Prayers for Dodger

2006-07-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi all my sweet sanctuary boy Dodger (one of about 5 that have a BIG extra place in my heart) could use some healing prayers.He just isn't quite himself lately not eating as much as he used to.He is a sweet toothless guy and it took a while to win him over,but now he loves just about

Re: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous

2006-07-28 Thread felv
Yes, Tang is still here. He's a special boy, and still seeking the right home. He has warmed up to men a bit, and I think he could now go to a home with a man in it, if the man was gentle and patient. He gets better every day, socially. His wounds are as healed as they will ever get, he does

OT: Looking for slogans/sayings

2006-07-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
About cat health and safety for a project I am working on. Thanks so much guys!-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese

RE: something positive to report

2006-07-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Hi Noelle Rejoicing with you that Loca is doing so well, and that she/you nipped any possibility of infection in the bud! Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Noelle EhrenkauferSent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 11:51

Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread Amy Wilkins
Hi all, You probably remember me posting trying to find a home for a kitty a few weeks ago because I'm pregnant and had a Great Dane with bone cancer and couldn't take it in. Well I'm just writing to let you know that we lost our Great Dane this week. I've lost so many cats to leukemia that I

RE: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Amy, I have no advice to give, but wanted to express my deepest condolences on Rocket's passing. Gentle Bridge vibes to him, and comfort to you and your family. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amy Wilkins Sent: Friday, July 28,

RE: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Oh Amy, I'm crying with you. I'm so so sorry you've lost your beloved Rocket. Please know my thoughts are with you and all your family, kitties included. I've never had a puppy (or even a dog) so i don't know how it would be for you in terms of work involved, what with baby on way too. I do know

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread Marylyn
It is not selfish but, if I may, wait until a dog reaches out to you. Puppies are so much work. Have you considered a dog out of the chewing stage. Maybe one that is housebroken. This would make life easier for you and you might be able to rescue a teenager. If you have any doubt about

RE: Urgent Help - Virbigen Omega Interferon

2006-07-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Hideyo, I'm sorry to hear you're so worried about Naomi. I really pray that this is something she gets over. What does the vet say about her weight? Are you able to finger-feed her? (Sorry if you've already been asked and answered these Qs). Sending naomi zillions of positive

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread TenHouseCats
aw, amy, i'm so sorry you lost your dane. of course dogs are just as important members of our families as our kitties are, and i bet that the cats DO miss him dearly, too. if this is your first baby, i would probably think that you might just want to wait until you get used to what changes that

Re: OT: Looking for slogans/sayings

2006-07-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hehe, that's funny!:) On 7/28/06, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sorry, i can't resist: spay/neuter your neighbors! On 7/28/06, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About cat health and safety for a project I am working on. Thanks so much guys! -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue

New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread Marissa Johnson
Hi all. So I'm new to all of this! I recently took in a stray that was living under my boyfriend's house (his mom gave birth there and we found homes for all the kittens...one being mine. Mom still lives there and he feeds her).My family had cats when I was in high school but they were

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread kandbz_ mom
Welcome! You have definitely found the right place to ask questions! I am new myself, I started posting about a week and a half ago. Unlike your vet who seemed optimistic, my vet wanted me to have Angel euthanized. I was devastated, until I found this email group. KarenMarissa Johnson [EMAIL

Re: Urgent Help - Virbigen Omega Interferon

2006-07-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
Re "i hate FIP more than FeLV, even, because you can't predict it, you can't prevent it, and in most cases, you can't really treat it "I hate it too, for these same reasons. It leaves me powerless to make a difference. I have had losses over the past two years, so far (and may it so

Re: Matilda, aka Atila the Honey

2006-07-28 Thread TenHouseCats
AW-- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread Marissa Johnson
Thanks! Yes, it did seem that at least the vet was fairly positive. Told me to try not to worry about it too much. He said about 25% of the time, they "grow out of it", about 25% of the time, they have it all their lives with no affects, about 25% of the time they have it for several years before

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Marissa, I'm really glad you found this list. Everyone here is great. I joined when I had a kitten test positive, and she did test negative later. I just stayed because everyone is so very nice here. Others will chime in with more advice, but I wanted to say welcome.-- Vist the Austin

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread Marissa Johnson
Aw! Thanks!! I was so glad to find the list! My boyfriend's sister used to be a vet tech, and she's been a huge help. But it's hard to find anyone who's really well versed in FeLV and/or nutrition, medicine, etc!!! Thanks for the welcome! Glad your kitten tested negative!MJKelley Saveika

Re: OT: Looking for slogans/sayings

2006-07-28 Thread TenHouseCats
seriously, tho, go to www.meowsville.com and/or http://www.ahimsatx.org/for great spay/neuter slogans/sayings great fun sites On 7/28/06, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hehe, that's funny!:) On 7/28/06, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sorry, i can't resist:

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread kandbz_ mom
Many of the people here will be able to answer your questions. This isa great board. After the vet walked up to me and told me that Angel tested positive, he said I may want to think about euthanizing her. I said, "Can't we wait and give her the second test?" He said "there probably isn't much

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread Belinda
Amy, I'm sorry for your loss, I have added Rocket to the CLS Service for next week. As far as getting a puppy, what other people think or want isn't important, you know what you're capable of and what you can handle. I wish you the best in your decision. -- Belinda happiness is being

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread TatorBunz
Hello Marissa, Welcome to the group! You will find valuable information here and advice as well. I'm sorry you had to find us but glad your here. I have been on the list since 2001 I think. I don't have any positive kitties right now but that can change at any given time. I continue to stay

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread TatorBunz
Amy, I'm so sorry to hear about Rocket! I would give some time before bringing another pup into the home. I know your kitties must miss Rocket. I would certainly go for a teenage pup or adultthat has been already housebroken when the time is right. There are many pups/dogs in shelters or

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread TenHouseCats
good time to remind everyone to post their vet's names/contact info for newbies needing to find medical care that goes beyond, euthanize!. www.adopt.bemikitties.com and everyone, add yourself to our frappr map, too!: http://www.frappr.com/felvtalk/ (i'm gonna make someone a great secretary

Re: OT: Looking for slogans/sayings

2006-07-28 Thread etrent
ROFL! I need to put that sign up in my neighborhood! LOL elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:53 AM Subject: Re: OT: Looking for slogans/sayings

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread Belinda
Yep :) (i'm gonna make someone a great secretary someday) -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread elizamaggie
Welcome! I have two 8 month old kittens who are positive. I free feed them on Innova dry (different from evo) and for wet food they eat Wellness, when they were younger I fed them Nutra Kitten. If he won't eat a new food try mixing a little of the new food in with the old and then slowly start

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread kandbz_ mom
I know it's a long shot, but if anyone knows ofa good, felv friendly vet in Arizona, please let me know! I'm gonna start calling them out of the phone book!! TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:good time to remind everyone to post their vet's names/contact info for newbies needing to find

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread TenHouseCats
http://www.aafponline.org/find_results.php?name=city=Anystate=AZcountry=Anyzipcode=Submit=Submit that's from the American Assn of Feline Practitioners, and while there's no guarantee they're gonna be FeLV-friendly, there's probably a better chance than working with non-cat-specialists! On

Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-28 Thread Chris
Rita, from Purrever Ranch, asked me to post this as she cant seem to be able to post herself Have a 16 yr old black cat that has tested VERY LIGHT positive TWICE. Her lifelong buddy has tested neg each time remains with her. I have to keep them caged (large upright). They have an

I almost lost Naomi at the vet this morning !----

2006-07-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone, I took Naomi to the vet (another vet) to see if she can draw blood from her,, if her symptoms are caused by something treatable I wanted to make sure that I find out and treat it (she so hates to be seen by vet, she gets really stressed out). They wrapped her with a towel

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread elizamaggie
Amy, I'm so sorry about the loss of Rocket! He sounds like a wonderful dog!I laughed at the mental picture of all of you curled up in one bed. When I was a kid I used to sleep with our two dogs, three cats and stuffed animals on my bed - it was a tight fit! Maggie

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 7/28/06, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rita, from Purrever Ranch, asked me to post this as she can't seem to be able to post herself… Have a 16 yr old black cat that has tested VERY LIGHT positive TWICE. Her lifelong buddy has tested neg each time remains with her. I have to keep them

Re: I almost lost Naomi at the vet this morning !----

2006-07-28 Thread TenHouseCats
have you checked to see if you have any house-call vets in your area? that makes life so much easier for kitties who get stressed so easily--after a visit to my house, the only one requiring sedation is the vet. sending GLOW to naomi, and to you as well On 7/28/06, Hideyo Yamamoto

Re: New to the List, Cats, and FeLV!!

2006-07-28 Thread kandbz_ mom
Thank you for the link!!! There is one on the list that is not too far from me!! I am going to call them and go from there! Thanks again!KarenTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:http://www.aafponline.org/find_results.php?name=city=Anystate=AZcountry=Anyzipcode=Submit=Submit that's

RE: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-28 Thread Chris
I wonder if it could mean that the cat was only recently exposed to the virus. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 2:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: I almost lost Naomi at the vet this morning !----

2006-07-28 Thread Nina
Hideyo, You know how much I love you and admire you, I hope you keep that in mind while I speak frankly... You need to get a grip on your emotions and stop stressing Naomi and yourself out so much. You got the blood drawn finally, at least you've now had a second educated opinion that it is

Re: Prayers for Dodger

2006-07-28 Thread Nina
Sending healing prayers for Dodger to feel better soon. Sherry DeHaan wrote: Hi all my sweet sanctuary boy Dodger (one of about 5 that have a BIG extra place in my heart) could use some healing prayers.He just isn't quite himself lately not eating as much as he used to.He is a sweet

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread Nina
Aw Amy, I'm so very sorry about your home's loss of Rocket. I love Great Danes. They are such gentle giants. Living with one is like living with a human with four legs. I know, that you know, there is no way to ever replace Rocket. You'll very soon have a new addition to the family to

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-28 Thread Nina
Chris, Please remind your friend of what we say on the list, "when it dries, it dies". I am convinced there would be no added danger to the other cats if they shared a space, at different times of the day. That said, there are never any guarantees. That's why so many vets advocate pts, or

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread Terri Brown
How sad. Great Danes are wonderful dogs, and I know how heartbroken you are right now. I have had dogs in the past, but none for about 10 years (not allowed in the apartments). Raising a puppy is a lot of work. Walking, potty training, etc.. Maybe consider rescuing an adult that wouldn't

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread Amy Wilkins
Thank you all for your kind words about Rocket. As many of you mentioned, Great Danes are very special. They are such gentle giants and they give love like no other breed I've ever known. I've run a rescue for the past 2 years and I think I've met every breed of dog out there. Danes are just

I treated my FeLV+ with Mega C Plus and he's now negative

2006-07-28 Thread Kathi Clark
My cat, Oreo, also tested a light positive on ELISA and negative 1 month later on IFA. Does this mean that he is definitely negative and can be with my other cats who tested negative? I hope so because he's been with them now for about 3 weeks. The others are vaccinated against FeLV. He

Re: I treated my FeLV+ with Mega C Plus and he's now negative

2006-07-28 Thread Marissa Johnson
Thanks for the info! I actually came across Dr. Belfield's info in my research...but I couldn't get the link to ordering the product to work. Do you have a place you get it or a website you can order it from? I'd be willing to try it if I can get my hands on it!Also, did Oreo have any problems

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread etrent
I'm so sorry. elizabeth -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 8:33 AM Subject: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone Hi all, You probably remember me posting trying to find a home for a kitty a few weeks ago

Re: Bella

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear about Bella. :(tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi everyone,I just got home from the sanctuary that I volunteer at and found out that we lost sweet Bella.Someone said that she died under anethesia,not sure what happened.Could we please add her to the next

Re: I almost lost Naomi at the vet this morning !----

2006-07-28 Thread etrent
Oh no! That is so scary! I'm so glad she is ok now. I almost have to wonder if this isn't seizure-related. Cats can very well have a seizure when they get way too stressed outhappened with Mama Kitty once and I though I would just die. I know it is nothing I did but I was absolutely consumed

RE: I almost lost Naomi at the vet this morning !----

2006-07-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I dont know.. I felt so badly.. I was wondering if the vet tech held her too tight and she couldnt breath for some reason.. but right after when she started breathing, the vet said that her heart was beating nice and strong.. I am so grateful that she started breathing right away..

RE: I almost lost Naomi at the vet this morning !----

2006-07-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
You are right, Nina, I need to be sending her positive energy. Though it is hard to watch her as I know that she is not feeling well.. but I dont know what I could do to help her.. she hates it when I syringe feed her, but I have to we have not ruled out FIP completely as we are still

Re: Bella

2006-07-28 Thread Terri Brown
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Re: I treated my FeLV+ with Mega C Plus and he's now negative

2006-07-28 Thread TenHouseCats
depending upon when the ifa is performed, a cat can test positive on it and STILL be negative later on--as with the snap test, it can take a number of months before the kitty processes the virus out of its system to the point where it tests negative. at one point, the merck manual referenced

RE: Thank you: Emergency aid for vet bills...

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Poor Rusty. The plight of Rusty and animals everywhere... not just nola is horrible. tChris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Rusty got rushed to emergency vet and was getting all he needed… sort of maxed out his caretaker’s credit card! I haven’t heard how he was doing today but last I

UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted!

2006-07-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
I've posted a couple of times in search of a home for Esprit, the FeLLV+ cat who was being fostered by a UC Davis studentWell, Esprit has been adopted by Kim, the young lady who had been fostering her! On August 7th they move to Los Angeles together, where Kim has been accepted to law school.

RE: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted!

2006-07-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
This kind of story makes my day --- thank you for sharing. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Hoffman Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 5:29 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted! I've posted a couple of

Re: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted!

2006-07-28 Thread TenHouseCats
fur out! i thought she wasn't gonna be able to take her? how wonderful for both of them. wonder what esprit is gonna think of the enormous amount of reading time law school is going require--hopefully, she'll just find a nearby spot for applied petting On 7/28/06, Susan Hoffman

Re: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted!

2006-07-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
Her other cat, still in LA, has been living with her parents and will be staying with her parents. So Kim has rented her own apartment for her and Esprit.TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:fur out! i thought she wasn't gonna be able to take her? how wonderful for both of them. wonder

Re: Will Feral Sibs

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Beth,I'm glad you got some good test results. I would really not worry myself too much about the corona virus. Enjoy your kitties!tonyaGary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello group, Our vet called us with good news Friday during vacation! Scooter, Dash, and Moxie all tested

Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
I missed this one. What would metacam be prescribed for in cats to begin with? tBelinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This was on the CRF list I'm on and I wanted to pass it on as an FYI:(http://www.persiancats.org) posted some important safety information regarding the use of Metacam in cats on July

Re: need prayers for my little Naomi

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Prayers that baby Naomi is doing better by now. tHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, everyone, I would like to ask all of you to send healing energy and send prayers for my little 12 week old kitten, Naomi… she is one of the three kittens that I rescued from a hole in the

Re: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted!

2006-07-28 Thread Terri Brown
Terrific!!! Terri in NJ - Original Message - From: Susan Hoffman To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 7:29 PM Subject: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted! I've posted a couple of times in search of a home for Esprit, the FeLLV+ cat who

Re: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted!

2006-07-28 Thread ETrent
This is wonderful news! elizabeth In a message dated 7/28/2006 4:30:35 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've posted a couple of times in search of a home for Esprit, the FeLLV+ cat who was being fostered by a UC Davis studentWell, Esprit has been adopted by

Re: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe?

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
always heard NO for kittens, but don't recall exact age. I was thinking more like 6 months though...[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:my vet said 10 weeks or older. never had a problems -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:58

Re: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe?

2006-07-28 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Amox don't cut it anymore. Karen

gypsy

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
I hope Gypsy is eating and doing well. tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How is Lamby today? Has the vet come yet? I haven't seen a post about Lucy lately. How is she doing? I've got a new traumatized kitty that I'm trying to help in my bathroom and Gypsy went a whole day without her turkey mush,

Re: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted!

2006-07-28 Thread elizamaggie
I'm so glad Esprit has found her home. I can just picture Kim up late at night studying with Esprit curled up on her lap! -- Original message -- From: Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've posted a couple of times in search of a home for Esprit, the FeLLV+ cat who was

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-28 Thread elizamaggie
Hi Amy, I absolutely understand why you would wanta puppy! If you and your husband have the energy to do it a puppy raised with a baby can grow to be best of friends! My brother has a 145 pound Greater Swiss Mtn Dog (a short haired Burmese). Griffin and Grace, who is 2 1/2, are inseparable! From

Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous

2006-07-28 Thread Belinda
It's perscibed for pain. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design]

Re: UPDATE: Esprit has been adopted!

2006-07-28 Thread wendy
Congratulations going out to you and Kim and especially Esprit! :) Wendy --- Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've posted a couple of times in search of a home for Esprit, the FeLLV+ cat who was being fostered by a UC Davis studentWell, Esprit has been adopted by Kim, the young