Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems

2007-02-15 Thread Sally Davis
I have 8 other cats 5 are in/out cats, 2 are inside only and one is outside only(her choice). I know it is controversial the Merck Manual says to vaccinate except for FeLV. I do not try to keep them separated because it is less stressful. They are vaccinated against distemper, rabies and FeLV. T

Re: Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread elizabeth trent
Laura, I'm so sorry. elizabeth On 2/15/07, L Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge each of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource since a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within the fe

Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems

2007-02-15 Thread Marylyn
I would consider not vaccinating Junior for anything unless the risk of the disease is greater than the risk of the vaccine ---highly unlikely if he stays inside. Dixie will never be vaccinated for anything again. If you have men who will

Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems

2007-02-15 Thread Sally Davis
Hi Beth He was checked out by a vet and there was no infection or mites just the inflammation. A that time he gave Junior a steroid shot and the swelling went down, but it only lasted a couple of days. I do have some Tresaderm that I am going to use on him. It was given to him last spring after h

RE: Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Laura, I'm so sorry your boy didn't make it. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to him, and hugs to you. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of L Johnson Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 1:28 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Thank you

Re: Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread TenHouseCats
i'm glad that we were able to help, laura. i'm sorry your friend completed his journey here and went on, but i'm glad you were able to give him love and care! On 2/15/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Laura, I'm so sorry for your loss. On 2/15/07, L Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

Re: Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread Nina
Laura, I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for caring enough about him to give him the chance to live out his life. You haven't told us much, but the fact that you call him your "little prince" speaks volumes. Nina L Johnson wrote: I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing t

Re: Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread Marylyn
He loves you and thanks you so much for caring for him. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who

Re: Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
Laura, I'm so sorry for your loss. On 2/15/07, L Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge each of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource since a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within th

Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread L Johnson
I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge each of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource since a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within the feral colony I feed. Since the day I had him neutered and got the initial diagnosis of l

Re: Please add Luvy to CLS

2007-02-15 Thread Nina
Tad and Marie, I'm so sorry you've lost two more of your sweet charges. Bless you and your crew, Nina Tad Burnett wrote: On Feb. 8, 2007 Luvy lost her short life to FeLV... > On Fri Feb 9, 2007 Ricky Rick was helped to end his suffering from lymphoma and FeLV...

Susan and traping Sissy

2007-02-15 Thread Nina
Susan, Have you tried a drop trap yet? It sounds like little Sissy would be able to be caught with one. If you guys don't have access to one in your rescue circle it would definitely benefit you to build one of your own. Alley Cat Allies has plans for one using pvc pipe, but I made mine out

Re: Help with Stomatitis

2007-02-15 Thread TenHouseCats
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Stomatitis/ you might want to check them out. stomatitis can be such a hard one to control. my siberian's is kept under some semblance of control by periodic shots of depomedrol, which is not a traditional treatment, but one that my vet has found succ

Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems

2007-02-15 Thread Gussies mom
Has a vet checked for yeast or mites? Beth Sally Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am forwarding any post reagrding Lucy to Michelle. I have not heard from her in several days. I don't want to think about when it may be Junior's turn. He is only 4 and has several problems now. N

Re: OT Help with Stomatitis

2007-02-15 Thread Gussies mom
I have a foster with this also. The vet said pulling the teeth would not help. She did give me something to put on his food to help with pain, I will check to see what it is. Beth Leslie Lawther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Someone in our group has a lovely cat (negative for FIV and FeLV)

RE: Please add to CLS and Special Needs List

2007-02-15 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks. My little Leader was gone when I got home -- this is a case where a cat died WITH the feleuk virus, not from it. His immune system, even with all the support, couldn't overcome the URI. Tried all last weekend to trap Sissy -- I am sure she was sitting there laughing at me, saying she

Help with Stomatitis

2007-02-15 Thread Leslie Lawther
*Someone in our group has a lovely cat (negative for FIV and FeLV) with terrible Stomatitis. He has had his teeth pulled (except canines) and she said his poor mouth looks like ground beef. She is very concerned... and to make things worse, this boy who's favorite pastime is eating, is now refus