Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Dear Susan: What color is your little Hobbs? He'll probably come around with all the love in your house! He sounds like a really tough little guy! "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jul 1, 2007, at 1:30 AM, Susan Dubose wrote: In my old house (2 months b

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

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
I'm with you, Malone. Reposting for a newbie doesn't faze me at all. Taylor "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jul 1, 2007, at 1:09 AM, Malone wrote: There are some here that are new to this virus. We don’t know much. That is specifically why I came to th

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
I've seen no difference in Sammy when he has been on Interferon. "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jun 30, 2007, at 9:25 PM, laurieskatz wrote: Hi ~ I am resending this in hopes for some feed back. (I will read the info about meds as suggested). I know of

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Oh--and nicknames, too! "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jun 30, 2007, at 6:59 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: Yes, I feel like I have a science project going on, w/ these 12 cats, which originally were 14. LOVE the name of your kitty. Kitties shouls al

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Seems to work for us! Get it at RevivalAnimal.com to get the cheapest. "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jun 30, 2007, at 6:56 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: Well, he has actually gotten much better, it kinda comes & goes.. Isn't it funny how the house ferals

Fw: multiple transfusion and steroid

2007-07-04 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
Hi, when giving multiple transfusions to a cat, is it common to give steroid ( Injection of dex) and benedryl (sp) prior to transfusion to minize any reaction?

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
What a great guy! "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jun 30, 2007, at 5:55 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: And thank you. When I lost Serenity, I felt like the floor opened me up and swallowed me. Like I said, I had only had her 5 months, and my vet and his wif

Re: Birds

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
We checked out the website and boy, are we excited now! "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jun 30, 2007, at 5:30 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: Have you seen the "kitty show" ones ? www.kittyshow.com It's bugs crawling on top of a glass table, shot form undernea

Re: Birds

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Susan, you write absolutely the BEST letters! So fun! "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jun 30, 2007, at 1:44 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: I forgot to mention, I have a cat that raised in a birdcage, like a bird. He came from another "hoarding" situation (ps

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-07-04 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Mary Christine, Feh. "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jun 30, 2007, at 1:12 PM, MaryChristine wrote: yes WE do know that there is more than one strain. and if WE didn't know before yesterday, when sally posted the most up-to-date version of the merck v

Re: OT Monkee

2007-07-04 Thread Marylyn
Life is a terminal disease. We start dying the minute we take a breathe. Don't feel sorry for Junior. He is a very loved and cared for beingand he loves you too. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: OT Monkee

2007-07-04 Thread Sally Davis
I am a horticulturist and I get to play in the dirtJunior was with me on the deck while I potted up daylilies. It has got to be good for his well being to get some fresh air. He has been an inside cat since he was hit by a car a year ago. Then he tested positive for Felv. I think the stress fr

a good day for Junior and me

2007-07-04 Thread Sally Davis
It has been a year since Junior has been outside other than going to the vet (doesn't count). I blocked off part of the deck so we could enjoy the wonderful weather we are having, It turns hot in a couple of days. Junior seemed to enjoy it. I think a happy cat will help keep him healthy. Just a sm

Re: OT: The Cat, A Poem

2007-07-04 Thread Susan Dubose
Yes, that's where I heard it. you can log onto www.npr.org , go to "Books" and listen to him recite it. made me cry... Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: OT: The Cat, A Poem

2007-07-04 Thread Jane Lyons
This poem was written by Ryan Alexander, a former Marine, while he was serving in Mosul, Iraq. He recited it on N.P.R. this morning. It is from a collection of poetry in a book entitled "Operation Homecoming". On Jul 4, 2007, at 6:04 PM,

OT: The Cat, A Poem

2007-07-04 Thread Susan Dubose
She came to me skittish, wild. The way you're meant to be, surrounded by cruelty. I did not blame her. I would do the same. A pregnant cat, a happy distraction; some sort of normal thing. Calico and innocent. The kittens in her belly said feed me. And I did. She crept with careful eye,

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread laurieskatz
Good idea. I have some here. I just spent some time with her. She is great today. Walking around and raising her back up to be petted. Happy girl today. Have not seen this for awhile. Happy girlS (Isabella, foster mom Lisa and me) today! L - Original Message - From: Marylyn To:

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread Marylyn
Please consider trying Rescue Remedy when she is going to the vet's. And take some yourself (honest--if you are calm, she will be a little calmer too) If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread elizabeth trent
Laurie, this just breaks my heart -- there is nothing more heart-wrenching than having someone you love cry out like that. I hope so much that these treatments will help her. You are such a good mommy -- I know she takes a lot of comfort in your care. love and hugs to you, elizabeth On 7/3/07

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread Jane Lyons
Dear Laurie I identify with your fear for Isabella, I am sure all of us here do. I've been reading your posts trying to figure out just what Isabella is dealing with. Other than a fever and lethargy, she has no other symptoms? I did not know that Doxy caused a change in appetite. My (allopathi

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread Marylyn
The vet with rescues may have some insight as to what is going on here just from experience. Please understand that I am not saying your vet is wrong or that he is doing anything less than the best. Sometimes, people who are far from a situation pick up something those close to it don't.

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread Marylyn
The statement that there would have to be an abscess for the place on the head to be causing the fever. Maybe his definition of an abscess and mine are different. Like I said, Dixie had sores that were not visibly infected (thank God my holistic vet insisted that I ask my regul

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread laurieskatz
Marylyn, I think there is a holistic vet in another city fairly close by. I will try to find out. Also, a vet in another city who helps with rescue kittys has some holistic training but can't call herself holistic because she hasn't stayed current.I will email her today. Please tell me what d