Re: meet_Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread Belinda Sauro

Hi Stan,
  Just saw Jersey's photo, what a beautiful boy, he looks like my 
furangel Skeeter.


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Lyprinol for arthritis and inflammation

2005-05-29 Thread Nina
Here's the link to product info about Lyprinol, of course it could very 
well be biased.  It's too late for me to read about it tonight, but 
there is a button for "research", so I'll look into it when my eyes 
aren't so squinty.


http://www.lyprinol.com/home.htm
Title: LYPRINOL - Miracle from the Sea





  
  
  
  
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Re: Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread felv



You're referring to Leptospirosis, a 
bacterial infection not only found in dogs or cats, but also contagious to 
humans and most mammals, I believe. Nasty stuff. Not very common in cats, though 
would almost surely only be found in outdoor cats (thought to be transmitted via 
drinking contaminated water, or eating infected prey, such as rats). Probably 
worth testing for if nothing else can be found wrong in cases where there is 
unexplained acute kidney failure. My mom actually caught this once when camping 
in Texas, but she got very ill, and it was caught early (because she felt so bad 
she went to the hospital, where they diagnosed it right away), and a round of 
strong antibiotics cleared it right up. I, on the other hand, drink drainage 
ditch water on my hikes, and have never caught anything, go figure! I guess 
Vermont is a bit too cold for these things maybe (or maybe just an 
environmentally cleaner state)? Anyways, more info below:
 
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_canineleptospirosis.html (dogs)
http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/Lepto.html (people)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/leptospirosis_g.htm (all 
species)
http://www.havilandprinting.com/brightonanimalhospital/ (dogs 
and cats)
http://www.healthgene.com/vet/d351.asp (info 
on testing)
Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html 

 
~~~I 
collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who 
must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life.Bazil's caretaker 
collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free 
can of formula!PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil!
 
If you use KMR, even just one can, please ask me for the mailing address 
you can send them to, to help feed Bazil!
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Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-29 Thread Nina




Jenn,
My mom bought a "heating pad" made especially for cats.  I'm not sure
which one she got, I'll ask her.  I did a quick search for heating pads
designed for cats, (to not get too hot).  Here's the link:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=511

I also heard about a supplement for inflammation on my IBD list.  It's
used for arthritis in humans, I think.  I don't know that much about it
yet.  It's called  Lyprinol.  The two ladies that are trying the
Lyprinol have been adding one capsule to a day's rations, just to be on
the safe side.  So far we're getting good reports.  I'm thinking of
using it for Zevon's back problems.  Why don't you ask your vet if
they've heard of it?  Here's the paste from the IBD list:

Lyprinol is a brand name.  It's available in a lot of 
places---Walgreens probably even has it.  I looked at the Vitamin 
Shoppe on line($32) and at www.wholesalesupplementstore.com ($23). The 
gelcaps are tiny and hard to divide up into different doses, but Dana 
has been communicating with Enzymatic Therapy, the distributor, whose 
rep said to give a cat a whole capsule.


 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  
  
  
  Thanks, I gave her a very small kitten
litter pan, but you are right, she still hurts when she gets into it
(it has 3 inch tall sides). I was thinking I needed something
shallower, and you are right, I DO have a 9x11 Pyrex baking pan that
would be ideal! Thanks for reminding me! 
   
  She seems the most comfortable if she
is on a heating pad. I have one of those microwavable ones (with the
soft gel inside), but it gets cold after a couple of hours, and then I
have to move her a little to get it out and re-heat it. Does anyone
know of a brand of electric heating pad that does not get too hot, but
just warm? It's been my experience that most electric heating pads get
too hot to lay on for extended periods, and I'm not sure she CAN get up
on her own if it gets too hot. Brenda, the Sphynx rescue lady I help
out even had a kitten DIE from being left on a heating pad, so I'm
being very cautious.
  
  
Jenn
  http://ucat.us
  http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
  
   
  ~~~
Hi, To help her not to move very much and not to step very high you may
want to try the following: For a "Litter Pan" that is easy to use take
apart a carrier, using the bottom part put a large "Pyrex" pan filled
with litter in it. The reason for this is using the bottom of the
carrier with cut down on the litter being kicker all over the place. And
the reason for the "Pyrex" pan is due to its weight  it will not be
tipped over and also it is so easy to disinfect. 
  
  
  

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Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-29 Thread felv



Thanks, I gave her a very small kitten litter 
pan, but you are right, she still hurts when she gets into it (it has 3 inch 
tall sides). I was thinking I needed something shallower, and you are right, I 
DO have a 9x11 Pyrex baking pan that would be ideal! Thanks for reminding me! 

 
She seems the most comfortable if she is on a 
heating pad. I have one of those microwavable ones (with the soft gel inside), 
but it gets cold after a couple of hours, and then I have to move her a little 
to get it out and re-heat it. Does anyone know of a brand of electric 
heating pad that does not get too hot, but just warm? It's been my experience 
that most electric heating pads get too hot to lay on for extended periods, and 
I'm not sure she CAN get up on her own if it gets too hot. Brenda, the Sphynx 
rescue lady I help out even had a kitten DIE from being left on a heating pad, 
so I'm being very cautious.
Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html 

 
~~~Hi, 
To help her not to move very much and not to step very high you maywant to 
try the following: For a "Litter Pan" that is easy to use takeapart a 
carrier, using the bottom part put a large "Pyrex" pan filledwith litter in 
it. The reason for this is using the bottom of thecarrier with cut down on 
the litter being kicker all over the place. Andthe reason for the "Pyrex" 
pan is due to its weight  it will not betipped over and also it is so 
easy to disinfect. 
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Re: meet_Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread felv



Stan, syringe feeding is not that difficult, and 
no, it does not require any prescription or even a trip to the vet, because you 
can buy everything you need online (though it may be easier just to get the 
syringes from the vet). Here is a great website that tells you step by step how 
to go about syringe feeding: http://www.assistfeed.com/FeedingTechniques.htm
 
And here is another webpage from that same site 
that talks all about cats that don't eat, and gives you all the info and details 
you could ever need: http://www.assistfeed.com/FelineAnorexia.htm
 
And, here is a website where you can order 
syringes for feeding Jersey (he's a very cute little guy, 
BTW):
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3393&Ntt=feeding%20syringe&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2002&Nty=1
Jennhttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html 

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Sam is lost - add to Candlelight Service

2005-05-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hi - Belinda would you add Sam to the Candlelight Service, special 
needs list?  Sam is lost.  He belonged to an older lady whose family 
we know.  She became sick and  I found a foster home.


The foster mom accidently let Sam outside last weekend, and he hasn't 
been seen since.  Susan and I've been going over and passing out 
flyers and looking for him in the neighborhood.


Sam is a 17 year old Siamese cat, never been outside before that I 
know of.  Prayers and good thoughts and vibes are appreciated.


Thanks -

Gloria



Re: Jersey_question

2005-05-29 Thread Barbara Lowe



just wondering if you saw these two on the 
felineleukemia website. never having been to Ohio i have no clue if they are 
close or far but maybe you could call them to see if they can recommend anyone 
nearer to you?
Dr. Michele Messner and Dr. Julie Brown 
HeroldCreekside Animal Clinic4434 Akron/Wadsworth Road.Norton, Ohio 
44203Phones. 330-334-5891 or 330-336-8873The Ohio State 
UniversityCollege of Veterinary Medicine101 Sisson Hall, 1900 Coffey 
RoadColumbus OH 43210Telephone: (614) 292-1171Fax: (614) 
292-7185http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/docs/ 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  stany 
  petrov 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 8:56 PM
  Subject: Re: Jersey_question
  
  
  
  Tracy,
  I will definitely make Jersey an indoor cat because he has FeLV+ and I care 
  for the cats as a whole.
  To be honest, it is hard to get a professional vet without recs. The 
  hospital I took Jersey was professional but they are very pessimistic and 
  expensive also (I already paid there 400 for 2 visits).
  Once I get him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a 
  professional in the FeLV.
  My zip code is 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI). So, if anybody 
  knows a qualified vet in radius 100- 150 miles, plase let me 
  know.
  thanks again for the non- stopping assistance.
  Stan >From: "Weese, Tracy" 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: Jersey_question>Date: 
  Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400>>I don't know how long this will 
  take, but I have been reading your messages about Jersey and am hoping that he 
  can recover.  I do feel strongly that you should consider making in 
  an indoor only cat considering his FeLV+ status and now this issue with his 
  legs.  I know people think this will be so hard on the cat, but I 
  have taken several cats of various ages from farms and alleys and they have 
  done just fine.  It will be an adjustment at first.  Maybe 
  you have already done this and I'm just reading the messages which talk about 
  when he was living in NYC.>>In any event.  I hope he 
  does get better. 2 cans of baby food is a lot more than many folks can get 
  into their sick cats.  And do try to find a vet that is a little 
  more aggressive.  Once you make it clear that you are not going to 
  PTS just bec. a cat is FeLV+, then often the vet will get on 
  board.  Too often people just give up and so vets never really have 
  to treat a FeLV+ cat beyond 
  diagnosis.>>Tracy>>- Original Message 
  ->From: stany petrov>To: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Sent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PM>Subject: 
  Re: Jersey_question>>>hi again,>One question for 
  the weak back legs?>How long does it usually takes to make the cat use 
  his/ her back legs again?>2- 3 days, week, 10 days?>thanks in 
  advance>>Stan


Re: meet_Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread Nina




Oh Stan, what a handsome fellow your Jersey is.  I'm praying you and he
find the help you need.  There is an internet group for assisted
feeding, (with syringes).  Here's the link:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/

Getting him to eat the baby food is good, any food is good right now,
but baby food doesn't have all the good stuff he needs to stay strong,
(like Taurine and maybe potassium if that is the problem with his back
legs).  If he won't eat on his own and you need to syringe feed him,
(force feed him using a feeding syringe, (no needle), you can put
vitamins and supplements in with his food to make sure he's getting the
nutrition he needs.  People use a syringe because they can load it up
with food, (instead of medicine), and slowly get the cat to swallow it
by plunging the food into his mouth.  The folks on the assisted feeding
group could help you with things like that.  Give them a little history
about you and what's going on with Jersey, tell them you've never done
assisted feeding before and ask for their help.  You really need a vet
that will help you do what's best for Jersey.  I'm afraid most vets are
expensive though.  You might as well find one that you trust to help
you do whatever you need to for that handsome fellow of yours.  I can
"hear" how much you love Jersey.  We're all praying for the two of
you.  Please let us know how you are doing.
Nina

stany petrov wrote:

  
  
  Hi all again,
  I just forgot that 2 months ago I put a picture of Jersey in a
photography contest online. 
  You can see him here:
  http://www.usa101.com/en/usaodav/pv_photo.php?entry_id=7508
  Stan
  
  
  
  
  

  

Subject:

Re: Jersey_question
  
  

From: 
"stany petrov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  
  

Date: 
Sun, 29 May 2005 20:56:35 -0400
  
  

To: 
felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  

  
  

  

To: 
felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  

  
  
  
  
  Tracy,
  I will definitely make Jersey an indoor cat because he has FeLV+
and I care for the cats as a whole.
  To be honest, it is hard to get a professional vet without recs.
The hospital I took Jersey was professional but they are very
pessimistic and expensive also (I already paid there 400 for 2 visits).
  Once I get him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking
for a professional in the FeLV.
  My zip code is 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI). So, if anybody
knows a qualified vet in radius 100- 150 miles, plase let me know.
  thanks again for the non- stopping assistance.
  Stan 
  
  
  
  
  
>From: "Weese, Tracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>Subject: Re: Jersey_question
>Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400
>
>I don't know how long this will take, but I have been reading your
messages about Jersey and am hoping that he can recover.  I do feel
strongly that you should consider making in an indoor only cat
considering his FeLV+ status and now this issue with his legs.  I know
people think this will be so hard on the cat, but I have taken several
cats of various ages from farms and alleys and they have done just
fine.  It will be an adjustment at first.  Maybe you have already done
this and I'm just reading the messages which talk about when he was
living in NYC.
>
>In any event.  I hope he does get better. 2 cans of baby food is a
lot more than many folks can get into their sick cats.  And do try to
find a vet that is a little more aggressive.  Once you make it clear
that you are not going to PTS just bec. a cat is FeLV+, then often the
vet will get on board.  Too often people just give up and so vets never
really have to treat a FeLV+ cat beyond diagnosis.
>
>Tracy
>
>- Original Message -
>From: stany petrov
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>Sent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PM
>Subject: Re: Jersey_question
>
>
>hi again,
>One question for the weak back legs?
>How long does it usually takes to make the cat use his/ her back
legs again?
>2- 3 days, week, 10 days?
>thanks in advance
>
>Stan
  
  





Re: Jersey_question

2005-05-29 Thread Barbara Lowe



try posting the question on www.petfinder.org website. they have 
bulletin boards where you can post about various topics and as I recall there is 
a health board so maybe if you put in your subject header-looking for great vet 
in Toledo Ohio--you might get some responses. 
Sometimes too it just takes a little aggressiveness 
on the pet owner's part to jumpstart a vet into action. call the vet's office 
and ask to speak to the vet you saw over the phone and state your case as Tracy 
suggested. (no need to make an appt to just state your determination.) If the 
vet says they can't help, then ask them to recommend a specialist. 
oh, also on petfinder site you can type in your zip 
code under rescue and shelter search and it'll bring up a list of rescues in 
your area. you could try calling any cat rescue that has special needs kitties 
and ask them for a vet reference. 
good luck. praying hard for Jersey.
Barbara

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  stany 
  petrov 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 8:56 PM
  Subject: Re: Jersey_question
  
  
  
  Tracy,
  I will definitely make Jersey an indoor cat because he has FeLV+ and I care 
  for the cats as a whole.
  To be honest, it is hard to get a professional vet without recs. The 
  hospital I took Jersey was professional but they are very pessimistic and 
  expensive also (I already paid there 400 for 2 visits).
  Once I get him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a 
  professional in the FeLV.
  My zip code is 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI). So, if anybody 
  knows a qualified vet in radius 100- 150 miles, plase let me 
  know.
  thanks again for the non- stopping assistance.
  Stan >From: "Weese, Tracy" 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: Jersey_question>Date: 
  Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400>>I don't know how long this will 
  take, but I have been reading your messages about Jersey and am hoping that he 
  can recover.  I do feel strongly that you should consider making in 
  an indoor only cat considering his FeLV+ status and now this issue with his 
  legs.  I know people think this will be so hard on the cat, but I 
  have taken several cats of various ages from farms and alleys and they have 
  done just fine.  It will be an adjustment at first.  Maybe 
  you have already done this and I'm just reading the messages which talk about 
  when he was living in NYC.>>In any event.  I hope he 
  does get better. 2 cans of baby food is a lot more than many folks can get 
  into their sick cats.  And do try to find a vet that is a little 
  more aggressive.  Once you make it clear that you are not going to 
  PTS just bec. a cat is FeLV+, then often the vet will get on 
  board.  Too often people just give up and so vets never really have 
  to treat a FeLV+ cat beyond 
  diagnosis.>>Tracy>>- Original Message 
  ->From: stany petrov>To: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Sent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PM>Subject: 
  Re: Jersey_question>>>hi again,>One question for 
  the weak back legs?>How long does it usually takes to make the cat use 
  his/ her back legs again?>2- 3 days, week, 10 days?>thanks in 
  advance>>Stan


Re: meet_Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread Terri Brown




How handsome!!!
 
Good luck with your decisions with him.
 
Terri

  - Original Message - 
  From: stany petrov 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 9:07 PM
  Subject: meet_Jersey
  
  
  
  Hi all again,
  I just forgot that 2 months ago I put a picture of Jersey in a photography 
  contest online. 
  You can see him here:
  http://www.usa101.com/en/usaodav/pv_photo.php?entry_id=7508
  Stan


Re: meet_Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread Barb Moermond
Stany,
he is absolutely fabulous:) give him extra smoochies from me and my gang:)stany petrov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



Hi all again,
I just forgot that 2 months ago I put a picture of Jersey in a photography contest online. 
You can see him here:
http://www.usa101.com/en/usaodav/pv_photo.php?entry_id=7508
StanFrom: "stany petrov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgDate: Sun, 29 May 2005 20:56:35 -0400CC: Subject: Re: Jersey_question


Tracy,
I will definitely make Jersey an indoor cat because he has FeLV+ and I care for the cats as a whole.
To be honest, it is hard to get a professional vet without recs. The hospital I took Jersey was professional but they are very pessimistic and expensive also (I already paid there 400 for 2 visits).
Once I get him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a professional in the FeLV.
My zip code is 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI). So, if anybody knows a qualified vet in radius 100- 150 miles, plase let me know.
thanks again for the non- stopping assistance.
Stan >From: "Weese, Tracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: Jersey_question>Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400>>I don't know how long this will take, but I have been reading your messages about Jersey and am hoping that he can recover.  I do feel strongly that you should consider making in an indoor only cat considering his FeLV+ status and now this issue with his legs.  I know people think this will be so hard on the cat, but I have taken several cats of various ages from farms and alleys and they have done just fine.  It will be an adjustment at first.  Maybe you have already done this and I'm just reading the messages which talk about when he was living in NYC.>>In any event.  I hope he does get better. 2 cans of baby food is a lot more than many folks can get
 into their sick cats.  And do try to find a vet that is a little more aggressive.  Once you make it clear that you are not going to PTS just bec. a cat is FeLV+, then often the vet will get on board.  Too often people just give up and so vets never really have to treat a FeLV+ cat beyond diagnosis.>>Tracy>>- Original Message ->From: stany petrov>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Sent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PM>Subject: Re: Jersey_question>>>hi again,>One question for the weak back legs?>How long does it usually takes to make the cat use his/ her back legs again?>2- 3 days, week, 10 days?>thanks in advance>>StanBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown:  paying no mind to whom he should impress.  Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." 
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meet_Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread stany petrov

Hi all again,
I just forgot that 2 months ago I put a picture of Jersey in a photography contest online. 
You can see him here:
http://www.usa101.com/en/usaodav/pv_photo.php?entry_id=7508
Stan
--- Begin Message ---

Tracy,
I will definitely make Jersey an indoor cat because he has FeLV+ and I care for the cats as a whole.
To be honest, it is hard to get a professional vet without recs. The hospital I took Jersey was professional but they are very pessimistic and expensive also (I already paid there 400 for 2 visits).
Once I get him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a professional in the FeLV.
My zip code is 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI). So, if anybody knows a qualified vet in radius 100- 150 miles, plase let me know.
thanks again for the non- stopping assistance.
Stan >From: "Weese, Tracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: Jersey_question>Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400>>I don't know how long this will take, but I have been reading your messages about Jersey and am hoping that he can recover.  I do feel strongly that you should consider making in an indoor only cat considering his FeLV+ status and now this issue with his legs.  I know people think this will be so hard on the cat, but I have taken several cats of various ages from farms and alleys and they have done just fine.  It will be an adjustment at first.  Maybe you have already done this and I'm just reading the messages which talk about when he was living in NYC.>>In any 
event.  I hope he does get better. 2 cans of baby food is a lot more than many folks can get into their sick cats.  And do try to find a vet that is a little more aggressive.  Once you make it clear that you are not going to PTS just bec. a cat is FeLV+, then often the vet will get on board.  Too often people just give up and so vets never really have to treat a FeLV+ cat beyond diagnosis.>>Tracy>>- Original Message ->From: stany petrov>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Sent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PM>Subject: Re: Jersey_question>>>hi again,>One question for the weak back legs?>How long does it usually takes to make the cat use his/ her back legs again?>2- 3 days, week, 10 days?>thanks in advance>>Stan



--- End Message ---


Re: Jersey_question

2005-05-29 Thread stany petrov

Tracy,
I will definitely make Jersey an indoor cat because he has FeLV+ and I care for the cats as a whole.
To be honest, it is hard to get a professional vet without recs. The hospital I took Jersey was professional but they are very pessimistic and expensive also (I already paid there 400 for 2 visits).
Once I get him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a professional in the FeLV.
My zip code is 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI). So, if anybody knows a qualified vet in radius 100- 150 miles, plase let me know.
thanks again for the non- stopping assistance.
Stan >From: "Weese, Tracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: Jersey_question>Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400>>I don't know how long this will take, but I have been reading your messages about Jersey and am hoping that he can recover.  I do feel strongly that you should consider making in an indoor only cat considering his FeLV+ status and now this issue with his legs.  I know people think this will be so hard on the cat, but I have taken several cats of various ages from farms and alleys and they have done just fine.  It will be an adjustment at first.  Maybe you have already done this and I'm just reading the messages which talk about when he was living in NYC.>>In any 
event.  I hope he does get better. 2 cans of baby food is a lot more than many folks can get into their sick cats.  And do try to find a vet that is a little more aggressive.  Once you make it clear that you are not going to PTS just bec. a cat is FeLV+, then often the vet will get on board.  Too often people just give up and so vets never really have to treat a FeLV+ cat beyond diagnosis.>>Tracy>>- Original Message ->From: stany petrov>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Sent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PM>Subject: Re: Jersey_question>>>hi again,>One question for the weak back legs?>How long does it usually takes to make the cat use his/ her back legs again?>2- 3 days, week, 10 days?>thanks in advance>>Stan




Re: Jersey_question

2005-05-29 Thread Weese, Tracy


I don't know how long this will take, but I have been reading your messages about Jersey and am hoping that he can recover.  I do feel strongly that you should consider making in an indoor only cat considering his FeLV+ status and now this issue with his legs.  I know people think this will be so hard on the cat, but I have taken several cats of various ages from farms and alleys and they have done just fine.  It will be an adjustment at first.  Maybe you have already done this and I'm just reading the messages which talk about when he was living in NYC.  
 
In any event.  I hope he does get better. 2 cans of baby food is a lot more than many folks can get into their sick cats.  And do try to find a vet that is a little more aggressive.  Once you make it clear that you are not going to PTS just bec. a cat is FeLV+, then often the vet will get on board.  Too often people just give up and so vets never really have to treat a FeLV+ cat beyond diagnosis. 
 

Tracy 
 

- Original Message - 
From: stany petrov 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PM 
Subject: Re: Jersey_question


hi again,
One question for the weak back legs?
How long does it usually takes to make the cat use his/ her back legs again?
2- 3 days, week, 10 days? 
thanks in advance
 
Stan

Re: Jersey_question

2005-05-29 Thread stany petrov
hi again,
One question for the weak back legs?
How long does it usually takes to make the cat use his/ her back legs again?
2- 3 days, week, 10 days? 
thanks in advance
 
Stan
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Belinda,
I was feeding him with the baby food so far (2 little jars a day). That was all he accepts- there is pottasium inside.
I give him some chease and cream chease sometimes. Today, i got the science diet. I read a lot of positive comments in that forum.
Actually, there is a ray of light today. he is little bit better than yesterday and was able to get to his litter box.
I know the food is very important now. He is still not getting a can of food. How does the syringe feeding works? Do i need a medical prescription?
The vet is really very pesimistic, she is a kind of beginner, very anxious.
Thanks for the moral support.
I will keep fighting. You are right that he is a young cat. Who knows???
 
Stan>From: Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: Jersey>Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 10:47:29 -0700>>  Hi Stan,>   Just for my own curiousity, did you try any of the good >suggestions you where given, I only ask because you never posted >about any results of anything you tried?  You where given some great >suggestions, the liver shake, syringe feeding (if your not getting >atleast a can of food a day it isn't going to do any good and Jersey >will get weaker and weaker, not eating for a cat will bring on a >whole slew of other deadly problems), and many suggested a new vet.>>I told you that Jersey's potassium was low this 
is a fact and this >ASOLUTELY causes back end weakness, the fact that the vet your >seeing didn't say anything about it ESPECIALLY after you told her >Jersey is having backend weakness tells me she isn't a very good >vet, and probably doesn't see any point in treating a positive cat.  >I'm not guessing at this I belong to several lists and many cats >going through chemo have low potassium problems and EVERY SINGLE >ONE'S first symptom is back end weakness.  Have you asked your vet >about doxycyline for the possible hemobartonella?>>I remember you saying you were going to try everything in your power >to help Jersey so I'm just curious as to what results you got from >the things you tried.  I know you have tried the interferon which is >very good, but it isn't going to 
help the backend weakness.  How >much food are you getting into Jersey a day?   Jersey is a young cat >and has a good chance of bouncing back.>>I'm not trying to be harsh, I'm just concerned, and emotionally >involved now, so forgive me for asking these questions, but you >asked for help and I'm just curious what you've tried and what the >results where.>>-->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>>FeLV Candle Light Service>http://www.bemikitties.com/cls>>HostDesign4U.com  (affordable hosting & web design)>http://HostDesign4U.com>>--->>BMK 
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Re: Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread stany petrov

Belinda,
I was feeding him with the baby food so far (2 little jars a day). That was all he accepts- there is pottasium inside.
I give him some chease and cream chease sometimes. Today, i got the science diet. I read a lot of positive comments in that forum.
Actually, there is a ray of light today. he is little bit better than yesterday and was able to get to his litter box.
I know the food is very important now. He is still not getting a can of food. How does the syringe feeding works? Do i need a medical prescription?
The vet is really very pesimistic, she is a kind of beginner, very anxious.
Thanks for the moral support.
I will keep fighting. You are right that he is a young cat. Who knows???
 
Stan>From: Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: Jersey>Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 10:47:29 -0700>>  Hi Stan,>   Just for my own curiousity, did you try any of the good >suggestions you where given, I only ask because you never posted >about any results of anything you tried?  You where given some great >suggestions, the liver shake, syringe feeding (if your not getting >atleast a can of food a day it isn't going to do any good and Jersey >will get weaker and weaker, not eating for a cat will bring on a >whole slew of other deadly problems), and many suggested a new vet.>>I told you that Jersey's potassium was low this 
is a fact and this >ASOLUTELY causes back end weakness, the fact that the vet your >seeing didn't say anything about it ESPECIALLY after you told her >Jersey is having backend weakness tells me she isn't a very good >vet, and probably doesn't see any point in treating a positive cat.  >I'm not guessing at this I belong to several lists and many cats >going through chemo have low potassium problems and EVERY SINGLE >ONE'S first symptom is back end weakness.  Have you asked your vet >about doxycyline for the possible hemobartonella?>>I remember you saying you were going to try everything in your power >to help Jersey so I'm just curious as to what results you got from >the things you tried.  I know you have tried the interferon which is >very good, but it isn't going to 
help the backend weakness.  How >much food are you getting into Jersey a day?   Jersey is a young cat >and has a good chance of bouncing back.>>I'm not trying to be harsh, I'm just concerned, and emotionally >involved now, so forgive me for asking these questions, but you >asked for help and I'm just curious what you've tried and what the >results where.>>-->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>>FeLV Candle Light Service>http://www.bemikitties.com/cls>>HostDesign4U.com  (affordable hosting & web design)>http://HostDesign4U.com>>--->>BMK 
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Re: Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread Barbara Lowe



here is a link to a poem that offers some 
solace.
http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  stany 
  petrov 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 4:50 
PM
  Subject: Re: Jersey
  
  
  
  Barbara,
   
  I have Jersey from the semi- beginning when he was a baby. I just learned 
  him to walk outside and get home. I lived in Brooklyn for 1 and a 
  half years before I moved to Ohio. Here, he was fine till late January 
  when he started sneezing and one of his eyes got red. The temp. was high. I 
  took him to a vet (another one) twice. He put some shots and gave him 
  antibiotics. Jersey got better but not exactly as before. The temp. was about 
  102.4- 102.5 and I let him out again. He likes hiking and if I lock the cat 
  door he is starting to meow and scratch and tear the things around him. So, 
  that was in March. And finally in late April, early May he started going 
  outside and stay home which is not a good indicator for him. Finally he 
  started loosing weight and walking hard with his back legs. 
  I will stop visiting this vet and try to feed him more but...I hardly think 
  he will survive. His kidneys are a little bit arger than the normal and he has 
  the symptom of the Polysyst Kidney disease- drinking lots of water and loosing 
  weight and appetite. I am confused. He cannot move at all already (just for a 
  week, unbelievable).
  Thanks again 
  Stan>From: Barbara Lowe 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: 
  felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: Jersey>Date: Sat, 28 
  May 2005 09:58:42 -0400>>just a thought, i give one of my cats 
  (who is negative for leuekmia)>postassium citrate to ward off any more 
  bouts of his oxalate crystals. the>other cats get MegaC plus but that's 
  not advised for oxalate. I buy it in>capsule form and fortunately this 
  cat, Puff, loves those Pill Pockets i get>at the pet store so can just 
  hide the pill in that. the other cats' meds I>just open the capsules 
  and mix in their wet food very very thoroughly.>what are some natural 
  sources of potassium besides bananas? and would a cat>even eat a banana 
  or is it even good for them?>>another thought, how long has 
  jersey been in your care? did you tell the vet>his past history-outdoor 
  cat, possible exposure to raccoons, etc? when you>got him, was he able 
  to walk/run around? or was he already slowing down?>what is that 
  disease raccoons supposedly transmit that the vets advise>getting 
  vaccinations for? if it affects dogs, does it also pertain to cats?>Is 
  this cat even getting up to use the litter box?>sorry Jersey's legs are 
  not improving.>regards>Barbara>- Original Message 
  ->From: "Belinda Sauro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>To: 
  >Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 12:34 
  AM>Subject: Re: Jersey>>> 
  >  Hi Stan,> 
  >Jersey's potassium is low, he needs some 
  potassium, your vet should> > have told you that, I'm sorry but as 
  long as your seeing this vet Jersey> > is in serious 
  trouble.> 
>


Re: OT: GA Kitten Faces Gas

2005-05-29 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
Karolyn,
 The original message didn't say whether the kitten was FELV positive.

Bonnie

 www.elephants.com

- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Karolyn Lount)
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2005 5:31 am
Subject: Re: OT: GA Kitten Faces Gas

> Hi, If I read your message correctly that this kitten FeLV+ I will 
> takehim if someone can get him to me, I live  in the San Francisco 
> Bay area
> 
> 
> 



Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-29 Thread Del Daniels



You don't sound crazed, you sound like a wonderful 
person who is full of caring.  We all have regrets and have learned by our 
experiences.  Pets to Bones and hugs to you.
Del

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 12:31 AM
  Subject: Re: emergency advice on starved 
  cat needed
  
  I look at it this way... if they wanted the cat 
  in the first place, they would have posted her as missing at all the local 
  vet's offices, so I've done enough already. 
   
  I just went to tend to her, and she can't get 
  up. Her back is very unstable now. She is going to need surgery to stabilize 
  the fractures (I am sure it is her back now). I'm going to call around 
  tomorrow and see how much it is going to cost. If there is any way I can get 
  her fixed, I will do it. I REFUSE to let this happen AGAIN. It's almost as if 
  I have been given another chance to do the right thing this time. I don't know 
  if you remember me ever telling you guys about Do-Dah... he broke his back, 
  and at the time I was told to euthanise him and was not given any other 
  options, and even if I had had them at the time, I could never have raised the 
  funds to get him fixed (I was 8 months pregnant at the time and couldn't 
  work). Then there was KiKi, he was hit by a car and I did not get to him in 
  time, and he died because I wasn't responsible enough to keep him indoors. And 
  then Moogie, who looked as sick as this cat did when I first got her, she 
  died, and I've already gotten Bones past that point with home nursing. 
  This is SO deja-vu, it's almost pushing me in the direction of believing in a 
  higher power. KiKi was hit by a car, most likely this cat was too; Do-Dah 
  broke his back, most likely this cat has too; Moogie was bone thin, 
  dehydrated, and weak, this cat was too. I've regretted my mistakes the last 
  time for years, and have always wanted to "make it right", and now, here it 
  is, right in front of me. I am NOT going to let this cat die from injuries 
  that can be fixed. I don't care if I have to work 60 hour weeks and beg on the 
  street with a tin cup. I'm going to find out which vet around here can DO this 
  kind of surgery tomorrow, and I'm going to ask them if I can arrange to send 
  donations directly to their office. If that's doable, then I will do a very in 
  depth donations campaign online and see if I can get some funding that way 
  too. Of course, I plan to spend every dime I have to spare on her too. Pay 
  rent, buy cat food, buy the minimal amount of human groceries, and put 
  everything else into Bones. I am NOT going to be forced into the same corner 
  again, I refuse to take no for an answer this time. I will buy this cat a 
  wheelchair if she needs one. This is not happening to me again! If this is 
  some sort of test, I will pass it, If this is some sort of redemption, I will 
  be redeemed. I am not going to fail, I will not let this cat down! I know I 
  must sound crazed, but if you had been in my shoes, you would be this way 
  too.
  Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html 
  
   
  ~~~I 
  collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who 
  must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life.Bazil's caretaker 
  collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a 
  free can of formula!PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for 
  Bazil!
   
  If you use KMR, even just one can, please ask me for the mailing address 
  you can send them to, to help feed Bazil!
  
  

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Re: Recent losses

2005-05-29 Thread Lernermichelle




Thank you. I am sorry that I have not been able to respond to any 
individual posts, even (or maybe especially) about losses.  I of course 
feel horrible for every loss. I am just way too drained to participate or write 
anything. I'm sorry.
Michelle
 
In a message dated 5/27/05 10:22:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  
  I am trying to step out of my own grief and offer condolences to others 
  who have had losses.  Michelle and Marlene, I think we have just had 
  a rough week.  Michelle lost both Fern and Pepsi on Sunday, I lost Andy 
  on Monday, and Marlene lost Digby on Tuesday.  I just got the call 
  today from the vet that Andy's ashes are back and I can pick him up when I am 
  ready.  But I just couldn't do it today.  I may go in the 
  morning.  I don't know why I am dreading that part so much.  
   
  Anyway, I just wanted to tell you both how very sorry I am for your 
  incredible losses.  I can empathize with you and my heart aches with 
  yours.
   
  Jamie
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Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-29 Thread Nina




Jenn,
Here is a link for emergency aid to owners that can't afford medical
care.  I'm in your corner girl.

http://www.magdrl-nj.com/links.html#finance


[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  
  
  
  I look at it this way... if they
wanted the cat in the first place, they would have posted her as
missing at all the local vet's offices, so I've done enough already. 
   
  I just went to tend to her, and she
can't get up. Her back is very unstable now. She is going to need
surgery to stabilize the fractures (I am sure it is her back now). I'm
going to call around tomorrow and see how much it is going to cost. If
there is any way I can get her fixed, I will do it. I REFUSE to let
this happen AGAIN. It's almost as if I have been given another chance
to do the right thing this time. I don't know if you remember me ever
telling you guys about Do-Dah... he broke his back, and at the time I
was told to euthanise him and was not given any other options, and even
if I had had them at the time, I could never have raised the funds to
get him fixed (I was 8 months pregnant at the time and couldn't work).
Then there was KiKi, he was hit by a car and I did not get to him in
time, and he died because I wasn't responsible enough to keep him
indoors. And then Moogie, who looked as sick as this cat did when I
first got her, she died, and I've already gotten Bones past that point
with home nursing. This is SO deja-vu, it's almost pushing me in the
direction of believing in a higher power. KiKi was hit by a car, most
likely this cat was too; Do-Dah broke his back, most likely this cat
has too; Moogie was bone thin, dehydrated, and weak, this cat was too.
I've regretted my mistakes the last time for years, and have always
wanted to "make it right", and now, here it is, right in front of me. I
am NOT going to let this cat die from injuries that can be fixed. I
don't care if I have to work 60 hour weeks and beg on the street with a
tin cup. I'm going to find out which vet around here can DO this kind
of surgery tomorrow, and I'm going to ask them if I can arrange to send
donations directly to their office. If that's doable, then I will do a
very in depth donations campaign online and see if I can get some
funding that way too. Of course, I plan to spend every dime I have to
spare on her too. Pay rent, buy cat food, buy the minimal amount of
human groceries, and put everything else into Bones. I am NOT going to
be forced into the same corner again, I refuse to take no for an answer
this time. I will buy this cat a wheelchair if she needs one. This is
not happening to me again! If this is some sort of test, I will pass
it, If this is some sort of redemption, I will be redeemed. I am not
going to fail, I will not let this cat down! I know I must sound
crazed, but if you had been in my shoes, you would be this way too.
  
  
Jenn
  http://ucat.us
  http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
  
   
  ~~~
I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs
cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life.
Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add
up until she earns a free can of formula!
PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil!
   
  If you use KMR, even just one can,
please ask me for the mailing address you can send them to, to help
feed Bazil!
  

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Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-29 Thread Nina

Jenn,
Hooray for Bones and her new family!  I love her and I've never even met 
her.  I knew you two didn't have a chance of escaping her charm!

Nina

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Hi Laurie.
 
I've named her "Bones". She's going to live, in fact she's looking 
very good now. All rehydrated and eating well on her own now. I'm 
awaiting funds to get her to the vet, I wont have any money until 
Wednesday. However, she seems to be MUCH improved with just some home 
nursing. My main concern now is that she seems to have an injury in 
her pelvis or back, as she has limited motion, and is in pain when she 
moves (or is moved). I've called two different vets, and both say I am 
doing everything right so far, and that even if it IS a pelvic 
fracture, they usually do NOT repair those, and just let them heal on 
their own. I'm keeping her in a small room so she does not injure 
herself further for now, until I can know for sure where the injury is 
(if it's her back she needs to be as still as possible until it 
heals). She's eating the dry Innova Evo food, and drinking some water, 
but I am still supplementing her with the wet mixture of canned food, 
pedialyte and nutra-cal, for the extra hydration and calories, plus 
she's getting a cat vitamin a day. She has gone potty, and there is NO 
blood in her poop or pee, so that is a GREAT sign that either it is a 
very minor pelvic fracture, or not a pelvic fracture at all (the 
biggest danger of pelvic fractures in cats is that the sharp bone 
edges can lacerate the intestine and cause internal bleeding). Her 
first stool was very hard and dry, but her second one was very normal, 
she does not appear dehydrated at all anymore (the skin fold test). I 
think, at this point, she will live, and even recover with time. I 
have asked the vets if anyone has been missing a cat with her 
description, but they have not had her reported to their offices. I 
have not called the animal league yet, but plan to do so. I posted a 
notice in town, on a public note board, where everyone goes, and no 
responses so far. I have a feeling she was dumped. The story told to 
me by the kids who brought her to me for help is that she just 
"appeared" at his house. She had not been seen around there until the 
day she showed up, and he immediately brought her to me. I plan to 
keep her rather than adopting her out like I have done with my past 
rescues (we've become very attached to her already, she has a very 
sweet soul). I'll update everyone after I get her to the vet, and let 
you all know what is wrong with her as soon as I know.


Jenn
http://ucat.us
http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
 
~~~
If the cat is dehydrated, she need fluids in a hurry. She may not 
be able to drink enough on her own and may need intravenous fluids.  
She also needs good nutrition. I don't know if any of the supplements 
you mentioned is advisable for her.  I am not a vet and cannot give 
you medical advise.  I can only tell you what I have seen and heard on 
the Animal Planet shows about medical care of cats. Cats can develop 
both kidney and liver problems after not eating for several days.
If you don't know how long she had been without food or water, 
you can't know the extent of any medical problems. I hope you have 
taken her to a vet for advice. . A vet is the only one who can tell 
you if she has any of these medical problems and determine the proper 
course of treatment. A  vet can also determine if she has a microchip 
that can help find her family.  
Have you called your local humane society or other local 
shelters to see if they have had any calls for a missing cat matching 
her description? These resources can probably also give you more 
medical information than you can get from many of the people who post 
and read these messages.
I absolutely would not give her any sports drinks. I don't 
trust most of them for humans and I don't even want to think about 
what they can do to cats.
The last posting I have seen from you was from yesterday. What 
is the latest information on this cat?


Laurie B. Oliver



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Re: Recent losses

2005-05-29 Thread Nina

Jamie,
Now that's just down right weird!  Long life to Apollo!  I'm thrilled to 
hear the life span estimation is longer than it used to be.  I love 
those Danes!  Such gentlemen and ladies, so much better behaved than 
most children.

Nina

Jamie Laws wrote:


Nina,
 
Funny you should say that.  I don't know if I have mentioned it since 
re-joining the List, but one of my dogs IS a Great Dane.  And he 
turned 3 last month.  They have actually upped the lifespan average to 
7-10 years IF they are well cared for.  This is true of all the giant 
breeds- they have shorter life spans.  Anyway, the vet told me that 
the bigger they are, the shorter they should be expected to live.  Odd 
how breeding for size (backyard breeding anyway) is what people want- 
I want the BIGGEST Dane on the block is the mindset.  Well, I want the 
healthiest.  So I am GLAD that Apollo is small for a GD.  He is 120 
pounds and that is the small end for a female!  He "should be" 160-180 
but I guess he was the runt.  He did come from the shelter where I was 
volunteering.  A 7 week old pure bred Great Dane puppy doesn't come in 
the door often and when he did I grabbed him.  So, anyway, I thought 
your analogy was very ironic.  And very true.  I will use that the 
next time a vet suggests that you should PTS a Felv+ cat just because 
they are Felv+. 
 
Jamie


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Re: Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread Belinda Sauro

 Hi Stan,
  Just for my own curiousity, did you try any of the good suggestions 
you where given, I only ask because you never posted about any results 
of anything you tried?  You where given some great suggestions, the 
liver shake, syringe feeding (if your not getting atleast a can of food 
a day it isn't going to do any good and Jersey will get weaker and 
weaker, not eating for a cat will bring on a whole slew of other deadly 
problems), and many suggested a new vet.


I told you that Jersey's potassium was low this is a fact and this 
ASOLUTELY causes back end weakness, the fact that the vet your seeing 
didn't say anything about it ESPECIALLY after you told her Jersey is 
having backend weakness tells me she isn't a very good vet, and probably 
doesn't see any point in treating a positive cat.  I'm not guessing at 
this I belong to several lists and many cats going through chemo have 
low potassium problems and EVERY SINGLE ONE'S first symptom is back end 
weakness.  Have you asked your vet about doxycyline for the possible 
hemobartonella?


I remember you saying you were going to try everything in your power to 
help Jersey so I'm just curious as to what results you got from the 
things you tried.  I know you have tried the interferon which is very 
good, but it isn't going to help the backend weakness.  How much food 
are you getting into Jersey a day?   Jersey is a young cat and has a 
good chance of bouncing back.


I'm not trying to be harsh, I'm just concerned, and emotionally involved 
now, so forgive me for asking these questions, but you asked for help 
and I'm just curious what you've tried and what the results where.


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Re: jersey

2005-05-29 Thread Belinda Sauro

  Stan,
  I'm sorry to hear you are giving up on Jersey and that a bad vet in 
my opinion will mean the end of his life.


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jersey

2005-05-29 Thread stany petrov
I think I will put Jersey to sleep tomorrow.
 
It is not fair to leave an outdoor cat suffer and not be able to walk.
 
I think not the leukimia but the kidney progressive failure is killing him. His voice is already very weak...
 
If anybody needs the Interferon I already have I might send it (plus some glavamox)
 
 
I hope the place where he goes is full with cats and joy...
 
 
Stan




RE: Bones... please help her!

2005-05-29 Thread stany petrov

I prey everything will be good for her.
 
Stan>From: "Jenn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"sphynx rescue yahoogroup" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,, "Dianne Aldan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Subject: Bones... please help her!>Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 01:57:07 -0400>>Hi everyone. Some of you may, or may not know about my newest rescue cat, Bones. She was almost dead when some local kids brought her to me last Wednesday night. I have nursed her out of severe hypothermia and starvation, but I am fairly sure she has a broken back (she still needs x-rays, and has an appointment on Wednesday). She is going to need surgery to stabilize the bones in her back, to ever get to have any normal quality of life, and be free of the pain 
she is in (she is in extreme pain if she moves at all now, it has gotten worse today than it was). I will be calling around tomorrow to area vets to get an estimate of the costs, and I will probably need help. If anyone can donate any amount to help Bones get her surgery, we would be very grateful. I will be setting up a special fund, and as soon as I know which vet I will be using, I will post the info. If any of you know (or are) a vet within a 100 mile radius of Vermont who would be willing to do Bone's surgery now and take payments, please let me know!>>In addition, we would also be very grateful for any prayers and positive energy you could send our way right now. I lost my beloved Do-Dah to a broken spine in 1998, and this is very hard for me, but I refuse to let Bones die from injuries that could be fixed if only we had money. I will be working many hours and doing 
everything I can to get her into surgery as quickly as possible. The sooner she gets her spine stabilized, the better chance she will have of ever being able to walk again (she could walk yesterday, today she can barely stand). Of course, even if she needs a wheelchair, I will still be keeping her and doing everything I can to help her have as good of a quality of life as I possibly can. This is my shot at redemption, I believe, because I could not help Do-Dah when he has this same injury. Please keep us in your thoughts, if you can, we need all the help we can get.>>Bones is a very tiny snowshoe girl, she is a seal point with ice blue eyes, a big meow, and a loud and grateful purr. I named her Bones because she was, literally, so thin you could see every bone in her body when she first arrived (yes, only 3 days of nursing have made a huge difference already!). Please send 
her any positive energy you can spare! She has such a big heart, for such a poor little thing!>>Jenn>http://ucat.us>http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html>>~~~>I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life.>Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free can of formula!>PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil!>>If you use KMR, even just one can, please ask me for the mailing address you can send them to, to help feed Bazil!>No virus found in this outgoing message.>Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.>Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005




Re: OT: GA Kitten Faces Gas

2005-05-29 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, If I read your message correctly that this kitten FeLV+ I will take
him if someone can get him to me, I live  in the San Francisco Bay area




Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-29 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, To help her not to move very much and not to step very high you may
want to try the following: For a "Litter Pan" that is easy to use take
apart a carrier, using the bottom part put a large "Pyrex" pan filled
with litter in it. The reason for this is using the bottom of the
carrier with cut down on the litter being kicker all over the place. And
the reason for the "Pyrex" pan is due to its weight  it will not be
tipped over and also it is so easy to disnfect. 




Re: Jenn/your posts-a question

2005-05-29 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, This is so much better. I have a Web TV and I can change the size of
the type and the background color 




RE: Jenn/your posts-a question

2005-05-29 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, P.S. I was wrong on the background for the type that never chages.
The letters are white on a blackground




RE: Jenn/your posts-a question

2005-05-29 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, This message has a Black Background wth Blue letters, except for the
text that never changes and that type is Black on White




Re: Jenn/your posts-a question

2005-05-29 Thread Karolyn Lount
Ys