Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties
Belinda, Bailey is adorable. Of course all your kitties are precious. Thanks for setting up the album. Sharyl --- On Wed, 7/30/08, Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 11:12 PM Hi Jennifer, I have created a photo album for anyone who would like to post their kitties, positive or otherwise for all us to see. Just send me your photos in an email/s or if you know how to zip them you can do that. I will put them in your own album. Let me know what you would like your album name to be, try to keep it 5 words or less. The album is here: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... BelindaSauro.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New member here
Welcome to the list. I hope your original cats test negative, but it sounds like Ash is in good shape. If he's made it over a year his chances of getting sick are much less! tonya Jennifer Lynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone. My name is Jennifer and I live in New Jersey. My one year old male kitty, Ash, was just diagnosed with FeLV yesterday. I also have two other cats, Morrison and Isobel, and they've been living with Ash for a year (I've had him since birth). He's blind in one eye and has developmental problems in his back area, but other than the obvious (his illness), he's a very happy, content, sweet and playful boy! Very talkative as well, especially in the morning! He's all black with tiny white hairs throughout his coat that you need to really look to see. He eats like a pig and right now, seems healthy. He's getting fixed in a month (that's the soonest my vet could get him in) and my other two cats are being tested for FeLV in two weeks and if they test negative (which I really hope is the case), they're getting vaccinated. My oldest, Morrison, was supposedly vaccinated two years ago, but they have no record of it at my vet's office, though they told me he was vaccinated when I took him for his shots two years ago. I am looking forward to chatting with you all and I really wish all the best for you and your kitties! PS - can we share pictures of our cats on here? - Jennifer (and Ash too!) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] The difference in vets
Congratulations on not listening to the substitute vet. It sounds like Buzz is in much better hands now! tonya Sue Koren [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone - Last Friday when Buzz sick I had to settle for one of the vets who works in the practice to check him because the husband and wife team I normaly go to were on vacation. She pretty much said Buzz was anemic and there was no hope for him. She gave him a cortizone shot and sent him home saying to give a call when it was time to euthanize. Thanks to the advise of some of the people on this list I called back and demanded Dolycycline. Yesterday Dr. Tom was back. I had Buzzy re-tested in the morning (his level had gone from 8 to 11) and had a conference with Dr. Tom at 5:00 yesterday. He spent an hour talking with me about all the possible options and explaining how each one worked and what the benefits and drawbacks were of each plan. He was very happy that Buzz was on Doxycycline. When I left the office he had promised to look into some of the options and get back to me. Two hours later I received a call from him. He had spent all that time researching some of the options we had talked about, including prednisone, and Epogen, B vitamins and Niacinamide. Now Buzz is still on the Doxycycline and has started with prednisone. Dr. Tom is going to order the Epogen and find out about the availability of Niacinamide. It is so great to have such a wonderful person and doctor available who cares so much and takes the time to explain things. The only thing I can't figure out is why he keeps that other vet in his practice. This morning Buzz was still pretty tired but he ate a lot of the tuna I mixed up for him with the multi-vitamin in it. My mother-in-law lives with us and she will continue to offer him food every couple of hours until I get home from work to spoil him. Every evening we have been going out on the deck where I cuddle him and give him Reiki treatments. Even if things don't work out, now I know that at least he is getting a fighting chance. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] The difference in vets
Sue, I am so happy that this vet is much more open to helping Buzz and knowlegeable! That is so, so valuable, not only to help Buzz, but to keep your hope alive as well. You are so right about the difference in vets. Hugs going out to little Buzz. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Sue Koren [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: FeLV Talk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:59:30 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] The difference in vets Hello everyone - Last Friday when Buzz sick I had to settle for one of the vets who works in the practice to check him because the husband and wife team I normaly go to were on vacation. She pretty much said Buzz was anemic and there was no hope for him. She gave him a cortizone shot and sent him home saying to give a call when it was time to euthanize. Thanks to the advise of some of the people on this list I called back and demanded Dolycycline. Yesterday Dr. Tom was back. I had Buzzy re-tested in the morning (his level had gone from 8 to 11) and had a conference with Dr. Tom at 5:00 yesterday. He spent an hour talking with me about all the possible options and explaining how each one worked and what the benefits and drawbacks were of each plan. He was very happy that Buzz was on Doxycycline. When I left the office he had promised to look into some of the options and get back to me. Two hours later I received a call from him. He had spent all that time researching some of the options we had talked about, including prednisone, and Epogen, B vitamins and Niacinamide. Now Buzz is still on the Doxycycline and has started with prednisone. Dr. Tom is going to order the Epogen and find out about the availability of Niacinamide. It is so great to have such a wonderful person and doctor available who cares so much and takes the time to explain things. The only thing I can't figure out is why he keeps that other vet in his practice. This morning Buzz was still pretty tired but he ate a lot of the tuna I mixed up for him with the multi-vitamin in it. My mother-in-law lives with us and she will continue to offer him food every couple of hours until I get home from work to spoil him. Every evening we have been going out on the deck where I cuddle him and give him Reiki treatments. Even if things don't work out, now I know that at least he is getting a fighting chance. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New member here
and by this time, the other two have been well exposed, and it''s sort of a moot point--the odds are very high that they'll be negative, and if not, will it make a huge difference, other than in the way you treat them medically? will you love them differently? i doubt that you will--it'll just give you information on what things to look for. FeLV+ cats are just cats, until and if the virus is activated. good food, good love, as stressfree an environment as possible--these are the things we know of that can help keep that from happening. look into the supplements that are well researched and documented, FeLVs get sick just as normal cats do, and get treated and get well, without it always having to have to be related to the FeLV--just breathe, and learn, and enjoy every minute you have with all of them: no living thing comes with a guarantee, after all. MC On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 8:17 AM, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome to the list. I hope your original cats test negative, but it sounds like Ash is in good shape. If he's made it over a year his chances of getting sick are much less! tonya *Jennifer Lynn [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Hi everyone. My name is Jennifer and I live in New Jersey. My one year old male kitty, Ash, was just diagnosed with FeLV yesterday. I also have two other cats, Morrison and Isobel, and they've been living with Ash for a year (I've had him since birth). He's blind in one eye and has developmental problems in his back area, but other than the obvious (his illness), he's a very happy, content, sweet and playful boy! Very talkative as well, especially in the morning! He's all black with tiny white hairs throughout his coat that you need to really look to see. He eats like a pig and right now, seems healthy. He's getting fixed in a month (that's the soonest my vet could get him in) and my other two cats are being tested for FeLV in two weeks and if they test negative (which I really hope is the case), they're getting vaccinated. My oldest, Morrison, was supposedly vaccinated two years ago, but they have no record of it at my vet's office, though they told me he was vaccinated when I took him for his shots two years ago. I am looking forward to chatting with you all and I really wish all the best for you and your kitties! PS - can we share pictures of our cats on here? - Jennifer (and Ash too!) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New member here
Thanks :) I really hope my other test negative, but if they don't, I will love them just the same. Jennifer ~ loving mama to ~ Morrison (born Oct. 10, 2000) Isobel aka Fat Girl (born Feb. 7, 2007) Ash (born July 11, 2007, diagnosed FeLV+ July 28, 2008) --- On Thu, 7/31/08, MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New member here To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 5:31 PM and by this time, the other two have been well exposed, and it''s sort of a moot point--the odds are very high that they'll be negative, and if not, will it make a huge difference, other than in the way you treat them medically? will you love them differently? i doubt that you will--it'll just give you information on what things to look for. FeLV+ cats are just cats, until and if the virus is activated. good food, good love, as stressfree an environment as possible--these are the things we know of that can help keep that from happening. look into the supplements that are well researched and documented, FeLVs get sick just as normal cats do, and get treated and get well, without it always having to have to be related to the FeLV--just breathe, and learn, and enjoy every minute you have with all of them: no living thing comes with a guarantee, after all. MC On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 8:17 AM, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome to the list. I hope your original cats test negative, but it sounds like Ash is in good shape. If he's made it over a year his chances of getting sick are much less! tonya Jennifer Lynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone. My name is Jennifer and I live in New Jersey. My one year old male kitty, Ash, was just diagnosed with FeLV yesterday. I also have two other cats, Morrison and Isobel, and they've been living with Ash for a year (I've had him since birth). He's blind in one eye and has developmental problems in his back area, but other than the obvious (his illness), he's a very happy, content, sweet and playful boy! Very talkative as well, especially in the morning! He's all black with tiny white hairs throughout his coat that you need to really look to see. He eats like a pig and right now, seems healthy. He's getting fixed in a month (that's the soonest my vet could get him in) and my other two cats are being tested for FeLV in two weeks and if they test negative (which I really hope is the case), they're getting vaccinated. My oldest, Morrison, was supposedly vaccinated two years ago, but they have no record of it at my vet's office, though they told me he was vaccinated when I took him for his shots two years ago. I am looking forward to chatting with you all and I really wish all the best for you and your kitties! PS - can we share pictures of our cats on here? - Jennifer (and Ash too!) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties
The photo album is very nice! blockquote dir=ltr style=MARGIN-RIGHT:0px; img src=http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif;font face=Comic Sans MSPaula Howell/font/blockquote - Original Message From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties Hi Jennifer, I have created a photo album for anyone who would like to post their kitties, positive or otherwise for all us to see. Just send me your photos in an email/s or if you know how to zip them you can do that. I will put them in your own album. Let me know what you would like your album name to be, try to keep it 5 words or less. The album is here: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... BelindaSauro.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties
I hope everyone who can will post photos. It is great to put a name with a face. I posted photos of my Felv positive MeMe to encourage anyone who is discouraged with a diagnosis. MeMe was highly symptomatic (severe diarrhea, runny nose, constant sneezing, giardia, stomatitis, swollen glands, no appetite). With the help of both an allopathic and homeopathic vet , she is symptom free and living a great life. She must have been an outdoor kittie because as soon as she started to feel well, she began crying to go out. She was relentless. Someone on the list recommended a cat jacket and it has been a life saver. She spends much of the day outside with her jacket and retractable leash, just hangin'. She has also learned to walk on it and often goes for walks with the dogs. When she has escaped, she has headed for the nearest tree and she can climbs as fast and as confidently as a squirrel. I've posted a few photos of the 'flying Walinda' in tree tops and I will post pictures of the cat jacket, should anyone have a cat who 'must' be out. Thanks again Belinda for creating this site. It is so much fun. Jane this is the link for the photos: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ On Jul 31, 2008, at 6:27 PM, lexingtongrn wrote: The photo album is very nice! blockquote dir=ltr style=MARGIN-RIGHT:0px; img src=http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/ tsmileys2/04.giffont face=Comic Sans MSPaula Howell/font/ blockquote - Original Message From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties Hi Jennifer, I have created a photo album for anyone who would like to post their kitties, positive or otherwise for all us to see. Just send me your photos in an email/s or if you know how to zip them you can do that. I will put them in your own album. Let me know what you would like your album name to be, try to keep it 5 words or less. The album is here: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... BelindaSauro.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties
Jane - Thanks to you your MeMe is doing great :) I saw the pics of her, she's adorable! I am going to post pics of my babies as soon as I can get good pics of them. They're not very camera-happy! Jennifer ~ loving mama to ~ Morrison (born Oct. 10, 2000) Isobel aka Fat Girl (born Feb. 7, 2007) Ash (born July 11, 2007, diagnosed FeLV+ July 28, 2008) --- On Thu, 7/31/08, Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 11:02 PM I hope everyone who can will post photos. It is great to put a name with a face. I posted photos of my Felv positive MeMe to encourage anyone who is discouraged with a diagnosis. MeMe was highly symptomatic (severe diarrhea, runny nose, constant sneezing, giardia, stomatitis, swollen glands, no appetite). With the help of both an allopathic and homeopathic vet , she is symptom free and living a great life. She must have been an outdoor kittie because as soon as she started to feel well, she began crying to go out. She was relentless. Someone on the list recommended a cat jacket and it has been a life saver. She spends much of the day outside with her jacket and retractable leash, just hangin'. She has also learned to walk on it and often goes for walks with the dogs. When she has escaped, she has headed for the nearest tree and she can climbs as fast and as confidently as a squirrel. I've posted a few photos of the 'flying Walinda' in tree tops and I will post pictures of the cat jacket, should anyone have a cat who 'must' be out. Thanks again Belinda for creating this site. It is so much fun. Jane this is the link for the photos: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ On Jul 31, 2008, at 6:27 PM, lexingtongrn wrote: The photo album is very nice! blockquote dir=ltr style=MARGIN-RIGHT:0px; img src=http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/ tsmileys2/04.giffont face=Comic Sans MSPaula Howell/font/ blockquote - Original Message From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties Hi Jennifer, I have created a photo album for anyone who would like to post their kitties, positive or otherwise for all us to see. Just send me your photos in an email/s or if you know how to zip them you can do that. I will put them in your own album. Let me know what you would like your album name to be, try to keep it 5 words or less. The album is here: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... BelindaSauro.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties
I just emailed you the pics. They didn't turn out too great but that's because my kitties don't really like their pictures taken. Jennifer - PROUD VEGETARIAN LOCAL SPCA VOLUNTEER. Be their voice. ~ loving mama to ~ Morrison (born Oct. 10, 2000) Isobel aka Fat Girl (born Feb. 7, 2007) Ash (born July 11, 2007, diagnosed FeLV+ July 28, 2008) --- On Thu, 7/31/08, Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 3:12 AM Hi Jennifer, I have created a photo album for anyone who would like to post their kitties, positive or otherwise for all us to see. Just send me your photos in an email/s or if you know how to zip them you can do that. I will put them in your own album. Let me know what you would like your album name to be, try to keep it 5 words or less. The album is here: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... BelindaSauro.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties
Jane your MeMe is absolutely gorgeous!!! I LOVE torties!!! --- On Thu, 7/31/08, Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 7:02 PM I hope everyone who can will post photos. It is great to put a name with a face. I posted photos of my Felv positive MeMe to encourage anyone who is discouraged with a diagnosis. MeMe was highly symptomatic (severe diarrhea, runny nose, constant sneezing, giardia, stomatitis, swollen glands, no appetite). With the help of both an allopathic and homeopathic vet , she is symptom free and living a great life. She must have been an outdoor kittie because as soon as she started to feel well, she began crying to go out. She was relentless. Someone on the list recommended a cat jacket and it has been a life saver. She spends much of the day outside with her jacket and retractable leash, just hangin'. She has also learned to walk on it and often goes for walks with the dogs. When she has escaped, she has headed for the nearest tree and she can climbs as fast and as confidently as a squirrel. I've posted a few photos of the 'flying Walinda' in tree tops and I will post pictures of the cat jacket, should anyone have a cat who 'must' be out. Thanks again Belinda for creating this site. It is so much fun. Jane this is the link for the photos: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ On Jul 31, 2008, at 6:27 PM, lexingtongrn wrote: The photo album is very nice! blockquote dir=ltr style=MARGIN-RIGHT:0px; img src=http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/ tsmileys2/04.giffont face=Comic Sans MSPaula Howell/font/ blockquote - Original Message From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties Hi Jennifer, I have created a photo album for anyone who would like to post their kitties, positive or otherwise for all us to see. Just send me your photos in an email/s or if you know how to zip them you can do that. I will put them in your own album. Let me know what you would like your album name to be, try to keep it 5 words or less. The album is here: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... BelindaSauro.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties
Belinda I just love all your babies,but I must say Buddie and Bailey are my favs!!! --- On Thu, 7/31/08, Sharyl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Sharyl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 6:13 AM Belinda, Bailey is adorable. Of course all your kitties are precious. Thanks for setting up the album. Sharyl --- On Wed, 7/30/08, Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pictures of our kitties To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 11:12 PM Hi Jennifer, I have created a photo album for anyone who would like to post their kitties, positive or otherwise for all us to see. Just send me your photos in an email/s or if you know how to zip them you can do that. I will put them in your own album. Let me know what you would like your album name to be, try to keep it 5 words or less. The album is here: http://felvpositivefelines.org/album/ -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... BelindaSauro.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Bring MM in the house
Hello! Tomorrow we are going to bring our FIV+ cat MM into our house. He is staying in our camper right now. We are going to keep him in a bedroom for a few weeks before we introduce him to our FIv- crew. Is there any tips, advice etc. anyone can give me? Thanks! April PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bring MM in the house
I really believe in using Feliway spray and Rescue Remedy when introducing/calming cats. Spray the area where they are and where they will be and put the RR in the water of all cats involved (and consider taking some yourself). Put washcloths, towels other such stuff that the cats have been on (petted with, slept on etc) with the other cat/cats so they can get used to the odors. I am introducing two kittensthe new guy is spending a lot of time in a very large carrier where the other one can play with him and they can smell each other, talk to each other etc. Maybe you can figure out something simularmaybe a screen door?? And have a safe place for the FIV+ to stay after brief visits with the regular crewmeeting and greeting can be exhausting and can go sour quickly. None of them (again, including you) need that kind of stress. Good luck. It will work. New thought: Are they going to be using the same litter box? If so, try putting some of MM's leavings in the others' box and visa versa. Not a lot but just enough over a period of time to let them adjust. On Jul 31, 2008, at 9:12 PM, April and Jay wrote: Hello! Tomorrow we are going to bring our FIV+ cat MM into our house. He is staying in our camper right now. We are going to keep him in a bedroom for a few weeks before we introduce him to our FIv- crew. Is there any tips, advice etc. anyone can give me? Thanks! April PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
