RE: Tiger - CLS
Title: Message Dear Sheila My heart goes out to you and your husband. I'm so sorry to hear the sad news of Tiger. And so soon after Tipper. You must be devastated. I wish there were words to ease your pain. I've been there, and I know how you feel. I hope that as time goes by you'll be able to draw some comfort from the knowledge that Tiger was a tremendously lucky kitty to have found a home with you and your husband, and that he made it to a ripe old 14 years in your care. Thinking of you both, and sending hugs your way. love, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 2:58 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Tiger - CLSPlease add my baby Tiger to the list. He past this morning 3 am. He was 14 years old felv+. He was a healthy orange tabby up until two weeks ago. Around the same time I lost Tipper he started showing signs of kidney failure. My husband and I are numb with grief. Two babies in one month is to much to bare. Please pray for us and our other babies. SheilaThis email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. <>
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
I am very sorry. I lost my Snowball to blood clots. He got one that made him unable to move his back legs and was very very painful. At the emergency place, they gave him meds and put him on oxygen and he was able to rest comfortably. They wanted to PTS but there was a slim chance of recovery with treatment, so I insisted they treat him. They called in the middle of the night, just a few hours later (we slept at a hotel nearby the hospital) to say he had gotten another blood clot and it was to the brain and he died from it. Apparently it is very hard to recover from these. My mother's cat Arthur had it happen a number of times, with varying levels of compromising his ability to walk, and they kept recurring and the last time one killed him. So I am really sorry, and you are not alone in going through this. Michelle
Re: My newest addition "Ling"
I have not followed this thread so you may have heard this already, but Topozol, I think, it the medication. There is a also a radio-therapy or surgery procedure that can be done on the thyroid glands. There is a place out here that specializes in it (MA), called Radiocat. There may be somewhere out there too. I know nothing about the procedure other than that a lot of people must do it if there is a group here that does only that. Michelle
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Tamara, I'm so sorry for your loss as well. It's been a rough couple of weeks for the list. :( ttamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Holly, I'm sorry for your loss. Looks like your Tigger and my Quintapus crossed over at the same time...for the same reason..Oh Great...Now they're going to be telling embarassing stories about US! :) <> THolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tigger, my little princess, was doing great on Saturday night after being diagnosed with a blood clot. She actually started to walk again, and considering that she was FELV + and that she was doing great, I thought that she was going to pull through... then things started going down hill. She was so weak, and she couldn't walk anymore. She didn't want to eat... she looked miserable. So, I made a vet appointment to see if there was anything that could be done. The vet said that she developed more blood clots and that she wouldn't be able to fight them off. So I made the decision to help her pass to the bridge. I just couldn't stand to see my little girl suffer anymore. Her quality of life would have been very poor... I couldn't do that to her. She was such a wonderful little girl. My little princess. She will never be forgotten. She is now free to run and play with her brother, Yellow, and her sister, Blackie, both of which lost the battle to FELV last year. Holly Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Holly, I'm so sorry to hear about little Tigger. tonyaHolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tigger, my little princess, was doing great on Saturday night after being diagnosed with a blood clot. She actually started to walk again, and considering that she was FELV + and that she was doing great, I thought that she was going to pull through... then things started going down hill. She was so weak, and she couldn't walk anymore. She didn't want to eat... she looked miserable. So, I made a vet appointment to see if there was anything that could be done. The vet said that she developed more blood clots and that she wouldn't be able to fight them off. So I made the decision to help her pass to the bridge. I just couldn't stand to see my little girl suffer anymore. Her quality of life would have been very poor... I couldn't do that to her. She was such a wonderful little girl. My little princess. She will never be forgotten. She is now free to run and play with her brother, Yellow, and her sister, Blackie, both of which lost the battle to FELV last year. Holly Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Any FeLuk+ Flame Points??
Cross Post for those that may have a Flame point Siamese Felv kitty that needs a home. This is the place! In a message dated 3/23/2005 1:12:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is a FeLuk+ Rescue home/family here in Reno Nevada that works with, and takes in all the FeLuk positive Cats from the Reno SPCA.They just lost their Flame Point Siamese Mix they had, and the dad of the family was really attached to.He told me if I come across another to let him know.They can ONLY take in FeLu + cats though...Cathie BryantReno,Nevada[EMAIL PROTECTED] Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYShttps://www.paypal.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttp://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.orecatay.com/http://www.awca.net/index.htmhttp://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/http://www.meezer.com/http://thesiamesestore.com/http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.htmlhttp://ca.siameserescue.org/http://co.siameserescue.org/http://va.siameserescue.org/ <><>
Re: My newest addition "Ling"-food suggestions
I am sorry for your loss, Tamara. Cherie Gabbert
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
I am so sorry for your loss of your little Tigger. barbara
Tigger and Quintapus
Tamara and Holly, Again my eyes are filled with tears, yet again we have to say goodbye. So much love and so much heartache. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your courage and compassion, thank you for making their lives cherished and appreciated. Waging the daunting battle for their comfort and happiness while they're with us is what matters. Each one of our little angels touch our lives in such a profound way, despite the pain, we're so much better for having known and loved them. We all put everything we have into extending their lives and making the time we have together the best it can be. I know how it leaves a gaping hole when we are forced to let go of their sweet physical presence. It never gets easier. Your energy of strength and love has helped to make the world a better place. I know that energy is depleted right now. We're all sending you our strength and love, I pray it washes over you and helps to bring you peace. Much love, Nina
RE: My newest addition "Ling"-food suggestions
Chris, My CRF cat just passed last night but I wanted to give you a tip about the CRF foodits basically crap. Just try for the low phosphorous food, under 1%. The specially made CRF food is both low phos. & low protien and the cats loose muscle tone and weight on it...plus its very high in grains and fillers and expensive to boot. I had joined two CRF websites and everyone seems to agree that the reg.-high quality brand foods: Merrick, Solid Gold, Wysong are the best bets...human grade ingrediants, -no fillers, only essential grains -non-antibiotic -non steriod -mainly free roaming meats. Good luck with Ling! TChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kidney issue is true forgot to mention that vet would check kidney values regularly just ot make sure everything was OK Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 5:47 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: My newest addition "Ling" Hi Terrie, There is a hyper-t yahoo group. I don't recall the address as I lost my hyper -t cat a couple of years ago, but I got it from someone on this list, so I'm sure they'll forward it to you. Also, hyper-t can be hard on the kidneys, so you have to keep a watch on kidney values. I would feed wet food if I were you. My hyper-t cat died of kidney problems. It might be good to feed her food for crf cats just to make it easier on her kidneys. I don't know though. I'm sure you'll get lots of info. from the yahoo group. tBONNIE J KALMBACH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Terrie,My son's 18 year old black/brown tabby Fu is living with me and is hyperthyroid. He was diagnosed about two and a half years ago. He gets a half tablet of tapazole everyday and fluids with potassium. He is very skinny as such kitties tend to be as their systems are working overtime. I have make sure his food bowl is always filled; that means he lives in his own room when I am not at home. He eats a lot but stays quite skinny. He was rather plump before. But he does act like a normal kitty.As you know, meezers can live a long time, so I hope Ling will be with you for several more years.Sometimes the condition is treated with surgery or radiation, which is supposed to cure it, I think. I remember some my friends hyperthyroid cats was ill and the dose of tapazole their cat was taking was terribly large and the vet proposed to increase it> This was alarming because it was quite different from what my vet said. There is supposed to be a Yahoo hyperthyroid group.Good luck, Bonnie - Original Message -From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:58 pmSubject: My newest addition "Ling"> Hi all, > Well, I'm finally going to talk about the new Siamese kitty > that was > willed to me. Remember this kitty is 15 yrs old. > Well we found out that she isn't a girl but a very neutered boy. > He had 7 front claws embeded into his pads. So a very minor > procedure was > performed to get his claws back to normal looking. > Had severe case of ear mites in his ears then on top of that he > has > "Hyperthyroid".> I have never dealt with a kitty with this illness, pretty much > everything > else as far as illnesses go.> So whatever advise you give me would be appreciated. What kind of > meds will > he need? (I won't be picking up the meds until tomorrow. I don't > know what they > are)> Since he is an older meezer do you think his chances of a good > life are > hopeful. > I only listen to what the Vet partly because was kind of numb when > he was > telling me everything that was wrong with him. He said Ling is a > fighter and a > sweet kitty.> As I stated I know nothing about Hyperthyroid in cats.> Please advise! :(> Thanks!> > > > Terrie Mohr> > Check site for available Siameses for adoption!> > http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYS> > https://www.paypal.com/> TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS> > > http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue> > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html> > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html> > TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS> SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE> Owner/Driver> > Petfinder.com> Adopt a Homeless Pet!> > http://www.petfinder.com/> > http://www.orecatay.com/> > http://www.awca.net/index.htm> http://www.felineleukemia.org/> http://www.petloss.com/> http://www.meezer.com/> > http://thesiamesestore.com/> > http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.html> > http://ca.siameserescue.org/> > http://co.siameserescue.org/> > http://va.siameserescue.org/> Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
RE: My newest addition "Ling"
Kidney issue is true… forgot to mention that vet would check kidney values regularly just ot make sure everything was OK… Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 5:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: My newest addition "Ling" Hi Terrie, There is a hyper-t yahoo group. I don't recall the address as I lost my hyper -t cat a couple of years ago, but I got it from someone on this list, so I'm sure they'll forward it to you. Also, hyper-t can be hard on the kidneys, so you have to keep a watch on kidney values. I would feed wet food if I were you. My hyper-t cat died of kidney problems. It might be good to feed her food for crf cats just to make it easier on her kidneys. I don't know though. I'm sure you'll get lots of info. from the yahoo group. t BONNIE J KALMBACH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Terrie, My son's 18 year old black/brown tabby Fu is living with me and is hyperthyroid. He was diagnosed about two and a half years ago. He gets a half tablet of tapazole everyday and fluids with potassium. He is very skinny as such kitties tend to be as their systems are working overtime. I have make sure his food bowl is always filled; that means he lives in his own room when I am not at home. He eats a lot but stays quite skinny. He was rather plump before. But he does act like a normal kitty. As you know, meezers can live a long time, so I hope Ling will be with you for several more years. Sometimes the condition is treated with surgery or radiation, which is supposed to cure it, I think. I remember some my friends hyperthyroid cats was ill and the dose of tapazole their cat was taking was terribly large and the vet proposed to increase it> This was alarming because it was quite different from what my vet said. There is supposed to be a Yahoo hyperthyroid group. Good luck, Bonnie - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:58 pm Subject: My newest addition "Ling" > Hi all, > Well, I'm finally going to talk about the new Siamese kitty > that was > willed to me. Remember this kitty is 15 yrs old. > Well we found out that she isn't a girl but a very neutered boy. > He had 7 front claws embeded into his pads. So a very minor > procedure was > performed to get his claws back to normal looking. > Had severe case of ear mites in his ears then on top of that he > has > "Hyperthyroid". > I have never dealt with a kitty with this illness, pretty much > everything > else as far as illnesses go. > So whatever advise you give me would be appreciated. What kind of > meds will > he need? (I won't be picking up the meds until tomorrow. I don't > know what they > are) > Since he is an older meezer do you think his chances of a good > life are > hopeful. > I only listen to what the Vet partly because was kind of numb when > he was > telling me everything that was wrong with him. He said Ling is a > fighter and a > sweet kitty. > As I stated I know nothing about Hyperthyroid in cats. > Please advise! :( > Thanks! > > > > Terrie Mohr > > Check site for available Siameses for adoption! > > http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYS > > https://www.paypal.com/ > TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS > > > http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue > > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html > > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html > > TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS > SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE > Owner/Driver > > Petfinder.com > Adopt a Homeless Pet! > > http://www.petfinder.com/ > > http://www.orecatay.com/ > > http://www.awca.net/index.htm > http://www.felineleukemia.org/ > http://www.petloss.com/ > http://www.meezer.com/ > > http://thesiamesestore.com/ > > http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.html > > http://ca.siameserescue.org/ > > http://co.siameserescue.org/ > > http://va.siameserescue.org/ >
RE: My newest addition "Ling"
Hyperthyroid not too uncommon in older cats—my old vet sort of guessed it when I was complaining that my older cat had started getting up in the middle of the night howling & running around. Simple blood test confirmed it & she went on tapezole. She lived to age 23 still taking the meds & there was never any problem. By the way, the meds are the same as human take & if I knew then what I know now I* would have gotten prescription filled at pharmacy rather than getting from vet who charged a lot more! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: My newest addition "Ling" Hi all, Well, I'm finally going to talk about the new Siamese kitty that was willed to me. Remember this kitty is 15 yrs old. Well we found out that she isn't a girl but a very neutered boy. He had 7 front claws embeded into his pads. So a very minor procedure was performed to get his claws back to normal looking. Had severe case of ear mites in his ears then on top of that he has "Hyperthyroid". I have never dealt with a kitty with this illness, pretty much everything else as far as illnesses go. So whatever advise you give me would be appreciated. What kind of meds will he need? (I won't be picking up the meds until tomorrow. I don't know what they are) Since he is an older meezer do you think his chances of a good life are hopeful. I only listen to what the Vet partly because was kind of numb when he was telling me everything that was wrong with him. He said Ling is a fighter and a sweet kitty. As I stated I know nothing about Hyperthyroid in cats. Please advise! :( Thanks! Terrie Mohr Check site for available Siameses for adoption! http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYS https://www.paypal.com/ TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Owner/Driver Petfinder.com Adopt a Homeless Pet! http://www.petfinder.com/ http://www.orecatay.com/ http://www.awca.net/index.htm http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.petloss.com/ http://www.meezer.com/ http://thesiamesestore.com/ http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.html http://ca.siameserescue.org/ http://co.siameserescue.org/ http://va.siameserescue.org/ <><>
RE: OT:anethesia
Title: Message Actually, he had the most damage—I had never seen him that frightened! Anyway, I give him 1 tablet of 10mg about 3 hours before we go. I tried vet instructions of 1 ½ hours but it worked better when he curled up and went to sleep before we went… Now this is for fairly short vet visit and he just goes home & sleeps it off. It also let me clip his nails—something we still haven’t mastered… Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 10:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: OT:anethesia Poor Big Boy, and poor you! Do you happen to know what amount of Ace you give your kids for the desired effect? Nina Chris wrote: The first time I took Big Boy to the vet was without anything and he totally freaked out! The vet tech somehow let him go & he literally climbed the wall to get himself wedged behind a bookcase. It was the one and only time he ever bit me & that was because I was stupid enough to slide my hand behind the bookcase to try & nudge him out. Now go from that to a cat who was frightened but stayed calm & the difference was the ace promazine (may not be spelling right). I’ve used it 3 times with him and while he is completely alert and awake, knows what’s going on, he is just mellow enough to let the vet do whatever is needed including drawing blood. I give him the pill and put the carrier out next to him and he just pops in & goes to sleep. He’s not thrilled when I sneak up to zipper it shut but he doesn’t thrash around either… I’m not big on giving unecessary meds but it made all the difference in the world for him… Just my experience…. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 6:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: OT:anethesia I am so very sorry to hear what happened to Snowball - it's so sad - I know there is always such a concern for anethesia and surgery - I go back and forth every time. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Cherie A Gabbert Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 3:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: OT:anethesia I am sorry I meant if the cat is already positive. I was not aware that Snowball was positive, since all his test came back normal, but once he was put under to be fixed, a week or so later he bled to death, and I was informed that he was FeLV positive at that point. Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Do you mean, if the cat is FeLV positive already, it might cause the virus to be activated? Or do you mean, even if they are negative prior to, it can cause it to be positive after the ahethsia? (I am sorry for not being clear, but I don't have any reasons to beleive that Buddah is FeLV positive - but i need to make sure before I merge her with the rest) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Cherie A Gabbert Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 3:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: OT:anethesia I have always thought that using the anethesia, sometimes that will trigger the FeLV virus. That is what happed to my Snowball. Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As much as I hate the idea of having Buddah (Squeekie) go though it, after discussing it with my friend, who is in the rescue group, I was going to have her anethetize her with ISO gas to draw the blood - because of what happenen to my baby Suzi (she died right after spaying surgery, I really hate the idea of doing so, but at the same time, she felt that it might be least traumatic to her considering other options, she also offered to take the blood herself since she is so used to do so with feral cats (she is a vet tech as well) - but it might be for a while before she can help me, and I really want to be able to get her interact with my other kitties - let me know if I should re-consider anethesia -
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Holly, I'm so deeply saddened by your loss... Gloria
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Holly, You are in my thoughts and prayers, Tigger is better now, and playing with friends. CherieTerri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Holly, I'm so sorry. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Tiggie... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Holly To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 5:57 AM Subject: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge Tigger, my little princess, was doing great on Saturday night after being diagnosed with a blood clot. She actually started to walk again, and considering that she was FELV + and that she was doing great, I thought that she was going to pull through... then things started going down hill. She was so weak, and she couldn't walk anymore. She didn't want to eat... she looked miserable. So, I made a vet appointment to see if there was anything that could be done. The vet said that she developed more blood clots and that she wouldn't be able to fight them off. So I made the decision to help her pass to the bridge. I just couldn't stand to see my little girl suffer anymore. Her quality of life would have been very poor... I couldn't do that to her. She was such a wonderful little girl. My little princess. She will never be forgotten. She is now free to run and play with her brother, Yellow, and her sister, Blackie, both of which lost the battle to FELV last year. Holly Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
I'm so sorry to hear this. You did the right thing by helping the kitty to the bridge. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYShttps://www.paypal.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttp://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.orecatay.com/http://www.awca.net/index.htmhttp://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/http://www.meezer.com/http://thesiamesestore.com/http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.htmlhttp://ca.siameserescue.org/http://co.siameserescue.org/http://va.siameserescue.org/ <><>
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Holly, I'm sorry for your loss. Looks like your Tigger and my Quintapus crossed over at the same time...for the same reason..Oh Great...Now they're going to be telling embarassing stories about US! :) <> THolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tigger, my little princess, was doing great on Saturday night after being diagnosed with a blood clot. She actually started to walk again, and considering that she was FELV + and that she was doing great, I thought that she was going to pull through... then things started going down hill. She was so weak, and she couldn't walk anymore. She didn't want to eat... she looked miserable. So, I made a vet appointment to see if there was anything that could be done. The vet said that she developed more blood clots and that she wouldn't be able to fight them off. So I made the decision to help her pass to the bridge. I just couldn't stand to see my little girl suffer anymore. Her quality of life would have been very poor... I couldn't do that to her. She was such a wonderful little girl. My little princess. She will never be forgotten. She is now free to run and play with her brother, Yellow, and her sister, Blackie, both of which lost the battle to FELV last year. Holly Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Holly, I am so sorry for your loss. Letting them go is the most unselfish present we can give them. Take care, JoanTerri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Holly, I'm so sorry. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Tiggie... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Holly To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 5:57 AM Subject: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge Tigger, my little princess, was doing great on Saturday night after being diagnosed with a blood clot. She actually started to walk again, and considering that she was FELV + and that she was doing great, I thought that she was going to pull through... then things started going down hill. She was so weak, and she couldn't walk anymore. She didn't want to eat... she looked miserable. So, I made a vet appointment to see if there was anything that could be done. The vet said that she developed more blood clots and that she wouldn't be able to fight them off. So I made the decision to help her pass to the bridge. I just couldn't stand to see my little girl suffer anymore. Her quality of life would have been very poor... I couldn't do that to her. She was such a wonderful little girl. My little princess. She will never be forgotten. She is now free to run and play with her brother, Yellow, and her sister, Blackie, both of which lost the battle to FELV last year. Holly Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Holly, I'm so sorry. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Tiggie... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Holly To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 5:57 AM Subject: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge Tigger, my little princess, was doing great on Saturday night after being diagnosed with a blood clot. She actually started to walk again, and considering that she was FELV + and that she was doing great, I thought that she was going to pull through... then things started going down hill. She was so weak, and she couldn't walk anymore. She didn't want to eat... she looked miserable. So, I made a vet appointment to see if there was anything that could be done. The vet said that she developed more blood clots and that she wouldn't be able to fight them off. So I made the decision to help her pass to the bridge. I just couldn't stand to see my little girl suffer anymore. Her quality of life would have been very poor... I couldn't do that to her. She was such a wonderful little girl. My little princess. She will never be forgotten. She is now free to run and play with her brother, Yellow, and her sister, Blackie, both of which lost the battle to FELV last year. Holly Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Holly I am so sorry to hear that you lost Tiggie. I am glad you can find confort knowing she is with the rest of her family as they play and chase it other. I am sure they will find time to watch over you from the heavens above. I am truly sorry for your loss Carla
Re: Loki Update
Steve, Your vet is wrong about the steroids. Dexamethasone is like pred but much much stronger and acts within a few hours. Not only does it shrink tumors,but it makes them feel better. Depomedrol is more like pred but in a shot and stronger. I would really try to get him these shots. They are so, so, so much more effective than prednisone. Michelle
Re: Loki Update
Steve, My thoughts are with you and Loki during this very difficult and stressful time. Hugs, Del - Original Message - From: Steve Williams To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:09 AM Subject: RE: Loki Update I have been away from the computer for some time, spending all my thoughtand time with Loki. Thank you Terrie, Kristi, Nina, Barb, Cherie, Jen,Tonya, Joan, Carla, Michelle, and Kerry for your warm thoughts and advice.Michelle, you suggested steroids. The only steroid the doctor mentioned wasPrednisone, which I am familiar with because of a friend with Crohn'sDisease. The Doctor indicated that this would be a longer term treatment,but while having a different effect, would be slightly less effective thanthe near term relieve of a diuretic. I believe the he was indicating thetumor was too large for the steroids to have a great effect; and that whileprolonging life, life would be less comfortable.I've been making sure Loki is having some wonderful days, although it's beendifficult at times with the rain we've been having. He doesn't normally getto go outside, except for the large deck, which he loves. In good weather,the deck has always been open to him. However, these days, I've let himoutside to explore and wander in the wild grass around the house. He lovesit and has all the energy for it. I think it is wonderfully distracting forhim.His breathing has been the same. Getting rest is a difficult for him, butthe good days, I feel, have offset the labored breathing.Evaluating every breath, every movement; every happy purr, head-but,kneading action, and roll onto the back; every nap, sleep, eating habit,toilet deposit; every behavioral change, uncomfortable sleeping or relaxingposition, has been stressful for me. When to let go is so hard, but I amtrying to be unbiased with the decision about when his quality of life is nolonger good.This early evening, I think I am noticing more labored breathing. I am alsonoticing more difficulty with finding the right position to sleep. He isfavoring harder, flatter surfaces to sleep on so as not to impede breathing.I am accommodating this with soft towels on the hard surfaces he favors,with an extra small roll for his chin to rest upon. This is desirable forhim. Of course, this is now very distressing for me, as I am feeling thetime is near to let him go. I will hope for a clear morning/day for him toexplore outside, then reevaluate.No need to respond to this. I just needed to let you know and to write itdown for myself.Steve
Re: My newest addition "Ling"
Terrie, I am so glad he found you, he will be so much happier, I am sorry I have no idea about "hyperthyroid" I had a cat that had claws immebed into her pads, it is so sad, it is like they need to be taught how to use a scratching post again. Good luck my thoughts are with you Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Well, I'm finally going to talk about the new Siamese kitty that was willed to me. Remember this kitty is 15 yrs old. Well we found out that she isn't a girl but a very neutered boy. He had 7 front claws embeded into his pads. So a very minor procedure was performed to get his claws back to normal looking. Had severe case of ear mites in his ears then on top of that he has "Hyperthyroid". I have never dealt with a kitty with this illness, pretty much everything else as far as illnesses go. So whatever advise you give me would be appreciated. What kind of meds will he need? (I won't be picking up the meds until tomorrow. I don't know what they are) Since he is an older meezer do you think his chances of a good life are hopeful. I only listen to what the Vet partly because was kind of numb when he was telling me everything that was wrong with him. He said Ling is a fighter and a sweet kitty. As I stated I know nothing about Hyperthyroid in cats. Please advise! :( Thanks! Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYShttps://www.paypal.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttp://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.orecatay.com/http://www.awca.net/index.htmhttp://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/http://www.meezer.com/http://thesiamesestore.com/http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.htmlhttp://ca.siameserescue.org/http://co.siameserescue.org/http://va.siameserescue.org/<><>
Tiggie has gone to the Bridge
Tigger, my little princess, was doing great on Saturday night after being diagnosed with a blood clot. She actually started to walk again, and considering that she was FELV + and that she was doing great, I thought that she was going to pull through... then things started going down hill. She was so weak, and she couldn't walk anymore. She didn't want to eat... she looked miserable. So, I made a vet appointment to see if there was anything that could be done. The vet said that she developed more blood clots and that she wouldn't be able to fight them off. So I made the decision to help her pass to the bridge. I just couldn't stand to see my little girl suffer anymore. Her quality of life would have been very poor... I couldn't do that to her. She was such a wonderful little girl. My little princess. She will never be forgotten. She is now free to run and play with her brother, Yellow, and her sister, Blackie, both of which lost the battle to FELV last year. Holly Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: My newest addition "Ling"
Hi Terrie, There is a hyper-t yahoo group. I don't recall the address as I lost my hyper -t cat a couple of years ago, but I got it from someone on this list, so I'm sure they'll forward it to you. Also, hyper-t can be hard on the kidneys, so you have to keep a watch on kidney values. I would feed wet food if I were you. My hyper-t cat died of kidney problems. It might be good to feed her food for crf cats just to make it easier on her kidneys. I don't know though. I'm sure you'll get lots of info. from the yahoo group. tBONNIE J KALMBACH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Terrie,My son's 18 year old black/brown tabby Fu is living with me and is hyperthyroid. He was diagnosed about two and a half years ago. He gets a half tablet of tapazole everyday and fluids with potassium. He is very skinny as such kitties tend to be as their systems are working overtime. I have make sure his food bowl is always filled; that means he lives in his own room when I am not at home. He eats a lot but stays quite skinny. He was rather plump before. But he does act like a normal kitty.As you know, meezers can live a long time, so I hope Ling will be with you for several more years.Sometimes the condition is treated with surgery or radiation, which is supposed to cure it, I think. I remember some my friends hyperthyroid cats was ill and the dose of tapazole their cat was taking was terribly large and the vet proposed to increase it> This was alarming because it was quite different from what my vet said. There is supposed to be a Yahoo hyperthyroid group.Good luck, Bonnie - Original Message -From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:58 pmSubject: My newest addition "Ling"> Hi all, > Well, I'm finally going to talk about the new Siamese kitty > that was > willed to me. Remember this kitty is 15 yrs old. > Well we found out that she isn't a girl but a very neutered boy. > He had 7 front claws embeded into his pads. So a very minor > procedure was > performed to get his claws back to normal looking. > Had severe case of ear mites in his ears then on top of that he > has > "Hyperthyroid".> I have never dealt with a kitty with this illness, pretty much > everything > else as far as illnesses go.> So whatever advise you give me would be appreciated. What kind of > meds will > he need? (I won't be picking up the meds until tomorrow. I don't > know what they > are)> Since he is an older meezer do you think his chances of a good > life are > hopeful. > I only listen to what the Vet partly because was kind of numb when > he was > telling me everything that was wrong with him. He said Ling is a > fighter and a > sweet kitty.> As I stated I know nothing about Hyperthyroid in cats.> Please advise! :(> Thanks!> > > > Terrie Mohr> > Check site for available Siameses for adoption!> > http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYS> > https://www.paypal.com/> TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS> > > http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue> > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html> > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html> > TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS> SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE> Owner/Driver> > Petfinder.com> Adopt a Homeless Pet!> > http://www.petfinder.com/> > http://www.orecatay.com/> > http://www.awca.net/index.htm> http://www.felineleukemia.org/> http://www.petloss.com/> http://www.meezer.com/> > http://thesiamesestore.com/> > http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.html> > http://ca.siameserescue.org/> > http://co.siameserescue.org/> > http://va.siameserescue.org/>
Re: Angel's Gate- My Felix
Title: Thank you Dear Kerry, Thank you for your kind words, I really need to hear I did the right thing. In my heart, I know I did, but I just miss him so, so much. Felix certainly is "plucky", quite a character. And he's very vocal too. I miss his "old man" serenades. I was looking at my photos this afternoon, I told Victor I'd send them a pic of Felix in his youthmiddle age really. Him and his brother, Oscar were about 10 when I brought them home from the shelter. Their names fit them so perfectly too. Oscar was a grouch, and a slob! He also had IBD, but he didn't care where he went, and he had no use for a litterbox! Felix, on the other hand was always a kind and gentle soul. And very fastidious about grooming himself. And if he couldn't make it to the nearest litterbox, he always found a substitute..the dog's large water bowl, my potted fig tree,the large basket in front of the fireplace, and at times he actually went in the fireplace! Even in his declining years he always tried to get to the litterbox, by this time I had a litterbox in every room in the house. He loves people, dogs, cats whatever. Often he would cuddle up w/ Lucy my neurotic dog. Lucy LOVES cats, especially kittenss, She enjoys being a surrogate mom. She did a great job trying to groom Felix everyday. And I know she really misses him, she's been extra mopey these last few days. He's such a gentle soul, you can't help but fall in love w/ him from the moment you first meet him. We are all missing him. I pray that he still has a number of good years to go. And, some great news! I did sell my house, before it was even listed in the papers. I was going nuts w/ all these strangers in my house. Last Friday, two contracts were signed. Both couples were very nice. But couple number 1 went w/ the listed price and I do not have to pay any of the closing fees or inspection fees. And the husband said his wife loved the house so much, he was afraid of what she'd do if she didn't get it! So that is why the contract is so generous on my behalf. And they were already pre-approved for mortgage. I'm delighted the house is going to people who will love it as much as I do! And our realtor told us that there are 3 couples who want to be notified if this contract doesn't go thru. So now it's my turn to find a place for me & the furkids. I'm praying it won't be too hard since once the mortgage is paid, there is still a good sum coming my way! I'll stop my ramblimg now, but thanks again for your kind thoughts! Patti .
Re: My newest addition "Ling"
Hi, The medication used is in pill form, but the medication can be compounded and applied to the ear flap (Not in the Ear) Cats can live a long time using this medication
Re: My newest addition "Ling"
Terrie, My son's 18 year old black/brown tabby Fu is living with me and is hyperthyroid. He was diagnosed about two and a half years ago. He gets a half tablet of tapazole everyday and fluids with potassium. He is very skinny as such kitties tend to be as their systems are working overtime. I have make sure his food bowl is always filled; that means he lives in his own room when I am not at home. He eats a lot but stays quite skinny. He was rather plump before. But he does act like a normal kitty. As you know, meezers can live a long time, so I hope Ling will be with you for several more years. Sometimes the condition is treated with surgery or radiation, which is supposed to cure it, I think. I remember some my friends hyperthyroid cats was ill and the dose of tapazole their cat was taking was terribly large and the vet proposed to increase it> This was alarming because it was quite different from what my vet said. There is supposed to be a Yahoo hyperthyroid group. Good luck, Bonnie - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:58 pm Subject: My newest addition "Ling" > Hi all, >Well, I'm finally going to talk about the new Siamese kitty > that was > willed to me. Remember this kitty is 15 yrs old. > Well we found out that she isn't a girl but a very neutered boy. > He had 7 front claws embeded into his pads. So a very minor > procedure was > performed to get his claws back to normal looking. > Had severe case of ear mites in his ears then on top of that he > has > "Hyperthyroid". > I have never dealt with a kitty with this illness, pretty much > everything > else as far as illnesses go. > So whatever advise you give me would be appreciated. What kind of > meds will > he need? (I won't be picking up the meds until tomorrow. I don't > know what they > are) > Since he is an older meezer do you think his chances of a good > life are > hopeful. > I only listen to what the Vet partly because was kind of numb when > he was > telling me everything that was wrong with him. He said Ling is a > fighter and a > sweet kitty. > As I stated I know nothing about Hyperthyroid in cats. > Please advise!:( > Thanks! > > > > Terrie Mohr > > Check site for available Siameses for adoption! > > http://www.iGive.com/TAZZYS > > https://www.paypal.com/ > TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS > > > http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue > > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html > > http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html > > TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS > SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE > Owner/Driver > > Petfinder.com > Adopt a Homeless Pet! > > http://www.petfinder.com/ > > http://www.orecatay.com/ > > http://www.awca.net/index.htm > http://www.felineleukemia.org/ > http://www.petloss.com/ > http://www.meezer.com/ > > http://thesiamesestore.com/ > > http://tx.siameserescue.org/adopt.html > > http://ca.siameserescue.org/ > > http://co.siameserescue.org/ > > http://va.siameserescue.org/ >
