Merry Christmas Everyone

2005-12-25 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends,One this Christmas night, I am thinking of all those I hold special and dear and naturally my mind to turns to this list. I think often of all of you and I hope to contribute again soon. I love you all and wish each of you a wonderful Holiday season (however you choose to

My Beautiful Mandy

2005-10-27 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, Mandy is gone. She was not doing well Tuesday night (bleeding from the mouth and unable to eat) and I made the decision to end her suffering. I called my husband and he left work right away to come home. We held her and stroked her and ultimately she began to purr. She never cared

Mandy Update, Welcome, For Hideyo

2005-10-25 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, I wanted to welcome all the new folks to the list; as I'm sure you've been told, it's always bittersweet. We're sorry you're dealing with FeLV, but you will never find a group of more wonderful, knowledgeable, compassionate people. For everyone dealing with sickness, I send you

Re: Charity is back in area!!!!!!

2005-10-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Patti, How wonderful! Just because they don't sit on our lap doesn't mean they don't completely capture our hearts! I hope Charity is home to stay; she knows a good thing! Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so, so excited! Just got back home spotted my dear, feral girl Charity in my

Re: Dixie Louise's teeth

2005-10-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi, I've never had success trying to brush a cat's teeth; mine all hate it. Are you using the finger brush and the chicken or liver toothpaste? If you are actually able to brush them, that is probably helpful. Is Dixie Louise taking L-Lysine? Sometimes mouth problems are due to herpes virus

Re: apologies..

2005-10-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Kerrie, I'm so happy Pookie has found a home with you! TRY not to burn the candle at both ends because you'll just get run down! In my experience, cats with kidney problems have difficulty gaining weight. They undergo a number of metabolic changes and often one of the first outward signs of

Re: FIP

2005-10-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Jen, So happy you are all safe and sound! I have about caught up in my email to the description of your evacuation ordeal; my goodness! You might direct this gentleman to Dr. Addie's website: http://www.dr-addie.com/ She has a protocol on there for treatment with human interferon;

Re: Pookie

2005-10-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Kerry, The fact that Pookie tolerates the sub-q fluids is half the battle! It's wonderful that he does. Isn't it remarkable how utterly oblivious the deafness makes them to the cranky hisses of the others? Luna thinks the vacuum cleaner is a huge toy! This is an excellent site for CRF:

RE: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-10-21 Thread Julie Johnson
I waited until they had a first heat.Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you wait until they actually had a first heat or just try to cut it as close as you could but still get done before that? I think I've already decided to just wait a while. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi

RE: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-10-21 Thread Julie Johnson
swers here very closely. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Hideyo, It's so hard sometimes to know and do what is best for them. Is Ginger positive? Is there something else going on that could be compromising her appetite?Intact females are statistically more susceptible to mammary canc

Re: Our Trip

2005-10-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Michelle, Wink is approximately 9 years old. She's tiny (right now only 4.5 lbs) and has always been that way. I don't think she ever weighed more than 6 lbs. She is also hyper-thyroid. If she's a candidate for surgery, Dr. Bulakowski feels that it's reasonable to expect a2-4 year extension

Re: Switching from kitten food to cat food

2005-10-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Michelle, My vets have told me a year, however, I keep kitten food in the mix (I rotate foods rather than feeding the same thing all the time) because it's higher in protein. Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Although I have my kitties I've always had adult kitties and never kittens and some one

Mandy, Wink and Eduardo

2005-10-17 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, I had some time off from work over the last couple of weeks and it's been terribly bittersweet. Eduardo finally came home; thinner and 'talking' a mile a minute. He was VERY happy to see me (he was gone over 2 weeks) but spooked about going into the house. I finally did get him into

Re: OT:PLS help for two things..

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Hideyo, I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems regarding your kitties; it sounds like a bureaucratic nightmare! I wish you strength to do whatever it takes to get the rules modified so that your kitties are safe and nobody else has to endure such a trial. Best wishes and a big

Re: Carts

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Michelle, I'm so sorry it's not something that could have helped Gemma; she's been so lucky to have such a loving family and good doctor. It sounds as though she's been kitty-like, having nine lives.I just wanted to mention the cart because I didn't know how widespread the use was

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Gee, Cherie, I have no suggestions on that. My husband once called me on his cell phone from the driveway of our house to '"come and get YOUR skunks off the porch" so he could get in the house! He didn't want to risk getting sprayed and they were dining on the food I keep out there for whoever

Wink is home, Eduardo is not

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, Wink came home last night and looks like quite the little Franken-kitty! She wouldn't eat at the vet and wouldn't eat at home. She just wanted to say in her carrier on the fluffy blanket and have us pet her. She was up this morning when I got up and did eat a bit. My husband is on

Re: unsubscribing?

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Nikki, You can unsubscribe at this link: http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org JulieNikki Martinez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you unsubscribe from this email subscription?? Yahoo! for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. "I

RE: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Kerry, I live in a small city but the country is not at all far away and when I was getting on the highway one early spring morning, I thought I saw a dog standing on the side of the road. He loped off and as I got closer I could see it was not a dog, but a coyote (literally less than a mile from

RE: Wink is home, Eduardo is not

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks so much, Kerry. Eduardo had become SO much better (since his "jailbreak" days!) he even let me pick him up outside. He was doing very well until we had some thunderstorms and I have a feeling that there was some unpleasantness on the porch where they were all sheltered when I got

RE: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
ing shower!)Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry, I live in a small city but the country is not at all far away and when I was getting on the highway one early spring morning, I thought I saw a dog standing on the side of the road. He loped off and as I got closer I could see it was

RE: Pls Pray for my baby Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Hideyo, Prayers on the way; I have you and all your babies in my thoughts. Is Ceasar dehydrated? A subnormal body temperature is sometimes a byproduct of dehydration. Did the fluids you gave help at all or is it too soon to see a response? JulieHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Gemma

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Michelle, I am so very sorry for your loss. It sounds as though Gemma had a very peaceful passing with you right beside her. She certainly overcame many health issues to stay with you as long as she possibly could. A photo urn for her ashes sounds lovely. How lucky you were to have each

Stinky

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
It's wonderful to hear that Stinky will be coming home! I'm sorry though that you don't think she's looking as well as she could; maybe after you speak with the vet you will have more information and feel more comfortable about a treatment plan. I send lots of good thoughts and prayers and a

RE: Pls Pray for my baby Ceaser

2005-09-29 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Hideyo, Coming out and meowing sound like positive steps. How old is Ceasar; sometimes on kittens you will feel ribs on the side of the body regardless of weight. Do you know how to 'tent' to check for dehydration? You can either take your thumb and forefinger and slightly squeeze and pull

Re: Buddy's op

2005-09-27 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Michelle, It's wonderful to hear that Buddy did so well yesterday and was obviously feeling fine when she returned home! I'm so sorry to hear about Gemma; it's just heartbreaking. Do you know about the K9-carts that can be used for animals who've lost use of their back legs? I don't know if

More news on Wink

2005-09-27 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, Thank you all for your good thoughts and wishes and, Nina, thank you for that link; I'll surely investigate it. Wendy called a few minutes ago from the OR, she said she got two good pieces of the growth for biopsy and also found via (x-ray? ultrasound?) Wink has another small growth

I know they are playing at the bridge

2005-09-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear MaryChristine, I sosorry to hear about your little fellow. I know that Paulie and Grace have taken him under their (angel) wings. They are certainly so happy to be feeling well again and exploring their new kingdom. Between finding the friends who were waiting for them and making lots of new

Re: Home Testing

2005-09-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Hey Karen, My friend Joan talked the vet into doing the blood draw and using the test she purchased herself and brings to the appointment; maybe you could try something like that. She doesn't have consistent help and since you need 10 arms to hold some kitties for a blood draw, this way is

Paulie

2005-09-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, Please keep Paulie in your thoughts. He is my feral who is CRF. He's been eating less and starting last night began to vocalize. It's not an agonal scream, but it's very unusual for him. He never meows or makes any other sound. He did it again this morning (he was in the bathroom

Re: Gracie is at peace now

2005-09-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Nina, I am so happy she gave you that last precious gift. Revel in the precious gift of all the memories you have of her. She received many lifetimes of love in the short time she was here. Take care of yourselves; you're in my thoughts and prayers. Love, JulieNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Grace and MacKenzie

2005-09-22 Thread Julie Johnson
My Dear Friends, You are faced with, quite possibly, the hardest decision in the world. My heart breaks for you. It's completely natural for any human being with a compassionate soul to question the course of action. It's also completely natural to second-guess and change our minds and hope for

Re: Atlanta and Athens :(

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Terri, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. They couldn't have had a more loving home for their too-short lives. Take care. Love, JulieBarb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Terri, I'm so sorry you had to make that decision, but glad you had it as an option and that you

Re: My dear little Claudette

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Bonnie, How terrible; first the blow of the diagnosis and then the reaction to the treatment. I know how heavy your heart must be. She certainly had a wonderful life with you and it's obvious you have many treasured memories. I'm sure that Philippe was waiting for her and one of her

Re: Our Beautiful Salome'

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Oh, Terri, my heart goes out to you and your husband. I know how loved Salome was and I know what a terrible time this is for your family. I hope it helps to know that others are thinking of you and I hope you can feel some comfort from all your wonderful memories of your beautiful girl. She's

Re: I'M BACK

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Karen! How wonderful to hear from you! It's great to have you back! Juliecatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great to hear from you Karen! I had been worried about you!tonya--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello list, I am Karen from Texas some of you may remember me and my positive babies...

Re: new cat coming--advice needed

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Kerry, How wonderful that you have a new family member! He's a lucky little fellow to be going to your home! I would try scent-swapping for a few days; give him a blanket and the other kitties a blanket and then trade them after a day and let them become accustomed to each other's smell.

Re: My ANGEL Sebastian

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Jennifer, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sebastian; I know how hard this is. I hope the tests will give you the answers you need. Take care. Julie JENNIFER RATLIFF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not written for so long because I feel that I have given up hope. Sebastian has

Re: new babies

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Gloria, Congratulations to you and Susan on your new additions! That vaccination protocol sounds something (and believe me, not only is my head spinning, but my hair is hurting!) like using nosodes rather than vaccines. I looked into it a bit and don't fully understand it, but it seems to me

Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation!

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Jen, You all are in my thoughts and prayers; go now and be safe. I'm in Connecticut and we have had small hurricanes in my lifetime, but I can't conceive of the damage that has happened as a result of Katrina. Don't take any chances. It sounds like you will have to evacuate; get somewhere

Re: Grace update

2005-09-15 Thread Julie Johnson
It's wonderful to hear some good news, Nina! You GO, Grace! Love, Julie p.s. I know exactly what you mean about the house! The house next door just went up for sale and if I could afford it, I'd just moveNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up with the list.

Re: OT: Help - a 5 wk old kitten swallowed a tip of the nipple in thebottle..

2005-09-15 Thread Julie Johnson
Hey Hideyo, I think of all the things a kitten could swallow, the soft rubber tip of the bottle is probably the best!I would imagine it will pass thru without much fuss; so you get to be on "Poop Patrol"! It's always something, isn't it? Love, Julie Kat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Hideyo,Keep

Re: Need advice

2005-09-14 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Michelle, Do Patches teeth appear to be loose at all? Ketamine might be a way to go without the risk of general anesthesia as long as the extractions don't require actual surgery. Chappy (FeLV+) was neutered under Ketamine; I didn't want to risk GA with him, but I felt he was really being

Re: Geroge's passing

2005-09-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Oh, Hideyo, I am so sorry to hear that George has left you. Feral cats can just break our hearts when we have to make decisions about whether to offer them treatment. I am going through that now with Paulie and I know how difficult it was for you with George. Please know that he couldn't have had

Re: Update on Princess Grace

2005-09-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Nina, Healing wishes and prayers on the way for Princess Grace, and for you, too. It's sometimes so hard to know what is best to do and we have to weigh so many variables when making these decisions. My husband has always told me (because I have to re-think and re-live every choice I make!)

Re: Another one - Bridge

2005-09-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Terri, I am so sorry for Marietta and for you. I can well believe that all these terrible losses are literally making you sick; it's so hard. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that they couldn't have been more loved. Sending you a big, big hug. Love, JulieTerri Durham-Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Wonderful article on laser and other toys

2005-09-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, I've been reading the thread about laser toys and I wanted to send the link for this article: http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=""> It's by Dr. Jean Hofve and was in one of her free newsletters. They're wonderful! You can subscribe at www.littlebigcat.com We had a few

Re: Update on Princess Grace

2005-09-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Nina, I am hoping and praying that Grace is improving. Next time I am definately coming back as the kitty, not the caretaker! I am literally sprouting white hairs! They aren'ttoo noticeable because I'm blonde, but I see them in the harsh light of day. And I am not amused. Love and hugs to

Re: Sad News

2005-09-07 Thread Julie Johnson
Trying to hang in there, Sheila. Thanks so much for your supprot and kindness. Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Julie what a terrible time you are having. How do you cope with so many heartaches at one time? I know that what ever you decide to do, it will be the best for Mandy,Paulie and Cosmo.

Re: Sad News

2005-09-07 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Barb, Your kind words and support mean the world to me; what would I do without you all? Love, JulieBarb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Julie, I'm so sorry the medical news is so poor I'm positive you will make the right decisions for each of your babies based on who they are and

Re: Sad News

2005-09-07 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Kerry, Thank you so much for your good thoughts and for sharing that information. I'm going to speak to her vet today about getting pred compounded into a transdermal formula that I can rub on her ear. I made her a 'soup' last night and she had a much easier time eating it. Tonight I think

Re: Sad News

2005-09-07 Thread Julie Johnson
really have an overwhelming situation with so many seriously ill at the same time. I am so sorry. Sending you big hugs, Del - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:08 AM Subject: Sad News Hi Everyone, I have somesad news

Re: Sad News

2005-09-07 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you, Michelle. I know you've been there and so have lots of other folks. It helps to know that folks understand and empathize with the situation. I have to get over the "why" of all that's been happening; it's draining and pointless, but as you say, the whole cluster thing is weird and I

Re: Sad News

2005-09-07 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Nina, You're so right; one can think and project and ponder, but until you're IN the situation, it's hard to imagine how you'll react. My instinct is to try anything, do anything, but my heart tells me that's wrong for Mandy and Paulie. They need to be loved for as long as they can

Re: Sad News

2005-09-07 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks, Tonya; I'll keep you and your crew in my thoughts and prayers, too. Juliecatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I'm sorry for all you are going through right now. It really gets tough as your cats start to age. I'm dealing with some of that now with my crew. You just have to do the

Re: sores in the mouth

2005-09-07 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Terri, Are you already giving them L-Lysine? If not, it should be just the ticket. The sores are most probably Herpes and Lysine interferes with the virus' ability to replicate. I know quite a few people who take it for Herpes outbreaks and when I joined this list I had Chappy who had terrible

Sheila and Bubba

2005-09-06 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Sheila, Bubba sounds like a complete character, hell-bent on spending those famous nine lives! I'm so very sorry for your loss; I know how hard it will be to not see him every day. He's there, though; all around you. In spirit and in your wonderful memories. Sending you a huge, warm hug.

Re: CLS for Marie Cat

2005-09-06 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Tad, I am so sorry to hear this news. Marie Cat was so very fortunate to have been rescued by you and to live out her life in comfort and with love. I know how you'll miss her until you meet again. Take care of yourself. Love, Julie Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sadly my Marie Cat

Re: CLS

2005-09-06 Thread Julie Johnson
Oh, Terri, your heart must indeed be heavy. I am so sorry to hear about Macon. FIP is just absolutely hideous. I like to think of him running and playing with his brother and his friends at the Bridge; I hope you can take comfort in thinking of him there and know that he was so lucky to spend

Sad News

2005-09-06 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, I have somesad news to share. First, Mandy's biopsies are back and she has oral squamous cell carcinoma. The entire back of her tongue is involved. We are consulting a surgeon, but her prognosis is very poor, indeed. The surgery would be horrendous (possibly removing part of her jaw,

Re: Recent Losses

2005-09-06 Thread Julie Johnson
Cherie and Sheila, the same is happening to me. It'd odd, because some days I seem to get all the mail and others I quite obviously pick up in the middle of a thread. Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cherie , I'm not getting all my mail either and I get multiple copies of some. Sheila "I hold

Re: GLOW for all...

2005-09-06 Thread Julie Johnson
MaryChristine, You save every animal you can! That's the priority! It's absolutely wonderful that you are able to do this! Sending you all best wishes. Love, Julie TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i'm sorry that i haven't been responding personally to folks who aregrieving transitions and

Re: Sad News

2005-09-06 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you, Jenn for all your kind words and for those great links; I will be sure to get the information to my vet. It helps to have loving people who are of the same mind confirm what you know somewhere deep inside to be the best course of action. Given the prognosis for Mandy, I don't think I

Re: Sad News

2005-09-06 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks so much, Del; love those hugsDel Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, you really have an overwhelming situation with so many seriously ill at the same time. I am so sorry. Sending you big hugs, Del - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk

Re: CLS - Twiggy

2005-08-31 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Joan, Please tell Norrice that she and Twiggy are in my thoughts and prayers. Having just been through the seizures due to probable FIP horror, I can imagine what a difficult time this is. I hope that she can take comfort in the fact that although Twiggy was with her for such a short time,

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-31 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Susan, Sending huge amounts of love and good wishes to Big Rik! I adore the grumpy old men! My Tommy is an old-timer, too, (not even sure how old), but he's also a bit weak in the hindquarters. My vet Wendy said it's from losing a bit of muscle mass due to the combination of age and

Re: Vacs

2005-08-31 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Terri, My personal view is that an animal with a chronic disease (be it diabetes or feline leukemia or whatever) does not need the challenge to their immune system that vaccinations present. The leukemia vaccine would be of no benefit since they are already presumably positive. It's more

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Susan, How very sorry I am for your loss; what a deep and special bond you andBig Rik must have developed over 19.5 years. What an extraordinary life! Still, it's never enough time when it's time for them to leave us, is it? I know what you mean about that bite; I have scratches down my

Re: Bandy's test results

2005-08-31 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Kerry, I'm sorry to hear that Bandy had some bad news. Is there any possibility that he couldhave hemobartonella? Did they test for it (notoriously hard to test for)? Doxycycline is the antibiotic of choice; would your vet be willing to prescribe it just in case? It causes anemia and since

Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria

2005-08-31 Thread Julie Johnson
Hey Girls! I'm having some weird things go on with email, too, and it seems like I'm only getting some messages. From what I can piece together, Hideyo, you saved a mom and babies, and Kerry, Susan and Gloria are all willing to give a home to a kitty? You're the absolute best; everyone of you is

Re: Ewok

2005-08-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Jen, Prayers, good wishes, crossed fingers; all of it! On the way! Poor little fellow. I know that allergies (even to airborne things) can sometimes express themselves as skin problems in cats. They can also get asthma. Maybe he IS allergic to something and it's hitting as a double whammy.

Mandy's biopsy is today

2005-08-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, Please send a good wish her way; she's having the mass in her mouth biopsied this morning. Tomorrow Wink is going into have a drain removed from a lymph node (she was being treated for an ear infection that abcessed into the lymph node and had surgery on Wednesday) and Paulie is

Re: Mandy's biopsy is today

2005-08-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks so much, Joan! I've seen this kind of wave, too, and it just sucks! The ferals are very hard when they get ill; any treament that involves handling is so stressful for them. Paulie was in isolation for almost two months a couple of years ago when he had to have a contact lens put in to help

RE: Mandy's biopsy is today

2005-08-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Will do, Kerry!I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything."MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Julie Sending zillions of good wishes your way for Mandy, Wink and Paulie. Please let us know how it goes for Mandy this am when you get a minute. love hugs Kerry -Original

Re: Mandy's biopsy is today

2005-08-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks so much, Jenn! I'm sooo nervous; my kids, 'ya know![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wishing Mandy lot's of luck with her biopsy! Poor girl, hopefully messing with the nasty thing wont cause her to be in more pain, I'd hate to see her quit eating when she's been doing so well, considering. When

Mandy

2005-08-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, Wendy just called and they are sending the biopsies (5) out to a lab. She was going to try and remove the mass, but there is so much tongue involvement that she feels a veterinary oral surgeon should do it. She hoped to have some idea of what was going on, but feels that it's just

Re: Mandy

2005-08-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi, Gloria, thanks for that info. I first noticed that something was up with Mandy because she was eating and she had some bloody drool coming out of one side of her mouth. She has some really thick drool throughout the day, but it hasn't been bloody since the first time I saw it.And most of the

Re: Ewok has a tumor... :(

2005-08-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Jen, DOUBLE damn, damn, damn! It's fantastic that they were able to get you into the oncologist and start treatment TODAY! Let's look at the good news, which is that his underlying health is good, so you kick a**, Ewok!! Jen, you take care of the wine; I'll get the chocolateand,

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-25 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you very much, Kerry.Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I was so sorry to hear of his passing, but as we know he is still with you in spirit...And when you least expect it, there will be a tug on those apron strings...you will know he will always be with you. I know it is a very

Re: Bandy's trip to the specialist

2005-08-25 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Kerry, What a comprehensive checkup! I hope the reason for Bandy's temp rise can be found and I have you both in my prayers. I'm especially sending "negative" thoughts his way. Love, Julie Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just an update on what we have been doing for Bandy. His temp

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Susan, I am so sorry for your loss; my heart breaks for you. How wonderful that Butternut was lucky enough to join your family and spend his too-short life surrounded by love. I hope your memories will comfort you and I know how terribly hard it is, but I also hope you can celebrate his life

Re: CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Patti, My heart goes out to you, not only for the loss of dear little Ellen, but for the horror of all you are dealing with. Please take care of yourself and know that we're here for you. I hope Ellen is with Tater Tot and Butternut; all lounging on a jumbo, fluffy cloud. Sending you a

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Julie Johnson
I'll bet they are, Susan! "Those Mom's of ours were always thinking about FOOD"! Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Julie - I wonder if they are laughing at us for the names we come up with!Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Susan, I am so sorry for your loss

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Julie Johnson
I have a 'Creamsicle', too!!! Yummy!Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm. I've also got Popcorn and Creamsicle and last fall lost Orange Julius!Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll bet they are, Susan! "Those Mom's of ours were always thinking about FOOD"! Susan Loe

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks, Jenn; hugs to you. I know what a hard time you've been having, too. Damned FIP. Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I'm so sorry to hear about Tater Tot passing over. My sympathy goes out to you and your crew. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlAdopt a cat from

Re: FIV list ?

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Oh, Terri, I am so very sorry. I lost my Tater Tot on Sunday night to FIP. It's hideous and devastating; you're in my thoughts and I hope Cosmo and Tater Tot met right away at the Bridge. Tater Tot's probably being a little pest and swatting Cosmo's tail. Julie Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Nina. He was a little character and we miss him dearly. This morning, his big brother Spud (he IS a big boy and Tater Tot was so little, what else could he be named?) sat on the bathroom counter staring at me and he looked so sad. He'd been sleeping with

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
- Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:31 AM Subject: Tater Tot Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the ER and chose to end his suffering. He'd been hanging

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
. tonyaSusan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I'm so sorry about your little Tater Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the ER and chose to end his suffering. He'd been hanging

Re: CLS - Please add Twiggy to the Special Needs list

2005-08-24 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Joan, Please tell your friend that Twiggy is in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping she'll recover her appetite soon. JulieJoan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Twiggy was rescued by my friend Norrice from a house with a few FIP kittens. Twiggy has always been very frail and now is not eating

Re: My little man has gone to rainbow bridge

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss; my heart breaks for you. How fortunate Bramble was to spend the last 4 months with you. He's watching down on you now as you watched over him in life and the love you shared will live on. Take care of yourself. Love, Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
of him help you through your grief. Many hugs, Del - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 8:31 AM Subject: Tater Tot Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him

RE: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Joan, I agree; FIP is the absolute worst. I so wanted it to be something we could fight. He seemed quite happy right up until the time he started to slide on Sunday. Thank you so much for your good thoughts and kind words; he was loved more than words can say and despite having a rather rocky

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi MaryChristine, He is indeed still with me; thank you so much for reminding me of that. JulieTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: aww, julie, i'm sorry! i'm sure that he knew you were with him; and i bet he's hoping thatYOU know he's still with you...-- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO:

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks, Susan; he will be so missed, but we have wonderful memories of our time together.Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, I'm so sorry about your little Tater Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having

Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the ER and chose to end his suffering. He'd been hanging in there; Saturday night he got up and checked out the fresh catnip on the scratching pad and Sunday morning he was the first one at the

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you, Belinda. He truly was a little character!Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie,I'm so sorry you've lost Tater Tot, he sounds like such a little charector!! He is forever with you in your heart and his spirit will be around you always. Take care of yourself and your family ...--

Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone, Tater's belly is big again. We consulted two internists and both feel that a CAT scan would not be helpful (apparently you need some idea of the area you're trying to zero in on) and we have another split decision on doing an exploratory. Wendy did some more research on VIN and there

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Gloria! It's lymphocytic plasmacytic gingivitis; it's the full name of the evil stomatitis (what a lazy girl; just typing abbreviations!). Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Julie, lots of good wishes for Tater and for his cousin Mandy! What's LPG?GloriaAt 09:14 AM 8/18/2005, you wrote:Hi

Re: Tater Tot and Mandy

2005-08-18 Thread Julie Johnson
Hey, Nina! I don't know what's going on with my household, but I'm starting to feel cursed! Might have to invite the Priest next door (for real, can you stand it?) over with the chapter on Exorcism I'm so glad you mentioned Transfer Factor. I was thinking about it yesterday and I'm so

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