Using Interferon

2007-08-30 Thread Laura Keith
Hello all. I've been reading the message board for weeks after I came across the sweetest abandoned white, fluffy kitten with one blue eye and one amber eye. Since you know I found this message board, you can guess that when I brought her to the vet she tested positive for felv with the ELISA

Re: Nova Please add to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Marylyn
I am so sorry. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will

Re: 1 YEAR!!

2007-08-30 Thread Marylyn
Send the photo. But with a nice note. It might make the vet reconsider and help another little cat. Way to go!!! Congratulations Crackers!! If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Using Interferon

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Laura, Iamsorry that your kitten is felv+, but I am so glad that she has you... :) Yes, you certainly have come to the right place for advice and just to network if need be. As far as the interferon, I would probably just buy more, but yes, ask your vet to be sure. Good luck

to Marylyn

2007-08-30 Thread Jane Lyons
Is the name of the product you use for stomatitis called Brush Away? Can you describe it and tell me where you get it? I've not been able to clear up two areas on MeMe's upper gum. I've been giving her First Born and several other immune supplements, but these two areas are difficult. Thanks

RE: 1 YEAR!!

2007-08-30 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Kayte, it sounds like Crackers is doing fabulously well -- and I'm glad he's so happy with Blue. Congratulations on being such a great kitty-and-puppy-mommy! Diane R. Diane Rosenfeldt Legal Secretary Quarles Brady LLP 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Suite 2040

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you. Sherpa and Autumn and Jingles have all been ill together - and they have, I believe, been a great comfort to each other. Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor dear Jingles. Sherpa and Autumn took great care to be with him on Saturday for you. I'm so

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
My feleuk babies are MY angels! Such precious lives - I know everyone here feels that way, which is such a comfort when I lose one. I fear that he was in major pain when the eye exploded but it wasn't but a couple of minutes after I found him before he was sedated. I haven't

Re: Nova Please add to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Sherry, I am so sorry. Maybe one day - hopefully in our lifetime - we won't have to say goodbye to our precious babies because of this disease. Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well poor Nova has now crossed the bridge.will this aweful disease ever cured? Only in our

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you. What a wonderful way to think about him now. Kat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sleep soft, dear Jingles... Dear Susan, I'm so sorry for your loss. But I am sure your sweet little boy is now looking down on you with both eyes in perfect shape, sending you lots of kitty

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks so much. I am grateful that I was with him at the last and that I was able to sedate him quickly. Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so very sorry Susan to hear about Jingles. You were both so lucky to have found each other. I'm sorry your parting was

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Sherry. And many hugs back to you - I know you are hurting, too, with your loss. Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: susan I am so sorry to hear about your Jingles.How aweful for you to see him like that.He was lucky to have you.Hugs to you. Sherry Susan

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Susan. I is truly horrible. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Susan. This is just such a horrible disease. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Susan. I is truly horrible. Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry, Susan. This is just such a horrible disease. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you, Kerry. Being able to offer him immediate sedation is something that ws truly a blessiing. MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry Susan. And I'm so very sorry too that you and Jingles had such a traumatic last time together. I'm just glad he

RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
No you isn't. (Sorry, had to!) ;-) Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:07 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS Thanks, Susan. I is

RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
That made me laugh!! I've just turned 60 and I swear I don't see the screen like I used to!!! Or at least that is the excuse I'm using for everything these days!!! Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No you isn't. (Sorry, had to!) ;-) Diane R.

RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you. He was very sweet, very quiet and calm. A total joy! Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }I'm so sorry! Jingles sounds like a sweet little angel.

RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
I hear ya. I'm 58 and it's nice to have an excuse when needed ;-) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS

RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Loesch
And boy, do I ever need it often! Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hear ya. I'm 58 and it's nice to have an excuse when needed ;-) - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent:

RE: To Megan: Re: Olive

2007-08-30 Thread glenda Goodman
Megan, You are a very special young lady. I feel very glad you are able to get the best help possible from the great people on this list. I see those wheels turning in your head. You are going to be successful in what ever you do in life. Olive is so lucky to have you fighting for her. Everyone

Update on Olive: Not good...

2007-08-30 Thread Megan Heikkinen
Fortunately, the other two are negative. Unfortunately, I don't think Olive is going to have much of a chance. The vet told me that her anemia is non-regenerative, and this was confirmed by the vet school. Additionally, she is much slower this morning, and if I don't get her another transfusion

RE: Update on Olive: Not good...

2007-08-30 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
I'm so sorry, Megan. It's always hard, and everybody on this list is painfully aware that as much as none of us WANTS money to be a consideration, in fact it VERY often is. I can't give words of wisdom here on what to do about nature vs. euthanasia, but I guess the guideline is, if she's

Re: to Marylyn

2007-08-30 Thread Marylyn
I get it from a holistic vet, Susan Maier, in Simpsonville, KY. However you can order directly from PetzLife if you can't find it. Here is the link: http://www.petzlife.com/category/ You can work your way back and forth thru it to get additional information. They are calling it Oral Care

***Important question about reticulocytes***

2007-08-30 Thread Megan Heikkinen
The vet told me that Olive's number of reticulocytes was low--but she does have SOME. He and the vet school seem to think it's nonregenerative anemia, but if that's so, wouldn't there be no reticulocytes whatsoever? Or could they possibly be leftovers from the blood transfusion? I'm really

Re: ***Important question about reticulocytes***

2007-08-30 Thread Megan Heikkinen
Actually, I think her blood was tested before the transfusion. So what does that mean? I would like to think that both my vet and the vet school know what they're talking about... but what if they're wrong? -Megan

Papillon

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Papillon seems to be sleeping more than normal. Papillon is my flamepoint Balinese Top Cat that is felv+. He is eating the same w/ the exception of not quite as much moist food in the mornings (but still eating some), fur looks good, hasn't lost weight, still over stimulates easily when I go

Re: Pics of Genevieve

2007-08-30 Thread Watsdadillyo
I am soo sorry for your loss. I cried when I looked at beautiful Genevieve little face. She looked so happy and full of love. She had a great life and looked so loved. May your heart heal. ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread TatorBunz
Sorry all my newer computer crashed so I'm using the old one. Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about your Jingles. How horrible for you to find him this way. Bless you for being his mom. He knows you love and always will. Just as he loved you. You will be together again someday! TAZZY'S

RE: Sylvester died at home this morning

2007-08-30 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thinking of you and your sweetie Sylvester, Tracy. It's so hard losing a beloved kitty. I'm just glad he passed away at home, in a stress-free environment, with his favorite human caring for him. hugs, Kerry _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Taylor Scobie

Re: 1 YEAR!!

2007-08-30 Thread TatorBunz
WOOHOO Crackers! So happy to hear this. Was wondering on how you guys were doing anyway. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Terrie Mohr-Forker http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue

Re: 1 YEAR!!

2007-08-30 Thread Kelley Saveika
I had been wondering about Crackers. Glad he is doing well. -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help George! http://rescuties.chipin.com/george I

Re: 1 YEAR!!

2007-08-30 Thread wendy
Kayte, Good to hear from you! I'm so happy that Crackers is doing so well! And that he has a friend to play with. I would love to see pics of that! I think it would be great to send a photo to the vet; he might learn something that helps someone else's kitty who tests positive. You can

Re: Update on Olive: Not good...

2007-08-30 Thread wendy
Dear Megan, Most of us here know exactly the heartwrenching decisions that have to be made regarding money and care for our kitties. I would not have $2000 to see the veterinary school, and I think it's absolutely dastardly of them to charge that type of fee. What does it include, for

Re: ***Important question about reticulocytes***

2007-08-30 Thread wendy
Here are a few articles: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/10200.htm :explains that the reticulocyte count greater than 1% indicates regeneration. http://www.2ndchance.info/anemia.htm http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00043.htm

Re: Papillon

2007-08-30 Thread wendy
What color are his gums? :) 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: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: Papillon

2007-08-30 Thread Susan Dubose
nice pink. Sheila ( Dr.Smith's wife) told me this today...I will be @ the Cat Hospital tomorrow,so I will see if he would like to do some bloodwork. Next week is a killer for me, Labor Day clients outta town. I think if he is eating and eliminating ok and he seems to be

Megan, be careful...

2007-08-30 Thread glenda Goodman
Megan, I just got home and saw the update on Olive's situation and your other two kitties. It is wonderful your two have tested negative...I feel very sad to hear of how your little Olive is doing. I just read Wendy's letter to you and it was perfect, right on, as is usual for Wendy! Yeah! Wendy!

RE: ***Important question about reticulocytes***

2007-08-30 Thread Megan Heikkinen
I left a message for my vet today regarding her reticulocytes, but he never got back to me. If he had, maybe I could've gotten another transfusion done. Now I'm afraid I've missed my chance, and I feel absolutely horrible. I had decided to let Olive go, but now I'm wondering if I could've saved

Re: Nova Please add to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread glenda Goodman
Sherry, Sending hugs for all you have been through these last few days...I'm sorry Nova's life was cut short too, by this awful disease. I know we all want to thank you for all you do for these poor , deserving little guys... and especially, for the love you give to them...My heart breaks for

Re: Nova Please add to the CLS

2007-08-30 Thread Sally Davis
Sherry I am so very sorry to hear about both Genevieve's and Nova's crossings. I looks at Genevieve's pics she is such a pretty girl. You are doing the best you can for these kitties. They may not be cured on this earth but they are cured in heaven. Hugs Sally On 8/29/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL

RE: ***Important question about reticulocytes***

2007-08-30 Thread glenda Goodman
Megan, All you have been doing is trying! How many hours are there in a day? You have not let an hour go by, except maybe when you have been asleep, that you have not been doing everything humanly possible to help your Olive. Your grade is nothing less than an A+ on your test as a care giver for

Re: Update on Olive: Not good...

2007-08-30 Thread Belinda
I do not all animals or people suffer when they are dying and I can tell you for a fact unless any of my furkids are in a great deal of pain and I clearly get from them they want help passing I will let all of them pass on their own, I personally believe most prefer it. It may not be pretty

Re: Megan, be careful...

2007-08-30 Thread OfALegend
Hey guys. I can't possibly imagine what could cost $2000 other than a very extensive hospitalization. Their prices and fees for labs and diagnostic tests run pretty average...$15 to $40 for most testsand a consultation/exam/visit is only $60. My appointment is on the 11th. I'll be

Re: 1 YEAR!!

2007-08-30 Thread Watsdadillyo
Thank you everyone. Your kind words and wishes are inspiring! MEOW! Kayte Crackers ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Re: Megan, be careful...

2007-08-30 Thread Watsdadillyo
My cat crackers had contracted the FELV POS from a stray beautiful girl Pokemon. Long story short Pokemon was a gorgeous black and white long hair beauty who walked into our lifes at park. I was dense and didn't know anything about FELV or FIV in cats. My son and niece fell in love and I