Re: [Felvtalk] Difficult decision
MaryChristine, Thank you for your kind words. I think it makes it easier to know that others do not judge you, even when you can't quite get past judging yourself. I know I have learned so much over the years and always hope to improve the way I take care of my kitties. There were cats I had years ago that would have lived longer and healthier lives if I had known then what I do now. But I guess that goes for any of us that are ever so much more then twenty. Again, thank you. Sue - Original Message - From: MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Difficult decision sue, i think that we learn those hard, hard lessons that way specifically so that we do NOT make the same choice again. you did the best you could with the information you had at the moment--buzz' last lesson to you may well have been to teach you to listen to your heart from now on. i thank the universe that these bits of light wrapped in fur are so forgiving of our human frailty, and understand so much better than we do, that doing our best IS the best we can do the folks on lists like this do NOT make choices that intentionally hurt our charges--and they know that. MC -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ 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] Difficult decision
Lorrie, I am so sorry to hear about your little kitty. I was in the same position about a year ago. My darling FeLV+ kitty Buzz was anemic and slowly going down hill. He had stopped eating and I was carrying him to his litter box and upstairs to sleep next to me every night. One morning when I carried him down to his litter box he just sat there and swayed. I decided that it was probably time and made the appointment to put him to sleep. When the time came to go to the vets he used the last bit of strength he had to fight going into the carrier. That horrible moment will live with me forever. I so wish that I had stopped right there and canceled the appointment. Poor Buzzy hated going to the vets as most cats do and I made his last moments miserable. Even though I held him close while they did it, it will never make up for his fear. If ever I am in that position again I will wait and not chose to euthanize unless I know for sure the cat is in pain. Sue - Original Message - From: Lorrie felineres...@kvinet.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Difficult decision Dear Friends, I have a difficult decision to make, and I hope you can help... I have several FelV cats at a shelter I have in town. Most remain in good health by all appearances, however one 8 year old female has been steadily losing weight, she is now very anemic; extremely emaciatedm and she stopped eating two days ago. She will still lick a bit of baby food from my fingers, and she is still drinking water, but this is all. I know she is probably going to die soon, but I want her to die in familiar surroundings where she is loved, rather than having to make a trip to the vet which is always terrifying for cats. The vets here will not come out to see or euthanize a sick cat. This cat does not appear to be in any pain. She has no tumors, nor neurogical symptoms, but I know she will soon die from the anemia. I do not believe in extending the life of a cat who has a terminal illness, therefore I will not put her through transfusions or heroic measures. If I had a terminal illness I would not wish this for myself! What I'm asking is this I'm sure some of you have had anemic FelV cats and I want to know if dying from anemia is painful. If so I will have her put to sleep. Even though I know the trip to the vet will be frightening for her... I do not want her to suffer. Thank you for your help, Lorrie ___ 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] Adopted an FIV+
Thanks for the links everybody! I intend to read up and join some groups. Also, thank you to Belinda for passing on my questions. I don't know why the list is bumping some of my e-mails lately. Maybe I've got cooties! ; ) Thanks, Sue - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro ma...@bemikitties.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 10:18 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Adopted an FIV+ This message is from Sue (address below), for some reason it got cut so I am forwarding it. Not sure if this is Sue's list email so if you reply you may want to CC her on it [fs...@roadrunner.com] to make sure she gets your reply. Subject: Adopted an FIV+ From: Frank and Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.com Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:04:00 -0400 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Today I brought a new 15 year old cat home from the shelter. He is a very sweet flame point FIV positive. I know next to nothing about FIV except that it is not supposed to be as easy to transmit as feline leukemia. Does anyone have any information or links for FIV? He seems very healty except for goopy eyes. He is going to get Wellness food with lysine mixed into it. Thanks for any advise! Sue ___ 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] Cat crashing
Amy, I am so sorry about your Maverick. He sounds like he was a wonderful kitty. The things you say about him remind me so much of one of my positives, Tweezer. He was also in horrible shape when we got him and has quite the personality now. You are so lucky to have such a sympathetic vet. These kitties are so often too young when we lose them. Last November I lost my Buzzy and he was only two. There have been so many wonderful cats that people on this list have lost in the last few weeks and every one takes a piece of my heart. Some of them beat the odds, though. My oldest positive is 11, and at the shelter where I volunteer there is a sweet 21 year old boy named Alex who lives in our positive room. It sounds like you do so much for your kitties. I hope you do not lose any more for a very, very long time. Hugs to you and a pleasent journey to the bridge for Maverick. - Original Message - From: Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing He was white with a few orange spots and an orange tail. When we got him, he was so run down. Within no time at all, I thought he was the coolest looking cat I ever saw. He was all personality. He's the one that would stick his paws out from under the chair or couch to get me as I walked by. He loved life and would sit in the windows and make all sorts of crazy noises at my birds and squirrels, ones I've never heard a cat make. He was really one of a kind. I'll never forget how much he touched our lives. I got him the minute I returned home from my honeymoon in August of 05. I took one cat (possibly his sister or relative) with FIV right before we left and when I got home from my honeymoon, there was a message that he was waiting to see if I would give him a home. My husband let me make a special allowance for him (I had promised to keep my number to five since we spend so much money on them) and take him as my 6th cat for an early birthday present. I've rescued several leuk positive and for us the ones that got it as kittens never seemed to do as well in the long run. I have 5 (til today) and this is the longest stretch we've ever had without losing one. We were hoping maybe all these cats got leukemia as adults and would be around for a long time. Maverick was way too young, probably only 4 or 5 years old :( Thanks for thinking about us. Amy Amy, what color was Maverick? I picture him as black and white...and want to get the right picture of him in my mind. He is lucky to have had you. Your vet sounds wonderful! How long did you have Maverick? Take care and let your other kitties comfort you. Btw - a note of hope- I had one FeLV cat (Squeaky) live to 22 and another (Stripes) live to 16. L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 3:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing All, Thank you to everybody that has responded. This passing has been extremely sad for us. They all are. No matter how many times I see this disease take one away, it never gets any easier. This guy came to me so sick. He was full of worms and stuff bursting out from under his eyes. I honestly didn't think he'd make it a year. He totally thrived and proved me wrong and he was such a character, such a presence. We miss him deeply already and the house is not the same. It is just empty in a way I can't express. It helps to hear from all of you that can understand because you've been there. Amy Amy, lighting a candle for a peaceful passage for Maverick. We love them. care for them and in the end let them go. Sharyl --- On Wed, 6/17/09, Diane Rosenfeldt drosenfe...@wi.rr.com wrote: From: Diane Rosenfeldt drosenfe...@wi.rr.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 1:27 PM -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 11:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing His name is Maverick. He woke up this morning with a yellow color and has let us know he's had enough. We just returned from the vet and he had a peaceful passing. Amy --- On Wed, 6/17/09, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 9:45 AM Poor guy. What is his name? Please keep us posted. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:22 AM To:
Re: [Felvtalk] Pixie is a fluffy orange angel
Giselle, I am so sorry to hear of your sweet Pixie's passing. It is such a heartbreak and many of us on this list have been through it more then once and completely understand how hard it is. There is nothing so empty as their favorite places after they are gone. Most of all please do not feel guilty for the time you were traveling. It is so easy to second guess yourself and keep saying what if. You obviously took wonderful care of Pixie and gave her a great life. This is a horrible, evil disease and nothing you could have done can change that. Peace and kitty blessings to you and your angel Pixie. Sue - Original Message - From: G D gisell...@hotmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 12:43 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Pixie is a fluffy orange angel It is with profound sadness that I share that my sweet baby Pixie Katzenellenbogan passed away yesterday evening. She was euthanized by a gentle and sympathetic vet while I stroked and talked to her. I told her she was deeply loved. Yesterday I got second and third opinions from vets I felt were genuinely interested in Pixie (unlike the apathetic first vet) and it was terrible news all around (see the bloodwork analysis below). In the last two days she deteriorated quickly before my eyes despite the regimen of syringe-administered diluted wet food prescribed by the vet. Her breathing had become increasingly fast and shallow (a vet explained she was gasping for oxygen due to the anemia). She was crying out in pain, even while lying still, too weak to stand up or walk, and staring blankly. It was heartbreaking to see her suffering. Things she once enjoyed held no interest (favorite stinky foods, lying in a sunbeam, toys, going out in the yard, being brushed). I emailed the lab results from Pixie's bloodwork to a friend who's a vet in Canada and her analysis was: There are a couple of things on her bloodwork that are alarming. First of all, she is very anemic (ie very low red blood cell count). In conjunction with what's going on with her high white blood cell count and platelets though, I'm less concerned about the anemia itself and more concerned about an actual leukemia (ie cancer). Her red blood cells and platelets are both very low which indicates that the bone marrow is likely diseased and not producing them properly. On top of that, according to the written interpretation at the bottom, the red blood cells and platelets that do exist are all showing signs of immaturity- this means that they are not sticking around in the bone marrow long enough to mature completely because something (ie the leukemia that is pumping out cells) is taking up space in the bone marrow. Besides the changes in her CBC, some other parameters also point towards this diagnosis: her calcium level is elevated which is often seen in association with cancer and her CPK is high which might indicate muscle wasting. Muscle wasting is often also seen with cancer. I thought yesterday was hard (choosing to end Pixie's suffering helping her cross over) but today is even worse. Waking up with no Pixie at the foot of the bed, no Pixie meowing for her tuna, no Pixie scampering down the stairs. Seeing her things everywhere -- food bowls, toys, blankets, cat grass, scratching mats, the armchair she shredded, a brush full of orange fur -- is devastating. HOW can I possibly live here without her? Pixie was born in South Philadelphia in spring 2005, rescued from the streets during a snowstorm in February 2006, and came into my life in March 2006. She was a feisty little champ like Rocky. Pixie became a Dutch cat in August 2006 when we moved to the Netherlands (her permanent final home), flying Northwest so I could bring her in the cabin, tucking her carrier under the seat in front of me, and carrying a pop-up make-shift litterbox, food, water, vet documents, and Rescue Remedy. She was the perfect companion. _ Hotmail® goes with you. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Mobile1_052009 ___ 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] Please add Houdini to the next CLS
Sharyl, I am so sorry to hear about your little Houdini. She sounds like a very sweet cat. It is always so hard to lose our little cats, especially when they are so young. It has been five months since I lost my sweet Buzz and I still miss him so much. Hugs to you and gentle bridge vibes to Houdini. Sue - Original Message - From: Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 7:51 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Houdini to the next CLS My dear sweet little girl Houdini died today. She was just 10 months old. Test positive twice but never had any symptoms. For the last couple of days she meowed when I picked her up. This little girl loved to be held and petted. Since I have 8 house cats, I thought perhaps a bite or sprain but could find any evidence of an injury. Yesterday she started breathing kind of heavy so today we headed to the vet, a 45 minute drive. She stopped meowing a couple of miles away from the vet's office. I thought she had finally gotten used to the ride. Didn't know she was dead until I got into the vets office. I'm still in shock. Bright Eyes had failed over several weeks. I just didn't think I wouldn't be coming home with her. She loved to sit on the desk beside the computer while I was on line. When I sat down on the sofa she immediately got in my lap. She just loved to be loved. I will sorely miss her. I am just grateful I was able to have her love for as long as I did. I rescued her and her litter mates from a dumpster site when she was 4 weeks old. She earned her name because she was the only one of the 4 that could escape from the crate I had them in. Please add her to the next CLS. Sharyl Sissy Rocket CJ Mattie and all my Angels ___ 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] Charlotte is going back to the vet tommorrow
I do the same thing when I come home from the shelter where I volunteer. I even have a special pair of shoes that I only wear at the shelter and I keep them in a plastic bag in the garage when I am not at the shelter. I would rather be safe then sorry. - Original Message - From: souther...@aol.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Charlotte is going back to the vet tommorrow I'm certainly not a vet, so maybe this is overkill, but I'm very cautious about carrying disease/germs etc. when I come back from the shelter (I volunteer there) I am afraid, not that I'll infect anyone there, but that my FeLV+ boy will pick up some germ from there. So I don't take him there and I literally take off my shoes at the door of my house, and immediately go to the bathroom and take off all my clothes and take a shower when I come in the door just in case I have anything on me that he might get. I then spray down my shoes with lysol before I bring them in. I put the clothes in the hamper and wash them before I wear them again. I'm a regular volunteer. I may be carrying it too far but i am scared that I'll bring something home to either the cat or the dog who has chronic erlichiosis. Sidney ** Big savings on Dell XPS Laptops and Desktops! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219799634x1201361008/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad .doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214133440%3B36002254%3Bj) ___ 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] Charlotte is positive....tested negative last year
Laura, My vet has said that he has seen research that says vaccination every three years is ok, so don't beat yourself up over being late for the yearly. My Casper and Scottie are going tomorrow for theirs and they are a few months late. Time and expense - it just doesn't work out some times. Sue - Original Message - From: Laura Mostello hingebacktorto...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 4:34 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Charlotte is positivetested negative last year I got some bad news at the vet today. I brought Charlotte in for a visit because she wasn't herself and had been losing weight. She's been with me for about a year, and, like all my cats, was combo-tested before she was put in with my other cats. So FeLV was the last thing I was worried about. But they re-tested her when they did the bloodwork, and guess what, she's positive. We have started her on interferon. I'm really worried about my other cats. They're 100% indoor cats and have no contact with my FeLV+/FIV+ crew, and I hate to admit it, but their yearly vaccinations don't always get done quite on schedule. My vet said he really wasn't that concerned about it since they've always been vaccinated, but maybe he was just trying to make me feel better. I'm going to get all 15 of them re-tested and if anyone turns up positive, well, we will just have to deal with it. I did lose Duncan, one of my FeLV cats, last July, but the others have been stable and look great. I'm going to give Charlotte lysine, too. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Laura ___ 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] 2 Positive FELV togehter with 1 Negative NEED HELP FROMGREECE PLEASE
Marcel, Hello and welcome to the list. I am katlover 13 on the forum. I hope you will find some information that will help you here. Nearly everybody in this group has or has had positive cats and there is a great deal of good advise here. Best wishes for all of your cats. Sue - Original Message - From: Marcel Wallat marcelwal...@yahoo.gr To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 4:22 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] 2 Positive FELV togehter with 1 Negative NEED HELP FROMGREECE PLEASE Hello and Greetings from Greece, We need help from the experts, pls. Before 2 weeks we've found out that 2 of our cats are FELV + It was an ELISA bloodtest (this are the only ones here in Greece) Now we wrote and talked with so many people but this made us more confused, because we have one tomcat here (so 3 cats in the home) which is 9 years old and he was tested Negative. Everyone tells us something different , one time they say that we shouldnt give our negative tomcat a vaccency-injection for the FELV because it can be dangerous in his age and that he will not get FELV now and another one tells that we should go asap to give him the injection. To explain it: We took a stray cat before one year in our house, he was sleeping sometimes inside and had contact with our both cats. One our little cat girl got FELV but the older tomcat not. We want to help them but dont know what is now the best to protect at first the old tomcat and what we can do with the both infected cats ? Because here you cant get INTERFERON etc. also you get here only the standard cat food like whiskas, Felix, Gourmet. Please can help some expert here, what we should do now with our lovely old tomcat that he gets not infected and what we can do that we help the both infected cats?/ Thank you very much Marcel ___ Χρησιμοποιείτε Yahoo!; Βαρεθήκατε τα ενοχλητικά μηνύματα (spam); Το Yahoo! Mail διαθέτει την καλύτερη δυνατή προστασία κατά των ενοχλητικών μηνυμάτων http://login.yahoo.com/config/mail?.intl=gr ___ 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] Please add Bob to the bridge list
I'm so sorry to hear about poor Bob. He sounds like a very sweet little guy who had a hard life until you had him. Gentle bridge vibe to him. God help us find a cure for this miserable disease! - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Bob to the bridge list Bob was a wonderful little gray tabby FELV boy that I took in from a couple here who rescue cats. He was found at a truck stop on the highway, all alone, last November, and such a sweetie! But then he tested positive for FELV. The folks who brought him to me were just devastated, just loved him so much, as I did.They thought he was not quite a year old, and we were all hoping he'd make it longer. Bob was fine - eating heartily, playful - until March. He became lethargic and the vet said he was severely anemic. He got a blood transfusion, and was on prednisone, pettinic, etc. But just couldn't make it back from his sickness. He died the early morning of March 17, 2009, and with St Patrick's help went to the Rainbow Bridge where he was greeted by all our other sweet feline kitties. Sleep soft sweet Bob. Gentle thoughts to all of you who have lost little ones, it helps so much having others out there. Gloria ___ 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] Bridge Addition- Shaft
Tonya, I'm sorry to hear about Shaft. It sounds like he was a lucky kitty that you had 15 years together, you must miss him so much. Gentle bridge vibes to him and comfort to you. Sue - Original Message - From: catatonya catato...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 11:45 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Bridge Addition- Shaft Hello Everyone, I know I haven't been online much lately. I've had 2 very sick (felv -) kitties. On Tuesday I had to have my big boy Shaft euthanized. He had hyperthyroid, lymphoma, etc... He lived 15 years with me and I don't know how old he was when I pulled him from the shelter, but he was old. My other sick cat (Bob) is doing well with his crf for now. It seems like my positive cat (knock on wood) is my healthiest cat. lol. It just goes to show you what a shame it is that people put down cats for being positive. I'm sorry for any losses I've not responded to. I know how you feel. :( tonya ___ 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] forms of lysine
I purchase the lysine that the shelter I volunteer for uses from Purebulk.com If you key in Pet Rescue when you are ordering from them you get a 20% discount. Sue - Original Message - From: souther...@aol.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] forms of lysine The one I use is a powder, bought from my vet, that I sprinkle on food. Sidney and the General ** Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agenciesamp; ncid=emlcntusyelp0005) ___ 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
Viky, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Mickey. So many of us have been through this and it is always heartbreaking. I am glad you had those last moments of special time with him. Sue - Original Message - From: Viky Digangi vdiga...@dss.state.la.us To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 4:50 PM 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Assisted Feeding
We bought our Buzz a few more months when he was anemic by giving him Doxycycline and Prednesolone. It all depends on if you are talking about anemia and why she is anemic. Whatever you do it needs to be fast. Anemia doesn't give you much time. - Original Message - From: gary gcru...@centurytel.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Assisted Feeding You didn't say exactly what was bad in the blood work but I'm going to guess she was very anemic. If that is the case, you need more than assisted feeding. Depending on what the numbers are, she might need an immediate transfusion just to give you a little time to try some things and there is no guarantee. It is really hard to win against a fast moving anemia. Gary -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of mdgallo...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 3:04 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Assisted Feeding My Macy is only 10 1/2 mos. and I took her to the vet yesterday because she had become lethargic and wasn't playing. My son is one of the vet techs so they know us and have been with Macy since we got her at 10 wks old. She was a feral cat in the neighborhood. We even tried catnip on her favorite toy, Mr. Lion. After an exam, urinalysis and blood work, the vet came in and just stood there, too upset to talk. Macy's blood count is so bad they don't know how she's even walking, although she still jumps up on furniture but not with much energy. They said she only has a few days. I've read about assisted feeding but don't recall anyone saying what they're feeding the cat. She is still eating a very small amount but if more is going to help her, we're willing to try anything. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions. Dawn ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org __ NOD32 3862 (20090217) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ 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] testing the list
I'm also here with my positives, Tweezer and Orlando, and 5 negatatives. Tweez is doing a round of Doxy for a URI, but otherwise all healthy! Hope everyone else is well. - Original Message - From: James G Wilson phaed...@charter.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 3:48 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] testing the list Hey all, Just testing the list since there's been no activity since Saturday. Here's hoping that everyone is doing well. Best wishes to all. James G. Wilson - phaed...@charter.net http://www.felineleukemia.org (FeLV Research Support) ___ 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
