To Jen-FeLV vaccination of recovered cat

2006-07-19 Thread wendy
Hi Jen, I don't think that the FeLV vaccine will have any effect due to her history. The vaccination will not help prevent the virus from kicking in if she's already carrying it. However, that being said, if she is an indoor cat only, I wouldn't waste my time or money vaccinating her. If she

To Jen-P.S.

2006-05-15 Thread wendy
P.S. Jen-make sure you have at least one good pic of Allie; take some tonight if you are able. And also, if you are able to, be there with her when she crosses. It's horrible but at the same time, will be an honor and a blessing to both of you, if that makes any sense. Take care Jen and give

Jen: Smookie, feline herpes, and a corneal ulcer

2006-05-04 Thread wendy
Thanks Jen-I will try that when I get home from work tonight. Hopefully it will work a lot better! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy, if she's able to kick you in the boobs, you aren't restraining her right. The BEST way to restrain a cat (on your own, with no tools or gimmicks) is to put

Hey Jen

2006-04-20 Thread wendy
Hey Jen, Man, I know that awful feeling of going to a job(s) that you hate!!! It is a horrible feeling. I'm right there with you at this point in my life. And then getting into trouble on top of that... I read a book last month called Who Moved My Cheese and it helped me, because my attitude

Re: Hey Jen

2006-04-20 Thread felv
Thanks Wendy, I'm much better today. Zack, on the other hand, is still very sad. :-( Poor Zackers. I'll have new pics sometime this weekend, so you guys can see how pretty he is. :-) Jenn http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue:

Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread wendy
Hey Jen, Thanks for the tips!!! If I can talk my husband into doing it (and I can be very persuasive...lol), then we will definitely be buying those knee pads. Thanks for the mortar tip too. I can't believe I am starting to look forward to this-I hated the idea two weeks ago. Did you guys

Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread wendy
P.S. I think I will go pick up that video today so that my husband can watch it. Thank you for offering to send it-that is very sweet! You should have seen my husband when I tried to convince him we could fix a leaky toilet when we first married two years ago. He had never done any handy work

Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread jenmeyer
them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 3, 2006 11:01 am Subject: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org P.S. I think I will go pick

Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread jenmeyer
:01 am Subject: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org P.S. I think I will go pick up that video today so that my husband can watch it. Thank you for offering to send it-that is very sweet! You should have seen my husband when I tried to convince him we could fix

Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread wendy
will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 3, 2006 11:01 am Subject: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org P.S. I

Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread jenmeyer
- Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 3, 2006 11:44 am Subject: Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I'm confused...did you pull the vinyl/laminate up and then lay tile, or did you just lay tile over the vinyl? I

Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread wendy
You were right to think that Jen. Thank the good Lord that I mentioned I would be sealing the concrete floors before laying concrete to the Home Depot guy today. He nearly had a conniption fit. He said that the porosity of the concrete is how the tile glue adheres to the concrete. Take away

Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread catatonya
PROTECTED] wrote: You were right to think that Jen. Thank the good Lordthat I mentioned I would be sealing the concretefloors before laying concrete to the Home Depot guytoday. He nearly had a conniption fit. He said thatthe porosity of the concrete is how the tile glueadheres to the concrete. Take away

Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread Marylyn
] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 11:19 AM Subject: Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!! Hee, hee! I know what you mean about doing it yourself! With internet access, I have just enough do-it-yourself knowledge to make me dangerous... ;) I, too, embarked on a toilet

Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!!

2006-04-03 Thread Marylyn
- From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:11 PM Subject: Re: Jen: OT: New journey-laying tile!!! You were right to think that Jen. Thank the good Lord that I mentioned I would be sealing the concrete floors before laying concrete to the Home

Re: TESTING--Jen--water garden!

2006-03-23 Thread jenmeyer
you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:12 am Subject: Re: TESTING--Jen To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Hey Jen, Very cool about adopting Lucy. I bet Oscar

Jen

2006-01-26 Thread wendy
Jen, How are you doing? :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Jen-- How is Ewok?

2006-01-06 Thread jenmeyer
lizard could lead a long, fruitful life! :) Take care, Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you

Re: Jen and Michelle

2006-01-06 Thread jenmeyer
Oh, dear! How did you hurt your back, Nina? These days I'm injuring myself just getting out of bed in the morning...Take care of yourself and thanks for the email! Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you

Re: Jen-- How is Ewok?

2006-01-06 Thread Lernermichelle
Jen, You might want to stop the pred and give dex/depo shots instead. The depo is instead of pred, and is stronger and longer lasting. The fact that Ewok went two weeks or so without needing another depo shot says to me that he is not near the end yet. I would strongly suggest, if he

Re: Jen-- How is Ewok?

2006-01-05 Thread jenmeyer
for awhile! :) How are Patches and Lucy? Sorry, I'm still trying to catch up! :) Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become

Re: Jen-- How is Ewok?

2006-01-05 Thread Lernermichelle
Jen, SO glad to hear Ewok is still doing well!! Simon responded very well to the CCNU also. After that he got Adriamycin, which he did not respond well to, and I wished I had asked the oncologist to give him more CCNU instead. I think the oncologist was afraid that without switching

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-22 Thread wendy
Jen, I am so happy that Ewok is doing so well from the shots! I wish you and Ewok a very Merry Christmas! :) (big grin while picturing Ewok running around exploring) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Michelle! Thanks for the email! The last few days have been a whirlwind...I'm

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-21 Thread jenmeyer
...and, fortunately, he's an adventurous, social guy...so he's very curious about his new surroundings! Keep your fingers crossed that his remission lasts just a little bit longer! Michelle--thank you so much again for all of your advice! Jen But if you

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-21 Thread Lernermichelle
Oh, Jen, I am so overjoyed to hear he is feeling better and that you have him with you there and he is having such a good time!! I was really worried that your not having emailed meant he was doing worse. It is so, so great that you have a vet who was willing to give you a dex shot to take

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-21 Thread Nina
Oh Jen, I'm so thrilled that Michelle and Simon were able to help you and Ewok! It's true that everything we do ripples out, we usually don't get to see it as clearly as you and Michelle have. Such a nice Christmas present, to be thinking of you and little Ewok enjoying your vacation

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-21 Thread Lernermichelle
One thing I always question myself about is whether it was worth letting Simon go through the very rough days he went through at times during those two months in order to have the good days he had during that period. While he was alive it definitely seemed worth it, but since then I have

Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-20 Thread Lernermichelle
I have been thinking about him. Symptoms any better?Did the vet try the steroid shots? Any talk of using CCNU? Did the last chemo shot (the one that starts with E, can't remember the name) do anything? I am hoping for the best, but worried that things are bad since you have not written.

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Patti

2005-12-17 Thread jenmeyer
: Friday, December 16, 2005 11:23 pm Subject: Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor Jen~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ewok. I was so saddened to hear the news regarding the tumor. I pray little Ewok will get some relief with new treatments pursued...Big hugs to both of you! Love

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Update

2005-12-17 Thread jenmeyer
you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, December 16, 2005 5:26 pm Subject: Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor You can do it either way. I would do it in one shot just to stick him

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
miracle... :(Take care and positive vibes out to poor Lucy!!Jen

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread jenmeyer
stomach, right now...Ewok has been able to keep the FeLV in check through all this so far, I feel like I'm tempting fate with the additional stress! Please keep my boy in your thoughts and prayers! Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
Jen, I'm praying for him. I don't really understand about the white blood cell count-- if anything, chemo usually makes that go down. It seems like he has an infection now? I am really sorry if you did chemo partially because I recommended it and he is having this reaction. I was glad

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
In a message dated 12/16/2005 10:10:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ewok has been able to keep the FeLV in check through all this so far, I feel like I'm tempting fate with the additional stress! I totally understand that. But the lymphoma is from his FeLV, so

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread jenmeyer
the sentiments of my vet who is just at a loss as to why he's having such a severe reaction...perhaps the oncologist will be able to figure it out! Could the high white cell count indicate that the cancer is spreading? I will let you know what happens when I get back! All the best, Jen

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread jenmeyer
...but I'm trying to prepare myself at the same time. Please keep Ewok in your thoughts! Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread wendy
Hey Jen, I will keep Ewok in my prayers. I hope that he starts turning around soon. You are right. Michelle has no reason to feel badly for suggesting chemo for Ewok. She is a wonderful source of information, and a light to all of us and our kitties. Please keep us posted on Ewok. :) Wendy

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Wendy

2005-12-16 Thread jenmeyer
') intestinal lymphoma, so it's hard to be optimistic... :( And you're absolutely right about Michelle...I don't know what I'd do without her and her little fur-angel Simon! I'll keep you updated! Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
Jen, If it is another tumor, ask for the combo dex/depo shot to see if it will help. Combined with chemo, it helped Simon for an extra month and made him feel really good. It also suppresses nausea and increases appetite, besides shrinking the tumor temporarily. Michelle In a message

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
I'm sorry, Jen! That's horrible. Josephine did get tumors in her intestines secondary to tumors on her kidneys, and she lived a couple months with them just getting those shots, without even any chemo. The dex would visibly shrink the tumor within just a few hours. The day that the shot

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread jenmeyer
. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, December 16, 2005 2:36 pm Subject: Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor I'm sorry

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
1/2 cc Dexamethasone and 1/2 cc depomedrol. Though the norm, when giving Depomedrol, is to give a whole cc at one time, and I have done that as well because some vets insist that is the right amount if you give depo at all. But the vet who taught me about doing the combo shots uses 1/2 cc

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
oh, and they can be administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The oncologist gave them to Simon intramuscularly, and I gave the follow-up dex shots subcutaneously. IM is faster than sub-q in terms of absorbtion rate. Michelle

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread Nina
Aw Jen, I just caught up on the posts between you and Michelle about Ewok. I feel like there's a tumor in my belly :( . I'm so sorry. My thoughts, concerns and prayers are with you guys. I wish there were something else I could say or do. I hate this damn disease. I'm sending you all my

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread jenmeyer
not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, December 16, 2005 3:22 pm Subject: Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor oh, and they can

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
You can do it either way. I would do it in one shot just to stick him less, but other than that i do not think it matters. Michelle In a message dated 12/16/2005 6:25:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are the twoadministered separately (separate injections)? Or are

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread Lernermichelle
Jen, I would ask the vet to teach you how to do subcutaneous fluids at home, if you don't already know how to do it, so you don't need to keep taking him in. If he is in really bad shape it is true that IV fluids get into his system faster, but longer-term it seems like sub-q fluids should

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Nina

2005-12-16 Thread jenmeyer
need a little sleep and/or a stiff drink? LOL! Anyway, thanks for the hug...I needed that right about now! :) Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-16 Thread catatonya
Hey Jen,Thoughts and prayers coming your way for Ewok. I hope he turns the corner.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Michelle!Our vet is *fairly* confident it's a reaction to the chemo (I think it started with the adriamycin...then the "nail-in-the-coffin," so-to-speak, was the v

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?--Another tumor

2005-12-16 Thread PEC2851
Jen~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ewok. I was so saddened to hear the news regarding the tumor. I pray little Ewok will get some relief with new treatments pursued... Big hugs to both of you! Love, Patti

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-15 Thread jenmeyer
at the same time. I'm not sure what else to do but keep up the supportive therapy until his GI tract is in working order, again! I hope he bounces back soon, his blood-work is normal as of Monday, and the vet is going to check it again tomorrow...I miss my little fussy boy! :( Jen

Re: Jen-- how is Ewok doing?

2005-12-15 Thread Lernermichelle
Jen, I am really sorry he is having so many symptoms. Is there any talk of giving the chemo a rest until he feels better? It is ok to give beneficial bateria while giving antibiotics, and it is in fact recommended. You just need to make sure you give it a few hours before or after

Re: Jen

2005-10-02 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Welcome back Jen---what an ordeal you guys have been through. It's great to know you're all safe and sound, and that your home is in one piece too. Hope little Ewok is doing okay. Good to have you back! Kerry PS: d'you literally mean you dodged a bullet or is that a dumb Brit Q?! - Original

Re: Jen

2005-10-02 Thread jenmeyer
] Date: Sunday, October 2, 2005 11:55 am Subject: Re: Jen Welcome back Jen---what an ordeal you guys have been through. It's great to know you're all safe and sound, and that your home is in one piece too.Hope little Ewok is doing okay. Good to have you back! Kerry PS: d'you literally mean you

Re: Jen

2005-09-30 Thread jenmeyer
exhausted)...thank you all for your positive thoughts...I have yet to read though the list email, but I know there have been a couple of losses (Julie and Nina??)...I believe I saw something about Grace... :( Take care, all... Jen But if you tame me

Re: Jen

2005-09-29 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Good point. To my knowledge there's been no email to the list. Maybe someone's heard from her directly? Hope they're ok - Original Message - From: catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Jen Has anyone heard

Jen----Nutrical

2005-08-31 Thread Elizabeth Paz
I've never heard of Nutrical, is it a food supplement? This sounds very good and quite easy to give, at this point I am willing to try anything. Thank you so much, I will be picking up a tube tomorrow. BLOCKQUOTE style='PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #A0C6E5 2px solid;

Re: Jen----Nutrical

2005-08-31 Thread janine paton
I have a cat who is negative, but he doesn't want to eat either. My homeopathic vet recommends a supplement called Amino B-Plex. It has amino acids, B vitamins to stimulate the appetite, potassium, iron, a few other things that aren't familiar to me. It's a liquid, and they seem to like it.

Re: Jen----Nutrical

2005-08-31 Thread jenmeyer
- From: Elizabeth Paz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 9:13 pm Subject: JenNutrical I've never heard of Nutrical, is it a food supplement? This sounds very good and quite easy to give, at this point I am willing to try anything. Thank you so much, I

For Jen: Innova dry--no grains!

2005-04-12 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: For Jen: Innova dry--no grains! This is such a strange coincidence---I called a potential petsitter yesterday, and she was waxing lyrical about her dry food of choice for her cats---grainless Innova Evo dog food (I've never bought Innova and had never heard of 'Evo'). She really

RE: For Jen: Innova dry--no grains!--dog vs. cat

2005-04-12 Thread Jen Meyer
, Kerry N.Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 9:10 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: For Jen: Innova dry--no grains! This is such a strange coincidence---I called a potential petsitter yesterday, and she was waxing lyrical about her dry food of choice for her cats---grainless Innova Evo

RE: For Jen: Innova dry--no grains!--dog vs. cat

2005-04-12 Thread Jen Meyer
t: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:17 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: For Jen: Innova dry--no grains!--dog vs. cat Thanks--I'll look at it and compare the labels with the Wellness I use-- I'll try and get a sample tonight when I pick up my Wellness. Kerry -Origi