Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-11 Thread catatonya
Maggie, I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope Izzie is fine. tonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't been on the list for several months but I wanted to let you know that I lost Lucy on Tuesday morning. It was quick and she didn't seem to suffer. She was cuddled up in my

Lucy CLS

2007-03-03 Thread lomaxturtle
SO sorry to hear of Lucy's passing but it sounds as peaceful and quick a passing as possible which is what we all wish for our fur babies in the end. The angels will guide her and she will always be with you in your heart. Michelle, Buddy, Minstrel Angel Bramble

Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-02 Thread elizabeth trent
Maggie, I'm am so sorry. My heart is with you. elizabeth On 3/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't been on the list for several months but I wanted to let you know that I lost Lucy on Tuesday morning. It was quick and she didn't seem to suffer. She was cuddled up

Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-02 Thread Marylyn
will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 6:57 AM Subject: Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS Maggie

RE: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-02 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
I'm so sorry, Maggie. While no one wants our little souls to suffer, it must have been (and be) so shocking for you to lose your sweetheart Lucy so suddenly. I'm just glad she was so loved in her all too short life, and didn't suffer at the end. I'm sending prayers for Izzie. I don't have

Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-02 Thread Susan Loesch
Maggie, I am so sorry. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't been on the list for several months but I wanted to let you know that I lost Lucy on Tuesday morning. It was quick and she didn't seem to suffer. She was cuddled up in my arms and we were sitting on the sofa. She was only sick

Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-02 Thread wendy
Maggie, I'm so sorry to hear that Lucy has passed. I am glad that she did not suffer though. That is always a blessing in disguise. So is the fact that you were able to be there with Lucy when she passed. Bless you for loving her and caring for her. Give Izzie all the love and attention you

Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-01 Thread elizamaggie
I haven't been on the list for several months but I wanted to let you know that I lost Lucy on Tuesday morning. It was quick and she didn't seem to suffer. She was cuddled up in my arms and we were sitting on the sofa. She was only sick for a few days and the no one thought she was close

Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-01 Thread Sally Davis
hi maggie So sorry to hear about Lucy. Having lost 4 babies last year I can relate. I will be praying for Izzie to stay negative. Sally On 3/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't been on the list for several months but I wanted to let you know that I lost Lucy

Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-01 Thread Marylyn
Talk to Izzie and explain to her that Lucy has left this world but is still very close to her. She knows this but her heart is breaking and she isn't really thinking. Like you, she wants Lucy's body close to her and she doesn't have it and she feels very lost. Keep talking to her

Re: Please add Lucy to the CLS

2007-03-01 Thread Kelly L
At 04:03 PM 3/1/2007, you wrote: I am so so sorry that you have lost little Lucy, It is good it was peaceful and no suffering, Just asleep in the arms surrounding her with warmth and love. How we continue to do this , but thank goodness for each other, Kelly I haven't been on the list

Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems

2007-02-15 Thread Gussies mom
Has a vet checked for yeast or mites? Beth Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am forwarding any post reagrding Lucy to Michelle. I have not heard from her in several days. I don't want to think about when it may be Junior's turn. He is only 4 and has several problems now

Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems

2007-02-15 Thread Sally Davis
/15/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has a vet checked for yeast or mites? Beth *Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I am forwarding any post reagrding Lucy to Michelle. I have not heard from her in several days. I don't want to think about when it may be Junior's turn. He is only 4

Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems

2007-02-15 Thread Marylyn
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Sally Davis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:38 PM Subject: Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems Hi Beth He was checked out by a vet and there was no infection or mites just the inflammation

Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems

2007-02-15 Thread Sally Davis
] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:38 PM *Subject:* Re: Lucy and Michelle/Ear problems Hi Beth He was checked out by a vet and there was no infection or mites just the inflammation. A that time he gave Junior a steroid shot and the swelling went down, but it only lasted

Re: Lucy

2007-02-14 Thread Susan Loesch
Please let Michelle know how sorry I am . Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Everyone, Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think it would be appropriate to add her to the CLS. I am so sad. I

RE: Lucy

2007-02-14 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Oh, poor Michelle. She fought so hard for her girl. Sweetest of Bridge vibes to Lucy, and hugs to Michelle. Diane R. Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help from the vet. She had

Lucy and Michelle

2007-02-14 Thread Sally Davis
I am forwarding any post reagrding Lucy to Michelle. I have not heard from her in several days. I don't want to think about when it may be Junior's turn. He is only 4 and has several problems now. Not that I think he minds, but it bothers me. The eye thing has not resolved itself. He will just

Re: Lucy and Michelle

2007-02-14 Thread Sheila208
My heart breaks for Michelle and I pray that her grief will ease with time. Lucy was so lucky to have someone love her so much. We love and miss Michelle , but understand that she needs time to heal. She will be in my prayers daily. Sheila

11 Month Old Kitten - Lucy Lu

2007-02-11 Thread Tammy Zack
Hello Group, I'm trying to learn and understand about the Feline Leukemia. Although, back in the 80's, I did have three cats with it, they were older when they caught the disease, and still lived to be in their teens. Back in January, this happened practically overnight. My Lucy Lu, who

Lucy

2007-02-10 Thread Sally Davis
Hi Everyone, Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think it would be appropriate to add her to the CLS. I am so sad. I feel like she was one of my own. I know everything was done for her. Sally Davis, Junior

Re: Lucy

2007-02-10 Thread TenHouseCats
GLOW to guide sweet lucy's path to the bridge, and to heal michelle's heart. On 2/10/07, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think it would be appropriate

Re: Lucy

2007-02-10 Thread Marylyn
I am so sorry. May all the angels surround Lucy and Michelle. This is so very hard. Please let Michelle know that Lucy is very grateful for all the love and care. She wants Michelle to know that she did exactly the right things at exactly the right times and that her heart will heal

Re: Lucy

2007-02-10 Thread Lance Linimon
This is very sad news. I kept hoping for a miracle. Michelle will be in my prayers. Lance On Feb 10, 2007, at 8:35 AM, Sally Davis wrote: Hi Everyone, Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think

Re: Lucy

2007-02-10 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you for letting us know - I am so very sorry. Michelle loved Lucy so much. elizabeth On 2/10/07, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Michelle wanted everyone to know Lucy passed yesterday afternoon with help from the vet. She had the vet come to the house. I think

Re: Lucy and unsubscribing

2007-02-08 Thread Gina WN
of eyes is a blessing for YOU. Surely, you trust him to tell you if he thinks you're trying too hard to save Lucy. HIS and YOUR opinions and knowledge of Lucy are the best that exist and you have gone through the deaths of animal friends together before. And the making or not-making

more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

2007-02-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone, I would like to ask you all to pray for Lucy and Michelle - Michelle is thinking of helping her cross tomorrow afternoon and if she gets better, she is planning to cancel the appointment. Please continue to pray that either Lucy will feel better,, if not, pray that Lucy will have

Re: more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

2007-02-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Consider it done. Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, everyone, I would like to ask you all to pray for Lucy and Michelle – Michelle is thinking of helping her cross tomorrow afternoon and if she gets better, she is planning to cancel the appointment. Please continue

Re: more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

2007-02-07 Thread PEC2851
Hideyo, Lucy has been in my prayers EVERY night... I have been so worried about Michelle now too.. I will also add Michelle to my prayers. ALL she has been going thru w/ her Lucy, well, I can relate (sadly) all too well... Thank you for posting. Have you been in contact w/ Michelle

Re: more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

2007-02-07 Thread BoardMailbox
They are in my prayers. Renee In a message dated 2/7/2007 5:35:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

Re: Lucy and unsubscribing

2007-02-06 Thread Marylyn
will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 7:59 AM Subject: Re: Lucy

Re: Lucy and unsubscribing

2007-02-05 Thread cindy reasoner
Michelle, I just wanted to tell you that you, Lucy and Gray are in my prayers. I am so sorry all of you are having to go through this. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I last wrote, Lucy got up, climbed all 14 stairs to the upstairs, ate half a jar of baby food

Re: Lucy and unsubscribing

2007-02-05 Thread Susan Loesch
of us. You having Gray there to be a 2nd pair of eyes is a blessing for YOU. Surely, you trust him to tell you if he thinks you're trying too hard to save Lucy. HIS and YOUR opinions and knowledge of Lucy are the best that exist and you have gone through the deaths of animal friends together

RE: Lucy

2007-02-05 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Oh.. sorry-- I did not do a spell check! Yes, I meant precious To one who care for Lucy - Lucy is doing pretty good, actually -- my apology -- I just cannot type!!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 7

Re: Lucy not eating

2007-02-04 Thread Leslie
. Lucy seems to have been eating pretty well so far, and even 10 licks of the baby food is very encouraging. I've gotten to where I'm counting the pieces of kibble that go in on their own and if it's in the double digits, I'll claim success. You know from when you're sick that you can feel ill

Re: Lucy (michelle, bless you, I'm so sorry I have to say this to you)

2007-02-04 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
too soon than even a little too late! But, for god's sake, don't try to do it yourself! You, yourself, in one of your last emails said it's obvious she is suffering at times. Do you really need any more of a sign than that? Lucy has lived a wonderful long life, full of love and good times, it is her

Lucy and unsubscribing

2007-02-04 Thread Lernermichelle
Since I last wrote, Lucy got up, climbed all 14 stairs to the upstairs, ate half a jar of baby food and a couple pieces of dry food, curled up on a cat bed, and is purring away as Gray pets her. When Gray poured the dry food for Patches, Lucy literally got up and ran over to it, trying

Michelle and Lucy

2007-02-04 Thread catatonya
Michelle, You and Lucy are still in my prayers. I'm sorry you're upset by something that's been said. I just skipped about 900 messages because I was worried when I saw you said unsubscribe and thought you had lost Lucy. Please reconsider. You are in a terrible place right now and you

Re: Lucy and unsubscribing

2007-02-04 Thread Sherry DeHaan
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I last wrote, Lucy got up, climbed all 14 stairs to the upstairs, ate half a jar of baby food and a couple pieces of dry food, curled up on a cat bed, and is purring away as Gray pets her. When Gray poured the dry food for Patches, Lucy literally got up and ran

Lucy

2007-02-04 Thread catatonya
Has Lucy passed? t Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michelle has unsubscribed the list -- Michelled called me and I had a long conversation this afternoon, I have not read Michell's posting or other's postings regarding the topic. I feel very strongly that we are here to support

Re: Lucy

2007-02-04 Thread Nina
No, at least I haven't heard that. I think when Hideyo typed previous, she meant precious. catatonya wrote: Has Lucy passed? t */Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: Michelle has unsubscribed the list -- Michelled called me and I had a long conversation this afternoon, I

Re: Lucy and unsubscribing

2007-02-04 Thread Barb Moermond
thinks you're trying too hard to save Lucy. HIS and YOUR opinions and knowledge of Lucy are the best that exist and you have gone through the deaths of animal friends together before. And the making or not-making of the decision to assist. That said, I certainly see that a break from the list

Re: Lucy not eating

2007-02-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I would do the force feeding if she's not fighting it too much. If she's miserable and fighting it, I may consider it time to make that hard decision. Poor Lucy, your both have my sympathy, it's a tragic twist of fate for both of you. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http

Lucy

2007-02-02 Thread Lernermichelle
so displeased with me. Gray, is reflecting light off a cd onto the ceiling, which Lucy loves, and she is following it around the room with her head and eyes from the top of the cat tree. She has always loved moving light; she is the only one out of all of them who ever liked a laser toy

To Michelle Re: Lucy update

2007-02-02 Thread wendy
Michelle, Reading this email just broke my heart. I can hear in your words how very much you love Lucy. I wish I could just hug both of you and do something for you both. No matter how strong my faith is, I always have questions. Everyone doesn't get to experience the natural cycle of life

RE: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
My dear Michelle- I am sorry that Lucy is still not eating - I don't know if this will make you feel a bit better or not.. my Ginger who is Felk positive have gone through a period that she did not eat anything at all over 3 months.. but the weird thing was, she did not act like she was sick

Re: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread Lernermichelle
I can't do that. Once they have been on steroids long-term, you can't just stop it. It causes adrenal and circulatory problems and would make her feel way worse. In a message dated 2/2/2007 6:59:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If I were you, I might just

RE: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Oh.. I meant - to tape it down.. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 5:08 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Lucy--what to do? I can't do that. Once they have been on steroids long-term

Re: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
You can always gradually taper off. What does your vet say? How is Lucy doing this evening? elizabeth On 2/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't do that. Once they have been on steroids long-term, you can't just stop it. It causes adrenal and circulatory problems

Re: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread Lernermichelle
] writes: You can always gradually taper off. What does your vet say? How is Lucy doing this evening? elizabeth

Re: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
It sounds like you have such a bond with her. She knows you are taking care of her...mine always seem to know. Please kiss sweet Lucy for me. I'm glad she is able to eat some. elizabeth On 2/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh my, my vet. Well, my vet probably really

Re: Lucy

2007-02-02 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Just curious, but what about Depo/Dex mixed or some OTHER form of steroid (maybe something you have not tried yet)? Or would that flare her IBD so bad it would make her miserable? And what about lasix for the fluid accumulation? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat:

Re: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
/2/2007 8:06:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You can always gradually taper off. What does your vet say? How is Lucy doing this evening? elizabeth

Re: Lucy--what to do? - pentoxifylline?

2007-02-02 Thread Lance
I've been praying for Lucy and visualizing her healthy. I've also been looking over various bits of FIP info on the web. I've come across references to pentoxifylline (Trental made by Aventis Pharmaceuticals). I was unable to find a reference to Trental in recent digests, so I'm wondering

Re: Lucy--what to do? - pentoxifylline?

2007-02-02 Thread Lernermichelle
want to start new ones on top. thanks for looking up things for us though, Michelle In a message dated 2/2/2007 10:02:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been praying for Lucy and visualizing her healthy. I've also been looking over various bits of FIP info

Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread Lernermichelle
It seemed to help so much last time. Yesterday morning she had such a spike in energy from getting extra steroids the day before-- climbing a cat tree, going outside, walking around, meowing, coming upstairs. But then she got feverish and was out of it for a while. Since last night, and

Re: Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread Paolo
I am with you two Michelle. Paolo

Re: Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread cindy reasoner
Michelle, I haven't been able to read many of the post lately but I am praying for you and precious Lucy. Have you thought about the IR to try to help with the fevers? I don't know it may not be something she needs. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seemed to help so much last

Re: Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread Susan Loesch
My prayers for you both will continue, Michelle. Give Lucy a hug; I am so glad she seems to be comfortable and calmer. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seemed to help so much last time. Yesterday morning she had such a spike in energy from getting extra steroids the day before

RE: Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Lucy and you are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. She is such a little trooper!.KM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 9:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please send more

Re: Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Love and Prayers to you both. elizabeth On 2/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seemed to help so much last time. Yesterday morning she had such a spike in energy from getting extra steroids the day before-- climbing a cat tree, going outside, walking around, meowing,

RE: Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Michelle - I am glad that you and Lucy are calmer -- when you get a/g ratio, even if it's low, don't put too much weight on it - most of my cats I have have the ratio 0.2 or 0.3 (which is really really low) but they don't have FIP - just as reference.. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread Lernermichelle
gravity 1.028. looking more like fip, though of course not definitive still. In a message dated 2/1/2007 12:29:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle – I am glad that you and Lucy are calmer -- when you get a/g ratio, even if it’s low, don’t put too much weight

Re: internist thinks Lucy has FIP-- Beth

2007-02-01 Thread Lernermichelle
Beth, how long did Ally live after diagnosis? Did you treat her with anything that seemed to help make her more comfortable? thanks, Michelle In a message dated 1/20/2007 11:11:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Michelle, I am sorry you haven't had any good

Re: internist thinks Lucy has FIP-- Beth

2007-02-01 Thread Gary Murphy
Hi Michelle, It breaks my heart to read of all you and Lucy are going through. I am so sorry. I will look for my paperwork on Ally to pinpoint her timeline, but as I remember, it was roughly something as follows: Live trapped at 6 weeks, sores on tongue, URI, eyes gunked shut, 14 oz. -10

RE: Michelle and Lucy

2007-01-31 Thread dede hicken
in his chest, as it turned out from cancer. I know everyone is rooting for you both. God bless, Dede --- MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You and Lucy are both in my prayers, Michelle. As with all of us on the list, breaks my heart to see you go through this. Please don't give up

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-31 Thread Susan Loesch
to squeeze out the lungs so that breathing becomes harder and harder -- and the cat essentially suffocates. I think that is why all wet FIP kitties are euthanized. I may be wrong but I think that is how my vet described it. Keeping you and Lucy in my prayers. She has such a lot of spirit.

RE: taking Lucy to get fluid drained

2007-01-31 Thread Chris Ramzy
My heart goes out to you Michelle. I understand all of those feelings. Thinking of you and Lucy. Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: taking Lucy to get fluid drained Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:05:17 EST I am taking

Re: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Yes, that's right. Michelle In a message dated 1/29/2007 10:13:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They did aspirate fluid, though, right? And it was definitely in the abdomen and NOT in the chest cavity, right? Didn't you say it was clear, and not straw colored

RE: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
FIP will go down siginicantly.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCats Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 8:17 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Please pray for Lucy my understanding is that a cat with FIP can show a low

Re: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Since it would not be conclusive, and since I am sure she has been exposed to corona virus since I adopted her from a shelter, I don't want to remove the amount of blood necessary to test her, since she is so anemic. In a message dated 1/30/2007 3:49:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL

RE: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Oh no.. I understand - -I wouldn't do it either if I were you.. I just was making comments from diagnostic stand point -How is Lucy tonight? _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 1:52 AM To: felvtalk

Re: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
if I were you.. I just was making comments from diagnostic stand point –How is Lucy tonight?

RE: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:03 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Please pray for Lucy She just laid around all day, very lethargic. When I woke up at 2:30 she was walking around the room looking at food bowls, so I

Re: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
I read a summary of the article, but if you have the article in full I would love to read it. Thanks, In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:12:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know it’s scary to see it – but she must not be in pain, just uncomfortable – My first

Re: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread TenHouseCats
that's kind of what i meant--yes, FIP means there's been a corona virus exposure/infection, but it is still possible for an FIP-positive cat to not show a high titre. might not be COMMON, but just as a high titre doesn't prove FIP, a low one doesn't exclude it either. kind of like a negative FeLV

RE: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I will email it to you.. as it's interesting to read the whole thing.. I am going to receive acemmanan tomorrow - my back orders is coming in - you might want to order for Lucy ... _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday

taking Lucy to get fluid drained

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
that she will get any better. I want to see if the leukeran will do something. If not, I will try to do the dex/depo shots for comfort. Please keep Lucy in your prayers. I know that this should not be a shock to me at this point, having lost 4 FeLV+ cats and knowing that her age, at least

RE: taking Lucy to get fluid drained

2007-01-30 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: taking Lucy to get fluid drained I am taking her in half an hour. I am really nervous about it. The vet agreed to do the shot of 1/2 cc dexamethasone into the abdominal cavity after draining, which apparently sometimes helps slow the refill time. I think she

RE: taking Lucy to get fluid drained

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
not - fear is our worst enemy - there is really nothing to fear if you really thing about it - journey of you and Lucy will continue and you will be bonded together eternally. Even if she decides to leave the body that she is in as it won't allow her all the things that she has wanted to do, you

RE: taking Lucy to get fluid drained

2007-01-30 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
You and Lucy are both in my prayers, Michelle. As with all of us on the list, breaks my heart to see you go through this. Please don't give up hope--I know it's hard, but while your little trooper Lucy still fights this illness, I would think she needs to know you're right there fighting with her

Re: taking Lucy to get fluid drained

2007-01-30 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I hope Lucy feels better after the fluid is drained, and improves! Keeping fingers crossed for her! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates

Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Well, Lucy screamed while they were feeling around her belly trying to find the place to put the needle in, but while they drained she just laid in my arms and purred. The fluid, which I was told was clear and thin on January 16 and 17 when samples were taken, looked pale yellow to me

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
None of the websites say... even Dr. Addie's says all FIP cats are euthanized. I suppose it will get to a point where she will be suffering so bad you'll have to euthanise her? It appears that is the case with every other FIP+ cat in existence. Surely there have been research cats that they have

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread TenHouseCats
i know a lot of FIP cats, with the wet form, that have been allowed to die naturally at home, so i guess i'm missing the point here On 1/30/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: None of the websites say... even Dr. Addie's says all FIP cats are euthanized. I suppose it will get

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Susan Loesch
. I may be wrong but I think that is how my vet described it. Keeping you and Lucy in my prayers. She has such a lot of spirit. TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i know a lot of FIP cats, with the wet form, that have been allowed to die naturally at home, so i guess i'm missing

Lucy visualization

2007-01-30 Thread Leslie
- and still, thank you!) and less than 48 hours later they were back with me. So Michelle, please, please don't think about how empty your house will be without Lucy, because what you are visualizing is an empty house full of despair. And what you are sending out is that image. Sit next to Lucy and close

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
trotting around the house. I want to put Lucy on those shots. Wet fip is different, though, and does not usually affect organs in the same way. Cats stop eating at some point, and that will kill them if they are not force-fed. So maybe that is what happens, or anemia. Michelle

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
be wrong but I think that is how my vet described it. Keeping you and Lucy in my prayers. She has such a lot of spirit.

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Do you know what actually killed them in the end? was it not eating, or breathing difficulty, or anemia, or something else? I am just trying to prepare myself. thanks, Michelle In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:16:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i know a lot of

RE: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Lucy update With dry fip, it is organ failure and/or anemia. My Buddy died naturally from what probably was dry fip. His pcv was 6 the last time it was measured, a couple of days before. The vet said he should not have been able to stand. But he was on the dex/depo combo

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Hideyo, all of yours had dry fip, though, right? Or did one have wet fip? In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:51:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, with all of my 6 kitties who died of FIP, they all passed away naturally except one, Olive who developed severe

RE: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Michelle - I am crying as I read this email as I know how much you want Lucy to get better and so do I ---I wish I had this power to cure all the sick babies in the world to make a miracle happen.. Michelle - don't think about euthanizing her right now.. she is eating.. and she does not seem

RE: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
30, 2007 2:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Lucy update Hideyo, all of yours had dry fip, though, right? Or did one have wet fip? In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:51:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, with all of my 6 kitties who died

RE: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Lucy update Hideyo, all of yours had dry fip, though, right? Or did one have wet fip? In a message dated 1/30/2007 4:51:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes

Re: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Lernermichelle
and pray and believe she will be. Thanks, Hideyo, for everything, Michelle In a message dated 1/30/2007 5:02:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle – I am crying as I read this email as I know how much you want Lucy to get better and so do I ---I wish I had

RE: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 3:09 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Lucy update Hideyo, I am not going to do anything to her right now. I hardly ever euthanize at all, much less while someone is eating. Most of my animals have died at home

Re: Lucy visualization

2007-01-30 Thread Nina
Oh Leslie thank you! (I gotta tell you lady, I'm crazy about you). Your post encouraging Michelle to visualize Lucy happy and healthy was just perfect. Michelle, you haven't responded to any of this, I don't know if you're too wrapped up in the fear, the research, (the dirt and rock

RE: Lucy visualization

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Of TenHouseCats Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:59 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Lucy visualization where does death fit into it all? think about the conservation of energy: love doesn't die, it just changes form. so our little furry ones never leave us, they just inhabit a different

RE: Lucy update

2007-01-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
to eat.. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Lucy update Do you know what actually killed them in the end? was it not eating, or breathing difficulty

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