[Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread Lance
Hello List, It's been a long time since I've posted anything, and I must admit that I haven't been keeping up with posts for quite awhile. Some of you may remember that I have an FeLV+ named Ember. She's still with me, though I have noticed something different lately, and I have another

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread MaryChristine
hi, lance! going back up to the frozen north, huh? as one who transports FeLVs and FIVs and other special-needs kitties all the time, the best bet is what you mentioned: be her chaperone, with her as carryon luggage. that way she's never out of your care; her plane ticket will be between $100-200

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi Lance! I transported a rescue kitty to her new mommy in Seattle once in the airplane cabin. Check out the internet for suggestions. I do NOT recommend tranquilizing her as she might be more confused. I did take a blanket to put between the kitty and side of the plane to protect her from the

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread Chris
Ah traveling w. kitty. I've flow w. my Tucson as well as some rescue kitties several times. Each time I packed my backpack with everything cat-LOL (throwaway cardboard litter box, dry food, water, puppy pads, and on and on). NEVER did I use any of those things. I use a soft sided Sherpa

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread MaryChristine
she'll need a health certificate within 10 days of travel, too, but we can get into those details closer to the time! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread Jane Lyons
Lance it is great to hear from you. I realized that you were MIA a while ago and was hoping that Ember was ok. I've not had experience with the pupil anomaly but MC's advise about a vet check sounds right since her wbc was low. She might be fighting an infection. Also, Laurie's travel advice

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread MaryChristine
you can request a private x-ray screening, too--they have separate rooms with their own little machines, and you have to take the kitty out of the carrier and let them make sure she's not carrying bombs strapped to her waist (according to another member of this list, whose identiy i shall

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread Belinda Sauro
Bailey had this happen all the time, nothing medical, his pupils would just be uneven, I have noticed it with Joey (negative) on the rare occasion also, nothing medical with him either. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread Belinda Sauro
Bailey had this happen all the time, nothing medical, his pupils would just be uneven, I have noticed it with Joey (negative) on the rare occasion also, nothing medical with him either. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hey Lance, nice to hear from you. The only time I've had that happen with the pupils being different sizes is with an FIV+ kitty, can't say what caused it or what it related to. Re air travel: The last time I flew with a cat in the cabin - which was probably 2004 or thereabouts - was