Re: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up

[Nina]

Steve, I've been away from the computer for a while, so this may no longer be timely.  When I found my FeLV bottle babies (didn't know it at the time), they were just over 2 weeks old.  They were so infested with fleas that they were bloody from them.  At that very tender age I used just a tiny amount of Advantage on them.  I put some Advantage on a Q-Tip and touched the back of their necks with it.  That was all that was needed to get rid of the fleas and the kittens showed no ill effects.  I know it's scary putting toxic stuff on our babies, but sometimes the alternative is worse.  I have since switched to Revolution for controlling fleas because it's alcohol based (instead of oil) and doesn't seem to upset my animals as much as the Advantage.  Revolution also claims to control ear mites and get rid of roundworms.  I never use a full tube, even on the adults.  I find I can stretch a tube 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 to use Advantage or Frontline with a kitten who has had FeLV+ from birth.  Maybe I'm overreacting, but my recent loss of Leeloo, with the stress of a leg sprain causing onset, has got me trigger-shy.  It is hard for me to impose the tiniest bit of toxic substance or stress on Loki.  I think I will try some natural supplements, diligent combing and cleaning.  But... I want those fleas gone now!  I'm going to try to find boric acid to sprinkle on the carpets also.   Has anyone used Advantage or Frontline on kittens with FeLV from birth?   Steve -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cherie A Gabbert Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 10:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up Steve, My cats deal really well with Advantage, and it is topical that goes behind the neck. Cherie Steve Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kerry,   Yes, I know for sure it is fleas.  All the signs are there: I can see fleas sometimes on him, I've combed a few off of him, and can find lots of flea poop in his normal sleeping spots.   Thanks, Steve -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 7:08 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up Steve, sorry to ask this--it may be a dumb Q--but do you know for sure that fleas are the source of Loki's scratching? After Levi began scratching frequently I put a humidifier in the room on the advice of group members. When the vet came, she examined him and said she was "not concerned" about the scratching. The humidifier did seem to reduce the incidence of scratching among the cats in general. I hope hairballs were also the source of the throwing up. Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Steve Williams Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 10:15 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up Recently, Loki has gotten fleas. He scratches a lot, but it doesn't seem overwhelming.  I don't see any in the house, but will start a good cleaning/vacuuming regiment.  I bought a flee comb, but will of course do more. Does anyone have advice on best course of action for a 9 month old FeLV+ kitty?  I will also go to the vet for any prescribed treatment, but don't want to cause him a speck of stress with treatment.  My vet is very good in this regard since he is opposed to poisonous stuff.   For the past three days Loki has been throwing up in the early evenings.  He is eating normally otherwise and this doesn't seem to faze him too much.  Our feeding regiment for him has not changed.  His supplements are L-Lysine and Vitamin C, which he has been give for many months.  His throwing up seems to occur sometime after he has his wet food with supplements in the early afternoon (4pm-ish).  Any advice or comments?   Even though he is fine otherwise, this is causing me very much anxiety.   Thanks for any advice.   Steve This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.