my husband too.....in fact he has even bought cattle and I didn't speak to him for a week.
On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 10:59 AM, Terri Brown <[email protected]>wrote: > ** > Hi Marcia, > > I don't think re-testing is ever a bad idea, but in order to truly > determine where his FeLV is as far as infection goes, a bone marrow aspirate > would have to be done. It's been 6 years since I've had a FeLV+ baby > here, and I was inactive on this list for quite some time. I recently > reactivated because I missed reading about the kitties. > > His grouchiness could have everything to do with the fact that he's blind. > I think once he adjusts, and once he is completely familiar with his > surroundings he may be just fine. If you never read the book "Homer's > Odyssey", you should. That kitty had to have his eyes removed when he was a > kitten, and he adjusted quite well. Wonderful story. > > I never give up hope that my husband will one day agree to give up meat. > Or at least drastically cut down on the amount. He'd eat beef every day if > he had a choice. > > T > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Marcia Baronda <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 24, 2011 11:47 AM > *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt > > Terri > > I know this sounds crazy, but 20 years ago, after watching City Slickers > where Billy Crystal saved Norman the calf from the rapids, I turned to my > husband and said I am never eating beef again. And I never have. Chicken > pork and fish followed a few months later. I certainly have learned newer > ways to cook! I am a big fan of Temple Grandin...have two of her books. She > is an amazing woman. it was from one of her books that I larned that cats > can't calm down as fast as dogs because of their frontal lobes. But I still > foret that sometimes and end up getting scratched or bit. That's OK. > Fletch is exceptionally grouchy today. He swatted at one of the other cats > today and continually growls at me(-; I asked my vet about retesting him > and she said it's not necessary since he's already cliically ill. I know > after reading everything all of you have posted that you don't agree. that > is why I am here, for outside help from people that have years of experience > with this. I will have him retested of course. Do you think his grouchiness > is from not feeling well, or could he have some neurological issues? I know > that he has totally lost his sight and I'm sure that is really scary to him, > poor little guy.He's om amoxicillin and they said he could stay on that > indefinitely. Do you agree? She also said we could try some prednisone. What > are you opinions?? > > Take care everyone > Marcia > > On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 7:14 AM, Terri Brown <[email protected]>wrote: > >> ** >> I agree, Marcia -- livestock should be protected. I understand that >> they are meant for food for people, but they still deserve respect. This is >> why I am such a fan of Temple Grandin. She got it right. >> >> I find myself more and more unable to eat beef lately......because of the >> cruelty they get like this. I wish ALL beef cattle were humanely treated. >> It is a crying shame that in 2011, we are still so barbaric in our treatment >> of cattle. There are more humane ways to slaughter them. >> >> My 2 cents. >> >> =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Travis, Dori and 6 >> furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi =^..^= >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Marcia Baronda <[email protected]> >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 23, 2011 10:47 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt >> >> tsk tsk to her for those un 4H words and GOOD FOR YOU for speaking for the >> horses! On the local news one day they showed a cattle truck that had >> overturned on the turnpike in Topeka. They wer bulldozing those cattle off >> the road. They were crying and a lot of them had been severely injured. I >> was so P----d that I could not sit down as I called the station and told >> them what I thought. they ask if I was mad that they showed that. I said no, >> I was glad I got to see what goes on, what happens to animals who are hurt. >> they are bulldozed. I could not believe my eyes. than I promptly e=mailed >> KDOT and told them what I thought. Apparently I wasn't the only one. There >> was an apology on the newscast that night and a promise to have a >> veterinarian present if it happened again. Livestock does not fall under the >> Animal welfare Act, which is a crying shame. >> >> On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 6:30 PM, katskat1 <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I will be 63 next month and I have been telling people off about >>> animals for several years now. >>> >>> Just did it yesterday to a woman who took her 4H'rs into McDonalds for >>> a relaxed, air-conditioned treat while FIVE horses sat in direct sun >>> in an enclosed trailer. One of the horses was neighing and kicking so >>> hard the trailer was rocking. I went inside and found her, told her >>> one of the horses was distressed and I felt she shouldn't have left >>> them in the direct sun while they trooped inside to eat. She told me >>> she was trying to get the girls out but they weren't finished eating >>> yet. I told her that is why it is called fast food. She could order >>> the food and they can eat in the truck. Suffer - your horses are! >>> >>> She seemed to be a bit miffed at me! Said very un-4H-like words! >>> >>> Sigh. >>> >>> Tee hee. >>> >>> Wonder what I'll be like at 80? >>> >>> kat >>> >>> On 8/23/11, Lorrie <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > On 08-23, Marcia Baronda wrote: >>> >> You know what? I'm getting that way too! It must be getting >>> older. >>> >> Ya know, I know this sounds really crazy, but I kind of like >>> getting >>> >> older, there ARE perks. >>> > >>> > Yes, that's one of the few good things about getting old! >>> > I'm 78 now and I tell people exactly what I think of them >>> > if they are irresponsible or unkind to animals. >>> > >>> > Lorrie >>> > >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > 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 >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> *Marcia Baronda* >> *Baronda Supplies & Service, Inc.* >> *1550 S 2700 Rd.* >> *Herington, Kansas 67449* >> *Phone: 785-466-2501* >> *Cell: 785-230-6499* >> ** >> ** >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> > > > -- > *Marcia Baronda* > *Baronda Supplies & Service, Inc.* > *1550 S 2700 Rd.* > *Herington, Kansas 67449* > *Phone: 785-466-2501* > *Cell: 785-230-6499* > ** > ** > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > -- *Marcia Baronda* *Baronda Supplies & Service, Inc.* *1550 S 2700 Rd.* *Herington, Kansas 67449* *Phone: 785-466-2501* *Cell: 785-230-6499* ** **
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