Re: [Felvtalk] Good news

2010-12-26 Thread Tracey Shrout
That is wonderful Kerry! I hope you shared the results with the lab people and the vet...and I wonder what their reaction was...could save lots of kitties in the future. Thanks for sharing with us! Tracey On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Kerry MacKenzie kerrymacken...@ymail.comwrote: Dear all

[Felvtalk] spoke to soon, Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Emeraldkittee
after a good morning yesterday, now Whimsy is refusing to eat again.  Tuna, sardines, treats, nothing - have to try KFC today.  He is having bursts of playing alot, wants to cuddle, then gets pissed off and kicks litter out of his box, paces around crying and begging to go outside.  He is

[Felvtalk] which kind of KFC to order?

2010-12-26 Thread Emeraldkittee
I'm probably the only person in the world who has never been to one, lol, do I get Grilled? or original?  I always stayed away from the rotisserie ones in the grocery store since i figured they had onion/garlic marinade.    thanks. ___

Re: [Felvtalk] spoke to soon, Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Natalie
Don't let him get to you - no matter how much he objects. Pretty soon, he'll be more than happy to be safe inside! Have you tried heating up the food or adding some very hot water to it? Does he have some toys, catnip to keep him busy? BTW, if you get Rescue Remedy, you don't necessarily have

Re: [Felvtalk] which kind of KFC to order?

2010-12-26 Thread MaiMaiPG
original On Dec 26, 2010, at 8:52 AM, Emeraldkittee wrote: I'm probably the only person in the world who has never been to one, lol, do I get Grilled? or original? I always stayed away from the rotisserie ones in the grocery store since i figured they had onion/ garlic marinade. thanks.

Re: [Felvtalk] spoke to soon, Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Emeraldkittee
hi Natalie,   Yes, tried heating the food, too, added his fave treats; 4 flavors of tiki, regular tuna, regular sardines, kibble, steak from Christmas, - he's got several interactive toys that he loves, cat trees, scratching pads/posts, sunny windows, catnip toys, loose catnip, filtered water,

Re: [Felvtalk] spoke to soon, Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread terrie
I know I don't post very often but like to say that I use all of the things I listed below. Original KFC chicken Cypro Rescue Remedy in the water Feliway plugins I use and do all of this when kitties are not feeling good, not eating or just in a bad mood if they can't get their own way. My rescue

Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Lorrie
Shannon, I don't remember all the details about Whimsy, but it sounds like he may need Prozac rather than Cypro. Cypro is an antibiotic, and if he doesn't have an infection, but is merely upset and agitated I wondered why Cypro was suggested?? Lorrie On 12-26, Emeraldkittee wrote: after a good

Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Sharyl
Lorrie, I think she meant Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine.  Some have had success using it as an appetite stimulant.   I worry about forcing a cat to eat by using this kind of appetite stimulant unless you are sure the cat is not nauseated. Forcing a nauseated cat to eat ill only cause food

Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread terrie
Cypro is also used to enchance their appetite. Cypro has many uses. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUESultan, WA. 98294Terrie Mohr-Forkerhttp://tazzys.org/Non-Profit national rescue Dedicated to the welfare of animals. Copyright © 1999-2010 tazzys.org. All rights reserved.

Re: [Felvtalk] Good news

2010-12-26 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Hi Tracey..yes, agree, I asked the rescue group organizer if she was going to speak to lab and vet. I'll be following up with her. Kerry From: Tracey Shrout dtshr...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, December 26, 2010 5:51:00 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Emeraldkittee
hi Sharyl, Lorrie, and Terrie,   Yes, I meant Cyproheptadine as an appetite stimulent.  I did pick it up, but have not given to him yet.  I have it as a last resort.  He might not be pillable. I would probably try some pepcid first (to the point about whether he could be nauseated).  He turned

Re: [Felvtalk] Good news

2010-12-26 Thread Emeraldkittee
I let my vet know about this story, too!!  --- On Sun, 12/26/10, Kerry MacKenzie kerrymacken...@ymail.com wrote: From: Kerry MacKenzie kerrymacken...@ymail.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Good news To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Sunday, December 26, 2010, 11:56 AM Hi Tracey..yes, agree, I

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2010-12-26 Thread Second Chance Meows
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Re: [Felvtalk] Cyproheptadine vs Cyprofloxin

2010-12-26 Thread Lorrie
Of course she meant Cyproheptadine. I always think of Cypro as Cyprofloxin. On 12-26, Sharyl wrote: Lorrie, I think she meant Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine.? Some have had success using it as an appetite stimulant.?? I worry about forcing a cat to eat by using this kind of appetite

Re: [Felvtalk] spoke to soon, Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Natalie
Actually, that's a great idea. Whenever I have ferals, I play radio with talk shows so that they get used to human voices. But this little guy seems beyond that stage. After that, classical music is very soothing to cats. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] spoke to soon, Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread MaiMaiPG
Have you tried the catnip spray?? Have you tried the cheapest tuna or maybe raw hamburger (room temp)? Hot water on top of the hamburger brings out the juices and has helped some ferals eat and/or drink the juices. Re tuna: The nice solid white doesn't work. Even my healthy guys want

Re: [Felvtalk] spoke to soon, Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Katy Doyle
This might sound silly, but I sing to my cats. Like when I'm taming and socializing feral kittens... It seems to work and I have fun :-) When I spend time (in the summer) at feral colonies I feed, I put out smelly/ yummy tuna or mackerel and sing. I have no real proof that it works, but the

Re: [Felvtalk] spoke to soon, Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Emeraldkittee
thanks, Katy!  Whimsy loves singing too! he's got his own songs about him, and a special fondness for Annie's Song by John Denver.  I may try 'Food, Glorious Food' from Oliver next --- On Sun, 12/26/10, Katy Doyle athenapities...@gmail.com wrote: From: Katy Doyle athenapities...@gmail.com

Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread terrie
When I use Cypro I use pill pockets if I can't get them to take it by inserting it with my fingers. (Chicken Beef flavors) Most will take it this way or you can mixed it in a little food and put it in his mouth. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUESultan, WA. 98294Terrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Laurieskatz
I generally crush a pill (not necessarily this one) and mix with a tiny bit of water and syringe it – total of ½ cc. Syringing is easier than pilling at my house. Love animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled. Do not trouble their joy, don't harass them,