[Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread Emily Hunter
Since anemia can be a persistent and deadly problem for felv+ cats, the recent recall of some of the Nutro foods is disturbing to me. The reason given for the recall is a problem with the amounts of zinc and potassium. Apparently too much zinc leads to copper deficiency and anemia,

Re: [Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread Sharyl
Don't beat yourself up Emily. From what I have read the Nutro recall was only for the dry Nutro foods. I am so sorry Denzel has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I do understand the pain you are feeling. We do the best we can with the resources we have. Sharyl --- On Sat, 5/23/09, Emily Hunter

Re: [Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread ajdalgliesh
Emily,   Thanks for posting this.  Stevie Ray is a tuxedo and recently his black has taken on a rust tinge but not in the normal sun-kissed way that black cats will turn red.  Otherwise he has been healthy.  I will definitely get him to the vet for tests.  I wouldn't have known that this might

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Add CJ to the CLS

2009-05-23 Thread Cougar Clan
I am so sorry. Losing any of them is awful. Anemia claimed Dixie Louise. It is so awful and so fastI, too, pray Mattie will be with you a long time and that she will fill in for CJ...they do seem to understand the needs and sadness of their people. Blessings to you for caring

Re: [Felvtalk] Care Credit

2009-05-23 Thread dlgegg
after reading this story, i am sure glad i have my vet. dorlis James Rauscher jamesna...@yahoo.com wrote: The pay-off time you have for Care Credit depends on the deal the vet's office has with the company. My dog swallowed a golf-ball sized tennis ball in the park last Fall. I took

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Add CJ to the CLS

2009-05-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm very sorry Sharyl, sleep soft sweet CJ - Gloria On May 23, 2009, at 6:34 PM, Sharyl wrote: I had to have CJ (Captain Jack Sparrow) PTS this morning. I had taken him to the vet Monday and she dx anemia from the FeLV. In spite of assist feeding and B12 supplements he faded. Went