Re: home needed - reply to Kerry

Kristi Thanks so much for your speedy response--- I'm thrilled that you found homes so quickly! Here's the situation: because my FeLV space is an approx 10 x 11 bedroom-turned-cat playroom, ie they don't have the run of the house or outside space, I only feel comfortable taking an FeLV kitty that h

Re: Skin Problem

Charlie, an FIV+ cat at the shelter, developed this and it kept getting worse.  He got two steroid shots (I can not remember the name of the steroid but it started with a T) and then was on prednisone for a few weeks. I also removed him from the feral cat yard and put him in the shelter, and he g

RE: FeLV diet

I switched to canned Wellness recently and my cats really like it.  I reduced the amount of dry food I give them as a couple had really put on too much weight.  I order it online… the cheapest I found it was a site called the Hungry Puppy in NJ….   Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Orig

Re: DR. Pitcairn's book

Thank you so much. I love reading.   karen

Re: DR. Pitcairn's book

If that doesn't work try www.amazon.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 2:54 PM Subject: Re: DR. Pitcairn's book forget it I found both books on ebay and bid on them

Re: FeLV diet

EVO cat food is now available and highly recommended by a couple of alternative vets I know.  Really high in protein.  Available at all the health food stores here and some of the vets.  - Original Message - From: Terri Brown To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent:

Re: Paulie

I found this Julie.  I'm so sorry.  I hope everything was peaceful for Paulie.  Now he won't be afraid anymore.   tonyaJulie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Friends,   Please keep Paulie in your thoughts.  He is my feral who is CRF.  He's been eating less and starting last night began to v

Re: playing at the bridge

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and that of Paulie.  I am out of town and behind on my email, so I apologize for not responding individually.  We have had way too many losses on the list lately.  :(   tonyaTenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: between grace's passing, and learning of paulie'

Re: FeLV diet

If your only options are places like Petsmart and Petco type places, then I would recommend either Nutro or Royal Canin.   I use Eagle Pack, and it is only available in certain places.  Check out www.eaglepack.com and see if there's a vendor near you.   Also, you could check out Precise food

Re: DR. Pitcairn's book

forget it I found both books on ebay and bid on them

Re: Home Testing

I am gonna give it a trythe vet charges way too much

FeLV diet

Does anyone have any recommandations for a commercially available food?   Gary

Re: Home Testing

Unless there is one they claim can be done without a blood draw I would think it is the same as the vet uses and all you need for that is the snap test kit and a blood draw.  The snap tests aren't by Rx so I believe you can buy them from a vet supply place.  The needles for blood draw might h

Re: Skin Problem

I know people who use it for various skin problems including fungus infections.  It is soothing.  I have no idea about using it on cats. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 1:58 PM Subject:

Re: Skin Problem

hmmm apple cidar? Never heard of it sorry

Re: Skin Problem

What do you know about Apple Cidar vinegar?.I also heard that might work[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use lysine for skin problems along with the omega 3 fatty acids. its worth a try. KarenHave a purrfect day Cherie  

Home Testing

Have you guys heard anything good or bad about the snap tests you can do at home?   Karen

DR. Pitcairn's book

I am sorry I just recently got back on the list. is this a book about Felv? What is the name of it I would like to purchase it. Regards, Karen   see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren 817-453-4888

for Gary: Determing the stages of FeLV

Yes, I remember this now, Gary! Re how you tell what stage they're at, I personally don't know anything other that what Sally has told us (Sally's been off-list for a while because of computer problems) and I have not yet studied Dr Pitcairn's book (tho I keep meaning to). He may or may not

Re: Skin Problem

I use lysine for skin problems along with the omega 3 fatty acids. its worth a try. Karen

Re: Skin Problem

Thanks Terri, but no new foods or any changes in her diet at all, thanks for the input though. CherieTerri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Cherie,   I don't really have any experience with this.  What are you feeding her?  Maybe she has a food allergy.  Or maybe there isn't enough fat in h

Re: For Gary---Determing the stages of FeLV

Gary,   I don't know the specifics about the "stages" either, but as for the life of the virus itself, it is very fragile outside the body.  "When it dries, it dies".   The virus cannot live in a dry environment.  It is not airborne.  Prolonged exposure is necessary to spread the virus.  Inf

Re: Skin Problem

Hi Cherie,   I don't really have any experience with this.  What are you feeding her?  Maybe she has a food allergy.  Or maybe there isn't enough fat in her diet.   Just a thought.  Perhaps someone with more experience than I will get back to you.   Hugs,   =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Va

Re: For Gary---Determing the stages of FeLV

Hi Gary,   Kerry hit the nail on the head.  I would only add that keeping their environment as stress free as possible would also be beneficial.   I am currently FeLV free.  I just lost my last one (and my oldest) a week ago.  She was 9-1/2, diagnosed at the age of 3-1/2.  She lived 6 extrem