Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread dlgegg
Give Woodoo some time to get over being scared. Hunger and need for your companship may bring him home to you. I once had a cat that stayed away for 6 days. Then she showed up at the door demanding to be let in as tho it was my fault she was outside. Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Melinda Kerr
Poor baby! Sending love and prayers! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2011, at 2:16 PM, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com wrote: Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return. My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and crying. He may not make it through the night.

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Caspercat
Ask the base police if you can borrow one trap for your cat and learn how to use it. This is a better option then the base police trying to trap cats for two reasons (1) they don't know your cat like you do so you can set up the trap with food you cat likes and smells of home (perhaps paper towel

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson
Lots of good thoughts and prayers your way, Sally. I'm so sorry!! My Pebbles (a tortoise shell) had the same thing happen. She was 17 1/2. I'm so glad though that it's not painful. That would be more devastating if it was. May your lover boy pull through! Furry babies are the best!! Lynda

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson
LOL! Typical female! - Original Message - From: dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 1:55 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing Give Woodoo some time to get over being scared. Hunger and need for your companship may bring him

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
I am so sorry to hear about Bitty - I hope all will be well! Natalie On Jun 25, 2011, at 2:16 PM, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com wrote: Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return. My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and crying. He may not make it through

[Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Melinda Kerr
OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist? After a couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was alive and close by. Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO trapping policy. I went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread sherrydj88
AWESOME news !!! :) Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com Sender: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:52:40 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson
Fantastic news!!! I'm so happy for you, and for VooDoo too. It's a good thing he answered youlucky kitty :0) - Original Message - From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 7:52 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home OK, so who

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
That's wonderful news; you must have had a huge sigh of relief! Make a big sign, telling anyone who enters your home to never leave the door open, under penalty of death or worse. That's what I did when we had construction on the house...but did they even bother reading my BIG sign? I was on

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Cindy McHugh
Oh, what wonderful news. I'm so happy for you and VooDoo! Cindy - Original Message - From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:52 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Pam Norman
Totally divine wonderful!! On 6/25/2011 7:52 AM, Melinda Kerr wrote: OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist? After a couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was alive and close by. Then, I discovered that the police now

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
This is great news! I've been looking for this email, and it's a nice way to start my day. Know you are VERY relieved. Sara --Original Mail-- From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:52:40 +0900 Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Mary Silverstone
Woo hoo! So, glad that Voodoo is home! From: msk...@me.com Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:52:40 +0900 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist? After a couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found

[Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty. My prayers are with you . Sara --Original Mail-- From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Peggy Verdonck
I have been following this thread from the beginning! So glad Vooodoo is home and safe! :-) On Jun 25, 2011 7:58 AM, sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: AWESOME news !!! :) Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com Sender:

[Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
The clinic called with an update. Not sure it is good news, but he made it through the night. He is still not able to use his hind legs. He did not eat this moring but they said there was some interest, Moslty he lays on his left side and has a head tilt. Any one here with experience with this

Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Here are vibes for your baby. I don't have any specifics but I do know that depending on the cause, this kind of condition MAY be survivable and even reversible. The thing is that there are quite a few things that can cause this -- an inflammation, a stroke, a tumor pressing, etc. etc., and each

Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the veins go into each hind leg? Not being able to move, crying sounds very much what I have experienced several times. All except once, was the cat euthanized. Why? Because I took the cats to an emergency clinic (evenings,

Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson
Sally, My Pebbles was very disfigured when she had her stroke two years ago from today :( My vet also stated she was not in any pain, but she said she could live with it, it just would not be a good life. Her front legs were going two different directions and her head remained turned. She

Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
Thank you Lynda. I am definately considering quality of life here, BC as it is he would be soiling himself. Also am waiting to hear what the vet thinks. I have several seniors and he is the last one I would have thought would have problems, but you never know. Sally On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:59

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Terri Brown
WOO-HOO! Yay VooDoo! =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi =^..^= - Original Message - From: Melinda Kerrmailto:msk...@me.com To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
I just wrote about my cats - I would definitely suggest to the vet that it could be a blood clot! Ask him ASAP! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sally Davis Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 10:37

Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Casper
After you talk with the vet you will make the right decision. One data point is a kitten we rescued a few years ago had the dry form of FIP but was so alert and alive we decide to treat her symptoms till it no longer made sense. Towards the end she lost the use of her back legs and would drag

[Felvtalk] Anyone in the Denver area

2011-06-25 Thread Second Chance Meows
I might need help with a second transport from the Denver area. anyone there?   Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary http://www.secondchancemeows.com/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Yay Thank goodness! Hugs to you both ~ Bonnie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 5:53 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Barb Moermond
yay Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread ckessel1
Hi Everyone: I took Cali to Dr. Wright here in Dallas as Lakewood Vet Hospital. He is very compassionate and took a lot of time trying to explain what was going on. He agreed that it was highly unlikely that Sasha would get the virus since Cali had probably had the virus from birth and

Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Sharyl
Great ending Melinda.  Miracles do happen.  So glad VooDoo is home again safe and sound. Sharyl From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:52 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist? 

Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
IF Interferon causes nausea, perhaps you could get some anti-nausea pills from the vet and crush into her food, something she would really like. Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ckess...@cox.net

Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread Heather
I could be way out there, but worry if she could have a fluid accumulation in the chest impacting her breathing. An X-ray or ultrasound would probably be needed to determine that. I am very sorry for what you and little Cali are going through, I know it is both painful and frustrating...and as

Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread Ben Williams
My Dexter has been on interferon since October and the only effect I've ever noticed is that on the weeks he is on it, he is ever so slightly less energetic. I've never seen him act nauseated because of it. In Cali's situation, there are so many things that could be impacting her breathing and

Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
they ruled that out. He is home but not doing well. They think he had a mini stroke. Sally On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the veins go into each hind leg? Not being able to move, crying

Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
Keeping you in my prayers, Sally. Sara --Original Mail-- From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:05:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty they ruled that out. He is home but not doing well. They think he had a mini stroke. Sally

Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread Melinda Kerr
You should definitely have her chest X-rayed. Her symptoms sound a bit like my Fuji's. She has mediastinal lymphoma. With treatment, she is still very healthy almost year after being diagnosed! On the other hand, when VooDoo had a couple of bouts with the panting like breaths. I panicked,

Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
Sara, Thanks, he is one of my original cats That was exposed ot FeLV. He tested neg got vacinated once after. Last exposure was in 2008 when Junior passed away. I do not think he is positive, but there is that chance. He also has one eye dilated more than the other. He does seem aware. I got

Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson
You're doing a great job! Hang in there!! Get some Science Diet A/D for him on Monday, it will have all the fat and taurine he needs. Thoughts and prayers to you both! Lynda - Original Message - From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June

Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
Thanks I will check on it. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 11:02 PM, Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.netwrote: You're doing a great job! Hang in there!! Get some Science Diet A/D for him on Monday, it will have all the fat and taurine he needs. Thoughts and prayers to you both! Lynda -

Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Pam Norman
Eukanaba MaxCat would be even better. It has way more calories than A/D. On 6/25/2011 10:02 PM, Lynda Wilson wrote: You're doing a great job! Hang in there!! Get some Science Diet A/D for him on Monday, it will have all the fat and taurine he needs. Thoughts and prayers to you both! Lynda