Re: To Susan A. Re: Information Please

2007-09-11 Thread catatonya
This is why I would go ahead and vaccinate. Then you don't have her 'catching' the illness while you're waiting 3 months for a confirmation.. UNLESS she is totally isolated from other cats for the 3 month period. t wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Susan, Welcome

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2007-09-11 Thread catatonya
Thank you for taking in Autumn. I'm sure you'll get a lot of advice from the list. Is she showing any symptoms or do you just have a positive test? tonya Susan Ang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We have a new baby that we found outside a local apartment complex. We named her Autumn and she

To Susan A. Re: Information Please

2007-09-11 Thread wendy
Hi Susan, Welcome to the group! This is the best place you will find for reliable info. on FeLV. I do not do any dentals on my cats at all. Some here do. Just depends on your philosophy (and bank account...lol). Did you know that cats can throw the FeLV virus? It's called seroconverting,

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2007-09-11 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Susan, you've come to the right place. This bunch of folks will have a lot of useful info for you. One good supplement is L-lysine, which you can get at most drug and health-food stores, you just have to make sure it doesn't have propylene glycol as an additive. I've gotten it at GNC. Was the di

Re: Information re: Pippin's spay and more questions about spaying

2006-11-09 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Just make sure you let them know that they are authorized to perform all means necessary to pull her through if she crashes. Some vets do not "try" to "bring them back" like you expect with humans. Most vets don't even HAVE automatic respirator units or defibrillators. Sad, but true. I engra

Re: Information re: Pippin's spay and more questions about spaying

2006-11-09 Thread Gina WN
Thank you :)  I will gather all the suggestions and concerns I get from our list.  Then I will ask for a phone consult with my vet before I make the appt.   Gina kelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 05:59 PM 11/9/2006, you wrote:Iso is good, Sevoflourane is a but better but many do not have it.

Re: Information re: Pippin's spay and more questions about spaying

2006-11-09 Thread kelly
At 05:59 PM 11/9/2006, you wrote: Iso is good, Sevoflourane is a but better but many do not have it. Find out if they moniter her Oxygen while she is under, Ask for desolving sutures. I think having an IV line and fluids running is grea and then you have IV access should you need it, Prophylacti

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2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
info regarding this?  I apologize in advance for asking so many questions but I trying to do what is best for Ziggy and do not want to compromise what health he has right now.   Niki - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 12:48 AM S

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2005-06-12 Thread Nina
ound of a tuna can being opened though!). Niki - Original Message - *From:* Nina <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> *Sent:* Sunday, June 12, 2005 3:04 PM *Subject:* Re: Information Ni

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2005-06-12 Thread Nicholena Rushton
a.org Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 3:04 PM Subject: Re: Information Niki,Yes, the vet would prescribe interferon for you.  It is a clear liquid, (looks and tastes just like water) that you give orally.  I don't know if I would start an asymptomatic kitten on interferon right away beca

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2005-06-12 Thread Nina
think the worst. Now it is nice to know Ziggy can have a productive life for whatever time I am going to be blessed by him. Niki - Original Message - *From:* catatonya <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

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2005-06-12 Thread Nicholena Rushton
al Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 12:48 AM Subject: Re: Information Niki,   I'm not the  best one to give advice on the supplements as I'm not using them right now on any of my own.  I have read a lot about transfer

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2005-06-11 Thread catatonya
t.  Now it is nice to know Ziggy can have a productive life for whatever time I am going to be blessed by him.   Niki - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 1:42 AM Subject: RE: Information Hi Niki!   I'm glad you found th

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2005-06-11 Thread Chris
lineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Information   Hi Tonya:   Thanks you so much for the information.  Any suggestions on food that I should be giving him?  Right now I am giving him Iams Kitten Formula and catmilk (I think by Wiskas) every once in a while as a treat.  Should I start vita

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2005-06-11 Thread Nicholena Rushton
Subject: RE: Information Hi Niki!   I'm glad you found the list.  You'll get lots of support and advice!  First of all congratulations on your new baby!  The good news is that if Ziggy is only 8 weeks old he could still fight off the virus (which it sounds like you've

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2005-06-11 Thread Nicholena Rushton
Ziggy a productive life for whatever amount of time God wishes to have me blessed by this little guy.   Niki  - Original Message - From: Nina To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 11:54 PM Subject: Re: Information Hi Niki,I'm sorry your l

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2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
Hi Niki!   I'm glad you found the list.  You'll get lots of support and advice!  First of all congratulations on your new baby!  The good news is that if Ziggy is only 8 weeks old he could still fight off the virus (which it sounds like you've already learned).  I'm not sure what the total time you

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2005-06-10 Thread Nina
Hi Niki, I'm sorry your little Ziggy has tested positive.  I'm sure you're already head over heals in love with him, how could you not be?  When I first found out my babies were positive I was devastated and very confused.  You've come to the right place to help you sort through all the informa

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2005-06-10 Thread Nicholena Rushton
Hello.  I have just adopted a 8 week old kitten named Ziggy.  Ziggy had his first vet visit on 6-9-05 and since I knew nothing about his mom or dad I decided to have a FeLV test done which resulted in a positive.  I was devastated and am now trying to figure out the best course for Ziggy.  H

Re: information about chili and salsa for Tonya

2005-02-23 Thread Barbara Lowe
here's hoping they get into Angel's gate--I promise to visit them if they do since Ft salonga is just down the road from me. barbara - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:06 PM S

Re: information about chili and salsa for Tonya

2005-02-23 Thread catatonya
I'll post it on some other lists I'm on and maybe we'll get lucky![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chili is a black female, probably about 9 lbs, apparently full grown. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and has no known health issues. She's bossy.   Salsa is a black male, probably about 10lbs, apparently

Re: information about chili and salsa for Tonya

2005-02-23 Thread TatorBunz
The kitties are beautiful. I love sleek black hair kitties along with the Siameses. They are downright awesome looking. Believe or not there are people in my neighborhood that are terrified of black kitties...they will go completely around them to avoid confrontation with them...LOL I wish them t

Re: Information on VAS Study

2005-02-17 Thread Nina
Thank you Julie! Julie Johnson wrote: Hi Everyone,   Here's a link to the VAS study that indicated saline injections had a reaction, too:   http://www.vetpathology.org/cgi/content/full/39/2/216   I had heard something about that but not read the study; after reading doing so, it