RE: I am asking for another prayer for Dharma - Naomi's sister

2006-09-16 Thread Gina WN
I'm keeping you and Dharma in my prayers. This is just not fair for you to go through this again, especially in such a short period of time.Gina "MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sending prayers for your sweet Dharma's speedy recovery, Hideyo. hugs, Kerryx

RE: I am asking for another prayer for Dharma - Naomi's sister

2006-09-16 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you Gina. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina WN Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 12:41 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: I am asking for another prayer for Dharma - Naomi's sister I'm keeping you and Dharma in my

Re: Question re rabies vaccine

2006-09-16 Thread Gloria Lane
For my personal kitties, I stop doing the rabies shot for my cats  over 9 or 10.  And since they're indoor cats, the only '"reason"  to do it is if one bites somebody who'll complain.GloriaOn Sep 12, 2006, at 11:24 AM, Susan Loesch wrote:Hey, Diane - I may have missed something so you may have

multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread Watsdadillyo
Hi everyone! I know that many of you sweeties own more then 1 FELV pos cat. My question is this...Does having more then 1 FELV pos kitty risk infection to others.? Crackers right now is doing great! Would me bringing in 1-2 more FELV pos kittys be a risk to him? Since Crackers is FELV pos

RE: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread Tracy Weese
I have (currently) 4 FeLV+ cats and 6 negatives. I think it would be a great thing to do for many reasons: 1) it gives Crackers some playmates; and 2) it would save some poor FeLV+ kitten/cat since most folks/resuces don't allow them to live. I have never noticed that having more than one +

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread Susan Hoffman
Head straight to bemikitties at http://www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgiand see if there are FeLV+ cats in your area in need of a home. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone! I know that many of you sweeties own more then 1 FELV pos cat. My question is

difference of protocal of interferon -- why?

2006-09-16 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
One thing I noticed that felk and fiv treatment, they suggest every day dosage for 5 consecutive days and FIP, it suggest every other day.. do you know why? I read an article how every day dosage is much more effective than every other day.. but I was not sure if there is any reason why

Re: OT:I am asking for another prayer for Dharma - Naomi's sister

2006-09-16 Thread Gary Murphy
Leslie, I have been away from the list and am just getting caught up reading. I just wanted to chime in and say that my little Felk+ kitten, Alice (Ally), who I lost to wet FIP at 12 weeksWAS a soft grey and tan tabby. I've never heard of a color connection to the disease suggested before, that

RE: Spencer and making decisions (was my vet's office called)

2006-09-16 Thread Gary Murphy
Nina, I think that you and Spencer have made a good choice. Peace and strength and joy to you in enjoying your time together. Beth

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread kelly
At 07:58 AM 9/16/2006, you wrote: There is still the possibility Crackers may clear the virus,,,and bringing in another FELV cat could insure he doesn't I considered that myself..if after 2 years of positives I may do it but for me that issomething to consider. Kelly Hi everyone! I know that

Re: Spencer and making decisions (was my vet's office called)

2006-09-16 Thread Nina
Thank you Beth and everyone that has been so supportive about Spencer. I can't tell you what a difference having you guys to lean on has made during this very trying time. It's unbelievable how well Spencer feels. Last night he took off after my Instigator like a bolt of lighting. Poor Inst!

Re: difference of protocal of interferon -- why?

2006-09-16 Thread Nina
Hideyo, Where did you find the protocol for FIP? Is there any way to question whoever published that protocol directly? How are your girls doing today? Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: One thing I noticed that felk and fiv treatment, they suggest every day dosage for 5 consecutive

Re: Spencer and making decisions (was my vet's office called)

2006-09-16 Thread ETrent
Every day is a blessing. I am so glad that Spencer is doing so well! elizabeth In a message dated 9/16/2006 9:55:37 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you Beth and everyone that has been so supportive about Spencer. I can't tell you what a difference having

Re: OTS..need suggestions

2006-09-16 Thread Gina WN
They euthanize the cats within 24 hours?! That is not enough time for a cat to be determined "missing" and for an owner to get to the SPCA. :(Gina kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 08:45 AM 9/9/2006, you wrote:They were friendly. She was carrying them in in her arms,,,not traps Shana has

Re: difference of protocal of interferon -- why?

2006-09-16 Thread Tad Burnett
Interferon is one of those drugs that looses its effectiveness the more it is given.. Was this protocol written by the same vet ??? I have a healthy cat, both pos on FeLV and FIV who cam to me on interferon every day.. My vet says once she has been on that that it should be continued... I also

RE: difference of protocal of interferon -- why?

2006-09-16 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I found at a couple of different places by dr. addies website who has been researching FIP for the past 16 years and by dr. Ishida who first succeeded treating FIP with VO intereferon.. Ayumi is doing really well I and her went for a long walk this morning.. and Dharma is also doing

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread Nina
Tracy makes a good point and one that crossed my mind when I read Katye's post. The fact that your son might have to deal with death and dying... It is something to consider. How old is your son? If he's old enough, you might be able to delicately discuss with him the possibility of the new

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread kelly
At 11:04 AM 9/16/2006, you wrote: Excellent answer. It just exemplifies what we all face daily, You see my Max is going to his owners home in Seattle in June so I will do everything I can to insure he remains as healthy as possible I also have 40 other cats so to be honest when he does go to

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread Tad Burnett
I have been waiting for Nina to answer this question because I knew she would put my thoughts in words better than I could... It was just 3 years ago that I brought home 4 cats from a rescuer that had 16 rescues in a one bedroom apartment... One neg. was a litter mate of a pos The other 2

Re: Michelle - How is Lucy today?

2006-09-16 Thread Kiley Dozier-Bosanko
Michelle, Have you considered talking to the feline health clinic at Cornell? I know their website is a little out of date, but I imagine that their vets have very up to date information available to them. You can schedule a phone consultation for about 50.00 for an hour and I believe you

Re: Michelle - How is Lucy today?

2006-09-16 Thread catatonya
I hope Lucy continues to improve Michelle.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thanks, Nina. I can't believe you are responding at all, to be honest, with all you are going through.Lucy's bowels are firm and she just started having a normal-ish appetite again, but only after I put her up to 12.5

help...two feluk postive kits looking for foster or forever home

2006-09-16 Thread JENI RECA
Hi, a vet tech that works were I do, takes in kittens to foster. She just tested two and that came up postive. She is fostering about 10-15 kits right now, so she needs to find a forever home or foster home for them. Any help would be appreciated. We are in the new york area, willing to

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread Lernermichelle
I would think the biggest risk is stress, but if you know Crackers likes meeting new cats, then I say go for it. They may bring URI's in from the shelter when they first get there, but once you get that under control, if they are not seeing other cats, i don't think the risk of infections

immune balancer - moducare

2006-09-16 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I was recommended to use moducare immune balancer by someone for Dharma who may have FIP I read that they are also used for FIV and felk cats and wanted to know if anyone has used this supplement or if you know of any side effects thank you!

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread Lernermichelle
That's a good point, actually. Michelle In a message dated 9/16/2006 12:34:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is still the possibility Crackers may clear the virus,,,and bringing in another FELV cat could insure he doesn't I considered that myself..if

Re: Spencer and making decisions (was my vet's office called)

2006-09-16 Thread Lernermichelle
Nina, so glad he is feeling better. Strong steroids are sort of like a miracle, aren't they? I do not understand why vets do not regularly use them when cats are terminal, instead of just saying to pts. if they are worried about long-term effects, surely it is still better to give good

Re: Michelle - How is Lucy today?

2006-09-16 Thread Lernermichelle
No, I didn't know they do phone consultations. That's a good idea. .Thanks. Michelle In a message dated 9/16/2006 4:57:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle,Have you considered talking to the feline health clinic at Cornell? I know their website is a little

Re: immune balancer - moducare

2006-09-16 Thread Lernermichelle
I had heard this also and bought it at one time but don't think I ever started them on it. Michelle In a message dated 9/16/2006 7:21:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was recommended to use moducare – immune balancer by someone for Dharma who may have FIP – I

RE: difference of protocal of interferon -- why?

2006-09-16 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I am sorry, I meant to say for five days every other day, and then off five days and then once a week or something.. so actually its less intensive than felk protocol.. no they were suggested by different people I did write to dr. addie who put the information on the website to see

Re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-09-16 Thread catatonya
Once your negative cats are vaccinated, boostered and then wait maybe 2 weeks... I would mix without worrying about dishes and litters at all. tSusan Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys, as I've said before, are FANTASTIC. Whenever I get down aboutstuff I read on other Internet

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-16 Thread Watsdadillyo
Thanks for all the input guys. I didn't think about one of the most important things...My son A.J. He is 4 yrs old will be 5 in Nov. I can't forget his little face when i told he Pokemon went to heaven. He was crying and so crushed. He said "Mommy she wont get fed" he was so crushed. I think