Re: Veterinary Questions

2005-06-24 Thread Lernermichelle
If you do a search on the particular drug name and "feline" in google, you may come up with something that lists the dosing. I have often found dosings that way. Also, there is a pill book for dogs and cats, much like the pill book that exists for humans, with all the info on drugs and side e

Re: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread Lernermichelle
That is great news about Flavia-- amazing actually-- at least tentatively. >From 7.5 to 21 in a matter of 2 days is truly amazing. I wish so much that when Simon crashed at the end, with a hematocrit of 8, that he had let them put the catheter in to transfuse him. He had been so traumatized b

Chicken

2005-06-24 Thread Lomaxturtle
So pleased that George and Flavia are getting along ok - prayers that the continue on the path to prolonged quality of life. Stephanie - I'm horrified  at the thought of a vet trying to kill any animal by overdosing although as Hiyedo said I'm sure there are many who just don't know and just do wh

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread catatonya
Jennifer,   I must have missed the message about what's going on with Sebastian.  I think it's great you've got a vet willing to do some of Dr. Plechner's tests though.  I hope you find out what's going on with Sebastian and he is better soon.   tonyaJENNIFER RATLIFF <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread catatonya
Another thing you might do is wash all the bedding in the room they're all in to get 'out' their familiar smells so they may be more amiable to Flavia's antiseptic smell.   tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My opinion might be biased (I have a bad experience in the pa

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread catatonya
If there's any way you could rub a towel or blanket or something the others have been sleeping on onto flavia it might help.  Being feral, I doubt you can do that though.  This has happened with me before, but it usually only lasts a few hours.  Being feral, your cats are probably more 'suspicious'

RE: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Did you already run a regular total body function blood test, which can tell most of the organ functions, blood count and so forth..if not, I would recommend that you do it also – but I am glad that his mood is good.   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: George update part III

2005-06-24 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Wonderful news;-)) CherieHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: George is doing very good – he is eating well and his face seems to less swollen – I had noticed before that his entire face looked swollen before, and I realized after the blood work, it was probably due to the liver abno

RE: George update part III

2005-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message That's great news, Hideyo. George is a lucky little boy. And a real sweetheart, too. Sending lots of positive thoughts and best wishes for his full recovery. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: F

George update part III

2005-06-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
George is doing very good – he is eating well and his face seems to less swollen – I had noticed before that his entire face looked swollen before, and I realized after the blood work, it was probably due to the liver abnormality – his eyes and mouth don’t seem to be so pushed – I am hoping

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Point well taken, Hideyo. I'm too worried about her not to take her to the vet, that's the trouble. Damned if I do, damned if I don't. I'm at work all day, so she could plummet and I wouldn't know it till I got home. I guess I feel better knowing how the numbers are on a regul

RE: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Jennifer, I just thought of something – he is not diabetic at all?  What was his glucose level?  And how are his paws/ankles when he stands on hind legs – is his ankle touching the floor or can he lift it?  There is a disease called neuropathy, which their hind legs get really weak -  It ha

RE: Flavia update

2005-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thank you Hideyo! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 3:50 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Flavia update Hi, Kerry, I haven’t seen your postings today, I am wond

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thank you Nina---that's reassured me. I hate to see her effectively still isolated, poor little thing. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Flavia furth

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread Nina
Jennifer, I feel for you. I know how hard it is dealing with a loved one's illness. I can understand why you are crying yourself to sleep at night. That helpless feeling can be overwhelming at times. Please try to control the worry and anxiety. I know it's easier said than done, but Sebas

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-24 Thread Nina
That's adorable! Can you tell I like feisty animals? Another short story for your book? Huh? Hmm? Nina tamara stickler wrote: Here's and odd pill disguiser for you: Marshmellows! A friend of mine has a cat named Satan, (yeah, I know, but IF YOU ONLY KNEW HIM -the cat- YOU'D UNDERSTAND..the na

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread Belinda Sauro
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Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread JENNIFER RATLIFF
I took Sebastian to the vet to get some blood work done.  I took the vet Dr. Plechner's book and we are running some of his tests.  Sebastian's mood is good.  He sleeps alot more than usual and his back legs are so weak.  I don't know what could be causing the weakness.  I have to do everything th

RE: Veterinary Questions

2005-06-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
One time when I took one of my feral boys, Oliver to be neutered, they by mistake (or with carelessness or no consideration because they felt that he was just a feral), in spite of my request of using ISO gas on him, they used Kedamine injection, and they did not even bother to check the weight, an

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Message My opinion might be biased (I have a bad experience in the past)– my personal policy has been that I don’t leave my cats or dogs for that matter especially, if they are feral at the vet unless I have to do so absolutely – they often times discount the impact of stress caused

Re: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread Nina
Kerry, It's good news that Flavia is feeling better, you know how much I pray that it continues. As far as the others not welcoming her back with open arms... Remember, she stinks! She has that strong vet hospital smell on her that is very upsetting to kitties. Even the best, most loving f

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-24 Thread Nina
I've had luck hiding pills in cooked liver squished around the pill and hidden in a small bowl of 'untainted' liver. Nina Chris wrote: Tamara, you are right about the Pill Pockets… it does not work for all cats but if it does it is easy! The strays I was feeding would not take them but a litt

RE: Veterinary Questions

2005-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
That's shocking if you're right, Stephanie. (I have to say I harbor fears about that happening to one of my FeLV kitties when I have to use an unknown vet in an emergency.) You could try putting the details to the group too. There are some extremely knowledgeable members, as you know. Kerry -O

RE: Veterinary Questions

2005-06-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
If you can give me a little more detail information, I can ask my vets first (I have about three or four of them that I can ask) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephanie E Caldwell Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 9:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleu

Veterinary Questions

2005-06-24 Thread Stephanie E Caldwell
I have some questions about drugs and dosings, is there a rescue or vet who would be willing to help me? I have reason to believe that my vet tried to kill TeeCee back in April, but need an outside opinion before I go to them! Steph

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message It's such a pity. She could do with some R&R with the others. And she's back at the vet tomorrow, so this shunning could go on and on! It was so sweet, too, to hear her squeak when she got home last night--being feral, they're pretty silent all the time of course. I like to

Re: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread Barb Moermond
She probably still smells like the vet - he just isn't sure she's the same kitty anymore - the smell will wear off.  This happens with my boys when they have to go in alone - whoever was at the vet gets picked on by the one who stayed home and it's because they smell different.Kerry MacKenzie <[EMA

RE: Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-24 Thread tamara stickler
Here's and odd pill disguiser for you:  Marshmellows!    A friend of mine has a cat named Satan, (yeah, I know, but IF YOU ONLY KNEW HIM -the cat- YOU'D UNDERSTAND..the name is earned!), that could not be pilled.  Oh, he'd stand on a freshly delivered pizza covered up to his knees in sauce and che

Publishing

2005-06-24 Thread lomaxturtle
Erika, Hiyedo and anyone else who likes the idea I'd be happy to be involved  I think it would take planning about what kind of info we would include but I think so long as we state that people should discuss with an experienced vet before using any treatments we may mention then I think that shoul