Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-30 Thread Marylyn
Thank God. And I am very sure Paassht was involved. Perhaps that fine cat spirit can be asked to help Pepper??? Those in spirit are often willing to help out the rest of us. Would you ask Paassht to keep Pepper company? Pepper is terrified. When I have to leave a cat at the vet's

Re: I adopted a new kitty; looks just like Cricket

2006-03-30 Thread Marylyn
Just so you'll know: Barn cats are held in high esteem in the cat world. They have the best of several worlds as long as they have a caring person around. They have food, a warm, dry place to stay, plenty of good hunting, warm hay to sleep and hide inetc. I didn't realize how admired they

Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread Kerry Roach
I just wanted to let you all know that I lost Lil Rascal on Wed. around 3am. His heart failure had gotten worse in the last several days and the meds just were not working anymore...We changed heart meds last week, and I thought they were helping, but I think his kidneys were shutting down at this

Re: Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hugs to you Kerry,he has a great mom.Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I just wanted to let you all know that I lost Lil Rascal on Wed. around 3am. His heart failure had gotten worse in the last several days and the meds just were not working anymore...We changed heart meds last week, and I

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-30 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Thank you marissa,she grew up in front of the camera.She is probablt still seeing flashes. :)Marissa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry your Maizee Grace is just adorable! That face! So sad she had to leave you so soon. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I know it helps to look at them and to share

Re: Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread Marylyn
Bandy knows all too well what happened. I am so glad you allowed him time with his friend. My prayers are with you all. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow

Re: Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread cindy reasoner
I am so sorry to hear about Lil Rascal. You are in my prayers. Cindy --- Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to let you all know that I lost Lil Rascal on Wed. around 3am. His heart failure had gotten worse in the last several days and the meds just were not working

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-30 Thread cindy reasoner
I hope AJ got to go visit Pepper. I have always thought that it gives them more strenght to endure what they are going through. It lets them know they haven't been forgotten and are still loved. My prayers are with AJ and Pepper. Cindy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Terri,

OT - Humiliating experience with my cat

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Hi guys, Well, last night I had a humiliating experience with our geriatric kitty, Julie, who has hyperthyroidism and is on meds for that. After I got off work, I sat down on the couch to eat dinner around 9 pm. Julie jumped up on the couch, backed her little butt up to me, and peed all over my

Re: Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Kerry, I am so sorry to hear that you lost Lil Rascal yesterday. It sounds like he loves you dearly, the way he behaved before he passed. I know that you and little Bandy will be there for one another while you are mourning. It's a bittersweet thought. You've been through a lot these past few

Re: Pics of my Fiv boys Rafferty and CousCous

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Loved the pics of your boys Sherry!!! :) Wendy --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are my handsome boys.. http://photos.yahoo.com/sherrydj88 - New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save

Re: OT - Humiliating experience with my cat

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Yes, we just adopted a new kitten on Monday, who of course, we are giving a lot of attention to. I am trying to give Julie the usual attention as well, but I guess it isn't enough. What you say makes sense, but to a human, it just seems so senseless! Thanks for the insight. :) Wendy ---

Re: How's Bailey Other Stuff some of it OT?

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Belinda, I hope that the insurance situation is alleviated. I think you are eligible to sign up for Cobra up to 8 weeks after your insurance is terminated, but don't quote me on that date. If you are, then get it, although you might have to back pay a little on Cobra, which might cover those

Re: I adopted a new kitty; looks just like Cricket

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Patti, Thanks so much for your thoughts. I don't think that reincarnation for animals is crazy. Humans I would have a hard time accepting, but not animals for some reason. I do remember you talking about Ethan and Timothy. It's weird how there can be so many different mannerisms for different

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-30 Thread Nina
Here's AJ's email from last night: Went down and saw her. Yes, she was s glad to see me, visa versa. She had a darn cone around her neck, but we cuddled head to head for an hour. Purring like crazy (she was). I brought her dolly and left my jacket for her to lay on. She felt noticeably

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Nina, I'm so glad that AJ went to visit Pepper. One of my kitties is named Pepper, so I love that name. I hope she gets to come home to him soon! Isn't this group just wonderful? If it weren't for some people here, Pepper might still be looking for and missing AJ and be more stressed out!

Re: OT - Humiliating experience with my cat

2006-03-30 Thread Nina
I agree with Precious Pets. It absolutely sounds like she was marking you! She's mine, Wendy is my territory, you other interlopers stay away from my mom!! There was nothing negative meant toward you in her behavior. She showered you with urine to get you to shower her with attention! N

Re: How's Bailey Other Stuff some of it OT?

2006-03-30 Thread Nina
Oh my goodness Belinda! You certainly have a lot on your plate. I'm so pleased to hear about Bailey's improvement. You guys are amazing. When my babies are in crisis, any improvement, no matter how small is cause for celebration because it shows movement in the right direction. Cobra is

Re: Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread Terri Brown
Goodnight, sweet Lil Rascal... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

Re: OT - Humiliating experience with my cat

2006-03-30 Thread TenHouseCats
i have to agree--definitely making a claim on her mom! On 3/30/06, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with Precious Pets.It absolutely sounds like she was markingyou!She's mine, Wendy is my territory, you other interlopers stay away from my mom!!There was nothing negative meant toward you in

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-30 Thread Belinda Sauro
Better yet, flush floss down the toilet, I have a few that on occasion get in the trash. -- 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

CRF UTI

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Hi guys, Is it possible that if one cat has a UTI, that the other two in the household could have UTI's as well? Can they catch a UTI from the litterbox that a cat with UTI uses? Also, what are the symptoms of chronic CRF? What do you consider long term antibiotic therapy for a UTI if it

Re: OT - Humiliating experience with my cat

2006-03-30 Thread Belinda Sauro
Usually when they back up and spray it does mean marking. I had a male cat of mine years ago mark my boots one day while I was sitting on the couch. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens

Re: Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread Lernermichelle
I am so sorry, Kerry. You have been through a lot, and so has Bandy. Michelle

Re: How's Bailey Other Stuff some of it OT?

2006-03-30 Thread Belinda Sauro
Wendy, No I thought about it but I decided I just wanted to get it over with, I have researched all the different options and with the one other that only involves minor surgery by just removing the affected areas, if they don't get it all I may end up getting the hysterectomy anyway and I

Re: How's Bailey Other Stuff some of it OT?

2006-03-30 Thread Belinda Sauro
PS. Got the cobra thing all squared away and the HR department talked the insurance into letting them cover us for this month so that is hopefully no longer an issue. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP

Re: How's Bailey Other Stuff some of it OT?

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Great! That's awesome! --- Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS. Got the cobra thing all squared away and the HR department talked the insurance into letting them cover us for this month so that is hopefully no longer an issue. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ...

RE: How's Bailey Other Stuff some of it OT?

2006-03-30 Thread Chris
Belinda, I understand where you're coming from--I just wanted to get it over too! Are you getting this 'laser' surgery or the regular hyst? Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Thursday, March 30,

Re: CRF UTI

2006-03-30 Thread wendy
Thanks for the info. Michelle. It's good info. How are you doing lately? :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: UTI's are not generally contagious. If several cats are showing signs of it, I would guess that they are having urine ph problems or crystals from the food they are

Re: CRF UTI

2006-03-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Not great. Having my own health problems. We are all missing Ginger, too, and I am thinking some of the problems I am having started when she died and could be stress-related. I have polycystic ovaries syndrome, which messes up my hormones and makes my cycle very irregular. I thought I was

Re: OT - Humiliating experience with my cat

2006-03-30 Thread PEC2851
Wendy~ Oh, you must have done something to upset the poor old girl!! Lol!! Years ago, my darling PeeWee jumped into bed with me, as she did every night. She always slept near my head, on my pillow. This night however, she started kneading my chest, and before I knew what happened, up went

Re: CRF UTI

2006-03-30 Thread Nina
Michelle, I was wondering why you hadn't been posting as often. I'm sorry to hear you are suffering. I sure hope you feel better soon. It's so sad about Ginger and how everyone feels her absence so much. It was like that at our house, until little Pete entered the picture. It took her a while,

RE: CRF UTI

2006-03-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Dear Michelle, I am so sorry that you are not feeling well - I can feel your pain form loss of Ginger, and it makes me very sad that everyone in your family is feeling sad from the absence of Ginger precious little lives of our babies fill our life so much with joy and its very hard

Re: OT - Humiliating experience with my cat

2006-03-30 Thread Chris Behnke
Unfortuneatly I have experienced this. When my husband and I first moved into our house, my little furgirl was upset. She would pee on the bed while we were gone at work. Then, a couple of times, she peed on my head while I was sleeping. I finally figured out what was wrong- she felt she

Re: I adopted a new kitty; looks just like Cricket

2006-03-30 Thread Marylyn
Dixie did the same thing. I guess I am overly cautious. She told AC friends of mine that she had been to the vet and hated it. We all took that to mean she had been spayed. She trembled awfully when I took her in for some blood work. The vet couldn't find a scar but I kept pushing for some

Re: How's Bailey Other Stuff some of it OT?

2006-03-30 Thread catatonya
You've got a lot going on! I'm glad Bailey is improving. It sounds like you have a wonderful vet.I had a hysterectomy a few years ago and I asked to have it done without cutting and they did. They sent me home the following day from my surgery and I had regular, general anesthesia. I had to

Re: KATIE

2006-03-30 Thread Del H. Daniels
Effie was FeLV+ when I found her at 3 months old and was on daily interferon (alpha) and Lysinefrom about 4 months old. Her life was short as expected for a positive fm birth (the younger the shorter life for FeLV) but she lived it with great gusto. Seven more months was more than we

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-30 Thread Becca DuBose
Marylyn wrote: Thank God. And I am very sure Paassht was involved. Perhaps that fine cat spirit can be asked to help Pepper??? Those in spirit are often willing to help out the rest of us. Would you ask Paassht to keep Pepper company? Pepper is terrified. When I have to

Re: Angel Lil Rascal

2006-03-30 Thread Becca DuBose
Kerry, I ache for you and Bandy. The thought of him alone, without his friends...but I know you and he will comfort each other. To all, please know my heart breaks for each little one who suffers and the ones left behind. If I don't post it's because my own strength varies from day to