Bramble

2005-08-09 Thread Lomaxturtle
Bramble went to the vet yesterday. He is probably bodering was was not considered to be too dehydrated - he does still drink water though, he was given some sub-Q fluids but would only tolerate 45ml. The vet gave me some Hills a/d food to syringe feed him and we have put him on periactin to

Bramble

2005-08-09 Thread Joan Doljan
Michelle, We are all pulling for Bramble. Joan

Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, I tried to get thru my overflowing (months!) of email and it just wasn't going to happen. I can see that we have suffered some terrible losses and my heart goes out to everyone who has lost a beloved companion; I hope your memories will comfort you. It also seems that we have new

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Del Daniels
Julie You have been in my thoughts and not hearing from you in a long time, I worried the worst ... sounds like you are hovering about there (worst) ... hopefully that worst is over and you, hubby, and kitties are on the upswing. You have certainly had an overflowing plate. Prayers

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you so much, Del. I missed you all! I am really hoping for some smooth sailing for a while JulieDel Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie You have been in my thoughts and not hearing from you in a long time, I worried the worst ... sounds like you are hovering about there

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread felv
Eww, what shitty luck you've had Julie! What can I say to all of that but gees, that really sucks! Where in the NE are you? I'm in Vermont myself. My mate also has Diabetes, but so far has not had any serious complications. I am not looking forward to any of that! I'll keep your kitties in

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Joan Doljan
I am so glad you have resurfaced. I have been concerned about you, your husband and chargesas well. JoanJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, I tried to get thru my overflowing (months!) of email and it just wasn't going to happen. I can see that we have suffered some terrible

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Jenn, So nice to "meet" you! Thanks so much for all the kinds words! I'm in northeastern Connecticut; not too terribly far from you. Thanks so much for the support group suggestion; Brownie was blind before his eyes were removed and he has his area of the FIV+ room marked off with a baby

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Joan, Thanks so much; I've so missed everyone! Love, JulieJoan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so glad you have resurfaced. I have been concerned about you, your husband and chargesas well. JoanJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, I tried to get thru my overflowing

Julie's 2005

2005-08-09 Thread Lomaxturtle
What an ordeal you have all had. I am glad it has all ended well for the humans and the felines in your family and hope it continues to get better. Despite things having been overlooked in your husbands casewhichhappens fairly often -you are both fortunate to have come out of it -

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Terrie, Thank you for all your kinds words. I've beenbeen miserable not being a part of the group!We're hanging in there and trying to stay upbeat. We feel very fortunate that things worked out, but a little "down time" would be great! Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh My God, Julie! My

Re: Julie's 2005

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you so much, Michelle. It's lovely to meet you and I appreciateyour kind and supportive words. Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What an ordeal you have all had. I am glad it has all ended well for the humans and the felines in your family and hope it continues to get better. Despite things

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Julie, I am sorry to hear about you husband's problems, but I am happy that you both are getting back to normal (whatever that means). You have had one Hell of a year so far, I just hope with all my being that the remainder goes better for you and yours. I am happy to hear about Brownie, and his

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Cherie, Thanks so much for your kind words and good vibes for Tater Tot; I'm so worried about him. You're absolutely right; the kitties were a wonderful comfort. When Steve was taking pain medication, he'd nap several times a day and he had LOTS of company. In fact, they all wanted to know

RE: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
That would be wonderful, Joan! Happy to year your Tator Tot is doing fine!"Doljan, Joan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just adopted out a Tator Tot,a wobbly, (CH) and she is doing fine. Hopefully the same name will bring the same luck. Joan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

valium

2005-08-09 Thread Lomaxturtle
Hi Nina No no-one has discussed valium - I'll see how he goes for a couple of days - he has his second bout of interferon from thursday. I'll mention it to the vet when I see her. Thanks Michelle, bramble, Minstrel Buddy

Re: Interferon

2005-08-09 Thread Lernermichelle
That is so ironic, since it is the opposite here. I do not think there are benefits to doing Alpha instead of Omega. Michelle In a message dated 7/27/2005 7:05:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am in the UK so the vets cannot write up Interferon Alpha - I would be

RE: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Dear Julie Amazing---I was thinking of you just at the weekend, and thinking I must send you an email just to say hiso it's so good to hear from you! I am so sorry for the awful timethe hel*lish ordeal---you and your husband have endured. I can totally understand

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Sheila208
Julie, I'm so happy that your husband is doing better. You are very lucky. Complication from diabetes can quickly take your loved ones from you. You have to be on top of diabetes all the time, we can't always trust the medical profession to be. I'm sure Brownie and Tator Tot are on there way

RE: Interferon

2005-08-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I dont know if it stays longer or not but I understand that advantages of using Omega over Alpha is that when using for a long term, with Alpha, kitties will eventually become immune to Alpha, therefore, it will not be as effective, but it will not be the case with Omega??

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you so much, Sheila. You're right; one has to be hyper-vigilant all the time. It can be exhausting. I could really go for some dullness! Take care, Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I'm so happy that your husband is doing better. You are very lucky. Complication from diabetes can

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Barb Moermond
Julie, It is so good to hear from you; your presence here has been greatly missed. I'm so sorry that health issues have abounded, but I'm praying for a long quiet spell for you and your family. Good to have you back HUGSJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, I tried to get

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
You're so sweet, Barb! I'm so happy to be back and am loving the hug! Julie Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, It is so good to hear from you; your presence here has been greatly missed. I'm so sorry that health issues have abounded, but I'm praying for a long quiet spell for you and

Re: Interferon

2005-08-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Yes, there are reasons to use Omega over Alpha. Someone seemed to want to use Alpha over Omega, which I did not understand. Michelle In a message dated 8/9/05 1:07:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don’t know if it stays longer or not – but I understand that advantages

What is the experience/status of Feline Interferon?

2005-08-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, I've been trying to work backwards through the archives to see what's been happening on this front, but I'm afraid I'll miss something depending on how i word my search argument, so I thought I'd just ask. I know some folks were getting permission to have it imported; how do you feel

Re: What is the experience/status of Feline Interferon?

2005-08-09 Thread Lernermichelle
I imported to the U.S. with special dispensation. I ordered it for Simon who was going through chemo for lymphoma, but he died just before it arrived. I used it for Ginger (5 one vial doses on consecutive days) before she had major dental surgery. She got a bad URI after the surgery, so it did

Georgie IS FOUND!!!

2005-08-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Dear all I just wanted to thank you all for all your prayers and support for Georgie--it worked!!! I got this email from Nancy today! (Of course, I asked for the "story" and that's in the 2nd email.) So good to hear this news--and I know you'd all want to hear it too. Kerry

Re: Georgie IS FOUND!!!

2005-08-09 Thread TenHouseCats
what great news--thanks for letting us know!On 8/9/05, MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear all I just wanted to thank you all for all your prayers and support for Georgie--it worked!!! I got this email from Nancy today! (Of course, I asked for the story and that's in the 2nd

OT: To all who have taken in a stray...ie. everyone!

2005-08-09 Thread jenmeyer
Stray Cat by Francis Witham Oh, what unhappy twist of fate Has brought you, homeless, to my gate The gate where once another stood To beg for shelter, warmth and food? For from that day I ceased to be The master of my destiny, While she, with purr and velvet paw Became, within my house, The Law.

Re: Georgie IS FOUND!!!

2005-08-09 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Wonderful news ;-))"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear all I just wanted to thank you all for all your prayers and support for Georgie--it worked!!! I got this email from Nancy today! (Of course, I asked for the "story" and that's in the 2nd email.) So good to hear this

Re: OT: To all who have taken in a stray...ie. everyone!

2005-08-09 Thread Sheila208
Love it. How true.

RE: To all who have taken in a stray...ie. everyone!

2005-08-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Wonderful! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 3:16 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: To all who have taken in a stray...ie. everyone! Stray Cat by Francis Witham Oh, what

Clarity on interferon

2005-08-09 Thread Lomaxturtle
I think I should just clarify this interferon question a little. As you know the animal sanctuary that Bramble came from pay the vet bill for his FIV related problems - and that bill must be quite substantial already. It is not that I want to use Alpha over Omega - and would be happier to

Re: Georgie IS FOUND!!!

2005-08-09 Thread Terri Brown
Title: Message Awesome news! T - Original Message - From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:07 PM Subject: Georgie IS FOUND!!! Dear all I just wanted to thank you all for all your prayers and support

Re: To all who have taken in a stray...ie. everyone!

2005-08-09 Thread Terri Brown
So true Terri - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:15 PM Subject: OT: To all who have taken in a stray...ie. everyone! Stray Catby Francis WithamOh, what unhappy twist of fateHas

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Terri Brown
Wow, What can I say -- but it's so good to see you back on the list. Terri - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: Hi Everyone Dear Friends, I tried to get thru my

Re: Clarity on interferon

2005-08-09 Thread Nina
Secondly the vets were only prepared to follow the FIV protocol of a course of Interferon when symptoms present or every 6 months and I also wanted to try some preventative measures - this view has now changed and the vet has agreed the we are going to start doing 1 injection every 4 weeks if

Re: Georgie IS FOUND!!!

2005-08-09 Thread Nina
Kerry, Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know the good news about Georgie. I couldn't get Nancy and her family out of my mind! I love a happy ending. Nina

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread Nina
Oh my Julie, you and hubby certainly have been through it! I'm so pleased to hear he's back at work and doing so much better. So very, very scary. The scene you painted of him in bed surrounded by furry loved ones reminded me of when my husband was bed-bound recovering from an auto

Re: Hi Everyone

2005-08-09 Thread felv
Julie, here is the link to that support group with members that have blind cats. They are very nice people on there, and some of them have cats exactly like yours, with eyes that have been completely removed. The cat that used to be on their home page was like that, but they recently

Pos kittens - swollen belly

2005-08-09 Thread Terri Durham-Stone
Had a Rotten day today One of our Male kittens ( 3.5 months old) died after his neuter, although everyone else seems fine, worried and keep checking them but they are all up and moving around and almost back to the norm. Then regarding my 5 out of 6 kittens that tested Felv Positive, (they get

Re: Pos kittens - swollen belly

2005-08-09 Thread maimaipg
First, let me tell you how sorry I am for your lose. It is terrible to have one leave like that. If and when you are up to it could you elaborate on what caused the little one to leave? I ask because I had two females leave last year. Both were feral, both stayed at the vet's for a couple of