Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Hmm, that's some really good info. I have been told by a behaviorist that dogs think of thier owners as pack leaders, cats think of them as their mother. Would explain how they really can bond w/ one person. I have cats that are just Jonathans, and cats that are primarily mine. Susan J.

Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Malone
There are some here that are new to this virus. We don't know much. That is specifically why I came to this site to learn. I am so sorry that distress was caused over reposting of material. I can say I for one have been reading and researching everything I can get my hands on. I am very saddened

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
In my old house (2 months back) I only had covered litterboxes w/ clumpable litter. In the new place, I have 4 of the HUGE blue tote types from Lowes, that are transparent, w/ Yesterday's mews. 3 of the HUGE clear ones w/ clay mixed w/ crystals, and one low rider that is pretty big w/ the same

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-07-01 Thread wendy
Hey Laurie, Did your vet say anything about treating Isabella with doxy in case of hemobartanella? Did he say what type of anemia it is? What did he propose to treat the anemia? Thanks, :) Wendy --- laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi ~ I am resending this in hopes for some feed

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Also, my vet always recommends the Cat Attaract', which I tried on Serenity. Didn't really work. Pretty pricey stuff, too. Have you ever used this product? Any feedback? (Sorry, hope I am not picking your brain dry... :) I forgot to mention that the felv+ cats have 2 litterboxes, big

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
Sometimes I can read and research for days and not have a clue then suddenly just one person can phrase something a little differently and it makes sense to me. Knowing what you are reading and judging its accuracy is extremely difficult, Particularly on a subject that is so important as this

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Malone, Welcome to the group! I have only been on this list for a week, now (hey, and I'm already playing Hostess. To think that I growl @ people say that I am not a people purrson... :) And I have learned a lot in this short time. I currently have 4 felv+ cats, first 3 came to me in July of

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
I haven't tried that one but a holistic vet recommends Cat Nap by Aromacat. I have friends who have had lots of luck with it. I have a bottle but haven't used it enough to make a call for me and my circumstances. Dixie is such a totally cool catwhen she gets upset there is a reason that

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Marylyn, As far as Stomatitis, they say it's not contagious, however, it seems to pop up in a lot of multi cat households, (like mine). What are your thoughts? Anyone else? One of my cats from the Houston Horader case (the 12 I am fostering that had the exposure to felv), has stomatitis

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
PS: If you or anyone reading this decides to chop veggies for the cats: There are very fine strainers that fit in the sink that will catch the little pieces of food. They will save your plumbing if you don't have a garbage disposal. They are designed to catch hair and only cost a couple of

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
I don't know if it is contagious or not. This is the first time I have dealt with it and have had wonderful success with the improved diet (thanks to the pet food murderers), supplements and Brush Away. One lady on a stomatitis board uses Just Born with colostrum all the time with hers and

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Great idea on the litter, I will try it. I am trying to green my household also, I just ordered a new book called, 100 Things you can do to be green. I am doing flea treatments on my 12 felv+ fosters, they came to me w/ fleas and I want to do 2 to 3 months of treatment. They also live in

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
More good ideas. As far as water goes, I have so many waterers it would be impossible to give everyone bottled, but I have Drinkwells ( I hope they help[ purify) in the cat room (as well as regular water bowls that are changed TID). Felv+ room has a drinkwell, too. I get Ozarka delivered, but

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
Dixie and I travel quite a bit so bottled water is almost a must for her. I want to get a purifier put in here but things take time. My vet says Sevin around Mom's home will stop fleas and won't do damage to cats. This might work in areas for you in addition to what you are doing. Fleas

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-07-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
Simon has adjusted well, no idea how he tested pos. and now is neg/neg, but he has a very good life. A couple of different ways. First of all, the SNAP test has a high incidence of false positives. I've heard estimates of as high as 20%. This results in a lot of cats that test FELV+

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Yes, please send me the file if you will. Isabella is on Referon or something like that. thank-you Laurie - Original Message - From: Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs At

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
This was a long time ago so maybe the disease wasn't as strong then, who knows. Stripes died in 1989 and Squeaky in 1996 My vet was so laid back about it ~ I think that helped. Stripes on and off illness was frustrating but you'd never have know Squeak had anything. The vet did say

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
I have had better luck with RR than with feliwayI have six cats. Laurie - Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:14 PM Subject: Re: Birds, also, feliway It has to be their idea. I have had some wonderful

Re: I am not getting all the posts

2007-07-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
You could also check your spam box. Very occasionally one of the messages from this group gets routed to my spam box...I am not sure why.. On 6/30/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: weird...maybe they will come in late. that happens to me sometimes. On 6/30/07, wendy [EMAIL

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Wendy, yes, my normal vet wanted to treat with doxy (I did that earlier this year with a kitten and it made him very sick...the hemobart test results came back negative so we discontinued). The specialist I consulted looked at Isabella's blood work and didn't think they indicated hemobart ~ she

Re: Litter box issues ~ links

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
I use Dr. Elsey's Ultra Precious Cats. It's unscented and 99% dust free. It's small granules. He also has a litter (or additive you can use) called Cat Attract to attract cats to the litter box. It smells like catnip to me. We've had litter box issues here. I use 1 more box than cats, keep

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Hello and welcome! I have been very bad with keeping up lately - so much going on. I'm sorry I wasn't at the front door to greet you :0) Don't feel bad about any 'distress'...we're a big family here and sometimes even the best and closest of families have their quibbles. Even so - this is such

Sylvester, double pos, goes to Best Friends!

2007-07-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
A local Austin double positive cat, Sylvester, left today for Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. The Best Friends community really pulled together to donate money for his trip. Here is his story! http://network.bestfriends.org/MessageBoards/Forum.aspx?g=674bb7d3224f481ba52a9ddfb13c5baef=1370

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Hi Susan! How did I miss saying hello and welcome to you too?? *sigh* Welcome! I've been a terrible hostess. We just had a huge celebration for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary last weekend so I guess I am still a jello-head from that. Bless you for taking care of those dear FeVL+

Re: Sylvester, double pos, goes to Best Friends!

2007-07-01 Thread Kelly L
At 07:35 AM 7/1/2007, you wrote: Yeah yeah yeah!!!He is going to the best of all possible places, Kelly Lane A local Austin double positive cat, Sylvester, left today for Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. The Best Friends community really pulled together to donate money for his trip.

Re: Sylvester, double pos, goes to Best Friends!

2007-07-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
Yes, the poor guy was living outside in a cage... On 7/1/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 07:35 AM 7/1/2007, you wrote: Yeah yeah yeah!!!He is going to the best of all possible places, Kelly Lane A local Austin double positive cat, Sylvester, left today for Best Friends

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Well...I'm going to have to respectfully disagree about the off topic entries suggestion...and I do mean with great respect because I love everyone on this list! I think we *need* some OT (off topic) things. I'll tell you why. When I first joined this list -- there were a number of people who

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Dede, I know I'm a nut burger with special sauce...but I still see Mama Kitty standing at the door looking at me with her sweet self. She sits by me on the porch like she always did. It's been a few months - I still cry. I don't think anyone could convince me that those dear ones don't have a

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Hey Laurie - I use rescue remedy too -- good stuff. For some of my kitties - it's like liquid valium. Others - it doesn't even phase them. It's amazing stuff though - I wouldn't ever want to be without it... http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/bach.htm I can tell you truly though

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Elizabeth, glad to hear this! Mine refused it in water so I rub inside the ears (not as far down ear canal)...it really works for Winston who is very emotional! I also bought a spray that I spray in his carrier before he goes to the vet. I can't find it to tell you the name (my house is torn up

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
Cassandra, I am so terribly, terribly sorry. I can't imagine how you must feel right now. Please know that you did your best, and you gave Tomi, Kisa, and Koda the best possible lives. Lives that millions of cats never have a chance to live. take care of YOU. tonya C J [EMAIL

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
whoops. I meant to say not as far down AS ear canal..about 1/2 way between ear opening and tips... - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 9:40 AM Subject: Re: Birds, also, feliwayand Rescue Remedy Elizabeth,

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
I did not know about the spray! I'll google that -- thanks! elizabeth in alabama, phelix, tiffany, antonio, lexie, shakiti, othello, tori (who all had salmon today and are quite happy!) On 7/1/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Elizabeth, glad to hear this! Mine refused it in water

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
got it. I've heard that using on the ear works very well. My Phelix has terrible allergies and we use a transdermal benedry whipped up by the compounding pharmacist. It helps him a lot. I'm thinking its the same principle... elizabeth in alabama, et. al. :0) On 7/1/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL

Re: Feliway, Rescue Remedy and Anaflora flower essence

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Elizabeth ~ I found it! It's Anaflora Emotional Balancing and Healing Sprayit's a flower essence for animals. L - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Birds, also, feliwayand Rescue

Re: I am not getting all the posts

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
recently MANY of my list messages have gone to my bulk folder. are you on yahoo? Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could also check your spam box. Very occasionally one of the messages from this group gets routed to my spam box...I am not sure why.. On 6/30/07, elizabeth trent

Re: Feliway, Rescue Remedy and Anaflora flower essence

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Thanks Laurie! e. On 7/1/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Elizabeth ~ I found it! It's Anaflora Emotional Balancing and Healing Sprayit's a flower essence for animals. L - Original Message - *From:* elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: Another Update:Re: OT: Regarding a freak accident

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
Good news Terrie! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all, Wanted to update let you know my husband is home now. He has already went to the Dr. had his dressing change. He is wearing a temporary cast until Thursday the 28th then the Dr will put on the regular cast. He has been cantankerous

Melissa

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry about what happened with the kitten. You did what you could. Sometimes we have to take others at their word when they promise to do the right thing. I'm sorry these people didn't. :( tonya Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:*

Re: My daughter's kitty Big Red went to the bridge on Thursday/Cassandra

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
Terrie, I'm so sorry to hear about Big Red. Please give your daughter my condolences. She has been through so much. ((Hugs)) to you all. tonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cassandra, My heart feels for you Sweetie! I wish I could say something to help you ease the pain some.

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread TatorBunz
Hello and welcome newbies! Please don't worry about had been said. Sometimes we have bad days and ventgod only knows I have been there myself a lot recently. There are some folks on this list that do forget when newbies join they don't know yet. Have no clue about the Archives. Many

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-07-01 Thread dede hicken
Thanks for your thoughts Elizabeth. You are NOT a nut case. I've never seen, but I have felt, and I believe. Dede --- elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dede, I know I'm a nut burger with special sauce...but I still see Mama Kitty standing at the door looking at me with her sweet

OT list

2007-07-01 Thread MaryChristine
from the introduction to the OT group, which was started years ago so that james didn't have to keep telling us that we'd strayed off topic, and to return to specific things relating to FELV. most special-interest lists do not allow chit-chat or off-topic posts, because there are enough other

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
RR comes in a spray too. 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: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
Hi, Welcome to the list although it's always bad news that brings one of us here. I have been away on vacation for the past 2 weeks and am just now catching up. I'll be glad to answer any questions you haven't already got answers to. tonya Malone [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
Sally, I'm sorry for what you are all going through. Soft headbutts for Junior. tonya Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all The past two weeks have been very hectic. I am dealing with my fiance's illness and hospital doctor visits. Human medicine can be quite frustrating

Re: OT list

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
well, if this is the rule by James or whomever...maybe I need to leave the list. i'm not going to another list. elizabeth, phelix, tori, tiffany, antonio, lexie, othello, shakiti On 7/1/07, MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: from the introduction to the OT group, which was started years

goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread MaryChristine
enough. if you want to talk with me, you know where i am. MC -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Maybe when you stop being an air head and an @$$ you will come back. Love ya M.C. elizabeth in alabama, phelix, antonio, tiffany, lexie, tori, shakiti, othello On 7/1/07, MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: enough. if you want to talk with me, you know where i am. MC -- Spay Neuter

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
I use the Sevin for my feral colonies, it is safe. There is another product that is safer for the environment. I will see if I can dig up the name. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Thanks, Kelly, good info! As fas as hseila's cat, that is what they are thinking happened. A few years back, when they recovered 7 or so cats from the ARC (Karen Wakeland nightmare in Dallas), one cat tested neg. but later turned pos. It was living in their house, w/ the house pets. It was

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Dear MC, lI'm not THAT active on this list anymore- too much cat/dog stuff to do I guess. But sure am sorry that you feel a need to leave - it's always been such a great group, none of the supersensitive/squabble stuff on some other lists, none of the rigid control by moderators, always

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread Sally Davis
Tonya I am grateful that Junior is still with me. It will be a year in guessing a bit, but I would say September which was when he was treated for the anemia. I had to give Junior his Metacam today. I could tell he was not feeling well. Flinching when I petted him as if he was in pain. Time to

Re: Sylvester, double pos, goes to Best Friends!

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Who rescued this kitty, Kelly? Just curious. Feel free to email me offlist. Dr. Mrs. Smith used to have a double pos., he lived a long time, he was an older cat that was an ex feral. He recently passed. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
oooI have problems with sevin..but then again...I am the nut burger e. et. al. On 7/1/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use the Sevin for my feral colonies, it is safe. There is another product that is safer for the environment. I will see if I can dig up the name.

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread Jane Lyons
I'm not sure what is going on here, but for a new person (me) it is very sad since I've come to rely on this list as a lifeline for my Felv positive cat. I use two vets, one of them well known nationally, and neither of them have the knowledge and experience that you guys (collectively) have

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Thanks Elizabeth! I see in my original post that I made an error when I said I *had* 12 felv+ fosters. I do not.(Gz Freudian slip or what?) I have 4 felv+ cats that are part of Texas Siamese Rescue, I am their permanent foster meowmy. I also have 12 fosters that have had a felv

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
It will be a year for me to have Lola, and Ursula it's been about 9 months. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
A, thanks Jane for the story on MeMe (what a cute name!). I bet she is adorable and if I could just give her squeeze through cyberspace :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
What is the problem? As opposed to putting drops on the cat? I think we all want to do what is the best for our immune compromised friends to keep them healthy. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
I'm sure I am repeating myself but please try the Brush Away from Petzlife as well as Just Born with colostrum. A lady on the stomatitis board thinks extremely highly of it and so do I. I have human friends who use colostrum and it has really improved their healing ability and immune system.

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Agreed, I feel very sad about this - MC has been a wonderful member for quite a while, and a wealth of good information. We've had a great group for so long. There are many times that we need to be gentle with each other. Need to remember that all we see here are typed messages, and there's

Re: goodbye. MC ~ please read if you are still around

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
I agree with Jane. I have been here a week or less and already rely on this group. My Isabella isn't doing so well and I need the help. MC you have been a great resource already. Please, can we put principles above personalities and focus on the felines we are here to help? Just a suggestion.

Re: OT list ~ Elizabeth

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Please don't leave Laurie - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 1:01 PM Subject: Re: OT list well, if this is the rule by James or whomever...maybe I need to leave the list. i'm not going to another

Re: stomatitis/colostrum , was goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Repeating is good sometimes - thanks much - Gloria At 04:06 PM 7/1/2007, you wrote: I'm sure I am repeating myself but please try the Brush Away from Petzlife as well as Just Born with colostrum. A lady on the stomatitis board thinks extremely highly of it and so do I. I have human friends

Re: goodbye. MC ~ please read if you are still around

2007-07-01 Thread Kelly L
At 02:15 PM 7/1/2007, you wrote: For those of us belonging to many forums this is perhaps the most informative and the saddest with continual loses. All families argue..and the best thing we can do is to send our private discussions in a private email. that way our insults can be directed at

Re: goodbye AKAS Stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
So, how much of the Just Born to you feed them? I mean, I know it won't hurt them, and it comes in little cartons a powder form too. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
hey -- pass that punch over here ;-) On 7/1/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Elizabeth! I see in my original post that I made an error when I said I *had* 12 felv+ fosters. I do not.(Gz Freudian slip or what?) I have 4 felv+ cats that are part of Texas Siamese

Re: goodbye AKAS Stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
When I give it to Dixie I mix a couple of scoops in her food. That amounts to about a scoop a meal. There are some directions on the can for infirmed and pregnant cats. To be honest, sometimes--most of the time--I go by what feels right at that time on that day etc. And it can't hurt but I

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
MC -- you hard headed woman ... get yourself back on here before I have to come up there with a big can of you know what!.. elizabeth in alabama...phelix, antonio,tiffy, alexsis, tori, shaktit,othello... On 7/1/07, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Agreed, I feel very sad about this -

Re: OT list ~ Elizabeth

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Laurie...I'm just torqued off at MC...she knows it...and I've already told her to get her big white hiney back here ;-) elizabeth On 7/1/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please don't leave Laurie - Original Message - *From:* elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: goodbye. MC ~ please read if you are still around

2007-07-01 Thread elizabeth trent
I've already told MC she's being a butt...I hope she comes back because we need her. e. On 7/1/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with Jane. I have been here a week or less and already rely on this group. My Isabella isn't doing so well and I need the help. MC you have been a

Re: goodbye. MC ~ please read if you are still around

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
As a person who firmly believes in her God and in animal communications I have to second Kelly's comments. It is truly about the cats and support. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread dede hicken
What is going on here? I didn't even know there were 2 lists. So many hot headed folks lately. I know I am fairly new, but You all helped me an awful lot with KI. Just the support alone meant so much. Gloria, I am pretty good with the mouth thing...have a diabetic, too, unless you are

Re: goodbye AKAS Stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
That makes sense, read the can, Susan. :) I should have remembered that, there are instructions on the back for adults. And w/ as many bottle kittens as I have nursed, I really should have known that. This is the first year that I have not taken in bottle babies in many years. Susan J.

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
My positive was positive when she was dumped at the vet's office close to a year old. I think it was 1999, could have been 2000. t Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonya I am grateful that Junior is still with me. It will be a year in guessing a bit, but I would say September

Re: goodbye AKAS Stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
That wasn't meant to be smart and I hope no one took it that way. There are just some decisions a person has to make with more information than my personal opinion. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
Please post any mouth information. That was Dixie's only symptom and, while I am satisfied it is under control, I would appreciate anything that might help keep it that way. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread Marylyn
Not necessarily on topicMai Mai had AIHA and it improved with the addition of liver (yuck) to her food + alternative vet treatments. I have to wonder if anemic cats would benefit from liver pops If you have men who will

OT: Re: mouth and diabetes -Dede - (was goodbye.)

2007-07-01 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Nope - I've a little exp with diabetic, but not must. For the mouth - one got a dex shot (19 yr old siamese) as depo can be hard on the kidneys. I'm going to find my colostrum or lactoferrin and try that. The other mouth one had a depo shot, but not as effective as last time. Giving him

Re: OT list ~ Elizabeth

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
:-) - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 3:34 PM Subject: Re: OT list ~ Elizabeth Thank you, Laurie...I'm just torqued off at MC...she knows it...and I've already told her to get her big white hiney back

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Me too about two lists...what is the other one?? - Original Message - From: dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 4:21 PM Subject: Re: goodbye. What is going on here? I didn't even know there were 2 lists. So many hot headed

Re: goodbye....now stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Jane Lyons
As I said Marylyn, her condition is much improved, her upper gums are still red, but not as inflamed and utterly raw as they had been. Her lower gums now look completely normal. Her breath is now odorless. When we first got her it was really awful. She's been on FortiFlora which my vet was

Re: goodbye AKAS Stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Oh, I know Marylyn, I was being smart w/ myself. I had a bad day today, very stressful, so my brain is fried. I should have remembered though, and when I forget something so simple, I am rather hard on myself. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: goodbye....now stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
A few days back, someone mentioned the Lysine ( I am using it, have been for quite a few months) but they said there was a bit of a protocal to follow? MaryLyn, I think you did? What is the protocal? As of now, I buy the 4lbs. tubs of Lysine that you get for horses, highly concentrated. It

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-07-01 Thread glenda Goodman
Hi folks, I'm new to this site and do need to get some information on feline leukemia. This is in regard to a 16-week old kitten that apparently became infected through her mother. My kitten has tested FeLV+ and another sibling has as well, also the mother. My vet told me the other day she

Re: OT: Re: mouth and diabetes -Dede - (was goodbye.)

2007-07-01 Thread dede hicken
OK, this is NOT about FELV, so I will respond to Gloria privately. Dede --- Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope - I've a little exp with diabetic, but not must. For the mouth - one got a dex shot (19 yr old siamese) as depo can be hard on the kidneys. I'm going to find my

Re: goodbye....now stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
I give 250 mg twice a day ~ I crush 500 mg tablets and sprinkle on canned food. Viralys is already powder form and flavored. My cats like it. the other L-lysine (human) is unflavored. There is a scoop in the Viralys but it's the same dose. If my cats are symptomatic I increase to 500mg twice a

Re: OT: Re: mouth and diabetes -Dede - (was goodbye.)

2007-07-01 Thread Gloria B. Lane
If it's something that could be helpful to the others, respond via the list - just put the OT in the Subject. Gloria At 07:20 PM 7/1/2007, you wrote: OK, this is NOT about FELV, so I will respond to Gloria privately. Dede --- Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope - I've a little

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread Sally Davis
Junior initially was treated for hemobartella as a precaution with Baytril. The anemia did improve, but then came the fevers the eye infection etcit was a rough go and without this group, I am not sure how long I would have put him through it. I was and to certain extent am clueless. My vet

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-07-01 Thread dede hicken
I can't remember if I wrote to thank you for your comments. You are right, of course, and we difinately loved him. Thanks, Dede --- MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you gave him exactly what he needed to be able to go on to the next stage of his journey. if you believe there's a

Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-01 Thread catatonya
Hi Caroline, It sounds like you're doing everything you can. I'm sure by now someone has mentioned taking doxy in case it's hemobartonella. If it's not hemobart the anemia is hard to beat, but there are people on the list who have bought 'good' time for their cats with various methods.

Re: goodbye....now stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Thanks! That's the dosage I have heard to use. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Good for you, Sally, for following your instincts when it comes to your baby's care Lucky boy he is Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Hello Sally, did the Baytril improve the anemia? I am trying to figure it out...does this mean there was an infection that the baytril effectively treated and the infection caused the anemia? Were there other symptoms? Did IR take care of the fevers? We are dealing with fever, anemia and low

Re: Pictures and a question ~ marylyn

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Hope these aren't dumb questions..what is a liver pop and what is AIHA, please? thanks, Laurie (dealing with high fever, anemia and low WBC). On 7/1/07, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not necessarily on topicMai Mai had AIHA and it improved with the addition of liver