Re: goodbye.

Jane, I am so glad MeMe is improved! Give her a little kiss for me :) Gina Jane Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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 v

Re: OT: Interested in a Bobtail?

Melissa, Have you tried posting Nonie's information and pictures on Petfinder and/or Catster.com? Catster is a big community of cat lovers and you might find one who prefers bobtails. Just a thought. Good luck and thank you for providing Nonie and Ashley a safe and loving place while th

Re: Isabella update

Some of this makes no sense to me (only in light of experiences with my own critters--not saying he is wrong). Dixie got hot spots that were raw, not abscessed, and they caused a bunch of problems. I wish you had a holistic vet close by..just to have another style practitioner take

Re: Isabella update

Marylyn, yes he can get the doxy compounded. I am reluctant to use it because it can cause anorexia.I am so afraid of her stopping eating...I asked him to look at her blood for hemobart but he neglected to tell me if he saw something (and I forgot to ask). Isa started shivering when he took her

Re: Isabella update

Of course she is frightened. She knows what power he has. Ask Dixie. When there is something serious going on she trembles. When I am thinking about taking her to the vets' and she is fine (or is dead set again going) she spends lots of time showing me how healthy she is. Ebony did the same

Isabella update

Isabella saw the vet today. Her weight is 8.9 (it was this high one other time) and her HCT was up to 22 from 20. Her other red counts were slightly elevated as well. We cannot kick the fever. She was up to 104.9 from 104.2 a week ago. Her 7 days "on" interferon ended last night. She was very qu

Re: Ki is an Angel

Thank you for the thoughts Gloria. It means a lot. Dede --- Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dede, I am So.o.o sorry that you're baby has gone on > to the Bridge. I > know he's still with you in many ways, what a > blessing. My thoughts > are with you and Ki. Gloria > > >It is wit

SNAP test and IFAs

Hi Melissa, At the sanctuary where I work, all Felv cats are tested with both SNAP and IFA tests.  And because of that, we occasionally get a few cats that test faint positive in the SNAP and negative for the IFA.  Then they go home with me, because they're kind of in limbo.  That's why I joined th

To Malone

Hi Malone, I just got this email (my Yahoo is acting weird). I am so sorry to hear about your sweet kitty that you lost. That is so hard. I hope this site is a good source of info. for you. Please post anymore questions you may have. And don't believe everything your vet tells you about this

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

Caroline, I hope Monkee is having the time of his life today. He is such a trooper! Prayers going out that you get the help you need for him. He's lucky to have you. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thin

Re: stomatitis

Try: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Stomatitis One or the other should get you to the page where you register. If not, please let me know and I'll try something else. If you have men who will exclude any of

Re: To Susan re. lysine

Propylene Glycol is associated with Heinz body anemia (clumping hemoglobin which leads to anemia) in cats; also with reduced RBC'sg. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Me

stomatitis

My cat has been diagnosed with stomatitis. I had not known it was called "Lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis". She is a year old and positive. We got her four months ago. Her gums were inflamed and very swollen and her breath was very bad. My vet prescribed Maitake DMG, and FloriForta ( a pr

RE: ifa or snap?

Aha! Stupid me! I'm not sure-I'll find out later today-Thanks! _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 1:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: ifa or snap? Hi Melissa, When I said this I was referring

Re: ifa or snap?

Hi Melissa, When I said this I was referring to the below. * Is it, Lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis?* She also has a periodontal disease (just found out today—old vet never told me), but I can’t remember the name of the disease. It has caused many of her front teeth to fall out, and may

RE: ifa or snap?

A repeat FeLV test. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: ifa or snap? Is it, Lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis? -- Belinda happiness is being owned

Re: Anemia Issues

I understand -- I think it's sort of "control" issue -- sometimes, they retratin the cat in certain way that their clients are not comfortable with --or they don't want you to freak out by doing certain exams -- I think they think they can control the cat better if the owner is not there.. Here

Re: Anemia Issues

See if Susan does transfusions. If not, check with Middletown Animal Clinic (Shelbyville Road next to Mark's Feed Store). My bet is there are other places. Susan should be able to give you some guidance. Just be very honest with her re money. She will understand. I promise. Dr. Daley's gr

Re: ifa or snap?

Is it, Lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis? -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & we

Re: Anemia Issues

That would be very helpful because if Monkee needs another transfusion, I can't afford to get it at Dr. Daley's again.  It did cost about $500 and I could only pay for half of it- which they were NOT happy about "allowing" me to do.  But if we do another one, it will not be there.    And at that

ifa or snap?

Ashley tested negative for FeLV in April with the ELISA test. I want to get her retested to confirm. My new vet's office uses the Snap test, but I have the option to have an IFA done. What do you suggest? Melissa She also has a periodontal disease (just found out today-old vet never told me

Re: Anemia Issues

Any vet can do transfusion if they are willing to do -- that's all it takes "willingness" to accommodate -- I have gotten transfusions for a several times for three different kitties of mine... the only place that I knew in my city that did transfusion was emergency clinic and charged for about

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

I prefer to use predisolone over prednisone - it works as well, but predisolone is easier on their liver, I think. - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 200

OT vestibular disorders -

Hi, if anyone knows a support group for feline vestibualr disorders -- please send me the link - thank you.

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

The prednisone will do a lot to help her feel better. On 7/2/07, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi. I have not seen much discussion about prednisone. This and doxy are what my vet is recommending. He is willing to also try IR. Isa has been more lethargic the past few days. Am taking he

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

Thanks for all the input. I appreciate it.Our vet compounds and flavors the doxy. I have also consulted the internal medicine specialist and am awaiting her reply. I find that everyone (vets) has a different opinion about what to do for feleuk+ kittys who are symptomatic. Isabella's fever yo-yos

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

You may be able to counter problems with the probiotics..look to others on the list for guidance here. I believe some mentioned compounding. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: RE: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

There are real questions about microwaves and health.I'm not up on what they are but enough people I trust won't touch one. I haven't gone that far but will not use one with Dixie. And I won't use plastic in a microwave. And government assurances make me even more leery. Brewer's

OT: Interested in a Bobtail?

Disclaimer: I know this is very OT, but my computer at home checks the OT list, and I've only got time to write this at work, plus, it seems to me that there aren't very many who read or post on the OT list. I'm not sure why that is.but I'll be sure to forward this to my home address and post it on

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

I won't give anything that will effect her appetite. A kitten we rescued had anorexia which we finally attributed to one of the meds he was taking. The one thing we have going in our favor is she is still eating. L - Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

OT: RE: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

Caroline, I think that's great that you don't have a microwave. I've been thinking about pitching ours, but I'm sure my husband would object. Maybe it'll wear out eventually and I can phase it out. When I was in college, I didn't use a microwave, and I felt so much more resourceful, and I felt

RE: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

Is Brewer's Yeast the same as Nutritional Yeast? I use that on my popcorn instead of butter/margarine-plus it's got iron that I need-never thought about sprinkling it on the cat food. Would I risk giving them too much iron? I know there's a warning on the side that cautions against giving too much

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

I buy nutritional yeast in bulk at the health food store - I love it, used to give it to the kitties and forgot till you reminded me, so will start that again... so Thanks! Gloria On Jul 3, 2007, at 7:38 AM, Susan Dubose wrote: Also, try some Brewer's Yeast sprinkled onto their food. Mo

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

Also, try some Brewer's Yeast sprinkled onto their food. Most cats REALLY love brewer's yeast. My Tabitha will steal the pills from my nightly "vitamin nightcap". It's full of B vitamins, can't hurt them. I sprinkle a tablespoon onto all of my cats dry bowls after I fill them up. (They have RE

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

If you give the doxy pills, and they get caught in their throat, it can burn the esophagas. That's what I have heard. It's can be a very caustic med. That's why compounding is the way to go if possible. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

Caroline, Marylyn is correct. You are very stressed abd you are dealing w/ this emotionally too. Please do not beat yourself up, you did not give Monkee this disease. I know easier said than done. I was a total basket case w/ Serenity, and still cry to this day. I actually thought, she was th

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

Yes, Doxy needs to be taken w/ food, it can cause damage otherwise. I believe to the esophagus. (someone jump in here and help me). I used to "hide" Serenity's in baby food, but only use the turkey or chicken w/ gravey. No ham, too much salt. Cats "LOVE baby food. And my vet also compounds it