Re: possibly-positive pregnant girl needs foster

2005-05-12 Thread TenHouseCats
yeah, it's definitely my fault, i guess for insisting upon educating them! and who, pray tell, amongst us are NOT certifiable?? would we be DOING this if we weren't? however, on the craziness scale, i think ours is a good-for-the-universe kind (um, gloria, am i being delusional AGAIN?) i'

Re: for Barbara (Baass) re unsubscribe

2005-05-12 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hi Barbara - that's interesting! I use Golden Seal, and love it. I don't know much about it's use internally, but do use it as a mouth wash, and have recently used it on my kitties as a mouth wash. Course the kitty swallowed it, but hey, that's all right, I just don't know much about it.

Re: possibly-positive pregnant girl needs foster

2005-05-12 Thread Nina
MC, I didn't respond to your plea because I don't know how I can help. I just wanted you to know that when I read about this momma and her babies I immediately wanted to take her in. I know I'm certifiable, (I know because it seems to be the general consensus of most that know me), but I wish

Re: Ginger

2005-05-12 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Hang on in there, Michelle--I can see why you're so down about Ginger, but I would think it is a big shock to have 10 extractions and her poor little mouth must feel terribly tender, if not downright painful. (Could she take something liquid like liver shake?) I would also think it's exhauste

Re: for Barbara (Baass) re unsubscribe

2005-05-12 Thread TenHouseCats
golden seal is an herb; i know it's available as a powder--oh, gloria? where ARE you? try a google search for it On 5/12/05, Barbara Baass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Georgette, > My vet wants to try the gold seal on Samson. He couldn't find it on the > internet. Is it an injection, powe

Re: possibly-positive pregnant girl needs foster

2005-05-12 Thread Barbara Lowe
i could raise some funds for a condo cage if necessary. (i'm in ny so no way can take them plus have some in my "isolation" room anyway barbara - Original Message - From: "TenHouseCats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "FeLVTalk" Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 12:31 PM Subject: possibly-positive preg

Re: Ginger

2005-05-12 Thread Lernermichelle
Cherie, I think you mean the human interferon, not the feline interferon from England? I had her on the feline interferon, Virbagen Omega, which is not a week on and week off thing.   She is not eating what I give her-- I am force-feeding her with a syringe.  She holds it down fine, thank go

Re: Fwd: [i-luv-cats] Fingers crossed! Update on cat hunting proposal in WI

2005-05-12 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
Laurie, I don't think we need to worry for another couple of years. Wisconsin governor Jim Doyle said there will be no cat hunt during his term of office. Bonnie in WI www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: "Laurie B. Oliver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, May 12, 2005 6:

Re: Ginger

2005-05-12 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Michelle, Ginger is at least eating what you give her right? So maybe her mouth is still sore and she does not want to eat yet on her own. In Ambers case I had to have her 1 week on and 1 week off for a month on the Feline Interferon before she got better, and she still gets URI's every once in awh

Ginger

2005-05-12 Thread Lernermichelle
Well, Ginger got 10 teeth extracted on Tuesday and still is not eating on her own, though perhaps it is understandable that she would not want to eat for a while after that.  She also got a URI though-- lots of sneezing and sniffling. I called the dentist, who ok'd me switching her from the c

hideyo-- sulphur and pulsatilla

2005-05-12 Thread Lernermichelle
Hideyo-- do you use the little round homeopathic pellets (boiron brand)? If so, how many do you give, and do you pill them like regular pills (put down their throats) or give them some other way? Thanks, Michelle

stitch

2005-05-12 Thread Lernermichelle
In addition to the dex shot, ask about trying the chemo drug called CCNU, which some cats respond well to after not responding to other chemos.  One cat on the lymphoma list serve did not respond at all to other chemo agents and responded to alternating CCNU and adriamycin for 2 years. Miche

stitch

2005-05-12 Thread Lernermichelle
my last email on stitch was under the "I need help" thread. not sure if you would get it if I did not point this out. Michelle   In a message dated 5/12/05 11:28:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hello all...my latest update on stitch is not a good one. his breathing i

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Lernermichelle
Ask the vet to give a dexamethasone shot in addition to the chemo.  It tends to shrink lymphoma and make them feel better.  It's stronger and faster-acting than pred, and leaves the system quickly. It can be given in conjunction with pred. Michelle   In a message dated 5/12/05 11:28:34 AM Ea

Fwd: [i-luv-cats] Fingers crossed! Update on cat hunting proposal in WI

2005-05-12 Thread Laurie B. Oliver
Hello, Everyone, Please circulate this widely. Keep writing and advocating. This must be defeated. Laurie B. Oliver Comment: DomainKeys? See http://antispam.yahoo.com/domainkeys DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=lima; d=yahoogroups.com; b=cxH1EalxSUmC5vwWWlyRnKBVKsw5rVfjv

Re: for Barbara (Baass) re unsubscribe

2005-05-12 Thread Barbara Baass
Hi Georgette,  My vet wants to try the gold seal on Samson. He couldn't find it on the internet. Is it an injection, power or what? Let me know. Barbara                     [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:                       Hi Barbara; My name is Georgette. Your email didnt say were you live. I hav

RE: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I once had to transport one of my very first cats from Japan to U.S. via airplane – she was a stray kitty, and I just rescued her in Japan.  She barely knew me, and I barely knew how to take care of a cat, that was over 10 years ago – I had to switch plains three times with a long lay over

RE: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Chris
I know you’ve already gotten some good advice about the trip—just another thought—I discovered by accident that my local animal shelter has a room full of used crates that people leave when they bring their animals…  I got one for $10, cleaned it out with bleach & dtergent, let it air out o

Fwd: [i-luv-cats] Lillies toxic to cats

2005-05-12 Thread Laurie B. Oliver
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Re: I NEED HELP -Traveling with kitties

2005-05-12 Thread TenHouseCats
probably more info than you even needed! -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892

Re: I NEED HELP -Traveling with kitties

2005-05-12 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
anytime ;-))Martha Alejandra Moreno <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: THANK YOU!! I am so happy for had found this group.  Every time I had a question, doubt or I need advice I receive wise answers from you.  I do not feel alone. Alejandra Have a purrfect day Cherie  

Re: I NEED HELP -Traveling with kitties

2005-05-12 Thread Martha Alejandra Moreno
THANK YOU!! I am so happy for had found this group.  Every time I had a question, doubt or I need advice I receive wise answers from you.  I do not feel alone. Alejandra

Re: Stitch

2005-05-12 Thread TatorBunz
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you both. Do let us know   Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYShttps://www.paypal.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttp://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yah

Re: Stitch

2005-05-12 Thread Nina
Michael, My thoughts and prayers are with the two of you. Hang in there, all we can do, is all we can do. Sending you love and comfort, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hello all...my latest update on stitch is not a good one. his breathing is labored once again. he is scheduled for chemo today s

RE: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Oh don't even think about that, esp where the kitties are concerned---that's what freecycle is for--recycling for free, all the stuff you don't need. So, you never know, someone might have an rv! You can post offers, you can reply to offers, and you can request. (In Chicago, the rule is your firs

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread TenHouseCats
never thought of that--i'm really not good at asking for things, but this i might consider! -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892

RE: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Wow. That's a wonderful offer, MaryChristine. I hope you get an rv. You could try posting on your nearest freecycle.org--I've seen people ask for vehicles. (Explain what it's for.) Good luck, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCa

possibly-positive pregnant girl needs foster

2005-05-12 Thread TenHouseCats
a michigan rescue group is swamped right now with mamas and kittens, mamas-to-be, and dealing with the long-term care needs of 30+ kitties from a collector situation. a pregnant coonie girl was just pulled from a shelter that sells to research; she has tested faint positive on the snap test. she h

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread TenHouseCats
you WILL notice, however, that i have NEVER done such a transport since! hee hee tho if anyone knows of anyone with an rv they don't use and would like to donate to a 501(c)3, or is good at approaching manufacturers and trying to get one donated, i'd be more than glad to do transport almost fu

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread tamara stickler
Too sweet.  :-) TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: it was just over two years ago that a friend and i brought 29 cats--19of them FeLV--from houston, TX to mid-michigan. all but one of the cats--and all the humans--survived--the one who did not was very illwhen we left houston, but she very spe

RE: Akira..

2005-05-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Dear Lisa, Have you tried to use Sulphur (homeopathic remedy)  or Pulstilla (sorry I can never spell right) by any chance? If not, please try them it will not do any harm, but it may bring a miracle..   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread TenHouseCats
it was just over two years ago that a friend and i brought 29 cats--19 of them FeLV--from houston, TX to mid-michigan. all but one of the cats--and all the humans--survived--the one who did not was very ill when we left houston, but she very specifically told me she wanted to come with us, and she

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Belinda Sauro
Have them check his chest for fluid and remove it if there is any. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesig

Re: I NEED HELP -Traveling with kitties-don't forget the TOYS!

2005-05-12 Thread tamara stickler
OH, I FORGOT THE TOYS!  Put two or three small favorite toys in the crate to keep them entertained too!  Otherwise, just like kids..they get bored and will let you know it![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent!!!   In a message dated 5/12/2005 8:22:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wri

RE: Stitch

2005-05-12 Thread Doljan, Joan
Healing vibes from me and my crew as well. Joan -Original Message- From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 11:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Stitch Dear Michael Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Stitch, and you're in my

Stitch

2005-05-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Michael Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Stitch, and you're in my thoughts too glad you already have a scheduled appointment today. When you get a moment please let us know afterwards how Stitch does. Good luck, we're all rooting for Stitch, Kerry -Original Message- From:

Re: I NEED HELP -Long distance Traveling with kitties

2005-05-12 Thread Sheila208
Wow that is great advice. I would have never thought of all that. I'm going to save this so I can take my babies with me when I have to travel. <>

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
hello all...my latest update on stitch is not a good one. his breathing is labored once again. he is scheduled for chemo today so maybe that will help. i new this day would come considering how grave his situation was when we started this treatment...ill update a little later.

Moving with cats

2005-05-12 Thread anzajaguar
In a message dated 5/12/2005 11:15:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: live in Jackson Mississippi and for work reasons I have to move to Corpus Christi (TX) at the end of June.  I have 2 cats with feline leukemia; they are my first pets ever.  I have followed so

Re: I NEED HELP -Long distance Traveling with kitties

2005-05-12 Thread TatorBunz
Excellent!!!   In a message dated 5/12/2005 8:22:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Martha!   Don't worry, you can take your cats with you and it really ISN'T difficult to do.  The trick is you need the right type of crate for them where you can put a litter box and a sc

Re: I NEED HELP -Long distance Traveling with kitties

2005-05-12 Thread tamara stickler
Hi Martha!   Don't worry, you can take your cats with you and it really ISN'T difficult to do.  The trick is you need the right type of crate for them where you can put a litter box and a scrap of rubber-backed rug, and off you go.   1)  Do you have a PetSmart near you?  If so you can pick up a sma

RE: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Hi Alejandra Good to hear from you and so glad to hear your kitties are doing well! I've travelled 6 hours with a cat in a car, and it was just fine. You and yours will be fine too. Good luck with all the moving/packing preparations--now, THAT's a headache! Great pix, Belinda! Kerry -Ori

Akira

2005-05-12 Thread anzajaguar
In a message dated 5/12/2005 9:58:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lisa,Is there food available if she does decide she wasnts to eat? Of course.but that's the problem she wont touch anythingthat is what caused compounded  the whole problem..and she refuses

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Belinda Sauro
Alejandra, Don't panic, most kitties do alright traveling, Bailey my FeLV positive traveled with hubby, me and the rest of the gang for 3 months in his Semi, the cats loved it (hubby is a truck driver)!! We went all over the US on our way back here from Missouri. I homestly can say it was

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Rachel
I would buy (or see if a shelter will loan you), the largest crate you could fit in your car.  I have used a small shoebox lined with a plastic bag as a litter box and gotten two small bowls for some water & dry food. The longest drive I have had with a cat was about 7hrs, but for the kitty it was

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Lernermichelle
Alejandra,     Drive the 13 hours with them. People do it all the time.  Make sure you have a big enough carrier and a litter box and water bowls, and give them something to calm them before you start out. Your vet should be able to give you an acepromazone pill for each-- it is a mild tran

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Martha, Pleas do not return them, that is so sad for them, they can handle 13 hours just, are you going to stay overnight somewhere, I have driven from Seabrook, TX to Chicago, IL with my cat and she faried very well, I set her up in the back with food and water in a carrier and a little box on the

Re: Akira..

2005-05-12 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Lisa, You are so strong and couragous, your BF might just not understand, but at least he cares for Akira, and is wanting to know about her well being, can you not just sit outside with her on your lap, that might be nice for her, she is a strong little kitty, I know it is hard to watch them go, ke

I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread Martha Alejandra Moreno
Hello Everyone.   I come back after long time. I NEED HELP.   I live in Jackson Mississippi and for work reasons I have to move to Corpus Christi (TX) at the end of June.  I have 2 cats with feline leukemia; they are my first pets ever.  I have followed some advices from you and my cats have been p

Re: Akira - For Lisa about Buddie (she had fatty liver and cancer)

2005-05-12 Thread Belinda Sauro
Yes Buddie did have the beginnings of fatty liver, she got it while she was fighting a sepsis infection (she did have cancer also), which the vet really didn't think she was going to recover from, but she did. It took a week of infused fluids, she was hooked up to an infusion pump which pum

Fwd: [FAN-H] FIP Reasearch

2005-05-12 Thread Joan Doljan
Note: forwarded message attached.--- Begin Message --- PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST   Dear List; I am please to announce that the "Ring" raffle sponsored by the Orion  Foundation is finally up and going.  There is a picture up on the  website for you to look at (_www.orionfoundation.com_ (htt