Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
christie had some really interesting stuff to say about cats and changing diets last night, and i've got to try to grab her and get more info--about how cats, as a species, imprint on "food" and "not-food" when they're very young, so it's much harder to switch them from one to another as adults. the other book that christie recommends--and she flat-out REFUSED to give any recipes last night, instead telling people where to go to find their own information, as every cat's needs are different--is strombeck's when the transcipt is available, i'll post it! MC On 4/7/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've never used AOL to speak of. I look forward to using the pethobbyist.com site for information and really appreciate the work put into anything that provides good and accurate information. Dixie is the first FeLV+ cat I have ever had and is one of the healthiest, happiest girls on this planet. She is extremely hard working and takes all of her jobs very seriously. Get the idea that I am totally in love with this former throw away? I want to keep her just as she is. Again, thanks for the information. I look forward to the home-made food recipes. I have the Pitcairn book and have started cooking for her (she is still thinking about that) but can use any input I can get. 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:* TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* FeLVTalk *Sent:* Saturday, April 07, 2007 1:49 PM *Subject:* feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge if you remember back when aol was starting out, their PetCareForum was set up and staffed by the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) then when aol went to a flat-rate service, rather than pay-per-hour plan, they dumped a number of their more popular forums, so VIN took back their staff and chats and message boards onto their own servers. they really weren't set up to be a "consumer" site, tho, so after a year or so they decided to go back to concentrating on their professional side. so we put up a, "free to a good home," ad: trained, knowledgable staff of chat hosts and message-board monitors. and the pethobbyist.com family of sites took us in! some of the hosts have been together for close to 15 years now; i'm a newbie at only 7. christie keith, who did the cat-food chat last night, is one of the folks who has been there all along, through AOL and VIN and now pethobbyist.com. many of our chatters have also been regulars for 10 or more years, so it truly is a family--very safe place, with LOTS of good people and great information. the main difference is the element of real-time--we have chats monday through saturday that are either open for just fun, or on a topic, as well as pet-loss-support chats EVERY NIGHT of the year, including holidays. unlike a list, during scheduled chat times, you KNOW you'll find SOMEONE to talk with! as hosts, we are trained to deal with problem people (usually teenagers), and we have tools to mute people who are disruptive, as well as those to kick them out and even ban them from the site if necessary. MC aka PHCatByte On 4/7/07, Marylyn < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > PS It is good to learn the site is legitimate. There are so many nuts > in the world that I trust nothing without checking it when it comes to my > little friends. Thanks. > > > -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
I've never used AOL to speak of. I look forward to using the pethobbyist.com site for information and really appreciate the work put into anything that provides good and accurate information. Dixie is the first FeLV+ cat I have ever had and is one of the healthiest, happiest girls on this planet. She is extremely hard working and takes all of her jobs very seriously. Get the idea that I am totally in love with this former throw away? I want to keep her just as she is. Again, thanks for the information. I look forward to the home-made food recipes. I have the Pitcairn book and have started cooking for her (she is still thinking about that) but can use any input I can get. 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: TenHouseCats To: FeLVTalk Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 1:49 PM Subject: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge if you remember back when aol was starting out, their PetCareForum was set up and staffed by the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) then when aol went to a flat-rate service, rather than pay-per-hour plan, they dumped a number of their more popular forums, so VIN took back their staff and chats and message boards onto their own servers. they really weren't set up to be a "consumer" site, tho, so after a year or so they decided to go back to concentrating on their professional side. so we put up a, "free to a good home," ad: trained, knowledgable staff of chat hosts and message-board monitors. and the pethobbyist.com family of sites took us in! some of the hosts have been together for close to 15 years now; i'm a newbie at only 7. christie keith, who did the cat-food chat last night, is one of the folks who has been there all along, through AOL and VIN and now pethobbyist.com. many of our chatters have also been regulars for 10 or more years, so it truly is a family--very safe place, with LOTS of good people and great information. the main difference is the element of real-time--we have chats monday through saturday that are either open for just fun, or on a topic, as well as pet-loss-support chats EVERY NIGHT of the year, including holidays. unlike a list, during scheduled chat times, you KNOW you'll find SOMEONE to talk with! as hosts, we are trained to deal with problem people (usually teenagers), and we have tools to mute people who are disruptive, as well as those to kick them out and even ban them from the site if necessary. MC aka PHCatByte On 4/7/07, Marylyn < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: PS It is good to learn the site is legitimate. There are so many nuts in the world that I trust nothing without checking it when it comes to my little friends. Thanks. -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
PS It is good to learn the site is legitimate. There are so many nuts in the
world that I trust nothing without checking it when it comes to my little
friends. Thanks.
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: TenHouseCats
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
well, gee, as i've been a host there for the past 7 years, i'm rather fond of
the place i didn't know we had a blind cat area, tho
i DO know, however, that on wednesday nights, we have a chat hosted by a vet
tech who happens to have two blind kitties
barb, phaewryn and marissa all come to our chats with some regularity, and
are perhaps more objective than i
(the transcript for the homemade cat-food chat from tonight will be availalbe
in the next day or so.)
MC aka PHCatByte
On 4/6/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is the one I ran across. I cannot tell you how good it is though.
www.pethobbyist .com I believe someone on the list used it as a reference.
There has to be others.
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: Jenna
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
could you please send me the site?
Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
There is a pet hobbyist site that deals with blind cats and I am sure
you can search for more. Blind animals do wonderfully as long as they stay
inside and you don't rearrange the furniture every day. Cats, with their
whiskers, should do better than dogs.
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: Gussies mom
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
I agree. If you can't stop thinking about herthere is a reason.
The best thing is to talk to your vet about what to expect. If you
know what's coming it's easier to deal with. Like my old vet said when I got my
first FeLV kitty -
This is what she has.
This is what can happen.
This is how we deal with it.
Not like she had anything more wrong with her than any other illness
in a cat.
Heck I've seen blind kitties that got around just fine.
Beth
Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we
will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may
be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is
what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess Kitty
Katt taught me a lot about this. If this little one eyed cat is calling to
you then you are supposed to have her and she you.
Blessings to you both.
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: Jenna
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 7:50 AM
Subject: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with kno
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
Sorry. I must have the sites confused. Like everyone else, I have been doing
lots of surfing lately. I'll see if I can find it.
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: TenHouseCats
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
well, gee, as i've been a host there for the past 7 years, i'm rather fond of
the place i didn't know we had a blind cat area, tho
i DO know, however, that on wednesday nights, we have a chat hosted by a vet
tech who happens to have two blind kitties
barb, phaewryn and marissa all come to our chats with some regularity, and
are perhaps more objective than i
(the transcript for the homemade cat-food chat from tonight will be availalbe
in the next day or so.)
MC aka PHCatByte
On 4/6/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is the one I ran across. I cannot tell you how good it is though.
www.pethobbyist .com I believe someone on the list used it as a reference.
There has to be others.
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: Jenna
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
could you please send me the site?
Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
There is a pet hobbyist site that deals with blind cats and I am sure
you can search for more. Blind animals do wonderfully as long as they stay
inside and you don't rearrange the furniture every day. Cats, with their
whiskers, should do better than dogs.
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: Gussies mom
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
I agree. If you can't stop thinking about herthere is a reason.
The best thing is to talk to your vet about what to expect. If you
know what's coming it's easier to deal with. Like my old vet said when I got my
first FeLV kitty -
This is what she has.
This is what can happen.
This is how we deal with it.
Not like she had anything more wrong with her than any other illness
in a cat.
Heck I've seen blind kitties that got around just fine.
Beth
Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we
will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may
be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is
what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess Kitty
Katt taught me a lot about this. If this little one eyed cat is calling to
you then you are supposed to have her and she you.
Blessings to you both.
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: Jenna
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 7:50 AM
Subject: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
thanks
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
well, gee, as i've been a host there for the past 7 years, i'm rather fond of the place i didn't know we had a blind cat area, tho i DO know, however, that on wednesday nights, we have a chat hosted by a vet tech who happens to have two blind kitties barb, phaewryn and marissa all come to our chats with some regularity, and are perhaps more objective than i (the transcript for the homemade cat-food chat from tonight will be availalbe in the next day or so.) MC aka PHCatByte On 4/6/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This is the one I ran across. I cannot tell you how good it is though. *www.pethobbyist <http://www.pethobbyist.com>*.com I believe someone on the list used it as a reference. There has to be others. 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:* Jenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Friday, April 06, 2007 8:50 AM *Subject:* Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge could you please send me the site? *Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: There is a pet hobbyist site that deals with blind cats and I am sure you can search for more. Blind animals do wonderfully as long as they stay inside and you don't rearrange the furniture every day. Cats, with their whiskers, should do better than dogs. 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:* Gussies mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Friday, April 06, 2007 8:28 AM *Subject:* Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge I agree. If you can't stop thinking about herthere is a reason. The best thing is to talk to your vet about what to expect. If you know what's coming it's easier to deal with. Like my old vet said when I got my first FeLV kitty - This is what she has. This is what can happen. This is how we deal with it. Not like she had anything more wrong with her than any other illness in a cat. Heck I've seen blind kitties that got around just fine. Beth *Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess Kitty Katt taught me a lot about this. If this little one eyed cat is calling to you then you are supposed to have her and she you. Blessings to you both. 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:* Jenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Friday, April 06, 2007 7:50 AM *Subject:* feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge thanks btw i was watching an old disney movie with a cat named winky and I thought about your beloved slinky. I guess that little angel visited me too. *Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this email with the words "feline glaucoma" in the subject...that way people who have some knowledge or experience will be more likely to read it and respond. Also, what I do know, is that when a cat steals your heart, there's almost nothing you can do to stop it! :) And I'm sure Satine has picked out a new kitty she wants you to have. If this is the kitty, your heart will know and everything will work out. I know all about that heart ache...I just lost my Slinky a little over a week ago. It's harder than I ever imagined it could be and I know I couldn't go through it again right now. But I know that giving my love to another kitty is the best way to honor Slinky's life. I'm so glad you're considerin
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
This is the one I ran across. I cannot tell you how good it is though. www.pethobbyist.com I believe someone on the list used it as a reference. There has to be others. 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: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:50 AM Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge could you please send me the site? Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There is a pet hobbyist site that deals with blind cats and I am sure you can search for more. Blind animals do wonderfully as long as they stay inside and you don't rearrange the furniture every day. Cats, with their whiskers, should do better than dogs. 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: Gussies mom To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:28 AM Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge I agree. If you can't stop thinking about herthere is a reason. The best thing is to talk to your vet about what to expect. If you know what's coming it's easier to deal with. Like my old vet said when I got my first FeLV kitty - This is what she has. This is what can happen. This is how we deal with it. Not like she had anything more wrong with her than any other illness in a cat. Heck I've seen blind kitties that got around just fine. Beth Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess Kitty Katt taught me a lot about this. If this little one eyed cat is calling to you then you are supposed to have her and she you. Blessings to you both. 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: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge thanks btw i was watching an old disney movie with a cat named winky and I thought about your beloved slinky. I guess that little angel visited me too. Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this email with the words "feline glaucoma" in the subject...that way people who have some knowledge or experience will be more likely to read it and respond. Also, what I do know, is that when a cat steals your heart, there's almost nothing you can do to stop it! :) And I'm sure Satine has picked out a new kitty she wants you to have. If this is the kitty, your heart will know and everything will work out. I know all about that heart ache...I just lost my Slinky a little over a week ago. It's harder than I ever imagined it could be and I know I couldn't go through it again right now. But I know that giving my love to another kitty is the best way to honor Slinky's life. I'm so glad you're considering this baby and opening your heart to new furkids who need a home! You're right...this is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and most knowledgeable groups of people on the web! I'm sure someone will be able to help answer your question. Just respost it with feline glaucoma in the subject line and I'm sure you'll get some info.
RE: feline glaucoma-question for anyone with knowledge
Jenna -- Of all the disabilities for a cat to have, blindness is one of the least worrisome, really, for the mommy. My housemate's old cat Kitty, 17+, had CRF and one day had a blood pressure spike and just went blind. My housemate was distraught because Kitty cried loudly for a couple of days and Gail thought she was in pain. After some research, though, she realized that Kitty was just using sonar to scope out her space in a new way. After that she sort of followed the walls around, used her whiskers to avoid crashing into stuff. At her age, she wasn't about to do a bunch of jumping around anyway, but I believe some younger blind cats actually do learn to jump up on stuff. Gail's old girl was always able to find a sunbeam, at least. ;-) Diane From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Lind Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 11:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: feline glaucoma-question for anyone with knowledge Jenna, First of all, I agree with everyone else-if you won't help this poor soul, who will? I'm new to the rescue business and special needs cats, but I'm finding so much support and help. I know there will be heartbreak in my future, and I'm often crying when reading everyone's experiences on here-but just know that you are part of an amazing group of people who's hearts are so large and benevolent, that they can take almost anything-I know you can too! As for information, on another discussion board that I've just recently joined (but not as focused as you all are on FeLV and special needs kitties), I think there's a lady with two blind kitties-Cosmo and Cooper. I'm not quite sure, but she has them as part of her signature. Her user name is Laura IMOM and the web address is http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showforum=49 This website is for people seeking financial assistance for their special needs animals. I just get advice here-so you don't have to be asking for money. But, you might be eligible with the new baby. Here's the link to a post with her name on it-it was one of my topics that she responded too. http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showtopic=2554 I'll also post something for her and see if she responds. I can pass the info on to you if you'd like... Best wishes for you, and I hope you can take the poor thing-but you'll know what to do and what is best for your situation. Just know that there are many people who would support you emotionally if you decided to take on this new kitty. Melissa 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: feline glaucoma--question for anyone with knowledge
Hi Jenna, I got a quick response to my post on the other website. Here's what the lady I was talking about wrote (although she misunderstood the fact that you are thinking of taking the cat, not giving it up, if I understand correctly): "There is absolutely no "issue" to blind cats..they are every bit as easy to take care of as sighted cats are. I know many people are afraid of "dealing" with a blind pet, but in all honesty there really is nothing to deal with. The only things that I have to keep in mind with Cosmo, is that he can not go outside (I don't believe in letting cats outside to roam anyway, all mine are indoor only) and I try not to move furniture around much. He has always found his litter box and navigates my house just like a sighted cat. When your friend's cat has his other eye removed he should be fine, he already knows the layout of his house, so he won't have to learn it like my Cosmo did (and Cosmo learned my house remarkably fast). So there is no reason she should even consider adopting him out...I really don't think she'll notice much of a difference in him without the other eye. Juli IMOM is Cooper's mom (the other kitty in my banner) , and I'm sure she will post about blind kitties once she sees this thread. When you have a chance go to the Cool Cats Chatter forum and read Cooper and Cosmo's threads (they each have a thread there), you may direct your friend there as well. She'll see that blind cats really are no different than sighted cats, just a bit more special" Here's the website to this post and then to the Cooper and Cosmo threads: http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showtopic=2577 http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showforum=10 Good luck with everything! No matter what you decide-you are still a caring, loving person! Melissa
Re: feline glaucoma-question for anyone with knowledge
Hi again Jenna. I should mention that I'm hoping to adopt a litle blind kitten right now. If the only risk is that the glaucoma could spread to his other eye, I wouldn't worry about that in the least! From what I've heard, blind cats do just fine and will learn to navigate in no time. I can understand your concern about the glaucoma affecting the rest of his health and his life span. And only you cann know how much you can handle (emotionally and financially). But if there's anything I've learned in the last few months, it's that cats (and probably all animals) are far more LIKE humans than they are different - even physiologically, emotionally, and socially. I don't think I've ever heard of glaucoma in people affecting other than vision, so I kind of doubt it would in cats either. But I don't know. I'd keep asking around and as long as it's not going to mean he'll die shortly, I'd definitely take him! Especially since he's calling to you. :) Satine will be so proud of you for loving this little one! Good luck! MJ Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jenna, First of all, I agree with everyone elseif you wont help this poor soul, who will? Im new to the rescue business and special needs cats, but Im finding so much support and help. I know there will be heartbreak in my future, and Im often crying when reading everyones experiences on herebut just know that you are part of an amazing group of people whos hearts are so large and benevolent, that they can take almost anythingI know you can too! As for information, on another discussion board that Ive just recently joined (but not as focused as you all are on FeLV and special needs kitties), I think theres a lady with two blind kittiesCosmo and Cooper. Im not quite sure, but she has them as part of her signature. Her user name is Laura IMOM and the web address is http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showforum=49 This website is for people seeking financial assistance for their special needs animals. I just get advice hereso you dont have to be asking for money. But, you might be eligible with the new baby. Heres the link to a post with her name on itit was one of my topics that she responded too. http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showtopic=2554 Ill also post something for her and see if she responds. I can pass the info on to you if youd like Best wishes for you, and I hope you can take the poor thingbut youll know what to do and what is best for your situation. Just know that there are many people who would support you emotionally if you decided to take on this new kitty. Melissa "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." --Chief Dan George "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) - 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.
Re: feline glaucoma-question for anyone with knowledge
Jenna, First of all, I agree with everyone else-if you won't help this poor soul, who will? I'm new to the rescue business and special needs cats, but I'm finding so much support and help. I know there will be heartbreak in my future, and I'm often crying when reading everyone's experiences on here-but just know that you are part of an amazing group of people who's hearts are so large and benevolent, that they can take almost anything-I know you can too! As for information, on another discussion board that I've just recently joined (but not as focused as you all are on FeLV and special needs kitties), I think there's a lady with two blind kitties-Cosmo and Cooper. I'm not quite sure, but she has them as part of her signature. Her user name is Laura IMOM and the web address is http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showforum=49 This website is for people seeking financial assistance for their special needs animals. I just get advice here-so you don't have to be asking for money. But, you might be eligible with the new baby. Here's the link to a post with her name on it-it was one of my topics that she responded too. http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showtopic=2554 I'll also post something for her and see if she responds. I can pass the info on to you if you'd like. Best wishes for you, and I hope you can take the poor thing-but you'll know what to do and what is best for your situation. Just know that there are many people who would support you emotionally if you decided to take on this new kitty. Melissa
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
could you please send me the site? Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There is a pet hobbyist site that deals with blind cats and I am sure you can search for more. Blind animals do wonderfully as long as they stay inside and you don't rearrange the furniture every day. Cats, with their whiskers, should do better than dogs. 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: Gussies mom To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:28 AM Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge I agree. If you can't stop thinking about herthere is a reason. The best thing is to talk to your vet about what to expect. If you know what's coming it's easier to deal with. Like my old vet said when I got my first FeLV kitty - This is what she has. This is what can happen. This is how we deal with it. Not like she had anything more wrong with her than any other illness in a cat. Heck I've seen blind kitties that got around just fine. Beth Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess Kitty Katt taught me a lot about this. If this little one eyed cat is calling to you then you are supposed to have her and she you. Blessings to you both. 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: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge thanks btw i was watching an old disney movie with a cat named winky and I thought about your beloved slinky. I guess that little angel visited me too. Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this email with the words "feline glaucoma" in the subject...that way people who have some knowledge or experience will be more likely to read it and respond. Also, what I do know, is that when a cat steals your heart, there's almost nothing you can do to stop it! :) And I'm sure Satine has picked out a new kitty she wants you to have. If this is the kitty, your heart will know and everything will work out. I know all about that heart ache...I just lost my Slinky a little over a week ago. It's harder than I ever imagined it could be and I know I couldn't go through it again right now. But I know that giving my love to another kitty is the best way to honor Slinky's life. I'm so glad you're considering this baby and opening your heart to new furkids who need a home! You're right...this is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and most knowledgeable groups of people on the web! I'm sure someone will be able to help answer your question. Just respost it with feline glaucoma in the subject line and I'm sure you'll get some info. Good luck figuring out what to do and keep us updated!! Hang in there! *hugs* MJ and Angel Slinky =^..^= Jenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello. Does anyone there know any about feline glacoma? I am looking at adopting one cat who had had one eye removed due to glacoma. She is very young- 3. She is very sweet, but I am terrified that some people have told me not to get a cat with this type of problem, that it could effect the other eye and she could go blind, or have other medical problems. I am afraid to take this kind of risk because I just lost my baby Satine, and the heart ache hurts soo much. Does anyone out there know anything about this illness? You all are some of the nicest people on the web, and the most educated about cat biology- so I really need some imput. I can't stop thinking about this kitty. Thanks in advance. - Never miss an email
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
There is a pet hobbyist site that deals with blind cats and I am sure you can search for more. Blind animals do wonderfully as long as they stay inside and you don't rearrange the furniture every day. Cats, with their whiskers, should do better than dogs. 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: Gussies mom To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:28 AM Subject: Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge I agree. If you can't stop thinking about herthere is a reason. The best thing is to talk to your vet about what to expect. If you know what's coming it's easier to deal with. Like my old vet said when I got my first FeLV kitty - This is what she has. This is what can happen. This is how we deal with it. Not like she had anything more wrong with her than any other illness in a cat. Heck I've seen blind kitties that got around just fine. Beth Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess Kitty Katt taught me a lot about this. If this little one eyed cat is calling to you then you are supposed to have her and she you. Blessings to you both. 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: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge thanks btw i was watching an old disney movie with a cat named winky and I thought about your beloved slinky. I guess that little angel visited me too. Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this email with the words "feline glaucoma" in the subject...that way people who have some knowledge or experience will be more likely to read it and respond. Also, what I do know, is that when a cat steals your heart, there's almost nothing you can do to stop it! :) And I'm sure Satine has picked out a new kitty she wants you to have. If this is the kitty, your heart will know and everything will work out. I know all about that heart ache...I just lost my Slinky a little over a week ago. It's harder than I ever imagined it could be and I know I couldn't go through it again right now. But I know that giving my love to another kitty is the best way to honor Slinky's life. I'm so glad you're considering this baby and opening your heart to new furkids who need a home! You're right...this is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and most knowledgeable groups of people on the web! I'm sure someone will be able to help answer your question. Just respost it with feline glaucoma in the subject line and I'm sure you'll get some info. Good luck figuring out what to do and keep us updated!! Hang in there! *hugs* MJ and Angel Slinky =^..^= Jenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello. Does anyone there know any about feline glacoma? I am looking at adopting one cat who had had one eye removed due to glacoma. She is very young- 3. She is very sweet, but I am terrified that some people have told me not to get a cat with this type of problem, that it could effect the other eye and she could go blind, or have other medical problems. I am afraid to take this kind of risk because I just lost my baby Satine, and the heart ache hurts soo much. Does anyone out there know anything about this illness? You all are some of the nicest people on the web, and the most educated about cat biology- so I really need some imput. I can't stop thinking about this kitty. Thanks in advance. -- Never miss a
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
I agree. If you can't stop thinking about herthere is a reason. The best thing is to talk to your vet about what to expect. If you know what's coming it's easier to deal with. Like my old vet said when I got my first FeLV kitty - This is what she has. This is what can happen. This is how we deal with it. Not like she had anything more wrong with her than any other illness in a cat. Heck I've seen blind kitties that got around just fine. Beth Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess Kitty Katt taught me a lot about this. If this little one eyed cat is calling to you then you are supposed to have her and she you. Blessings to you both. 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: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge thanks btw i was watching an old disney movie with a cat named winky and I thought about your beloved slinky. I guess that little angel visited me too. Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this email with the words "feline glaucoma" in the subject...that way people who have some knowledge or experience will be more likely to read it and respond. Also, what I do know, is that when a cat steals your heart, there's almost nothing you can do to stop it! :) And I'm sure Satine has picked out a new kitty she wants you to have. If this is the kitty, your heart will know and everything will work out. I know all about that heart ache...I just lost my Slinky a little over a week ago. It's harder than I ever imagined it could be and I know I couldn't go through it again right now. But I know that giving my love to another kitty is the best way to honor Slinky's life. I'm so glad you're considering this baby and opening your heart to new furkids who need a home! You're right...this is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and most knowledgeable groups of people on the web! I'm sure someone will be able to help answer your question. Just respost it with feline glaucoma in the subject line and I'm sure you'll get some info. Good luck figuring out what to do and keep us updated!! Hang in there! *hugs* MJ and Angel Slinky =^..^= Jenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello. Does anyone there know any about feline glacoma? I am looking at adopting one cat who had had one eye removed due to glacoma. She is very young- 3. She is very sweet, but I am terrified that some people have told me not to get a cat with this type of problem, that it could effect the other eye and she could go blind, or have other medical problems. I am afraid to take this kind of risk because I just lost my baby Satine, and the heart ache hurts soo much. Does anyone out there know anything about this illness? You all are some of the nicest people on the web, and the most educated about cat biology- so I really need some imput. I can't stop thinking about this kitty. Thanks in advance. - Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." --Chief Dan George "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) - Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. - Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games.
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A! :) He's been busy! He was playing in my dining room and knocking things over this morning! ;) I heard a crash and figured he must be visiting! lol Thanks for thinking of him...he was such a precious boy! Jenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: thanks btw i was watching an old disney movie with a cat named winky and I thought about your beloved slinky. I guess that little angel visited me too. Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this email with the words "feline glaucoma" in the subject...that way people who have some knowledge or experience will be more likely to read it and respond. Also, what I do know, is that when a cat steals your heart, there's almost nothing you can do to stop it! :) And I'm sure Satine has picked out a new kitty she wants you to have. If this is the kitty, your heart will know and everything will work out. I know all about that heart ache...I just lost my Slinky a little over a week ago. It's harder than I ever imagined it could be and I know I couldn't go through it again right now. But I know that giving my love to another kitty is the best way to honor Slinky's life. I'm so glad you're considering this baby and opening your heart to new furkids who need a home! You're right...this is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and most knowledgeable groups of people on the web! I'm sure someone will be able to help answer your question. Just respost it with feline glaucoma in the subject line and I'm sure you'll get some info. Good luck figuring out what to do and keep us updated!! Hang in there! *hugs* MJ and Angel Slinky =^..^= Jenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello. Does anyone there know any about feline glacoma? I am looking at adopting one cat who had had one eye removed due to glacoma. She is very young- 3. She is very sweet, but I am terrified that some people have told me not to get a cat with this type of problem, that it could effect the other eye and she could go blind, or have other medical problems. I am afraid to take this kind of risk because I just lost my baby Satine, and the heart ache hurts soo much. Does anyone out there know anything about this illness? You all are some of the nicest people on the web, and the most educated about cat biology- so I really need some imput. I can't stop thinking about this kitty. Thanks in advance. - Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." --Chief Dan George "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) - Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." --Chief Dan George "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) - Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut.
Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge
As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess Kitty Katt taught me a lot about this. If this little one eyed cat is calling to you then you are supposed to have her and she you. Blessings to you both. 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: Jenna To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge thanks btw i was watching an old disney movie with a cat named winky and I thought about your beloved slinky. I guess that little angel visited me too. Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this email with the words "feline glaucoma" in the subject...that way people who have some knowledge or experience will be more likely to read it and respond. Also, what I do know, is that when a cat steals your heart, there's almost nothing you can do to stop it! :) And I'm sure Satine has picked out a new kitty she wants you to have. If this is the kitty, your heart will know and everything will work out. I know all about that heart ache...I just lost my Slinky a little over a week ago. It's harder than I ever imagined it could be and I know I couldn't go through it again right now. But I know that giving my love to another kitty is the best way to honor Slinky's life. I'm so glad you're considering this baby and opening your heart to new furkids who need a home! You're right...this is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and most knowledgeable groups of people on the web! I'm sure someone will be able to help answer your question. Just respost it with feline glaucoma in the subject line and I'm sure you'll get some info. Good luck figuring out what to do and keep us updated!! Hang in there! *hugs* MJ and Angel Slinky =^..^= Jenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello. Does anyone there know any about feline glacoma? I am looking at adopting one cat who had had one eye removed due to glacoma. She is very young- 3. She is very sweet, but I am terrified that some people have told me not to get a cat with this type of problem, that it could effect the other eye and she could go blind, or have other medical problems. I am afraid to take this kind of risk because I just lost my baby Satine, and the heart ache hurts soo much. Does anyone out there know anything about this illness? You all are some of the nicest people on the web, and the most educated about cat biology- so I really need some imput. I can't stop thinking about this kitty. Thanks in advance. -- Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." --Chief Dan George "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. -- It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.
