Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-30 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry Sherry. t Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am saddened to say that we lost another one of our sanctuary babies. Sebastian was a sweet gray and white boy.On monday he was talking to me alot,maybe he was letting me know that he is leaving. :( I will miss that great

RE: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Behalf Of Sally Davis Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:42 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :( Sherry I am sorry to hear of Sebastian's passing. May his spirit fly free along with the rest of his angel buddies. Bless you for hel

RE: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
this is a test. (I had to send my message directly to Sherry---first one to group wasn't delivered) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sally Davis Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:42 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subjec

RE: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Oh Sherry, I'm so sorry. Sebastian sounds such a sweetie. I think you're probably right...he knew it was his time. I'm glad he knew you. Big hugs, Kerry From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 7:54 PM

Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
- Original Message - From: Sally Davis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 1:42 AM Subject: Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :( Sherry I am sorry to hear of Sebastian's passing. May his spirit fly free along with the rest of

Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread Sharyl
Sherry, I was saddened to read that Sebastian has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We love them. care for them and in the end let them go. He is now happily romping in the green meadows chasing butterflies with all our angels. Sharyl Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am saddened to

Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
ly are exceptional. I know these dear > creatures give you lots of love but the amount of sorrow you must endure is > beyond my imagination. > > Lynne > > - Original Message - > *From:* Sally Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.or

Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-28 Thread Lynne
-- From: Sally Davis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 1:42 AM Subject: Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :( Sherry I am sorry to hear of Sebastian's passing. May his spirit fly free along with the rest of his angel buddies. Bless you for helping l

RE: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-27 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Sorry, Sherry and all. Gentle Bridge vibes to Sebastian. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 7:54 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :( I am saddened to say tha

Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-27 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry, Sherry - Hope he had a gentle passing, and was greeted joyfully by all our babies at the Bridge. Gloria On May 26, 2008, at 7:54 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > I am saddened to say that we lost another one of our sanctuary babies. > Sebastian was a sweet gray and white boy.On monday

Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-26 Thread Sally Davis
Sherry I am sorry to hear of Sebastian's passing. May his spirit fly free along with the rest of his angel buddies. Bless you for helping look after these cats. Sally Davis On 5/26/08, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am saddened to say that we lost another one of our sanctuary

Re: Sebastian Please add to the CLS :(

2008-05-26 Thread Hannahshopeorg
I'm so sorry for your loss. It always hurts. Brenda In a message dated 5/26/2008 10:45:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am saddened to say that we lost another one of our sanctuary babies. Sebastian was a sweet gray and white boy.On monday he was talking to me

Jennifer re Sebastian

2005-09-20 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Just want to say you and Sebastian are in my thoughts, Jennifer. Hope the little honey is still enjoying his food. Did you have any further thoughts about trying acupuncture? Don't forget we're all here for you and Sebastian...any time you need us. hugs to you both Kerry

for Jennifer re Sebastian

2005-09-19 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Sending lots of healing vibes for Sebastian. I pray the acupuncture--or the tests if you go that route--helps him. I think the fact he's enjoying eating is a great sign---so often I've been desperate (in what turned out to be their last days) for mine just to show some--any--interest in food

RE: Sebastian

2005-09-19 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
treatment..   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 1:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Sebastian   I second that. I have seen acupuncture do amazing things.  The vet acupuncturist who does

Re: Sebastian

2005-09-19 Thread Lernermichelle
I second that. I have seen acupuncture do amazing things.  The vet acupuncturist who does acupuncture on our sheep, Lamby, said he did acupuncture on a dog that seemed paralyzed from an attack injury and the conventional vets had given up, and the dog was walking around after 3 acupuncture treat

RE: Sebastian

2005-09-19 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Have you tried accupancture --- If you are interested, I can send you the link to the website of kitty carts that Sebastian can use..   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JENNIFER RATLIFF Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 1:04 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleuk

Re: Sebastian

2005-09-19 Thread Lernermichelle
I know it is horrible and I would be freaked out too, but I truly believe that if he purrs when you are near, eats, and even plays with string, he is not as bad of as many.  That is a lot of quality of life. Humans who lose the ability to walk also get depressed, but their life continues and the

RE: Sebastian

2005-07-27 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, I am wondering if it’s related to nerve, if acupuncture will work for him – I know what you mean about steroid – my holistic vet is the only one who seriously warned me about the side effect of steroid – and I usually have said “no” – unless it’ was absolutely necessary (which I did w

Re: Sebastian

2005-07-27 Thread Lernermichelle
Again, look into Cushings disease, which can be brought on by steroid use long-term and can weaken hind legs.   In a message dated 7/27/2005 11:42:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anemia has been ruled out for Sebastian.  He recently had blood work done and everything looke

Re: Sebastian

2005-07-01 Thread Lernermichelle
Hi. I remembered today that you should look into Cushings Syndrome. I do not know if cats get it, but dogs, horses, and humans do. It comes from too much cortisone (which depo  is a form of). Sometimes people develop it from their bodies producing too much, and sometimes from having a reactio

RE: Sebastian

2005-06-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
No, V-B-12 methylcobalamin is not only for diabetic cat – if you go to a health store, they will tell you that this form of the vitamin B is much more better absorbed than other form of V-B – regular V-B is not absorbed well in their body (my holistic vet told me the same thing) – I have be

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-29 Thread Lernermichelle
Do you give him CoQ10? It helps with gum problems.  I give it to my positives every morning mixed in baby food with other supplements.  Has the depo helped with it a lot?   I would really take Sebastian to a board-certified internist about his problems. I really would think all these symptom

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-29 Thread Lernermichelle
What is he getting the depo for? Michelle

RE: Sebastian

2005-06-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Did you say that you have done the X-ray already to see she has not spinal cord or disk problem or anything??   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 3:27 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE

RE: Sebastian

2005-06-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Jennifer, B-12 is still going to be helpful – it absorbs more appropriately in the body that other V-B (I give it to Ginger every day, too) – so please feel free to do so. V-B is safe, any extra they may take, it will get washed out from the body, don’t worry at all about overdosing .

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-28 Thread Nina
I meant to say Internists and Orthopedists! Nina Nina wrote: Jennifer, Who are you taking Sebastian to? They are ignorant about FeLV. This is not a "symptom" of the disease. You need to find a veterinary specialty clinic, (one that has board certified Internists and Cardiologists), to ta

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-28 Thread Nina
Jennifer, Who are you taking Sebastian to? They are ignorant about FeLV. This is not a "symptom" of the disease. You need to find a veterinary specialty clinic, (one that has board certified Internists and Cardiologists), to take Sebastian to, get his records sent over to them and start havi

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-28 Thread Lernermichelle
There is NO way that his weakness is the direct result of his leukemia virus, because all the leukemia virus does is weaken the immune system to other diseases.  So if it is the result of a disease, it is some other disease-- which he may have gotten due to having a compromised immune system

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread catatonya
Jennifer,   I must have missed the message about what's going on with Sebastian.  I think it's great you've got a vet willing to do some of Dr. Plechner's tests though.  I hope you find out what's going on with Sebastian and he is better soon.   tonyaJENNIFER RATLIFF <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I

RE: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Did you already run a regular total body function blood test, which can tell most of the organ functions, blood count and so forth..if not, I would recommend that you do it also – but I am glad that his mood is good.   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

RE: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Jennifer, I just thought of something – he is not diabetic at all?  What was his glucose level?  And how are his paws/ankles when he stands on hind legs – is his ankle touching the floor or can he lift it?  There is a disease called neuropathy, which their hind legs get really weak -  It ha

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread Nina
Jennifer, I feel for you. I know how hard it is dealing with a loved one's illness. I can understand why you are crying yourself to sleep at night. That helpless feeling can be overwhelming at times. Please try to control the worry and anxiety. I know it's easier said than done, but Sebas

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-24 Thread Belinda Sauro
Ask about his potassium level, low potassium causes back end weakness. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls Ho

Re: Sebastian

2005-06-19 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Jennifer Your email body text hasn't come through either time---hope Sebastian is OK? Can you try sending your message again? Kerry - Original Message - From: JENNIFER RATLIFF To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 4:29 PM Subject: Sebastian

RE: Sebastian Update

2005-06-10 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message I find Pet Tinic works well. It is a liquid vitamin, high in iron and is an appetite enhancer as well.   I hope Sebastian continues to improve.   Joan -Original Message-From: JENNIFER RATLIFF [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 10:22 PMTo

Re: Sebastian Update

2005-06-09 Thread felv
I'm glad to hear Sebastian is doing better! There aren't any vets on the website for W. Virginia, or even Virginia, so what you'll probably need to do is just call around to all of them in the phone book. A good opening question is "I have a cat with Feline Leukemia, what should I do?" the r

Re: Sebastian Update

2005-06-09 Thread Gloria Lane
What have you dont for Sebastion that's helped him, do you think? I'm SO GLAD that he's doing better. Gloria On Jun 9, 2005, at 9:21 PM, JENNIFER RATLIFF wrote: Sebastian has been doing alot better. His hind legs are getting a little stronger. I am still looking for a good vet that has

Re: Sebastian needs help!!!!

2005-06-06 Thread carlas
Jen I used immuregulin on fiv cat with anemia, Where do you live? My vet didn't know much and used a protcol book, found a vet who was very experienced with this and he helped me a lot. You may look up on felv archieve someone used it on a felv/anemia cat way back. Carla

Re: Sebastian needs help!!!!

2005-06-04 Thread Belinda Sauro
PS. Laurie - Just as a footnote to your post, cats should always get prednisilone not prednisone (note spelling), the prednisilone is MUCH easier on the liver. Prednisone is very hard on kitties liver. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikittie

Re: Sebastian needs help!!!!

2005-06-03 Thread Laurie B. Oliver
Hello, Jennifer, When my BJ was diagnosed with feline leukemia in July, 2004, I began to research the disease and its treatments. Acemannen and ImmunoRegulin (correct spelling) are treatments for the disease, according to what I read. However, I would go to someone who knows how to admini

Re: Sebastian needs help!!!!

2005-06-03 Thread Lernermichelle
Also, he could have lymophoma, a cancer which positives have a tendency toward. It is often responsive to chemotherapy, but it would need to be diagnosed first. So I would try to get to an internist. Michelle   In a message dated 6/3/05 6:46:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wri

Re: Sebastian needs help!!!!

2005-06-03 Thread Lernermichelle
1. Where are you located? You should definitely try a different vet.  I suggest that you try a board-certified internist. They are usually located at large veterinary hospitals and vet school clinics.  Do you have any of those near you? If so, call and ask if they have an internal medicine d