Re: sniffles-gloria

2005-07-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thank you Nina! Well.. Lancelot throws up late in the day and at night and seems constantly hungry but never gets fat. Gotta be something that can be isolated, or a combination of things.. He's hard to pill. He's a white cat. Allergy-like eyes, sniffles, doesn't grow and "thrive" the way h

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...

2005-07-05 Thread Sheila208
Jen , I can wait to for the medals if you need to send them to the rescuers. I think you and your Father are great for being so generous with your time and thoughts for these hard working people. Bless You.  Sheila

Re: DD's allergies again....

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
Thanks Michelle,   I hadn't thought about a yeast infection, but  I've dealt with them in dogs. I have allergies myself and can't smell things that well, but I would definitely smell a yeast infection! I was thinking about the immune thing as well.  The other 2 cats that had goopy ears are older ca

Re: DD's allergies again....

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
Hey Nina,   I smelled their ears and they didn't smell bad like were infected. The fiv cat I had years ago always had ear problems, and if they would get bad like this they would smell really bad. Also, I forgot to say that with DD it was just one ear.  And it's the side she's been having the scrat

Re: DD's allergies again....

2005-07-05 Thread Lernermichelle
My Snowball, who had FIV, always had cruddy itchy ears. Simon always had black stuff in his ears too. I think some immune-compromised cats get that. It was not earmites for them.    Sometimes it can be a yeast infection in the ears. You might want to get a swab checked for that. It requires spec

Re: DD's allergies again....

2005-07-05 Thread Nina
I'm not sure how they could have picked up earmites if they haven't been outside, and no one new has come in. How long do the nasty little buggers live off of a host? I would be concerned about a dark discharge no matter what it is, the dark cruddy stuff is usually blood mixed with flaking sk

Re: sniffles-gloria

2005-07-05 Thread Nina
I don't have anything to add, but I wanted you to know I'm pulling for you and Lancelot to figure this out. (My favorite feral is also named Lancelot). Let us know how you make out with the blood work. What do you expect to find out from the fecal? Nina Gloria B. Lane wrote: Think I"ll do

DD's allergies again....

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
Any ideas anyone?   I've got some new info. about DD.  As I've written before DD overgrooms on her tummy and legs, but there have also been a couple of raw places on her neck too.  When looking at those places the vet has said it's allergies. I had wondered if she had gotten into a fight or somethi

RE: OT - 2 things

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
I've just stopped using rugs. lol.  I keep one in the bathroom for when I take a shower.  But I leave it hanging over the shower curtain rod and only put it in the floor for the time it takes to get a shower and get out!   tHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: All I can say is - this is true

Re: sniffles-gloria

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
I would ask about the zythromax.  My vet gave it to my cats who had bartonella.  They said the bartonella could cause the mouth problems they were having.  Also, she put my cat with a urinary infection on it for 14 days as well.  It only has to be given once a day.  2 of my cats will take it in a p

Re: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Lernermichelle
Procrit would be more effective IF the problem Flavia has is that her kidneys are not releasing the hormone. If her problem is something else, then the procrit will do nothing. The I-R's workings is still somewhat of a mystery to everyone, it seems, so it is worth trying for everything other tha

Re: sniffles-gloria

2005-07-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Think I"ll do that - get the blood work, and maybe a fecal. Re vet school - ho ho - no Arkansas does not or I would have been there long time ago. And else we'd have an allergist, I reckon. Arkansas has an agreement with Missisisippi, I think. But all the surrounding states have Vet schools

Re: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
I don't have any advice on procrit or immunoregulin.  I 'think' the immunoregulin would not be as effective as the procrit myself.  But if Flavia's numbers are holding and she still weighs 8 pounds I think she's doing very well!    tKerry MacKenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone I'm s

Re: non profit status-- Hideyo

2005-07-05 Thread Lernermichelle
Hideyo-- did you find the help you need with this or do you still need a referral? Michelle   In a message dated 6/27/05 4:27:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It would be great if you could refer me to someone – my boyfriend is a lawyer and he could probably do all the pap

Re: sniffles-gloria

2005-07-05 Thread Lernermichelle
I think it's a good idea to get blood work done. I don't want to scare you, but another thing that depo helps a lot with is lymphoma, and they can sometimes get lymphoma  in their nasal passage as well as other places that would cause vomiting. If he has otherwise seemed ok I doubt this is the c

RE: OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread Sue Feldbusch
I'd like a medal too From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: St. Francis Medals! Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 10:35:20 -0500 Hi All! Hope ya'll had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I haven't been able to keep up with my Inbox for t

Re: sniffles-gloria

2005-07-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hey Thanks Michelle - no we don't have a veterinary allergist or dermatologist in Little Rock. Got an acupuncturist/chiropractor though, and a nice variety of regular vets! Well, could be allergies, virus, or bacteria, or something else (ho ho). I somehow don't think it's a virus. Don't thi

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
fantastic idea, Kat!!Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jen,Would it be possible to send some of the medals down to theAngel Wings Rescuers who have been working so tirelessly forthe unfortunate animals that got caught up in all of this??I know it's not much to give them in return for what they'vebe

Re: sniffles-gloria

2005-07-05 Thread Lernermichelle
If Depo is helping, I would guess it is allergies rather than a cold.  I do not think that steroids help cold symptoms. Steroids actually hinder the healing process for things like infections.  But steroids do wonders for suppressing allergy symptoms. Does your vet think it is allergies? Is there

Re: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Nina
Hi Kerry, Thanks for taking the time to send us an update. I'm sure you're quite harried right now. I can't advise between IR and Procrit, I've never used either one. I hope someone else on this list can help. It does sound like good news that Flavia's numbers have stabilized and she's see

Re: sniffles-gloria

2005-07-05 Thread Gloria Lane
Hey Tonya, I've given him Lysine and Interferon till I'm blue in the face and he's still red in the face. I've used the standard antibiotics, though - amoxi, and clinidamycin. Not clavamox though. He's a PILL to give a pill to. And lately he's started throwing up in the evening. I ju

RE: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Considering Flavia being a feral baby, other care taker people might not be able to observe her sudden change as I am assuming that she will probably not be playing in front of them as she would normally do in front of Kerry – which is a concern – I guess the care taker people keep an close

Re: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Lernermichelle
Kerry,    I do think Flavia is doing well, considering, but also think it is possible she will need a transfusion when you are gone. Is the pet sitter prepared regarding how to recognize this (lethargy, how to check for and recognize paleness, etc.) and get her to the vet, and do you know which v

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
Hi Jen,   If we can have more than one I would love to have another one to give to my friend who also rescues cats!   Would it be easier if we mailed you self addressed stamped envelopes?   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All!Hope ya'll had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I haven't been able tokeep u

RE: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Kerry, thank you very much for your update – you must been so busy with getting ready for your trip and getting everything ready and taken care of for Flavia – all I can say is that you are the best mom that Flavia (or any kitty for that matter) can have – I am very proud of you, Kerry

July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Hi everyone I'm sorry I've been out of touch---I've been going kinda crazy over Flavia's current illness and the logistics of her being cared for medically while I'm gone. Hideyo, I hope George and Angel are doing better? I'm sending lots of healthy and positive visualization for them. Also,

RE: OT - 2 things (Pee Club)

2005-07-05 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Jenn, I just love you for your message!  I just had to laugh so hard (but quietly since I am still at work) – I am so glad (or relieved for that matter) that I am not the only freaky cat lady on universe –   You remind me so much of myself and I am very grateful that I am on this list to

RE: OT - 2 things

2005-07-05 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
All I can say is - this is true love - for good times and bad times, we love them no matter what -- right? This morning, I just washed the cushion cover in the living room - as soon as the fresh cover was put on, my dog, Corky running so happily and jump on the cushion and peed on it - instead of

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...ATTN: Jenn ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

2005-07-05 Thread Kat
Jenn, When you get some time... Could you send Jen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) a list of the rescuers that have been down in the trenches with this whole Angel Wings nightmare so that she can send them some of the St Francis Medals too? Thank you so much for all of the information you've been relaying fo

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...

2005-07-05 Thread Belinda Sauro
Jen, That is wonderful, and I can wait also if you need them for the rescuers :) I can't imagine the heartbreak and pain they must feel. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemi

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...

2005-07-05 Thread jenmeyer
Absolutely! I've been catching up with my posts and just saw the photos of the FeLV cats that came out of that "shelter"...I can't even put into words how I feel right now...angry/sad/helpless just doesn't even start to cut it...but I had thought of sending medals as well, and I feel so dumb for h

RE: best wishes

2005-07-05 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you for your thought, Peggy – please know that your support and prayers mean the world to us – and please don’t apologize for anything – just being here for us is all we need –   Thank you for your prayer for George, too – his skin and ear is still yellow, I am giving him fluid with

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...

2005-07-05 Thread TatorBunz
That sure is...  :) Wished that I could help you guys in this matter but I'm in WA. state so all I can do is thank everyone for helping these poor babies!   In a message dated 7/5/2005 12:31:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kat, That is a brilliant idea!  I wish I'd thoug

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...

2005-07-05 Thread TenHouseCats
great idea! i'd even send them mine, and wait til later for another batch. -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...

2005-07-05 Thread Barb Moermond
Kat, That is a brilliant idea!  I wish I'd thought of it!Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jen,Would it be possible to send some of the medals down to theAngel Wings Rescuers who have been working so tirelessly forthe unfortunate animals that got caught up in all of this??I know it's not much to gi

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread TatorBunz
Me too look forward to getting mine! Did I ask for 1 or 2? If possible may I have 2...thanks! Do tell your Father all of us at TAZZY'S say bless him and thanks again! I will hang it one in my truck with my cross and the other on top of all my furangels that have went to the bridge. Yes, I do h

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals! And the AW rescuers...

2005-07-05 Thread Kat
Hi Jen, Would it be possible to send some of the medals down to the Angel Wings Rescuers who have been working so tirelessly for the unfortunate animals that got caught up in all of this?? I know it's not much to give them in return for what they've been doing, but I think it would be marvelous if

best wishes

2005-07-05 Thread Peggy Rankin
Hi guys sorry i have been having computer problems,  My heart is with you Kerry, Flavia his in our prayers.  Hideyo,  same for you with george.  I apologize for not having much knowlegde to give to the group,  being new to felv and feline ailments. But my support and prayers are with all of you.  T

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread TenHouseCats
i wouldn't mine having an additional one myself, either. thanks, hon! On 7/5/05, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jen, > Please post the prayer your Dad wrote for the medals. We could use all > the prayers we can get right now. > Nina > > Belinda Sauro wrote: > > > Hi Jen, > > I wou

Jenn, Tad and the volunteers of AW rescue effort

2005-07-05 Thread Nina
Jenn, Blessings and thanks to you and Tad and all those involved in this rescue effort.  Viewing the pictures you posted and thinking about the hardships and injustice all these unfortunate kitties have had to endure, and continue to endure, is breaking my heart.  The volunteers in the trenches

Re: Re: [kittyschatterbox] Angel Wings Sanctuary Closed]

2005-07-05 Thread Sally Quillian
The groups involved with this rescue effort are doing a great job.   . .what an overwhelming situation!  . . .and what a well-managed, well-planned, and well-implemented job they have done and continue to do!    I'm concerned now that Kevin (FIV+) may still be at Terry's house.  Kevin was

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread Nina
Jen, Please post the prayer your Dad wrote for the medals. We could use all the prayers we can get right now. Nina Belinda Sauro wrote: Hi Jen, I would also like on for my sister if you have enough. And please thanks your Dad for being such a sweetheart. I can't wait to read the pr

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread Barb Moermond
I'm so excited:)  and so is my mom!  Just wanted to make sure you still had me down for 2:)   BIG thanks to you and your dad:)[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All!Hope ya'll had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I haven't been able tokeep up with my Inbox for the past few weeks...but I want to send mybes

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Jen, I would also like on for my sister if you have enough. And please thanks your Dad for being such a sweetheart. I can't wait to read the prayer he wrote to bless the medals :) -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Ad

Re: Re: [kittyschatterbox] Angel Wings Sanctuary Closed]

2005-07-05 Thread felv
That's Holly, yes, I have been speaking to her. I see the number of voluntarily surrendered cats has changed again. I will ask about the non-regenerative anemia cat, and see which one that is, and make sure they test for hemobart. Hopefully, they haven't killed him/her yet. Jennhttp://ucat.u

[Fwd: Re: [kittyschatterbox] Angel Wings Sanctuary Closed]

2005-07-05 Thread Tad Burnett
I put out some whiskers on some of my other groups to see if anyone had cats at Angel Wings and got this back.. >From one of the other rescuers involved. Tad Tad did you know that Angel Wings Sanctuary was actually closed down for not treating the animals correctly. Here is a post about

Re: OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread Sheila208
Jenn, if possible I would like an extra medal to send my sister, who works tirelessly for a rescue in Orlando, FL. Sheila

OT: St. Francis Medals!

2005-07-05 Thread jenmeyer
Hi All! Hope ya'll had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I haven't been able to keep up with my Inbox for the past few weeks...but I want to send my best to all of our beautiful fur-babies... My Dad was down this past weekend! He just couldn't say enough wonderful things about the amazing group