Re: My poor Ziggy!

2006-09-14 Thread catatonya
I hope Ziggy's feeling better by now. Have you got him on doxycycline just in case of hemobart?tLaura Bond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor Ziggy! About 6 months ago I told all of you that Ziggy's second feline leukemia test came back negative and he was ok and cured. Well I was wrong. He was

Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-13 Thread catatonya
Nina,I'm glad Spencer came home. I don't know what he's thinking, but I'm glad he decided he wants to be with you. Maybe he just wanted a little gad about because he knows he's sick. Thinking of you. tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come

RE: HACKING???

2006-09-13 Thread catatonya
I agree it's probably only a hairball. Prayers coming for your father.tonyaChris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hairball hairball hairball. At some point, he’ll spit up this yuky looking hariball and go on his merry way. Don’t worry..if he’s eating and just going about his business,

Re: Inky update - Belinda

2006-09-10 Thread catatonya
Kerry,If he's eating and drinking that much I think it's a very good sign. I assume you're not giving broth with salt in it though. That wouldn't be good.take care, tKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I am really out of touch with things lately since Inky's been so sick. His

Re: Lucy again

2006-09-09 Thread catatonya
Prayers for Lucy.take care, tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you have prayers to spare in this terrible week with so many sick cats, please say a little one for Lucy. This time she relapsed at 7.5 mg/day of pred. I am more worried that her ibd could be morphing into lymphoma, as that is

Re: Felv pos to neg

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
My cat Bob tested positive at around 6 months. He was a foster and had not been previously tested. His mother was negative I assume, but it was so long ago I don't recall. He tested positive on an elisa. We waited 3 months and did a bone marrow test that was sent out I don't even know

samE

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
Is samE the same as kitty lix or glutathione???tkelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:59 AM 9/4/2006, you wrote:I am getting more information on the use of SAm E for that reason, The ER vet who is well published told me he truly believes that Sam- E will protect the fragil RBC's in cats, We

Leo

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
Tad,I'm sorry for your loss. Too many lately. :(tonyaTad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have had 2 FeLV+ cats that have had fluid on the lungsand that makes breathing very difficult for them... One xraycan show the space around the lungs that indicates the fluidfilling the cavity and

RE: felv pos to neg

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
It's great news that he's 5 years old. He may just be a carrier. Keep us posted.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i am new to this group...on Friday my cat elisa was positive very faintly...i will get the IFA to morrow and i am hoping my cat is negative he just turned 5 yrs old in may and has

Gibson

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
Sherry, I'm sorry you've suffered another loss. Gibson sounds like a wonderful cat.tonyaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Belinda,could you add Gibson to the CLS? He crossed the bridge on Aug 15.He had felv and fiv.He was a big sweet tiger who was only with us at the sanctuary a

Re: Spencer update

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
Nina,Thinking of you and Spencer.tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well we just got back from the vet. The first set of xrays showed fluid build up around his lungs and made it hard to see what was going on with his organs or if they could detect any masses. So they drained the fluid and did

Re: crackers IFA was positive need help a.s.a.p.

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
You have NO reason to give up on Crackers. If he's healthy he may live a long and healthy life. The vet has no way of knowing if Crackers will ever even get sick from the felv. He may not.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: after i called the vet over 20 times he finally answered and said yes

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-05 Thread catatonya
Did you start the immunoregulin because he WAS asymptomatic and now he's better?tonyacindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We first started Smokey on 2 shots per week subq. Heis now on 1 shot per week subq. I am not sure aboutthe dosage. I can look when I get home though. Thevet fixes the

Re: my baby crackers

2006-09-05 Thread catatonya
Had you ever had Crackers tested previously? Was he vaccinated? I think it's highly unlikely Crackers got leukemia from Pokemon. Was Pokeman ever tested? I don't think you should blame yourself for bringing Pokemon in, and I doubt that is how Crackers got felv.If Crackers does have felv he

Re: OT: Need feedback please - Wendy

2006-09-04 Thread catatonya
Hi Belinda, I like this version too. I don't have a problem with your old version, but I've had to learn over the years to treat the average idiot with kid gloves. (not real kid leather. no leather. lol)I have a couple of offerings for you to consider on this letter in red. First I would put

Re: Smokey's Vet Visit Today LONG

2006-09-04 Thread catatonya
Dee,I don't have any ideas. I hope you figure out what's going on with Smokey as soon as possible since he's so stressed at the vet. :( tonyaDee Evan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone! Smokey went to the vet today to get bloodwork done to revisit my concerns over his breathing. I'm not

Re: To Marissa Re: Question #9: Flea Treatments

2006-09-03 Thread catatonya
Do you have dogs? If you have dogs you'll have to always treat your cats. Dogs bring them in...tMarissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi! Thanks. No, Slinky doesn't go outdoors (unless you count going out in the carrier to the car! lol). He's strictly indoors. I guess I just wondered

RE: Question about different FeLV tests

2006-09-03 Thread catatonya
Maybe she's just new or trying to be funny??? I certainly would NOT worry about the rabies vaccination. tGina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hideyo and All,I just called my vet and the receptionist did not know what an IFA test was.I also have to postpone Pippin's rabies vaccine until I get

Re: Lost Twinkletoes

2006-09-02 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry, Kelley. I've never heard of that problem. I hope you can find some information to help Twinkletoes' sister.tonyaKelley 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

Re: Bad news about Spencer

2006-09-02 Thread catatonya
I've been offline for a few days. I hope Spencer feels better. tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Tonya,I think he's okay from eating the litter. It was just another thing to worry me and the one thing I wasn't doing anything about. The vet had suggested an ultra sound to check, but I've been

Re: Angel has gone to the bridge

2006-09-02 Thread catatonya
Karen,I'm so behind on my email. I think I wrote you about Angel, but in case I didn't I wanted to send my condolences.tonyakandbz_ mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thanks everyone for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. Angel died peacefullyat home. I had a feeling she didn't want to

Re: Hip problems?

2006-08-29 Thread catatonya
Sometimes a cat can have a blood clot that causes paralysis in the legs...tkandbz_ mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if hip problems are associated with FeLV? Angel went to bed just fine and got up in the morning almost unable to walk. It's as if her legs are coming out from

Re: I'm losing my Angel...

2006-08-29 Thread catatonya
Karen, I'm so sorry. tonyakandbz_ mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Well, Angel's "hip" problem turned out to not be her hip. The vet felt a big, swollen bump near her bottom and tail. He took a syringe and drained out a bunch of white colored stuff. He looked at it under the microscope and

Re: Bad news about Spencer

2006-08-29 Thread catatonya
Nina,First of all I really doubt this has anything to do with the clumping litter. Did you not know Spencer was positive? I would treat with doxy just in case of hemobart and maybe try immunoregulin. Hang in there. tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First of all, I'm sorry I haven't been able to

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-29 Thread catatonya
Thank you Nina. We're pulling for Spencer here.tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonya,I'm sorry about Popeye and that horrible woman that gave you so much grief on top of losing him. I hope by now you are coping better. Hugs to you sweetie, hang in there,Nina

Re: Please send good vibes to Lucy

2006-08-28 Thread catatonya
I hope Lucy works through this newest bout of IBD. I know it's frustrating.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy was doing great recovering from her last IBD relapse, and I had just tapered down to 2.5 mg/day (started at 12.5 and reduced by 1.25 per week). And then she relapsed again.

Re: Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-28 Thread catatonya
I've never heard of coughing being related to either treatment. I really don't know. I hope Smokey is feeling better soon. tonyaDee Evan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Smokey started his Doxy regiment last Wednesday for his Hemobart. I started him on his Interferon this morning (Sunday). The vet

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-28 Thread catatonya
Thank you. I've been on-off a lot recently too. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I've been offline all week, so I know this is coming a bit late. Phaewryn No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database:

Re: To Tonya Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-28 Thread catatonya
Thanks Wendy. We're very slowly getting used to Popeye not being around. He was always underfoot. Yes, it's true about the politics. And I teach in Georgia where there are NO teacher unions. That's why we can be treated however the principal wants to treat us. She is new, and I hope there won't be

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-28 Thread catatonya
Thanks Yvonne.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonya,I am so very sorry about Popeye also sorry for what you had to go thru w/ your principal. I will never understand how people can be so cold. My manager had a similar experience at work when her dog went to the Bridge. Take extra good care

Re: Inky update

2006-08-28 Thread catatonya
Great news, Kerry! You are the best mom!tKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts for Inky..I guess we are holding our own for now..He had 150ml sub-q fluids on Fri..and was to have more on Sunday, but since he is eating and drinking now and we go to

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-27 Thread catatonya
Thank you Gina. I just crashed yesterday and I feel a lot better today.tonyaGina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Tonya,I am very sorry about what happened at your job during what was already a traumatic time with Popeye. I wish people were more caring regarding the loss of our beloved

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-27 Thread catatonya
Thank you. I picked up his ashes on Friday.It was sad, so a friend came and went out to dinner with me.I am basically just 'laying low' at school and hoping for the best. Being polite, etctonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds as if Popeye had fourteen

Re: Churchill Please add to the CLS

2006-08-27 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry Sherry. Your "crash cats" are always in my prayers. tonyaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi we lost Churchill a beautiful big gray baby.He had a big cattitude too,but we still loved him.Thanks everyone. Sherry Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-27 Thread catatonya
want to take it I did call my principal and ask to take it that morning and said why. But generally I just don't give them the chance to tell me no -- I just call in sick. Or say I have a doctor's appt. ifI have to leave for a vet appt. catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Marylyn. She

RE: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-27 Thread catatonya
Thank you Kerry.t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonya, I'm way behind on my email but wanted to say how very sorryI am to hear about Popeye, and how appalled I am by the treatment you had from the principal. (I'm glad to see from another post that you got yr day back.)

RE: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
Thank you, Diane.Diane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonya, I'm so very sorry that Popeye had to leave you. You were an outstanding mommy to him. I'm also sorry about thespirit-crushingactions of your principal. It's so hard to work with people who just make things that much harder. I

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
(and headbutts from the boys).love,b*I simply can't fathom the new principal's behavior - it's beyond me.*catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This never made it to the list. I wrote it Friday night I think. From: catatonya Date: 08/20/06 13:46:10 To: felvtalk

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
. From: catatonya Date: 08/20/06 13:46:10 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Popeye has gone to the bridge. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. It has just been a horrible weekend. As a teacher we are not supposed to take a day off school the first week unless it's

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
Thanks Marissa. We miss him so much. If you've worked at a school then you know how I feel. I'm not looking forward to the rest of the year with her. :( I teach 3rd grade and generally work from 7 till anywhere from 5 till 8 at night. I don't appreciate her attitude at all.tMarissa Johnson

Re: Inky update

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
It sounds like Inky is glad to be home. What good news! I hope he keeps eating and feeling better. tonyaKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi guys, Thanks again for the help..I got Inky home around 6pm, and the first thing I did was get him some food. I had all his stuff set up in the

Re: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom)

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
It's always hard to leave them, but sometimes you have to. It sounds like you've done everything you can to make Slinky comfortable while you're gone. I'm sure he'll be fine. Have you thought about getting another cat so he won't be alone when you're not home?tonyaMarissa Johnson [EMAIL

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
Thank you Marylyn. She did give me the day back. She had also docked another teacher last Friday who had to be out of state in a wedding. Human Resources made her give both of us our days back. Next time I have a problem with a cat I will be sure to call in SICK for myself and not have to deal

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
Thank you Terrie. It's been stressful at work and sad at home. :(t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Tonya, I'm so sorry to hear about your Popeye! It is unreal of what you have endured while trying to seek help for him. The Principal is heartless maybe Michelle will have some advise for you on

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-24 Thread catatonya
a warning, saying it would not be allowed inthe future instead of docking you - g - stupid people hurt my brain.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Kat (Mew Jersey)On Wed, 23 Aug 2006, catatonya wrote: Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:48:01 -0700 (PDT) From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROT

Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
This never made it to the list. I wrote it Friday night I think. From: catatonya Date: 08/20/06 13:46:10 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Popeye has gone to the bridge. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. It has just been a horrible weekend

Re: Inky update

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
Kerry,I really don't have any advice for you, but I'll pray for you and for Inky.tonyaKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, I know Inky isn't Felv+, but I need some help here...I went out of town last week so I had to board Bandy and Inky since they are both on meds...Anyway, Inky

Re: Satch is coughing

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
Leslie,I hope Satch is eating better by now. It always seems they get sick at the worst times.tonyaLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond, but things change so fast and I hate writing all optimistically just to be congratulated and have to

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This never made it to the list. I wrote it Friday night I think. From: catatonya Date: 08/20/06 13:46:10 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Popeye has gone to the bridge. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers

Re: Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
: This never made it to the list. I wrote it Friday night I think. From: catatonya Date: 08/20/06 13:46:10 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Popeye has gone to the bridge. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. It has just been a horrible weekend

Re: Inky update

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry Kerry. I was on a liver support group for a while. It was just a yahoo group though, and I don't remember the address. I hope Inky gets well enough to come home. tKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Inky didn't get to come home today as he threw up in the night so they had to put

Re: Hello

2006-08-21 Thread catatonya
I sent an email yesterday/last night about Popeye and got a message that it had to wait for moderator approval. Maybe all the messages are held up for some reason. tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Terrie,I see you. It has been slow. I haven't gotten any posts from the group since the

Re: OT: Re: Wendy - How's your husband's back?

2006-08-21 Thread catatonya
H! I needed a laugh.wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Nina,How are you? I hope everything is going well. Thanksfor asking about my husband. He's doing ok. Thespinal decompression is actually working, believe itor not. One of two herniated disks has moved off thesciatic after 10

Re: Another Update on Smokey

2006-08-21 Thread catatonya
Actually with a leukemia cat hemobart is better news than non regenerative anemia. At least it can be treated. I haven't dealt with it myself, but many on the list have. with good results.tonyaDee Evan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We got a called from our vet today on the results of

Re: Frustrated with Vets in AZ

2006-08-18 Thread catatonya
It's so sad that the vets are so behind the times on this. It makes me so freakin' mad. tkandbz_ mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:As some of you know, I have been looking for a "good, knowledgeable" vet for Angel, who tested positive for Felv. Anyway, my sister had to take her dog to a vet today

Re: :-(

2006-08-18 Thread catatonya
I hope she's doing well. Does she normally go outside?tGina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please keep us posted on how Mama Kitty is doing. She's in my prayers.Gina[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'mvery upset right now. I was walking out to get the mailand my neighbor's mail(he's out of

Re: popeye is sick

2006-08-18 Thread catatonya
Thank you all for your prayers. Popeye is wheezing and weak, but he still fought me tooth and nail when I tried to get some water, tuna water, and fancy feast down him. I don't think he got enough of any to do any good. He just hates to be medicated so badly that if whatever is wrong CAN be fixed

popeye is sick

2006-08-17 Thread catatonya
I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic. He would not eat. I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time. He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill. I think he may have congestive heart failure as he

Re: Kitten love, part 2

2006-08-15 Thread catatonya
Glass? Plants? Any kind of knick knacks? Rugs??? Forget it!t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry wrote: After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Wait, you have PLANTS? In

Re: Azrael

2006-08-14 Thread catatonya
Leslie, Was this Powder? I am so very, very sorry. :(tonyaLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello everyone,I am writing with an update for you and a tribute to the sweet little Azrael that came to be in my life for such a short time. It hurts my heart to have to tell you all, but the new

Re: Patches

2006-08-13 Thread catatonya
Diane, I'm so sorry for your loss of Patches. He knew he was loved.tonyaDiane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This morningmy housemate Gail and Ihad to make the decision to help Patches to the Bridge. As you know, he's been refusing all food -- or he'd taste it once and then the

Re: Bandy and Inky update

2006-08-13 Thread catatonya
Great newsKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all, I wanted you all to know that Inky is 20 now..this is his birthday week...He is doing ok, eating good. I guess the hyperT keeps him so thin...He is on a small dose of tapazole now so maybe it will help..He still comes and jumps on my

Re: just need to vent about my feral feluk

2006-08-12 Thread catatonya
Jeni,You have gone through a lot to help this cat. I know I'm probably in the minority on this one, but my opinion would be to help this cat cross to the bridge. It doesn't sound like it is having a good quality of life.I had a negative feral that never let me touch her for over 10 years.

Re: Now Peter has become an angel - so soon...

2006-08-12 Thread catatonya
Hideyo, I'm so sorry you lost another baby so soon.tonyaHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, everyone, thank you very much for your prayers for Peter – Peter has crossed the bridge on the way to a peaceful land this afternoon about two hours ago – it happened so quickly

Kiko and Mickey

2006-08-12 Thread catatonya
I am so sorry for your losses as well. It's been a rough week on the list. :(tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Hideyo, so sorry for your losses. I too lost my cat today to feline leukemia, it was hard for kiko to breathe anymore, unfortunately we had to put him down. Also, my poor mickey

Re: OT: Need advice on herniated disk

2006-08-05 Thread catatonya
Wendy,I'm sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he's feeling better soon.tonyawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys,As always, I trust your opinion. My husband has beenhaving horrible back problems after laying this tilein our house, and he had an MRI last Thursday. TheMRI showed

Re: Lucy update

2006-08-02 Thread catatonya
Great news![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all, Thank you for you good wishes and prayers. I'm pleased to report that Lucy came through the surgery with flying colors! They are monitoring her today for fever or any other signs but I can pick her up at 2. I'll bring her home and let Izzie take care

Re: Naomi has become an angel...

2006-08-02 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,I'm sorry about baby Naomi. I'm glad Jasmine talked to her with you and you feel more at peace about it. I know you'll miss her, but she was here for a reason and is gone for a reason.tonyaBelinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hideyo,I'm so sorry little Naomi wasn't strong enough to

Re: Question about throwing off the virus and my vet's opinion

2006-08-02 Thread catatonya
I agree. I think most positives are caught later in life because they tested 'negative' at a young age and were never retested and had it all along. I would retest in 90 days if I were you. After that I would act according to those results.tTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:by that

Re: Newbie

2006-08-02 Thread catatonya
Welcome to the list Laura. It sounds like you've done pretty well on your own. You'll get lots of info. from the list. I'm glad you didn't listen to your vet.tonyaLaura Luttrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. I am new to the group. I have to start off by saying that it is awesome to find

Re: Prayers for my baby Naomi for her final days..

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
Isn't Naomi negative? What is causing the anemia? tHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, everyone, I wanted to ask everyone one more time to send Naomi prayers and peaceful energy so that she can spend her final days peacefully without pain.. while I am trying to do what I can

Re: Thoughts for Lucy please

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
How is Lucy? t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:My Lucy went in to the vet's tonight and will be spayed tomorrow. My vet is taking all the recommended precautions but I'm still a little nervous so please send strong healthy kitty thoughts to Lucy. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To:

Re: New member

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
Welcome to the group. We just had a decision about whether or not using metacam was safe or not. I hope others have more advice for you than I do. Bless you for what you do to help animals. tonyamarta gasper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I just joined, I'm Marta from Nebraska, some of you

Re: Introduction and new cat question

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
If I could financially afford it then yes, I would take another. Welcome to the group!tonyaLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello, My name is Leslie. My cat's name is Satchmo. He's 6 years old, I adopted him at 5 years old knowing that he had feline leukemia. My question is about adopting

pill pockets

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
one note. they come in different flavors and I have found my cats will eat some flavors and NOT others. cats. lol.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Yeah, they work great for hard to do kitties! I have them, shoved the pill inside the treat or without. Depending on thebrand you get there are

Re: Bonyness

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
Cats do go through a 'lanky' looking stage at about that age. They're pudgier as kittens and then again as adults... but if the vet says Slinky has tapes I would go ahead and ask for the med. now and not wait.tMarissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi again all. Some of you may have

carriers

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
Well then my cats are even smarter than yours. lol. I can get out the carriers and the ones going to the vet know to run and hide and the ones I am leaving home run and jump in. And they figure this out EVERY time and I say nothing aloud in English, try not to look at any particular cat, or give

RE: carriers

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
ha!Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Well in addition to speaking ‘our language’, they are telepathic! I’m sure they must have heard you making the vet appointment—imagine the tauting they did of the poor victim who was going to the vet! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original

Re: Help for my Little Girl

2006-07-31 Thread catatonya
I don't have any ideas to offer, but I will pray for Little Girl to get well soon.tonyaSusan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I swear by a cocktail of feline A/D, Pedialyte, Transfer Factor feline formula, and amoxicillin, syringe-fed to ailing cats.Josie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: OT: Diabetic dog groups and life!

2006-07-31 Thread catatonya
You've got a lot going on Jen! I'm glad most of it is good news. (I have always loved the name Sleepypants!) I hope Chatty responds to treatment and will keep him in my prayers.Congratulations on your new job as well. When I retire from teaching I plan to work part time at a vet's office for

RE: Prayers for my baby Naomi for her final days..

2006-07-31 Thread catatonya
Hideyo, I'm praying for a miracle for your little girl.tJoan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Prayers coming from here as well.Joan"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to second that. Sending prayers that sweet Naomi turns around.It can happen. hugs,

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
Amy,I am so sorry to hear about Rocket. I know it seems quiet at your house right now. As far as getting a puppy I think I would wait. Having a baby is such a hard job by itself that I don't think I'd want to take on a new puppy at the same time.If you do decide to get a dog I recommend

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
another thing amy, is that if and when you do decide to get a dog that you please take a rescue. so many wonderful dogs are put to sleep in our shelters. :(tAmy Wilkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all,You probably remember me posting trying to find a homefor a kitty a few weeks ago because

Re: something positive to report

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
That IS good news! I live in fear of uri's with my positives. I HATE taking them to the vet for fear they'll pick one up there.tNoelle Ehrenkaufer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's been a while since I have written. I have my FeLV+ kitten Loca on interferon and a cat vitamin supplement.

RE: Prayers for Dodger

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
Prayers for Dodger!t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sending healing thoughts for your sweet Dodger, Sherry. I hope he feels better real soon. hugs, Kerry-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaanSent:

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
I think it is fine to let these 2 cats be together as long as the negative cat has been vaccinated.tonyaChris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Rita, from Purrever Ranch, asked me to post this as she can’t seem to be able to post herself…Have a 16 yr old black cat that has tested VERY

Re: I almost lost Naomi at the vet this morning !----

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,I'm glad Naomi came around. Kittens are just hard. Sometimes they are born with birth defects and a vet won't help. I went through a circumstance with one kitten that I took to several vets, emergency vets, etc They couldn't find what was wrong Sometimes it happens.I hope

Re: OT: Looking for slogans/sayings

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
sorry. i can't resist either. i'm a teacher. lots of people I want to spay/neuter! tTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:sorry, i can't resist:"spay/neuter your neighbors!" On 7/28/06, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About cat health and safety for a project I am working on.

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
They have been together. I would let them be. tKelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:On 7/28/06, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rita, from Purrever Ranch, asked me to post this as she can't seem to be able to post herself…Have a 16 yr old black cat that has tested VERY LIGHT

Re: Matilda, aka Atila the Honey

2006-07-29 Thread catatonya
Oh Nina! How do they find us??? I'm glad she did though. tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As happens so often, my latest little refugee from the street found her way to me. One morning about 2 weeks ago, I went to pick up the feral food dishes in my front yard and noticed a little tuxy/tabby gray

Re: Bella

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear about Bella. :(tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi everyone,I just got home from the sanctuary that I volunteer at and found out that we lost sweet Bella.Someone said that she died under anethesia,not sure what happened.Could we please add her to the next

RE: Thank you: Emergency aid for vet bills...

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Poor Rusty. The plight of Rusty and animals everywhere... not just nola is horrible. tChris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Rusty got rushed to emergency vet and was getting all he needed… sort of maxed out his caretaker’s credit card! I haven’t heard how he was doing today but last I

Re: Will Feral Sibs

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Beth,I'm glad you got some good test results. I would really not worry myself too much about the corona virus. Enjoy your kitties!tonyaGary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello group, Our vet called us with good news Friday during vacation! Scooter, Dash, and Moxie all tested

Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
I missed this one. What would metacam be prescribed for in cats to begin with? tBelinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This was on the CRF list I'm on and I wanted to pass it on as an FYI:(http://www.persiancats.org) posted some important safety information regarding the use of Metacam in cats on July

Re: need prayers for my little Naomi

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Prayers that baby Naomi is doing better by now. tHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, everyone, I would like to ask all of you to send healing energy and send prayers for my little 12 week old kitten, Naomi… she is one of the three kittens that I rescued from a hole in the

Re: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe?

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
always heard NO for kittens, but don't recall exact age. I was thinking more like 6 months though...[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:my vet said 10 weeks or older. never had a problems -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:58

gypsy

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
I hope Gypsy is eating and doing well. tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How is Lamby today? Has the vet come yet? I haven't seen a post about Lucy lately. How is she doing? I've got a new traumatized kitty that I'm trying to help in my bathroom and Gypsy went a whole day without her turkey mush,

Re: Alex

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
Sherry, Prayers on the way to Alex.tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all I was wondering if I could get some prayers for sweet Alex,he is not doing real well and he is at the clinic,Jen is doing what she can for him.He is anemic and just not getting any better.Thanks all

Re: I'm New....kitten tested positive for FELV

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
Sounds like a plan. Just remember that your cats that test negative now could test positive later. It takes a whild for the virus to grow (or whatever) enough to test positive. Your Bob looks a lot like mine my Bob is better known as 'fat cat bob'.tGina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: To Maggie

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
Hi Maggie,I only retest negatives now if someone gets sick and we can't pinpoint the problem. (And that's rare.) But if we can't figure out what's going on I usually spring for an felv test. It has always been negative everytime. (over 10 years)tonyawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi

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