Re: Could you add Chatty to the CLS?

2006-11-06 Thread Lernermichelle
Jen, I just saw this email. I am so sorry! You have been through a lot. Michelle

Re: I'm sad again.... :( Belinda can you add Jake to CLS

2006-11-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh no Terrie I am so sorry for your loss...:( On 11/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I had to put my 17 1/2 yr old Siamese to sleep today. My daughter called me and said that she thought Jake may have to go to the Vet. He wasn't acting right. He kept falling down and

Re: Add my Mishka to the CLS

2006-11-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh Gloria, I am so sorry. She sounds precious. On 10/23/06, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Mishka died yesterday (Sunday Oct 22). She was such a prettylittle black and white kitty.She was abandoned at PetCo by someone, and accepted into our rescue.I could see that she was going downhill,

Re: I'm sad again.... :( Belinda can you add Jake to CLS

2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner
I am so sorry about Jake and I am sorry you have had to go through so much loss lately. You and your family are in my prayers. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I had to put my 17 1/2 yr old Siamese to sleep today. My daughter called me and said that she thought

Re: Oliver has become free now --my 4th loss to FIP..

2006-11-06 Thread Belinda
I'm not trying to make you feel bad in any way Hideyo, I'm just really having a hard time understanding why you are so against verifying FIP. It doesn't make sense that you don't want to confirming FIP when you are so sure it is FIP. Mentioning FIP without a confirmation could really make it

ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread etrent
I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. Last night when he got out of the litterbox - he flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. It really startled me. I checked him out well and asked him what was wrong. He wouldjust look at me and makehis little high pitched meow. I

Hideyo - FIP

2006-11-06 Thread Leslie
Oh sweet Hideyo, Again, I am so sorry to hear your news. And so soon. But don't let what has taken Dharma, Peter, Naomi, and Olive take you too. Take your time, don't rush the healing or grieving, but no fault can be laid at your feet. The only way you would be to blame is if you knew that you

Re: Oliver has become free now --my 4th loss to FIP..

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
Hideyo, I am so very sorry for your loss of Olive. I can not imagine losing four in such a short period of time. I know you did everything in your power to treat their symptoms, but I do agree with Belinda about the need for a necropsy on one of these cats. I understand that it is upsetting to

Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Please add my sweet (felv neg) Bessie to the CLS - she died Sept.26th. She was a little tortie manx who'd had heartworms when rescued about 5 years ago. Daily pred helped her survive the death of the heartworms and she was one of my "library cats", who regularly came to school with me. Such a

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread kelly
At 08:54 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote: Have the vet make sure he did not throw a clot, those are the symptome, A blood clot get lodges in the spinal sadle area and causes complete or partial paralysis in the rear, It is related to heart disease and very painful, I hope it is not this, PLEASE let us

RE: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
Hi Elizabeth, I don't have any experience with cats and UTI's. I just wanted to write and say good luck with him at his appointment, and good job jumping on it quickly, whatever it is. Let us know how it goes. Best wishes, Beth

RE: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
Hi Elizabeth, I don't have any experience with cats and UTI's. I just wanted to write and say good luck with him at his appointment, and good job jumping on it quickly, whatever it is. Let us know how it goes. Best wishes, Beth

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread etrent
Thanks, Beth. I don't have any experience with them either - but Antonio is neutered and six years old. I've heard that is something that can be a problem. I'll let you all know what happens this afternoon when we get home. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread etrent
Thank you, Kelly. When I first saw him plop down after he got out of the box and cry - that was the first thing I thought of -- paralysis. Talk about having your heart in your throat.If he did have any paralysis it was very short-lived. Something's not right though - he looked me right in the

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Gloria Lane
Does anybody have any ideas?  Susan(who wrote a message today) has a critical situation with her FELV baby Valley - a beautiful flame point Siamese.  Didn't want to miss out on any suggestions, as it was a long message.  Thanks - GloriaOn Nov 6, 2006, at 11:12 AM, Susan Loesch wrote:...And now

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread kelly
At 09:47 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote: With a crit of 7 I think stress may be secondary. I would do the transfusion and try to buy a bit of time...go from there. Kelly Does anybody have any ideas? Susan(who wrote a message today) has a critical situation with her FELV baby Valley - a beautiful flame

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread etrent
Thank you, Terrie. I keep the dry food down all the time too - since I am gone all day that seems to be my only option. They get Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul catfood. They get wet food once or twice a week. More oftenifone is sick. I'm hoping this is something minor too. elizabeth

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Kelly. Have you ever had or heard of a kitty coming back from a 7 hematocrit? kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 09:47 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote:With a crit of 7 I think stress may be secondary. I would do the transfusion and try to buy a bit of time...go from there.Kelly Does anybody have

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread etrent
Acemannan helped Mama Kitty get over her severe anemia.We didn't do a CBC at that time because the doctor said she was so anemic (very pale gums and had lost down to 7lbs) that he didn't want to take any more of her blood than we had to. It's a 5-6 week treatment...about $300 for a 5 week supply.

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Elizabeth, thank you. I have heard of Acemannan but never used. Do I get from the vet or can I order and have him inject?[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Acemannan helped Mama Kitty get over her severe anemia.We didn't do a CBC at that time because the doctor said she was so anemic (very pale gums and

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread kelly
At 10:09 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote: I am not really familiar enough to know, I just know that the transfusion does buy you the time..and then you can use some of these other ideas, Right now Ido not thinkl you have the luxury of waiting around, Just my opinion. Kelly Thanks, Kelly. Have you ever

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread etrent
I think you could go either way.My vet only charged me the cost of the medicine and he was able to have it there in two days. If you go to the VPL website, they give a list of distributors. http://www.vpl.com/dist.php Just click on your state and you could go from there. It really

RE: Hideyo - FIP - and to my dear Leslie..

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Leslie.. thank you so much for your kind words.. I so appreciate it I have way many many cats and I dont want to freak you out so I wont say it J - I guess this is sort a lesson that it made me learn hard way by continuing to take in animals when others advised not to. and I feel very

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I have to agree with Kelly but again, I know why you dont want to do it, too.. I gave Tsubomi transfusion who was felk kitty when her PCV was at 9 transfusion unfortunately lasted only several hours.. somehow her body was destroying her own red blood cells right away.. its some time of

OT: Need prayers and meditations for my missing little Pete

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone.. I guess my saga continues --- I will be asking for more prayers here.. I feel feral kitties at several different colonies.. one of the kitties, whom I love so dearly, he is about 7 or 8 months old.. he and his siblings are so happy to see me every night go feed them.. they

RE: OT: my Missing Little Pete - Need prayers and meditations, please!!

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
From: Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 11:13 AM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: OT: Need prayers and meditations for my missing little Pete Hi, everyone.. I guess my saga continues --- I will be asking for more prayers here.. I feel feral

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Leslie
Susan, Sucha nice tribute that you pay to Bessie, Stinky, and Daisy, your time with them all sounds too short, but what wonderful experiences you gave them. I wish that I could bring my two to work and have them benefit from an expanded comfort zonein the world. I'd be afraid to bring Satch to a

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I think you could go either way.My vet only charged me the cost of the medicine and he was able to have it there in two days. If you go to the VPL website, they give a list of distributors.http://www.vpl.com/dist.phpJust click on your state and you could

Re: Antonio (please RUSH him to the vet ASAP!)

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
BLOCKAGE, which KILLS in as fast as 24 hours. Take him NOW, don't wait for your appointment! Having some poo stuck around the rectal area is a classic symptom of intestinal blockage, because they can only squeeze a tiny amount out, so it just oozes out and forms a clump in the area. If it's

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Susan, I'm sorry to hear you lost so many babies in September, what a terrible month it must have been! I'll send good vibes for your currently ill babies, and I hope you don't suffer any more losses any time soon! As far as your description of your "shell shock" cat, Daisy, YES, I have

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Feed a "lite" food with high fiber, like Innova Senior... I find it works, even fed free choice. I simply supplement the "skinny" ones with Nutri-Cal once a day to boost their calorie intake. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Leslie. Valley is a big flamepoint Siamese with the most beautiful blue eyes you can imagine! I am very lucky to be able to bring my kids to work with me!Leslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, Sucha nice tribute that you pay to Bessie, Stinky, and Daisy, your time with them all

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
"He began losing weight about 2 weeks ago - gums pale as snow. Blood work shows a hematocrit of7 - almost not compatible with life. He is still somewhat active - gets off the bed to go to the litterbox and sometimes to the rest of the house. Will eat if I put food in front of him. His vet

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I've personally SEEN a kitten with bad flea anemia bounce back in minutes with a transfusion. Don't just assume it's the FELV just because he HAS FELV, you're writing off all other possibilities based on a FELV test result, without seeking other explanations. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread etrent
Thank you, Phaewryn. It's definitely worth a try. The kids won't touch the canned Innova but they may find the dry more to their liking. I just sawthat Chicken Soup has a light formula dry cat food- this may be closer to what they have now. I'll have to check the fiber content. elizabeth

Re: Need prayers and meditations for my missing little Pete

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I'm "missing" about half my original feral colony, so I know how that feels. Keep a positive outlook, assume he's been "adopted" by a family, and is comfy inside a home. It will keep you from losing your mind with worry, which you can't do anything about. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Belinda
Please put him on Doxy (doxocycline), it is for hemobartonella which cause anemia, if he doesn't have it the doxy won't hurt him, if he does have it it might save his life, he's pretty anemic and should probably have a transfusion to give the doxy time to work if he is hemo positive.

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner
My sweet Angel Stinky was overweight when I first got her and could not reach back there to clean herself. I would have to take her to vet every 3 or 4 months (I think) to have her anal glands expressed. Also, my cat Winston has problems with getting blocked and not being able to urinate. Has

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Man. Than I may actually have injured her and caused her death myself rather than it being from the feleuk.Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, I'm sorry to hear you lost so many babies in September, what a terrible month it must have been! I'll send good vibes for

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
I will do it today - I have some doxy. Thank you.Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please put him on Doxy (doxocycline), it is for hemobartonella which cause anemia, if he doesn't have it the doxy won't hurt him, if he does have it it might save his life, he's pretty anemic and should probably

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Good idea. I guess when they have feleuk I tend to have blinders on and not look at other things.Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've personally SEEN a kitten with bad flea anemia bounce back in minutes with a transfusion. Don't just assume it's the FELV just because he

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread etrent
Thank you, Cindy. I am ashamed to say that I don't know if he hasbeen urinating properly. With so many covered liter boxes - it is difficult to tell. (Maybe I need to reconsider the litter box arrangement). This does make me think I'm doing the right thing by taking him to the vet. Last night he

RE: Need prayers and meditations for my missing little Pete

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Well.. that is probably not likely.. but you never know.. no one really can touch him unless you trap him and its pretty less likely knowing the neighborhood I am hoping to talk to Jasmine soon, my AC and see find out how he is going.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Yeah, try the lite version of whatever brand you are currently feeding. I only say high fiber because it makes them "feel" full, so they eat less of it. My Doobie eats non-stop sometimes, to the point I think he has an eating disorder, he will eat till he pukes, then go eat, then puke, then

Re: Need prayers and meditations for my missing little Pete

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I know it's not likely, my ferals can't be touched either, but when you can't DO anything to get them back, is it better to assume the worst, and drive yourself into depression, or is it better to hope for the best, and keep a positive outlook so you can continue to help the ones you CAN

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner
Don't feel bad. The only reason why I pay attention to Winston's litter box is because I know he tends to have this problem. If Antonio is acting better today it doesn't sound like he has a problem urinating. I know with Winston he would stay in his litter box, sometimes I would find a drop of

RE: Need prayers and meditations for my missing little Pete

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
You are absolutely right.. I will send the positive energy to him so that he is and will be okay and we will be reunited.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 1:12 PM To:

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
That kitten, I referred to earlier, it was a 7 hemocrit, I guess I left that out in the message. The vet was shocked it was alive, and we did rush a blood transfusion, luckily (for us, not for poor Sugar), we did keep a blood donor cat in the office. The kitten went home the same day, after

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Yeesh. Now you're making me feel sad for Sugar Didn't that arrangement seem, well, unconscionable? Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Phaewryn O'GwynnSent: Monday, November 06, 2006 2:31 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re:

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Me, too. "Rosenfeldt, Diane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeesh. Now you're making me feel sad for Sugar Didn't that arrangement seem, well, unconscionable?Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Phaewryn O'GwynnSent: Monday, November 06,

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Susan -- I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for all the grief you've been through, and to wish you the best of luck getting Valley back on his feet. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Monday, November 06, 2006 2:38 PMTo:

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you, Diane."Rosenfeldt, Diane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan -- I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for all the grief you've been through, and to wish you the best of luck getting Valley back on his feet. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Yes, unconscionable describes it completely! I was working for a vet though, it wasn't my office, so I had very little say in the matter. Before I worked there, he NEVER got out of the cage, since I left, I worry that is again still in that cage. I considered breaking into the place and

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Oh my gosh.. now I feel so bad for Phaewryn thats just so awful.. can you find out what happened to him? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 1:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject:

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
If he is there I want to adopt him.. you really cannot take blood out of the same cat more than couple of times a year.. From: Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 1:33 PM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry Oh my

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks. Daisy was just so precious to not just me but to the kids and staff here. Everyone, even the little kids, knew that she had feline leukemia and that she might have a shorter life -- but this just blindsided us all. I had one student, a teenager, who heard that Daisy had died - and came up

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread TenHouseCats
hemobart isn't only common in positives--it seems that there's parts of the country where it's showing up all the time, because i'm in one of them. one of the vets here mentioned two years ago that almost every cat she'd been sending bloodwork out on was coming back positive--so is it more

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so sorry. On 11/6/06, Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. Daisy was just so precious to not just me but to the kids and staff here. Everyone, even the little kids, knew that she had feline leukemia and that she might have a shorter life -- but this just blindsided us all. I had one

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you. I know everyone on this list understands how I feel and that is comforting.Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry. On 11/6/06, Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. Daisy was just so precious to not just me but to the kids and staff here. Everyone, even the

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Phaewryn, please give me the address and phone number of the clinic off list thank you. I may know someone there. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 1:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc:

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Was it terribly stressful for Tsubomi? Valley is pretty laid-back - used to rowdy kids. So a trip to the vet doesn't seem to be very stressful in itself.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I have to agree with Kelly – but again, I know why you don’t want to do it, too.. I

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
I have heard of blood donor cats who have the run of the placewhenever their services aren't needed. That seems to be a decent compromise. Reminds me a little of when I visited a friend whose family had a mink farm (I know, ewww already) and my friend was showing me around, and there was a

RE: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Think about what you contributed to her life instead. What-ifs will make you crazy. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Monday, November 06, 2006 2:51 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP -

RE: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
You are right, of course. They ARE making me crazy."Rosenfeldt, Diane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Think about what you contributed to her life instead. What-ifs will make you crazy.Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Monday,

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Not when she was getting transfusion she was dying in my arms.. while we were waiting at the emergency clinic (in Albuquerque, there is not a regular clinic who can do transfusion so I needed to go to emergency clinic, where you cannot schedule it in advance and I hated it) ..anyway, we

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Susan Loesch
That is an incredibly awful wait -- thank goodness you screamed. I think my vet can do transfusions - am pretty sure he can since we talked about it. Thanks, Hideyo.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Not when she was getting transfusion – she was dying in my arms.. while

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner
I know I feel bad for Sugar too. The poor baby. Cindy Reasoner --- Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeesh. Now you're making me feel sad for Sugar Didn't that arrangement seem, well, unconscionable? Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thats so good that he can I wish my vet could as I would never hesitate it if so.. I just hate the emergency clinic --- they make you wait forever,, while they were putting on cathter on Tsubomi in the backroom, she did not come out for like 45 min and I was worried,,and I kept asking

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner
That is terrible. I didn't realize this. I can't believe a vet wouldn't ever let Sugar out. I live in East Tennesee but Memphis is on the other side of the state. Cindy Reasoner --- Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, unconscionable describes it completely! I was

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I've had several situations where I contributed to a cat's death. You can let it eat you up inside, OR you can call it a lesson and try to take what you learned and use it in a way to benefit other cats, and in that, you can find a balance of knowing that even though you made a mistake, you

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread TatorBunz
Very well said, Phaewryn! My hat is off to you on this. I too have learned a lot of lessons over the course of time. I've learned by my mistakes god only knows. Sometimes it does take longer to heal and move on. I did the guilt trips too...like what if? I now use it in memory and to honor

Re: Getting thru it all

2006-11-06 Thread Kat
On Mon, 6 Nov 2006, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn wrote: There's a saying that I hate to quote, because I'm not a religious person, but it's so true (and it could be any higher power behind it anyways, whichever one you think may exist), it says God never gives you more than you can handle. It's

RE: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I was and am still having the hardest time of all the things I could have done, and did not do.. and I was crying as I was talking to my AC, jasmine and she reminded me Hideyo, dont ever think that death is never the final destination--- you know better than that.. death is only a path

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry (OT - Sugar)

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I have done several searches, it appears that clinic no longer exists. It was Frayser Animal Clinic, on Frayser Blvd. (NOT the Frayser Raleigh Clinic on Stage Rd that you'll find if you search). Note I can't recall the vet's name...darn it. She used to show purebred Golden retrievers too, if

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a few minuteshe was telling mama something is wrong. He looked like he was trying to go

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Leslie Lawther
Apart from how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you know if your cat needs this done? Just curious. Leslie =^..^= On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end

Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty

2006-11-06 Thread TatorBunz
Anyone have a Felv kitty needing a home? In a message dated 11/6/2006 2:13:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been contacted by a family who lives in Macomb Township, MI (Detroit suburb) who is looking for a FeLV+ cat to be a companion to another FeLV+

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread kelly
At 02:43 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote: I hope it is not urinary retention,,That is much more urgent, I go to the ER vets if I have a boy cat that cannot pee,, Kelly Apart from how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you know if your cat needs this done? Just curious. Leslie

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
To be honest -I don't really know other than signs of pain(maybe redness or visible signs of infection)but I am going to read about it. I will be vigilant looking forany littlesigns from now on. Can't stand to think of my boy in pain. *yuckalert* When the vet techraised his tail a

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
Kelly - the vet did check him carefully for that. Also, Antonio had a wee accident in the car on the way, bless his heart. Evenso, I will be taking the lid off of his litter box to verify that he isn't having a problem. He said that the diet I have him on is good for him and wouldn't

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Oh good! I'm so glad it was just an anal sack infection. Those usually clear up, and rarely require removal surgery. Did they give him an pain meds? I know when Tang came home from his "dig out" after his impaction, he was in a lot of pain from them (and this is the vet techs exact phrase)

Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I just posted one to this list today or yesterday I believe Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
No - and I probably should have insisted. I did ask about it though and the vet thought this fast acting steroid would reduce the inflammation enough that it wouldn't be painful for him. He isn't showing any signs of pain - but then again, he's not visiting the kitty powder room at the

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
There's a very valid theory out there that early neutering of males makes them more prone to urinary blockages, because the urethra growth is kicked into over drive by the hormones of becoming an adult. When you neuter BEFORE the cat reaches adulthood, the urethra never reaches it's adult

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread kelly
At 03:11 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote: Good. I no longer use Meow mix for that reason, Glad he had a wee accident in the car I always leave my litter boxes uncovered so i can look see what is going on, plus they tend to build up a lot of ammonia inside the boxes. so glad he is doing better, Kelly

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Garage safari, LOL! They do just love it when they get to explore a normally off limits area. Gees, why is my sig font so big? I gotta go fix that! Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
Yay, Antonio!!! Glad to hear it was something simple! Best wishes, Beth

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
Phaewryn, this makes perfect sense to me. elizabeth In a message dated 11/6/2006 5:49:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There's a very valid theory out there that early neutering of males makes them more prone to urinary blockages, because the urethra growth

Re: What do i do?

2006-11-06 Thread Del H. Daniels
Jamie, I'm obviously behind on reading my e-mails and hopefully your kitties are now well and rowdy. Did anyone mention the kittiesmay have beensick because of all the vaccinations. There are side effects to everything and vax are a big one. The more vax that are given at one time, the

Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
Shoot, I'm in Macomb Township! If I had received this post back in August, I might have been able to help them out. That is when I found out that my Will Feral is positive. He has no manners, throws himself at my dinner plate, tucks his fur mice under my body at 3:00 in the morning and fishes

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Lernermichelle
if it is autoimmune, give very high doses of steroids, preferably dexamethasone. Michelle In a message dated 11/6/2006 1:40:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have to agree with Kelly – but again, I know why you don’t want to do it, too.. I gave Tsubomi

Re: OT: Need prayers and meditations for my missing little Pete

2006-11-06 Thread Lernermichelle
Hideyo, I did the meditation like you instructed. I hope it works! orange tabby boys are the cutest. Michelle

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Lernermichelle
My Simon, who had lymphoma in his bone marrow, went down to 11 one time. This was after he had had 2 transfusions. After the 3rd one we did a lot of steroids and he was on chemo, and his hematocrit came back up to over 30. He later had a hemolytic reaction to either the cancer or the chemo

Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty

2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
LOL! What a good boy :0) Give Will Ferala head butt from me. elizabeth In a message dated 11/6/2006 7:00:47 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Shoot, I'm in Macomb Township! If I had received this post back in August, I might have been able to help them out. That

Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
He is a good, good boy! I've gotta figure out how to do awebsite about him and the others sometime so I can just go on and on aboutthem to my heart's content! Thanks, Beth Original Message: LOL! What a good boy :0) Give Will Ferala head butt from me. elizabeth In a message dated 11/6/2006

Opossums a vector for FeVL?

2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
People tease me about my "pet possums"...they like to climb one of the big climbing roses,hang out on the front porch and eat cat food. I give them bananas and cheese and they are so tame that I can pet them.I have three generations - including this years babies. (I've probably told the

Re: Opossums a vector for FeVL?

2006-11-06 Thread Del H. Daniels
Haven't heard of opossums being a vector for FeLV ... they are hosts for Sarcocystis Neurona (sp) ... and however unlikely, my Gigi Sue picked it up. She was one years old when I trapped her in my back yard where sheshared area and food disheswith the opossums. Three years later a stressful

RE: Need prayers and meditations for my missing little Pete

2006-11-06 Thread Lance
Hideyo, I'll pray and also send some good vibes to Pete so he'll be looking into your eyes soon. I was very sad to read about Olive. I so hope things start looking up for you and your kitties, starting with Little Pete. Lance

Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Lance
Susan, That was a very moving post. Bessie, Stinky and Daisy were lucky to have spent time with you. I'll be praying for Valley. Lance

Re: Opossums a vector for FeVL?

2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
Kelly - I'm glad I'm not the only sucker out there ;-) The Opossum Society told me that their intelligence rates higher than dogs -- it's up there with pigs. Of course, they don't have very good street smarts. The NOP has a bumper sticker out there with a darling possum drawing that says

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