HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
My dog got spraqyed by a skunk how do I make him smell better to transport him to the vet for a bathany ideas??? Please help CherieHave a purrfect day Cherie

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Kat
Cherie - Do you have any Vinegar? (Apple Cider/White/Balsamic it doesn't matter) Do you have any Douche? Do you have any Tomatoe Juice? There is also a product you can get at pet supply stores called Skunk off. Whatever you do have on hand - drench him in it - sort of like basting a turkey -

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Nina
I've heard tomatoe juice too. Poor baby, and poor you! Nina Kat wrote: Cherie - Do you have any Vinegar? (Apple Cider/White/Balsamic it doesn't matter) Do you have any Douche? Do you have any Tomatoe Juice? There is also a product you can get at pet supply stores called Skunk off. Whatever

Re: OT:PLS help for two things..

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Hideyo, I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems regarding your kitties; it sounds like a bureaucratic nightmare! I wish you strength to do whatever it takes to get the rules modified so that your kitties are safe and nobody else has to endure such a trial. Best wishes and a big

Re: Carts

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Michelle, I'm so sorry it's not something that could have helped Gemma; she's been so lucky to have such a loving family and good doctor. It sounds as though she's been kitty-like, having nine lives.I just wanted to mention the cart because I didn't know how widespread the use was

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Thanks, another question is he never set foot in the house yet...it reaks how do I fix that, any thoughts?Kat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cherie -Do you have any Vinegar? (Apple Cider/White/Balsamic it doesn't matter)Do you have any Douche? Do you have any Tomatoe Juice?There is also a product you

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
I feel so bad for him he had to stay outside and then I took him to get de skunked.my vehicle is still airing out.Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard tomatoe juice too. Poor baby, and poor you!NinaKat wrote:Cherie -Do you have any Vinegar? (Apple Cider/White/Balsamic it doesn't matter)Do

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Gee, Cherie, I have no suggestions on that. My husband once called me on his cell phone from the driveway of our house to '"come and get YOUR skunks off the porch" so he could get in the house! He didn't want to risk getting sprayed and they were dining on the food I keep out there for whoever

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Nikki Martinez
How do you unsubscribe from this??Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gee, Cherie, I have no suggestions on that. My husband once called me on his cell phone from the driveway of our house to '"come and get YOUR skunks off the porch" so he could get in the house! He didn't want to risk getting

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Too cute ;-))Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gee, Cherie, I have no suggestions on that. My husband once called me on his cell phone from the driveway of our house to '"come and get YOUR skunks off the porch" so he could get in the house! He didn't want to risk getting sprayed and they

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread tamara stickler
You might have to ask the vet about that, I'm sure they've come across that question before! Cherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, another question is he never set foot in the house yet...it reaks how do I fix that, any thoughts?Kat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cherie -Do you have any

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Wink is home, Eduardo is not

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, Wink came home last night and looks like quite the little Franken-kitty! She wouldn't eat at the vet and wouldn't eat at home. She just wanted to say in her carrier on the fluffy blanket and have us pet her. She was up this morning when I got up and did eat a bit. My husband is on

Re: unsubscribing?

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Nikki, You can unsubscribe at this link: http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org JulieNikki Martinez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you unsubscribe from this email subscription?? Yahoo! for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. "I

Re: Wink is home, Eduardo is not

2005-09-29 Thread Joan Doljan
Here is hoping that Eduardo comes back soon and that Wink remains "happy as a clam". JoanJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Wink came home last night and looks like quite the little Franken-kitty! She wouldn't eat at the vet and wouldn't eat at home. She just wanted to say in

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 147-Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread DwinnsNM
Our dog was sprayed two years ago right in the chest- and I was told the smell could linger on him especially when wet, for several weeks. We tried tomato juice, shampoo, etc., but, nothing worked very well. He did getsprayed though, square in the chest, eyes watering, drooling, etc. "Dogs

Re: Wink is home, Eduardo is not

2005-09-29 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Constant worry with cats outside, I do not like it one bit.good thoughts coming you way, I am glad to hear about Wink.Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Wink came home last night and looks like quite the little Franken-kitty! She wouldn't eat at the vet and wouldn't eat at

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 147-Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Thanks I will go to that site.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our dog was sprayed two years ago right in the chest- and I was told the smell could linger on him especially when wet, for several weeks. We tried tomato juice, shampoo, etc., but, nothing worked very well. He did getsprayed though, square

RE: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message That's pretty funny. Mind you, I don't think anyone's significant other on this list could be blamed for wondering when the day is going to come that theyarrive home tofind a coupla skunks cosying up by the hearth or stretched out on the sofa. Hey, they're all God's

RE: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Kerry, I live in a small city but the country is not at all far away and when I was getting on the highway one early spring morning, I thought I saw a dog standing on the side of the road. He loped off and as I got closer I could see it was not a dog, but a coyote (literally less than a mile from

RE: Wink is home, Eduardo is not

2005-09-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Wonderful that your husband has taken his vacation to be home with Wink, Julie! (wink!) Glad to hear she's getting over yesterday's trauma; hope, hope, hope the results are good ones. And SO hope too that Eduardo feels safe to return home soon.Especially since the little guy

RE: Wink is home, Eduardo is not

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks so much, Kerry. Eduardo had become SO much better (since his "jailbreak" days!) he even let me pick him up outside. He was doing very well until we had some thunderstorms and I have a feeling that there was some unpleasantness on the porch where they were all sheltered when I got

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 150 Wink

2005-09-29 Thread DwinnsNM
So very glad your Wink is home- I hope the test results will be good news! It is so hard to wait for results and our thoughts and prayers are with you!

RE: Pls Pray for my baby Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Message Ok.. you guys, I need a big prayer and healing energy for my baby Ceaser He sort of not wanting to eat at all since last night or so, and that continued on this morning.. his paws were a bit cold and his temperature is lower than usual (was somewhere between 95 or 99) I

RE: OT:PLS help for two things..

2005-09-29 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Julie.. I do give him fluid every other day or so whenever I can reach him.. sometimes he goes up on a high shelf and cannot get there but as long as he is on my level.. he does not fight against too much --- thank you for your prayer --- I am going to continue to fight against

FW:Help [FivCats] Questions IDEX-SNAP TEST

2005-09-29 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, you guys, please read the below email from this lady from FIV support group if you guys know any clinic in her area please contact her or contact me so that she has a different alternatives.. I would appreciate your help! Hideyo From: Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Thursday,

RE: Pls Pray for my baby Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Oh Hideyo, I wish I had advice for you.. I realize you've talked to the vet---they can't X-ray him to see if the bottle-top is still there? Are they suggesting a wait and see plan? Has he had tests? I'm praying for the little darling, Hideyo, that he feels better very soon.

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 151-Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread DwinnsNM
A prayer for Caesar and good thoughts too!And, to update you all, our Stinky is coming home this afternoon but, this morning she didn't look very well to me. Stinky is stronger but, I fear for her deeply. I know the uphill battle she faces so, I understand if she is too tired to go on but,

Gemma

2005-09-29 Thread Lomaxturtle
My darling Gemma has gone to the bridge. I asked her brother to come and get her and told Gemma to go to go to sleep and find her brother. I told her not to chase Tidge and Bramble around too much. We had her put to sleep in the car as I lay at the side of her. I have selected a photo

RE: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Tamara, that HAS to be the best story of ALL TIME!!! Too funny; thanks so much for giving me a much-needed laugh! Julietamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These are pretty funny! SO, I'll relate the only skunk story I have: A friend of mine in college had a descented skunk as a pet, she

RE: Pls Pray for my baby Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Hideyo, Prayers on the way; I have you and all your babies in my thoughts. Is Ceasar dehydrated? A subnormal body temperature is sometimes a byproduct of dehydration. Did the fluids you gave help at all or is it too soon to see a response? JulieHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

RE: Pls Pray for my baby Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Julie, thank you for your response. I am at work right now and going home soon as soon as I get my deadline stuff out here but I did talk to my boyfriend who just checked on Ceaser for me.. and he told me that he came our from his hiding place when he visited him meowing (which is a

Re: Gemma

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Michelle, I am so very sorry for your loss. It sounds as though Gemma had a very peaceful passing with you right beside her. She certainly overcame many health issues to stay with you as long as she possibly could. A photo urn for her ashes sounds lovely. How lucky you were to have each

RE: Pls Pray for my baby Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Michelle I know there are always something at my household.. I guess considering how many I have here.. I am really fortunate as most of them are really healthy all the time. I try to be mentally strong for them, as Jasmine told me that they (my kitties) will sense when I

Stinky

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
It's wonderful to hear that Stinky will be coming home! I'm sorry though that you don't think she's looking as well as she could; maybe after you speak with the vet you will have more information and feel more comfortable about a treatment plan. I send lots of good thoughts and prayers and a

RE: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
too funny ;-))tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These are pretty funny! SO, I'll relate the only skunk story I have: A friend of mine in college had a descented skunk as a pet, she lived in a rural area and as a hobby fed all the wild critters...birds, squirrels etc... Her boyfriend, later

RE: Pls Pray for my baby Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Hideyo, Coming out and meowing sound like positive steps. How old is Ceasar; sometimes on kittens you will feel ribs on the side of the body regardless of weight. Do you know how to 'tent' to check for dehydration? You can either take your thumb and forefinger and slightly squeeze and pull

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 151-IDEX-SNAP

2005-09-29 Thread DwinnsNM
I am new to FeLV but, as far as testing goes, I do not trust testing for more reasons than one, namely, false negatives. I do not know SNAP tests but, I think tests can throw false results and should never be trusted 100% of the time. Speaking from personal experience, I would test and

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 153-Gemma

2005-09-29 Thread DwinnsNM
Bless your hearts and our hearts go out to you. I am so sorry about Gemma- so very sorry!

RE: Stinky

2005-09-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message p.s. It really seems like I have too much time on my hands, huh? Nah..can't imagine why you would think that, Julie...! :) -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie JohnsonSent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 1:20

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 154

2005-09-29 Thread DwinnsNM
Thanks and you're right, Stinky isn't fearful of anything, she goes toe to toe with our 100 plus Lb dog and she usually wins! You're right! We have tobe strong becausethey sure have been and, again, thanks a bunch!

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 155

2005-09-29 Thread DwinnsNM
Thanks so much Julie and I think you're right, I think it is the not knowing that is hardest! Once we know more than we can plan for that and again, thanks and all our best to your babies!

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread TenHouseCats
supposedly the best solution : 1 quart (or liter) of three-percent hydrogen peroxide Use fresh (unopened) hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Hydrogen peroxide eventually turns into water (H2O). 1/4 cup (50 ml.) of baking soda 1 teaspoon (5 ml.) of liquid soap 1 pair of plastic or latex gloves

Re: Gemma

2005-09-29 Thread Del Daniels
Michelle, I am so sorry you have lost another precious soul, and this soon after losing Bramble. A photo casket for her ashes is a wonderful tribute to your love for her. Sleep in peace, sweet Gemma. Hugs, Del - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

RE: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Brilliant! (See what you started, Cherie!) Thanks for the laugh Tamara---we needed a few of those, I think. And, wow, having a skunk pet isn't so unheard-of after all! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara

Re: unsubscribing?

2005-09-29 Thread Nikki Martinez
Thank you my sweet smokey just passed away last night I feel sad when I read other people w/ their sick kittys.Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nikki, You can unsubscribe at this link: http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org JulieNikki Martinez [EMAIL

RE: unsubscribing?

2005-09-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Nikki, I'm so sorry to hearyour sad news about your beloved Smokey. He was obviously a much-loved littlekitty, andI'm glad he had such a caring mom. I hope that the good memories you have of your time together will eventually bring you some comfort. We're all here for you if

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 156-Stinky is home!

2005-09-29 Thread DwinnsNM
Dear Friends: Our Stinky cat is home, for now anyway! She seems to be a little better. She promptly gave the dog a swat as soon as he got within reach so, she seems her old self again in that respect. The IFA test ( 2nd test ) came back negative! Yes! Now as all of you probably know, we

RE: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 156-Stinky is home!

2005-09-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message It's good to hear Stinkie is feeling her old self again! Good to hear the IFA is also negative.Hope you have a wonderful homecomingevening with your little furball! Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

Re: Update on Sophie

2005-09-29 Thread Terri Brown
Woo Hoo!!! Awesome news! Thanks for the update! =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site:

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Terri Brown
Bathe him in tomato juice. Seriously. Terri in NJ - Original Message - From: Cherie A Gabbert To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 7:52 AM Subject: HELP...Skunk My dog got spraqyed by a skunk how do I make him smell better to

Re: unsubscribing?

2005-09-29 Thread Terri Brown
Hugs to you. How sad. Goodnight, sweet Smokey... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site:

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread TenHouseCats
tomato juice is better than nothing, but it doesn't get all the scent out. while trying to find the recipe for the oxy-destink, someone mentioned seeing something about a guy in CA who rescues skunks--he says that ionizers work every time! On 9/29/05, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Jen

2005-09-29 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Good point. To my knowledge there's been no email to the list. Maybe someone's heard from her directly? Hope they're ok - Original Message - From: catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Jen Has anyone heard