Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-25 Thread Kerry Roach
Julie, I was so sorry to hear of his passing, but as we know he is still with you in spirit...And when you least expect it, there will be a tug on those apron strings...you will know he will always be with you. I know it is a very difficult time, but we do know they will all be waiting for us at

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-25 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you very much, Kerry.Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I was so sorry to hear of his passing, but as we know he is still with you in spirit...And when you least expect it, there will be a tug on those apron strings...you will know he will always be with you. I know it is a very

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks, Jenn; hugs to you. I know what a hard time you've been having, too. Damned FIP. Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I'm so sorry to hear about Tater Tot passing over. My sympathy goes out to you and your crew. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlAdopt a cat from

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread gblane
OH Julie - those are such endearing qualities - it's things like that keep reminding us of those sweet angel kitties. What pain. How sweet, how wonderful that he made it to 6 years. I'm so sorry for your loss. Blessings, Gloria

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Nina. He was a little character and we miss him dearly. This morning, his big brother Spud (he IS a big boy and Tater Tot was so little, what else could he be named?) sat on the bathroom counter staring at me and he looked so sad. He'd been sleeping

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you, Terri; it's comforting to know that everyone is thinking of him. Love, JulieTerri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor Tater. You did so much for him, and I am sure he knew you were there. Goodnight, sweet Tater Tot... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks, Tonya; trying to take care of myself. It's been such a hard year that this has really slammed me.catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I am so terribly sorry for your loss of Little Tater Tot. :( It's so hard, I know, but you have done everything you could. Take care of yourself

RE: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Doljan, Joan
could ask for anything better than that.. Take care, Joan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julie JohnsonSent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:32 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Tater Tot Dear Friends, My sweet

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread TenHouseCats
aww, julie, i'm sorry! i'm sure that he knew you were with him; and i bet he's hoping that YOU know he's still with you... -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Susan Loesch
Julie, I'm so sorry about your little Tater Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the ER and chose to end his suffering. He'd been hanging in there; Saturday night he got up and checked

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you, Del; I miss him terribly.Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, Julie, how sad your little Tater Tot has left you. I was thinking about him this morning and wondered how he was doing. You will surely miss him and his antics. He is no longer suffering. May your happy memories

RE: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
orgSubject: Tater Tot Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the ER and chose to end his suffering. He'd been hanging in there; Saturday night he got up and checked out the fresh catnip on the scratching pad and Sunday morning he was the

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi MaryChristine, He is indeed still with me; thank you so much for reminding me of that. JulieTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: aww, julie, i'm sorry! i'm sure that he knew you were with him; and i bet he's hoping thatYOU know he's still with you...-- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO:

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks, Susan; he will be so missed, but we have wonderful memories of our time together.Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I'm so sorry about your little Tater Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Belinda Sauro
Julie, I'm so sorry you've lost Tater Tot, he sounds like such a little charector!! He is forever with you in your heart and his spirit will be around you always. Take care of yourself and your family ... -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Julie, I'm so sorry!! He's at the Bridge with the rest of our fur-angels watching over you and yours... Our thoughts and tears are with you. HUGSJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the

Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the ER and chose to end his suffering. He'd been hanging in there; Saturday night he got up and checked out the fresh catnip on the scratching pad and Sunday morning he was the first one at the

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread AnnLmla2
Julie, You and Steve have all my sympathy. It was so obvious that Tater Tot had a special place in your heart. I'm so glad he lived his shortened life with you guys as I know he was happy. Gentle hugs, Anne and Jimi Too Cool, Simms and Sophie

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you, Belinda. He truly was a little character!Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie,I'm so sorry you've lost Tater Tot, he sounds like such a little charector!! He is forever with you in your heart and his spirit will be around you always. Take care of yourself and your family

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Sheila208
Julie, bless you and Steve for loving and taking good care of Tater Tot. He had a happy life with you and knew he was special. He is at the Bridge with his friends now healthy and happy, but he will remember you when your time comes to join him. Sheila

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Nina
Ohhh Julie, I'm so sorry to hear about Tater. He lived his little life with gusto though, didn't he? I can just see him pulling at your apron strings, batting at his sibling's tails. What a little love! It's so very hard to lose them, no matter what the circumstances. I hope you can take

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Terri Brown
Poor Tater. You did so much for him, and I am sure he knew you were there. Goodnight, sweet Tater Tot... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Lernermichelle
Julie, I am so sorry. Michelle

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread felv
Julie, I'm so sorry to hear about Tater Tot passing over. My sympathy goes out to you and your crew. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlAdopt a cat from UCAT rescue:http://ucat.us/adopt.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+ cat:http

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Dear Julie I'm in tears for you, Julie, for you and Tater Tot---I'm so sad to hear about the little sweetheart--so very sad. You and he have been through so much recently and have both worked so hard together to overcome his illnesses. He was such a fun little fellow too, whichsurely makes

Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, Tater's belly is big again. We consulted two internists and both feel that a CAT scan would not be helpful (apparently you need some idea of the area you're trying to zero in on) and we have another split decision on doing an exploratory. Wendy did some more research on VIN and there

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread gblane
Hey Julie, lots of good wishes for Tater and for his cousin Mandy! What's LPG? Gloria At 09:14 AM 8/18/2005, you wrote: Hi Everyone, Tater's belly is big again. We consulted two internists and both feel that a CAT scan would not be helpful (apparently you need some idea of the area you're

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread felv
Poor tater and mandy! Hopefully mandy's mouth issues clear up quickly, it DOES sound painful, poor little thing! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Gloria! It's lymphocytic plasmacytic gingivitis; it's the full name of the evil stomatitis (what a lazy girl; just typing abbreviations!). Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Julie, lots of good wishes for Tater and for his cousin Mandy! What's LPG?GloriaAt 09:14 AM 8/18/2005, you wrote:Hi

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread gblane
Thanks! Learn something new every day! Gloria At 10:19 AM 8/18/2005, you wrote: Hi Gloria! It's lymphocytic plasmacytic gingivitis; it's the full name of the evil stomatitis (what a lazy girl; just typing abbreviations!). Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Julie, lots of good wishes for

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread Nina
Julie, Oh man, what is it with your household? It's one thing after another. Why is it that the kindest people seem to have way more of their share of grief? I am so sorry to hear that indications are pointing toward FIP for Tator Tot. He seems to be doing so well though. Enjoy every

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread Julie Johnson
Hey, Nina! I don't know what's going on with my household, but I'm starting to feel cursed! Might have to invite the Priest next door (for real, can you stand it?) over with the chapter on Exorcism I'm so glad you mentioned Transfer Factor. I was thinking about it yesterday and I'm so

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread Nina
Julie, I'd go with the TF Stress formula, my guys seem to like the taste of that the best, (rather than the Feline Maintenance) and it's got those wonderful electrolytes included. I don't add the full amount recommended to an individual portion of their food. It's enough TF to gag me! I

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread gblane
Thanks for the info on Transfer Factor Stress! I'll try that too - maybe it'll help my guy Lancelot with bad allergies. Gloria At 02:12 PM 8/18/2005, you wrote: Julie, I'd go with the TF Stress formula, my guys seem to like the taste of that the best, (rather than the Feline Maintenance)

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-16 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks, Tonya. Poor little guy; it's tearing me apart.catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I'm so sorry about Tator Tot and I hope it's not fip. :( I always loved his name. tJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained

No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Joan Doljan
Lots of positive vibes from all of us to you and Tator Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Del Daniels
Loving hugs and positive prayers for you and Tater Tot. What a cute name for a tiny fella. Del - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 9:09 AM Subject: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks so much, Joan; we need them!Joan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lots of positive vibes from all of us to you and Tator Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Barb Moermond
Sending GLOW to you and your little man - HUGS SCRITCHESJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread TatorBunz
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers! I just love the name "Tater Tot" Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RE

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you, Barb. He loves hugs; he's a little sweetie.Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sending GLOW to you and your little man - HUGS SCRITCHESJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
but a "Tater Tot"? We appreciate your good thoughts and prayers; I'm vacillating between despair and flat-out anger! Love, Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are in my thoughts and prayers! I just love the name "Tater Tot" Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RES

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread felv
I'm wishing Tater lot's of luck, and sending positive energy! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you, Jenn, we need it![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm wishing Tater lot's of luck, and sending positive energy! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do

Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot

2005-08-15 Thread catatonya
Julie, I'm so sorry about Tator Tot and I hope it's not fip. :( I always loved his name. tJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP

Re: Tater Tot Update - Response - LONG!

2005-08-13 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Brenda, Thank you so much for that story! Ticker and Tater Tot share many similarities; he was born right here in my home to my feral Mee-Too. He was the runt of the sickliest litter of kittens ever! They were seeminly born with respiratory infection (two littermates were taken to the ER

Re: Tater Tot Update

2005-08-13 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Jenn, I've got to get information on the CAT scan today; when I had cancer the tumor was found during another procedure and did NOT show on on any of the ultrasounds, nor did any (and I had a lot!) physical pelvic exam give any hint. After it was found, the oncologist ordered a CAT scan to use

Re: Tater Tot Update

2005-08-13 Thread felv
I guess the real question should be: Does the younger vet not want to do the exploratory because he does not want to put your cat through any painful procedures and he really CARES about his final days being in comfort; OR, does he not want to do it because he has made up his mind and

Re: Tater Tot Update

2005-08-13 Thread Nina
Julie, Big, big hugs for Tator and the rest of your family. I completely understand your desperation to find out what's going on. I'm praying that after they drain the fluid and you take him home, he'll make a miraculous recovery. Hey, stranger things have happened and wouldn't that make

Tater Tot Update

2005-08-12 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, Most of the cytology is back and there's nothing really definitive; it's "suggestive" of FIP when coupled with other factors (Corona titre, fluid in abdomen, etc.) but the values are borderline low-end "normal" when being used to attempt to confirm FIP. I may be totally off here,

Re: Tater Tot Update

2005-08-12 Thread Terri Brown
/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 3:55 PM Subject: Tater Tot Update Hi Everyone, Most

Re: Tater Tot Update

2005-08-12 Thread Lernermichelle
Julie, I support whatever you think needs to be done at this point. It is very confusing. I know you like your vet, but is the vet an internist? They sometimes have more knowledge of what to make of confusing situations like this. They are usually at big hospitals and at veterinary referral

Re: Tater Tot Update

2005-08-12 Thread Julie Johnson
endangering Tater Tot. Thanks so much for your input. Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I support whatever you think needs to be done at this point. It is very confusing. I know you like your vet, but is the vet an internist? They sometimes have more knowledge of what to make of confusing situations

Tater Tot Update - Response - LONG!

2005-08-12 Thread Brenda K. Smith
x (similar to metamucil, but for cats) and she lived over 6-1/2 more years until I had to help her go on to the Bridge when she was 18 years and 7 months. I'm sorry this is so long, but I thought Ticker's story was appropo with what is going on with Tater Tot. Has TT ever had any intermitent stool problems

Re: Tater Tot Update

2005-08-12 Thread felv
I would not have ANY exploratory surgery done to my cat by a vet that was NOT feeling positive that it would be helpful. The last thing Tater needs right now is ANYONE with negative energy around him, especially cutting him open!I second the opinion stated that you need a second opinion,