[Felvtalk] bubba

2013-06-14 Thread Karen Harshbarger
Definitely sending healing thoughts to Bubba and strength to you---I definitely  understand that helpless feeling.  When you don't know what else to do---just keep loving themso important for them to know all the love they can get.   Will be thinking of you,

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread kat
Hi Lance, I have not had experience with congenital hernias - but I would be concerned since Ember is FelV+ You might want to check back with her 2 vets about using anesthesia putting her thru the stress of surgery. Kat (Mew Jersey) - Original Message - From: Lance Sent: 06/13/13

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Lance
Hi Kat, That's good advice. As far as I know, Ember has done well with anesthesia. She's had two dentals in the last three years, and she was anesthetized for the CT scan two weeks ago. However, the stress of surgery is another consideration. Since Ember is doing reasonably well (other than a

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Beth
That's a tough decision, Lance. It does sound like she may be in pain, which is a stress, but so is surgery.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Lance
It's very tough. Surgeon is ready to go, and one vet says, Be careful. Most of what I've read seems to indicate that the surgery is *usually* safe, and that any complications should be minor. However, we all know how that goes... I'd just like more time with my sweet girl. On Jun 14, 2013, at

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Beth
Yes, what we all want is more time. Wishing you and Ember the best. What color is she, btw?  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 12:37 PM Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Margo
Hi Lance, That's a really tough call. On the plus side is that Ember seems to tolerate anesthesia just fine.The unknown is whetherthe stress of surgery and recoverywill kick the FeLV back in. Gribble went under anesthesia to treat a partial urinary blockage, and that procedure seemed to be the

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Lance
Thank you, Beth. Ember is black. Here's a picture of her: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s201/sh/a57b8e18-7c55-42e9-8c65-be8dcdbfc22e/b97d7ebbe0d39324107adc1f32bf1884 On Jun 14, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Yes, what we all want is more time. Wishing you and Ember the

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Lance
Thank you for your thoughts, Margo. Yes, surgery is stressful, and it could cause the FeLV to kick in. We've been very fortunate, but you never know what will happen when FeLV, FIV, or any other random health issue is in the mix. I am concerned that the hernia could progress. Maybe it won't

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Beth
I would definitely want to take my babies somewhere where there is a person there with the animals all night. She is beautiful! Black cats are my favorite! Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm To: