Re: CLS - Jacksonville FL shelter cats

2007-04-09 Thread Marylyn
Those without previous caretakers are very important animals too. Ferals and semi-ferals are the most wonderful friends if you can open your heart to them. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: CLS - Jacksonville FL shelter cats

2007-04-09 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 4/9/07 3:37:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Those without previous caretakers are very important animals too. Ferals and semi-ferals are the most wonderful friends if you can open your heart to them Amen to that Charity is living proof to

Re: CLS - Jacksonville FL shelter cats

2007-04-09 Thread dede hicken
Thank you all for your care and compassion. You know, I didn't get any feedback from the other lists I posted on...not that they needed to. It was just a thought. This has been a very difficult year for rescue here. Most of my friends in rescue lost many many cats to distemper. It hit like

Re: OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thanks, they are all still doing well as of this morning:) Kelley On 4/8/07, Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Awww congratulations Kelley! Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I could pretend to be the Universe. Would you like a few kittens?:P On 4/8/07, Nina wrote: It puts me in mind of

Re: Some thoughts on Patti's post

2007-04-09 Thread dede hicken
Patti, You aren't anywhere near central NY are you? The biggest part of this move that scares me is getting the cats into the house without any interfearence from my stupid neighbor. We have 40. We are planning to park off site, and shuttle them into the garage, and run with them into the

RE: Please say a prayer for the cats - so sad, here are faces

2007-04-09 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Thanks for doing this. I couldn't bear to look at all the pictures, but they do deserve a remembrance. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 8:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
Actually looking at those numbers I am surprised he is feeling any better at all since his WBC was even higher last week than initially:(. Hideyo, or anyone else, do you know anything about Leukeran? That is his new drug. On 4/7/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure. 3/21/07 CBC

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Belinda
When Bailey was anemic, my vet told me that if the prednisolone alone didn't do the trick to supress his immune system enough to help with the anemia we could try leukeran. It is an oral chemo drug. We never went that route because the pred and epogen corrected Baileys' anemia. --

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
At least I have learned here that cats tolerate chemo wellpoor guy. On 4/9/07, Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When Bailey was anemic, my vet told me that if the prednisolone alone didn't do the trick to supress his immune system enough to help with the anemia we could try leukeran. It

RE: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I read it about that, too -- My felix passed away before I had a chance to try it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 9:12 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

RE: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I think Belinda responded to you on this already-- if Joey is clinically doing okay, I personally hate to use it on him right now as the side effects can make him sick. This seems to be CBC panel - do you have any additional blood work which tells all other his organ functions as well by any

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
What did you think of his bloodwork numbers Hideyo? I don't understand why they can act ok and be sick. How are we supposed to know they are sick? I mean when he lost weight I knew something was wrong but now he is gaining it back? But his blood numbers are worse? How can this be? On 4/9/07,

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
He ran another blood panel the first visit, but he doesn't run it every week. I can post it when I get home..I keep his test results at home. I don't even know what the second one means at all... On 4/9/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think Belinda responded to you on this

Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread Joe Reil
Howdy all, This is my first post to this list, thought I'd do a bit of intro. We had three cats in our family. The older two were both castaways that were adopted as adults. Zoro was the oldest and I adopted him from a co-worker when I lived by myself. He died several years ago. The remaining

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Belinda
Kelley, Here are a few sites that help understand bloodwork: http://home.gci.net/%7Edivs/disease/lab_tests.html http://www.catdoctor.com/info/?category=4article=8 http://www.felinelymphomacaregivers.org/docs/bloodserum.html -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties

RE: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Hi, Joe -- you've come to the right place for info and support with all things FeLV! Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Reil Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 10:55 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Felvtalk -

Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread Marylyn
First, I think you are right to wait for a little while before adding another cat. You need time to mourn, learn, and adjust and so does Stitch. Second, when the time is right, consider adopting a cat whose person is surrendering it and has had it vaccinated already. Local vets sometimes

Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread Nina
Hi Joe and welcome to the list. Bless you for being the type of person to take in animals in need. My condolences on losing Zoro and Stitch. Everyone in this group understands the bonds of interspecies love and we know how much it hurts. You must be reeling from Chewie's pos test result.

NJ anti-cruelty bill problems - from Michelle Lerner

2007-04-09 Thread Nina
Hi. Can you send this to all your lists? Thanks. To all folks from NJ: There is a bill pending in the NJ legislature to amend the anti-cruelty statute. Some of it is good, but there are problems with a bunch of sections, and various animal groups have been working on most of the problems.

Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread Joe Reil
Hi Joe and welcome to the list. Bless you for being the type of person to take in animals in need. My condolences on losing Zoro and Stitch. Thanks. :) It is entirely possible that Zoro had it first. I'd consider that less likely because Zoro was always well kept with regular veterinary

Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread Nina
Sorry for getting their names confused. (No offense Stitch!). My brain doesn't seem to be working that great at the moment. Just for clarification, Zoro never tested pos for felv? You may be thinking of the false negs that are the result of the felv being sequestered in their bone marrow.

Recall Chicken Jerky Treats...(cat/dog/ferret)

2007-04-09 Thread TatorBunz
_www.revivalanimal.www_ (http://www.revivalanimal.com) Recall on Dingo Chicken Jerky Treats Eight In One, Inc has issued a voluntary recall of Dingo CHICKN JERKY treats due to the concern that the jerky treats have the potential be contaminated with Salmonella. This includes

Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread Joe Reil
Sorry for getting their names confused. (No offense Stitch!). My brain doesn't seem to be working that great at the moment. Just for clarification, Zoro never tested pos for felv? Correct. It is possible that he had it, but he was never tested for it (while he was in my care), nor was I

Check out China firm denies role in pet deaths food scare | Reuters

2007-04-09 Thread TatorBunz
_Click here: China firm denies role in pet deaths food scare | Reuters_ (http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSPEK21269220070406) _http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSPEK21269220070406_ (http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSPEK21269220070406) Terrie

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
What does clinically doing ok mean? He acts ok but his bloodwork seems like he is dying? So is he clinically ok or not? I'm so confused. On 4/9/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think Belinda responded to you on this already-- if Joey is clinically doing okay, I personally hate

Re: CLS - Jacksonville FL shelter cats

2007-04-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That looks prefect to me. I did email them and ask if they wanted additional animals added (ones not listed at petfinder), but I'm sure they are just trying to cope right now, and not checking email. If they do add more, you wont have to change anything, as the link will not change, I'll just

Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Welcome to the group. You came to the right place for more info! Something I just have to mention though, right off-hand, is the option to adopt another FELV+ cat! SO many are euthanised only because they test positive, and most would have lived normal, healthy lives, if not for that ill-fated

More Recalls

2007-04-09 Thread Belinda
*FDA issues alert after salmonella found in locally-made dog chew* http://www.komotv.com/news/6927487.html -- 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: More Recalls

2007-04-09 Thread Leslie Lawther
*These were on the recall list last week...* *Leslie =^..^=* On 4/9/07, Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *FDA issues alert after salmonella found in locally-made dog chew* http://www.komotv.com/news/6927487.html -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ...

Re: More Recalls

2007-04-09 Thread Leslie Lawther
*Hard to say... but if you go to http://www.howl911.com/#foods the FDA shows those as recalled on 4-05-2007. This site seems to have the most current information.* -- Leslie =^..^= To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social

To Joe: Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread wendy
Hi Joe, Welcome to the group. I'm really sorry to hear about Chewie and that Stitch has also tested positive for FeLV. The best thing you can do for Stitch is to educate yourself on this virus. It is a serious, and often times, deadly disease, but not necessarily a death sentence. Keeping

P.S. Re: To Joe: Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-09 Thread wendy
P.S. There is a FAQ link on the Felineleukemia.org site that links to Cornell University's FAQ page, but beware, we here do not always agree with Cornell, and often find that some of their info. is outdated. Also, there is a Feline Leukemia Information link on the felineleukemia.org website

Re: Mom cat neg/neg - chances of babies being pos?

2007-04-09 Thread wendy
Not sure (no experience), but someone posted here not too long ago the possibility of the father being responsible for the positive FeLV status of kittens, which might explain why some are pos. out of a litter but some not. How's that for a monkey wrench thrown into the mix?!!! :) Wendy ---

To Kelley: Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread wendy
Hey Kelley, What I noticed with these different results is Joey's reticulocyte count. I think the higher, the better. According to wikipedia, Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells, typically composing about 1% of the red cells in the human body (or kitty body per me). Reticulocytes develop

Re: Mom cat neg/neg - chances of babies being pos?

2007-04-09 Thread TenHouseCats
it was me just WONDERING if dads might have any impact on the status of the babies, as sometimes that might be the only explanation another area where research is needed but hasn't been possible in the past because the test population was routinely killed. MC On 4/9/07, wendy [EMAIL

To MC: Re: Mom cat neg/neg - chances of babies being pos?

2007-04-09 Thread wendy
for me, possibility=wondering. my apologies if i offended you mc. that certainly wasn't my intention. :) wendy --- TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it was me just WONDERING if dads might have any impact on the status of the babies, as sometimes that might be the only explanation

Re: To MC: Re: Mom cat neg/neg - chances of babies being pos?

2007-04-09 Thread TenHouseCats
nope On 4/9/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: for me, possibility=wondering. my apologies if i offended you mc. that certainly wasn't my intention. :) wendy --- TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it was me just WONDERING if dads might have any impact on the status of the babies,

Re: Some thoughts on Patti's post

2007-04-09 Thread wendy
Hi Dede, Will you be doing all this at night? Late, late at night or early, early morning when your neighbor will be asleep and/or can't see well? Cats go in first, and then the moving happens? Also, have you considering the meowing that might be going on from possibly 40 cats? You might need

Many to add to prayers

2007-04-09 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi everyone,I need to ask for ALOT of prayers for a few of my sanctuary babies. Nathaniel,sweet handsome tiger and whit boy is terribly anemic and at Jens. Spencer,cute little tiger is a bit bloated and at tha clinic. Cassandra,sweet little black girl not eating well and a bit lethargig and

Laurel Please add to CLS

2007-04-09 Thread Sherry DeHaan
I think I may have posted a while back about sweet dilute calico Laurel.Well she was adopted by one of our volunteers Camden back last year sometime.I just found out tonight that felv claimed her too on Friday.He also lost Nya last year.He is a very brave man as many are here to take home

Re: Laurel Please add to CLS

2007-04-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sympathies for Laurel, and to her dad. Almost CLS time here Phaewryn

Re: Some thoughts on Patti's post

2007-04-09 Thread Belinda
I have security cameras on the porch and there are times when I will click on the audio and say I'm not interested in what your selling and that's all they get. Sometimes I'll look out the peep hole and just continue about my business, hubby say's man your a b*tch, he just has to answer

Re: Some thoughts on Patti's post

2007-04-09 Thread Marylyn
I routinely don't answer the door and I have only one cat (I know this will change but I am building and one is enough right now). The point is: It is your door. Don't let him make you feel bad about letting the door do its job. If you

Re: Some thoughts on Patti's post

2007-04-09 Thread Belinda
When he calls me a b*tch, it's meant jokingly because he's too much of a wieny to ignore someone at the door. He just doesn't have it in him even though he knows they are going to try and sell him something and waste his time. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ...

Re: Some thoughts on Patti's post

2007-04-09 Thread Nina
We have six dogs and they sound just like you would expect a pack of dogs to sound when someone approaches the house. We have one of those heavy screen doors that you can see out of but can't see in. Bruce and I will watch as a solicitor approaches, thinks tentatively about knocking and then