thanks for the link, sharyl--i new there was a group for it. belinda/james? did we ever get a "helpful links" page?
MC, the always difficult. On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 2:15 PM, Sharyl <[email protected]> wrote: > > There is a Yahoo Assist Feeding group. > http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/ > > When you join you will received several files explaining how to safely > assist feed. I've used syringes, a baby spoon and a finger for different > kitties. You just need to find a method that works for you and your kitty. > Sharyl > > --- On Sat, 5/30/09, Sander, Sue <[email protected]> wrote: > > > From: Sander, Sue <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Thoughts & Prayers Needed for Darcy > > To: [email protected] > > Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009, 12:43 PM > > How do you assist feed a cat? > > > > > > > > > Our sweet baby, Darcy, ten months old and FeLV+ > > was neutered on > > Tuesday. > > >> We brought her home Wednesday and she seemed > > okay, considering she'd > > > > >> just had surgery. > > >> > > >> Yesterday she was in more pain, but we just > > figured the pain shot > > >> they'd given that was supposed to be good for two > > days was wearing > > off. > > >> > > >> Today is even worse. I called the vet this > > AM. She suggested giving > > > > >> a baby aspirin, which I did before going to work. > > >> > > >> Tonight, she barely lifts her head and is mewing > > so pitifully. She > > >> ate some earlier in the day but won't eat > > tonight. I called the vet > > >> again, and she had me give 1/8 of an antibiotic > > and we'll bring her > > >> in tomorrow morning first thing. We've had > > other FeLV kitties > > >> neutered with no troubles, but I'm getting scared > > tonight. > > >> > > >> I just needed to share this tonight. Any > > encouraging words or > > >> suggestions are greatly appreciated! > > >> > > >> Jody (& Darcy) > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference.... MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

