Re: Happy New Year to All

2005-12-31 Thread TatorBunz
Welcome to the group Dawn! Sorry, you had to find us this way. But with my experience with this group you will find all kinds of information to your questions. My Vets are very Felv/Fiv friendly have stated this group knows more than the average Vet does about these horrible diseases. This is

Re: Happy New Year to All

2005-12-31 Thread catatonya
Welcome to the list Dawn,I'm sorry you had to join us because Charlie is so sick. You will get a lot of good advice on this list. It is normally a little slow on weekends, but you will always get a lot of support and information. Post away if you have any questions.tonyaDawn Allen Lawson

Re: Happy New Year to All

2005-12-31 Thread Nina
Hello Dawn, Your sweet Charlie is adorable. His picture makes me want to stick my face in his fur and snuggle him! I can only imagine what you are going through. I'm sure you're devastated by his diagnosis. It's so hard, so many of us have been where you are. I don't have experience with

Mixed topics

2005-12-31 Thread Lomaxturtle
Here is one of usual mixed topic messages. Calico Yes male calico cats are rare as they only occur due to genetic mutation. Ewok So good to hear Ewok is doing well Jenn - hope he continues to be better for some time yet although I understand how it feels to be thinking of what time you

Re: Happy New Year to All

2005-12-31 Thread Lernermichelle
Dawn, Charlie is beautiful. I recommend that you also join the feline lymphoma group, which I think is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline_lymphoma. They are extremely knowledgeable about lymphoma and chemotherapy. Welcome, Michelle

Re: FIV and calico

2005-12-31 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 12/30/05 11:41:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Our FIV+ girls are few (10% female, 90% male), but the majority of them ARE calicos.. Meaning, the majority of the positive "females" are calico

good home for an FeLV+ cat in Georgia

2005-12-31 Thread catatonya
Jul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 21:47:22 -From: "Jul" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Fwd: need an FeLV+ cat--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Sue Verner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:I have a friend who will provide a WONDERFUL home to an FeLV+ catwho willbe a companion

Re: FIV and calico

2005-12-31 Thread catatonya
I am SOOO confused! lol.I don't remember who started this topic, but were they saying the majority of ALL fiv cats are calicos or the majority of female positives only?? Because I do know there are many more male fiv positives than females. So it wouldn't make sense if most fiv's are

Re: FIV and calico

2005-12-31 Thread gblane
Well, it seems to be a question that there is not currently an known correct answer to, but folks are providing their own experience with colors and FIV. I have 5 FIV cats - 3 males, 2 females, no calico, no orange. Gloria At 05:53 PM 12/31/2005, you wrote: I am SOOO confused! lol. I

Re: FIV and calico

2005-12-31 Thread TenHouseCats
i think it's all my fault--i happened to mention that, at the sanctuary where i lived and worked, the majority of the FEMALE fiv's were calico. as the human spokesperson for CaLiCo (Calico Liberation Coalition), it made perfect sense to me, as it is well-known that calicos are the most adventurous

Update on Kitty Thrown from Car

2005-12-31 Thread Steph E Caldwell
Saw my barn mate that took Kitten two weeks ago. She took her to the vet that day. I knew she was, but hadn't seen her since then. Kitten was 3 - 4 weeks old, looks like a Russian Blue, has these wonderful eyes! She was named Natasha. The lady that took her lives with her mother and Natasha is

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-31 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Gloria, I'm so sorry - sending GLOW to light her way and ease your heart.Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would you add Pansy to the Bridge list? I took her to the vet this morning to be spayed. When I called this afternoon, he said that she died after the surgery!! I was shocked.

Re: Happy New Year to All

2005-12-31 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Dawn Charlie, You can find the lymphoma group here, I am a member have been since my Buddie was diagnosed with liver cancer in July of 2003, I lost her in July 2004. She had a good year and the group was a lifeline at the time. I'm still a member and their Feline Lymphoma Caregivers

Re: Happy New Year to All

2005-12-31 Thread Nina
Oh Belinda that's such encouraging news about Stacy's Samba! That little Charlie has really touched my heart, (not to mention his mom). Thank you so much for posting the detailed info about the lymphoma group. Please everyone, pray for Charlie's good health! Nina Belinda Sauro wrote:

Re: FIV and calico

2005-12-31 Thread Nina
Any black, Gloria? N [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it seems to be a question that there is not currently an known correct answer to, but folks are providing their own experience with colors and FIV. I have 5 FIV cats - 3 males, 2 females, no calico, no orange. Gloria

Re: FIV and calico

2005-12-31 Thread Nina
No, they were saying that in their experience, the majority of the female FIV cats had been calicos. I don't remember seeing the start of this thread either, but it was either Patti, or MC that made the observation about a shelter/sanctuary situation. It was only an observation. Seems to me

Re: FIV and calico

2005-12-31 Thread Gloria Lane
FIV: 2 black male, 1 black female, 1 siamese mix female, 1 b w male FELV: 1 black male, 1 gray and white dlh male, 1 white w/ black tail male, 1 white w/ black tail female, 1 tabby gray w/ white paws female ALL ARE SWEETHEARTS too! ;) Gloria On Dec 31, 2005, at 11:00 PM, Nina

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-31 Thread Gloria Lane
Thank you, Barb. Thanks so much to everyone - I appreciate it. Gloria On Dec 31, 2005, at 9:54 PM, Barb Moermond wrote: Oh Gloria, I'm so sorry - sending GLOW to light her way and ease your heart. Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would you add Pansy to the Bridge list? I took