Re: FeLV+ Ragdoll kitty needs home in Texas
In a message dated 11/19/2005 11:10:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, Tator Bunz writes: Please cross post! Can someone in the area help this kitty? Reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/19/2005 7:55:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One of my rescues, a gorgeous spayed, u-t-d on shots, Seal Lynx Point Ragdoll has come up FeLV+. She is absolutely precious. Since I am currently boarding her, I am desperate to find her a home or a place where she can stay for 60 days before being retested. If you know anyone with FeLV+ cats or a place for this sweet girl, please e-mail me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED]Thank you. MeLinda HughesMerlin's Hope cat Rescue Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/
Cotton crisis
Cotton and I havesurvivedour first crisis together. He is fine now, but last night I thought I might lose him. Friday morning he was his usual bouncy self, just a little less hungry, like he's beensince he started taking the Metranidazole (for his bacteria laden stools). I came home from work, andwondered why he didn't greet me as he usually does. I found him in his favorite boy's room laying by the litterbox with a puddle of watery diarrhea next to him. He was weak, lethargic, straining/cramping, vomiting and shivering from pain.He seemed to have the most pain in his back. When I picked him up, the look on his face was a mixture of fear, pain and sadness and broke my heart. I will never forget it. My son and I rushed him to the Vet ER, where he had xrays, bloodwork, etc. He didn't have any urine to analyze, nothing but gel in his rectum.He was found to haveenlarged kidneys, left greater than right(enough to be pushing on his stomach), an elevated white count, a very slightly high calcium level, which concerned the vet,and a density of some sort in his colon which the vet wasn't sure about, because it wasn't clear on xray. She said she wasn't sure why he wasvomiting and straining to defacate, but she said it didn't really look like a foreign body, and there was a lot of gas. Poor baby. The night before he was seen carrying around a dropped piece of lettuce that was probably unwashed and fallen from the trashcan. He was batting it aroundand playing with it, but I took away from him, fearing he might eat it. In his vomit on Friday, I noticed that there was little bits of green, and pieces of what I thought might have been worms, but were little pieces of red string from a decorative sword tassle. I wish I had thought to examine it more closely. Anyway...mentioned all this to the vet,who said worse case scenario is that he might need an exploratory laperotomy to investigate the colon, and perhaps while he is under, to biopsy his kidneys. The vetdid some further labwork, and wasn't too concerned with the findings, and soshe agreed that outpt therapy was the best. He got sub-q fluids, a dex (steroid) shot, some Zantac, and something else I can't remember for nausea.I came home and put a cold compress on his poor little bottom, which was all red and swollen and put him to bed withhis favorite boy. This morning, he was his usual self! Loudly meowing to be allowed out,jumping, running, being naughty, complaining when I picked him up to look at him. He is bright and cheery, and hungry now! I'm still reeling!Any advice on what happened, what might be the best way to proceed to feed him? I am so glad he's better, and I know you are not all vets, but so much of his severe symptoms kept coming back to his FeLV+ status.I'm concerned that he might have something going on with his kidneys, and may consider ultrasound of them in the future. Here are my theories, in order of probability: 1. The lettuce might have been a source ofbacteria that might not have made a normal cat ill, but because of his weakenedimmune system,Cotton got sick. 2. The string causedhim to have his symptoms or contributed to his symptoms. (but that doesn't exactly explain the diarrhea) 3. Since he went to the vet last week, he might have been exposed to a stomach virus.(He was all over the exam room and was beginning to eye the tops of the cabinets.) 4. ? Does anyone have any thoughts? You all know how new I am to all of this, and if there is something I can do to preventsuch occurances in the future, I will do whatever it takes. Sandy
that wonderful map thingee!
reminder for those who haven't already added themselves--this is GREAT! (thanks, gloria!) http://www.frappr.com/felvtalk -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: New to FeLV
That my vet(s) don't appear to know much about FeLV doesn't really surprise me. They didn't know anything about iguanas, and I've had the same experience with ferrets. Still, CATS?? Gia, I understand your feelings here! I am also a nurse, but this is all new to me,as I work for a urology doctor. I had to go back and researchthe workings of the immune system and refresh myself.Having done wildlife (orphaned squirrel)rehabilitation in the past, I do know thatit's much easier to find a complacent vet practice that stays afloat on wellness care. Nothing wrong with that, but it's just not enough for our cats, who are the loves of our life,the furry little pieces of our hearts.I have the utmost respectfor this list because I have found their advice to be much more aggressive, positive and accurate thananything I've heard from a vet. Foras much you are having to pay, and for as much travel as you have to do, since you live in the country,I hope you are able to find the verybest.A vet is providing you a service of not only their expert advice, butof personalized concern and care. I'm not sure where you live, but I do know that since I live pretty near Texas AM, my community probably has more than our share of vets. But more importantly,Aggies keep a close network of alumni. If there is any way I can help, please let me know. Sandy C.
Mail problems??
In a message dated 11/19/05 2:42:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hideyo, I am so happy to hear about Garfunkle's rebounding! I will continue to keep him in my prayers. I do believe in miracles. Hugs, Patti Anyone else having weird things going on with mail??? I sent this to list a few days ago, and it WAS posted at that time, several hours later, but now it just came thru again with today's date a time from this afternoon... Also starting to get other duplicate posts. Just wondering if it's AOL, since I've been having MAJOR problems with my AOL mail, or if this is another "gliche". Any ideas what it could be?? Patti
Re: that wonderful map thingee!
Love it! Thanks, MC! I'd even forgotten the name of the site! Gloria At 03:54 PM 11/19/2005, you wrote: reminder for those who haven't already added themselves--this is GREAT! (thanks, gloria!) http://www.frappr.com/felvtalk -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list
BTW, My sweet little Lancelot (not FELV) died early Thursday morning. I got him in january, a lady called to say that he'd been outside her new house for a couple of very cold months, Dec and Jan. He had the sniffles bad. I've been pulling for him, taking him to the vet, doing lysine and interferon and Zeniquin and other abx and stuff. He just never thrived. It seemed that his kidneys weren't doing well - his pee wasn't concentrated. Suggested problems were pneumonia, or bordatella. He was a little over a year old, a white kitty with black tail and ears, a sweet as could be. Somebody had him neutered young, and declawed, then either lost or dumped him, poor boy. I wanted him to live to be 18, but was not to be. Sleep soft sweet Lancelot. Susan brought her little kitten Carla over ( who died recently) to go in the box with Lancelot and we'll bury them together. Gloria
Re: Cotton crisis
No thoughts, Sandy, but I am thrilled that he seems to be okay now. Sending positive thoughts his way! =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Dudes To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 4:36 PM Subject: Cotton crisis Cotton and I havesurvivedour first crisis together. He is fine now, but last night I thought I might lose him. Friday morning he was his usual bouncy self, just a little less hungry, like he's beensince he started taking the Metranidazole (for his bacteria laden stools). I came home from work, andwondered why he didn't greet me as he usually does. I found him in his favorite boy's room laying by the litterbox with a puddle of watery diarrhea next to him. He was weak, lethargic, straining/cramping, vomiting and shivering from pain.He seemed to have the most pain in his back. When I picked him up, the look on his face was a mixture of fear, pain and sadness and broke my heart. I will never forget it. My son and I rushed him to the Vet ER, where he had xrays, bloodwork, etc. He didn't have any urine to analyze, nothing but gel in his rectum.He was found to haveenlarged kidneys, left greater than right(enough to be pushing on his stomach), an elevated white count, a very slightly high calcium level, which concerned the vet,and a density of some sort in his colon which the vet wasn't sure about, because it wasn't clear on xray. She said she wasn't sure why he wasvomiting and straining to defacate, but she said it didn't really look like a foreign body, and there was a lot of gas. Poor baby. The night before he was seen carrying around a dropped piece of lettuce that was probably unwashed and fallen from the trashcan. He was batting it aroundand playing with it, but I took away from him, fearing he might eat it. In his vomit on Friday, I noticed that there was little bits of green, and pieces of what I thought might have been worms, but were little pieces of red string from a decorative sword tassle. I wish I had thought to examine it more closely. Anyway...mentioned all this to the vet,who said worse case scenario is that he might need an exploratory laperotomy to investigate the colon, and perhaps while he is under, to biopsy his kidneys. The vetdid some further labwork, and wasn't too concerned with the findings, and soshe agreed that outpt therapy was the best. He got sub-q fluids, a dex (steroid) shot, some Zantac, and something else I can't remember for nausea.I came home and put a cold compress on his poor little bottom, which was all red and swollen and put him to bed withhis favorite boy. This morning, he was his usual self! Loudly meowing to be allowed out,jumping, running, being naughty, complaining when I picked him up to look at him. He is bright and cheery, and hungry now! I'm still reeling!Any advice on what happened, what might be the best way to proceed to feed him? I am so glad he's better, and I know you are not all vets, but so much of his severe symptoms kept coming back to his FeLV+ status.I'm concerned that he might have something going on with his kidneys, and may consider ultrasound of them in the future. Here are my theories, in order of probability: 1. The lettuce might have been a source ofbacteria that might not have made a normal cat ill, but because of his weakenedimmune system,Cotton got sick. 2. The string causedhim to have his symptoms or contributed to his symptoms. (but that doesn't exactly explain the diarrhea) 3. Since he went to the vet last week, he might have been exposed to a stomach virus.(He was all over the exam room and was beginning to eye the tops of the cabinets.) 4. ? Does anyone have any thoughts? You all know how new I am to all of this, and if there is something I can do to preventsuch occurances in the future, I will do whatever it takes. Sandy
Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list
Ah, Gloria -- I'm so sorry! Poor baby. You loved him, and he knew it. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Lancelot... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 6:11 PM Subject: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list BTW, My sweet little Lancelot (not FELV) died early Thursday morning. I got him in january, a lady called to say that he'd been outside her new house for a couple of very cold months, Dec and Jan. He had the sniffles bad. I've been pulling for him, taking him to the vet, doing lysine and interferon and Zeniquin and other abx and stuff.He just never thrived. It seemed that his kidneys weren't doing well - his pee wasn't concentrated. Suggested problems were pneumonia, or bordatella. He was a little over a year old, a white kitty with black tail and ears, a sweet as could be. Somebody had him neutered young, and declawed, then either lost or dumped him, poor boy. I wanted him to live to be 18, but was not to be.Sleep soft sweet Lancelot. Susan brought her little kitten Carla over ( who died recently) to go in the box with Lancelot and we'll bury them together.Gloria
Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list
I am so sorry. Michelle
photos?
Who is doing the member photos page? I can't find the e-mail. Someone let me know when you get a chance... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350
Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list
Gloria, I am sorry Lancelot lost the fight, you really worked hard to save the little guy. Big hugs, Del - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 5:11 PM Subject: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list BTW, My sweet little Lancelot (not FELV) died early Thursday morning. I got him in january, a lady called to say that he'd been outside her new house for a couple of very cold months, Dec and Jan. He had the sniffles bad. I've been pulling for him, taking him to the vet, doing lysine and interferon and Zeniquin and other abx and stuff. He just never thrived. It seemed that his kidneys weren't doing well - his pee wasn't concentrated. Suggested problems were pneumonia, or bordatella. He was a little over a year old, a white kitty with black tail and ears, a sweet as could be. Somebody had him neutered young, and declawed, then either lost or dumped him, poor boy. I wanted him to live to be 18, but was not to be. Sleep soft sweet Lancelot. Susan brought her little kitten Carla over ( who died recently) to go in the box with Lancelot and we'll bury them together. Gloria
Re: Sandy ~ Sleeping Kitty
Yes, I've always lovedyour sleeping kitty too Patti!
Kerry
- Original Message -
From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 5:57
PM
Subject: Sandy ~ Sleeping Kitty
Sandy ~
Thanks.the kitty is one of the few things I actually enjoy,
compliments of AOL... LOL!
That little kitty looks like one of my first cats, Pee Wee. (I know,
the name..., but it fit her so well. She was the
runt in her litter the ONLY short hair, so naturally she was
"overlooked" I just couldn't stand it, so I took her. And when the Three
Mile Island episode hit here, I ended up getting one of her brothers, from an
earlier litter. Their "guardian", and I use that term "loosely", dumped him
all her animals went out to California!!! However, her loss
was my gain!)
Mr. Chow ("Mean 'Ole Mr. Chow", full name ~ who actually didn't have a
mean bone in his body), was my first cat that I lost to Felv.)
Sadly, way back then there wasn't too much known about the disease.
My darling Pee Wee ("Pee Wee T. Cat" ~ fullname),lived to be
18.
Gosh, talking about them is still hard, cause it doesn't matter how much
time has passed, I miss them..
Patti
Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry
Well, I've managed to prick myself with the green too...I find both hard to open. It's hard to monitor the water level too while you're trying to keep kitty and needle in place, neither moving. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 5:56 PM Subject: Re: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Funny, I hate Terumo needles. I find them very hard to open and always end up pricking myself and having to throw the needle out. For that reason I prefer Monoject. Michelle In a message dated 11/18/2005 6:55:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you.If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to useterumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking...with Monoject..
Re: New to FeLV (Kerry - warning Long)
Got it--thanks Belinda. - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 6:16 PM Subject: Re: New to FeLV (Kerry - warning Long) Hi Kerry, Yes we went to Missouri in May of 95 and moved back here (Washington state), and yes it is my little Bailey I am talking about. -- 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: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list
I'm so sorry Gloria. It makes me so sad when I hear of another little furball that didn't make it. I'm so glad he found you, though, Gloria, and knew what it was to be cherished for the rest of his (albeit all too short) life. love and hugs Kerry - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 5:11 PM Subject: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list BTW, My sweet little Lancelot (not FELV) died early Thursday morning. I got him in january, a lady called to say that he'd been outside her new house for a couple of very cold months, Dec and Jan. He had the sniffles bad. I've been pulling for him, taking him to the vet, doing lysine and interferon and Zeniquin and other abx and stuff. He just never thrived. It seemed that his kidneys weren't doing well - his pee wasn't concentrated. Suggested problems were pneumonia, or bordatella. He was a little over a year old, a white kitty with black tail and ears, a sweet as could be. Somebody had him neutered young, and declawed, then either lost or dumped him, poor boy. I wanted him to live to be 18, but was not to be. Sleep soft sweet Lancelot. Susan brought her little kitten Carla over ( who died recently) to go in the box with Lancelot and we'll bury them together. Gloria
Re: that wonderful map thingee!
How cool is that map? I put myself on it! I feel rather official, now! - Original Message - From: TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: FeLVTalk FeLVTalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 3:54 PM Subject: that wonderful map thingee! reminder for those who haven't already added themselves--this is GREAT! (thanks, gloria!) http://www.frappr.com/felvtalk -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Mail problems??
Nope no AOL problems hereknocking on wood! Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/
Ringworm
Hi all, I have a friend's kitty may have Ringworm. The kitty has a patch of fur missing on her ear. But she has also been treated for earmites. So is it possible that the hair may be from scratching? If it is ringworm what is the treatment for it. I'm sorry I haven't paid much attention to the prior posts regarding the treatment. Any information you supply would be helpful. I have always respected your suggestions and comments. Thanks! Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/
