crosspost FELV+ 6 mo old kittens die in 3 days if not adopted/rescued.

2006-01-26 Thread felv
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:46:58 EST   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: URGENT   FELV+  72 hours will be put downWe have 4 FELV+ cats that we are unable to take. The owner has agreed to give us 72 hours to find them a home and then they will be taken and put to sleep.  They are beautiful frien

Re: nina/starman

2006-01-26 Thread l.j. crabtree
nina   i am living vicariously through your adventures wih star.!! hehehehe   weirdly enuf i reckon it is because i am preparing for a *star* of my own, at some point! with flava it was a second recovery..the nasty dogs down the road had grabbed her by the head and were flinging

OT:Hideyo English

2006-01-26 Thread TatorBunz
Hideyo, Don't be sorry about your English or for that matter your Japanese. "I can't speak or understand either" I lived in TX for over 20 years. Guess this is what I have been doing...LOL                     Didn't learn anything except words that most                         people know that's

Re: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread TatorBunz
YAY!!! I'm so glad to hear about RubyE   Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/gr

Re: hi new to the site...just want to hear what everyones opinionis..thanks

2006-01-26 Thread JENI RECA
Hi Thank you for the response..papoose is doing very well, very active and aleart. He came home with a cold and diarreha but that cleared up in a matter of days and the vet says he looks really good. He is 4 months old and 6 lbs! I look forward to the manual. We try to keep his life as stre

RE: Need your help with Stretch

2006-01-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I completely understand - I think most of us are that way,, every time when I saw a baby kitten throwing up, I thought "oh my gosh,, s/he has a feline distemper, and every time, my young kitty get a real high fever, oh my gosh, s/he has FIP.. a good thing, I am not a vet ---I know you will never fo

Re: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Gloria Lane
Hmmm - I felt like that after living on the east coast for 10 years - sounded half southern and half New Jersey. Said "you all" one minute, and "you guys" the next. Gloria On Jan 26, 2006, at 3:31 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Thanks Kerry – but actually my Japanese is pretty screwed up, to

OT:Help with placement with Pennsylvania kitties.

2006-01-26 Thread TatorBunz
Hi all, I thought of you all since most of you have connections on the east coast. I have the pics if you would like to see these pretty kitties. Do cross post...please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you can help. Thanks!   Please cross post.  Can anyone help this woman with finding a new home fo

Re: Michelle - How is Lucy today? (cat "ownership")

2006-01-26 Thread Lernermichelle
Good ideas, Nina. Will I have the energy to implement them? That remains to be seen.   I might go buy a tray and try that, though, since that seems like the most promising idea. Maybe I will carry her bowl up to her on it with a vase with a flower in it, so she can feel like a real princess.

RE: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you for all your kind words, Nina, Kerry, Michelle, and Wendy – I am now blushing – I know lots of times, what I say does not make sense and you might be thinking what the heck is she trying to say --- but you guys have been very nice to me, so I really enjoy knowing all of you..  

Re: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Nina
Hideyo, I always enjoy the way you communicate!  The reason the "tap on her shoulder", instead of "pat on the back" made me smile, is because, why shouldn't the _expression_ be "pat on the shoulder"?  They mean the same thing, a congratulatory type of touching, like a little mini-hug.  You're m

Re: OT: Best canned food (poll for everyone)

2006-01-26 Thread janine paton
Here is a good list http://www.catinfo.org/commercialcannedfoods.htm Most importantly, the catinfo.org website explains WHY it's a good list. Dr. Pierson did such a good job putting all of this together and when I asked her for permission to post to our website she said Yes, whatever you can do

Re: Who makes canned s/o?

2006-01-26 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
It controls both oxilate and struvite crystals.wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Barb--- Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:> The canned s/o is from Royal Canin, a branch of> Waltham (who also recently acquired IVD). It is a> pH normalizing food.> > wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Hey gu

RE: Hideyo and language

2006-01-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Agreed. Hideyo's English is very very good--I should have added that. Better than many who were actually raised here or in UK. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 3:45 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Su

Hideyo and language

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
I think your English is really good Hideyo...this is coming from an ex-English teacher. :) Wendy --- Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Kerry - but actually my Japanese is pretty > screwed up, too - I > haven't spoken for a long time and can't remember > words sometimes.. so I >

Michelle-lol

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Michelle, I know what you mean about Spanish. I asked my husband's uncle last fall while they were visiting :"Comaste a su hermana's?" LOL. I meant to ask if he had eaten AT his sister's house. You should have seen his face... :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Not stupid at all. K

Re: OT: Best canned food (poll for everyone)

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Thanks for the info. Michelle. Here is a link to the website I was looking at with Felidae on it: http://www.thecatconnection.com/page/TCC/CTGY/FOD-WET --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Of those, I have only tried Felidae (chicken and > rice flavor), Wellness (all > kinds), and Innova. The cats

RE: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Join the club--I hear you! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 3:32 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure - Thanks Kerry – but

RE: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Message Thanks Kerry – but actually my Japanese is pretty screwed up, too – I haven’t spoken for a long time and can’t remember words sometimes.. so I am sort of rootless – I don’t quite belong in the US and don’t quite fit in Japan either. J   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mail

RE: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message >>>Yes, I meant pat on the back – I said something really stupid again, Michelle (tap on her shoulder )<< Let me tell you, Hideyo, your English is sure better than my Japanese. (And I'm sure that goes for most of us on the list!)   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL

Re: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Lernermichelle
Not stupid at all. Kind of cute actually.  English has so many bizarre idioms that I do not know how anyone who did not grow up speaking it can ever figure them all out.    By the way, I used to speak Spanish at work and while I was very proficient and could communicate anything I needed to

Re: OT: Best canned food (poll for everyone)

2006-01-26 Thread Lernermichelle
Of those, I have only tried Felidae (chicken and rice flavor), Wellness (all kinds), and Innova.  The cats would only eat Innova every once in a while, so even though I liked the ingredients best they do not get it very often (Ginger is the only one on normal food right now anyway, and she is

Re: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so happy for you, Hideyo - good for RubeE! Gloria On Jan 26, 2006, at 2:41 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Hi, everyone, thank you for all the support for my baby RubyE - I took her to the vet this morning. My AC, Jasmine talked to RubyE a night before on my behalf, and try to explain to h

RE: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I hope wobbly came from general weakness as she walks normally most of the time, just when she tries to get up, she wobbled. I would try some raw meat to see if she likes it…   Yes, I meant pat on the back – I said something really stupid again, Michelle (tap on her shoulder )  

Re: OT: Best canned food (poll for everyone)

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
The post below is for everyone...I put Janine's name because she seems especially knowledgeable on kitty nutrition and I wanted her to see it for sure. --- wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey guys, > > I have been pondering the food posts quite a bit > lately, mainly the info. on raw diet (

RE: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Nina --- I appreciated your instruction --- it helped so much to stay calm.  Yeah, if it continues to be red, and prevent her from eating, I would consider other things like a small amount of interferon --- I have some pet guard wet food, but I went to buy some A/D as I think she

Re: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Belinda Sauro
Y for RudyE, I hope her gums start feeling better soon. It definately can make her not want to eat. When Bailey's gums were red and inflamed he didn't eat good either. Clindamycine cleared his mouth up this last time. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties

Re: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Hideyo- I'm happy that Ruby E is home and happy and eating well. Who knew she would just allow you to catch her!? Congratulations on a successful afternoon with Ruby E! :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam

Re: OT bloat in dogs info. Do cats get bloat??

2006-01-26 Thread tamara stickler
Has anyone ever tried Gripe Water to help with bloat (before the stomach twists of course) in dogs & cats?  Is it safe?    There are two kinds: 1)- Chamomile 13mg, Ginger extract 2.5 mg, Fennel extract-2 mg, organic agave fructose, citric acid, glycerin, sodium bicarbonate & water.   2)-

RE: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Well done, Hideyo, well done RubyE! Praying the little sweetheart just gets better and better. hugs Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 2:42 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleuke

Re: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Nina
Hooray!  I'm so pleased and proud that she did so well!  Isn't it amazing?  The same thing happened with Star and his visit to the vet.  I'm a little concerned that the vet wasn't able to tell you exactly what is going on with her.  If there is continuing inflammation, why is it present?  What'

Re: FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Lernermichelle
I think you meant pat on the back,and yes she does deserve one.  If it is IBD or inflammation, Nina and I both found that raw turkey diet helps.  Does she have loose stools?  I am not sure why that would make her wobbly though.   Anyway, you must feel somewhat relieved.  Good jon, Hideyo!   M

Re: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Terri Brown
Very positive 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 Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthie

Re: Need your help with Stretch

2006-01-26 Thread Lernermichelle
Wendy, I am exactly the same way.  Thank God you did NOT take Stretch for further testing, as I probably would have given my own paranoias-- besides the money, it would have put her through a lot of unnecessary stress while she was already sick.  I don't think you are silly at all for having

Re: OT bloat in dogs info. Do cats get bloat??

2006-01-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I think horses have some kind of a stomach thing - they can't burp isn't it? Consequently they can get in deep doo-doo so to speak, stomach-wise if they eat the wrong thing . Gloria On Jan 25, 2006, at 7:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it is mostly common in large dogs, not small

Re: vit c/ gloria

2006-01-26 Thread Gloria Lane
Yo there LJ - well, it should say on the bottle - like 1tsp=2 grams, or whatever the measure is. Then you do that business of dividing by 4 (or whatever). Ha, I know this isn't great but hopefully a little helpful! I love this list too... Gloria On Jan 25, 2006, at 6:09 PM, l.j. crabtr

FW: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone, thank you for all the support for my baby RubyE - I took her to the vet this morning. My AC, Jasmine talked to RubyE a night before on my behalf, and try to explain to her that what's going to happen to her this morning.  She was so scared of the idea of going to the vet, and Ja

Jen

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Jen, How are you doing? :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Who makes canned s/o?

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Thanks Barb --- Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The canned s/o is from Royal Canin, a branch of > Waltham (who also recently acquired IVD). It is a > pH normalizing food. > > wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey guys, > > Who makes the canned S/O that some of you use with > your ki

Re: Who makes canned s/o?

2006-01-26 Thread Barb Moermond
urine pH to be specific:)Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:The canned s/o is from Royal Canin, a branch of Waltham (who also recently acquired IVD).  It is a pH normalizing food.wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey guys,Who makes the canned S/O that some of you use withyour kitties and

Re: Who makes canned s/o?

2006-01-26 Thread Barb Moermond
The canned s/o is from Royal Canin, a branch of Waltham (who also recently acquired IVD).  It is a pH normalizing food.wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey guys,Who makes the canned S/O that some of you use withyour kitties and what ailment exactly is it used for?Thanks,Wendy--- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Who makes canned s/o?

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Hey guys, Who makes the canned S/O that some of you use with your kitties and what ailment exactly is it used for? Thanks, Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Janine, >I had just received Feline Futures raw food > supplement mix in the mail > when you sent that email, and started transit

Re: OT: Best canned food (Janine)

2006-01-26 Thread Marissa
Also, I have Jake on Science Diet i/d for diaherra, are there any other types of food that I could switch to that are i/d?  I think he is getting sick of the same flavor! On 1/26/06, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey guys,I have been pondering the food posts quite a bitlately, mainly the info. o

Re: Nina-OT

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Man, you're making me want to go home right now and pack up to head for CALIFORNIA!!! lol. They would probably kick me out though since all Texans are so conservative. hehe. It is too hot here for most animals in the summer, so we have to take extra precaution that they don't overheat (plenty o

OT: Best canned food (Janine)

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Hey guys, I have been pondering the food posts quite a bit lately, mainly the info. on raw diet (which I don't have time for until tax season is over-p/t job) and canned (wet) diet. My kitties have been eating mainly dry food since I've had them. I'm looking at several websites that have several

Re: Nina-OT

2006-01-26 Thread Nina
Hi Wendy, The climate is one huge plus about where I live. It is near the beach and is comfortable, no air conditioning needed! It can get chilly at night during the winter months, upper 40s, lower 50s, so we do use the heater. We're about 20 minutes from the Conejo grade, (small mountain p

RE: Need your help with Stretch

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Hey Hideyo, Well, so far, since Stretch had the course of Baytril, she has been fine. No problems at all, thank God!, and I have been watching her closely. I actually feel a little silly now because I feel I overreacted to Stretch's symptoms. They were scary though. I guess once a person has b

Re: Michelle - How is Lucy today?

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Nina, I think the days when my life wasn't so hectic and stressful were back in grade school! lol. It's been a roller coaster ever since I turned 12! ;) Wendy --- Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wouldn't second guess whether Lyprinol had > anything to do with her > vomiting either. It's

Nina-OT

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Hey Nina, Isn't Southern California by the ocean? Do you guys have humidity there? To me, Dallas isn't humid at all, especially compared to Houston and Florida. Now there's some humidity!!! When I first moved to Houston, it took me awhile to get used to sweating the instant I walked outside ou

Re: Wendy

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Wow Kerry-you do drive far! It's good to know this clinic is there. Do you know where the office in Mesquite is located? Mesquite is so much closer to me than Plano, since I'm east of Dallas. Is the office in Mesquite called the Animal Diagnostic Clinis? Thanks for the info! :) Wendy --- Kerr

Re: Lucy--B12 injections plus, OT - Rebound (for Wendy)

2006-01-26 Thread Susan Loesch
The company that makes it calls it a "high fiber recovery diet formulated to meet the nutritional need of a convalesing cat."   We use as a nutritional supplement for sick cats - or kittens with lots of diarrhea -- and have maintained really sick cats for a period of time on a combination of syring

Re: Sick Kitties

2006-01-26 Thread Nina
I was a bit afraid to open your post. I thought the subject line meant that you had sick kitties at your house. I'm relieved to see that isn't the case! Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So many kitties sick again - my thoughts are going out to you all. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy, & Angel Bramb

Re: Michelle - How is Lucy today? (cat "ownership")

2006-01-26 Thread Nina
What can I say Michelle?  I have nothing but empathy for you and your "problem" children.  But the fact that I'm operating on about 3 hours of interrupted sleep a night, (see Starman escapades), makes me very grateful that I'm not alone in my insane lifestyle.  We take being "owned" by cats to

Re: Michelle - How is Lucy today?

2006-01-26 Thread Lernermichelle
Thanks, Nina. But of course she threw up the turkey that she ate so voraciously last night, so back to the drawing board!  I gave her turkey baby food this morning and am waiting to see how she does on it.  The pred makes her voracious, and she thinks it is very mean of me to give it to her

Sick Kitties

2006-01-26 Thread Lomaxturtle
So many kitties sick again - my thoughts are going out to you all. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy, & Angel Bramble