Re: OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
: Kelley, What a nice Easter present Hope Faith babies are doing well. (Glad she moved them out of litter box!!!) And, what an appropriate name for your girl! People - Don't you just love them? *NOT* And, I named my sweet Charity, just that, Charity, because she was dumped in a box w/ her

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

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
. Thanks, Kelley -- 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 Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia

Re: OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
I could pretend to be the Universe. Would you like a few kittens?:P On 4/8/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It puts me in mind of all those kittens you had last year MC. I can only imagine how much work it was, but I couldn't help but be a little jealous. (My crazy is showing!). I love the

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
of the blood work look like, do you know? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good Kelley, Prayers going out for little Joey. :) Wendy

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh, and his new med is Leukeran...2 mg q 48 hr. On 4/7/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hideyo, I have all his blood values. I will give the ones out of normal range..if you want the others let me know.. WBC 25.85- up 16.9, ws in normal range, Mono 2.24, Neu, 22.43, up 14, hct

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
everything? If you can with what was before and what's now even thought they are within the normal range, that will be great! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 1:35 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Jenna, I have a cat who is at risk for glaucoma, but doesn't have it at this time. The kind of risk you would be taking would be a lot different than with an FELV+ cat. Even if she loses the other eye, she should get around just fine as a blind cat. I don't see any reason to avoid adopting

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
their own choice on that, though. I'm no good at names - I pick my names from a list - unless something really strikes me about the cat. The adopters usually change the name anyway to something they prefer. Where do you live? I might be able to direct you to a s/n resource. Kelley On 4/6/07, Melissa

OT- Cheap source of Drontal?

2007-04-05 Thread Kelley Saveika
Does anyone know of one? Good grief that stuff is expensive. Thanks, -- 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 Joey!

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-04 Thread Kelley Saveika
as active as normal, but he is eating, though sometimes he needs some encouragement. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika To: Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 9:23 AM Subject: Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions? That is an awesome site. Thank you

Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-04 Thread Kelley Saveika
I am concerned, to put it mildly. My poor boy's PCV/RBC values are up, very slightly. I think the RBC went from 2.59 to 2.75. His white blood cell count is back up again, though - it had gone down last bloodwork. He still feels very good, and that's why my vet says to keep going. If he didn't

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so very sorry for your loss. On 4/3/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry about Hillman Waller passing. It is so hard to lose them when they are so young. - Original Message - From: JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hemotology at different stages of life: http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/glossary2.php Beth Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wish I could be of more help. Joey is on the same regimen and his rbc was below 3 last he went to the doctor. It makes me think 17 is really good:(. On 4/2

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
Where did you get it? On 4/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Merrick canned I am feeding does not have wheat gluten in it. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time.

Re: To Leah: RE: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
never met (the friend or the cat). Kelley On 4/3/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leah, In a twisted way, I am glad I'm not alone. Of course, in my own utopia, I would never wish those kinds of memories on anyone. You used the perfect term...agonizing. Prayers going out for peace for all

Re: To Kelley: RE: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 4/3/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: lololol...should I be laughing at this??? it does sound crazy, but we all know you aren't. thanks for the endorphins :) wendy This is how the conversation goes I'm sitting here crying, and the guy in the cube next to me says: What's wrong? Me:

Re: Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 4/3/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Wendy. I first went to this shelter last week Thursday. I already had Rufus in mind as well as a cally who had a hind leg amputated after a car accident. However, the amputee wanted nothing to do with me...and apparently with any

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 9

Re: Feline blood for transfusion available

2007-04-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh no, I'm so sorry Hideyo. On 4/2/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, my Felix passes away –due to severe anemia, he had 4 transfusion during the past couple of weeks – I hae 2 more units of blood that I purchased form blood bank for my baby Felix available since Felix has gone

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Diamond has some brands that have no wheat gluten. Felidae has no wheat gluten. They don't make a lot of different flavors though:( On 4/2/07, cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am feeding some of my cats Fancy Feast and Friskies and the other 3 I am feeding 9lives. Now I don't know

Re: What to do with feral cat attacking my cats

2007-04-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Wow, I did not know you could buy traps at Lowes/Home Depot. I was asking the local feral people about traps a while back and they did not know that either, I don't think. I will say that the local feral people do not like HavAHeart traps...they like TruCatch traps aka the nice brown traps.

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
I wish I could be of more help. Joey is on the same regimen and his rbc was below 3 last he went to the doctor. It makes me think 17 is really good:(. On 4/2/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just by way of background info: March 9, I took Tomi to the vet and found out he had

Re: Re: Update on Chief

2007-03-30 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would never fly Southwest myself, why would I ask an animal to?:) On 3/30/07, gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keep in mind that some airlines (Southwest for one) do not allow the transport of live animals. Gary - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [feline-hyperT] OT:FDA Finds Chemical Found In Plastics Used In Recalled Foods

2007-03-30 Thread Kelley Saveika
That I'm really glad I'm feeding my guys corn and wheat free food, and I wish everyone else did the same. Of course then there might be a problem with some other ingredient...but it wouldn't be THIS problem. On 3/30/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you guys think of this??? :)

Re: hypothethical question....

2007-03-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would tell them if they asked, but other than that, no. It is pretty likely that any cat who comes through a high volume shelter has been exposed anyway. On 3/29/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would be unethical for a shelter. If they had been separate for a year and retested

Re: Good Bye Mama Kitty

2007-03-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh Elizabeth, I'm so sorry for your loss. Kelley On 3/28/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mama Kitty, You will forever rest in this yard that you loved so much. You are surrounded by roses. I covered your grave with tulips and apple blossoms. It hurts so much to say goodbye

Re: OT - times like these are when I wish I had a camera!

2007-03-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Don't forget to sign up for the breeder/rescue program. You will get 1 free for every 5 you buy of the 16 lb, 20 lb and cases of canned food. It helps a lot. On 3/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got back from the store, cat food shopping (sigh). I decided on Felidae

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
. It is driving me crazy to try to decide what to do. I have a cat coming in Wednesday that will probably have to have one eye removed. But I don't know that yet, my vet has to see her. AIHA from what I can find on the internet is regenerative anemia. Kelley On 3/27/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* RE: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - Kelley Sorry, Kelley – I am re-reading this email so you won't have to answer the questions already answered here – but I need to find out more about the blood work if you have it – glob seems to be very high…his a/g ration must be low - how

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
the kitties and I know every cent counts! Where is the money tree when we need it! Anita -- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:10:20 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley Thanks Hideyo, He did

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
No, you can't write off interest on credit cards. It is worth it if he lives. On 3/27/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you not write off some of the interest, too? *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my letter of determination yet. I am

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
Kelley Saveika wrote: No, you can't write off interest on credit cards. It is worth it if he lives. On 3/27/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you not write off some of the interest, too? *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my letter

Re: OT - times like these are when I wish I had a camera!

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
Every time I read stuff like this I am sooo glad my guys are not picky at all! On 3/27/07, Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My husband and I went out and bought the cats Felidae Cat and Kitten formula and also a bag of Raw Instinct (no grains) – they hate them both. They started eating them

Re: Slinky - Sad News

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
Marissa, I'm so sorry. kelley On 3/26/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marissa, my heart hurts with you. elizabeth On 3/26/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Thank you so much for all the GLOW and well wishes. Slinky and I just got back from the vet

Joey - mixed results?

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
to interpret? Thanks, kelley -- 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 Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia

Re: someone who is GOOD at marketing, etc

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
Doesn't it depend what you feed them though? I mean I wouldn't think they should eat oh..fettucini alfredo..but if they are eating cooked meat shouldn't it be ok? On 3/26/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i did see some flyers at the pet food store friday where you can order home cooked

Re: Vet wants to put Midnight down?

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would be wary of this diagnosis unless he has done a LOT of tests. I have two that are peeing everywhere and it is strictly behavioral. They are on Elavil, which helps a lot with the spraying. On 3/26/07, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did your vet do bloodwork? What were the

Anyone feed Diamond?

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
One of their varieties is corn and wheat free. They state they have nothing to do with Menu foods. -- 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 Joey!

Re: Anyone feed Diamond?

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
: Diamond makes the Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul products. When Ember first tested positive, I started her on Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul dry while I looked further into our options. She liked it a lot. Lance On Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:58:25 -0500, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: OT For those of you who use compounded drugs, for humans or for pets: Safe Drug Compounding Act of 2007

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
My senator is *awful* - but at least she is not on that committee. My congressman, on the other hand, is wonderful. He has a 100% voting record of voting like I would if I had the chance, so he has to be wonderful:) On 3/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It does not yet

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thanks, but I'm trying to get away from home visits altogether, although I generally end up doing one informally anyway - I took Sapphire over to his new mom's house for a trial visit to make sure he didn't freak out around the kid or the (cat-friendly) dogs. I'm practicing, as well as I can

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
No need to pray for them, they assure me they are much happier this way than they would be being killed. You know I always liked this list because it was a place to share freely without being attacked.I value that and I'd hope it would continue. On 3/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: cat food recall-royal cannin

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
I want to know this too..I have the prescription veterinary recovery formula or whatever you call it...the one that is like a/d. On 3/25/07, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone tell me more about the royal canin recall? I use the S/O for all my cats t *Lora [EMAIL

Re: Brady Add to CLS please

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss:(. Kelly is right - I don't know how you do it. On 3/23/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, I am so sorry. My heart is with you. elizabeth On 3/22/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THis sweet handsome gray tiger boy won me

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
is the medication? -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Wednesday, March 21, 2007 4:19 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thank you Marylyn. He actually seems much better

Re: Need Advice - Concerning Fred [kind of long]

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
I don't blame you for being furious either. I have learned, though, that allowing your fury to show doesn't really help your animal in most cases. Remember that being calm (or at least pretending to be) is the best way to help Fred. I also would be looking for another vet as soon as he's

Re: Hammy

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
I will be praying for Hammy. On 3/23/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Prayers going out for you all and especially for Hammy. elizabeth On 3/22/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all could you please send prayers and good vibes to one of our newest Sids kids,he is

Re: Kitty crying in the night

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Pam, His name is Obsidian. The last I heard he had made it through the night better. I am hesitant to call and check on him because I get the sense she doesn't want to be checked on every day. We are thinking he may not have liked the litterbox setup. Kelley On 3/23/07, Pam Norman

Re: pet-food contaminant found?

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
Does anyone know if A/D or Royal Canin Veterinary Recovery or whoever the heck makes MaxCal are affected? On 3/23/07, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got an e-mail from Wellness saying SOME of their foods are made at Menu plant but not to worry—they don't use wheat!!! Arg—just got 5

Re: pet-food contaminant found?

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
I just got the RC at the vets 2 days ago. On 3/23/07, tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Royal Canin had their OWN recall back in Octsomething about using too much Vitamin D, the high levels contributed to kidney failure. But that wasn't linked to this *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL

Re: Another Update: Today's Vet Visit

2007-03-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
Marissa, I'm so glad you got Slink to a good vet! You are right, this list is like family to me too:) On 3/21/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all! Thanks so much for being such a fabulous support network! I have many families in my life...and I feel like now I have a new

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
it from coming back. On 3/21/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kelley, I'm so sorry about Joey's prognosis. Anemia is so scary. I did a little research and humans with AIHA use Epogen. Did your vet say whether Epogen would help Joey? :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi all, Joey, an owner surrendered cat I took in last month, has been diagnosed with Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. I'm really concerned about him. I feel bad because I think I should have noticed something sooner. What information can yall give me about this disease? It is my understanding

Re: Looking for a good canned food

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
My kids eat the felidae canned just fine. But I have heard other people say their cats do not. I think it is a process of trying different things until y ou find one they like. Mine hear a can - any can - opening and they go nuts! Kelley On 3/21/07, Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Well, He was lethargic, but there are so many reasons for that. Particularly with an elder owner surrendered cat. He was fine at first but went downhill. That's common thoughcould be URI, I was afraid of fatty liver..but I took him to the vet. If I had known him well, I expect I would

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
I always blame myself..dont' we always? If I had noticied something sooner, maybe he'd have a better chance..how many times I have said that... On 3/21/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OhPlease don't blame yourself for anything!!! And, an elderly Owner Surrender, boy, I've

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
He did a cbc. wbc 21.5, mono 1.85, neu 18.44, hct 15.3, rbc 3.23, hgb 8.5, rdw 22.3, mch 26.36, plt 731, amyl 1743, bun 48, glob 7.5, tp 10.1 He did not do a coombs test. This is s difficult for me, but his is a 10 year old rescue/foster cat with a life-threatening disease. My bill today

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thank you Marylyn. He actually seems much better today than he did yesterday, though he only had his medicines about 30 minutes ago. I only know one alternative vet in town and she is a cardiologist. I iwll see if I can find more. On 3/21/07, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My beautiful

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
I did find an AC who does pro bono work for rescues to let me know what he wants to do if a decision becomes necessary. On 3/21/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Marylyn. He actually seems much better today than he did yesterday, though he only had his medicines about 30

Re: OT - Help cat crying at night

2007-03-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
You know I agree with you and I wish all adopters would go to the sometimes great lengths that some of us do for our furbabies. The problem is that whether or not we think it has not been long enough, SHE feels it has been long enough. I think if he weren't so affectionate and sweet during the

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
be destracted. Worse case senerio...ask vet for a mild sediative until cat gets used to new surroundings. *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I don't know. I Have called her this morning and left a message. On 3/18/07, Pam Norman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But does he lie in bed with her while

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
She has not called me back. I have no idea what that means. Maybe he is fine now. Maybe it was so bad she had to call in sick to work and she'll be on my doorstep when I get home. On 3/19/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She is going to buy Feliway. I also found a local source

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
I finally called her back again. She says he did better last night. She is going to give him until the end of the week and see how he does. On 3/19/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She has not called me back. I have no idea what that means. Maybe he is fine now. Maybe

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
I think she is likely to give him the time she needs as long as she can sleep at least a little. And I am grumpy as heck when I get no sleep. I stayed with some friends of mine years and years and years ago who had a newborn. I think that is when I decided I didn't want children. Oh my LORD

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - *From:* Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk Felvtalk

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
: Kelley, Just by your brief explanation it sounds like this guy is confused and scared. Since he's affectionate during the day, and you hinted that she's not giving him attention at night, I'm guessing he's calling out for reassurance. Do you remember me telling the list about Sophie Matilda? I had

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
crowded little house. Did he sleep with anyone in particular at night? Could he be missing someone? Is he crying (unhappy, distrssed) or calling for someone? *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I don't think she is taking the food up at night. I will have to ask. He has a lot of toys

Re: To Phaewryn: Re: any other catfood suggestions

2007-03-17 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would like to know this too. I pay $35 for a case of Felidae wet food..the big cans... On 3/17/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Phaewryn, You said that you pay about $14 for a case of Innova??? Is it Evo? I pay more than double that! Is this a case of the small 24 count cans, or the 12

Re: vaccinate FIV+ for FeLV?

2007-03-17 Thread Kelley Saveika
Here's some more vaccination info, from Best Friends. http://network.bestfriends.org/Blogs/Detail.aspx?b=59 On 3/16/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is an interesting webinar on this subject at https://petsmartcharities.webex.com/mw0304l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl

FIV+/VELV+ cat needs rescue in Austin

2007-03-17 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi All, I got this from the local Austin Rescue list and called this lady and got permission to cross post. I called her and apparently she does not have email access. I didn't want to put her phone # on the Internet but she insisted. The offer for free food, litter and vet care is only good

Re: any other catfood suggestions

2007-03-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
I think I am really lucky all mine eat the medium end dry food. Suzie does like to steal my chicken and cheese quesadillas right out of my hand, though:). I've never seen them refuse any sort of canned food - Felidae or the cheap stuff. I do save the cheap stuff (which I get donated a lot) for

Re: interesting info on the felidae website..

2007-03-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
Well, it makes sense to me. Like corn is the actual thing that you eat off the cob, or out of the can, and corn meal is the same thing dried and ground up. So it makes a lot of sense that corn would be heavier in water weight than corn meal. I have no idea if meat is the same way, and just

Re: vaccinate FIV+ for FeLV?

2007-03-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
There is an interesting webinar on this subject at https://petsmartcharities.webex.com/mw0304l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=petsmartcharities On 3/15/07, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: distemper is a very nasty death, tho.. that's one i just won't mess with and while a lot of the

Re: For those of you who use compounded drugs, for humans or for pets: Safe Drug Compounding Act of 2007

2007-03-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
This would be really bad. Ack. On 3/16/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, This email was listed on the feline hyperT site. I know that many of you, like me, use compounded drugs, like Tapazole or Cyproheptadine, on our furbabies. Many people depend on compounded drugs for

Feline leukemia info from Best Friends

2007-03-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
I imagine most of you have seen this, but for those who haven't: http://www.bestfriends.org/archives/forums/041105fivfeleuk.html -- 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

Re: any other suggestions besides Kirklands?

2007-03-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
I use Felidae. It is only a little more expensive than Iams and so much better. Also, they have a breeder/rescue program where you get the 6th bag/case free for every 5 you purchase. Now, if I was going to pick the BEST cat food, I'd pick Innova Evo, but I can't afford to feed it:( On

Re: any other catfood suggestions

2007-03-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
I think that it would help if you defined extremely expensive. Felidae is about $30 for 20 pounds, plus tax. I have more than 14 cats and we go through 16-20 pounds per week depending on how much wet they eat. I added up how much it would cost me to feed Innova Evo once (going by the

Re: Opinions appreciated

2007-03-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
you? - sheesh). I am always polite to people even when I really don't want to be. I have a business and I need to represent it well to the world. I'm glad Casey found a good new home:) Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties

Re: Stamp/losing weight

2007-03-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
it IS better food than what a lot of shelters have to feed, which is Wal Mart food and the like. I just don't want to have to promote it. Anyway, that's getting off the subject now. Good luck with little Stamp. Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist

Re: any other suggestions besides Kirklands?

2007-03-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 3/15/07, Pam Norman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is good news! How do you arrange for that? Pam Here is the application form: http://www.canidae.com/company/forms/email-breeder.html -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org

Re: me - ever the sport - on the taste of pet-tinic (yes, I tried it).

2007-03-14 Thread Kelley Saveika
I can't taste anything that is fish-flavored. I just can't do it. I think Clavamox doesn't taste as bad as my cats seem to think it does. On 3/14/07, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, so can i. that's the point! fleeing On 3/14/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh

Re: False positive and negative?

2007-03-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 3/6/07, Lori S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have seen a lot of you post that your cats posted negative, positive, negative. Is this common? Do some cats get over it or are the tests errored? My cat tested positive, negative. False positives are *very* common. Some cats do get over it, and

Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)

2007-02-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
It is against the law here to not vaccinate against rabies. I could have my rescue closed down if I transferred an unvaccinated cat, either to another rescue or to an adopter. Otherwise I wouldn't vaccinate against rabies either. On 2/28/07, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, I

Re: Help needed

2007-02-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
down. Don't know if the operation threw her into it all or what. We are going to have the others tested but it will be over $1000.00. We feel awful. If you don't have the money though it isn't always as some people think to keep up with everything. -Original Message- From: Kelley

Re: Help needed

2007-02-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
you really think there is a possibility that they won't test possitive? If some do and some don't do they need separated, if vaccinated? -Original Message- From: Kelley Saveika Sent: Feb 26, 2007 11:59 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Help needed Hi Debbie, I would check

Re: OT: My visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

2007-02-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm jealous! I am so a fan of BF..I want to be that big and awesome one dayI love the way they stay positive too I want to go to the How to Start a Sanctuary program, but it is sold out through this whole year already..and you have to stay a week so it would be quite expensive. It is

Re: OT: My visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

2007-02-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
There's a waiting list, I guess I should get on it. I couldn't come up with the amount of $$$ I would need in that timeframe, though. I estimate it'd cost me around $1500 to go,. Thanks for letting me know though:) On 2/23/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 01:48 PM 2/23/2007, you

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
She's been on oral antibiotics for the past 2 weeks and is about to start another 10 day dose. First amoxi and now baytril i think. On 2/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oral antibiotics should clear an ear infection, no need for topical antibiotics unless you just prefer to

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
I've heard of this stuff, but I'm under orders not to upset Missy so she won't have a heart attack, so I get all her stuff professionally compounded - I don't even try to pill her, because she does get upset. I suppose I could take the fish mox in to be compounded, but I don't know if they'd do

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
How do you know how much to dose with the fish mox? On 2/21/07, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hide fish mox in meat baby food or tuna. Also, you can get human grade amoxicillan and clavamox in an unflavored powder and hide that in whatever she likes to eat too. *Kelley Saveika

OT - Quality of life

2007-02-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
to bite me. I am starting to think it would be better for her to be on meds than for her to be stuck in the bathroom for any longer. What do yall think? Thanks, Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
whatever your vet has been prescribing. And the capules are 500 mg each so I just divvy it up. I usuay go for 125 mg daily but it depends on what the problem is and how severe. There is an acceptable dosage range, not just one specific dose engraved in stone. *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-20 Thread Kelley Saveika
it. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Monday, February 19, 2007 7:19 PM *To:* felvtalk *Subject:* OT- Otomax without a prescription Hi all, I am looking to buy some otomax. Does anyone know where I can buy this without a prescription

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-20 Thread Kelley Saveika
.. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Tuesday, February 20, 2007 4:54 AM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription Hi Hideyo, This one is for the earto treat bacterial infections

OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi all, I am looking to buy some otomax. Does anyone know where I can buy this without a prescription? Thanks Kelley -- 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

OT - Looking for inexpensive scratching post

2007-02-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi guys, I am looking for some inexpensive scratching posts. My guys destroy my scratching posts within a month at most, and they are like $30 at PetSmart. Thanks, Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty

Re: OT - Looking for inexpensive scratching post

2007-02-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika To: felvtalk Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 7:18 AM Subject: OT - Looking for inexpensive scratching

Re: OT: Chocolate cat needs a name

2007-02-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
The next brown cat I have will be named Mack Brown, but that doesn't mean much if you don't live in Texas:) On 2/16/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've looked at Havana Browns, but they look darker and their fur looks silkier. He ahs normal cat hair, but I think he is very striking

Re: OT - Looking for inexpensive scratching post

2007-02-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
. They are inexpensive compared to the actual posts you buy. Once they've scratched the heck out of the top surface I take that part out and turn it over and let them have at the underside. You can get at Target, Walmart -- pretty much anywhere. Kelley Saveika wrote: I know there are lots of places where I can

Re: OT - Looking for inexpensive scratching post

2007-02-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
I know I have time to post to the list alotbut I am at work and I can't make cat trees at work, but I can post to the list at work:) On 2/16/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, I will try that:) On 2/16/07, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you don't have time to make

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