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Dear MaryChristine, I sosorry to hear about your little fellow. I know that Paulie and Grace have taken him under their (angel) wings. They are certainly so happy to be feeling well again and exploring their new kingdom. Between finding the friends who were waiting for them and making lots of new friends, choosing between chicken and shrimp for a snack, cozy bed testing, etc., I'll bet they've been busy. Love, Julie"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)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Home Testing
Hey Karen, My friend Joan talked the vet into doing the blood draw and using the test she purchased herself and brings to the appointment; maybe you could try something like that. She doesn't have consistent help and since you need 10 arms to hold some kitties for a blood draw, this way is working for her. Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am gonna give it a trythe vet charges way too much"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)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 127
What is best? Two weeks ago our fourteen-year-old cat Stinky started to isolate herself and than began to lose weight and refuse most food offers. We took her into the veterinarian and he found she has anemia. The anemia is apparently very bad and the veterinarian ran a FeLV ELISE and the result was a "very faint positive." The veterinarian is sending out of his office a sample to confirm this very faint positive result. We are facing FeLV and are unsure how best to proceed. The veterinarian has recommended a blood transfusion for our cat but, little else was mentioned. What can we do and how long do these transfusions work, if they work at all? Where do we turn to find the best information and how do we know the best treatment options for her symptoms? We want her to be with us for as long as she can but, do not want her to be here if it is too painful for her. We love her and want her to stay with us but, only if she is happy and feeling better. Stinky's Mom and Dad
Re: Skin Problem
Thanks Michelle, Amber has two spots on her hind quarters, I am tring Apple Cidar Vinegar twice a day, we will see how that works Thanks Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Charlie, an FIV+ cat at the shelter, developed this and it kept getting worse. He got two steroid shots (I can not remember the name of the steroid but it started with a T) and then was on prednisone for a few weeks. I also removed him from the feral cat yard and put him in the shelter, and he got treatment for ear mites and had his ears cleaned out. He got better. I found him a home and he completely recovered, from having lost about 1/2 his fur and having lots of red patches, to being fine. To this day we do not know what caused it-- him scratching because his ears itched, him having an allergy to something in his surroundings, stress, or none of the above. MichelleHave a purrfect day Cherie
Re: Home Testing
H my vet is awesome. He is from Africa and in this for the animals not the money. Maybe that idea will work
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 127
Have her tested for hemobartenella, and in the mean time since this is very hard to diagnose I would put her on doxycyline it will take care of the hemo if she has it (and very possibly save her life), and if she doesn't have it it won't hurt her. A CBC would probably be a good idea too. They need to determine if her anemia is non regenerative (is she producing immature red cells or not?). I hope it is something they can treat. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Skin Problem
My cat is going bald on her hind legs. Should I be concerned? Baldness, or alopecia, isn't normal in animals (with exception of certain breeds, like the Chinese Crested (hairless dog). So anytime a bald spot is noticed, your veterinarian should have a look. Extreme itchiness and the resultant licking, chewing, biting will cause hair loss (traumatic alopecia). This can be seen as blunted stubble in the affected area. But what about situations where there isn't any itching? When the skin looks normal - not red, inflamed or seemingly bothered? You still need to have it checked out. It could be a hormonal imbalance (i.e. hypothyroidism - more common in dogs), ringworm, or what is commonly known in cats as psychogenic alopecia. This is now recognized as an obsessive compulsive behavior wherein the cat, continually over-grooms an area, perhaps due to stress. Another feline baldness condition is something called Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (ECG), and this is an allergic condition in the skin, often with accompanying scabby areas. As you can see, there are many conditions that can cause baldness with or without itching in cats and dog. Other conditions not mentioned above include parasites other than fleas (Demodex mites, Notedres mites). Also, look under Feline Endocrine Alopecia. http://www.bobmckee.com/Client%20Info/NewFiles/endocrine%20alopecia.html NOTE: Not all fungi will glow under a Wood's Black Lamp/Light. Cats CAN have skin/hair fungus infections that do NOT put off a neon yellowish or greenish glow. Just because you or your vet cannot see a glow does NOT imply that the cat is fungus free. The only way to 100% rule out ANY fungi infection is via a hair CULTURE. Hair cultures are NOT the same thing as a skin/hair SCRAPPING. Furthermore, Ringworm is NOT the only fungus infection that cats can contract (although it is the most common.) Unfortunately, cats can also contract Athlete's Foot and Jock Itch, both in which are cousin fungi to Ringworm. Lora Hi all, I have a question my FeLV+ Amber has a skin problem, she has formed two spots with no hair loss and some scaling.Does not glow so I do not suspect ringworm, any thoughts? Thanks Cherie Have a purrfect day Cherie __ Yahoo! for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
