Re: [Felvtalk] We caught the kitten
Hi, folks: I emailed last week or so about a little stray kitten that we were trying to catch. We caught the kitten yesterday and he's currently being checked out at the vet. I am hoping and praying he's healthy.? He is not a feral kitty. He is about ten weeks and just as cute and sweet as can be. His story is very sad. My husband is building a cell at a land fill here in California. He just found out from an employee of the land fill that the kitten was in a garbage truck and they saw him when the truck was dumped. Can you imagine? Who could do such a thing? Anyway, he's safe now and will have a good home with us. I will email with his test results. Thank you all for your help, Kathryn McKaig -Original Message- From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 7:08 pm Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat losing weight/question about Doxy Is there any diarrhea or vomiting? Frankie was ravenous - even raiding the other kitties' bowls and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. The vet had not seen the ravenous eating with pancreatitis before. He did lose some weight later after he became anorexic. He had occasional fudgy stools. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of awilkin...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Cat losing weight/question about Doxy I have an appointment for Wolfie to get bloodwork tomorrow.? He's been losing weight steadily for almost 4 years now.? We've done numerous stool samples, bloodwork (CBC and chem) every 6 months, and 2 thyroid tests.? He's been on kitten food (high fat) to try to stop the weight loss but it's not helping.? He eats well and always seems hungry.? I've been discussing how to proceed with my vet and her suggestions of possibilities were an IDEXX hemobart test, a pancreatitis test (spec-flp), a feline digestive panel (which would include the flp test), and a more extensive thyroid panel.? Abdominal ultrasound and bone marrow biopsy came up as well as B-comp and B-12 injections.? The lab suggested we start with the hemobart and thyroid panel tomorrow to see what we find. If we don't find anything there, we will do the extensive digestive panel in a couple weeks. Does that sound like a reasonable plan? We have been discussing whether to just treat for hemobart and while she is open to treating him without a test confirming he has it, we have some concerns.? Most of the research she sent me expressed concerns about developing antibiotic resistance especially among cats with retroviruses.? The other concern is what form of doxycycline to use if we do treat.? What do most people use for their cats? She sent me some options and it seems esophageal stricture is a concern if using tablets for cats. She said I can get it compounded but wondered what form people on this board are using. Can anybody let me know what form of doxy they use to treat hemobart? Thanks Amy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] very hungry cats
I just found out that the Wilderness type of Blue Buffalo dry cat food has 100 more per cup than their regular cat food. It is a high protein low carb food. Depending on the age of the cat, that might be a good choice instead of or along with kitten food for gaining weight. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine
I just heard about the PUREVAX FELV vaccine. This is administered with a transdermal technology that does not result in possible injection site sarcomas. Has anyone experience with this or heard anything especially with respect to the efficacy of it compared to the traditional one? Trissa in Philly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten
I am very happy to report that the rescued kitten does not have feline leukemia. He's just been neutered and given all his shots. He?will be able to come home tomorrow. Other then worms and fleas, the vet thinks he's in good health.? Kathryn -Original Message- From: patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:46 am Subject: [Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine I just heard about the PUREVAX FELV vaccine. This is administered with a transdermal technology that does not result in possible injection site sarcomas. Has anyone experience with this or heard anything especially with respect to the efficacy of it compared to the traditional one? Trissa in Philly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten
YY! I'm glad the little guy is getting healthy and doing well. How cool that you and your husband were there to give him a happy life. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:11 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten I am very happy to report that the rescued kitten does not have feline leukemia. He's just been neutered and given all his shots. He?will be able to come home tomorrow. Other then worms and fleas, the vet thinks he's in good health.? Kathryn ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten
YEAH!! Good work! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:11 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten I am very happy to report that the rescued kitten does not have feline leukemia. He's just been neutered and given all his shots. He?will be able to come home tomorrow. Other then worms and fleas, the vet thinks he's in good health.? Kathryn -Original Message- From: patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:46 am Subject: [Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine I just heard about the PUREVAX FELV vaccine. This is administered with a transdermal technology that does not result in possible injection site sarcomas. Has anyone experience with this or heard anything especially with respect to the efficacy of it compared to the traditional one? Trissa in Philly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS
Hi all, Max was my favorite feral of the many we feed. He was a big, beautiful orange tabby. These guys are probably closer to semi-feral in that they will let the regular feeders, of whom I am one, touch and approach them. There was a coyote attack on 6/30; there was an employee at the store who saw them being attacked at 3:30 am. He hasn't been seen since and we have been looking and looking, so I'm assuming the worst. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS
How awful Kelley,so sorry for sweet Max. Hugs to you for caring for the ferals. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way --- On Thu, 7/2/09, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: From: Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 5:23 PM Hi all, Max was my favorite feral of the many we feed. He was a big, beautiful orange tabby. These guys are probably closer to semi-feral in that they will let the regular feeders, of whom I am one, touch and approach them. There was a coyote attack on 6/30; there was an employee at the store who saw them being attacked at 3:30 am. He hasn't been seen since and we have been looking and looking, so I'm assuming the worst. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS
Thinking of asking an AC to communicate with him, but I have no pictures:( We've had brutal dry and heat here or I don't think he would have come so close to the store. On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 4:27 PM, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.comwrote: GLOW for sweet max... cats should NOT be snacks for coyotes. -- 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) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS
Awww. I hope you're wrong and he still turns up. If not, gentle Bridge vibes to good kitty Max. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 4:24 PM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS Hi all, Max was my favorite feral of the many we feed. He was a big, beautiful orange tabby. These guys are probably closer to semi-feral in that they will let the regular feeders, of whom I am one, touch and approach them. There was a coyote attack on 6/30; there was an employee at the store who saw them being attacked at 3:30 am. He hasn't been seen since and we have been looking and looking, so I'm assuming the worst. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine
I have not, but Purevax rabies vaccine is widely believed to be both the best vaccine and the least likely to cause VAS. It is also more expensive, and not all vet clinics carry it. On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 12:46 PM, patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com wrote: I just heard about the PUREVAX FELV vaccine. This is administered with a transdermal technology that does not result in possible injection site sarcomas. Has anyone experience with this or heard anything especially with respect to the efficacy of it compared to the traditional one? Trissa in Philly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine
it is definitely considered the safest on the basis of its delivery system--has no adjuvant, which is still (i think) considered the main culprit in injection-site sarcomas. purevax vaccines are more expensive than others, but also do have a very good reputation. but that doesn't necessarily mean anything, so i'll do some searches: remember that vets don't have much more pharmaceutical education than do human docs, so unfortunately get more of their information from drug company detail people, NOT an unbiased source at all. i vaguely recall, however, that there was a study a year or two back that compared the efficacy of the various FeLV vaccines? am i just being delusional? anyone? (please just answer re: vaccines, thank you.) MC -- 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) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] We caught the kitten
Cats are frequently killed in garbage trucks. They jump into dumpsters to get food then either can't get out or are asleep when the truck empties the dumpster. And people, being ever so humane, throw kittens into them. There have been people killed in the same way. I am so glad you have the little guy. Ten weeks is a good age for a kitten. On Jul 2, 2009, at 12:40 PM, expressprin...@aol.com wrote: Hi, folks: I emailed last week or so about a little stray kitten that we were trying to catch. We caught the kitten yesterday and he's currently being checked out at the vet. I am hoping and praying he's healthy.? He is not a feral kitty. He is about ten weeks and just as cute and sweet as can be. His story is very sad. My husband is building a cell at a land fill here in California. He just found out from an employee of the land fill that the kitten was in a garbage truck and they saw him when the truck was dumped. Can you imagine? Who could do such a thing? Anyway, he's safe now and will have a good home with us. I will email with his test results. Thank you all for your help, Kathryn McKaig -Original Message- From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 7:08 pm Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat losing weight/question about Doxy Is there any diarrhea or vomiting? Frankie was ravenous - even raiding the other kitties' bowls and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. The vet had not seen the ravenous eating with pancreatitis before. He did lose some weight later after he became anorexic. He had occasional fudgy stools. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of awilkin...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Cat losing weight/question about Doxy I have an appointment for Wolfie to get bloodwork tomorrow.? He's been losing weight steadily for almost 4 years now.? We've done numerous stool samples, bloodwork (CBC and chem) every 6 months, and 2 thyroid tests.? He's been on kitten food (high fat) to try to stop the weight loss but it's not helping.? He eats well and always seems hungry.? I've been discussing how to proceed with my vet and her suggestions of possibilities were an IDEXX hemobart test, a pancreatitis test (spec- flp), a feline digestive panel (which would include the flp test), and a more extensive thyroid panel.? Abdominal ultrasound and bone marrow biopsy came up as well as B-comp and B-12 injections.? The lab suggested we start with the hemobart and thyroid panel tomorrow to see what we find. If we don't find anything there, we will do the extensive digestive panel in a couple weeks. Does that sound like a reasonable plan? We have been discussing whether to just treat for hemobart and while she is open to treating him without a test confirming he has it, we have some concerns.? Most of the research she sent me expressed concerns about developing antibiotic resistance especially among cats with retroviruses.? The other concern is what form of doxycycline to use if we do treat.? What do most people use for their cats? She sent me some options and it seems esophageal stricture is a concern if using tablets for cats. She said I can get it compounded but wondered what form people on this board are using. Can anybody let me know what form of doxy they use to treat hemobart? Thanks Amy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS
I hope he will still show up Kelly. If the worst has happened then wishing him a gentle bridge crossing. I understand how hard it is when a feral goes missing. There are still 4 at the dumpster colony I have bee trying to TNR. Only one shows up every day for feeding. The other 3 I only see occasionally. I always worry something has happened to them. Sharyl --- On Thu, 7/2/09, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: From: Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 5:23 PM Hi all, Max was my favorite feral of the many we feed. He was a big, beautiful orange tabby. These guys are probably closer to semi-feral in that they will let the regular feeders, of whom I am one, touch and approach them. There was a coyote attack on 6/30; there was an employee at the store who saw them being attacked at 3:30 am. He hasn't been seen since and we have been looking and looking, so I'm assuming the worst. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten
Thank you all for?the information. You guys are really the best. If I have any further questions, I'll be sure to ask. I've never actually dealt with a frightened kitten but?I hope I will figure things out.?I will start by getting him his own crate which will be placed in a quite room away from my two dogs. I think we will keep the door closed while he adjusts to his new environment.? Once he is comfortable, I will open the door to the crate and let him look around (my dogs will be out, of course). I am a little concerned as to how my boy dog will behave towards the kitty. He's a rescue and he's good with kittys when he is boarded, I'm not sure what he will think about sharing his home though. Thanks again. Kathryn -Original Message- From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 11:46 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten YEAH!! Good work! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:11 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten I am very happy to report that the rescued kitten does not have feline leukemia. He's just been neutered and given all his shots. He?will be able to come home tomorrow. Other then worms and fleas, the vet thinks he's in good health.? Kathryn -Original Message- From: patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:46 am Subject: [Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine I just heard about the PUREVAX FELV vaccine. This is administered with a transdermal technology that does not result in possible injection site sarcomas. Has anyone experience with this or heard anything especially with respect to the efficacy of it compared to the traditional one? Trissa in Philly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS
Max always showed up every single day. When the weekday feeder was out there (I feed weekends and holidays) on 6/30, there were no cats. Usually there are 4 in one spot and 2 in another. He called and looked for them (and was late for work) and the lady happened to see them attacked by the coyote and happened to see him looking and calling and told him what happened. He looked for 2 hours and was late for work. We eventually found all but 2, Max and Nugget. I am also worried about Nugget but not as much since I have only seen him once in 2 years. But we always saw that bright orange spot in the grass when we pulled in to feed. I hate it. Feeding ferals is a worry, but how can you not feed them? On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote: I hope he will still show up Kelly. If the worst has happened then wishing him a gentle bridge crossing. I understand how hard it is when a feral goes missing. There are still 4 at the dumpster colony I have bee trying to TNR. Only one shows up every day for feeding. The other 3 I only see occasionally. I always worry something has happened to them. Sharyl --- On Thu, 7/2/09, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: From: Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 5:23 PM Hi all, Max was my favorite feral of the many we feed. He was a big, beautiful orange tabby. These guys are probably closer to semi-feral in that they will let the regular feeders, of whom I am one, touch and approach them. There was a coyote attack on 6/30; there was an employee at the store who saw them being attacked at 3:30 am. He hasn't been seen since and we have been looking and looking, so I'm assuming the worst. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten
I strongly suggest that you get some Feliway spray (maybe from your vet??) I have had wonderful luck with itincluding with a full grown cat who had been through lots of traumas and was forced, very much against her will, to live with me (Daddy's death, charges in the house [ furniture moved, people in and out etc ], Mom's physical problems etc--no abuse unless you ask Kitty). Bach's Rescue Remedy in the water of your little one and the dogs should help too. Put clothes, pillow cases or something that smells strongly of you in the carrier then, later, rub the dogs with a cloth and put near him and something that smells strongly of him near the dogs. Everyone needs to learn how the others smell. Honest. I had a stuffed cat that I put with Copper and Thomas (they were younger and definitely feral). Just something to curl up with. Copper is very independent but, a year later, Thomas still cuddles with me or with Copper when he can. It is reassuring. You have done good. You are in for a very rewarding experience. On Jul 2, 2009, at 6:39 PM, expressprin...@aol.com wrote: Thank you all for?the information. You guys are really the best. If I have any further questions, I'll be sure to ask. I've never actually dealt with a frightened kitten but?I hope I will figure things out.?I will start by getting him his own crate which will be placed in a quite room away from my two dogs. I think we will keep the door closed while he adjusts to his new environment.? Once he is comfortable, I will open the door to the crate and let him look around (my dogs will be out, of course). I am a little concerned as to how my boy dog will behave towards the kitty. He's a rescue and he's good with kittys when he is boarded, I'm not sure what he will think about sharing his home though. Thanks again. Kathryn -Original Message- From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 11:46 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten YEAH!! Good work! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:11 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten I am very happy to report that the rescued kitten does not have feline leukemia. He's just been neutered and given all his shots. He?will be able to come home tomorrow. Other then worms and fleas, the vet thinks he's in good health.? Kathryn -Original Message- From: patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:46 am Subject: [Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine I just heard about the PUREVAX FELV vaccine. This is administered with a transdermal technology that does not result in possible injection site sarcomas. Has anyone experience with this or heard anything especially with respect to the efficacy of it compared to the traditional one? Trissa in Philly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS
You feed them and do everything you can to make their lives easier and to let them know they are loved. I know, you will probably never touch them, much less hold them but you do all you can do and worry and cry then comfort yourself by thinking how much better you have made their lives. On Jul 2, 2009, at 6:39 PM, Kelley Saveika wrote: Max always showed up every single day. When the weekday feeder was out there (I feed weekends and holidays) on 6/30, there were no cats. Usually there are 4 in one spot and 2 in another. He called and looked for them (and was late for work) and the lady happened to see them attacked by the coyote and happened to see him looking and calling and told him what happened. He looked for 2 hours and was late for work. We eventually found all but 2, Max and Nugget. I am also worried about Nugget but not as much since I have only seen him once in 2 years. But we always saw that bright orange spot in the grass when we pulled in to feed. I hate it. Feeding ferals is a worry, but how can you not feed them? On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote: I hope he will still show up Kelly. If the worst has happened then wishing him a gentle bridge crossing. I understand how hard it is when a feral goes missing. There are still 4 at the dumpster colony I have bee trying to TNR. Only one shows up every day for feeding. The other 3 I only see occasionally. I always worry something has happened to them. Sharyl --- On Thu, 7/2/09, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: From: Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 5:23 PM Hi all, Max was my favorite feral of the many we feed. He was a big, beautiful orange tabby. These guys are probably closer to semi-feral in that they will let the regular feeders, of whom I am one, touch and approach them. There was a coyote attack on 6/30; there was an employee at the store who saw them being attacked at 3:30 am. He hasn't been seen since and we have been looking and looking, so I'm assuming the worst. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Max to CLS
I'm so sorry, Kelley - Gloria On Jul 2, 2009, at 4:23 PM, Kelley Saveika wrote: Hi all, Max was my favorite feral of the many we feed. He was a big, beautiful orange tabby. These guys are probably closer to semi-feral in that they will let the regular feeders, of whom I am one, touch and approach them. There was a coyote attack on 6/30; there was an employee at the store who saw them being attacked at 3:30 am. He hasn't been seen since and we have been looking and looking, so I'm assuming the worst. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten
Kathryn, There is a Yahoo Feral cat group that has some great files on taming stray cats. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feral_cats/ The key is to take it one step at a time and take it slow. Hugs to the new kitty Sharyl --- On Thu, 7/2/09, expressprin...@aol.com expressprin...@aol.com wrote: From: expressprin...@aol.com expressprin...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 7:39 PM Thank you all for?the information. You guys are really the best. If I have any further questions, I'll be sure to ask. I've never actually dealt with a frightened kitten but?I hope I will figure things out.?I will start by getting him his own crate which will be placed in a quite room away from my two dogs. I think we will keep the door closed while he adjusts to his new environment.? Once he is comfortable, I will open the door to the crate and let him look around (my dogs will be out, of course). I am a little concerned as to how my boy dog will behave towards the kitty. He's a rescue and he's good with kittys when he is boarded, I'm not sure what he will think about sharing his home though. Thanks again. Kathryn -Original Message- From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 11:46 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten YEAH!! Good work! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:11 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten I am very happy to report that the rescued kitten does not have feline leukemia. He's just been neutered and given all his shots. He?will be able to come home tomorrow. Other then worms and fleas, the vet thinks he's in good health.? Kathryn -Original Message- From: patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:46 am Subject: [Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine I just heard about the PUREVAX FELV vaccine. This is administered with a transdermal technology that does not result in possible injection site sarcomas. Has anyone experience with this or heard anything especially with respect to the efficacy of it compared to the traditional one? Trissa in Philly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten
Hi, Kathryn. You're right - these folks are the best ever! When I introduced my very inquisitive, rambunctious, 75 lb. dog to the litter of kittens I rescued last fall, I had him on a collar and lead, and put him on a down, stay a lot. The kittens had been here for about 3 weeks, in their own room, and he was used to their scent and knew something very special was behind the door. He was very happy to finally see what it was. We took it slowly and all of the kittens ended up being dog lovers! Sally --- On Thu, 7/2/09, expressprin...@aol.com expressprin...@aol.com wrote: From: expressprin...@aol.com expressprin...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 6:39 PM Thank you all for?the information. You guys are really the best. If I have any further questions, I'll be sure to ask. I've never actually dealt with a frightened kitten but?I hope I will figure things out.?I will start by getting him his own crate which will be placed in a quite room away from my two dogs. I think we will keep the door closed while he adjusts to his new environment.? Once he is comfortable, I will open the door to the crate and let him look around (my dogs will be out, of course). I am a little concerned as to how my boy dog will behave towards the kitty. He's a rescue and he's good with kittys when he is boarded, I'm not sure what he will think about sharing his home though. Thanks again. Kathryn -Original Message- From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 11:46 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten YEAH!! Good work! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:11 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten I am very happy to report that the rescued kitten does not have feline leukemia. He's just been neutered and given all his shots. He?will be able to come home tomorrow. Other then worms and fleas, the vet thinks he's in good health.? Kathryn -Original Message- From: patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:46 am Subject: [Felvtalk] PUREVAX FELV vaccine I just heard about the PUREVAX FELV vaccine. This is administered with a transdermal technology that does not result in possible injection site sarcomas. Has anyone experience with this or heard anything especially with respect to the efficacy of it compared to the traditional one? Trissa in Philly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
