Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread dlgegg
sANDY, NEVER APOLIGISE. ANYTHING WE LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER IS TO OUR GAIN. I HAVE HAD 2 POSITIVE FELV CATS. ONE DIED AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS, BUT SHE HAD MANY OTHER ISSUES INCLUDING A RACCON BITING OFF HER TAIL. ANNIE IS STIL FIT AS A FIDDLE AND GIVING EVERYONE ELSE FITS. THE OTHERS ARE ALL VAC

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Matt Pardo
Thanks for sharing that article Maya! From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Maya D'Alessio Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 4:32 PM To: Margo; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction Biology of Feline Leukemia in the na

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Maya D'Alessio
read it in another article. On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Margo wrote: > > > -Original Message- > From: Maya D'Alessio > Sent: Oct 22, 2014 3:12 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction > > "The studies I read

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Margo
-Original Message- From: Maya D'Alessio Sent: Oct 22, 2014 3:12 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction "The studies I read indicate that only 15% of adult cats challenged withfelv will succumb to the disease and become long term positive&

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Maya D'Alessio
reasonably long lives. > > > > Best, > > > > Mary > > > > *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf > Of *grace mifsud > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:15 PM > *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > *Subject:*

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Grant, Mary A.
. It’s so nice to hear of other cats living reasonably long lives. Best, Mary From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of grace mifsud Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:15 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction Welcome to the group

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread grace mifsud
Welcome to the group Sandy Grace From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sandy Noneofyourbusiness Sent: 22 October 2014 17:19 To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] introduction Hi everyone! I am new here so if I do something wrong, let me

[Felvtalk] introduction

2014-10-22 Thread Sandy Noneofyourbusiness
Hi everyone! I am new here so if I do something wrong, let me know. This kind of group is set up different than what I am used to. My male friend moved back to Wisconsin, from Tucson, AZ back in 2012. He brought with him ‘9’ of his cats. ALL had FeLV. Shortly after he moved here, 5 of his cats d

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions

2013-08-08 Thread Shelley Theye
For some reason I did not receive the latest messages, so I am just sending a new email since I saw that Lee and Beth responded in the archives... Thanks Lee and Beth. I don't think my L- Lysine is the cat only version, but I sprinkled some on Leo's canned food and he ate it right up. Afterwa

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions

2013-08-08 Thread Beth
tter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Shelley Theye To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions Hi Beth, Thank you so much for the fast reply! I should give credit t

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions

2013-08-08 Thread Beth
ww.Furkids.org   From: Lee Evans To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions Hi. I have had experience with three FeLv+ cats turning to negative. You have to keep them for about 3 months, then

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions

2013-08-08 Thread Lee Evans
Hi. I have had experience with three FeLv+ cats turning to negative. You have to keep them for about 3 months, then retest with the SNAP non heartworm test. I had no idea that the three way test can cause a false positive. Anyway, have him retested with a fresh SNAP test and if it's negative,

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions

2013-08-08 Thread Shelley Theye
a high-quality food & keep > stress down. > > Good luck! > > Beth > > Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org > > > From: Shelley Theye > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 9:12 AM > Subject: [Felvtalk] i

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions

2013-08-08 Thread Beth
y, August 8, 2013 9:12 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions Hi, I finally was able to join your list and am so excited to be able to check in for advice and any questions I might have for my cat Leo. Some history- I trapped Leo last summer to TNR for a neighbor who offered to keep/feed

[Felvtalk] introduction and some questions

2013-08-08 Thread Shelley Theye
Hi, I finally was able to join your list and am so excited to be able to check in for advice and any questions I might have for my cat Leo. Some history- I trapped Leo last summer to TNR for a neighbor who offered to keep/feed him outdoors. He seemed feral, and was an elusive neighborhood stra

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-22 Thread Beth
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:52 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction If your other cats are vaccinated for FELV, why not let him in with them?  Annie is now 8 and doing fine.  Her only problem is she was an "only cat" in her previous home and does not like to share with other c

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-22 Thread Beth
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction It depends on your State.  Many States require the rabies vax every 3 years.  Some feel older cats do not need the FVRCP vax - that previous vaccines should still be in effect.  The FVRCP is recommended by the cat vaccine g

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-22 Thread Sharyl
  From: "dlg...@windstream.net" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:17 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction I have a question re vaccinations>  I have 2 15 year olds, one never goes out, she is terrified of outside and the other goes down on the gr

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-22 Thread dlgegg
I have a question re vaccinations> I have 2 15 year olds, one never goes out, she is terrified of outside and the other goes down on the ground to potty and then back to the deck for a snooze in the sun. Another 8 year old goes out very little and another tht stays on the deck. Do they need

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-22 Thread dlgegg
If your other cats are vaccinated for FELV, why not let him in with them? Annie is now 8 and doing fine. Her only problem is she was an "only cat" in her previous home and does not like to share with other cats. (Nitnoy died after 1-1/2 years but she had been feral and lost her tail to a ra

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Margo
ll the best   Margo   -Original Message- From: Betheny Laubenthal Sent: May 20, 2013 4:08 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction Thank you.  I love that group!  Stephanie is wonderful!  Thank you for the link. As for vaccinating, I order two different vaccines

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Amanda K. Payne
Yes! I actually have heard of RetroMAD1. I believe it's currently only available in Malaysia and is still in the trial stages. It sounds very promising but would be rather difficult to get ahold of in the States... if you're in the States, of course. Like LTCI, there isn't a lot of scientifical

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Betheny Laubenthal
Amanda (and everyone else), Have you heard of RetroMAD1? A friend of mine suggested it. http://blog.lepak.com/2011/02/au-tests-retromad1-new-wonder-drug.html Maybe I'm grasping at straws, but I cannot give up without a good fight. There has got to be something that works. --Beth

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Betheny Laubenthal
Thank you. I love that group! Stephanie is wonderful! Thank you for the link. As for vaccinating, I order two different vaccines: with and without-4 ways. I found a cheaper source. From a vet catalog. Local pet store-the owner is a vet tech and she offers vaccinations at her store. Running a

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Amanda K. Payne
ccine yourself, it's VERY > expensive. Through a Vet it seems to be much less. > > > > HTH, > > > > Margo > > > > -Original Message- > From: Betheny Laubenthal ** > Sent: May 20, 2013 2:37 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] Intr

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Margo
f you try to but the vaccine yourself, it's VERY expensive. Through a Vet it seems to be much less.   HTH,   Margo   -Original Message- From: Betheny Laubenthal Sent: May 20, 2013 2:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction Hi.  My name is Beth.  I run a feral

[Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Betheny Laubenthal
Hi. My name is Beth. I run a feral cat rescue. That's how I ended up with Mozart, a 10 month old kitten. April 18, I took him to a spay clinic to get neutered, his rabies vaccination and for a Felv/FIV test. He tested positive for Felv. It was recommended that he immediately be euthanized. I

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-24 Thread dlgegg
And this is also our reward. They enrich our lives every minute of their lives. Lorrie wrote: > Dear Laura, > Thank you for giving Dani a chance for life. I also have a lot > of cats (15 at home) plus a FelV sanctuary in my building in > town. Sometimes these FelV kittens can live long

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-06 Thread Lorrie
Dear Laura, Thank you for giving Dani a chance for life. I also have a lot of cats (15 at home) plus a FelV sanctuary in my building in town. Sometimes these FelV kittens can live long lives, and others will die. I have found there is really nothing you can do to cure the cat of FelV, but some

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-04 Thread dlgegg
r looking past Dani’s disease and loving her > for who she is. I’m praying she fights off the virus and lives a long and > healthy life. > > Cindy > > From: laurak...@aol.com > Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 5:57 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvt

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-04 Thread dlgegg
laurak...@aol.com > Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 5:57 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction > > Hi everyone, > > I am new to this group--and new to FeLV. I just took in an FeLV+ kitty from > the shelter where I am a volunteer. Her name is Dani and

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-04 Thread Cindy McHugh
, 2013 5:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction Hi everyone, I am new to this group--and new to FeLV. I just took in an FeLV+ kitty from the shelter where I am a volunteer. Her name is Dani and she is beautiful. Long story short, she and her three siblings were

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-04 Thread Sharyl
l.com" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, February 3, 2013 5:57 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction Hieveryone, I am new to this group--and new to FeLV. I just took in an FeLV+ kitty from the shelter where I am a volunteer.Her name is Dani and she is beautiful. Long story

[Felvtalk] Introduction pt 2

2013-02-03 Thread Laura McHugh
I should have mentioned that Dani is now 8 months and so far is in good health, eating well, very playful. Though a bit gassy and stool on softer side, but attributing that to the diet change. After looking more at the FeLV website I see the supplemental recommendations...are these warranted at

[Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-03 Thread laurakist
Hi everyone, I am new to this group--and new to FeLV. I just took in an FeLV+ kitty from the shelter where I am a volunteer. Her name is Dani and she is beautiful. Long story short, she and her three siblings were found outside in a box when they were about a week old. They came to the shelter

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Introduction

2011-05-31 Thread Beth
That's  how be introduce new cats in a room at the shelter. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Mon, 5/30/11, Natalie wrote: From: Natalie Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV in Bone Marrow not in Blood To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Monday, May 30, 2011, 2:12 PM Ho

Re: [Felvtalk] Aggie Introduction Part 2

2010-10-11 Thread nise...@yahoo.com
Andy, What a great introduction to the wonderful Aggie! Glad that she & Crookshanks are accepting the baby so well. When my daughter was born, my cat Chaucer gave her the cold shoulder for months. Didn't go into her room, pretended all the baby paraphernalia was invisible, a defin

Re: [Felvtalk] Aggie Introduction Part 2

2010-10-11 Thread Edna Taylor
for him. S, if anyone knows someone in Texas who might want to adopt, let me know :) Edna > From: oxjake...@hotmail.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:02:07 + > Subject: [Felvtalk] Aggie Introduction Part 2 > > > > >

Re: [Felvtalk] Aggie Introduction Part 2

2010-10-11 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
t all, are you?! Best wishes, Sara -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Andy Domek Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 11:02 AM To: FELV List Subject: [Felvtalk] Aggie Introduction Part 2 Our story continues

[Felvtalk] Aggie Introduction Part 2

2010-10-11 Thread Andy Domek
Our story continues with Aggie introduction, part 2.. At this point, I would have chalked the seizure up to the mirtaziprine if it wasn't for the fact that the day before we gave her the drug, Aggie was meowing very loudly and had thrown up a bit of a clear liquid. While my wife d

[Felvtalk] Aggie Introduction Part 1

2010-10-11 Thread Andy Domek
This is the first of two posts--my wordy self had originally tried to post one long email, but I was over the limit. So, I thought it was a good idea to break it up. Without further ado--here is part 1--part 2 is being posted momentarily. Hi all, I've been following for awhile, but n

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest (Re: Introduction - Chewie and Stitch)

2010-04-10 Thread Joe Reil
Thanks everyone for the well wishes. We're down to just a dog, at the moment now, and it's very weird not having a cat in the house at all (first time in 10 years!). :( I hope I'm done with dealing with this disease - having two go well before their time was bad enough - but I am glad I know ab

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2010-04-09 Thread Sharyl
wrote: > From: Joe Reil > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6:50 PM > Good evening, > > I don't know if anyone currently active remembers me, I > first signed up for th

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2010-04-08 Thread Hotmail Junk
t in April of 2007, when one cat (Chewie) was diagnosed with FELV after getting sick. I haven't been really active on here since, but I thought I'd post again with an update. My original introduction message is copied below. It is with sadness that I report that Stitch, who I men

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2010-04-08 Thread Sally Davis
Hi Joe She is beautiful and she will remain forever in your heart and memories. Sally -- Sally(me), Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soul mate angel), Lionel(angel),Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black(MIA), Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior, Hotdog (newest) S

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2010-04-08 Thread Joe Reil
te. My original introduction message is copied below. It is with sadness that I report that Stitch, who I mentioned originally has having been tested shortly after Chewie died has now left us, almost exactly 3 years after Chewie did. Stitch has done great these last few years, we never had any problem

Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive and our Introduction

2010-03-05 Thread Sharyl
hu, 3/4/10, David & Lisa Ogg wrote: > From: David & Lisa Ogg > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive and our Introduction > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 8:29 PM > Hi, > > I am rather new to this list, but wanted to ask Sue how

Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive and our Introduction

2010-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
David & Lisa Ogg Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 7:29 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive and our Introduction Hi, I am rather new to this list, but wanted to ask Sue how long ago was it that sweet Casper was vacinated for Feline Leukemia before she te

Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive and our Introduction

2010-03-04 Thread Frank & Sue Koren
interesting history. Thank God for people like you who take care of the ones who most need it. - Original Message - From: "David & Lisa Ogg" To: Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive and our Introduction Hi, I am rather new to

Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive and our Introduction

2010-03-04 Thread David & Lisa Ogg
Hi, I am rather new to this list, but wanted to ask Sue how long ago was it that sweet Casper was vacinated for Feline Leukemia before she tested positive? I am just curious as I am learning so much about this horrible disease. I have been reading many posts since I joined in January and I j

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-12-02 Thread dlgegg
Will keep you and Kong in my prayers, for you to get a job and Kong to get better. Keep us posted on both fronts. Ashley Vanover wrote: > Hi, everyone, I have been actively reading this list for a month or so now, > so I figured it was time I join. > > My cat, Kong, just turned 3 in Octob

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-11-23 Thread Verna Monson
gt; From: ashley.vano...@gmail.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction > > Hi, everyone, I have been actively reading this list for a month or so now, > so I figured it was time I join. > > My cat, Kong, just turned 3 in October. I found him in a Wal-M

[Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-11-23 Thread Ashley Vanover
Hi, everyone, I have been actively reading this list for a month or so now, so I figured it was time I join. My cat, Kong, just turned 3 in October. I found him in a Wal-Mart parking lot when he was 12 weeks old. He was mostly feral, had been starved, most likely abused, and had a nasty case of lu

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-14 Thread Laurieskatz
: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey Hello Joyce, You have a kind heart. It's hard to take in a felv cat and sounds like everyone in your world is going through alot. With respect to felv, it's true, stress is tough on these guys. There's alot of variables, opinions and conflicting

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-14 Thread jbero tds.net
Hello Joyce, You have a kind heart. It's hard to take in a felv cat and sounds like everyone in your world is going through alot. With respect to felv, it's true, stress is tough on these guys. There's alot of variables, opinions and conflicting ideas about the disease. Some cats do fine, some

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-13 Thread dlgegg
Joyce, yes, you have taken on a bit of a job, but i think you will find it is worthwhile. i took in Annie 3 weeks after her owner went into hospice. she was locked up in her trailer all that time with the owner's sister coming once a day to put out food and change her litter box. she had no

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-10 Thread Cougar Clan
ssage- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of stargazer 12 Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey A very good friend passed away & her family

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-10 Thread Laurieskatz
vtalk] introduction for Spicey A very good friend passed away & her family didn't want the cat. Spicey has feline leukemia going on 2 years. I took the cat in & have him in a spare room away from my cats. He has been on clavamox for about 1 yr per my friend. I am waiting on the vet to ca

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-10 Thread Cougar Clan
Try Rescue Remedy in Spicey's water and the water of your other cats. Also add Willow (another Bach Remedy) and Feliway spray. I've tried the room atomizer but don't care for it. I have had wonderful luck with the Feliway spray and so have my vets. Don't press Spicey. The Royal Princess

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-10 Thread gary
ng in this kitty. Gary -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of stargazer 12 Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey A very good fri

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-10 Thread Debbie Bates
elvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:38:17 + > Subject: [Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey > > > A very good friend passed away & her family didn't want the cat. Spicey has > feline leukemia going on 2 years. I took the cat in & have him in a spa

[Felvtalk] introduction for Spicey

2009-11-10 Thread stargazer 12
A very good friend passed away & her family didn't want the cat. Spicey has feline leukemia going on 2 years. I took the cat in & have him in a spare room away from my cats. He has been on clavamox for about 1 yr per my friend. I am waiting on the vet to call to find out all the specifics. Is

Re: [Felvtalk] Subject: Introduction

2009-11-05 Thread Laurieskatz
...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 12:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Subject: Introduction You are certainly in the right place to learn about caring for your FELV+ cats. But I'd like to suggest that it is really importa

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-11-04 Thread dlgegg
Hello Sara, just about 1 year ago, I was new to this group because a new cat I adopted thru my vet turned out to be felv positive. I am lucky, my vet said I had 2 choices, put her to sleep or keep her and deal with whatever came up. He also told me that many felv pos. cats live long healthy l

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-11-04 Thread Cougar Clan
You will receive wonderful advise from this boardmuch better than I can give you. My story is that a wonderful throw-away showed up at Mom's. Due to some problems (read two dead cats at two different vets) in a very short time, I took the little girl to my personal vets (Middletown An

[Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-11-04 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
Hello..I'm new to the group. I am a bit embarrassed about posting and asking for your expertise. Each of the postings I have read seems to indicate you are all actively involved in opening your hearts and homes to rescue kittens, and my little FeLV+ family was recently purchased from a breeder.

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca

2009-08-03 Thread Sander, Sue
] Introduction - Rebecca regardless of how becca became infected, everyone in the house has already been exposed to her by now, and euthanizing her is like the proverbial shutting the barn door. as others have said, adults cats have a very high level of immunity to the virus--suggest that your

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca

2009-08-03 Thread MaryChristine
regardless of how becca became infected, everyone in the house has already been exposed to her by now, and euthanizing her is like the proverbial shutting the barn door. as others have said, adults cats have a very high level of immunity to the virus--suggest that your vet read http://www.merc

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca

2009-08-03 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
ehalf Of Iva Lark Emily Seaberg Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 11:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca My 2 year old cat Rebecca (Becca) was diagnosed with FeLV on Friday. A brief history: I adopted Becca, along with another kitty Katherine, from PetSmart whe

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca

2009-08-03 Thread Sharyl
ered PTS. You don't need to give your vet any research as to why you want to keep Becca. She is your kitty and it is your decision. If the vet won't support your decision then find another vet. Sharyl --- On Mon, 8/3/09, Iva Lark Emily Seaberg wrote: > From: Iva Lark Emily Seabe

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca

2009-08-02 Thread Chris
leukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Iva Lark Emily Seaberg Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 12:51 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca My 2 year old cat Rebecca (Becca) was diagnosed with FeLV on Friday. A brief history: I ad

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca

2009-08-02 Thread gary
Lark Emily Seaberg Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 11:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca My 2 year old cat Rebecca (Becca) was diagnosed with FeLV on Friday. A brief history: I adopted Becca, along with another kitty Katherine, from PetSmart when they were

[Felvtalk] Introduction - Rebecca

2009-08-02 Thread Iva Lark Emily Seaberg
My 2 year old cat Rebecca (Becca) was diagnosed with FeLV on Friday. A brief history: I adopted Becca, along with another kitty Katherine, from PetSmart when they were a few months old. They had both been tested FeLV negative. But I did notice that a week after I brought them home Becca develope

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-03-22 Thread Sharyl
Thank you Jennifer for providing a loving home for these babies. Sharyl --- On Sun, 3/22/09, martinj...@verizon.net wrote: > From: martinj...@verizon.net > Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 12:17 PM > >

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-03-22 Thread Southernes
where are you located? I volunteer at a humane shelter in Tennessee and unfortunately their current policy is to euthanize any cats that come in and test positive. I am trying to change their thinking :-) Sidney ** Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-03-22 Thread Jane Lyons
Thank you Jennifer (and your husband) for the work that you are doing and for joining the group. I know that hospice/rescues like yours are needed in every community in this country. It is wonderful that you are able to give love and care to these special cats. I am sure you have a unique unde

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-03-22 Thread TatorBunz
Welcome to the group Jennifer! Bless you and your husband for your efforts on helping FELV kitties! Keep up the good work and love for these precious babies. You will find there are other rescues here that do somewhat the same as you. Also, a lot of very valuable information. Many of us are all ov

[Felvtalk] Introduction

2009-03-22 Thread martinjenn
My name is Jennifer Reihart and I run a hospice center/rescue for cats with FeLv. I have been doing it for over 6 years and have gotten cats from all over the eastern US. OH, NY, NJ, PA, NC, and even as far as Texas. We have a huge house, and take in cats from different areas, and various ba

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I really don't know squat about pancreas - but with the mention of Slippery - I syringe Slippery Elm liquid to kitties with other types of digestive problems. Supposed to be nutritious as well as soothing. Like I say, don't know much about it for pancreas problems. Gloria On Dec 14, 20

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-14 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Sidney, Welcome, I am sorry General is feeling so poorly, pancreatitis is a booger to deal with, Bailey had this and it eventually turned into cancer and I lost him to it. He was FeLV+ at 5 months of age and passed at 11 years old. We didn't realize he had pancreatitis because he h

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-14 Thread Southernes
In a message dated 12/14/2008 12:49:47 AM Central Standard Time, drosenfe...@wi.rr.com writes: > In your case, if the > pancreatitis is still going, the trick is to feed something that won't > irritate the pancreas. Slippery slope, but doable. > Do you have any suggestions as to what that migh

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-14 Thread Southernes
In a message dated 12/14/2008 12:19:08 AM Central Standard Time, maima...@duo-county.com writes: > Love him with all your and do not fear the future. > Everyone who loves and is loved has a broken heart eventually and, > just as eventually, breaks another's heart. Learn from him. He's alre

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-14 Thread Sharyl
place to 'room'. Sharyl --- On Sat, 12/13/08, souther...@aol.com wrote: From: souther...@aol.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG) To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008, 10:12 PM I just found this list after doing a little on line reading.

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-13 Thread Cougar Clan
I wonder if Lysine would help with the eye infection? I've used the supplement with some ferals and, at one point, with Dixie. There are some nuances though. You need to get them from others on the list. It has to do with the quality of the supplement. Until you hear from someone wiser

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-13 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
vtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG) I just found this list after doing a little on line reading. I joined this list to learn more about the issues surrounding caring for a Feline Leukemia positive cat. Here's our story: I have never owned a cat or even been around a cat in my life and I&#

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-13 Thread Cougar Clan
Oh my. A story I know well. With both Felv+ and Felv- cats. You have been hooked by an angel. My first and only Felv+ was Dixie. She was probably 3 or so years old. After I decided to find a way to keep her (She apparently had lost her home and was hanging out with the ferals behind m

[Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-13 Thread Southernes
I just found this list after doing a little on line reading. I joined this list to learn more about the issues surrounding caring for a Feline Leukemia positive cat. Here's our story: I have never owned a cat or even been around a cat in my life and I'm almost 52. Two years ago this coming s

Re: To Susan in Austin: feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX

2007-09-14 Thread Susan Dubose
ect: To Susan in Austin: feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX Hey Susan, What is the name of the great vet that you like in Austin. The girl that posted below lives in Austin and I thought I'd forward the name to her. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small gro

To Susan in Austin: feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX

2007-09-13 Thread wendy
that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Forwarded Message From: Christina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 9, 2007 12:11:17 PM Subject: [feline-hyperT] Introduction for Maxx - Austin, TX Good afternoon and thanks for allowing us to join!

Re: Introduction/Duncan

2007-06-19 Thread Marylyn
IL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:52 PM Subject: Re: Introduction/Duncan Hi Laura, Welcome to the list. How old is Duncan? If he's young, he has a decent chance of throwing off the virus. We've even seen adult cats do it, so retesting him in a few months might be a

Re: Introduction/Duncan

2007-06-19 Thread wendy
Hi Laura, Welcome to the list. How old is Duncan? If he's young, he has a decent chance of throwing off the virus. We've even seen adult cats do it, so retesting him in a few months might be a good idea. Lysine will be good for him. It's a tasteless amino acid that can be added to wet food.

Re: Introduction

2007-06-17 Thread Jane Lyons
Welcome Laura I am new ( a few weeks) on this list, but have found the people here to be very knowledgeable about FLEV and very kind and willing to share. It sounds as if Duncan is in a very healthy place right now. I would imagine the best advise for you would be to support him with the healthies

Re: Introduction

2007-06-17 Thread catatonya
Hi Laura, I'm in Georgia too. Where are you? My positive is 8 years old and going strong right now. tonya Laura Mostello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all - My name is Laura and I'm new to this list. I'm also new to FeLV, since I've just adopted an infected cat. I work at an anima

RE: Introduction

2007-06-15 Thread Melissa Lind
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laura Mostello Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 5:16 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Introduction Hi all - My name is Laura and I'm new to this list. I'm also new to FeLV, since I've ju

Re: Introduction

2007-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Hi Laura, Welcome to the group. I haven't been a frequent contributor recently, but have been on the list since 2001, when I took in FELV kitties Calawalla Banana BooBoo and Mr. Black Kitty (who were meowing at my door steps every morning). I later was fortunate to have Mittens, a sweet

Re: Introduction

2007-06-14 Thread Jean
That's wonderful that you took Duncan in! As everybody here can tell you, you can have many happy asymptomatic years with your FeLeuk kitty, and I do wish you the best. Sincerely, Jean Be a better He

Introduction

2007-06-14 Thread Laura Mostello
Hi all - My name is Laura and I'm new to this list. I'm also new to FeLV, since I've just adopted an infected cat. I work at an animal shelter here in Georgia, and one of my favorite cats tested positive last week. We had planned to take him to an adoption fair but had to run the test first. Well,

RE: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch/Cassidy

2007-04-14 Thread Melissa Lind
ed to Best Friends in Utah (a little closer), if I don't find him a home before then. Best, Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Reil Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 7:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Felvtalk - introductio

RE: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch/Cassidy

2007-04-14 Thread Joe Reil
> I don't know where you live, but Cassidy is the most > beautiful, friendly, > loving cat! He's probably less than one year old, or > around there. Here's > his picture: He's gorgeous. I'm up in Vermont but am not really in a position to take in other cats at the moment, mostly because of Stitch'

Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-11 Thread elizabeth trent
Hi Joe - welcome. I'm glad you found us -- this is the place to be. I'm a little behind on posts and will have to catch up but just wanted to let you know that you and Stitch have every reason to have hope. Don't ever hesitate to ask questions. elizabeth On 4/9/07, Joe Reil <[EMAIL PROTECTE

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