Re: Cricket and heart murmur

2006-05-03 Thread Dudes
Hi Wendy: Good to hear from you. I also thought that perhaps there should be blood drawn to get a baseline cbc to be able to watch for a trend, and I'm glad you suggested it. Will keep everyone posted. Sandy - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: Cricket

2005-11-14 Thread wendy
Hi Tonya, No, of course you didn't offend either of us. Thanks for caring enough in the first place! I appreciate your kind words and so does Cricket. :) Wendy --- catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy, I'm so terribly sorry. You certainly did all you could for little

Re: Cricket

2005-11-14 Thread felv
I am a few days behind on email, but I am so sorry to hear that Cricket passed on. Sending late sympathies to you Wendy. Time doesn't heal, but it does get easier to cope after a while. Please take care of yourself, and know that you did everything right, and that you couldn't have been a

Re: Cricket

2005-11-13 Thread catatonya
Wendy,I'm so terribly sorry. You certainly did all you could for little Cricket. I love that name by the way. She is at peace now and will always be with you in spirit.tonyawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone,I just wanted to let you know that Cricket passed awaylast night about

RE: Cricket

2005-11-13 Thread catatonya
Wendy,I'm sorry I was under the impression that Cricket was a girl. I hope I didn't offend him, because I know that even that he's physically gone he will always be with you.twendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Joan. It means a lot to me.--- "Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

Re: Cricket and a feeding tube

2005-11-12 Thread catatonya
Maybe I spoke too soon! I'm about 400 emails behind. I'm pulling for the feeding tube to work! tonyaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OMG! Hooray! This is such wonderful news. I was sitting here trying to think of how I could respond to your news about having Cricket pts. It just didn't feel right,

RE: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Doljan, Joan
Wendy, I have been following Cricket's story and I am so saddened that he did not make it. I know that you did the best for him and that he knew that as well. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Joan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Lernermichelle
Oh my God, Wendy, I am so incredibly sorry. It sounds like the passing was relatively easy as passings go, and maybe that was due to the sedation. But it is so horriblethat Cricket had to pass at all. I do not think it is strange you brought his collar to work at all. Youdid everything you

RE: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Kat
Dear Wendy, I am so sorry that Cricket has left you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kat (Mew Jersey)

RE: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Thank you Joan. It means a lot to me. --- Doljan, Joan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy, I have been following Cricket's story and I am so saddened that he did not make it. I know that you did the best for him and that he knew that as well. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Joan

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Thanks Michelle. I am glad that Cricket went fairly quickly too. I really don't think I could have dealt with him suffering for much longer. The twenty minutes was torture enough. I kept begging God to let him go, and begging Cricket to let go. I am 35 years old and this has truly been one of

RE: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Thank you Kat. We could use the prayers-they are much appreciated. --- Kat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Wendy, I am so sorry that Cricket has left you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kat (Mew Jersey) __

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Sharon Siders
Wendy, I don't post much anymore, since I lost my last FeLV kitty two years ago. I still care deeply about all of you and your kitties though. Please know that my heart goes out to you for we can all relate to what you are feeling. Sharonwendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone,I just wanted

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Lernermichelle
Wendy, I'm sorry, I thought from your posting that it had been peaceful, that he never entirely came out of sedation. I have been through it many times-- the slow decline, buying everything in the supermarket every day to try to get them to eat, going over options and possible treatments

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Thank you Sharon. I am sorry to hear about your loss. What was your kitty's name? --- Sharon Siders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy, I don't post much anymore, since I lost my last FeLV kitty two years ago. I still care deeply about all of you and your kitties though. Please know

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Belinda Sauro
Wendy, I'm so sorry Cricket choose to go home, sometimes they know their bodies just aren't strong enough and make that choice. He will give you a sign, I'm sure of it. Taking his collar to work is not even a little bit silly, it is a way to comfort yourself and still have a little

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Michelle, You are truly an angel. I couldn't do this over and over. I just couldn't. All of us have special reasons why we are here, and caring for these FeLV kitties is definitely one of yours. I know what you mean about the day to day struggle and trying to figure out courses of treatment,

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Belinda, I bet Buddie knew that it bothered you that you weren't there when she passed and she made sure to come back and let you know that she is ok with that and for you not to feel badly about it. What a sweet and thoughtful kitty. :) Wendy --- Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Lernermichelle
It sounds like you had an amazing relationship with Cricket. And you are right that it would not be as hard with the others, but don't fool yourself-- it will still be hard, when the time comes. When I talked about going through it over and over, it was not just positive cats. I have lost 3

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Yes Michelle, I agree that it's hard to take when they are so young. It's probably difficult too when they have been a lifelong companion for many years. I guess it's hard all the way around. It sounds as if you have some wonderful acreage (in UK?) due to all your animals and horses and I am

RE: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Oh Wendy, I am so, so sorry, and in tears with you. Like, I'm sure, everyone else who's been following your and Cricket's story, I've been wondering this morning he fared, and hoping for the best. I am so very glad that you were at home when the time came, and that he woke you up so you could be

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread TatorBunz
Wendy, I'm so sorry to hear about your "Cricket". My husband very comforting when I lost my "Taz" as well. The sad thing is I couldn't be with Taz when he died. I lost him in surgery while they were trying to remove tumors from his eye and skull. His link is below under my signature "Pet

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Lernermichelle
No, I am in the US. We have 5 acres, mostly woods. The horses, Shire and Pepsi, never lived on our property. I grew up with them living at a barn a few miles away. Michelle In a message dated 11/10/2005 12:20:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes Michelle, I agree that

RE: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Thank you Kerry for the warm thoughts and compassion. I feel so much better after reading everyone's posts to Cricket and me. I am compiling a little journal of all the posts that have gone on regarding Cricket and I am going to bind it and keep it so that I can remember his good fight and

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Terrie, I went to Taz's memorial page. What a beautiful kitty!!! His memorial brought me to tears and I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your beautiful words. I am thankful to God for them and for all the people who take time from their busy lives to encourage others who are going

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Woods, too?!!! I am really envious now! ;) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, I am in the US. We have 5 acres, mostly woods. The horses, Shire and Pepsi, never lived on our property. I grew up with them living at a barn a few miles away. Michelle In a message dated 11/10/2005

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Nina
Wendy, I'm so sorry that Cricket wasn't able to benefit from the feeding tube. It is a comfort that your prayers were answered and you were with him when he passed, (I'm betting that Cricket, knowing your wishes, had something to do with that). I'm sure no one on this list thinks it's a bit

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Nina, I will definitely let you guys know when I hear from Cricket. (That sounds a little crazy reading that-lol). I love the idea of putting Trouble's collar on your new arrivals and asking him to look over them. I will remember that. And thank you for your kinds words. They are soothing.

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Terri Brown
I'm so sorry he didn't make it. Big hugs to you and yours. Goodnight, sweet Cricket... =^..^= 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

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread wendy
Thank you Terry. :) Wendy --- Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry he didn't make it. Big hugs to you and yours. Goodnight, sweet Cricket... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth,

RE: Cricket and a feeding tube

2005-11-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Wendy, sending you and Cricket my fervent and heartfelt wishes that acting on Belinda's info gives your dear Cricket a second chance. Sending positive and healing thoughts Cricket's way. Let us know how it goes when you get time. We're all rooting for him. much love hugs to you both, Kerry

Re: Cricket and a feeding tube

2005-11-09 Thread Nina
OMG! Hooray! This is such wonderful news. I was sitting here trying to think of how I could respond to your news about having Cricket pts. It just didn't feel right, and I didn't know what to say. Hooray for you and hooray for Belinda. It never occurred to me to even mention your option

Re: Cricket and a feeding tube

2005-11-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Wendy, I am glad to hear you are trying this with Cricket, and I wish him and you all the best. I hope that his hematocrit is holding steady and he just needs sustenance. Michelle In a message dated 11/9/2005 1:10:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey guys, Per

Re: Cricket and a feeding tube

2005-11-09 Thread felv
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Re: Cricket and a feeding tube

2005-11-09 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi, I had a kitty that had an inoperable tumor back in 1997 and we inserted the feeding tube...She had it the rest of her life...She had chemo for 5 months once a month and I had to feed her until she was able to eat on her own again..They usually leave them in no longer than a few months, but

RE: Cricket and a feeding tube

2005-11-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry Roach Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 1:37 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cricket and a feeding tube Hi, I had a kitty that had an inoperable tumor back in 1997 and we inserted the feeding

Re: CRICKET NEEDS A TRANSFUSION

2005-10-27 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Wendy, I'm afraid Michelle is right, my Frankie's Hemocrit was 6 when I lost him, I would definately get a transfusion to boost his hemocrit and hopefully give him the strength to get the full benefit from the immunoregalin!! -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ...