[Felvtalk] Grieving for K

Hi everyone, I lost my perfect little tuxedo soulmate last week. He was my first cat and the best friend ever. At age 11 we discovered he was FeLV+, likely contracted from some kittens we were fostering at the time. We lost all kittens within a year, went on to foster another FeLV kitty, Jazz,

Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone There....

It sounds like Gilbert was living the dream with you. Glad he knew love at the end, thank you for helping him. I'm sorry for your losses. On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:06 PM, Amani Oakley wrote: > You know, Brian, I thought of you and Gilbert regularly. I was actually >

Re: [Felvtalk] He went on his own time. . .

Zorro sounds like a wonderful kittie boy. Sorry for your loss, Ken. On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 3:54 AM, Marlene Snowman wrote: > Ken, I am so very sorry for your loss. Zorro was lucky to have found you > to love him for your year or so. I’m sure he came into your life for a

Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone There....

Hi Robert, Yup, still here. My sweet boy just turned 15 at the beginning of this month. We're at a plateau. His nose tumor growing and distorting the shape of his face - making one eye small - plus there's a small open sore at the top part of the bulge that seeps blood and mucus all day and leaves

Re: [Felvtalk] CH +FeLv

Oh, the word is good: she was adopted by someone who doesn't have any other cats. Thanks for checking!! On Sep 1, 2017 9:23 PM, "Jennifer Olson" <j13w0l...@gmail.com> wrote: > Katherine K, > What's the word on that lil baby? > Jen > > ___

[Felvtalk] FeLV+ kitten with mild CH in North Carolina needs a home

Who needs a buddy for their FeLV baby? Urgent request from Davidson County Humane Society in North Carolina. Can anyone adopt a kitten who has tested positive for FeLV and has some mild neurological problems (cerebellar hypoplasia)? There's a photo and video of her on their Facebook page; she's a

Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny

Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your loss of Destiny, but she will ALWAYS be with you in your heart. She sounds like a beautiful little soul! May you find comfort in the memories you shared together. On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Gloria wrote: > Marilyn, > This pain you

Re: [Felvtalk] Krammer

Hugs for both Krammer & you. >> >> Kat (Mew Jersey) >> >> *Sent:* Monday, June 12, 2017 at 8:51 AM >> *From:* "Katherine K." <kaths...@gmail.com> >> *To:* "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" <Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> >&g

[Felvtalk] Krammer

Hi everyone, please keep my 14 year old tuxedo boy in your thoughts today. Krammie declined over the weekend and was very lethargic, not eating much, and has the sneezes and sniffles (he has a nasal tumor which is causing to the last part). I dropped him at the vet this morning for monitoring

Re: [Felvtalk] Annie

Hugs to you as you remember your dear sweet girl Annie. I am so sorry for your loss. She was cherished and loved, and will live on in your memories. On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 8:07 AM, kat wrote: > Thank you for loving her for the time she was with you. It never feels >

Re: [Felvtalk] hiccups

YouTube has lots of videos of cats with hyperesthesia. I thought one of my foster cats had it so I watched a bunch of them to get a better idea of the behavior symptoms. Very helpful. On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 10:30 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium < sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] Goodbye to sweet Mo

Good-by, sweet, brave little Mo. Thanks, Sheri, for giving him the best care and love. May you find some comfort in the memories of your happy times together. On Apr 14, 2017 9:30 PM, "Amani Oakley" wrote: > Sheri I am so sorry. I know the heartbreak only too well.

Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

So much love to you and Mo. <3 He knows you love him. Sending you strength during this sad time. On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 8:25 AM, kat wrote: > Sheri, > > My heart is breaking for you & little Mo - You've done the best you could > with what you knew at the time - and all

Re: [Felvtalk] Syringe Feeding

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with Jelly. I've had to syringe feed my cat on and off at various times over the last decade. He's a willing patient so I can't imagine how hard it would be with a cat who fights it. One year ago today we said goodbye to Jazz. He was so strong and healthy,

Re: [Felvtalk] Bad News..

Sorry to hear about your Jelly boy. I've been there with the pica/anemia, difficulty breathing, and not wanting to eat. I don't have any magic advice, but please know we're here for you and Magellan. It's clear he is well loved On Apr 3, 2017 6:22 PM, "ROBERT CHAPEL"

Re: [Felvtalk] Canna-pet (CBD)

t; wrote: > > > That???s really interesting. I have been blown away with the > scientific evidence, already available, about the effectiveness of cannabis > in human health. > > > > > > Amani > > > > > > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org]

[Felvtalk] Canna-pet (CBD)

Anyone have experience using Canna-pet, or cannabinoids for FeLV cats? I just found out about it. Since I can't afford radiation for K's nose tumor, this looked interesting. >From their website: What do customers use Canna-Pet for? - Anxiety

Re: [Felvtalk] Nasal carcinoma :(

it one of her eyes, and caused some damage. > > > > She was with me another 2 – 2 ½ years. > > > > Amani > > > > *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf > Of *Katherine K. > *Sent:* February-27-17 11:02 AM > *To:* felvtalk@

Re: [Felvtalk] Nasal carcinoma :(

on, Feb 27, 2017 at 1:14 PM, Amani Oakley <aoak...@oakleylegal.com> wrote: > The Winstrol doesn’t cost much, at least where my vet sources it. It is > maybe $1 a day (2 x 1 mg tablets). > > > > Amani > > > > *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleuke

[Felvtalk] Nasal carcinoma :(

My sweet, dear 14 yo FeLV boy Krammer was just diagnosed with aggressive nasal carcinoma. For the last 2 months, he has had a chronic nosebleed. It started out small around Christmas, and since then his symptoms have included daily sneezing fits, bloody nasal discharge from one side of his nose,

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLv Positive cat

I suggest getting her brother tested ASAP and subsequently vaccinated against FeLV if he is negative. On Feb 25, 2017 9:57 AM, "Sandy" wrote: > this is from previous posts - get your kitty cat to a vet - hopefully - > who will not be afraid to "go outside" the box. > >

Re: [Felvtalk] embarassed..re: FeLV

f Felvtalk digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >>1. Re: Nasal polyp (Amani Oakley) >>2. Re: Nasal polyp (dlg...@windstream.net) >>3. Katherine, Rebecca an

Re: [Felvtalk] Katherine, Rebecca and Jennifer

I'm not a new member. Been on here for about 4 years. On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 11:51 PM, wrote: > Are you all new members? I never get your emails except in "trash". How > do I get these people coming to my inbox? I know I must have missed a few > emails because of this.

[Felvtalk] Nasal polyp

Anyone here ever dealt with a nasal polyp? My 15 yo FeLV cat started having a chronic bloody nose (in one nostril only) about 6 weeks ago. We did a shot of Convenia, then tried 2 weeks of azithromycin antibiotics. Didn't help. I took him in for a follow up yesterday and upon closer inspection we

Re: [Felvtalk] age

My cat was diagnosed at age 11. He's about to turn 15. His health has been up and down since the diagnosis. My other cat (who is negative) gets vaccinated yearly since his diagnosis. They were already living together so any risk of exposure had already happened. After almost 4 years, she is still

Re: [Felvtalk] Yogi's Passing

Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. Last night I heard the song "I'll be missing you," and this line sung by Faith Evans always stands out beautifully to me. On that morning When this life is over I know I'll see your face May you find comfort remembering the happy times you and Yogi shared

Re: [Felvtalk] Curly's gradual improvement

Mirtazapine has been an amazing help for my cat too! He has struggled on and off through the years with not eating enough. We call it the cranky pill because it makes him meow loudly and demandingly in our faces for more food. :) Luckily he's had a pretty healthy appetite and we only have to use

Re: [Felvtalk] LTCI injections ??

I used LTCI when my 11 yo was first diagnosed. I believe it helped bring him back from a very low point (anemia, anorexia, etc). He stayed on it for about a year, then once he was stable I felt it wasn't worth the continued cost, so we stopped. On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 6:43 PM, Amani Oakley

Re: [Felvtalk] Questioning FELV diagnosis

Randy, I'm sorry your baby isn't feeling well. What an unusual story you shared. Did your vet say anything about hemobartonella? That can cause anemia, but I'm not very familiar with it so I can't offer much more information or advice there. There is a Yahoo! group called Feline_Anemia. It was

[Felvtalk] Ottawa Canada

I aw this posted on the Facebook group, so I thought I'd check the listserv to see if anyone has a suggestion for this person (not me): "Hello, My cat was recently diagnosed as FeLV+. We confirmed with an IFA. I'd like to start fostering FeLV cats but I'm having trouble finding a rescue to work

Re: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco

I'm so sorry Kelley. I am sure that is a shock. Thanks for loving little miss Coco. Sending hugs during this difficult time. <3 On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 2:49 PM, Kelley S wrote: > Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and > running around before I

Re: [Felvtalk] Jelly / Yogi

Hi Bob, I had 3 for a while and the youngest (FeLV) was blind but very active and playful. He would listen for and harass the other two (both are 10+ and one is FelV) by chasing/pouncing them sometimes as they walked by, but they also got along pretty well and would snuggle together and groom

Re: [Felvtalk] My baby recently diagnosed with FeLV

Hodor is STUNNING. Looks like a combination of my 2 kitties. Glad you found our group, we're here to support you as you support Hodor. Thanks for helping him. When my cat first got sick, I had my vet order LTCI injections. They seemed to help, but they were expensive. Hugs to both of you! On Thu,

Re: [Felvtalk] Help with Yeast Infection

Welcome to the group, Corrine. I am very sorry about your kitty's diagnosis but we are here to support you and her. I don't have any experience with ear yeast infections in cats but others on the list may. If you are also on Facebook there is an "Owners of FeLV+/FIV+ Cats" private group that is

Re: [Felvtalk] Cole

Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss of Cole. You did right by him. It never feels like we have enough time with them, but I hope the happy memories you shared bring you comfort during this time of sadness. Thank you for taking such good care of him. I am sure he felt loved. On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at

Re: [Felvtalk] Can't eat

Kitties stop eating for a number of reasons. I can only speak from my experiences. My FeLV kitty stopped eating and gagged on syringe fed food when he had enlarged lymph nodes pressing against his stomach and esophagus. The lymphoma was the end for him, and I wish I had not waited so long to take

Re: [Felvtalk] Twigs- Felv and asthma

Ashley, My older FeLV boy gets seasonal allergies from April - November where he has wheezing and chest congestion (No sneezing or watery eyes/nose). He's been x-rayed for asthma a couple of times but not found much. I give him lysine but he still has some coughing. Sorry to hear about your

Re: [Felvtalk] Tucker

at time we went through so much. > Emergency vet visits, surgeries, worry. I wouldn't change it for the world > though. He touched my life and heart so much. I opted for a private > cremation, so I can keep him close to me always. I was the one person in > his life that he loved and ad

Re: [Felvtalk] Tucker

I'm sorry about Tucker and for the pain you feel. I hope the happy memories you shared bring you comfort during this difficult time. We're here for you. On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 1:37 AM, Ardy Robertson wrote: > I'm so sorry for your loss of Tucker. > > Ardy > > -Original

Re: [Felvtalk] Can we try to help this woman who is helping cats??

Thank you, Amani. On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 12:33 AM, Ardy Robertson wrote: > Are they allowing her to keep her pets in this hotel? Or are they > somewhere else? > > > > Thank you, > > Ardy > > > > *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf > Of

Re: [Felvtalk] Tiffany

So sorry Roxanne and Marsha. Thank you for loving them so strongly! They were incredibly lucky to be in your care. Remember the good times you shared. On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 1:33 PM, Rachel Dagner wrote: > I am so sorry for your loss Roxanne, I think every single one of us

Re: [Felvtalk] Can you change your name on the mailing list?

Rachel, I felt the same way when I joined so I took out my last name under my Gmail account settings. This affects ALL emails I send, but at least it doesn't show up now on Google. On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 4:24 PM, Rachel Dagner wrote: > Ok, so I am the only person on this

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless

which is usually around $350 a month but it is already > in > > a trailer park and wouldn’t have to be moved. > > > > This is a totally do-able target number for me. If I can hear from her > > regarding whether she is in favour of this option, I can get to work to > >

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless

gt; > > Amani > > > > *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf > Of *Katherine K. > *Sent:* May-03-16 1:18 PM > > *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless > > > &

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless

d be willing to spearhead some fundraising. > > > > Amani > > > > *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf > Of *Katherine K. > *Sent:* May-03-16 1:07 PM > > *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat i

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless

Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf > Of *Katherine K. > *Sent:* May-03-16 7:21 AM > *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless > > > > She lives in a motel room with five cats, a dog a

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless

to:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf Of *Katherine K. *Sent:* May-01-16 8:03 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless There is a 9 year old tuxedo cat in Charleston SC who is FeLV positive and has been for several years. His

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless

Sounds like it would be an adoption. On May 2, 2016 6:14 AM, "Margo" <toomanykitti...@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > Would this be temporary foster or adoption? > > -Original Message- > From: "Katherine K." > Sent: May 1, 2016 8:02 PM > To:

[Felvtalk] FeLV cat in Charleston - owner is homeless

There is a 9 year old tuxedo cat in Charleston SC who is FeLV positive and has been for several years. His owner is dealing with health issues and she has become homeless. Does anyone have room for him or know of a Charleston rescue that could help? He was posted on the Facebook group for Owners

Re: [Felvtalk] The Brock Star has left the building

I'm so sorry, Marsha. Thanks for sharing his story. It is so unfair that they don't have more time in this world but he had a wonderful life thanks to you. I lost Jazz a few weeks ago and I've found bittersweet comfort in remembering his silly, happy personality. I hope Brock visits you soon, but

Re: [Felvtalk] MY LITTLE GIRL NOT EATING MUCH

My kitty had 6 teeth extracted in February because of gum pain. They have healed well but the best way for him to eat is pureed wet food. I have a Cuisinart hand-held immersion blender that makes it easy to blend a can of food with water making it like a pureed soup. He just laps it right up and

[Felvtalk] FeLV Facebook support group

I think this has been mentioned before on the list, because I believe that is how I found out about it, but I'm a member of the "Owners of FeLV/FIV Cats" Facebook group and it's very active. You have to have a Facebook account to join, and it's a closed group so you have to request to join the

Re: [Felvtalk] Brock update

Thinking of you and Brock. Katherine On Apr 27, 2016 11:55 PM, wrote: > It seems you are on the right track and keeping his feedings small will > help also. I know my Harley who is not sick, just gulps down too much at > one time and then up chucks has to get small

Re: [Felvtalk] Brock the Miracle Kitty

What wonderful news for you and Brock! I know that's a happy feeling. Thanks for letting us know, Marsha! On Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM, Marsha wrote: > We just came back from FeLV+ Brock's cardiology appointment. He was > diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy and CHF 9

Re: [Felvtalk] Merlot (was Lymph Nodes)

Maya, I'm so sorry to hear about Merlot. Thank you for your dedicated care for him over the last year and a half, since you first found out about his illness after the loss of Yang. I know it is difficult to lose them after you both fight so hard, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing you did

Re: [Felvtalk] Bella

So sorry to hear about Bella. Thank you for taking good care of her, I am sure she knew she was loved. On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 5:48 PM, simon95 wrote: > > My sweet little girl crossed over yesturday.she was 4 years old. So sad > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > >

Re: [Felvtalk] Merlin has gone to the bridge

I'm so sorry Kelley. Thank you for taking such good care of Merlin. I know he appreciated it. <3 <3 <3 On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 7:40 AM, Lorrie wrote: > Kelley, > - > You did NOT fail him. Heart disease is not easily detected and cats > are very good at hiding their

Re: [Felvtalk] Testing the list

We are hanging in there. My 2.5 year old, Jazz just went for his annual check up and weighed in at 13.5 lbs! He's quite healthy. My 12-13 yr old cat Krammer used to weight that much but has lost 2 lbs since May unfortunately, and is now down to 9.5 lbs. He is on a low dose of Prednisolone to

Re: [Felvtalk] 4 month old kitten with Feline Leukemia

Kathleen, I have used LTCI on my 13 year old cat. He was diagnosed with FeLV 2 years ago and got 3 injections in the first month, and then has gotten an injection once per month after that. I think it helped him initially come back from being very ill when first diagnosed (that plus daily syringe

Re: [Felvtalk] Gloria Lane

Thanks for letting us know about Gloria, Lance. She sounds like a very special person to have known. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 11:25 AM, Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote: Hi List, Just wanted to let everyone know that Gloria Lane passed away last Saturday. You may have seen or corresponded with

Re: [Felvtalk] cat with leukemia to rehome

Hi Maria, Does he have leukemia, or the feline leukemia virus? They are different things. It will help our group to know where you or your sister live. Katherine On May 9, 2015 6:32 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I am sure that others on the list will tell you the same as I have. Leukemia is

Re: [Felvtalk] Please help! Anemic felv kitty, what can be done??

Hi N.E., I lost an 8 month old FeLV+ kitten to anemia. He was at 13% PCV. It was non-regenerative. I gave him an iron supplement (Lixotinic) twice daily for about a month. He still had a good appetite and did Ok for a while, but declined, and we euthanized him about a 4-6 weeks after he first

[Felvtalk] Wheezing

Hi everyone, I wanted to get your thoughts on a video of Krammer wheezing. He is 12, has had FeLV for the past 1.5 years. The wheezing has been a chronic issue for the past year or so, and I've posted about it before, it's usually caused by a case of pneumonia (which my vet tells me is rare in

Re: [Felvtalk] pregnant FeLV cat

Hi Judy, How is Spice doing? On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 8:48 PM, judith cook jmasse...@yahoo.com wrote: All Yes, I AM planning to do a spay, if that's what we think is best. I have heard about cats in heat - really devious little devils, and pains in the neck. Really want to get this

Re: [Felvtalk] Wheezing

idea how long he might have actually had FeLV? Just wondering if he might have had it all those years, or if it was contracted more recently. Marsha On 1/20/2015 9:17 AM, Katherine K. wrote: Monthly for about 1.5 years, since August 2013, basically since he was diagnosed. On Tue, Jan 20

Re: [Felvtalk] Wheezing

/2015 9:39 AM, Katherine K. wrote: He hasn't always had the wheezing. He tested negative for FeLV before I started fostering kittens several years ago. I fostered one kitten who was light positive and eventually turned negative. They were separated at first, and only interacted after the kitten

Re: [Felvtalk] Wheezing

Monthly for about 1.5 years, since August 2013, basically since he was diagnosed. On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 10:15 AM, Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: How long has Krammer been on LTCI? Marsha On 1/20/2015 8:32 AM, Katherine K. wrote: Hi everyone, I wanted to get your thoughts on a video

Re: [Felvtalk] Wheezing

, Katherine K. kaths...@gmail.com wrote: Lethargy, not eating, sleeping a lot. I had to assist feed him for a month or so, combined with several LTCI shots, to get him back to his normal self. On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 11:23 AM, Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: What symptoms did he have that led you

Re: [Felvtalk] pregnant positive cat

That's a tough issue and I can see both sides. The kittens would take a lot of her nutrients during nursing, but I don't know how much that would compromise her immune system. The idea of eliminating a pregnancy during spay appeals to no one, but raising a litter of positive kittens has it's own

Re: [Felvtalk] Stinky Lancelot is gone

Kat, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet friend Lancelot. I hope you find comfort in remembering the good times you shared. On Dec 29, 2014 1:45 AM, Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: Kat, my heart goes out to you and your family in your loss of little Lancelot. Marsha On 12/28/2014 4:16

Re: [Felvtalk] How long does URI last in FeLV+ cats?

Thinking of you and Harley today, Marsha. On Dec 23, 2014 10:42 AM, Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote: How is Harley doing today? On Dec 20, 2014, at 3:37 PM, Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: Harley is back in the hospital, where he has been for almost all of this week. Too much nasal

Re: [Felvtalk] Harley is in the hospital

Go Harley! On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 4:22 PM, Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: Just came back from visiting with Harley. Definitely seems to be some kind of upper respiratory virus. The swelling in his larynx seems to be better, but now he has some nasal discharge. I reached for a kleenex, and

Re: [Felvtalk] 5 leukemia positive kittens

Sorry Amy, I do agree with all of the points you made. I wish things were easier for you and these little ones. I too have found this list to be very supportive and helpful many times. I hope you'll keep us updated on their status. On Nov 14, 2014 7:10 PM, Amy awilkin...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all,

Re: [Felvtalk] IFA

I don't have anything other than anecdotal experience, but we ran IFAs on my four who were 14 weeks old and all were positive. On Nov 15, 2014 12:28 AM, Kelley S moonv...@gmail.com wrote: is the IFA test valid and reliable on a 12 week old kitten? If not do you have links? I'm thinking I've

Re: [Felvtalk] 5 leukemia positive kittens

Amy, I wish you the best of luck in placing these kittens. I had a litter of 4 positive kittens and tried very hard to find good homes for them, with no luck, so they lived with me until they passed away, most before they were 1 year old. It was a very busy year, but they were a lovely little

Re: [Felvtalk] Viralys maple flavored gel

I buy lysine capsules and sprinkle the powder over their dry food or mix it in with the wet. They aren't too picky and will eat it, it doesn't have much of a smell. I think there are also flavored powders. Good to know about the gel and the chewies though, I hadn't heard of them. On Thu, Nov 6,

Re: [Felvtalk] Such a short little life

Elisabeth, I am so sorry to hear about Nanita. She sounds like a beautiful little soul and wonderful, silly friend. Thank you for giving her a happy life .May you find comfort in the memories you shared together. On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 8:19 AM, Maya D'Alessio mde...@gmail.com wrote: I am so

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV not eating

Hi Elisabeth, I'm so sorry to hear your baby is not feeling well. In general, I have syringe-fed both Hills AD and blended chicken livers to sick cats who stop eating. If you need assistance syringe-feeding, search YouTube for a tutorial or there is a feline assisted feeding group on Yahoo. My

Re: [Felvtalk] Blind positive cat

Katherine K. kaths...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have experience with a blind FeLV+ cat? There is one near me who needs a home, so I am considering him. I think he is about 1-2 years old. I believe his blindness comes from a viral infection. I do not have stairs in my home, and I have been

[Felvtalk] Blind positive cat

Does anyone have experience with a blind FeLV+ cat? There is one near me who needs a home, so I am considering him. I think he is about 1-2 years old. I believe his blindness comes from a viral infection. I do not have stairs in my home, and I have been told he is littertrained. I plan to start

Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice

Matt, I'm sorry Roughy is having a hard time. I'm thinking of you both this morning. Katherine On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 8:59 PM, Maya D'Alessio mde...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to send my emotional support to you and Roughy. I will keep you in my thoughts. I lost my cat soul-mate, Yang to

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV contagious

Hi Maya, I have 2 cats who have lived together for a long time. I found out one was positive. The other tested negative, so I had her vaccinated against FeLV. But, they had already been in very close contact for a long time. If you do decide to bring in a negative cat, definitely make sure he/she

Re: [Felvtalk] Smoosh

Jennifer, I'm so sorry for your loss of Smoosh. I'm sure she was glad to be with you. Thanks for caring for her. On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 1:07 AM, Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: Jennifer, my heartfelt sympathies on your loss of Smoosh. Marsha On 7/24/2014 11:01 PM, Jennifer Lewis wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

Hi Maya, I'm so sorry for your loss of Yang. Is Merlot also 3 years old? Last year I had a litter of 4 kittens who all tested positive at 3 months of age. We lost the first one at 8 months, and the last one died this May at 1 year old. They were all very healthy and active until the last week or

Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

for me. One of them became anemic toward the end, so I did give him an iron-rich liquid supplement called Lixotinic. On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 4:32 PM, Katherine K. kaths...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Maya, I'm so sorry for your loss of Yang. Is Merlot also 3 years old? Last year I had a litter of 4

Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

. I will look in to the interfuron and LTCI, thank you! I was not informed on cat vitamins before, so I will definitely be looking in to those as well. On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 4:40 PM, Katherine K. kaths...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to add - for the kittens, I didn't give them any

Re: [Felvtalk] charlies passing

Michael, I'm sorry for your loss. Charlie sounds like a big fun cat and I'm sure you will miss him. I love tuxedos having two myself. Thanks for giving him a chance, and for sharing his story with those of us on the list. Katherine On Jul 4, 2014 5:25 PM, michael devitt villagem48...@yahoo.com

Re: [Felvtalk] help for Charlie

Hi Emily, I don't have enough experience to offer you any real insight or advice about your situation, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm sorry you and Charlie are going through this right now. I know how it is to be stressed out and frustrated about tests, vet expenses, and not knowing

[Felvtalk] Noisy purr

Hi everyone, My 12 year old FeLV+ cat has been having a slightly noisy, gurgly purr (sounds kind of wet) for about a month now. Some days it is more noticeable, other times it sounds more normal. He had the same problem last year. X-ray showed a spot of pneumonia. A round of zeniquin cleared it

Re: [Felvtalk] Noisy purr

have a suppressed immune system, and still have allergies? I don't know enough about how that process works. I'm guessing you did more blood work than for thyroid, and it was all pretty normal? Marsha On 6/4/2014 9:41 AM, Katherine K. wrote: My 12 year old FeLV+ cat has been having

Re: [Felvtalk] Noisy purr

of that area can be scanned by an experienced operator. Best hopes for your cat. Lance On Jun 4, 2014, at 10:30 AM, Katherine K. kaths...@gmail.com wrote: No, we just did the test for hyperthyroidism. His blood panel last year looked pretty normal. Forgot also to say his blood pressure

Re: [Felvtalk] Noisy purr

rhythm. ECHOcardiogram, is an ultrasound of the heart to actually visualize the heart as it's pumping. Marsha On 6/4/2014 11:57 AM, Katherine K. wrote: Actually, when I said EKG I meant ultrasound. Or, are they the same? We did the xray first, then the ultrasound/EKG to get a closer look

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - rest in peace

Lance, I'm so, so sorry to hear about sweet, beautiful Ember. Sounds similar to what my last 2 positive kittens had. I waited too long with the last one and wished I hadn't. You gave Ember a wonderful life and I am sure she was grateful for that. May the good times you shared together bring you

Re: [Felvtalk] newly diagnosed woth non-regenerative anemia

One of my positive kittens had non regenerative anemia when he was about 6 months. We gave him lixotinic (same or similar as pet-tinic), a couple of mL per day. It helped give him some iron in his blood and feel a bit better for a while, I think, but we lost him a couple of months later. There's a

Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils

, when she was seven. I haven’t taken her to a specialist, but we ruled out toxo. At times, the vet has thought that the pupil has gotten a bit smaller, but I’ve never seen a real change. Lance On Dec 20, 2013, at 9:44 AM, Katherine K. kaths...@gmail.comjavascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'kaths

[Felvtalk] Uneven pupils

Hi everyone, I just noticed my 10 year old FeLV cat, Krammer, has uneven pupils. He had a winky/weepy eye a couple of weeks ago for a few days, where he had some drainage and one eye was squinty with a smaller pupil. It cleared up on it's own after a few days (I give him lysine). A day or two ago

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Forgot to say - Krammer has an appointment for Monday morning with his usual vet, but I could take him tomorrow if needed. I am not sure how urgent it is. On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 10:44 AM, Katherine K. kaths...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I just noticed my 10 year old FeLV cat, Krammer

[Felvtalk] Said goodbye to Terence (and also got a bite!)

We said good bye to one of our 8 month old FeLV kittens, Terence, yesterday. He had been declining for a couple of weeks and was very thin, and definitely not as active has his 3 siblings still are. We tried making him eat wet food but it just wasn't working and the last day or two we didn't hear

Re: [Felvtalk] research on feline interferon alpha

Hi Shelley and Jennifer, When my 10 yr old cat was first diagnosed in July, I found this forum to be helpful in learning about LTCI: http://910pets.com/forum/topics/feline-leukemia?xg_source=activityid=2127871. It's not very active now, but it's a good resource and folks will still respond to you

Re: [Felvtalk] research on feline interferon alpha

is the same thing Lance is referring to as feline recombinant interferon omega ? Shelley On Nov 12, 2013, at 9:34 AM, Katherine K. wrote: Hi Shelley and Jennifer, When my 10 yr old cat was first diagnosed in July, I found this forum to be helpful in learning about LTCI: http

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