Re: [Felvtalk] seeking advice for treating FeLV positive old CKD cats with the new drugs

2013-04-25 Thread Sharon Catalan
Hello Catherine, My cat Mr Gray is about 14 years old. 3 years ago, he was diagnosed with Felv. He gets regular shots of Felv and today, he's healthier than ever. Try it. It may lengthen the life of your kitty. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2013, at 12:46 PM, "I-Chun C. C. Chang " wro

[Felvtalk] FeLV in Bone Marrow not in Blood

2011-05-28 Thread sharon Fazio
we think about getting another bone marrow aspiration since the FeLV never been in the blood? Right now she on interferon 1 week on 1 week off. She off all other drug as she doing so well. Vet does not want to take her off the interferon ever. Thank you, Sharon

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re positives & negatives

2011-04-15 Thread Sharon Catalan
Hello Pam, Yes, they did share everything for 10 years up until a month ago when we found out that the other one is positive. That is actually the biggest mystery - the 2 other cats never got infected. The doctor did say that we should test them again every 6 months. Sharon On Fri, Apr 15

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re positives & negatives

2011-04-15 Thread Sharon Catalan
ne had FeLV for quite some time now. Sharon On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Pam Norman wrote: > I am trying to determine what to do with Poppy both now & when the IFA test > results come in. I've been reading & reading & from what I can gather, the > old dictums about NE

[Felvtalk] ImmunoRegulin

2011-03-29 Thread Sharon Catalan
effective but I want to know if any one of you out there tried it on their FeLV cats. Any response will be appreciated. Thank you. -- Sharon F Catalan Carpe Diem! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about Interferon

2010-12-10 Thread Sharon Fazio
m not sure if I mention in pass emails that Kelsea is on the interferon for 7 days then off for the next 7 days, she only get 1 cc at night. Let me know what you decide to do. My thoughts are with you and Eden. Sharon On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:59 AM, wrote: > > Many of you have said t

Re: [Felvtalk] LTCI, and FELV Fevers and Treatments

2010-12-10 Thread Sharon Fazio
show up in the bone marrow, or just the blood? Part of me wants to put her on LTCI now, but the other parts just wants to wait and see how she does. Like you said this won't continue on forever, but for now--everyday is a party with her. Take care, Sharon On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 2:29 PM,

Re: [Felvtalk] Question on FeLV Treatments & Fevers

2010-12-09 Thread Sharon Fazio
cats on interferon do live longer than cats who are not on interferon. I don't know if this helps, but I thought I would share. Take care, Sharon On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 11:44 AM, wrote: > > I introduced myself and my little FeLV girl Eden the other day. She'd had a > cou

[Felvtalk] LTCI

2010-12-09 Thread Sharon Fazio
wondering what are the chances the FeLV will go into remission if it is in the bone marrow? Kelsea’s vet tell me that the chances are very low, but I just need to know if it has happen to anyone out there. Many Purrr to all, Kelsea and Sharon ( Kelsea’s Mom

[Felvtalk] please remove my name

2010-02-28 Thread Sharon
I WANT OFF THIS MAILING LIST Please remove my name. Thank you, Sharon Fischer ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Bernie Update

2010-02-22 Thread Sharon
waits in the kennel at the vets. So I just want you to thank you. You've done a wonderful, act of love, by taking care of Bernie. Which I know he returned you with all the love he had back to you. My prayers are with you and Bernie. Take care Sharon - Original Message - From: &q

Re: [Felvtalk] OT - Ants

2008-08-18 Thread Sharon Harden
I use plain old corn meal around any nest site and around the foundation of my home. --- On Mon, 8/18/08, Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT - Ants To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 9:41 AM

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2008-07-25 Thread Sharon Harden
apprciated. Theres 1 little black ball of Fuzz thats lets me get close she already has me by the heartstrings. But the bigger ones scurry as soon as the patio door opens. Again Thanx for all the help.   Warm Regards, Sharon --- On Fri, 7/25/08, MaryChristine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2008-07-25 Thread Sharon Harden
 knowlegable, I thought Fiv shot was for felv. I am now trying to learn and asking many more questions. Trix and Tink were found in field not of the same mother, so now I am thinking Trix might already have been positive.   Warm regards, Sharon   --- On Fri, 7/25/08, Rosenfeldt, Diane <[EM

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2008-07-25 Thread Sharon Harden
g and have the time to do it.   Again Thanx so much for your support.   Sharon --- On Fri, 7/25/08, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject) To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 8:22 AM

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2008-07-24 Thread Sharon Harden
Regards Sharon --- On Thu, 7/24/08, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject) To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 5:45 PM I would spay any I could catch and make sure that my own cats wer

Re: [Felvtalk] like seeing a ghost

2008-07-24 Thread Sharon Harden
be with me until whenever.    I wont tell you what to do but maybe BOOBOO's son was sent to you for a special reason. The love these special babies bring to my life is immeasurable and I wouldnt have missed 1 min of the time I had with the Trixter. Warm Regards, Sharon --- On Thu, 7/

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2008-07-24 Thread Sharon Harden
Thanx Sharyl, --- On Thu, 7/24/08, Sharyl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Sharyl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject) To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 10:43 AM Sharon, there is a Yahoo Feral Cat group that has lots of info

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2008-07-24 Thread Sharon Harden
terribly, I am sry about about Dixie Louise.   The other 3 Micki Kitty 17yrs, Cocoa 5yrs and Tink almost 1 who was also bitten tested negative but will have to have them retested in 3 months per vets suggestion. Again Thanx for the info,   Regards Sharon --- On Thu, 7/24/08, Marylyn <[EM

[Felvtalk] (no subject)

2008-07-24 Thread Sharon Harden
help me help his cats. I have had to close up my cat door to protect my other 3.     I dont know anything about rounding them up and would hate to catch them just to be put to death. Any suggestions.   Regards to all, Sharon ___ Felvtalk mailing

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

2008-07-23 Thread Sharon Harden
Hi Sherry,   I am so sorry. Blessings for Hennessey I am new to Felv and just lost my Trixter and am waiting on a retest for my other 3. Micki Kitty 18yrs, Cocoa 5 years and my newest addition Tink almost 1. All rescues.   Sharon --- On Wed, 7/23/08, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTEC

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

2008-06-18 Thread Sharon Siders
eline buddies that are experiencing with me the process of "grieving."  I need to spend time with them and they need to spend time with me.  I hope you understand and sometime in the future I might rejoin the group.   Thanks in Advance,   David L. Siders Husband of the lat

Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-23 Thread Sharon Siders
Thanks again.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh - another thing...if he passes part of the string and it doesn't come out all the way -- don't pull on it.  That could do some damage.   elizabeth   In a message dated 10/22/2006 11:10:50 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL

Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-23 Thread Sharon Siders
7;t know why I think that would help, but doing nothing seems wrong.   Thanks.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went through this a while back with my Shakiti.  He ate about a foot of dental floss.  We were lucky in that I saw him just as he did it so I took him to the vet right away.  T

Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-23 Thread Sharon Siders
We looked everywhere for that string and could not find it.  You're right about the nerves.   If you remember I lost two kitties to Felv, I can't bear the thought of losing another to something I could have prevented.   SharonNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Sharon,You mu

Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-22 Thread Sharon Siders
Thanks, Marilyn.  It was Da Bird if you are familiar with that.  I couldn't believe he would eat that, but he sure did.  I'll give him some hairball med.    Sharon Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ask your vet about lots of Petlax/Petmalt (hair ball remedy).   Mai

Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-22 Thread Sharon Siders
erything should work itself out of his system.   If anyone out there that has had a similar experience, please let me know of any details; e.g., any other thing for which I should be aware and/or for which I should look!!  Please let me know.   Sharon Siders  All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up

Re: Texas vets, Suki's story, and the veterinary abuse network

2006-04-01 Thread Sharon Siders
That enrages me.  I don't think I could have refrained from causing that man bodily injury.  He deserves it.   SharonTerri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:This is heartbreaking.   Terri- Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, M

Re: KATIE

2006-03-30 Thread Sharon Mistic
That doesn't give me much hope, as Katie is 11 years old, but I can hope for the best.  How long are they on the chemo? Was she also treated with interferon for the FeLV? Sharon"Del H. Daniels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sharon,   I am sorry your Katie may hav

KATIE

2006-03-29 Thread sharon MISTIC
, would this weaken her system more? Can she also get FelV treatment at the same time? I am very worried about her, she ate today, but sleeps a lot more.  Please pray for her and that she gets the help she needs. Sharon

feLV treatment

2006-03-27 Thread sharon MISTIC
want her to get treatment, her vet didn't recommend anything either! Sharon

Re: Saying Goodbye

2005-11-30 Thread Sharon Siders
Allie,   I'm so sorry you must part with Lola, but you must do what is best for her.    Hugs,   SharonAllie Deaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, I took Lola in to get re-evaluated, regarless of the fact that she has been going downhill fast. The results of the second test and bloodpanel

Re: Annie is gone

2005-11-11 Thread Sharon Siders
Tad,   I am so sorry for you; it is so hard to lose a beloved kitty.  They are all beloved even if some are not as affectionate, aren't they?   Annie is now with all of the furangels.   SharonTad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sadly I have to report another FeLV+ has passed on today...Annie was

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Sharon Siders
Wendy,   I don't post much anymore, since I lost my last FeLV kitty two years ago.  I still care deeply about all of you and your kitties though.  Please know that my heart goes out to you for we can all relate to what you are feeling.   Sharonwendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Everyone,I just wan

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-24 Thread Sharon Siders
about grace and dignity; god sends them to teach, I think.   Hugs to you,   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She's gone..Akira crossed over on May 18th at 9:30 amShe fought so hard to stayI fought so hard for her...this is so hard..let me start from the beggining.   I found her M

Re: Andy is gone

2005-05-24 Thread Sharon Siders
ime to respond about Andy.  I do appreciate it.  Barb, Sharon, Yvonne, Terrie, Belinda and anyone else I may have missed- it was good to hear from you again.  To the others- it was good to "meet" you for the first time.   I did take him to the vet first thing this morning.  Dr. Caldwell was in

Re: Remember me?

2005-05-22 Thread Sharon Siders
s not much that can be done.  Franklin did well for six months on chemo, but we knew what he had; he is the cat that I did not feel we did right by.  We treated him for as long as the chemo worked but let him go when it stopped.  I know how hard it is to let go.   Hugs, Sharon Jamie Laws <[EMAIL PROT

Re: Brissle is gone...

2005-05-03 Thread Sharon Siders
Kyle,   I am truly sorry for your loss.  It is hard to go through that pain.  Brissle will always have a piece of your heart.   SharonMelbeach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The day I've been dreading finally came. Last night Brissle left me. It got tothe point where she couldn't move on her own. I tho

Re: Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-02 Thread Sharon Siders
Hadn't heard of Laxastat.  Thanks.   Sahron[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Patches likes tuna-flavored Laxastat, which is another version of Petromalt.MichelleIn a message dated 5/1/05 9:22:39 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:<< I know that someone here is going to have a great suggestion for hairballs. Ca

Re: Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-02 Thread Sharon Siders
Nina,   I'll try mixing it with some baby food.  She is a picky eater but might like baby food.   SharonNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Sharon,We just had a discussion about alternative treatments for hairballs. I seem to remember someone mentioning butter... adding olive oil or fl

Re: Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-02 Thread Sharon Siders
Hadn't thought of that.  I tried smearing it on her mouth and she shook off the stuff.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those that don't like it I smear it on their front legs. Most cats don't like their feet dirty so this is a way to get them to eat the meds off their fee

Re: Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-02 Thread Sharon Siders
Do you mix the pumpkin with canned food?   SharonCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have tried canned Pumpkin that helps both ends, Iams has a special cat food for hairballs, that seems to work well, try those out. Cherie Sharon Siders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know

Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-01 Thread Sharon Siders
I know that someone here is going to have a great suggestion for hairballs.  Carolina will not take the standard tube stuff like Petromalt.  BP loves it; she hates it.  Of course, she is the one with a big shedding problem.  In fact, I think her throwing up may be linked to trying to rid herself of

Re: My Baby Kitten DIED

2005-04-29 Thread Sharon Siders
Tad,   I know how much it hurts to lose a kitten; it is almost worse than losing an older cat.  When I lost Ernie, I kept thinking how he never had a chance to really live.   Please know that you are in my thoughts.   SharonTad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Yes...My little feral FeLV+ kitten

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-29 Thread Sharon Siders
.  She is not Felv+, last tested over 3 years ago.   She threw up a hairball last night and a bit more bile.  She seems okay otherwise.   Thanks for answering.   Sharon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sharon:Don't panic. This could just be a reaction to something Carolina ate, or it could just

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
Not a lot.  I have removed it so she can't get any more.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/28/2005 7:00:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: a bit of dried baby's breath Baby's Breath is a poison to some cats. Very hard for their stomachs

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
Scary, isn't it?  My trust level for both vets and doctors is not very high anymore; I sometimes think the Internet groups know more than they do.  At least, we have a wide range of info.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doesn't surprize me that anyone in this group would have a better

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
Carla,   Gloria suggested something.  She might be better than the vet, eh?   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe the vet can give you something for her with out seeing her?__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
No, I asked the vet about OTC remedies. He couldn't think of any.  I forgot about Pepcid; Iused to give that to my CRF kitty.   Thanks, Gloria.   Sharon"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: have you tried plain pepsid ac or zantac (I use about 1/4 tablet)?GloriaAt 08

Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
like every time I take a kitty to the vet, he or she is sicker after.  I know this is nuts, but I fear that I will hear some awful prognosis.  Am I harming Carolina by not taking her in?   I don't think I'm very rational right now.  Things that happened with docs and my mom are clouding m

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
Thanks so much, Sally.  Some vaccination seems necessary, but I agree that it can be overdone.  I don't intend to vaccinate again for at least three years, if then.  The vet agrees on the three years.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sharon:My most sincere condolences for the loss of you

Thanks for Answering

2005-04-27 Thread Sharon Siders
Carolina seems to be returning to normal, but she could not jump onto the bathroom counter last night.  That is totally out of the ordinary for her; she is the greatest leaper of any cat I've ever had.  I'm hoping she is just sore from the shots, even though I don't see why subcutaneous injection w

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-27 Thread Sharon Siders
Kerry,   I appreciate your _expression_ of sympathy.   Somehow, the thought of anything being wrong with Carolina sent me over the edge!  I guess I'm hypersensitive right now.   SharonKerry MacKenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sharon I'm coming in late. Just wanted to say I&#x

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-27 Thread Sharon Siders
Thank you for the condolences.  It has been a difficult almost two years.   Carolina is chasing bugs again, so I think that is a good sign.   Sharoncatatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Sharon,   I hope Carolina is feeling better by now.  It sounds like she might have had a mild reaction.

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-27 Thread Sharon Siders
Terri,   Thank you for understanding.  Losing any of our loved ones is tough.   Hugs are appreciated.   SharonTerri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sharon,   I'm so sorry about your mom.  I lost my mother in 1998, and I understand how difficult it is.  Big hugs to you and

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-26 Thread Sharon Siders
longer and more comfortably.   Thanks for the info.   SharonNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sharon,A lot of cats feel sick after vaccines, or deworming. Getting them together might easily have her feeling crummy. Add to that the stress of a vet visit and I wouldn't panic to much. I know saying

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-25 Thread Sharon Siders
Thanks for the swift response, Belinda.  It helps to know that other kitties don't feel so great after vaccination either.   Just get a little panicky when either Carolina or BP aren't up to par.   SharonBelinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My kitties also feel punky for a day or two after vacc

Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-25 Thread Sharon Siders
ted a little bit of foam.  Anyone know if she might be reacting badly to the vaccine or deworming pill?      I'm panicking a bit as I lost four cats in 3 years, two from FELV.  My hubby thinks that taking cats to the vet makes them get sick and is worried about our pretty girl.   Thanks for any info