering if it is an >>> instinctual response to the weather. Obviously, however, I am more >>> concerned with him not eating as he has less reserves than she does. >>> I've tried EVERYTHING I can think of to entice him to eat (i.e., baby >>> food, sardines, tuna, different canned foods, different dry foods, >>> chicken broth, boiled chicken - YOU NAME IT). I see him nibbling >>> occasionally but I can tell from the amount of food leftover that he >>> is not eating much at all. >>> >>> We have fans on them and we've set up a "mister" system on the side >>> of the cage - placed so that the water does not hit the cats, but >>> cools the area somewhat. >>> >>> Does anyone have any input on a situation where a feral cat just >>> stops eating when it gets very hot? And if so, how long do they do >>> this? Getting vet care for him is almost impossible because he has >>> to be trapped, sedated, etc. I don't want to stress him any more >>> than necessary and again, so far, he does not look to be in bad >>> shape. >>> >>> Help!!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> >>> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? >>> Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! >>> http://us.click.yahoo.com/TzSHvD/SOnJAA/79vVAA/DIOolB/TM >>> --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: >>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FeLVPositiveCats/ >>> >>> <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: >>> http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >>> > > > >
