Re: Another Name for the CLS List
Dear Leah, I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Bubba. My thoughts prayers are with you both. Yvonne In a message dated 12/8/2006 8:35:09 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Please add my beloved Bubba to the CLS list. I adopted this big gray tabby from a rescue group in May 2004, when he was about 3 years old and he was fat and happy until this past September. He rallied from that crisis, but never gained back the weight he lost and two weeks ago went into a tailspin that I knew there was no recovering from. He died peacefully this morning at home. He was the sweetest cat one could ever want and I will miss him dreadfully. My heart is broken. One never gets used to the loss of a loved pet. Many thanks to those who have given me advice over the past couple of year Leah
Re: Belinda
Dear Sherry, I am so sorry for the loss of your furkids. Heaven has some more beautiful little angels. Yvonne In a message dated 12/4/2006 10:34:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hope you are doing well.Could you add a couple of my sanctuary fur kids to the CLS? Dante' fiv Oct 5 Carissa felv Oct. 10 Blaze felv Nov. 22 Thank you.Blessings to you. Sherry
Re: OT Big problem, help
Here's the section of the Austin city code that deals with restrictions on animals, as they call it. I didn't see anything about a limit in it. _Austin, TX Online Resources_ (http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll?f=templatesfn=default.htmvid=amlegal:austin_tx) Yvonne
Re: Asia - new/additional diagnosis
Dianne, Best wishes prayers are on the way for you Asia. Yvonne
Re: OT my neighbor is killing all the cats- SOS
One of my friends had a similar problem with a neighbor. I contacted our state senator she had one of her staff people get back to me about the specific regulations what to do. They were very helpful. So, maybe try contacting your state senator state assembly representatives. Hopefully they are animal lovers. Incidentally, this neighbor apologized to my friend out of the blue recently asked her to forgive them...and these people used to be absolutely horrible, to the point that my husband put a surveillance camera on my friend's property for documention of this creep's activities. Thankfully, he has ceased his animal abuse, at least as far as we can tell. Good luck to you and to these babies...bless you for helping them. Yvonne In a message dated 11/19/2006 3:59:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a neighbor who hates cats and started to put rat poisons in his yard to kill all the cats who comes to his yard – he also shoots cats and I am so worried about my feral and all other kitties who belong to someone and go there. .he told me that he already killed three – one described sounds like my calico feral and haven’t seen her last night and I am very worried. .what is rat poison made out of – is it attractive to cats? He said that he threw cats who were dead outside of the fence yesterday, but I did not see anyone in the alley – it’s so awful – I was thinking of warning neighbors with flyers – but is there anything I can do (putting a rat poison is not illegal – he will claim that he is trying to kill rats)
Re: GOOD NEWS!!!!!
Oh, thank God!!! Now we just need little Beatrix to get safely home. Yvonne
Re: VERY impt note about chipping Re: HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY!!!!
How awesome!!! Oh my gosh, I am totally crying now. I am so glad they are both safe!! Yvonne In a message dated 10/18/2006 12:07:19 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BEATRIX IS FOUNDMicrochip company called Leslie because chip was listed as stolen, young girl has her, said Bea came right up to her, friendly, so that's good, not traumatized.
Sherry's Photos
Sherry, Your furkids are adorable. I especially loved the pic of Maizee w/ her purple earrings :) Yvonne
Luna
Kris, I am so, so sorry to hear about Luna. I understand how you, having just lost my Peanuta little over 2 weeks ago. You, your family Luna will be in my thoughts prayers. Take extra good care of yourself. Yvonne
Re: Please add Spencer to the CLS
Kerry, I am so sorry to hear that you lost one of your babies. Yvonne In a message dated 10/13/2006 8:31:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so sorry to hear about Spencer..I haven't been on here in about a month as I have lost another myself, 9/27.
Re: Katarina Please add to the CLS
Oh Sherry, I am so, so sorry about little Katarina. Thank Heaven you were there for her. She sounds like a very beautiful girl I have no doubt that she Maizee are having a wonderful time at the Bridge. Take care. Yvonne In a message dated 10/13/2006 9:15:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This has not been a very good couple of weeks emotionally,with all the losses here on the felvtalk or here at our shelter.Our beautiful Katarina left us today,I loved her as much as I could last night,I had the feeling that it would be the last,she looked up at me with the most beautiful Louisiana soulful eyes and just sang me the most beautiful purr song.I made sure she had a full tummy and fed her on her special little glass dish that I bought her so her nose wouldn't hit the food.She was a beautiful Dilute Calico.Maizee will have fun with her.Hugs to you all.THanks for being her for me to help me through all these hard times. Sherry
Re: Our Friends Family Who Have Crossed
Evan Dee, I am so sorry that you lost your Ginger. What a great idea for keeping her memory alive! She is abeautiful girl. Yvonne In a message dated 10/13/2006 7:25:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It breaks my heart to see the loss of so many cherished souls and I wish I could offer words that would ease the pain, but they've all been said, and said well (this is a very nurturing group). We lost our beloved 15 year old (canine) daughter earlier this year and it was a devastating loss that we still mourn. One of the many things that we decided to do to help keep her spirit in our home was to create a digital photo montage and take it to Staples and have it blown up into a 2x4 poster for our dining room (the size allows for larger, more life size images). I know it's not much, but I would gladly create a similar montage image for anyone that wishes to do something similar for their loved one. The advantage of creating it digitally is that you can insert several images into one digital "photo" (as well as a poem, verse, tribute...) and that image can be directly transferred (on a much larger, but crisp) scale onto the poster. We also did the same for a single photo, which hangs by our bed. I put a scaled down copy of the poster we had made at the site below. Please feel free to contact me if you would like me to try and do something similar for you. There would be no charge for creating the image - it's just a chance to give a little something back to a group that has given so much. You can have it blown up and placed on a poster board for between $30.00 and $50.00, depending on size you want. It may be even cheaper if there's a Kinkos in your area.~ Evanhttp://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g133/iamlazarus/GingerPoster.jpg
Re: FeLV FIV+ Orange Tabby Boy Looking for Home-Griffen, GA
I think Savethekitties has him now. The blogspot post said he is on meds/supplements to get him healthy enough to go to a special needs rescue. I left a post asking if he is w/ Savethekitties. If I get any new info, I'll pass it on. Yvonne In a message dated 10/12/2006 7:39:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There are some kitty rescues in the area, such as Savethekitties, but Idon't know if they take FIV/FELV kitties. Let's all pray for him or elsehe'll wind up one of the countless victims of the infamous Spaldingshelter gas chamber!Bonnie
Re: FeLV FIV+ Orange Tabby Boy Looking for Home-Griffen, GA
Hi, I posted your suggestion on the blog. I'm so glad your guy was able to get into best friends. I'll let you know what I can find out about thishandsome fellowin GA. I'm keeping him in my prayers. Thanks for the suggestion! Yvonne In a message dated 10/12/2006 9:53:24 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Try Best Friends in Kanab, Utah. I had a double positive boy that had a sad story of having bbs lodged in his abdomen and back. They put him on a waitlist and he was accepted soon afterwards. He loves other cats so that's a plus.
Re: Please add Spencer to the CLS
Dear Nina, My heart breaks for you on your loss of little Spencer. He sounds like an absolutely magnificent boy I am so glad that you both got to share your lives with each other. I have no doubt that he is chasing butterflies at the Bridge with my Peanut all of our furkids. I have been impressed many times with your strength faith, and I know that you know that Spencer's spirit is with you always. Take very good care. Love, Yvonne P.S. What did Spencer look like? In a message dated 10/12/2006 11:29:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next to Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love going out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeep parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl. I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps.I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up the front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye.Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you his picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hard one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?).I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list of caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer's illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers.Much love as always,Nina
Re: Spencer
Dear Sally, I am so sorry about your loss of Pumpkin Lionel. They have some very wonderful company at the Rainbow Bridge. Yvonne
Re: OT Ovarian Cysts
I don't know anything about ovarian cysts in cats, but I will certainly keep Ciara in my prayers. Yvonne In a message dated 10/12/2006 8:50:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: took Ciara to the free spay/neuter clinic today to get her spayed. I was afraid they might not do it as she doesn't seem to be in very good shape to me, but they did. They mentioned that she had ovarian cysts, and I thought this might be part of why she is unwell, but my vet says ovarian cysts are normal when cats are in heat. Since I brought her home from the animal shelter in April, she has had URI, eye infection, stomatitis with 8 teeth removed, IBD, and now ovarian cysts. She is neg/neg, been dewormed twice, negative fecal, treated for fleas and ear mites. She seems very immune suppressed. Dull coat, eaten up with ringworm (I mean big bald patches on tail, back, bald ears), even though none of my other cats have it. She's on flagyl for the IBD. I feel bad because they are supposed to look better after they are rescued and she looks worse. Any ideas for this girl?-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamesehttp://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
FeLV FIV+ Orange Tabby Boy Looking for Home-Griffen, GA
Hi Everyone, I saw this handsome guy on savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com one of the comments said that he tested + for FIV FeLV. Contact info is below, if anyone can help him. Yvonne FOS DSH OrangeCat E-mail this pet PrinterFriendly Spalding County Animal ShelterGriffin, GA(770) 467-4772[EMAIL PROTECTED] Domestic Short Hair-orange Mix Size: SmallAge: AdultGender: MaleID: A06-2851 Notes: SPALDING ID A06-2851RESCUED! NOW UP FOR ADOPTIONPlease Note: This Cat is in foster care and is no longer at Spalding County Animal Shelter. Please do not contact the shelter for information.Please email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you are interested in adopting this cat. This kitty has received the following vaccinations: ECLIPSE 4--it vaccinates the cats against: Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia Psittaci Vaccine (MLV Chlamydia) (Schering-Plough). Thank you!
Re: Carissa Please add her to the CLS
Dear Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of sweet little Carissa. Heaven has yet another precious little Angel. Yvonne In a message dated 10/11/2006 11:13:38 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Poor little sweet Carissa had to be helped over the Rainbow bridge yesterday,she was a beautiful little black girl that came in with her sister Cassandra,we called them the flying walendas.We will miss her very much. :( Sherry
Re: Another vet visit for Spencer?
Hi Nina Spencer, I agree w/ Michelle about trying some Reglan or Pepcid maybe some fluids. That might be enough to make the difference. Are you on the Feline Assisted Feeding group @ yahoogroups? They may have some suggestions, too. I'm pulling for Spencer will be keeping you both in my prayers. Yvonne In a message dated 10/9/2006 11:14:42 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Guys,I can't make up my mind about Spencer. He's been on the dex shots since 9/7. I started to half his dose eod on Sat. It doesn't seemed to have had any negative effect. If it wasn't for the fact that he's all but stopped eating, I would think he was on his way to recovery. He's so emaciated now. He continues to enjoy life, he does things that are not at all in line with someone that is dying. He has decided that the roof of our outside habitat is the perfect place to get away from it all and somehow he scales the 8 foot fence to climb up there. The first day he did it I helped him down, figuring he wouldn't be able to do it himself. I was wrong. I haven't seen him do it, but he gets up and down on his own. He's active during the night and his eyes are bright. He's not hiding, he's not sleeping excessively, when he sees me approach he meows hello to me, if only he would eat! I've tried assit feeding him. He stresses out and won't swallow. He acts like he's interested in food, sometimes he'll take a couple of bites, then he makes a face like the food is his enemy, like it makes his stomach hurt to eat. It doesn't seem like he's not eating because he's preparing to die, it's like it hurts to eat, so he won't eat.Bruce thinks I should leave him alone, that I shouldn't bring him back to the vet. He thinks that I'll only be making the time he has left miserable to do so. I just don't know what to do. When I ask Spencer about going to the vet to see if they can help, I swear I hear him say NO! No more vets! I don't know if this is wishful thinking on my part, but I keep wanting to save him. We never had a diffinative diagnosis... I hate the idea of him slowly starving to death. I hate the idea of pts before he's ready. I hate the idea of bringing him to the vet and putting him through the poking and proding. I just don't know what to do.Thanks for listening,Nina
Re: Sharing price information
I'm in a Milwaukee, WIsuburb one of the vets we go to charges 115 for a senior wellness profile,24 for the exam, 14 for a fecal, 50 for an X-ray, 32 for a snap test, 10 for ear cleaning, 14 for distemper vac. The cat-only clinic we go to is comparable in its rates, higher on some items, lower on others. I don't know what they currently charge for spay/neuter, b/c it's been 5 years since I've had to have that done. If I remember correctly, dentals at the cat only clinic are usually b/t 100-200, depending on if extractions were needed, etc. Yvonne In a message dated 10/9/2006 11:06:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there a way we can give a geographical location and some basic ideas of what we pay for specific procedures,for example here several of the vets charge 165 for a senior panel,,,the SNAP combo test ranges for 39 to 60,,,A CBC is about 50,,Spay can go from 50 to 200Dentals from 100 to 400. I would like to compile something that could benefit others so they can see common prices and ranges in different areas and perhaps find a more cost efficient local vet..I am in the Central Valley ( Fresno) of California. It is an ag based community,Kelly
Re: dental work
In a message dated 10/10/2006 9:00:28 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i dont think cracker is the kinda bling bling cat!! LOL...Good visuals from that one :) Sammy gets her teeth cleaned 1-2 times a year she always seems to feel fine afterwards, like nothing happened. Now, I ask them to use just the gas on her, since she is 17. They just clean off the plaque once or twice, she's needed an extraction. She always gets antirobe before after. Yvonne
Re: My precious Tsubomi has now become free --
Hideyo, I am so sorry for your loss of Tsubomi, but glad that you were able to be there with her in her final days. I'm sure that she felt very loved comforted in your arms. I can relate to your feelings about how quickly these things can happen. Take extra good care of yourself know that your special little Angel will watch over you always. Yvonne In a message dated 10/10/2006 11:25:54 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, I just wanted to let you know that my baby Tsubomi has decided to leave the body which no longer allowed her to do things she wanted to do and now transited to a place where she had a infinity of freedom – I was holding her all day and all night and she crossed in my arms – felk is such a scary disease – everything happened so quickly, before last Friday, she was acting just fine – but I wish I had paid a little more attention to her little signs though --- Again, thank you all for all the prayers and encouragement – I and Tsubomi will be forever connected with our souls.. I will just miss holding her and seeing her body so terribly.. it just hasn’t hit me.. I am sort of in shock.. but I know it’s going to be painful when it does..
Re: Spencer and the difficulty of final decisions
Nina, I so understand how you feel. I wanted to do the right thing for Peanut in her final days it is so hard to really know what to do. We can only do the best we can with what we know I think then, our babies will know that we made our decisions out of love for them. More prayers are on the way for you Spencer. Yvonne
Re: George Please add to the CLS :(
Dear Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about sweet, little George. My Angel Peanut all our other furangels from the list will be watchingover him at the Bridge. He is happy, healthy whole again. Prayers are also on the way for little Katarina. Take care. Yvonne In a message dated 10/7/2006 12:45:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sadly Jen had to let our sweet George go yesterday.She sent us a long e-mail telling us how she appreciates all that we do for these beautiful fur kids,and how we love them when no one else would.It was a very sad but sweet e-mail.I know she has a hard time deciding when to let them go. Thank you all for your prayers.Please keep Katarina in your prayers for she has a cancer eating away at her nose and Jen says it will be time to let her go too.The beautiful 11 year old survived hurricane Katrina and now this.I kiss her and tell her how much I love her every time I see her. Sherry
Re: George
Prayers are on the way for George! Yvonne In a message dated 10/5/2006 9:01:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I really need some of your powerful prayers for our George,he has been feeling under the weather these days and is going to the clinic in the morning.I have a bad feeling about it.I just got home from Sids and told him how much I loved him just in case it is the last time.
Re: Dante' Please add him to the CLS
Dear Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of sweet little Dante. He will be safe at the Rainbow Bridge with my Angel Peanut. Yvonne In a message dated 10/5/2006 8:59:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: am sad to say that our sweet Dante' left us today,Jen had made him feel better very many times but just couldn't this time.He was a beautiful sweet soul.he will be missed.THank you all for your prayers that have helped him many times before.Bless you all. Sherry
Re: Now for some GREAT news!!
I'm so glad to hear the awesome news!! Woo hoo!! Yvonne In a message dated 10/5/2006 9:09:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jen has been giving some of the Sids kids check ups that have been there awhile and rechecking them for fiv and felv.Well there is this beautiful orange and white boy named Tristan who was felv+ when he got there just over a year ago.Well Jen retested him on Tuesday and he is negative for both!!! When I got the e-mail I just started crying.I have told him since I have been volunteering there that if he didn't have that nasty felv I would take him home.So now I have to live up to my word and he is coming home with me Saturday!! Jen will retest him again in a month.But she is 99% sure he will test neg again. I will post some pics of him on my yahoo site in a few days.I call him a super model kitty. :)Miracles do happen. :)
Re: Angel Peanut
Hi Nina, Ashley Basil seem to be doing well. I think our furkids often have a better understanding of life than we do they know that Peanut was ready to graduate into the next world. During Peanut's final hours, Basil went up to her very cheerfully headbutted Peanut twice, like she was givng her a happy send-off knew that she would be ok. I, on the other hand,keep getting paranoid about my babies this week, but I think that is only natural after losing a furkid. Thank you so much for thinking of us! Hugs headbutts from Ashley Basil. Yvonne In a message dated 10/5/2006 11:31:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Yvonne,I must have been getting Peanut mixed up with another kitty on the list. I didn't realize that she was 18 years old! My goodness that's a long life, I'm sorry so little time of it was spent in your care. It's so sad that it took her so long to find you and the sort of home that every cat deserves, but at least she finally did. How are her companions doing?Blessings to you in your grief,Nina
Re: Angel Peanut
Thank you, Beth. Yvonne In a message dated 10/6/2006 9:26:28 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne, I am so sorry for Peanut's recent passing. Hugs to you and yours. Beth
Re: Kathi and the hard decisions (was timing on felv + test)
Laundry rooms?? OMG...that is so awful! My hubby was so sure that I would lose interest in our animals when our son was born (7years ago) I told him"On a cold day in he**!" They are every bit as important to me now as they ever were...I will never understand those people, either. Yvonne In a message dated 10/6/2006 9:51:49 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Money really does seem to be inversely related to compassion a lot of the time. I work in many well-to-do homes, get so sick of seeingBIG dogs confined almost 24/7 to laundry rooms because the owner doesn't want them messing up the nice new house. New moms also irk the heck out of me. I know they are over-tired and hormonal, but a new baby is not an excuse to boot your loyal companion animal of many years out the door. I have seen this too many times with dogs, and once even with 2 sweet little cockatiels. G! Ok, I'm off my soapbox, no sense preaching to the choir aseveryone here already understands the issue too well... Beth
Re: Hideyo's Tsubomi is in trouble - prayers and advice please
Prayers are on the way for Hideyo, Tsubomi Oh oh. Yvonne
Re: Max the Parrot
In a message dated 10/6/2006 5:50:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Chico make a poopsie...LOL i spit my coffee out from LMAO so hard...i can picture ur aunts face...we all have those really proper aunties Also I laughed because recently my son and his friend and my sis went to the super Burger king...as he was standing behind me he said really quietly mommy i had an accident..i was ordering and I said Aj i cant here u...he screamed at the top of his 4yr old lungs I made a wet fart! Oh the cashier started cracking up...LOL i had to finish placing the order before I ran into Bathroom to fix his accident...LOL you gotta love kids and animals:) Kayte and Crackers ROFLMAO!!! As a mom of a 7-year-old boy, I can sure relate. My son raised his hand during his first communion class announced to our pastor that he farted. The pastor thanked him for sharing moved on. I was really glad that my husband was the one there with him that day not me! Yvonne
Re: Angel Peanut
Good advice, Nina. I'm going to make a big effort to do just that, before I end up driving myself (and my furkids) crazy :) Yvonne In a message dated 10/6/2006 5:57:59 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When I'm feeling that way about someone in particular, I look around and watch the others that I know are healthy. Generally, it calms me. Hey so and so is sleeping all the time too!Nina
Re: Samantha/Good News
I actually think she would probably be ok. She has had dental issues since she picked me at the humane society in 1990, has pretty much had dentals done 1-2 times per year she's never had a problem with the anesthesia. She had some sort of episode a little over a year ago...my husband saw it what he described sounded like a seizure, but we can never be sure what happened. We took her to the e-vet at the time they suspected it was her heart, since her labs indicated enlargement. She had an ECG, tho, about a week later it showed no mechanical defect. She has had her teeth cleaned once since then they just used the gas, not the injectable she came thru it (Maya, a black white 6 year old just minimized my screen while I'm typing...stinker!) just fine. I'm justalways a bit nervy about my furkids right after I've lost one. She's been fine the last couple days, but I think it's time for another dental. Yvonne :) n a message dated 10/3/2006 7:18:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How old is Sammy again? My Buddy was FIV+ and had dental issues. He was 16 years old the last time he had his teeth cleaned and a few teeth pulled. He went through the anesthesia just fine. He was in really good health despite the FIV though. What does your "gut" say about puttingSammy through anesthesia? :) Gina
Re: OT: Crackers wins the Oct 2006 Cute Kitty Contest!
Happy Birthday to Tigger Taylor!! Yvonne In a message dated 10/3/2006 7:18:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you! By the way, Tigger and Taylor turned 14 years oldSunday. :) I can't believe it was that long ago that I found them in a wall and hand reared them. It makes me want to cry with happiness for all the wonderful years we've had together, and I hope to be blessed with more time. Gina
Re: Angel Peanut
Thank you, Wendy. I think I got my sign from Peanut today. I had been missing a favorite CD for several months had looked for it countless times never found it. I really wanted to listen to it today, I kind of thought, "OK Peanut, find my CD for me." Well, later this evening, leaving the grocery store, I pulled another CD out of my case in the car out pops this missing CD! I can't tell you how many times I had looked in this case pulled every CD out 1 by 1! I hope I don't sound nuts, but I really believe she did it! Yvonne In a message dated 10/3/2006 10:40:46 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne,I'm so sorry to hear about little Peanut. She was solucky to have you loving her until she passed. :)Wendy
Re: OT: Photo contest Terrie's Siamese
Done! Your kitties are beautiful! Yvonne
Re: [Fwd: I need a fiv felv home today or Dodger will die. Please HELP!!]
I agree...my husband would never act like that! And if he did, I'd certainly have something to say about it. Good grief, I will never understand how people can be like this. I'm keeping this kitty in my prayers. I hope a miracle came thru for him. Yvonne In a message dated 10/3/2006 9:20:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It also saddens me that some women are at the mercy of their husbands last word. Have they no voice?Kelly Lane
Re: Angel Peanut
Hi Nina, Peanut came to us mid-July, with 2 of her companions from a bad situation. The other 2 gained weight, but Peanut did not. She was obsessed with food, though, she ate, so my first suspicion was hyper-T, as she had already tested negative for intestinal parasites. I never imagined that it would turn out to be something like this, so I've been in quite a state of shock. Our vet said that cancer can sometimes cause an increased appetite, b/c basically the cancer is sapping all the calories nutrients from the cat, so the cat tries to eat more to compensate. They said this probably started before I had her that there was likely nothing I could have done to have changed the outcome, especially with an 18 year old cat. I'm trying not to second guess myself but it's hard. I know, though, that Peanut would not want me to beat up on myself, so for her sake, I'm trying not to. I know it will get better with time. Thank you so much for your thoughts. The support of others really helps when it comes to coping with times like these. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 5:53:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Yvonne,I'm so sorry about your little Peanut. It sounds like you did everything possible to help her and your final decision, was of course difficult for you, but the kindest one for her. Do your best to not second guess yourself, she was ready to move on or she wouldn't have stopped swallowing like that. I know how hard it is to let go of the hope for a miracle, but she no longer needs you to fret about her care. You gave her a wonderful life and right up until her last breath you did your best to make wise and unselfish decisions based on what was best for her. Didn't I read that she was healthy and strong until this final illness overcame her? That's the sort of life and passing that I pray for for all those I love. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing how grateful she must be to have been such an important member of your family. Nina
Re: A little more on Spencer
LOL! That little Stinker! I love it when mine are eating their canned food one reaches out a paw snatches the dish right out from under the nose of another. They crack me up! Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 8:15:31 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: He was reaching his paw into her cage to scoop out some of her dry food!
Re: Angel Peanut
Thank you, Cindy. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 9:07:52 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so sorry to hear about your precious Peanut and Iam sorry you had to make that decision. You are in myprayers.Cindy
Re: Angel Peanut
Thank you...it means a lot to me. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 10:14:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne, I am so sorry to hear about Peanut.
Re: Daughter's Kitty...CLS
Terrie, I am so sorry to hear about Julie losing her precious kitty Gutt. My prayers go out to her to Gutt. He is in great company at the Bridge. Yvonne
Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update
Dear Nina, My prayers are with you Spencer. It's really precious how he put his paw on your face while you were laying with him. Those moments really give us the strength to hang in there. Take care I'll be sending positive vibes to you your furkids. Yvonne
Re: Samantha/Good News
Thanks, Kayte...she ate this morning tonite, too. Yay Sammy! I think it's time for another dental for her, but I'm always nervous about anesthesia at her age. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 10:04:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Great You keep getting stronger Samantha. I am soo happy that your Sammy is getting better! You keep giving her lots of the wonderful TLC that you do!!! So glad :0) Give Sammy some kisses for me:) and crackers :) kayte and crackers
Re: Angel Peanut
Thank you for your encouragement. The support of others really makes a difference at times like this. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 4:58:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I’m so sorry about Peanut too. What really strikes me is that you wondered if you had done the right thing. Please know that there is no “right” decision to be made – you have to look into your heart and do what it tells you. It sounds like that’s exactly what you’ve done. You gave Peanut as much as you could give and did as much as possible. What else can we do? So of course you did the right thing for Peanut
Re: Samantha/Special Needs List
They seemed ok with each other. Peanut knew how to keep the young upstarts from messing with her, but she never seemed to mind Sammy. What's interesting is that Ashley, one of the other cats that came with Peanut, has been sleeping on the couch in the spot where Peanut was laying on her last day with us. She has never slept there before. It's like she senses Peanut's presence there or something. I held Peanut through the night, but I put her on the couch later, b/c I was afraid that it was causing her discomfort every time I moved. Then, I just laid next to her kept my hand on her petted her. Basil, the other cat that came with Peanut, came up not long before we left to help Peanut to the Bridge gave Peanut 2 head butts. It's like she was saying good-bye, but it was very cheerful, like she was saying that Peanut would be all right. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 7:49:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: More prayers coming your way Yvonne. I hope Sammy turns this thing around. 17 is old though Was she friends with Peanut at all? t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Re: Angel Peanut
Thanks, Diane. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 11:04:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne-- I'm so sorry that Peanut had to leave you. It's always a hard choice, but you did her a kindness by helping her along. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Peanut, and comfort to you. Diane R.
Re: Angel Peanut
Thanks, Michelle. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 3:06:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so, so sorry. Michelle
Re: Felv and Feline Interferon
Hi Beth, $2300...ouch!! I am glad to hear that Moxy is doing well, though. Thanks for sharing the link about the Feline Interferon...it's good to have the info before we end up needing it! Yvonne
Re: Angel Peanut
Thank you so much Kayte. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 12:46:55 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am sooo sorry for your loss...Peanut was a beautiful baby...may your memories give you the strength you need at this hard time...my angels watch and protect you Kayte and Crackers
Re: Angel Peanut
Thank you, Gina thanks for the prayers for Samantha, too. Yvonne
Samantha/Good News
I am happy to say that the antibiotic drops are working...Sammy's eyes nose are already clearing up she just ate some canned cat food. She is moving about just jumping in my lap purring. I am so relieved. Maybe I was worrying a bit too much, but it is easy to do that after losing a furkid. Yvonne
Angel Peanut
I just wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes prayers. Unfortunately, the antibiotics fluids did not get any response. They tried to syringe feed Peanut at the vet she wasn't even swallowing. At that point, they decided it was more likely to be cancer (lymphoma)that was causing the problem not hepatitis.They did not feel that there was any chance to turn things around. Ibrought her home overnight held her, talked to her prayed, prayed, prayed for either a miracle or the strength to let her go. I really thought shewould pass at home, but by 5:00 on Friday,she was still with us seemed to be getting into quitea bit of pain and/or discomfort, so we decided to make the trip to the vet to help her to the Bridge. It was so hard it just seems so wrong that we only got 2 and half months with her. She's a beautiful calico girl with the most gorgeous emerald green eyes. I will miss her climbing up my pant legs whenever I was doing anything that involved food...she had so much personality. I just hope to God that I did the right thing. Belinda, can you please add Peanut to the Bridge list? Thank you all for being there. Yvonne Angel Peanut
Samantha/Special Needs List
Belinda Everyone, Could you also add my Sammy to the special needs list? She is a 17 year old Siamese mix that looks kind of like a Ragdoll. She didn't come out this morning when I was feeding the cats their canned food we couldn't even find her. When we got home tonite, I found her hiding under my desk behind the backup power supply for the computer. She has a yellow discharge coming from her nose eyes. I suspect it may be a URI, possibly related to or complicated by her ongoing dental issues. I gave her some antibiotic eye nose drops tried to get her to eat some turkey, but she wouldn't eat any. I'm going to start syringe feeding her if she hasn't started eating by morning get her to the vet on Monday. Having just lost Peanut, I am feeling really jumpy about this. Please keep Sammy in your prayers. Thanks. Yvonne
RE:Dodger Please add him to the CLS :(
Sherry, I am so very sorry for your loss of Dodger. He will be having a wonderful time at the Bridge with my Peanut. I understand only too well how you feel. Yvonne
Re: Prayers for my Dharma -- Please!!!/Ioana
Ioana, I am so sorry about your loss of your sweet Bolo...he is in wonderful company at the Bridge. Yvonne
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List/Update
Thanks Belinda all of you for your support prayers. The vet called Peanut's liver values were all elevated. Her bilirubin white count were thru the roof. He thinks that cholangiohepatitis is the most likely culprit. I took her to the vet for 3 days of supportive care treatment (IV fluids, antibiotics, syringe feeding). I hated to do it...I don't want her to feel scared, but I felt it was her only chance. I really felt that she wouldn'thave survived the night if I had kept her here. It was really hard to leave, but I'm hoping this will turn her around. I had to go to work after that there were no phone calls from them since I dropped her off, so I'm considering that to be good news. They would have called me if she would have needed to be moved to a 24 hour vet for overnite care, so she was apparently medically stable enough to go the night there. Thanks again for the prayers keep 'em coming :) Yvonne In a message dated 9/27/2006 1:37:23 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Yvonne, I hope it isn't hepatic lipidosis, the only thing that will reverse that is enough food. The liver is one of the organs that definitely can heal itself, but if she is jaundice from not eating enough then food, more importantly enough food is the only way to save her. Not saying this to scare you it is a fact and I've seen it enough to know it is very reversible, Buddie had this, hers was caught very early on and she was fine.Lots of prayers for Peanut. Make sure she is getting a can to a can and half of food a day if this is what she has. And yes it can strike in just a day or two if a cat quits eating, especially if the cat is overweight to start with.I'm adding her now, hope her blood work comes back with out any serious problems going on.-- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ...
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List
Hi Belinda, At this point, Peanut is not scheduled for surgery, but a feeding tube is just an option I'm considering, depending on how things go the next several days. Yvonne In a message dated 9/27/2006 2:11:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Yvonne, Did I miss something in your email, I didn't realize he was going to have surgery???
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List
Wow! What a small world! :) Yvonne In a message dated 9/27/2006 2:13:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LOL, me too, at the moment. I work downtown, and live in Racine. ;-) Diane
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List
Leslie, I can't tell you how heartened I am to hear your story about Goliath. Even Peanut's ears were yellow when I dropped her off...I was pretty scared, but I'm starting to calm down now. Her bilirubin was 10.8 I guess normal is .1 to .4. Her white cell count was a whopping 44,000 normal is 16,000. I will definitely ask about the SamE. I think we got a good omen as we were leaving the vet. My hubby had met me there after he got off of work as we were turning on to the road from the vet, I saw him gesturing at the SUV in front of us. I look where he's pointing this SUV's licence plate says ME A PNUT. Now, what are the odds of coming out of the vet clinic seeing your cat's name on someone's license plate? Maybe it seems weird, but I'm considering ita good sign! Thank you so much for giving me hope! Yvonne In a message dated 9/27/2006 2:14:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We also turned Goliath around from liver failure... the vet said he was sending him home to die that there was nothing he could do. He said he was one of the worst cases he had seen (Goliath was almost completely yellow).
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List
Thank you so much, Tonya! Yvonne ***8 Yvonne, Prayers for Peanut. tonya
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List/Update
Thank you, Kelly...hearing stories like this is making me feel so much better:) Do you know if there is a list for hepatitis? I joined the Hepatic Lipidosis list the Assisted Feeding list am getting some great info. Thanks again. I will keep you posted will keep your kitty in my prayers, as well. Yvonne Peanut In a message dated 9/28/2006 2:19:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so sorry and hope Peanuts is doing better. I have been dealing with cholangiohepatitis for almost a year now on a non FELV cat, He needed surgery and the ultra sound showed a lousy gallbladder and stones , He had surgery and is on a lot of meds but is doing so very well, His labs are normal again and the vomiting is rare, His weight is up and he is no in pain, Please keep us informed and all my best wishes for Peanuts,Kelly
Re: Prayers for my Dharma -- Please!!!
Prayers are on the way for Dharma! Yvonne
Peanut/Special Needs List
Hi Belinda, Could you please add Peanut to the special needs list? She came to me 2 months ago with 2 of her companions, from a bad situation, she is now having issues with her liver. I am waiting on results of her bloodwork urinalysis. I have been syringe feeding her through the night, but she is very weak this morning. She stopped eating abruptly the night before last this crash come on like load of bricks. I am floored. She has jaundice her urine is a dark orangey yellow. I'm praying like crazy that we'll be able to turn this around with the force feedings. Depending on what the vet says, I may opt for a feeding tube. I'm pretty scared but trying to remain optimistic, since that's what Peanut needs from me right now I have read of cats recovering from liver issues. She's 18 years old I know they can't live forever, but I've only had her for 2 months I just want to have longer to show her that this world can be a decent place that she is loved before she moves on. But, then again, it never seems like it was long enough when the time comes. I just hope it isn't her time yet, selfish as that may sound. I am determined, though, to do whatever is best for her, to the best of my knowledge. Please keep my precious baby in your prayers. Thanks for listening. Yvonne Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge
Kayte, I am so sorry to hear about Minnion. I'm sure she is having a wonderful time at the Bridge now. My prayers are with Minnion, your sister, your son you. Take care. Yvonne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 8:57 PM Subject: Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge I'm so sorry you lost your kitten. :( tonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My sisters 5 month old kitten has passed away. Minnion was a sweet fiesty girl and then started to not eat a lot. She was neg for FIV and FELV. We took her to the vet and by the time we got there she was almost gone. He gave he some meds and in less then 2 mins she was gone. I felt so good to be with her in her last moments. She was suffering and now she is not. I firmly believe everything happens for a reason. I have learned that I CAN NOT get another FELV infected kitten at this time. My son has been a wreck all day and wont eat. He is just crying for Minion. Minion was the runt of the bunch. She came from a barn cat. I did read him the Rainbow Bridge again and he still was upset. My mom cried to as how beautiful it was. Now Minion is playing with Pokies and all your babies. Hope all is good with everyone:) kayte and Crackers Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List
Thanks so much Michelle! I will ask. Peanut did have sub-q's yesterday. I was hoping that she would perk up, but she is very, very weak...she can barely change positions, but I'm not giving up. From what the assisted feeding list said, these cats can be very weak sick still recover, so I'm hanging in there with her. Thanks again. Yvonne
Re: Pete To Bridge
Sheila, My prayers go out to you your little boy Pete. Yvonne
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List
Thank you, Wendy...I will keep you posted. Yvonne In a message dated 9/27/2006 10:40:49 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne,Prayers going out for little Peanut. Please keep usposted!:)Wendy
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List
Thanks, Belinda, I just called the vet again...still in surgery. They said he'll be done at 2:30. Meanwhile, I'll keep plugging away at the A/D. Yvonne
Re: Peanut/Special Needs List
Thanks Diane, Honestly, it does sound like the feeding tube would be waaay easier for Peanut, not to mention me. It's nice to hear about it from someone who's been there. I just hope Peanut hangs in there long enough to get to that point. You're in WI, aren't you? I'm in the Milwaukee area. Yvonne
Re: OT-Crosspost-TX FIV+ Kitties in Need of Homes
Thank you!! In a message dated 9/4/2006 10:32:36 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have crossposted these kitties to the Austin Siamese Rescue Yahoo Group. I can't take them, unfortunately, but maybe someone can.
OT-Crosspost-TX FIV+ Kitties in Need of Homes
Hi Everyone, This is another case of someone dumping their pets. I will never understand how these people live with themselves. These kitties are gorgeous! The shelter contact info is below. Yvonne Crosspost from Special Needs Rescue cats 8/29/06:A woman dumped all of her 12 cats off at the Humane Society of Williamson County yesterday. One of the cats is a gorgeous adult male, Russian Blue kitty. Unfortunately he is FIV positive. Many FIV positive kitties live a long healthy life, the only difference is, they need to be indoor only kitties and not with other kitties, unless they are FIV positive as well. She also dropped off a Tabby Momma with her two 3-week old Siamese/Tabby kittens (see description link to photo in second post below). If we can't find homes for them soon, they will be euthanized. Please open your heart to this sweet boy and possibly one of his kitty friends. Pictures are available. Please save this sweet boy! PetFinder listing and picture:_http://search.http://seahttp://searchttp://searhttp://seahttp://_ (http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6904204) Humane Society of Williamson County (512) 260-3602 _kwald @ hswc.net_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Crosspost from Special Needs Rescue Cats 8/29/06A woman dumped me and my two 3-week old kittens, along with 9 of our other kitty friends at the Humane Society of Williamson County. Of course, she never bothered to fix or vaccinate any of us. Now I have FIV and two little kittens to care for who might also be FIV positive. We will probably live a full long life and just need to be kept indoors and away from other cats unless they too are FIV positive. FIV is not transmittable to any other animal or person. Please consider adopting one or more of us! We promise to love you always! Adoption fee has been reduced to $50.00 and includes spay/neuter and vaccinations. Their time is very short at the shelter, so please don't wait to call. PetFinder listing and picture:_http://search.http://seahttp://searchttp://searhttp://seahttp://_ (http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6904219) The Humane Society of Williamson County (512) 260-3602 _kwald @ hswc.net_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Churchill Please add to the CLS
Wishing Churchill a wonderful time at the Bridge until you meet again...take care. Yvonne
Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge
Tonya, I am so very sorry about Popeye also sorry for what you had to go thru w/ your principal. I will never understand how people can be so cold. My manager had a similar experience at work when her dog went to the Bridge. Take extra good care of yourself know that we are here for you will always understand. Always remember that Popeye is with you no matter what. Yvonne
Re: popeye is sick
Tonya, Prayers are on the way for you Popeye. Yvonne
Re: :-(
OOOoh, I love it! Actually, I wish my neighbor's parents had been spayed neutered! :) In a message dated 8/17/2006 9:07:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The Difference
FWD:Urgent 2 FeLv + kittens 2 cats FIV + Secaucus, NJ Immed. Placement
Hi Everyone, This just came thru on another one of my lists...just passing it on in case anyone can help. Yvonne Please respond directly to Cathy at [EMAIL PROTECTED]com or 201-867-4795Hello,I run a small cat rescue in Secaucus, NJ which is run out of an animal hospital. This past week a client brought us two stray kittens. They both test FeLV + by ELISA and IFA. They are 10 weeks old and look healthy at this point. The people wanted them euthanized. But I wanted to try to place them first. My boss has given me 10 days to find a place for them. I am now down to 8 days. I was wondering if you can provide me with any information, leads or referrals. We also work with the town shelter and they brought us two cats yesterday that tested FIV +. They removed the cats from an older woman's property because her children were afraid that she would trip over the cats. Now that they have tested positive they want nothing to do with the cats. They won't let us release the cats and my boss won't let us keep the cats because we already have an FIV+ cat that we haven't been able to place for over a year. So we are looking for somewhere for these cats where they will be cared for.I would appreciate any information or leads that you could give me. Thank you so much! Cathy FraserHappy Feet AdoptionsSecaucus Animal Hospital [EMAIL PROTECTED]com201-867-4795
Re: Bella
Sherry, Prayers for a safe journey to her wonderful new home at the Rainbow Bridge for Bella continued prayers for Alex are on the way. Glad to hear he's doing better. Yvonne
Re: I killed Grayson
TonyaI am so sorry. You have been through so much. Please don't blame yourself. Both of these babies at least got to leave this world loved cared for. Both Grayson his brother know that.Take care. Yvonne
Re: Ceasar is no longer in pain (please add him to the CLS)
Dear Nina, I am so sorry about your loss of sweet little Caesar. All ferals hold a very special place in my heart I know that he held a very special place in yours. He definitely seemed to know that you were his special person he knew that you would take care of him in the most unselfish of ways. He left this world knowing that he is loved. Take care. Yvonne
Re: How is Samantha today?
Dear Julia, My thoughts prayers are with you Samantha. I have been in the situation of letting one of my beloved furbabies go home to a life free from pain I understand all too well how difficult it is. Please know that your special little angel will always be with you. Hugs to you both, Yvonne
Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery
Dear Rachel, I am so, so sorry about your loss of Mr. Dobbs. I can't imagine the shock you must be feeling. I do know,however, that he knows how much you love him that he is grateful that he got to leave this world from a home where he was loved, even if it was only for a short time. Take care. Yvonne
Re: Chester is Catching Birds
Dear Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of Chester's passing. You were a very brave wonderful mom to him. Your little angel will watch over you always. You Chester are in my prayers I will also be praying for a negative test result good health for Timmy. Take care. Yvonne
Re: Hannibal departed to his new wonderful life... - thank you for all your p...
Dear Hideyo, You did a wonderful job with Hannibal gave him a life that he never would have known without you. Your special little angel is watching over you now...he is well he wants you to be happy. Take extra good care of yourself. You your precious Hannibal are in my prayers. Yvonne
Re: Samanth's starting to go downhill :(
Dear Julia, You Samantha are in my prayers. Yvonne
Re: CLS Monday june 26th, 2006
Dear Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss of Mini, Hilary, Loralei, Kasmir, Edgar Mowgli. You surely have a very special crowd of angels watching over you. Yvonne In a message dated 6/26/2006 3:55:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Belinda,could you please add a few more of my furry friends to the services for next week? Mini,Hilary and Loralei all 3 felv 6-2-2006 Kasmir felv 6-14-2006 Edgar 6-14-2006 Mowgli felv 5-31-06
Re: Wowie
Dear Rebecca, Prayers are on the way for you Wowie. Hang in there...we're pulling for you both! Yvonne
Re: Positive thoughts for Chit-Chat...
Prayers are on the way for Chatty! yvonne
Re: FIV infected Kitten
Hi, We found my cat Simba, at about the age of 5 weeks. He tested positive for FIV. We had him retested at approx 6 mos he was still positive. It is true that FIV tests of young kittens may only be picking up maternal antibodies, so it would be a good idea to retest the little guy after 6 mos. Simba is going to be 8 years old in July. We have allowed him to mix freely with our other 12 cats all along none of ours has ever tested positive. He even gets into occasional spats w/ one of the others he licks several that he is good friends with, shares bowls, litterboxes, etc it has never caused a problem. He is so healthy that we've had him retested several times over the years, because it's just so hard to believe that he is positive. He keeps coming back positive, but I've stopped worrying about it. I just make sure he gets good care thank God that he is healthy. I have also elected not to vaccinate due to a study done at Cornell awhile back that found that viral loads for the FIV increased after vaccination. I don't recall how I initially foundout about this study, but I did call talk to them to confirm the info. I have not heard anything about it ever since, tho. I'll have to do a little digging see if that wasresearched any further. I don't have a reference that I can give you right off hand, but I'll look for one.Simba did get his initial round of vaccinations as a kitten, however. This was my experience...personally, I have no qualms about mixing FIV+ with negatives, but everybody has to do what works for their situation. Hope this helps. Yvonne In a message dated 6/22/2006 7:45:19 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: have been researching the net for information on FIV in kittens and hope to get more info here. My daughter came home two weeks ago with a little freal kitten appr. 5 weeks old. We already hav a 3 year old cat and had not planned on another cat, but ofcourse everybody in the family fell in love with this little thing. Yesterday we were told she tested positive for FIV, which realy upset everybody, but we have decided to keep her and deal with things as they come. Now I read that when a little kitten tests positive, you need to keep testing it until at least 6 month of age because it might be mothers anti-bodies, passed through mothers milk that might make the test come back positive. Is there anybody in this forum that indeed had that happen, meaning that at first the test came back positive but later negative? I know we are grasping at straws, but hope helps. We are also trying to decide whether to keep the two cats separate for ever or introduce them anyhow, I will talk to the vet to have the older one tested too now and if that comes back negative, to have him vacinated, but wonder whether that would be sufficient protection. Any advise??
Re: FIV Infected Kitten
I also wanted to clarify that when I say I don't vaccinate, I mean I don't have Simba getanyvaccinations, other than the ones he got as a kitten before I knew he was positive. The research that I was referring to was with regard to routine vaccinations...this was before there was an FIV vaccine. Just wanted to make sure it didn't sound like I was talking about the FIV vaccine. I don't give my others the FIV vaccination, either, since it would cause them to always test positive for FIV, according to my vet. yvonne
Re: FIV Infected Kitten
I remember now where I got the info regarding the increased viral loads after routine vaccinations...I called for a consultation at Cornell talked to one of their vets she told me about their findings...I believe the study was not yet published (this was around 1999 or 2000) may not have even been complete at the time, so that's why I don't have a reference to something in print. All I've been able to come up with so far is the following from VetMedCenter - Consumer - Article Details : "Vaccination of FIV positive cats is controversial. While it is essential that risks of common diseases such as Panleukopenia and upper respiratory infections be eliminated, vaccination may pose some risk for the immune-compromised cat. Many veterinarians will elect to devise a modified vaccination protocol for FIV positive cats. This usually includes extended vaccination intervals and the use of killed vaccines. " So, I've just elected not to give Simba any further vaccinations since his initial round as a kitten. I'll try to find more info about that research, since I'd rather give you some hard evidence, rather than just my word. If I find anything, I'll let you know. Take care! Yvonne
Re: Samantha's Prognosis
Julia, My prayers are with you Samantha. Yvonne
Re: Need more prayers for my little babies..
Hideyo, Ask as much as you need to...we are all glad to help in any way we can. I am sending more prayers for you your babies. Hang in there. Yvonne
Re: Mama Kitty
Mama Kitty looks great!! Thanks for sharing the good news! yvonne In a message dated 6/17/2006 2:46:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Still fairly new to the list here -- but reading faithfully and going through it all with you guys. In review - Mama Kitty was FeVL+ symptomatic six weeks ago- had lost 14% of her body weight, was very anemic,and did not have a good prognosis before I began a five week treatment with acemannon tummy shots and supplements including colostrum. (initial treatment included ammoxi and short-acting corticosteroid shot...)Since, she has gained weight - continues to improve...plays with her toys again and raced like a mad woman across the yard and more than six feet up a big oak treerecently:0) To be honest -- I don't know exactly where we stand now -- but this morning I asked Mama Kitty how she was feeling. You can see from the picture she says, "I'm feeling pretty good right now!" http://www.trentdesigns.com/elizabeth/MVC-082F.JPG Just praying for good days and hoping to spread a little hope :0) head butts andkittie kisses to you all.
Re: Please pray for Bandy
Prayers are on the way for you your precious little guy. Yvonne In a message dated 6/17/2006 4:29:05 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi guys, I posted some of Bandy's troubles under the ringworm topic...He really is sick right now...the worst I have seen since all this started last June..I am hoping he will respond to some of the meds real soon..I don't know what to do for him.. He won't eat and drinks only a little...He can't get up at all...I stood him up but he is too weak to stand alone, cause of his leg hurting him.. I think he must have another infection somewhere or I really just don't know...but something is for sure not right..other than the leg problem... Anyway, please pray for him. Thank you, Kerry and Bandy
Re: Please pray for Bandy
Hi Kerry, I have used an animal communicator named Morgen Espe. She was wonderful. Her web site is www.theanimalsvoice.com. Yvonne In a message dated 6/17/2006 7:37:10 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just gave him a little chicken broth after I gave his liquid baytril..I added a little pedialyte, but he gets so stressed.. He did take it ok. He did drink some water earlier, but I don't think it is enough so I am going to try to get some sub-q fluids as soon as the vet opens...I have been up checking on him most of the night..I know he needs something else, but I don't know what..I think he needs a different antibiotic..along with the baytril..cause his temp is still up, too.. Marylyn, I think awhile back Nina sent me something about an Animal communicator, but I don't remember who it was or how to get in touch with them...I have never used one, but have read about them and some of the posts here at the list...Please send me the info if you can... Thank you, Kerry and Bandy
Re: Need prayers for my Hannibal -getting blind
Prayers for Hannibal are on the way. Yvonne
Re: OT-Anyone know of safe ways to deal w/ ants?
Thanks to all of you for many great ideas. The cats actually are intrigued by watching the ants trucking around, lol. I'll try out your suggestions let you all know what worked. Thanks again! In a message dated 6/12/2006 1:37:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All of sudden we have bunches of little red ants in our house. My hubby likes to use Terro, which I don't like at all around the furkids my human kid. Any ideas? Thanks!
