Re: [Felvtalk] Pluto
Sherry, I'm sending all kinds of thoughts and prayers for your kitty along with Pluto. Hope they can turn around for the good. Dr. Jen has done so much for these kitties as I have read so many times over the course of years. The doctor has certainly earned her wings! BTW you too have earned your wings as well. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Sultan/Startup, WA. _http://tazzys.org/_ (http://tazzys.org/index.html) Board Member for national rescue. _http://www.hurricanepetsrescue.org/_ (http://www.hurricanepetsrescue.org/) OTRA VERIFIED TRANSPORTER (On The Road Again) Terrie Mohr-Forker Copyright © 2007-2008 Tazzy's.org. All rights reserved. **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My cat
i am a little late with this, but as long as the others are vaccinated, don't seperate them. i went thru the same thing and everyone was miserable. since then i have them wherever they want to be and everyone is doing well. each one picks out his/her favorite place to sleep and whenever i sit still very long, they all take turns on my lap. dorlis Molly Mitchell molly.kathleen.mitch...@gmail.com wrote: Hello. Yesterday, one of my four cats was diagnosed through the ELIZA test with FeLV, and I am just devastated. He's always been healthy; he's 3 y.o. and I'd had him since he was a kitten, until last year when he escaped while we were moving. He was on the streets for almost four months, then FOUND, and I've had him back since early December. My other three cats (two gotten after the original two disappeared, and one who was found with him and looks like his original sister but subsequently went into heat when she was fixed, so...) tested negative. Right now I have him in my bedroom, totally separate facilities, and he's miserable. I would really appreciate it if anyone had any information about infection rates in negative cats living with infected ones; if it's not safe, I'm going to have to find him a home with other infected cats, because he's too social to be isolated like that. Thanks, Molly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption
this subject came up before, but how do you know when to say enough? i can cope with the 5 i have now, but 11! i would be broke. if i could, i know of at least 20 more cats looking for homes in our area. everyday, someone says do you want another cat. if only people would just get their cats neutered and spayed. forgot who said it, but sometimes i think we would be better off if some people were neutered and spayed. dorlis Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jenny That is so great of you to offer. I hope Mike gets back to you. I actually mixed my positive and negative after a short period apart. The negatives were vaccinated. There had already been exposure in my case. It was less stressful for all the cats. I have 11 now. I think I had 9 then but new ones kept showing up. They get dumped here. Sally ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My cat
When one kitten in a litter I fostered tested positive, my vet said to keep everyone (my vaccinated cat and stray mom and her litter) together. I was so scared, but the folks on this list helped me to realize that this disease may not be as contagious as some think - and my vet concurred. I was lucky - it was a false positive. But because of the wonderful folks on this list I will take in another homeless cat and kittens and not worry at all because all of mine (I kept mom and one of the babies) are vaccinated. Then I will follow my vet's advice and test mom first, then work from there. Thanks to everyone on this list - maybe someday all kitties will have homes regardless of their FeLV status because of your bravery and persistence. Sally --- On Tue, 3/24/09, dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net wrote: From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] My cat To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Molly Mitchell molly.kathleen.mitch...@gmail.com Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 9:32 PM i am a little late with this, but as long as the others are vaccinated, don't seperate them. i went thru the same thing and everyone was miserable. since then i have them wherever they want to be and everyone is doing well. each one picks out his/her favorite place to sleep and whenever i sit still very long, they all take turns on my lap. dorlis Molly Mitchell molly.kathleen.mitch...@gmail.com wrote: Hello. Yesterday, one of my four cats was diagnosed through the ELIZA test with FeLV, and I am just devastated. He's always been healthy; he's 3 y.o. and I'd had him since he was a kitten, until last year when he escaped while we were moving. He was on the streets for almost four months, then FOUND, and I've had him back since early December. My other three cats (two gotten after the original two disappeared, and one who was found with him and looks like his original sister but subsequently went into heat when she was fixed, so...) tested negative. Right now I have him in my bedroom, totally separate facilities, and he's miserable. I would really appreciate it if anyone had any information about infection rates in negative cats living with infected ones; if it's not safe, I'm going to have to find him a home with other infected cats, because he's too social to be isolated like that. Thanks, Molly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption
thank God there are people like you who will take the time to find homes for these positive babies. been fighting with my computer lateley. my positive is healthy, sassy and sweet as can be. why don't shelters want to adopt out positive cats? is it insurance or do they just have too many healthy cats to take time for felv babies? dorlis JENI RECA jrock...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi, There is a male felv positive cat (tested positive on IFA and elisa) that needs a home. I work for a shelter and they do not adopt out felv positive cats and give me a week to find a home or place for them. I am currently away in france until the 7th but asked if the vet if he could stay there until I came back, finding out the answer tomorrow. From what I they emailed me he is male, 1-2 years old and very sweet. He is getting neutered tomorrow. Any takers will find a way to get him anywhere. Currently he is in new york out on long island. thanks very much Jeni jrock...@hotmail (i currently live in a very small house with two felv positive cats, three dogs and a 10 week old infant...i think it would be a bit too much to take on another cat...thanks) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:02:58 -0800 From: stylin72...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Adoption I have a stray cat that looks completely healthy. After a check up at the vet, I found out that she is Felv positive. The trouble is that I have dogs and a cat (felv negative) so I keep the stray cat quarantined. She's a great cat, very friendly, and I'm looking for a home for her (preferrably one that would treat her with acemannan.) I live in Chicago and am looking for someone relatively close by. Any possible leads would be appreciated. Mike ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_022009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
God bless you and comfort you. dorlis Debbie Harrison dlh1...@hotmail.com wrote: Viky, we mourn with you for the loss of your sweet baby! Debbie (COL) The time is always right to do what is right - Martin Luther King Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:50:43 -0600 From: vdiga...@dss.state.la.us To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] My Mickey In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Bless you. He knows he is loved (he is still near you, just not in the same form) and returns your love times hundreds. On Mar 24, 2009, at 9:51 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: God bless you and comfort you. dorlis Debbie Harrison dlh1...@hotmail.com wrote: Viky, we mourn with you for the loss of your sweet baby! Debbie (COL) The time is always right to do what is right - Martin Luther King Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:50:43 -0600 From: vdiga...@dss.state.la.us To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] My Mickey In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bashful to cross at 2:15 today (EST) Tampa, FL
so sorry about Bashful. if only there was a way we could get thru to them that we are there to help them, we could do so much more for them. i know lymphoma first hand, had it myself and you are right, that is an awful lot to put anyone thru. even then, it doesn't always work. my oncologist told me that all 3 chemos i had did nothing. i simply went into spontaneous remission 1 year after treatments were stopped. i know prayer had a lot to do with it. that and because God had something else in mind for me. dorlis Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't posted much lately, sadly have had quite a few rescue losses in the last months as well as rescue emergencies which has me so behind on all fronts However, one of our dear, fairly elderly university campus ferals, Bashful, will be crossing this afternoon and I wanted to share her story so that many thoughts will be with her. Bashful's caregiver has been taking care of her for at least 10 years, she disappeared a couple of weeks ago which was attributed to roofers at the Library where she has lived for so many years. When she showed back up she was clearly in dire need of help. Elaine her caregiver called me for help trapping, 2 friends and I set out without much success the first two days--it was heartbreaking, she was half under the drop trap the first night but just a bit of food made her choke cough so horribly, we had tears in our eyes just hearing watching. Her neck was very, very swollen impairing her ability to eat and walk. We got her 2 nights later, began b/w, examcytology via needle aspirate confirmed a high grade, aggressive lymphoma. We discussed the possibility of chemo but Bashful is very feral and already unhappy even being at the vet, it was clear this was not going to be a way to give her quality time and that she was already in a very bad state. One of my good campus friends who came to the call to help drop trap is leaving now to be with Bashful for her final moments. Bashful was not FELV+ (likely was FIV+), but I know many here can sympathize with the dreadful diagnosis of lymphoma. We treat feral cats for illnesses as much as we possibly can, I've actually got 14 campus feral kitty Bobbye on my porch now for that reason (CRF, FIV+, along with Toxoplasmosis possible eye tumor which has not progressed--she's done well other than not liking the fluids of course)but it just didn't seem there were any way we could put Bashful through chemo, weekly vet visits, and possibly never feeling good enough for the time to have been of quality for her. She is very stressed at my vet and we hope things go as peacefully as possible this afternoon. Go with love, sweet Bashful, and know how badly we wanted to help you--you will not be forgotten. Heather ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bashful to cross at 2:15 today (EST) Tampa, FL
my prayers for Pepper are already on their way. dorlis Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: I would like to add, please also send prayers for Pepper, Bashful's elderly buddy who after being treated for scabies recently, is still going strong at the Library, but she is FIV+, also more than 10 years old and is deafBashful was Pepper's ears and we know Pepper will miss her very much. Please pray for Pepper's safety. Heather On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 1:50 PM, Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't posted much lately, sadly have had quite a few rescue losses in the last months as well as rescue emergencies which has me so behind on all fronts However, one of our dear, fairly elderly university campus ferals, Bashful, will be crossing this afternoon and I wanted to share her story so that many thoughts will be with her. Bashful's caregiver has been taking care of her for at least 10 years, she disappeared a couple of weeks ago which was attributed to roofers at the Library where she has lived for so many years. When she showed back up she was clearly in dire need of help. Elaine her caregiver called me for help trapping, 2 friends and I set out without much success the first two days--it was heartbreaking, she was half under the drop trap the first night but just a bit of food made her choke cough so horribly, we had tears in our eyes just hearing watching. Her neck was very, very swollen impairing her ability to eat and walk. We got her 2 nights later, began b/w, examcytology via needle aspirate confirmed a high grade, aggressive lymphoma. We discussed the possibility of chemo but Bashful is very feral and already unhappy even being at the vet, it was clear this was not going to be a way to give her quality time and that she was already in a very bad state. One of my good campus friends who came to the call to help drop trap is leaving now to be with Bashful for her final moments. Bashful was not FELV+ (likely was FIV+), but I know many here can sympathize with the dreadful diagnosis of lymphoma. We treat feral cats for illnesses as much as we possibly can, I've actually got 14 campus feral kitty Bobbye on my porch now for that reason (CRF, FIV+, along with Toxoplasmosis possible eye tumor which has not progressed--she's done well other than not liking the fluids of course)but it just didn't seem there were any way we could put Bashful through chemo, weekly vet visits, and possibly never feeling good enough for the time to have been of quality for her. She is very stressed at my vet and we hope things go as peacefully as possible this afternoon. Go with love, sweet Bashful, and know how badly we wanted to help you--you will not be forgotten. Heather ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bashful to cross at 2:15 today (EST) Tampa, FL
it takes time, but ferals can be taught to trust us humans. i had 2 and each took around 18 months of concentrated effort before they became lap babies. dorlis MacKenzie wrote: I'm so sorry to hear about Bashful, Heather. Prayers for Pepper, meantime. I do hope she doesn't become chronically depressed. This is the first time I've heard of an active attempt to treat feral cats' illness and I really applaud you. I have 2 feral cats and I know how difficult it is. Hugs and bless you, Kerry M -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Heather Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 1:25 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bashful to cross at 2:15 today (EST) Tampa, FL I would like to add, please also send prayers for Pepper, Bashful's elderly buddy who after being treated for scabies recently, is still going strong at the Library, but she is FIV+, also more than 10 years old and is deafBashful was Pepper's ears and we know Pepper will miss her very much. Please pray for Pepper's safety. Heather On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 1:50 PM, Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't posted much lately, sadly have had quite a few rescue losses in the last months as well as rescue emergencies which has me so behind on all fronts However, one of our dear, fairly elderly university campus ferals, Bashful, will be crossing this afternoon and I wanted to share her story so that many thoughts will be with her. Bashful's caregiver has been taking care of her for at least 10 years, she disappeared a couple of weeks ago which was attributed to roofers at the Library where she has lived for so many years. When she showed back up she was clearly in dire need of help. Elaine her caregiver called me for help trapping, 2 friends and I set out without much success the first two days--it was heartbreaking, she was half under the drop trap the first night but just a bit of food made her choke cough so horribly, we had tears in our eyes just hearing watching. Her neck was very, very swollen impairing her ability to eat and walk. We got her 2 nights later, began b/w, examcytology via needle aspirate confirmed a high grade, aggressive lymphoma. We discussed the possibility of chemo but Bashful is very feral and already unhappy even being at the vet, it was clear this was not going to be a way to give her quality time and that she was already in a very bad state. One of my good campus friends who came to the call to help drop trap is leaving now to be with Bashful for her final moments. Bashful was not FELV+ (likely was FIV+), but I know many here can sympathize with the dreadful diagnosis of lymphoma. We treat feral cats for illnesses as much as we possibly can, I've actually got 14 campus feral kitty Bobbye on my porch now for that reason (CRF, FIV+, along with Toxoplasmosis possible eye tumor which has not progressed--she's done well other than not liking the fluids of course)but it just didn't seem there were any way we could put Bashful through chemo, weekly vet visits, and possibly never feeling good enough for the time to have been of quality for her. She is very stressed at my vet and we hope things go as peacefully as possible this afternoon. Go with love, sweet Bashful, and know how badly we wanted to help you--you will not be forgotten. Heather ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list.
hi, my vet told me to keep others seperated until their last booster just to be sure. dorlis Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: Hi Amy. I didn't find out my boys were positive until they were in their teens. The vet said they were likely carriers and since Squeaky was never sick, the vet said his was likely in his bone marrow. Stripes was symptomatic on and off. Stripes lived several more years (to age 16) and Squeaky lived to age 22. Isabella tested positive almost 2 years ago and is the picture of health. Your boy could live a long life. Keep your other kitties separate for at least 24 hours after they are vaccinated (I can't recall if they should be separate until the booster in 30 daysdoes anyone know?). Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Ackerman Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 8:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list. Just wanted to say a quick hello to all the list members- i've just joined upon learning this afternoon that my much adored 10 year old cat is positive. We're unsure as to how he contracted feluk as he was tested before we adopted him, and the two cats we have adopted since then were both tested... sigh. We take the other two in tomorrow morning to be tested hopefully vaccinated, and then we'll bring my big boy home. Hopefully he will be with us for at least a few more months. I've been scouring the archives and can't express enough gratitude- there is so much wonderful information support here. I look forward to being a part of this community. Amy _ HotmailR is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] hello- new to the list.
Sue and Frank, where do you get Wellness Core canned food? do you have an email or phone number? never heard of this before. Sue Frank Koren fs...@roadrunner.com wrote: Hi Amy, I am so sorry you are going through this. It is hard to want to care for a beloved kitty when they want no part of it. My sweet gentle Tucker used to go absolutely ballistic whenever I tried to give him a pill. Sometimes I think it is kinder to choose the least threatening or invasive ways to help a sick kitty. Some would much rather be gently let go in their own time with dignity then to have procedures forced upon them that might lengthen their lives but would make them extremely unhappy. Your best choice may be feeding him the highest quality food you can find. (I like Wellness Core canned food.) And making sure there is little or no stress in his life. Best wishes for as much quality time as possible with Grrr. You picked such a great name for a feisty cat! Sue Amy Ackerman swa...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks for the welcome kind words, Gary Laurie. My vet believes Grrr has lymphosarcoma, but for the time being the diagnostic tools recommended to locate the suspected spinal tumor are simply out of reach financially. Times are lean for everyone, I know; this was a very difficult day, deciding courses of treatment for this very cool, loved cat based on our credit lines. He's having a rough time getting around. Grrr is also, as you may be able to gather from his name, not a terribly good patient. That may be the understatement of the month. He is slightly anemic as well, but his... attitude doesn't make him a terribly good candidate for, say, daily pills, etc. He's getting a cortisol shot to see if it improves his mobility/comfort an injectable, long term antibiotic (I need to get the drug name) to counter the immune suppressive effects of the cortisol. He eats like a horse, so we're going to try some of the suggested dietary modifications as well. Any one with suggestions for minimally invasive treatments (minimally invasive by this cat's standards is, say, tossing a tasty tidbit gently from across the room, careful not to let it land too close), please share as I continue to dredge through the archives. My other two are keenly looking around for Grrr tonight- should be a fun car ride home tomorrow with all three, plus the mastiff going along to get her rabies vax. I'll check back in tomorrow- good night, all, and thanks again for the support! _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] hello- new to the list.
reL finances and caring for kitties, has anyone else heard of Care Credit? i fuond out about it from my dentist and it can be used for glasses, dental work, vets and even plastic surgery. the vet collects the charges until they reach at least $300.00 and then sends charges to Care Credit. you have a year to pay it off with no interest. you only pay interest if you take more than i year to complete payment. it has helped me out with my babies because i like to get a complete blood profile and urinealysis (?) on each one so we have a base line to start from. also helps when i have to get shots for all 5 at same time. dorlis Sue Frank Koren fs...@roadrunner.com wrote: Hi Amy, I am so sorry you are going through this. It is hard to want to care for a beloved kitty when they want no part of it. My sweet gentle Tucker used to go absolutely ballistic whenever I tried to give him a pill. Sometimes I think it is kinder to choose the least threatening or invasive ways to help a sick kitty. Some would much rather be gently let go in their own time with dignity then to have procedures forced upon them that might lengthen their lives but would make them extremely unhappy. Your best choice may be feeding him the highest quality food you can find. (I like Wellness Core canned food.) And making sure there is little or no stress in his life. Best wishes for as much quality time as possible with Grrr. You picked such a great name for a feisty cat! Sue Amy Ackerman swa...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks for the welcome kind words, Gary Laurie. My vet believes Grrr has lymphosarcoma, but for the time being the diagnostic tools recommended to locate the suspected spinal tumor are simply out of reach financially. Times are lean for everyone, I know; this was a very difficult day, deciding courses of treatment for this very cool, loved cat based on our credit lines. He's having a rough time getting around. Grrr is also, as you may be able to gather from his name, not a terribly good patient. That may be the understatement of the month. He is slightly anemic as well, but his... attitude doesn't make him a terribly good candidate for, say, daily pills, etc. He's getting a cortisol shot to see if it improves his mobility/comfort an injectable, long term antibiotic (I need to get the drug name) to counter the immune suppressive effects of the cortisol. He eats like a horse, so we're going to try some of the suggested dietary modifications as well. Any one with suggestions for minimally invasive treatments (minimally invasive by this cat's standards is, say, tossing a tasty tidbit gently from across the room, careful not to let it land too close), please share as I continue to dredge through the archives. My other two are keenly looking around for Grrr tonight- should be a fun car ride home tomorrow with all three, plus the mastiff going along to get her rabies vax. I'll check back in tomorrow- good night, all, and thanks again for the support! _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] hello- new to the list.
You can buy it online (eg Waggin'Tails). If you call around you might find a retailer in your area...in my city, a small private garden shop sells it and so does Petco. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:36 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sue Frank Koren Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] hello- new to the list. Sue and Frank, where do you get Wellness Core canned food? do you have an email or phone number? never heard of this before. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bashful to cross at 2:15 today (EST) Tampa, FL
Those who love and care for feral cats have a very difficult calling, one that causes great pain when a feral leaves for any reason. However, when a feral cares about you, it is the most rewarding experience because that caring can not be forced nor is it bred into the cat. Bless you and your friends for caring about these wonderful animals. You did the right thing. The fear and anger would have made Bashful's time unbearable for her. On Mar 24, 2009, at 10:17 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: so sorry about Bashful. if only there was a way we could get thru to them that we are there to help them, we could do so much more for them. i know lymphoma first hand, had it myself and you are right, that is an awful lot to put anyone thru. even then, it doesn't always work. my oncologist told me that all 3 chemos i had did nothing. i simply went into spontaneous remission 1 year after treatments were stopped. i know prayer had a lot to do with it. that and because God had something else in mind for me. dorlis Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't posted much lately, sadly have had quite a few rescue losses in the last months as well as rescue emergencies which has me so behind on all fronts However, one of our dear, fairly elderly university campus ferals, Bashful, will be crossing this afternoon and I wanted to share her story so that many thoughts will be with her. Bashful's caregiver has been taking care of her for at least 10 years, she disappeared a couple of weeks ago which was attributed to roofers at the Library where she has lived for so many years. When she showed back up she was clearly in dire need of help. Elaine her caregiver called me for help trapping, 2 friends and I set out without much success the first two days--it was heartbreaking, she was half under the drop trap the first night but just a bit of food made her choke cough so horribly, we had tears in our eyes just hearing watching. Her neck was very, very swollen impairing her ability to eat and walk. We got her 2 nights later, began b/w, examcytology via needle aspirate confirmed a high grade, aggressive lymphoma. We discussed the possibility of chemo but Bashful is very feral and already unhappy even being at the vet, it was clear this was not going to be a way to give her quality time and that she was already in a very bad state. One of my good campus friends who came to the call to help drop trap is leaving now to be with Bashful for her final moments. Bashful was not FELV+ (likely was FIV+), but I know many here can sympathize with the dreadful diagnosis of lymphoma. We treat feral cats for illnesses as much as we possibly can, I've actually got 14 campus feral kitty Bobbye on my porch now for that reason (CRF, FIV+, along with Toxoplasmosis possible eye tumor which has not progressed--she's done well other than not liking the fluids of course)but it just didn't seem there were any way we could put Bashful through chemo, weekly vet visits, and possibly never feeling good enough for the time to have been of quality for her. She is very stressed at my vet and we hope things go as peacefully as possible this afternoon. Go with love, sweet Bashful, and know how badly we wanted to help you--you will not be forgotten. Heather ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] hello- new to the list.
thank you, got a Petco in our area. dorlis Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: You can buy it online (eg Waggin'Tails). If you call around you might find a retailer in your area...in my city, a small private garden shop sells it and so does Petco. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:36 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sue Frank Koren Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] hello- new to the list. Sue and Frank, where do you get Wellness Core canned food? do you have an email or phone number? never heard of this before. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bashful to cross at 2:15 today (EST) Tampa, FL
how true about the ferals. my Shorty was so sweet once he decided that i was okay. he became the biggest lap baby ever. it took a ew scratches when i forgot to do things his was, but when he did decide to adopt me, he more than made up for it. Bob, my newest boy was maybe a dump cat since he was very loveable when broght into my vetomeone did dump him, it is their loss and my gain because he is the sweetest boy ever. dorlis Cougar Clan maima...@duo-county.com wrote: Those who love and care for feral cats have a very difficult calling, one that causes great pain when a feral leaves for any reason. However, when a feral cares about you, it is the most rewarding experience because that caring can not be forced nor is it bred into the cat. Bless you and your friends for caring about these wonderful animals. You did the right thing. The fear and anger would have made Bashful's time unbearable for her. On Mar 24, 2009, at 10:17 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: so sorry about Bashful. if only there was a way we could get thru to them that we are there to help them, we could do so much more for them. i know lymphoma first hand, had it myself and you are right, that is an awful lot to put anyone thru. even then, it doesn't always work. my oncologist told me that all 3 chemos i had did nothing. i simply went into spontaneous remission 1 year after treatments were stopped. i know prayer had a lot to do with it. that and because God had something else in mind for me. dorlis Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't posted much lately, sadly have had quite a few rescue losses in the last months as well as rescue emergencies which has me so behind on all fronts However, one of our dear, fairly elderly university campus ferals, Bashful, will be crossing this afternoon and I wanted to share her story so that many thoughts will be with her. Bashful's caregiver has been taking care of her for at least 10 years, she disappeared a couple of weeks ago which was attributed to roofers at the Library where she has lived for so many years. When she showed back up she was clearly in dire need of help. Elaine her caregiver called me for help trapping, 2 friends and I set out without much success the first two days--it was heartbreaking, she was half under the drop trap the first night but just a bit of food made her choke cough so horribly, we had tears in our eyes just hearing watching. Her neck was very, very swollen impairing her ability to eat and walk. We got her 2 nights later, began b/w, examcytology via needle aspirate confirmed a high grade, aggressive lymphoma. We discussed the possibility of chemo but Bashful is very feral and already unhappy even being at the vet, it was clear this was not going to be a way to give her quality time and that she was already in a very bad state. One of my good campus friends who came to the call to help drop trap is leaving now to be with Bashful for her final moments. Bashful was not FELV+ (likely was FIV+), but I know many here can sympathize with the dreadful diagnosis of lymphoma. We treat feral cats for illnesses as much as we possibly can, I've actually got 14 campus feral kitty Bobbye on my porch now for that reason (CRF, FIV+, along with Toxoplasmosis possible eye tumor which has not progressed--she's done well other than not liking the fluids of course)but it just didn't seem there were any way we could put Bashful through chemo, weekly vet visits, and possibly never feeling good enough for the time to have been of quality for her. She is very stressed at my vet and we hope things go as peacefully as possible this afternoon. Go with love, sweet Bashful, and know how badly we wanted to help you--you will not be forgotten. Heather ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list
Grrr sounds so much like my Snuggles. is beautiful to look at, loves to be petted (for a while at least, not too much) but don't try to brush me or give me pills. i will slash you to bits, bite and swat you with my tail. don't know if it has anything to do with it, he was a Maine Coon. he looked like it so took to a breeder and she confirmed it. mostly, as long as things went his way, he was happy. sometimes a pain to deal with, but i would not have missed my days with him for anything. he is the one who took care of my father. the day father became ill, Snuggles went into his room and would not leave. if he called me in the middle of the night, Snug would come and get me, then jump on father's bed. he stayed with him for a year and the day father passed, he left his room and never went back there. he passed away 1 week after father. dorlis Amy Ackerman swa...@hotmail.com wrote: I appreciate everyones concern thoughts. Looking back at what I've written so far, I can see that I haven't been very clear about what was/is going on with Grrr. I've been a little emotional these last few days! I took him in monday morning because he had been having a very difficult time doing normal cat stuff- jumping, running, etc- saturday night sunday, and it was getting progressively worse as hours passed. I had consulted with my vet on Sunday about possibly taking him to emergency, but because he was not displaying any very dramatic symptoms of stroke, seizure, obvious distress or pain, we decided to save him the trip and bring him in first thing Monday morning. He had been losing weight, and it seemed likely that his weakness was a symptom of whatever was causing the weight loss- hence the blood tests that led to the leukemia diagnosis. The vet believes it likely that the weakness instability are a result of a spinal tumor caused by lymphosarcoma, and I believe that yesterday's dramatic neurological symptoms were simply a progression from what had been going on all weekend, exacerbated by the stressful hospitalization long car rides- he doesn't travel well either. Grrr doesn't do anything easily except look handsome growl. The cortisol shot was administered as an effort at pain management, to see if it helped him get around easier. Just got him home and he's looking OK- a bit better than yesterday, and he sure seems happy to be home. We have a very long term relationship with this doctor, and do trust him- obviously, mistakes can be made, but I am comfortable with the treatment Grrr has been given and the plans we have discussed for his future. I am, as has been suggested, throwing out the calender- my cat seems happy, if a bit awkward physically, and that makes me happy! Amy _ Windows Live™ Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. http://windowslive.com/online/groups?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_groups_032009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list
if exposing dry to the air caused a loss of vitamin D, what about adding fish oil to the food to counter the loss of D and then add a vitamin supplement for the selenium. dorlis Rosenfeldt wrote: Wow, Laurie, I had never heard of that So I'm guessing that dry food should be kept, say, in its bag with the top rolled so there's no extra air? Wacky! Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Laurieskatz Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list Coco lost weight, couldn't jump up, her tongue would come out of her mouth and her legs weren't working right. Not FeLV+but she was diagnosed with myonecrosis. A change in food (from dry to canned) reversed her issues. The vets tested for all the usual causes and she was negative so they assumed nutritional. I would dump all the dry (Wellness) into a tupperware container. Vets said that exposed the food to too much air which depleted the food of vitamin D and Selenium and caused muscle death. For what it's worth Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Ackerman Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:17 PM To: Felv talk Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list I appreciate everyones concern thoughts. Looking back at what I've written so far, I can see that I haven't been very clear about what was/is going on with Grrr. I've been a little emotional these last few days! I took him in monday morning because he had been having a very difficult time doing normal cat stuff- jumping, running, etc- saturday night sunday, and it was getting progressively worse as hours passed. I had consulted with my vet on Sunday about possibly taking him to emergency, but because he was not displaying any very dramatic symptoms of stroke, seizure, obvious distress or pain, we decided to save him the trip and bring him in first thing Monday morning. He had been losing weight, and it seemed likely that his weakness was a symptom of whatever was causing the weight loss- hence the blood tests that led to the leukemia diagnosis. The vet believes it likely that the weakness instability are a result of a spinal tumor caused by lymphosarcoma, and I believe that yesterday's dramatic neurological symptoms were simply a progression from what had been going on all weekend, exacerbated by the stressful hospitalization long car rides- he doesn't travel well either. Grrr doesn't do anything easily except look handsome growl. The cortisol shot was administered as an effort at pain management, to see if it helped him get around easier. Just got him home and he's looking OK- a bit better than yesterday, and he sure seems happy to be home. We have a very long term relationship with this doctor, and do trust him- obviously, mistakes can be made, but I am comfortable with the treatment Grrr has been given and the plans we have discussed for his future. I am, as has been suggested, throwing out the calender- my cat seems happy, if a bit awkward physically, and that makes me happy! Amy _ Windows LiveT Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. http://windowslive.com/online/groups?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_groups_032009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list
bird droppings could cause that? that scares me as i feed the wild birds on my deck and that is where my babies love to lie in the sun and snooze. may have to change where i feed the birds and clean deck up with Clorox. dorlis Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: Yes. They told me that moisture or oxygen will deplete dry food of those vitamins. Another person took their cat in when I took Coco (we went over to Ames teaching school). Her cat could not walk at all and did not survive. It's a rare condition and can also be caused by toxins or the disease passed via bird droppings (I forget the name right now...toxoplasmosis, maybe). Anyway, it was frightening and I am so grateful to have my kitty. They had to take biopsies of her muscles and send them to Texas to be analyzed. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Rosenfeldt, Diane Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list Wow, Laurie, I had never heard of that So I'm guessing that dry food should be kept, say, in its bag with the top rolled so there's no extra air? Wacky! Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Laurieskatz Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list Coco lost weight, couldn't jump up, her tongue would come out of her mouth and her legs weren't working right. Not FeLV+but she was diagnosed with myonecrosis. A change in food (from dry to canned) reversed her issues. The vets tested for all the usual causes and she was negative so they assumed nutritional. I would dump all the dry (Wellness) into a tupperware container. Vets said that exposed the food to too much air which depleted the food of vitamin D and Selenium and caused muscle death. For what it's worth Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Ackerman Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:17 PM To: Felv talk Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list I appreciate everyones concern thoughts. Looking back at what I've written so far, I can see that I haven't been very clear about what was/is going on with Grrr. I've been a little emotional these last few days! I took him in monday morning because he had been having a very difficult time doing normal cat stuff- jumping, running, etc- saturday night sunday, and it was getting progressively worse as hours passed. I had consulted with my vet on Sunday about possibly taking him to emergency, but because he was not displaying any very dramatic symptoms of stroke, seizure, obvious distress or pain, we decided to save him the trip and bring him in first thing Monday morning. He had been losing weight, and it seemed likely that his weakness was a symptom of whatever was causing the weight loss- hence the blood tests that led to the leukemia diagnosis. The vet believes it likely that the weakness instability are a result of a spinal tumor caused by lymphosarcoma, and I believe that yesterday's dramatic neurological symptoms were simply a progression from what had been going on all weekend, exacerbated by the stressful hospitalization long car rides- he doesn't travel well either. Grrr doesn't do anything easily except look handsome growl. The cortisol shot was administered as an effort at pain management, to see if it helped him get around easier. Just got him home and he's looking OK- a bit better than yesterday, and he sure seems happy to be home. We have a very long term relationship with this doctor, and do trust him- obviously, mistakes can be made, but I am comfortable with the treatment Grrr has been given and the plans we have discussed for his future. I am, as has been suggested, throwing out the calender- my cat seems happy, if a bit awkward physically, and that makes me happy! Amy _ Windows LiveT Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. http://windowslive.com/online/groups?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_groups_032009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the
Re: [Felvtalk] Cortisol for Grrr... correction
join the group. been guilty of that a few times myself. dorlis Amy Ackerman swa...@hotmail.com wrote: Never mind, I'm apparently an idiot who cannot read or write. Grrr was given vetalog. Must work on having my facts straight before typing. _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Flanagan Please add to the CLS
count on it. God knows where these babies will find love and sends them out way. even when another shows up, you will still miss Mickey and cry for your loss of him. that is normal, for our love for them never really dies, just goes dormant from time to time. then something pops up to remind us of them and we cry. dorlis Viky Digangi vdiga...@dss.state.la.us wrote: Sherry, I feel for you. It has been a week since I had to have my Mickey put down and I can't stop crying. He loved to be outside and the weather is finally turning warmer and all I can think about is how much he would have enjoyed being out in the warm sun. I know it takes time to get over the loss of our babies but it is so hard. I see his little face everywhere. Maybe God will send me another baby who needs me. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com 03/04/09 7:46 PM Well we sadly lost another one of our Sids kids.Flanagan was quite the spunky boy.He was an orange tiger that LOVED to wash windows! He has had his ups and downs in the passed six months.And just recently got a bunch of his feisty silliness back,even just this Monday he helped me do the special feedings and kept me company.He passed away during the night last night and I feel for the volunteers that went in and found him this morning.I would have been devastated.We knew his time was getting shorter but he just made a major comeback.Maybe he was just giving us a last glimpse of the Flanny we have ALL came to love.We love you baby boy. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list
As sort of a parenthetical to this discussion, which I confess I've only read a little of, recently my housemate decided to try putting our Luc's thyroid pills (which we've been shoving down his throat for years) into a pinch of catnip in the palm of her hand. I never thought this would work, but he's been doing this for about a month now. Even if he snarfs up all the nip, he'll still take one extra snarf to get the pill in. Goofy boy, I love him dearly. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Amy Ackerman Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list Grrr sounds so much like my Snuggles. is beautiful to look at, loves to be petted (for a while at least, not too much) but don't try to brush me or give me pills. i will slash you to bits, bite and swat you with my tail. don't know if it has anything to do with it, he was a Maine Coon. he looked like it so took to a breeder and she confirmed it. mostly, as long as things went his way, he was happy. sometimes a pain to deal with, but i would not have missed my days with him for anything. he is the one who took care of my father. the day father became ill, Snuggles went into his room and would not leave. if he called me in the middle of the night, Snug would come and get me, then jump on father's bed. he stayed with him for a year and the day father passed, he left his room and never went back there. he passed away 1 week after father. dorlis Amy Ackerman swa...@hotmail.com wrote: I appreciate everyones concern thoughts. Looking back at what I've written so far, I can see that I haven't been very clear about what was/is going on with Grrr. I've been a little emotional these last few days! I took him in monday morning because he had been having a very difficult time doing normal cat stuff- jumping, running, etc- saturday night sunday, and it was getting progressively worse as hours passed. I had consulted with my vet on Sunday about possibly taking him to emergency, but because he was not displaying any very dramatic symptoms of stroke, seizure, obvious distress or pain, we decided to save him the trip and bring him in first thing Monday morning. He had been losing weight, and it seemed likely that his weakness was a symptom of whatever was causing the weight loss- hence the blood tests that led to the leukemia diagnosis. The vet believes it likely that the weakness instability are a result of a spinal tumor caused by lymphosarcoma, and I believe that yesterday's dramatic neurological symptoms were simply a progression from what had been going on all weekend, exacerbated by the stressful hospitalization long car rides- he doesn't travel well either. Grrr doesn't do anything easily except look handsome growl. The cortisol shot was administered as an effort at pain management, to see if it helped him get around easier. Just got him home and he's looking OK- a bit better than yesterday, and he sure seems happy to be home. We have a very long term relationship with this doctor, and do trust him- obviously, mistakes can be made, but I am comfortable with the treatment Grrr has been given and the plans we have discussed for his future. I am, as has been suggested, throwing out the calender- my cat seems happy, if a bit awkward physically, and that makes me happy! Amy _ Windows LiveT Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. http://windowslive.com/online/groups?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_groups_032009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list
Catnip--not bad! Haven't tried that one. Whenever I think I've found something that works though (and feel very proud of myself for finding the perfect pill pusher-downer), they always manage to show me who is the real boss by suddenly deciding that they know I'm putting a pill in and stop taking whatever it was that worked. I've used American cheese (makes a nice little ball), liverwurst (ditto), ham (a little harder to roll up), pill pockets (works for a while), wet food (in a ball), two treats squished together like a sandwich with a pill in the middle, and on and on. Of course, groveling and begging and pleading sometimes works though I think they finally take the pill just to shut me up. And then of course, there are all those pills I've found over the years, just lying around without a mark on them. I KNOW they're not the pills I was so proud of myself about--I KNOW they sneak to the pill vial at night to take out some pills to scatter around just to make me crazy! LOL Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 ti...@mindspring.com Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/ -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Diane Rosenfeldt Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 1:03 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list As sort of a parenthetical to this discussion, which I confess I've only read a little of, recently my housemate decided to try putting our Luc's thyroid pills (which we've been shoving down his throat for years) into a pinch of catnip in the palm of her hand. I never thought this would work, but he's been doing this for about a month now. Even if he snarfs up all the nip, he'll still take one extra snarf to get the pill in. Goofy boy, I love him dearly. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Amy Ackerman Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list Grrr sounds so much like my Snuggles. is beautiful to look at, loves to be petted (for a while at least, not too much) but don't try to brush me or give me pills. i will slash you to bits, bite and swat you with my tail. don't know if it has anything to do with it, he was a Maine Coon. he looked like it so took to a breeder and she confirmed it. mostly, as long as things went his way, he was happy. sometimes a pain to deal with, but i would not have missed my days with him for anything. he is the one who took care of my father. the day father became ill, Snuggles went into his room and would not leave. if he called me in the middle of the night, Snug would come and get me, then jump on father's bed. he stayed with him for a year and the day father passed, he left his room and never went back there. he passed away 1 week after father. dorlis Amy Ackerman swa...@hotmail.com wrote: I appreciate everyones concern thoughts. Looking back at what I've written so far, I can see that I haven't been very clear about what was/is going on with Grrr. I've been a little emotional these last few days! I took him in monday morning because he had been having a very difficult time doing normal cat stuff- jumping, running, etc- saturday night sunday, and it was getting progressively worse as hours passed. I had consulted with my vet on Sunday about possibly taking him to emergency, but because he was not displaying any very dramatic symptoms of stroke, seizure, obvious distress or pain, we decided to save him the trip and bring him in first thing Monday morning. He had been losing weight, and it seemed likely that his weakness was a symptom of whatever was causing the weight loss- hence the blood tests that led to the leukemia diagnosis. The vet believes it likely that the weakness instability are a result of a spinal tumor caused by lymphosarcoma, and I believe that yesterday's dramatic neurological symptoms were simply a progression from what had been going on all weekend, exacerbated by the stressful hospitalization long car rides- he doesn't travel well either. Grrr doesn't do anything easily except look handsome growl. The cortisol shot was administered as an effort at pain management, to see if it helped him get around easier. Just got him home and he's looking OK- a bit better than yesterday, and he sure seems happy to be home. We have a very long term relationship with this doctor, and do trust him- obviously, mistakes can be made, but I am comfortable with the treatment Grrr has been given and the plans we have discussed for his future. I am, as has been suggested, throwing out the calender- my cat seems happy, if a bit awkward physically, and that makes me happy! Amy _
Re: [Felvtalk] Mikey Please add to the CLS :(
i don't know if i could stand working in a shelter. i would want to take all of them home with me. need to win the lottery for that. i am at my limit now of 5 babies. any more and i would have to seriously re orgainze my finances. fixed incomes are a bummer. i don't know how you do it but more power to you and God be with you. dorlis Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: Well we lost Mikey one of our Katrina kitties.This orange boy was a different kind of kitty.When he first came to us he was a a skittish scaredy cat(could you blame him?)All that he had to go through to get to us.We had a LOVE-Hate realationship,really love but you know how it goes. :) Well last night while doing the feedings at Sids I noticed he was not acting like his normal pain in the butt self.So we let Jen know and today she had to let him go cause he was just in a bad way.I did tell him that I loved him last night and kissed him on his head before I went home. We will miss you Mikey Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
