Re: FeLVTalk mail

2005-02-13 Thread Nina
I guess there's still a problem on my end. I've only gotten 7 messages today. Thanks for the archive link. Nina James G. Wilson wrote: Hey Brenda (and all), There have been at least 11 messages today (Feb 13th) to the list. Here is a link to the new archive for our list: http://www.mail

Re: OT: Anyone have cats or dogs with renal dysfunction/failure?

2005-02-13 Thread Nina
Kristi, Is this the same rabbit with the dental work and Penicillin injections? Oh my, I'm so sorry. Sometimes it seems like it just never ends. What's your bunny's name? How's he (?) doing? Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My rabbit was just diagnosed with renal failure. kristi

Re: OT: Anyone have cats or dogs with renal dysfunction/failure?

2005-02-13 Thread Nina
/symptoms.htm Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 2 year old dog Sol was diagnosed with renal dysfunction on Friday after several tests and an ultrasound. There appears to some some sort of damage to his kidneys which could have been caused by a birth defect, infection, or toxin

Re: OT-Simba is missing

2005-02-13 Thread Nina
. Nina Nina wrote: Faye, Is Simba badly injured from the dog attack? I don't know if you believe in animal communication, but became friends with a wonderful lady that helped me when my Ursula went missing for four days. I know how frantic you must be. What does Simba look like? It helps me

Re: FILLED - Athens, GA - Paducah, KY - Fri 2/18

2005-02-13 Thread Nina
Congratulations on your new babies Brenda and Cherie! Lovey is going to need some serious quiet time when he gets to you, that's quite an itinerary even for a human! Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Again, should you need assistance I am going from Chicago Area, Illinois to Milwaukee area

Re: OT: New addition

2005-02-16 Thread Nina
Cherie, How adorable Sugar is! It's wonderful to see a picture of your sweet son. Not only is he loving and sensitive, he's handsome as well. How proud you must be. Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Well we have a bouncing baby girl 1.5lbs 10 weeks old, born December 9th.My son names her

Re: Gypsy

2005-02-16 Thread Nina
'll let you know how she responds. How's Lucy? How are you? Did you get that link Bonnie sent a while ago about caregiver syndrome and the extreme loss they feel when their loved one crosses? Here it is again: http://www.specialneedspets.org/caregvrs.htm Take care of yourself, Nina [EM

Re: Gary's anemia treatment

2005-02-16 Thread Nina
work didn't indicate parasites). The blood transfusion had to help Gary. I really hate the idea of steroids, even if they make her feel more perky, it's just too hard on the immune system. I'm sending prayers and good wishes for the whole family. How is Melange responding to treatment? Nina

Here's something to make you chuckle

2005-02-16 Thread Nina
Free screen cleaning: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/stu/screenlick.swf Nina

Re: question

2005-02-17 Thread Nina
cats. It seems to relax him, especially if I join him and devote a little one-on-one time to him. Nina TenHouseCats wrote: i've used pediatric liquid benadryl with excellent results. i know that, someplace, i read that the overgrooming can start as a response to an acute condition

Re: For Hideyo -- Your loss of Suzi

2005-02-17 Thread Nina
wn better and kept him in, (we came from a neighborhood that was safe and he'd been an indoor/outdoor cat all his young life), what if I hadn't gone out that night, maybe he would have stayed home, what if I'd never moved in the first place? I've tormented myself for years over his death. I do und

Re: OT: Charlie (FIV+ in MA) needs help and a home

2005-02-17 Thread Nina
? It's just a thought that's been swimming around in my brain. I pray Charlie finds his forever home soon. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am writing to see if anyone has any ideas. I go to the local shelter, where my positives came from, twice a day to take care of Lamby, a disabled

Re: OT: Charlie (FIV+ in MA) needs help and a home

2005-02-17 Thread Nina
well. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Nina, but aren't you in California? I'm in Massachusetts, so it might be kind of hard to get him to California! I was at Gay Pride in Boston last summer and a shelter from a town near Boston actually had a similar idea to yours

Re: San Fran feral champion

2005-02-18 Thread Nina
for the transfer factor. Grace has been feeling kind of low and it's nice to have something extra to give her. I'll let you know if it seems to help her, in the meantime it means alot to me to have something, (anything) extra to do. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kerry... I can't remember if I

Re: Dont know what to do

2005-02-19 Thread Nina
o help her get well. Much love, Nina crystal dunham wrote: I need to find out if there are any vets near albany ny who will treat cats that have FeLV I found out about 4 weeks ago that mt cat has it after about 3 colds in 3 months and then on the 4th month she almost died untill the n

Re: OT: Skin Problem

2005-02-19 Thread Nina
vet for diagnosis? I would strongly advise you do that asap. When you know what you're dealing with the decisions will be easier to make. Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Fulvicin, treats ringworm, according to the woman she is mixing it in her food...I just am not there and do not want to bring

Re: opening for felv+ baby male

2005-02-23 Thread Nina
Oh how wonderful! Someone actively searching for a hard-to-adopt kitty! Hooray! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone- Just thought I'd let you know that a client at my vet hospital has an opening for a young male felv+. She is an excellent mom and has been adopting felv+ for as long as I can

Re: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up

2005-03-02 Thread Nina
between 3 or 4 cats and it seems just as effective with out having to douse them in poison. Here's the link to Pet Shed were I order my Revolution, I also get Drontal (worm med) from them w/o a prescription. http://www.petshed.com/ Nina Steve Williams wrote: Cherie, I'm kind of afraid

Re: Feral cat book

2005-03-02 Thread Nina
the exact name and treatment amount/protocol, I'll sit on my vet until she helps me get some in my hot little hand. Thank you for asking about Gypsy. Her IBD symptoms have not improved. It's very frustrating. I have a call into my vet to see if she has anything else up her sleeve. Nina Hideyo

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Nina
and longer than she would have without you. Thank you for all you do for so many. Nina Del Daniels wrote: Effie left us this morning and my friend,Liz, who passed away last week,is taking care of her in heaven. The pain from the growing mass against her spine took away her

Re: Feral cat book...to the Lottery

2005-03-03 Thread Nina
Bob Barker, Doris Day, Betty White! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/3/2005 1:04:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't know about Bo Derek. Good for her. Why aren't there more celebs like those two? Kerry We have Linda Evans around

Re: New cat litter will detect illness in cats

2005-03-04 Thread Nina
Cherie, $10 for 2lbs? There goes the budget! I buy Jonny Cat at Costco ($9 for 50lbs) and add baking soda (also bought in the jumbo economy size) and Feline Pine. The Jonny Cat is cheap enough that I don't have to conserve litter when cleaning the boxes and sprinkling baking soda and Feline

Re: OT: please pray for Oreo

2005-03-04 Thread Nina
in wheel chairs. She brought them to children's hospitals and the kids gained strength witnessing how happy and unconcerned the dogs were about their disabilities. Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Our little Shitsu dog is coming home today from the disc surgery - they wanted to keep him at the hospital

Re: New cat litter will detect illness in cats

2005-03-04 Thread Nina
. Well, at least not from the littler boxes! Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Nina, Thanks I will try thatalso, with 7 cats and 3 jumbo boxes, I scoop 3 times a day and change all of them on Saturday, with daily sprinkeling of Arm and Hammer litter box deodorizer, get very expensive. I use Tidy Cat

Re: New cat litter will detect illness in cats

2005-03-04 Thread Nina
I just read my email, I have 7 cats, not 3. Where did that come from? Nina Nina wrote: I'm guessing that Arm and Hammer litter box deodorizer is more expensive than their regular baking soda. They've got to pay for the marketing and fancy packaging somehow, right? Try the regular

Re: Thank you fm Del and Angel Effie

2005-03-04 Thread Nina
and she's watching over you. Much love, Nina Del Daniels wrote: Thank you to everyone who responded with sympathies to my huge loss of Effie. She was such a light in our lives and we miss her terribly. The "real" Effie gradually faded away and she became a more sedentary waif wit

Re: OT - need help for North Carolina cats

2005-03-04 Thread Nina
be done in the neighborhood where the cats are located? Even a community garage sale could help. How about printing up fliers to put in mail boxes asking for donations of money, supplies, or things that could be sold? Please let us know how it goes. Nina Gloria B. Lane wrote: I work with Feline

Re: [rescuecat] Urgent: Cat in Pennsauken, NJ to be PTS

2005-03-05 Thread Nina
Terri, What about the rescue Kathy just posted about? Niki's Felines Enjoying Lives of Value - F.E.L.V. rescue in NJ is a not-for-profit rescue/hospice/sanctuary for FeLV+ cats only. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/4/2005 10:48:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: raising kittens???

2005-03-05 Thread Nina
after meals, (just like mom would do!). I talked to a woman at a local rescue that told me about bottle babies that grew up not knowing how to properly groom themselves, what kind of momma was she!? Congratulations on the new additions! Please send pictures! Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey

Re: raising kittens???

2005-03-07 Thread Nina
I had a kitten with coccidia, but the stool was grayish. Albon did clear it up. Thanks for the amoxy tip. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/6/2005 8:24:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyway they have started to have greenish brown

Re: I'm SOOO scared - i need your support!

2005-03-08 Thread Nina
, (you probably have so many frequent flyer miles accumulated that you could probably get some of us in as well!). Many blessings to you and your family. Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: You guys are so wonderful! - I and Uh-oh-oh feel better already!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: OT - We need your prayers

2005-03-08 Thread Nina
Thank you Barbara, Kyle and Cherie, We appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers. Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Nina, I am with you.I am sending healing vibes your wayhang in there and keep us posted cherie Melbeach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sending payers your way now

Re: Some More Virbagen Omega Info

2005-03-09 Thread Nina
e the last paragraph! Thanks Kyle, you're a gem! Nina Melbeach wrote: Found some more info on VO ya'll might be interested in. From Virbac's FAQ: http://www.virbagenomega.com/uk/faqcat Q: After reconstitution of Virbagen Omega, can the vial be stored overnight and used on

Re: New To List - Welcome Kris

2005-03-09 Thread Nina
family are in my thoughts and prayers. You're never alone. You've found a warm, knowledgeable and supportive group of people on this list. I don't know what I would do without them. Nina Kris Kulak wrote: Wow Sally, You are extremely informative and easier to comprehend than some sites I've been

Re: Some More Virbagen Omega Info

2005-03-09 Thread Nina
(wasting 1/2 a vial), and then the other cat would receive the larger dose during the last phase. Does this make sense? Neither of them has ever received a full vial in one injection. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was told to give Lucy 5 mu at a time, which is a whole vial

Re: Intercat by Toray Industries - Intercat IS Virbac's Feline Interferon.....

2005-03-09 Thread Nina
Virbac is the company that we have gotten our feline interferon from. I was hoping Intercat was associated with a different company, (hoping for a price reduction!). Oh well. Nina gg wrote: Hi Cherie, Sorry if there was any confusion regarding the links I sent

Re: OT - We need your prayers

2005-03-09 Thread Nina
food and hasn't eaten since Monday at 4:30pm. (except for a bit of dog biscuit which he held in his mouth for 30 seconds before deciding it was a good idea to chew and eat it). I'm thinking it's because of the fentanyl patch. I may remove it early and see if it helps. Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote

Re: Additional Info on the Six Stages of FeLV infection

2005-03-09 Thread Nina
conducting such a study. Nina gg wrote: Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIII Small Animal Practice CVT Update: Feline Leukemia Virus pgs 281 Year Published: 2000 Dr. Alice M. Wolf, ACVIM, ABVP (Fe) (One of the Internal Medicine Consultants on the www.vin.com board.) PA

Re: Virbagen Omega Interferon - Availability

2005-03-10 Thread Nina
, Nina Marlene Chornie wrote: Does anyone know if Virbagen Omega Interferon is available for use in Canada? I recently read somewhere that it is now licensed for use here in Canada - but can't locate the website that I saw it on. Any input/info would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: Feline Interferon - vet specialists

2005-03-10 Thread Nina
and procedures. I love my GP vet, she's a wonderful older lady that I trust, but she's not up to helping me with anything out of the ordinary. Nina Melbeach wrote: It was extremely thoughtful for Michelle to share. I was surprised to say the least! Hopefully I can return the favor to someone one

Re: Some More Virbagen Omega Info

2005-03-10 Thread Nina
Kyle, Nina, are you sure you really have a way to keep the unused sterile? I'd be really worried about that. No, it is a risk, but when I was considering using the left-over before, I had two worries, the sterilization factor, and I wasn't sure if the interferon would break down and become either

Re: Some More Virbagen Omega Info

2005-03-10 Thread Nina
to remain sterile, because each needle is sterile when it goes in to draw it. Of course, maybe it also has preservatives in it that we don't know about. Michelle In a message dated 3/10/05 9:30:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nina, are you sure you really have a way

Re: Interesting Lab finding

2005-03-10 Thread Nina
necessarily mean it's something that she won't just recover from. There are times when I become concerned about someone's behavior and then I realize my negs are acting the same way. Keep a close eye on her, and try to breathe. Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: What is the likelihood of false negative

Re: Feline Interferon

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
seems to be sure exactly what that entails). My vets are knowledgeable and adventurous, but I still wish they would hold my hand more. Nina Melbeach wrote: Thanks for all the input. I've been real busy the past couple of days. But I did manage to get Brissle in yesterday and get started on the VO

Update at Nina's house - stretched the VO for Jazz

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
the trick, I'll take her in for blood tests. I've been debating about ordering a new supply of VO, although, where the money's going to come from, I can't tell you. Thanks for caring, keep those prayers coming! Nina

Re: OT:Tonya - killing ferals

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
to make difficult decisions about releasing a sick or injured feral cat or having them PTS. It's a tough call, but it's an individual call. The advocation of wholesale slaughter is in no way humane or respectful treatment of another species. Nina tamara stickler wrote: Ok, I'm going to play

Re: Update at Nina's house - stretched the VO for Jazz

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
and resources are depleted, it gets really hard. Thanks again for the good wishes, they help. Nina MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: Thanks for the update Nina. Great news about Grace, and I'm sending hopes that Zevon and Jazz continue to show improvement (however slowly). I really feel for you re Gypsy. I'm

Re: Update at Nina's house - stretched the VO for Jazz

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
Thank you darlin', How's the growing menagerie at your house doing? Have the newbies settled in? Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Good Luck Nina...sending healing vibes to all ;-)) Cherie */Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: Thank you to all those who inquired about Zevon's condition, here's

Re: OT: killing ferals

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
are already overwhelmed. For the sake of the cats already in your care, your sanity and limited resources, you have to allow others to help in whatever way, or extent they are capable of. As Tamara has already said, there just aren't enough of us to go around. Much love, Nina Hideyo Yamamoto

Re: Ginger - going off food again

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
Michelle, You can also put in another application for VO yourself. I've gotten two okays for Grace and one for Jazz. I have one sitting at my vet's office waiting until I have enough money to order it. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hideyo, I think you should try Immuno-regulin for her. Your

Re: OT:Tonya - killing ferals

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
and look at her through the corners of you eyes. Pretend to lick your hand and groom your face in her presence. Something else that works like a charm to put cats at ease, is to actually lie on your back, stretch your arms out slowly and expose your belly! Keep us informed, good luck! Nina Hideyo

Re: OT:Tonya - killing ferals

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
to be feral, whether born to it, or dumped and truly reverted, if it's not possible to socialize them, I think they have a right to remain free to live their lives. I don't think we're going to change each other's minds on this subject. But I can't help voicing mine! Nina catatonya wrote: Thank you

Re: Update at Nina's house - stretched the VO for Jazz

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
Hi Kyle, Thanks for the prayers! I called Michelle Rose at my vet's (Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group). I wasn't able to talk to Michelle personally, but I did leave her a message. Hopefully she'll be getting back to me some time today, I let you know what she says. Nina Melbeach wrote

Re: OT:Tonya - killing ferals

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
, doing the best you can to help as many as you can. Nina catatonya wrote: I just think we're talking about different situations. My Mamma Kitty I brought home from North Carolina last winter was living with a feral colony. The colony lives in the woods behind my sister's neighborhood. She

Re: Non-Wisconsin residents can vote on cat hunting....

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
Bonnie, I'm sorry that we can't all vote on this issue, thanks for sending the link for us to put in our two cents worth though! Nina BONNIE J KALMBACH wrote: ...you have to be at the spring hearings in order to vote on this advisory issues. Anyone can sent in comments (please see below). I

FDA dispensation help

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
vet leave their voice number AND their fax number. Kyle - please respond to this so I can be sure you've read it! Nina

Re: raising kittens???

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
Kristi, How are the kittens doing? Has their diarrhea cleared up? Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you for that info, I think today we start the litter boxes and some strained turkey or chicken. They are eating up to 30cc a meal...and sleeping through the night- Thank God. Anyway they have

Re: blocked tear duct

2005-03-14 Thread Nina
they were eating on their own. I suspect cats that nurse on their blankets, toys, etc. were weened to early, and I wanted to avoid that behavior if I could, (it does seemed to have worked!). Thanks for the update! Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I brought Matilda (one of my 8mo old felv's) to the eye

Re: for Michelle--the reason they are still foster cats

2005-03-15 Thread Nina
probably work wonders. Have you ever tried separating them to work with them one on one? Nina MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: Thanks for asking, Michelle. I should first clarify that the shelter (Tree House) wanted, and had, nothing to do with the cats :(. They'd had 16 kittens left on their doorstep

Re: OT: New addition

2005-03-15 Thread Nina
you and your whole tribe! Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Last week this time I picked up a kitty that was willed to my rescue that another Humane Society had delivered to me. They drove over 3 hours to get her to me. Never had one this old willed to me before. The person was put

Re: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Nina
of a car ride and having to go to the vet's office. Just my 2 cents. Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: I need an advise from you I am planning to take Buddha (squeekie) for blood test to make sure that everything is ok before I merge her with mine I can pet her, but she

Re: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Nina
, actually stayed around while I put down a plate of wet for him. Great, another stray. Definitely a Tom, he has those heavy tell-tale jowls. I didn't get a close enough look to see if he's intact, but if he is, he's going to get snipped whether he "belongs" to somebody or not! Nina H

Re: OT-need advise - sedation for vet visits and socialization

2005-03-18 Thread Nina
babies. Nina MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: Message Hi wonderful Nina! I read your reply to Hideyo with great interest. (I'm always looking for the magic answer to stress-free medical attention for my ferals.) (My messages are not getting thru, hence the direct post in response

Re: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Nina
now of an easier way to sedate a feral, 'train' me too :) ! Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Oh my gosh Every time, when I have to spay my feral, there are very easy way to transport them into a gas chamber (the box you put to anthetize) there is no stress on cats in a sense t

Re: OT: One down

2005-03-18 Thread Nina
to you. Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Well, you guys I got one of my new kitties yesterday, it was a horrid expierence. The gal called me from KY and told me the kitty was going to get flown, I have never done that before so, I asked questions, and told her to put a blanket in with him

Help with Gingivitis

2005-03-18 Thread Nina
(using a clean spot on the cloth) and gently rub their gums and teeth as best I can. It has a light peppermint taste, and Jazz and Grace don't seem to mind it. I'm only using it when I notice excess salivation and it seems to help keep symptoms under better control. Nina

Re: OT: One down

2005-03-18 Thread Nina
been eating when they sent him? So many changes, including food, could have his little system in chaos. I hope he's okay. Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Nina, Yes his ears are hot, they have been hot since I picked him up yesterday. Cherie Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cherie, It could

Re: Loki with lung issue

2005-03-18 Thread Nina
and not one of the ones that just say, I can't tell you anything without seeing your animal. There are just so many things it could be. Hopefully someone else on the list can be of more help. Come on Loki, we're all pulling for you. Nina Steve Williams wrote: In the last couple of days, Loki has

Re: Pekoe Digby - Update

2005-03-20 Thread Nina
be interested in doing studies concerning FeLV? Nina Marlene Chornie wrote: Nina, I use the compounded liquid form of Doxycycline. Until the liquid form came in, the vet gave me a few pills to start with, which they broke up for me since his dose was 1/3 tab. twice a day. When I gave

Re: Pekoe Digby - Update - Antibiotics, esophagus ulcers?

2005-03-21 Thread Nina
, I've aways felt a bit uncomfortable adding sugar to her diet! I'll let you know how it goes. Nina Melbeach wrote: Has anyone else hadany problems with esophagus ulcers? I'm asking because when I started giving Brissle liquid dox, one time right after giving it to her and she sat

Re: Antibiotics and esophageal ulcers and IBD

2005-03-22 Thread Nina
of chicken and turkey), even the cats that turn their noses up at the chicken, seem to like the ham. I know it's not the best protein for them, but when I have to mix something in, they'll eat it in the ham. Good luck with Coco, keep me informed. Nina Julie Johnson wrote: Hi Nina, Fortunately

Re: Antibiotics and esophageal ulcers and IBD

2005-03-22 Thread Nina
Julie, I bet you're right, I bet she'd love caviar! It's fish eggs, after all. Where did you order the Nutrigest from? I'll bet it's a better price, than through my vet. Nina Julie Johnson wrote: Hi Nina, Duck, huh? Don't these little stinkers have caviar tastes? Oops; don't let Gypsy

Re: OT:anethesia

2005-03-22 Thread Nina
Poor Big Boy, and poor you! Do you happen to know what amount of Ace you give your kids for the desired effect? Nina Chris wrote: Message The first time I took Big Boy to the vet was without anything and he totally freaked out! The vet tech somehow let him go he literally

Tigger and Quintapus

2005-03-23 Thread Nina
strength and love, I pray it washes over you and helps to bring you peace. Much love, Nina

Re: OT:FIV false positive?

2005-03-28 Thread Nina
, and now, after all Buddha has been through, I hate to think of her sharing that fate. Just my opinion, which I can't seem to keep to myself! Nina TenHouseCats wrote: hideyo, i would be very interested in seeing any info showing non-aggressive contact passing the FIV virus--that goes against

Re: OT:FIV false positive?

2005-03-28 Thread Nina
it became clear he only got to stay in general population when he behaved like a gentleman. Nina TenHouseCats wrote: on the other paw, nina (that phrase is how you can tell i'm a libra)--sometimes i think we judge a cat's comfort needs in our terms rather than in theirs. WE may not want to live

Re: OT:FIV false positive?

2005-03-29 Thread Nina
Nine cats were initially FIV-positive and six more cats became infected during the course of the study, without evidence of having been bitten*. Thank you Glenda. I stand corrected. You may, quite literally, be a life saver. I guess this is why vets don't trust anecdotal reporting. Nina gg

Re: Find the Pit Bull--problems w/ legislating

2005-03-30 Thread Nina
operty works against us in so many ways, wouldn't it be nice to have it work for us for a change? Nina Jen Meyer wrote: Message Obviously, these owners (whose dogs attack)who claim their dogs are the sweetest things ever aren't telling the whole truth... ;) My guess is that they knew

Re: Fwd: 'help' my cat shorty is sick (jayden)

2005-03-30 Thread Nina
sure they'll squeeze you in if they can. I just read about something you can only get from a vet for constipation, I'm not sure if it's actually a prescription, or not. Ask your vet about it, it's called Lactulose. What is your name? Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Safer Vaccinations for Companion Animals Petition

2005-03-30 Thread Nina
Hi Everyone, I was looking into cancer occurrence due to vaccinations and came across this petition. I thought you guys might be interested in signing it as well. Nina http://www.petitiononline.com/petvax23/petition.html

German Shepherd attack! Sooo OT

2005-03-31 Thread Nina
Hi Bonnie, I wanted to respond to your story about Andre and your brother's GSD. I can imagine how scary that incident was for you guys. Without my being there, or without more info about exactly what took place, it's hard for me to speculate on the whys of it. However, one thing I can tell

Re: Loki is at rest

2005-03-31 Thread Nina
bodies to spend many, many happy years with you. You're such a wonderful dad. I'm sending all my love and sympathy to you, I wish there were something else I could say or do, but all I can think of is to tell you, I understand. Much love, Nina Steve Williams wrote: My last little love is gone

Re: Loki is with my Baby Kitty

2005-03-31 Thread Nina
too! I know how much you wanted her to stay healthy and live a long, long time. Sweet little angel. Thank God you were there to fill the time she had with love and safety. How's her momma doing? Sending you love and sympathy, Nina Tad Burnett wrote: Steve It is so sad to loose our kittens

Re: Loki is with my Baby Kitty

2005-04-01 Thread Nina
. You're a good human, Tad. Nina Tad Burnett wrote: Thankyou Nina for the kind words.. Momma is doing quit well...The kitten was always wabbly on her feet and held her head at an angle all the time so she had some problems...But I had just started to believe that she might make it for a while

Re: Immuno-regulin

2005-04-01 Thread Nina
Stephanie, If your vet is telling you he's out of options, he shouldn't have a problem helping you get, and administer immuno-regulin, (in case you have trouble ordering it yourself). I'd sit on him until he helps you! Good luck with TeeCee, we're all pulling for you guys. Nina P.S. Kyle, I'm

Re: OT:FIV false positive?

2005-04-02 Thread Nina
Ha! I had to go back and read your original sentence to see what you were talking about. I must be able to read meow, the syntax didn't throw me at all! Nina TenHouseCats wrote: um, let me rephrase that one sentence: so that any bite inflicted will not be deep enough to pass the virus

Re: OT: Website Updates

2005-04-02 Thread Nina
Cherie, What's going on with Thor that you've been so worried? Is it because of the vaccine? Is he still having a hard time with the other animals? Did I miss something, he's not sick is he? Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Hi again, being so worried abouth Thor I forgot to mention, you can

Re: Update on TeeCee

2005-04-03 Thread Nina
the opportunity to be loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nina Stephanie E Caldwell wrote: Well, I ended up at the Animal ER tonight with TeeCee and the news was not good. He has a severly low white count and is severely anemic. He has the type of anemia where his bone marrow

Re: Update on TeeCee

2005-04-03 Thread Nina
that can be done. So, you see, I've been sitting here in the dark, contemplating all this myself. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Tee Cee. Miracles do happen, a miracle could happen for you and Tee Cee. Much love, Nina Stephanie E Caldwell wrote: Nina

Jazz update and Newbie Questionnaire

2005-04-03 Thread Nina
you think? I guess we should talk to the list administrators about this. Once again, thank you Kyle and everyone else for your continued support and help, Much love to all of you, Nina Melbeach wrote: Nina, what's going on with Jazz? Is she not responding to VO? I'm so sorry to hear about

Re: OT: Help with Thor

2005-04-03 Thread Nina
eating on her own. Belinda always has good advise about this. Keep us informed. Nina Cherie A Gabbert wrote: Thank you Nina for your concern, his gums are alittle pale, not bad though. Yes I used the whole tube, as I did with everyone else, and he is not my smallest by far. He is getting

Re: Shelby - Tumor in Abdomen

2005-04-03 Thread Nina
soon. Try to keep positive, you've come to the right place for support and suggestions. Thanks to your diligence, you're catching this early, and that's so very important. Keep your chin up. We're all pulling for you guys. Nina Amy Wilkins wrote: Shelby is losing weight as well. I don't

Re: OT: Help with Thor

2005-04-03 Thread Nina
MC, It must be such a trip at your house! Nina TenHouseCats wrote: not to downplay the possibility of a number of serious things, i've long found that 100ml or so of fluids can help ANY cat who is even starting to act punky--sometimes it seems to jump-start their own systems into fighting off

Re: OT: Help with Thor

2005-04-03 Thread Nina
ne to? How long ago was that? Maybe he's reacting to the shot, some animals get pretty sick from vaccines. I don't want to scare you anymore than you already are, but we had a Weimaraner when I was a kid, that contracted distemper after a vaccine. This was a long time ago, but still... Nina Cherie

Re: Jazz update and Newbie Questionnaire

2005-04-03 Thread Nina
take some work, but I know many of us already have saved helpful posts from the past, and it is worth the effort. Now, how to make the time... Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Nina. I would try Immuno-regulin with Jazz. It seemed to help Brissle a lot. I will try it if something goes wrong

[Fwd: Re: signs of anemia?]

2005-04-06 Thread Nina
and Victor for a speedy recovery, Nina ---BeginMessage--- Hi, I saw that you have a lot of experience with FELV+ cats. I rescued a feral cat, Victor, 5 years ago. He tested positive for FELV and had fleas and worms very bad. We treated everything at the time and has done fabulous until just

Re: Feline Interferon (omega)/cost

2005-04-06 Thread Nina
that if the virus is still being fought by the host, and it hasn't entered their bone marrow, there is a better chance of clearing it. Are you asking these questions about the VO for the kitten in question? Nina Gloria B. Lane wrote: Oops - brain stress, I guess - reading too many emails at once

Re: TeeCee Needs a Bath, what do I do?

2005-04-06 Thread Nina
ill let me bathe her without too much fuss. Make sure if you get TeeCee wet, that he's kept warm until completely dry. I put Gypsy in a wire dog crate with a space heater facing her and a heating pad wrapped in towels, set on low, for her to sit on if she wants. Nina Stephanie E Cald

Re: so much for fantasy...

2005-04-06 Thread Nina
is an excellent one. Of course, another really good resource for homes are those that already have a positive, but how do we reach these people? Again, through their vets seems like an answer. It's a really tough problem, but I don't seem to be running into easy problems lately. Nina

Re: Feline Interferon (omega)/cost

2005-04-06 Thread Nina
when and if you're ready to start the dispensation application with the FDA. As I said before, Michelle Rose, (bless her!), at my vet's has made up a packet to help other interested vets with that process. Nina Gloria B. Lane wrote: Thanks, Nina - no, I'm not asking it for the kitty in question

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