Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-07-02 Thread catatonya
Kelley, I'm so sorry to read that Suzie passed. I'm so sorry. tonya Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in laps, but didn't like other cats much. She was positive for FIP. Dr Samon euthanized her this morning. I wish I had been there,

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-29 Thread Gina WN
Kelley, Gentle Bridge vibes to Suzie. I am sorry she didn't come out of her coma. Please try not to blame yourself. The fact that these kitties come to you already compromised, might be the problem, rather than anything you are doing. Take care, Gina Beth Noren [EMAIL

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
Kelley - I am so sorry - it's just so sad - I wish you could have been there with her, too. Please know that she is no longer in pain and free from the body which did not allow her to do all the things she wanted to do -- now she is free - nothing is going to prevent her from being happy and

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
I just really didn't think she had FIP...she was just 5... On 6/28/07, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelley - I am so sorry - it's just so sad - I wish you could have been there with her, too. Please know that she is no longer in pain and free from the body which did not allow her

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry... she sounds like a wonderful friend. Sleep soft sweet Suzie. Gloria On Jun 28, 2007, at 8:37 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in laps, but didn't like other cats much. She was positive for FIP. Dr Samon euthanized her this morning. I

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
She loved tortillas..she would try to steal them from me.. On 6/28/07, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sorry... she sounds like a wonderful friend. Sleep soft sweet Suzie. Gloria On Jun 28, 2007, at 8:37 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 7:44 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge I just really didn't think she had FIP...she was just 5... On 6/28/07, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

RE: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
I'm so very sorry, Kelly. Hugs to you. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 8:38 AM To: felvtalk Subject: Suzie crossed the bridge She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in laps, but didn't

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread dede hicken
Kelly, I am so sorry. I wish I could say something profound to take away your pain. May God bless you, and Suzie...who is free and happy at this moment. Dede and Ki --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in laps, but didn't like other cats much.

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2007 7:44 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge I just really didn't think she had FIP...she was just 5... On 6/28/07, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelley - I am so sorry - it's just so sad - I wish you could have been there with her

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Belinda
Kelley. I;m very sorry Suzie didn't make it, I wish she could have had longer with you. Are you having a necropsy done to confirm the FIP diagnosis? I personally would to be sure that's what it was and especially for peace of mind. Maybe the vet would do it free of charge or for a

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Belinda, I'm not sure I can afford it to be bluntly honest. I still owe $200 on Caroline and this was probably $1k more for Suzie..I haven't even asked and quite frankly do not want to know. I have to think about what is going to happen if another cat gets sick and I have spent money on a

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Belinda
You don't think your vet would do it as a courtesy to find out what is going on. If it isn't FIP there is the possibility of maybe being able to treat the others that are coming down with unknown aliments. If it is FIP then you know for sure you have done all that is possible. Not trying

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread dede hicken
any further findings to see what caused her illness? - Original Message - *From:* Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2007 7:44 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge I just really didn't think she had FIP

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
She was comatose. I would not dare ask him to do anything as a courtsey, he already does not charge me exam fees on any of my cats...and sometimes he will just take stuff off the bill...but I have never asked. I don't want to ruin the great relationship we have. When he initially suspected

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Beth Noren
Oh Kelley, I am so sorry for your loss, I just finished responding to your other email and then saw this one. Please don't put the blame on yourself for trying to rescue too many. Look instead at how many lives you have saved. Add them up. Our local Humane Society euthanized almost 28,000

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Dede, I think it has to be done soon after death...I guess I can ask how much one is. On 6/28/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was comatose. I would not dare ask him to do anything as a courtsey, he already does not charge me exam fees on any of my cats...and sometimes he will

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Kelley, I am so sorry. GLOW to light her path and ease your heart. a thought: you should try some RR on yourself too - can't hurt and it might help relax the vibes you're putting off. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress.

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
- From: Kelley Saveikamailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:00 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Belinda, I'm not sure I can afford it to be bluntly honest. I still owe $200 on Caroline

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
, June 28, 2007 9:00 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Belinda, I'm not sure I can afford it to be bluntly honest. I still owe $200 on Caroline and this was probably $1k more for Suzie..I haven't even asked and quite frankly do not want to know. I have to think about what is going

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
You mean corona positive (as are most cats at some point in their lives). There is no FIP test and the only way to be certain a cat had FIP is to do a necropsy. Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in laps, but didn't like other cats much. She was

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
though, right? - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveikamailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge They gave her interferon and an antibiotic...I'm

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
.. - Original Message - From: Susan Hoffmanmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge You mean corona positive (as are most cats at some point in their lives

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
He did a titer test. I know the only way to be certain a cat has FIP is to do a necropsy (although I do trust his diagnosis). Titer tests without symptoms (inappetence, depression, and weight loss) don't mean much, and he generally doesn't do them. In the presence of symptoms with a test

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
beside Suzie staying over night? I am just shocked ---you did not actually she her in coma though, right? - Original Message - *From:* Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:42 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
:* Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:51 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge You mean corona positive (as are most cats at some point in their lives). There is no FIP test and the only way to be certain a cat had FIP is to do a necropsy. *Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: She was a sweet

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 10:51 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge You mean corona positive (as are most cats at some point in their lives). There is no FIP test and the only way to be certain a cat had FIP is to do a necropsy. Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
YAMAMOTO To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 10:53 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Oh.. I am so sorry- it breaks my heart -- I know this is an odd thing to say-- but you don't think one of the vet techs gave her insulin or something to Suzie

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2007 10:53 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Oh.. I am so sorry- it breaks my heart -- I know this is an odd thing to say-- but you don't think one of the vet techs gave her insulin or something to Suzie by mistake-- were

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
looking at it.. as she has lots of experience with actual FIP kitties as well.. the whole thing just seems odd to me.. - Original Message - From: Susan Hoffman To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge You

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
just seems odd to me.. - Original Message - *From:* Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:51 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge You mean corona positive (as are most cats at some point in their lives

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 10:19 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Well, she was treated with antibiotics (and interferon) but when he came in this morning and she was in a coma, he euthanized her. I don't know

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
aware of any relationship between FIP of symptoms of FIP causing coma in a FIP kitty? - Original Message - *From:* Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2007 10:19 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Well, she was treated

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread wendy
Hi Kelley, I am so sorry to hear about sweet Suzie. Did they call you before they euthanized her? You've got a lot going on right now and sound pretty stressed. Please take care of yourself. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread PEC2851
Dear Kelley, I'm sitting here in tears, my heart is breaking for you - And, I tried to respond to your other post (THREE TIMES!!!) but we had a severe heat-induced storm, and every time I was just about ready to send it, THE POWER WENT OFF!! I was so very concerned about your losses

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Belinda
This still doesn't mean a cat has FIP, if nothing else fits most vets will assume it is FIP but the absolute ONLY way to 100% confirm it is FIP is with a necropsy. I'm sorry I have to keep harping on this but with all the misinformation out there about FIP (same as with FeLV) still today and

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread MaryChristine
thanks, belinda. i get tired, sometimes, of responding to every bit of misinformation, and i'd passed my quota for that day. MC On 6/28/07, Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This still doesn't mean a cat has FIP, if nothing else fits most vets will assume it is FIP but the absolute ONLY way

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 6/28/07 2:49:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When a vet says a cat is positive for FIP he is wrong, he may be positive and with high titers for the corona viruses that are suspected to cause FIP but that doesn't in most cases mean he has FIP.

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Well, he euthanized Lucky Lady at noon and sent a sample of her liver off for testing. So she's gone too... On 6/28/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/28/07 2:49:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When a vet says a cat is positive for

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
He said they redid her blood work 3x and it came back different each time. Also told me Suzie's belly was full of fluid this morning, but it didnt' look like FIP fluid. It may have been some sort of organ failure. On 6/28/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, he euthanized Lucky

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread cindy reasoner
Kelley, I am so sorry for your losses. This is so terrible. You are in my prayers. Cindy Reasoner --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, he euthanized Lucky Lady at noon and sent a sample of her liver off for testing. So she's gone too... On 6/28/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
, June 28, 2007 11:14 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Yes, I do use Dr. Samon. I was going to ask him to do a phone consult with Dr. Smith as he has done in the past with some of my cats, but it is too late. On 6/28/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If she is using

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Thursday, June 28, 2007 11:14 AM *Subject:* Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Yes, I do use Dr. Samon. I was going to ask him to do a phone consult with Dr. Smith as he has done in the past with some of my cats, but it is too late. On 6/28/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Message - From: HIDEYO YAMAMOTO To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 11:23 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Something else must be going on to cause her coma -- I just don't have any kitties who become coma and had FIP -Susan, are you aware of any

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Belinda To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge This still doesn't

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
, 2007 3:08 PM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Dr Samon had to put the kitty to sleep he adopted from me, Susan, just today. He doesn't know what was wrong with her. He sent a piece of her liver for testing. I feel awful for him. http://www.rescuties.org

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge/ Lucky Lady - Kelley

2007-06-28 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 6/28/07 3:53:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, he euthanized Lucky Lady at noon Kelley, I am so very, very sorry. (And, sincerely too. I know I don't always say/write things people want to hear/read...) But, please know, you are in my thoughts

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread C J
I'm so sorry you lost Suzie and Lucky Lady. I know you are going through a really tough time right now, and I can definately relate. I've been wondering as well if there's something I am doing wrong, or some kind of virus/disease in my house that could contribute to my losing 3 kitties in the

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Kelley I am so sorry about your sweet Suzie.Hugs to you Sherry Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in laps, but didn't like other cats much. She was positive for FIP. Dr Samon euthanized her this morning. I wish I had been there, but they said