Susan,
I would ask the vet about some form of 'kitty prozac'. I'm keeping a cat for
a woman who lost her job, and I've had to put him on clonicalm.
tonya
Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi everyone,
Please read below and let me know if you have any suggestions
Why thank you Wendy!
This morning, Miss Ursula decided to come from behind the couch and have her
breakfast.
Percy hasn't taken his face outta his bowl since I set it down.
Pappy (papillon) is still riding rough shot, hissing at the poor dear
child..
Lillian was miffed because
Sherry,
I don't know how you do it...but it takes a hell of a person to be around
all the ones that are in your shelter. It seems you have had your share of
losses lately.
Thank god for good people such as yourself to give love and care to those in
need.
I'm so sorry to hear about Spencer
Wow, I'm having a similar problem with a stray I took in. She was okay for 2
weeks with my crew of 20 cats until I tried trapping some kittens outside (they
may have been her's). I had the crate for the kittens (about 6) set up in my
spare room, trapped 2 kittens -- got one in the crate then
Oh, well said, Terrie,
working in a shelter is very hard, you just want to take them all home,
especially the special needs, and give them somewhere to live out their life
in the comfort care that they so deserve.
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
Sherry,
Thank you for all you do for these sweet little guys
and thank you for letting the world take note of them
at their passing.
Each and every one of them are incredibly special. Any
one of them could have been one of our beloved cats.
They deserve to be mourned by all of us who love cats.
Angela,
What wonderful news! It made my day!
Please stick around and keep learning from these guys.
There is usually something helpful every day or two
that makes us better cat parents...Although you have
3-months before a retesting and everything will
probably be just dandy, there is nothing
Michael, Good job! You are what this website is all
about! The very best to you and your cats!
Glenda
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Thanks guys. I stopped on my way home from work and
picked up some Lysine
and Echinacea, I'm going to start putting it in
their food. I also got some
Sherry, I'm so sorry about Spencer and Joy. Blessings to them at the
Bridge, and to you and all the others there.
Diane R.
Diane Rosenfeldt
Legal Secretary
Quarles Brady LLP
411 East Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 2040
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4497
E-mail:
Dear Sherrie
I am so sorry that you have lost Joy and Spencer.
Thank you for loving and caring for them.
Jane
Caroline,
I'm so happy for you! Yes, I'm sure another will turn up. That's what always
happens right? I totally forgot about the reverse look-up feature. Good
work!
Melissa
_
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann
Sent: Wednesday,
Woo-hoo, Caroline! I'm so glad Nosey's owners have been located and
checked out as good people. They will all be so happy!
Diane R.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline
Kaufmann
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:49 PM
To:
Susan,
I noticed that about England on a British cat chat site that I was once a
member of. But they all had backyards that were very small with fences and
very interesting tops to the fences that kept the cats from crawling over. I
hope someday to have a nice cat enclosure, but I could never
Hi Melody!
First, I want to say thanks so much for wanting to help a felv+cat, people who
decide to bring one knowingly into their lives seem to be few far between.
I have 5 now, and I also have many felv- cats, many of those are chronically
ill w/other ailments or geriatric.
Meaning, they
On 8/21/07, Forgotten Souls [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Good evening, all!
Hi there!
How long does the virus actually survive in the environment?
Very short time. The saying here is when it dries, it dies.
How
contagious and easily does the virus actually transmit from an affected cat?
It
I have a volunteer who lives in England. She says they do not declaw
there at all, I believe it is against the law.
She was also horrified to hear about the stray/feral cat situation and
says they really don't have that in England. Now whether or not that
is true and she's just not aware I do
On Aug 22, 2007, at 4:23 PM, Marylyn wrote:
Dixie has a 10 x 10 x 6 foot tall dog kennel (a shade topper is on
the way) that ran about $200. If you buy the panels you can add on
to the enclosure or reconfigure it as needed. Until you are very
sure where the little darlings can sneak out
I know someone here in Little Rock who has a Bengal cat that we're
looking for a home or rescue for. Does anyone know anything about
the Bengal cat rescues - like in Missouri or Minnesota or wherever?
Thanks,
Gloria
in Arkansas
I know someone here in Little Rock who has a Bengal cat that we're
looking for a home or rescue for. Does anyone know anything about
the Bengal cat rescues - like in Missouri or Minnesota or wherever?
Thanks,
Gloria
in Arkansas
This is way OT, but I agree with the way they equip their police officers in
England. I assume that hand guns are outlawed in general, but I dont know.
As for violent crimeyes, they have that. I had to read the book Among the
Thugs in grad school. Its about one man who hangs out with the soccer
Well done, Caroline. You and your mother must be both saddened and
relieved at once. I'm sure you will miss
her, but knowing that she is going home to a place where she is loved
is a consolation.
For 2 to 3 cat households, jackets are a great way to allow cats
outdoors to roam around with
Here is how my enclosure is set up, in case anyone plans to build one in the
future.
My house is an L, w/the bottom of the L being the cats' room.
The body of the L is the master bedroom w/the living room on the other side.
The top of the L is the office, which runs along the driveway
I thought felv could be transmitted through saliva, like preening, water
bowls (staying wet) or litterboxes.
fiv transmits through deep puncture wounds.
Correct me if I am wrong.
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
Hello All!
This is Ang. You helped me thru a very hard time on Tuesday with the passing
of my kitty, Boy. I just read the message from Melody and I just wanted to
share with everyone that my vet told me yesterday, when I had Ripley and
Sherman to the vet, that clothes should be washed,
I would not throw all those things away. But of course it is up to you.
It seems very silly to me, since Ripley, Sherman, and Boy have all
been living together for..how long? to at this point start throwing
things away.
On 8/22/07, Angela Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello All!
This is
FELV can be transmitted vertically (in utero or in milk) which is the
most common method of transmission.
It is a virus that is difficult to transmit.
Transmission through saliva, tears, urine and feces is known as
horizontal transmission. This would include deep bite wounds (which
also transmit
Ok, guys, here's the status. I just called the vet's office, they told me
both Poppy and Grizzabella's tests came back positive today. I guess what I
need to do now is figure out what to do from here. I did ask about UT, and
she just sort of side-stepped the question. I also asked
Oh, here is some great info from the Merck vet manual about throwing
off the virus!
In ~70% of adult cats, viremia and virus shedding are transient,
lasting only 1-16 wk. A few cats continue to shed virus in secretions
for several weeks to months after they cease to be viremic. Virus may
persist
Michael,
I am so sorry! My heart just sank to my toes. I'm new at this too, actually
I think that you know more than I do by the words you used. (I don't know what
they mean, UT?), But I do know heartache. You and both kitties are in my
prayers! God Bless
Ang
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I agree, but do what you are commfortable with doing.
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
As Cleopatra lay in state,
Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
I am sorry, Michael.
Please keep us informed.
Good luck.
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
As Cleopatra lay in state,
Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
Thanks Kelly!
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
As Cleopatra lay in state,
Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
Purring welcomes of
Sherry,
I'm so sorry.
tonya
Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am writing this in tears,Benny was such a sweet sweet black kitty.He was
just wasting away to nothing.I tried to get him to eat everytime I was
there.Monday he ate many treats(which he lived for) and a bit of
Here is the listings for Bengal Rescue Network
_http://www.geocities.com/bengalrescue/regions.html_
(http://www.geocities.com/bengalrescue/regions.html)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
In a message dated 8/22/2007 1:33:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sorry, I should have clarified. UT is the Univ
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Let me try this again
UT is the University of Tennessee Medical Center. They have a Veterinary
program there, its a teaching school. I think an internal medicine specialist
is the next step, if I can get my doc to refer me.
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Michael,
If they are not symptomatic, you have breathing room. You can read on the
website some of the protocols used to treat FeLV. In addition there are
other immune boosters you can order w/o prescriptions. I initially used
Immunoregulin protocol listed on the website, It has to be given by
Hi Wendy I am doing pretty good.The volunteering is very rewarding but also
heartbreaking.I am proud to be able to love them while they are here. I also
still have my missing Maizee days.Otherwise doing pretty good.How about you??
Sherry
wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Sherry,
Thank you Glenda :)
glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry,
Thank you for all you do for these sweet little guys
and thank you for letting the world take note of them
at their passing.
Each and every one of them are incredibly special. Any
one of them could have been one of our beloved
Thank you Terrie,I sure hope I will get to see these wonderful babies again. :)
Sherry
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sherry,
I don't know how you do it...but it takes a hell of a person to be around all
the ones that are in your shelter. It seems you have had your share of losses
lately.
Bleach is the only thing that kills panleuk, then it must be at the proper
concentration and left for the proper duration. Otherwise it can persist on
surfaces for months or years.
My vet has recommended that I bleach all bleachable surfaces daily due to
some virii I have had.
I have not had a
Absolutely. Everyone should do what they are comfortable with, and it
probably isnt' as big a deal for her to replace all the items as it
would be for me or another rescuer.
I just don't want people who are new to the list to think they need to
throw everything out, particularly if cats have
Pretty good here. Starting a new IT job, and my head is about to explode with
all the software I have to learn. lol. Thanks for asking. It seems our site
is picking up again. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad...
:)
Wendy
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed
Micheal,
I have heard that the UT facility is excellent.
And I heard this from vet, who is excellent also.
I had a client that was moving to Memphis and he had a dog that was going thru
chemo.
Dr. Smith said he highly recommended UT. (University of Tennessee).
I hope this makes you feel a
Wow Caroline! How wonderful! I am so happy that you feel good about the
caregiver of this kitty and I really hope the transfer goes well. Did she
sound happy, relieved, surprised, etc? Or did you communicate solely via
email? Please let us know how it goes tonight. I am really curious and
Absolutely amazing! How absolutely cool! This is one
lucky cat to have gotten so much help! I loved this
story...Glenda
--- Caroline Kaufmann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
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Okay, since there's been lots of debate and dare I
say, controversy, over the Malnourished
Hi Michael,
Welcome to the group. I'm sorry that you had to find us, but glad you did. I
know this news must be devastating for you, as you said your kitties were your
babies. But there is so much you can do for them to keep their immune systems
strong.
First, you are right to find a vet
Thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into better foods. Do you all
think its ok to mix in their morning and nightly Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys?
There are three of them, and they share a can each morning and each night, so
they average only 1/3 of a can at a time, but its something
Hi guys,
a couple of days ago I posted that my vet was using this drug on his felv+cats
to boost their immune systems.
During the next phase of the research, he said I could have my cats on it @ no
charge.
has anyone heard of it?
Thanks!
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
Hi Michael,
First, please do not blame yourself.
You have enough to deal w/ without stressing yourself out further.
You did not create this disease, nor did you knowingly give it to your cats.
Ok, questions.(You will get alot of responses, but do what you feel is
right for you).
Hi Michael,
I don't know the food stores in Tennessee. I buy my good food at a
local pet store. Petco, Petsmart, etc do not carry it.
You can get any food from www.petfooddirect.com
Yes, please do not blame yourself. I know we do that - I was blaming
myself yesterday when I had to have a
Just so you know some of the better food stores (Whole Foods (?), Rainbow
Blossom, etc) that cater to people into organic foods etc carry EVO and some
vets do. I think you can get it over the internet also. It is great dry (I'm
not trilled with the canned but that is my cat).
Primal Raw is
OK: here is what Dixie gets in addition to the Primal Raw (Wellness canned if
things are really rough) + veggies + raw organic eggs 3-4 times a week. She
gets Just Born with Colostrum (rural community, hard to get just Colostrum and
she likes the Just Born); Transfer Factor; Lysine; various
Michael,
There is nothing I can say that has not been said. We
all feel so badly for you and your family. I'm just so
glad, that from the moment you got the first positive
test, you were up for the fight. I'm just sitting back
feeling so grateful there are such great , well
informed people here,
Hi Melody,
The first thought that came to mind is if you can possibly take in two FeLV+'s,
to keep one another company, since cats in general are supposed to be social
creatures. It might help with their stress level, which is a good thing. If
you do this, I would adopt two that already know
I agree. Throwing things away seems like overkill, plus if they were exposed,
it has already happened. I think a lot of times vets say things like to CYA.
:)
Wendy
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever
Michael
You and your kitties are very fortunate to have found this list, so
consider that a very good omen.
We are all using a variety of supplements, and you will get many
different recommendations,
the trick is to get the ones that you can get them to eat.
l-lycine is tasteless. You should
They are like people doctors..there are certain things they have to
say/do then, if you corner them/ask them what they would do etc you get
another story. They are bound to do/recommend things that, theoretically,
are in the best interest of the patient. When asked what they would do
The only thing I could find is it is a t cell immunomodulator. It is given
by injection SQ weekly for 4 weeks the monthly.
Sally
On 8/22/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi guys,
a couple of days ago I posted that my vet was using this drug on his
felv+cats to boost their immune
HELP = ANYBODY out there? - does anyboyd know anything about Bengal
Cat rescues in the central USA?
Thanks,
Gloria
At 03:32 PM 8/22/2007, Gloria B. Lane wrote:
I know someone here in Little Rock who has a Bengal cat that we're
looking for a home or rescue for. Does anyone know anything
In a message dated 8/22/2007 2:58:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Tator Bunz
writes:
Here is the listings for Bengal Rescue Network
_http://www.geocities.com/bengalrescue/regions.html_
(http://www.geocities.com/bengalrescue/regions.html)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
HELP = ANYBODY out there? - does anyboyd know anything about Bengal
Cat rescues in the central USA?
Thanks,
Gloria
At 03:32 PM 8/22/2007, Gloria B. Lane wrote:
I know someone here in Little Rock who has a Bengal cat that we're
looking for a home or rescue for. Does anyone know anything
Evening, all!
I'd first like to thank everyone for the wonderful information provided -
it's been incredibly helpful! Oddly enough, as this is mentioned, when I
showed interest in the possibility of assisting this little guy, I was told
of one other who was in a similar position - FeLV pos
Happy Dance for Nosey--bet that little one is going to be one happy little
girl and that her mom is going to give her a good talking to about wandering
off! And good for you for saving this little girl's life and getting her
home!
Christiane Biagi
914-632-4672
Cell: 914-720-6888
[EMAIL
I am sure all of you now know of the fire that destroyed the home of
Susan, who has always been of great help and support to all of usalways.
Many of the cats are in others place,, i have 3 of the ferals here
with me, but she is in a one bedroom apartment with about 10 cats and
is trying
Sub Q...?
H, that means loading up 5cats and driving them 70 miles round trip for
each treatment.
Not sure that might stress them out as much as it helps.
Unless he lets me give them the injections @ home.
Not intravenous, but sub q.
Thanks Sally!
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
We are looking for one in Texas, we have 2 purebreds @ our local kill pound
that were dumped due to moving, w/the clock ticking.
Both 7 yrs.
I will let you know if we get a hold of them.
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
Ahhh, that's so nice... :)
As for wiping off kitty that runs into the felv+room, I wouldn't, just be quick
to snatch the little bugger tho!
Everything always looks greener on the other side of the door..
Thnaks for sharing your story, good luck please keep us posted!
Susan
Micheal,
I have heard that the UT facility is excellent.
And I heard this from my vet, who is excellent also.
I had a client that was moving to Memphis and he had a dog that was going thru
chemo.
Dr. Smith said he highly recommended UT. (University of Tennessee).
I hope this makes you
Has anyone read this?
Came out last year.
Just a Dog: Understanding Animal Cruelty and Ourselves (Animals, Culture, and
Society) - Arnold Arluke; Paperback
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
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