OT: tonight's hearing on hunting cats in Wisconsin

2005-04-12 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
I went to the Conservation Congress hearing tonight. The turnout was huge! Most of those who spoke were against hunting cats. Even some hunters got up and said that the Department of Natural Resources would be shooting itself in the foot if, when they most needed public support to prevent

RE: TOM

2005-04-12 Thread Karolyn Lount
Yes, I have had all kinds. Also good news. The other day at the Vet's the Doctor told me that he is seeing a lot less positive cats than he has seen in previous years.

Re: TOM

2005-04-12 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi again, I had one that lived 10+ yrs. They use to say that positive cats did not live past age 3yrs. You must remember that some cats that test positive could be carriers. I have had some die of things that go wth Old Age. I do hope that every one of mine that tests positive could be a

Re: Innova dry--no grains!

2005-04-12 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Jen, I would like to see an ingredient list, I have a few that prefer dry and I'm in transition making their food and the dry eaters aren't real pleased. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-12 Thread Lernermichelle
I think maybe they started Simon on Elspar because his liver was already very compromised by the lymphoma and Elspar is not processed through the liver. When his liver values came down from responding to the Elspar and steroids, he got vincristine, which he responded to even better, the first

RE: Innova dry--no grains!--Ingredients

2005-04-12 Thread Jen Meyer
Belinda--I know what you mean! :) I've had to stop giving dry to one of our cats (Lola) because her little pooch was getting out of control! She is on a strictly no grain diet and it's helped get her weight under control...but she's so darned good about giving me a guilt trip when I feed the

For Jen: Innova dry--no grains!

2005-04-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: For Jen: Innova dry--no grains! This is such a strange coincidence---I called a potential petsitter yesterday, and she was waxing lyrical about her dry food of choice for her cats---grainless Innova Evo dog food (I've never bought Innova and had never heard of 'Evo'). She really was

Check out AOL News - Wisconsin Considers Legalizing Cat Hunting

2005-04-12 Thread TatorBunz
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RE: For Jen: Innova dry--no grains!--dog vs. cat

2005-04-12 Thread Jen Meyer
Title: Message I actually just tooka look at the label for the dog food sample that I picked up and compared it to the cat food...the ingredients looked about the same (although the dog food has garlic and added vitamin C, it looks like)...but the big difference is in the protein content,

Re: TOM - LONG!

2005-04-12 Thread Nina
Barbara, First, welcome to the list, aren't these people wonderful? Second, thank you for your love and efforts to save Tom, he sounds like such a wonderful cat. He chose wisely when he showed up at your door. Third, I haven't seen this addressed yet, so I thought I'd comment. You talk

Re: TOM - LONG!

2005-04-12 Thread Barbara Baass
Thanks Nina, My room mate I have really been worried about Samson. All are up to date on their shots. Tom was given shots too, except for the felv one. My vet did it for free. His wife is with animal trustee. He was also worried about Samson. BarbaraNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Barbara,First,

RE: For Jen: Innova dry--no grains!--dog vs. cat

2005-04-12 Thread Jen Meyer
Title: Message I'm having a tough time deciding, too, whether or not I want to switch *everyone* over! My guys also eat Wellness canned and dry...and they've *all* done really well on it (it's the first time in a long time that I haven't had litter box "issues")! But I've also gone back to

OT: Suzi's new life via AC

2005-04-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I spoke with Janet, who is an AC, and who helped me communicate with the boy kitty who had been missing (his official name is boy kitty with no girlfriend Janet said that he actually liked the name. This time I talked to her about Suzi who was my very baby, but died right after spaying

Re: OT: Suzi's new life via AC

2005-04-12 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
I am glad for Suzi, and you too. Could I get the info on that AC? I have a few questions myself. Thanks Cherie Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I spoke with Janet, who is an AC, and who helped me communicate with the boy kitty who had been missing (his official name is boy kitty with

question

2005-04-12 Thread TatorBunz
Is the human interferon they use for cancer in humansis it the same they use for HepC treatments? Was wondering if they were the same or if it's different. I'm asking you guys because of the knowledge of this. Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for

Re: OT: tonight's hearing on hunting cats in Wisconsin

2005-04-12 Thread Lewis Faye
I am on my soapbox. I do not buy the stats that people are giving on cats and wildlife. I heard on television thata single cat kills 1000 animals a month. Malarkey. I have barn cats. 8 cats jointly kill 4 rats, 12 mice a month.That isNOT 4 rats per cat. That is 4 rats per all 8 cats. I lost 3 wild

Re: My beautiful angel Jazz is gone

2005-04-12 Thread Susan Loesch
Nina, I am so very sorry. You are right. It is the day that we all dread. It shouldn't have come so soon for your sweet girl. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The day we all dread came for Jazz and our family today. My beautiful girl has gone to join her brother Flash and sister, Molly. She had been

OT: help: a danger of FIV

2005-04-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I think that we are pretty much in agreement that FIV cats live a long healthy life most of the time more likely, they do not die from FIV, but die with FIV correct? I have three FIV positive cats, and they are as healthy as FIV negative ones. So, I wonder why they make a big deal on

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RE: OT: tonight's hearing on hunting cats in Wisconsin

2005-04-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message What you say makes a lot of sense to me Faye. You are reporting from direct experience, Can you broadcast it -- get the message out there, anywhere? Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lewis FayeSent: Tuesday, April

RE: Suzi's new life via AC

2005-04-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I'm in tears, but happy for you, Hideyo. hugs, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:57 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: OT: Suzi's new life via AC I spoke

Re: OT: help: a danger of FIV

2005-04-12 Thread PEC2851
Title: AOL Email Hideyo, Go to yahoo groups they have several FIV support groups. As far as FIV+ cats, in the years I have worked w/ them at the shelter, it always seemed that our FIV+'s were among the healthiest there.

RE: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Amy, I'm sorry, I'm coming in late---I don't have any experience to offer, but just want to say I'm sending lots of healing vibes for Shelby. Shelby has a fantastic mom. love and hugs, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

Michael email coming up-need help

2005-04-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I'm about to send a reply to Michael that I'm also sending to the group (he's not on the list yet). Can anyone please help re the alarming-sounding symptoms he describes (which I'll put in the next email)? I can offer eating suggestions but I don't feel qualified re the other

Re: RE: URGENT on Michael's behalf

2005-04-12 Thread jenmeyer
Hi Mike-- I've only caught bits and pieces of this thread...but judging by the symptoms that you've listed, it sounds like your little guy has lymphoma (FeLV+ cats are notoriously prone to cancer)...and seeing that it's in his chest, you'll need to act quickly (fluid can quickly build up in

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-12 Thread Amy Wilkins
Michelle, I'll definitely keep you updated. You have all been so helpful. Shelby is still feeling herself I think. She was up on the bed with me rolling around on all my papers while I was trying to get some stuff done. I think flopping on my stuff is one of her favorite things to do :) ---

Re: URGENT on Michael's behalf

2005-04-12 Thread Nina
Mike, Kerry has posted your emails to the list. Jen wrote this response, but didn't address it to you directly, so I'm forwarding it on. I'm in tears because I just had my Jazz put to sleep because of these same symptoms. I don't know if there is anything you can do at this point to bring

RE: URGENT on Michael's behalf

2005-04-12 Thread Jen Meyer
Hmmm...that's really strange, I hit reply all on my last email (and his email address showed up in the to field) but his email address didn't show up once it was posted...no matter, thanks for forwarding, Nina...okay, we'll see if it works this time, otherwise I'll post directly to Mike, but I

RE: OT: help: a danger of FIV

2005-04-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: AOL Email Thank you very much for your helpful information, Patti what you told me is very interesting I had one boy whose name was Rikki who was tested back and forth as FIV positive and negative again, from what I read, FIV virus tends to stay in the body once it is infected,

Re: OT: tonight's hearing on hunting cats in Wisconsin

2005-04-12 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks, Bonnie - I'm glad to hear your report. Fingers crossed! Gloria At 01:52 AM 4/12/2005, you wrote: I went to the Conservation Congress hearing tonight. The turnout was huge! Most of those who spoke were against hunting cats. Even some hunters got up and said that the Department of Natural

RE: URGENT on Michael's behalf

2005-04-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
How about ImmunoRegulin? I read that it can be very helpful for even a crashed kitty - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 1:36 PM To: Michael Cameron Cc: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject:

Re: OT: help: a danger of FIV

2005-04-12 Thread PEC2851
Hideyo~ What are you using for anesthesia?? Do you think you could use isofluorane (gas)?? We have a plastic storage box, rigged up to our Iso machine. Have found that it is less stressful, and not as risky, to put the kitty in the box, turn up the Iso til they are out. Then, we draw blood

RE: OT: help: a danger of FIV

2005-04-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Yep. We also used ISO for Squeekie, and they did not even put her down completely just enough so that she will slow down but still I know theres a risk I lost my Suzi due to reaction from anesthesia (ISO) after spaying surgery. I know its extremely unusually, but I still get very

Re: Dox and VO - Michael and his baby

2005-04-12 Thread Michael Cameron
First of all thanks for your support! Im still now quite sure if im on the list yet. I did sign up for the mailing list but i still see the messages where they say im not on the list yet. Do i have to do something else?

Re: OT: help: a danger of FIV

2005-04-12 Thread Gloria B. Lane
That's very interesting, thanks - Gloria At 05:10 PM 4/12/2005, you wrote: Hideyo~ What are you using for anesthesia?? Do you think you could use isofluorane (gas)?? We have a plastic storage box, rigged up to our Iso machine. Have found that it is less stressful, and not as risky, to put the

tom

2005-04-12 Thread catatonya
Barbara, Has your cat with stomastitis been tested recently for leukemia? It's very common for positive cats. He may have already been positive before you brought Tom in.. I hope he is negative. tonyaBarbara Baass [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina, I am so sorry to hear about Jazz. I know

Re: Michael email coming up-need help

2005-04-12 Thread Lernermichelle
I sent him infor earlier (Nina had emailed me individually with his email address) about mediastinal lymphoma and anemia. Michelle

Re: OT: Suzi's new life via AC

2005-04-12 Thread Four Paws Trail
What does AC stand for? At 12:14 PM 4/12/2005, Cherie A Gabbert wrote: I am glad for Suzi, and you too. Could I get the info on that AC? I have a few questions myself. Thanks Cherie Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I spoke with Janet, who is an AC, and who helped me communicate with the

RE: OT: tonight's hearing on hunting cats in Wisconsin

2005-04-12 Thread Four Paws Trail
It is abominable that ANYONE should think of hunting cats. We need to take action! At 02:21 PM 4/12/2005, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: What you say makes a lot of sense to me Faye. You are reporting from direct experience, Can you broadcast it -- get the message out there, anywhere? Kerry

Re: OT: help: a danger of FIV

2005-04-12 Thread PEC2851
Hideyo~ We do all the initial testing in house. All subsequent positives are then sent out, and we also will use two diff. diagnostic laboratories. Gosh, I am so sorry for your loss of Suzi. And that was Iso related?? That is so strange. I have seen too many reactions, many fatal, w/ using

Re: OT: Suzi's new life via AC

2005-04-12 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 4/12/2005 7:11:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What does AC stand for? Animal Communicator Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYShttps://www.paypal.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL

Re: OT: Suzi's new life via AC

2005-04-12 Thread Four Paws Trail
Of course!! Thank you. At 10:26 PM 4/12/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/12/2005 7:11:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What does AC stand for? Animal Communicator aks115.jpg Terrie Mohr Check site for available Siameses for adoption!

Re: Dox and VO - Michael and his baby

2005-04-12 Thread TatorBunz
Welcome to the list Michael! Yes, you made it! Go ahead and type away someone will get to you A.S.A.P regarding your furbaby. In a message dated 4/12/2005 4:56:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: First of all thanks for your support! Im still nowquite sure if im on the

Re: Dox and VO - Michael and his baby

2005-04-12 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Michael, Your message came through on the list just fine. -- 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

Re: Dox and VO - Michael and his baby

2005-04-12 Thread Michael Cameron
It seems stitches condition is continuing to degrade. he has lost all appetite and and i didn't see him drinking any water. I have tried a few different dry foods, to include the treats he loves so much, but to no avail. his breathing seems to be stable but by no means is good. i will get him to

Re: Dox and VO - Michael and his baby

2005-04-12 Thread Nina
Michael, Please let us know what you find out and how Stiches is doing. You may need to force feed him to keep him going, how long has it been since he's eaten? If you don't have a syringe, (without a needle), you might try giving him some weak broth in an eyedropper. Go very, very slow and