RE: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-14 Thread catatonya
Chris,
   
  I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.  I, too am guilty of not always keeping up 
with regular check ups.  It's hard when it's so expensive.  You did everything 
you could.
  tonya

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  I'm so very sorry to hear about Chelsea. How devastating for you. As you say, 
though her life was cut tragically and horribly short, she at least knew she 
was loved and treasured.
  Thanks for taking the time to remind us about the need for regular check-ups. 
Because I have 5 cats, I am able---just---to do that. But I know that sometimes 
when $$ has been particularly tight I've thought about whether it's really 
necessary, and whether I could skip a check-up. You've reminded me of the 
reason they need check-ups.
  love and hugs to you Chris, Kerry M.


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Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Sad News  Something to Think About


  
Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
all my animals that I love them everyday. 

I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
better.

Thanks,

Chris
   


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Re: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-11 Thread wendy
Chris,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Chelsea.  It must be very hard for you right 
now, losing her so suddenly.  Prayers going out for comfort for you.

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From: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, November 5, 2007 8:52:48 PM
Subject: Sad News  Something to Think About


Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
all my animals that I love them everyday. 

I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
better.

Thanks,

Chris
 


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RE: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-06 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Chris,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Chelsea. How devastating for you. As you
say, though her life was cut tragically and horribly short, she at least
knew she was loved and treasured.
Thanks for taking the time to remind us about the need for regular
check-ups. Because I have 5 cats, I am able---just---to do that. But I
know that sometimes when $$ has been particularly tight I've thought
about whether it's really necessary, and whether I could skip a
check-up. You've reminded me of the reason they need check-ups.
love and hugs to you Chris, Kerry M.

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Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Sad News  Something to Think About



Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
all my animals that I love them everyday. 

I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
better.

Thanks,

Chris

 


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Re: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-06 Thread Sally Davis
I always thought heartworms may have been the cause of Tiny's sudden death
last Christmas day. He was Felv positive, but his death seemed unrelated it
was quick, but not pleasant to witnesss. I had even told a vet the summer
before he died that i worried he either had heartworms or asthma. He had a
URI that began with the same violent coughing spasm that he had the day he
died. She gave him Revolution for ear mites and said it would take care of
heartworms. I knew better than the heartworm part. I think the virus he had
then was the onset of my epidemic of FeLV in my cats. Tiny was a youthful 5
years old. I have his half brother Junior who also has FeLV and currently
has a URI but he eats well and appears healthy otherwise.

All my cats are due for their boosters. I am curious since I already have a
FELV cat in the house and they are all exposed on a regular basis, should
the protocol for the FeLv vaccine be yearly or every three years?

Sally

On Nov 6, 2007 12:02 AM, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I had one go like that.  I assumed it was heart worms, but never had
 an autopsy.

 I'm so very sorry - it's such a shock.

 Gloria

 At 09:54 PM 11/5/2007, you wrote:
 Chris, I'm so sorry.  What an awful shock.  Gentlest of Bridge vibes
 to Chelsea, and hugs to you.
 
 Diane R.
 
 
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 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke
 Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: Sad News  Something to Think About
 
 Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
 attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
 life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
 confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
 thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
 quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
 was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
 something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
 Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
 old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
 before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
 it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
 rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
 the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
 I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
 know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
 all my animals that I love them everyday.
 
 I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
 importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
 was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
 babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
 better.
 
 Thanks,
 
 Chris
 
 
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Re: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-06 Thread Sally Davis
laurie

I just checked for Cornell's recommendations. You are correct it looks like
only the FeLV vaccine needs to be done this year. Basically it states the
other vaccines(not rabies) can be done several years apart. It says they are
still not certain how long the FeLV vaccine is effective so current
recommendations are for yearly.

My new kitty Pewter is so sweet. I have male cats hanging around now. I know
she could come into heat at her age but normally this time of year they do
not cycle. I need to schedule her spay at the low cost clinic. She is
indoors but they become escape artists when in heat. After my experience
with Daisy last spring, I do not want to deal with a cat in heat. They are a
real pain.

Thanks

Sally

On Nov 6, 2007 11:48 AM, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 i could be wrong...I have not gotten a card from the vets office about
 scheduling the boosters. I need to find out. An interesting fact... all my
 older cats who did not get the virus in spite of the same exposure have been
 vaccinated once about 7 or eight years prior. I am guessing that they still
 had some protection.

 Sally

   On Nov 6, 2007 11:27 AM, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   I could be wrong. I thought feleuk was annual and the others every 3
  years.
  L
 
  - Original Message -
  *From:* Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  *Sent:* Tuesday, November 06, 2007 9:23 AM
  *Subject:* Re: Sad News  Something to Think About
 
  I always thought heartworms may have been the cause of Tiny's sudden
  death last Christmas day. He was Felv positive, but his death seemed
  unrelated it was quick, but not pleasant to witnesss. I had even told a vet
  the summer before he died that i worried he either had heartworms or asthma.
  He had a URI that began with the same violent coughing spasm that he had the
  day he died. She gave him Revolution for ear mites and said it would take
  care of heartworms. I knew better than the heartworm part. I think the virus
  he had then was the onset of my epidemic of FeLV in my cats. Tiny was a
  youthful 5 years old. I have his half brother Junior who also has FeLV and
  currently has a URI but he eats well and appears healthy otherwise.
 
  All my cats are due for their boosters. I am curious since I already
  have a FELV cat in the house and they are all exposed on a regular basis,
  should the protocol for the FeLv vaccine be yearly or every three years?
 
  Sally
 
  On Nov 6, 2007 12:02 AM, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
   I had one go like that.  I assumed it was heart worms, but never had
   an autopsy.
  
   I'm so very sorry - it's such a shock.
  
   Gloria
  
   At 09:54 PM 11/5/2007, you wrote:
   Chris, I'm so sorry.  What an awful shock.  Gentlest of Bridge vibes
   to Chelsea, and hugs to you.
   
   Diane R.
   
   
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   [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] On Behalf Of Chris
   Behnke
   Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM
   To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
   Subject: Sad News  Something to Think About
   
   Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
   attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
   life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
   confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
   thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
   quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
   was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
   something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
   Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
   old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
   before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
   it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
   rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
   the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
  
   I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
   know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
   all my animals that I love them everyday.
   
   I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
   importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
   was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
   babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
  
   better.
   
   Thanks,
   
   Chris
   
   
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Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-05 Thread Chris Behnke
Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
all my animals that I love them everyday. 

I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
better.

Thanks,

Chris

 


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RE: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-05 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Chris, I'm so sorry.  What an awful shock.  Gentlest of Bridge vibes to
Chelsea, and hugs to you.
 
Diane R.

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Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Sad News  Something to Think About



Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
all my animals that I love them everyday. 

I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
better.

Thanks,

Chris

 


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Re: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-05 Thread Sally Davis
Chris

 I am so sorry to hear of Chelsea's passing. It is always a shock when it
occurs so suddenly.

Hugs

Sally

On Nov 5, 2007 9:52 PM, Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
 attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
 life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
 confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
 thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
 quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
 was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
 something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
 Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
 old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
 before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
 it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
 rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
 the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
 I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
 know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
 all my animals that I love them everyday.

 I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
 importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
 was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
 babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
 better.

 Thanks,

 Chris



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RE: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I had one go like that.  I assumed it was heart worms, but never had 
an autopsy.


I'm so very sorry - it's such a shock.

Gloria

At 09:54 PM 11/5/2007, you wrote:
Chris, I'm so sorry.  What an awful shock.  Gentlest of Bridge vibes 
to Chelsea, and hugs to you.


Diane R.


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke

Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Sad News  Something to Think About

Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
all my animals that I love them everyday.

I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
better.

Thanks,

Chris


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RE: Sad News Something to Think About

2007-11-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I had one go like that.  I assumed it was heart worms, but never had 
an autopsy.


I'm so very sorry - it's such a shock.

Gloria

At 09:54 PM 11/5/2007, you wrote:
Chris, I'm so sorry.  What an awful shock.  Gentlest of Bridge vibes 
to Chelsea, and hugs to you.


Diane R.


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke

Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Sad News  Something to Think About

Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart
attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her
life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and
confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a
thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very
quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she
was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is
something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short
Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years
old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected
before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect
it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart
rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted
the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it.
I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I
know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell
all my animals that I love them everyday.

I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the
importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I
was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my
babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know
better.

Thanks,

Chris


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