Using Interferon
Hello all. I've been reading the message board for weeks after I came across the sweetest abandoned white, fluffy kitten with one blue eye and one amber eye. Since you know I found this message board, you can guess that when I brought her to the vet she tested positive for felv with the ELISA test. After receiving the crushing news, and not knowing a lot about the disease, my vet encourgaed me to do research and to see if I could take care of her so we can test her again in three months. I have another 7 year old cat at home that is negative, so I've been keeping them seaparted. At first it was hard, but I have a little routine down now. I have learned so much in reading this message board and feel supported by reading your stories and sharing in your expereinces. Thank you to everyone. I'm actually finding this a little theraputic to finally write and find that I'm kind of rambling, so let me focus. I've been giving Grace daily medicine, liquid Interferon and powdered L-Lysine. I was feeling really good about this until I realized that the Interferon needs to be refrigerated. I feel foolish for even admitting that I didn't put it in the refrigerator after I received it. After all, the Interferon was delivered in the mail with an ice pack! I think I know the answer, but have the weeks of administering the unrefrigerated Interferon been pointless? I plan on calling my vet tomorrow to have her call in another perscription for Grace. I guess since it's so late right now, I'm turning to the board. Thank you! Laura - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
Re: Nova Please add to the CLS
I am so sorry. 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, August 29, 2007 10:01 PM Subject: Nova Please add to the CLS Well poor Nova has now crossed the bridge.will this aweful disease ever cured? Only in our dreams. :( Jen sent out an e-mail to all the volunteers tonight about Genevieve and Nova.I am getting many e-mails from all the wonderful volunteers that knew how much I loved my VitterVits -- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Re: 1 YEAR!!
Send the photo. But with a nice note. It might make the vet reconsider and help another little cat. Way to go!!! Congratulations Crackers!! 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:38 AM Subject: 1 YEAR!! Hi everyone! I haven't been on in awhile but I use to post! My cat Crackers is FELV POS Found out 1 yr ago. His 1 yr anniversary of being positive. In the last year he has only had 1 eye infection 11 months ago.and has gained 3 1/2 lbs making him a whooping 22lbs now. He is happy healthy and enjoying life with his new brother Blue (8 month American Bulldog) We got him at 9 weeks old. Having Blue to play with has been a wonderful experience in Crackers life. They play together,eat and sleep together. Just wanted to share the great news and THANK everyone again for all the great advice and info I got last year when I was going crazy! You guys are the best. And my devilish side wants to so bad send his EX Vet Crackers pix and say this is the Baby doll you wanted to put to sleep last year with no illness signs just the diagnois of being FELV Pos. Much love and Happiness to everyone! Kayte and Crackers -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: Using Interferon
Hi Laura, Iamsorry that your kitten is felv+, but I am so glad that she has you... :) Yes, you certainly have come to the right place for advice and just to network if need be. As far as the interferon, I would probably just buy more, but yes, ask your vet to be sure. Good luck keep us posted, let us know what he says about the interferon also. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Laura Keith To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 1:49 AM Subject: Using Interferon Hello all. I've been reading the message board for weeks after I came across the sweetest abandoned white, fluffy kitten with one blue eye and one amber eye. Since you know I found this message board, you can guess that when I brought her to the vet she tested positive for felv with the ELISA test. After receiving the crushing news, and not knowing a lot about the disease, my vet encourgaed me to do research and to see if I could take care of her so we can test her again in three months. I have another 7 year old cat at home that is negative, so I've been keeping them seaparted. At first it was hard, but I have a little routine down now. I have learned so much in reading this message board and feel supported by reading your stories and sharing in your expereinces. Thank you to everyone. I'm actually finding this a little theraputic to finally write and find that I'm kind of rambling, so let me focus. I've been giving Grace daily medicine, liquid Interferon and powdered L-Lysine. I was feeling really good about this until I realized that the Interferon needs to be refrigerated. I feel foolish for even admitting that I didn't put it in the refrigerator after I received it. After all, the Interferon was delivered in the mail with an ice pack! I think I know the answer, but have the weeks of administering the unrefrigerated Interferon been pointless? I plan on calling my vet tomorrow to have her call in another perscription for Grace. I guess since it's so late right now, I'm turning to the board. Thank you! Laura -- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
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Is the name of the product you use for stomatitis called Brush Away? Can you describe it and tell me where you get it? I've not been able to clear up two areas on MeMe's upper gum. I've been giving her First Born and several other immune supplements, but these two areas are difficult. Thanks Jane
RE: 1 YEAR!!
Kayte, it sounds like Crackers is doing fabulously well -- and I'm glad he's so happy with Blue. Congratulations on being such a great kitty-and-puppy-mommy! Diane R. Diane Rosenfeldt Legal Secretary Quarles Brady LLP 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Suite 2040 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4497 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:38 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: 1 YEAR!! Hi everyone! I haven't been on in awhile but I use to post! My cat Crackers is FELV POS Found out 1 yr ago. His 1 yr anniversary of being positive. In the last year he has only had 1 eye infection 11 months ago.and has gained 3 1/2 lbs making him a whooping 22lbs now. He is happy healthy and enjoying life with his new brother Blue (8 month American Bulldog) We got him at 9 weeks old. Having Blue to play with has been a wonderful experience in Crackers life. They play together,eat and sleep together. Just wanted to share the great news and THANK everyone again for all the great advice and info I got last year when I was going crazy! You guys are the best. And my devilish side wants to so bad send his EX Vet Crackers pix and say this is the Baby doll you wanted to put to sleep last year with no illness signs just the diagnois of being FELV Pos. Much love and Happiness to everyone! Kayte and Crackers Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982 . This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Thank you. Sherpa and Autumn and Jingles have all been ill together - and they have, I believe, been a great comfort to each other. Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor dear Jingles. Sherpa and Autumn took great care to be with him on Saturday for you. I'm so sorry that this awful thing happened. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Aug 29, 2007, at 2:02 PM, Susan Loesch wrote: My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart.
Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
My feleuk babies are MY angels! Such precious lives - I know everyone here feels that way, which is such a comfort when I lose one. I fear that he was in major pain when the eye exploded but it wasn't but a couple of minutes after I found him before he was sedated. I haven't had a chance to talke with my vet about this yet but definitely will. Had seen nothing like that before. Thanks so much. wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Jingles. I hope his passing was an easy one. It was kind of you to let him go. I couldn't believe it when I read about what happened to his little eye. What in the world do you think it was? Again, I am so, so sorry. How wonderful that you took him in after his caregiver died and loved him even knowing he had FeLV and might not be around for long. You're an angel. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.
Re: Nova Please add to the CLS
Sherry, I am so sorry. Maybe one day - hopefully in our lifetime - we won't have to say goodbye to our precious babies because of this disease. Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well poor Nova has now crossed the bridge.will this aweful disease ever cured? Only in our dreams. :( Jen sent out an e-mail to all the volunteers tonight about Genevieve and Nova.I am getting many e-mails from all the wonderful volunteers that knew how much I loved my VitterVits - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Thank you. What a wonderful way to think about him now. Kat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sleep soft, dear Jingles... Dear Susan, I'm so sorry for your loss. But I am sure your sweet little boy is now looking down on you with both eyes in perfect shape, sending you lots of kitty love. Kat (Mew Jersey) On Wed, 29 Aug 2007, Susan Loesch wrote: Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:02:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Susan Loesch Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart.
Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Thanks so much. I am grateful that I was with him at the last and that I was able to sedate him quickly. Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so very sorry Susan to hear about Jingles. You were both so lucky to have found each other. I'm sorry your parting was so traumatic. Best to you and all your other babies. - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:02 PM Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart.
Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Thanks, Sherry. And many hugs back to you - I know you are hurting, too, with your loss. Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: susan I am so sorry to hear about your Jingles.How aweful for you to see him like that.He was lucky to have you.Hugs to you. Sherry Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart. - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Thanks, Susan. I is truly horrible. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Susan. This is just such a horrible disease. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:02 PM Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart.
Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Thanks, Susan. I is truly horrible. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Susan. This is just such a horrible disease. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:02 PM Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart.
RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Thank you, Kerry. Being able to offer him immediate sedation is something that ws truly a blessiing. MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry Susan. And I'm so very sorry too that you and Jingles had such a traumatic last time together. I'm just glad he was so loved, and that he knew it. It's wonderful that he had two such loving homes--that might easily have not been the case. It must be comforting that you had the wherewithal and knowhow to at least sedate him. Please know you're in my thoughts, hugs, Kerry - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are 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. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS
No you isn't. (Sorry, had to!) ;-) Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:07 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS Thanks, Susan. I is truly horrible. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Susan. This is just such a horrible disease. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com http://www.petgirlspetsitting.com/ www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org http://www.tx.siameserescue.org/ www.shadowcats.net http://www.shadowcats.net/ As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:02 PM Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS
That made me laugh!! I've just turned 60 and I swear I don't see the screen like I used to!!! Or at least that is the excuse I'm using for everything these days!!! Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No you isn't. (Sorry, had to!) ;-) Diane R. - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:07 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS Thanks, Susan. I is truly horrible. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Susan. This is just such a horrible disease. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:02 PM Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged.They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Thank you. He was very sweet, very quiet and calm. A total joy!
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Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:02:04 -0700
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking
about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was
fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this
week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't
bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all
looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when
I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him
up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue
comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him
because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I
sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen
anything like that.
Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone
downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an
end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an
elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and
I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart.
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RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS
I hear ya. I'm 58 and it's nice to have an excuse when needed ;-) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS That made me laugh!! I've just turned 60 and I swear I don't see the screen like I used to!!! Or at least that is the excuse I'm using for everything these days!!! Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No you isn't. (Sorry, had to!) ;-) Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:07 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS Thanks, Susan. I is truly horrible. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Susan. This is just such a horrible disease. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com http://www.petgirlspetsitting.com/ www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org http://www.tx.siameserescue.org/ www.shadowcats.net http://www.shadowcats.net/ As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:02 PM Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged.They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS
And boy, do I ever need it often! Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hear ya. I'm 58 and it's nice to have an excuse when needed ;-) - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS That made me laugh!! I've just turned 60 and I swear I don't see the screen like I used to!!! Or at least that is the excuse I'm using for everything these days!!! Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No you isn't. (Sorry, had to!) ;-) Diane R. - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:07 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS Thanks, Susan. I is truly horrible. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Susan. This is just such a horrible disease. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:02 PM Subject: Please add Jingles to the CLS My sweet little Jingles boy - who I wrote about last week asking about the ulcer/tumor on his eye had to be euthanized Saturday night. He was fine Friday night and I'd planned to take him to the vet the first part of this week. He was eating and cuddling up with me then. Sat. morning I didn't bother him when he was curled up in a cat bed with Sherpa and Autumn - they all looked so comfortable that I just left them. Was gone most of the day and when I went back iin and Jingles was still curled up in the bed i tried to wake him up. His eye looked like it had literally exploded - red/pink and white tissue comiing out and the eye dripping. The Emerg Clinic wasn't an option for him because he wasn't strong enough to withstand anesthesia and an enucleation. I sedated him as fast as I could and he was euthanized. I have never ever seen anything like that. Jimgles was a totally sweet boy who loved to sleep with me. He had gone downhill over the last couple of months and I figured his life was coming to an end, but I sure didn't expect this. He was adopted from a kill shelter by an elderly lady who didn't care that he was feleuk positive. Then she died and I've had him about 5 years. Such a sweetheart. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged.They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged.They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
RE: To Megan: Re: Olive
Megan, You are a very special young lady. I feel very glad you are able to get the best help possible from the great people on this list. I see those wheels turning in your head. You are going to be successful in what ever you do in life. Olive is so lucky to have you fighting for her. Everyone is going to be wishing the best for your other two. If by chance they are neg. this is good for Olive too. There is that small chance she could beat it. I know this is all very draining on you, but please focus on your school work so you do not get behind...Maybe somehow, this could make you even more functional...sometimes ,under pressure things can kick in we did not even know we had, to pull us through. The best to all of you! Glenda --- Megan Heikkinen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess I figured it was NRA, just because that seems most likely to me. If she tested positive on the IFA, doesn't that mean the infection's spread to her bone marrow, and therefore she can't produce new RBCs? The vet didn't tell me which one it was, but I'll ask tomorrow, if he even knows. Olive did have her blood typed, and she's type A, fortunately. That's what you were asking, right? The reason her brother Kudzu had to give her blood was that there was apparently no blood stored up anywhere nearby. This now seems slightly ridiculous to me, what with the vet school and all. Surely there would be available blood somewhere in Knoxville or the surrounding area. Still, I think Kudzu would've had to have been used regardless at the time, because Olive would probably have died within a few hours if not for the transfusion. Her packed cell count had gotten down to 4.5%. As for how she's doing today She's still up and active, behaving pretty normally. She does seem slightly slower today, unfortunately, and the coloration in her pads has gone down. Although, I think they may actually look a bit better now than they did earlier today. I don't know, it may just be my imagination. I left a message with my vet today, but unfortunately he did not get to talk to the vet school today. He will tomorrow, and we'll also be getting my other cats' results back. I'm also trying to get in touch with another vet who is supposedly very passionate and will do whatever he can to save an animal. This sounds like the type of vet I need, and hopefully I will talk to him tomorrow. We'll see. Please keep Olive in your thoughts. Hopefully she will be alright for the next few days, so we can prepare to give her another blood transfusion if need be. It seems like we might have to just to get her cell count back up, and then we can start giving her meds. I am definitely going to push for the haemobartonella meds, and I will ask about interferon, too. Thank you all for your help so far. You give me hope when I'm feeling more lost than ever. Keep your fingers crossed that my other two turn out to be negative. -Megan = Original Message From wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Hey Megan, How are you doing tonight? And how is Olive? Did you find anything else out today? As far as what type of anemia it is, Belinda is right that it probably needs to be typed. But, no matter what, get her on that doxy asap if you can. Hemobart is treatable and it could very easily be that. I'm not sure why you think it's non-regenerative anemia. Did the vet tell you that? As far as I know, you don't have to do a bone aspirate to find out. My vet looked at whether or not Cricket had reticulocytes in his blood when he was anemic. If there are reticulocytes, then the body is trying to make rbc's, and it is regenerative anemia. Cricket had regenerative, but the vet said something about autohemolytic anemia, which means the body is killing off the blood cells as they are made. Whether or not that was from hemobart, I'll never know. When Cricket was sick, the vet never mentioned doxycycline or hemobart (or maybe the did the test and said he was negative), so I didn't know about the doxy. Sometimes I wonder if Cricket would still be here had he been on doxy. I didn't learn about hemobart until it was too late. If your vet seems like he's willing to learn, and you like him, then it's ok to stay with him. BUT, make sure you still get Olive seen at the university as soon as possible. Olive might be a learning experience for your current vet and maybe his experience with her will help save someone else's beloved kitty. However, if you feel he feels Olive's a lost cause, run. Find another vet. You need someone who will fight for her. You can also show him or share with him the info. you are learning here. It might also help. You don't have to get the the next transfusion from one of your cats, however you will probably have to have Olive blood typed for the next one. I think you can only give cats
Update on Olive: Not good...
Fortunately, the other two are negative. Unfortunately, I don't think Olive is going to have much of a chance. The vet told me that her anemia is non-regenerative, and this was confirmed by the vet school. Additionally, she is much slower this morning, and if I don't get her another transfusion today, I don't think she'll last past the night, or at the very latest, through tomorrow. I'm starting to suspect that this is a lost cause. My vet put in an emergency referral to the vet school, but this will cost me $2000. I simply cannot afford that. I have the money at the moment, but I need to save it up. Part of me thinks that it might just be easier to let her go, but the other part of me can't stand to let that happen without giving her a chance. Maybe with meds she could be okay, I don't know. Probably not. But maybe; and it's that slight possibility that makes me want to do what I can for her. Maybe if she is given a fresh start on some new blood, she'll be strong enough that meds will actually help her. I kind of doubt this, but like I said, I want to do what I can for her. I don't want to just give up. Though at the same time, I hate putting her through this She is suffering for the second time within a week, and I feel horrible for it. I wonder if I should just let nature take its course... Going to the vet again and undergoing sedation and another blood transfusion might just wear her out. I know that, ultimately, it's my own choice as to what I choose to do. I could get blood from Juniper, but I hate to put her at risk. I also don't know if it would do any real good for Olive, besides perhaps extending her life for another week. I think I may just let her rest, although I don't know if I'd rather let her go on her own or go the route of euthanasia. I hate to do either, and I'm not sure which would be optimal. I feel so completely lost right now. = Original Message From glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Megan, You are a very special young lady. I feel very glad you are able to get the best help possible from the great people on this list. I see those wheels turning in your head. You are going to be successful in what ever you do in life. Olive is so lucky to have you fighting for her. Everyone is going to be wishing the best for your other two. If by chance they are neg. this is good for Olive too. There is that small chance she could beat it. I know this is all very draining on you, but please focus on your school work so you do not get behind...Maybe somehow, this could make you even more functional...sometimes ,under pressure things can kick in we did not even know we had, to pull us through. The best to all of you! Glenda --- Megan Heikkinen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess I figured it was NRA, just because that seems most likely to me. If she tested positive on the IFA, doesn't that mean the infection's spread to her bone marrow, and therefore she can't produce new RBCs? The vet didn't tell me which one it was, but I'll ask tomorrow, if he even knows. Olive did have her blood typed, and she's type A, fortunately. That's what you were asking, right? The reason her brother Kudzu had to give her blood was that there was apparently no blood stored up anywhere nearby. This now seems slightly ridiculous to me, what with the vet school and all. Surely there would be available blood somewhere in Knoxville or the surrounding area. Still, I think Kudzu would've had to have been used regardless at the time, because Olive would probably have died within a few hours if not for the transfusion. Her packed cell count had gotten down to 4.5%. As for how she's doing today She's still up and active, behaving pretty normally. She does seem slightly slower today, unfortunately, and the coloration in her pads has gone down. Although, I think they may actually look a bit better now than they did earlier today. I don't know, it may just be my imagination. I left a message with my vet today, but unfortunately he did not get to talk to the vet school today. He will tomorrow, and we'll also be getting my other cats' results back. I'm also trying to get in touch with another vet who is supposedly very passionate and will do whatever he can to save an animal. This sounds like the type of vet I need, and hopefully I will talk to him tomorrow. We'll see. Please keep Olive in your thoughts. Hopefully she will be alright for the next few days, so we can prepare to give her another blood transfusion if need be. It seems like we might have to just to get her cell count back up, and then we can start giving her meds. I am definitely going to push for the haemobartonella meds, and I will ask about interferon, too. Thank you all for your help so far. You give me hope when I'm feeling more lost than ever. Keep your fingers crossed that my other two turn out to be negative. -Megan = Original Message From wendy [EMAIL
RE: Update on Olive: Not good...
I'm so sorry, Megan. It's always hard, and everybody on this list is painfully aware that as much as none of us WANTS money to be a consideration, in fact it VERY often is. I can't give words of wisdom here on what to do about nature vs. euthanasia, but I guess the guideline is, if she's suffering help her along. It's the final kindness we can give them, not to let them suffer. If you don't think she's in pain or distress, and is likely just to fade peacefully, then maybe nature's way is best -- I just wouldn't leave her by herself if possible. You might want to get some Feliway or Rescue Remedy, which has a calming effect. I'm glad the other two are negative. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Megan Heikkinen Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 10:42 AM To: felvtalk Subject: Update on Olive: Not good... Fortunately, the other two are negative. Unfortunately, I don't think Olive is going to have much of a chance. The vet told me that her anemia is non-regenerative, and this was confirmed by the vet school. Additionally, she is much slower this morning, and if I don't get her another transfusion today, I don't think she'll last past the night, or at the very latest, through tomorrow. I'm starting to suspect that this is a lost cause. My vet put in an emergency referral to the vet school, but this will cost me $2000. I simply cannot afford that. I have the money at the moment, but I need to save it up. Part of me thinks that it might just be easier to let her go, but the other part of me can't stand to let that happen without giving her a chance. Maybe with meds she could be okay, I don't know. Probably not. But maybe; and it's that slight possibility that makes me want to do what I can for her. Maybe if she is given a fresh start on some new blood, she'll be strong enough that meds will actually help her. I kind of doubt this, but like I said, I want to do what I can for her. I don't want to just give up. Though at the same time, I hate putting her through this She is suffering for the second time within a week, and I feel horrible for it. I wonder if I should just let nature take its course... Going to the vet again and undergoing sedation and another blood transfusion might just wear her out. I know that, ultimately, it's my own choice as to what I choose to do. I could get blood from Juniper, but I hate to put her at risk. I also don't know if it would do any real good for Olive, besides perhaps extending her life for another week. I think I may just let her rest, although I don't know if I'd rather let her go on her own or go the route of euthanasia. I hate to do either, and I'm not sure which would be optimal. I feel so completely lost right now. = Original Message From glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Megan, You are a very special young lady. I feel very glad you are able to get the best help possible from the great people on this list. I see those wheels turning in your head. You are going to be successful in what ever you do in life. Olive is so lucky to have you fighting for her. Everyone is going to be wishing the best for your other two. If by chance they are neg. this is good for Olive too. There is that small chance she could beat it. I know this is all very draining on you, but please focus on your school work so you do not get behind...Maybe somehow, this could make you even more functional...sometimes ,under pressure things can kick in we did not even know we had, to pull us through. The best to all of you! Glenda --- Megan Heikkinen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess I figured it was NRA, just because that seems most likely to me. If she tested positive on the IFA, doesn't that mean the infection's spread to her bone marrow, and therefore she can't produce new RBCs? The vet didn't tell me which one it was, but I'll ask tomorrow, if he even knows. Olive did have her blood typed, and she's type A, fortunately. That's what you were asking, right? The reason her brother Kudzu had to give her blood was that there was apparently no blood stored up anywhere nearby. This now seems slightly ridiculous to me, what with the vet school and all. Surely there would be available blood somewhere in Knoxville or the surrounding area. Still, I think Kudzu would've had to have been used regardless at the time, because Olive would probably have died within a few hours if not for the transfusion. Her packed cell count had gotten down to 4.5%. As for how she's doing today She's still up and active, behaving pretty normally. She does seem slightly slower today, unfortunately, and the coloration in her pads has gone down. Although, I think they may actually look a bit better now than they did earlier today. I don't know, it may just be my imagination. I left a message with my vet today, but unfortunately he did not get to talk to
Re: to Marylyn
I get it from a holistic vet, Susan Maier, in Simpsonville, KY. However you can order directly from PetzLife if you can't find it. Here is the link: http://www.petzlife.com/category/ You can work your way back and forth thru it to get additional information. They are calling it Oral Care Gel now--probably to avoid confusion with the Mr. Clean and other brush away ads. Good luck. 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: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:32 AM Subject: to Marylyn Is the name of the product you use for stomatitis called Brush Away? Can you describe it and tell me where you get it? I've not been able to clear up two areas on MeMe's upper gum. I've been giving her First Born and several other immune supplements, but these two areas are difficult. Thanks Jane
***Important question about reticulocytes***
The vet told me that Olive's number of reticulocytes was low--but she does have SOME. He and the vet school seem to think it's nonregenerative anemia, but if that's so, wouldn't there be no reticulocytes whatsoever? Or could they possibly be leftovers from the blood transfusion? I'm really confused. I don't want to give up if there's still a chance. -Megan
Re: ***Important question about reticulocytes***
Actually, I think her blood was tested before the transfusion. So what does that mean? I would like to think that both my vet and the vet school know what they're talking about... but what if they're wrong? -Megan
Papillon
Papillon seems to be sleeping more than normal. Papillon is my flamepoint Balinese Top Cat that is felv+. He is eating the same w/ the exception of not quite as much moist food in the mornings (but still eating some), fur looks good, hasn't lost weight, still over stimulates easily when I go to him and pet him,which makes him grab my hand, bite it while bunny kicking. On the other side, he seems to be sleeping ALOT more, not singing like he used to, not jumping on the 3 girls and playing a bit rough anymore. I checked his lymph nodes and they are not swollen. I noticed the change about the same time that I brought in Percival, but after about 2 days Pappy no longer hissed at him, and while they are not preening each other, they like each other. Yesterday when Percival sniffedPappy, Pappy just rolled over and put a softpawon Pappy's face, just looked into his eyes, very sweetly Should I be concerned? Does this come go? While I have lots of experince w/ felv+ cats ( I used to care for Dr. Smith's 5 to 6 days a week and I also have a couple of clients that have felv+ cats), I have never actually had one in my home until last year. I will be @ the Cat Hospital picking up my usual supply of Zithromax for Paloma, Princess Purr-la Sugar Buggars (all felv-,just chronically ill..) so, I will talk to Dr. Smith and see what he says. Has anyone else noticed their felv+ cats having off time, on time?). Would bloodwork be the next step? Sorry so many questions, I am just very worried about him. I love them all so much and I am not ready to lose him. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent
Re: Pics of Genevieve
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Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS
Sorry all my newer computer crashed so I'm using the old one. Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about your Jingles. How horrible for you to find him this way. Bless you for being his mom. He knows you love and always will. Just as he loved you. You will be together again someday! TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Terrie Mohr-Forker 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 http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.petloss.com/ TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS https://www.paypal.com/ ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour inline: image1.jpg
RE: Sylvester died at home this morning
Thinking of you and your sweetie Sylvester, Tracy. It's so hard losing a beloved kitty. I'm just glad he passed away at home, in a stress-free environment, with his favorite human caring for him. hugs, Kerry _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Taylor Scobie Humphrey Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 11:08 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Sylvester died at home this morning Dear Tracy: I was so sad to read your story of your wonderful Sylvester and his peaceful passing up in your box spring. And also, how he showed the doctor that he was just fine--I think he was thanking his vet, in a way, for all the help he had been given there. And thanking you and the other kitties for all the happy life he had with you--even if some of them terrorized him! He clearly wanted to pass away with you--and he did! My very BEST thoughts for Sylvester and for you and the other kitties, too. xxx, Tee 'n' the Wildlife Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Aug 25, 2007, at 8:11 AM, Tracy Weese wrote: My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the others (he had been staying under the bed except when I would drag him out for meds). He even played some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he used to. This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended
Re: 1 YEAR!!
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Re: 1 YEAR!!
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Re: 1 YEAR!!
Kayte, Good to hear from you! I'm so happy that Crackers is doing so well! And that he has a friend to play with. I would love to see pics of that! I think it would be great to send a photo to the vet; he might learn something that helps someone else's kitty who tests positive. You can send him a nicely worded card with the photo. Here's to twenty more good years for Cracker!!! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:38:01 AM Subject: 1 YEAR!! Hi everyone! I haven't been on in awhile but I use to post! My cat Crackers is FELV POS Found out 1 yr ago. His 1 yr anniversary of being positive. In the last year he has only had 1 eye infection 11 months ago.and has gained 3 1/2 lbs making him a whooping 22lbs now. He is happy healthy and enjoying life with his new brother Blue (8 month American Bulldog) We got him at 9 weeks old. Having Blue to play with has been a wonderful experience in Crackers life. They play together,eat and sleep together. Just wanted to share the great news and THANK everyone again for all the great advice and info I got last year when I was going crazy! You guys are the best. And my devilish side wants to so bad send his EX Vet Crackers pix and say this is the Baby doll you wanted to put to sleep last year with no illness signs just the diagnois of being FELV Pos. Much love and Happiness to everyone! Kayte and Crackers Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: Update on Olive: Not good...
Dear Megan, Most of us here know exactly the heartwrenching decisions that have to be made regarding money and care for our kitties. I would not have $2000 to see the veterinary school, and I think it's absolutely dastardly of them to charge that type of fee. What does it include, for heaven's sake? Please don't feel that any of us are going to judge you if you don't go into the hole $2k for treatment. And to be perfectly honest, the anemia is a horrible, horrible thing to fight, and most of the time, it does not turn around. I would still put Olive on the doxy, no matter what. But if she doesn't do better with it, and I think it takes a little while to work, then you may have to let her go. I am so sorry. If you want to give her the transfusion and the meds to see what will happen, go for it. But just know it might not work. The one very important thing here is if you can avoid it, and your belief system allows for pts, don't wait to let her die on her own. You will regret seeing it and much worse, allowing it to get that far for her sake. You will see her suffer. The guilt is horrible too. Caroline and I can both attest to that. Go with your heart, Megan. And ask Olive what she wants. Search her eyes. If you need more time and want to do that one last thing that might help her, don't feel selfish for doing it. It will give you a few more days with her if it doesn't work, and you can prepare better for what might lie ahead. This has been so fast for both of you, and again, I'm so sorry. It's heartwrenching, even for us here to know you and Olive are going through this. I am glad your other two have tested negative. That is a blessing. Only sad that Olive's prognosis isn't looking better. Please keep us posted. We're here for you right now. Prayers going out for healing for little Olive. And peace for you. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545433
Re: ***Important question about reticulocytes***
Here are a few articles: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/10200.htm :explains that the reticulocyte count greater than 1% indicates regeneration. http://www.2ndchance.info/anemia.htm http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00043.htm http://www.walthamusa.com/articles/COUTO97.pdf Basically, at this point, which is one of the problems with anemia, is that it's a crapshoot because you can't tell. Low reticulocytes can go either way. If you can swing the transfusion, do it and get her on doxy asap. Precious time has been lost already waiting for the doxy to take effect. I hope it works Megan. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Megan Heikkinen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:08:52 PM Subject: ***Important question about reticulocytes*** The vet told me that Olive's number of reticulocytes was low--but she does have SOME. He and the vet school seem to think it's nonregenerative anemia, but if that's so, wouldn't there be no reticulocytes whatsoever? Or could they possibly be leftovers from the blood transfusion? I'm really confused. I don't want to give up if there's still a chance. -Megan Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=graduation+giftscs=bz
Re: Papillon
What color are his gums? :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:53:33 PM Subject: Papillon Papillon seems to be sleeping more than normal. Papillon is my flamepoint Balinese Top Cat that is felv+. He is eating the same w/ the exception of not quite as much moist food in the mornings (but still eating some), fur looks good, hasn't lost weight, still over stimulates easily when I go to him and pet him,which makes him grab my hand, bite it while bunny kicking. On the other side, he seems to be sleeping ALOT more, not singing like he used to, not jumping on the 3 girls and playing a bit rough anymore. I checked his lymph nodes and they are not swollen. I noticed the change about the same time that I brought in Percival, but after about 2 days Pappy no longer hissed at him, and while they are not preening each other, they like each other. Yesterday when Percival sniffedPappy, Pappy just rolled over and put a softpawon Pappy's face, just looked into his eyes, very sweetly Should I be concerned? Does this come go? While I have lots of experince w/ felv+ cats ( I used to care for Dr. Smith's 5 to 6 days a week and I also have a couple of clients that have felv+ cats), I have never actually had one in my home until last year. I will be @ the Cat Hospital picking up my usual supply of Zithromax for Paloma, Princess Purr-la Sugar Buggars (all felv-,just chronically ill..) so, I will talk to Dr. Smith and see what he says. Has anyone else noticed their felv+ cats having off time, on time?). Would bloodwork be the next step? Sorry so many questions, I am just very worried about him. I love them all so much and I am not ready to lose him. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
Re: Papillon
nice pink. Sheila ( Dr.Smith's wife) told me this today...I will be @ the Cat Hospital tomorrow,so I will see if he would like to do some bloodwork. Next week is a killer for me, Labor Day clients outta town. I think if he is eating and eliminating ok and he seems to be generally doing well, then he is probably ok. Its when the appetite fails,his coat looks ragged,etc that they seem to go into that usually fatal decline. I hope he is just having a down time and he bounces back to his perky self soon. Sometimes what I have seen is a very gradual slowing down. My Cookie Princess is doing that now. She has lost two pounds over the last few months. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 6:11 PM Subject: Re: Papillon What color are his gums? :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:53:33 PM Subject: Papillon Papillon seems to be sleeping more than normal. Papillon is my flamepoint Balinese Top Cat that is felv+. He is eating the same w/ the exception of not quite as much moist food in the mornings (but still eating some), fur looks good, hasn't lost weight, still over stimulates easily when I go to him and pet him,which makes him grab my hand, bite it while bunny kicking. On the other side, he seems to be sleeping ALOT more, not singing like he used to, not jumping on the 3 girls and playing a bit rough anymore. I checked his lymph nodes and they are not swollen. I noticed the change about the same time that I brought in Percival, but after about 2 days Pappy no longer hissed at him, and while they are not preening each other, they like each other. Yesterday when Percival sniffedPappy, Pappy just rolled over and put a softpawon Pappy's face, just looked into his eyes, very sweetly Should I be concerned? Does this come go? While I have lots of experince w/ felv+ cats ( I used to care for Dr. Smith's 5 to 6 days a week and I also have a couple of clients that have felv+ cats), I have never actually had one in my home until last year. I will be @ the Cat Hospital picking up my usual supply of Zithromax for Paloma, Princess Purr-la Sugar Buggars (all felv-,just chronically ill..) so, I will talk to Dr. Smith and see what he says. Has anyone else noticed their felv+ cats having off time, on time?). Would bloodwork be the next step? Sorry so many questions, I am just very worried about him. I love them all so much and I am not ready to lose him. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent -- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
Megan, be careful...
Megan, I just got home and saw the update on Olive's situation and your other two kitties. It is wonderful your two have tested negative...I feel very sad to hear of how your little Olive is doing. I just read Wendy's letter to you and it was perfect, right on, as is usual for Wendy! Yeah! Wendy! Like Wendy I cannot believe they would have the guts to tell you the fee for helping Olive would be $2,000.00. They do not even know if they will be able to help her...This is a learning thing for those guys...They should be grateful you have evenconsidered bringing Olive to them...It seems someone is praying on your heartache and desperation here. You have picked up and retained so much information in these last few days from the experienced and very kind people here. If I were you I would gather my senses and go through the basic steps to make Olive comfortable and build up her system with the supplements that might help her that you can afford. I cannot imagine what the vet school would be thinking to put Olive through for $2,000.00. I would imagine it would be horribly stessfull for her and there would be a lot of strangers around and that would be very scary for her... There is nothing out there that is going to save her if she is at a certain point with this disease and for these guys to be putting a 2,000.00 price tag on what the treatment is, they are trying to sell you on, is just not very nice at all. I'm sure Wendy and some others here would love to hear their ideas for treatment...They would be a lot more in touch than I might be or some of the newer people here. I wish you could ask those vet school people what they are thinking on selling you and then let these guys decide if their price tag is in line with their treatment options... Meanwhile, I am wondering how Michael is doing with his vet school situation??? I'm really sorry for you and Olive, but your other guys need you too... and you need to keep strong! Be careful with your money and study hard in school...The mother in me is coming out here...Glenda Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=graduation+giftscs=bz
RE: ***Important question about reticulocytes***
I left a message for my vet today regarding her reticulocytes, but he never got back to me. If he had, maybe I could've gotten another transfusion done. Now I'm afraid I've missed my chance, and I feel absolutely horrible. I had decided to let Olive go, but now I'm wondering if I could've saved her. I don't know if there's time, now. I feel like I didn't try hard enough... = Original Message From wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Here are a few articles: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/10200.htm :explains that the reticulocyte count greater than 1% indicates regeneration. http://www.2ndchance.info/anemia.htm http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00043.htm http://www.walthamusa.com/articles/COUTO97.pdf Basically, at this point, which is one of the problems with anemia, is that it's a crapshoot because you can't tell. Low reticulocytes can go either way. If you can swing the transfusion, do it and get her on doxy asap. Precious time has been lost already waiting for the doxy to take effect. I hope it works Megan. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Megan Heikkinen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:08:52 PM Subject: ***Important question about reticulocytes*** The vet told me that Olive's number of reticulocytes was low--but she does have SOME. He and the vet school seem to think it's nonregenerative anemia, but if that's so, wouldn't there be no reticulocytes whatsoever? Or could they possibly be leftovers from the blood transfusion? I'm really confused. I don't want to give up if there's still a chance. -Megan __ __ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=graduation+giftscs=bz
Re: Nova Please add to the CLS
Sherry, Sending hugs for all you have been through these last few days...I'm sorry Nova's life was cut short too, by this awful disease. I know we all want to thank you for all you do for these poor , deserving little guys... and especially, for the love you give to them...My heart breaks for each and every one. Any one of them could have been one of mine...I know how special each one is... Love from us here in Nebraska, Glenda --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well poor Nova has now crossed the bridge.will this aweful disease ever cured? Only in our dreams. :( Jen sent out an e-mail to all the volunteers tonight about Genevieve and Nova.I am getting many e-mails from all the wonderful volunteers that knew how much I loved my VitterVits - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: Nova Please add to the CLS
Sherry I am so very sorry to hear about both Genevieve's and Nova's crossings. I looks at Genevieve's pics she is such a pretty girl. You are doing the best you can for these kitties. They may not be cured on this earth but they are cured in heaven. Hugs Sally On 8/29/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well poor Nova has now crossed the bridge.will this aweful disease ever cured? Only in our dreams. :( Jen sent out an e-mail to all the volunteers tonight about Genevieve and Nova.I am getting many e-mails from all the wonderful volunteers that knew how much I loved my VitterVits -- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48255/*http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/_ylc=X3oDMTI5MGx2aThyBF9TAzIxMTU1MDAzNTIEX3MDMzk2NTQ1MTAzBHNlYwNCQUJwaWxsYXJfTklfMzYwBHNsawNQcm9kdWN0X3F1ZXN0aW9uX3BhZ2U-?link=listsid=396545433from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Silver, and Spike Visit my BB for some pictures post your as well. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3
RE: ***Important question about reticulocytes***
Megan, All you have been doing is trying! How many hours are there in a day? You have not let an hour go by, except maybe when you have been asleep, that you have not been doing everything humanly possible to help your Olive. Your grade is nothing less than an A+ on your test as a care giver for your kitties...Glenda --- Megan Heikkinen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I left a message for my vet today regarding her reticulocytes, but he never got back to me. If he had, maybe I could've gotten another transfusion done. Now I'm afraid I've missed my chance, and I feel absolutely horrible. I had decided to let Olive go, but now I'm wondering if I could've saved her. I don't know if there's time, now. I feel like I didn't try hard enough... = Original Message From wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Here are a few articles: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/10200.htm :explains that the reticulocyte count greater than 1% indicates regeneration. http://www.2ndchance.info/anemia.htm http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00043.htm http://www.walthamusa.com/articles/COUTO97.pdf Basically, at this point, which is one of the problems with anemia, is that it's a crapshoot because you can't tell. Low reticulocytes can go either way. If you can swing the transfusion, do it and get her on doxy asap. Precious time has been lost already waiting for the doxy to take effect. I hope it works Megan. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Megan Heikkinen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:08:52 PM Subject: ***Important question about reticulocytes*** The vet told me that Olive's number of reticulocytes was low--but she does have SOME. He and the vet school seem to think it's nonregenerative anemia, but if that's so, wouldn't there be no reticulocytes whatsoever? Or could they possibly be leftovers from the blood transfusion? I'm really confused. I don't want to give up if there's still a chance. -Megan __ __ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=graduation+giftscs=bz Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
Re: Update on Olive: Not good...
I do not all animals or people suffer when they are dying and I can tell you for a fact unless any of my furkids are in a great deal of pain and I clearly get from them they want help passing I will let all of them pass on their own, I personally believe most prefer it. It may not be pretty for me but I don't think they suffer as we think they do, once the process gets to a certain point the body goes into shock and I don't think you feel much of anything. Of course I have never died, that is just my sense of the process and I could be as right as anyone who insists helping an animal pass is the best and kindest thing you can do for them, I don't think that is always the case. I personally would never want to be euthanized if that was an option humans had. You will regret seeing it and much worse, allowing it to get that far for her sake. You will see her suffer. -- 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: Megan, be careful...
Hey guys. I can't possibly imagine what could cost $2000 other than a very extensive hospitalization. Their prices and fees for labs and diagnostic tests run pretty average...$15 to $40 for most testsand a consultation/exam/visit is only $60. My appointment is on the 11th. I'll be sure to let you all know how it goes. Megan, who gave you the 2k figure? The vet, or the hospital itself? I'm sorry, but you and I have talked a bit outside the group, and I must say, I'm just not digging your vet, Megan. I'm not sure what his motives or intentions are. I dunno if he's really clueless, or what. :( I still recommend another vet. And I'd find out from the hosptial itself if they're wanting to charge that much. I know I've heard a lot of people around here say their vets will try to discourage people from going to UT for various reasons...the biggest of which I truly think is they lose money. Do keep us updated on whats going on. :( Michael ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: 1 YEAR!!
Thank you everyone. Your kind words and wishes are inspiring! MEOW! Kayte Crackers ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: Megan, be careful...
My cat crackers had contracted the FELV POS from a stray beautiful girl Pokemon. Long story short Pokemon was a gorgeous black and white long hair beauty who walked into our lifes at park. I was dense and didn't know anything about FELV or FIV in cats. My son and niece fell in love and I brought her home and brought her right in the house. She was so lovable , beautiful, had extra toes on all her paws. Well 10 months later she was sick and I rush her to the Emergency Animal Hospital in Philly. I knew NOTHING at all about anything. They wanted $1,300 to admit her and said her stay in ICU would be between $6,000-$7,000. I was in shock. They wouldn't tell me what was wrong and even if they would I was so naive. Finally after struggling with Demons inside, they told me she had lyphomia and would prob not make it. And that she probally had FELV or FIV, and I should test my other cat, Crackers. I wish I had been aware of these diseases because I would have said do the 5 minute test and see. That was such a rotten time in my life. I ended up putting Pokemon down. My last memory was of her breathing sweetly and sleeping in an oxygen incubator. I pet her and told her I loved her. The next week I took Crackers and he was Positive and his vet told meput him down , he prob wont make it another month. That I WAS NOT going to hear. I with the help of this wonderful group got a new Vet. That was 1 yr ago. He will go for his 6 month check up in 2 weeks. He has been so healthy, happy and loved this last year. This is your personal battle I think we all would do something a little different. Me I look at quality of life, but would spend every penny I had to make Crackers well, free of pain. Then again he is stretched out on my diner room table next to me. SPOLIED LOL! LOL. He is 6 years old and considered my son. I would sell my blood to help him. But I also would not make him suffer for my satisfaction! Good luck and my your heart guilde you and your sweet baby Megan. Kayte P.s. Sorry so long. ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
