OT: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

2007-08-03 Thread Melissa Lind
Hi Beckie, I forgot to mention about the air-ours was broken for 3 weeks during some of the hottest weather before we could finally get a guy to come fix it! Luckily we had a basement, so the kitties could go down there if they felt too hot. Mostly they would just lie around the house. They

Re: Hi everyone. New here. Need help with my kitty please.

2007-08-03 Thread glenda Goodman
Hi Beckie, I have been reading your posts, but am still learning myself...so have been leaving it up to those who have been involved with these problems longer than myself. Until the day my vet told me my kitten had just tested positive for FeLV, I just cared for my cats the way I assumed, was

RE: OT: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

2007-08-03 Thread Melissa Lind
Hi Glenda, Yes, it's been so nice! We've had the air off for a day and a half! I love it! The babies can sit in the windows and smell the outside and hear the birdies--it's wonderful! I'm in Northeast NE (Osmond)--quite far from you! We're about 45 min. from SD and 1 hour from Iowa. I hope you

Re: My little Moe man.

2007-08-03 Thread glenda Goodman
Beckie, I have dealt several times, over 20-years, with three different cats on the UTI issues. I forgot about that... Miles could be trying to tell you something, especially this howling outside the bathroom door stuff... I am sure everyone here, finds it amazing,every day, how our cats try to

Re: My little Moe man.

2007-08-03 Thread glenda Goodman
Beckie, I have dealt several times, over 20-years, with three different cats on the UTI issues. I forgot about that... Miles could be trying to tell you something, especially this howling outside the bathroom door stuff... I am sure everyone here, finds it amazing,every day, how our cats try to

A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?

2007-08-03 Thread wendy
Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it.

Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.

2007-08-03 Thread glenda Goodman
Laurie, I have been busy the last couple days, but wanted to let you know that I have been following your posts concerning Isabella. I am excited for her progress. I have been feeling so sorry for her and for all, you guys, have been going through. It is so great to hear the good news! Thank you,

Miles

2007-08-03 Thread Beckie McRae
Well, Miles if off to the vet today at 3:15. Wish him luck. He's NOT going to be happy. Beckie

RE: Miles

2007-08-03 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Melissa -- Rescue Remedy is a homeopathic essential oils kind of calming thing -- made with things like valerian root etc. A lot of rescuers swear by it -- not only for their kitties, but for themselves (put a few drops in your drinking water). I've never tried it personally -- though today is

RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?

2007-08-03 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
Wendy: My mom's cat is a very allergic cat. When I first found her outside, all the fur on her head was gone and she had scabs on her head on the exposed skin- she looked like hell. No one was willing to help us (not even the Humane Society!) because they thought she had mange. Turns out, she

RE: OT: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

2007-08-03 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
Beckie: My two cents: my Fel Leuk cat Monkee died on July 16. I had him for 4 years-- no health problems at all besides the initial worms, ear funk that came with him being outside for at least 6 months before I rescued him. I found a lump on his leg at the end of April and he was diagnosed with

Re: OT: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

2007-08-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
I was really frightened when my ac broke. I could have suffered with it a little while, but my cats were *really* suffering and I cant' stand that (of course I also live in TX and it was well over 100 degrees in my house). Missy and I stayed at the Motel 6 (because of her heart condition), but I

Re: Miles

2007-08-03 Thread Sally Davis
Good Luck Miles...it's gonna be alright. Sally On 8/3/07, Beckie McRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *Well, Miles if off to the vet today at 3:15. Wish him luck. He's NOT going to be happy.* * * Beckie -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little

Re: OT: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

2007-08-03 Thread wendy
Thanks for this info.! I think my husband and I need the nighttime one! Lately, I have been waking up with my throat feeling a bit closed and feeling a little sick. Part of it is because my cat is sleeping on my head, something that hasn't happened in about a year because they were banned

Re: My little Moe man.

2007-08-03 Thread wendy
Beckie, I second the thought on the UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). You'll also want to get Miles' urine tested to rule this out b/c peeing in strange places is often a sign of this. Good thinking Melissa and Kelley. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens

Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?

2007-08-03 Thread wendy
I used Advantage on Stretch, but now I think it might have been expired. Also, I used the Hartz Gold, or something like that, from Walmart, on my dog. Won't do that again. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing

Re: OT: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

2007-08-03 Thread glenda Goodman
Hi Melissa, I just want to say hello to you since we are neighbors and dealing with the same climates, even...It has been wonderful these last couple days here in the western panhandle of Nebraska...hope your area has been cooler too. It is true the kitties do get wiped out from the heat...Now

OT: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

2007-08-03 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
http://www.rescueremedy.com/ the above website is for general information about Rescue Remedy. I am a huge fan, I have used it myself everyday since Monkee died. If you go to a Holistic Vet, they usually mix their own "Flower Essences"- which have a lot of the same things in it as Rescue Remedy,

Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?

2007-08-03 Thread Susan Hoffman
What type of flea medication did you use? wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin

Re: Miles

2007-08-03 Thread wendy
Good luck Miles! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Beckie McRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent:

Re: OT: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

2007-08-03 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
It definitely should. I didn't think I would be able to sleep when Monkee died because he slept with me every night. But Rescue Remedy Nighttime and the supplement Melatonin (it's in with the Vitamin Supplements at any store), kept me sleeping fine. It was the waking up that was hard because I'd

RE: OT: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

2007-08-03 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Thanks for the heads-up on Melatonin and the Nighttime version of Rescue Remedy. I had no idea Walgreen's was selling it!. Even as I type I am working off approximately 4 hours sleep because I woke up at 4 and couldn't really get back. I'll give one of them, or both, a shot!

OT: tiger cubs... :)

2007-08-03 Thread Susan Dubose
Too cute! http://www.dailymai l.co.uk/pages/ live/articles/ news/worldnews. html?in_article_ id=472733 in_page_id= 1811 Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

RE: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

2007-08-03 Thread Melissa Lind
Wow! Very informative! I'm so glad I've found out about this! I'll check out our Walgreens. Since I'm pg, I'll steer clear of it, but I might have to drug my husband when he gets to worrying about work, his chain saw, fishing, you know, important stuff like that! :-) I seldom have trouble

Re: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

2007-08-03 Thread Susan Dubose
My cats like it when I put ice cubes in their water bowls. I also put ice cubes in their Drinkwell reserve tank, water stays cold for hours that way... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra

Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?

2007-08-03 Thread Susan Dubose
Soudns like she needs a cortisone shot. That happened to my little Pugsley, he has very tender skin. A flamepoint w/ pink tender skin. The shot helped out a lot. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As

Re: OT: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

2007-08-03 Thread Susan Dubose
Also, for sleep issues, try camomile tea w/ Valerian root catnip stirred in.. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her

RE: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

2007-08-03 Thread Melissa Lind
What a great idea! Thanks Susan! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 3:39 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: To Beckie, Air Conditioner My cats like it when I put ice cubes in their

Re: OT: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

2007-08-03 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
Yes, the Nighttime Rescue Remedy has Valerian in it. -Caroline From: "Susan Dubose" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet CalmDate: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 15:43:39 -0500 Also, for sleep issues, try camomile

OT: To Susan regarding Ice Cubes

2007-08-03 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
Susan: Our litter of "normal" house cats I had growing up also were fans of the ice cubes in water- mostly just to play with. We had one, my favorite, Rambo, who would literally sit there at the water bowl and stare at the ice cube, touch it with his paw, and drink water forever!!! Hours! He

great vet supply website

2007-08-03 Thread Susan Dubose
This website was referred to me by a friend, very, very helpful people, prices are great! www.lambriarvet.com I am deworming ALL of my cats (help me...somebody, please help me...) Somebody vomited up a worm the other day, a round worm. With all of the rain we have had, the eggs are in the

Re: OT: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

2007-08-03 Thread Susan Dubose
whooo- h! party time... :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

2007-08-03 Thread Susan Dubose
Yes, I don't have cats, I have BRATS w/ Fur... :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?

2007-08-03 Thread laurieskatz
If I may, my vet and I don't like the steroid injections. He says they give the body many more times med than the kitty can absorb AND if there is a bad reaction, no way to change the dose or discontinue. Daily pred is preferred by him as doseage can be adjusted if needed. Just my 2 cents.

Re: Monkee is gone

2007-08-03 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Dear Caroline, I'm way behind reading everyone and replying, as you can see by the date on your original post. I'm so sorry you lost your beloved Monkee (with the super name). And you know what? You didn't fail him. You gave him years of a brand new happy and loving life, with a

Re: I need information please

2007-08-03 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Get your precious little girl vaccinated for FeLV. Don't put your boy down. It is hardly necessary. I'm always shocked when vets still feel that way--that is old thinking! Just because he tests positive for FeLV doesn't mean he will get sick right away. My kitty Mamie lived for ten

OT: Please vote for Belle and her new dog house

2007-08-03 Thread wendy
Hey guys, My husband built some dog houses for our dogs and one was chosen to participate in the monthly giveaway. If you go to www.policedoghouses.com and click on 'monthly giveaway' to the left, and then scroll down, you'll see a pic of Belle, smiling in her new dog house. If you have some

To Taylor: Re: I need information please

2007-08-03 Thread wendy
Taylor, Glad to see you! We missed you! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: