Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick
Years ago, before I got involved in cat rescue, we had only 3 cats. Two cat brothers were dropped off at a parking lot where a friend taught night school - we picked them up and gave them to our vet. Both were sitting in cages...I felt so bad for Andrew (made the mistake of naming him), and although he was super friendly, I felt that no one would realize how affectionate and outgoing he was sitting in a cage. I mentioned it to my husband, and said that maybe we should take him,he said, take both cats! I said no, the groomer wants to adopt GrewLittle did he know that we would be living with so many cats right now -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Frank Sue Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 7:42 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick Tweezer was the name the rescue group that had him gave him. I liked the name and it fit him so we kept it. I don't know if links from the cat forum I am part of will work here, but I will try. This tells the story of how I came to have him and of his first few weeks at home: http://www.catforum.com/forum/36-cat-chat/117922-cat-cage.html http://www.catforum.com/forum/36-cat-chat/119042-tweezer-after-5-1-2-weeks.h tml -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Mike Finch Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 7:35 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick Sue, I'm praying for you and Tweezer. Pllleeeaaassee tell me about that name! :D Mike ___ 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
[Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick
Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick
I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ 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] HELP! Tweezer is sick
Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ 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] HELP! Tweezer is sick
The problem is more with the spasms he is having then not eating. He is interested in food but is having a hard time eating it because of the shaking and jerking. They don't know what is causing it. They were thinking maybe value would help but are afraid it might not be good because of his being weak and immune compromised. Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick
Years ago, one of my FIV cats had seizures; we rushed her to an emergency clinic, and they told me you have a very sick kitty here, which made me livid, as if I were a total ignoramus.I later did some research and found out that cats with FeLV and FIV can build up toxins which can cause seizures. Maybe it would be a good idea to feed the cat with a syringeshould be no problem! Wrap in a towel, hold the head from underneath the jaw, and gently insert the syringe on the side of the mouth, slowly releasing the food (small amounts, allowing the cat to swallow). Would it help if you placed food in front, and then helped steady the cat's head? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick The problem is more with the spasms he is having then not eating. He is interested in food but is having a hard time eating it because of the shaking and jerking. They don't know what is causing it. They were thinking maybe value would help but are afraid it might not be good because of his being weak and immune compromised. Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ 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 ___ 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] HELP! Tweezer is sick
I think emergency clinics have more then their share of idiots Maybe assist feeding would work for him. I will have to get a syringe. Did you do anything else besides feeding her to help her get rid of toxins? Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:18 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Years ago, one of my FIV cats had seizures; we rushed her to an emergency clinic, and they told me you have a very sick kitty here, which made me livid, as if I were a total ignoramus.I later did some research and found out that cats with FeLV and FIV can build up toxins which can cause seizures. Maybe it would be a good idea to feed the cat with a syringeshould be no problem! Wrap in a towel, hold the head from underneath the jaw, and gently insert the syringe on the side of the mouth, slowly releasing the food (small amounts, allowing the cat to swallow). Would it help if you placed food in front, and then helped steady the cat's head? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick The problem is more with the spasms he is having then not eating. He is interested in food but is having a hard time eating it because of the shaking and jerking. They don't know what is causing it. They were thinking maybe value would help but are afraid it might not be good because of his being weak and immune compromised. Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ 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 ___ 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] HELP! Tweezer is sick
I was giving her sub-q fluids for a while, which I assume helped her because she never had any seizures again. FIV is so much more manageable than FeLV! BTW - I sent the info to the dumb vet at the clinic so she would know for the next time someone brings in a cat that was FIV+, not to immediately make the diagnosis of the cat having grand mal seizures, DUH! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I think emergency clinics have more then their share of idiots Maybe assist feeding would work for him. I will have to get a syringe. Did you do anything else besides feeding her to help her get rid of toxins? Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:18 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Years ago, one of my FIV cats had seizures; we rushed her to an emergency clinic, and they told me you have a very sick kitty here, which made me livid, as if I were a total ignoramus.I later did some research and found out that cats with FeLV and FIV can build up toxins which can cause seizures. Maybe it would be a good idea to feed the cat with a syringeshould be no problem! Wrap in a towel, hold the head from underneath the jaw, and gently insert the syringe on the side of the mouth, slowly releasing the food (small amounts, allowing the cat to swallow). Would it help if you placed food in front, and then helped steady the cat's head? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick The problem is more with the spasms he is having then not eating. He is interested in food but is having a hard time eating it because of the shaking and jerking. They don't know what is causing it. They were thinking maybe value would help but are afraid it might not be good because of his being weak and immune compromised. Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick
I have an appointment with my favorite vet tomorrow to see what can be done for Tweezer. If he can still be made comfortable by anything I can do, then I will do everything I can for him. If there is nothing that can be done then it will be time to let him go with dignity. I can trust Dr. Tom to advise me correctly. Meanwhile I am a basket case. If Tweezer must crosst the bridge then a bright ray of sunshine will be leaving this world. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I was giving her sub-q fluids for a while, which I assume helped her because she never had any seizures again. FIV is so much more manageable than FeLV! BTW - I sent the info to the dumb vet at the clinic so she would know for the next time someone brings in a cat that was FIV+, not to immediately make the diagnosis of the cat having grand mal seizures, DUH! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I think emergency clinics have more then their share of idiots Maybe assist feeding would work for him. I will have to get a syringe. Did you do anything else besides feeding her to help her get rid of toxins? Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:18 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Years ago, one of my FIV cats had seizures; we rushed her to an emergency clinic, and they told me you have a very sick kitty here, which made me livid, as if I were a total ignoramus.I later did some research and found out that cats with FeLV and FIV can build up toxins which can cause seizures. Maybe it would be a good idea to feed the cat with a syringeshould be no problem! Wrap in a towel, hold the head from underneath the jaw, and gently insert the syringe on the side of the mouth, slowly releasing the food (small amounts, allowing the cat to swallow). Would it help if you placed food in front, and then helped steady the cat's head? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick The problem is more with the spasms he is having then not eating. He is interested in food but is having a hard time eating it because of the shaking and jerking. They don't know what is causing it. They were thinking maybe value would help but are afraid it might not be good because of his being weak and immune compromised. Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo
Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick
That bright ray of sunshine will be shining on you and loving you. Tweezer knows all that you have done for him and trusts you to make the right decisions. He will always be in your life and heart...just in a different form. This does not take away the pain, the awful pain but it may change that pain. Try to focus on the time you have together and enjoy each other. Some of the most memorable minutes I had with Ebony were in the hours before he left this world. Try to focus...through the heartache. On Feb 3, 2011, at 5:29 PM, Frank Sue Koren wrote: I have an appointment with my favorite vet tomorrow to see what can be done for Tweezer. If he can still be made comfortable by anything I can do, then I will do everything I can for him. If there is nothing that can be done then it will be time to let him go with dignity. I can trust Dr. Tom to advise me correctly. Meanwhile I am a basket case. If Tweezer must crosst the bridge then a bright ray of sunshine will be leaving this world. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I was giving her sub-q fluids for a while, which I assume helped her because she never had any seizures again. FIV is so much more manageable than FeLV! BTW - I sent the info to the dumb vet at the clinic so she would know for the next time someone brings in a cat that was FIV+, not to immediately make the diagnosis of the cat having grand mal seizures, DUH! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I think emergency clinics have more then their share of idiots Maybe assist feeding would work for him. I will have to get a syringe. Did you do anything else besides feeding her to help her get rid of toxins? Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:18 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Years ago, one of my FIV cats had seizures; we rushed her to an emergency clinic, and they told me you have a very sick kitty here, which made me livid, as if I were a total ignoramus.I later did some research and found out that cats with FeLV and FIV can build up toxins which can cause seizures. Maybe it would be a good idea to feed the cat with a syringeshould be no problem! Wrap in a towel, hold the head from underneath the jaw, and gently insert the syringe on the side of the mouth, slowly releasing the food (small amounts, allowing the cat to swallow). Would it help if you placed food in front, and then helped steady the cat's head? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick The problem is more with the spasms he is having then not eating. He is interested in food but is having a hard time eating it because of the shaking and jerking. They don't know what is causing it. They were thinking maybe value would help but are afraid it might not be good because of his being weak and immune compromised. Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ Felvtalk mailing list
Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick
Sue, I'm praying for you and Tweezer. Pllleeeaaassee tell me about that name! :D Mike ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Tweezer was the name the rescue group that had him gave him. I liked the name and it fit him so we kept it. I don't know if links from the cat forum I am part of will work here, but I will try. This tells the story of how I came to have him and of his first few weeks at home: http://www.catforum.com/forum/36-cat-chat/117922-cat-cage.html http://www.catforum.com/forum/36-cat-chat/119042-tweezer-after-5-1-2-weeks.h tml -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Mike Finch Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 7:35 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick Sue, I'm praying for you and Tweezer. Pllleeeaaassee tell me about that name! :D Mike ___ 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
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Don't let him go unless you know he is suffering - he may get better with some fluids; does you vet give Vitamin injections? Mine makes a combo of C, B12 etc. and it has save many sick cats and put them onto the road to feeling a lot better! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Frank Sue Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 6:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I have an appointment with my favorite vet tomorrow to see what can be done for Tweezer. If he can still be made comfortable by anything I can do, then I will do everything I can for him. If there is nothing that can be done then it will be time to let him go with dignity. I can trust Dr. Tom to advise me correctly. Meanwhile I am a basket case. If Tweezer must crosst the bridge then a bright ray of sunshine will be leaving this world. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I was giving her sub-q fluids for a while, which I assume helped her because she never had any seizures again. FIV is so much more manageable than FeLV! BTW - I sent the info to the dumb vet at the clinic so she would know for the next time someone brings in a cat that was FIV+, not to immediately make the diagnosis of the cat having grand mal seizures, DUH! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I think emergency clinics have more then their share of idiots Maybe assist feeding would work for him. I will have to get a syringe. Did you do anything else besides feeding her to help her get rid of toxins? Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:18 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Years ago, one of my FIV cats had seizures; we rushed her to an emergency clinic, and they told me you have a very sick kitty here, which made me livid, as if I were a total ignoramus.I later did some research and found out that cats with FeLV and FIV can build up toxins which can cause seizures. Maybe it would be a good idea to feed the cat with a syringeshould be no problem! Wrap in a towel, hold the head from underneath the jaw, and gently insert the syringe on the side of the mouth, slowly releasing the food (small amounts, allowing the cat to swallow). Would it help if you placed food in front, and then helped steady the cat's head? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick The problem is more with the spasms he is having then not eating. He is interested in food but is having a hard time eating it because of the shaking and jerking. They don't know what is causing it. They were thinking maybe value would help but are afraid it might not be good because of his being weak and immune compromised. Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo
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Fingers crossed for a good outcome for you and Tweezer! Hang in there! ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I have an appointment with my favorite vet tomorrow to see what can be done for Tweezer. If he can still be made comfortable by anything I can do, then I will do everything I can for him. If there is nothing that can be done then it will be time to let him go with dignity. I can trust Dr. Tom to advise me correctly. Meanwhile I am a basket case. If Tweezer must crosst the bridge then a bright ray of sunshine will be leaving this world. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I was giving her sub-q fluids for a while, which I assume helped her because she never had any seizures again. FIV is so much more manageable than FeLV! BTW - I sent the info to the dumb vet at the clinic so she would know for the next time someone brings in a cat that was FIV+, not to immediately make the diagnosis of the cat having grand mal seizures, DUH! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I think emergency clinics have more then their share of idiots Maybe assist feeding would work for him. I will have to get a syringe. Did you do anything else besides feeding her to help her get rid of toxins? Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:18 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Years ago, one of my FIV cats had seizures; we rushed her to an emergency clinic, and they told me you have a very sick kitty here, which made me livid, as if I were a total ignoramus.I later did some research and found out that cats with FeLV and FIV can build up toxins which can cause seizures. Maybe it would be a good idea to feed the cat with a syringeshould be no problem! Wrap in a towel, hold the head from underneath the jaw, and gently insert the syringe on the side of the mouth, slowly releasing the food (small amounts, allowing the cat to swallow). Would it help if you placed food in front, and then helped steady the cat's head? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Koren Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick The problem is more with the spasms he is having then not eating. He is interested in food but is having a hard time eating it because of the shaking and jerking. They don't know what is causing it. They were thinking maybe value would help but are afraid it might not be good because of his being weak and immune compromised. Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Try ANYTHING - it's better than nothing. Sometimes, when they have an infection, they can't smell the food (and that's very important to cats), try taking some of the food, maybe diluted, and use a syringe or an eyedropper to put some of it into their mouth on the side, just to get the taste, they usually start eating! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] HELP! Tweezer is sick I'm so sorry that Tweezer isn't doing well. I don't really know what to do to encourage him to eat - maybe try his favorite food, I sometimes use tuna or mackerel (supplemented with Nutri-Cal so the cat gets all their viatamins). For cats, the smellier the food, the better. I hope that helps! ---Katy On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.comwrote: Tweezer was to the vet yesterday. His RBC is 17 and he has a secondary infection. He is also having spasms which is the worst because he is frightened and it makes it harder for him to eat and drink. He is on Prednesolone and Clavamox for now. What can I do to help him? I hope this message gets through to the list because my last one didn't. ___ 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
