Flavia Snowball

2005-08-03 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
t;arm" around his girlfriend Flavia. Hideyo suggested "the only thing I can think of is that Snowball is such a gentle soul, he could not let Flavia cross the bridge all by herself so he decided to join her" whichI found comforting. It seems a bit weird that I'm posting this

Re: Flavia (So Sorry!)

2005-07-09 Thread Paul Jr
kitties and tell them my thoughts. Please know that I will be praying for you and that one day you will see your darling Flavia again! Melody - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CFAITH - Your Online Faith Family - http://www.cfaith.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-07 Thread Peggy Rankin
Kerry, I am sorry for your loss, Flavia is better now and missing you just as much. Much love and prayers peggyKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear allMy sweet, gorgeous little girl Flavia is gone.It all happened so quickly. When I went in to check on her at 9.30am (shehad seemed fine

RE: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-07 Thread Sue Feldbusch
I am sorry for your loss. From: Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:35:19 -0500 Dear all My sweet, gorgeous little girl Flavia is gone. It all happened so

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-07 Thread felv
Kerry, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost Flavia. May she find peace wherever her journey takes her. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html ~~~I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr

Re: July 5 update on Flavia/for Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
once (yesterday) but i liked her. She was easy to talk to and responsive to ideas. - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 7:33 AM Subject: Re: July 5 update on Flavia Kerry when you get back from your

Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Dear all My sweet, gorgeous little girl Flavia is gone. It all happened so quickly. When I went in to check on her at 9.30am (she had seemed fine at 6am and later), she was hiding in the carrier, and seemed to be breathing more rapidly than the others. I also noticed than someone had vomited

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Joan Doljan
Flavia is gone.It all happened so quickly. When I went in to check on her at 9.30am (shehad seemed fine at 6am and later), she was hiding in the carrier, and seemedto be breathing more rapidly than the others. I also noticed than someonehad vomited--a first, if my memory serves me right, since

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread TenHouseCats
oh, kerry, i'm so sorry! i haven't been posting much, but have been following everyone's story, and holding all in light i'm so glad you were able to hear her, and to be with her when she went on. GLOW to light her way, and for you to heal... -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Kat
Kerry, I'm so sorry Flavia is gone - I'm glad you were able to spend the last night with her, and that you were still here and the one who she told when she was ready, but it's so very hard to let them go - even knowing they will be made whole again, waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge. Please

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread TatorBunz
Kerry, I'm so sorry to hear about your precious "Flavia" you did what any of us would have done to help our babies. She is now at the bridge healthy and running with the others. I might not have posted much but I do read the postings and felt she was right next door to me. You

RE: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
, NOOO , Kerry, please tell me it's not true!! Kerry, I am sorry, but I can't deal with the fact that Flavia is gone, Kerry. I am so sad and can't barely think right now - oh my gosh

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Kerry, I feel for your loss, I am sorry and I hope you will recover for Flavia. She is watching and missing you from the Bridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherie Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear allMy sweet, gorgeous little girl Flavia is gone.It all happened so quickly

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Kerry, I'm so sorry it was her time, but it sounds like she had a peaceful passing and was able to be with you. Our thoughts and tears are with you.. HUGSKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear allMy sweet, gorgeous little girl Flavia is gone.It all happened so quickly. When I went

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Nina
what I mean, you don't have to worry about her being without you now. Please know that you are not alone in mourning your sweet Flavia. I had such high hopes for her being the one to help the others see how wonderful it is to trust. I'm sending you and your other babies love and comfort, Nina

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Nina
Kerry, I feel the same way as Hideyo. Do you have a picture of her to send to Belinda for the CLS page? I too would love to see the little girl we all fell in love with through you. Nina Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: ,

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Stephanie E Caldwell
I'm so sorry Kerry... My thoughts are with you Steph

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread jenmeyer
Oh, Kerry...I am so sorry...please know that you and Flavia are in my thoughts. I bet there's a shiney new angel at the bridge telling the other fur-angels all about her wonderful Mum here on Earth! Keep your heart open 'cause I bet Flavia will be sending you a sign that she's okay...although my

Re: Please add Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread catatonya
will be a good thing for you now. She is at peace and maybe the loss will be easier for you to get through being away from home for a bit. Take care of yourself and have a safe trip. tonyaKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear allMy sweet, gorgeous little girl Flavia is gone.It all happened so

Flavia

2005-07-06 Thread JENNIFER RATLIFF
My thoughts and prayers are with you Kerry. I am glad you got to spend those last precious moments with your little angel.

Re: Please add Snowball and Flavia to CLS Belinda

2005-07-06 Thread Del Daniels
Belinda It's been a painfulday. I lost my gentle giant Snowball this afternoon. I never expected that. He was breathing rapidly when I got home from the clinic. I thought at first he was stressed because of losing his girlfriend Flavia. I couldn't take the risk, tho, so I rushed him

July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
while I'm gone--the total was around $50 inc shipping so i felt it was worth taking the chance that she will be able to do the calls. I've also spoken to yet another vet at Higgins, Dr Teuber, the one who saw Flavia today, about Immunoregulin (I emailed her the articles and Kyle's emails before t

RE: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Kerry, thank you very much for your update you must been so busy with getting ready for your trip and getting everything ready and taken care of for Flavia all I can say is that you are the best mom that Flavia (or any kitty for that matter) can have I am very proud of you, Kerry

Re: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Lernermichelle
Kerry, I do think Flavia is doing well, considering, but also think it is possible she will need a transfusion when you are gone. Is the pet sitter prepared regarding how to recognize this (lethargy, how to check for and recognize paleness, etc.) and get her to the vet, and do you know which

Re: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread catatonya
I don't have any advice on procrit or immunoregulin. I 'think' the immunoregulin would not be as effective as the procrit myself. But if Flavia's numbers are holding and she still weighs 8 pounds I think she's doing very well! tKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone I'm sorry

Re: July 5 update on Flavia

2005-07-05 Thread Lernermichelle
Procrit would be more effective IF the problem Flavia has is that her kidneys are not releasing the hormone. If her problem is something else, then the procrit will do nothing. The I-R's workings is still somewhat of a mystery to everyone, it seems, so it is worth trying for everything other

RE: Flavia won't take her antibiotic compound chew

2005-06-27 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Flavia for you while you are gone and I am sorry that you have to go who will be taking care of her while you are gone? Does she have to be at the vet the whole time? Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005

Re: Flavia won't take her antibiotic compound chew

2005-06-27 Thread Nina
could prescribe that Flavia might eat. How large is the pill? Crushing it, unless it doesn't taste bad, only releases more flavor and odor. Could you put it in a gel cap and then wrap it in something that she'll wolf down? I used cooked liver molded around the gelcap and hidden in a small

RE: Flavia won't take her antibiotic compound chew

2005-06-27 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
leaves, too far for me to follow. Thanks for your prayers, Nina---Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 1:28 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Flavia won't take her antibiotic compound chew

Re: latest on Flavia

2005-06-25 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Took Flavia for another blood test today, and her countis maintained at 21. So that's a relief, for today at any rate. Have scheduled another bloodwork appointment for Wednesday. (I have a suspicion that she is still craving litter--she was sniffing it this morning and may have eaten some

Re: latest on Flavia

2005-06-25 Thread Lernermichelle
I actually think that is good in a way-- it means that she has the energy to run from you! Michelle In a message dated 6/25/05 2:54:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: had to chase her today to catch her--not good. She was easy to handle at the vet, though--she

Re: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread Barb Moermond
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanted to let you all know how Flavia is, but first I apologize for not being able yet to replyto your kind individual emails--thank you so much--it's been a crazy two days. Flavia's hematocrit went from 6 (or 7.5 depending on which reading) to 17 with the transfusion

Re: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread Nina
Kerry, It's good news that Flavia is feeling better, you know how much I pray that it continues. As far as the others not welcoming her back with open arms... Remember, she stinks! She has that strong vet hospital smell on her that is very upsetting to kitties. Even the best, most loving

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thank you Nina---that's reassured me. I hate to see her effectively still isolated, poor little thing. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Flavia

RE: Flavia update

2005-06-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thank you Hideyo! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 3:50 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Flavia update Hi, Kerry, I havent seen your postings today, I am

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread catatonya
If there's any way you could rub a towel or blanket or something the others have been sleeping on onto flavia it might help. Being feral, I doubt you can do that though. This has happened with me before, but it usually only lasts a few hours. Being feral, your cats are probably more 'suspicious

RE: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread catatonya
Another thing you might do is wash all the bedding in the room they're all in to get 'out' their familiar smells so they may be more amiable to Flavia's antiseptic smell. tonyaHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My opinion might be biased (I have a bad experience in the

Re: Flavia further update

2005-06-24 Thread Lernermichelle
That is great news about Flavia-- amazing actually-- at least tentatively. >From 7.5 to 21 in a matter of 2 days is truly amazing. I wish so much that when Simon crashed at the end, with a hematocrit of 8, that he had let them put the catheter in to transfuse him. He had been so traumati

Flavia, George and Bramble

2005-06-23 Thread lomaxturtle
I hope Flavia and George are doing ok - I will keep praying for them. Jenn how is bones doing - hope he is ok too? As for my furboy - Bramble ate nearly a full pouch of whiskers cat food this morning along with 3 slices of chicken and I was so proud of him - he even came out and ate the cat food

RE: Flavia update

2005-06-23 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Dear Kerry, I am sorry, I have been behind reading emails I am so sorry that Flavia has anemia I will be praying so hard that she will recover very very soon please keep me posted with her progress. Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry

RE: Flavia update

2005-06-23 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Kerry, I havent seen your postings today, I am wondering how your baby, Flavia is doing after the transfusion I hope she is doing better Love and hugs to you and Flavia.. Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry MacKenzie Sent

Re: Flavia further update

2005-06-23 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Wanted to let you all know how Flavia is, but first I apologize for not being able yet to replyto your kind individual emails--thank you so much--it's been a crazy two days. Flavia's hematocrit went from 6 (or 7.5 depending on which reading) to 17 with the transfusion. She had dep and dex

Re: Flavia further update

2005-06-23 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Kerry, Positive thoughts coming your way, I am sure th eothers just need some time to adjust again, all will be well, I am sure of it, hang in there. Cherie Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanted to let you all know how Flavia is, but first I apologize for not being able yet

Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Hi all I've been up most of night with Flavia. I noticed she wasn't moving much last night, and didn't appear to want to eat. When I tried coaxing her with a treat, she went into the box and ate some litter instead. Not good. Then she defecated outside the box 2 or 3 times. I stayed with her

RE: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message Kerry, Paws and fingers crossed thatFlavia will be just fine! Joan -Original Message-From: Kerry MacKenzie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 10:24 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

Re: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread Nina
How frustrating for you! So, poor Flavia made a trip to the vet for nothing? Wasn't that amazing that she went in the carrier by herself? At least the experience, although I'm sure scary, wasn't too traumatic for her. You must be exhausted. Flavia and you are in my prayers that she feels

Re: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread Barb Moermond
Strength and health coming to Flavia and you too! That's really unfortunate about that other clinic, but at least now you know.. Once again, I'm so glad I have my vets - they aren't open on the weekends, but they are open at 730a with a vet getting there at 8. Good luck!Kerry MacKenzie [EMAIL

Re: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Thanks Carla. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 9:29 AM Subject: Re: Flavia not well, please send good wishes Kerry I will keep Flavia in my thoughts today and prayers tonight. Carla

Re: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Title: Message Thank you, Joan. - Original Message - From: Doljan, Joan To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 9:29 AM Subject: RE: Flavia not well, please send good wishes Kerry, Paws and fingers crossed thatFlavia

Re: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Thanks Gloria. Yes, I'm always amazed by badly behaved animal clinic people. I felt bad about taking poor Flavia there. It wasn't what I expected--at all. - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 9:40 AM

Re: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Thanks Barb. Yes, it was a bad experience. But past similar experience with my FeLV kitty cats gave me the resolve not to put up withit this time. I think it wasthe obnoxious receptionist'snegative reaction when I said (as an afterthought) that Flavia was also feral that did it. I hung

Re: Flavia not well, please send good wishes

2005-06-22 Thread catatonya
Kerry, Keep us posted. I hope Flavia is feeling better now and you got to see your vet. tonyaKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all I've been up most of night with Flavia. I noticed she wasn't moving much last night, and didn't appear to want to eat. When I tried coaxing her

Flavia and George

2005-06-22 Thread EWagner7701
Sorry I am behind in my postings! I am praying for George and Flavia... I don't know anything about what to give them to help, but I will be sending lots of positive thoughts their ways... I pray for everyone on this list and their kitties- I hope you all know what great things you do. Erika When

Flavia update

2005-06-22 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Dr Dodin called and said the hematocrit came back as 7.5. As I feared, it's nonregenerative anemia. She said we need to see how Flavia does tomorrow morning after the transfusion (she was also in an oxygen tent last time I saw her), and all being "well" will prescribe

Re: Flavia update

2005-06-22 Thread catatonya
Hi Kerry, I'm sorry to hear about the anemia. I would want to rule out hemobart just to be sure. I hope Flavia gets to come home first thing. Be sure to give some extra pats to Katyis too! take care, tonyaKerry MacKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dr Dodin called and said the hematocrit came

Re: Flavia update

2005-06-22 Thread Lernermichelle
Kerry, I have not been reading posts regularly, and just learned of Flavia. I am so sorry. it is so strange the way we seem to deal with the same things-- me with lymphoma over and over and you with inexplicable anemia. I would try Immuno-regulin too. The article on this group's web page