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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:09 PM Subject: Re: How do yall do it? the short answer? we do it because we can. we might not always THINK that we can, but clearly the creative force of the universe, by whatever name you choose to call it, believes that we can

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Hi Kelley, I've seen Missy's pictures before, everytime I do I get this huge smile on my face. She's so adorable! I certainly understand the feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach when you think about the possibility of her time being short. My advice is to stop nurturing that feeling

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. - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: How do yall do it? When I told my mother how many cats I have, she

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living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:03:42 PM Subject: How do yall do it? Hi guys, I don't have an FELV

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My Tigger is a lap kitty :) Gina Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a very nice lap fungus kitty here just now. They do happen occasionally. Phaewryn Donations Needed for Whitey's emergency Vet Care! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html DONATE VIA PAYPAL:

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: Thursday, December 28, 2006 7:08 PM Subject: Re: How do yall do it? She's precious! Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, definitely, I would never let Missy go uncared for. But it is about time to take her to the cardiologist again and I'm scared. She's the best cat. She's

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When I told my mother how many cats I have, she FREAKED OUT and started worrying about me going to jail for having too many cats. Apparently there was a raid near her and the woman went to jail. I've never heard of anyone going to jail around here for hoarding. They usually just take the cats

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] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: How do yall do it? When I told my mother how many cats I have, she FREAKED OUT and started worrying about me going to jail for having too many cats. Apparently there was a raid

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, December 27, 2006 9:35 AM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: How do yall do it? When I told my mother how many cats I have, she FREAKED OUT and started worrying about me going to jail for having too many cats. Apparently there was a raid near her and the woman went to jail. I've

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I have a very nice lap fungus kitty here just now. They do happen occasionally. Phaewryn Donations Needed for Whitey's emergency Vet Care! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html DONATE VIA PAYPAL:

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@felineleukemia.org *Subject: *Re: How do yall do it? When I told my mother how many cats I have, she FREAKED OUT and started worrying about me going to jail for having too many cats. Apparently there was a raid near her and the woman went to jail. I've never heard of anyone going to jail around here

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PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:35 AM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject: *Re: How do yall do it? When I told my mother how many cats I have, she FREAKED OUT and started worrying about me going

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PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 4:14 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: How do yall do it? I have heard some real horror stories, but of course there are 2 sides to every story. I have caught local AC in some lies though. AC went and seized a large

How do yall do it?

Hi guys, I don't have an FELV+ that I know of, but I do have a kitty with VSM (ventricular septal defect) - a heart condition. She could die at any time, or she could live for quite a while. (If you could add her to the prayer list, that would be great). Her name is Missy, and I love her more

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I'm sure we all stress and cry a lot. some of us have medical problems of our own that are probably caused or exacerbated by stress. And if you lose enough animals, there is some sense of resignation that comes too, I think. It is not any less sad or upsetting, but the amount of crying

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: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:03:42 PM Subject: How do yall do it? Hi guys, I don't have an FELV+ that I know of, but I do have a kitty with VSM (ventricular septal defect) - a heart condition. She could die at any

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From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:03:42 PM Subject: How do yall do it? Hi guys, I don't have an FELV+ that I know of, but I do have a kitty with VSM (ventricular septal defect) - a heart condition. She could die

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On 12/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure we all stress and cry a lot. some of us have medical problems of our own that are probably caused or exacerbated by stress. I went to my doctor and told him I cried every day. He put me on antidepressants right away. And

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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 1:25 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: How do yall do it? Oh, definitely, I would never let Missy go

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PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:25 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: How do yall do it? Oh, definitely, I would never let Missy go uncared for. But it is about time to take her to the cardiologist again and I'm scared. She's the best cat

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On 12/26/06, Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What a beautiful girl! She sounds like a delightful kitty. You're doing everything right, and she knows how much you love her. Try to focus on having her now, rather than losing her in the future, and be happy. Diane R. I tell her

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The way I have dealt with the fear of loss thing, in the past, is to tell myself that when they are gone, all I will want is the chance to hold them and pet them and smell them and talk to them again, and will feel like I would give anything for 5 minutes of it. And look! they are still

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the short answer? we do it because we can. we might not always THINK that we can, but clearly the creative force of the universe, by whatever name you choose to call it, believes that we can. these critters always manage to find us, no matter what we do. i have come to believe that, in order to

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people would bring FeLV or FIV cats to the sanctuary, saying that they couldn't keep them, because, they are going to die. we would gently remind them that ALL of their cats, and they themselves, are going to die. there are just no guarantees--the $1500 showcat you buy tomorrow could have a

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She's adorable. Is she on any meds for her condition? -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com

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likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika To: felvtalk Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:03 PM Subject: How do yall do it? Hi guys, I don't have an FELV+ that I

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Hi Belinda, She is not on any prescribed meds yet. I have her on a lot of supplements including CoQ10, l-lysine, l-carnitine, and a multivitamin, on the recommendations of the kitty heart list. Her immune system is not strong, though probably not as weak as an FELV kitty. She also gets ill

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There are meds for cats with heart conditions. My Snowball was on them. They do not necessarily save them, but I think they can extend life in some cases, and certain drugs like lasix can make them more comfortable if they get fluid build-up. Michelle In a message dated 12/26/2006 2:45:05

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Yes, the internist didn't feel it was bad enough for meds, or that there were any meds to put her on at this point. She is asymptomatic except for having a hole in her heart. She has been checked for fluid build up and has none. My regular vet has instructed me to bring her in immediately at

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oh, i did not catch the problem. I have never heard of that problem. It sounds like you are doing everything you can. michelle In a message dated 12/26/2006 2:53:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, the internist didn't feel it was bad enough for meds, or that

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- Original Message - From: TenHouseCats To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:09 PM Subject: Re: How do yall do it? the short answer? we do it because we can. we might not always THINK that we can, but clearly the creative force of the universe

Re: How do yall do it?-- Asia

Dianne, How is Asia doing? Michelle In a message dated 12/26/2006 3:00:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you for this. It reminded me of the day Asia was diagnosed with FELV, even before the Lymphoma I was down in the dumps and wondering why this

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Yes, it is repairable in people, and dogs, but not cats:( Apparently there aren't heart lung machines small enough...I talked to my brother who is an MD and he said if they were able to do the surgery to repair it they would probably have to do it under a microscope. It may eventually turn into

Re: How do yall do it?-- Asia

. I think she is not gaining weight as she should but will see on Friday when we go back to vet thanks for asking Dianne - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:01 PM Subject: Re: How do yall do

Re: How do yall do it?-- Asia

CCNU is another rescue drug like elspar that can help cats who have come out of remission. I think that it puts smething like 50% of cats with lymphoma back into remission after they have come out of it. Also, I don't remember, but I don't think your vet's protocol includes adriamycin,

Re: How do yall do it?-- Asia

No we don't use adriamycin, but I will remember it in case we need to add it. She is such a loving kittyincredible little one... - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:19 PM Subject: Re: How do

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I think a cardiologist is a good idea. Joey has HCM and gets an echo every year now, was every 6 to9 months but he is stable so we get to wait a year. He is on benazepril for it an it seems to be keeping things OK. He does have high BP which my vet doesn't want to treat yet but I am going

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Sounds like you have her on some good supplements. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable

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of her to the very best of my ability and would not give up easily. Dianne - Original Message - From: TenHouseCats To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:09 PM Subject: Re: How do yall do it? the short answer? we do it because we can. we

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, December 26, 2006 2:09 PM *Subject:* Re: How do yall do it? the short answer? we do it because we can. we might not always THINK that we can, but clearly the creative force of the universe, by whatever name you choose to call it, believes that we can. these critters always manage to find us

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. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Barbara Oberst To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 4:34 PM Subject: Re: How do yall do it? I have 5 of my own cats, plus 4 strays we're fostering. In October, 1 of the fosters

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: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 1:44 PM Subject: Re: How do yall do it? Hi Belinda, She is not on any prescribed meds yet. I have her on a lot of supplements including CoQ10, l-lysine, l-carnitine, and a multivitamin, on the recommendations of the kitty heart list. Her immune system

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I'll be sending thoughts of health and high spirits to Missy for you Kelley. You just have to know that you are giving her the best life you can provide while she is with you, and know that SHE KNOWS THAT, and believe that even if her time is short, the QUALITY is more important than the QUANTITY,

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Oh, she is beautiful! And she has the same little dainty nose and smaller eye that my Moogie had. She looks a lot like her, except the coat color! Just cherish each moment you have, and let tomorrow bring tomorrow, one moment at a time, and don't stress out about the things you cannot control. The

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nothing wrong with chanting it's kind of like an Affirmation, except it's accomplished by the nature of rhythm and repetition, as opposed to focus and meditation. Most cats love to be sung to, and love it when you sing-song their names into rhymes, so I would think they would really be happy

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does sodium effect BP in cats like it does in humans? does he eat any sodium (salt) in the diet you feed? Phaewryn Donations Needed for Whitey's emergency Vet Care! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html DONATE VIA PAYPAL:

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Barbara, I think you did the absolute right thing, and SHAME on your mother for even thinking of throwing guilt around like that. I think it's terrible that someone who is supposed to love you and support you by default would even consider being so thoughtless and MEAN to even suggest that you