Re: Tsunade, question, and Samantha

2006-11-07 Thread catatonya
Glad to hear about Tsunade. The best things to help the felv stay dormant are to keep her on supplements, good food, and stress free.tonyaChelsea Bennett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tsunade is doing much better. She has really gotten into playing withtoys (was not interested at 1st). I bought

Re: Way OT: Flooding here in WA!

2006-11-07 Thread Belinda
Hi Terrie, Yes, we're OK, I don't think we've ever had flooding here, the town next door will probably flood to some extent from the Puyallup river but I think we will be OK. Hope you are too. My yard will get pretty mushy but that's nothing new :) Have you noticed your home

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-11-07 Thread catatonya
Lynn(e)? and Stinker.. Anyone still have her email.Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS. It is imperative that the teeth roots are removed or the problem WILL NOT be taken care of. I thought at one time there was a member of the group who had a kitty with this problem, it's been a while ago,

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

2006-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Gina. I started him on Doxycycline last night at Belinda's suggestion. My fingers are crossed. Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I am so sorry you lost so many kitties and in such a short period of time. I am sending prayers and doing meditations for Valley.Gina Susan Loesch [EMAIL

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

2006-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you.Lance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you. No, a bone marrow biopsy wasn't done. My vet seems pretty sure of what is happening.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry for your losses. I just saw your original email now. So, so sorry.I would get the transfusion for Valley and then, if you can, take him to an internist

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

2006-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
I kind of think the Epogen may be in the "won't hurt might help" category and am going to see about that. Have also emailed my vet about Acemannen. Thanks, Michelle.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Definitely transfuse! There is no hope without it, even if the other things would cure the anemia.

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread cindy reasoner
I am glad Antonio's problem wasn't anything major. Although, I am sure he didn't enjoy what the vet did to him. I hope he starts feeling better soon. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I went home to take Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his

Re: Acemanan availability (was need prayers for my baby Dharma again pleease!!)

2006-11-07 Thread Lernermichelle
two different drugs and there was never a problem getting I-R. The thing that is hard to get is feline interferon (virbagen omega), which has to come with special dispensation from the FDA from overseas (though Hideyo has gotten around it). Acemannan was off the market a short while to be

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

2006-11-07 Thread wendy
Susan, I am so sorry to read that you have so many tough happenings in your life right now! You must be exhausted! I am sorry that you have lost your little Bessie, little Stinky, and little Daisy. Prayers going out for little Valley and for you for strength, wisdom, and peace. I wish I had

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

2006-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you, Wendy. Your thoughts and prayers help a lot. wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan,I am so sorry to read that you have so many toughhappenings in your life right now! You must beexhausted! I am sorry that you have lost your littleBessie, little Stinky, and little Daisy. Prayersgoing out

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-11-07 Thread Belinda
It was this in 1998, probably not good anymore: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lynn(e)? and Stinker.. Anyone still have her email. -- 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

Re: Way OT: Flooding here in WA!

2006-11-07 Thread Belinda
Just saw your town on the Q13 news now Terrie, wow, looks pretty bad in some areas!! -- 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

Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty

2006-11-07 Thread Leslie
Wow,I wish that this kind of request wasmore frequent! Good for these people! Leslie From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty 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]

To Leslie Re: anal sacks

2006-11-07 Thread wendy
Hey Leslie, I have a kitty who is overweight and she has this problem from time to time. One good sign is when her little butt is red. I usually use kitty wipes to help clean her about once a week, and so far she hasn't had a problem in months. I just try to keep ahead of it. :) Wendy ---

Re: Way OT: Flooding here in WA!

2006-11-07 Thread TatorBunz
Yes, I'm going out in a bit to see how bad Hi-way 2 is... So far we are fine thank god for all the gravel we laid down for the home and driveway. The ground is mushy where there isn't any rock or gravel. The property has a lot of river rock. My daughter had to call in at work today tell

Lessons learned (was: Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry)

2006-11-07 Thread Leslie
Mine was about the dangers of Hartz. Using their flea stuffis actually how I discovered that my first Felv+ cat was Felv+. Thinking that if it was on the shelf, it was safe (what a naive consumer), I put it on Sushi and woke the next morning to an extremely lethargic cat. I rushed her to the

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

2006-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks. I have a call in for my vet right now. Do you know how long the transfused red cells live? Would it be as long as it would take for him to produce some on his own? I really appreciate your - and everyone's - advice. There is so much more knowledge on this list than any vet, even a good

RE: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Elizabeth -- I'm so glad Antonio's problem was so easily treated -- though I suspect if we consulted Antonio, he'd have a different take on it. But even if he's hurting a little, he's got to feel immensely better! We had a couple of schnauzers when I was a kid, and for some reason schnauzers

Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty

2006-11-07 Thread TenHouseCats
for those who don't know, belinda has added a section specifically for folks who are looking for FeLVs to add to their families--at www.adopt.bemikitties.com (don't forget to add your vet recommendations there, too!) On 11/7/06, Leslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow,I wish that this kind of

Re: Way OT: Flooding here in WA!

2006-11-07 Thread TatorBunz
I just heard from my husband he is still at his co-workers house and they are on dry land. He said he will wait it out for a few hours to see if he can make it back home. Their jobs were canceled today due to mudslides and unstable roads. Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE

Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty

2006-11-07 Thread forgetmenotpets
I had the awesome experience of placing penny my fiv positive last week with a vet techwho had two male postives. That means all my positives now have homes. Its a even more rewarding feeling then placing the healthy ones. Karen For-get-me-not pet rescue -Original Message-

Re: Way OT: Flooding here in WA!

2006-11-07 Thread Leslie
Hi Terrie, I'm in Portland - I'm glad that you and your family are safe. Storms are quite lovely as long as you are out of harm's way, I think. A huge tree blew down across the street from my apartment, but thankfully it was just the length of the front yard of the house it was in front of, so

Re: To Leslie Re: anal sacks

2006-11-07 Thread Leslie Lawther
I've got several overweight... everyone jokes at how big all of our cats are. We have one boy - Rudy - who is 24lbs! He's a big boy... his brother is close at about 18lbs... so I worry about them the most. I also use kitty wipes... we have a spinabifida baby kitty who wears diapers so we have lots

Re: Acemanan availability (was need prayers for my baby Dharma again pleease!!)

2006-11-07 Thread etrent
It's very different from immunoregulin. It's available for sale again now. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 7:39 AM Subject: Re: Acemanan

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread etrent
Thank you, Cindy.He's not ready to go run any races but he seems to be feeling a bit better. Wish I could have stayed home with him today. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread etrent
Leslie, I really do like everyone who works in that office.I've had kitties who had to have surgery and stay overnight. The vet wouldgo to the office in the middle of the night to givethem more pain medicine sothey wouldn't hurt.A lot of vets in this area take care ofhorses, cows, and other

My Little Pete is BACK! thank you for all your prayers and meditations!!!

2006-11-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone, thank you all who prayed for my little Pete to come back and who those did the meditations for my Pete He is back!!! He welcomed be running around back and forth last night very happy to see me..and I was so thrilled to see him..- I just have to tell you how amazingly

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread etrent
Thank you, Wendy :0) elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:58 AM Subject: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio Elizabeth, I am so happy that it

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread etrent
LOL! You are quite right, Diane...there's nothing quite like that fragrance wafting through a room. Pungent is too weak a word to describe it ;-) euuu! elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

RE: My Little Pete is BACK! thank you for all your prayers andmeditations!!!

2006-11-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Hideyo, I'm so glad Little Pete is back! Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:40 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: My Little Pete is BACK! thank you for all your prayers andmeditations!!! Hi,

Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Leslie
That's great Elizabeth, we hear too many stories of the other kind of vets. It's really nice to hear of some that are very dedicated to their people and animals. What area are you in? Thanks,Leslie From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ot: AntonioLeslie,I really do like everyone who works in that

Re: My Little Pete is BACK! thank you for all your prayers and meditations!!!

2006-11-07 Thread etrent
That is wonderful news! I'm so glad. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:39 AM Subject: My Little Pete is BACK! thank you for all your prayers and

Re: Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread etrent
Leslie, I live in North Alabama - about 20 minutes or so from Huntsville. *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:59 AM Subject: Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

Re: Way OT: Flooding here in WA!

2006-11-07 Thread Belinda
Hubby had to go over the pass to go to Cle Elm and it is suppose to snow in the passes, not sure if that was today or not, but I hope not he doesn't have chains for his truck. Hopefully he is on his way back this way by now. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties

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

2006-11-07 Thread Belinda
It probably depends on what is causing the anemia, with Bailey the epogen help, he didn't have hemobart, his was the FeLV virus replicating in his bone marrow and killing the red cells before they could mature, we found that out by doing a bone marrow aspirate. I had him on doxy for over a

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread wendy
My vet gave Pepper a steroid shot also after he expelled her anal sacs. She didn't seem to be in any pain afterwards. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No - and I probably should have insisted. I did ask about it though and the vet thought this fast acting steroid would reduce

Re: My Little Pete is BACK! thank you for all your prayers and meditations!!!

2006-11-07 Thread Belinda
Whoooh, ya Little Pete, glad he is back safe and sound!! -- 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

Re: TO TONYA re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-11-07 Thread catatonya
That''s great news!!Kathi Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for your interest and concern. I'm very happy to say that the IFA's on Oreo AND Ellie were negative!!! Ellie's first IFA in June was positive. The vet is flabbergasted that it came back negative. I don't know how much stock I

Re: Lessons learned (was: Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry)

2006-11-07 Thread cindy reasoner
What about their cat litter? Cindy Reasoner --- Leslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was about the dangers of Hartz. Using their flea stuff is actually how I discovered that my first Felv+ cat was Felv+. Thinking that if it was on the shelf, it was safe (what a naive consumer), I put

Re: Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 11/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leslie, I live in North Alabama - about 20 minutes or so from Huntsville. *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* Dang you, now I'm homesick.:p

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

2006-11-07 Thread wendy
Hideyo, I am so sorry to hear about your little Olive. I hope she's resting now. You need to as well. Take care, :) Wendy --- Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had to let Oliver free from her body this morning -- she seemed to be in so much pain from the emergency clinic trip,

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

2006-11-07 Thread wendy
Hey Terrie, You have really been through the ringer lately. I just read the email about Jake. I'm so sorry. Thank goodness he didn't start having pain in the middle of the night, when your vet was closed. Another blessing in disguise. Peace and prayers going out to you. Bless you. :) Wendy

messages not coming through?/ - testing

2006-11-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I don't know if all the messages are going through -- so this is just a testing -- please respond you get this so that I know I am getting your responses. :)

Re: messages not coming through?/ - testing

2006-11-07 Thread Susan Hoffman
received. But it has been quiet this afternoon.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know if all the messages are going through -- so this is just atesting -- please respond you get this so that I know I am getting yourresponses. :)

Scooter's dental problems (a bit long)

2006-11-07 Thread Peggy Ankney
Hi All, This is my first medical problem with Scooter, my first FeLV cat, who has been lethargic for about a week. Sunday I noticed he had very bad breath, and though I didnt see anything wrong with his gums he was acting like he was uncomfortable or even in pain so I took him to the

RE: messages not coming through?/ - testing

2006-11-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thanks.. I got your message, too. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Hoffman Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 5:36 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: messages not coming through?/ - testing received. But it has been quiet this

Re: messages not coming through?/ - testing

2006-11-07 Thread ETrent
i got it In a message dated 11/7/2006 6:30:06 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know if all the messages are going through -- so this is just atesting -- please respond you get this so that I know I am getting yourresponses. :)

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

2006-11-07 Thread Gloria Lane
GOOD POINT!On Nov 6, 2006, at 1:17 PM, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn 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 HAS FELV, you're writing off all other possibilities based on a FELV test result,

Re: Scooter's dental problems (a bit long)

2006-11-07 Thread Marylyn
There is a product called Brush Away that a vet/holistic vet recommended...she said it kept a number of older dogs from being knocked out for dental cleanings.It is supposed to take care of tarter. I am trying it with Dixie Louise (it is safe for humans so I am trying it

What is FIP?

2006-11-07 Thread Watsdadillyo
Hi everyone. I am a little behind but I am sorry about Olive Hideyo. I am also now wondering what is FIP? Can a cat develop it or is it from another cat? How do you know if a cat has it? This is a very scary disease! Kayte and Crackers

Re: messages not coming through?/ - testing

2006-11-07 Thread Belinda
got it Hideyo. -- 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]

Stomatitis question i asked my vet

2006-11-07 Thread kelly
I have found some postings of docs who inject triamcinolone/kenalog, 10mg/ml, 0.3-0.5ml each side into stomatitis areas but overall I have not found it touted as curative in FIV positives or others, though it can give some relief. None of the dentists have an end all be all treatment for

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio (Wendy)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Innova Lite has been discontinued, and replaced with Innova Low Fat, a low fiber 5.5%, semi-high protein 32%, lower fat diet 10%; and Innova Senior, a higher protein 38%, high fiber 8%, and low fat 12% diet. I like the Senior formula better for fat cats, as they tend to get blocked back there

Re: Scooter's dental problems (a bit long)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Indeed, stomatitis is usually cured by full extraction. There is also some success being seen with lasers on the inflamed oral tissue. I think your taking him in sooner is better, they can get him on an IV to support him since he's refusing to eat and drink. Until then, blend up some

Re: Stomatitis question i asked my vet (the laser link)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
http://www.dentalvet.com/vets/cats/LPGS.htm 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.html Special Needs Cat Resources:

Re: Way OT: Flooding here in WA!

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I'm late coming into this, but I hope the water level is receding by now Terrie! I've been in many floods back when I live down in Arkansas, I used to do some pretty stupid stuff too (playing in waist high water in the roads, etc), lucky I never got sucked down a road drain or manhole!

Re: Stomatitis question i asked my vet (the laser link)

2006-11-07 Thread kelly
At 07:52 PM 11/7/2006, you wrote: What I was addressing is the use of Triamcinolone interlesionally. It was just a thought as I have seen it used in people dermatology for years and the results are great, There are less systemic effects so I asked my vet if it had been tried, I guess it has

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio (Wendy)

2006-11-07 Thread ETrent
Thank you Phaewryn. I changed my deliveries to the Chicken Soup Light Formula (since that is the brand they are used to). It has 32% protein, 8% fiber and 9% fat. elizabeth In a message dated 11/7/2006 9:33:07 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Innova Lite has been

Re: Stomatitis question i asked my vet (the laser link)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I'm a really bad skeptic about everything... and my Physical Therapist got a deep tissue laser for her practice. I was skeptical of course, but then she said it's also used for dermatology use, and that it helped her pimples (she'd naturally been experimenting on herself since it was a new toy,

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio (Wendy)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
That sounds like a good lite cat food. Probably more of a diet than the Innova options, actually. I'd consider switching, except I could never afford that brand with 6 cats that think they are swine. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 22, Issue 30

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Don't pay for the fecal, just deworm under the assumption she needs it, that should be closer to $8 than $20. As for the anemia, they should be able to do a very quick test JUST for that, for a reduced price, since it's not a full or even partial blood panel. In humans, that's when they

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 22, Issue 30 (bad litter robot link)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
http://www.litter-robot.com/is the correct link for that fancy litterbox... I'm tired, going to bed! 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

Re: messages not coming through?/ - testing

2006-11-07 Thread TatorBunz
Got your message! Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 22, Issue 30

2006-11-07 Thread kelly
At 08:30 PM 11/7/2006, you wrote: What kind of booster does she need? If she is ill I would not give her any, My vet can do a basic PCV ( packed cell volume for about 20 in the office) that will tell you if she is anemic. The fancy litter box can wait. Labs are more important I think. I buy

Re: Recent vaccination vs actual disease

2006-11-07 Thread catatonya
I think cats are often vaccinated when they are positive. Particularly in shelter situations. My first cat was vaccinated, and showed no ill effects.tLora [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nancy,Agreed. It is very rare for a cat to become positivefrom a Feline Leukemia vaccine. Since the FeLVvaccines