Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?

2009-04-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks Kelley! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? I don't know what part of

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm

2009-04-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks Avia! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of James Rauscher Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm Hi Kerry, One of my cats

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?

2009-04-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I didn't notice---shows how sedated I must be :>) -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Harrison Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 12:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline

Re: [Felvtalk] Flanagan Please add to the CLS

2009-03-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
What a lovely picture you draw of your Flanny, Sherry...I'm so sorry his rebound was short-lived. He sounds like he was a happy little soul and will be hugely missed by you all. I'm glad he was so loved and well-cared for. Kerry M. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.

Re: [Felvtalk] Bashful to cross at 2:15 today (EST) Tampa, FL

2009-03-02 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry to hear about Bashful, Heather. Prayers for Pepper, meantime. I do hope she doesn't become chronically depressed. This is the first time I've heard of an active attempt to treat feral cats' illness and I really applaud you. I have 2 feral cats and I know how difficult it is. Hugs and

Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey

2009-02-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so very sorry, Viky. It is so, so hard when we lose our furbabes, and especially when they suffer in this way. I'm glad Mickey found you and was so loved and cared for those during his 8 years with you. Know you're in my thoughts, Big hugs Kerry M. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-bo

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

2009-02-06 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry, Sherry. At least she was lucky enough to live out her life at the sanctuary surrounded by love and companionship. Hugs, Kerry M. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Thur

Re: [Felvtalk] testing the list

2009-02-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Your email reached me, James--thanks for checking, hope you're well too. Best, Kerry M. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of James G Wilson Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:48 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: My Mother went to the Rainbow Bridge

2009-01-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry, Terrie. What a truly wonderful your woman your mother clearly was. You must be so proud of her. I hope all the good memories you have of her will bring you comfort in the weeks and months to come. Please know you're in my thoughts, Kerry M. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-b

Re: [Felvtalk] (Fwd) Blood transfusion on Felv+ cat

2009-01-22 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I am very sorry that you had such a bad experience, Jennifer. It's really unforgivable that a vet should be so unclear about what to expect from a transfusion for a kitty with nonregenerative anemia. I had my FeLV kitty, Flavia, given a transfusion after she was diagnosed with nonregenerative anemi

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Your message to Felvtalk awaits moderator approval

2008-12-19 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
The string is likely too long---just chop it off and resubmit. Often happens to me, too. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Carolyn Rauschert Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 11:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleu

[Felvtalk] From Saint Hideyo

2008-12-18 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear all Hideyo Yamamoto is a former long-time member of the list who is absolutely tireless in her support and championing of homeless cats. As those who know Hideyo from the list will agree, she is one truly incredible individual who has never met a homeless cat that she doesn't take under her wi

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Woodgie and Grey to the candlelightingceremony

2008-12-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry, Anne, for your loss of Woodgie and Grey. That's so hard, to lose not just one but two in the same year. At least they each had many happy years with you. I hope all the good memories eventually diminish the sadness. Please know you're in my thoughts---you are just the best, not allowi

Re: [Felvtalk] B. B. died - please add to the Candlelight service (dowe still have one?)

2008-12-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry Gloria. B.B. sounds such a darling, and a real trooper. But I'm glad he found you and knew at last what it was to have a happy life, sadly short though it was. Bless you both. Big hugs, Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [Felvtalk] ELISA & IFA

2008-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Update: Well, MaryChristine is dead right when she says the "...experts can't agree". My vet called me back in response to my request for a serum ELISA and said he has *never* had a problem with using whole blood (though he'll be happy to do serum if that's what's wanted). So basically he's at

Re: [Felvtalk] Buzz is gone

2008-11-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Sue. But I'm so glad he found you and discovered what it was to be loved--truly loved--and cared for. Buzz couldn't have wished for a better home. He sounds such a happy cat, and I hope all the good memories eventually bring you comfort. Big hugs, Kerry M. > Today I ha

[Felvtalk] ELISA & IFA

2008-11-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Hi all I would welcome your input: I thought I had a handle on the whole ERISA/IFA thing and when to test, but after speaking to a vet, I'm confused again. Here's the background: My foster positive, Daisy, aged 4 months, has been tested 3 times (ELISA) since September 6 and come up positive e

Re: [Felvtalk] Romeo is gone....

2008-11-10 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Chris, What a very moving and inspiring story you write of your sweet little Romeo. What a vivid picture you paint--I can imagine him meowing like crazy as he headed towards you and the food. I'm so very, very sorry that you've lost him--I know how devastatingly quickly and suddenly it happens w

Re: [Felvtalk] Dental extraction - advice needed

2008-11-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Yes, I should have added that--that my vet always gives painkillers after extractions. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laurieskatz Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 11:46 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Denta

Re: [Felvtalk] Dental extraction - advice needed

2008-11-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
My Mickey (now negative) had all his teeth, which were rotten, extracted last year---he's still a chubby, feisty little feral. His behavior hasn't changed. My understanding is that after the first few days of recuperation cats generally adjust well. There is always a degree of risk (as with huma

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-11-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
upplements. It is not that expensive. I make 15 pounds of it at a time and freeze it. Making the food is a bit intimidating at first, but I have it down pat now. I will never feed dryfood again, or use anything but a high quality food. It does makes all the difference. Good luck! Tracey (In

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
The Tree House cat shelter in Chicago included an item on this topic in a recent issue of its magazine--it has a scheme whereby the cat guardian wills a specific amount per cat to the shelter in exchange for the shelter taking over guardianship -- I think it was $5,000 per cat but it may have be

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
itive/allergic to fragrances. It would depend > on your cat. > Sharyl > > --- On Fri, 10/31/08, MacKenzie, Kerry N. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats > To: felvtalk@fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
lming cats I would never put a drop of essential oil on a cat.  There probably are safe ones to use but the majority are harmful.  I don't know about using a diffuser.  Some cats are sensitive/allergic to fragrances.  It would depend on your cat. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, MacKenzie, Kerry

[Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear all Does anyone know anything about the safety of using essential oils in a kitty household? My aromatherapist friend says: There seem to be two schools of thought, one of which (internet) is that essential oils in a diffuser can be too strong for cats, but that hydrosols (also called hy

Re: [Felvtalk] got some info on what the IFA actually tests for

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks MC! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 12:12 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; felvpositivecats Subject: [Felvtalk] got some info on what the IFA actually tests for still need more--seems

Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in tests positive

2008-10-30 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
It's a personal decision, Brenda, but ultimately you need to have a vet you trust and have confidence in. >From what you've said about this vet, she doesn't meet the standard. Also, run >as fast as you can from any vet whose first suggestion on hearing "FeLV" is >euthanization. My vet had onl

Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in tests positive

2008-10-30 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
us just waiting to break out into herpes. MC (haven't you missed me?) On Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 5:29 PM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sally, I personally would not vaccinate a positive cat. See Jean Dodds' > and Charles Loop's (both vets) views he

Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in tests positive

2008-10-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Sally, I personally would not vaccinate a positive cat. See Jean Dodds' and Charles Loop's (both vets) views here. (The paragraph below is taken from the website.) Kerry M. http://www.newsagepress.com/protectyourpet.html >>>All packages of vaccinations carry warnings that they should be injected

Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in tests positive

2008-10-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Brenda, You're an angel for opening your heart and home to Spazzy. Thank you on behalf of all homeless kitties, and particularly FeLV kitts. You've come to the right place for info. My first advice would be to find an informed, FeLV-competent vet. While your vet sounds nice, nice won't help Spaz

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-10-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks for this info Caroline--will be looking into this one. I'd never heard of it before. I like that it's safe too, and "generally gets the gut back in order". Paws crossed! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann Sent:

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-10-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
d a number of things which recommends the Marquis Paste over the Albon, particularly with resistant coccidia. Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Tuesday, Octob

[Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-10-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Hi all, My FeLV foster kitten, Daisy (about 14 weeks old now) has had soft stools, and sometimes uncontrollable diarrhea, ever since she was found in the street at 3 weeks. When I began fostering her about 5 weeks ago she had been taking meds for coccidia for several weeks without improvement. I

[Felvtalk] Yogurt for gingivitis

2008-10-23 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Re-sending---with apologies for my previous attempt, sending before changing the subject field. Dear all, Some potentially very useful information from Nina, a former longtime member and prolific and hugely knowledgeable contributor to the list: This is interesting. My sister just called to tel

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi

2008-10-23 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear all, Some potentially very useful information from Nina, a former longtime member and prolific and hugely knowledgeable contributor to the list: This is interesting. My sister just called to tell me she heard on the radio about a study indicating that yogurt consumption aids in reducing gin

[Felvtalk] Can you please pray for Michelle's Patches

2008-09-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Hi again all, Strangely I was just wondering this a.m. how Michelle's Patches was doing, and thinking I must email her, and then when I came into work, there was the email from her (below). (For those who don't know Michelle, she was a tireless, dedicated source of knowledge and support on the list

Re: [Felvtalk] Duncan is gone

2008-08-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about Duncan, that's so hard, Laura. And right on top of your 18-year-old. What was his or her name? Try not to beat yourself up. I've been there too, with Caramel, the first of mine to pass away. I realized later that he'd been unwell for a while and I hadn't been

Re: [Felvtalk] Patches update

2008-08-19 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
] Patches update Here's vibes that Patches rallies through this. She has so much going on, poor baby. Hugs to her and to Michelle. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:14

[Felvtalk] Patches update

2008-08-19 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Please pray for Patches again. Her PCV went down from 20 to 18, and she's not eating much on her own anymore. Her liver values were normal, though. She did get some chemo yesterday. I am not sure why she is getting worse. They think the cancer is in remission. Maybe it is the anemia. Maybe her p

[Felvtalk] Michelle's Patches update!

2008-08-18 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Some great Monday morning news from Michelle: Patches ate almost a whole can of A/D on her own over yesterday, in addition to the (reduced) tube feedings we gave her. She is going up and down the stairs, and right now is outside with Gray (she asked to go outside about an hour ago and has not wan

Re: [Felvtalk] cautiously hopeful--Please keep praying for Michelle's Patches

2008-08-14 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear all, a cautiously hopeful update from Michelle: Thank you all for praying! The internist just called, sounding rather surprised, to say that Patches' bilirubin is down to 2.2 (from 6.1), her PCV is at 20, she is bright, and she has started eating more on her own! They are hoping to send her h

[Felvtalk] Please pray for Michelle Lerner's Patches

2008-08-13 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear all I just had a request for prayers from former member Michelle Lerner for her sweet Patches. Patches has FeLV, FIV, diabetes and hyperthyroidism, and has survived many crises over the years. Now she's battling to overcome another. (For those of you who don't know Michelle she was a tireless

Re: [Felvtalk] Please remove me from the mailing list- Nazleen

2008-08-04 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Nazleen--please see below (ie you need to contact James, our administrator, at [EMAIL PROTECTED]). All best wishes, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James G Wilson Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 7:18 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Please remove me from the mailing list

2008-08-04 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Nazleen, please -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James G Wilson Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 7:18 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] please remove me from mailing list... Hello all, If anyone else needs assistance

Re: [Felvtalk] Please remove me from the mailing list-Charlotte

2008-08-01 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Charlotte--please see below. You ned to contact James at [EMAIL PROTECTED] best wishes Kerry M Hello all, If anyone else needs assistance on changing preferences (digest mode, no mail, etc.) or if they want to leave the list altogether, please write to me privately at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Felvtalk] ADMIN: Gentle reminder about netiquette

2008-07-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks as always for all you do, James. Kerry On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 3:10 PM, James G Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello everyone, I apologize in advance for making this message longer than I'd first thought... Now that our list appears t

RE: Prayers needed AGAIN

2008-07-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Sending prayers for Melina, Sherry. Let us know how she is when you have time. Would that all vets were like Dr Jen. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 3:56 PM To: Felvtalk Sub

RE: Add to CLS - Muffin - (non FELV)

2008-07-01 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry, Kelley. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 2:01 PM To: felvtalk Subject: Add to CLS - Muffin - (non FELV) Could you please add my Muffin to the CLS? Thanks, Kel

RE: Belinda: looking for advice re kitty prozac

2008-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks so much again Belinda and everyone! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:28 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Belinda: looking for advice re kitty prozac Hi Kerry,

RE: looking for advice re kitty prozac

2008-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thank you! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C PQ Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: looking for advice re kitty prozac I entered this conversation late, but if this has not been said, then h

Belinda: looking for advice re kitty prozac

2008-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Belindajust wanted to clarify. (It was me who started the confusion, using the term prozac!) By prozac (below) stopping it completely, do you mean the fluoxetine that you used--the fluoxetine stopped it completely.? If the foaming issue is easily fixed (as it seems to be in everyone's experie

RE: looking for advice re kitty prozac

2008-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thank you all, you wonderful folks, for the many great suggestions -- I'm passing them on to Gala, my co-worker. Much appreciated! Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Hoffman Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 7:59 PM To: felvtalk@f

RE: Fwd: failure notice

2008-06-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Ditto from me. And thanks as always for the update James, and for everything else you do. cheers, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 5:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Fwd:

looking for advice re kitty prozac

2008-06-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear all Has anyone ever used a kitty "Prozac" such as fluoxetine? One of my co-workers whose cat has always been a sprayer--and she's had him for YEARS, kudos to her---was thrilled when 1/2 tab fluoxetine daily fixed the behavior almost immediately. Unfortunately he began foaming at the mouth at

RE: Taking My Deceased Wife's Name Off the Felvtal List:

2008-06-18 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so very sorry to hear the sad news of your wife Sharon, David. Please accept my condolences at this difficult and painful time for you. I know Belinda has been in touch with you re removal of your wife's name, and hopefully that will happen quickly. If you ever feel like rejoining the group, o

Prayers needed for Michelle's Patches

2008-06-16 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
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) Patches. (See below) I haven't been able to post recently in any case, but please know all of you on the list are an

RE: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
this is a test. (I had to send my message directly to Sherry---first one to group wasn't delivered) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sally Davis Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:42 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Sebasti

RE: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Oh Sherry, I'm so sorry. Sebastian sounds such a sweetie. I think you're probably right...he knew it was his time. I'm glad he knew you. Big hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 7:54 PM

RE: Cornell update on virus survival in a dry environment

2008-05-22 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Great! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cornell update on virus survival in a dry environment Hi Gloria, it is set to go to the list, not

RE: Airplane seat-all airline rules at petflight.com

2008-05-16 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks Terrie! Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 9:43 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Airplane seat-all airline rules at petflight.com The Petflight website lists all air

RE: New Member

2008-05-06 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
It's a joy to read about Snowy's turnaround. What a lucky little soul she is to have found you Lynne! But the vet ..he should remember that the little furball on his exam table is his CLIENT. "Bad" is not a word that should come into his head never mind come out of his mouth. She was obviously

RE: my poor snowy

2008-04-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm going to look at all mine's paws tonight -- well, those that aren't feral, anyway. You're right Terrie---he got a lot of loving and care from you while he was here that he otherwise wouldn't have got. Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: Theodore Please add to the CLS :(

2008-04-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry Sherry. Theodore sounds such a sweetie, and it's good to hear he was surrounded by so much love. hugs, Kerry Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I also found out last night that sweet Theodore left us this week also.He was one of our Hurricane Katrina cats that was b

RE: my poor snowy

2008-04-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
My Mickey was fitted with a hood after being treated for a hematoma. Well, Mickey's feral, and no self-respecting feral is gonna put up with that. He quickly set about pushing his paws through the hood, so it turned into a skirt. Because he's feral I couldn't remove it without causing him and his r

RE: my poor snowy

2008-04-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Big hugs to you and Snowy, Lynne. She couldn't wish for a better mom even if she is mad at you for a little while...so glad her paw is fixed and now she can concentrate on recovering. Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent:

RE: Today is test day

2008-04-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Good luck and all best wishes for today, Sue---my prayers are with you and Buzz. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sue Koren Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:25 AM To: FeLV Talk Subject: Today is test day Hello everybody, Today after

RE: Please add Inky to CLS

2008-04-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Kerry I'm so very, very sad to read your email this morning letting us know that your darling Inky has passed away. What a huge gap he must leave behind, especially after almost 22 years of unconditional love and cuddles. Through your emails over the years I feel I got to know Inky too, and I

o/t anyone know what weak/wobbly rear legs might mean

2008-04-16 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear all A co-worker asked me if I had any idea what might be wrong with her cat as the treatment hasn't fixed the problem. She clearly loves her cat and is very upset. I said I didn't have an answer and would ask you wonderful guys. (Altho' my Caramel's rear legs also stopped working, Caramel wa

RE: Update on New Positive

2008-04-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Congratulation Kenzie. I can well imagine your jubilance! (I had the same turnaround with my Mickey) It's great to hear good news. And hopefully another vet is duly enlightened and will spread the word. Kerry M From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: Cat Fancy

2008-04-04 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
hey Sherry--a friend that I mentioned the article on Crash's Landing to just brought me a copy. What a great place, and a great veterinarian (but of course we know that already!) It's nice to read about where you volunteer--a rare opportunity! Good indeed to have happy news for once! hugs, Kerry

RE: Zeus Please add to the CLS :(

2008-03-27 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry to hear about Zeus, Sherry. Yes, given he's been there all the time you've been volunteering, he will surely be missed hugely. Let's hope wherever he is now, he's still able to enjoy his baby food! hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PR

RE: add to the candlelight service - Sassy and Valentino

2008-03-27 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Gloria, I'm so sorry to hear the sad stories of Sassy and Valentino. It's hard enough letting go of beloved foster cats, and then to hear that things have gone tragically wrong, and, as you say, *unnecessarily*, is just devastating. I really am so sorry---please know you're in my thoughts. Big hu

RE: Snowball

2008-03-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Lynne, what a darling!!! I think it's just wonderful that you've lost no time in adopting another little soul. Wishing you and the gorgeous Snowball many, many happy years together. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne S

RE: please add Slinky to the CLS

2008-03-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so very sorry, Sally. Please give my condolences to your sister Laura. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sally Davis Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: please add Slinky t

RE: newgirlexpected

2008-03-19 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Aww Lynne congratulations to you and the little kitt! It's just wonderful that you and your husband are opening your heart and home again to a little furball that truly needs to be showered with love and care. Keep us posted! hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [

RE: Cat Fancy

2008-03-18 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Definitely will do Sherry! Congrats! Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 7:36 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: Cat Fancy Hey everyonecrashs Landing made it to the big time!!! Check out Mays iss

RE: Marley Please add to the CLS :(

2008-03-17 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry Sherry. Marley was clearly an extraordinary little soul. I'm glad he had so much love and was so very appreciated by everyone at Sids. Once again, thank you and your fellow volunteers and Dr Jen for all you do. Dr Jen sounds an extraordinary vet too. big hugs, Kerryxx

RE: Junior

2008-03-14 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
4, 2008 at 11:51 AM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm so, so sorry for what you and Junior have been through, Sally. You did give him the greatest gift indeed, loving and caring for him as you did, and now he's no longer suffering. You and

RE: Junior

2008-03-14 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so, so sorry for what you and Junior have been through, Sally. You did give him the greatest gift indeed, loving and caring for him as you did, and now he's no longer suffering. You and Junior are in my thoughts, love and hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ma

RE: alittleofftopic

2008-03-11 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Yeeuch--they are a ghastly pair, Lynne. Much easier to blame someone else than look at themselves in the mirror. I hope they're worried about a lawsuit. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008

RE: alittleofftopic

2008-03-10 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Good for youI'm not surprised you're furious Lynne. The surprise would be if you weren't. From your description of them, they are not good people--they're at the opposite end of the spectrum from you and the good folks on this list, their only interest in animals being the profit they can make

RE: Marley and Melina

2008-03-10 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Marley and Melina are in my prayers, Sherry. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 5:58 AM To: Felvtalk Subject: Marley and Melina On a much better note,they are both back at Sids.W

RE: Mr. Kennedy Please add to the CLS :(

2008-03-10 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry, Sherry. You and Dr Jen are amazing. I'm glad Mr Kennedy found you in the end, even if was very sadly just for a short time. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 5:53 AM

RE: OT - CLS addition....... my Bandit

2008-03-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Barb, I'm so sorry. Even though you're putting an awful brave face on it, I know how much you must be hurting. I feel like Bandit's part of my extended family, he's been around and popping up in your emails for such a long time. Hope his mom and Smoky are doing ok. Big hugs and lots of love to you.

RE: BooBoo left us

2008-03-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
wanted to do was give him some joy. Lynne - Original Message ----- From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 4:06 PM Subject: RE: BooBoo left us Dear Lynne

RE: BooBoo left us

2008-03-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Lynne I've been out of town and catching up on email---I am so very, very sorry to hear the heartbreakingly sad news of BooBoo. You and Bob must be devastated. I hope that knowing your little sweethheart couldn't have wished for a better and more caring mom and dad than you and Bob, and that h

RE: more questions and thankyou

2008-02-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
My 2 cents worth: when I first needed to find out as much as poss about FeLV, one of the many sites I went on was the Cornell---and, barely educated as i was about the virus, I was shocked and disappointed to find (from other more recent, corroborated, credible research), that their information was

RE: more bad news

2008-02-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Lynne I can well imagine how you felt when you were given this news. I know almost nothing about FIP myself including how reliable such a diagnosis is but I see many of the good folks on this list who are informed have given you lots of good feedback. I know how very difficult (understatement)

RE: pill gun again

2008-02-25 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Lynne, BooBoo sounds like he's enjoying life--that's *always* good news! Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 2:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: pill gun again I forgot to as

RE: another 75 cc

2008-02-25 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
It's lovely to hear BooBoo is getting so much attention. I'm also sure your husband is right---you're educating them. Good luck with finding an FeLV- knowledgeable vet as you mentioned more recently (I'm reading my emails "back to front"). Kerry From: [EMAIL PROT

RE: new member with FeLV+ foster kitty Milli

2008-02-25 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
El, you're an angel. Thanks for everything you're doing for your new furbabes. My FeLV Snoball was prone to diarrhea. On the advice of my vet, when he had a bout, I gave him only plain cooked chicken breast--I broiled it, then blended in with water and a feline supplement--chicken alone doesn't pro

RE: coughing

2008-02-25 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Lynne, I am SO glad you're looking for another vet. You and BooBoo need a vet who's supportive in every way--who has a positive outlook AND proactive. Good luck. Keep us posted when you have time. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] O

RE: need help with posting

2008-02-22 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dorothy---your email arrived in my inbox ok! And yes, it's much more the norm to reply to the group, not the individual. What about if you try changing your setting to no digest, so the emails arrive individually? You *should* be able to do exactly as you describe--that's how it usually works. No

RE: my baby

2008-02-22 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
This is wonderful news about BooBoo Lynne! Thanks for letting know! You guys have a great weekend too! Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 12:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: my b

RE: Finlay Please add to the CLS :(

2008-02-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry, Sherry. I'm glad Finlay was at least surrounded by love at the end of his all too short life. Sending healing thoughts to all the other furry sweeties. Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Wednesda

RE: Holistic Vets

2008-02-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
s transfer factor. I don't know what I was thinking when I said it was the former. Lynne - Original Message - From: "MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:49 AM Subject: RE: Holistic Vets I can't find anything on &qu

RE: Holistic Vets

2008-02-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
right now. And yes, I don't care how frozen the ground is, or what kind of contageous disease he has, he will be buried next to my dearly beloved Chuck in a garden I have with forget-me-not and bleeding heart flowers in it. Lynne - Original Message - From: "MacKenzie, Kerry N."

RE: Holistic Vets

2008-02-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I can relate to everything you say Lynne. You're doing everything in your power to help BooBoo, but you're not going to let him suffer. It's beyond me why so many vets can't think beyond euthanasia the second a cat tests FeLV pos. It makes me want to say to them, so I take it you'd recommend euthan

RE: Holistic Vets

2008-02-20 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I can't find anything on "Factor One" in a (quick) google search. Was this a typo in the original email? But certainly there is tons in our (felineleukemia.org) archives on the use of Transfer Factor as an immune system support. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMA

RE: breathing

2008-02-19 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Oh Lynne, sending prayers and healing thoughts for BooBoo. He's such a plucky little fighter, I hope your vet can treat him. hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:11 AM To: felvtalk@felin

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