Re: Recent losses
When I picked up Moogie (post-cremation), I know it was hard, but the receptionist at my vet's office was so kind, it actually helped me to be around someone who was sympathetic when I picked her up. Sure, I cried in the office, but I don't think I could ever handle having my loved-ones ashes delivered like a pizza. To each his own, I suppose, but that just seems too informal of an ending for me. I can't imagine too many vet offices have enough employees with enough spare time to be hand delivering remains on a regular basis either, and I wouldn't ever trust UPS or Fed-Ex to treat them with the respect they deserve. 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! 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
Bones... please help her!
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, andas 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 nowand 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 tohelp 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! 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! 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: Jamie
I remember one time, my boyfriend and I were having problems, and I was packing my things to leave (it never happened, but just the same), and I took Moogie's ashes, and I tucked them safely into my box, and I screamed "I'm taking Moogie, and you are NOT going to stop me!". I always still refer to her like she is still here, because to me, she will ALWAYS still be here! When I dust her memorial shelf, I talk to her, and tell her how much I miss her. Four years, a decade, a lifetime, it's all the same to me, and always will be. My love keeps her alive forever. I've got to get off here tonight guys, it's just being a very hard night for me I haven't been this depressed in a long time. 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! 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: Jenn/your posts-a question
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Re: OT: GA Kitten Faces Gas
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
jersey
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 andjoy... Stan
Re: Jersey
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 Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Recent losses
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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed
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 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: Recent losses
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 withyou and my heart aches with yours. Jamie __
Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed
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 gottenBones 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 thisway 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! 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
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 ---BeginMessage--- 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 2visits). Once Iget him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a professional in the FeLV. My zip codeis 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI).So, if anybody knows a qualified vetin radius 100- 150miles, plase let me know. thanks again for the non- stopping assistance. StanFrom: "Weese, Tracy" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Jersey_questionDate: Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400I 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 petrovTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PMSubject: Re: Jersey_questionhi 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 advanceStan ---End Message---
Re: meet_Jersey
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: Jersey_question
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 2visits). Once Iget him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a professional in the FeLV. My zip codeis 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI).So, if anybody knows a qualified vetin radius 100- 150miles, plase let me know. thanks again for the non- stopping assistance. StanFrom: "Weese, Tracy" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Jersey_questionDate: Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400I 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 petrovTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PMSubject: Re: Jersey_questionhi 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 advanceStan
Re: meet_Jersey
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 2visits). Once Iget him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a professional in the FeLV. My zip codeis 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI).So, if anybody knows a qualified vetin radius 100- 150miles, 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
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 2visits). Once Iget him successfuly on his back legs I will start looking for a professional in the FeLV. My zip codeis 43607 (Toledo,OH, Detroit, MI).So, if anybody knows a qualified vetin radius 100- 150miles, plase let me know. thanks again for the non- stopping assistance. StanFrom: "Weese, Tracy" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Jersey_questionDate: Sun, 29 May 2005 20:47:43 -0400I 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 petrovTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: 5/29/2005 8:31:31 PMSubject: Re: Jersey_questionhi 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 advanceStan
Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed
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 ofa 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. 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
