Couple of ideas--try Fancy Feast for Miss Kitty... all of mine always go crazy for it==sort of like a treat! LOL And for Oz, if vet can't find anything wrong w. his hips--maybe give him Cosequin==I sprinkle a tablet on my guys' wet food every other day and it did make a difference.. -Origina
I help both and the kitties are much more appreciative.
Chris
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From: GRAS
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] What could it be?
When people ask me why I rescue cats and help animals, and why I
Just google Tanya's CRF site and it will come right up
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From: Val Green
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:44 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Tanya's CRF Site
I must have missed it, but can someone give me Tanya's site about CRF?
s and affectionate.
They are now 10 weeks old. All are ELISA + and one tested IFA +. It is
assumed that they received FeLV from the missing mother. What are the
chances of finding adoptive homes for them? Or should I be looking for a
sanctuary?
Will also show laundry soap (as I learned when I had a ringworm kitty)LOL
Christiane Biagi
Volunteer-Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOAS)
914-720-6888
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf
There's a pretty active Persian Yahoo group that might be of help.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Persian_Rescue/
Also, do you know if both the Snap Elissa test (in office) AND the IFA
(Blood test sent out) were done. Make sure the IFA is done as you really
need to confirm the Snap test r
My Tucson has had a couple of episodes where he gums, etc were real pale &
wouldn't eat--not eating for her is a sure sign she really is sick. My vet
gave her a series of immune regulin shots & she bounced back. In the
meantime, I cleaned out the refrigerator trying to find something she would
ea
Screen or baby gate for a few days is a great idea. Let them "sniff" each
other without direct confrontation. Try to let him explore the house by
himself at first and then slowly let them out together for a short while but
supervise. Don't know if each has a sep food dish or place to eat--my 4
h
You know, each of those little ones have their own personalities and try as
we want, we can't really change that. Sounds like your little one has a
mind of her own and you're right, keeping her stressed out inside wouldn't
do her much good! It sounds like you've got a pretty good situation for he
Since my Tucson was not diagnosed until years after I brought her in, I
opted to leave her mixed with my neg cats. I had the other 3 vaccinated (2
shots). They had all been sharing boxes, dishes, groomed each other, had
the occasional spats, etc. and none were pos. I believe its much harder for
I've had 2 FELV+ cats--one was an adult stray that I was feeding who I found
out was pos when I brought him in. He was an older cat who had not had an
easy life but he lived several more years in peace & comfort before he
succumbed to lymphoma last fall. But my Tucson was diagnosed several years
Bonnie--you've come to the right place & there are lots of people who will
respond with some very helpful information. I'm owned by 1 FELV adult cat &
4 neg adult cats & they are mixed. I'd sort of wonder about "weak
positive"--if you look in the archives, you'll see a recent thread about
whether
Good for you for giving this little guy some good times at the end of his
life. Had you not been there for him, he would have suffered so much out
there. No matter what happened to him in the first part of his life, he got
to know love and caring and the good life he so deserved. Thank you so mu
Amy--am afraid I haven't been following all the details of the various tests
& suggestions and I know it sounds stupid, but is there any chance Wolfie
developed very bad early onset arthritis?
Christiane Biagi
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[mailto:felvtal
Amy--being irresponsible would have been if you hadn't given it a second
thought! Wolfie sounds like a wonderful cat who knows his own mind and who
lets you know what he wants & needs & what he can or can't do. After all,
our kitties only let us THINK we're in charge--they KNOW that we really
bel
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Chris
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 4:05 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Anyone in Ohio?
I work with a Louisiana shelter that's desperately overrun with owner
surrenders following BP spill & unemploymen
I work with a Louisiana shelter that's desperately overrun with owner
surrenders following BP spill & unemployment. A shelter from Ohio has
contacted them about helping & I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with
them. It's the Angels for Animals in Canfield, OH.
Christiane Biagi
Volunteer-
Oh Amy--WOlfie sounds like such a spunky little character! If he's jumping
on the bed, etc., then he's still spry enough to do the stairs. And you
know, when he can't do it, he won't try. He might just start meowing at the
bottom or top of the stairs when he wants help going up or down. Cats ar
I'm in NY but in Westchester County--Just north of NYC. I like my vet but it
would be a real hassle to come up from NYC.
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>From: MaryChristine
>Sent: Jul 2, 2010 4:27 PM
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] vets
>
>yeah, new motto is, "a mind is
You might want to try some of the places that do keep AND adopt out FELV + and
neg cats. Sounds a bit crazy to me that they wouldn't give you insurance.
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>From: Marnie Miszewski
>Sent: Jun 30, 2010 1:57 PM
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>Subject: [Felvtalk] FELV Sh
There is no rhyme or reason for who fights the virus off & who doesn't...
Don't assume she'll automatically become positive. My youngest 2 cats were
with my Tucson as kittens before I knew she was positive. They were kittens
from the street & though not in horrendous shape, they hadn't eaten
You are definitely in the right place! You'll get lots of good ideas here...
As someone owned by 3 FELV - & 1 FELV+ cat, I can understand how frightening
this all is. My Tucson is 8 + years old & I've had her since she's a kitten. I
never seperated them & no one has turned pos in all these ye
My Tucson did real well on immuno regulin during a couple of bouts of very low
WBC... Where are you located? I can try to ask my vet where he orders it
from...
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>From: Stacy Zacher
>Sent: May 12, 2010 2:58 PM
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]
Am a bit confused--were the subject cats tested for FIV or FELV prior to the
treatment? The symptoms described could be either condition but could also be
a host of other issues. How old were the cats? If kittens, then even a pos
test for FIV could just be caused by the mom cat being FIV+. A
Welcome...there are some very well informed people on this board who will give
you a lot of info. Being diagnosed at 16 is a bit unusual--was there a
particular reason why the vet checked her? Has she been ill? My own Tucson,
was diagnosed at age 4-5 after a few days of not eating like she us
Good for you for being there to help those very lucky clients of yours! One
of the things you might think about is the UAN Lifeline grants... they
can't always help, but its always worth asking...
http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=161
There's also the AAHA Helping Pets Fund
http://www.aahanet
I am a "remote" volunteer for a shelter near New Orleans--a shelter that ran
without power or inside water for 18 months post Katrina. Yet with a lot of
work, a tiny, very committed staff, very little money, we managed to keep
the euthanasia rate down to below 15%. There were several keys--not th
You know--A & D Cream (not ointment) works really great too--comes in a
tube-usually in baby dept at drug store. But I'd let it air out a bit after
cleaning w. Peroxide.
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
ti...@mindspring.com
Volunteer-Friends of the St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter
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If its not a deep cut with lots of gushing blood, treat it just as you have.
Keep it clean, and just keep an eye on it. Chances are the kitty will tear
the bandage off & lick it--not necessarily the worst thing in the world.
Cutting mats out is tricky--most kitties don't make it easy-LOL And good
Welcome to the world of cats-pilling, putting into a carrier for vet trip,
getting a cat to eat when they're not in the mood-those are the times you
realize that they're a lot smarter & more determined then we humans are!
Pilling a cat is an art that most cats seem to be determined for us not to
le
Don't know if it's the same thing-but my Little Boy has these episodes when
he's sound asleep where he's start twiching and bolts in the air usually
throwing himself off the bed or chair or whatever he's on. He's sound
asleep when it happens & poor thing is all perplexed when he suddenly wakes
up
I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes, he is in heaven but he's also in that
little corner of your heart reserved just for him...and he'll help you mend
that heart with all those happy memories
Christiane Biagi
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[mailto:felvtalk-bo
You'll get a lot of good suggestion from folks on this board with tons of
experience. I have some limited experience w. my Tucson who tested pos at
age 4 1/2 and with my Big Boy who I fed as a stray for a couple of years
before bringing him in and discovering he was positive. Tucson is fine but
m
Hard to know how he ended up on the street. We looked long and hard for his
family. This is one of the hardest hit Katrina areas and animals are dumped
there from everywhere. And folks still struggle daily with just making
it... But Gizmo is truly a joy... When I flew up with him, he was still
I know this is OT-doesn't even involve a kitty! But I personally pulled
this little guy from a shelter I volunteer for (remotely) when I was down
there in February and he's now in a home of a fellow volunteer. I usually
bring up a kitty but this guy was on his last legs and I knew if we didn't
ge
Most important thing I wish I had known was NOT to panic. My Tucson was 5
years old before she was diagnosed and had been around my other cats exactly
like Sylvia has been with Bea. That was 5 1/2 years ago and so far,
everybody is just fine. No one but Tucson tested positive. I feed them all
W
We all struggle in trying to figure out what's best for our kitties. And
every day, we have to make decisions that we hope are the right ones. All
our kitties are different--some can handle more invasive treatments, but for
other kitties, an injection, a transfusion, even a trip in a carrier to a
Which goes to show you, when one of these litter critters decide you're
"their" person, you don't stand a chance---LOL. Bravo to these adopters and
to you for not giving up on kitty...
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
ti...@mindspring.com
Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter
-Ori
You know, there really is a lack of exhaustive studies on this whole
question. Mortality rates are based on study of cats who already test
positive. And, I have never been able to find a really good study on the
prevalence of either FIV or FELV... Studies are done of particular
colonies, or of s
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
bag-me
PLEASE--read the original post again--Doesn't say "MEN"--it says "MAN" as in
human beings of any sex. I think we're missing the point of the post...
Child Abuse and Spousal Abuse (irrespective of the sex of the abuser) is
closely correlated to animal abuse.
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
When I had this insane thought that I'd rehome my 2nd FELV + cat, the late
great Romeo, I learned that its not easy--particularly over the phone. But
the ONE thing that seemed to work real well is a vet reference. I found
vets, or rather the office manager, pretty clear in their assessments. The
Most studies deal only with domestic or trapped ferals who already have been
tested for FELV. I've always felt that any real study should include
sampling ALL cats, domestic and ferals and specifically exclude any cats
already testing post. My suspicion is that this virus is a lot more
prevalent
You've come to the right place! There are lots of folks on this board who
can give you some excellent suggestions. They helped me get thru my panic
when my 3 year old Tucson suddenly tested positive after having tested neg
as a kitten. She too was an indoor only cat and two vets I consulted both
You might want to look at the No Kill Advocacy Center--in particular, the
"No Kill Equation" at link below...
http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/nokillequation.html
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
ti...@mindspring.com
Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter
http://www.flickr.com/phot
Agreed--when I was looking for a home for Romeo, I was referred to someone
who apparently takes all the FELV cats from rescues in my area. BUT he
never gives his address and they are perfectly content to meet him in a
parking lot somewhere and give him cats. He may have been wonderful but I
found
You have to basically focus on giving her the best shot to
strengthen her overall health and immune system. Good food, a warm place,
etc. There are supplements folks use as well but Tucson is such a
temperamental (aka spoiled) cat that I don't push that too much for her.
And hurrah to you
I'm certainly no expert in socializing ferals but sometimes that term is
used too freely--not all strays are totally feral. If he's letting you see
him and at least coming close, he is not completely feral but probably not
too socialized.
One idea I sort of stumbled onto out of necessity for my R
-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 2:59 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question on Rescue
wait, wait, i just approved his photos to the persian list today! just
didn't connect him with you, chris
--
Spay & Neuter
I volunteer at an always full, always crowded municipal animal shelter in
Chalmette, Louisiana (just east of New Orleans). They just got an owner
surrender of a 7 year old Exotic and I was trying to find a rescue for him.
He's been bounced around since his elderly owner died and is now hissing,
sn
Ditto for Nutrical. When a cat won't eat anything, if you can get some
Nutrical in them, it at least gives them some basic nutrients and sometimes
helps jump start their appetite
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
ti...@mindspring.com
Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter
http://www.flic
My Tucson (pos) has had a couple of episodes where she wouldn't eat. Since
she's a hefty 18 lbs and LOVEs her food, that was a signal to me, as were the
pale gums and lethargy. Vet did blood work and found very low White Blood
Count. He gave her a series of immune-regulin and the wbc bounced
That's really scary!
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
ti...@mindspring.com
Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleuke
Technically, if you live in an area in which dogs have to take HW prev meds,
cats should be getting those too.
Do you have any details on this cocktail your vet put together? There is no
treatment approved yet though I know there are various schools trying to
find something. I would be intereste
Having worked to find owners post Katrina and now working with a shelter in
LA, I know that chips are sometimes the very last thing people remember to
update when they move or change phone #s. Don't know what chip company you
talked to but, be sure to ask them:
1) When/where the chip was implanted
Catnip--not bad! Haven't tried that one. Whenever I think I've found
something that works though (and feel very proud of myself for finding the
"perfect" pill pusher-downer), they always manage to show me who is the real
boss by suddenly deciding that they know I'm putting a pill in and stop
taki
The thing is that the neurological issues are not actually caused by FELV
virus itself. They are caused by whatever condition the cat develops. If a
cat who is FELV neg were to develop a tumor such as you describe, they would
also have some neurological problems.
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-72
Got one of those for my 18 lb Tucson who I occasionally fly with--have to
take her in and out of carrier when we go thru security and the jacket is
real solid so I don't have to worry about her scampering away in the middle
of an airport. She doesn't particularly like it but we manage-
Amy
My Romeo was a stray who I fed a couple of years before bringing him inside.
I could do anything at all to him except pick him up or restrain him or give
him a pill. He became ill very suddenly--had large mass in his chest cavity
and fluids in his lungs. Treating him would have been more for
How wonderful of all of you to be there with Bashful all this time and right
up to the end. That alone will mean so much to her--a familiar face helping
her to be at peace and pain free. Having lost my Romeo to Lymphoma earlier
this year, I know how quick and devastating it is. Bravo to all of yo
ineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Stefania
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 5:12 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability
CHRIS:
> Does the vet tell you what he thinks caused the dermatitis?
No, the vet say
My 2 positives, Tucson and Romeo, were s/n before I even knew they were
positive (ignorance is bliss-LOL) and there was absolutely no problem.
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
ti...@mindspring.com
Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157
Does the vet tell you what he thinks caused the dermatitis? Is it only in
some patches or spread throughout? Does she scratch herself or does she
lick herself bald?
Chris
ti...@mindspring.com
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun
e
population of domestic and ferals and then just watch over a period of time.
Chris
ti...@mindspring.com
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Rosenfeldt, Diane
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:12
hat FELV allows to fester,
many of those kittens go on to long perfectly normal lives. Unfortunately,
most of the "statistics" on FELV are based on kittens who succumb--they
never reflect the adult cats who have never been diagnosed or tested.
Chris
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Im so sorry for your loss.
Chris
ti...@mindspring.com
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of tatorb...@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:50 AM
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk
ssary,
they are in violation. Also, have you enlisted the help of any of the
larger shelters in the area?
http://drl.wi.gov/boards/rco/index.htm
Chris
ti...@mindspring.com
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf
This is wonderful. Just so you know.. Petsmart Charities has emergency
funds available for shelters who then have to take in these poor animals.
http://www.petsmartcharities.org/programs/emergency-relief.php
Chris
ti...@mindspring.com
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From: felvtalk-boun
of
immuno-regulin injections and the count has bounced back up. He says he's
used that protocol with a number of FELV+ cats and has had decent success
with it...
Chris
ti...@mindspring.com
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia
I'm so sorry for your loss--it is so very hard. But Ben hasn't really left
you--you may not see him or touch him but you will always feel him in your
heart. That is the legacy they leave us...
Chris
ti...@mindspring.com
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I'm so sorry that you lost Silver chan. I lost my Romeo to lymphoma in much
the same way not too long ago. It just seems to take them so fast--one day
Romeo seemed fine and within two weeks he died. I don't think giving him
the cat food 'treats' contributed to his developing lymphoma--I understa
Try the Gerber baby food-2nd stage. Also, if you get some raw chicken (dark
meat is fine--wings, legs, etc), just boil it up in a bit of water--nothing
added. Then you can give him the broth and the chicken.
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
ti...@mindspring.com
Volunteer-St. Bernard Paris
Ingredients off web site
Chicken Breast Meat, Water, Seasoning ( Salt, Chicken Broth and Flavors),
Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphates.
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
ti...@mindspring.com
Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/721576039
Try to get him to eat anything--preferably something with liquid in it for
water. Tuna water from canned tuna sometimes work. Then start going thru
your refrigerator and try a morsel of anything and everything--cold cuts,
yogurt, cold chicken, beef, cheese--just remember that's what important is
April-
Good for you for having a senior FELV+! I have one who is around 8 or 9 who
has had a couple of episodes of low white blood count. She's 18 lbs and
when she doesn't eat very much for more than a day or so and when her nose
and gums get real pale, I start thinking about bringing her in for
ANYTHING she'll eat--even people food. You could also try some Nutrical--a
little goes a long way and sometimes it jumps start their appetite.
Not sure why she would have blood in urine? Did the vet have any ideas?
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
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Buzz will always be in your heart---he was a very lucky little guy I
know it hurts so much right now but pretty soon you'll smile when you think
of all those funny little things he did--all those good times that you will
never ever forget. Those memories are his lasting gift to you.
Christ
Lisa
3 of mine were mixed with one of my positives, Tucson, for 4 + years before
I even knew she was positive. They shared dishes, litter boxes, groomed
each other, and had the usual scrapes that all kitties do. None of my neg
had been vaccinated cause it just wasn't an issue at the time. No neg
Lisa--good for you for taking such good care of this little guy. And you
have come to the right place for help--folks here are the most knowledgeable
I've ever found. I've mixed and never had a problem. Also, it is always
possible that a kitten can throw off the virus so you may want to retest
s
Thank you all for your kind words and to those who still struggle with sick
kitties, I know how hard it is and how hopeful you all are. This board
continues to help with an incredible wealth of very practical down to earth
info... It was because of all of you that I knew instantly what the vet wa
It is with a very heavy heart that I tell you that I lost my Romeo today to
lymphoma. I write not out of grief but to encourage all the newbies who
wonder whether they can hang on with a FELV positive, whether they know
enough to take care of them, whether they should mix, etc. And the
resounding
Looks like a great setup--but the endownment fees are steep Still, for
those who can afford it, it looks like a pretty good situation.. at least
from their web sit...
http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/index.htm
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
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Absolutely! You can't tell much of anything from newsletters, pictures on
the web, etc. And I agree, a one time visit doesn't tell u much of
anything!
Christiane Biagi
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Se
Just for my own info... I thought IFA would show if the virus has spread to
bone marrow and that a pos IFA was pretty accurate determination.. Am I
wrong on that?
And you can have false neg Elissa --My Tucson was one of those--she got
tested as a very young kitten and obviously, exposure had been
One note on coccidia--I'm a remote volunteer for a shelter in Louisiana and
they recently had some very young pups with Coccidia. They put them on
Albon and it still wouldn't clear up. Then the vet used Marquis Paste
instead and it seems to have really cleared it up. I've read a number of
things
Have 2 positive and 3 negatives. One of my pos lived with my 3 negs for
years before I even knew she was pos! Nobody has come down with FELV--I
vaccinate the negs.
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
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I'm so sorry for your loss... and don't second guess yourself. You and
Cole knew in your hearts when it was time... and he will always be in your
heart...
Christiane Biagi
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Se
I switched my gang to Wellness wet--though it's a bit more than other foods,
I find that its nutritious enough that they don't eat quite as much of it.
I have two whose weight is a tad bit more than I'd like it to be and wanted
to get away from fillers that would put on more weight. I tried the dr
Good for you for taking care of Kiwi--he sounds like a spunky little guy.
Whatever you do for him is more than most would have done and we all just
try to do the best we can depending on our circumstances. I have 2 FELV +
and one, Romeo, absolutely freaks out if I have to take him to vet. I've
on
I'm so sorry for your double loss
Christiane Biagi
Cell: 914-720-6888
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laura Mostello
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:32 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Dunca
My Tucson has this annoying little habit of peeing in not so great
places--usually, its cause she's mad at somebody or somebody annoyed her
when she was heading for the litter box or the moon is high or whatever!
But once, the vet found she had clogged anal sacs and he said that might
cause her pro
Good news about the test results.
One suggestion though--contact this no-kill shelter RIGHT NOW! Most
no-kills are always full up and you need to be absolutely sure they will
take the kittens. Also, please check the shelter yourself to make sure its
on the up and up. Ask what happens to kittens
Thinking good thoughts for Patches...
Christiane Biagi
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry
N.
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] cautiously hopef
I volunteer with a Louisiana shelter (am a remote volunteer) and spend time
there when I go down--It kills the staff to have to euthanize and they do
anything they can to find situations for the tons of cats they get A
shelter is a terrible environment for any cat--the noise, the confusion, th
I realize its a very personal decision and a very hard one to make. But I
volunteer with a couple of shelters and I post pictures of the kittens they
get and its just as hard to have to take them off the picture site because
they didn't make it! You can't just "try" to find them homes--you have
A couple of times, my Tucson sort of started turning her nose up at food.
Both times, vet found she had very LOW white blood count. He did a series
of immune-regulin shots and she bounced back pretty quickly.
In the meantime, I'd try giving Cole anything he might eat--people food like
cold cut
My Tucson is a big cat but still a bit on the heavy side but you know, if
she doesn't feel well, she instantly stops eating... Not only does it give
me a signal something's wrong but that extra weight gives us a bit of time
to figure out what's going on. Of course, she's a bit of a fusspot and
wha
My Tucson wasn't diagnosed until she was 4 -5 years old. She'd been around
my other 3 all their lives and nobody ever tested positive. They eat
together, groom each other, use the same litter boxes, and have had those
occasional scuffles that drew blood. To be honest, I'm more careful about
expo
and have never
really given the cats treats, so they don't really know what they are. Bob
thinks a pill pocket is a treat. That's about it. I'll have to break down
and buy some deli turkey, ham or something else I guess and give it a try.
Shaft was a 'street' cat. B
My Tucson is on daily meds and For Tuscon, we go through "phases"-she does
OK w. Pill Pockets for a while, then we go to making a little ball with her
favorite soft treat, then we might try the pill in a little ball of cheese
or ham, and then we resort to holding and popping pill in her mouth. No
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