Re: to anwer belinda' s questions :)

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Kristi, I'm so sorry that he is in such bad shape, I did somehow miss all of that. It's too bad he is such a stinker with the chemo, lymphoma is one of the cancers that responds pretty good to chemo. I hope the depo helps and he can be comfortable for a long time yet. My prayers are

Re: St. Francis Medallions, was: - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Opps forgot my address: Belinda Sauro 5622 160th Ave E. Sumner, Wa. 98390 Thank you and your Father very much! -- 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

Re: St. Francis Medallions, was: - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Jen, That is a wonderful offer, I would be thrilled to have a St Francis Medallion, he is my favorite saint!! And if your Father could add my Joey to the prayer list (he is my cardiomyapathy baby), it would really appreciate it. Thank you so much for the offer. -- Belinda Happiness

Re: FeLV and pregnancy (zoonotic things)

2005-06-14 Thread felv
The Cornell website is wrong, period. Lots of "experts" take the easy way out, and take an unnecessarily conservative approach to anything that could cause controversy. FELV is NO danger what so ever to humans, or unborn humans, period. Toxoplasmosis is dangerous to unborn humans, BUT it is not

Re: St. Francis Medallions, was: - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Sheila208
Jenn , that's a lovely offer and I for one would love to have a blessed St. Francis Medal. I need all the help I can get with my brood.

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Sheila208
Kat you're an Angel too.

Re: Nina, ivermectin 4 earmites

2005-06-14 Thread Wheezercat42
Thanks for the info - that's going in my file.  I'm going to try the olive oil instead of mineral oil in my topical guys - you're right - might as well be as safe as possible.    In a message dated 6/14/2005 2:01:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kathy,I just heard fro

Re: Nina, ivermectin 4 earmites

2005-06-14 Thread Wheezercat42
That's good to know!  I used Acarexx on one of my adults about 10 weeks ago.  I'll have to recheck her.  It's so hard to try to keep ferals ears healthy - and a colony is a colony when it comes to numbers and keeping things like earmites and fleas under control whether they're inside or out

Re: Nina, ivermectin 4 earmites

2005-06-14 Thread Wheezercat42
Thanks Nina,   We have pilling down to an art form, and when it's time to treat for fleas or ear mites, I pick a weekend and usually either do both on 1/2 the cats one day and the other 1/2 the next day, or I do all the cats with flea stuff one day and either do the ear mite thing the next da

Re: New member

2005-06-14 Thread Wheezercat42
Jenn,   I agree with you that FeLV isn't easy to catch and isn't cause for immediate panic, but it can be caught among healthy normal adults.  I don't vaccinate for FeLV because my vet said that the vaccine doesn't boost immunity enough to be worth the risks - once exposed, it only boosts im

Re: For Hideyo: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Your email made me laugh out loud, Nina--and we can do with plenty of that, right?! - Original Message - From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 3:10 PM Subject: Re: For Hideyo: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad > I'm thinking of making up some sort

Re: Re: OT: St. Francis Medallions, was: - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread ferozar01
Jenn- I would so love a ST. Francis medallion to look up to during the hard times. I did not find your message offensive in the least bit, I don't see how anyone could it was simply an extremely kind offer that came from the heart. I am also not the frequent church goer, however i do believe c

Re: OT: St. Francis Medallions, was: - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread TenHouseCats
this is a wonderful offer, jenn--also raised catholic but no longer so affiliated, i think there were some folks who transcend labels, st francis being one. i would be honored to have such a medallion looking offer my furry flock! MC -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Great News! Hartz is withdrawing their awful Flea and Tick Drops!

2005-06-14 Thread Wheezercat42
Wonderful news!  I just hope what they replace it with is safe.  The stuff they're taking off the market was killing the cats it was used on.  I hope they follow suit with the dog flea stuff - it's just as dangerous as the cat version.

Re: St. Francis Medallions, was: - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread TatorBunz
I would love a Medallion blessed by your father. I am Catholic myself but I don't go to church all the time. It's hard when I'm involved with animals and transports. I do go to Mass especially at Xmas and Easter. I do alot praying at home kinda like my own mass I suppose. That is a wonderful id

OT: St. Francis Medallions, was: - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Brenda K. Smith
Jen..     I think this is a very loving suggestion on your part.  I have been called St. Francis like many, many times throughout my animal welfare and rescue life by grateful people and organizations and, although I am not a Catholic nor an Episcopalion, I always felt highly complimented.

Re: FeLV and pregnancy--toxo

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Cats apparently initially acquire it if they eat raw meat, although they can (less common) acquire it in utero - Once they acquire it by eating raw meat - then it goes to the litter box. But I could not find that other cats acquire it from the litter box. Perhaps so, I just couldn't find

Re: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks, Hideyo, good information - Gloria On Jun 14, 2005, at 6:17 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: I am so sorry for your loss – When a cat is tested positive for FeLV, I read that there are different scenarios and I am copying the article below: Please know that there is a good chance that

RE: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
 I am so sorry for your loss – When a cat is tested positive for FeLV, I read that there are different scenarios and I am copying the article below:  Please know that there is a good chance that Petal might have either transient infections (30 to 35% of cats) or latent infections (5-10%)

Re: St. Francis Medallions, was: - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Jen Meyer
Nina, your mention of St. Francis has me thinking! My dad is actually an Episcopal pastor...and, wouldn't you know it, the name of his church is St. Francis! :) He has an annual blessing of the pets at the church and has 3 cats of his own who run the rectory... ;) The cats' attitudes toward

to anwer belinda' s questions :)

2005-06-14 Thread ferozar01
He was not getting enough for about a day and a half- until then i was offering so much variety i think he was getting what he needed, today he is eating 2-4 small meals a day. I can not leave it out all the time because the other "pigs" sorry i mean cats eat it all. i don't want to seperate h

Re: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread catatonya
Peggy,   I am so sorry for your loss.  How long have Petal and Flower lived together already?  How long did they live with Thorne?  When I was in a similar situation I separated like you have done, but mine had already lived together at least 3 months, so I just brought my positive cat back home an

Re: CLS-Smokey/Gloria

2005-06-14 Thread catatonya
Gloria,   Best of luck finding Smokey.  There was a lot more information about looking for lost cats (and dogs) from the best friends forum last week.  If you or anyone else would like the info. I saved it because it was very good.   tonya"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow! Thanks, Joa

Re: FeLV and pregnancy--toxo

2005-06-14 Thread Lernermichelle
Also from sharing litterboxes-- it is passed in feces. Michelle   In a message dated 6/14/05 5:24:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And, as I recall, cats can only get the parasite that causes toxo by  eating raw meat - such as outdoor cats eating mice.Gloria  

Re: gave torb last night-helped alot

2005-06-14 Thread catatonya
Kristi,   I'm glad the torb helped.  You are right.  You'll both know when the time is right.    tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i gave him torb 1mg last night (for some relief of his discomfort and mild sedation)and it defiantely helped with his jitteriness. she said i could do 2 mg if i wanted, bu

RE: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread catatonya
Yay!!!Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually, Kat on the list offered to take him and she is planning to pick him up to NY from NY this Sunday – thank you for forwarding the messages to everyone!   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECT

RE: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Actually, Kat on the list offered to take him and she is planning to pick him up to NY from NY this Sunday – thank you for forwarding the messages to everyone!   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 3:57 PM T

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread TatorBunz
I suppose I should have read the latest posts before posting to other groups. I'm so glad to hear the kitten will be rescued!   :) Can the Mama kitty be caught to be spayed?   Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYShttps://www.paypal.com/TAZZY'S ANI

Re: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread TatorBunz
I have forwarded this request to a few groups I'm on as well. Pray someone will take the kitten.   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

RE: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread Chris
As one of those people who have ‘mixed’household, I would tell you not to get too concerned.  If Flower has not gotten this in all this time, chances are she never will.  If Petal is healthy but pos, then again, don’t worry so much as she is an adult cat.  You can vaccinate Flower every yea

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
And, as I recall, cats can only get the parasite that causes toxo by eating raw meat - such as outdoor cats eating mice. Gloria On Jun 14, 2005, at 12:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Erika! I can't stress enough that FeLV is *not* transmissable to humans (pregnant or not)!! I believe w

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hooray Kat - good for you! Gloria Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda, all - I just spoke with Teresa on the phone, and will be meeting up with her on Sunday to pick up the little blind kitten. I live in Northern NJ, so it's really not that far for me. I'll post more after Sunday. Kat (Me

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Kat, You are a saint, thank you, thank you, thank you :) -- 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 HostDesign4

Re: gave torb last night-helped alot

2005-06-14 Thread Lernermichelle
Kristi,    I think it is the dex making him hungry, not the torbutrol. While torbutrol helps with pain, I really do not think it increases appetite. I could be wrong. But that is a classic sign of dex doing something. I would definitely do another dex shot on the schedule recommended by your

Re: For Hideyo: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Nina
I'm thinking of making up some sort of medallion to represent not only St. Hideyo, but everyone on this list to wear next to my St. Francis medal. It's a comforting thought to know there are so many crusaders for our animal friends. It would be nice to have a reminder of the generous mortals

RE: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Kat
Teresa says the horses don't stay near the barn except for feeding, and the kitten doesn't venture too far (stays mostly around the d-g house that's set up for the mom-cat). And during feeding, someone is always there to keep an eye on the little one - and they try to supplement the mom's milk wit

RE: For Hideyo: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
He really is - he breathes so very loud because of the difficulty he has in his mouth and nose and you always know when he is around because of the noise -:) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 1

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad/Kat

2005-06-14 Thread Barbara Lowe
what a great story, Kat. and thank god for angels on earth like you! barbara - Original Message - From: "Kat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 3:42 PM Subject: RE: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad > Hi Hideyo, > Teresa says he'll be okay where he is

For Hideyo: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Did I already tell you I'm nominating you for sainthood, Hideyo? (In fact, I'm not sure sainthood is good enough!) No animal could wish for a better friend than you. Rocky sounds a darling -- a very happy darling, I've no doubt. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMA

RE: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I hope so, too - especially because of how she described his situation, bumping into things or being stepped by horses - Please ask Teresa if there is anyway to keep him in a bathroom or something until you get there - or maybe he can stay at a clinic who will watch him until you get there - I wou

RE: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thanks s much, Kat (now I am crying...) Two years ago, I rescued a kitten who apparently got attacked by either a dog or tom cat, and his entire upper pallet in his mouth was ripped and gone and had a big hole between his mouth and his nostrils (I am not sure if I am explaining

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Nina
Kat, I hope he's okay until you get there to rescue him, there's no way they can take him in? After all, her husband shouldn't object, they know they won't be keeping him now. Did you talk with Teresa about trapping that momma cat and getting her spayed? She sounds like she has some compass

RE: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Kat
Hi Hideyo, Teresa says he'll be okay where he is until I get there. (actually, they still aren't sure he's a "he" yet) and I will end up keeping him as long as the rest of the crew warms up to him. I will have my vet check him over and test for FIV/FeLV and then I'll see how well he does with the

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Kat thank you1  I have tears in my eyes!Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yea, Kat - way to go!  Thank  you!Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda, all -I just spoke with Teresa on the phone, and will bemeeting up with her on Sunday to pick up the littleblind kitten. I live in Nor

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Susan Loesch
Yea, Kat - way to go!  Thank  you!Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda, all -I just spoke with Teresa on the phone, and will bemeeting up with her on Sunday to pick up the littleblind kitten. I live in Northern NJ, so it's reallynot that far for me. I'll post more after Sunday.Kat (Mew Jersey)

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Nina
Hooray! I'm so relieved! Bless you Kat! Kat wrote: Hi Belinda, all - I just spoke with Teresa on the phone, and will be meeting up with her on Sunday to pick up the little blind kitten. I live in Northern NJ, so it's really not that far for me. I'll post more after Sunday. Kat (Mew Jersey)

RE: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Kat, you are so wonderful I got goose bumps when I saw your posting - Will you be able to take care of him or what is the plan for this little guy? Can Teresa keep him an indoor until Sunday so that nothing will happen to him? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Kat
Hi Belinda, all - I just spoke with Teresa on the phone, and will be meeting up with her on Sunday to pick up the little blind kitten. I live in Northern NJ, so it's really not that far for me. I'll post more after Sunday. Kat (Mew Jersey) On Tue, 14 Jun 2005, Belinda Sauro wrote: > Date: Tue, 1

RE: FW: [FivCats] Re: RE:OT- please help - the blind cat very sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thanks, Nina, I really wish I were though - then I can do a whole lot more for these little creatures on earth! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 1:12 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: FW: [FivC

Re: FW: [FivCats] Re: RE:OT- please help - the blind cat very sad

2005-06-14 Thread Nina
You're an angel Hideyo. Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Just as FYI *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *rossull1 *Sent:* Tuesday, June 14, 2005 12:42 PM *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Subject:*

RE: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Peggy, I just added your name to Erika and Niki's and sent you (all) some diet/nutrition info. (Let me know if you don't receive.) kepp us posted, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peggy RankinSent: Tuesday, June 1

FW: [FivCats] Re: RE:OT- please help - the blind cat very sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Just as FYI   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rossull1 Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 12:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [FivCats] Re: RE:OT- please help - the blind cat very sad   I just sent this information to the person who is trying to fi

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread jenmeyer
Absolutely! I just figured those were a given... ;) But you are absolutely right! :) Always wash those hands after handling a litter box or even after doing a little gardening in your yard where outdoor cats are likely to do their business!

Re: Nina, ivermectin 4 earmites

2005-06-14 Thread Nina
Kathy, I just heard from my internist's office about dilution ratios for Ivermectin (for use in ear canal for earmites). She actually suggests diluting it even further, 1 part 1% Ivermectin to 99 parts dilution substance. She suggested using olive oil rather than mineral oil. Apparently the

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread Barb Moermond
Actually, all of the GI bugs can be transmitted to humans - giardia, coccidia etc.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Erika!I can't stress enough that FeLV is *not* transmissable to humans(pregnant or not)!!I believe what the Cornell site is trying to do is to inform pregnantwomen of the *rare* threat of t

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread Barb Moermond
While pregnant, the only thing you have to do is stop cleaning the litter boxes - have your partner do that.  FeLV is NOT zoonotic."Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sounds like another one of those FELV myths, sigh. Doesn't make sense that it would be a problem.GloriaAt 11:40 AM 6/14/2005

RE: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Belinda for doing so - I also forwarded to a couple of other lists I am on - I also emailed the person - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:15 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread jenmeyer
Hi Erika! I can't stress enough that FeLV is *not* transmissable to humans (pregnant or not)!! I believe what the Cornell site is trying to do is to inform pregnant women of the *rare* threat of toxoplasmosis (a parasite that *can* be transmitted to humans unlike FeLV which is species specific)..

Re: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Hideyo, I don't have the kitten, I got this on one of the other lists I'm on and just couldn't delete it, I'm hoping one of the other groups I snet it to will forward it and someone will come forward to save this litle guy. The person to contact is: Thank You Teresa Phone: 607-767-

Re: felv cat in texas needs placement

2005-06-14 Thread carlas
Thanks Gloria that would be great!

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Sounds like another one of those FELV myths, sigh. Doesn't make sense that it would be a problem. Gloria At 11:40 AM 6/14/2005, you wrote: Does anyone know about having an FeLV cat while I am pregnant? Our vet and my OB said it is ok, but my mother is still worried. I am under the impress

RE: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
That's very sad - how old is he? How is his health otherwise? Could you take him even as a temporarily so that he will not be in danger? I live in NM - and I don't think I will be able to provide him the best home since I have over 50 cats already that I am taking care of - but I would really lik

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
It can not be passed to humans. -- 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 HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting &

Re: felv cat in texas needs placement

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
There's a lady near Oklahoma City looking for an FELV companion. I'll look up her email address. Gloria On Jun 14, 2005, at 11:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I received a post from a friend in Texas can anyone help with this felv cat? If so please email me off list for an contact. I am w

OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Please forward and cross-post to anyone you think might be able to help, thank you -- I am looking for a special home for a blind kitten. He was unfortunately born with no eyes. His mom tends to ignore him to care for her other kitten & his litter mate is off playing with the others. He is a b

FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread EWagner7701
Does anyone know about having an FeLV cat while I am pregnant?  Our vet and my OB said it is ok, but my mother is still worried.  I am under the impression from all the info I have read that it is not transmissable to humans, but the Cornell site said to avoid FeLV cats if you are pregnant.  Any ot

felv cat in texas needs placement

2005-06-14 Thread carlas
I received a post from a friend in Texas can anyone help with this felv cat? If so please email me off list for an contact. I am waiting to get a phone number or email address for this woman who currently has this cat: He is a male cat, about 2 years old. No symptoms others than he is current

Re: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread EWagner7701
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear what is going on with you and your kitties.  I just joined this group too, after finding out one of my 3 in FeLV+.  This is a great resource, and you will learn a lot.  I am going to e-mail you some info privately that I have found helpful.  You, Flower and Thorne are i

RE: RE: 6 week old kitten fever question

2005-06-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
It seemed for my babies, the fever reducer only temporarily reduced the fever and would come back in 24 to 48 hours - I really like the thinking process of an alternative medicine, with traditional (western medicine) - basically, the treatment is "to remove everything" - whether it's fever or tumor

Re: gave torb last night-helped alot

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi, How much food is he getting, I think I missed most of this thread, but from the last few messages I've read, I don't see any mention of any real amount of food. What is wrong with him, what has he been diagnosed with, what tests has he had? Has he had tests to diagnose cancer or some

RE: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Oh Peggy, I'm so, so sorry for the reason you've had to find us. I well believe what a horrible week you've had, finding out about the FeLV and losing your little Thorne. But you've come to the right place---you will not find a more supportive, experienced, well-informed, and

Re: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Peggy, First of all I am sorry to hear about Thorne, it is a hard decision to make. Secondly I have my positve and negatives mixed and all is fine, alot of members have them mixed. If Petal is healthy you might want to ask about Interferon, it is an oral medication that I give to my healthy postive

Re: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Hi Peggy, i'm so sorry about Thorne, she was so young, but so lucky to have a loving home with you. According to my "rumor mill", if they make it to 5, they're doing pretty good. My last two died between 2 and 3 years of lymphoma. That seems to be a critical age. There's something abou

New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread Peggy Rankin
This alst week has been the worst for me, I have three cats,  Flower Petal and Thorne.  Last thursday we had to put Thorne to sleep she was diagnosed with felv and lymphoma, she was barley a year old.  Yesterday we were told that Petal is positive and FLower is negative.  I have placed Flower in my

Re: CLS-Smokey/Gloria

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks, Carla - Susan's on this list, so I know she appreciates it. We're kind of unhappy with the "owner" right now. Gloria At 08:28 AM 6/14/2005, you wrote: Gloria Please tell your friend I will keep Smokey in my thoughts that he is found soon. Carla

Re: CLS-Smokey/Gloria

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Wow! Thanks, Joan, I need the encouragement - we hope so! Looks like this summer is the kitty-lost-and-found summer. Gloria At 08:32 AM 6/14/2005, you wrote: Gloria, I feel you will find Smokey as well. All fingers, toes and paws crossed. Joan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gloria Please tell

Re: New member

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
I've had Bailey (my positive ) since he was 5 months old, he tested positive then. He has been with the other cats who are all healthy and vaccinated for all of his 10 years of life and I test all but Bailey every year except this year (my vet did say I could skip the test since in 10 years

Re: New member

2005-06-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Even then it isn't very likely, Joey and Bailey (my positive) always groom each other and frequently have tongue to tongue contact because they are both grooming each other at the same time. Joey has been PCR tested and is negative. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Ki

Re: Fw: [Volunteers] Fwd: Re: Signature Confirmation - Defenseless Victims:Chained And Tethered Dogs - 3 - 2976

2005-06-14 Thread Joan Doljan
Done and passed on.Barbara Lowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: anyone in the NY area-could you sign this petition and forward to anyfriends who are in NY. thank you!barbara- Original Message -From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Hi Everyone:>> A friend at the shelter is looking to

Re: CLS-Smokey/Gloria

2005-06-14 Thread Joan Doljan
Gloria,   I feel you will find Smokey as well.  All fingers, toes and paws crossed.   Joan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: GloriaPlease tell your friend I will keep Smokey in my thoughts that he is found soon.Carla

Re: CLS-Smokey/Gloria

2005-06-14 Thread carlas
Gloria Please tell your friend I will keep Smokey in my thoughts that he is found soon. Carla

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2005-06-14 Thread Barbara Lowe
anyone in the NY area-could you sign this petition and forward to any friends who are in NY. thank you! barbara - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi Everyone: > > A friend at the shelter is looking to get this passed. Please take a moment to > sign the

Re: gave torb last night-helped alot

2005-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so glad! They can pop back when you least expect it! Best of luck, I know it's hard. Gloria On Jun 14, 2005, at 7:50 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i gave him torb 1mg last night (for some relief of his discomfort and mild sedation)and it defiantely helped with

gave torb last night-helped alot

2005-06-14 Thread ferozar01
i gave him torb 1mg last night (for some relief of his discomfort and mild sedation)and it defiantely helped with his jitteriness. she said i could do 2 mg if i wanted, but prepared me that it might in turn help him pass. that would have been ok, but here we are this morning and he just had a t

Re: yes-got injections

2005-06-14 Thread Lernermichelle
I understand.  What you are saying makes sense now.  It is bad that he is not responding at all to the dex.  I am really sorry.  If  you have not reached the vet, oral valium, if you have any in the house, can calm them in their last stages.  I have given a whole human dose pill before, in

FIV group

2005-06-14 Thread lomaxturtle
Erika   If you go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FivCats/   you should be able to join from there   Michelle, bramble, buddy, and minstrel