Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-03 Thread Kat
Gloria, I've been off-line all last week, but wanted to add my condolences on your loss of Pansy. It's such a shock when something like this happens - seemingly out of the blue. Something sort of similar happened to me -only it was a week after I had my 6 month old baby Callie (who was just

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks so much, Kat - it helps to know of other experiences with this sort of thing, and that there are other possibilities for causes. Gloria On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:42 AM, Kat wrote: Gloria, I've been off-line all last week, but wanted to add my condolences on your loss of Pansy. It's

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-01 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 12/30/05 6:06:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When I brought my Ursula in to be spayed the vet suggested giving her fluid during surgery. I hadn't heard of doing that before, I have no idea if that helps The IV fluids really DO help...They

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-01 Thread Belinda Sauro
Mine also uses iv fluids during surgery. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-01 Thread TenHouseCats
i'm struck, once again, by how many things we don't know to ask about--and how important it is that we share what works--and what doesn't--with one another On 1/1/06, Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine also uses iv fluids during surgery.--BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-01 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Gloria, I will be sure and add Pansy to this weeks service, I'm so sorry for your loss of such a young one. I do have a couple of questions that are puzzling me though. When exactly did Pansy pass away and why didn't your vet call you to let you know? It almost sounds like she

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-01 Thread Gloria Lane
: persian kitten, Pansy, died Sometimes on the flat faced ones they extubate them too soon... and because of the way the soft pallet is misshapen, it falls back and closes off the airway... and the cat is not awake enough to be aware of it...I have had this happen on a few... the first was when I

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-01 Thread Belinda Sauro
I'm really sorry Gloria, we trust our vets to know what they are doing and to have our animals life in their hands, some are just not worthy of that trust. I think there should be one person atleast in the recovery room anytime there is a patient in there, but I know this is probably

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-01 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 1/1/06 11:22:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mine also uses iv fluids during surgery IV fluids are so important during, and after surgery. Everyone really should insist that their vets do this as a precautionary procedure.

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-01 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 1/1/06 2:00:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think there should be one person atleast in the recovery room anytime there is a patient in there, but I know this is probably uinrealistic. Actually, that depends on the practice, When I worked

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-31 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Gloria, I'm so sorry - sending GLOW to light her way and ease your heart.Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would you add Pansy to the Bridge list? I took her to the vet this morning to be spayed. When I called this afternoon, he said that she died after the surgery!! I was shocked

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-31 Thread Gloria Lane
Thank you, Barb. Thanks so much to everyone - I appreciate it. Gloria On Dec 31, 2005, at 9:54 PM, Barb Moermond wrote: Oh Gloria, I'm so sorry - sending GLOW to light her way and ease your heart. Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would you add Pansy to the Bridge list? I took

Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread Gloria Lane
Would you add Pansy to the Bridge list? I took her to the vet this morning to be spayed. When I called this afternoon, he said that she died after the surgery!! I was shocked. I got her in early December. She was not FELV, was a pretty little 6 mo old silver Persian, really sweet

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread Gloria Lane
30, 2005 4:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Add Pansy to the bridge list Would you add Pansy to the Bridge list? I took her to the vet this morning to be spayed. When I called this afternoon, he said that she died after the surgery!! I was shocked. I got her in early December. She

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread Terri Brown
How horrible! I'm so sorry. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Pansy... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread TenHouseCats
oh, gloria, i'm so sorry! sending lots of GLOW to guide pansy home--there are a lot of my persians at the bridge who will welcome her, and keep her from missing you too much. i wish i could do the same for you... -- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892

RE: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
the reason Pansy was at the vet. Thinking of you, Gloria. love, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gloria Lane Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 4:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list Thanks

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread Nina
Oh Gloria, I'm so sorry, for Pansy and esp for you. I know how hard it is to send any of them off for surgery. I always worry and this is why. From the instances of this happening, it doesn't seem to matter how old they are. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for this sort

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread Lernermichelle
Oh, my God, Gloria! I am so, so, so sorry. How scary and horrible. I'm sorry. Michelle In a message dated 12/30/2005 5:24:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would you add Pansy to the Bridge list? I took her to the vet this morning to be spayed. When I called

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread catatonya
Gloria,I am so very, very sorry! What a terrible shock for you. We all know that there are risks with surgery, but it all seems so routine these days that you never expect anything like this. I know Pansy will wait for you with your others who have gone to the bridge.tonyaGloria Lane

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2005-12-30 Thread wendy
Gloria, I am so sorry to hear about Pansy! What a shock that must have been! What did the vet say caused Pansy's death?! I am so sorry. This is a tough way to end a year. I will keep you in my prayers and I hope that you continue to be comforted by the warm memories you have of her

Pansy

2005-12-30 Thread wendy
Gloria, Sorry-I responded to your post before I read the rest and see that you already explained what the vet said. I cannot imagine getting a phone call like that. What Nina says is right: don't second-guess yourself. You were doing the responsible thing for Pansy, taking her in for a routine

Re: Pansy

2005-12-30 Thread Gloria Lane
the responsible thing for Pansy, taking her in for a routine spay. I'm sure you already know that though. I just wanted to second that thought in case you were feeling down on yourself. :) Wendy --- wendy wrote: Gloria, I am so sorry to hear about Pansy! What a shock that must have been! What did