Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
Lucy has HCM. Found with xray at first. Confirmed, and now we monitor, with ultrasound. She is on daily meds and doing GREAT. Her meds are in treat form. Makes her happy and her mama happy! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
These are actual little chewy treats that are chicken flavored by the pharmacy. They come in several different flavors and they let her try them out before we added the meds! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On

Re: [Felvtalk] PHARMACY FOR MEDICATED TREATS

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? how neat! what'll they think of next? On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: These are actual little chewy treats that are chicken flavored by the pharmacy. They come in several different flavors and they let

Re: [Felvtalk] To all who are grieving...

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
From an obituary in today's newspaper.I read it after reading Emily's post. It seems apropos! During her married life, Carol enjoyed raising numerous pets and looked forward to being reunited with them all someday. Laurie -Original Message- From:

Re: [Felvtalk] PA Sanctuary

2009-06-01 Thread Laurieskatz
Agree. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 2:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA Sanctuary just to cause more trouble, as i'm so good

Re: [Felvtalk] Senior Boy Needs To Get To Sanctuary

2009-05-29 Thread Laurieskatz
It just hit $400! This is 72% of the goal. Thanks to all who are donating and spreading the word! Every amount helps! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 10:14 AM

Re: [Felvtalk] Grace

2009-05-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi Alice, I am glad you posted about Bella being with you now! I wasn't sure if I should post that and was hoping you would! Bella has landed in cat heaven on earth and has two sisters now! Bless you, Alice! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Life without Pixie

2009-05-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Beautifully said CC. Mine always send me new onesand, as you say, before I am ready! Keisha sent me Tessa a year ago. She is so much like Keisha, I cannot believe it. Tessa was a stray. She is healthy and sassy. She just learned how to growl from my blind cat Frankie (that's how he keeps the

Re: [Felvtalk] Qs re CA/Urgent: FeLV+ senior boy needs money to get to sanctu...

2009-05-27 Thread Laurieskatz
when he tries to get out. I think he has some very good quality of life ahead of him, And how could I not help him. A cat shows up at your door in that condition, you do what you can. --- On Tue, 5/26/09, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: From: Laurieskatz lauriesk

Re: [Felvtalk] Grace

2009-05-27 Thread Laurieskatz
Prayers. Bella recovered from an unexplained high fever (up to 107) over a several weeks and has been healthy for 2 years. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Wednesday, May 27,

Re: [Felvtalk] Qs re CA/Urgent: FeLV+ senior boy needs money to get to sanctuary

2009-05-26 Thread Laurieskatz
Curious...why do they want to do a blood panel? Also, why does the fundraising page list the goal at $550? I rescued a guy a number of years ago who was four paw declawed, elderly and his mouth was a mess. Someone had shut him in the wall of a building and a worker heard his cries and let him

Re: [Felvtalk] Qs re CA/Urgent: FeLV+ senior boy needs money to get to sanctuary

2009-05-26 Thread Laurieskatz
tries to get out. I think he has some very good quality of life ahead of him, And how could I not help him. A cat shows up at your door in that condition, you do what you can. --- On Tue, 5/26/09, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com Subject: Re

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Add CJ to the CLS

2009-05-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Sharyl, I am so sorry to hear this. That is a lot of loss in a short time. They are so lucky that you found them and gave them love and food and a warm bed. I hope Mattie will comfort you. You share the loss of sweet CJ. I pray she will stay with you a long time, too. Laurie -Original

Re: [Felvtalk] Laura is gone

2009-05-22 Thread Laurieskatz
I am so sorry -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Laura B Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 8:27 AM To: felvt...@felineleukemia Subject: [Felvtalk] Laura is gone One week ago today I had to let Laura go, she

Re: [Felvtalk] Pixie didn't eat during the five days I was away

2009-05-13 Thread Laurieskatz
Can you find an ER vet? I am glad you are syringe feeding her. Are you able to get into her the normal amount of food she would eat in a day? You might want to join feline assisted feeding yahoo group. Cats can go into liver failure after only 48 hours without their normal food intake. When my

Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone out there?

2009-05-12 Thread Laurieskatz
Back at you Kelley! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 3:40 AM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Anyone out there? Hope all the moms (those of cats and people)

Re: [Felvtalk] Zuckerman has crossed

2009-05-12 Thread Laurieskatz
Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Six kitties in 9 months is a lot of cumulative loss and grief, even if loss is expected. Bless you for taking and caring for these kitties. At least they knew love, full tummies, touch and warm bodies before they moved on. Take care of you and let the other

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ kitty is sick

2009-05-05 Thread Laurieskatz
No problem. I have done the same. :) -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Paz Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 9:05 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ kitty is sick I'm

Re: [Felvtalk] UPDATE: Tampa FL: Double suicide leaves 3 FELV+ cats, high kill facility

2009-05-01 Thread Laurieskatz
Heather, I have several feelings around this. Sadness, anger, frustration, compassion. This couple was likely not thinking straight about the future or their kitties when they took their own lives. I can never know what is in someone else's mind or heart. I do know that I have feelings that

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro

2009-04-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Message - From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 11:23 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Intro The odd thing is I didn't do anything special because I had no idea what this diagnosis meant at that time! I even had them vaccinated

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro

2009-04-27 Thread Laurieskatz
I would keep them separated for the 30 days. I am very cautious. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Nortina Bell Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:13 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro

2009-04-27 Thread Laurieskatz
My 2 FeLV+ cats lived to ages 22 and 16. Stripes, the 16 year old, was sick on and off his entire life. Squeaky was never sick until his last 3 weeks on earth. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sue

[Felvtalk] good vet in LA area?

2009-04-27 Thread Laurieskatz
Anyone know one..esp for cancer? Thanks L ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro

2009-04-27 Thread Laurieskatz
The odd thing is I didn't do anything special because I had no idea what this diagnosis meant at that time! I even had them vaccinated for feline leukemia every year (makes me wonder about the vet!). Stripes was treated with antibiotics every time he got sick. He nearly died from an injection the

[Felvtalk] FRM VET ~ Inteferon source

2009-04-26 Thread Laurieskatz
From a vet friend who has FeLV+ cats. Laurie From: jennifer Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 9:31 AM To: Laurieskatz Subject: Re: Inteferon source Hey, it took me eight months to locate an inexpensive source after Roche stopped making Roferon. Compounding pharmacies want a fortune

Re: [Felvtalk] I'm new here...

2009-04-26 Thread Laurieskatz
Karen, I have Feline Transfer Factor in powder form. Should I be used the Transfer Factor Nano Plus instead? She is not FeLV+ but is not a good eater. Thanks, Laurie (ps I can call if you would rather...) -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Is the alpha the expensive interferon or is it the human one that some of us use? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jane Lyons Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 7:33 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Laurieskatz
and I am hoping that someone has a resource other than Franck's . Thanks Laurie Jane On Apr 24, 2009, at 3:25 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: Is the alpha the expensive interferon or is it the human one that some of us use? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] JENNY~ please email me?

2009-04-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Jenny, my emails to you are coming back. Can you please email me at: lauriesk...@mchsi.com? Thanks! Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] JANET interferon

2009-04-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Janet, Jenni is the vet who normally gets interferon for my friend... Jenni can't get it right now either. It's hard to get the one that is the best kind to use. at this moment I can't remember which is which. On 4/24/09, Laurieskatz wrote Do you have a way to find out an alternate

Re: [Felvtalk] I'm new here...

2009-04-23 Thread Laurieskatz
Welcome! Glad you are here and sorry for reason. But, it isn't a death sentence! My FeLv+ cats, Squeaky and Stripes lived to ages 22 and 16. Re Wilson, it is really important to get him eating asap. Cats, unlike humans, cannot go long without eating their normal amount of food. They risk liver

Re: [Felvtalk] Important - please read, be aware and pass it on!

2009-04-22 Thread Laurieskatz
Feline Pride is a new raw food that is almost the exact homemade recipe as that at www.catnutrition.org It has been given the stamp of approval by Dr. Lisa Pierson of www.catinfo.org and also by the webmaster of the catnutrition website. Pierson has a lot of valuable info on her website about

Re: [Felvtalk] Petey isn't eating and x-rays have found nothing

2009-04-15 Thread Laurieskatz
The ER vet missed congestive heart failure signs on Keisha's chest xrays. She was breathing hard, did not want to eat. She was not FeLV+ but this sounds similar. Encourage her to join Feline Assisted Feeding yahoo group (FAF)..Petey will go into liver failure if she doesn't get him eating. When

Re: [Felvtalk] OT - will kittens born to mom with URI have URI?

2009-04-14 Thread Laurieskatz
pregnancy. Good luck. Jenny On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 2:54 PM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: A friend just took in a pregnant cat yesterday (she was taken to a no kill shelter this week). She thinks the cat might deliver today. She thinks she might have an URI. Does anyone know

Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance

2009-04-13 Thread Laurieskatz
12, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: Does anyone live in a community with a TNR ordinance? Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance

2009-04-13 Thread Laurieskatz
to trap. Not sure how this helps the cats in any way. If an ordinance were decently worded, I MIGHT be for it, but in general I am for less legislation, not more. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: I mean FOR TNR. Thank-you! I will check it out! Laurie

Re: [Felvtalk] OT - will kittens born to mom with URI have URI?

2009-04-13 Thread Laurieskatz
Thank-you for this. The five babies were born last night. The mom sounds like she has mucous in her throat when she swallows and her purr sounds hoarse but there are no other symptoms. The foster mom started l lysine. Mama kitty (Spring) is eating. No discharge from eyes or nose. Symptoms have not

Re: [Felvtalk] OT - will kittens born to mom with URI have URI?

2009-04-13 Thread Laurieskatz
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT - will kittens born to mom with URI have URI? I'd probably use Azithromycin, preferably. Gloria On Apr 13, 2009, at 12:23 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: Thank-you for this. The five babies were born last night. The mom sounds like she has mucous in her throat when she

[Felvtalk] OT - will kittens born to mom with URI have URI?

2009-04-12 Thread Laurieskatz
A friend just took in a pregnant cat yesterday (she was taken to a no kill shelter this week). She thinks the cat might deliver today. She thinks she might have an URI. Does anyone know if the kittens will have or contract the URI? Thanks, Laurie

[Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance

2009-04-12 Thread Laurieskatz
Does anyone live in a community with a TNR ordinance? Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
A friend in Iowa did have a cat who had heartworm more than 5 years ago. The vets did treat her and she is fine. Small but fine. I have had 4 cats with asthma. Flovent works wonders! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Exposure time/retesting

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
Not all cats like the taste of Viralys. You can get unflavored 500mg L lysine tablets, crush them and put them on their canned food. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of James Rauscher Sent: Thursday,

[Felvtalk] the dangers fo chemical flea and tick products

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/emails/040909c.html?click=73593 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] patience

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
Some vets will spay a cat in heat. Greater risk of bleeding is what I have been told. Those who will spay said it's not a risk, just that some vets don't want to deal with a messier spay. I would always have her spayed rather than risk her becoming pregnant. We have always spayed FeLV+ cats during

Re: [Felvtalk] Exposure time/retesting

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
: [Felvtalk] Exposure time/retesting You can also get powdered lysine and not have to crush it. Way cheaper and lasts a long time. 1 pound for $10.69. This is what we use: *http://tinyurl.com/c4we8j* On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: Not all cats like

Re: [Felvtalk] Supplementing the diet of a + cat in a multicat house-

2009-04-07 Thread Laurieskatz
Canned has fewer calories than dry. A cup of dry can range from over 400 to over 600 kcals. I was feeding dry EVO and I think it's something like 650 kcals per cup. Wellness dry (yellow bag) was around 450 kcals per cup. A 3 oz can, of Petguard turkey and barley lite, for example is 88 kcals.

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccines

2009-03-30 Thread Laurieskatz
My two positives were vaccinated for years (I was ignorant and so, apparently, was our vet). Squeaky always became very sick for 3 days after the vaccination. It didn't faze Stripes but he was always kind of sick on and off. That was the ONLY time Squeaky was ever sick. Laurie -Original

Re: [Felvtalk] Arlene update 2 for Sue

2009-03-27 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi. I missed earlier posts and would like to donate. Is someone going to try to get those other 2 preg females spayed or are there objections to that? Her population could double with 3 litters. Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] hello- new to the list.

2009-03-24 Thread Laurieskatz
You can buy it online (eg Waggin'Tails). If you call around you might find a retailer in your area...in my city, a small private garden shop sells it and so does Petco. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On

Re: [Felvtalk] Devastated and Ignorant-Confused-New Diagnosis in Multiple Cat Household

2009-03-21 Thread Laurieskatz
I agree with Gary. When our vet thought Teddy might have something contagious he told me not to bother to separate him from the other 6 cats since they'd already been exposed. He felt it would be less stressful for Teddy to continue living amongst his feline family, too. Laurie -Original

Re: [Felvtalk] elevated liver enzymes

2009-03-20 Thread Laurieskatz
I have experienced this twice with friends' kitties (accompanied them to the specialist). It was related to anorexia (we never did figure out why the one kitty wasn't eating..the other kitty had dental issues that turned out to be something else). Both had a feeding tube placed (E tube). From my

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Felv Cats

2009-03-11 Thread Laurieskatz
The dementia I experience with my kitties was nighttime yowling. Squeaky (FeLV+) and Keisha (FeLV-) would call out. I think they were disoriented. I don't recall what I did with Squeaky but with Keisha, I would call out to her and she would come and find me. Laurie -Original Message-

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition

2009-03-07 Thread Laurieskatz
Isabella likes EVO dry. We have tried every canned out there, I bet, and the only kind she will eat is Fancy Feast. Not my fav but at least she is a good eater. Always has been! Laurie -Original Message- ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] testing the list

2009-03-06 Thread Laurieskatz
Here. Grateful to all for responses to my question about co-mingling and to the survey respondents. Laurie (on behalf of Bella) -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Friday, March

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question

2009-03-06 Thread Laurieskatz
Dorlis, this was a male cat who was an only cat. He has been dead for over 20 years now. L -Original Message- From: dlg...@windstream.net [mailto:dlg...@windstream.net] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 8:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Laurieskatz Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question

2009-03-06 Thread Laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Laurieskatz Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question laurie, maybe she is an alpha and you are not doing what she wants so she teaches you a lesson? sometimes, Annie will act like this. wish i could get inside their heads and then i could solve

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV survey, please take part, just a personal one to better undertsand FeLV.

2009-03-06 Thread Laurieskatz
You can also buy in pill form and crush it yourself. This is the least expensive way. Mine also like Viralys which is a flavored powder and about 3 times as expensive as the pills. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list.

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
18 months ago I brought Winston (FeLV-) home from the vet after a dental cleaning. He could not use his back legs correctly. He acted like he was in pain when he would try to use his legs. I took him to a specialist and she suspected he had been injured (back twisted) while under anesthesia.

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list.

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
I totally missed the injection info. Have you researched cortisol? Wonder if they hit a nerve when they vaccinated him. Did they give the injection in his scruff? I strongly suspect something happened at the vet's officeI do not mean to alarm you as he may very well recover and be fine but I

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
Coco lost weight, couldn't jump up, her tongue would come out of her mouth and her legs weren't working right. Not FeLV+but she was diagnosed with myonecrosis. A change in food (from dry to canned) reversed her issues. The vets tested for all the usual causes and she was negative so they assumed

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
with the top rolled so there's no extra air? Wacky! Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Laurieskatz Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
I had 6 cats and only Coco got myonecrosis. At least 2 others also ate the dry Wellness -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Ackerman Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 4:00 PM To: Felv talk Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] vetalog and other steroids

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
Vetalog is a steroid. I found a comprehensive discussion here: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=26+1461aid=1422 Although other compounds could be listed, over 98 percent of all steroids used in pets are either hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone (Vetalog),

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list.

2009-03-03 Thread Laurieskatz
, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 10:18 PM Hi Amy. I didn't find out my boys were positive until they were in their teens. The vet said they were

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list.

2009-03-02 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi Amy. I didn't find out my boys were positive until they were in their teens. The vet said they were likely carriers and since Squeaky was never sick, the vet said his was likely in his bone marrow. Stripes was symptomatic on and off. Stripes lived several more years (to age 16) and Squeaky

Re: [Felvtalk] My cat

2009-02-26 Thread Laurieskatz
When the vet suspected one of my seven was FeLV+ he reassured me by telling me my others had already been exposed, so no need to isolate him. L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday,

[Felvtalk] NEED HELP re FeLV+ and - living together

2009-02-20 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi all, Isabella's mom is considering moving in with a couple in poor health. They have a cat. The couple's brother won't let her bring Isabella (FeLV+ and asymptomatic, 12 lb girl) as he says the virus is airborne and she will expose the other cat. I believe Isabella's mom would keep Isabella in

Re: [Felvtalk] Shots for Felv/Re Testing for Non Felv Cat

2009-02-19 Thread Laurieskatz
Well this is VERY interesting to me. My FeLV+ cats were always vaccinated for FeLV, too (before AND after the vet knew they were positive). Stripes lived to 16 years and Squeaky lived to age 22 years. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Elevated liver enzymes

2009-02-11 Thread Laurieskatz
Elevated liver enzymes can mean Hepatic lipidosis (liver failure). If he is eating less than normal he can go into liver failure. If it is that, he is critical. I would ask her for a copy of the blood work and ask her how elevated they are and consider getting him to another vet/specialist (and/or

Re: [Felvtalk] Laser?

2009-02-11 Thread Laurieskatz
Yes. My vet has been doing laser SN for at least 8 years! L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]

Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine as a supplement

2009-02-09 Thread Laurieskatz
Works for mine. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Gloria B. Lane Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 11:08 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine as a supplement Interesting - we

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question

2009-02-07 Thread Laurieskatz
AT WHAT AGE DID YOUR CAT BECOME FeLV POSITIVE? WHAT TREATMENTS DID YOU DO/ARE DOING? WHAT FOOD DO/DID YOU FEED? WHAT LIFESTYLE DO YOUR CATS LEAD, E.G; INDOOR, OUTDOOR/BOTH ? LIVE WITH OTHER CATS OR NOT? HAS YOUR CAT HAD/HAVE ANY OTHER ILLNESSES AND OR STRESS IN LIFE? IF SO WHAT? WHAT AGE IS YOUR

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccine

2009-02-04 Thread Laurieskatz
Squeaky used to react to the vaccine each time. He would be lethargic for 3 days. One day my vet tested him and found he was positive. Both he and Stripes tested positive that day. The vet determined Squeaky was a carrier and carried the disease in his bone marrow. He was never sick until his

Re: [Felvtalk] testing the list

2009-02-03 Thread Laurieskatz
All good here. Isabella is fat and happy. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of James G Wilson Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] testing the list

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

2009-01-23 Thread Laurieskatz
Jennifer, you and Mr. Darcy are in my thoughts and prayers. I think you are doing the best thing for your precious boy. God bless, Laurie From: Jennifer Dykhouse To: Subject: Blood transfusion on Felv+ cat Date sent: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:17:45 -0500 I have decided to not do any more

Re: [Felvtalk] Tofu update!

2009-01-17 Thread Laurieskatz
:) YAY!! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Diane Rosenfeldt Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 11:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Tofu update! CONGRATULATIONS, TOFU! I hope

Re: [Felvtalk] Benny

2009-01-16 Thread Laurieskatz
Emily, this is one of the most comforting emails I have ever read. Bless you and thank-you. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Emily Hunter Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 3:49 PM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] For those who were interested in helping us help Tofu

2009-01-07 Thread Laurieskatz
She is absolutely darling and looks so healthy. One of the first kitties I ever helped was a double positive big gray boy (Carmen, remember him? Laurie was his transporter). I love the term chipin. Please keep us posted about her? Laurie -Original Message- From:

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils update

2009-01-04 Thread Laurieskatz
Taking pills might be hurting her already inflamed throat. I would ask for liquid meds. Also, have you tried giving L Lysine? That is what I treat my herpes kitties with. It works like a dream. When Winston gets real sick we use antibiotics. Have you joined the feline herpes yahoo group? Can you

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils??????

2009-01-01 Thread Laurieskatz
Join the herpes yahoo group or read about feline herpes. This is the only thing I can think of. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 12:59 PM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Sidney, How is General?

2008-12-30 Thread Laurieskatz
Thanks for this update. I do know that Meow Mix DRY is not advised because of all the dyes in it. What makes it look pretty is toxic for our kitties. The dyes can cause urinary tract problems and more. I used to feed it years ago and my vet ordered me to find something else! I have no experience

Re: [Felvtalk] Claudia ~ asthma info

2008-12-29 Thread Laurieskatz
Claudia, I have 2 cats with asthma (and 2 of my angel cats had asthma). Good idea to use inhaled meds. That was a very serious attack your kitty had. Inhaled meds go directly to the lungs (and avoid all the side effects of oral steroids). They have kept Frankie stable for 5 years. We use Flovent

Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Important to keep him eating his normal amount of foodto avoid liver failure. I didn't know this when I was pleased with a few bites of chicken. Please get more info at Feline Assisted Feeding (yahoo group) about this. They are the experts on eating issues L -Original Message-

Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
I suspect the Tyson's is fine. Important to keep him eating his normal amount of food Here is the suggested group: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/ info from the site: Feline Hepatic Lipidosis (FHL), Hepatic Lipidosis (HL), Fatty Liver Disease (FLD) or Syndrome

Re: [Felvtalk] General needs to eat!

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Examples of messages from the Feline Assisted Feeding Group.. Most Recent Messages (View All) (Group by Topic) Search:AdvancedStart Topic Re: New member needs advice Hello Marisol, I would be sure to give him something- mushy food on your finger, if you don't have a syringe.

Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ another post re food

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Another sample post from FAF...PLEASE JOIN. General's life depends on it. LCS So much has been going on here, that I cannot reply to individually, that I just want to say this to all who are struggling with assist- feeding their cats: PLEASE do NOT give up on helping your cat to eat! PLEASE do

Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ tysons canned chicken breast nutrition facts

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
No mention of onionsafe, I think. L Product Center Chicken Products Fully Cooked Chicken En EspaƱol Premium Chunk Chicken Breast (12.5oz) Tyson premium chunk chicken is delicious, tender, fully cooked chicken that is ready to use when you are. Search for recipes using this

Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Safer. True. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:10 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever Try the Gerber baby

Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Mine like Gerber turkey and Gerber chicken. Some like one and some like the other. L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:10 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ tysons canned chicken breast nutrition facts

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Makes sense... -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ tysons canned chicken breast

Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ TRY FANCY FEAST!!!

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
It's not a matter of being wrong. We are all learning as we go. You have a handful and it can be overwhelming. Please keep communicating. We ALL learn from each other. :) Please do read the info I sent on assisted feeding...I have walked this road and they can turn the corner if we can just keep

Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ tysons canned chicken breast nutrition facts

2008-12-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Our vet says ok to use 1/2 of the 5 mg tablet. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 5:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] General ~

Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever

2008-12-27 Thread Laurieskatz
If he has an upper respiratory infection he could be having trouble smelling and cats eat by smell. If he has a fever, he won't want to eat...If he hasn't eaten all day (and yesterday)? he is getting into risk of liver failure. Join the feline assisted feeding yahoo group immediately and find out

Re: [Felvtalk] After Dental extraction - what to feed

2008-11-22 Thread Laurieskatz
I would keep an eye on her. One of my kitties had a tooth that abscessed after a dental -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dawn Morrison Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 4:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL

Re: [Felvtalk] High Fever

2008-11-21 Thread Laurieskatz
Yes, Isabella had a high fever when we first rescued her. As I recall, we used antibiotics. I couldn't find my notes quicklyI do know her fever finally came down. Eventually she was on maintenance prednisilone and a pain killer. And now she is only on interferon and has gone from 8-12 lbs. She

Re: [Felvtalk] 3 1/2 month old kitten with diarrhea

2008-11-17 Thread Laurieskatz
Hello. He may need some unflavored pedialyte, too. I give that when mine have diarrhea. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 3 1/2

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Laurieskatz
A friend has mixed positives and negatives with the negatives never becoming positive. It's important to keep the negatives healthy because of the depressed immune system of the positive kitty. If someone does get sick, they should be isolated for the protection of all the kitties. Laurie From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-11-15 Thread Laurieskatz
My shoes never come into the house...they can bring in all kinds of things. Visitors are asked to take their shoes off at the door. L -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Borden Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:32 AM To:

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

2008-11-15 Thread Laurieskatz
Thanks for sharing your story. I believe the rescued kitties are the most grateful. And even more so, the special needs recued ones! A great tribute to Romeo (and you). Thanks for sharing! You now have one more guardian angel watching over you. Laurie From: Chris

Re: [Felvtalk] Dental extraction - advice needed

2008-11-07 Thread Laurieskatz
Coco has had most of her teeth removed (gradually ~ over 10 years) due to gingivitis. She needs annual cleanings. The vet feels her mouth is in good shape now and that she won't need more extractions. This sounds like a very extreme solution, though he IS a specialist. The pain after one

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