"Fake Fur" from garments made in China

2005-12-12 Thread catatonya
Do not buy anything with fur, fur trim, etc even if it says synthetic.. if it's made in China.   I deleted the link because it's too horrible to watch, but please stop and think before you buy anything with fur from China.  It comes from dogs and cats skinned alive.   If you want more i

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 11, Issue 83

2005-12-12 Thread catatonya
So glad to hear Brooklyn is feeling better.  Yes, cats can be hard to figure out sometimes!  I have one that will bite like that sometimes but doesn't break the skin or anything.   You will learn to notice the signs for when petting time is over.  Others will be able to tell you more about retrai

Re: Chrissy/Prissy on the bridge list-fostering

2005-12-12 Thread catatonya
Yes, I think I told this story before, but when I fostered and worked adoptions I would NEVER adopt out a cat/kitten to a family with very young children.  I broke my rule ONE time for a family with ONE young boy (about 4 or 5) who seemed very calm and very good with my foster.  Well.. a YEAR o

Re: Chrissy/Prissy on the bridge list

2005-12-12 Thread TenHouseCats
sigh. i'm sorry, gloria--but it reminds me that while they're fosters for just a while in our homes, they remain in our hearts forever On 12/12/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Tonya - you got that right. I thought it was a good home. I know she > wanted to do the right

Re: Chrissy/Prissy on the bridge list

2005-12-12 Thread gblane
Hi Tonya - you got that right. I thought it was a good home. I know she wanted to do the right thing, and that she was ignorant of these issues. But I would NOT of course, have euthanized a cat because of a bladder stone... Sigh... Gloria At 06:36 PM 12/12/2005, you wrote: Gloria, I'm s

Re: Chrissy/Prissy on the bridge list

2005-12-12 Thread catatonya
Gloria,   I'm so sorry.  I know how hard it is to let go of a foster to its new home.  I'm sure this is very upsetting to you. :(   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda would you add one of my former fosters (not FELV) to the Bridge list? Name was Chrissy, owner renamed to Prissy. She was a p

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 11, Issue 83

2005-12-12 Thread Dudes
Rebecca, so glad to hear that Brooklyn is much better. About the biting thing, I have one of those too! Cotton doesn't seem to tolerate much petting either. I notice that when Cotton's tail starts to flick or he starts flinching the skin on his back, or if his ears start to move back just a tin

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 11, Issue 83

2005-12-12 Thread veggiepugs
Hi Everyone- I haven't been around much because I've been doing a lot of engagement and wedding planning for my sister who just got engaged and haven't had a chance to read through things going on with all of you. I just wanted to touch base and say that I hope everyone is well, and just let eve

RE: To Michelle Lerner

2005-12-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Yep.  I understand Michelle’s position completely, which I am still very grateful of.   I have contacted a couple of attorneys who handled similar cases as mine to see if they will give me some advise.  But, I think my boyfriend pretty much knows all the points to argue so hopefully what I

Re: To Michelle Lerner

2005-12-12 Thread Lernermichelle
It's more like suggestions than advice, as this is not my area of expertise ad I am not licensed to practice in her state.  It is really just thoughts off the top of my head, and I hope that no one, especially Hideyo, takes it as more than that. But I think Hideyo understands that and is doi

RE: Hideyo's court case 19th??

2005-12-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I think the law office downloaded the file for me and have a 8 pages long something here – do you know what this is? (the cover letter says that this it’s the citation of the case we downloaded for you) -   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROT

Re: Hideyo's court case 19th??

2005-12-12 Thread Lernermichelle
Hideyo,    Thanks, but not necessary to fax. The citation is just the name of the case book and volume number of where to find it.  It may not be a published decision, but it should be since it was a higher state court I think.  If you can figure out or ask your boyfriend the numbers and let

CLS for Monday 12-12-2005

2005-12-12 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi All, Here is this weeks service. My condolences to those who have lost a furchild. And my prayers for the sick furkids to get well. Take care all ... FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www

RE: OT: Hannibal FINALLY started eating!

2005-12-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Message Thanks, Kerry,, he has become such a tamed boy for over the course of years.. I just can’t believe that I can now pick him and pet him and give him fluid.. when I first got him which was over 7 years ago. I couldn’t even get to near him.. and not until just this year that he

RE: OT: Hannibal FINALLY started eating!

2005-12-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Fabulous news Hideyo! So good to know Hannibal is a happy, hungry little camper again! You must be thrilled! Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Monday, December 12, 2005 4:39 PMTo: felvtalk@

RE: OT: Hannibal FINALLY started eating!

2005-12-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
  Again, thank you for all your prayers!  Hannibal finally started eating this morning after 72 hours from the surgery! I was so worried because he would still growl when the food or juice touched his tooth area (K9 tooth and got stitches, too) and did not want to eat at all for the past

RE: Hideyo's court case 19th??

2005-12-12 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Michelle, I just got a copy of the citation of the case from the lawyer who presented her – if you would like, I can fax you the copy, just let me know your fax number   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 0

Re: A Hallmark e-card from Sandy

2005-12-12 Thread Dudes
I liked the look on the cat's face when you stop the meowing. I'm glad you enjoyed. Sandy

Re: Blind Kitten at Coweta/Newnan Shelter-here is the latest I have

2005-12-12 Thread Mari Kolbe
So very glad to read that cpqcpq6 <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > is going to pull this little one!!!  And you are right Gary - there really isn't much that a blind cat can't do - we have four totally blind and several other sight impaireds - we find them and their deaf siblings, their CH siblings and those w

Re: What kind of Worms in feces?

2005-12-12 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 12/12/05 1:21:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Droncit clears them up Or...to resolve any/all worms, drontal.

Re: OT - Ringworm

2005-12-12 Thread PEC2851
Yes, it's a great supplement also. Do a "google" and you'll see how it is also use as an anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial and also as an immune system booster, among other things. At the shelter, we used the goldenseal-echinacea tincture as a preventative for our Felv and FIV cats when there wer

Re: To Helen: Sammy and Winstrol

2005-12-12 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 12/12/05 1:33:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What's Winstrol? Winstrol is an anabolic steroid, a "controlled substance" due to it's abuse by people using it for body-building, etc. VERY effective in restoring muscle mass, thus it's abuse. But,

Re: Chrissy/Prissy on the bridge list

2005-12-12 Thread Belinda Sauro
That's terrible, I didn't think a bladder stone was untreatable!! -- 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 HostD

Re: To Helen: Sammy and Winstrol

2005-12-12 Thread gblane
What's Winstrol? At 11:16 AM 12/12/2005, you wrote: Helene, I don't know much about the long-term effects of Interferon, but I did hear from two different vets that Winstrol can damage the liver (or maybe it was kidneys, but I think the liver) if given long term, so you may want to do some rese

Chrissy/Prissy on the bridge list

2005-12-12 Thread gblane
Belinda would you add one of my former fosters (not FELV) to the Bridge list? Name was Chrissy, owner renamed to Prissy. She was a pretty little exotic type kitty, silver gray with stripes and huge eyes, adopted out this past May.. Her owner found out that she had a large bladder stone, and h

Re: FIV positive kitten I posted about recently PTS at vet's

2005-12-12 Thread gblane
I'm sorry, Pam - it's so sad when things like that happen. Gloria At 11:53 AM 12/12/2005, you wrote: Apparently the 7-month-old FIV positive kitty that I posted about recently that the vet techs were trying to save after its owner wanted it PTS after it tested positive caught calicivirus upper

Re: What kind of Worms in feces?

2005-12-12 Thread Lewis Faye
If you have a single flea, your cat can get tapeworms from it.  Tape segments are white, 1/4-1/2 inch long when still moving.  After they have dried, they look like grains of rice.  They are notorious for NOT showing up in fecal samples.  I had 3 cats with them in their stools and an hour later, al

Re: A Hallmark e-card from Sandy

2005-12-12 Thread Nina
Very cute! My Chuskys esp liked it! Maggie is still whining and pawing at me. N

FIV positive kitten I posted about recently PTS at vet's

2005-12-12 Thread pamela jackson
Apparently the 7-month-old FIV positive kitty that I posted about recently that the vet techs were trying to save after its owner wanted it PTS after it tested positive caught calicivirus upper respiratory while at the vets and quickly became very ill. The vets decided to put it to sleep. Proba

A Hallmark e-card from Sandy

2005-12-12 Thread DUDES
Hello! Sandy has sent you a Hallmark e-card! To see it, just click the link below, or copy and paste it into your browser's address line: http://www.hallmark.com/ECardWeb/ECV.jsp?a=4379821601510M74765980Y Or . you can follow these steps: 1. Go to our homepage at http://www.hallmark.com

To Michelle Lerner

2005-12-12 Thread wendy
Michelle, I just want to tell you that I think it's great that you are giving Hideyo good, sound legal advice to try to help her out. Thank you! It's very generous of you! :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam p

Re: To Helen: Sammy and Winstrol

2005-12-12 Thread PEC2851
The use of winstrol is bringing out the "big guns", so to speak.  It is a very powerful steroid, and, like any drug there are warnings and precautions. However, I have found that when using winstrol on a terminal illness, it has been a godsend for the kitty. You have to weigh everything,

Re: URI

2005-12-12 Thread PEC2851
Nina~ That was me with the "Little Noses", and it is very effective, and it did not have any "burning or stinging" effect on me- and we do use it "sparingly", as in not squirting a whole spray And we use it at onset of URI - before getting into any drugs.(Like to stay away from pharmaceut

To Helen: Sammy and Winstrol

2005-12-12 Thread wendy
Helene, I don't know much about the long-term effects of Interferon, but I did hear from two different vets that Winstrol can damage the liver (or maybe it was kidneys, but I think the liver) if given long term, so you may want to do some research on Winstrol. Glad to hear Sammy is doing so well!

Re: OT - Ringworm

2005-12-12 Thread TatorBunz
Thanks! Will march down to the health stores in bitto have on hand for the kitties. Ya never know...   :(   In a message dated 12/12/2005 8:48:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: no problem - an herbal remedy - available in tincture or dry, that I mix with water.Gloria  

Re: OT - Ringworm

2005-12-12 Thread TatorBunz
Thank you for fast reply back to me!   In a message dated 12/12/2005 7:33:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is topical golden seal It's an herbal elixir/tincture that you can get at any health food store.. I think even the main-stream stores carry them now. Very

Re: OT - Ringworm

2005-12-12 Thread gblane
no problem - an herbal remedy - available in tincture or dry, that I mix with water. Gloria At 09:01 AM 12/12/2005, you wrote: In a message dated 12/11/2005 4:50:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: topical golden seal What is topical golden seal? Sorry for asking! :( []

Re: URI

2005-12-12 Thread Nina
Someone else on the list swore by a product called "Little Noses" decongestant nose drops for human infants and children.  It warns on the label to not use it with any other decongestants and that there might be side effects of increased nasal discharge, sneezing, and the ones that bother me th

Re: OT - Ringworm

2005-12-12 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 12/12/05 10:02:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is topical golden seal It's an herbal elixir/tincture that you can get at any health food store.. I think even the main-stream stores carry them now. Very effective treating ringworm. Patti

Re: URI

2005-12-12 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 12/11/2005 4:41:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: People mentioned Lysine to me, but I was wondering how you administer it, and how much to give.  250 mg per tablet twice a day You can get this at any drug or health store. No prescription needed. I have s

Re: OT - Ringworm

2005-12-12 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 12/11/2005 4:50:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: topical golden seal What is topical golden seal? Sorry for asking!  :(   Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.

Re: Lucy and weight loss

2005-12-12 Thread Lernermichelle
Thank, Tonya. I am worried that all the Baytril and food switches may have given her IBD.   The food situation is complicated. She had a really rare kind of bladder stone that there is no food for, though Hills has done studies that K/D and L/D seem to prevent reformation of them.  The Royal