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2005-09-22 Thread maimaipg
I have repeatedly tried to get the practice of Dr.  E A Boswell added to Ky and have failed.  I have filled out the forms and I don't know of anything else to do.  I am not complaining, just trying to provide a well respected  source to those in Ky and adjoining areas.  Can you assist me?Tha

Re: Question about Euthanasia and my Grace

2005-09-22 Thread maimaipg
There are Bach essences and other aids for the person too. Check with your homeopath/health food store etc for recommendations for you and your grieving process. They help. Honest. They do not make the hurt go away. Don't think that. They do make it easier to deal with. If there is no pain o

Re: Question about Euthanasia and my Grace

2005-09-22 Thread maimaipg
A heart that is full of love can break in infinite number of times. A hard heart might break once. - Original Message - From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 11:16 AM Subject: Re: Question about Euthanasia and my Grace > Thanks Cherie, > I just called

Re: Question about Euthanasia and my Grace

2005-09-22 Thread maimaipg
My vet has been able to do it with no problem at all. It takes a skilled and loving, caring soul to do that. She may be upset that you are looking at the situation as a death bed vigil instead of a time to remember, together and in body, all the good times and love you have shared. She may be pu

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

2005-09-21 Thread maimaipg
The AAA has a list of pet friendly hotels. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:19 PM Subject: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation! > Hi All! > > Well, it looks like a mandatory evacuation may be scheduled for our area >

Re: My ANGEL Sebastian

2005-09-19 Thread maimaipg
Before you decide to do anything, and if it is right for you, find an animal communicator to talk to Sebastian.  I decided against serious/surgical testing for Kitty.  Like you, I desperately want to know what is wrong with her but chose to have her consulted.  I knew what I would want done

Re: Assist feeding Grace - Darla's recipe

2005-09-19 Thread maimaipg
Try Feliway spray with your feral cat.  It has worked wonders with the ones I have taken in.  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: Re: Assist feeding Grace - Darla's

Re: Gracie

2005-09-19 Thread maimaipg
Have you tried Fast Track? Another thing to add to the food--but, especially when she starts eating on her own--it adds various probiotics and should help with the stomach problems. You might check into baby simethicone too. When I try to add too much "stuff" to Kitty's food, she flat refuses an

Re: My dear little Claudette

2005-09-16 Thread maimaipg
They are together and they are very grateful for your love.  In a few days, after some of the shock has dulled, ask them to come to you in your dreams..then let them in.  When you close your eyes each night, be open to them visiting.  When the time is right, they will visit you.  Don't b

Re: Another emergency!! - at home oxygen tank?

2005-09-12 Thread maimaipg
PS Kitty is hyperthyroid and it doesn't help anything.  Her alternative vet has her on MacroForce (when I can get this head strong calico to take it) to boost the immune system and Intrasound.  Kitty has tumors in her lungs--that doesn't help anything either.  Try the Willard Water and the o

Re: Another emergency!! - at home oxygen tank?

2005-09-12 Thread maimaipg
Try adding Willard Water to his waterit will help hydrate him,  I use it with filtered water for my girls.  The filtered water will leave a scum or minerals in the bowl in a couple of days (they don't like it changed daily and get about a gallon at a change--they won't change so I adapt)

Re: Need advice

2005-09-12 Thread maimaipg
Take a tape recorder and plead bad memory, you are too stressed etc to accurately remember the conversation etc.  Ask her if she would mind you taping the conversation.  Bet she will say it is ok.  This may get her to think about what she is saying and make it less confusiong.  By pleading b

Re: [NMHP] One cat at the bottom of the totem pole

2005-09-11 Thread maimaipg
If they don't understand what happened it unbalances their world even more.  I have seen it several times.  One animal leaves and the others have to reorder their lives--rearrange the pecking order.  I guess my point is to make sure they do understand what happened so they can do their reord

Re: [NMHP] One cat at the bottom of the totem pole

2005-09-10 Thread maimaipg
I am a big believer in the spray version of Feliway.  I don't particularly like the plug in version.  That, coupled with catnip (fresh or organic dried) might help.  Have you tried sitting down with your little ones and explaining exactly what happened to Simon.  They may not understand.  It

Re: laser toy

2005-09-10 Thread maimaipg
-- From: "Kerry MacKenzie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:35 AM Subject: Re: laser toy > That's hilarious too! What a wonderful image--2 kits sitting on a stool in > front of the TV waiting for mom to switch it on! > - Original M

Re: Smokey....

2005-09-09 Thread maimaipg
You might want to check that out.  I believe the blood work for diabetes has to be fasting.  I don't know if his was.  Some of what you describe is indicative of diabetes.- Original Message - From: John Stafford To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, September 0

Re: Smokey....

2005-09-09 Thread maimaipg
Has Smokey been checked for diabetes? - Original Message - From: John Stafford To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:17 AM Subject: Re: Smokey Hi, thanks again for your reply.  Sorry about my abbreviations, i'm a Nurse.  Yes

Re: Smokey....

2005-09-08 Thread maimaipg
Get a copy and see if you can find someone who practices alternative medicine.  Mine has worked wonders for my 4 legged friends, improving the quality if not always the quanity of life.  Maybe someone can give you suggestions on who to see in the UK. - Original Message - From:

Re: Geroge's passing

2005-09-07 Thread maimaipg
You can.  Honest.  But you have to give yourself time to recover.  I didn't believe I could talk to Mai Mai but I do.I understand why she had to leave and how much she loves me and she knows how much I love her.  When it came time for Kitty to  come live with me (she lived with my pa

Re: laser toy

2005-09-07 Thread maimaipg
Totally true. Kitty told some ACs that she played with the red dot to amuse me and take my mind off various troubles. - Original Message - From: "TenHouseCats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 6:09 PM Subject: Re: laser toy > don't ever forget that THEY get a

Re: Geroge's passing

2005-09-07 Thread maimaipg
You can talk to him yourself when you are ready.  Just still your soul and focus on what a magnificent cat he is (not was--he has just changed forms) and ask him to talk to you.  I went thru this process with a wonderful dog, Mai Mai.  She left almost 4 years ago and we are together a lot, e

Re: Geroge's passing

2005-09-07 Thread maimaipg
One more thing, check with George in a few weeks after he has had time to rest up.  Bet he will tell you that you did everything just right and that it was his time to leave.but that you gave him love and security, not pain or fear, while he was with you.  He may decide to come back to y

Re: laser toy

2005-09-07 Thread maimaipg
other kitties. No more lasers and she was > on meds for a while but is OK now. Just something to > keep in mind! > > --- maimaipg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > My alternative vet recommends transfer factor and > > MacroForce for boosting the immune system. The >

Re: Geroge's passing

2005-09-07 Thread maimaipg
If you allow him to and ask him to he will come to you in your dreams and he will help you more than you can imagine.  The feral ones are the greatest.  They know and appreciate kindness because they have had to struggle through life.  They are extremely strong spirits and are just so differ

Re: CLS

2005-09-06 Thread maimaipg
Some people have very large hearts---including those who rescue. - Original Message - From: Terri Durham-Stone To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:13 AM Subject: Re: CLS Hi Tanya,  Hubby is fine - thank goodness,  it was j

Re: CLS for Marie Cat

2005-09-05 Thread maimaipg
She left happy and knowing she was safe and loved.  You can't ask for more than that.  Sometimes we try to extend lives and make the critter/person miserable doing so.  I truly believe we need to ask ourselves what we would want if we were  in our animal friend's paws.  Please understand tha

Re: Bandy and supplements

2005-09-05 Thread maimaipg
My alternative vet recommends transfer factor and MacroForce for boosting the immune system.  The active ingredient in Macro Force is available in other brands.  This just happens to be the easiest to get in my area of the country.  She also uses laser (as has me use a regular laser pointer)

Re: catatonya

2005-08-30 Thread maimaipg
He may not know--tell him about the problems. - Original Message - From: "Elizabeth Paz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:22 AM Subject: catatonya > > > I'm hoping it will go well tomorrow also. If only I could get a little food > into him. I can't believe t

Re: Hi Maimaipg

2005-08-30 Thread maimaipg
z" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 9:48 PM Subject: Hi Maimaipg > I have Rescue Remedy, I just bought it the other day, would this work? I > was thinking of spraying his carry case with it tomorrow, but it has quite a > floral odour I wondered if it wo

Re: Won't Eat....Please Help

2005-08-30 Thread maimaipg
Sorry to keep doing this piece meal but another idea is to find Just Born (or a mother's milk substitute) which has worked for some of mine or whipped cream which worked for one. The Just Born is full of everything he needs and reminds him of the safety of his mother. I've had this problem sever

Re: Won't Eat....Please Help

2005-08-30 Thread maimaipg
See if you can find some Feliway spray--not the plug in--and spray it around where he is and on yourself. It will help calm him. You also might try catnip (organic or a plant if you can find it). I have used both with frightened, angry, upset cats successfully. - Original Message - From

Re: Won't Eat....Please Help

2005-08-30 Thread maimaipg
Valium was prescribed by my vet for Ebony when he was in the process of leaving this world. It helped a lot. High protein foods appealed to him the most--salmon, eggs, chicken and turkey. In very small pieces of course and small amounts at a time so as not to overwhelm him. Try Willard Water to

Re: kitten with swollen glands and positive feral mom cat

2005-08-28 Thread maimaipg
Many vets opt out. They know the pain and expense to the families involved and may not understand the joys involved in giving a little one a loving, safe home.even if it is for a little while. If you have to argue the point and if he is in no apparent pain perhaps changing vets, or at least c

Re: Ewok has a tumor--Michelle

2005-08-28 Thread maimaipg
My alternative vet put Kitty on Intrasound for cancer. She said her uncle had bladder cancer for several years, took Intrasound and had no pain until the very end and then very little. I'm not convinced Kitty has cancer although she does have tumors (there is a big difference). Intrasound can b

Re: Ewok has a tumor--Michelle

2005-08-26 Thread maimaipg
Have you asked him what he wants? I had communicators confirm what Kitty was telling me about chemo. If nothing else it gave her the opportunity to express herself and vent. It truly empowered her and, I believe, strengthened her. How many cats get to have input into their treatment? It also g

Re: Ewok has a tumor... :(

2005-08-26 Thread maimaipg
My alternative vet put Kitty on Intrasound Powder and MacroForce to boost her immune system. She has tumors in both lungs (unrelated to FeLV) that the vets believe are cancer (I don't agree--I believe they are from histoplasmosis because she was feral when she came to live with my parents and spen

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

2005-08-24 Thread maimaipg
My vet suggested pinch bowls--small metal bowls chefs use for a small amount of seasoning etc--try a kitchen store, Linens and Things etc. They are small, slanted so the cat can lick them clean and easy to disinfect. They are very inexpensive too. I think my 4 ran less than $4.00. - Origina

Re: Thanks

2005-08-21 Thread maimaipg
Time is relative.  Wonderful souls find a place in our hearts in minutes.  You literally had a lifetime with Brambles and he with you.  Keep trying to put into words that Brambles body won't be with you any more but that his spirit always will be and that you miss his physical body so very m

Re: Alternative treatments

2005-08-21 Thread maimaipg
I know how you feel but I have much more positive vets.  Dixie Louise was a throwaway that I decided to keep.  She tested positive for FeLV.  My vets advise that indicates exposure and that she could test negative 3 + months from now.  They give rough figures of 30+ % do; another 30+ % are c

Re: My little man has gone to rainbow bridge

2005-08-21 Thread maimaipg
You did exactly what you should have done and what Bramble wanted.  You showed great strength by staying with him and holding him.  He was never afraid and always loved.  Now feel the love he is sending you through your tears. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T

Re: Mythic's itching and Bones' recovery

2005-08-19 Thread maimaipg
I hope the new food works.  What I had to do with Kitty was eliminate every common food that might cause allergies, especially grains and poultry then gradually add them back in foods with the fewest preservatives possible.  It was difficult because most cat foods contain these, even the fis

Re: Mythic's itching and Bones' recovery

2005-08-18 Thread maimaipg
Changing Kitty's diet stopped an extremely nasty diarrhea.  She had major food allergies (still not sure what to).  She is on EVO now.  Apple Pectin ( a pinch or so) in her food helped some before we figured out the food allergy thing.  Specialists thought she had cancer of the pancreas and

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2005-08-17 Thread maimaipg
Please include the practice of Dr. E. A. Boswell, DVM, CVA,  Nova Veterinary Therapeutics, 2143 Buechel Bank Road, Delta Office Center, Louisville, KY  40218 phone:  502.499.9663 to your list of vets treating FeLV with alternative medicines.  None are listed for Ky.   Thank you.

Re: Pos kittens - swollen belly

2005-08-10 Thread maimaipg
You face such difficult decisions..I'm glad your little ones have someone who cares so much about them. They speak to your heart and let you know what is good for them. And they are grateful that you care so much. - Original Message - From: "Terri Durham-Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Pos kittens - swollen belly

2005-08-09 Thread maimaipg
First, let me tell you how sorry I am for your lose. It is terrible to have one leave like that. If and when you are up to it could you elaborate on what caused the little one to leave? I ask because I had two females leave last year. Both were feral, both stayed at the vet's for a couple of d

Re: Bramble

2005-08-06 Thread maimaipg
As hard as it is you may want to tell him it is ok to leave his body.  He may be struggling to stay because he knows the pain you are in.  Explain, out loud, to him that you cry because you love him and don't want to see him in this condition and that you will miss seeing his body and holdin

Re: please send prayers and positive vibes for lost kitty Georgie

2005-08-04 Thread maimaipg
t night telling her I thought Georgie was close > to home, hiding and scared. That Nancy needs to calm her emotions when > she looks for him and put out food and water nearby. I pray we're right > and he'll turn up soon. > Nina > > maimaipg wrote: > > >She nee

Re: please send prayers and positive vibes for lost kitty Georgie

2005-08-04 Thread maimaipg
She needs to look very close to home, probably under a building, porch etc or in an old car. And, if possible, to leave a door or window open so he can come in. Perhaps she can leave some favorite foods where he can smell them and feel safe enough to come out and eat. At least this is the very s

Re: Sweet Sebastian

2005-08-03 Thread maimaipg
I haven't had that problem with a cat but I have had 2 dogs who have had problems helped by an alternative vet who practices acupuncture.  I can't tell you that she extended their lives but I know the quality was much better and I felt considerably better.  Right now she is working with Dixi

Re: Bramble can't eat - ideas please

2005-08-02 Thread maimaipg
My vet gave it orally to a cat of mine and it worked great.  However, if the cat is already hungry it seems unnecessary. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 12:25 PM Subject: Re: Bramble can'

Re: Bramble can't eat - ideas please

2005-08-02 Thread maimaipg
Have you tried chilling Just Born or one of the mother's milk products on the market---calories + protein + formulated for catsmaybe mixed with AD - Original Message - From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 12:17 PM Subject: Re: Bramble can't eat - ide

Re: Bramble can't eat - ideas please

2005-08-02 Thread maimaipg
Have you tried chilling the food or heating it--chilling is what comes to mind for people. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 4:46 AM Subject: Bramble can't eat - ideas please > Any ideas please > > Bramble has Calici again after catching i

Re: Bandy's temp up again!

2005-08-01 Thread maimaipg
Might try Just Born or another version of "mother's milk."  All the cats I know love that and it is a great supplement. - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 4:38 AM Subject: Re: Bandy's temp up agai

Re: Bandy update

2005-07-30 Thread maimaipg
I don't remember if I mentioned this or not but Dixie Louise's alternative vet likes to use Fast Track for cats instead of the acidophilus because it is a more balanced probiotic. Good luck. - Original Message - From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "kerry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Satu

Re: Bandy update

2005-07-29 Thread maimaipg
Dixie Louise has an alternative vet as well as her regular vets. The alternative vet put her on Transfer Factor Feline COmplete. She is also on Intrasound. - Original Message - From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 5:04 PM Subject: Bandy update > Hi guys, I

Re: ot- flooring for pee club members

2005-07-14 Thread maimaipg
I pulled up carpet and painted the cement floor in my basement after a friend killed his old cat for peeing all over his new house (new wife, new house, dead cat).  I've never had cats that peed all over the place for the fun of it.  They were always sick or extremely mad (justifiably so mos

Re: Dixie Louise

2005-07-12 Thread maimaipg
I've taken killing her off the table and am hoping she can fight it off. If she tests positive she will be retested. Right now she is living in a room in the garage where she seems to be comfortable. She has toys, hiding places etc and can get to a window to look out. - Original Message

Re: Dixie Louise

2005-07-12 Thread maimaipg
Transfer Factor (feline), Intrasound Powder, Vet Viralys, Macro Force, Fast Track (feline) are the supplements. She doesn't get them all the time. It depends on what I can get into her. She is eating EVO, Fancy Feast, canned salmon etc (again, depending on what works at the time). She is total

Dixie Louise

2005-07-12 Thread maimaipg
I had a cat tested for FeLV a few weeks ago and she came back positive.  We will retest soon.  She is about a year old, maybe pregnant, and a throw away.  I have never had this happen before and I have done spay release for several years with feral cats.  I contacted vet who does alternativ

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2005-07-11 Thread maimaipg
I had a cat tested for FeLV a few weeks ago and she came back positive.  We will retest soon.  She is about a year old, maybe pregnant, and a throw away.  I have never had this happen before and I have done spay release for several years with feral cats.  I contacted vet who does alternative

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