Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-13 Thread Heather
Oh, and I have heard high blood pressure can also cause uneven/dilated pupils...could probably have a variety of causes. On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: My 14/15 year old feral FIV+ feral kitty Bobbi had uneven pupils, the vet felt it was a tumor but in her

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-13 Thread Heather
My 14/15 year old feral FIV+ feral kitty Bobbi had uneven pupils, the vet felt it was a tumor but in her remaining 9 months there were no further changes or indications, she also had toxoplasmosis my vet didn't think it was due to that, but, I sort of suspected it was since there were no further

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11- 2 cats

2009-08-13 Thread Gloria B. Lane
If they have trouble breathing consistently, I figure it's lymphoma and take them to the vet usually to have fluid removed. At times, I've had chemo (vincristine, or whatever), but ultimately they pass on. The fluid can buy a little time. If they start becoming neurological I haven't

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-13 Thread Belinda Sauro
Bailey had uneven pupils all of his 11 years off and on. He was healthy up until the last 6 months of his life, so his pupils being uneven was for no health reason that we knew of. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-13 Thread Sally Davis
Claire I too am more concerned about the panting as is a sign of anemia which these cats are prone to getting and can kill them. If your cat does have anemia make sure she is is checked for haemobart which is treatable. It will not always show up when they test so most choose to treat for even if

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-13 Thread MaryChristine
good reminder that just cuz a cat has FeLV, doesn't mean that everything else it has is related! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team)

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-13 Thread Sally Davis
Very true. Sally On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 6:50 PM, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.comwrote: good reminder that just cuz a cat has FeLV, doesn't mean that everything else it has is related! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-13 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Absolutely - On Aug 13, 2009, at 5:50 PM, MaryChristine wrote: good reminder that just cuz a cat has FeLV, doesn't mean that everything else it has is related! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-11 Thread Claire Smith
I have a question - not sure how to submit it. I have 2 cats who are feline leukemia positive. From outward appearances, they look and basically act healthy. One of them has started having a dilated pupil - it is not constant but it has been occuring a lot lately. She will also start panting

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-11 Thread Barb Moermond
impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous From: Claire Smith sassybean...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:29:33 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11

2009-08-11 Thread LauraM
remained until the end. --- On Tue, 8/11/09, Claire Smith sassybean...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Claire Smith sassybean...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 11 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 4:29 PM I have a question - not sure how