Re: hi, I am back to the list - need advise
Hi Hideyo, Has Jack been seeing an oncologist or is his vet consulting with an oncologist? Can the eye be removed to get rid of the tumor? -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Thanks for info (was Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either
Jean, As hard as it is you really have to get food into Wallace, whether via syringe feeding of offering food every few minutes and getting him to take some. Cancer takes a lot of energy to fight, Wallace needs all the nutrition he can get, cancer robs the body of it's life giving nutrients so it is doubly important for Wallace to get enough calories to give him strength to fight whatever lays ahead. You can do it, just keep in mind and let Wallace know he has got to have all his strength to fight!! -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Introduction
Welcome Laura! You've come to a great group. I don't have a FeLV kitty anymore--he's gone to a sanctuary and was only with me for a couple of months without symptoms, so I don't have any FeLV advice for you. But I will tell you this: Even though I don't have FeLV kitties, I still read and post to this site because there are so many loving and caring people. It's so nice to surround myself with kindred spirits since cat-lovers are few and far between in my area. I just enjoy reaffirming my beliefs and my feelings by reading about others compassion. It can be sad to read about all the poor babies who pass on, but it's so wonderful to have people to talk to and turn to who understand. I hope you enjoy the list, and I hope you find useful information. You've done a wonderful thing taking in Duncan! Congrats! Melissa Is this your only kitty? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laura Mostello Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 5:16 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Introduction Hi all - My name is Laura and I'm new to this list. I'm also new to FeLV, since I've just adopted an infected cat. I work at an animal shelter here in Georgia, and one of my favorite cats tested positive last week. We had planned to take him to an adoption fair but had to run the test first. Well, Duncan was one of the unlucky ones. He has a terrific personality and I'd grown quite attached to him during his 4 months at the shelter, so I adopted him myself rather than let him be euthanized. Duncan visited the vet today, and aside from slightly swollen lymph nodes, the vet says he looks great. He's extremely energetic, friendly and has a great appetite, and so far there are no symptoms of illness. It was a real surprise when the test came back positive. Cats rarely stay healthy for 4 months at the shelter - they usually contract a URI and, since there is no money in the budget for vet care and no medications, most deteriorate quickly and are euthanized. But we never worried about Duncan; he always seemed so strong and he never got sick. Of course at this point the vet can't give me a definite prognosis - we just have to wait and see what happens. I'm hoping to learn a lot from others on this list, especially what you all have done to keep your cats healthy. Thanks! Laura
RE: Thanks for info (was Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either
Jean, I hope your snuggles were comforting. Sometimes we need them just as much as they need us. I hope everything turns out for the best. You and Wallace are in my thoughts and prayers... Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 6:17 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Thanks for info (was Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either Hi folks-- Just got home from the vet a little while ago. Wallace was such a good boy for both vets that he didn't need to be sedated for his sonogram or biopsy. That's my good boy. [sniffle] They really love Wallace at my vet hospital -- he was there for a week six years ago for FUS, and they all know what a sweetie he is. They have his picture (with Boo and William) in the waiting room, too. (If you'd like to see it, it's here: http://www.ratemykitten.com/pictures/392/000131996/ ) We won't know what the cancer is until the cytology report comes in, Saturday or Tuesday. BEST case at this point is lymphoma. Right now, both vets (my vet and the sonography specialist vet) think that he has adenocarcinoma in his small intestine, invading into the mesentery. His stomach wall and other sections of the small bowel are also thickening. This is *bad*. Of the two types of tumor, this *is* the operable one, but it's big -- 5cm -- and it's invaded beyond the small intestine. There's a partial blockage of the intestine's lumen, too, which is causing real concern and is probably why he stopped eating. I'm going to go snuggle my kitty and cry now. Thanks so much to everybody, esp. those who gave me the lymphoma information. Looks like it might be a moot point now -- adenocarcinoma is *bad*. Feels weird to be praying that it might be lymphoma -- as I said, the cytology report won't be in for a few days. Advice on enticing a sick kitty to eat is appreciated, but as he doesn't have FeLeuk/FIV, he's off topic. Thank you, though -- everybody here is so generous of spirit, and helpful. -Jean Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather
Re: OT: Regarding a freak accident to my hubby..it is long...sorry!
Terrie, Boy you guys have had a real bad run on things not going right. I hope hubby makes a swift, full recovery. He is strong so he'll be fine, keep your chin up, things are going to get better ... Sending positive prayers for his recovery. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Going digest for a while
Hi Wendy and all, I'm cc'ing Michelle this, (maybe someone has already sent her a copy of your post to Phaewryn), I'm guessing she'll appreciate it as much as I did. You may have noticed my absence on the list lately... My back is giving me trouble and it makes it hard to sit at the computer for more than a few minutes at a time. Like so many of us, I'm also overwhelmed with rescue efforts, (a young, emaciated pregnant girl, just a kitten herself, showed up in my front yard last Thurs and had her babies on Sat!). I'll be pulling back from the list for at least a while. I'm not sure how much Phaewrn's latest tirade had to do with the decision, but I just don't seem to have the energy to share right now. Maybe it has nothing to do with the changing dynamics of the list at all and it's just a matter of exhaustion and physical pain. I hope I'll be back soon. I feel a little traitorous leaving you all, so many of the old-timers seem to be posting less and less. This list has been a Godsend to me and so many others, I will always be grateful for the support, friendship, information and feeling of HOME that I've experienced here. Much love and good wishes to all of you always, Nina wendy wrote: Phaewryn, This is the 3rd time in a year that you have gone off on other members inappropriately and then claimed to be leaving. I think you need to stop. It is not right or fair to insult other people and then stick your neck in the sand. No one here agrees 100% with any other member on this site. When this happens, either we respectfully disagree, or we just don't say anything. There is no reason to go on a mission to destroy. It is so clear that when you do this, there's much more underlying your verbal spews that has nothing to do with this group and everything to do with your own life. If you are stressed out, stop taking it out here. It's not right. I completely disagree with your statement that for the past year that the validity of the site has been laughable. If you remember, I joined this list a year a half ago. I have learned SO MUCH from this list in the past year a half, and that knowledge has spurred me to do a lot of further research. I am actually able to help others here. I came here so needy and ignorant only to come out more knowledgeable on many aspects of feline care, all because of the loving members of this group. That includes you. No, I didn't prescribe to all the advice given, but took it all in, did my own research, and am still paying it back to new members who came her just like I did. The validity of this group is just as strong as it was six years ago. What you say about a/c's could be true, but you don't know. I don't know. Neither of us have tried one. You can't prove anything intangible exists anyway. What would you say to someone who says you don't love your son because it can't be proven? Indeed, it cannot be proven in a quantitative or tangible way, as no intangibles can. You can't see them, you can't touch them. But nevertheless, your love for your son IS there and it IS true. Same way for faith in God for some of us. So I hope that you will begin to question your own belief that unless you can prove something, it might as well not exist. There is suffering in the world so we can grow. If there were no suffering, there would be no happiness. You cannot know real happiness if you never have struggles and make personal growth. And FYI, prayer is not crap. You have asked for it yourself here. Please, make an effort to hold your tongue. The 24-hour rule always works for me. Write your letter in a word document, save it, and go back and read it in 24 hours. Revise as needed. You might need 48 hours. I did it when writing this post to you. I waited until I slept on it before responding. And my post shows much less anger, and more sense than it would have had I immediately responded. Save your sarcasm for yourself. No one else appreciates it. Dealing with sick animals is hard enough without you making everyone feel badly. I felt like you once, over ten years ago, making everyone around me feel bad because I felt bad inside. I got help with a great counselor for a year. Worked through a lot of childhood issues. Some adult issues. I've been a new woman ever since. Stronger, more secure, and most importantly, happier with who I am. I'll never regret my decision to get help. I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy to feel like I did before I got help. And I certainly don't wish it on you or anyone else on this list. I truly hope, and will pray, that you find some way to deal with these issues in your personal life that keep plaguing you. Life has so much to offer us. Sincerely, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
Re: Going digest for a while
I understand, Nina, one reason I don't post much is I got so busy with rescue, as well as my sister dying and going thru all her stuff. I'm getting more of my time back, but takes a while to do that. I am very grateful that this list has been, in general, so wonderful and supportive, and that's what I like to envision about it. I'm so glad that you all are here. best of luck to you, Gloria On Jun 15, 2007, at 10:38 AM, Nina wrote: Hi Wendy and all, I'm cc'ing Michelle this, (maybe someone has already sent her a copy of your post to Phaewryn), I'm guessing she'll appreciate it as much as I did. You may have noticed my absence on the list lately... My back is giving me trouble and it makes it hard to sit at the computer for more than a few minutes at a time. Like so many of us, I'm also overwhelmed with rescue efforts, (a young, emaciated pregnant girl, just a kitten herself, showed up in my front yard last Thurs and had her babies on Sat!). I'll be pulling back from the list for at least a while. I'm not sure how much Phaewrn's latest tirade had to do with the decision, but I just don't seem to have the energy to share right now. Maybe it has nothing to do with the changing dynamics of the list at all and it's just a matter of exhaustion and physical pain. I hope I'll be back soon. I feel a little traitorous leaving you all, so many of the old-timers seem to be posting less and less. This list has been a Godsend to me and so many others, I will always be grateful for the support, friendship, information and feeling of HOME that I've experienced here. Much love and good wishes to all of you always, Nina wendy wrote: Phaewryn, This is the 3rd time in a year that you have gone off on other members inappropriately and then claimed to be leaving. I think you need to stop. It is not right or fair to insult other people and then stick your neck in the sand. No one here agrees 100% with any other member on this site. When this happens, either we respectfully disagree, or we just don't say anything. There is no reason to go on a mission to destroy. It is so clear that when you do this, there's much more underlying your verbal spews that has nothing to do with this group and everything to do with your own life. If you are stressed out, stop taking it out here. It's not right. I completely disagree with your statement that for the past year that the validity of the site has been laughable. If you remember, I joined this list a year a half ago. I have learned SO MUCH from this list in the past year a half, and that knowledge has spurred me to do a lot of further research. I am actually able to help others here. I came here so needy and ignorant only to come out more knowledgeable on many aspects of feline care, all because of the loving members of this group. That includes you. No, I didn't prescribe to all the advice given, but took it all in, did my own research, and am still paying it back to new members who came her just like I did. The validity of this group is just as strong as it was six years ago. What you say about a/c's could be true, but you don't know. I don't know. Neither of us have tried one. You can't prove anything intangible exists anyway. What would you say to someone who says you don't love your son because it can't be proven? Indeed, it cannot be proven in a quantitative or tangible way, as no intangibles can. You can't see them, you can't touch them. But nevertheless, your love for your son IS there and it IS true. Same way for faith in God for some of us. So I hope that you will begin to question your own belief that unless you can prove something, it might as well not exist. There is suffering in the world so we can grow. If there were no suffering, there would be no happiness. You cannot know real happiness if you never have struggles and make personal growth. And FYI, prayer is not crap. You have asked for it yourself here. Please, make an effort to hold your tongue. The 24-hour rule always works for me. Write your letter in a word document, save it, and go back and read it in 24 hours. Revise as needed. You might need 48 hours. I did it when writing this post to you. I waited until I slept on it before responding. And my post shows much less anger, and more sense than it would have had I immediately responded. Save your sarcasm for yourself. No one else appreciates it. Dealing with sick animals is hard enough without you making everyone feel badly. I felt like you once, over ten years ago, making everyone around me feel bad because I felt bad inside. I got help with a great counselor for a year. Worked through a lot of childhood issues. Some adult issues. I've been a new woman ever since. Stronger, more secure, and most importantly, happier with who I am. I'll never regret my decision to get help. I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy to feel like I did before I got help.
Re: Going digest for a while
Hey Nina, I'm sorry you've got so much going on. I know how hard it can be. I go through periods where I'm not able to post for a week or longer and it's all I can do to catch up. Don't worry about it. I'm planning on staying around as long I can, and there will always be others to help, so the new people who come here will be taken care of. This will always be a good place to go for info. We're all going to see to that. And we know you'll be back when you can. My husband had back surgery last Wednesday. He had a microdiskectomy between his L4/L5, where they shave off the disk that is protruding; it was successful. I hope you do not have to have surgery; that your back will heal itself. We waited a year, hoping it would fix itself, but he was in so much pain, and was on meds everyday just so he couldn't feel it, we really didn't have a choice. He could barely sit or lie down. He feels 100% better. I hope rescue slows down for you and everyone else. It seems it has been an especially busy season. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Good that animals are being rescued and not left out there, but bad that there are so many. My best friend adopted a kitten last month. I get to kitty sit for a week starting Sunday while she's out of town. I'm looking forward to having a kitten in my house again. I can't imagine doing rescue right now with all the animals we already have. 7 cats and three dogs and two salt fish tanks keeps us really busy as it is. I don't know how you rescuers do it! We'll see you when you are able to return. Best wishes to you and your furbabies! And prayers going out that your back heals right up! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
Re: Thanks for info (was Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either
Hi Jean, I am so sorry that the sonogram/biopsy showed cancer. I was hoping it was something more curable. I am sorry that you got this type of news. It's never easy. Do they think Wallace is a candidate for one of the types of feeding tubes? I think Belinda is the one who has had to have a feeding tube for Fred for so long (he doesn't have it currently, but she always leaves it as an option if he starts eating). That might be your easiest bet to help him get sustenance and fight the cancer, if that's the route you guys are going. Prayers going out for peace and comfort for both you and Wallace, and correct info. so that you are able to make an informed decision as to where to go from here. In the meantime, there are all sorts of things you can use to entice kitty: kitty milk, yogurt, deli meat, liver liver shake, cooked chicken, chicken broth, baby food (without garlic or onion), any sort of kitty wet food, tuna. Others here should have more suggestions. There are also the supplements your vet can prescribe to help stimulate the appetite like cyproheptadine, etc. Make sure you check with the vet before feeding any of the stuff suggested in case it is counterproductive to stomach cancer. Please keep us posted on Wallace. Don't worry about the OT. As far as I'm concerned, Wallace needs help. That's never OT here. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/
Re: Ki
Dede, I hope Ki's fever goes down and he's all right. Please let us know how he fares in the next few days? :) Wendy --- dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just when you are feeling smug...I looked at Ki yesterday, and he just didn't look quite right. Picked him up and he yowled, and tried to bite me. Not like him at all. Took his temp (have 2 bites on my hand to prove it) and it was 106. I couldn't believe it. Gave him some fluids. Another bite. And went to the vet. They are calling it FUO, fever of unknown origin. She gave him something for the fever, and a penecillin shot. He is in a foul mood, but eating well. Still doesn't want to be touched. His gums look good. I wonder if someone bit him, and it is the beginning of an abcess? On the bright side, they are finishing the cat enclosure on Sat...Yippeee!!! Have a nice day, everyone, Dede When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news
Re: Charity (Crossed The Bridge)- Heartfelt Thanks Update
Patti, I laughed when I read your email. I could sense some humor even in the midst of your pain. It sounded funny when you said you took a bath. It sounded like I had suggested that you need to take one period...lol. I don't think you're crazy at all. You're probably more sane than the rest of us. I'm sorry you are sad, but you wouldn't be sad had you never loved Charity, and I know you wouldn't change being able to love her for anything in the world. It sounds like you are dealing with everything the best way you can. Prayers going out for peace and comfort for your heart and soul. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
Wallace Request: Liver shake recipe?
Greetings, folks-- In all the *wonderful* advice and support I've gotten here, there have been many mentions of a liver shake recipe. Does someone have it handy? I really appreciate it. We've been having a much better day today. Details on my LJ: I'll save the list's bandwidth and just post a link for the interested. :) http://lyonessnyc.livejournal.com/#58245 Thanks so much -- you all are made of awesome. :) Best, Jean Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
Re: Kisa is gone, thank you all
I just want to thank you all for your many kind words and thoughts regarding Kisa, Koda, and Tomi. This is one of the few places where I feel comfortable sharing how strongly I feel about my babies and how deeply saddened I am by their illnesses. My husband is about the only other person who understands how much our kitties mean to both him and I. Most other people I know don't understand the deep bond one can have with an animal. All your replies have meant much to me, and made me feel better. It is amazing that you have never met my babies or I, and yet can offer so many words of reassurance. I am missing Kisa terribly, as she was so much fun to have around. She was the social one, who interacted with my other cats, grooming and playing. Now I have three kitties left who have nothing at all to do with each other. I think they all miss her. Sadly, I am not having much time to grieve for Kisa, because I believe Tomi is getting sick again. The last few days, he seems to be getting more anemic again, and he vomited tonight. After he vomited, he was panting for a few seconds. I'm also worried that he hasn't grown back the hair on his neck that was shaved 3 months ago for his blood test. It still looks like it did a week after it was shaved. I'm thinking of bringing him into the vet again, even though they wanted to put him to sleep 2 months ago. I was wondering if his hemobartonella may be coming back, and that should be simple enough for them to test for. I am so scared to have to go through this again so soon, and afraid Tomi won't be able to pull off a miracle a second time. I almost feel like we are being punished for something, the way this nightmare seems to be unfolding. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:50 PM Subject: Kisa is gone :( Kisa passed away this morning while I was at work, exactly one month after Koda. My heart is broken, especially since I wasn't there with her at the end. I had prayed and hoped so much that she would continue to improve after she started eating again a week and a half ago. I suppose it was just too much for her to overcome. The anemia never really did improve much. Though her breathing was better, her skin was so pale. The last few days, her appetite faltered again, and she was getting weaker. I didn't think today would be the day she died, though i'm relieved she didn't have to go on suffering much longer. I don't think she was in pain, and I sincerely hope she wasn't in pain at the end. It was just so hard to see her so weak when she was as active and happy as a kitten 3 weeks ago. Kisa is going to be missed more than words can say. She never quite saw her 3rd birthday, but the time she spent with us will never be forgotten. She was special in so many ways, I wouldn't even know where to start to list them all. Fearless, loving, gentle, playful, curious, and sweet are just a few of the words that describe her. She's been sleeping on my pillow the last few nights, and i'm going to miss her warmth so much. If it ever stops raining, she will be buried next to Koda tonight. I made a rock garden full of flowers on top of Koda's grave. Now Kisa will join her there. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.14/845 - Release Date: 6/12/2007 6:39 AM
Re: Wallace Request: Liver shake recipe?
This is the recipe that was posted here: I tried it and Kisa liked it for awhile until her appetite faded again. Here is the liver shake recipe: 1 cup raw liver (chicken or beef, I use chicken) 1 cup fresh carrot juice, tomato juice, or V-8 1/4 cup filtered water 1 raw egg yolk 1 tsp kelp or spirulina Blend until liquid and frothy. I make it in half batches (though use a whole egg yolk), and warm up small amounts for Simon. I had to put it on his lips the first few times to get him to eat it. it is supposed to be complete nutrition. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Jean [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 5:48 PM Subject: Wallace Request: Liver shake recipe? Greetings, folks-- In all the *wonderful* advice and support I've gotten here, there have been many mentions of a liver shake recipe. Does someone have it handy? I really appreciate it. We've been having a much better day today. Details on my LJ: I'll save the list's bandwidth and just post a link for the interested. :) http://lyonessnyc.livejournal.com/#58245 Thanks so much -- you all are made of awesome. :) Best, Jean Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.16/849 - Release Date: 6/14/2007 12:44 PM
Re: Regarding a freak accident to my hubby..it is long...sorry!
I am praying for your husband and hoping he can recover fully. Cassandra - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 10:40 AM Subject: OT: Regarding a freak accident to my hubby..it is long...sorry! (I want apologized if you have already seen this from other groups I'm on) Hello all, I wanted to make everyone aware or least be alert of what can happen when you get behind brush mowers whether it's up close or at a distance. It is very dangerous. Yesterday, my husband was about 20 feet behind a tractor that had a brush mower on it which was operated by his friend. My husband was looking for items that may have been sticking out of the ground that the mower didn't get. Anyway, a huge rock flew out from the mower and my husband said he seen it at the corner of his eye. By then it was too late. The rock hit him on his right arm below the elbow and broke his arm in two places. I had to call 911 for help he was bleeding and going into shock. He was taken to the hospital and had x-rays done on him. The time was around noontime that this happened. My Dr. was on call who is a orthopedic surgeon had to do emergency surgery on him. I have a lot of faith in him as he done my knee replacements and other bone surgeries. One of the bones is shattered in my husband's arm and he said it look like a gunshot wound. He was taken into surgery about 5 pm was returned back to his room about 9:15 pm last night. The Dr. told me he was bad that he could lose his arm especially below the elbow. He has muscle and tissue damage. Many fragments of the bone was floating in his arm. Did what he could do for him at this point. Only time will tell. Since, my husband is a Diabetic and has HEP C from tainted blood in the 60's from a blood transfusion he is considered high risk. He has a tube in him that they call a Vacu this is to suck all the infection and excess blood from the area. He is also on two different IV lines for the loss of blood and for antibiotics. He is being monitored closely. I did noticed his blood pressure was high. So he will be in the hospital for at least some time. He will be taken back into surgery tomorrow to check out more of the damage and try to repair more of his arm. By the way my husband is right handed this is the arm that got injured. Some of you already know he just had two recent right shoulder surgeries on the same arm. He was supposed to return back to work for light duty on the 19th of this month. Believe it or not he was looking forward going back to work after being off for almost a year. Now that this has happened I don't know what we are going to do. Please pray and hope he doesn't lose part of his arm. That he makes full recovery. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ -- See what's free at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.15/847 - Release Date: 6/12/2007 9:42 PM
Re: Kisa is gone, thank you all
At 08:33 PM 6/15/2007, you wrote: Cassandra You have been through so very much and I am hoping with all my heart that Tomi will show signs of improvement, Yes we all understand the pain of loving animals with life threatening illnesses and we understand your grief, i hate to admit this but I did not have the grief when I lost my dad that Ido when I lost one of my sweet babies. Only those here will understand. all my thoughts and hopes and good energy going to you Kelly I just want to thank you all for your many kind words and thoughts regarding Kisa, Koda, and Tomi. This is one of the few places where I feel comfortable sharing how strongly I feel about my babies and how deeply saddened I am by their illnesses. My husband is about the only other person who understands how much our kitties mean to both him and I. Most other people I know don't understand the deep bond one can have with an animal. All your replies have meant much to me, and made me feel better. It is amazing that you have never met my babies or I, and yet can offer so many words of reassurance. I am missing Kisa terribly, as she was so much fun to have around. She was the social one, who interacted with my other cats, grooming and playing. Now I have three kitties left who have nothing at all to do with each other. I think they all miss her. Sadly, I am not having much time to grieve for Kisa, because I believe Tomi is getting sick again. The last few days, he seems to be getting more anemic again, and he vomited tonight. After he vomited, he was panting for a few seconds. I'm also worried that he hasn't grown back the hair on his neck that was shaved 3 months ago for his blood test. It still looks like it did a week after it was shaved. I'm thinking of bringing him into the vet again, even though they wanted to put him to sleep 2 months ago. I was wondering if his hemobartonella may be coming back, and that should be simple enough for them to test for. I am so scared to have to go through this again so soon, and afraid Tomi won't be able to pull off a miracle a second time. I almost feel like we are being punished for something, the way this nightmare seems to be unfolding. Cassandra - Original Message - From: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]C J To: mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgfelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:50 PM Subject: Kisa is gone :( Kisa passed away this morning while I was at work, exactly one month after Koda. My heart is broken, especially since I wasn't there with her at the end. I had prayed and hoped so much that she would continue to improve after she started eating again a week and a half ago. I suppose it was just too much for her to overcome. The anemia never really did improve much. Though her breathing was better, her skin was so pale. The last few days, her appetite faltered again, and she was getting weaker. I didn't think today would be the day she died, though i'm relieved she didn't have to go on suffering much longer. I don't think she was in pain, and I sincerely hope she wasn't in pain at the end. It was just so hard to see her so weak when she was as active and happy as a kitten 3 weeks ago. Kisa is going to be missed more than words can say. She never quite saw her 3rd birthday, but the time she spent with us will never be forgotten. She was special in so many ways, I wouldn't even know where to start to list them all. Fearless, loving, gentle, playful, curious, and sweet are just a few of the words that describe her. She's been sleeping on my pillow the last few nights, and i'm going to miss her warmth so much. If it ever stops raining, she will be buried next to Koda tonight. I made a rock garden full of flowers on top of Koda's grave. Now Kisa will join her there. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.14/845 - Release Date: 6/12/2007 6:39 AM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.16/849 - Release Date: 6/14/2007 12:44 PM
