[Felvtalk] For Kasia

2013-07-04 Thread Lance
Hi Kasia, Just wondering how you're doing. Haven't seen any posts from you in awhile. How is Jack? Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] goodby little one

2013-07-01 Thread Lance
This made me cry, too. I'm so sorry that Penelope is gone. You were kind and loving to her, Karen, and that's an important part of this story. Without you, what would have happened to her? With you and your influence, she got a lot of love and care. Thank you. Lance On Jul 1, 2013, at 11:02

Re: [Felvtalk] Latent infections and FeLV strains

2013-06-28 Thread Lance
. Hope that gives you some ideas. Lance On Fri, Jun 28, 2013, at 10:13 AM, [2]ad...@fuzzyfriendsrescue.com wrote: I was on this list years ago, when I had my first FeLV cat, Denzel, and I adopted my second, Saki Tofu, from a list member shortly after Denzel died in 2009. Happy to report, Tofu

Re: [Felvtalk] Saki Tofu, was Re: Latent infections and FeLV strains

2013-06-28 Thread Lance
Ember's first post-test vet put her on interferon alpha. I'm not sure that it does anything, but she's done so well that I have no plans to stop giving it to her. Glad that Tofu is such a strong girl. I hope she's staying cool right now. It's terrible in AR right now, though we're supposed to get

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-06-26 Thread Lance
I've also read that there are several FeLV viruses. The virus that is contagious is the main virus, while two other viruses arise within the cat after the main virus interacts with the cat's DNA. So-called FeLV-B is responsible for increased cancer risk while FeLV-C is responsible for the kind of

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-26 Thread Lance
need to do surgery in the next week or two, or she'll have to wait a few weeks. On Tue, Jun 25, 2013, at 04:30 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: HOW is Ember doing? Is this a congenital thing? Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote: My 11 year old FeLV+, Ember, was diagnosed with a congenital

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-06-26 Thread Lance
it. There's a lot of info online about Convenia. Some people avoid it, but I would use it on Ember again, knowing that she did well on it. Lance On Jun 26, 2013, at 12:28 PM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: Two drawbacks for Convenia. If the cat reacts badly, there's no way

Re: [Felvtalk] Callie

2013-06-25 Thread Lance
any advice here? Thanks Margo, and everyone else, Lance On Tue, Jun 25, 2013, at 08:55 AM, Margo wrote: Hi Lance, Could you describe the bite? How deep, where, and did it abcess, or become infected?How many puncture sites did you find? Just a thought, soft

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-06-25 Thread Lance
I'll be thinking of Polli, hoping for another rebound. She's been on my prayer list for a little while. Has she ever had a transfusion? I know the effects aren't permanent, but it might be able to buy you some time to see what's going on and treat that. Take care of yourself, Amanda. Lance

Re: [Felvtalk] Callie

2013-06-25 Thread Lance
happening. I appreciate the kind words and support that I've gotten here. Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] For Lance - Ember

2013-06-24 Thread Lance
Hi Beth, Ember is doing okay. I'm still not sure about the surgery. Trying to find out more before we go into it. I'm more concerned about my parents' cat, Callie. Lance On Mon, Jun 24, 2013, at 10:53 AM, Beth wrote: What is going on with Ember? Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your

Re: [Felvtalk] We let Bubba go.

2013-06-24 Thread Lance
Beth, I'm sorry that you had to let Bubba go, but it sounds like you did the right thing for him. Take care. Lance On Jun 24, 2013, at 7:42 AM, Beth [1]create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: We did the ultrasound Friday. It showed enlarged spleen kidneys. Vet thinks spleen was probably cancerous. I

[Felvtalk] Callie

2013-06-24 Thread Lance
the virus so that she isn't persistently infected, and please pray for me. I'm dealing with a lot. Thanks, Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Callie

2013-06-24 Thread Lance
Thanks, everyone. Please keep our tabby girl (Callie) in your thoughts and prayers. A bite is very serious, and I suspect that the loose stools mean she's dealing with the infection. Hoping she ends up as a negative. Lance On Jun 24, 2013, at 3:10 PM, Marcia marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: Hi

Re: [Felvtalk] Healing thoughts for Bubba

2013-06-23 Thread Lance
Hi Beth, Just wondering how Bubba is doing. Hoping he was able to improve. Lance On Jun 20, 2013, at 8:40 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: The bite did not abscess. He never had anemia. He has to be put under for an ultrasound. You can hardly touch his sides/stomach without being

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Lance
a URI she might have right now), it might be prudent to take care of the hernia since she is showing symptoms of it. Unfortunately, it's a lot to think about. I'm hoping to talk to her primary vet today to discuss this some more. Lance On Jun 14, 2013, at 7:58 AM, kat merrykatme...@email.com

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Lance
, at 11:28 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: That's a tough decision, Lance. It does sound like she may be in pain, which is a stress, but so is surgery. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Lance
the best. What color is she, btw? Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia It's

Re: [Felvtalk] [OT] congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia

2013-06-14 Thread Lance
. Still, yuck. Lance On Jun 14, 2013, at 12:58 PM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Lance, That's a really tough call. On the plus side is that Ember seems to tolerate anesthesia just fine. The unknown is whether the stress of surgery and recovery will kick

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 23, Issue 15

2013-06-13 Thread Lance
The 2008 retrovirus document can be downloaded here: http://catvets.com/professionals/guidelines/publications/?Id=323 As for breaking the tie, your vet could run a confirmatory ELISA using a different kit and plasma or serum rather than whole blood. But really, if 45 days is what they want,

Re: [Felvtalk] feline leukemia tests

2013-06-12 Thread Lance
+ or a long period of time spent with a positive cat or cats? Also, how is Cole doing? I know he didn't eat well one day recently, and you were concerned. Best wishes to you and the five negative kitties, Lance On Jun 12, 2013, at 12:33 PM, Karen Harshbarger harshbargerka...@yahoo.com wrote: I had

Re: [Felvtalk] feline leukemia tests

2013-06-12 Thread Lance
curtailed, so putting Callie at risk of the sarcoma didn't seem right. I'm regretting that now. On Jun 12, 2013, at 2:20 PM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Lance, Thanks! I don't know if I have that or not, but it sounds interesting G. And it does give me some

Re: [Felvtalk] Healing thoughts for Bubba

2013-06-12 Thread Lance
Poor Bubba! I'm sorry he's having such a rough time, and a rude bite on the tail to top it off. Hopefully he can clear the Hemobart and move on. I'll add him to the purrayers list. Best wishes to you and Bubba, Lance On Jun 12, 2013, at 2:51 PM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey guys

Re: [Felvtalk] feline leukemia tests

2013-06-12 Thread Lance
Virbac earlier today to find out where Virbagen Omega approval for the US market is. I'll bet I can tell you before I even hear back from them. On Jun 12, 2013, at 2:53 PM, Amanda K. Payne amandak.pa...@gmail.com wrote: Lance, I could totally get behind your Christmas Wish List. I rescued my

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 23, Issue 15

2013-06-12 Thread Lance
persistently viremic. This is another thing that would be nice to know: why does that happen? I've read that studies have seen certain cell lines (I think) that are associated with regressive infection occurring. It might be in the retrovirus paper. Lance On Jun 12, 2013, at 4:33 PM, Karen

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescuing Kittens and Positive Kitty w/ Flatulence

2013-06-11 Thread Lance
If you saw that list recently, maybe it was this? http://www.naturalcatcareblog.com/2010/12/the-7-best-natural-commercial-cat-foods-so-far/ On Jun 11, 2013, at 7:30 AM, Amanda K. Payne amandak.pa...@gmail.com wrote: I remember seeing a list of healthy foods that was circulating this email

Re: [Felvtalk] Treatment Protocols

2013-06-10 Thread Lance
On Jun 10, 2013, at 6:20 AM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm still trying to figure out why there isn't more info about treating FeLV. The usual volume of research I can dig up on a disease/condition just isn't there. Because nothing works? Because most Vets and

Re: [Felvtalk] PJ needs a home

2013-06-10 Thread Lance
I would also be willing to give a little money for PJ to be able to fly in coach. On Jun 10, 2013, at 7:20 PM, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: It would not be right to send him in cargo and the very long road trip would be stressful. Could you get some donations to fly him with a

Re: [Felvtalk] Treatment Protocols

2013-06-09 Thread Lance
available. That page on the site hasn't been updated in quite awhile. How is Jack doing today? Lance On Jun 9, 2013, at 11:24 AM, kasia mosko kasia...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello All, I've came across this website with treatments for Felv, and was wondering if anyone ever tried anything (I

Re: [Felvtalk] Treatment Protocols-Lance

2013-06-09 Thread Lance
to be on the safe side. Glad to hear that Jack is doing well. The folks on the lymphoma list seem to have had pretty good results with chemo. On Jun 9, 2013, at 10:41 PM, kasia mosko kasia...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Lance, Of those on the list, I've only used inteferon alpha. ***Did you start

Re: [Felvtalk] prayers

2013-06-07 Thread Lance
Cole will be in my prayers, Karen. And you, too. We're pulling for a quick recovery. Lance On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:28 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Karen- Wishing Cole well. I just went through the same thing with one of my FeLV's I had to force-feed him for a week. He finally

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Lance
. As others have said, FeLV+ cats get illnesses that may have nothing to do with FeLV, and those are often treatable. Lance On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:07 AM, kasia mosko kasia...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All, So I am getting myself ready for the emergency situations, since the most important thing

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Lance
are a few more options. The reason I think working with a holistic vet is a good idea is that they can help you coordinate an approach as well as vouch for supplements that they use. On Jun 7, 2013, at 10:35 AM, Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote: I've given Ember a product called Liquid DMG off

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Lance
to be times pumpkin alone won't take care of things, but it does help. Ember used to eat it like it was normal food. I think people often mix it with wet food. Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle

2013-06-07 Thread Lance
. Labeled L-Lysine Nutritional Supplement for cats and kittens. The dogs like them :(( Margo -Original Message- From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm Sent: Jun 7, 2013 4:54 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle Vetri

Re: [Felvtalk] Getting myself ready for the battle-El

2013-06-07 Thread Lance
, Lance On Jun 7, 2013, at 11:14 AM, kasia mosko kasia...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi El, I actually have at home Transfer Factor Classic, I used it last year for my late cat. What is the dosage, do you remember? So, your kitties were ok for about five years after being diagnosed? Thanks, Kasia

Re: [Felvtalk] New To Group

2013-06-06 Thread Lance
of your FeLV+ cats showing symptoms? Lance On Jun 6, 2013, at 4:19 PM, kasia mosko kasia...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Lorrie, Three of my cats are around 7-8 years old, one is little over 3 years, and two will be three years old soon. From what I understood is that older cats got infected

Re: [Felvtalk] New To Group-Lance

2013-06-06 Thread Lance
, at 5:33 PM, kasia mosko kasia...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Lance, Are any of your FeLV+ cats showing symptoms? ***Besides Jack, who has lymphoma, none of the other cats show any symptoms. Lance, when was your girl diagnosed with it? Kasia

Re: [Felvtalk] New To Group-Lance

2013-06-06 Thread Lance
! I’ve been feeding mine Tiki Cat, and I was wondering...in looking at it and reading the ingredients list, wouldn’t it be a lot cheaper and just as good to boil some chicken and add a cat vitamin? Chris C. From: Lance Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 6:32 PM To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] treatment before symptoms

2013-06-06 Thread Lance
in the disease if given in too small a dose. Why not just wait and see what happens and not subject your cat to something experimental and possibly dangerous? Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lance
department. That Callie could now be dealing with an FeLV infection is nightmarish enough. On Jun 5, 2013, at 5:44 AM, Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote: Lance, if you are the only one with a puncture wound I wouldn't worry either. Is Callie current on her rabies vaccine? Since you went

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lance
Since we're on this subject, when I was at the doc's last night, he did ask me about the bite. I told him that it had come from an indoor family cat, and explained that she doesn't have any issues. He may have reported this, but I haven't gotten a call. Yet. He wants me to get a tetanus shot.

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lance
Tetanus shot acquired. Now, back to worrying about Callie... I wish there was something that could be given within the first few days after possible exposure, but I don't think there's anything like that. I know a lot of people have negatives around positives, but I'm guessing they usually

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lance
. I'm wondering about giving Callie something to boost her immune system, but for all I know, the nature of things might make that a bad idea. Anyway, thank you for your thoughts. Lance On Jun 5, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: Lance, Callie will probably be just

Re: [Felvtalk] Reporting a bite!

2013-06-05 Thread Lance
I know better now, thanks to this thread. Fortunately, I don't think there's any problem. My doc knows the situation, but we haven't gotten a call so far. The Health Department never asked me anything about why I was prescribed a tetanus shot. On Jun 5, 2013, at 5:44 PM, Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lance
I totally agree, Lee. I've always been a worrier and I ruminate on concerns and problems. I'm pretty certain that none of that worrying has ever paid off. I will snap out of it the further I get from yesterday. On Jun 5, 2013, at 8:19 PM, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: Well,

Re: [Felvtalk] treatment before symptoms

2013-06-05 Thread Lance
treatment options for FeLV at some point in the near future. These drugs are available now; we just need someone to fund (the sticking point, I'm guessing) trials. This is my last post for tonight. Probably. On Jun 5, 2013, at 8:20 PM, Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote: I'm wondering if anyone

[Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-04 Thread Lance
(this ended on a good note), and my usual concerns about Ember. The radiologist hasn't contacted the surgeon after almost a week, and Ember probably needs surgical intervention for her diaphragmatic hernia. Please think of the two girls. Lance

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-06-02 Thread Lance
they've always done. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I'll update when we know more. Lance On May 29, 2013, at 6:48 AM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Lance, They are both (knocking madly on wood) doing quite well. Better than I'd expected for Gribble

[Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Lance
time. She's been such a wonderful cat, and I'd love to have more time with her, if that's possible. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko passed, and interferon alpha 2b available

2013-05-28 Thread Lance
Catherine, I'm so very sorry to hear that Meowko crossed the bridge. Thank you for taking the time to share your sweet story of being adopted by Meowko and the time she had with you and your husband. She will forever be in your hearts, and that's a beautiful thing. Take care. Lance On May

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-05-28 Thread Lance
is Gribble doing now? Lance On May 28, 2013, at 11:19 AM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: Dear Lance, I hope that you will find something treatable. My Mako also has a mass, and we keep going back and forth with how to proceed. My thoughts will be with you

Re: [Felvtalk] Roadrunner Pharmacy

2013-05-20 Thread Lance
Yes, the vet must get things set up with them, then they'll contact you for payment information. On May 20, 2013, at 11:19 AM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: Lance, Does Roadrunner Phar. require a prescription? Lorrie ___ Felvtalk

[Felvtalk] metacam and prednisone

2013-05-19 Thread Lance
folks who have pred experience in FeLV+ cats mind posting your experiences? Thanks, Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] metacam and prednisone

2013-05-19 Thread Lance
, Ember is dealing with significant pain. I wish cats weren't so good at hiding their hurt. Lance On May 19, 2013, at 8:54 PM, janine paton patonjan...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I am so not a fan of metacam either, other than one or two days. More than one day is off label and for good reason

Re: [Felvtalk] metacam and prednisone

2013-05-19 Thread Lance
. If I had some gel caps, I would try to give it to her. The bup will definitely be easier to give. Best to you and Gribble, Lance On May 19, 2013, at 9:26 PM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Lance and Ember, While I've never had a problem with metacam, I refuse

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember

2013-05-12 Thread Lance
-variety-pack-146352 Too much fish for my FLUTD guys. ^..^ -Original Message- From: dlg...@windstream.net Sent: May 12, 2013 3:22 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ember Where do you get Tiki Cat? I have never seen it at Petsmart. , Lance lini

Re: [Felvtalk] New member from Nebraska

2013-05-10 Thread Lance
no info on nebulizers. I'd forgotten about them until tonight. Had to Google to be reminded. Best wishes for you and Arlo, Lance On May 10, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Marta Gasper gasper.ma...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello, my name is Marta Gasper. I'm Homeless No More cat rescue director in Fairbury

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember

2013-05-09 Thread Lance
order. I might try the juice trick you mentioned. I hear tuna water works for that, too. Best to you and Shiiva, Lance On May 9, 2013, at 2:34 PM, Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: Sending good thoughts to Ember and to you. My Shiiva (not felv+) is just turning 18 and I know we

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember

2013-05-08 Thread Lance
I may have discovered something that Ember likes even more than FF. Tiki Cat has two chicken formulas, and she adores both of those. I'm feeding her a 2.8 oz can a day, along with as much of a can of a different brand of food as she'll eat. On Apr 23, 2013, at 11:07 AM, Christiane Biagi

Re: [Felvtalk] a question....or two

2013-05-01 Thread Lance
My FeLV+ girl has anisocoria (uneven pupils). We noticed that one had changed quite a bit about four years ago. I've never read anything about it indicating the progress of the disease. I highly recommend Tiki Cat's two chicken formulas. Ember is addicted. It's definitely not cheap, but it

Re: [Felvtalk] a question....or two

2013-05-01 Thread Lance
food. Sent from my iPhone. On May 1, 2013, at 14:50, cer...@new.rr.com wrote: Thank you so much for the quick answer, Lance. It’s wonderful to have that worry alleviated so soon. I will try those foods, and the web site. I’ve seen Tiki Cat, and it does look delicious! Thanks

Re: [Felvtalk] a question....or two

2013-05-01 Thread Lance
It's always a good idea to discuss any symptoms with Raja's vet. They may want to refer you to a veterinary ophthalmologist or other specialist just to confirm that nothing else is going on. On May 1, 2013, at 1:50 PM, cer...@new.rr.com wrote: Thank you so much for the quick answer, Lance

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember

2013-04-23 Thread Lance
, at 8:52 PM, Cheri Le cheri...@comcast.net wrote: Thinking and praying 4 ember!!! CHERI On Apr 22, 2013, at 9:42 PM, designercats cats designerc...@hotmail.com wrote: Lance, you and Ember are in my thoughts and prayers. El From: lini...@fastmail.fm Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20

[Felvtalk] Ember

2013-04-22 Thread Lance
uncomfortable. She ate fairly well this morning, and she's itching to leave our room and go to another one. Anyway, please keep us in your thoughts. Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember

2013-04-22 Thread Lance
her sitting in a slightly unusual position, and that makes me really hope that she's not in any pain or even mild discomfort. On Apr 22, 2013, at 5:52 PM, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: You've got it, Lance! You and Ember are in loving/healing thoughts and prayers. Bonnie

Re: [Felvtalk] Diarrhea

2013-04-06 Thread Lance
today. Lance From: Maryam Ulomi ava...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2013 7:47 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Diarrhea Hello everyone, I'm sorry to bother you all, last night, a few minutes past midnight, Kitty had diarrhea. She had it again at 4

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - low wbc

2013-03-31 Thread Lance
on Yahoo!, but I'm wondering what people here might think. Thanks, Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - low wbc

2013-03-31 Thread Lance
it will be okay, as Ember is already on Transfer Factor and a DMG/Lysine supplement that's a treat. Glad to hear that Mattie has done so well. Best wishes for you both. Lance On Mar 31, 2013, at 7:20 PM, designercats cats designerc...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Lance Ember may have lymphoma. Several

Re: [Felvtalk] 10 month old FelV cat

2013-03-20 Thread Lance
For interferon alpha, you might try Roadrunner Pharmacy in Phoenix, AZ. Not sure on the price, but I know it's better than we used to pay when we bought interferon from the vet. LTCI is available directly from the company, but a licensed vet needs to purchase. On Tue, Mar 19, 2013, at 04:51 PM,

Re: [Felvtalk] Off Topic. Very Thin 8 year old cat

2013-03-20 Thread Lance
I found this page a few days ago, and it seems to offer good advice: http://www.felinecrf.org/persuading_cat_to_eat.htm I occasionally put a little salt on Ember's food. I don't know if it helps much, but it's supposed to stimulate appetite. On Wed, Mar 20, 2013, at 11:44 AM, MaiMaiPG wrote:

[Felvtalk] Ember - update and questions

2013-03-17 Thread Lance
Hi everyone, I'm visiting Arkansas, and have gotten to spend some time with Ember, which has been great. We took her to the vet on Friday. Her wbc had gone up slightly from the low of her last appointment (she's at 3.39, but was at 3.11). Unfortunately, her anisocoria seems worse. The pupil in

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - low wbc

2013-03-03 Thread Lance
, there wasn't much evidence to support LTCI's benefits. It seems to have become more accepted over the last few years, but I'm still feeling cautious about it. I'll do a more thorough scan of the list's archives soon, and I'm going to call a few vets tomorrow. Lance On Mar 3, 2013, at 12:25

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - low wbc

2013-03-03 Thread Lance
be part of the reason that she's done so well. Best regards, Lance On Mar 3, 2013, at 8:13 PM, KG BarnCats kgbarnc...@gmail.com wrote: consider adding Agaricus blazeii for white cell stimulation, obtaining from atlasworldusa.com . It worked great for my felv- boy when he was going thru

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - low wbc

2013-03-02 Thread Lance
. Take care. Lance On Mar 2, 2013, at 12:52 AM, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Lance, I have thought of you recently. I remember you kindness when I was dealing with this awful disease. All infected cats are at the Rainbow's Bridge. I will keep Ember in my prayers. Sally

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - low wbc

2013-03-02 Thread Lance
have her on Transfer Factor, low-dose interferon alpha, and those Vetriscience lysine/DMG treats. This has been her regimen for the last year or so. Lance On Mar 2, 2013, at 10:08 AM, Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com wrote: Lance—when my Tucson had real low wbc a number of years ago, my

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - low wbc

2013-03-02 Thread Lance
. Lance On Mar 2, 2013, at 6:18 AM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: Hi Lance How fortunate you are that Ember has lived so long with FelV. You must be taking excellent care of her. Most of my FelV cats have died at less than a year old, but two of them are now five years old. Most of my

Re: [Felvtalk] Stanley and Muscular Atrophy

2010-02-23 Thread Lance
My sister's cat, Alex, is diabetic and also had muscle atrophy. It got so bad that he was dragging one of his back legs around, and when he went up the stairs, you'd know it without being there by the sound of the flop as he climbed a step. My parents took Alex off of my sister's hands. She

Re: [Felvtalk] WBC/RBC/platelet count decreasing

2009-11-25 Thread Lance
I am not a vet, but I would be surprised if either Liquid DMG or Transfer Factor would be a problem when giving prednisone or another steroid. They are both supplements and not really in the same category as interferon, LTCI or something like that. Best wishes for you and Wolfie. Lance On Tue

Re: [Felvtalk] WBC/RBC/platelet count decreasing

2009-11-23 Thread Lance
is able to produce. It's really just nutrients and nothing terribly unusual... mainly iron, I think. Obviously, when it comes to any of these options, please consult your vet. My hopes and prayers for Wolfie's health, and for your ability to find something that might help his blood counts. Lance

Re: [Felvtalk] Maggie's not acting normal, advice is appreciated

2009-11-15 Thread Lance
that was rare. He said we'd have to re-evaluate our options if that happened. Thankfully, it didn't. I hope that someone else on the list can give you a better idea. Maggie will be in my thoughts and prayers. Lance On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:04 -0800, TANYA NOE sashacatgodd...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello

Re: [Felvtalk] LCTI, etc.

2009-11-15 Thread Lance
to stir it into her food. Lance On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:38 -0600, Cougar Clan maima...@duo-county.com wrote: If home made isn't an option, there are several commercial raw foods including Primal Raw that Dixie loved mixed with veggies and my boys love plain. This is a frozen diet, in cubes

[Felvtalk] rabies shot needed for transport?

2009-10-14 Thread Lance
a waiver so we don't have to do this. Between the anisocoria, low wbc and the probably normal, occasional vomits I've been seeing, I'm already really anxious about her health. Thanks, Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-28 Thread Lance
something serious, which include third eyelid showing, lower lid drooping, mouth slacking and some drooling, and of course, the disparity between the pupils getting worse. Please keep Ember in your thoughts and prayers. Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-28 Thread Lance
. On Sep 28, 2009, at 6:10 PM, Jane Lyons wrote: Lance, we'll keep Ember in our thoughts and prayers. When are you moving? Jane On Sep 28, 2009, at 6:28 PM, Lance wrote: Ember had a good vet visit. I wish I could convey everything that the vet said. He doesn't know what's causing

Re: [Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-25 Thread Lance
Thanks for all of the advice! I'm going to take Ember in on Monday. I'll report back after I hear what the vet has to say. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] eye (pupils) changes and transport

2009-09-24 Thread Lance
to all of you and your cats, Lance ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] Please help Sydney (FeLV+)

2008-09-12 Thread Lance
Urgent plea, please call Tracy at 205-365-0759 if you can help Sydney! Please crosspost. Thanks, Andrea Fraser ^^^ Hello my name is Sydney and I am a Peach white cat, approximately a year old, I'm very sweet loving. My previous owner has

Re: accidental pos/negs interaction

2008-04-06 Thread Lance
Thank you Jane, Sally, Gloria and Gary. I appreciate the info. I'm less worried about things than I was Friday. One thing at a time, I guess. My pos is going in for bloodwork at her usual, three monthly appointment this week. Lance On Apr 4, 2008, at 11:12 PM, Gloria Lane wrote: I've

accidental pos/negs interaction

2008-04-04 Thread Lance
into any real contact with the virus, and if she did, that there's a decent chance she'll fight it off. However, since this cat is not mine but is the love of my mom's life, I'm crawling out of my skin right now. Your thoughts? Lance

Re: Marley Please add to the CLS :(

2008-03-15 Thread Lance
I'm sorry to hear about Marley's passing. He sounds like a really sweet guy. Thank you for all that you, and the other volunteers at Sid's and Crash's, do. Take care. Lance On Mar 15, 2008, at 4:51 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: This is one of the biggest heartbreaks that I have had to deal

Re: Junior

2008-03-14 Thread Lance
Sally, Junior will be in my prayers. I'm really sorry to hear he isn't doing well. Lance On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:12:42 -0400, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Junior is having much difficulty breathing. I am taking him into his original vet meaning more money, but they are the only hospital

Re: Junior

2008-03-14 Thread Lance
I'm saddened by this news. Sally, you did all that you could, and helping Junior through two years of illness is a feat of love, and something that, in his way, he recognized. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. Lance On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:32:36 -0400, Sally Davis [EMAIL

Re: alittleofftopic

2008-03-10 Thread Lance
having to go through this. Lance On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:59:21 -0500, Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I just need to vent. I have become extremely angry with the family who sold us BooBoo. I had been keeping them posted regularly, as they asked me to, on the ordeal he was going through and only

Re: Lance, How is Ember doing?

2008-03-02 Thread Lance
of protein might be. I tried a little Wellness CORE on her, and it went right through. Lance On Mar 2, 2008, at 1:08 PM, wendy wrote: Hey Lance, I'm trying to catch up on the posts this weekend (while we replace siding on our house that our dogs chewed completely through!!!). I read about

Re: Lance, How is Ember doing?

2008-03-02 Thread Lance
Initially, I stirred it into her food, but then I discovered that she'd just eat it by itself. We did that some, too. On Mar 2, 2008, at 5:33 PM, Gloria Lane wrote: Lance, how did you feed the pumpkin? Syringe, or mixing it with other food, or what? Thanks! Gloria On Mar 2, 2008

Re: BooBoo left us

2008-03-02 Thread Lance
. Lance On Mar 2, 2008, at 9:04 PM, Lynne wrote: We lost our precious baby tonight. He developed difficulty breathing and we rushed him to the emergency clinic. He was dehydrated and had just had his lungs aspirated Friday. The vet recently experienced the same situation with his Himilayan

RE: more questions and thankyou

2008-02-28 Thread Lance
. You wouldn't want to bring a kitten into contact with the germs from the last cat's especially stubborn URI, for example. Obviously, if the FeLV+ cat did not die from a secondary infection, this would seem to be moot. Hope that helps. Lance On Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:22:14 -0500, Sue Koren [EMAIL

RE: more questions and thankyou

2008-02-27 Thread Lance
, without even stirring it into food. I've been told that the best way to give pumpkin is to stir a tablespoon (or so) into canned food. I hope Milli's diarrhea goes away soon, and that the other FeLV+ cats are able to fight off the virus. Best, Lance On Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:03:14 -0700

Re: new member with FeLV+ foster kitty Milli

2008-02-24 Thread Lance
to stay that way. FInally, I think giving these cats lots of love, play-time and a stress-free environment goes a long way toward helping them have fewer or no symptoms. Best, Lance On Feb 24, 2008, at 8:05 PM, whocares whocares wrote: To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Hi, This is my

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