[Felvtalk] New Kitten is FeLV+

2008-09-09 Thread jbutler5758
Last week, we took in a darling tortie/calico kitten who'd been abandoned at my workplace. At her first vet check today, we got the results that she's FeLV+. We have two other cats that are positive. I would appreciate any tips on how to get this little girl off to the healthiest start possib

Re: [Felvtalk] New Kitten is FeLV+

2008-09-09 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Hi, Jody -- Sounds like you're doing great already with your others! Brava! Since you're experience in FeLV, you've probably already heard some of the suggestions. You're already doing good food -- can't hurt to supplement with L-lysine, the pure kind from the health food store rather than the

Re: [Felvtalk] New Kitten is FeLV+

2008-09-09 Thread Marylyn
You will receive lots of really good advise here. The best thing I can tell you is to find an alternative/holistic vet to help you. The first stop I made after finding out that Dixie was positive was to Dr. Betty Boswell in Louisville. Dixie saw her frequently and I credit the alliance b

Re: [Felvtalk] New Kitten is FeLV+

2008-09-09 Thread Sharyl
Jody, sounds like you already have a good handle on how to care for a positive kitty.   Whatever supplements you are using for your adult kitties would probably help the new kitty.  As others have already said love is the best medicine.  It is a blessing that she was abandoned where you would fi

[Felvtalk] Michelle's Patches is an angel

2008-09-09 Thread Belinda Sauro
I'm sorry to let you all know, Michelle's Patches passed away yesterday at the hospital, her body just wasn't physically strong enough to handle anymore treatment ... they are devastated, please say a prayer for them. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.co

Re: [Felvtalk] Michelle's Patches is an angel

2008-09-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh no.I am so so sorrygentle Bridge vibes to Patches On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 11:30 PM, Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I'm sorry to let you all know, Michelle's Patches passed away > yesterday at the hospital, her body just wasn't physically strong enough > to handle anym

Re: [Felvtalk] Michelle's Patches is an angel

2008-09-09 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry - thanks for letting us know. Gloria On Sep 9, 2008, at 11:30 PM, Belinda Sauro wrote: > I'm sorry to let you all know, Michelle's Patches passed away > yesterday at the hospital, her body just wasn't physically strong > enough > to handle anymore treatment ... they are devas