My experience with weak rear legs was myonecrosis. Coco also had trouble
eating. Her tongue would come out of her mouth. We saw a neurologist and a
biopsy of her rear leg muscles was done. Her muscles were dying. Possible
causes were toxic, nutritional and something else (parasite?). We immedia
Hi Carmen, nice to see you here!
:-)
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: Carmen Conklin
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:47 PM
Subject: RE: Ringworm
Chris, saw your note on ringworm. I'm new here but have bouts of ringworm at
our sanctuary o
Squeaky was a carrier. The virus was in his bone marrow. He lived to age 22,
symptom free until his final 3 weeks of life.
Laurie
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:27 PM
Subject: Another Important Question
One of the ladies in Iowa
I never had to do one thing for FeLV+ Squeaky. He had no symptoms. Stripes
had a cold from time to time. They tested positive in 1985, 2 years after I
adopted them. When they tested positive, Stripes was 11 and Squeaky was 10.
I was their second guardian and they were always inside and my only c
Doxycycline (in case he had hemobartonella), appetite stimulant and pain meds
are what we gave our rescue kitten who was severely anemic and in kidney
failure.
He was also hospitalized for 2 of his first 3 weeks with us so they could IV
feed him. We could not get him to eatfinally he rallied
I agree. The stress of traveling to Iowa won't be the best for the kitty..
- Original Message -
From: Tracy Weese
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:42 PM
Subject: Re: Balance of puddy cats
Then I say...go for it. I understand being tired an
information tomorrow. What is the
sanctuaries name?
Sally
On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 9:17 PM, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Sally, Is the Iowa contact a sanctuary? Is it Carmen? If not, BEWARE.
Please feel free to email me privately. I am from Iowa and know the folk
Siamese boy.
Sally
On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 4:57 PM, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
ps re adding another. You never know. My friend just added a third cat to
his 2 female cat, 2 male golden retriever household. Rocco has been a perfect
addition, bringing out the best in each
with when I am gone, and I think she
is lonely and confused.
On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 10:38 PM, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I am sure mine do. After Stripes died, Squeaky kept urinating on the paper
towel roll. I would replace and he'd urinate again. The vet said i
I am sure mine do. After Stripes died, Squeaky kept urinating on the paper
towel roll. I would replace and he'd urinate again. The vet said it was grief.
It stopped after a couple weeks ~ dind't have this behavior before or after.
They were best pals for 15 years.
After Teddy died, I almost lo
Subject: Re: re spaying my kitten
That was our plan too but he only had 2 shots and had to be put down because
of complications with FIP and his leukemia.
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 8:59 PM
Isabella gets interferon 7 days on/7 days off.
- Original Message -
From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: re spaying my kitten
No, I wish I had known my cat was positive a year ago and I would have put
him on inter
test on the kitten, who knows if
there's any danger at all. we don't know that anyone has been exposed to
anything at this point.
MC
On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Yes but the non-related cat was NOT vaccinated before exposur
Yes but the non-related cat was NOT vaccinated before exposure. It's one thing
if everyone was already vaccinated AND the person is going to keep all of them
but another if she is planning to adopt out the negatives. I would not want to
adopt a cat who'd I knew had been exposed. I think it's dif
gree with
gloria and everyone: by now, everyone's been exposed and separating them is
pointless
MC
On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 11:25 PM, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Agree about keeping the family together. As my vet would say, they have
already been exposed.
Agree about keeping the family together. As my vet would say, they have
already been exposed.
I would separate the other cat for sure, at least until she's had the
booster (30 days?). She is not protected right now. Wondering how long they
have all been together. In any event, I think I'd keep h
. This I
know. He avoided BooBoo like the plague and has no interest in other animals
whatsoever. I will have to be diligent about litter boxes, dishes etc but I'm
really not worried. With what we have just gone through, we can handle this.
Lynne
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wonderful Chuck or Lennie, who
doesn't appear to be leaving any time too soon but I think she will bring some
much needed joy into this house.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 3:37 PM
Sub
May I be the first to say.Congratulations! I can feel your joy! I am glad
you decided to wait on the spay. I have had that same thought about Booboo but
didn't want to say it...we waited to spay Isabella (FeLV+), too. Eventually
(via abdominal ultrasound performed because of then health issu
Great article. I am proud to "know" someone associated with such a wonderful
vet and facility.
Please give Jennifer a big hug from Laurie from Iowa.
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: Sherry DeHaan
To: Felvtalk
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 6:36 PM
Subject: Cat Fancy
Hey e
cool. I just got my current copy!
L
- Original Message -
From: Sherry DeHaan
To: Felvtalk
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 6:36 PM
Subject: Cat Fancy
Hey everyonecrashs Landing made it to the big time!!! Check out Mays issue of
CatFancy and read about us!! It is good to have h
give it to all
the cats like the lysine?
thanks,
tonya
laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I use Viralys and sprinkle it on a small amount of cannedfood so I am
sure they get it all.Or crush a pill and sprinkle, again, on a small amount
(Tablespoon) of canned food. Mine
elineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: coughing, sneezing allergies
his lungs are clear. doesn't that rule out asthma??
laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
yes. or asthma (which can be manifestation of allergies).
- Original Messa
99/lb. that works out to something
like 456 doses.
On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 11:20 AM, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Missy says - YUCK - I do not like Viralys! Mommy, please don't make me
eat it!
On 2/28/08, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
dded to the food...even smelly fishy food.
Lynne, follow your heart. Booboo strengthen and enlarged it. You must
decide what to do with it.
On Mar 8, 2008, at 3:59 PM, laurieskatz wrote:
Lynne, there is a great herpes yahoo group that I belong to. You might
look
o do with it.
On Mar 8, 2008, at 3:59 PM, laurieskatz wrote:
Lynne, there is a great herpes yahoo group that I belong to. You might
look into it. My vet thinks 2 of my cats may have this virus. Stress causes it
to flare. It can cause eye (and mouth?) problems. I give L-lysine twice a d
I use Viralys and sprinkle it on a small amount of cannedfood so I am sure they
get it all.Or crush a pill and sprinkle, again, on a small amount (Tablespoon)
of canned food. Mine aren't great about being syringed. L-lysine is tasteless
and since they eat canned, this is easing dosing for me (al
Lynne, there is a great herpes yahoo group that I belong to. You might look
into it. My vet thinks 2 of my cats may have this virus. Stress causes it to
flare. It can cause eye (and mouth?) problems. I give L-lysine twice a day
during a flare up. I have never had to do more than that with mine w
Prayers for Mr. Kennedy, Marley and Melina.
L
- Original Message -
From: Sherry DeHaan
To: Felvtalk
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 9:52 PM
Subject: Mr. Kennedy
Hi all could you please add Mr. Kennedy to your prayers.He has been battling
all kinds of ailments ever since he ca
Wintson will wink one or both eyes at times (it hasn't happened for a long
time, knock on wood) and his eyes would get red rimmed. This was usually
associated with a stressful event (eg vet visit). L-lysine always does the
trick. He also has acne and I give L-lysine when that occurs.
L
-
Lynne, I am so sorry you tried everything to help BooBoo. I feel he must
have come to you because you would care for him in his last weeks. He knew he
could count on you. I can't believe how quickly he went downhill. Devastating.
No other word comes ot mind. Let your other kitty comfort you.
yes. or asthma (which can be manifestation of allergies).
- Original Message -
From: catatonya
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: coughing, sneezing allergies
I have wondered if Sneaker's sneezing/breathing problems could be a
So sorry for this loss. So glad Anika found comfort in your boyfriends' arms
her last night.
Godspeed little Anika.
L
- Original Message -
From: Sherry DeHaan
To: Felvtalk
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 5:32 PM
Subject: Anika Please add to the CLS
I will try to type this
Hello. I bought a pill crusher and crushed the tablets. I gave 1/2 in AM
sprinkled on small amount of canned food (to make sure they get the entire
dose) and 1/2 in PM ~ same way. They are 500 mg tablets. Or you can double the
dose, too. I use Nature Made. The pill crusher I have has a place to
right right. I forgot this.
Ask your vet?
- Original Message -
From: Rosenfeldt, Diane
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:27 PM
Subject: RE: more bad news
Lynne, I know how sad and disheartened you are, but please be aware, as
Kelley says,
I am so sorry. I was afraid it was FIP. My friend did this for her kitty (lung
drain). He went along for awhile. His littermate never got FIP.
Pls also check into animal cruelty laws to see if they have violated any of
those. Wonder if the other cats are sick, too.
REMEMBER~ there is a reason you
I'd be as worried about Athena catching something from the FeLV negative cat as
the negative cat getting FeLV. My understanding is the virus is shed via body
fluids ~ saliva, nasal discharge, etc.
A friend had a negative cat living with a group of positives for 5 or 6 years
and he never got si
pstairs by choice. So I'm not
concerned about him being contageous no matter what he has.
Lynne
- Original Message -----
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: another 75 cc
If FIP, it ca
I can get this stuff for peanuts at the
pharmacy across the hall at work.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: another 75 cc
Bob sounds like a wonderful husband for a
Bob sounds like a wonderful husband for an animal lover/rescuer! Lucky BooBoo
to have you both...and THREE docs!
I almost hate to ask this...could this be FIP? Has anyone mentioned that?
My friend's cat had FIP and she had to take him about once a week to have his
lungs drained.
Pls keep us poste
well said, Marylyn.
- Original Message -
From: Marylyn
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:24 PM
Subject: Re: coughing
Please remember that cats normally sleep around 75% of the time. We are
supposed to sleep over 30%. He may just be doing
Thank-you for this encouraging and HAPPY update!
God bless us all!
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 12:57 PM
Subject: my baby
I have to tell you guys about BooBoo's new regime. It involves taking him
o
w and still doing fine.
tonya
laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, Isabella's blood work came back mostly good. Her white blood count is
below normal~ around where it was last summer. That was disappointing.
Her FELV test from yesterday came back positive (this is he
Lynne, I understand. I have the ashes of Angel (I did not name her), a
gorgeoue white deaf kitty I took to the vet specialty college to have
biopsies and a feeding tube placed when her previous owner abandoned her
because she was sick. Her ashes are with my Teddy and Keisha and a buck
(long sto
to Canada. Thank you for your kind offer but if
it
got checked at the border they would just toss it out. I've had that
happen.
Lynne
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From: "laurieskatz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: Holistic V
Where I live it is abuse to fail to provide medical care for a sick or
injured animal. You might see if there is any recourse down that avenue.
L
- Original Message -
From: "MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:13 AM
Subject: RE: Holistic
Lynne, is it the Feline Complex Transfer Factor that you ordered?
If yes, I have an unopened container that I would be willing to overnight to
you if you'll send me yours when you get it.
(or pay me for it). Isabella isn't eating it anymore and her mom didn't open
the last one I ordered. If you
We used this for Isabella for awhile. Not sure what all helped as we did
many things.
L
- Original Message -
From: "Lynne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: Holistic Vets
You are absolutely correct Jane. Again, it's called Transfer Facto
So glad to hear this. The fluid probably explains the breathing problems.
I would strongly recommend calling Karen. She may not check the list again
today and you may want to visit with her today??
I am happy to hear that Booboo is still with you and exhibiting some of his
previous behaviors!
L
Prayers
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:10 AM
Subject: breathing
BooBoo is getting worse. I called the vet this morning and he answered the
phone and told us to bring him in. He told me he fel
I recall Isabella had some breathing issues, too. She was anemic.
L
- Original Message -
From: "Belinda Sauro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: breathing issues
Lynne,
He is gasping for breathe because his anemia is likely getting
wo
for your kind thoughts.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:58 PM
Subject: Re: breathing issues
Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one
way to help him breathe
prayers your way.
Last year all six of mine were sick at once. turned out Frankie brought home an
infection from the vet's clinic. all the vet techs' cats were sick and one was
tapping Frankie on the nose as she held him for a blood draw. Mine were
vomiting, diarrhea and anorexic. It was a night
Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to
help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and
before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy
if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a
-she really is a walking
miracle! I'm SO glad you found a great vet in the endI know what a
difference that makes.
hugs, Kerry
--
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laurie
We give Isabella's pred and tramadal via transdermal application to the ear.
Franck's Lab.(800) 328-7060.
I give Lucy her benazapril compounded into a chicken flavored treat (not a pill
pocket but the med is mixed into a treat by the pharmacy). She eats it with her
breakfast. BCP Veterinary P
Sass went to live in her house with her. He adjusted well to the group of
kitties there. The feline leukemia positive kitties are in a room in another
house on her property (heated, AC, access to screened porch and lots of
visitors).
I would be honored to have my story shared. Here are more de
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: breathing difficulties
Did he aspirate? Was the problem after the water or after the doxy? Maybe
the water isn't working with
Did he aspirate? Was the problem after the water or after the doxy? Maybe the
water isn't working with him. I would call the vet and ask about this. Our vet
told us we had to give the doxy directly (not mixed in food). Midas hated it
too.
It's really important thing is for YOU to be calm befor
One thing my firiend did was bring out the kitty in a carrier and place her
up high so she could watch the goings on but not interact with the others.
- Original Message -
From: "Sue Koren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:03 AM
Subject: Re: + & - cats together
Even a paper bag. And you can hide treats for him to find.
- Original Message -
From: Marylyn
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 6:13 AM
Subject: Re: + & - cats together
Try bird feeders near the window and a window perch. Cats can bat balls an
My cats love the Cat Sitter DVD. If it would work to set up a DVD player, he'd
be entertained for hours!
http://www.thecatconnection.com/page/TCC/PROD/HOL-PET/
If that won't work, try playing a radio for him. Or even TV.
When (if) it's nice outside, an open window can entertain for hours.
L
a he's
having at the moment. If he were vomiting that would be cause for concern.
I squirt 1ml down his throat twice a day. He just hates being forced to do
something. I am trying to time the dosing so he has food in his stomach so
it isn't so hard on him.
Lynne
- Original Messag
This is my recollection as well.
Laurie
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From: "Belinda Sauro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: Boo & medicine
I seem to remember my vet telling me the diluted interferon is only
good for three months. A three month
My recollection is doxy is only in liquid form.
The following is from a discussion of feline bartonella at
http://www.jaaha.org/cgi/content/full/40/1/6
Note: dosing and side effect (diarrhea) info.
I recall it being recommended that we follow doxy with water via syringe.
Reasonsfor that are gi
Interacting can also be a problem for the immune compromised feline leukemia
positive cat. That kitty can pick up things from the other cats and not be able
to fight them off. If I hadopted or rescued a FeLV positive cat, I would not
comingle but I might try to find him a friend as long as the f
- Original Message -
From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: diarrhea
Two weeks Laurie. I picked up some yogurt so I'll try offering him some of
that.
- Original Message -----
From: laurieskatz
Could be the different foods, too. Or stress. Or a combination of factors.
The probiotics or yogurt mentioned might help with this.
I recall that Midas the kitten had diarrhea until we got him off all his meds.
I am sorry to hear BooBoo has this to contend with, too.
How many days go you have to
'll just use it to make soap with. I have a small on the side
business of soap making. I'll keep on trying til I find this boy something not
only that he loves but is good for him. He's just so darn cute.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
T
Hi. We give interferon by mouth. It has no taste is not a problem to give.
Maybe what you are giving is different. There are 2 kinds, I think. One is for
humans (diluted) and one for cats (expensive). We give the human one.
The doxy tastes terrible. Can you chase it with a small amount of water
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laurieskatz
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 7:52 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: coughing
Winston (I feel like I just keep pulling another cat out of my hat!)
will
occasionally vomit undigested food about 1/2 hour after he's eaten. He
Also, our vet recommended against warming food in microwave as it changes
consistency and smell of it. Vet suggested I mix food with warm (or hot) water
to bring it to room temp.
L
- Original Message -
From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 200
Try Solid Gold canned tuna (cat food) if you can find it. It's my secret weapon.
- Original Message -
From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:53 PM
Subject: the good stories
Thank you all for sharing these uplifting stories. I'm temp
Please add mine, too.
Squeaky and Stripes lived to ages 22 and 16, respectively. I adopted them at
ages 9 and 7 years. Their prior owner was going to EU them because her new
stepdaughter was allergic. They were FeLV positive. Stripes was symptomatic on
and off and Squeaky was healthy until his f
ok time for me to chime in again. Squeaky lived to age 22 and Stripes lived to
age 16. They were both feline leuk positive. Stripes was sick on and off and
Squeaky was healthy except his final 3 weeks. HOPE reigns!
So little was known about FeLV at that time. I did NOTHING special for them
(Sque
I am so sorry for you, Melina and Mysterio. I am glad he knew love in his final
weeks.
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: Sherry DeHaan
To: Felvtalk
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 4:47 AM
Subject: Mysterio Please add to the CLS :(
I am sad to say that we lost sweet litt
Winston (I feel like I just keep pulling another cat out of my hat!) will
occasionally vomit undigested food about 1/2 hour after he's eaten. He does
this sometimes and seems to be when he's eaten a larger that normal volume
of food.
L
- Original Message -
From: "Belinda Sauro" <[EMAIL
Belinda, Lucy had no symptoms with her HCM so they think, if she continues
as she is, that maybe that is just how her heart looks. (We did chest xrays
and blood work on everyone after Keisha died). I think she feels better on
the meds and her BP was pretty high (200+). I think the meds can caus
Belinda, that sounds like a challenge ~ HCM and CRF. Is the vomit undigested
food? If yes, is he gobbling his food?
Might check to see if the food refusal is connected with the vomiting
(refusing before or after).
I wonder if the panting might be associated with the HCM (if his heart is
racing
Hi Belinda, small world. Lucy has HCM. Her meds have greatly improved her
quality of life. She is much more active now.
Frankie's early chest xrays did not show the donuts as there was no damage
yet. That is why my vet said it was not asthma.
Inhaled meds have resulted in improvement in chest xra
Belinda, Teddy had no coughing. He panted after exercise. Keisha and Frankie
had/have the coughing. Frankie has coughed for 10 years (since the day I
rescued him from my yard). Keisha really only coughed for about 2 months
about 3 years ago (every day). Prednisone stopped it. She had two of the
Lynne, licking lips is indicative of upset stomach. Snorting is a new one. It
really could just be a hairball...breathe and make notes!
I know that I can easily go to a fear place. Frankie (blind, asthmatic and
previously had pancreatitis) has been calling out in the night the past few
nights.
Me again. Mine don't eat if they have a cold, upset stomach or diarrhea (I
sound like that commercial). Cats need to be able to smell their food. Coco
won't eat her normal food when she has a hairball she is trying to get rid of.
I usually find a hairball the next day and she is back on track ea
Asthma can look like a hairball cough. There are many other things it can be,
too, if not a hairball. Lung worm, heartworm, upper respiratory.
An asthma kitty can also have a wet sounding purr. The hairball cough are what
both Keisha and Frankie had. Both have/had asthma. Frankie's attacks alway
Diane is right. Try Solid Gold cat tuna. My cats love it. Human tuna is not
only bad for cats, it also can make them refuse food that is good for them. I
think human tuna can cause kidney problems in cats.
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: Diane Rosenfeldt
To: felvtalk@felineleuke
ebruary 08, 2008 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: Isabella update
I'm sorry the news wasn't better Laurie. Did your vet give you a copy of
Isabella's white blood count. If so what was it. BooBoo's was 9.9 today. How
does that compare?
Lynne
- Original Message -
Well, Isabella's blood work came back mostly good. Her white blood count is
below normal~ around where it was last summer. That was disappointing.
Her FELV test from yesterday came back positive (this is her third positive
test). Disappointing but not surprising.
Her vet is having us stop giving
Lynne, I am remembering we also tested/treated Isabella for Hemobartenella or
something like that. It's a parasite that can cause anemia and is treatable.
The med is kind of expensive but not bad. If my memory serves me correctly, we
treated another cat for hemobartit seems like we didn't te
Lynne, YAY re BooBoo's neuter. Don't despair re the anemia. Isabella had
anemia, very high temps (107), enlarged spleen, still unexplained tremors and
horrific pain and she kicked it all! She is doing GREAT. I was reading my old
emails- we thought her time had come twice last summer. Several tim
- Original Message -
From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 3:12 PM
Subject: BooBoo is home!!
BooBoo just came home from his neutering. He had no trouble whatsoever with
the anesthesia, has eaten, had a drink and can't stop purring.
Thanks! We had Isabella tested again yesterday. Awaiting results.
L
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 11:51 AM
Subject: Overjoyed
Laurie
Minstrel was in sanctuary with now Angel Buddy (FIV+) when
Fabulous news for you and Minstrel! Happy dance! I cannot even imagine how
light your heart feels today!!!
Do you mind sharing how old she was when she first tested negative; how old she
is now and what test was used each time?
That is, if you can come down from your cloud long enough to read ema
Me, too.
Great idea re pre-op blood work, too.
Prayers for Booboo and his humans tomorrow!!
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: MacKenzie, Kerry N.
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 4:07 PM
Subject: RE: fixing a leukemia kitty
with Boo's c
he road. Maybe neutering will make him not want to go out although
he hasn't even hinted at wanting to go so far. I'm sure that would change come
breeding season.
Lynne
- Original Message -----
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, F
Lynne, my friend has all her feline leukemia kitties altered. I think one, in
20 years, had a problem.
At least for a female, our vet believes the stress of the regular heat cycle
would be greater than that of the spay. And you are right that an unneutered
male is at risk of certain cancers...an
Sue, you cracked me up with your description of Charlie! My Frankie has asthma.
So did Teddy and Keisha. Sometimes Frankie's eye runs. Is Charlie on inhaled
meds? Frankie is and this has all but stopped his attacks. What a blessing as
he is also blind.
My friend had a feline leukemia negative c
Check out, also, www.catinfo.org and www.catnutrition.org for info on raw diets
and even some reviews on various commercial canned foods. I figure we wouldn't
live long or be healthy if we ate potato chips all the time.
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: Caroline Kaufmann
To: felvt
Caroline, I am so sorry. I think losing one we've nursed intently is especially
hard. I am sure you are exhausted. I find Monkee's visit a comfort and
assurance that he was waiting for Brumley. I had a visit from Teddy around the
time Keisha died.
Be gentle with yourself and know that you gave
Prayers for your and your angels. I hope the necropsy gives you some
answers...
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: "Gloria Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:10 AM
Subject: Please add to the Bridge List
I've had 2 cats die in the last two months, I am s
g in
the van.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: new cat
Hi Lynn, my Squeaky and Stripes tested positive. Squeak lived a healthy
life until age 22 years. Stripes was si
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