Re: [FivCats] I need placement help for Domino

2005-06-21 Thread Barbara Lowe
what's with this 'wet food increases tartar and placque' statement ? and where is that woman her "sanctuary" in westchester? that place sounds to me like anther angel's wings in the making situation. can we find out where that house is and ask to have it investigated? even if just by

Re: George update - part II

2005-06-21 Thread Gloria Lane
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL! Congrats! Gloria On Jun 20, 2005, at 12:23 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Thank you SOOO much everyone for sending George and myself a positive energy and prayer!! I finally CAUGHT George last night – I tell you it was one of the most scary

George

2005-06-21 Thread lomaxturtle
Such good news Gloria for George and the otherkittie who has just been released from her cage and tremendous progress that she got on the bed with you even though she freaked when you woke up and moved - she must know you are not a threat. They'll soon learn that you just want to care for them

Re: Re: [FivCats] I need placement help for Domino

2005-06-21 Thread olsen
The plaque and tartar misinformation is from the 70's and actually applied to dogs more than cats - dogs chew differently than cats. Many feline vets now seem to believe the carbs in dry food have caused the increase in gingivitis cases. From: Barbara Lowe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:

For Michelle re Bramble RE: George

2005-06-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Michelle--I'm sure you already know this, but thought I'd touch base anyway--I had to give all my Felv cats broiled chicken for weeks (there was no way the others were going to sit and watch the genuine "patient" enjoy his without getting in on the act themselves.) (I hear you

RE: For Michelle re Bramble RE: George

2005-06-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Message Michelle, it breaks hurt to hear about Bramble please know that Bramble is always in my thought and soon he will recover and start eating I wanted to share something with you When George couldnt eat, I told different things, and what he seems to like the most is

RE: For Nina:

2005-06-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Nina: is everything OK? I havent seen your postings since Saturday and am checking and see how everyone is doing including Timmy Hideyo

Re: Bramble's Fur

2005-06-21 Thread Peggy Rankin
Michelle, Couple years ago Petal had the same problem, she had scrathed the skin and fur forn her ears down most of her neck but the rest of her coat was norml. We did the steriod shots and antibiotics for a long time.I had swicthed vets and the new one gave this oatmeal shampoo she said was used

Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please Hi all Does anyone have any opinion on the quality of Royal Canin dry cat food v. eg Wellness (or for that matter the new Evo)? My vet was extolling its and the company's virtues when I saw him recently and gave me a gratis 6lb bag

RE: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please Kerry my friend is in the distribution business for natural pet food and she knows lots of about lots of different food I will give her a call and ask her about your question. Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [FivCats] I need placement help for Domino

2005-06-21 Thread Chris
I had somewhat of a similar situation when I tried to find a home for Big Boy (FELV+) also live in Westchester. Several rescue groups gave me the name of a man who took all their FELV+ cats; they swore by him but had never been to his home. When I called him, he would not tell me where

RE: [FivCats] I need placement help for Domino

2005-06-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I really feel that weve got to actually see whatever the place is I think we owe it to ourselves and our kitties to make sure that this is a place we want our kitties to stay they might not be the bad people, and they might be honestly think their place is sufficient, and or even a

RE: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks Hideyo! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 11:57 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please Kerry my friend is in

Re: Nina's Timmy

2005-06-21 Thread Nina
Hi Hideyo, Thanks for asking. He's doing better. His eyelids are still up, but the rest of the crew seems to be getting over whatever the heck was going around. (Maybe the TF helped?). Congratulations on catching George! Good for you. Isn't it amazing what we can do when we just won't

RE: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread tamara stickler
Kerry, Personally speaking, my cats did better on Wellness than Royal Canin. They like(d) both tho. I now feed Eagle Pack (because of Coebeio's allergies-she does better on it), BUT, I use other high quality cat foods, Wellness...Royal Canin, Wysong, Newmans, as treats instead of buying the more

RE: Nina's Timmy

2005-06-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I am so glad that Timmy is doing better and so are the rest of your babies - I am planning to take George to the vet this afternoon - please wish me and George luck - I am going to have them draw a blood without anesthesia - I just don't want him to go through anesthesia (I am so afraid of it) -

RE: Nina's Timmy

2005-06-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Glad to hear the worst seems over, Nina! May it continue. Hugs to you and your furballs, and wishing Timmy a full recovery, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 12:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: For Michelle re Bramble RE: George

2005-06-21 Thread Nina
Thank you Kerry for pointing this out. It's not that important if you are making a home made diet for just a short time, but extended 'plain chicken' will cause other problems in the long run. Wysong puts out a supplement to add to their plain meat canned food called Call of the Wild. There

Re: Nina's Timmy

2005-06-21 Thread Nina
Hideyo I am praying for George's diagnosis and recovery. My prayers are always with you for courage and strength, but you are already one of the most strong and courageous soldiers I know. You can do this. As I know you will, make sure that George is traumatized as little as possible and

Re: Nina's Timmy

2005-06-21 Thread Nina
Thank you Kerry! Sometimes it's hard to breath. I just have to keep telling myself that all I can do, is all I can do. Thankfully it seems to be enough right now! :) Nina MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: Glad to hear the worst seems over, Nina! May it continue. Hugs to you and your furballs,

RE: Nina's Timmy

2005-06-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Oh,, Nina, now you are making me cry... thanks bunch - George and I appreciate it so very much.. hugs Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Nina's

Royal Canin vs Wellness opinion

2005-06-21 Thread Summer Silvae
Hi there, First and most importantly, Wellness and Innova's Evo are going to have *human grade ingredients*.This is key because if it's deemed unfit for human consumption and processed as *pet grade material*, it probably consists of diseased (for example: tumorous masses or cancerous

for Laura RE: Royal Canin vs Wellness opinion

2005-06-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Wow, Laura---that is high-grade info!! Thank you so much--I'm going to study this closely at home tonight. I believe you are what you eat--by and large. So I'm keen to know as much as possible about what's best out there for the kitties (realistically, home-made just ain't going to happen in my

RE: For Nina:

2005-06-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Agreed--when I got to the bit where you say someone replied to the found ad I have to admit my heart did sink, Nina. Oh, it's so good to know that they're going to be loved and cared for from now on. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Bramble and nutrition

2005-06-21 Thread Lomaxturtle
Thanks for the info on nutrition and supplements. Unfortunately for Bramble I am unable to cook it for him myself or make broth etc... as I am vegan and can only just manage scraping fish out of a tin (which he isn't eating) or breaking up ready cooked chicken, or emptying food out of a

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread Gloria Lane
I've always had trouble getting my cats to eat Wellness.Gloria On Jun 21, 2005, at 11:54 AM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: Hi all Does anyone have any opinion on the quality of Royal Canin dry cat food v. eg Wellness (or for that matter the new Evo)? My vet was extolling its and the

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread Gloria Lane
I just tried Eagle Pack, but again, having trouble getting my guys to eat it! Any suggestions? Gloria On Jun 21, 2005, at 12:51 PM, tamara stickler wrote: Kerry, Personally speaking, my cats did better on Wellness than Royal Canin. They like(d) both tho. I now feed Eagle Pack

Re: Bramble and nutrition

2005-06-21 Thread Nina
Hi Michelle, I wonder if you could find broth with no sodium as some sort of specialty food for people who can't tolerate sodium in their diets. You're going to have to spend some time in the grocery store checking labels! Bramble won't eat the better brands of cat food? Wysong has an

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread Nina
My guys stuck their noses up at Wellness too. I just bought Triumph canned and my guys seem to like every flavor so far. It doesn't contain meat by-products, or veggies, but it does have rice flour and guar gum. Nina Gloria Lane wrote: I just tried Eagle Pack, but again, having trouble

Bramble scratching

2005-06-21 Thread Lomaxturtle
Bramble has been doing well with the scratching thanks- his skin has improved a lot - only a small scab left now and no fur of course bless him. The pill that the vet put him on is doing good for his skin but the steroids will help stop the itch too. It has been a risk assesment really and

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread Gloria Lane
Hey, I'll try it. Been looking around for something to order or buy locally. Thanks so much! Gloria On Jun 21, 2005, at 4:41 PM, Nina wrote: My guys stuck their noses up at Wellness too. I just bought Triumph canned and my guys seem to like every flavor so far. It doesn't contain