RE: Callie...Its sad news

2005-12-07 Thread Doljan, Joan
Tad and Marie, I am so sorry for your loss. Callie, got to live a loving life, though, much too short. I wanted to thank you both again, for taking in those with FELV and allowing again and again your heart to be broken. Joan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Callie...Its sad news

2005-12-07 Thread Gloria Lane
Tad and Marie, I am so sorry for your sad loss of Callie. What a sweet little calico - how wonderful that she had a good life with you, a real blessing. Gloria

Re: Callie...Its sad news

2005-12-07 Thread Mari Kolbe
Tad and Marie: My sincerest condolences to you both upon the loss of your furchild, Callie. I have been caring for these special creatures for over 40 years and each loss is as heartbreaking and painful as my first loss. The time we have to share with them is way too short, but were it not for

Re: Belinda's Greeting; Our Location

2005-12-07 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Presto, I'm in Sumner, between Seattle and Tacoma. Nice little town although we sure are growing, almost too much now :( -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens

Re: General Thanks and Questions

2005-12-07 Thread Lernermichelle
Tad, I am overwhelmed both by your loss of Callie after so many losses, and by finding out how many cats you have saved and given a good life to. It is truly amazing. I hope that you are able to know very clearly in your heart, through all the losses, what an amazing gift you have given

eating disorders

2005-12-07 Thread Lernermichelle
My friend wrote back about her cat Kobuni: "by day 3 we almost always had him admitted and given iv fluids; this was after trying to coax him w/ tunawater, etc - he seemed to do it every 2 years or so but not in his later years - ibelieve by day 4 cats can do permanent damage to their

FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Hi -- I'm new to the group and hope I'm not breaking any rules. This is my first experience with an FeLV+ cat who is also FIV+. There is this beautiful orange and white Garfield Maine Coone that needs a home. Rescued off the streets of Long Island just before the cold snap, I initially had a

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread gblane
Hi Pat - I've had an FELV/FIV pos kitty - Mr. Black Kitty, a real beloved cat. He came into my life skinny and sick, but feisty. Found him in 2001, he died in 2002, a year later. I've also asked about mixing FELV and FIV - and I don't think there's any definitive answer, except that both

RE: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Chris
Angels Gate on LI takes FELV FIV--- they have waiting list though. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patricia Lamoretti Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 11:35 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks Gloria -- I too thought it was more of a problem for the FIV+ kitties. She seems to think that it would be a problem for the FeLV+ s but I guess it's all a matter of how you look at it. Mixing another virus into the equation is always risky. Thanks for the info. PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

RE: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks. PATChris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Angel’s Gate on LI takes FELV FIV--- they have waiting list though…. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patricia LamorettiSent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread gblane
I don't think it would be a problem for the FELV's, mainly the FIV's. Gloria At 10:54 AM 12/7/2005, you wrote: Thanks Gloria -- I too thought it was more of a problem for the FIV+ kitties. She seems to think that it would be a problem for the FeLV+ s but I guess it's all a matter of how you

RE: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Unless the Maine Coon kitty is an aggressive biter, its pretty safe to mix him with FelK kitties I would be more concerned about mixing FelK kitties with FIV kitties (but not feLV positive) kitties as FeLK can be transmitted more easily by casual contact especially among FIV kitties whose

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread TenHouseCats
hi, pat! welcome to this wonderful group of folks. (as i keep saying, we have to stop meeting this way, guys.) i totally agree--i'd put an FIV+ with a FeLV+ with no hesitation i've known FIVs who have been vaccinated against FeLV to remain FeLV-, too, but there's lots of questions about

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread TenHouseCats
wanted to add that i know of an FIV+ that was mistakenly left in close quarters with a FeLV--he tested positive for FeLV for awhile, but is now negative and healthy as a horse. On 12/7/05, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, pat! welcome to this wonderful group of folks. (as i keep

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks for your input. PATTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, pat! welcome to this wonderful group of folks. (as i keepsaying, we have to stop meeting this way, guys.)i totally agree--i'd put an FIV+ with a FeLV+ with no hesitation i've known FIVs who have been vaccinated against

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks Gloria --- that was my intial thought and feeling. Everyone has their own opinions. I just wish she'd see it our way ... PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think it would be a problem for the FELV's, mainly the FIV's.GloriaAt 10:54 AM 12/7/2005, you wrote:Thanks Gloria -- I too thought it

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
I'm getting the same response from most but she has to be comfortable with the situation. I was just curious if I was thinking along the wrong lines.TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wanted to add that i know of an FIV+ that was mistakenly left in closequarters with a FeLV--he tested positive

Re: Belinda's Bailey

2005-12-07 Thread Belinda Sauro
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Re: Callie...Its sad news

2005-12-07 Thread wendy
Tad, I just read your messages about Callie. I am so sorry that you lost her. It was so abrupt, too. You did the strong and right thing by helping her over the bridge when she was in pain that wouldn't be going away. It's so hard. Especially when they are your close companions and such a

Questions

2005-12-07 Thread wendy
What does TNR and URI stand for? Thanks guys. Wendy --- Presto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Nina, what I meant about death was the only other option was that there was nowhere else for the cats to go other than to stay with us. Let me give you an example. Last month, I received an

Re: eating disorders

2005-12-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks. The whole Sofia Pearl situation is such a puzzle, as it sounds like it was with Kobuni.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My friend wrote back about her cat Kobuni: "by day 3 we almost always had him admitted and given iv fluids; this was after trying to coax him w/ tunawater, etc - he seemed

1) Callie and 2) FIV/FeLV

2005-12-07 Thread Lomaxturtle
1) I'm so sorry to hear of Callie passing to the bridge Tad. It's a heartwrenching experience to have to send them there but Callie was a lucky girl to have a family who fought with her and loved her until the end and who eased her pain when she so needed to let go. She will always be a part

FIV/FeLV

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
So, as I see it, the FIV+ is more likely to contract the FeLV virus than the other way around, I would guess. That's how I see it and it's very unlikely the FeLV contracts the FIV unless you have a very unhappy household. Thanks. PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1) I'm so sorry to hear of Callie

Re: Questions

2005-12-07 Thread wendy
Thanks! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/7/2005 12:07:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What does TNR TRAP NEUTER RELEASE and URI UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION stand for? Thanks guys. Wendy Terrie Mohr TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE

Now Prayers for Buffy and Questions

2005-12-07 Thread Tad Burnett
It never rains but it poursToday Buffy is not acting herself... She also came from AW and from early records she was pulled at the same day and very similar condition...Vet recommended PTSI even wonder if they are litter mates... Any way...A trip to the vet revealed fluid in the

RE: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
That's my feeling too. I guess I just wanted to know if I was thinking along the right lines ... thanks for the clarification. PATHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Unless the Maine Coon kitty is an aggressive biter, it’s pretty safe to mix him with FelK kitties – I would

RE: FIV/FeLV

2005-12-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
That's very true,, according to the professor Pedersen at UC Davis, at least 50 % of FIV positive cats will live normal life span ..which seems to be right.. I have 6 FIV cats and some are older kitties, but they are just so healthy (big fat couch potatoes..) and I am very grateful of it,,, and

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread felv
The general consensus,I believe is that it is OK to put a FIV+/FELV+ cat in with FELV+ cats, and the FELV+ cats should not catch the FIV from him. The reverse is not true, you do NOT want to put a FELV+ cat in with FIV+/FELV- cats, because the FIV+ cats ARE likely to catch the FELV from him.

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks for the clarification. That's what I thought. PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The general consensus,I believe is that it is OK to put a FIV+/FELV+ cat in with FELV+ cats, and the FELV+ cats should not catch the FIV from him. The reverse is not true, you do NOT want to put a FELV+ cat

Re: Now Prayers for Buffy and Questions

2005-12-07 Thread felv
I hate to even suggest such a thing, but could it be FIP Tad? Is it IN the lungs, or in the abdomen? FIP is known to go down genetic lines, so related cats are more likely to develop it if one has already been diagnosed in the past. I'm SURE they were all exposed to Corona at some point in their

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread PEC2851
It's so sad that we are seeing so many cats test positive for both Felv and FIV. In fact, we originally had 2 FIV areas and 2 Felv areas, but we had so many cats turn up positive for both, we have a Felv+/FIV+ area also. (And why is it always some of the sweetest cats) Patti

RE: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Yep (with a pre-qualification that FIV+ cats are not aggressive/biters and do the appropriate introduction process so that they wont feel like they wont feel like protect themselves when they feel fears, they can be aggressive though by nature, they may not never never throw multiple cats

Advice please

2005-12-07 Thread vandalin1
My small rescue group has been trying to help a woman who has been feeding cats at her trailer park. The first cat she brought in has tested positive for Felv. Of course the vet recommends euthanization. She already has three six-month-old cats in her home. The options as I see it are 1)

Re: [EMAIL PROTECTED] are you here?

2005-12-07 Thread PEC2851
Jenn~ That is Sherry, who just lost her Maizee Grace to Felv. She also has started volunteering at a sanctuary, she might be there tonite. (Remember, she posted about Arthur, from the sanctuary, and he also just passed... She has been hit hard with sadness due to Felv losses.) Patti

Re: Now Prayers for Buffy and Questions

2005-12-07 Thread Tad Burnett
Jenn...I don't knowAre you suggesting that liquid in the lung cavity is not a symptom of FeLV+ ??? My vet thinks it isHow can I tell if its FIP ??? Tad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to even suggest such a thing, but could it be FIP Tad? Is it IN the lungs, or in the abdomen? FIP is

RE: Advice please

2005-12-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Well, Thats a tough decision. How feral or friendly is he? I think another option is to find a home for him - can you try to find a home for this boy? I think, it will be better for him to be an indoor kitty because of his FeLV status (protect him getting sicker and protect others from

RE: Advice please

2005-12-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
And, another option is can you keep him in a separate room, somehow? From: Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 5:29 PM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: RE: Advice please Well, Thats a tough decision. How feral or friendly is he? I think another

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 12/7/05 7:34:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wrote about that exact fact in my memorial to my Moogie. Jenn~ Oh, that is so true! So touching

RE: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Oh.. Jenn You are making me cry I thought of several faces of my babies when I read it its so true and its so beautiful .and Sickly kitties also know that saying good-bye does not mean that saying good-bye forever Sickly kitties know that they will be even closer to us spiritually

Re: Now Prayers for Buffy and Questions

2005-12-07 Thread felv
Liquid in the LUNGS probably is related to FELV (pneumonia), I was asking if you were sure it wasn't just fluid in the abdomen or chest cavity. Here's a few snippets off a few good webpages about FIP. You can find links to the entire webpages on my website, if you want more info. Wet or

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Your Moogie wasa beautiful baby.I added my Maizee Grace to the album.She only had one Christmas with me too. Sherry[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still cry every time I go to her webpage. I just added her picture to the photos section in the OT group, since I was on her webpage already, it

Re: Lucy and weight loss

2005-12-07 Thread Dudes
Hi Michelle: I work for a urologist, and am curious to know what does the vet recommend for the long term treatment ofLucy's bladder stone? I know that in humans, the stone cause to bladder to be quite irritated, the lining of the bladderis always inflammed,and this can be a cause

Re: Callie...Its sad news

2005-12-07 Thread Terri Brown
Gee Tad, I'm so sorry. Hugs to you and Marie. Goodnight, sweet Callie... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

Re: Lucy and weight loss

2005-12-07 Thread Lernermichelle
Oh, it was removed surgically over a month ago. Her first stone was struvite, which we know because S/D prescription food dissolved it. But the second stone did not dissolve, so they removed it surgically and analyzed it. Now she is on prescription food and I am supposed to do regular urine