RE: Misha

2005-07-11 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Melody, you don't know how much it means to me, and probably to most people of the list, that you are going to keep Misha and take care of her - I wish everyone is smart and responsible like you - Again, there is lots of support in this group, feel free to stop by anytime, you need to talk

Re: Misha

2005-07-09 Thread Paul Jr
Thanks for all the great feedback about Misha. I understand more about her type of FeLV. FeLv can cause changes in the intestinal wall. Parasites and bacteria more commonly mulitply and cause diarrhea in FeLV infected cats. We have found in Misha's case its bacteria that causes her diarrhea. Thats

RE: Misha

2005-06-20 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
to source out another vet who might be more supportive of the patients with FeLV+ just so that you have another opinion Hideyo From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 10:31 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Misha

Re: Misha

2005-06-19 Thread Gloria Lane
of luck - Gloria On Jun 17, 2005, at 3:47 PM, Paul Jr wrote: Hey out there I need some sugeestions/feedback about Misha and what we should do with her. Misha is six years old and tested pos for FeLV. We have had her for almost 6 1/2 years. She is in good health and none of the other cats (all

Re: Misha

2005-06-19 Thread Gloria Lane
As I understand, there are human juveniles that do that too...and it's considered normal! On Jun 18, 2005, at 2:31 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: there are even diapers for kitties, too, if the problem is chronic--there are a lot of cats around who are full of life and love, just can't control

Re: Misha

2005-06-19 Thread felv
LOL! Isn't it funny how as humans, one thing is considered a good quality of life, when for our pets, many times that exact same thing is not considered a good quality of life? Like paralysis, many humans are in wheel chairs, living good lives, happy to still be here, but many vets still

Re: Misha

2005-06-19 Thread catatonya
vets just want to blame anything on felv or euthanize prematurely based on felv. Pumpkin mixed in with canned food did seem to help my cat as well. I hope you find some answers for poor Misha. tonyaPaul Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THanks for your repsonse. I have always thought Mishamight have IBD

Re: Misha

2005-06-18 Thread Nina
ortunately, and the "drippy butt" symptom could be a sign of intestinal lymphoma. How long has Misha had diarrhea? From the little you told us about her symptoms it sounds like some sort of IBD (intestinal bowel disease) problem. You need more help from your vet. He needs to be treating wha

Re: Misha

2005-06-18 Thread Del Daniels
kittyto one room and spreading sheets/towels on the floor helps cleaning up. A large dog crate or tall kitty wire kitty condo will confine and you cangive Misha periodic "recesses" into the room. I had three kittens with a few months of constant dripping; later an adult cat with th

Re: Misha

2005-06-18 Thread TenHouseCats
there are even diapers for kitties, too, if the problem is chronic--there are a lot of cats around who are full of life and love, just can't control their bowels, who bop around in diapers quite happily, i'm told! -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892