Re: I treated my FeLV+ with Mega C Plus and he's now negative

2006-07-30 Thread Gloria Lane
Kathi, that's so interesting. I have Belfield's Vitamin C, but haven't consistently used it with that purpose. Also - I'm wondering where you got Oreo and Ellie. And how did Ellie infect Oreo? Were they outdoors together, or did you raise them or what? Gloria On Jul 28, 2006, at 3:46

Re: Patty's addy for cards and letters

2006-07-30 Thread TatorBunz
Hey Patty! Have you gotten your card from us yet? It's in the mail Do let me know when you get it! Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread Marylyn
At that age let them have all the freedom they need/want. They deserve it. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message -

RE: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread Chris
I think Rita would agreehowever, she has a bunch of elder cats most of whom have some sort of med problem and are pretty vulnerable to all sorts of things. Shes trying to work something out They only had snap test. She will get IFA but question is should she wait a bit? Chris

RE: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread Helene Hand
I agree with the freedom. It's not much of a life in a cage... none of us would want to be confined that way. Rather to take the chances that come with freedom. The thought of that hurts my heart. Helene From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ChrisSent:

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread TatorBunz
I totally agree with this In a message dated 7/30/2006 10:45:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I agree with the freedom. It's not much of a life in a cage... none of us would want to be confined that way. Rather to take the chances that come with freedom. The thought

OT-TRANS Tennessee, Georgia legs 8/5

2006-07-30 Thread gblane
fyi - any Tennessee or Georgia folks out there to do trans? The legs of this trip are really flexible Just let us know how far you are able to drive. Please contact either [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED],net off list as we are no mail on most of our lists and would hate to miss

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

2006-07-30 Thread Helene Hand
Amy, I am so sorry about your sweet Rocket...I had a 10 mo. old baby (not the same as a newborn) and a doberman puppy at the same time. The saving grace was a large crate for Bishop (the dobe.) in the kitchen. And lots and lots of mild disinfectant-but no spray cans!! and paper

RE: Patty's addy for cards and letters

2006-07-30 Thread Helene Hand
Thanks for the address, Terrie my previous Vit. C question? Rescue remedy for Delilah? Anyone? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 1:01 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Patty's addy for cards and

Bandy update

2006-07-30 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi all, Just wanted you all to know that my lil Bandy is holding his own for now..I did have to start him on the oral fulvicin..and I really didn't want to, but the ringworm has just made his whole head bald..He has been on it about a week now and it seems to be working along with the topicals,

Help for my Little Girl

2006-07-30 Thread Josie
I raised my Little Girl from a kitten 1 day old as her mom died shortly after giving birth on the day before Mother's Day 2005. So I have been her only Mommy from the time that she was a day old. She was the smallest of the litter so she got extra special care and has been my extra special

Re: Help for my Little Girl

2006-07-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Betty, I would take Little Girl to an internist for further testing or opinion to find out what is wrong. Internists are more experienced vets, usually at referral clinics or large hospitals. If it really is not cancer, the thing that I would recommend, without further diagnostic testing

Re: prayers for Lamby please

2006-07-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Thanks, Kerry. Yes, she is on pencillin every other day, last shot tomorrow, and the problem seems to have gone away. Thanks, Michelle In a message dated 7/29/2006 2:29:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle, I do hope Lamby is feeling better now..I have been

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

2006-07-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Hideyo, if it is FIP, the one thing that could make her feel better for a while is steroids like dexamethasone (better) or pred (weaker). I do not know about steroids and kittens, but maybe you should look into starting her on them. It can also help bring down temperature and also can help

Naomi-- is

2006-07-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Hideyo, the head wobbling made me think of something. My friend's dog Gunnar had diarrhea, fever, inappetance, and then started having neurological symptoms. They did an MRI and spinal tap and it turned out to be encephalitis, which can be either bacterial or auto-immune. He is on both

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

2006-07-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Amy, I am so, so sorry. I would not go out and get a puppy right now, for various reasons. If you feel like you really do need to adopt another Great Dane, though, please look into Great Dane rescue groups so you can actually save a dog rather than buying one from a breeder. I think that

Fwd: Check out Home-Prepared Food for Your Cat

2006-07-30 Thread Lernermichelle
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Re: Help for my Little Girl

2006-07-30 Thread Susan Hoffman
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 raised my Little Girl from a kitten 1 day old as her mom died shortly after giving birth on the day before Mother's Day 2005. So I

To Nina Re: Matilda, aka Atila the Honey

2006-07-30 Thread wendy
Wow Nina! I feel like I've just read one of the stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul for Cat Lovers! That's how I know that Matilda's story will have a good ending. She can't help but win with you on her side, so in-tune to her needs. Bless you for helping another little one! Matilda is

To Marissa (MJ) Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-30 Thread wendy
Hi Marissa, My name is Wendy. I've been on this list since last October and probably will never leave. The people here got me through one of the hardest times in my life when my baby Cricket was sick with anemia from the FeLV, and died after three weeks of trying to get him to turn around.

OT: Diabetic dog groups and life!

2006-07-30 Thread jenmeyer
Hi All! I'm so sorry I haven't been able to keep up with the list very well these past several weeks...as always, you guys aren't far from my thoughts...I consider ya'll a little piece of family and always try to check subject headers in what little time I've had to get on the computer! My

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

2006-07-30 Thread felv
" I missed this one. What would metacam be prescribed for in cats to begin with? " Bones got it when she broke her back. it's for severe pain and inflammation. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw

Re: Help for my Little Girl

2006-07-30 Thread ETrent
Betty, My 'Mama Kitty' (about 3 years old)was very sick -FeVL+ symptomatic. She had lost down to 7lbs and change. Wouldn't eat...very anemic. Her third eyelid was showing in both eyes and wouldn't retract. My vet gave her a fast acting steroid and antibiotics. She was still very lethargic

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread felv
FELV, when it dries, it dies, period. Yes, perfectly safe to allow them to roam the room. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS!

Dodger Update

2006-07-30 Thread Sherry DeHaan
He seems to be eating a little better,at least in the mornings.He gets a shot once a month for his mouth,he seems to do better right after it.THanks for all your good thoughts and prayers. Sherry Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or

RE: Diabetic dog groups and life!

2006-07-30 Thread Chris
This is a wonderful site for any pet w. diabetes. If you go to the Resource section dropdown, there's a link to message boards. Follow the links to the Canine Diabetes Board... they have some very nice people there who really can help. http://www.petdiabetes.org/ Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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: Prayers for Dodger

2006-07-30 Thread Helene Hand
Sending healing prayers and thoughts for Dodger. Helene From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:11 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Prayers for Dodger Prayers for Dodger! t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL

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

2006-07-30 Thread Susan Hoffman
My mother has two arthritic cats who take it every other day. Also used post-surgery.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: " I missed this one. What would metacam be prescribed for in cats to begin with? " Bones got it when she broke her back. it's for severe pain and inflammation. Phaewryn

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: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread Chris
Just to reassure everybody These two cats are very much togetherRita NEVER thought about separating them. She now is clearing out a room where they will have a bit more freedom but still is nervous about exposing them to the general population. Wasnt sure what light positive means.

Re: OT: Diabetic dog groups and life!

2006-07-30 Thread wendy
Jen, Congratulations on your new job! It's such a blessing to find a job you love! :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All! I'm so sorry I haven't been able to keep up with the list very well these past several weeks...as always, you guys aren't far from my thoughts...I consider

Re: Bandy update

2006-07-30 Thread wendy
Kerry, So glad to hear that Bandy is doing better! Is the Fulvicin for the ringworm? Wouldn't it be a dream for the ringworm to go away FINALLY!!! :) Wendy --- Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Just wanted you all to know that my lil Bandy is holding his own for now..I did

Re: Diabetic dog groups and life!

2006-07-30 Thread felv
Diabetes care in pets is actually very similar to humans. The only difference is that you try to keep the blood glucose a bit high in pets, since they can't tell you when they are hypoglycemic, so it's more of a danger for them than in humans. You even can do home blood glucose testing on the

How is Naomi doing?

2006-07-30 Thread wendy
Hey Hideyo, How is Naomi doing? What did the vet find out from her tests? :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: To Marissa (MJ) Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-30 Thread kandbz_ mom
Wendy,I'm not the person you were talking to, but would you mind sending me this info for Angel? Thanks, Karenwendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Marissa,My name is Wendy. I've been on this list since lastOctober and probably will never leave. The peoplehere got me through one of the

OT: Need advice on herniated disk

2006-07-30 Thread wendy
Hi guys, As always, I trust your opinion. My husband has been having horrible back problems after laying this tile in our house, and he had an MRI last Thursday. The MRI showed herniated disks in L4 and L5. We are visiting a chiropractor right now, as his new health insurance does not kick in

RE: Need advice on herniated disk

2006-07-30 Thread Chris
Had one serious bout with sciatic pain---it really hurts! My dr. told me that for a first time event, the best thing is to get off my feet and do NOTHING for a week. He made me just lay down; gave me anti-inflammatory (naproxen or advil in larger doses) some pain meds if I needed. It was one

Re: OT: Need advice on herniated disk

2006-07-30 Thread ETrent
I'm not much help - but I hope so much he feels better soon! elizabeth In a message dated 7/30/2006 9:03:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi guys,As always, I trust your opinion. My husband has beenhaving horrible back problems after laying this tilein our

Re: Help for my Little Girl

2006-07-30 Thread Gina WN
I don't have any advice as I'm new to all this, but I will keep your Little Girl in my prayers.GinaJosie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I raised my Little Girl from a kitten 1 day old as her mom died shortly after giving birth on the day before Mother's Day 2005. So I have been her only

RE: Prayers for Dodger

2006-07-30 Thread Gina WN
Prayers on the way for Dodger.Gina Helene Hand [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sending healing prayers and thoughts for Dodger. Helene From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:11 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: