Re: [Felvtalk] Or PS Whimsy - twitching/jerking
That is exactly what I thought when I just read this. I'd get him to a vet or emergency vet ASAP, time is definitely of the essence with toxins. Please keep us posted. On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 11:06 PM, Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com wrote: Or if he got into poison of some kind, time is of the essence and could mean the difference between life and death for this kitty. L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Emeraldkittee Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 6:22 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] PS Whimsy - twitching/jerking I should also mention that he seems frantic too, and runs in bursts, jumps on fences, but nearly falls off. He's been running in circles in the yard. He also just let out a bunch of sneezes. I hope I didn't give him what my guys have, this has been a horrible time. I always touched him w/ gloves, tied my hair back, etc. Is my only option??I was so hoping we'd have him in during the Summer. He's about 1 /12 yrs old. We cannot bring him in, all the extra spots are quarantined and I won't be allowed and I don't own the house and I understand wanted to protect the others (who nearly died this week - needed fluids, temps over 105, and we are still closely watching our FIV/HCM boy and lupus/HCM boy. This seems too cruel. He needs me now to hold him and I can't. I assume he will go down hill quickly? I want to know he doesn't get so confused that he runs off and gets hurt or attacked by a coyote (we had our first in the yard the other day) Coming to grips with the fact that this is the first one I can't do everything for is very difficult. Shannon --- On Tue, 3/30/10, Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com Subject: Whimsy - twitching/jerking To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 5:57 PM My dear Whimsy, little FeLV positive boy, is still in our yard. You might recall I was trying to work on bringing him to our sunroom. He developed a terrible ringworm (99% sure) which delayed that. On the day I was to bring him in for a check up and treatment for ringworm (he used to be feral but now sits on my lap etc, but still needs sedation at vet) my indoor kitties had a terrible outbreak of calici, and we are still dealing with it. We have immune suppressed kitties inside and to protect Whimsy I had to stop touching him (even w/ my usual gloves). I know it hurt his feelings but I still visited him. He has been energectic, bouncy, hungry, fun, etc. Tonight he showed up, won't eat, is twitching, running, then laying down and twitching and jerking and chewing on his toes. He is coming up to all our windows and meowing (he never did that, he still was a bit cagey). My boyfriend figured I got the calici from him and brought it in, so I can't interact with him. I keep telling him to hang in there and we'll figure it out we just need time. But this twitching? And if he won't eat? Even if I suited up he's not a cat who can be syringe fed. I'm not used to considering 'no options'. Is this the end? :( Shannon ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Double pos in TX
I thought Texas had some resources for FELV cats. Shadow Cats might be one of them, I've heard great things about Shadow Cats just can't recall for sure if they are one of the ones who helps FELV cats. It would probably be a good idea to contact them as even if not, they may have suggestions. Good luck, how nice to see an HS helping a double positive kitty!!! Heather in Tampa On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 8:14 PM, vixen...@verizon.net wrote: Hello Everyone, It's been a long time since I've been active on the list so I don't know who might be able to help this little girl. Someone forwarded me the following asking if I would post it to the list. I hope all is well with you and your babies, Nina. My name is Arthur Westbrook and I am the Operations Manager at the Humane Society of El Paso (email: awestbr...@hselpaso.org). I would like to inquire if maybe you would know of any FELV cat rescues in the Texas, New Mexico, or Arizona areas. We have a 2 year old female cat who tested positive for both FELV and FIV she is really sweet and loving, if you have any information that may help me out it would be greatly appreciated. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] PS Whimsy - twitching/jerking
Shannon, I feel for your position. There are many animals needing help and it is overwhelming sometimes. I must agree with the others that your best bet is to try to find help for this little guy. There is a large differential of diagnoses for him - including: felv sequelae possibly an infectious or neoplastic process in the brain causing seizure like activity; FIP; toxin ingestion; metabolic disturbance; allergies; head injury; idiopathic seizure activity, dermatopathologic disease; injury to paw or paw pads, etc. Seizures - if an underlying cause is not identified can be medically treated. My two most feared would be FIP and felv related. Some of this things may be treatable. Although his felv status imparts a more negative prognosis, if an alternate and treatable cause is identified, he may have a long life ahead of him. If this is indeed related to felv he will probably stop eating and slowly die (two to three weeks would be my guess, but this is highly variable). Does he still have an appetite? In the end it is certainly your choice, but I think it would be worth trying to identify the cause of his behavior. Good luck on this one. Jenny On 3/30/10, Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com wrote: I should also mention that he seems frantic too, and runs in bursts, jumps on fences, but nearly falls off. He's been running in circles in the yard. He also just let out a bunch of sneezes. I hope I didn't give him what my guys have, this has been a horrible time. I always touched him w/ gloves, tied my hair back, etc. Is my only option??I was so hoping we'd have him in during the Summer. He's about 1 /12 yrs old. We cannot bring him in, all the extra spots are quarantined and I won't be allowed and I don't own the house and I understand wanted to protect the others (who nearly died this week - needed fluids, temps over 105, and we are still closely watching our FIV/HCM boy and lupus/HCM boy. This seems too cruel. He needs me now to hold him and I can't. I assume he will go down hill quickly? I want to know he doesn't get so confused that he runs off and gets hurt or attacked by a coyote (we had our first in the yard the other day) Coming to grips with the fact that this is the first one I can't do everything for is very difficult. Shannon --- On Tue, 3/30/10, Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com Subject: Whimsy - twitching/jerking To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 5:57 PM My dear Whimsy, little FeLV positive boy, is still in our yard. You might recall I was trying to work on bringing him to our sunroom. He developed a terrible ringworm (99% sure) which delayed that. On the day I was to bring him in for a check up and treatment for ringworm (he used to be feral but now sits on my lap etc, but still needs sedation at vet) my indoor kitties had a terrible outbreak of calici, and we are still dealing with it. We have immune suppressed kitties inside and to protect Whimsy I had to stop touching him (even w/ my usual gloves). I know it hurt his feelings but I still visited him. He has been energectic, bouncy, hungry, fun, etc. Tonight he showed up, won't eat, is twitching, running, then laying down and twitching and jerking and chewing on his toes. He is coming up to all our windows and meowing (he never did that, he still was a bit cagey). My boyfriend figured I got the calici from him and brought it in, so I can't interact with him. I keep telling him to hang in there and we'll figure it out we just need time. But this twitching? And if he won't eat? Even if I suited up he's not a cat who can be syringe fed. I'm not used to considering 'no options'. Is this the end? :( Shannon ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Whimsy update-acting normal today
thanks for your compassion, Jenny. And to all those who wrote and care about the well being of this beautiful baby. Today, Whimsy was totally himself, and with a hearty appetitite, playing with rocks (his favorite thing to do) so it leads me to believe it was some sort of seizure or something besides dreaded poisoning. I have a call in to my vet. Hopefully we'll be able to get some definite diagnosis soon. I've never had an FeLV so when I googled that and seizures, it appeared standard initially. This would be a lot easier if he didn't have ringworm currently, and that was one of the set backs in this whole saga (not too mention I started to try trapping him last August). He's so special. thank you again to everyone who wrote and for caring for these angels. --- On Wed, 3/31/10, jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote: From: jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PS Whimsy - twitching/jerking To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 4:40 PM Shannon, I feel for your position. There are many animals needing help and it is overwhelming sometimes. I must agree with the others that your best bet is to try to find help for this little guy. There is a large differential of diagnoses for him - including: felv sequelae possibly an infectious or neoplastic process in the brain causing seizure like activity; FIP; toxin ingestion; metabolic disturbance; allergies; head injury; idiopathic seizure activity, dermatopathologic disease; injury to paw or paw pads, etc. Seizures - if an underlying cause is not identified can be medically treated. My two most feared would be FIP and felv related. Some of this things may be treatable. Although his felv status imparts a more negative prognosis, if an alternate and treatable cause is identified, he may have a long life ahead of him. If this is indeed related to felv he will probably stop eating and slowly die (two to three weeks would be my guess, but this is highly variable). Does he still have an appetite? In the end it is certainly your choice, but I think it would be worth trying to identify the cause of his behavior. Good luck on this one. Jenny On 3/30/10, Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com wrote: I should also mention that he seems frantic too, and runs in bursts, jumps on fences, but nearly falls off. He's been running in circles in the yard. He also just let out a bunch of sneezes. I hope I didn't give him what my guys have, this has been a horrible time. I always touched him w/ gloves, tied my hair back, etc. Is my only option??I was so hoping we'd have him in during the Summer. He's about 1 /12 yrs old. We cannot bring him in, all the extra spots are quarantined and I won't be allowed and I don't own the house and I understand wanted to protect the others (who nearly died this week - needed fluids, temps over 105, and we are still closely watching our FIV/HCM boy and lupus/HCM boy. This seems too cruel. He needs me now to hold him and I can't. I assume he will go down hill quickly? I want to know he doesn't get so confused that he runs off and gets hurt or attacked by a coyote (we had our first in the yard the other day) Coming to grips with the fact that this is the first one I can't do everything for is very difficult. Shannon --- On Tue, 3/30/10, Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com Subject: Whimsy - twitching/jerking To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 5:57 PM My dear Whimsy, little FeLV positive boy, is still in our yard. You might recall I was trying to work on bringing him to our sunroom. He developed a terrible ringworm (99% sure) which delayed that. On the day I was to bring him in for a check up and treatment for ringworm (he used to be feral but now sits on my lap etc, but still needs sedation at vet) my indoor kitties had a terrible outbreak of calici, and we are still dealing with it. We have immune suppressed kitties inside and to protect Whimsy I had to stop touching him (even w/ my usual gloves). I know it hurt his feelings but I still visited him. He has been energectic, bouncy, hungry, fun, etc. Tonight he showed up, won't eat, is twitching, running, then laying down and twitching and jerking and chewing on his toes. He is coming up to all our windows and meowing (he never did that, he still was a bit cagey). My boyfriend figured I got the calici from him and brought it in, so I can't interact with him. I keep telling him to hang in there and we'll figure it out we just need time. But this twitching? And if he won't eat? Even if I suited up he's not a cat who can be syringe fed. I'm not used to considering 'no options'. Is this the end? :( Shannon ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Double pos in TX
I have had horrible experiences with Shadow Cats. They typically are only going to take in animals if it gets them some kind of news coverage, or if the cat is a tuxedo. The owner has a thing about tuxedo cats. On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: I thought Texas had some resources for FELV cats. Shadow Cats might be one of them, I've heard great things about Shadow Cats just can't recall for sure if they are one of the ones who helps FELV cats. It would probably be a good idea to contact them as even if not, they may have suggestions. Good luck, how nice to see an HS helping a double positive kitty!!! Heather in Tampa On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 8:14 PM, vixen...@verizon.net wrote: Hello Everyone, It's been a long time since I've been active on the list so I don't know who might be able to help this little girl. Someone forwarded me the following asking if I would post it to the list. I hope all is well with you and your babies, Nina. My name is Arthur Westbrook and I am the Operations Manager at the Humane Society of El Paso (email: awestbr...@hselpaso.org). I would like to inquire if maybe you would know of any FELV cat rescues in the Texas, New Mexico, or Arizona areas. We have a 2 year old female cat who tested positive for both FELV and FIV she is really sweet and loving, if you have any information that may help me out it would be greatly appreciated. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help us spay some kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/feed-hungry-animals Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] scissors cut is getting stitched tomorrow
Mewey did well at the vet's today. The cut didn't have to be stitched up-just cleaned up really well. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. - Original Message - From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:58 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] scissors cut is getting stitched tomorrow Thoughts and prayers for Mewey! Good plan. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Linda Sollberger Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] scissors cut is getting stitched tomorrow This seems kind of trivial but in light of the recent emails I'm a little scared. Mewey, our FeLV little girl, who I accidentally cut while digging out a mat, is getting the cut stitched up tomorrow morning under anesthesia. I would appreciate your good thoughts and prayers for her. My prayers go out to all of you who are hurting and struggling. You don't know how much good you have done-really. The amount of knowledge you all have is amazing. All of your kittens are lucky to have spent any time with you, even if it was short. I really mean that. Please don't feel that you let them down because you didn't. Thank God they weren't with me! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
