Agree totally with you Beth. I have always mingled neg and pos as long as;
A: The negatives are adult who have been vaccinated and given time for it
to circulate thru their systems
B. they aren't young kittens who haven't been thru full series of shots
and given time for it to take. Young
It kills a part of me every time I have to make that decision. Just today
an elderly dog I cared for a great deal had to be helped across the Rainbow
Bridge because he had lost all control of his hindquarters and could no
longer pee or poop. Rowdy was only with our rescue a year or so after his
Sub Q will work almost immediately if anything is going to work at all.
Don't freak tho. It will show as a big scary malleable lump under the skin
as the liquid drains from the IV bag. It is just the water under the skin
and will dissipate within a short period of time but the rehydration starts
Good info Margo. You definitely have to hydrate and keep hydrating quickly
Jennifer and force feed if necessary. Keep Amoxcillan (sp) on hand at the
very least but I suggest talk to your vet and buy/keep several different
types on hand with his/her help on determining which to start and when.
Rehydrate. Soon.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, Jennifer Ballew wrote:
Well she is still drinking water for now, albeit not very much. So I
guess that's something.
Jennifer
On Oct 9, 2013 6:07 PM, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com javascript:_e({},
'cvml', 'katsk...@gmail.com'); wrote:
Good
What a beautiful story! Well told and obviously from the heart. Meowko.
What a sweet name. She is running free over the rainbow bridge. There is
an American Indian legend that says the stars are windows in heaven that
our loved ones look through to keep an eye on us. Meowko has her own
AMEN!
Kat
On Saturday, February 2, 2013, Lee Evans wrote:
There is so much nonsense, mythology and prejudice going around when it
comes to diseases in general, whether cat, dog or human that it's a wonder
any of us survive the ignorance rather than the disease. An acquaintance of
mine was
good. Sounds like you are being a great mom to Pumpkin,
but if she isn't getting better, I would definitely err on the side of
caution and have her seen or at least call your vet or the other vet.
Best,
Shelley
On Jan 15, 2013, at 10:54 PM, katskat1 wrote:
Some good suggestions! I am
Some good suggestions! I am feeding mine Science Diet for sensitive
tummies mixed with two teaspoons of canned food to keep her interested.
She inhales it! Little miss Hoover. I am feeding 9 other cats and three
dogs at the same time. One of the dogs gets sensitive tummy food along with
Another possibility I suppose but I don't notice any odor. I have to
have that done to my dogs on occassion.
Thanks
K
On 12/2/12, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote:
Maybe clogged anal sacs? I know this happens most often to dogs but my
dad's cat Jerry used to get it also and it caused
Never having seen a scorpion laughing, I am kindof sorry I missed that.
Kat
P.S. I am right on the cusp of libra and scorpio. October 23. I
still would have squished the sucker. He attacked first!
On 12/2/12, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote:
Brown scorpions are the nasty type.
Oh yeah, there is a saliva test. The vet takes a swab from inside the
cheek of the cat, then puts it in a test tube with purified water and
maybe something else, I don't know. If the swab turns blue within 5
minutes the cat is supposedly positive. Then, if it hasn't turned
blue, she takes it
Just an FYI, just about any waterproof mattress cover you get will
involve plastic/rubberized plastic in order to be - waterproof. You
will find it reflects your body heat which is great in the winter but
can sometimes be a bit warm in the summer! I even tried putting two
fitted sheets on the
Thanks all.
Surprisingly, Oz appears to have sprayed once and nothing since. When
I brought him home from the vet his poor mouth hurt and all he did was
drink water and sleep. Now he is up and about, tried leaving the
bathroom once, and while the other cats hissed at him and the dog
tried to
. Thanks
everybody in this group for being so supportive to animals their humans.
On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:18 PM, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks all.
Surprisingly, Oz appears to have sprayed once and nothing since. When
I brought him home from the vet his poor mouth hurt and all he did
PandieAnn
that is a great idea on the Joann's rubber sheeting but I don't see
how you can buy it by the bolt! I checked on it and it is $15 for 1yd
x 36 wide (3' x 3'). I have to drive over an hour for the nearest
store but it I will probably go buy a couple of yards at least when my
next SS
So where can you get the 1/2 off coupons???
k
On 11/5/12, pandie...@aol.com pandie...@aol.com wrote:
From: pandie...@aol.com
To: marthawal...@gmail.com
Sent: 11/5/2012 1:10:55 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: Re: Waterproof sheeting
Rubber
, that's a lot of snow!
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 30, 2012, at 8:44 AM, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote:
Hillsboro has received about 4-6 of snow since last nite when we
started this conversation. Don't know what the rest of the world looks
like but it is nasty here. Did your brother make
On Monday, October 29, 2012, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:
-If he has been on his own before, he should emember how to hunt. Is
there on one at the camp all winter? soeone who could be persuded to give
him some food.-
-- Edna Taylor wrote: But if NO ONE is going to be there to feed
him,
On Monday, October 29, 2012, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote:
On Monday, October 29, 2012, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:
-If he has been on his own before, he should emember how to hunt. Is
there on one at the camp all winter? soeone who could be persuded to give
him some food.-
-- Edna
Marcia
I am in Hillsboro, Oh. Tell yor brother to take cat home and call me
tomorrow. I am 2 hrs from COL and will meet him somewhere to pick up cat
and add to the 8 I have and love. I will spay/neuter if necessary and give
a good home. Surely he can keep his dog away from it for 1 day?
I sortof know where w jefferson is - dont think I have been there tho.
What campsite is ur brothet at? Campsite might be closer for me than w
jefferson?
kat
On Monday, October 29, 2012, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hey, I'm no big proponent of churches and may those pastors go
Candlewood Lake. North of Columbus about 40 minutes. Thank you(:
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 29, 2012, at 9:43 PM, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote:
I sortof know where w jefferson is - dont think I have been there tho.
What campsite is ur brothet at? Campsite might be closer for me than w
It is a rotten, terrible, filthy disease and unfortunately only one of
several that take our fur-babies. God loves them all and takes care
of them. We mortals just have to take care of them for him for a
while til he tells them they have given us enough love and it is time
to go.
Thanks for
There are two sides - at least - to everything.
There was an article published by a gentleman nearby in Florida who
says he knew the Caboodle situation well, had visited often, had
helped when he could. He said that many of the cats were simply
dumped there not dropped off with $150 but dumped
The angelbluemist site is absolutely gorgeous! You'll cry but it will help.
Kat
On 11/28/11, GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote:
I am so sorry about Buddy!
If you really want to talk to him, have you considered contacting a really
good animal communicator? I have been in contact with Binkey last
Maureen-
Maybe she will be one of the lucky ones who fights it off. Whether
she does or not, I will always be ready to take her and love her for
as long as she has.
I am willing to bet she and Koko Kitty (the blind terror) would
totally tear the house apart playing with each other. Add in the
Can't/won't she mix them? I have mixed neg/pos for years with no
problem as long as the negatives are up to date on the dreaded FeLV
shots.
Kat
On 11/19/11, Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org wrote:
The woman trying to help the cat on Chincoteague Island sent me some
additional information, so
Maureen
I have 3 grown dogs, 1 puppy and 9 cats. Of the cats, 1 is about 11 -
12 years old and in the final stages of FeLV having tested positive
years ago. One of the others had her eyes removed at 4 weeks because
of severe infections but is now 6 months old and the ruler of the
house. Because
I have 2 positives, one of them over 12 years old, the other about 2
or 3. Both of them have been intermingling with my negatives
(currently 8 of them) for years. I keep the negatives up to date on
vaccinations and haven't yet had one turn positive although I kept the
very young cats away from
There is NO WAY these kittens need to be aborted if it is FIV - not
even if he was FeLV+ ! Way too late to do it safely for momma and
each kitten would have to be killed individually. This vet has some
very questionable ideas They should be find, momma should be
fine. Get her 'fixed' after
I'm not sure, but a couple of locations list his name(s) as
FrankenLouie. Macabre but cute sortof?
On 10/2/11, Diane Rosenfeldt drosenfe...@wi.rr.com wrote:
Oh, bless his little heart! Happy birthday, Frank and Louie, and many more!
And to his human, brava!
Diane R.
From:
good nutrition, supplements, check their gums and teeth
often, and at the slightest sign of a sniffle, immediately treat!
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of katskat1
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 1
for FIV, only FelV.
Not only is the FIV vaccination questionable, but the cat will
forever test positive for FIV just because of the vaccination.
On 09-07, katskat1 wrote:
Again, a large number of the people posting on this site MIX positives
and negatives with the following caveat:
1
I have mixed neg/pos for years now as long as neg is vaccinated AND
NOT a youngster. The kittens/young cats are much more susceptible and
I always keep them separate until they are older and are several
months past both initial vaccination and boosters.
Kat
On 9/7/11, Terri Brown
Again, a large number of the people posting on this site MIX positives
and negatives with the following caveat:
1. Negatives MUST be fully vaccinated incl: FIV and FeLV
2. After initial vaccination in negative adults there should be a
waiting period before mixing. I think it is 1 month or so
As it appears you really don't want to keep this cat perhaps you can
let us know where you live so we can try and help?
Kat
On 9/7/11, dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net wrote:
I have been mixig felv pos and neg since 2008 and no problems yet. Everyone
passed their physical with
Biotin? I take it myself and get it at Walmart. Same thing?
On 9/4/11, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:
True - that was my worst worry, that windows might be smashed and cats could
get out.. I slept dressed that one night, because I wanted to be ready
should anything happen.can you
Is each vial an individual dose or are there multiple doses per vial?
I am afraid this is way too expensive for my unemployment check but
want the info if I have to try to find a way to obtain it.
Thanks
Kat
On 8/31/11, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO hideyo.yamam...@msn.com wrote:
Hi, I just ordered 10 vials
Just add this to the consideration.
To summarize, 'declawing' is a misnomer. When a cat is 'declawed'
they are having their toes amputated at the first knuckle. Period.
Now, think about you having all ten toes cut off at the first knuckle.
Kat
On 8/26/11, Gloria Lane gbl...@aristotle.net
Gee! Now you got me started on another topic. Speaking of Homer's
Odyssey, I recently rescued a kitten less than 5 weeks old. Eyes and
nose all gooey. Siblings either run over or died shortly after being
taken off the road. The person who rescued her called me cause she
knew I was a cat
I will be 63 next month and I have been telling people off about
animals for several years now.
Just did it yesterday to a woman who took her 4H'rs into McDonalds for
a relaxed, air-conditioned treat while FIVE horses sat in direct sun
in an enclosed trailer. One of the horses was neighing and
to give my dog every
month.
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of katskat1
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 12:13 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Heartworm drugs
I live in Ohio
I live in Ohio and watched one of my dogs die of heartworm - or
technically she died of the reaction to the treatment for heartworm
after she was found to have them.
She had been coughing for months and a local vet said maybe kennel
cough but not much was known about it and she was a free running
...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] DMG
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Monday, July 11, 2011, 3:06 PM
Go to groups.yahoo.com search for it. It is for individuals needing help
with pets. No rescue groups.
katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote:
Beth
Thank you
On my way there now.
Kat
On 7/11/11, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote:
Go to groups.yahoo.com search for it. It is for individuals needing help
with pets. No rescue groups.
katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote:
Beth and Natalie
Thanks for the ideas. I had heard of Chipin
:
Reply to: felineres...@frontier.com
In-Reply-To:
CAArM-_-2ryAGGq9SY-77suew7TtR5qZS+jFj-UAbtGn7pr6A=q...@mail.gmail.com
Thanks for taking care of Luke. It's very difficult taking
care of a cat who fights your every effort to help her/hin.
You are very kind.
Lorrie
On 07-09, katskat1 wrote
.
katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks to all I have decided if I can find the $ I am going to take
Luke to the vet and have some/all of her rotten teeth removed. She is
obviously in discomfort and her breath has gotten progressively worse.
She is ratty looking and apparently has been sickly
-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of katskat1
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 1:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] DMG
Beth and Natalie
Thanks for the ideas. I had heard of Chipin but not the Animal
Ben,
I cried when you wrote about Dexter. He sounds like he fought til he
just got too tired and did what he could to let you know it was time
for him to move on. It is so hard to make that choice. Makes you
feel like you are 'playing' God sometimes but I think He knows and
gives us that
Tee Hee...
I will pretend I didn't get these emails. I will also pretend I have
never done that kind of thing myself. What else can you do when the
Government/FDA works so hard to protect ourselves from ourselves?
(also known as make money)
Kat
On 7/7/11, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com
Thanks to all I have decided if I can find the $ I am going to take
Luke to the vet and have some/all of her rotten teeth removed. She is
obviously in discomfort and her breath has gotten progressively worse.
She is ratty looking and apparently has been sickly for a long time
before I started
Where please and how do you purchase Amoxicillin in Mexico? I buy the
powder from my vet at her cost which is outrageous so if I could get
it from Mexico it would be a God send to the small rescue I am
co-founder of and maybe to her too.
And for my two FeLV+ kitties I have a vet that provides
I know several dogs with similar symptoms who ended up having TICK
PARALYSIS. I don't know if that happens with cats or not but you
might want to check. As soon as the vet used a special tick collar
called PrevenTix the dog that was completely paralysed was up and
walking again. He is now a
Next time he comes around - and he probably will if he can find his
way - don't scare/chase him. Take his toy, the food he likes (he will
be hungry) and SIT down somewhere where he can see and hear you. Talk
to him, put the food out, rattle the toy, just talk like you did when
he was home and
to you!
Lynda
- Original Message -
From: katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test
In reading thru all this info I see where someone says using
tears/saliva to do the ELISA
In reading thru all this info I see where someone says using
tears/saliva to do the ELISA test is notoriously inaccurate? My
vet has ALWAYS done it with a swab on the inner cheek of the mouth
Do I need to talk to her? Why so different if done with blood?
Can the same test solutions
You go Charles! Sounds like you jumped in with both feet.
This is a great place to get advice and just pass along information.
FeLV + kitties can live good lives, some short, some long, some of
them with few, if any symptoms. kind of like Typhoid Mary. I have
one FeLV + that is about 12 - 13
Terrie
God has welcomed him. And Heaven isn't Heaven without our beloved
animals so Taz and all the rest are purring their brains out in
welcome too.
Bless you
Kat
On 4/2/11, Elizabeth Malone malon...@yahoo.com wrote:
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you that in time the pain
Or people who like to invent stories trying to prove invalid points.
On 3/28/11, MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote:
Amen.
On Mar 28, 2011, at 2:36 PM, Debbie Bates wrote:
LOLmy thoughts exactly.
Debbie
~ When the world says, Give up, hope whispers, Try it one more
time ~
and safety of my
cats, but overseeing this is the huge problem.
Lorrie in WV
On 02-25, katskat1 wrote:
I too had this concern as I run a small rescue as well as having
several cats and dogs of my own. In my 60's, live along female. I
finally talked to a lawyer while arranging my
.
--- On Mon, 2/28/11, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote:
From: katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Monday, February 28, 2011, 1:35 PM
Some great ideas/questions!
Thank you all and keep them coming.
Right now I
I am in South West Ohio about 1 hour north of Cincinnati. I am within
2 hours of Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton.
kat
On 2/28/11, Belinda Sauro ma...@bemikitties.com wrote:
yes I would be interested in WA state to make everything nice and legal,
I have relatives who may not be happy with my
I too had this concern as I run a small rescue as well as having
several cats and dogs of my own. In my 60's, live along female. I
finally talked to a lawyer while arranging my will and found the thing
that makes me feel best.
I allocated a certain lump sum per animal ($500/cat, $1000/dog as I
Comeon Rosie! We are all pulling for you! Listen to us and fight to
stay healthy so you can play with your new siblings.
Kat
On 2/20/11, Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
We thought she was the survivor-She is the last of the litter of 5 kittens
we
caught in Oct 2008. Her
Megan,
I am in Ohio so can't help you that way but would strongly recommend
you get Leona Jean on L-Lysine. I cannot tell you exactly what it is
or how it does what it appears to do but I am sure some of the others
can fill you in.
I have two cats that are FIV positive and have had them on
Besides the fact that he isn't hurting anymore he will never be scared
again. Thank God.
I believe you said you had taken him to a vet who hadn't been too
helpful and were taking him to a vet you trusted today? If I am
remembering correctly I would be very upset the first vet apparently
hadn't
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