hi Bonnie, oh it's canned pumpkin, when he seems a bit blocked up or his stool is hard, I give him some canned pumpkin (warmed with a few freeze dried chicken crumbles - Halo's Liv a littles) - it helps very quickly :) Shannon
--- On Sun, 12/5/10, Bonnie Hogue <[email protected]> wrote: From: Bonnie Hogue <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] planning for Whimsy's checkup-what to get To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 10:04 PM Pumpkin? Is that a toy or...a food? thx. B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Emeraldkittee" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] planning for Whimsy's checkup-what to get > hi Natalie! > > Actually, I almost wrote that I was leary of the microchip, because wouldn't > his little system view it as a foreign object? I figured since he is a > 'flight risk' though (and never heard anyone else chime in on this) I would > do it - really glad you brought it up. Whimsy got out just a few days ago and > it was really hard to catch him, so I will weigh this carefully. Ditto on the > vax as well. Would rather not give any shots. > > We likely will sedate him for the visit :( because this is all new stuff to > my wild boy - but paws crossed he will be agreeable unlike last time! > > He's liking his pumpkin every now and then, and I will add some probiotics > too, good idea. > > would love to see that microchip article whenever you have time to post. > > thanks for weighing in, Natalie. > Shannon > --- On Sun, 12/5/10, Natalie <[email protected]> wrote: > > > From: Natalie <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] planning for Whimsy's checkup-what to get > To: [email protected] > Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 6:10 PM > > > Shannon - Did you know that microchips have been found to be carcinogenic? > I have articles on it, confirmed by a holistic veterinarian. Is there really > a need for it - if Whimsy's safe inside, why do it. I am in a rush right > now, but if you'd like, I can post the articles. This falls into the > category of unnecessary vaccines - only vaccinate for the cat's > lifestyle.... > No, I wouldn't suggest needless X-rays - they have to sedate a cat and > slight constipation is not good enough of a reason - try some probiotics and > fiber in Whimsy's food. My vet sedates as little and as rarely as possible. > For x-rays, they must be very still. Natalie > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Emeraldkittee > Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 5:29 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Felvtalk] planning for Whimsy's checkup-what to get > > Whimsy's check up is in a few weeks and wanted to get your opinions on what > to get done. > > We will likely have to have him under like before, as I don't see him being > cooperative, but we'll see. I'll be touching base with my vet to solidify > 'the plan'. > > I am going to have the snap test re-done because theoretically he could be > double positive (FIV), full blood panel, urine tested (stool was recently > tested already), micro chipped, oral exam - anything else that is good to do > as long as he is there? The only 'issue' I notice is he tends towards mild > constipation (ever since I met him) - given the issues that can face an > FeLV's intestines, is it prudent to do an xray? or anything else? > > The temps have plummeted here in the Midwest and I'm so grateful he's safe > and warm inside. We bought him lots of toys and warm bedding. Because he's > in the sun room, he has more square footage than any other cat (or person!) > living here. It's so wonderful to spoil him as he should be. > > Thanks for any input. > > Shannon and Sir Whimsy the Spoiled > > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
