Re: Good Bye Mama Kitty
I am so sorry for your loss.. Our thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time, Kerry, Inky, and Angels Bandy, Buster, Lil Rascal and Snoopy - Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: Dry food recall
Hi guys, I am sort of behind times for the most part, but I haven't seen this listed anywhere..not any purina foods, dry or wet...I feed fancy feast to Inky and friskies to ferals.. So that might be a good thing...Please let me know if I need to look at this some more.. Hope all your kitties are well today. Kerry, Inky and Angels Bandy, Buster, Lil Rascal and Snoopy - Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games.
Re: Hideyo - Please send her strength
Hideyo, I second everything Nina said. Sending prayers and love your way for you and your cats. I'm sorry you're going through such a bad time, and I hope everyone gets well and you have a good period of time coming your way. tonya Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm writing to the list for prayers, strength and love to be sent to our dear friend Hideyo. She has had so many losses, so much pain and sadness, so much strife, she could so use our strength right now. It has been difficult for her to find time to participate in the list lately. She has stoically been dealing with loss after loss, and still, when I asked for her help in interpreting Joey's test results she wrote back immediately. I have never met a more giving unselfish heart as Hideyo. You may not agree with where her decisions take her, but they are always made from a place of love and giving. I wish there was more that I could do to relieve her burdens. Sometimes knowing that you are not alone, knowing that others care and are sending good thoughts and blessings your way can help rally our fortitude and get us through the worst of times. Hideyo is such an unsung hero and I'm proud to call her friend. Hang in there Hideyo, you are loved, Nina
Re: Good Bye Mama Kitty
Thank you so much Kerry - and all your sweet babies. elizabeth On 3/31/07, Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry for your loss.. Our thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time, Kerry, Inky, and Angels Bandy, Buster, Lil Rascal and Snoopy -- Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49982/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49982/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html
Re: Slinky - Please add to the CLS
Marissa, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your Slinky. He is still there with you and will wait for you at the bridge. tonya Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. I guess I need to complete the updates on Slinky, huh? Yes, he went to the bridge last night. I was having second thoughts all day yesterday...he, of course, perked up a bit, sat in the window sill again (hadn't done that in ages), and was still drinking, eating, and breathing fine. I even started to wonder if his nose looked pinker. But I decided to go to the vet appointment and ask her what she thought - and that all important question, what would you do if he were your kitty? Right before we left I think I finally understood that it really was time. It occurred to me that on Sunday he was very cuddly with me and initiating some cuddle time on his own. But yesterday he didn't want anything to do with me. And when we left the vet on Monday, someone said he'd tell me when it was time, and I remember thinking, I think he already has told me but I didn't want to believe it. I think his spirit left on Sunday...I think all that cuddling was him saying goodbye and beginning to get ready for the journey. So we went to the vet and I asked her if she thought his nose looked pinker. She looked at his gums, etc. and assured me that they were not. I was tempted to have her do another CBC, but that seemed like just adding to the torture he'd already been through. Without my even asking, the vet said, If this were my cat, this is what I would be doing. Not only is he not getting any better, but he's actually getting steadily worse...and he's just going to suffer if we wait much longer. She of course pointed out that I had the option of waiting, but that seemed like it would just drag out the inevitable. He was so weak the last couple days that he couldn't even get back on the bed once he'd gotten down. The vet explained everything in detail and even shaved some of his fur for me since I'd forgotten I wanted a sample (good cuz what she got was way better than anything I could've gotten with a scissors). Then she gave him the tranquilizer (I think she did it quickly so I wouldn't have time to change my mind...knowing that was best for me and for Slinky). She said it would take a few minutes for it to work, so they left and I just held him and cried and told him how much I loved him. Thanked him for letting me share in his life and told him I was giving him the only gift I could at this point. The room we were in had a beautiful painting of the bridge, so I showed it to him and told him that was where he was going. They had put a sheep skin-like pad on the table and when they came back I laid him on that and put his head on his favorite pillow (he loved to knead on this sqush pillow I have). She thought they might have to put a catheter in his front leg to get the needle in since his veins were so small, but she was able to do it in his back leg. Once it was in, I just held him and cried and cried some more. But I know he was in peace. He visited me this morning - as I was waking up I could hear the birds outside my window and I distinctly heard a meow (I remember thinking that I didn't know of a bird that meowed). When it happened I got chills. And when I woke up fully I realized that he was letting me know that he's happy and he loves me. I'm actually doing much better than I expected to be. After the vet appointment my friend took me out to dinner and then to ben and jerry's (self-medicating is always good!), which distracted me and that helped a lot. Of course when I got home I completely lost it, but I knew that would happen. I called dad and he was wondeful about telling me I did all the right things, that he loves me, and not to worry about paying all those bills back 'till some time in the future. Today I relaxed in the morning and then went and got my hair cut (my stylist is dad's partner and the owner of the salon...so he has lots of experience with losing kitties) and did some shopping. I got a stuffed kitty that looks just like Slinky, so he'll be my new sleeping buddy. I thought I would lose it when I came home tonight, but I just choked up for a bit and really was okay. I know all the prayers and thoughts everyone is sending me are helping a ton!!! I think half the population of the US is praying for me and checking on me! You guys have been absolutely amazing and having people to talk to who've been there and understand how this is has been an unbelievable help! Thank you all so much for all your support!!! I know this is kinda long, but since you've all been reading so much about Slink, I thought you might want to know some of the details of his crossing. Thanks again for everything...I know I couldn't get through this without you!! Love to you and
Re: Dry Food
thanks for the link to the video--i used to feed the california natural long ago, then they stopped shipping it my corner of the midwest. On 3/31/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm with ya Nina, it's very frustrating. Interesting info though about Natura (the makers of Innova and Cal Natural), the owner has a video out explaining their connection with Menu Foods, and even has decided to buy or build his own canned food plant due to this disaster. So.. when that get built, it will be all made by Natura, and not subcontracted out to Menu or any other mass producer. http://www.naturapetcare.com is the video, the part about building their own plant is near the very end (my vet sent this out to me today). I emailed them and told them that I would switch back to their foods as soon as I could be assured that what I ordered came from their OWN new plant. Until then, I am feeding Merrick canned. It's pricey, but the cats love it. Their dry food is made in their own plant, and if safe (I'm feeding it to the ferals, and no one has been ill at all so far). My housecats are on Felidae dry for now... I bought a bag in the original panic before I was sure Natura's promises about their dry food were true. I may or may not switch them back... it might not be worth the hassle, Doobie pukes his guts up everytime we do a food change, and he's just getting used to the felidae. And now, on top of the Menu Foods scandal, there's a FDA warning about Eukanuba having something not tested safe for cats in it, some kind of SWINE feed additive in their light and low cal dry foods (and their weight management / diabetes prescription food as well). So it's all about to be recalled too, if it's not already. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Hammy Please add to the CLS
Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear about Hammy. I hope Lucinda recovers. take care, tonya Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all,thank you for your good wishes and prayers for sweet little Hammy.He is now with all the Angel fur kids. Could you also put Lucinda in your prayers too? she is at Dr. Jens house possibly with some brain problems due to the felv.My boyfriend loves this beautiful orange tiger girl.Thank you all so much Sherry - Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by Green Rating at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center.
Re: satine
Jenna, I wanted to send my condolences for your loss. You don't need to worry about disinfecting your home due to felv. When virus dries it dies. FeLV is not so easily spready. Satine probably had it the whole time. I'm so sorry. tonya Leslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jenna, I'm very sorry for your loss... it is never easy. Please know that your house is safe... the virus does not live very long outside the body. Leslie =^..^= On 3/29/07, Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I joined this list because my kitty died on Sunday from feline lukemia she also had feline hiv. She was a stray I adopted two years ago, and when I first adopted her I tested her and she came back negative. I think she contracted it before I adopted her, and I have kept her up to date on all her shots. It has been very very hard for me. I don't know if I will ever heal. I miss having her around, am wondering if I can ever have another kitty. I would make sure if I adopted they would be negative and have all their shots and not be a stray- but I don't know if my apartment will be safe or if it will have the virus still around. How long should I wait? - Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. -- Leslie =^..^= To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
Re: Update on Chief
Great news! tonya Stephanie E Caldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well My parents decided to keep Chief when it came right down to it. So, hes got a good, safe home as an only kitty. :D And, I am interviewing with the airlines to be a flight attendant!! I AM SO EXCITED!!! Steph
Re: mixing
All of my cats were negative and vaccinated when I brought in my first positive along with another kitten about the same age. They had been tested (one incorrectly) and given their first set of shots. It was not until I was having them spayed and neutered that I asked for a retest and found out one cat was positive. At that point she had been mixing with everyone for a couple of months Everyone got retested and was negative. I brought in another cat knowing it was positive. She mixes with everyone here as well. Now I only retest if someone gets sick. I've lost cats to kidney failure, stroke, etc... and they've always tested negative. I brought in 2 leukemia negative cats, one who had not had a booster yet (there was nowhere else for her to go). She too, is still negative and has been here going on 3 years. My first positive was probably around 10 years ago. It's never been transferred in my house. I have also fostered positive and negative cats. Any negative cats are vaccinated every 3rd year now. tonya Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm trying to get an idea, and maybe write something, about people who mix their FeLV cats, and or FIV cats with negative cats. I'm interested in when they were diaagnosed, were the negative cats previously vaccinated and were they ever re-tested. If so, when. How often were they retested? If the FeLV cat has passed away, have the negatives been retested after at least 3 months? Are the negative cats vaccinated every year for FeLV? Do the cats mix continually, sharing food, water, litter, etc? Or are they mixed only at certain times with water and food removed? You get the idea. You can email me off list if you like. Thanks, Beth - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.
Fwd: [feline-hyperT] OT:No Evidence of Aminopterin Rat Poison) in affected animals
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more added to the list--including cat dog treats
http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/31/pet-food-recall-del-monte-pulls-products/#more-1353 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Delmonte Pet Food recall...
Pet food that is being recalled by Del Monte. http://www.delmonte.com/petfoodrecall.html Del Monte Pet Products Voluntarily Withdraws Specific Product Codes of Pet Treats and Wet Dog Food Products SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2007-As a precautionary measure, Del Monte Pet Products is voluntarily recalling select product codes of its pet treat products sold under the Jerky TreatsR, Gravy TrainR Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty MorselsR brands as well as select dog snack and wet dog food products sold under private label brands. A complete list of affected brands and products is below. The Company took this voluntary recall action immediately after learning this morning from the FDA that wheat gluten supplied to Del Monte Pet Products from a specific manufacturing facility in China contained melamine. Melamine is a substance not approved for use in food. The FDA made this finding as part of its ongoing investigation into the recent pet food recall. The adulteration occurred in a limited production quantity on select product codes of the brands below. This recall removes all Del Monte pet products with wheat gluten procured from this manufacturing facility from retail shelves. No other Del Monte Pet Products treats, biscuits or wet dog food products are impacted by this recall,and no Del Monte dry cat food, dry dog food, wet cat food or pouched pet foods are subject to this voluntary recall. The affected products comprise less than one-tenth of one percent of Del Monte Pet Productsapos; annual pet food and pet treat production. Del Monte Pet Products has proactively engaged and fully cooperated with the FDA since the start of its investigation. The adulterated ingredients were used in limited production over the last three months for those items identified by specific product codes. Del Monte Pet Products has not used wheat gluten from this manufacturing facility in China in any other pet products except those described below. Consumers should discontinue feeding the products with the Product Codes detailed below to their pets. Del Monte Pet Products are 100% guaranteed and all returned product will be refunded. Del Monte Pet Products customers can visit our website or contact our Consumer Hotline at (800) 949-3799 for further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining a product refund. BRANDED Production Code/Best By Date Jerky Treats Beef Flavor Dog Snacks Code: Best By: TP7C05 Aug 05 08 TP7B07 Aug 07 08 TP7B08 Aug 08 08 TP7B09 Aug 09 08 TP6B10 Aug 10 08 Code: Best By: TP7B15 Aug 15 08 TP7C05 Sep 02 08 TP7C06 Sep 03 08 Gravy Train Beef Sticks Dog Snacks Code: Best By: TP7B19 Aug 19 08 TP7B20 Aug 20 08 TP7B21 Aug 21 08 Pounce Meaty Morsels Moist Chicken Flavor Cat Treats Code: Best By: TP7C07 Sep 04 08 TP7C12 Sep 09 08 PRIVATE LABEL Production Code/Best By Date Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Jerky Strips Dog Treats Code: Best By: TP7B06 Aug 06 08 TP7B07 Aug 07 08 TP7C05 Sep 02 08 TP7C06 Sep 03 08 TP7C07 Sep 04 08 Code: Best By: TP7C08 Sep 05 08 Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Snack Sticks Dog Treats Code: Best By: TP7B19 Aug 19 08 TP7B20 Aug 20 08 TP7B21 Aug 21 08 TP7C08 Sep 05 08 TP7C09 Sep 06 08 Ol' Roy Bark'n Bac'n Beef Bacon Flavor Dog Treats Code: Best By: TP7C14 Sep 11 08 Ol' Roy with Beef Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food Code: Best By: BC6M21 Dec 21 09 Ol' Roy with Beef Hearty Strips in Gravy Dog Food Code: Best By: BC7A19 Jan 19 10 Ol' Roy Country Stew Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food Code: Best By: BC6M15 Dec 15 09 Dollar General Beef Flavored Jerky Strips Dog Treats Code: Best By: TP7C06 Sep 03 08 Dollar General Beef Flavored Beef Sticks Dog Treats Code: Best By: TP7B20 Aug 20 08 TP7B21 Aug 21 08 Happy Tails Beef Flavor Jerky Strips Code: Best By: TPY7B08 Aug 08 08 TP7B09 Aug 09 08 Happy Tails Meaty Cuts with Beef in Gravy Dog Food Code: Best By: BC7A29 Jan 29 10 Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals
RE: more added to the list--including cat dog treats
IT NEVER ENDS! Chris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCats Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 12:58 AM To: FeLVTalk; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: more added to the list--including cat dog treats http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/31/pet-food-recall-del-monte-pulls -products/#more-1353 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
