Re: OT: Need feedback please (soapbox)

2006-09-01 Thread Gina WN
Phaewryn and Everyone, What you say rings true for me. Yes, I think there is a definite lack of animal abuse and welfare education in the U.S.. I think we are in denial still, as a society; I know I have been over the years.I was wondering if there is an event or time you can pinpoint that

Re: OT: Need feedback please (soapbox)

2006-09-01 Thread Sheila208
Phaewryn, I agree with you completely. I really liked Belinda's first draft. I think the shock is just what people need to open there eyes and see the horrible cruelty that there careless indifference causes for these poor babies. Why sugar coat it .We all want to turn our heads when faced with

Pics of my boys

2006-09-01 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi all I know that some of you have seen 2 of my boys,but my newest Xander I have added to my photo albums.If you would like to have a look I will add the website at the bottom.I know everyone hears me talk about Maizee,she is the reason that I have all you wonderful people in my life now.A sad

Re: Pics of my boys

2006-09-01 Thread kandbz_ mom
Cute furbabies! Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all I know that some of you have seen 2 of my boys,but my newest Xander I have added to my photo albums.If you would like to have a look I will add the website at the bottom.I know everyone hears me talk about Maizee,she is the reason

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread cindy reasoner
I have had good results so far with immuno-regulin. The vet started my Smokey on shots several months back. He is positive and kept on getting fevers. He hasn't had a fever since March. Smokey started gaining weight and right now he seems to be doing really good. I keep my fingers crossed this

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread kelly
At 06:56 AM 9/1/2006, you wrote: Thanks I was wondering for my new young 8 month old cat if it might enhance the possibility if clearing the virus, Is there any benefit in giving it to a non symptomatic cat??? Kelly I have had good results so far with immuno-regulin. The vet started my

Re: Pics of my boys

2006-09-01 Thread Sheila208
Precious Babies

Smokey

2006-09-01 Thread cindy reasoner
I had a few questions regarding my Smokey. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow to be retested for feline leukemia. He hasn't been tested since February. I have read about some of the different types of test. Which test is the best? He hasn't had a complete blood count done since March. Should I

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread cindy reasoner
That I don't know. I am taking Smokey back to the vet tomorrow to be retested for feline leukemia so I'm hoping that by some miracle it comes back negative. He isn't showing any symptons of the disease now so I am going to ask the vet if we need to quit giving him the immuno-regulin. He was

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread Susan Loesch
Cindy, are you doing subQ shots or is the vet doing IV? What is the protocol? I have seen .2cc every day for 4 days, then .2cc once a week for 4 weeks, then .2cc monthly. Have also seen .4cc once a day for 4 days, .4cc once a week for 4 weeks and .4cc every 4 months. I have a feleuk baby I want to

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread kelly
At 07:30 AM 9/1/2006, you wrote: How old is Smokey and when was he diagnosed, Was it routine testing or was he ill??? That I don't know. I am taking Smokey back to the vet tomorrow to be retested for feline leukemia so I'm hoping that by some miracle it comes back negative. He isn't

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread cindy reasoner
We first started Smokey on 2 shots per week subq. He is now on 1 shot per week subq. I am not sure about the dosage. I can look when I get home though. The vet fixes the shots up for me and I keep them in the refrigerator. Cindy --- Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cindy, are you doing

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks. It is good to hear that you are having such good results with subq injections -- I was somewhat hesitant to start the drug subq since I think research indicates that it should be given IV to get the best results. Wanted to do subq but just couldn't make up my mind. By the way, I buy my own

Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
I lost my Twinkletoes this morning to complications of malabsorption (not FELV related). She was 5 months. She has a sister who is also very small, and I'm trying to do some research on this condition. Does anyone know anything about it? -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Kelly, I am so sorry - GLOW to light her path and ease your and her sister's hearts...Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I lost my Twinkletoes this morning to complications of malabsorption (not FELV related). She was 5 months. She has a sister who is also very small, and I'm trying to

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread cindy reasoner
My Stinky had that. She ate all of the time but she just kept on losing weight. She passed away in February. I really don't know alot about malabsorption but poor Stinky really got so skinny. She was a big cat until then. Sinky wasn't felv+. I am so sorry your Twinkletoes passed away. Cindy

RE: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I am so sorry, Kelley. That is so tough, losing your Twinkletoes at only 5 months. I'm sorry I don't know anything about malabsorption but I'm sure others on the list will. Please know you're in my thoughts. What is Twinkletoes' sister's name? hugs, Kerry -Original

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Cindy - what protocol do you use for Immunoregulin? Gloria That I don't know. I am taking Smokey back to the vet tomorrow to be retested for feline leukemia so I'm hoping that by some miracle it comes back negative. He isn't showing any symptons of the disease now so I am going to ask the

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread Nina
Kelly, I'm so sorry about your loss of Twinkletoes. Another one so young. It just tears your heart out when they get so little time in our love and protection. IBD kitties have problems with not absorbing nutrients in their food. B12 shots seem to help with that. I know there are other

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread cindy reasoner
Smokey is about a year and 4 months old now. He was around 10 months old when he was diagnosed. He had been tested for feline leukemia in November or December 05 and it was negative then around January he started running a fever. They would give him antibiotics the fever would come down and in

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Nina, My vet did a fecal on her yesterday. She was neg for coccidia and parasites. (She had continuous diarrhea). He gave her albon anyway, because he hoped that she might actually have coccidia anyway and it might have been flushed out of her system due to all the diarrhea. She was getting

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Kerry, Her sister's name is Rory, short for Rorschach (the ink blot test)..she's a black and white... On 9/1/06, MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Kelley. That is so tough, losing your Twinkletoes at only 5 months. I'm sorry I don't know anything about

Re: (no subject)

2006-09-01 Thread cindy reasoner
I am giving it to Smokey subq. Smokey was running fevers back in January and February. The vet wanted to try using the immuno-regulin to see if it might help. He hasn't had any fevers since I started giving him these injections which was back in March. The fevers were the only problems he has

RE: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Kelley, I'm so sorry Twinkletoes has left you for the Bridge. Gentlest Bridge vibes to her, but there are so many young'uns going there lately, she'll find lots of friends to play with. Comfort to you, and best wishes that Rory turns out okay. Diane R. This electronic mail

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread Nina
That's quite a story. That's one thing about this list, whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, I can be assured that there's someone out there with even more on their plate. All of us who take in rescues know that their chances of being healthy and strong are compromised. Thank you for doing

Re: Pics of my boys

2006-09-01 Thread Gina WN
Very precious boys! And, my favorite picture is of Maizee "fishing" in the bathtub. What a beautiful girl she was.GinaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all I know that some of you have seen 2 of my boys,but my newest Xander I have added to my photo albums.If you would like to have a look I

Re: Pics of my boys

2006-09-01 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Thank you Gina she was a very special baby. :)Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very precious boys! And, my favorite picture is of Maizee "fishing" in the bathtub. What a beautiful girl she was.GinaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all I know that some of you have seen 2 of my boys,but

To Nina

2006-09-01 Thread kandbz_ mom
I really enjoyed your story and pictures of Molly and Flash. They were young sweeties also, so you know how I'm feeling right now. Thanks,Karen How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates.

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Kelley I am so sorry that you lost sweet little Twinkletoes.Once again Maizee will have a new friend.Hugs to you SherryKelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I lost my Twinkletoes this morning to complications of malabsorption (not FELV related). She was 5 months. She has a sister who is also

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread kelly
At 07:57 AM 9/1/2006, you wrote: I am so very sorry about your loss. It just doesn't seem at all fair. Perhaps the only consolation is that she has had much love in her short little life, Kelly I lost my Twinkletoes this morning to complications of malabsorption (not FELV related). She was 5

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread kandbz_ mom
I'm sorry to hear about Twinkletoes. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I lost my Twinkletoes this morning to complications of malabsorption (not FELV related). She was 5 months. She has a sister who is also very small, and I'm trying to do some research

Re: OT: Need feedback please (soapbox)

2006-09-01 Thread TatorBunz
I'm with you on this! Totally agree! In a message dated 8/31/2006 8:15:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (climbing up onto big bargain size soapbox) I think a harsh mental picture is what more people need to have. If more people cringed, we might live in a world that was

Re: To Nina

2006-09-01 Thread Nina
Aw Karen, I'm glad you know that you are not alone. We do all understand, knowing that helps when we're in such pain, but grieving is something that we each have to do in our own way, in our own time. Many blessings to you. I know right now it seems the hole in your heart will never be healed.

Re: Pics of my boys

2006-09-01 Thread Belinda
Your furbabies are gorgeous!! -- 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 hosting web design]

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-01 Thread etrent
I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to your baby. elizabeth -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 9:57 AM Subject: Lost Twinkletoes I lost my Twinkletoes this morning to complications of malabsorption (not

RE: Pics of my boys

2006-09-01 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message These are wonderful pix of your honeys, Sherry. Maizee's coloring is amazing. You must be so glad you have all these gorgeous pix of her to remind you of the special place she occupied and continues to occupy in your life. I'm also hugely impressed by the fact you've been

Re: OT: a poem I just wrote

2006-09-01 Thread Lernermichelle
I just read Phaewryn's poem about cats scratching couches. It's great! Michelle

Re: Question about different FeLV tests

2006-09-01 Thread felv
Yeah, that's just bad bedside manner. She was trying to get you to drop it, not trying to be helpful to you or your cat. I'd seek another practice, and I'd write a letter to the VET at the clinic you have now, explaining WHY you left. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat

Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread Evan Dee
We've really enjoyed looking at some of the beautiful pics folks have been sharing so wanted to show off our family as well. Smokey, our newest addition, is the one who led us to this fine group. There are two pics (dated) that we took this evening - he's looking so good - he's really come a

Re: Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread kandbz_ mom
Cute pics!!Evan Dee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've really enjoyed looking at some of the beautiful pics folks have been sharing so wanted to show off our family as well. Smokey, our newest addition, is the one who led us to this fine group. There are two pics (dated) that we took this evening -

Re: Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread wendy
You have a beautiful family!!! :) Wendy --- Evan Dee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've really enjoyed looking at some of the beautiful pics folks have been sharing so wanted to show off our family as well. Smokey, our newest addition, is the one who led us to this fine group. There are

Re: Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread Belinda
You have a gorgeous group too, everyone has such adorable furkids!! -- 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

Re: Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread Gina WN
What a great fur family! I love the pictures :) Your dogs are darling.Evan Dee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've really enjoyed looking at some of the beautiful pics folks have been sharing so wanted to show off our family as well. Smokey, our newest addition, is the one who led us to this fine