Re: FELV cat

2003-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Amy, As so many others have said, 'welcome', but I'm sorry you had to find us. Homer sounds like a wonderful guy and he is surely lucky to have you as a Mom! You've received wonderful suggestions; and I think all your questions were answered except for the administration of the Interferon. It

Re: ot - New York City and cities without power

2003-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Gloria, Thanks for thinking of us 'back east'! Joan, I'm glad you're fine, but being in an office (windows? what are they?) with no A/C is horrible. Hoping you get through the day OK, and get home to a power-filled weekend! Carla, are you there? New Jersey seems to have sporadic problems. My

Re: FELV cat

2003-08-15 Thread Amy
Hi Lisa- I haven't had a chance yet to look at your site but I will get to that today - thank you. Homer is usually inside - especially since he's been not feeling well. He may go out and sit on the patio but that's the extent of it. I will definitely be checking out the link to the meds. Amy

Mittens and Buddie

2003-08-15 Thread Julie Johnson
Hey! You GO Mittens! Sounds like things are getting better! Just wanted you and Belinda to know that I sent my 'package' out last night while sniffing my moonflowers! The first two opened and I knew I had to use them! Wednesday night, I gave Mojo the night off and Tommy helped me with the

Re: FELV cat

2003-08-15 Thread Amy
Hi Julie- I wanted to respond to your comment about being psychologically accustomed to the outdoors - it's true, and it's another reason why we don't make him stay in all the time. We want his life to be as close to what he's used to as possible. I think he would be worse inside - although I'm

Re: FELV cat

2003-08-15 Thread AnnLmla2
Amy, I'm glad you are getting a lot of help regarding sweet Homer. As far as his seizures go, I have just found out recently that there is little on the internet about cats with epilepsy. There is lots about canine epilepsy, though. A lady who is listowner of one of my canine epilepsy groups just