Re: Pics of Smookie and the rescued dog

2006-11-18 Thread Sheila208
I would love to. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])

Re: foam mats???

2006-11-18 Thread Kelly L
At 09:36 PM 11/18/2006, you wrote: I can't imagine using them for that reason. they absorb stuff so are contaminated, and to some they may become very expensive desert!! Kelly what is wrong with the foam mats? the pound we rescue from has those as dividers (because county too darn cheap to

foam mats???

2006-11-18 Thread Barbara Lowe
what is wrong with the foam mats? the pound we rescue from has those as dividers (because county too darn cheap to put up plexiglass)to cut down on any xcontamination if a sick cat comes in. thank you in advance for this info. barbara

two felv+ cats in georgia need a home

2006-11-18 Thread Barbara Lowe
One is a blk DMH with a little white on the chest. The other is a black/orange torti. Both are very sweet. They are caged together. the pound is very rescue friendly. Pauline is holding onto the cats to give them a chance to find rescue or adopter- til next week. MURRAY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

Tsunade

2006-11-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The vet thinks it is just gastro-something (basically upset stomach). Her kidney and anal tract are fine. She had diahrhea 1 instance, 3 months ago. Since I switched her food from meow mix dry normal to science diet sensitive stomach she has not thrown up food chunks. Her weight was the same

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Cats will chew up some odd things. I'm glad Tiger is recovering now, I hope he is feeling better very soon! Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost Spay&Neuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.u

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Kelly L
At 03:55 PM 11/18/2006, you wrote: Just got back from the vets. Tiger is recovering from the surgery, he is here in my ICUIt is those big square mats that look like puzzle edges to put together, they also come in colorsFloor mats. I wil scan the picture and email them,,the one from l

Re: Sanctuary

2006-11-18 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Excellent! I look forward to some feedback. PAT TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: now that i know where it is, turns out i have contacts in the area--i'll ask them! On 11/18/06, Evan & Dee wrote: > You're welcome Pat. I've not had any experience with them myself - and there > is preciou

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Marylyn
What is the story with the mats? I know Mai Mai was deathly ill after eating and throwing up a hand warmer cover but I haven't heard about foam mats. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Kelly L
At 03:19 PM 11/18/2006, you wrote: I agree.. I did not know how dangerous those foam mats from Costco areMy Tiger has just had his second surgery, the mats are gone,,my pocketbook is dry, We are all here to share and help each other,, Kelly Please know that no one is picking on you. W

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Marylyn
Please know that no one is picking on you. We are asking so many questions out of total concern for you and your little ones. Each of use brings some different experiences to the table. I was never very aware of the dangers of philodendrons with cats until Dixie started showing some interest

RE: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Susan Hoffman
It is very easy to get paranoid with FIP. I always worry about it if someone misses a meal or seems to be sleeping more than usual. But don't let yourself be so convinced that everyone who has died in the past month or two or three is the result of FIP. I think you have something else going o

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I just don't know Hideyo it sounds like you're doing everything good to me. You should know that organic doesn't necessarily mean safe when it comes to cats. Some of the "organic" things they use as cleaners can be twice as toxic to cats as plain old chemical cleaners. Read the ingredients

RE: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you for all the ideas - one thing you guys have to know.. I am so obsessed and paranoid anything can be potentially dangerous to my cat - I keep no plants except I may buy wheat grass or cat mint occasically - and I do not use any harsh chemicals to clean my house - everyting is ORGANIC - I u

RE: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Susan, none of my cats had a rapid onset of the illness- I knew that something was wrong with Naomi before my vet event thought something was wrong for about two months.. she thought it was nutricious thing - but she never really got that big.. it was very subtle, and chronic.. and the same was Dha

RE: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Yeah.. I did consult both Dr. Addie and Dr. Ishida (who was the original doctor who succeed treating FIP with FOI) when Dharma was going through illness - from what I described, they agreed that it was probably FIP as well _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: Bandy and Inky update

2006-11-18 Thread catatonya
Kerry, We're pulling for you, Bandy, and Inky here. t Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, it has been one of those weeks...First, Bandy...I got up Wed. and Bandy had rubbed all the hair off the right side of his face..He has ringworm again and I got the fulvicin started agai

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Susan Hoffman
Dry FIP is very hard to diagnose because the general symptoms are consistent with so many other diseases. It is very easy to misdiagnose dry FIP and miss the real cause of something. Also, the rapid onset, ages of some of the cats, and the number who are being stricken in such a short period o

Re: Tsunade

2006-11-18 Thread Lernermichelle
Do they know what it is? Does she have diarrhea at all? any weight loss? IBD (inflamamtory bowel disease) can show up as only vomiting. It is usually treated with special diet (sometimes home-made) and sometimes with flagyl and/or steroids. Michelle In a message dated 11/18/2006 2:07:53

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Lernermichelle
If you look at Dr. Addie's description of dry FIP on her website, it does sound like it's possible that Hideyo's cats are getting it. Michelle

Re: Tsunade

2006-11-18 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I'm glad to hear Tsunade is doing better, and your vet is confident in her health! Maybe her body just doesn't like the food you are feeding? Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost Spay&Neuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial As

Tsunade

2006-11-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tsunade got really sick mon and threw up at least 12 times through wed, it was spit and fur at 1st, then it was all stomach acid. She stopped eating and was acting very sluggish and depressed, so I took her to the vet Thursday. Good news! they did basic bloodwork and she has normal wbc(white b

Re: another despair - prayer for Rikki - ARF/FIP?

2006-11-18 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Do you have ANY houseplants Hideyo, any plants inside at all, or where the cats can access them? Do you have any peeling paint on anything (walls, windowsills, tables, cabinets)? Is there any stuffing or fibers that the cats can touch hanging out of any of your furniture or beds? Can the cats ac

Re: Bandy and Inky update

2006-11-18 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Poor Bandy! I wish you could get his ringworm under control, he's been suffering with it for SO long now, poor baby. Is it possible that his immune system is causing the ringworm reoccurrences? Could it be a low immune system, making his body more susceptible, or the other way, could his immune sys

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-18 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
LOL, Utah isn't really on my list of places to live either! Well, there are other professions where you work with animals that isn't as sad as the vet offices are, and there are lots of other shelters besides Best Friends (the ASPCA in NY is always hiring it seems), but you're right, so long as you

Re: New member/old member

2006-11-18 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Welcome back Beth, and congrats on your new baby! I've learned that having a half bald cat isn't so bad, so long as he's not itchy and miserable, I wouldn't worry about it too much, hair is cosmetic! Phaewryn (you'll remember me as Jenn most likely, I've changed my name, my FELV baby's name was Mo

Re: Sanctuary

2006-11-18 Thread TenHouseCats
now that i know where it is, turns out i have contacts in the area--i'll ask them! On 11/18/06, Evan & Dee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You're welcome Pat. I've not had any experience with them myself - and there is precious little to be found on the net. ~ Evan Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Thanks!

Re: Sanctuary

2006-11-18 Thread Evan & Dee
You're welcome Pat. I've not had any experience with them myself - and there is precious little to be found on the net. ~ Evan Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Thanks!  That's helpful but I also wanted to know if anyone out there has had any experience with them?  Thanks again -- PAT Evan &

Re: Sanctuary

2006-11-18 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks! That's helpful but I also wanted to know if anyone out there has had any experience with them? Thanks again -- PAT Evan & Dee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I found the following on Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/paradisegardenanimalhaven.html contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: New member/old member

2006-11-18 Thread Marylyn
Have you checked his thyroid? That can cause hair lose and some vets don't test for it. They don't believe a cat can be hypothyroid. Is he scratching or biting a lot? Good luck with Stamp. He is a lucky little boy. If you have men w