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

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

Re: pics added

2007-03-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
Awww, Frodo and Arwen...so cute! On 3/21/07, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: VERY CUTE!!! :) *Debbie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: added some more pics of our 14 babies if anyone cares to look. Let me know what everyone thinks. Debbie http://picasaweb.google.com/justadreamer1021/MyP

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 &

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

2007-03-21 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 ab

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
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
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
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 have

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

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 th

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.

2007-03-19 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. Ma

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 l

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

2007-03-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
n the tv and push play...kitty might 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 <[E

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

2007-03-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
to sleep, or trying to? Pam Kelley Saveika wrote: > He lies with her in bed for about 20-30 minutes, then gets bored and > starts pacing and crying until 5 am, when apparently he gets tired of > crying and stops. I odn'tk now about the ligths. > > On 3/18/07, *Pam Norman* <[E

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 d

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

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > Kelley, > > Are there any other pets in the household? > > Also what do they (the woman & the kitty) do just before she turns > out > the light? Is he with her on the bed? Napping? D

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

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Wendy, Yes, he is neutered. I don't do spay/neuter contracts. Anyone who leaves my house is altered. I will try the towel idea. On 3/18/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Kelley, Is this cat neutered? If not, could it have something to do with that? Also, does the c

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

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
f coming back to my 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 nigh

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

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - *From:* Kelley

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

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
ight, throw in some catnip. He needs a little adjustment time, and some spoiling to welcome him to his new home. Maybe a few days, with ear plugs for the adopter? *Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: Hi all, I adopted out a cat on Thursday night. The adopter called me today and sa

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

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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 r

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

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

OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
s, but I don't think much longer than that. 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

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: 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

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 1

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: 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 treatme

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: 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 j

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) fo

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: Stamp/losing weight

2007-03-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
such a mixed bag, because 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

Re: Opinions appreciated

2007-03-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
not have a fenced yard - really, how DARE 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.

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 recommen

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 3/14/07

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: > >

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, an

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 do

OT - Site redeisgn

2007-02-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi all, I stopped trying to reinvent the wheel and decided to use Rescuegroups.org's service instead (those of you who have rescues might want to check it out, it is nice). Anyway, feel free to poke around the site and let me know what you think. http://www.rescuties.org -- Rescuties - Saving

Re: Help needed

2007-02-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
. We live in Ohio. do 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 ne

Re: Help needed

2007-02-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
at that they ended up putting 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. ---

Re: Help needed

2007-02-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
I don't think anyone can give you odds on that. I would say it would be unlikely that they will all be positive and quite possible that none will be positive. If there is anything I have learned from this list it is that FELV is pretty hard to catch. Were any of the cats vaccinated against FELV

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 wr

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 $5

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
or clavamox, so 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 <[E

OT - Quality of life

2007-02-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
ides and starts trying 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

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 S

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 i

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 t

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-20 Thread Kelley Saveika
o my baby Ghandi.. -- *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 bact

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-20 Thread Kelley Saveika
is 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.4

Re: Twinkie

2007-02-20 Thread Kelley Saveika
Sherry, I'm so sorry for your loss. Kelley On 2/20/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Twinkie really liked you. She didn't purr for just anyone you know. If you have men who will exclude any of

Re: OT- Otomax without a prescription

2007-02-20 Thread Kelley Saveika
rom 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 prescr

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

Re: OT - Looking for inexpensive scratching post

2007-02-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
ith their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - *From:* Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Friday, February 16, 2007 11:27 AM *Subject:* Re: OT - Looking for inexpensive scratc

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: > >

Re: OT - Looking for inexpensive scratching post

2007-02-16 Thread Kelley Saveika
ads that they stand on to use. 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. >

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
ny of God's creatures > from the > shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who > will deal > likewise with their fellow man. > > St. Francis > > > - Ori

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: Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread Kelley Saveika
Laura, I'm so sorry for your loss. On 2/15/07, L Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've been a lurker on this list for months, just absorbing the knowledge each of you take the time to impart. This list has been my number one resource since a goofy-looking cat showed up last summer within th

Re: Midnight still peeing

2007-02-14 Thread Kelley Saveika
As others have said, he may still have a UTI. He may not have gotten enough or the right antibiotics the first time. My last uti cat started out on amoxicillin, had another urinalysis, still had bacteria. Went on something else (don't remember what), another urinalysis, still had bacteria. Sen

Re: Respiratory Distress

2007-02-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi there, You might have better luck asking this question on the feline heart list. I have a kitty with heart disease but don't know the answer to this question. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/ On 2/12/07, Lora <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey, folks! Can a cat have Asthma A

Re: Please add Ricky Rick to the CLS

2007-02-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so sorry for your loss of Ricky Rick. He sounds like a great cat. On 2/11/07, Tad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Fri Feb 9, 2007 Ricky Rick was helped to end his suffering from lymphoma and FeLV... Ricky was a big old black and white tux tom cat when he was brought into the shelter.

Re: Kitten re-tests negative

2007-02-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
Yay, some good news. Congratulations! On 2/12/07, Rosenfeldt, Diane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anita, I'm so glad your kitty retested negative, and that the vets at your clinic have had a learning experience because of it. Congratulations! Diane R. -- *From:* [

OT - My foster Clarissa is sooooo happy

2007-02-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
I found her a new foster home with only one other kitty..and the other kitty is a Persian tooshe plays now..and doesnt' hide under the table all the time anymore..she even slept with her foster mom (she never slept with me). Look at her cute little pics! http://rescuties.rescuegroups.org/ani

Re: Rude Ranch -ideas for getting HELP

2007-02-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
I was out at the Volunteer Fair at the University of Texas campus today (I had to take the day off to go). I got a lot of interestbut not sure how much will pan out...we will see. On 2/7/07, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: excellent suggestions. more and more high-schools are req

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

2007-02-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
I will do that Monday, Nina, thank you. Kelley On 2/2/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Okay Kelley, I just heard back from my ex. He was looking for all the paperwork, (her test results, diagnosis etc), but couldn't find it because he's in the middle of trying to se

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

2007-02-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Beth, She has a grade 3/4 murmur. She's 6.8 pounds. I was *very* pleased with her weight gain. Kelley On 2/2/07, Gary Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Kelley, Sending healing thoughts for your little Missy. Do you know what grade her heart murmur is? My Moxie has

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

2007-02-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
that heard disease is what took Morgana, and now Clarissa has a heart murmur. The scary thing is that 60% of cats with heart problems die without showing any symptoms, per my veterinary cardiologist's tech. I'm in a hotel using their internet, so I have to go, there are people waiting.

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

2007-02-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
:) On 2/1/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kelley, Did the vet mention anything about the possibility of surgery helping Missy? I don't know anything about CHF, but the diagnosis you've outlined sounds an awful lot like what my ex-husband heard when he adopted a little stray k

OT - Please pray for Missy

2007-02-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal beliefs allow. She went to the cardiologist today. Here is her diagnosis: Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial septal and u

Re: Mylo's Passing

2007-02-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Kelley

Re: Getting cat prescriptions filled on line

2007-01-31 Thread Kelley Saveika
e by a very sweet taste, though the aftertaste is still pretty nasty. (Yes, I do taste this crap before I inflict it on the cats. I stick my pinky in and touch it to my tongue, then usually rinse my mouth real fast.) *Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: I had no idea, I've alway

Re: Getting cat prescriptions filled on line

2007-01-31 Thread Kelley Saveika
Sorry, by "it" I meant the prescription. I've always ended up with liquid for whatever reason. On 1/31/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I had no idea, I've always just taken it to the pharmacy and handed it to them. Last time I went to CVS, it was $5

Re: Getting cat prescriptions filled on line

2007-01-31 Thread Kelley Saveika
I had no idea, I've always just taken it to the pharmacy and handed it to them. Last time I went to CVS, it was $50 and in cherry, which the cats hated. On 1/31/07, Susan Hoffman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It does. It comes in tablets and capsules. *Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROT

Re: Getting cat prescriptions filled on line

2007-01-31 Thread Kelley Saveika
I have found that they like Zithromax much better when compounded with triple fish rather than cherry. I'm not sure Zithro even comes in tablet form. I want it so I can rub it into his ear, though. This cat is not going to be cooperative with long term pilling on a daily basis. On 1/31/07, Su

Re: To Kelley Re: Getting cat prescriptions filled on line

2007-01-30 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thanks...yes, People's here in Austin was like $50 for flagyl compounded into liquid..and they close at 6 pm too! Ciara says "It still tasted nasty, even with triple fish flavor. Ew!" On 1/30/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: P.S. For the same meds here in Dallas, where I live, it costs

Re: Getting cat prescriptions filled on line

2007-01-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Yes, Susan, that would be my preference. It stresses him out to pill him, and that's not the effect I want to get. I haven't been quoted a price yet. I don't even know which sites to go to to get a price quoted:). I am in Texas. Thanks, Kelley On 1/27/07, Susan Hoffman &l

Getting cat prescriptions filled on line

2007-01-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
Is it possible to do this? Does anyone have any urls, or experience with it? Is it significantly cheaper? I have a kitty who is going on Elavil and I think it would be easier on both of us if it was compoiunded. Thanks, Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http

Re: OT -more kitties with heart disease

2007-01-24 Thread Kelley Saveika
that appears--because it WILL appear. h--maybe there ARE some guarantees, after all On 1/23/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hehe! Well, this girl has chronic severe eye drainage that has to be > cleaned daily and sometimes eyelid infections, ear issues..t

Re: OT: Please repost the safest anesthesia methods

2007-01-24 Thread Kelley Saveika
My understanding is that ketamine is not good either... On 1/24/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Phaewryn, Tell them *NOT TO GIVE -* telazol. nasty, nasty. Saw TOO many "healthy" babies have reactions, and even "death". There are other injectables, but, for (what's left of

Re: OT -more kitties with heart disease

2007-01-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
hey're persians, but because they're "the most > > popular cat breed in the US"--ie, the most overbred, poorly bred, backyard > > bred, etc. i'm currently owned and operated by seven of the darlings, > > and so far today have been involved on some leve

Re: OT -more kitties with heart disease

2007-01-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
y seven of the darlings, and so far today have been involved on some level with finding fosters or transports for another 12 On 1/23/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I swear it seems to follow me like FELV does some of yall. > > My foster Clarissa was diagnose

OT -more kitties with heart disease

2007-01-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
I swear it seems to follow me like FELV does some of yall. My foster Clarissa was diagnosed with a heart murmur today. She's about 6 and a Persian. I love Persians but they have s many health problems:( -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the

Re: OT - pet psychics/animal communicators - Kelley

2007-01-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
also haven't found a body or his red collar -- so there is hope. *Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: This is an awesome site that helps people find their lost pets. http://www.lostapet.org/ I hope Jack comes home safely. I had a rescue kitty escape from my home last year i

Re: Missy has a bloody nose:(

2007-01-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
She would be quite happy to be squeezed. She is just so happy when people come to see her! On 1/22/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh Kelley, what a relief! I'm so attached to your little Missy. I just want to squeeze her. I'm looking forward to her new pictures. Nina

Re: OT - pet psychics/animal communicators

2007-01-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
This is an awesome site that helps people find their lost pets. http://www.lostapet.org/ I hope Jack comes home safely. I had a rescue kitty escape from my home last year in early January and found her in March by the garbage cans, so you never know. On 1/22/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: Missy has a bloody nose:(

2007-01-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
Little Missy is fine now. I really think it was just the dry air. She had "company" (some people who came to do a home visit on the foster cats before the paperwork happens that turns them over to me) and was too exited! Nina, I will send the pictures when I get them off my camera... On 1/18/

Re: OT - pet psychics/animal communicators

2007-01-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
MaryChristine, Does she have a website? I'm looking for an AC for Missy. I would like someone who is good but reasonable in price if such a thing exists. On 1/22/07, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: one of the communicators i like a lot--because she came to it as a scientist and tota

Re: Missy has a bloody nose:(

2007-01-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
She gets 250 mg of lysine a day. She does NOT want her nose messed with. I have a new picture of her with 2 of her kitty friends I need to put on my website:). On 1/18/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Kelley, I remembered other list members posting about bloody noses and did a

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
Michelle, I will be praying for yall to have more good time together. I have one I love more too. On 1/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Lucy's temp spiked to 106.7 tonight so I took her to the ER. They did blood work and her HCt is at 18 and her bun and liver enzymes are

Missy has a bloody nose:(

2007-01-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
My vet is closed and has been for days due to the ice stormI am so worried about her. I am hoping it is due to the dry air, but no one else has a bloody nose. -- 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 Anyone care to take a shot at this question?

2007-01-17 Thread Kelley Saveika
ver do the same thing again. I think if after further investigation I felt confident that they were now trustworthy, I'd consider the idea of fostering rather than adoption. Volunteering is a good suggestion too. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: > This is an email I got. I've been thinking about

Re: OT Anyone care to take a shot at this question?

2007-01-17 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would not adopt to him if he dumped the cat. I am just trying to figure out how to answer his question - is being lonely a good reason to adopt a cat? I guess my question is what happens if he gets a girlfriend and is no longer lonely, is the cat going to end up ignored? On 1/17/07, Kelly L <

OT Anyone care to take a shot at this question?

2007-01-17 Thread Kelley Saveika
This is an email I got. I've been thinking about how to respond for a while and still can't figure it out. Hi, This may seem odd, but I figured you guys would probably know best. I want to be a cat owner. I'm 27, a professional with no life in sight, and I love cats. I grew up with cats, bac

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