Re: Antonio

2007-01-22 Thread catatonya
e left there not knowing a d*mn thing about his condition or how serious it is. The [EMAIL PROTECTED] technician brought poor 22lb Antonio out ON HIS BACK (he NEVER likes to be carried that way)...and he was in SO much pain. He just peed everywhere, bless his little heart. He was screaming.

Re: Antonio

2007-01-17 Thread elizabeth trent
Oh thank you so much! elizabeth On 1/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: buy online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=30154512&dept%5Fid=1078&brand%5Fid=904&root%5Fid=&SearchRX=&mscssid=E8LD1CJ6R2JQ8GQ3CVA8AS3W9G67BWW7 http://www.nationa

Re: Antonio

2007-01-17 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
buy online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=30154512&dept%5Fid=1078&brand%5Fid=904&root%5Fid=&SearchRX=&mscssid=E8LD1CJ6R2JQ8GQ3CVA8AS3W9G67BWW7 http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=30254505KT&dept%5Fid=1078&brand%5Fid=904&root%5Fi

Re: Antonio

2007-01-17 Thread elizabeth trent
Original Message From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 7:03:22 PM Subject: Re: Antonio Elizabeth, I just feed ALL my cats the prescription diet. I use royal canin s/o which is for both types of crystals. It's expensive,

Re: Antonio

2007-01-16 Thread Barb Moermond
uary 16, 2007 7:03:22 PM Subject: Re: Antonio Elizabeth, I just feed ALL my cats the prescription diet. I use royal canin s/o which is for both types of crystals. It's expensive, but I can't separate everyone's food.. t elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: Antonio

2007-01-16 Thread Barb Moermond
ely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous - Original Message From: elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:13:09 PM Subject: Re: Antonio Is it 'Royal Canin diet felin

Re: Antonio

2007-01-16 Thread Barb Moermond
him, and making me smile." - Anonymous - Original Message From: elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:13:09 PM Subject: Re: Antonio Is it 'Royal Canin diet feline Urinary S/O'? Where do you buy it? The only pl

Re: Antonio

2007-01-16 Thread elizabeth trent
ficebut I came very close to opening up a can of [EMAIL PROTECTED] a bit ago. Those slap-happy receptionist people are USELESS. If I had not asked a stream of questions I would have left there not knowing a d*mn thing about his condition or how serious it is. The [EMAIL PROTECTED] technician

Re: Antonio

2007-01-16 Thread elizabeth trent
I'll have to check on that food when I am sure Antonio is in the clear. The vet tried to tell me that if I ever took Antonio off of this diet, his crystals would come right back...and he told me that if I gave this food to everyone that they could get the other type of crystals. Everyon

Re: Antonio

2007-01-16 Thread catatonya
left there not knowing a d*mn thing about his condition or how serious it is. The [EMAIL PROTECTED] technician brought poor 22lb Antonio out ON HIS BACK (he NEVER likes to be carried that way)...and he was in SO much pain. He just peed everywhere, bless his little heart. He was screaming. T

Re: Antonio

2007-01-10 Thread TenHouseCats
ston eat anything but his prescription diet because even when I changed him to Innova EVO he got crystals. This is just my own experience though. I hope Antonio starts feeling better very very soon. You and Antonio are in my prayers. Cindy --- elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: Antonio

2007-01-10 Thread cindy reasoner
st my own experience though. I hope Antonio starts feeling better very very soon. You and Antonio are in my prayers. Cindy --- elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Barb - I am so relieved to hear you say that. > Thanks for all your > input. This doctor who told me that is n

RE: Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-10 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
om: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elizabeth trent Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 8:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Re: ot: Antonio Thanks Nina. Things are calm for the moment here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary).

RE: ot: Antonio

2007-01-10 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Elizabeth, So glad Antonio got some (literal) relief. Poor little sweetheart, he must be so much happier, as you say. Glad to hear the staff redeemed thenselves somewhat too. Kerry M -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elizabeth trent Sent

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
For the crystals themselves, it looks like we are trying to get the change in diet to dissolve them (which certainly seems like a slow process). They've given him fluids and steriod shots...and finally something for pain...and he's taking a daily antibiotic...but nothing to specifically address th

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Belinda
What is he getting for the crystals? When Skeeter had crystals he got DL-Methionine (sp), it fixed him right up and he would eat the tabs right out of my hand. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens htt

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I did ship those pills out to you too! At least he is peeing! That's good. The pain is bad, but blockage is worse! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the wind

Re: WAS Re: Antonio - Now OT: Customer Service

2007-01-09 Thread Belinda
My vet is one of 4 or 5 and doesn't own the clinic, the owner is into agility with hre Jack Russells and doesn't pay as much attention to what goes on in the office anymore, other than to tick my vet off so she quits. She is not going to be there after January, she is going to do some house

Re: Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
as fast as I could. I was, in fact, on the > phone with the vet asking about his pain management policy > when Antonio kept trying to urinate and couldn't...finally growled and > screamed and his back end. > > I thought he was blocked. Of course, when I picked the boy up to t

Re: Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Nina
fast as I could. I was, in fact, on the phone with the vet asking about his pain management policy when Antonio kept trying to urinate and couldn't...finally growled and screamed and his back end. I thought he was blocked. Of course, when I picked the boy up to take him inside at the

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Nina
ve a talk with everyone about it, but they don't always keep their agreements. I keep her food and an individual water bowl up there for her and I can add homeopathics to her water if she seems in need. I hope I haven't jinxed myself :)! Antonio is so fortunate to have a mommy that

Re: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
o Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous - Original Message From: elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 8,

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread TenHouseCats
m just back from zipping his fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could. I was, in fact, on the phone with the vet asking about his pain management policy when Antonio kept trying to urinate and couldn't...finally growled and screamed and his back end. I thought he was blocked. Of course, w

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Cindy. I'm so glad Winston is doing well with his new food. Bless his sweet fur face. This is no fun for cat or cat guardian. On 1/9/07, cindy reasoner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Elizabeth, I hope Antonio is feeling better today. My baby Winston has a problem with c

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping his fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could. I was, in fact, on the phone with the vet asking about his pain management policy when Antonio kept trying to urinate and couldn't...finally growled and screamed and hi

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
Thanks, Nina. Still smoke-free (and grumpy :0) Antonio seems to be feeling better today - he says thanks for the hug. We had another long night but he's definitely perkier today. I know he was in a lot of pain for a while -- breathing heavy and eyes fully dilated. I stayed up with him

Re: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Barb Moermond
.org Sent: Monday, January 8, 2007 5:30:01 PM Subject: Re: Antonio Thanks, MC. I think what I will do is every morning and every evening...I'll set out their eight little bowls for an hour or so and supervise --making sure Antonio only gets his special food. That way, we'll get on a

Re: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Barb Moermond
nt: Monday, January 8, 2007 5:19:14 PM Subject: Re: Antonio Thank you, Kerry. ***RANT ALERT (from a crazy nicotine addict in withdrawel)*** I've always been very happy with my vet's officebut I came very close to opening up a can of [EMAIL PROTECTED] a bit ago. Those slap-happy r

Re: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Barb Moermond
From: elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 8, 2007 3:46:04 PM Subject: Re: Antonio Thank you, Phaewryn. I just talked to the vet. Antonio has a lot of struvite crystals in his urine...and a lot of red and white blood cells as

RE: WAS Re: Antonio - Now OT: Customer Service

2007-01-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
se so that my kitties are not stressed out in a car. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 2:45 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: WAS Re: Antonio - Now OT: Customer Service My vet is like that to

Re: WAS Re: Antonio - Now OT: Customer Service

2007-01-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
My vet is like that too. I love him and everyone on his staff. He's also a good vet to boot. But I think it is hard to find a good vet with good staff, so we *are* really blessed. On 1/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, I am really blessed with a good vet office. All th

Re: WAS Re: Antonio - Now OT: Customer Service

2007-01-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Wow, I am really blessed with a good vet office. All the girls know me by first name and by my voice over the phone, they are all very professional and wonderful people (but then these aren't kids, for the most part). I guess I wasn't aware it was not like that most places. I would never put up wit

Re: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My employer pays me as much as she can afford, so far none of my paychecks have bounced. I love my job, and when I walk in the door every day, I am glad to be there. I've worked lots of crummy jobs in the past, jobs that didn't use any of my skills or appreciate my talents (or my wonderfully sarc

Re: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread wendy
Hey Elizabeth, I just read your posts about Antonio-poor baby! I'm glad you now know what you are dealing with. Does the vet think the crystals will dissolve over time with the special food? I know Antonio is so glad to be home with his mommy. And kudos to you for quitting smoking! W

WAS Re: Antonio - Now OT: Customer Service

2007-01-09 Thread Belinda
Lynette, I don't think Phaewryn was insulted, I deal with people and companies all day and customer service as a whole is non existent and the people I deal with in growing numbers don't even know their jobs. I was in customer service for many, many years and I would have been fired (and as

RE: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Hear hear Kelly. Well said. Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly L Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 10:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Antonio At 07:00 PM 1/8/2007, you wrote: I beg to differ. although I do

RE: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Yeah! Wish we all lived near each other! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elizabeth trent Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 6:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Antonio You're spoiled ;-) I'm very glad you have one

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread cindy reasoner
Elizabeth, I hope Antonio is feeling better today. My baby Winston has a problem with crystals and he is on Science Hill XD can and so far has been doing good with it. You and Antonio are in my prayers. Cindy --- Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Elizabeth, > I just logged on

RE: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
ilto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 11:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Antonio A well know chiropractor in this area (human chiropractor) charges only $60 for x-rays. He owns his own machine in his office. His office visits are o

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Nina
Hi Elizabeth, I just logged on and saw your thread about Antonio. Poor baby! I hope he's doing better today. It's such a shame that you had a hard time at the vet. It's never easy to deal with inconsideration, but when your baby is in pain and danger it's almost im

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread Kelly L
ry clear that you did not receive professional attention from the office staff, and you expect appropriate behavior or you will be taking your eight babies someplace more professional. Especially at small clinics, people with large numbers of animals who care deeply and spend money can have a ver

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
eceive professional attention from the office staff, and you expect appropriate behavior or you will be taking your eight babies someplace more professional. Especially at small clinics, people with large numbers of animals who care deeply and spend money can have a very real influence on things

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread lynette
m the office staff, and you expect appropriate behavior or you will be taking your eight babies someplace more professional. Especially at small clinics, people with large numbers of animals who care deeply and spend money can have a very real influence on things. (And I'm glad Antonio is home with a remedy; my own adventures at the vets in another message.) Lynette

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
get a different vet, there is NO reason for your cat to be suffering in pain! Give me your address and I will ship you cat pain meds tomorrow! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way o

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread Kelly L
would have left there not knowing a d*mn thing about his condition or how serious it is. The <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] technician brought poor 22lb Antonio out ON HIS BACK (he NEVER likes to be carried that way)...and he was in SO much pain. He just peed everywhere, bless

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
receptionist > people are USELESS. If I had not asked a stream of questions I would have > left there not knowing a d*mn thing about his condition or how serious it > is. The [EMAIL PROTECTED] technician brought poor 22lb Antonio out ON HIS BACK (he > NEVER likes to be carried that way)..

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread TenHouseCats
condition or how serious it is. The [EMAIL PROTECTED] technician brought poor 22lb Antonio out ON HIS BACK (he NEVER likes to be carried that way)...and he was in SO much pain. He just peed everywhere, bless his little heart. He was screaming. This they did before I even had time to check out or

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Thanks, MC. I think what I will do is every morning and every evening...I'll set out their eight little bowls for an hour or so and supervise --making sure Antonio only gets his special food. That way, we'll get on a schedule. The advantage of this is that I will be able to see e

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Excellent idea - thank you, Phaewryn. On 1/8/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Check online to see if a different prescription diet brand has a food line for the same problem with better ingredients. Try: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/dept_brands.asp?dept%5Fid=1078 Na

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
stream of questions I would have left there not knowing a d*mn thing about his condition or how serious it is. The [EMAIL PROTECTED] technician brought poor 22lb Antonio out ON HIS BACK (he NEVER likes to be carried that way)...and he was in SO much pain. He just peed everywhere, bless his little hear

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread TenHouseCats
aw, poor antonio, and you, too! glad to hear he's not blocked. and it's always such a joy to have different kits on different foods, but it CAN be worked out! GLOW to both of you. MC On 1/8/07, MacKenzie, Kerry N. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sending positive healin

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Check online to see if a different prescription diet brand has a food line for the same problem with better ingredients. Try: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/dept_brands.asp?dept%5Fid=1078 National Pet Pharmacy is a member of the igive network, so if you sign up for igive, and shop at this

RE: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Sending positive vibes for your little Antonio--what a great and noble name!-- to start to feel better now he's had the steroid and antibiotics. hugs Kerryx -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elizabeth trent Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Phaewryn. I just talked to the vet. Antonio has a lot of struvite crystals in his urine...and a lot of red and white blood cells as well. No blockage - thank goodness -- but I need to be on the lookout for that. They gave him a steroid for the inflammation and a shot of antibiotics

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sending healing vibes and positive energy for Antonio! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight

Re: Smoking cats and Lymphoma and Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread Leslie
Elizabeth - Good for you! I hope that their support doesn't wan, it's a long battle, but you can do it...with help. And I'm keeping Antonio in my thoughts, I hope that he's feeling better soon. Leslie From: "elizabeth trent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:

RE: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Sending positive healing vibes for your sweet Antonio, Elizabeth. I hope the vet visit is productive and he feels a whole lot better soon. Please keep us posted when you get time. hugs to you and Antonio, Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Leslie. On 1/8/07, Leslie Lawther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: *Your Antonio will be in our thoughts and prayers... * *Leslie =^..^=* On 1/8/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my &g

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread Leslie Lawther
*Your Antonio will be in our thoughts and prayers... * *Leslie =^..^=* On 1/8/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my pillow with my arm around him. He has some blood in his urine and possibly a kidney stone..

ot: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my pillow with my arm around him. He has some blood in his urine and possibly a kidney stoneplus, his glands need to be expressed so the poor boy just feels rotten. I made them promise me at the vet's they would give him

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-22 Thread Gina WN
LOL I do the same thing with my Tigger's tail! Tigger loves to present his hiney end to me. I've read it's a sign of affection. Gina Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always turns around

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread TenHouseCats
yeah, but why didn't WE think of this stuff? we could be rich by now On 11/22/06, ETrent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OMGoodness! What will they think of next? LOL These links are great elizabeth In a message dated 11/21/06 23:31:40 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http:/

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread ETrent
OMGoodness! What will they think of next? LOL These links are great elizabeth In a message dated 11/21/06 23:31:40 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.fridgedoor.com/catbuairfr.html

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread ETrent
ROFLMAO! elizabeth In a message dated 11/21/06 23:15:46 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk towards you is Tigger butt, tail straigh

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread TenHouseCats
http://www.fridgedoor.com/catbuairfr.html On 11/22/06, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.spilsbury.com/Gag-Gifts/Gifts/Cat-Butts-Magnets-and-Book On 11/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, a

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread TenHouseCats
http://www.spilsbury.com/Gag-Gifts/Gifts/Cat-Butts-Magnets-and-Book On 11/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk towards you i

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk towards you is Tigger butt, tail straight up in the air wagging. I go up to my boyfriend and say "See me one-eyed parrot? Rraark! Tiggy want a cracker?

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread ETrent
Phaewryn, What a hoot! LOL You're just speaking cat language :0) What is it about cats being so proud of their butts? Nothing even close to the canine mentality. It's like cats come up and say -- "Hello!!! Look at my butt!!!" (turning around with tail straight up in the air) *grin* I say -

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread TenHouseCats
way too much information, phaewryn! On 11/21/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: LOL, I have my stinky boy in my lap now. I'd never had a cat with such active anal glands until Tigger came along we call it "stinkytiggybootyroma". I make a big fuss out of sniffing his bu

Re: Update on Antonio

2006-11-16 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Yeah, if he's back to his old self, I wouldn't worry too much about the pain. I'm glad he's bounced back so quickly! Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost Spay&Neuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http

Re: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread etrent
27;s the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 3:42 PM Subject: Re: Update on Antonio You didn't mention your vet upping his pain meds... I do hope he's getting enough pain meds! MY vet wouldn

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread etrent
Thank you, Terrie. Antonio has been sassy tonight. He rolled on his belly and wrapped around my foot...climbed inside a new box to check it out tonight when I got home. He's been playing with some of his toys. His backside still looks terrible but I do think he's a lot better.

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread Belinda
That could be that the skin is toxic and not the gel inside, will ask my vet about that. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.co

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread Belinda
Found several more links when I typed "aloe vera toxic to felines" into google, couple of quotes below: Dr. Jill A. Richardson, veterinary poison information specialist for the ASPCA 's National Animal Poison Control Center, warns that certain plants may prove harmful to cats. A partial list

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread Belinda
The first link I sent was from a vets website and my vet has told me the same thing. Like anything it may not harm every cat the first time it's used but my thinking is if it could be poisonous it isn't worth the risk to me. I am going to ask my vet about it again, it is on some lists and n

Re: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
You didn't mention your vet upping his pain meds... I do hope he's getting enough pain meds! MY vet wouldn't even let Tang leave the hospital until his butt inflammation went down to almost normal, due to wanting to be really consistent with the pain meds. Phaewryn   Please adopt a cat from L

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread TatorBunz
Elizabeth, I'm glad to hear Antonio is feeling better today! He will remain in my thoughts and prayers that he gets better soon! He such a trooper!   Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted at:https://www.paypal.com/http://www.t

Re: Aloe vera, is it poisonous? (was Update on Antonio)

2006-11-15 Thread G. Lane
Re Aloe Vera - it has some great healing properties. There's a part of the plant that's toxic, but part of it is not. In general, I think that aloe juice is from the healing part of the plant, not the membrane that is or can be toxic. I looked it up a few years ago and found a nice diagram

Re: Aloe vera, is it poisonous? (was Update on Antonio)

2006-11-15 Thread etrent
Thank you, Nina - this is helpful.   elizabeth  *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.*     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:50 PM Subject: Aloe vera, is it poisonous? (was Update on An

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread etrent
15 Nov 2006 12:32 PM Subject: Re: ot: Update on Antonio Aloe vera gel is a good idea.  I would probably buy the gel, (aloe only, no other additives or perfumes), at the health food store because it would be more sanitary.  Funny, I'd have no problem putting aloe gel direct from the plant on a sor

Aloe vera, is it poisonous? (was Update on Antonio)

2006-11-15 Thread Nina
Okay, while I was reading about aloes and aloe vera gel I did start to remember something about the skin of the plant being toxic, (not the gel from the inside).  I found this post from a Holisticat archive.  I'm still confused after reading it, but I thought I'd pass it along while I look for

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread Nina
I'll do some research on it, but I've never heard that. In fact, I heard the opposite, that it was safe for them to ingest. I can tell you that it didn't hurt Gypsy. Nina Belinda wrote: I don't think aloe vera is something safe for kitties to eat, seems I've read it is poisonous for cats.

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread Nina
ant.  Even so - if there is any way we can avoid surgery for Antonio - we will.  It will only be a last resort.   Antonio is so smart -- he knows he has a drippy ugly bottom and would not sit down until I got him some special towels LOL I am probably the worst housekeeper on the planet - but he is

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-15 Thread Belinda
I don't think aloe vera is something safe for kitties to eat, seems I've read it is poisonous for cats. http://dcn.davis.ca.us/vme/DrSue/poisplnt.html http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_toxic_aloe -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemi

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-14 Thread Gina WN
Bless sweet Antonio!   Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Nina, Thank you so much.  I stayed home from work today -- I wasn't feeling well - but mostly I was worried about my boy.  Since yesterday he had been staying under the bed.  I put a big towel down by the bed and laid there besid

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-14 Thread ETrent
LOL  Thanks WendyAntonio and I appreciate your prayers for his big ol' butt :0)  I'm going to have to take a picture of him and upload it so I can send a link - he is gorgeous.  He would give you a big head butt the minute he saw you.  The vet was talking about how big h

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-14 Thread ETrent
tifully.  He operated on Mama Kitty too when she had a very bad abscess from a bite before she transitioned to indoor living.  He truly is talented - which is rare considering that he is a general practitioner out in the county and not the least bit flashy or arrogant.  Even so - if there is any wa

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-14 Thread wendy
Elizabeth, Prayers going out for Antonio's big 'ol butt...lol. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Poor little big Antonio. > > Took him back today for his checkup - he looks like > he's been hit in the > butt by a missile. Those glands are just so >

RE: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-14 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
esday, November 14, 2006 12:12 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: ot: Update on Antonio Oh Elizabeth, that poor big sugar boy!  I'm hoping the steroid shot will ease the inflammation long enough to allow his poor bum to heal!  How about some soothing ointments or salves?  I did som

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-14 Thread Nina
with impactions.  The things that can go wrong were pretty scary.  If that's the way you decide to go, I'd look for someone that has experience with this particular surgery.  I'm sure your regular vet won't be offended.  Anyone that gets that sort of reaction from Antonio has to be

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-14 Thread cindy reasoner
Your right poor Antonio. Bless his heart. I hope his backside starts feeling better soon. I hope he doesn't have to go through surgery. Both of you are in my prayers. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Poor little big Antonio. > > Took him back today for his chec

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread kelly
e he is able to eliminate properly.  He's my shadow right now because he knows I'm taking care of him.  He's a total angel taking his medicine - I don't even have to hold him -- just reach out with the dropper and he will take it.  He loves people, cats, and dogs...Antonio never

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread ETrent
right now because he knows I'm taking care of him.  He's a total angel taking his medicine - I don't even have to hold him -- just reach out with the dropper and he will take it.  He loves people, cats, and dogs...Antonio never met anybody he didn't love (ok - he hated my

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread Barb Moermond
, and making me smile."- Anonymous- Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:32:10 PMSubject: Re: ot: Update on Antonio Thank you, Barb.  That sweet boy -- when we

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread ETrent
Thank you, Barb.  That sweet boy -- when we were in the examination room and Dr. Reid walked in -- Antonio took a flying leap over to the counter where Dr. Reid was and gave him a big head butthe knows our vet loves him and takes care of him too.  I try to hang on to that boy but he has

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread Barb Moermond
:11 PMSubject: Re: ot: Update on Antonio At 07:15 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote Is he on pain medication...Ask for...no insist on Buprenex.He needs it until his bottom is better, Is he on a stool softener alsolike Colace?? Kelly : Poor little big Antonio.   Took him back today for his checkup

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread kelly
At 07:15 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote Is he on pain medication...Ask for...no insist on Buprenex.He needs it until his bottom is better, Is he on a stool softener alsolike Colace?? Kelly : Poor little big Antonio.   Took him back today for his checkup - he looks like he's been h

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread Barb Moermond
and making me smile."- Anonymous- Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:15:00 PMSubject: ot: Update on Antonio Poor little big Antonio.   Took him back today for his che

ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread ETrent
Poor little big Antonio.   Took him back today for his checkup - he looks like he's been hit in the butt by a missile.  Those glands are just so inflamed and his backside looks awful.  So red and irritated...draining -- we never missed a single dose of antibiotics but he looks so much

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-09 Thread Nina
putting it off next time.  Let us know how the new food works for Antonio.  I have a couple of couch potato boys that should go on a diet too!  You're lucky, (in a way), that Antonio lets you help him stay clean.  My Kimba Cat gets really pissy when I try to help him out with his imperfect hygi

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