sub q is definitely better than drinking-- they get more fluids, I think,
and it flushes the kidneys better. When Josephine had renal lymphoma, the
sub q fluids really made her feel better.
I know it is hard to give them to very small or thin cats, though.
Michelle
I'm so sorry to hear about Scooter!
Scooter will be greeted by all the furangels at the
bridge.
Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE
COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted
I totally agree...I use this too!
Smells great and cleans!
I like the Lavender one.
In a message dated 11/13/2006 1:24:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi -
I've been quietly lurking and following thistopic because I've had my cats
pee on my clothes inthe past
I don't think aloe vera is something safe for kitties to eat, seems
I've read it is poisonous for cats.
http://dcn.davis.ca.us/vme/DrSue/poisplnt.html
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_toxic_aloe
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats ...
Be-Mi-Kitties
Try an overnight soak in
Petzyme (purchased at PetsMart) or some other enzyme product that you can use to
soak your clothes. The mistake most people make with enzyme odor removal
products is not keeping them wet long enough for the bacteria to work on the
source of the odor. It would also
I'll do some research on it, but I've never heard that. In fact, I
heard the opposite, that it was safe for them to ingest. I can tell you
that it didn't hurt Gypsy.
Nina
Belinda wrote:
I don't think aloe vera is something safe for kitties to eat, seems
I've read it is poisonous for cats.
My big flamepoint Siamese, Valley, who had the 7 hematocrit, is much better!! Thank you all for your prayers, good vibes and input.He has now had two shots of Epogen. Last night he came into the kitchen to drink water with the other kids rather than my taking a bowl to hiim. He came into the
Okay, while I was reading about aloes and aloe vera gel I did start to
remember something about the skin of the plant being toxic, (not the
gel from the inside). I found this post from a Holisticat archive.
I'm still confused after reading it, but I thought I'd pass it along
while I look for
I'm so happy for you and Valley! Way to go,
dude!
Diane R.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan
LoeschSent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:50 PMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Update on Valley - and thank
you
My big flamepoint Siamese, Valley,
Thank you, Nina. He's feeling better today. He jumped on my tummy (all 22.5lbs) bright and early this morning LOL He's up and about and no longer hiding under the bed. Atany rate, I felt comfortable leaving him to come to work today. Maybe it's justme but it seems like Cefa drops work a lot
This is very good news! Thankyou for letting us know.
elizabeth
*Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.*
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Sent: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:49 PM
Subject: Update on Valley - and thank you
My
The thanks goes to everyone on the list!! I got such good advice and input and Valley, I know, profited from all the prayers and good vibes.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:This is very good news! Thankyou for letting us know.elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.*
Susan! That's wonderful!!! Wow!
Gloria
At 12:49 PM 11/15/2006, you wrote:
My big flamepoint Siamese, Valley, who had the 7 hematocrit, is much
better!! Thank you all for your prayers, good vibes and input.
He has now had two shots of Epogen. Last night he came into the
kitchen to drink
Thank you, Nina - this is helpful.
elizabeth
*Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.*
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:50 PM
Subject: Aloe vera, is it poisonous? (was Update on Antonio)
Okay,
Thanks. I was so sure Sunday that he was dying - gave him the 2ndEpogen shot Monday morning. No improvement Monday night or Tues morning - but last night -- I almost couldn't believe my eyes!"G. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan! That's wonderful!!! Wow!GloriaAt 12:49 PM 11/15/2006, you
Brenda,
I am so sorry for Schumacher's passing, as well as the others.This is just unfair after all you went through with Miss Kitty and her babies. I think of them often and remind myself to appreciate each moment I have with my positive Will.Yourdear Schumacher reminds me to appreciateeach
Re Aloe Vera - it has some great healing
properties. There's a part of the plant that's
toxic, but part of it is not. In general, I think
that aloe juice is from the healing part of the
plant, not the membrane that is or can be
toxic. I looked it up a few years ago and found
a nice
Brenda, I'm so sorry, I know how hard it is - he was so lucky to have
you - Gloria
Original message:
I know I only post to this group when I have a tragedy, but I read
almost all the posts online daily. I feel like you all are my
support group although I don't have any FeLV+ cats any
Oh Susan, we all understand that feeling of being "cautiously
thrilled". Go ahead and rejoice in Valley feeling better. I'm praying
he's on the road to full recovery, but any improvement is cause for
celebration. Live in the moment and when you do think about the
future, visualize him healthy
It is really a mixed emotion, isn't it -- so thrilled that he is better but afraid to really enjoy the feeling. Living in the moment is definitely the way to go. I visualize Valley strong and healthy and back here at school with me and the kids in the library here!Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh
YAY!!!
For Valley...nice to have some good news for a
change!
Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE
COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted
Elizabeth,
I'm glad to hear Antonio is feeling
better today!
He will remain in my thoughts and prayers that he gets better
soon!
He such a trooper!
Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE
COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted
It really is, isn't it! Hope he continues to be my "good news kid"~![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: YAY!!! For Valley...nice to have some good news for a change!Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted
You didn't mention your vet upping his
pain meds... I do hope he's getting enough pain meds! MY vet wouldn't even let
Tang leave the hospital until his butt inflammation went down to almost normal,
due to wanting tobe really consistentwith the pain meds.
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from
PCR is unreliable and a waste of
money.
You must wait 120 days tobe sure
of ANY test result by ANY means, due to the nature of the virus:
Cats will test positive around 30 days post-exposure on the ELISA test. The
pathogenesis of FeLV can take one of three paths. Cats can be transiently
The skin of the aloe is toxic, the gel
"juice" from INSIDE the plant is not. :)
It was discussed here about 3 years
ago... I have good memory. There was/is an aloe-basedproduct (Acemanann)
that's used to treat FELV it's carefully extracted from the gel (the inner
parts of the leaves),
Jen,I'm so sorry. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We made the decision to say good-bye last night...Chemo was no longer providing the quality of life that we had all hoped for. I just couldn't put him through anything else. :( This just never gets any easier, does it? :( Chatty was arguably the
Forget youhe adores you for all you
have done for him and the total love you gave him. He wants you to
remember him. He will always be with you.
If you have men who will exclude any of God's
creatures
from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who
will
Angela, Bazil's caretaker has moved. If
you've been collecting KMR labels, please make a note of the NEW address to send
the to:
Angela
Koch
1778 NW Grant
Circle
Corvallis, Oregon
97330
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost
Did he get the transfusion as well? or has he improved just on the
epogen?
Michelle
In a message dated 11/15/2006 2:21:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Thanks. I was so sure Sunday that he was dying - gave him the
2ndEpogen shot Monday morning. No improvement
I bought these for Scooter but never got a chance to put them on him.
If anyone is worried about a small cat scratching up their furniture and
would like to try these, please e-mail me and I'll mail them to you.
They are size small, colored black.
-Peggy
I don't need these. Dixie and I are working things out. I just wanted you to
know how wonderful it is that you are remembering Scooter in such a
constructive way. I found comfort in putting my friends meds and special food
in my vets' Good Samaritan box and toys elsewhere. The lovely
Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10:49 AM
Subject: [Special_Needs_Rescue_Cats] Handsome FeLV+ kitty ISO home or rescue
Great cat. Hard-working rescuer! Please contact me directly if
Well, I guess I have six of one and half a dozen of the other. About evenly
divided for PCR being the best test ever and PCR being useless. Groan!
- Original Message -
From: Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:53 PM
Depends on the lab and you never know WHAT lab your vet is going to send
it to.
Let me put it this way, a very valid study was done on the PCR test for FIV
(which, granted is different from FELV), and they tested several cats, some
who were positive, some were negative, and they threw in some
I just got this note from one of my friends that brought the feral colony up
to live with me:
I took 2 of my cats for check ups this evening...the vet found a breast
tumor in my 9 year old Maine Coon. She's having a mastectomy tomorrow...I
just came home and looked it up on the internet and I
Where is this kitty at?
Location?
In a message dated 11/15/2006 4:46:23 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
To:
Phaewryn,
Please tell your friend Renee her kitty Emily is in my thoughts and prayers.
Give her a hug for me and tell her we are here for her if needed.
This is sad. My heart is breaking for her. I love Maine coons too.
My daughter's kitty was a Maine Coon mix that recently died. He was
Oh, poor Emily and Renee! Here's big vibes that Emily is one of the lucky
15%. Hugs to them both.
Diane R.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jennifer Phaewryn
O'Gwynn
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:56 PM
To:
No idea, you'll have to contact the CONTACT I listed.
:-)
Phaewryn
In a message dated 11/15/2006 4:46:23 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Sent: Wednesday,
I'm going to forward everyone's posts to her... unless she joins herself.
Thank you guys! Renee is the person that brought all the feral cats up from
New Jersey where they were being killed by animal control because the
cemetery they lived in was being renovated. I inherited my feral colony
from
The first link I sent was from a vets website and my vet has told me
the same thing. Like anything it may not harm every cat the first time
it's used but my thinking is if it could be poisonous it isn't worth the
risk to me. I am going to ask my vet about it again, it is on some
lists and
Found several more links when I typed aloe vera toxic to felines
into google, couple of quotes below:
Dr. Jill A. Richardson, veterinary poison information specialist for
the ASPCA 's National Animal Poison Control Center, warns that certain
plants may prove harmful to cats. A partial list
If done correctly it's the same as a DNA test. I don't feel like I
wasted my money.
PCR is unreliable and a waste of money
--
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
Lots of angels will watch over Emily and Renee. It is awful enough but when it
is a first cat or very special cat it is especially awful. (even if Renee
insists on insulting Emily by saying she might be any part human---she is all
cat thank you).
That could be that the skin is toxic and not the gel inside, will ask
my vet about that.
--
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
Hi all, a year ago today my beautiful Maizee Grace crossed the Rainbow Bridge,I
still miss her very much.Because of her,I found the wonderful people of this
group.And the wonderful people at Crash's and Sids. Thank you all so much for
being here for me.You all helped me get through the many
Wow Sherry, that was a whole year ago? It seems like just a few months!
We're glad you decided to stick around!
The first anniversary is always SO hard, my thoughts go out to you and your
sweet Maizee Grace, may this upcoming year bring you only happy memories of
her! She will never be forgotten
Thank you, Terrie. Antonio has been sassy tonight. He rolled on his belly and
wrapped around my foot...climbed inside a new box to check it out tonight when
I got home. He's been playing with some of his toys. His backside still looks
terrible but I do think he's a lot better.
elizabeth
Thanks Phaewryn,she will definitley not be forgotten.My boyfriend has this
silly voice and pout that he does that he said is how she used to talk to
him,and she really had a filthy mouth.lol Of course she talked to him alot when
he picked her up from the clinic.It always makes me laugh when he
Thank you, Phaewryn. I think that is a good practice. He's very playful
tonight and in good spirits. (He just jumped up on the keyboard) I can't help
but think he's feeling pretty good...but to look at his backside still makes me
wince. I do worry that he might build up a tolerance if I
Hi, everyone, I have a couple of kitties who are not feeling too well
and I need you to send them positive energy and white beam of light -
when you lose more than one kitties to FIP.. you become so paranoid..
when they sneeze, run fever.. you think they have FIP - and I am so
tired of being
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