Re: FIV resources
I have a couple of FIV+ cats of my own and a beautiful little Siamese mix foster who is FIV+ They take longer to place. We have to try harder. We have to work at educating people. But we have to get the message out that FIV cats can live long happy lives and are not furry little lepers. Consider how language reflects mindset and affects actions. Does it really take longer to place an FIV cat than a senior or a special needs cat? Or an all black cat? Some take longer than others.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have one up for adoption too... they are hard to place. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name)http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue:http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND:Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him,Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home!http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.htmlDONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006
Re: FIV resources
We've got an FIV guy here...the sweetest, most laid back little dude I've ever met! I didn't know much about FIV other than it was pretty hard to spread it and that cats can live relatively normal lives with the virus. But what really set me straight was the attitude of my vet who basically said, No big deal, I've got one at my house who mingles with all of my other cats! As much as I knew in my heart it was no big deal, it really gave me a peace of mind hearing it from an expert, so-to-speak! :) Education is probably the key, and having more vets out there to dispel the myths would certainly come in handy (and this goes for FeLV, too)! As an aside, is it true that FIV cats seem to be some of the coolest cats around, or is it just me? ;) But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... --Blade Runner - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, June 2, 2006 8:37 am Subject: Re: FIV resources To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org It's discouraging. I have never placed an FIV+ cat. I have 5 or 6, and they're wonderful. Something to work on, I guess. Gloria At 01:29 AM 6/2/2006, you wrote: I have a couple of FIV+ cats of my own and a beautiful little Siamese mix foster who is FIV+ They take longer to place. We have to try harder. We have to work at educating people. But we have to get the message out that FIV cats can live long happy lives and are not furry little lepers. Consider how language reflects mindset and affects actions. Does it really take longer to place an FIV cat than a senior or a special needs cat? Or an all black cat? Some take longer than others. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have one up for adoption too... they are hard to place. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us/http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.htmlhttp://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.htmlhttp://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006
Re: FIV resources
My FIV cats have always been pretty affection and mellow. But then so are my non-FIV cats. I do think that, as tomcats go, the ones who aren't all that into fighting are more inclined to get beaten up and get FIV.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've got an FIV guy here...the sweetest, most laid back little dudeI've ever met! I didn't know much about FIV other than it was prettyhard to spread it and that cats can live relatively normal lives withthe virus. But what really set me straight was the attitude of my vetwho basically said, "No big deal, I've got one at my house who mingleswith all of my other cats!" As much as I knew in my heart it was no bigdeal, it really gave me a peace of mind hearing it from an "expert,"so-to-speak! :)Education is probably the key, and having more vets out there to dispelthe "myths" would certainly come in handy (and this goes for FeLV, too)!As an aside, is it true that FIV cats seem to be some of the coolestcats around, or is it just me? ;)"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; Youbecome responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine deSaint-Exupéry"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will knoweach other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long..." --Blade Runner- Original Message -From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Friday, June 2, 2006 8:37 amSubject: Re: FIV resourcesTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org It's discouraging. I have never placed an FIV+ cat. I have 5 or 6, and they're wonderful. Something to work on, I guess. Gloria At 01:29 AM 6/2/2006, you wrote: I have a couple of FIV+ cats of my own and a beautiful little Siamese mix foster who is FIV+ They take longer to place. We have to try harder. We have to work at educating people. But we have to get the message out that FIV cats can live long happy lives and are not furry little lepers. Consider how language reflects mindset and affects actions. Does it really take longer to place an FIV cat than a senior or a special needs cat? Or an all black cat? Some take longer than others. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have one up for adoption too... they are hard to place. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006
Re: FIV resources
Lucky you, with a vet like that! No, I remember MC (tenhousecats) saying that at their large rescue up in Michigan, the FIV's were sweet and laid back - and all mine six are (and healthy too, no problelms). Gloria At 08:56 AM 6/2/2006, you wrote: We've got an FIV guy here...the sweetest, most laid back little dude I've ever met! I didn't know much about FIV other than it was pretty hard to spread it and that cats can live relatively normal lives with the virus. But what really set me straight was the attitude of my vet who basically said, No big deal, I've got one at my house who mingles with all of my other cats! As much as I knew in my heart it was no big deal, it really gave me a peace of mind hearing it from an expert, so-to-speak! :) Education is probably the key, and having more vets out there to dispel the myths would certainly come in handy (and this goes for FeLV, too)! As an aside, is it true that FIV cats seem to be some of the coolest cats around, or is it just me? ;) But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... --Blade Runner - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, June 2, 2006 8:37 am Subject: Re: FIV resources To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org It's discouraging. I have never placed an FIV+ cat. I have 5 or 6, and they're wonderful. Something to work on, I guess. Gloria At 01:29 AM 6/2/2006, you wrote: I have a couple of FIV+ cats of my own and a beautiful little Siamese mix foster who is FIV+ They take longer to place. We have to try harder. We have to work at educating people. But we have to get the message out that FIV cats can live long happy lives and are not furry little lepers. Consider how language reflects mindset and affects actions. Does it really take longer to place an FIV cat than a senior or a special needs cat? Or an all black cat? Some take longer than others. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have one up for adoption too... they are hard to place. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us/http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.htmlhttp://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.htmlhttp://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006
How is Ember today?
Hi Lance, I haven't been on my email most of this week and I just read about Ember. It does sound like a reaction to the Advantage. Although I've never had a problem using it on my furbabies, each and every kitty is different. Please update us on how she is doing today. I hope she's back to her bouncy normal self! :) Wendy --- Lance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you for your prayers for Ember. I really appreciate that others are pulling for her. She drank some water several times, and I actually got her to play some before she went to the vet. While there's no way for the vet to really know why this happened to Ember, she thinks it could have been due to the Advantage, which I will never use again on any animal of mine. Ember did not have a fever, which is good. She was given an injection, which I think might have been Centrine, and we were given several Centrine tablets for later use. One must be given in the morning, then we'll figure out if she needs anymore of them from there. She also doesn't get food for a bit, and the dry food is out of the picture for a bit longer than the canned. Ember seems to be acting much closer to normal. I'm still watchful and concerned, and I will be until all's clear. Lance __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
To Sherry
Hi Sherry, Just checking in to see how you are doing. How was your camping trip a few weeks ago? How are all your babies doing at the shelter? I hope well. :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Mowgli
Sherry, I am sorry to hear about Mowgli, as well as all the other CLS babies you've lost this past month. Strength going out to you. :) Wendy --- Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mowgli sends you very warm thoughts and lots of love. 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: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 4:40 PM Subject: Mowgli Could we add sweet little Mowgli to the CLS,we lost him this morning.Mini is still fighting and Lorelie is feeling a bit better as is Rupert.Thanks for all the prayers Sherry -- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: To Sherry
Hi Wendy thanks for asking,the camping trip was ok.It was a bit cold.I ate way too much junk,and I am a Weight Watcher Lifetimer and I sure was glad to be back on track when I got home. :) We lost Lola when I was camping and now Mowgli.And still needing prayers for Mini and Hiliary is at the clinic again. Hope you are doing well. Sherrywendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sherry,Just checking in to see how you are doing. How wasyour camping trip a few weeks ago? How are all yourbabies doing at the shelter? I hope well.:)Wendy__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
Re: To Sherry
Sherry, Glad to hear you had a good time, but sad to hear about your babies, as I know you were. You are such a trooper. You and those kitties. My husband and I went on WW last fall and it is a great program! Tried and true. Take care of yourself and keep us posted on the furbabies. :) Wendy --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Wendy thanks for asking,the camping trip was ok.It was a bit cold.I ate way too much junk,and I am a Weight Watcher Lifetimer and I sure was glad to be back on track when I got home. :) We lost Lola when I was camping and now Mowgli.And still needing prayers for Mini and Hiliary is at the clinic again. Hope you are doing well. Sherry wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sherry, Just checking in to see how you are doing. How was your camping trip a few weeks ago? How are all your babies doing at the shelter? I hope well. :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com - Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: FIV resources
I think FIV cats seem to be the sweetest too - trapped one the other day and the poor boy peed in the trap, he was so frightened. That's the first time that's ever happened to me. There are a whole bunch of rescue people a little north of where I am who instead of saying the cat tested FIV+, say the cat has AIDS. It bugs me! Maybe coincidently, maybe not, the vets they use tend to think they should be put down too. Kills me! Janine --- Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No big deal -- those were the exact words of one of my vets when Scooter tested FIV+ And my current vet (part of an AAHA certified veterinary hospital) is also similarly enlightened, including on the question of FIV+ and FIV- cats mixing. I know how lucky I am. I know this is not the standard across the US [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucky you, with a vet like that! No, I remember MC (tenhousecats) saying that at their large rescue up in Michigan, the FIV's were sweet and laid back - and all mine six are (and healthy too, no problelms). Gloria At 08:56 AM 6/2/2006, you wrote: We've got an FIV guy here...the sweetest, most laid back little dude I've ever met! I didn't know much about FIV other than it was pretty hard to spread it and that cats can live relatively normal lives with the virus. But what really set me straight was the attitude of my vet who basically said, No big deal, I've got one at my house who mingles with all of my other cats! As much as I knew in my heart it was no big deal, it really gave me a peace of mind hearing it from an expert, so-to-speak! :) Education is probably the key, and having more vets out there to dispel the myths would certainly come in handy (and this goes for FeLV, too)! As an aside, is it true that FIV cats seem to be some of the coolest cats around, or is it just me? ;) But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... --Blade Runner - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, June 2, 2006 8:37 am Subject: Re: FIV resources To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org It's discouraging. I have never placed an FIV+ cat. I have 5 or 6, and they're wonderful. Something to work on, I guess. Gloria At 01:29 AM 6/2/2006, you wrote: I have a couple of FIV+ cats of my own and a beautiful little Siamese mix foster who is FIV+ They take longer to place. We have to try harder. We have to work at educating people. But we have to get the message out that FIV cats can live long happy lives and are not furry little lepers. Consider how language reflects mindset and affects actions. Does it really take longer to place an FIV cat than a senior or a special needs cat? Or an all black cat? Some take longer than others. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have one up for adoption too... they are hard to place. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006
Re: How is Ember today?
Good for Ember! Glad to hear her good progress. Gloria On Jun 2, 2006, at 12:42 PM, Lance wrote: Ember seems to be doing well. I've fed her some Felidae canned, and she's also been at her water bowl once or twice. She's definitely back to being talkative and busy. Wow. It's scary when their behavior changes radically, especially when, as in Ember's case, their behavior is usually very stable. Thanks to all of you for praying for my girl.
Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV
HI Phaewryn, My mom did have to do some digging around in her fur to find the flea dirt. Mattie is a shih tzu with long, long hair. My dad checked Mattie over and never found fleas. Very strange. I read just yesterday that if we had gotten a sample of the flea dirt, we could have put it on a damp paper towel to see if it exhibited a red halo when wet. I think Mattie has been all brushed off, though, so we can't perform that particular check. I'm hoping to find gentler options for keeping Ember flea-free in the future. Lance
Re: FIV resources
My FIV+, Simba, is sooo cool...he used to play fetch when he was a kitten. He'd go after those feathers on a long stick pick the whole thing up in his mouth bring it back it was bigger than he was! In a message dated 6/2/2006 8:57:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As an aside, is it true that FIV cats seem to be some of the coolestcats around, or is it just me? ;)
Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV
As long there is a dog in the home and it goes outside there will be fleas around. If it isn't treated for fleas the fleas are going to jump on the kitty. Then you know for obvious reasons. Us humans can carry fleas into our homes as well. Especially when around a lot of sand and dirt. In a message dated 6/2/2006 11:56:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: HI Phaewryn,My mom did have to do some digging around in her fur to find the flea dirt. Mattie is a shih tzu with long, long hair. My dad checked Mattie over and never found fleas. Very strange. I read just yesterday that if we had gotten a sample of the flea dirt, we could have put it on a damp paper towel to see if it exhibited a red halo when wet. I think Mattie has been all brushed off, though, so we can't perform that particular check.I'm hoping to find gentler options for keeping Ember flea-free in the future.Lance Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV
Program, a pill that is a flea birth control hormone, seems to work well, and I feel like it is safer than the chemical topical applications (not sure if that is true or not). I don't use it with mine, but I don't use anything for fleas at this point. If they get them, I would use that before a topical. Michelle In a message dated 6/2/2006 3:49:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As long there is a dog in the home and it goes outside there will be fleas around. If it isn't treated for fleas the fleas are going to jump on the kitty. Then you know for obvious reasons. Us humans can carry fleas into our homes as well. Especially when around a lot of sand and dirt.
Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV
I use program and so does my sister, although I use the liquid and put it in their food. We have not had any problems. There is also an injection also that some vets carry, I think it's suppose to last about 6 months, never tried it though. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV
PS. Program only kills the eggs not the actual fleas though. Here is some info on it: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_program.html -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV
True, but somehow it seems to control the flea populations sufficiently that way so the fleas disappear. I am not sure why. I think maybe the adults, by the time they bite, don't live much longer. Michelle In a message dated 6/2/2006 4:38:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: PS. Program only kills the eggs not the actual fleas though. Here is some info on it:
Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV
Hi Michelle, Just reread your post and see that's what you said. I think a fleas life span is only about 6 weeks. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: How is Ember today?
I am so glad that Ember is back to her old self! Yippee! :) Wendy --- Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good for Ember! Glad to hear her good progress. Gloria On Jun 2, 2006, at 12:42 PM, Lance wrote: Ember seems to be doing well. I've fed her some Felidae canned, and she's also been at her water bowl once or twice. She's definitely back to being talkative and busy. Wow. It's scary when their behavior changes radically, especially when, as in Ember's case, their behavior is usually very stable. Thanks to all of you for praying for my girl. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Update on MK
Mama Kitty is a celebrity now :0) She is 'Pet of the Month' at my veterinarians office! She got free treats and toys and her name will be on the sign out front for a month. We are so proud! This afternoon MK had her fourth treatment with Acemannan and a vitamin B12 shot. She has gained an eighth of a pound and is quite perky. She's eating well andis playing again. I have even seen her run lately. I've been giving her a lot of canned food along with her dry Chicken Soup and some supplements. She is so brave and so good to get that abdominal shot without any fuss or resistance - you would never know that she was feral at one time. I can't say with certainty that her improvement is due to the Acemannan - but I'd do it over again...and if she has another step backwards I think I would do this treatment again. A month ago she got a fast-acting steroid shot (one that would be out of her system in a couple of days) and a week and a half of ammoxi drops. Those are the only treatments she's had besides weekly Acemannan, B12 shots, and a lot of prayer sinceshe was diagnosed nearlyfive weeks ago. At the time they told me that she was very sick and would probably not recover...that she was very anemic (based on observation - they really didn't want to take any more blood than was necessary) and that because she wasn't running a fever it was an indication that her immune system wasn't strong enough to fight off secondary infections...and that I should think about saying goodbye. She had lost 14% of her body weight. Whatever the cause of her improvement, I am so grateful. I amalso so thankful to all of you for your comments and suggestions. I don't always respond - especially since I'm still new - but I read everything carefully and I truly appreciate you all and I feel forall youare going through. I've lost two kitties to cancer in the past. There are no words todescribe the grief of loosing a dear cat person. I very much wish there were more research into this (Acemannan)and other treatments. The onlyreal study I've seen sited is the one done by Texas AM. It's just sohard to find real information if you aren't a doctor.This seemed to be a good study andthere was a control group and all of the catstested wereFeVL+ and symptomatic...but I guess I would feel better if I read, "Here are some other studies that were done that showed the same outcome". Even if other studies were done and didn't show the same outcome - I would want to read that too. There just seems to be a big vacuum where finding good information is concerned - I've read everything I can find and it isn't much. Does anyone know how we can donate to the cause of testing treatments for this terrible disease? We have one more treatment next Friday and then we are going to see how it goes. I will be watching carefully to make sure she isn't becoming lethargic and that she still feels good. Still taking one day at a time and grateful for the good days. Kitty kisses to you all.
RE: How is Ember today?
Way to go Ember! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 4:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: How is Ember today? I am so glad that Ember is back to her old self! Yippee! :) Wendy --- Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good for Ember! Glad to hear her good progress. Gloria On Jun 2, 2006, at 12:42 PM, Lance wrote: Ember seems to be doing well. I've fed her some Felidae canned, and she's also been at her water bowl once or twice. She's definitely back to being talkative and busy. Wow. It's scary when their behavior changes radically, especially when, as in Ember's case, their behavior is usually very stable. Thanks to all of you for praying for my girl. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Update on MK
Great news about MK! You definitely should be proud if she can take those abdominal shots. I'm pretty sure she's tougher than me. Icing on the cake to have her attain the title of Pet of the Month. As for donations for testing treatments, I've wondered about this myself. I joined up with Cornell, I think as a supporting member or something. I seem to remember reading here or perhaps in their newsletter that they had to cut testing a treatment for either FIV or anemia due to lack of participation (not money but participation). That's too bad. You'd think there would be enough cats who might benefit fairly close to where they are. I'd be happy if we could just get Virbagen Omega in the States without all the hassle.
Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV
I've had great success with a flea comb and dippping it in a container of hot soapy water. Bonnie http://grants.library.wisc.edu/organizations/animals.html http://savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com/ http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/pdf/walkforanimals.pdf - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, June 2, 2006 3:25 pm Subject: Re: fleas, Frontline and FeLV To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Program, a pill that is a flea birth control hormone, seems to work well, and I feel like it is safer than the chemical topical applications (not sure if that is true or not). I don't use it with mine, but I don't use anything for fleas at this point. If they get them, I would use that before a topical. Michelle In a message dated 6/2/2006 3:49:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As long there is a dog in the home and it goes outside there will be fleas around. If it isn't treated for fleas the fleas are going to jump on the kitty. Then you know for obvious reasons. Us humans can carry fleas into our homes as well. Especially when around a lot of sand and dirt.
Re: Update on MK
Terrific news! Thanks for the update! Terri in NJ =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350Come check me out on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/terricrazycatlady Earth and Family Safe Products! http://www.moreinfo247.com/9162990/VCLNice Offers! www.niceoffers.com/9162990 Buy Avon Online! http://www.youravon.com/theresabrown - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 6:51 PM Subject: Update on MK Mama Kitty is a celebrity now :0) She is 'Pet of the Month' at my veterinarians office! She got free treats and toys and her name will be on the sign out front for a month. We are so proud! This afternoon MK had her fourth treatment with Acemannan and a vitamin B12 shot. She has gained an eighth of a pound and is quite perky. She's eating well andis playing again. I have even seen her run lately. I've been giving her a lot of canned food along with her dry Chicken Soup and some supplements. She is so brave and so good to get that abdominal shot without any fuss or resistance - you would never know that she was feral at one time. I can't say with certainty that her improvement is due to the Acemannan - but I'd do it over again...and if she has another step backwards I think I would do this treatment again. A month ago she got a fast-acting steroid shot (one that would be out of her system in a couple of days) and a week and a half of ammoxi drops. Those are the only treatments she's had besides weekly Acemannan, B12 shots, and a lot of prayer sinceshe was diagnosed nearlyfive weeks ago. At the time they told me that she was very sick and would probably not recover...that she was very anemic (based on observation - they really didn't want to take any more blood than was necessary) and that because she wasn't running a fever it was an indication that her immune system wasn't strong enough to fight off secondary infections...and that I should think about saying goodbye. She had lost 14% of her body weight. Whatever the cause of her improvement, I am so grateful. I amalso so thankful to all of you for your comments and suggestions. I don't always respond - especially since I'm still new - but I read everything carefully and I truly appreciate you all and I feel forall youare going through. I've lost two kitties to cancer in the past. There are no words todescribe the grief of loosing a dear cat person. I very much wish there were more research into this (Acemannan)and other treatments. The onlyreal study I've seen sited is the one done by Texas AM. It's just sohard to find real information if you aren't a doctor.This seemed to be a good study andthere was a control group and all of the catstested wereFeVL+ and symptomatic...but I guess I would feel better if I read, "Here are some other studies that were done that showed the same outcome". Even if other studies were done and didn't show the same outcome - I would want to read that too. There just seems to be a big vacuum where finding good information is concerned - I've read everything I can find and it isn't much. Does anyone know how we can donate to the cause of testing treatments for this terrible disease? We have one more treatment next Friday and then we are going to see how it goes. I will be watching carefully to make sure she isn't becoming lethargic and that she still feels good. Still taking one day at a time and grateful for the good days. Kitty kisses to you all.
