Re: 'the jacket'
Me too, me too! say the kitties here. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 17, 2007, at 11:12 PM, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO wrote: I would love to see the photos -- please email it to me if you could. thanks. Hideyo - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:47 PM Subject: 'the jacket' Several weeks ago, after I got the Felv diagnosis, I had to stop letting MeMe go out. She was miserable and I was sure that the stress of screaming at the door handle was going to do the both of us in. I asked the list for help with enclosures and got a lot of great suggestions and photographs. Nina sent me a link for cat jackets and I thought that while I figured out what type of enclosure would be best, I'd try the jacket. Bingo It has been just fabulous. Now, rather than scream at the door handle, she screams at the jacket which is hanging on a hook next to dog leashes. Long story short, I put the jacket on and attach a retractable dog leash with a 10' line and large plastic handle. I lock the line open and put the handle in the middle of the yard. The yard is partially enclosed with a stockade fence which she had been able to crawl under or climb over. Now she has realized that crawling under or climbing over is a drag with the handle getting caught. She has tried many escape routes, but she has finally realized that it is impossible and that being confined to the yard is still better than being indoors all day. She now spends hours sitting near the bird feeder, or under a shrub. She comes to the back door to come inside to use the litter box, and then goes back out. If anyone is interested in it I have photos that I'd be happy to send. I had misplaced the link, but Googled cat jackets and there is only one company that makes them. My only complaint is the color choices. I ordered red and MeMe is humiliated by it and is sure the birds are laughing at her. As everyone knows, Nina is brilliant! Jane
Re: Isabella update ~ enlarged spleen not lymphoma!
I have read somewhere that there is a neurological disease that cats can develop that makes them really wacky when they are touched, but I have no idea where I saw it or read it. Is it called synthese;/ ]'(7sia or something. It's sensory overload. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 18, 2007, at 2:46 PM, laurieskatz wrote: Isabella has been to the specialist. Her temperature was normal and weight the best ever. She has continued to have tremors. She also has a very fast rate of breathing (70-80 BPM). A spine xray revealed nothing amiss. An ultrasound revealed a very enlarged spleen (suspects: lymphoma or red blood cell production). We got the asparate biopsy results and she does not have lymphoma. She is on tramadal, clavamox and prednisone (we switched back from prednisalone because she was frothing). We are going to decrease the pred in case it is the cause of her tremors and or fast breathing (it CAN cause this in dogs). She seems happy except for the tremors. They almost resemble a seizure. If the pred decrease does not stop them, we will try an anti-seizure med. Vet has no idea why she cries out when we touch her or pick her up. More as we learn more. Laurie
Re: OT - Meena and the wild cherry!
Thank you for Meena--I needed that cheer! Great photos! Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 19, 2007, at 7:56 AM, Melissa Lind wrote: Loved the story! What a bright start to my morning! This brought a much-needed smile to my face! Thanks! Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:55 PM To: felvtalk Subject: OT - Meena and the wild cherry! These are some of Rescuties' kittens. Not my fosters, they are being fostered by someone else. Cute though! http://www.beaderie.com/kittens/meena_and_the_mad_wild_cherry/ -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Caroline! http://rescuties.chipin.com/caroline I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
Re: Isabella update ~ enlarged spleen not lymphoma!
Yes, I have heard of that too. It's been awhile.. Anyone have anymore information? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 1:44 AM Subject: Re: Isabella update ~ enlarged spleen not lymphoma! I have read somewhere that there is a neurological disease that cats can develop that makes them really wacky when they are touched, but I have no idea where I saw it or read it. Is it called synthese;/ ]'(7sia or something. It's sensory overload. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 18, 2007, at 2:46 PM, laurieskatz wrote: Isabella has been to the specialist. Her temperature was normal and weight the best ever. She has continued to have tremors. She also has a very fast rate of breathing (70-80 BPM). A spine xray revealed nothing amiss. An ultrasound revealed a very enlarged spleen (suspects: lymphoma or red blood cell production). We got the asparate biopsy results and she does not have lymphoma. She is on tramadal, clavamox and prednisone (we switched back from prednisalone because she was frothing). We are going to decrease the pred in case it is the cause of her tremors and or fast breathing (it CAN cause this in dogs). She seems happy except for the tremors. They almost resemble a seizure. If the pred decrease does not stop them, we will try an anti-seizure med. Vet has no idea why she cries out when we touch her or pick her up. More as we learn more. Laurie
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Re: To Taylor: Re: I need information please
If the cats have been together that long I would not worry about them mixing. Vaccination is something others on the list can advise you on. Keeping them separated will make them unhappy and you miserable. Feed both of them the best diet you can, full of protein and vitamins and lots of supplements. strengthen their immune systems as best you can. Stop worrying or you will loose all the precious time you have with the little ones. Remember that none of us know when we are leaving this world and we need to have the best quality of life possible..full of love and ear scratchings and naps and chin rubs and If you have a holistic/alternative vet in your area please consult him/her for additional information and find another regular vet. Anyone that would recommend you kill a healthy cat just because it has been exposed to a virus is too out of date to deal with the situation you have. Blessings to you and your little ones. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 12:03 AM Subject: To Taylor: Re: I need information please Taylor, Glad to see you! We missed you! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 12:00:22 AM Subject: Re: I need information please Get your precious little girl vaccinated for FeLV. Don't put your boy down. It is hardly necessary. I'm always shocked when vets still feel that way--that is old thinking! Just because he tests positive for FeLV doesn't mean he will get sick right away. My kitty Mamie lived for ten years with FeLV. The absolutely main thing you must think of is no stress for little Basil. Of course, that means Basil will be the most spoiled cat on the planet--but what are our darling pets for if not to spoil spoil spoil with love? You may want to consider finding a new, more forward-thinking vet to get the most positive, loving care for little Basil. xxx, Tee 'n' the Wildlife Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 16, 2007, at 10:22 PM, Malone wrote: I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn’t lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn’t because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus—does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil’s blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you. -- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
Re: 'the jacket'
I'd like to see the pictures too. I am considering one for Dixie. Is the red awful or does MeMe just dislike the color? I just put up a 10 x 10 x 6 foot chain link kennel on the porch for her. The configuration isn't going to work forever but it will do for now. We sit in her private screened in porch a couple of times a day. After she shows me all the places she can get out and I put a top on it she will be able to spend time there while I am outside. One day I'll fix an entrance from her area to the house and she can come and go easier. Given the snakes, coyotes, dogs, hawks etc (and now bear) in the area, I am cautious about leaving a trapped animal alone. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 1:22 AM Subject: Re: 'the jacket' Me too, me too! say the kitties here. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 17, 2007, at 11:12 PM, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO wrote: I would love to see the photos -- please email it to me if you could. thanks. Hideyo - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:47 PM Subject: 'the jacket' Several weeks ago, after I got the Felv diagnosis, I had to stop letting MeMe go out. She was miserable and I was sure that the stress of screaming at the door handle was going to do the both of us in. I asked the list for help with enclosures and got a lot of great suggestions and photographs. Nina sent me a link for cat jackets and I thought that while I figured out what type of enclosure would be best, I'd try the jacket. Bingo It has been just fabulous. Now, rather than scream at the door handle, she screams at the jacket which is hanging on a hook next to dog leashes. Long story short, I put the jacket on and attach a retractable dog leash with a 10' line and large plastic handle. I lock the line open and put the handle in the middle of the yard. The yard is partially enclosed with a stockade fence which she had been able to crawl under or climb over. Now she has realized that crawling under or climbing over is a drag with the handle getting caught. She has tried many escape routes, but she has finally realized that it is impossible and that being confined to the yard is still better than being indoors all day. She now spends hours sitting near the bird feeder, or under a shrub. She comes to the back door to come inside to use the litter box, and then goes back out. If anyone is interested in it I have photos that I'd be happy to send. I had misplaced the link, but Googled cat jackets and there is only one company that makes them. My only complaint is the color choices. I ordered red and MeMe is humiliated by it and is sure the birds are laughing at her. As everyone knows, Nina is brilliant! Jane
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
I can't remember where I read it, (thinking it was in Kittens for Dummies, which I can't find right now), but I know I've read that products containing lidocaine should not be used on cats. Bactine contains lidocaine. Can't remember what the side-effect was with cats, anyone else out there have the Kittens book handy? Regards, Beth On 8/3/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Not saying it is always a problem. He just won't use them. - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? It worked great w/ my cat, it was every 2 weeks for about a month? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5:05 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? If I may, my vet and I don't like the steroid injections. He says they give the body many more times med than the kitty can absorb AND if there is a bad reaction, no way to change the dose or discontinue. Daily pred is preferred by him as doseage can be adjusted if needed. Just my 2 cents. Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 2:41 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? Soudns like she needs a cortisone shot. That happened to my little Pugsley, he has very tender skin. A flamepoint w/ pink tender skin. The shot helped out a lot. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:06 AM Subject: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: Isabella update ~ enlarged spleen not lymphoma!
The vets have mentioned this. I think it's hyperesthesia or something like that. I had forgotten about this. Thank-you . Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 1:15 AM Subject: Re: Isabella update ~ enlarged spleen not lymphoma! Yes, I have heard of that too. It's been awhile.. Anyone have anymore information? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 1:44 AM Subject: Re: Isabella update ~ enlarged spleen not lymphoma! I have read somewhere that there is a neurological disease that cats can develop that makes them really wacky when they are touched, but I have no idea where I saw it or read it. Is it called synthese;/ ]'(7sia or something. It's sensory overload. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 18, 2007, at 2:46 PM, laurieskatz wrote: Isabella has been to the specialist. Her temperature was normal and weight the best ever. She has continued to have tremors. She also has a very fast rate of breathing (70-80 BPM). A spine xray revealed nothing amiss. An ultrasound revealed a very enlarged spleen (suspects: lymphoma or red blood cell production). We got the asparate biopsy results and she does not have lymphoma. She is on tramadal, clavamox and prednisone (we switched back from prednisalone because she was frothing). We are going to decrease the pred in case it is the cause of her tremors and or fast breathing (it CAN cause this in dogs). She seems happy except for the tremors. They almost resemble a seizure. If the pred decrease does not stop them, we will try an anti-seizure med. Vet has no idea why she cries out when we touch her or pick her up. More as we learn more. Laurie
Re: 'the jacket'
Hi Taylor and Marylyn I sent out photos to both of you. This is the link to the company. I bought the soft sided one. http://www.metpet.com/ The concept is fabulous, the design and material (and color) could use some work. She spends hours outside. I check on her often and although she caught a chipmunk yesterday in her bright red nylon jacket, no less, she usually hides in tall grass, or under shrubs , plotting. The retractable leash works well because she has 12 feet of line and then a large handle that does not fit under the fence. In the beginning she spent most of her time finding escape routes and ways to get out of the jacket. Now when I get it to put it on her she purrs, because it means she is going out. She has figured out how to navigate the yard without getting caught or tangled too often. She is so used to it that she will often come in for a food or a litterbox pitt stop, and take a snooze with it on. I know it is not possible for multiple cat households, but for a cat like MeMe who was most likely an outdoor cat before we got her, the jacket has given her a degree of freedom and stimulation that can only help, (I hope). Jane On Aug 4, 2007, at 3:44 AM, Marylyn wrote: I'd like to see the pictures too. I am considering one for Dixie. Is the red awful or does MeMe just dislike the color? I just put up a 10 x 10 x 6 foot chain link kennel on the porch for her. The configuration isn't going to work forever but it will do for now. We sit in her private screened in porch a couple of times a day. After she shows me all the places she can get out and I put a top on it she will be able to spend time there while I am outside. One day I'll fix an entrance from her area to the house and she can come and go easier. Given the snakes, coyotes, dogs, hawks etc (and now bear) in the area, I am cautious about leaving a trapped animal alone. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 1:22 AM Subject: Re: 'the jacket' Me too, me too! say the kitties here. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 17, 2007, at 11:12 PM, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO wrote: I would love to see the photos -- please email it to me if you could. thanks. Hideyo - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:47 PM Subject: 'the jacket' Several weeks ago, after I got the Felv diagnosis, I had to stop letting MeMe go out. She was miserable and I was sure that the stress of screaming at the door handle was going to do the both of us in. I asked the list for help with enclosures and got a lot of great suggestions and photographs. Nina sent me a link for cat jackets and I thought that while I figured out what type of enclosure would be best, I'd try the jacket. Bingo It has been just fabulous. Now, rather than scream at the door handle, she screams at the jacket which is hanging on a hook next to dog leashes. Long story short, I put the jacket on and attach a retractable dog leash with a 10' line and large plastic handle. I lock the line open and put the handle in the middle of the yard. The yard is partially enclosed with a stockade fence which she had been able to crawl under or climb over. Now she has realized that crawling under or climbing over is a drag with the handle getting caught. She has tried many escape routes, but she has finally realized that it is impossible and that being confined to the yard is still better than being indoors all day. She now spends hours sitting near the bird feeder, or under a shrub. She comes to the back door to come inside to use the litter box, and then goes back out. If anyone is interested in it I have photos that I'd be happy to send. I had misplaced the link, but Googled cat jackets and there is only one company that makes them. My only complaint is the color choices. I ordered red and MeMe is humiliated by it and is sure the birds are laughing at her. As everyone knows, Nina is brilliant! Jane
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Dr smith uses it as a very last resort. When Pugsley had his horrible open sore on the back of his neck, we tried aloe jell, vitamin e cream dermavet to start. When that didn't work, ( I had to call him daily with reports) that's when he brought out the big gun, the cortisone shot. And it improved, but he gave him one more shot 2 weeks later, which did the trick. Pugsley has no immune system, being from the Frankenbreeder house as a tiny kitten and trapped in a house fire. Covered in severe ringworm w/ advanced URI. And potentially exposed to felv to boot. But he is better now, being the little bedwetter that he is... :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:22 AM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Not saying it is always a problem. He just won't use them. - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? It worked great w/ my cat, it was every 2 weeks for about a month? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent
WA...FELV + Cat/Kitten needing a home...ASAP
Can anyone here help this baby? This kitten is located in eastern WA. state. contact Teresa at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) and [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) In a message dated 8/3/2007 3:38:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: Can everyone that may know of an agency that takes FELV+ cats send me their link. I have contacted Purrfectpets but would like to know if there are others that will take positive cats. We have a 6-8 month old female that is just the sweetest girl and at this time very health. We have tested twice so are quite sure of our diagnosis. If you can help or know of an organization in the WA/ID area please let me know. Teresa Asman Shelter Manager Whitman County Humane Society 509-332-3422 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: 'the jacket'
It helps big time. Ebony Thomas Katt was feral when he decided to move in with me. His little girl friend, who arrived 6 or so years later was an outside cat somewhere before she got rescued and dropped on my doorstep. They enjoyed a kennel they accessed thru ductwork (made for them) all of their lives. Dixie will have a similar set up soon (I hope) but enjoys time in her screened in porch now. A jacket would make me feel safer about walking her. I have a harness but just don't feel safe about it and she could easily jump from my arms. This area is not particularly cat friendly. Thanks. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:50 AM Subject: Re: 'the jacket' Hi Taylor and Marylyn I sent out photos to both of you. This is the link to the company. I bought the soft sided one. http://www.metpet.com/ The concept is fabulous, the design and material (and color) could use some work. She spends hours outside. I check on her often and although she caught a chipmunk yesterday in her bright red nylon jacket, no less, she usually hides in tall grass, or under shrubs , plotting. The retractable leash works well because she has 12 feet of line and then a large handle that does not fit under the fence. In the beginning she spent most of her time finding escape routes and ways to get out of the jacket. Now when I get it to put it on her she purrs, because it means she is going out. She has figured out how to navigate the yard without getting caught or tangled too often. She is so used to it that she will often come in for a food or a litterbox pitt stop, and take a snooze with it on. I know it is not possible for multiple cat households, but for a cat like MeMe who was most likely an outdoor cat before we got her, the jacket has given her a degree of freedom and stimulation that can only help, (I hope). Jane On Aug 4, 2007, at 3:44 AM, Marylyn wrote: I'd like to see the pictures too. I am considering one for Dixie. Is the red awful or does MeMe just dislike the color? I just put up a 10 x 10 x 6 foot chain link kennel on the porch for her. The configuration isn't going to work forever but it will do for now. We sit in her private screened in porch a couple of times a day. After she shows me all the places she can get out and I put a top on it she will be able to spend time there while I am outside. One day I'll fix an entrance from her area to the house and she can come and go easier. Given the snakes, coyotes, dogs, hawks etc (and now bear) in the area, I am cautious about leaving a trapped animal alone. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 1:22 AM Subject: Re: 'the jacket' Me too, me too! say the kitties here. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 17, 2007, at 11:12 PM, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO wrote: I would love to see the photos -- please email it to me if you could. thanks. Hideyo - Original Message - From: Jane Lyons To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:47 PM Subject: 'the jacket' Several weeks ago, after I got the Felv diagnosis, I had to stop letting MeMe go out. She was miserable and I was sure that the stress of screaming at the door handle was going to do the both of us in. I asked the list for help with enclosures and got a lot of great suggestions and photographs. Nina sent me a link for cat jackets and I thought that while I figured out what type of enclosure would be best, I'd try the jacket. Bingo It has been just fabulous. Now, rather than scream at the door handle, she screams at the jacket which is hanging on a hook next to dog leashes. Long story
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
I don't know if the sore is like the ones Dixie gets or not but Baytril cream applied a couple of times a day really works on them. My vets don't want to use steroids. One recommended Calendula lotion for itching. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 10:46 AM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? Dr smith uses it as a very last resort. When Pugsley had his horrible open sore on the back of his neck, we tried aloe jell, vitamin e cream dermavet to start. When that didn't work, ( I had to call him daily with reports) that's when he brought out the big gun, the cortisone shot. And it improved, but he gave him one more shot 2 weeks later, which did the trick. Pugsley has no immune system, being from the Frankenbreeder house as a tiny kitten and trapped in a house fire. Covered in severe ringworm w/ advanced URI. And potentially exposed to felv to boot. But he is better now, being the little bedwetter that he is... :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:22 AM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Not saying it is always a problem. He just won't use them. - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? It worked great w/ my cat, it was every 2 weeks for about a month? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent
RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
My Momma cat has this problem as well only it is much bigger than a quarter. We tried the shot and many other things, but the main problem we have is that when it is healing, it itches and she scratches. We have resorted to putting antibiotic cream on the spot with a piece of gauze covering the area and then wrapping a self-adhesive bandage (like an ace bandage) around her body to keep the antibiotic in place and prevent more damage from scratching. We change the bandage completely during the different stages of healing: scabs, new skin, hair growth. This works as long as we don't take the bandages off until she is completely healed and her hair is grown back. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM
EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
We all know Susan Hoffman...moderator of FIV2 group and wonderful helper to ALL OF US This morning at 5am her home caught on fire,,She has many many cats there and was in the process of doing a lot of kitten adoptions,,,Fortunately the cats were saved and only 7 or so accounted for,,she is looking for them Please Please Please,,,Anyone willing to take in any for adoptionsd as she will not be able to adopt out for the remainder of this seasonAnyone one with any connections to rescue groups Please contact he The 2 cell phones she can be reached at are 415 238-8057 and 415 830-0026 Her email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] She will be checking at internet cafes etc until she can get back on her own...she is currently in a one bedroom apartment with many ,,too many firghtened cats The fire was electrical,, Please cross post you can also contact me Kelly at 559 645-5050 or 559 978-1184 thanks
RE: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
Where is she--city, state?? Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly L Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 7:54 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: EMERGENCY!! House fire!!! We all know Susan Hoffman...moderator of FIV2 group and wonderful helper to ALL OF US This morning at 5am her home caught on fire,,She has many many cats there and was in the process of doing a lot of kitten adoptions,,,Fortunately the cats were saved and only 7 or so accounted for,,she is looking for them Please Please Please,,,Anyone willing to take in any for adoptionsd as she will not be able to adopt out for the remainder of this seasonAnyone one with any connections to rescue groups Please contact he The 2 cell phones she can be reached at are 415 238-8057 and 415 830-0026 Her email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] She will be checking at internet cafes etc until she can get back on her own...she is currently in a one bedroom apartment with many ,,too many firghtened cats The fire was electrical,, Please cross post you can also contact me Kelly at 559 645-5050 or 559 978-1184 thanks
RE: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
At 05:35 PM 8/4/2007, you wrote: She is in the San Francisco bay area of California. Where is she--city, state?? Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly L Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 7:54 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: EMERGENCY!! House fire!!! We all know Susan Hoffman...moderator of FIV2 group and wonderful helper to ALL OF US This morning at 5am her home caught on fire,,She has many many cats there and was in the process of doing a lot of kitten adoptions,,,Fortunately the cats were saved and only 7 or so accounted for,,she is looking for them Please Please Please,,,Anyone willing to take in any for adoptionsd as she will not be able to adopt out for the remainder of this seasonAnyone one with any connections to rescue groups Please contact he The 2 cell phones she can be reached at are 415 238-8057 and 415 830-0026 Her email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] She will be checking at internet cafes etc until she can get back on her own...she is currently in a one bedroom apartment with many ,,too many firghtened cats The fire was electrical,, Please cross post you can also contact me Kelly at 559 645-5050 or 559 978-1184 thanks -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM
Re: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
Consider it done I have sent to numerous groups I'm on as well private people to try and help Susan. Hope she hears from them soon. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
Where is Susan located Kelly? Thanks, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 6:54:03 PM Subject: EMERGENCY!! House fire!!! We all know Susan Hoffman...moderator of FIV2 group and wonderful helper to ALL OF US This morning at 5am her home caught on fire,,She has many many cats there and was in the process of doing a lot of kitten adoptions,,,Fortunately the cats were saved and only 7 or so accounted for,,she is looking for them Please Please Please,,,Anyone willing to take in any for adoptionsd as she will not be able to adopt out for the remainder of this seasonAnyone one with any connections to rescue groups Please contact he The 2 cell phones she can be reached at are 415 238-8057 and 415 830-0026 Her email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] She will be checking at internet cafes etc until she can get back on her own...she is currently in a one bedroom apartment with many ,,too many firghtened cats The fire was electrical,, Please cross post you can also contact me Kelly at 559 645-5050 or 559 978-1184 thanks Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Thanks Chris! It is a bit better. I may have to go get some of that gauze though. Although, I'm sure she won't like it one bit...lol! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 6:38:21 PM Subject: RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? My Momma cat has this problem as well only it is much bigger than a quarter. We tried the shot and many other things, but the main problem we have is that when it is healing, it itches and she scratches. We have resorted to putting antibiotic cream on the spot with a piece of gauze covering the area and then wrapping a self-adhesive bandage (like an ace bandage) around her body to keep the antibiotic in place and prevent more damage from scratching. We change the bandage completely during the different stages of healing: scabs, new skin, hair growth. This works as long as we don't take the bandages off until she is completely healed and her hair is grown back. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/
Re: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
At 06:14 PM 8/4/2007, you wrote: Where is Susan located Kelly? Bay area of california Thanks, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 6:54:03 PM Subject: EMERGENCY!! House fire!!! We all know Susan Hoffman...moderator of FIV2 group and wonderful helper to ALL OF US This morning at 5am her home caught on fire,,She has many many cats there and was in the process of doing a lot of kitten adoptions,,,Fortunately the cats were saved and only 7 or so accounted for,,she is looking for them Please Please Please,,,Anyone willing to take in any for adoptionsd as she will not be able to adopt out for the remainder of this seasonAnyone one with any connections to rescue groups Please contact he The 2 cell phones she can be reached at are 415 238-8057 and 415 830-0026 Her email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] She will be checking at internet cafes etc until she can get back on her own...she is currently in a one bedroom apartment with many ,,too many firghtened cats The fire was electrical,, Please cross post you can also contact me Kelly at 559 645-5050 or 559 978-1184 thanks Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM
Re: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
Susan is in San Francisco, CA. Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Momma always walks funny for the first few minutes and then when she realizes that we won't take it off, she goes back to normal. It is always fun watching her act. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Thanks Chris! It is a bit better. I may have to go get some of that gauze though. Although, I'm sure she won't like it one bit...lol! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 6:38:21 PM Subject: RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? My Momma cat has this problem as well only it is much bigger than a quarter. We tried the shot and many other things, but the main problem we have is that when it is healing, it itches and she scratches. We have resorted to putting antibiotic cream on the spot with a piece of gauze covering the area and then wrapping a self-adhesive bandage (like an ace bandage) around her body to keep the antibiotic in place and prevent more damage from scratching. We change the bandage completely during the different stages of healing: scabs, new skin, hair growth. This works as long as we don't take the bandages off until she is completely healed and her hair is grown back. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM
interferon ~ does anyone use daily vs 7 days on/off???
Isabella finished her current 7 days ON interferon on Wednesday. She has been meowing a bit more yesterday and today and has seemed a bit uncomfortable again. Our vet was going to research and advise whether we can use interferon continuously. We have not heard and it's the weekend. We did restart her on our own today. Any thoughts, please? Thanks! Laurie
Re: interferon ~ does anyone use daily vs 7 days on/off???
Is this for human alpha that you give orally or felin omega interferon - the main reason you give human alpah on and off, is because a cat will eventually build immunity to human alpha if you give continuously - but it does not happen for a few months - so eventually, I would suggest that you want to switch to feline omega interferon (you can dilute it and give it to her orally like you do for alpha -- but she will not build immunity to it like she may for human alpah..) - but it's safe to give her continuously otherwise.. Hideyo - Original Message - From: laurieskatzmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 7:58 PM Subject: interferon ~ does anyone use daily vs 7 days on/off??? Isabella finished her current 7 days ON interferon on Wednesday. She has been meowing a bit more yesterday and today and has seemed a bit uncomfortable again. Our vet was going to research and advise whether we can use interferon continuously. We have not heard and it's the weekend. We did restart her on our own today. Any thoughts, please? Thanks! Laurie
Re: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
This is awful -- I did not understand the part you said only 7 or so accounted for -- does is mean 7 cats got out of the house and they are missing? - Original Message - From: Kelly Lmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 5:54 PM Subject: EMERGENCY!! House fire!!! We all know Susan Hoffman...moderator of FIV2 group and wonderful helper to ALL OF US This morning at 5am her home caught on fire,,She has many many cats there and was in the process of doing a lot of kitten adoptions,,,Fortunately the cats were saved and only 7 or so accounted for,,she is looking for them Please Please Please,,,Anyone willing to take in any for adoptionsd as she will not be able to adopt out for the remainder of this seasonAnyone one with any connections to rescue groups Please contact he The 2 cell phones she can be reached at are 415 238-8057 and 415 830-0026 Her email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] She will be checking at internet cafes etc until she can get back on her own...she is currently in a one bedroom apartment with many ,,too many firghtened cats The fire was electrical,, Please cross post you can also contact me Kelly at 559 645-5050 or 559 978-1184 thanks
Re: EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! House fire!!!
Also, I know you mentioned it was electrical - but do you know exactly how it happened? Was it from a dryer or something? How many cats does shw have in her apartment for adoption? - Original Message - From: HIDEYO YAMAMOTOmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 11:00 PM Subject: Re: EMERGENCY!! House fire!!! This is awful -- I did not understand the part you said only 7 or so accounted for -- does is mean 7 cats got out of the house and they are missing? - Original Message - From: Kelly Lmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 5:54 PM Subject: EMERGENCY!! House fire!!! We all know Susan Hoffman...moderator of FIV2 group and wonderful helper to ALL OF US This morning at 5am her home caught on fire,,She has many many cats there and was in the process of doing a lot of kitten adoptions,,,Fortunately the cats were saved and only 7 or so accounted for,,she is looking for them Please Please Please,,,Anyone willing to take in any for adoptionsd as she will not be able to adopt out for the remainder of this seasonAnyone one with any connections to rescue groups Please contact he The 2 cell phones she can be reached at are 415 238-8057 and 415 830-0026 Her email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] She will be checking at internet cafes etc until she can get back on her own...she is currently in a one bedroom apartment with many ,,too many firghtened cats The fire was electrical,, Please cross post you can also contact me Kelly at 559 645-5050 or 559 978-1184 thanks
