Re: OT: Pregnant Feral Kitty....Questions

2007-04-14 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Terrie, I disagree with aborting kittens unless you absolutely have no option. When I adopt kittens too young to be altered, the spay/neuter is included in the adoption fee and must be done at my vet. Bingo, if they are late getting them fixed I know it since I havent gotten a bill from my

Fwd: [FIVCats] Wellness has a free bag offer

2007-03-31 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
In case you guys didn't see this.. see our available orphans at: _http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.html_ (http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.html) Karen ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ---BeginMessage---

Re: Dallas, TX - FeLV+ cat WANTED

2007-03-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Thanks Susan I posted it to the cat rescue list I am on here in the DFW area. see our available orphans at: _http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.html_ (http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.html) Karen BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to

Re: TN but transport available - URGENT FeLV+ kitten needs foster or home ASAP

2007-03-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hi folks, I realize I mostly lurk on this list but once was awesome with positives and getting them well. If transport is available, and if Judith is willing to adopt her I am willing to take her in my rescue till she gets over the hump. 50/50 is still good odds as far as I am concerned, I

Re: TN but transport available - URGENT FeLV+ kitten needs foster or home ASAP

2007-03-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
oopps I must have gotten the wrong email address. who has the email for the adopter wanting the felv kitten? Ms jolly my apologies K BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Re: TN but transport available - URGENT FeLV+ kitten needs foster or home ASAP

2007-03-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I did hit reply and I got judith jolly and that is not the person who is looking for the kitten ! BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Re: can one tell if a kitty has a fever...

2007-01-05 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I use the ear version, it takes a couple of seconds and its done costs about 30 bucks. Karen

Re: anyone having trouble with the list?

2006-12-18 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
yep its happened to me emailed James told him I didn't know what was wrong

Re: new diagnosis

2006-11-23 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Dianne, You have come to the right place. Please do not euthanize ! Feline Leukemia is not always a immediate death sentence. Get her on some strong immune system boosters excellent quality cat food and interferon and she could live a very long happy life. You find this list supportive and

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hard to tell that to my foster , Jodi who's own pit caused 26 staples in her head and a very large chunk missing from her right leg. I don't hate the breed but I sincerely believe that the owners and dogs need special training. If you don't have excellent knowledge of the breed, and give it

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
LOL yeah I have a min pin mix that will bite a stranger and draw blood in a quick ness. I was raised with Dobes and don't believe there is much difference in the disposition. Males should be neutered as early as possible, that helps a lot with aggression

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Just say the word Beth and I am sure we can get you anther one !! Karen

Re: Pippin tested negative on her IFA test --- plus questions aboutSpaying ... Hideyo

2006-11-09 Thread forgetmenotpets
OMG I have to DISAGREE. read this months cat fancy spay before the first heat reduces the risk of some cancers by 91 % Some studies also show the heat is more stressful than the spay Inderstand if you lose one its harder but I am over 1000 now and only lost one in all this

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: Dukee has went to the Bridge... :(

2006-10-30 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Terri, I named a Siamese torti point after you and she is now on my website. she was such a good momma I instantly thought of you. Its a bad pic though. see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren

Re: To Nina Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-10-30 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Wendy, Your in Texas? where at I can recommend some reliable person in lewisville who can temperament test her for you. I am not sure what she charges but she gave me a great deal of very frank advice when I had my pit. She will not sugar coat anything let me know. Karen

Re: To Chris: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-10-30 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Wendy, Get me an age and some pics if possible and her story and I will send it to some friends I havegeez need to read more emails. I am in Mansfield. I apologize I just cant read all of themtoday I am home with the flu. Karen

Re: question about antibiotics and diarrhea

2006-10-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Michelle, Have your tried slippery elm?? I would continue the Flagyl also Karen

my experience with pits.....

2006-10-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Phaewryn and all, Well I have been doing dog and until recently pit rescue for 20 some years. I am afraid I do not agree. I had a pit from weaning till 4 1/2 years and she "turned" or developed sudden rage. A beloved indoor family fully vetted dog became a killer in 6 months. I also have a

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-10-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
you guys don't want to here this but I didn't do so well on the quiz.. LOL Karen

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-10-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Well to me they are foreign or "designer" names for pitbulls. I am familiar with most of them but still cant tell the difference

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-10-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I agree with Nina if you can have her professionally evaluated that would help a great deal. But even vets cant predict who will get sudden rage and who wont. I knew Judas all my life she loved other animals and at 4 1/2 years became dangerous even to me. Judas was never ever hit or abused.

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-10-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
We ran every test known to man.I tried drugs specialists everything then the vet said one day she may hop the fence and eat someone's child in a rage that got to me and I had to put her down. Plus she put two pups in the hospital. Vet said she would only get worse the "incidents"

OT animal communicators

2006-10-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I respect you guys a lot tell me what you really think of the claims these folks make. I am desperate for answers on some of my rescues. Karen

Re: OT:TEXAS - Carrollton AS - ITSY - gorgeous male Choc. Point

2006-10-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I thought someone was pulling him for me I cant seem to arrange it I just cant get off work to go get him or I would. hell its just 10 to adopt him he is already neutered

Re: OT:TEXAS - Carrollton AS - ITSY - gorgeous male Choc. Point

2006-10-08 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hey terrie, My schedule is insane next week but I will see if I can get someone to pull him for me see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren

Re: Looking for 2 Good Vets near Fort Worth, TX.

2006-09-26 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hi Joan that is my neck of the woods. There is a low cost vet in arlington a very nice man and his wife. they are from Africa and are in the business for the animals not the money Sams All Pets Dr Siagi 817-801-7645 My other vet is real nice and has great hours Alamo Pet Clinic 817-303-7700

Re: Jimi the stressed out cat?

2006-09-22 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
DFW area Texas Kiley been trying to find an quiet foster home this week no luck, every one willing to foster has the same zoo I do Karen

Re: IBD and metronidazole

2006-09-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
How is IBD diagnosed? Blood Work? I have a new rescue I am thinking he might have it but then again he is declawed has litterbox issues and is scared of his own shadow, Thanks Karen

Jimi the stressed out cat?

2006-09-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Thanks Michelle, He has had two fecals both negative, did two rounds of metronidazole, one round of albon and of course wormer. He is a maine coon found dumped outside matted to the skin had to be shaved. Declawed. Its almost impossible for a rescue to be low stress on a high stress cat. At

Re: Jimi the stressed out cat?

2006-09-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
He has been here 5 months now so he will never settle. Its a catch 22 cant put weight on him under stress cant adopt him out looking like he hasnt eaten in 5 monthssigh

Re: Dilated left eye

2006-08-27 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
my vet said toxo but he was guessing said he didn't think doing blood work was worth it to put him down its one of those mistakes you make when your new I don't use that vet anymore

Re: Dilated left eye

2006-08-26 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Phaewryn, What does that mean when the one eye is dilated and the head is always tilted. That happened to a felv positve once and my vet euthanized him this is when I was new and didn't think to ask questions.

Re: Propylene Glycol and L-Lysine

2006-08-03 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
where do you guys get it from? the L-lysine I mean Karen

Re: Naomi has become an angel...

2006-08-02 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hideyo, I too am so sorry for your loss of the sweet baby. I mostly lurk here now but all of you are always in my thoughts and prayers Karen in Texas

Re: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe?

2006-07-28 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Amox don't cut it anymore. Karen

Re: Urgent Help - Virbigen Omega Interferon

2006-07-27 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hideyo, Please hang in there.Many prayers coming from me and all my gang in Texas ! Karen

Re: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe?

2006-07-25 Thread forgetmenotpets
my vet said 10 weeks or older. never had a problems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:58 PM Subject: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe? Hi, has anyone experience any serious side effect using

Re: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe?

2006-07-25 Thread forgetmenotpets
dont remember what the diagnosiswas he started with calvamox and then went to doxy. it worked -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 1:27 PM Subject: Re: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe? I did a quick search and

Re: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous

2006-07-25 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Phaewryn, Do you have that kitty I saw that was cutfrom greese? God Bless you

Wanted Healthy Fiv positive male in Texas

2006-07-20 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hey everyone I have an adopter with a Fiv positive looking for a companion. I have a fiv female.but she wants a male. Anyone? She is located in Texas see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren 817-453-2969

Re: Wanted Healthy Fiv positive male in Texas

2006-07-20 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Yes please she prefers Siamesethe other cat is Siamese.

Re: Wanted Healthy Fiv positive male in Texas

2006-07-20 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
oops sorry that wasn't supposed to go to the list

Re: Wanted Healthy Fiv positive male in Texas

2006-07-20 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Thanks Wendy its always nice to find a forever home for a positive.

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-15 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Yes Please terrie Stay off the foot ! Just a quick not at one am that I got the momma and kitten off of death row ! I think she is blue or lilac point (I am bad with points) we adopted several kittens today at petco so that is good news. Karen

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Bless you Terrie. its a bad day. fosters husband is making her quit giving me backfour dogs. I had to step back on the fight for the wolves my plate is too full and they would end up euthanized anyway. Momma Siamese and baby on death row in abeline, siamese rescue is full. Terrie I

Re: Karen...thank god for your rescue efforts in TX!

2006-07-14 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
LOl Washington sounds great but I am going to NC because my oldest lives there and is getting married in august. My sister and her family live there so I want my son to have as much family around as possible. I have already contacted animal control and told them I was coming to help !

Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens

2006-07-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I know Carrie personally and I am shocked and surprised. You know I am disappointed with this entire state and the attitude towards animals. Animal controls shooting strays, gas chambers.just the fact you can shoot a dog if its treat to chickens...why I am surprised they have this

Re: To Nina and others who read this thread: male calico and black girl kittens

2006-07-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
YES NORTHERN STATES northern states and California seem to care. Is that why I am so fanatical about animal rights cause I am a Yankee? Guess it doesn't matter. I have to remain positive and move on. I have babies here that need homes. I cant change all the attitudes but I can

Re: Diagnosed Today

2006-06-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Anyone know where I can purchase lysine in powder form? I am so tired of grinding up pills. Thanks Karen

Re: Off antibiotics?

2006-06-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Kris good advice about checking the manufacture recommendations do any of you have a site you can check dosage for antibiotics I have two vets and it seems to vary. Karen

Re: OT:Adoption Gift Bags..I've been doing this for yrs on my adoptions...Free

2006-06-12 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I do this adoption bag stuff do and my adopters love it ! Karen

Re: Treatment - Michelle are you there??

2006-06-12 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Julia, I am in your area let me call my vet and see if he has a rescue friendly one \ Karen

Re: test results

2006-06-05 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I mix the mega C in wet food and no rescue has ever refused it Karen

Re: Interferon dosing and vitamin C

2006-05-23 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
The interferon leaves the body very quickly so I see no reason to do 7 on 7 off. I use it everyday. Karen

Re: OT - AL - One eyed 3 yo Calico/Persian(?) needs rescue ASAP - may help tr...

2006-05-22 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
OK is transport to Texas possible? Who can get transport done? Did you see the other mix with the two babies? Can anyone get any additional info? I cannot make long distance calls from work. If its feasible to get them to Texas easier than to WA I will take the special needs girl and if the

speaking of special needs.....update

2006-05-22 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
My little broken pelvis kitty goes for his check up (Ozzy) next week. He jumps on the bed and chases all the dogs like he was never injured. Sleeps on my pillow and purrs like a 350 Chevy. Now to get a black cat adopted..sigh... thanks to all who gave advice on his very hard stools.

Re: OT - kitten dosage of advantage?

2006-05-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
what age Gloria my vet said nothing under 8 weeks. Karen

Re: OT - kitten dosage of advantage?

2006-05-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
use the 0.4ml size tube says for kittens 8 weeks or older and under 9lbs Karen

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-09 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I used aloe vera for gum problems with fiv cats back in the day but never heard of it helping felv itself Karen

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-08 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Lance, excellent questions and I am interested in the reply's from the list. I ordered the mega C my self but have not gotten the info to my vet. Karen

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Belinda, My heart aches for you...I am so sorry for your pain. He is waiting for you at the bridge. Karen

Re: Idexx seminar on FELV and FIV - May 30 Englewood, Colorado

2006-05-03 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hey all my vet said he is willing to go if I help him with the plane tickets. what info do you guys need

Re: Advice for Conjunctivitis Remedy?

2006-05-02 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I think it was Pam or Jamie.. Karen

Re: Advice for Conjunctivitis Remedy?

2006-05-01 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Rachel, I used the human interferon directly in the eyes. believe it or not it works. Karen

Re: Prayers for Demetri again

2006-04-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Prayers for healing on the way to Demetri from my whole crew here in Texas. Karen

Re: Alpha interferon for Hannibal?? for URIs

2006-04-28 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I use interferon for dogs and cats for URI.I have heard it used for distemper. I have had good success with it Karen

JUSTICE FOR MERCY OT

2006-04-27 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Mercy is a 10 month old pit bull mix that was stabbed and set on fire with gasoline because she would not breed for her stupid pysco owner. She died a horrible death even though operation kindness spared no expense to try and save her. Her little heart gave out Sunday night due to her being

Re: Bad news/JuneAmy

2006-04-26 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Don't give up Pam ! healing vibes on the way

Re: Mixing

2006-04-25 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Carrie, I understand your fear and frustration I think you even heard me quit one or twice this year Girl you are the best bottle feeder I have ever known and a awesome rescuer, Mom and friend. The world of homeless kitty's would suffer without you. Take a break if you need to call me if

Re: Mixing

2006-04-25 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Ok Carrie lets not panic get the mega c and the interferon lets see if we can get them to through the virus. retest on the ifa in 120 days Karen

Re: Mixing

2006-04-25 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
because of the other two positive maybe maybe not. treat him with the meds retest in 120 days if that is negative then I would accept that. could have been a false elisa positive or it could be he was exposed and now tryng to rid himslelf of it. retest in 90-120 days of the meds and immune

Re: mixing

2006-04-24 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Carrie, I personally don't mix positives with cats that are up for adoption...just in case Karen

Re: I'm Back!!! Sorry so long.......

2006-04-23 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Terrie Welcome back so sorry your having such a hard time things will turn around soon Karen

Re: Angel Sam aka Tammers

2006-04-23 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Terrie, I just a got a new PB mommaSiamese and her 5 week old purebred litter. I am gonna name my favorite ones after you and Sam... Karen

Terrie kitty

2006-04-23 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Sorry I changed my mind Momma is a young beautiful tortie Siamese. She has taken three orphans and is loving them like her own. She is affectionate and unselfish. Her babies seem to come first hers or not. I would like to name her Terrie cat. As soon as I have five extra minutes I will

Re: positive

2006-04-21 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Carrie, I take what the IFA says as pretty solid. If I have a positive at the office and negative on the IFA then I consider him negative. But that's me Karen

Re: positive for Carrie

2006-04-21 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I feel good about it too I am ordering the mega c for the rescues as well as the formula for newbornscarrie did you see that one? with all the bottle babies you do it sure cant hurt either

Re: Lucy not feeling well

2006-04-21 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Michelle, I would take her even if its for your own piece of mind. And yes many prayers are with Lucy Karen

Re: positive

2006-04-20 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Carrie, its Karen call me Jan told me what happened. see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren 817-453-4888

Re: New Special needs kitten

2006-04-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
acupuncture is not in the budget at the moment. Too many emergency special needs came it at once.2 hw positive, flev positive, hit by car cat and broken pelvis kitten. Karen

Re: New Special needs kitten

2006-04-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
yes please cross post

Re: New Special needs kitten

2006-04-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
hi Jenn and thanks, Ozzy was turned into an emergency vet clinic by "person who found him that way" and they refuse to do anything but call a rescue. because of their rip off prices I took him to my vet who took x rays and confirmed what I feared. Broken pelvisHe could not walk at all when I

Re: New Special needs kitten

2006-04-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Jenn, Superman is doing well even starting to put weight on the leg so we are not considering amputating yet. The infection is under control. He gets basically he looks a lot worse than he is. Hank my "genetically defective JRT" seems to have come from bad lines. Thus the crypt testicle and

Re: Please add Chaucer to CLS

2006-04-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Sherry, My heart breaks for you, I have many that are injured but they are still with me and I have to remember that. Karen

Re: New Special needs kitten

2006-04-17 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
gave ozzy some canned pumpkin with fish juice on it pray it fools him ! Karen

Moon Pie

2006-04-14 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Moon Pie's mom declined my offer for him to fly home with the vet. She says she must do a home check or no deal.:-( Karen

New Special needs kitten

2006-04-14 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Today we got a 8 week old kitten..mean as the day is long (cause he is hurt) X-rays showed a broken pelvis. Dr Wilson says he has a excellent chance to walk again My problem now is to get his bowels working again. I used warm water last night as an enema and it worked. But his stool is

Re: New Special needs kitten

2006-04-14 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
great idea I gave him canned food with warm tuna juice and he is going at it like crazy thanks see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren 817-453-4888

Re: Moon Pie

2006-04-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
My vet is going to Houston next week via American airlines. he is willing to bring moon pie back here if karyn is willing. I offered her to pay his plane fair and she can come separate to do the home check this way he doesn't have to endure the long car ride. Guys please pray she says yes !

Re: immune boosters

2006-04-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
thanks Patti I found it real cheap on rivial and bought it

Re: Moon Pie

2006-04-13 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Nina, my vet is great but lets remember I work for American ! I can also fly to go get this omega interferon from Europe if need be. Bobby is anxiously awaiting his new playmate. I would not consider unless its the only option putting a positive in cargo. Moon pie will fly in the first class

Moon Pie

2006-04-12 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I just heard from Moon Pies foster mom it looks like he may be headed this way in the next few days. Bobby Cat will be pleased to have company. I am not paranoid about mixing positives and negatives but the negatives are up for adoption and I don't think that would be proper. Karen

Re: Moon Pie

2006-04-12 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Bobby is the most friendly cat.loves all people and cats and dogs. No I don't for see any issues, Karyn says Moon Pie (sorry but have to change that name) is also very friendly. I should be moving to a much larger home in the country in about two weeks they will have my room the

immune boosters

2006-04-12 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Well with two positives in the rescue now I am looking into more immune boosters I am a lysine believer and the interferon. A good friend recommended Pau D'arco Barkgoes right in the drinking water any one have experience with it good or bad? Karen

Re: Bengal Kitten

2006-04-11 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I triple that..retest on the IFA Karen

Re: My Bella's baby died

2006-04-11 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hideyo, Believe me I know and feel your pain, but you see what I do is try and realize the rest of the animals in the rescue will know my pain and cause them undo stress and pain. So What I do is talk with the momma cat and siblings or "foster siblings" of the deceased and take a few minutes

Re: Just Needed to Share

2006-04-08 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Chris, You are so right.I too am thankful for the time I had with my positives and negatives. My positives have taught me to be greatful for every moment I am alive

Re: Bella had babies!!

2006-04-04 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
congrats hideyo, I have two moms with litters right now its nice to see new life. I cannot morally spay/abort its just not in me. Karen

Re: Bella had babies!!

2006-04-04 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Orange Julius Pumpkin buttercup...

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