Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 11

2013-03-20 Thread Margo
27;s also getting DMG, B complex, and Lysine, for a URI that keeps hanging on. He will start ImmunoRegulin next week, I think. Sadly, I'm currently away from him so can't say first hand how he's doing, but he has improved since his diagnosis. All the best, Margo

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 12

2013-03-21 Thread Margo
> 6. Re: Off Topic. Very Thin 8 year old cat (KG BarnCats) > >Margo, >Did you order the interferon yourself from Roadrunner or did your vet order? >Thanks. > It needs a prescription. I did the "legwork" or calling to see if they offered it, and in what form.

[Felvtalk] Dilemma

2013-04-18 Thread Margo
Sigh. Any wisdom would be much appreciated. He's been thru so much that I'd really like him to have a good life. While I'd much prefer to keep him, for his sake, I have offered him for adoption through my Vet. Thanks, Margo and the gang Original Message- >From: felvtalk-

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 21, Issue 6

2013-04-19 Thread Margo
e after 8 years except those who > passed from old age or unrelated cancer. It's always difficult to lose a > furry friend. Thank you, yes, I am waiting for answers. I guess it's not a regular question, becuase all the practices have to "get back" to me.

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 21, Issue 6

2013-04-19 Thread Margo
nd any reliable information. If I could afford it, I might test them all, but to what end? I may anyway, but I'll do it myself. I think the $40 per cat could be better spent in this case. Any cat with unclear symptoms will be tested. I'

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 21, Issue 6

2013-04-19 Thread Margo
be mine, but I'm sure having trouble finding the information I need to make the right one(s). Margo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] FeLV vaccines, Conventional killed) FeLV vs rFelv (recombinant)

2013-04-24 Thread Margo
adjuvanted vaccines. The cat I am most concerned in vaccinating has already lost one leg, so I need to choose this vaccine, as he cannot lose another. The trouble has been finding it. Here's an explanation; https://www.navta.net/press/new-molecular-technology-provides-impr

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-27 Thread Margo
im to get the rFeLV vaccine, but is there any point? I just don't know. I'm very interewsted in what others think. This is all new to me. In 30+ years of rescue, I've never had a cat test positive for FeLV. Still trying to get my head around this. Margo _

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-28 Thread Margo
full of meds and very co-operatve Vet are just plain useless.      Anyway, thanks for the input. I can just do what I can do.   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: Apr 28, 2013 3:15 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang..Cat dying

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-28 Thread Margo
.   We'll do the best we can :)   All the best to you and your familt, Furry and otherwise,   Margo    Anemia is still considerably treatable as far as I learned from mewoko's vet and our vet school friends, by using blood transfusions and blood generative hormone Epogen. (W

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-29 Thread Margo
't seem to this time. Usually it's  just one major challenge at at time, this time there are two. I will adjust, with time, and when I finally decide I've learned all I can, and made the best decisions I can, I be more philosophical.   Thanks for the input :) Nice to know I'm

Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko and FelV

2013-04-29 Thread Margo
cing around the house right now. The circumstances and choices are different for all of us. We have to take many things into consideration, and the ultimate choice I make may be wrong for someone else's situation. Regards, Margo -Original Message- >From: Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-03 Thread Margo
y making life interesting for the rest of the cats in the household. You might want to check and see if the anemia has returned, that might be somewhere to start with treatment. Gribbs is on Interferon and DMG, but that's it right now. All the best to you both, Margo -

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-04 Thread Margo
re she wants what will be best for her. Amanda, my thoughts will be with you and Polli. Your heart will tell you what to do, and such decisions are never wrong. I will support whatever choice you make, hard as it may be. All the best, Margo ___

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-05 Thread Margo
Hi Amanda,      That's what I was hoping to hear . We all know that our FurKids are likely to be with us far less time than we would wish, but we do the best we can.       Good for you, Polli!   All the Best,   Margo   -Original Message- From: "Amand

Re: [Felvtalk] Substrains of FelV

2013-05-08 Thread Margo
Try these; http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/44/8/3512.full.pdf http://abcd-vets.org/guidelines/guidelines_pdf/1201-FeLV_Guideline.pdf http://vet.sagepub.com/content/39/5/536.full.pdf HTH, Margo -Original Message- >From: Lorrie >Sent: May 8, 2013 8:19 AM >To:

Re: [Felvtalk] inconsistent results from the snap and IFA tests

2013-05-11 Thread Margo
     I am now vaccinating (with rFeLV vaccine) cats that are new introductions and test negative, but I'm afraid it's a an exercise in futility.   All the best,   Margo       ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Diarrhea

2013-05-12 Thread Margo
of panacur for diarrhea that doesn't self-limit. I will think more about it :) HTH, Margo -Original Message- >From: gcru...@centurytel.net >Sent: May 11, 2013 5:35 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: [Felvtalk] Diarrhea > >This really is

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember

2013-05-12 Thread Margo
I've seen it listed at Chewy.com; http://www.chewy.com/cat/wet-food-389/tiki-cat and at Wags; http://www.wag.com/cat/p/tiki-cat-king-kamehameha-luau-variety-pack-146352 Too much fish for my FLUTD guys. >^..^< -Original Message- >From: dlg...@windstream.net >Sent: May 12, 2013 3:22 PM

Re: [Felvtalk] metacam and prednisone

2013-05-19 Thread Margo
but I hope you can reach an understanding with your Vet(s) that can keep Ember comfortable and happy. All the nest, Margo -Original Message- >From: Lance >Sent: May 19, 2013 8:58 PM >To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" >Subject: [Felvtalk] metacam and prednison

Re: [Felvtalk] metacam and prednisone

2013-05-19 Thread Margo
never seemed uncomfortable. But, on oncologist certainly knows more than I do. Still, I have never heard any suggestion of using metacam long term, but maybe that's a protcol for certain circumstances.   I'll look for more complete info.   All the best,   Margo    ---

Re: [Felvtalk] Ketoprofen, metacam and prednisone

2013-05-20 Thread Margo
.html http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/143/7/185.abstract I have only used the injectible. HTH, Margo -Original Message- >From: Lorrie >Sent: May 20, 2013 12:16 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ketoprofen, metac

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Margo
f you try to but the vaccine yourself, it's VERY expensive. Through a Vet it seems to be much less.   HTH,   Margo   -Original Message- From: Betheny Laubenthal Sent: May 20, 2013 2:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Introduction Hi.  My name is Beth.  I run a feral

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-20 Thread Margo
I have my Vet o the vaccinating, so it can be documented. Cost is high, but if I want them to get good homes, it's needed.       I have also looked into the T-cyte, but Gribble also is young, so I went elsewhere. I'm now re-thinking that, but for now, we're using Interferon.   A

[Felvtalk] Vaccines

2013-05-22 Thread Margo
n most places (rabies). You could even ask your Vet for a rabies waiver for the older cats. Some will, some won't, and in some places it's not legal, but it's worth asking :) I would avoid vaccinating the + cat.>>HTH,>>Margo   p.s.   Sorry, somehow I missed the part abo

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten tossed out of car

2017-08-01 Thread Margo
Ardy, if you can provide a Paypal address, I'd be very glad to help with expenses. I see these stories of literally thrown away puppies and kittens all day long :(-Original Message- From: Ardy Robertson Sent: Jul 31, 2017 11:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Kitten

Re: [Felvtalk] Unspeakable evil

2017-08-01 Thread Margo
ite people in the world. I just don't need to start my day that way :(Margo-Original Message- From: Ardy Robertson Sent: Aug 1, 2017 2:20 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Unspeakable evil Thanks – I will check out those sites…….. Ardy From: Felvtalk [

Re: [Felvtalk] And now for some good news.....

2017-08-02 Thread Margo
Glad he's doing better. What was the Vet's evaluation of possible internal injuries, and long term consequences?Margo >^..^<-Original Message- From: Ardy Robertson Sent: Aug 2, 2017 12:07 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] And now for some good ne

Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone There....

2017-10-18 Thread Margo
Hi Sandy,  THANK YOU! Without Fosters there is  no Rescue. Would you post a link to the Rescue you foster for, or send it to me privately? Maybe I can help.All the best,Margo-Original Message- From: Sandy Sent: Oct 16, 2017 10:16 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re

Re: [Felvtalk] Immunoregolin or Lymphocyte T-cell immunomodulator - help

2017-11-03 Thread Margo
Hi Ken, Would you be willing to share your compilation so others could print for their Vets, as well? I keep trying to get it all together, but I can't seem to be cohesive. I think it would be very helpful :) Thanks, Margo -Original Message- >From

Re: [Felvtalk] erasing redundant posts...

2017-11-03 Thread Margo
I guess it's individual preference. I doagree with changing subject, in the form of "New Topic/was Old Topic" But I like not having to log in and search to find what has gone before. I always get doubles of Bob's posts. I'll try to remember to delete. Margo We

Re: [Felvtalk] Winstrol....

2017-11-03 Thread Margo
Prenisolone and prednisone are interchangeable. Most Vet's (mine is not one) believe that prednisolone is better utilized by cats, because one step of the metabolization process is eliminated. Prednisone must be processed into prednisolone in the liver beofre cats can use it. "Why are there tw

Re: [Felvtalk] Question

2017-11-30 Thread Margo
is a disease of enemies" FelV spreads thru close friendly contact FIV spreads by deep bite wounds (or sexual contact, but all our animals are altered...right?) Margo -Original Message- >From: dlg...@windstream.net >Sent: Nov 29, 2017 12:16 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukem

Re: [Felvtalk] Stomatitis...

2018-04-25 Thread Margo
ats more if it doesn't hurt so much. All the best,Margo-Original Message- From: Maribel Piloto Sent: Apr 24, 2018 3:49 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Stomatitis... Thank you Bob.  I'm definitely gonna get him the Depo this weekend.  It

[Felvtalk] FeLV vaccines, Conventional killed) FeLV vs rFelv (recombinant)

2013-05-22 Thread Margo
This is a repost, maybe it will help? >From: Margo >Sent: Apr 24, 2013 2:51 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org, felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Cc: "toomanykitti...@earthlink.net" >Subject: FeLV vaccines, Conventional killed) FeLV vs rFelv (recombinant) > > > &

Re: [Felvtalk] campaign to get an felv cat to sanctuary

2013-05-26 Thread Margo
Not to be a downer, but this screams scam to me. There is no specific sanctuary who has agreed to accept Alan (and surely they could get a decent picture of him?), nor any details. Way too nebulous.   I sincerely hope I'm wrong, but no, I wouldn't contribute to this   .-Original Message

Re: [Felvtalk] campaign to get an felv cat to sanctuary

2013-05-26 Thread Margo
ten with an extremely urgent need for medical attention. That's why I'm not condemning outright. I think a scam would be better organized, but who knows. Whatever the truth, I hope that Alan finds Sanctuary.   Maybe the years have just made me reluctant to trust, but expe

Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Margo
 please help us while we grieve. And when our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,Please send yet another needing soul for us to love, for life.   Author Unknown     My thoughts are with you.   Margo     -Original Message- From: "I-Chun C. C. Chang " Sent: May 27,

Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Margo
there is still have a very good chance. Please try as much as you can, and please never give up hope. It is the most important lesson I learned from Meowko and from the members here.Thank you all very much again. (And particularily, Margo, your words for us had encouraged us to go through the tou

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Margo
Dear Lance, I hope that you will find something treatable. My Mako also has a mass, and we keep going back and forth with how to proceed. My thoughts will be with you and Ember, hoping for a good result. Please let us know how it goes... Margo, Mako and

Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

2013-05-28 Thread Margo
ither their own pets, or other fosters. I hope you can find him a home. All the best, Margo -Original Message- >From: lernermiche...@aol.com >Sent: May 28, 2013 3:19 PM >To: felt...@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home >

Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

2013-05-28 Thread Margo
was inadvertant :(   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: May 28, 2013 3:31 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home Where do you live? I'm in South Texas, have had a double positive boy. Kept h

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-29 Thread Margo
7;t use any kind of chemo, only because it has not been shown to have much effect on this disease. Hoping everything goes wonderfully, we're crossing fingers, toes, paws and whiskers, Margo and the Kids -Original Message- >From: Lance >Sent: May 28, 2013

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-06-02 Thread Margo
, paws and whiskers, as well. All the best to Ember, and to you. Margo -Original Message- >From: Lance >Sent: Jun 2, 2013 10:42 AM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam > >Glad to hear that Gribble is doing well. It's amazing how

Re: [Felvtalk] New To Group

2013-06-02 Thread Margo
    All I can say is learn what you can, and if you have done that, make the best choice you can for your circumstances. Please let us know if there are specific questions, as someone here may have been in the same position, and will have some insight to offer.   All the best,   Margo

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Margo
other bodily fluids might help prevent infection if it should happen again. Chances are Callie will be fine, FeLV is not that easily transmitted.   All the best,   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lance Sent: Jun 5, 2013 9:55 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] a toug

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Margo
, they are contagious. Take with a grain of salt.     I am also going through this dilemma. 18 months ago, all negative cats. Now, 2 are positive. And it remains to see if there will be more in the future.   sigh   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: Jun 5, 2013 11:17 AM To

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Margo
t a big deal, but if they don't report that _one_ case, well, the results could be tragic.   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: Jun 5, 2013 11:35 AM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day  Here's a suggestion to everyone

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Margo
Hi Lance, Unless the script says something about an animal bite, I'd just go get the cheap tetanus shot. Even then, I doubt anyone will think twice about it, they're usually way too busy to care why you need it. Tetanus anti-toxin is given for so many thing

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Margo
Beth,     I'm very glad you're still with us!! You've been exposed to rabies, and not been treated?     I've had the pre-exposure series, but I sure wouldn't mess with it if I thought I'd tangled with a positive critter..   Margo   -Or

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Margo
med Athena. All I was tryinng to do was weigh her.    All the best,   Margo   -Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 5, 2013 4:38 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day I've not been exposed to rabies as far as I know... I have been

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Margo
I keep Clavamox, which of course is the Veterinary version of Augmentin. Just more convenient :) Margo -Original Message- >From: Lorrie >Sent: Jun 5, 2013 6:48 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day > >Hopeful

Re: [Felvtalk] treatment before symptoms

2013-06-06 Thread Margo
. And I'm sure there are other immune boosters you might try. I think I'll see what I can find. All the best, Margo -Original Message- >From: Lance >Sent: Jun 5, 2013 9:20 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: [Felvtalk] treatment before symptoms > >I&

Re: [Felvtalk] Clavamox aka Augmentin

2013-06-06 Thread Margo
Hi Lorrie, Yes, I know, my point was that I always have Clavamox (and other Abx) on hand for the critters, so don't feel the need to keep the "human" form :). Since I get most of my drugs by the bottle, I often find that what I'm giving is actually labeled f

Re: [Felvtalk] New To Group

2013-06-06 Thread Margo
s.   So I'm trying to go one day at a time. I will make their lives as wonderful as I can, and as comfortable. I will try to make wise decisions, though there are no quarantees. Basically, I will do the best that I can.   Again, I'm so very sorry that this has happened.   Margo   To: "

Re: [Felvtalk] Clavamox aka Augmentin

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
ce without ever seeing the animal. They were expensive, I thought.   Margo   -Original Message- From: Betheny Laubenthal Sent: Jun 6, 2013 9:39 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Clavamox aka Augmentin I buy fish antibiotics for my feral cats (my vet knows this)

Re: [Felvtalk] New To Group-Lance

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
e mix) and most varieties have fish, which may not be good for my FLUTD/FeLV boys. I confess that I feed some "lpw-end" foods, simply beause I like the ingredient lists better than some of the high end ones. It's all a choice :)   HTH   Margo      -Original Message-

Re: [Felvtalk] treatment before symptoms

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
ancer. Sadly, he didn't live long enough to try it, so I can't comment. I will look into the others. I doubt I'd ask to use them, but I still want to know.   Thanks!   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lance Sent: Jun 6, 2013 10:14 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Su

Re: [Felvtalk] struggling tonight

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
enia that could help if the vomiting continues.      Please keep us up to date on Cole, we'll be pulling for him :)   All the best,   Margo     .-Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: Jun 7, 2013 6:00 AM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felv

Re: [Felvtalk] Homemade food for FeLV cats

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
itties. At this point, I'm feeding that bunch canned.       I'm sure there are good cooked recipes out there, and you have motivated me to look for them:)   All the best,   Margo       .-Original Message- From: Maryam Ulomi Sent: Jun 7, 2013 8

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
   I use Lysine as well, to keep herpes infection at bay. 250 mgs per cat, twice a day(in food) for prevention, 500 for an outbreak. I don't think it helps with much other that herpes, but it's on my can't-hurt-might-help list :)   Margo     -Original Message-

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
de what to stock ahead of time, and expensive to keep everything on hand, and most of it will likely go to waste. Maybe your Vet would supply you with enough of something like Clavamox to get you through a weekend when they might be closed, if you asked?       I'll see what else

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
Hi Kasia,   .I forgot to mention ImmunoRegulin. I  have that at my Vet's, should we decide to try it. It is discussed on the  website, and is actually available OTC. The catch is that it needs to be given IV, which is tough to do at home. You might check into that, as well.  

Re: [Felvtalk] Clavamox aka Augmentin

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
           Hi Lee,   I have Clavamox in 250 mgs and 375 mgs, as well as the 62.5 mgs that are for the cats. Augmentin seems to be 250, 500, and 875. I can figure that :)   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: Jun 6, 2013 10:16 PM To

Re: [Felvtalk] New Member

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
become positive, and return to negative, it won't be clear whether they still harbor the virus, or have cleared it completely.    This is no help, I know. I wish there were more I could tell you, but I'm struggling to understand it, myself.   All the best,   M

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
Hi Beth,   Could you point me towards more information about that? While I've heard it mentioned, I haven't foundanything to support it, and am very interested. I use the Now L-Lysine powder, about $13 per pound.   Margo   -Original Message- From: Beth S

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
Dear Beth,     Okay, thanks. I'll keep looking.   Margo   -Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 7, 2013 3:34 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle I've personally had success using  Viralys

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Margo
I bought the Optixcare L-Lysine chews. Labeled "L-Lysine Nutritional Supplement for cats and kittens." The dogs like them :(( Margo -Original Message- >From: Lance >Sent: Jun 7, 2013 4:54 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] Treatment Protocols

2013-06-09 Thread Margo
add more.   HTH,   Margo         -Original Message- From: kasia mosko Sent: Jun 9, 2013 12:24 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: [Felvtalk] Treatment Protocols Hello All, I've came across this website with treatments for Felv, and was wondering if anyone ev

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescuing Kittens and Positive Kitty w/ Flatulence

2013-06-09 Thread Margo
t's something. Cats and kittens can have many problems, but we do the best we can.   Sorry, a bit of a hot button for me, I'm afraid.   Margo      -Original Message- From: "Amanda K. Payne" Sent: Jun 9, 2013 4:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescuing Kittens and Positive Kitty w/ Flatulence

2013-06-09 Thread Margo
Oh Dear !     I forgot about Polli. I apologize for that, I meant to include it.     What Is Polli eating? Drinking? Meds, supplements?   >^..^<   -Original Message- From: "Amanda K. Payne" Sent: Jun 9, 2013 4:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvta

Re: [Felvtalk] Treatment Protocols

2013-06-10 Thread Margo
't there. Because nothing works? Because most Vets and owners don't treat? Because FeLV isn't often diagnosed in cats that are "healthy" enough to warrant treatment? I don't know. I'll try to remember to ask my Vet today. I don't know that she&#

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescuing Kittens and Positive Kitty w/ Flatulence

2013-06-10 Thread Margo
s still a better choice than dry with so many grains, but it sure is tough to switch a picky cat. Are you in a position where you could offer a different dry food, a little next to her Blue Buffalo? Perhaps a different canned?      Obviously another soap-box for me   Margo   -Orig

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescuing Kittens and Positive Kitty w/ Flatulence

2013-06-11 Thread Margo
rea mix fosters with their personal companions? I ask because I never did, and never considered it. They were always kept seperately, and I asked my foster homes to do the same. Maybe we were unusual?   All the best,   Margo     -Original Message- From: "Amanda K. Payne" Sent: Jun 11,

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescuing Kittens and Positive Kitty w/ Flatulence

2013-06-11 Thread Margo
use FF classics, and certain Friskies/9 Lives pates, (those that have ingredient lists I can stomach) Evo 95%, BG, and Triumph Turkey..   I do hope you can find a way to limit the problem :)   All the best,   Margo   .  .:  -Original Message- From: "Amanda

Re: [Felvtalk] Where to buy Interferon Alpha

2013-06-12 Thread Margo
tion of adding a surcharge, which is why they won't quote over the phone (speculation, but that's how it usually works).   HTH,   Margo           -Original Message- From: kasia mosko Sent: Jun 11, 2013 10:40 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: [Felv

Re: [Felvtalk] feline leukemia tests

2013-06-12 Thread Margo
as tested positive as well. His only symptoms were ocular, a recurrent runny eye, and transient anisocoria. Right now, after treatment, he's symptom free. As is Gribble. (Knocking madly on wood).   Not much help, huh?   Margo           -Original Message- From: Karen Harshbarger Sent

Re: [Felvtalk] feline leukemia tests

2013-06-12 Thread Margo
Hi Lance,   Thanks! I don't know if I have that or not, but it sounds interesting . And it does give me some hope.   All the best,   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lance Sent: Jun 12, 2013 1:55 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] feline leu

Re: [Felvtalk] feline leukemia tests

2013-06-12 Thread Margo
o feel like I was putting her at risk for an aggressive cancer. But, my FeLV+ was isolated, and the few accidental meet-ups that they'd had were always quick and easily curtailed, so putting Callie at risk of the sarcoma didn't seem right. I'm regretting that now. On Jun 12, 201

Re: [Felvtalk] Healing thoughts for Bubba

2013-06-12 Thread Margo
to be effective for me, Frontline never did work.   Wishing him a swift and complete recovery,   All the best,   Margo   ---Original Message- From: Beth Sent: Jun 12, 2013 3:51 PM To: FeLV Talk Subject: [Felvtalk] Healing thoughts for Bubba Hey guys need some positive energy for one of my FeLV

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

2013-06-14 Thread Margo
be faced with a similar dilemma.      I am sure that your choice will be the right one for Ember. It won't be easy, but you'll research and weigh the alternatives. And you will hold Ember's best interests first and foremost.    All the best,   Margo   -Orig

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

2013-06-15 Thread Margo
he other. Do you have a Veterinary Specilay clinic near you? I've had great experiences with that, they seem to have access to the local best-of-the-best.   We'll be thinking of you,   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lance Sent: Jun 14, 2013 3:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Healing thoughts for Bubba

2013-06-19 Thread Margo
can you discuss sedation with your Vet?  Other than a tender belly, are there symptoms that lead you to suspect a tumor?   I'm sorry he doesn't seem to be improving, will keep the positive energies flowing his way,   Hoping for better news soon,   Margo   -Original Message

Re: [Felvtalk] Callie

2013-06-25 Thread Margo
rning her, it might affect _her_ health. Do you have her on immune boosters? Sorry, I can't seem to get back to the previous messages, to find out. Wishing Callie a clean bill of health, Margo -Original Message- >From: Lance >Sent: Jun 24, 2013 8:12 P

Re: [Felvtalk] Callie

2013-06-25 Thread Margo
ike a deep bite, so probably less likely to transmit the virus than an injury that involves deep penetration. Has Ember been tested recently? >^..^< -Original Message- >From: Lance >Sent: Jun 25, 2013 10:59 AM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] C

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-06-25 Thread Margo
We're here, Amanda.        Please know that Polli is getting LOTS of positive energy and hope sent her way.  Are you able to do anything for her, at this point?   I know everyone wishes her (and you) the very best,   Margo   -Original Message- From: &q

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-06-26 Thread Margo
es an imminent death sentence. Just my thoughts, Best of healing energies to Polli, Margo -Original Message- >From: Lorrie >Sent: Jun 26, 2013 6:43 AM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts > >Amanda, My thought

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-06-26 Thread Margo
when he was so ill, but I don't really know if it helped, or he got better in spite of my efforts. Famciclovir seemed very helpful with both my boys recently, but there's no literature on using it with an FeLV positive cat, and it's basically only effective

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-06-26 Thread Margo
n, my apologies. I wanted to encourage and support Amanda, but since Polli has been confirmed as severely anemic (HCT 10-15, I believe) and no treatment is planned, then yes, euthanasia is probably best. I had thought that the anemia related to FeLV was less well understood. I'll keep rese

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-06-27 Thread Margo
Just to start with the simplest first, what is Casey eating? Margo -Original Message- >From: dlg...@windstream.net >Sent: Jun 26, 2013 11:30 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts > >My problem isn&#x

Re: [Felvtalk] Latent infections and FeLV strains

2013-06-28 Thread Margo
o try the anti-viral. $45 for 30 at CVS with GoodRX coupon, probably less at WalMart.  Might be worth discussing with your ve.    Another set of guidelines;   http://abcd-vets.org/guidelines/guidelines_pdf/1201-FeLV_Guideline.pdf   About subtypes;   http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/   HTH   Margo  

Re: [Felvtalk] Saki Tofu, was Re: Latent infections and FeLV strains

2013-06-28 Thread Margo
      Gribble and Mako are both on alternate week Interferon, andlLike Lance, I have no intention of stopping . We have ImmunoRegulin at the Vet's just in case, but (knocking madly) so far, so good...   Margo -Original Message- From: Lance Sent: Jun 28, 2013

Re: [Felvtalk] charlie has a uri

2013-07-16 Thread Margo
syringed. Try putting him in a small bathroom with a ht shower runnung, sometimes the steam will help clear the enough to get them to eat. Try strong smelling foods, or sardines, tuna, or try meat baby food.   Margo       -Original Message- From: michael devitt Sent: Jul 16, 2013 12:01 PM

Re: [Felvtalk] charlie has a uri

2013-07-17 Thread Margo
enex SR. 72 hours. While I'd likely  want try a single dose to gauge any reaction before giving that, I think it's a great option.   Margo     ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Desperate Rescuer

2013-08-08 Thread Margo
You could set her up on Go Fund Me;   http://www.gofundme.com/     A good friend is struggling in her 501c3 dog rescue, and has turned to this alternative. So far, it's going well.     Margo   -Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: Aug 8, 2013 12:22

Re: [Felvtalk] Desperate Rescuer

2013-08-08 Thread Margo
Hi Lee,      I tried to send you a private email, but I guess it went astray. If you could email me privaely with Karen's full name and a delivery address, I can help with food.   Margo   -Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: Aug 8, 2013 12:22 PM To: &quo

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 25, Issue 6

2013-08-10 Thread Margo
n manifest;   http://www.fabcats.org/owners/cancer/lymphoma.html     I will hope that it turns out to be something simply remedied, and not a tumor, but better to be prepared with what kind of treatment you are interested in, if any.   All the best   Margo       -Original Message

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 25, Issue 6

2013-08-10 Thread Margo
addition to lymphoma, chylothorax is another condition which results in the accumulation of thoracic fluid, and can be treated, and even resolved. There was a recent thread about that, I'll see if I can find out which list had it, and link.   HTH   Margo   -Original Message- From: KG BarnCat

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 25, Issue 7

2013-08-12 Thread Margo
Hi Marci and Charles,       Glad to here the good news, and hope the improvement continues :) Please keep us updated!   Margo   -Original Message- From: Marci Greer Sent: Aug 12, 2013 1:57 PM To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Dige

Re: [Felvtalk] Charles

2013-08-14 Thread Margo
I'd sure prefer a diagnosis of lumphoma as opposed to FIP. Lymphoma is treatable, and can be survivable. Margo -Original Message- >From: dlg...@windstream.net >Sent: Aug 13, 2013 9:39 PM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Charles > >Hope

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