felv + white kitten looking for home in Houston TX
Hi all I received this from a friend in the houston TX area. If anyone can help please email the name below or you can email me off line. I have pictures of this guy he is very cute. Hopefully someone can take him. Carla He also as affectionate as he is beautiful. Snowbell was found abandoned at an area mall on Christmas Eve, 2004.He was extremely cold and frightened, and he was meowing, asking -- begging -- for someone to please help him. Luckily, one of our rescue group volunteers heard his cries amidst the snow flurries that evening and immediately came to his aid. Snowbell was underweight and undernourished. We fed him, nurtured him and brought a gleam to both to his eyes and to his soft white coat. That snowy Christmas Eve, we made a promise to help Snowbell every way we can. Now, what Snowbell needs most is a fantastic forever home! He is a healthy 8-month old, who is neutered, up-to-date on shots and FeLV+. He is a kitty who is grateful to be rescued. He will thank whomever adopts him with loads of purrs and hugs! If you think you may have a potential adopter for Snowbell, please let me know. Anyone who lives with this wonderful kitty will be a very fortunate person indeed! Best regards, Janet Anderson Purrfect Pets Volunteer Tel: 281-370-8100 (office) Cell: 281-682-7630 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fast Quick Question
When vaccinating for FeLV, can I go behind the neck or does it have to be in the rear flank, or big the tail junction? Cherie
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Leg. FeLV and rabies vaccines are the ones most associated with VAS, so need to put them somewhere that can be amputated if god forbid that is needed. Michelle In a message dated 3/24/2005 12:42:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When vaccinating for FeLV, can I go behind the neck or does it have to be in the rear flank, or big the tail junction? Cherie
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Are you doing it yourself? I think it is intramuscular but really am not sure at all. I think it is in the upper leg but again am not sure. A vet should know, and those who vaccinate at home on this list should know. sorry, Michelle In a message dated 3/24/2005 12:46:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The upper part of the back leg right? and can it go into the muscle or do you just hit under the skin?
OT:FIV false positive?
Buddha (Squeekie)s blood work came back from a lab when we did ELISA in house clinic test, she was negative on FeLV/FIV then, Antech lab did the virus test again on ELISA (by mistake since I did not ask them to do so, but they did it anyway by mistake), but on their ELISA test from the lab, the FIV came back as positive. I had a similar thing happened to one my other kitties, Rikki when I first rescued him, the ELISA (both in house test and antech lab) came back as negative, 2 months later, we re-tested him again, and the antech came back as positive on FIV (did not do in house at this time) but I have always felt (just a feeling) that it was false positive for some reason, but the meantime, he was isolated from others just in case and two or three years later (which is sometime last year), I tested him again, and this time, in ELISA, both in house clinic and Antech lab came back as Negative, and ELISA/Western Blot by Cornell came back as negative, but DNA test through another lab came back as Positive which was very confusing. And I was supposed to send it again to UC Davis for another DNA test as recommended by Cornell but never have so he is still isolated. Also, he is asymptomatic (no symptoms at all). Again, I have three other FIV (definite FIV) boys, but they are all healthy, unlike FeLV, many cats dont necessary die from FIV, but die with FIV so its hard to tell from their heath condition sometimes. But because of the inconsistency, he is still alone, which makes me feel very badly. I should probably do another test and see what happens soon. Anyway, I guess I have to do the same thing for Buddha (run western blot and another ELISA, and possibly IFA and DNA test I had to anesthetize her to draw blood last time, and probably have to do so again, which I hate to do, but, I really cant merge her with other kitties without knowing for sure of the results because of the risks to other cats anyway, I am writing this to you in case you have any insights on this situation. Unlike FeLV virus, once you have the FIV virus in the body, the virus tends to stay so once its positive, s/he will always be positive so inconsistency of the results (from positive to negative) comes from false test result, thats what I read and heard. Everyone, regardless, please pray for Buddha that she does not have FIV I really wanted her to merge with the cats in the main house which will make it difficult otherwise. Again, thank you for listening, and I appreciate any advise or input. Thank you. Hideyo
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We can't vaccinate for rabies here in Texas, but do do our own Upper Respiratory and leuk vaccines. Our vet said we can do just under the skin. We do them as low on the rear leg as we can where there is good flesh contact (too far down there is no meat). To help us remember what vaccine was done where, we do leuk - left and URI on the right leg. /mari On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 12:56:51 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you doing it yourself? I think it is intramuscular but really am not sure at all. I think it is in the upper leg but again am not sure. A vet should know, and those who vaccinate at home on this list should know. sorry, Michelle In a message dated 3/24/2005 12:46:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The upper part of the back leg right? and can it go into the muscle or do you just hit under the skin?
Re: Fast Quick Question
Rear Flank. for all shots
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Thank you wish me luck ;-))[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you doing it yourself? I think it is intramuscular but really am not sure at all. I think it is in the upper leg but again am not sure. A vet should know, and those who vaccinate at home on this list should know.sorry,Michelle In a message dated 3/24/2005 12:46:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The upper part of the back leg right? and can it go into the muscle or do you just hit under the skin?
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Thank you Wish me luck ;-))Karolyn Lount [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rear Flank. for all shots
Re: Tiger - CLS
My heart goes out to you at the loss of your Tiger. I too know your pain, as this week was a sad one for us too. On Monday, we lost Fall Down Get Runned Over By Car Multiple Times Kitty (FallDown Kitty). He was the last surviving sibling of Earth Mother, the first leuk momma and her babies that we rescued some 15 years ago. We lost Earth Mother last fall and FallDown after having rallied back several times, took his final journey at 2:18 p.m. Monday. Yesterday morning, 9:30 a.m., I-Bad, just a little over a year old, lost her battle with this dreaded disease. She now joins her brother, also leuk positive, who we lost just a few weeks after we rescued them from a dumpster at not more than 3 weeks old. While the bodies of our special babies are no longer with us, their spirits will be ever intertwined with ours until the day we meet again. My condolences to all who have lost little ones and bless you all for opening your homes and your hearts to these special babies that so few will give a chance to. /mari (Spirit Cat) Please 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. Sheila
Re: Tiger - CLS
Mari, I'm SO sorry for your lossesIt looks like this was a busy week in Heaven for cats. Thank you for taking such a chance and enduring the emotions of adopting Felv+ kitties. I am grateful to you and all those on this list for your courage and love. TMari Kolbe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My heart goes out to you at the loss of your Tiger. I too know yourpain, as this week was a sad one for us too. On Monday, we lost FallDown Get Runned Over By Car Multiple Times Kitty (FallDown Kitty). Hewas the last surviving sibling of Earth Mother, the first leuk mommaand her babies that we rescued some 15 years ago. We lost EarthMother last fall and FallDown after having rallied back several times,took his final journey at 2:18 p.m. Monday.Yesterday morning, 9:30 a.m., I-Bad, just a little over a year old,lost her battle with this dreaded disease. She now joins her brother,also leuk positive, who we lost just a few weeks after we rescued themfrom a dumpster at not more than 3 weeks old.While the bodies of our special babies are no longer with us, theirspirits will be ever intertwined with ours until the day we meetagain.My condolences to all who have lost little ones and bless you all foropening your homes and your hearts to these special babies that so fewwill give a chance to./mari (Spirit Cat) Please 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.Sheila__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Shot is done
I practiced on an Orange, just because I heard that is what you are supposed to do, then I got Thor and gave him his FeLV shot, I am pretty sure it will be ok. Thanks for all your help, I was pannicking alittle. Cherie
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My vet just came and did that yesterday, she did it in the left rear leg. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Cherie if you can wait a little bit my vet is coming back today to get blood from Fred so she will be here around 3:30PM pacific time I can ask her then. I think it was a bit lower on the leg but not sure if it is intermuscular. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Thank you, if you can still let me know, Ialready did it, but just I will need to do it again in three weeks. CherieBelinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cherie if you can wait a little bit my vet is coming back today to get blood from Fred so she will be here around 3:30PM pacific time I can ask her then. I think it was a bit lower on the leg but not sure if it is intermuscular.-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Servicehttp://www.bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design)http://HostDesign4U.com---BMK Designs (non-profit web sites)http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Tiger - CLS
Thank you. I feel Tiger and Tip with me. When I call the roll at meal time I still call there names and it seems they are right here purring, rubbing my legs. They were always the first to come for meals. I'm so sorry about Falldown and I-Bad and everyone who has lost a baby. It is never easy to let go, but thank God for everyone on this list it helps so much to know there are wonderful people out there that shares our grief. I'll be praying for you and your babies. Love, Sheila inline: Clouds.jpg
RE: Tiger - CLS
Sheila, I know that Tiger and Tip are with you I have felt the same way when Suzi passed and I knew it was not my imagination. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 4:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Tiger - CLS Thank you. I feel Tiger and Tip with me. When I call the roll at meal time I still call there names and it seems they are right here purring, rubbing my legs. They were always the first to come for meals. I'm so sorry about Falldown and I-Bad and everyone who has lost a baby. It is never easy to let go, but thank God for everyone on this list it helps so much to know there are wonderful people out there that shares our grief. I'll be praying for you and your babies. Love, Sheila image001.jpg
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Hi Cherie, I'l let you know tomorrow, my vet works the emergency clinic on her days off anf they called her in early so she is coming tomorrow instead. From what you said though it sounds like it is fine the way you did it. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: for Kathleen-- I'm new and green.I've rescued and am caring forDeirdre (FELV+)
I use IAMS hard food and my vet said it's fine for felv+ kitty's. From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: for Kathleen-- I'm new and green.I've rescued and am caring forDeirdre (FELV+) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 15:00:32 -0600 Hi Kathleen I'm sorry I haven't been able to reply to your email till now---welcome to the group, though I'm very sorry for the reason you've had to find us. You won't find a more informed, supportive, caring, wonderful bunch of people than this one. They've been a total godsend for me! It's always a shock to discover a kitty has felv. I'm glad Deirdre has such a caring mom. I discovered in December 2003 that 5 of the 6 rescue kitties I took in were felv positive. I had to go on a crash course, so to speak, in dealing with FeLV cats and I found that their diet (not surprisingly) is SO important. My most precious references are this wonderful group and Anitra Frazier's The Natural Cat Book. Here's a copy of what I've sent out in the past with the salient points: ~~Give only filtered water. ~~Feed only high grade/human grade pet food. That is NOT Iams or Science diet-type, which has nasty by-products, and which I now know, by no means represents the gold standard in pet food, but the much higher quality brands without by-products, additives or preservatives, eg Wellness, Innova, Petguard, that you find in the independent pet stores (you won't find these high-quality foods in the Petco/Petsmart chains). I give mine Petguard wet food (from Wholefoods) and Wellness wet and dry food morning and evening. ~~Add these supplements morning and evening to Deirdre's wet food, to boost her immune system: a 500mg L-Lysin pill (grind first), easily available from pharmacies/healthfood stores, 1/4 tsp feline enzymes, 1 teaspoon of 'Vita-Mineral Mix' (I'll send you the details separately). Also, gradually, as I was able to obtain them (not difficult as it turned out, everything is available in health food stores or Internet) I added most of the remainder of the supplements Frazier recommends: CoQ10, bioplasma, olive oil, cod liver oil and alfalfa (I'll send you details re amounts). And I give them interferon. Got it thru Walgreen's (eventually) on my vet's prescription, and he made it up for me. You will get tons more advice and help from others on the list! Good luck, Kathleen, and a big hug for Deirdre---she's such a lucky kitty to have found you! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Gittel Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 3:02 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: I'm new and green.I've rescued and am caring for Deirdre (FELV+) I'd be grateful for any and all suggestions you have for diet, vitamins, and care for Deirdre. I fed her outside and created a shelter for her in my shed for 1 year when she first appeared under my evergreen tree eating birdseed. She was about 6 months old then. I trapped her this January 1st and had her spayed, de-flead, de-wormed and got her all her shots. She was feral. During the last 3 weeks, she finally began to get friendly and is now a total mush melon. I love her. She has taken up residence in my living room, because I must isolate her from my other 6 cats to keep them free of FELV. She has 2 windows, lots of toys, a couch, a special bed and she eats Fancy Feast wet food and Adult Nutro dried food. I spend at least a third of my time home with her. She's extremely spunky, loving and playful. I'd like to keep her that way for as long as possible. I'd appreciate any and all suggestions you might have for me. Thank You Kathleen Gittel This 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
Holly, I'm so sorry to hear that Tiggie is gone. Blood clots are always tough to treat because there's no way of knowinghow manyare forming or where they're going to lodge. Shadowfax was lucky and they lodged in his legs near his feet. I was able to give him a place to recouperate where he didn't have to stand if he really didn't want to. But he was extremely lucky. Clots can lodge anywhere there's a blood vessel - some places are very painful, some are not survivable. My Dad's lastcat had some that went to his lungs and heart -and he was dying relatively slowly when Dad found him and ran him to the vet,.A friend of mine had a cat who had a stroke and died- presumably from blood clots lodging in her brain. My Dad had a single blood clot lodge in the pulmonary artery in one lung and it kept his blood from getting oxygen. He had to be hospitalized on massive doses of blood thinners and large quantities of oxygen to get through it. My Mom had a blood clot lodge in the right side of her brain last summer. It looked like she might pull through if we could get her over the pneumonia from accidentally inhaling a little water before we knew she was having trouble swallowing. A second blood clot to her brain stem 2 weeks later took her from us. Clots in people and cats work the same way and do the same things to them. Cat blood is stickier than human blood, so any little amount of turbulence in their heart - from a murmur, leaky valve, or whatever,is enough to make more form. What you did for Tiggie was a very difficult and kind thing. It's never easy to say goodbye, but to have to say it to a young one, and one who was normal just a few days ago is so very hard. I'll be keeping you both in my prayers. Where there's Life, there's HopeKathy"There is nothing so strong as gentleness, and there is nothing so gentle as real strength." ~ Sir Francis de Sates
