Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-09-11 Thread Gloria Lane
Convenia shot perhaps... Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2011, at 8:09 PM, wrote: > When Homey (6 years) had a URL, Dr. R gave hr an antibiotic sot that lasts > for 2 weeks. She has had 2 bouts and each tmeit works. Better than trying > to give her a pill or liqud each day. > > Maureen

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-08 Thread Gloria Lane
I have godparents for some cats, a rescue for others. - but still a problem- what's the rescue gonna do? You gotta have place, a location. Perhaps use of your house for a period of time. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:43 PM, Lorrie wrote: > I have provided for my cats in my

Re: [Felvtalk] reply

2011-09-08 Thread Gloria Lane
since 2008 and no problems yet. Everyone > passed their physical with flying colors this year. Agai, I think giving > quality food, love, a stable home and lots of exercise and clean water (I use > fountains) is the key. This way, thei immune systems are operating at peak > an

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-08 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm kindly pondering how to do that. Any web sites that address that I wonder? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 8:00 AM, MaiMaiPG wrote: > I've provided for the care of my critters (dogs and cats and whatever may > show up) in my will. Everything is in trust to be used for their care un

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinating for FIV

2011-09-08 Thread Gloria Lane
Right, the FIV vac makes them test positive for FIV. And once their neutered they are not going to fight and give deep bite wounds so no danger of transmitting. Worthless vaccination just makes money for the company and the vet. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 6:43 AM, Lorrie w

Re: [Felvtalk] Sadly, Black Tom crossed the rainbow bridge last week

2011-09-07 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry Kelley, as u know it's so hard to lose our sweet kitties. Blessings. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2011, at 11:03 PM, wrote: > When you take the time to help, never blame yourself for what you did or did > not do. You tried and that is morethan others did. You gave love. > ---

Re: [Felvtalk] Fletch

2011-09-07 Thread Gloria Lane
So sorry Marcia, our babies who have passed on will meet him on the bridge to guide him on his way. My Mr Zblack Kitty,dear Calawalla Banana Booboo, Mittens, and more...blessings Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2011, at 11:21 PM, Peggy Verdonck wrote: > I'm so sorry! I've been reading

Re: [Felvtalk] reply

2011-09-07 Thread Gloria Lane
It's certainly personal choice, I certainly understand. Like I say, I've mixed for several years and never had problems. I mix w FIV cats too. FIV cats seem to have some problems with uri and gingivitis, never had one get Felv. I think vets don't have much experience w FIV or Felv cats except

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-26 Thread Gloria Lane
Problem is declawing is so harmful to adult cats- painful, hard to adjust to, it can ruin them. Not right for kittens, but for adults it's just mean, torturous. Just not a good thing to do. There are places that allow cats w claws but folks may not think bout that till the last thing. But then

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-26 Thread Gloria Lane
That's pretty much why I do... Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2011, at 4:50 PM, Lorrie wrote: > It's very bad practice to vaccinate cats while they are having > surgery, but vets do it, so now I write out instructions not to > vaccinate, and put it on the cat's carrier when I bring them for > s

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Gloria Lane
Sounds good to me! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 10:47 AM, Marcia Baronda wrote: > Terri > > I know this sounds crazy, but 20 years ago, after watching City Slickers > where Billy Crystal saved Norman the calf from the rapids, I turned to my > husband and said I am never eating b

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-23 Thread Gloria Lane
I love it! Hood for you. Can't believe shed leave horses in the sun and heat. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2011, at 9:48 PM, Marcia Baronda wrote: > Really.eat in the truck. > > On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 6:30 PM, katskat1 wrote: > I will be 63 next month and I have been telling p

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-13 Thread Gloria Lane
Well clipping the ear is for ferals, so not for domestics that folks are taking constant care of. Regular vets prob don't deal w that much. There are only certain vets that we can take ferals to, others won't deal with them. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Aug 13, 2011, at 7:08 AM, "Diane Rosenf

Re: [Felvtalk] Thank You for your Advice

2011-03-16 Thread Gloria Lane
That's a good point about vets - some vets are not into cats so don't know much about them aNd dont keep up. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2011, at 9:05 AM, Jannes Taylor wrote: > Actually it was a young (early twenties) vet who didn't even know what an IFA > test was. He had to go

Re: [Felvtalk] Any advice appreciated.

2011-03-15 Thread Gloria Lane
> BTW, Do you think I should have her spayed or wait until after the > restesting? > My husband questions whether we should ever her spayed since she can't get > out. > Jannes > > > > > > From: Gloria Lane > To: "

Re: [Felvtalk] Any advice appreciated.

2011-03-14 Thread Gloria Lane
I'd say don't worry about it. I just don't think it's that contagious. I mix mine. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2011, at 6:59 PM, Maureen Olvey wrote: > > I foster cats and kittens for my local humane society. Last week a 2 year > old kitty died. She tested positive for FeLV. I got her

Re: [Felvtalk] MaryChristine

2011-03-12 Thread Gloria Lane
That's very much appreciated, I know! I know her from this and other lists, but for quite a few years now. She's in New York, I'm in Arkansas. So nice connecting w folks all over. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2011, at 3:30 PM, wrote: > Just know Mary Christine thru this group. Go

Re: [Felvtalk] MaryChristine

2011-03-12 Thread Gloria Lane
Not that I know of, Sharyl, but think we'll hear from her as soon as she's able to email. She said she has a little netbook that she took with her. Thanks! Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2011, at 3:35 PM, Sharyl wrote: > Thanks for the update Gloria. MC is a real asset on all the

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........

2011-02-28 Thread Gloria Lane
We provide the same vet care to all adult cats regardless of the age. I don't find the seniors to cost more, but of course most folks don't want to adopt a pet that has a clearly limited short lifespan. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Feb 28, 2011, at 3:54 PM, katskat1 wrote: > Oh? Is this a

Re: [Felvtalk] PETA

2011-02-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I agree. I do think they serve a useful purpose on other areas. Guess they like flies. But with cats, they're crazy folks. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2011, at 7:33 AM, Lorrie wrote: > Kelley, Thanks for reminding us about PETA. I used to give them > donations, but when I found o

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-26 Thread Gloria Lane
They creep me out too. Heard about them taking cats/kittens in North Carolina and Virginia, saying they'd find them homes, then euthing them and tossing in the garbage. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2011, at 3:01 AM, dana giordano wrote: > I like hearng about people's experiences o

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-25 Thread Gloria Lane
Certainly not all sanctuaries are in the "bad" category and good folks start them with good intentions and plans and can be successful. But any place your cats move, they will have to make an adjustment. They're probably not used to quantities of cats. Check out the options in your local are

Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering males

2010-12-27 Thread Gloria Lane
Right our vet does 2 lb 2 mo for boys also and later for girls. We never have problems with the early neuter but like someone said *not all vets do it* - not all are experienced at doing it. So probably good to get one who's done it before and you trust. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 27,

Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering males

2010-12-27 Thread Gloria Lane
We neuter young I think it's 3 pounds. Not all vets do that though. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 27, 2010, at 10:29 AM, Peggy Verdonck wrote: > Hi, > > Just a quick question. At what age do you guys have your male kittens > neutered. I have a 10 to 12 week old kitten (not sure exactly,

Re: [Felvtalk] strains?

2010-12-25 Thread Gloria Lane
I've never heard of a test for subgroups but they just have it.. Hey from my baby Shakespeare! He's a sweetie ! Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 25, 2010, at 2:03 PM, Emeraldkittee wrote: > > " I sometimes wonder what subgroup/strain they were, and what my present > FELV's are. I've got a

Re: [Felvtalk] Newbie

2010-12-13 Thread Gloria Lane
Also wonderful to know about-thanks! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2010, at 10:14 AM, MaiMaiPG wrote: > Betty Boswell is my all time pick. 502-499-9663. She is in Louisville. > Susan Maier (Horizon) is in Simpsonville. Susan studied under Betty. Both > have DVM's but have chosen to prac

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLv alternative treatment

2010-12-13 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks that's interesting , glad to know that. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2010, at 9:26 AM, Heather wrote: > On the cancer list I heard of a product called ES Clear, it has Slippery > Elm, Chinese Rhubarb and a couple of other ingredients. Several have > indicated they felt it h

Re: [Felvtalk] LTCI

2010-12-09 Thread Gloria Lane
Impressive! I'd like to know more. Thanks for posting your info Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2010, at 9:48 AM, Hotmail Junk wrote: > My cat was diagnosed 2 years ago with the same thing. He went on an > aggressive therapy of Interferon and LTCI with good results. He now test > negat

Re: [Felvtalk] Question About Inegrating Positive and Negative Cats

2010-12-06 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm writing this on my phone so limited on what I can write. But everyone of course follows their own heart on this. I've been mixing mine for a few years As others do with no problem. I think they hype up the contagion something terrible. I just don't think it that contagious. Gloria Sent f

Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: FELV persian near Missouri and Oklahoma

2010-11-22 Thread Gloria Lane
No have not- can you take possibly? Will work on transport if so. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Nov 22, 2010, at 2:54 PM, Second Chance Meows wrote: > have you had any replies to this cat? > > Michael Johnson > Founder/Owner > Second Chance Meows > A FeLV Sanctuary > > > > > ___

[Felvtalk] Fwd: FeLV question

2010-11-21 Thread Gloria Lane
See note below from Natalie - need help with felv mama and babies in Connecticut . Gloria Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Natalie Jarnstedt > Date: November 21, 2010 11:05:19 AM CST > To: "'Gloria Lane'" > Subject: FeLV question >

Re: [Felvtalk] question on antibiotic

2010-11-21 Thread Gloria Lane
sitting there and staring at > them. now i am laying in a supply of Feliway. I hesitated to get this, is > expensive and only had reviews by people who had tried it to go on, but as > bad as she was, i figured i had nothing to loose. > Gloria Lane wrote: >> Clavamox ca

Re: [Felvtalk] question on antibiotic

2010-11-20 Thread Gloria Lane
Clavamox can be kind of hard on the digestive track sometime. I know nothing about neoplasene salve. I dint know, i might try some other abx, if it were me, like amoxicillin or azithromycin . Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Nov 20, 2010, at 6:07 PM, Stacy Zacher wrote: > Hi: > > Spanky has n

Re: [Felvtalk] Second Chance Xmas Fund Raiser

2010-11-20 Thread Gloria Lane
Well it doesn't give a location ... Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2010, at 4:28 PM, Mike Finch wrote: > Forgive me... but can anyone vouch for this organization? I apologize in > advance for my skepticism, but this comes across as a classic scam. > > Mike > > From: Second Chance Meows > T

Re: [Felvtalk] What to do after they die?

2010-11-07 Thread Gloria Lane
Im so aorry for your loss. My vet said the virus lasts only a short while outside the body, a minute or so. Healthy adult cats have good immunity to it anyhow. I have lost several felv cats, and never do any extraordinary cleaning or waiting when they pass away. In my opinion don't worry ab

Re: [Felvtalk] Bonnie

2010-10-21 Thread Gloria Lane
If it isn't drool and it is pee, and doesn't smell, that could imply urinary tract problems. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Oct 21, 2010, at 10:49 AM, "Bonnie Hogue" wrote: > The bed was wet again this morning, near where he was laying last night. I > put my hand on it and it didn't smell.

Re: [Felvtalk] treatment updates

2010-10-16 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks Gary! I don't have any sick Felv cats right now but have had plenty and wondered about and tried various treatments. Glad to get your info. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2010, at 12:45 AM, "gary" wrote: > Unfortunately, these updates are not good news. > > ACEMANNAN: I use

Re: [Felvtalk] L-Lysine Reaction

2010-10-16 Thread Gloria Lane
Might add the lysine to chicken broth and syringe it. Or add to food. It can taste pretty yukky just plain. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2010, at 8:31 AM, Tracey Shrout wrote: > Bonnie, I have been using L-Lysine for almost 2 years now with absolutely no > problem. I also buy the 1

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing

2010-10-14 Thread Gloria Lane
I have to say my experience is pretty much the same as Terrie's. With my first FeLV kitties, Calawalla Banana Booboo and Mr Black Kitty, I was pretty paranoid. I think it was 2001. But even the vet reassured mr that the virus wasn't that contagious. I relaxed a bit. At some point I decided

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV

2010-09-28 Thread Gloria Lane
Might also check out http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/felv.html Regarding the two stages of viremia, and what the elisa test and the Ifa test are for. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2010, at 11:10 PM, Sharyl wrote: > Rachel, check with the vets to see what test was used. The

Re: [Felvtalk] Transfactor plus

2010-08-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Well I usually assume it's someone eying to send something other than a text message, and it just doesn't get handled right. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2010, at 6:29 PM, wrote: > I HAVE HAD A FEW OF THOSE. ANYONE KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT? > Lorrie wrote: >> It was garbled at th

Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude

2010-08-03 Thread Gloria Lane
So sorry to hear of your loss. So sweet that he had you to care for him before he moved on to the Rainbow bridge. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2010, at 5:31 PM, "Julie G." wrote: > Hi I've been lurking a few weeks. In July I picked up a stray that turned > out > to be FELV+. In h

Re: [Felvtalk] vets

2010-07-02 Thread Gloria Lane
Ok that's right, I'll give u that- there is more to new York than NYC. Not to insinuate that the rest of you don't count MC, ha! But there's another felvtalk person in either manhatten or across the bridge in NJ. I remember from when my sister died there in 2003 I was thinking gee I wish i

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread Gloria Lane
So Island doesn't sell it anymore? There's also 3 on 3 off protocol. I used to do daily tho. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2010, at 4:45 PM, "gary" wrote: According to Island Pharmacy - they use to compound a lot of interferon, but no longer do it - it was not recommended to freez

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Onyx to the CLS

2010-06-19 Thread Gloria Lane
In so sorry Avia. May she rest in peace. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 19, 2010, at 8:16 PM, Avia Rauscher wrote: Onyx lost her battle with FeLV tonight. Please add her to the CLS Avia ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://feli

Re: [Felvtalk] needing support

2010-06-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Good one! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2010, at 9:42 AM, Tad Burnett wrote: Next time a doc warns you of some possibility of an off the wall disease that you could get ask him if the risk is greater or less than the risk of you getting hurt in an automobile accident while driving to hi

Re: [Felvtalk] faint/weak positives on SNAP/ELISA tests

2010-05-29 Thread Gloria Lane
Wonder what in the blood causes it to be weak or strong. Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2010, at 3:53 PM, MaryChristine wrote: as with pregnancy, it's a true-false question. http://www.idexx.com/view/xhtml/en_us/smallanimal/inhouse/snap/common/technology.jsf from the section on using blo

Re: [Felvtalk] Felv vaccine and booster

2010-04-18 Thread Gloria Lane
Nope don't know about that list mc but interested. I'll check it out. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2010, at 11:00 AM, MaryChristine wrote: this is an old myth that continues to make the rounds. the FeLV virus does not, and cannot, cause a cat to become positive. in fact, there is anec

Re: [Felvtalk] Possible therapy for felv

2010-04-17 Thread Gloria Lane
Well actually dandelion has some nice therapeutic benefits. And they MIGHt consent to cheese. But I've never had one consent to hot sauce! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 16, 2010, at 11:20 PM, MaryChristine wrote: c'mon, gloria, tell me you wouldn't try it, too, if you thought it'd work! (a

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccine

2010-03-27 Thread Gloria Lane
There's also some thought that adult cats have enough natural immunity that they don't easily get felv. Gloria On Mar 27, 2010, at 10:29 AM, Lorrie wrote: I'm sure different vets have different opinions I like the one your vet has. With 14 cats it's very expensive keeping up

Re: [Felvtalk] Article at Bestfriends

2010-01-27 Thread Gloria Lane
That's great. I love it! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 27, 2010, at 7:08 AM, Lorrie wrote: Good letter! I'll send one too. Lorrie On 01-26, Laurieskatz wrote: Here is what I wrote to this address: edi...@bestfriends.org Dear Editor: The article about Feline Leukemia Virus by Virginia Clem

Re: [Felvtalk] stomatitis

2009-12-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Yes that's one standard way that vets treat it. But when it gets bad you can't just increase steroid dosage without some other risks. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Debbie Bates wrote: Just wondering...when my sister's cat was having a flair up, they put him on steroid

Re: [Felvtalk] stomatitis

2009-12-13 Thread Gloria Lane
What treatment did your alternative vet use? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2009, at 7:03 PM, Cougar Clan wrote: I can't say enough for the alternative vet who has helped me with numerous four-legged friends including Dixie who was FeLV+. She was fine until a few days before she left t

Re: [Felvtalk] New - how to preserve the health of Healthy FELV+ kittens

2008-12-23 Thread Gloria Lane
I give interferon alpha once daily till they are past 3 or 4 yrs old, to boost the immune system. Gloria On Dec 23, 2008, at 7:14 AM, patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com wrote: I have been fostering for a big city shelter and although I "almost" always tested new cats when they came to me and kittens

Re: [Felvtalk] fungal infections? and What to feed?

2008-11-08 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks, I didn't know that, about the licking. I've also used Zantac for my CRF kitties, about 1/4 tablet. Gloria On Nov 8, 2008, at 8:29 AM, Sally Davis wrote: > Hi Belinda > > Thanks for the answer. You may be right with my Daisy. She has > always had > stomach issues occassional vomiti

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?

2008-11-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Hey Tonya, I might try some Azithromycin. It's become my latest discovery to try for the unknown. I've used it mostly in cats/kittens with problem eyes. I've read that some abx are said to affect Herpes, because of the relationship between the two amino acids lysine and arginine. The zit

Re: [Felvtalk] my kittens!

2008-11-02 Thread Gloria Lane
I've got two that are over 10. I have 3 that are under 4. I'm giving the ones under 4, daily oral interferon alpha - hopefully help them make it past 3 yrs. Gloria On Nov 2, 2008, at 4:54 PM, catatonya wrote: > I'm sure you've had many responses by now, but the answer is a big > no. I'

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-11-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Kerry, I've used one of Dr. Pitcairn's recipes for diarrhea, quite a few years ago - had rice in it, and some other ingredients I dont recall. I used it for Mr. Black Kitty, who was FELV/FIV positive. IT worked really well. I didn't use it exactly, used canned chicken rather than raw, an

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking home for adult feluk positive

2008-10-26 Thread Gloria Lane
What state do you live in now, Tad? Gloria (in Arkansas) On Oct 22, 2008, at 11:41 PM, Tad Burnett wrote: > Hi Kelley >Funny thing about the heart I knew my blood pressure was high > for 15 or 20 years but never did anything about it... I was probably > in better shape half way through

Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today

2008-10-16 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry, Wendy - He has lots of friends at the bridge... May he be happy and forever young. Gloria On Oct 14, 2008, at 5:48 PM, Wendy Griebel wrote: > My little furbaby Jack-Jack crossed the bridge today. He had cancer > and > was not responding to treatment. We will miss him greatly.

Re: [Felvtalk] Updates and Latest videos and info on kittens

2008-10-10 Thread Gloria Lane
> http://letstalkpetfoods.wordpress.com/ > www.ElegantBow-tique.com > Quote from various consumers! > "I called the Pet Food Company and they said their foods are 100% > safe" > > > > > On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:13 PM, Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Felvtalk] Updates and Latest videos and info on kittens

2008-10-10 Thread Gloria Lane
Hi Pamela, I don't know how old your kittens are, but please remember that if they test positive, they can go negative, so you have to test again in several weeks. You may have already done this, so forgive me not reviewing former emails first. And if they test positive, you may be able t

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi - Sad

2008-09-28 Thread Gloria Lane
I know it's a difficult situation, but there are rescues and rescuers that take FELV cats/kittens. And if he chooses to keep him, would be such a gift. What I do to boost the immune system - and it works well - is to give 1cc interferon once daily to my FELV kitties that are less than 3 -

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten returned

2008-09-28 Thread Gloria Lane
Just wanted to say I'm so very sorry that Zing Zing lost a home, because of this vet's ignorance and lack of compassion. It is indeed difficult for people to decide to mix pos and neg. Vets in general seem so un-knowledgeable about FELV and FIV, except for a little book learning. Gloria

Re: [Felvtalk] Note from MC

2008-09-24 Thread Gloria Lane
Absolutely - thanks for passing this on to us. Gloria On Sep 24, 2008, at 9:20 PM, Belinda Sauro wrote: >Hi All, > Got a note from MC about a former very active member of the list, > some may remember Mari, the screen name she used was spiritcat. She > lives in the Houston area and was

Re: [Felvtalk] Sharkey Please add to the CLS :(

2008-09-24 Thread Gloria Lane
What a beautiful kitty - I'm so sorry he didn't make it to live longer. Gloria On Sep 23, 2008, at 3:55 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > Well he was going to get to go home with his foster parents when he > was well enough to,but he had worsen very quickly. We lost him on > the 18th. He was a be

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

Re: [Felvtalk] Two kitties - names unknown - please add to CLS(nonFELV)

2008-08-31 Thread Gloria Lane
Problem is, if you turn these shelter people in, and you're a rescuer, these folks may take it out on you and your pets/rescues. Gloria On Aug 31, 2008, at 3:38 AM, Alice hanson wrote: > Kelley, that is one of the worst things I have ever heard!!! That > place ought to have their license p

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi

2008-08-24 Thread Gloria Lane
Another remedy - our rescue normally does a drop or two of Revolution on the back for kittens - can get fleas and internal parasites. I also buy Panacur for $8 at the Farmers store, and give a little bit (1/4 cc) to kittens for parasites. I buy homeopathic anti-diarrhea tincture in a sma

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi our felv one year old cat

2008-08-23 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so glad you joined this group - I remember when I found my little kitten Calawalla Banana BooBoo, in 2001, and she looked so darned healthy - so lively, and she tested positive for FELV and I just didn't know anything about it. Fortunately, I had a vet who didn't sugggest euth. and who

Re: [Felvtalk] chemotherapy

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria Lane
Yup, I remember using Prednisone too - and it did help. I'm not sure, but I think it not only suppresses symptoms, but suppresses the inflammation, so guess less fluid collecting in the chest area (or whereever). Gloria On Aug 22, 2008, at 10:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Thank you,

Re: [Felvtalk] chemotherapy

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry - I agree, I have little faith in chemo for cats. And this is such a personal decision to make. There is some chemo that has helped in situations I've had with lymphoma cats, but it seems to be in shrinking lymph nodes temporarily. I've had fluid drawn out of chest areas als

Re: [Felvtalk] Duncan is gone

2008-08-20 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry to hear that, Laura. All our kitties will welcome Duncan and your other baby to the Bridge where they will no longer have suffering. Sleep soft, sweet Duncan. On Aug 19, 2008, at 8:32 PM, Laura Mostello wrote: > Sadly, I had to have Duncan euthanized last night. He was suffering

Re: [Felvtalk] Seizures Update

2008-08-19 Thread Gloria Lane
That's wonderful, Caroline!! Gloria On Aug 19, 2008, at 10:16 AM, Caroline Kaufmann wrote: > > Here's an update on my adopted/returned foster cat with alleged > seizures: > By the time his appt rolled around yesterday with the vet of my > choice, >> I knew it was going to go well. The more

Re: [Felvtalk] Seizures?

2008-08-15 Thread Gloria Lane
I too have little experience with seizures. I have heard of using steroids, rather than phenobarb, for seizures, but dont know anything about it.. I've recently been around a kitten that moved in a tight circle, we suspected brain injury, so appreciate that info Michele.. Best of luck, G

Re: [Felvtalk] Gloria/ question

2008-08-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Hey Jane - ]]\ I haven't used it in a year or two, so I'll have to check my dosage. I used instructions from the vet I got it from and used Tally's instructions at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html In fact it was originally Tally who promoted it's use here. This

Re: [Felvtalk] I think my girl kitty is pregnant...will the kittens beFeLV+??

2008-08-11 Thread Gloria Lane
I don't know the groups in Southern New Jersey (although I lived there many years ago) - but some group will gladly help you with testing and s/n. Yes, the kittens would most likely be euthanized at a shelter, if FELV +.Good chance they'd be euthanized even if negative. BTW, some vets

Re: [Felvtalk] No vaxes?

2008-08-06 Thread Gloria Lane
Agreed here - they're completely separate -kitty doesn't need vaccinations prior to spay/neuter. Gloria On Aug 6, 2008, at 7:30 PM, Marylyn wrote: > He most assuredly can be. I have had non-FeLV+ spayed (much more > serious) without their vaccinations. Talk to the vet and if you can't > d

Re: [Felvtalk] Need help-seeking forever home for feluk positive cat

2008-08-06 Thread Gloria Lane
I know that the party line is that they shouldn't be vaccinated, and I've always understood that. But I know of a vet in Oklahoma who *did* advocate vaccinating FELVs as a part of enhancing the immune response. Surprised me, but the cats I got were from that project were 10 years old and he

Re: [Felvtalk] Need help-seeking forever home for feluk positive cat

2008-08-05 Thread Gloria Lane
Might call and ask them who does...? Gloria On Aug 5, 2008, at 8:43 PM, Debbie Harrison wrote: > > I know they take FIV and many other health concerns, but I don't > think they do Felv..> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:17:26 -0500>

Re: [Felvtalk] Need help-seeking forever home for feluk positive cat

2008-08-05 Thread Gloria Lane
Tabby's Place perhaps? http://www.tabbysplace.org/ Gloria On Aug 5, 2008, at 6:34 PM, JENI RECA wrote: > > Hi, > Need help-seeking forever home for feluk positive cat. Female, > young (between 1-3 years old), tabby, will be spayed and up to date > on vaxes before rehomed. The cat was a

Re: [Felvtalk] Supplements/lysine

2008-08-02 Thread Gloria Lane
Lysine counters the Arginine that Herpes needs to replicate - ...from veterinarypartner.com... • Oral Lysine Herpes viruses as a group are highly dependent on the presence of an amino acid called arginine. Without arginine, Herpes cannot reproduce. The amino acid lysine is taken up by

Re: [Felvtalk] Any info on FIV cats and non FIV cats

2008-07-22 Thread Gloria Lane
I have had FIV cats mixed with non-FIV cats for 4 or 5 years. No problems. I know others in my area who do that too. Our vet supports it. My FIV cats stay pretty darn healthy, like the other cats. So no problem! Hope this helps - Gloria On Jul 22, 2008, at 8:01 PM, April and Jay wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] Admin: New website design

2008-07-17 Thread Gloria Lane
It does load up faster, James - is that because of the new server or hosting co, or what? Great job - Gloria On Jul 16, 2008, at 9:12 PM, James G Wilson wrote: > Hey all, > > I've finally gotten around to updating our FeLV website > (with Belinda's help). You can check it out at: > http://

any contact in Houston, TX?

2008-07-08 Thread Gloria Lane
Anybody have any contacts in Houston, TX? There's an FIV cat down there that I'd like to find a home for. Looking for possible contacts in rescue, and/or at one of the universities, etc. Thanks, Gloria ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felinel

Re: Prayers needed AGAIN

2008-07-02 Thread Gloria Lane
Prayers coming for Melina! Gloria On Jul 2, 2008, at 3:56 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Please can we get ALL the prayers and good thoughts for beautiful sweet Melina.Dr.Jen took her home with her to try and get her feeling better.She thinks that she may becoming septic.So she has started her

Re: I must be nuts!

2008-06-24 Thread Gloria Lane
Congrats! That's wonderful, Sue. My personal "baby" is a flame point mix who's over 10 - not FELV, but he used to hang out with 2 of my FELV babies who are not gone to the bridge. So I have a soft heart for flame points. Gloria On Jun 24, 2008, at 8:06 AM, Sue Koren wrote: > Hi Everyon

Re: OT - sorta

2008-06-24 Thread Gloria Lane
I had double pos a few years back - Mr. Black Kitty (MBK) - course he was kind of scraggly and off the street when I got him. I did no special medical treatments, but did use special food at some point to stop diarrhea, worked great. He broke one of his frail legs, but the vet couldn't s

Re: spaying

2008-06-24 Thread Gloria Lane
ated. > > Lynne > - Original Message ----- > From: "Gloria Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:46 AM > Subject: Re: spaying > > >> Does she have an outbreak of Herpes right now? If so, wait on the >> spay because of that.

Re: spaying - BE CAREFUL ABOUT PERSIANS!

2008-06-22 Thread Gloria Lane
Don't let just any vet spay a Persian. I lost a kitty this way. See the article below. Gloria --- On Jun 22, 2008, at 7:46 AM, Gloria Lane wrote: > Does she have an outbreak of Herpes right now? If so,

Re: spaying

2008-06-22 Thread Gloria Lane
Does she have an outbreak of Herpes right now? If so, wait on the spay because of that. Many cats have been exposed to and carry the Herpes virus - but is she has an outbreak, that's different - you might just want to get her on some Lysine , and make sure she's in good shape before any s

Re: Prayers needed for Michelle's Patches

2008-06-16 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry - prayers coming for Patches! Gloria On Jun 16, 2008, at 9:50 AM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: > I don't know if this will go through as I don't seem to be getting > regular email from the list. But if it does could you please send > prayers for former listmember Michelle's (Lerner) P

Re: Humphrey Please add to the CLS :(

2008-06-10 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry, Sherry - sleep soft sweet Humphrey... Gloria On Jun 10, 2008, at 9:42 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: I am saddened to say that we lost yet another sweet Sids kid.Humphrey was a trooper through it all,feeding tube,meds everything Dr. Jen could do to make him better.He lived with her

Re: Re:

2008-06-07 Thread Gloria Lane
OK Thanks, MC! On Jun 7, 2008, at 10:11 AM, MaryChristine wrote: try www.neuterspay.org under "low-cost resources" but give the database time to load--it's BIG. plus, i'll send it on to a feral friend in the area. wait, that didn't come out right.. or maybe it did. On Fri,

Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-27 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry, Sherry - Hope he had a gentle passing, and was greeted joyfully by all our babies at the Bridge. Gloria On May 26, 2008, at 7:54 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > I am saddened to say that we lost another one of our sanctuary babies. > Sebastian was a sweet gray and white boy.On monday

Re: Cornell update on virus survival in a dry environment

2008-05-22 Thread Gloria Lane
I think James needs to change the default so that the REPLY goes to the list not the individual. Gloria On May 21, 2008, at 8:59 PM, Chris wrote: I have a feeling that the difference is that you now have to “reply to all” to reply to the list—otherwise the mail just goes to the person wh

Re: Cornell update on virus survival in a dry environment

2008-05-18 Thread Gloria Lane
Hmmm, this is what I get out of it. What they seem to be saying is that there are 2 kind of viruses, enveloped viruses and non-enveloped viruses. The enveloped ones break down more easily. FELV is an enveloped virus, as are FIPV, FIV, and HIV. They did some tests with other enveloped vir

Re: Remove name from list

2008-05-06 Thread Gloria Lane
Think you can unsubscribe yourself by using the form at the bottom of this page - http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Gloria On May 6, 2008, at 7:35 PM, Sally Davis wrote: Diane I am surprised that this group is clogging your email box. I have to hunt

Re: Hobbs, May 4, 2008

2008-05-05 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry to hear about sweet baby Hobbs. He was very fortunate to have such loving care during his lifetime, and as he was declining - a great blessing. I'm wondering how old he was. Sleep soft sweet Hobbs... Gloria On May 5, 2008, at 1:47 PM, Heather Wienker wrote: I am very sad

Re: my poor snowy

2008-04-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry, but glad they found it. I've had that experience, with an emergency vet being completely uncaring, or seeming to be. It's a pain, a real stresser. I try never to go back to those guys, once I find out what they're like. Bless you - hang in there. Gloria On Apr 26, 2008,

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