Re: Add my Dallas to the CLS
Gloria I am so sorry about your sweet Dallas and Susans sweet Harry.I now know Maizee has two more friends to play with.Hugs to you. Sherry"G. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sweet little Dallas just passed on - please add him to our list and Candle Light Service.Dallas and his buddy Houston were trapped by Susan, also on this list, about 2 years ago, and they tested positive for FELV. When trapped he was about 4 mo old, maybe. When I got him, he was a wormy little kitten, and I've had him for 2+ years now I think, so he'd be about 2.5 now. Was sure hoping he'd make it past the 3 year mark.His pretty furr is medium long, gray and white, with a bit of dark gray on his cute little nose. He was shy around people, but got used to me holding him, feeding him good food, and to having interferon regularly.I noticed him breathing heavily toward the end of August, and took him to the vet and as I suspected he was diagnosed with Mediastinal Lymphoma. He had fluid drawn off several times, was on Vincristine and daily Prednisone and Lasix, and had on Naxcel antibiotics for a while. I've tried some different things for the lymphoma kitties, but just followed the vets recommendation on this. I've don't know of anything that turns it around, though, in my limited experience with 3 or 4 lymphoma kitties.He's such a cute serious boy, I know he'll enjoy playing at the bridge with Calawalla Banana Booboo, Mittens, Mr. Black Kitty and all the others. Also with Susan's orange and white Harry, another FELV who also died recently, who needs to be added to the bridge list. Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
Re: Add my Dallas to the CLS
I am so sorry you lost little Dallas. Hugs and prayers for you. elizabeth In a message dated 9/22/2006 11:39:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sweet little Dallas just passed on - please add him to our list and Candle Light Service.Dallas and his buddy Houston were trapped by Susan, also on this list, about 2 years ago, and they tested positive for FELV. When trapped he was about 4 mo old, maybe. When I got him, he was a wormy little kitten, and I've had him for 2+ years now I think, so he'd be about 2.5 now. Was sure hoping he'd make it past the 3 year mark.His pretty furr is medium long, gray and white, with a bit of dark gray on his cute little nose. He was shy around people, but got used to me holding him, feeding him good food, and to having interferon regularly.I noticed him breathing heavily toward the end of August, and took him to the vet and as I suspected he was diagnosed with Mediastinal Lymphoma. He had fluid drawn off several times, was on Vincristine and daily Prednisone and Lasix, and had on Naxcel antibiotics for a while. I've tried some different things for the lymphoma kitties, but just followed the vets recommendation on this. I've don't know of anything that turns it around, though, in my limited experience with 3 or 4 lymphoma kitties.He's such a cute serious boy, I know he'll enjoy playing at the bridge with Calawalla Banana Booboo, Mittens, Mr. Black Kitty and all the others. Also with Susan's orange and white Harry, another FELV who also died recently, who needs to be added to the bridge list. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
meds and vitamins?
HI Ive been reading lots of posts mentioning all sorts of medications for FeLV cats. I know that I need to feed Scooter high quality food, and was advised to supplement it with non-ethylene glycol l-lysene and vitamin C. Do I get this from a pet place or a natural foods store? Should I also be giving him other meds? So far hes not showing any signs of distress or illness. Hes 10 months old and just came home from the vet yesterday (shots and neutering) and you would never know he tested positive from his behavior. And another thing how do you keep your positive cats food bowls away from the neg, and vice-versa? Montana and Karma are negative and are indoor/outdoor cats used to having dry food available 24/7. They immediately went for the others bowls last night. I can make sure they dont share the canned food, as I watch over them as they eat it and take the dishes away when finished, but with the dry food, they dont eat it all at once. Is there a big risk in their sharing dry food? I know the virus doesnt live long outside the cat that and its spread in salvia. I guess we could try to put the dry food outside, but this area has lots of strays and we dont want to attract any more cats (or worse) to our house just now. If anyone has found a simple solution to this, Id love to hear it. (Our house is small and difficult to section off, so all cats go everywhere.) Thanks, Peggy
Re: meds and vitamins?
Hi Peggy,I am in the same situation as you are. I found a FeLV positive cat, around 2 years old,and we had to take her in because she was declawed. Not to mentioned that the vet wanted to put her down immediately. We also have other two negative cats that are all indoor. We are living in one-bedroom apt. where is no room for separation. My other two cats are vaccinated, so I am praying they gained a little immunity to the virus. The positive cat is very good and eats and drinks water just from her bowls, but the other two brats are sneaking and get into her bowls. So I came to the conclusion that we can pull all our hair out trying to separate things that they will find a way to share a bowl, especially when we are not at home. All the vets told me to separate everything; just one vet told me to take my chances and not separate anything and provide them with food and water 24/7 because otherwise itcan bevery stressful for the cats that can cause a chain of negative reactions. But of course the negative cats need to be vaccinated for FeLV. I've been having this problem for almost two months and everyone is happy. The positive cat gained so much weight; she almost tripled in size. They are all playing and thank God everything is fine with all of them.What food are you feeding Scooter? I am giving mine Innova EVO, but I will switch to Healthwise because it is too expensive.Take care, IoanaPeggy Ankney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:HI Ive been reading lots of posts mentioning all sorts of medications for FeLV cats. I know that I need to feed Scooter high quality food, and was advised to supplement it with non-ethylene glycol l-lysene and vitamin C. Do I get this from a pet place or a natural foods store? Should I also be giving him other meds? So far hes not showing any signs of distress or illness. Hes 10 months old and just came home from the vet yesterday (shots and neutering) and you would never know he tested positive from his behavior.And another thing how do you keep your positive cats food bowls away from the neg, and vice-versa? Montana and Karma are negative and are indoor/outdoor cats used to having dry food available 24/7. They immediately went for the others bowls last night. I can make sure they dont share the canned food, as I watch over them as they eat it and take the dishes away when finished, but with the dry food, they dont eat it all at once. Is there a big risk in their sharing dry food? I know the virus doesnt live long outside the cat that and its spread in salvia. I guess we could try to put the dry food outside, but this area has lots of strays and we dont want to attract any more cats (or worse) to our house just now. If anyone has found a simple solution to this, Id love to hear it. (Our house is small and difficult to section off, so all cats go everywhere.)Thanks, Peggy Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail.
Re: meds and vitamins?
Just fyi, I have in the past kept my FELV mixed with non-FELV. I just don't think it's that contagious, at least with healthy adult cats. I know others who mix, and no problem. Bets of luck, Gloria At 11:18 AM 9/23/2006, you wrote: Hi Peggy, I am in the same situation as you are. I found a FeLV positive cat, around 2 years old, and we had to take her in because she was declawed. Not to mentioned that the vet wanted to put her down immediately. We also have other two negative cats that are all indoor. We are living in one-bedroom apt. where is no room for separation. My other two cats are vaccinated, so I am praying they gained a little immunity to the virus. The positive cat is very good and eats and drinks water just from her bowls, but the other two brats are sneaking and get into her bowls. So I came to the conclusion that we can pull all our hair out trying to separate things that they will find a way to share a bowl, especially when we are not at home. All the vets told me to separate everything; just one vet told me to take my chances and not separate anything and provide them with food and water 24/7 because otherwise it can be very stressful for the cats that can cause a chain of negative reactions. But of course the negative cats need to be vaccinated for FeLV. I've been having this problem for almost two months and everyone is happy. The positive cat gained so much weight; she almost tripled in size. They are all playing and thank God everything is fine with all of them. What food are you feeding Scooter? I am giving mine Innova EVO, but I will switch to Healthwise because it is too expensive. Take care, Ioana Peggy Ankney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office / HI Ive been reading lots of posts mentioning all sorts of medications for FeLV cats. I know that I need to feed Scooter high quality food, and was advised to supplement it with non-ethylene glycol l-lysene and vitamin C. Do I get this from a pet place or a natural foods store? Should I also be giving him other meds? So far hes not showing any signs of distress or illness. Hes 10 months old and just came home from the vet yesterday (shots and neutering) and you would never know he tested positive from his behavior. And another thing how do you keep your positive cats food bowls away from the neg, and vice-versa? ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags /Montana and Karma are negative and are indoor/outdoor cats used to having dry food available 24/7. They immediately went for the others bowls last night. I can make sure they dont share the canned food, as I watch over them as they eat it and take the dishes away when finished, but with the dry food, they dont eat it all at once. Is there a big risk in their sharing dry food? I know the virus doesnt live long outside the cat that and its spread in salvia. I guess we could try to put the dry food outside, but this area has lots of strays and we dont want to attract any more cats (or worse) to our house just now. If anyone has found a simple solution to this, Id love to hear it. (Our house is small and difficult to section off, so all cats go everywhere.) Thanks, Peggy Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40791/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbetaYou're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail.
Re: meds and vitamins?
I made sure all of my negative cats were up to date on their leukemia shots. waited about 3 more weeks, and then let them all be together. I don't worry about dishes or litter pans. That was over 10 years ago, and I've had 2 positives and up to 14 negatives mixed with them during that time period. None of my negatives has ever contracted leukemia.I brought in an UNvaccinated adult stray 2 years ago ( I figured it was better odds than leaving her where she was.) I got her shots, but I never separated her even without the shots and she is also still negative.tonyaIoana-Dina Rican [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Peggy,I am in the same situation as you are. I found a FeLV positive cat, around 2 years old,and we had to take her in because she was declawed. Not to mentioned that the vet wanted to put her down immediately. We also have other two negative cats that are all indoor. We are living in one-bedroom apt. where is no room for separation. My other two cats are vaccinated, so I am praying they gained a little immunity to the virus. The positive cat is very good and eats and drinks water just from her bowls, but the other two brats are sneaking and get into her bowls. So I came to the conclusion that we can pull all our hair out trying to separate things that they will find a way to share a bowl, especially when we are not at home. All the vets told me to separate everything; just one vet told me to take my chances and not separate anything and provide them with food and water 24/7 because otherwise itcan bevery stressful for the cats that can cause a chain of negative reactions. But of course the negative cats need to be vaccinated for FeLV. I've been having this problem for almost two months and everyone is happy. The positive cat gained so much weight; she almost tripled in size. They are all playing and thank God everything is fine with all of them.What food are you feeding Scooter? I am giving mine Innova EVO, but I will switch to Healthwise because it is too expensive.Take care, IoanaPeggy Ankney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:HI Ive been reading lots of posts mentioning all sorts of medications for FeLV cats. I know that I need to feed Scooter high quality food, and was advised to supplement it with non-ethylene glycol l-lysene and vitamin C. Do I get this from a pet place or a natural foods store? Should I also be giving him other meds? So far hes not showing any signs of distress or illness. Hes 10 months old and just came home from the vet yesterday (shots and neutering) and you would never know he tested positive from his behavior.And another thing how do you keep your positive cats food bowls away from the neg, and vice-versa? Montana and Karma are negative and are indoor/outdoor cats used to having dry food available 24/7. They immediately went for the others bowls last night. I can make sure they dont share the canned food, as I watch over them as they eat it and take the dishes away when finished, but with the dry food, they dont eat it all at once. Is there a big risk in their sharing dry food? I know the virus doesnt live long outside the cat that and its spread in salvia. I guess we could try to put the dry food outside, but this area has lots of strays and we dont want to attract any more cats (or worse) to our house just now. If anyone has found a simple solution to this, Id love to hear it. (Our house is small and difficult to section off, so all cats go everywhere.)Thanks, Peggy Do you Yahoo!?Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail.
Mixing
Now that I do have a positive IFA for Max,,,but of course will retest in 4 months and start on Immuno Regulin,,He is such a social cat and wants to play with the others so bad, I have a female Missy who is 12,,VERY healthy,, very people shy,,,I think I will give her the room with Max as she will love her own space...My fear of totally mixing is I do not want Max to catch any of the viruses that seem so run through the group. I may do a corona virus titer on Missy,,do not want to expose Max if there is a chance to keep him away from it,,, Kelly
Re: Mixing
Wondering what protocol you're using for immunoregulin? Thanks, Gloria At 12:59 PM 9/23/2006, you wrote: Now that I do have a positive IFA for Max,,,but of course will retest in 4 months and start on Immuno Regulin,,He is such a social cat and wants to play with the others so bad, I have a female Missy who is 12,,VERY healthy,, very people shy,,,I think I will give her the room with Max as she will love her own space...My fear of totally mixing is I do not want Max to catch any of the viruses that seem so run through the group. I may do a corona virus titer on Missy,,do not want to expose Max if there is a chance to keep him away from it,,, Kelly
Re: Mixing
At 11:14 AM 9/23/2006, you wrote: Wondering what protocol you're using for immunoregulin? Going to go with the twice a week time 2...then once a week times 4 then once a month and add the Interferon at that time,, K Thanks, Gloria At 12:59 PM 9/23/2006, you wrote: Now that I do have a positive IFA for Max,,,but of course will retest in 4 months and start on Immuno Regulin,,He is such a social cat and wants to play with the others so bad, I have a female Missy who is 12,,VERY healthy,, very people shy,,,I think I will give her the room with Max as she will love her own space...My fear of totally mixing is I do not want Max to catch any of the viruses that seem so run through the group. I may do a corona virus titer on Missy,,do not want to expose Max if there is a chance to keep him away from it,,, Kelly -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
Re: multiple FELV in one house?
I had only one positive and brought in a new positive. It made no difference to anyone besides the fact that she is a calico with quite an attitude! t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone! I know that many of you sweeties own more then 1 FELV pos cat. My question is this...Does having more then 1 FELV pos kitty risk infection to others.? Crackers right now is doing great! Would me bringing in 1-2 more FELV pos kittys be a risk to him? Since Crackers is FELV pos but showing no symptoms could bringing in another risk his immune. Financially I can take on a few more. And it finally sunk in my thick head. These poor kittys many wont adopt end up in a crate most of there lives. I could give them a better quality of life. NOW PLEASE DONT think im mean and hateful. I also DO NOT wanna do anything to hurt my Crackers. He is 5 and my baby. I also have a 4 yr old son. So to me its like I have to sons:) Also new kitties wouldn't bother Crackers. He loves companions and still even cries for Pokies who passed almost 3 weeks ago. I cherish your opinions. love kayte and crackers
Re: Mixing
And make sure Missy has her FeLV vaccinekelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that I do have a positive IFA for Max,,,but of course will retest in 4 months and start on Immuno Regulin,,He is such a social cat and wants to play with the others so bad, I have a female Missy who is 12,,VERY healthy,, very people shy,,,I think I will give her the room with Max as she will love her own space...My fear of totally mixing is I do not want Max to catch any of the viruses that seem so run through the group. I may do a corona virus titer on Missy,,do not want to expose Max if there is a chance to keep him away from it,,,Kelly
Re: Mixing
At 02:14 PM 9/23/2006, you wrote: Just gave it to her... And make sure Missy has her FeLV vaccine kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that I do have a positive IFA for Max,,,but of course will retest in 4 months and start on Immuno Regulin,,He is such a social cat and wants to play with the others so bad, I have a female Missy who is 12,,VERY healthy,, very people shy,,,I think I will give her the room with Max as she will love her own space...My fear of totally mixing is I do not want Max to catch any of the viruses that seem so run through the group. I may do a corona virus titer on Missy,,do not want to expose Max if there is a chance to keep him away from it,,, Kelly No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
Re: Mixing
At 02:14 PM 9/23/2006, you wrote: Before I did though I calculated my dexamethasone dosage as I have some pretty lousy reactions to the leukemia vaccine so I keep me dex and epi on hand And make sure Missy has her FeLV vaccine kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that I do have a positive IFA for Max,,,but of course will retest in 4 months and start on Immuno Regulin,,He is such a social cat and wants to play with the others so bad, I have a female Missy who is 12,,VERY healthy,, very people shy,,,I think I will give her the room with Max as she will love her own space...My fear of totally mixing is I do not want Max to catch any of the viruses that seem so run through the group. I may do a corona virus titer on Missy,,do not want to expose Max if there is a chance to keep him away from it,,, Kelly No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
A very nice thing happened today
I went to the feed store to buy Felidae and was talking to the owner about my cats. He GAVE me a case anda half of the big cans of Felidae that is expiring in NovemberI think I can use it all by then or come close. If not, some of my friends who feed ferals can use it. He would not even take a donation receipt. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
Re: A very nice thing happened today
Thank you for sharing the good news!! I know it does us all good to hear about such generosity and compassion:)Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went to the feed store to buy Felidae and was talking to the owner about my cats. He GAVE me a case anda half of the big cans of Felidae that is expiring in NovemberI think I can use it all by then or come close. If not, some of my friends who feed ferals can use it. He would not even take a donation receipt. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20 Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com
Re: A very nice thing happened today
I am pretty sure that's a sell by date and they allow several months past that for it to be used... Tad Kelley Saveika wrote: I went to the feed store to buy Felidae and was talking to the owner about my cats. He GAVE me a case anda half of the big cans of Felidae that is expiring in NovemberI think I can use it all by then or come close. If not, some of my friends who feed ferals can use it. He would not even take a donation receipt. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life! http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
Dante'
Hi all could I get a few prayers for our sweet Dante' he is feeling pretty crappy again.Dr. Jen took him to the clinic to give him a closer look over,he has chronic respiratory issues.I gave him a kiss and told him that I loved him just in case it was the last time I see him.Please add him to your prayers.Thanks so much. Sherry ^..^ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail.
Re: Dante'
I will sure pray for that sweet baby. elizabeth In a message dated 9/23/2006 9:19:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all could I get a few prayers for our sweet Dante' he is feeling pretty crappy again.Dr. Jen took him to the clinic to give him a closer look over,he has chronic respiratory issues.I gave him a kiss and told him that I loved him just in case it was the last time I see him.Please add him to your prayers.Thanks so much. Sherry ^..^ Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
Re: Dante'
At 07:18 PM 9/23/2006, you wrote: Lots of good warm thoughts for Dante from all of us here. Please keep us informed. Kelly Hi all could I get a few prayers for our sweet Dante' he is feeling pretty crappy again.Dr. Jen took him to the clinic to give him a closer look over,he has chronic respiratory issues.I gave him a kiss and told him that I loved him just in case it was the last time I see him.Please add him to your prayers.Thanks so much. Sherry ^..^ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
Re: A very nice thing happened today
What a nice man! I'm so glad for you. elizabeth In a message dated 9/23/2006 8:03:24 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went to the feed store to buy Felidae and was talking to the owner about my cats. He GAVE me a case anda half of the big cans of Felidae that is expiring in NovemberI think I can use it all by then or come close. If not, some of my friends who feed ferals can use it. He would not even take a donation receipt. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamesehttp://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20 Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
Re: Dante'
You and Dante will both be in my thoughts. On 9/23/06, kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 07:18 PM 9/23/2006, you wrote:Lots of good warm thoughts for Dante from all of us here. Please keep us informed.Kelly Hi all could I get a few prayers for our sweet Dante' he is feeling pretty crappy again.Dr. Jen took him to the clinic to give him a closer look over,he has chronic respiratory issues.I gave him a kiss and told him that I loved him just in case it was the last time I see him.Please add him to your prayers.Thanks so much.Sherry ^..^Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life! http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamesehttp://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
RE: Dante'
Sherry, here'svibes that Dante' turns out fine. Diane R. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaanSent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 9:19 PMTo: FelvtalkSubject: Dante' Hi all could I get a few prayers for our sweet Dante' he is feeling pretty crappy again.Dr. Jen took him to the clinic to give him a closer look over,he has chronic respiratory issues.I gave him a kiss and told him that I loved him just in case it was the last time I see him.Please add him to your prayers.Thanks so much. Sherry ^..^ Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail.
