easily.
Dianne
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From: TenHouseCats
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
the short answer?
we do it because we can. we might not always THINK that we can, but clearly the
creative
Hi Kelley,
I've seen Missy's pictures before, everytime I do I get this huge smile
on my face. She's so adorable! I certainly understand the feeling of
dread in the pit of your stomach when you think about the possibility of
her time being short. My advice is to stop nurturing that feeling o
elineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
She's precious!
Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Oh, definitely, I would never let Missy go uncared for. But it is about
time to take her to the cardiologist again and I&#x
My Tigger is a lap kitty :)
Gina
Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have a very nice "lap fungus" kitty here just now. They do happen
occasionally.
Phaewryn
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She's precious!
Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Oh, definitely, I would never let
Missy go uncared for. But it is about time to take her to the cardiologist
again and I'm scared. She's the best cat. She's not afraid of anything, and
when peopel come over she will jump into their
e one that doesn't move very fast, and
it'll need to be a complete and total lap fungusexcept when the mom doesn't
want it to be. Oh boy.
Diane R.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 4:14 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
I have heard some real horror stories, but of course there are 2 sides
to every story. I have caught local AC in some
ined to get another cat. She's
> > unsteady on her feet, has a bad back and has ZERO energy, so it has to be
> > one that doesn't move very fast, and it'll need to be a complete and total
> > lap fungus....except when the mom doesn't want it to be. Oh boy.
>
. Oh boy.
>
> Diane R.
>
>
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:35 AM
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> *Subject: *Re: How do yall do it?
>
I have a very nice "lap fungus" kitty here just now. They do happen
occasionally.
Phaewryn
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*Sent:* Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:35 AM
*To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
*Subject:* Re: How do yall do it?
When I told my mother how many cats I have, she FREAKED OUT and started
worrying about me goin
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:35 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
When I told my mother how many cats I have, she FREAKED OUT and started
When I told my mother how many cats I have, she FREAKED OUT and started
worrying about me going to jail for having too many cats. Apparently there
was a raid near her and the woman went to jail. I've never heard of anyone
going to jail around here for hoarding. They usually just take the cats an
Barbara,
I think you did the absolute right thing, and SHAME on your mother for even
thinking of throwing guilt around like that. I think it's terrible that
someone who is supposed to love you and support you by default would even
consider being so thoughtless and MEAN to even suggest that you de
does sodium effect BP in cats like it does in humans? does he eat any sodium
(salt)
in the diet you feed?
Phaewryn
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nothing wrong with chanting it's kind of like an Affirmation, except
it's accomplished by the nature of rhythm and repetition, as opposed to
focus and meditation. Most cats love to be sung to, and love it when you
sing-song their names into rhymes, so I would think they would really be
happy wi
Oh, she is beautiful! And she has the same little dainty nose and smaller
eye that my Moogie had. She looks a lot like her, except the coat color!
Just cherish each moment you have, and let tomorrow bring tomorrow, one
moment at a time, and don't stress out about the things you cannot control.
The
I'll be sending thoughts of health and high spirits to Missy for you Kelley.
You just have to know that you are giving her the best life you can provide
while she is with you, and know that SHE KNOWS THAT, and believe that even
if her time is short, the QUALITY is more important than the QUANTITY,
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Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
Hi Belinda,
She is not on any prescribed meds yet. I have her on a lot of supplements
including CoQ10, l-lysine, l-carnitine, and a multivitamin, on the
recommendations of the kitty heart list. Her
w man.
St. Francis
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From: Barbara Oberst
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 4:34 PM
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
I have 5 of my own cats, plus 4 strays we're fostering. In October, 1 of th
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*From:* TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
*Sent:* Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:09 PM
*Subject:* Re: How do yall do it?
the short answer?
we do it because we can. we might not always THINK that we can, but
clearly the creative forc
loud and clear that God had her pick me because I would take
care of her to the very best of my ability and would not give up easily.
Dianne
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From: TenHouseCats
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:09 PM
Subject: Re:
Sounds like you have her on some good supplements.
--
Belinda
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I think a cardiologist is a good idea. Joey has HCM and gets an echo
every year now, was every 6 to9 months but he is stable so we get to
wait a year. He is on benazepril for it an it seems to be keeping
things OK. He does have high BP which my vet doesn't want to treat yet
but I am going
No we don't use adriamycin, but I will remember it in case we need to add
it.
She is such a loving kittyincredible little one...
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: H
CCNU is another "rescue" drug like elspar that can help cats who have come
out of remission. I think that it puts smething like 50% of cats with lymphoma
back into remission after they have come out of it.
Also, I don't remember, but I don't think your vet's protocol includes
adriamycin,
. I think she is
not gaining weight as she should but will see on Friday when we go back to
vet
thanks for asking
Dianne
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: How do yall do it
Yes, it is repairable in people, and dogs, but not cats:( Apparently there
aren't heart lung machines small enough...I talked to my brother who is an
MD and he said if they were able to do the surgery to repair it they would
probably have to do it under a microscope. It may eventually turn into
Dianne,
How is Asia doing?
Michelle
In a message dated 12/26/2006 3:00:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Thank you for this. It reminded me of the day Asia was diagnosed with
FELV, even before the Lymphoma I was down in the dumps and wondering why
this
a
- Original Message -
From: TenHouseCats
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
the short answer?
we do it because we can. we might not always THINK that we can, but clearly
the creative force of the universe
oh, i did not catch the problem. I have never heard of that problem. It
sounds like you are doing everything you can.
michelle
In a message dated 12/26/2006 2:53:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Yes, the internist didn't feel it was bad enough for meds, or that
Yes, the internist didn't feel it was bad enough for meds, or that there
were any meds to put her on at this point. She is asymptomatic except for
having a hole in her heart. She has been checked for fluid build up and has
none. My regular vet has instructed me to bring her in immediately at an
There are meds for cats with heart conditions. My Snowball was on them. They
do not necessarily save them, but I think they can extend life in some
cases, and certain drugs like lasix can make them more comfortable if they get
fluid build-up.
Michelle
In a message dated 12/26/2006 2:45:05
Hi Belinda,
She is not on any prescribed meds yet. I have her on a lot of supplements
including CoQ10, l-lysine, l-carnitine, and a multivitamin, on the
recommendations of the kitty heart list. Her immune system is not strong,
though probably not as weak as an FELV kitty. She also gets ill wit
You are strong enough. Just live in today. No one knows what tomorrow will
bring. We all start dying the minute we are born. It is a journey. A painful
journey but a journey none the less. If you dwell on what may happen you will
lose the wonder and love of the present. Don't let that hap
She's adorable. Is she on any meds for her condition?
--
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.com/cls
HostDesign4U.com [affordable
people would bring FeLV or FIV cats to the sanctuary, saying that they
couldn't keep them, because, "they are going to die."
we would gently remind them that ALL of their cats, and they themselves, are
going to die. there are just no guarantees--the $1500 showcat you buy
tomorrow could have a con
the short answer?
we do it because we can. we might not always THINK that we can, but clearly
the creative force of the universe, by whatever name you choose to call it,
believes that we can.
these critters always manage to find us, no matter what we do. i have come
to believe that, in order to
The way I have dealt with the fear of loss thing, in the past, is to tell
myself that when they are gone, all I will want is the chance to hold them and
pet them and smell them and talk to them again, and will feel like I would
give anything for 5 minutes of it. And look! they are still her
On 12/26/06, Rosenfeldt, Diane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
What a beautiful girl! She sounds like a delightful kitty. You're doing
everything right, and she knows how much you love her. Try to focus on
having her now, rather than losing her in the future, and be happy.
Diane R.
I tell he
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Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:25 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
Oh, definitely, I would never let Missy go uncared for. But it is about
time to take her to the cardiologist again and I'm scared. She'
r.
Chris
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-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 1:25 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: How do yall do it?
Oh, definitely, I woul
On 12/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm sure we all stress and cry a lot. some of us have medical problems of
our own that are probably caused or exacerbated by stress.
I went to my doctor and told him I cried every day. He put me on
antidepressants right away.
And
Oh, definitely, I would never let Missy go uncared for. But it is about
time to take her to the cardiologist again and I'm scared. She's the best
cat. She's not afraid of anything, and when peopel come over she will jump
into their arms. She's never known anything but love, except when she was
Kelley,
I think with most of us here on this list, that it's not seeing any other
option (that can be comfortably lived with) but to care for these animals. We
all get so much love from our animals, who just want to be loved in return. To
not take care of an animal that has been adopted/rescue
I'm sure we all stress and cry a lot. some of us have medical problems of
our own that are probably caused or exacerbated by stress. And if you lose
enough animals, there is some sense of resignation that comes too, I think.
It
is not any less sad or upsetting, but the amount of crying d
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