RE: Jersey.....

2005-06-02 Thread carlas
Stan I am very sorry to hear about Jersey, I am sure Jersey was greatful for all you did for him. Carla

Tad lost his Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Nina
Tad, I'm so sorry about Sammy. What a shock to lose him so quickly. How old was he? Did the vet tell you there was nothing that could be done to help him? Tell us something about Sammy. What was he like? How did he come to be with you? Please share some of his story with us. You are so quiet

Re: Tad lost his Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Barb Moermond
Tad, I'm so sorry you lost your Sammy - 18 mos is too short a time to have with our babies. Our thoughts and tears are with you. HUGSNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tad,I'm so sorry about Sammy. What a shock to lose him so quickly. How old was he? Did the vet tell you there was nothing that could

Re: Tad lost his Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread carlas
Tad I am sorry for your loss of Sammy. My heart goes out to you Carla Date sent: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:44:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Copies to: Subject:Re: Tad

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread tamara stickler
Tad, I'm so sorry you lost Sammy. He was so lucky to have someone who cared and was committed to him his comfort. God Bless. T Tad Burnett wrote: PS...I have an old girl..vet thinks she is over 12 years old but she has been with me for almost 2 years and she is doing well...I did just loose

RE: Tad lost his Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Tad, I've only just realized you lost Sammy. I'm so sorry. I'm glad he found you and had 18 good months with you,with all the love and care he could have hoped for--something that so many kitties sadly don't have. take care, with love and hugs Kerry -Original

Re: Tad

2005-06-02 Thread Joan Doljan
Tad, I am so sorry about Sammy. At least he knew a wonderful and caring person and you knew a wonderful guy. Take care and please accept my sympathies, JoanNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tad,I'm so sorry about Sammy. What a shock to lose him so quickly. How old was he? Did the vet tell you there

RE: RE: average lifespan

2005-06-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I am so happy to hear that they are both doing good! We just have to take one day at a time right? Thats what I do with my ginger, and all of my other cats for that matter every day, I come home and see them, all my troubles seem to be so minimal compared to their well-being..

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Nina
Aw, Tad, you've got me bawling like a baby. It sounds like Sammy touched everyone he came in contact with. What an amazing story. I'm so glad he found his way to you. God bless you Tad and God bless Sammy in his journey. I'm betting he'll stay by your side to help you with the rescues you

RE: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
That's a moving and wonderful story, Tad--it brought tears to my eyes. Sammy must be the first cat that ever walked into a carrier--he knew he was on his way home. Thanks for sharing the dear little furball's story. Once again, I'm so glad he found you. Even though you only had 18 months together,

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Del Daniels
Tad, What a story about your Sammy and his history. The cancer was awful, isn't amazing and scary how aggressively fast it can grow. You are wonderful to have cared for him and your other kitties. My sympathies to you for your loss. Del - Original Message - From: Tad

RE: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Tad, I am so very sorry about Sammy it is just so sad that it came so quickly, but at the same time, I feel relieved in a sense that he did not have to suffer for a long time and you two have a quality of life together until the very very end and both of you were and still are lucky to

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread stany petrov
Tad, I am very sorry about Sammy! I don't know who wrote the Rainbow Bridge but it isso warm...and real! StanFrom: Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Tad's SammyDate: Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:21:40 -0400Thank you all for the

Re: Tad lost his Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Terri Brown
Title: Message Goodnight, sweet Sammy... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site:

Help

2005-06-02 Thread JENNIFER RATLIFF
I need help with my 3 year old FELV+ baby Sebastian. Sebastian, I believe, was born positive. His life has been wonderful until recently. He has lost weight, hair, and has weakness in hishind legs. His eating habits are good. I just don't know what to do. I have taken him to three different vets

Re: Help

2005-06-02 Thread Kat
Jennifer, Where are you located?? Kat (Mew Jersey) On Thu, 2 Jun 2005, JENNIFER RATLIFF wrote: Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2005 17:56:54 -0400 From: JENNIFER RATLIFF [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Help I need help with my 3 year old

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Barb Moermond
Thank you for sharing as much of Sammy's story as you could - what a neat kitty:) what a privilege for you to be his friend and pillow mate:) Thanks again - thinking of you...Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all for the kind words about Sammy...Sammy did have a full life and an

RE: Help

2005-06-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Jennifer, What have the vets done so far in terms of effort of diagnosing what may be wrong with him? Did they do complete blood work on him? Are the all the organs shown as normal? How about his thyroid level? How about his glucose level? How about his protein level??? A similar thing

RE: Help

2005-06-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Also, I did look into vets who specializing treating FeLV cats - did call them, and talked to a couple - but one who did not want to do a phone consultation gave me a referral in my state - I can try to find the number of the vets who gave me a referral if you are interested - -Original

RE: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Chris
What a great story...Sammy was a truly lucky cat! How wonderful of you to take in this senior who had obviously been loved before Sounds like he had two special caretakers Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Tad, I'm very sorry to hear about Sammy, cancer is an insideous disease, especially SCC. Prayers for you to find the strength to heal and for Sammy to have a speedy journey to the bridge. I have added him to the service, take care of yourself. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by

Re: Help

2005-06-02 Thread Belinda Sauro
I had Bailey and Joey tested with this special test, the lab charges $120.00 per cat and my vet added $60.00 per cat, so I paid $180.00 per test, I was a bit shocked but we did find out that both of them are very low on cortisiod, and some other things. That's one of the reasons I switching

Update on Bones (good news!)

2005-06-02 Thread felv
Bones and Iare back from the specialist today. Bones has a "Caudal end plate fracture of L3 Vertebrae", and possible pelvic fractures also, but the pelvic fracturesdid not show on x-ray (but the vet says she is unusually tender in the hips, and feels "off" on palpation). She said that

Re: Update on Bones (good news!)

2005-06-02 Thread Belinda Sauro
That's great news about Bones, I hope the month flies by and she heals well without the surgery. -- 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

RE: Help

2005-06-02 Thread Sue Feldbusch
Many times males cats have urinary/kidney problems. My non felv+ cat died from this. Please go to another vet. Weakness in hind legs is a very common sympton of a few diseases. Kidney is a major one. Is your cat a diabetic? Has it been tested foe diabetes? Neuropathy causes hind leg

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread felv
Tad, I'm so sorry to hear about Sammy. I know you did the right thing though, being without a lower jaw wouldn't be any way to live. I'm sure Sammy is in a better place now. It's so shocking when they go so fast like that. One day here, and gone the next, and you're left in a whirlwind of

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