Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-13 Thread cindy reasoner
I got the results back on Smokey today.  He has fibrosarcoma.  Has anyone had much experience with this type of cancer?  Also, I spoke to the vet about the black salve and he said I could try it if I wanted to.  I think Natalie was the one that posted about it.  I need to find out what I need

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-13 Thread GRAS
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey I got the results back on Smokey today. He has fibrosarcoma. Has anyone had much experience with this type of cancer? Also, I spoke to the vet about the black salve and he said I could try it if I wanted to. I think Natalie was the one that posted about it. I

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-08 Thread cindy reasoner
can't keep them. Anybody got any ideas? I won't take them to the shelter because someonetold me they would euthanize them if they are feral. Now poor Smokey is sick. Thanks for your prayers and ideas for Smokey. I will let you know what the pathologyreport says. Cindy--- On Tue, 2/7/12, GRAS g

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-08 Thread GRAS
become tame, though, if given a chance! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of cindy reasoner Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey I have never heard

[Felvtalk] FW: Smokey

2012-02-08 Thread GRAS
, February 08, 2012 10:41 AM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: RE: [Felvtalk] Smokey You ask me to invite you to join the 2053 Googlegroup…..Once you are a member, you can look through the archives, see success stories where salve was used on people and animals, get all the info on how

[Felvtalk] FW: Smokey

2012-02-08 Thread GRAS
@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey You ask me to invite you to join the 2053 Googlegroup…..Once you are a member, you can look through the archives, see success stories where salve was used on people and animals, get all the info on how to get salve and where to order the herbs to make

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-08 Thread KG BarnCats
enmity toward it, and it is to me sufficient justification of the enmity without looking further.” – Mark Twain Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:01:30 -0600 From: dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey CC: molvey...@hotmail.com What is the name

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-08 Thread dlgegg
reasoner Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey I have never heard of this black salve. Does it really help? Where can I get more information on it and the group? I should get the pathology results back in a few days. I

[Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread cindy reasoner
It has been a very long time since I have posted anything. I first found this site when my Smokey tested positive for feline leukemia. He had a hard time at the beginning with fevers but we finally got that under control. He has gone over 6 years with no problems or sickness. The other day

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread john pollack
no opinions, just prayers for Smokey From: cindy reasoner reasoner37...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 4:11 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Smokey It has been a very long time since I have posted anything.  I first found

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread Beth
Cindy - So sorry to hear about Smokey.  I have a friend who had this with her dog. She had the 1st tumor removed, but it kept spreading. She just kept him going as long as he was still happy not suffering. Give him lots of love. He has done remarkable living this long with this awful virus

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread GRAS
] Smokey It has been a very long time since I have posted anything. I first found this site when my Smokey tested positive for feline leukemia. He had a hard time at the beginning with fevers but we finally got that under control. He has gone over 6 years with no problems or sickness. The other day I

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread GRAS
...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 4:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey Cindy - So sorry to hear about Smokey. I have a friend who had this with her dog. She had the 1st tumor removed

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread Maureen Olvey
unconsenting animals is the basis of my enmity toward it, and it is to me sufficient justification of the enmity without looking further.” – Mark Twain Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:50:02 -0800 From: create_me_...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey Cindy - So

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread Maureen Olvey
] Smokey Would anyone with a cat or dog that has had cancer removed be interested in a black salve that would get to the rest of the tentacles that the vet may not have been able to remove? It’s not expensive, but you would have to join a group where you would get advice from people who have used

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread dlgegg
further.” – Mark Twain Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:42:29 -0500 From: g...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey Would anyone with a cat or dog that has had cancer removed be interested in a black salve that would get to the rest of the tentacles

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread Kathryn Hargreaves
foundation, the leg amputation would be a lot less expensive. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:11 PM, cindy reasoner reasoner37...@yahoo.comwrote: It has been a very long time since I have posted anything. I first found this site when my Smokey tested positive for feline leukemia. He had a hard time

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread Maureen Olvey
animals is the basis of my enmity toward it, and it is to me sufficient justification of the enmity without looking further.” – Mark Twain Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:01:30 -0600 From: dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey CC: molvey...@hotmail.com

[Felvtalk] Smokey (was RE: Melina Please add to the CLS :(

2008-07-15 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Kathryn, I am so sorry about Smokey. I know how much you wanted him to make it. Don't reproach yourself too much (I know you have to a little, 20-20 hindsight is what we humans do best) for causing him pain trying to take care of the mouth sores. You were doing what you could to be a good mom

[Felvtalk] Smokey was Re: Melina Please add to the CLS :(

2008-07-15 Thread Sharyl
Kathryn, you were doing your best to help Smokey not being stupid.  All we can do is try our best. Smokey knew you loved him and cared for him.  Depending on the cause many mouth ulcers can be treated.  Sharyl Sissy Rocket and Daisy's babies --- On Tue, 7/15/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey (was RE: Melina Please add to the CLS :(

2008-07-15 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Kathryn I am so sorry you lost your sweet Smokey.Hugs to you. Sherry --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Felvtalk] Smokey (was RE: Melina Please add to the CLS :( To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, July

Re: Smokey update

2008-07-08 Thread Lynne
Kathryn what Smokey is going through sounds totally like the feline herpes virus, not really related to the leukemia problem. It of course can affect animals with a comprimised immune system and stress is the biggest contributor. If he is recovering nicely from this then I would think

Re: Smokey update

2008-07-08 Thread catatonya
It sounds like herpes. The lysine would really help with that. t [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, I had a real scare with Smokey over the weekend. I thought I was loosing him and I didn't even know if an emergency vet would treat him because of his disease. Do they?The good news

Re: Smokey update

2008-07-07 Thread expressprintkm
Hi Everyone, I had a real scare with Smokey over the weekend. I thought I was loosing him and I didn't even know if an emergency vet would treat him because of his disease. Do they?The good news is that I didn't need to find out, he's snapped out of it. I've been treating him for an upper

RE: Smokey update

2008-07-07 Thread Debbie Harrison
!Debbie (COL)You gotta bloom where you're planted! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Smokey updateDate: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:10:11 -0400From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Everyone,I had a real scare with Smokey over the weekend. I thought I was loosing him and I didn't even know if an emergency vet would treat him

RE: Smokey update

2008-07-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 9:10 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Smokey update Hi Everyone, I had a real scare with Smokey over the weekend. I thought I was loosing him and I didn't even know

Re: Smokey update

2008-07-07 Thread Marylyn
days, had free access except when I blocked the door for some reason (really bad weather etc), and was safe. Good luck. I am glad Smokey rebounded. The emergency vets I know do treat FeLV+ cats. On Jul 7, 2008, at 9:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, I had a real scare

Re: Smokey

2008-03-12 Thread dede hicken
Thanks, Tonya. I have a lot of cats...have lost 4 this year. It's never easy. There are some though, that you have a very special place in your heart for. Smokey was one of these. A short time after Smokey died, my husband's favorite friend, Moon died unexpectedly from a pancreatic tumor

Smokey

2008-03-11 Thread catatonya
DeDe, I'm so sorry to read about Smokey. :( tonya I told you a bit about Smokey. The morning he died, he woke me up as usual nuzling my ear and purring. I will never forget that, ever. We too, had just had the aspiration done, but he wasn't eating and it was so hard for him

Re: Cindy Smokey

2007-09-30 Thread catatonya
on this site helped to save my precious Smokey. He is still doing good. I am sorry for any of you that might have lost any of your babies since I have been away. We lost our dog Elvis about 3 weeks ago and it has been very hard. He was 12 years old and had liver cancer. He had gotten really bad and we

Re: Cindy Smokey

2007-09-30 Thread wendy
Hey Cindy, I'm really sorry to hear about your Elvis. I hope you are doing ok this weekend. We're here if you need to talk. It is good to hear from you though Cindy. And even better to hear that Smokey is doing great! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed

Re: Cindy Smokey

2007-09-29 Thread Karen Griffith
: 740-992-5782 Website: www.karengriffith.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 1:52 PM Subject: Cindy Smokey I haven't been able to post in a long time. I haven't really

Cindy Smokey

2007-09-28 Thread cindy reasoner
I haven't been able to post in a long time. I haven't really been able to read any post but today I was able to read a few. I am not sure what is going on with this site but all I know is that many caring people on this site helped to save my precious Smokey. He is still doing good. I am sorry

RE: Cindy Smokey

2007-09-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
, September 28, 2007 12:53 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Cindy Smokey I haven't been able to post in a long time. I haven't really been able to read any post but today I was able to read a few. I am not sure what is going on with this site but all I know is that many caring people

Smokey and Cindy

2007-06-21 Thread wendy
Hi Cindy, I was just thinking about your Smokey and I remember you coming here (a year ago?) and what bad shape he was in with the fevers. It's amazing the advancements in medicine. And Smokey possibly owes his life to the Internet, because had you not found the info. here regarding the IR, he

Re: Smokey and Cindy

2007-06-21 Thread cindy reasoner
I am so glad that I found this site. All the info. I got was so helpful. All the wonderful people on this site saved Smokey's life. I remember one of his old vets was talking to me about having Smokey euthanized but I just couldn't do that. I was so discouraged because I didn't know what to do

Re: Smokey

2006-09-27 Thread cindy reasoner
Smokey is back to his old self now. He is waiting at the door when it is time to be fed. I don't know if the conjuctivitis in his left eye had anything to do with his not eating but I am putting ointment in his eye twice daily for 5 days. The eye is looking better. I went and bought him a new

RE: Smokey

2006-09-27 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
I'm glad Smokey seems to be feeling and eating better. It must be a big relief for you! Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cindy reasoner Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 8:51 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re

Re: Smokey

2006-09-27 Thread wendy
Those wonderful toy mice are under your stove and/or refrigerator!!! LOL :) Wendy --- cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Smokey is back to his old self now. He is waiting at the door when it is time to be fed. I don't know if the conjuctivitis in his left eye had anything to do

Re: Smokey

2006-09-26 Thread catatonya
allof the post because work has been very busy. I hopeeveryone's babies are doing fine. I had a questionabout Smokey. The last few days I have noticed hehasn't been eating very good. He nibbles but that isabout it. I had been feeding him EVO and can food. Ihave tried different foods. I gave him some

Smokey eating better

2006-09-25 Thread cindy reasoner
Smokey has started eating better the last day or so. When I got home from work Friday his left eye looked cloudy. I took him to the vet Saturday morning. She said he had conjuctivitis (I don't know if that is spelled correctly). Anyway she gave me some ointment to put in his eye. I think he

Re: Smokey eating better

2006-09-25 Thread wendy
meds worked. So glad to hear that Smokey is eating better! :) Wendy --- cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Smokey has started eating better the last day or so. When I got home from work Friday his left eye looked cloudy. I took him to the vet Saturday morning. She said he had

Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
Hello to everybody I haven't been able to follow all of the post because work has been very busy. I hope everyone's babies are doing fine. I had a question about Smokey. The last few days I have noticed he hasn't been eating very good. He nibbles but that is about it. I had been feeding him

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can my vet only has it in dry. I have been getting Smokey the Fancy Feast medleys. At first he would clean his dish but now he acts like he doesn't like it. He acts fine other than his eating. I didn't know of any other foods that were good

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Wysong is supposed to be good too. :) Wendy --- cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can my vet only has it in dry. I have been getting Smokey the Fancy Feast medleys. At first he would clean his dish but now he acts like he doesn't like

Re: Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie
(now leaves some uneaten) second, and then last is canned food. He always has gone in strong, but loses taste for it. So your Smokey could be the same. Only using it as a back up and then variety is my tactic. Raw or cooked chicken (depending on your comfort level) is usually a favorite with most cats

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie Lawther
only has it in dry.I have been getting Smokey the Fancy Feast medleys.At first he would clean his dish but now he acts like he doesn't like it.He acts fine other than his eating.I didn't know of any other foods that were good for him.I think my vet may sell Wysong I think is the name of it.I may

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
of them! * On 9/21/06, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wysong is supposed to be good too. :) Wendy --- cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can my vet only has it in dry. I have been getting Smokey the Fancy Feast

Re: Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Franklin
kibble first, used to love my raw food (now leaves some uneaten) second, and then last is canned food. He always has gone in strong, but loses taste for it. So your Smokey could be the same. Only using it as a back up and then variety is my tactic. Raw or cooked chicken (depending on your comfort

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Franklin
/06, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wysong is supposed to be good too. :) Wendy --- cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can my vet only has it in dry. I have been getting Smokey the Fancy Feast medleys. At first he would clean his

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Franklin
. :) Wendy --- cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can my vet only has it in dry. I have been getting Smokey the Fancy Feast medleys. At first he would clean his dish but now he acts like he doesn't like it. He acts

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
--- cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can my vet only has it in dry.I have been getting Smokey the Fancy Feast medleys.At first he would clean his dish but now he acts like he doesn't like it.He acts fine other than his eating.I didn't know of any

Re: Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
Thanks. I called my vet and they sell Innova and California Natural. They don't have the EVO or California Natural in can though. Smokey has always seemed to like the wet food the best. I guess I could order the canned food over the internet. Cindy --- Leslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cindy

Re: Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
. Smokey has always seemed to like the wet food the best. I guess I could order the canned food over the internet. Cindy --- Leslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cindy, I totally understand. I am so sensitive to eating habits, because to me it's the first sign of bigger things. My

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
I know if one of my cats aren't eating off I go to the store to buy every variety of food they sell. It gets very expensive. After I feed Smokey I will give him about an hour. If he hasn't touched his food here I go with a smorgasbord for him. I know he probably thinks I am crazy. Cindy

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Franklin
No.Smokey is probably thinking how well he's trained you! [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/21/06 1:56:59 PM I know if one of my cats aren't eating off I go to the store to buy every variety of food they sell. It gets very expensive. After I feed Smokey I will give him about an hour. If he

Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey

2006-09-15 Thread Belinda
Has he been checked for asthma, I know cats get this and breathing problems is usually how it presents? Smokey's breathing issues -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com

Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey

2006-09-15 Thread wendy
. Prayers going out to little Smokey. :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey

2006-09-14 Thread Lernermichelle
Dee, can you take Smokey to an internist, at a bigger clinic or hospital or referral center? They are usually better at diagnosis that local general practitioner vets. Cloudiness can mean asthma, I think. I am not sure if it can be an indication of lymphoma or not, though I would not think

RE: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey

2006-09-14 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey Check out Hideyo's posts about the at home oxygen tank. Maybe something like that would help his breathing. Could it be something like asthma, or some sort of allergy? Has he gotten better on since you started the Dox

Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey

2006-09-14 Thread Carbonel
Dee Evan wrote: Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been checking any of our messages lately. We are perplexed by Smokey's breathing issues. We have had him to the vet 3-4 times in the past month trying to figure out what is going on. We did another chest x-ray. There is no fluid around

Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey

2006-09-13 Thread Dee Evan
Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been checking any of our messages lately. We are perplexed by Smokey's breathing issues. We have had him to the vet 3-4 times in the past month trying to figure out what is going on. We did another chest x-ray. There is no fluid around his lungs but his lungs

Re: Cannot Diagnose Breathing Issue with Smokey

2006-09-13 Thread Nina
Check out Hideyo's posts about the at home oxygen tank. Maybe something like that would help his breathing. Could it be something like asthma, or some sort of allergy? Has he gotten better on since you started the Dox? Hemobart is hard to detect. I'm not sure what cloudiness around his

To Cindy Re: Smokey

2006-09-06 Thread wendy
Hey Cindy, I am not sure if anyone answered this email or not. They might have thought it was regarding the other Smokey and not even opened it. I am not sure what test is the most definitive, but if you repost and ask with that in the subject line, I know you will get some answers if you

Smokey

2006-09-01 Thread cindy reasoner
I had a few questions regarding my Smokey. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow to be retested for feline leukemia. He hasn't been tested since February. I have read about some of the different types of test. Which test is the best? He hasn't had a complete blood count done since March. Should I

Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread Evan Dee
We've really enjoyed looking at some of the beautiful pics folks have been sharing so wanted to show off our family as well. Smokey, our newest addition, is the one who led us to this fine group. There are two pics (dated) that we took this evening - he's looking so good - he's really come

Re: Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread kandbz_ mom
Cute pics!!Evan Dee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've really enjoyed looking at some of the beautiful pics folks have been sharing so wanted to show off our family as well. Smokey, our newest addition, is the one who led us to this fine group. There are two pics (dated) that we took this evening

Re: Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread wendy
You have a beautiful family!!! :) Wendy --- Evan Dee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've really enjoyed looking at some of the beautiful pics folks have been sharing so wanted to show off our family as well. Smokey, our newest addition, is the one who led us to this fine group

Re: Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread Belinda
You have a gorgeous group too, everyone has such adorable furkids!! -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls

Re: Smokey and family pics

2006-09-01 Thread Gina WN
What a great fur family! I love the pictures :) Your dogs are darling.Evan Dee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've really enjoyed looking at some of the beautiful pics folks have been sharing so wanted to show off our family as well. Smokey, our newest addition, is the one who led us to this fine

Re: Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-29 Thread Nina
answered this before, but what does your vet attribute that to? I hadn't heard about Hemobart causing respiratory symptoms. Prayers and good thoughts to you and Smokey, Nina Dee Evan wrote: Smokey started his Doxy regiment last Wednesday for his Hemobart. I started him on his Interferon

RE: Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
thought my foster cat was breathing dangerously fast, but it slowed down, so i put it down to stress, or racing around my apartment. Personally, I would take Smokey for his appointment and just do my best to soothe him/minimize the stress involved. Sending lots of positive healing vibes for Smokey

Re: Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-28 Thread catatonya
I've never heard of coughing being related to either treatment. I really don't know. I hope Smokey is feeling better soon. tonyaDee Evan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Smokey started his Doxy regiment last Wednesday for his Hemobart. I started him on his Interferon this morning (Sunday). The vet

Re: Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-28 Thread felv
I think any respiratory distress calls for a chest x-ray, personally. Better safe than sorry. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat

Re: Smokey is Coughing (my cat's respiratory rates)

2006-08-28 Thread felv
Miranda is 21 (asleep) Tigger is 21 (resting and looking at me) Tang is 49 (freaking about because I was hovering over him) Mythic is 28 (resting, best I could count with him scratching and wiggling) Doobie is 51 (he associates me with food, so he was sniffing for food the whole time and

Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-27 Thread Dee Evan
Smokey started his Doxy regiment last Wednesday for his Hemobart. I started him on his Interferon this morning (Sunday). The vet suggested I ease him into each regiment one at a time so if he has any symptoms we may be able to pinpoint which regiment caused the problems. I am hoping

Re: Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-27 Thread Lernermichelle
Has he been x-rayed and/or ultrasoundedto see if there are any masses near his lungs, i.e. lymphoma? Not to scare you, but it should probably be checked. Michelle

Re: Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-27 Thread Dee Evan
Michelle, Yes, he had X-Rays done of his lungs about one week ago. The only thing the vet told me is that it looked like fluffy cotton, which indicated slight pnuemonia. ~Dee

Re: Smokey is Coughing

2006-08-27 Thread wendy
something serious? You might have to go with your gut on this one. Coughing doesn't sound too serios to me, generally, but it would depend on how it sounded. Also, since Smokey is on an antibiotic, I would think it would help any other infections he may have, like a URI. Maybe time will help you

Re: Another Update on Smokey/Hemobartanella info.

2006-08-22 Thread wendy
Dee, Count your blessings as Hemobartanella is extremely hard to find on a slide at the lab and can be treated. That's what's causing the low blood count most assuredly. Here's info. from vetinfo.com: A cat with hemobartonellosis experiences depression, weight loss, decrease in appetite and

Re: Another Update on Smokey

2006-08-22 Thread Belinda
The reason 1/3 die from it is it is VERY hard to diagnose and some cats will have it and get a negative test result and not get the treatment, I have never heard of a cat getting the correct treatment (doxy is preferred to treat it, though some cats need a 6 week course to eradicate it) ever

Re: Smokey Update Condolences

2006-08-21 Thread wendy
Dee, Wow! What an improvement in the weight! Bless you for taking care of this little furbaby. I know he is SOO thankful for you guys! You might consider giving him probiotics to supply him with the good bacteria that the Baytril will wipe out while he is on it. I hope you get some good

RE: Smokey Update Condolences

2006-08-21 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
I hate that frothing at the mouth you wrote about! No matter how many times it happens, it always freaks me out!!! Ugh. We had our Missy do that just last night, while she was still in my arms from the pilling session. Sensitive-stomach housemate goes running from the room, and I, who have

Another Update on Smokey

2006-08-21 Thread Dee Evan
of cats die from it, the ones who don't will have it for life. Once again I'm freaking out! We are to consult with the vet tomorrow on a game plan for Smokey. Wendy, you had said something about putting him on probiotics. What is probiotics? Can you give me a name brand, dosage, etc I can ask

Re: Another Update on Smokey

2006-08-21 Thread catatonya
I'm freaking out! We are to consult with the vet tomorrow on a "game plan" for Smokey. Wendy, you had said something about putting him on probiotics. What is probiotics? Can you give me a name brand, dosage, etc I can ask our vet about when we consult with her tomorrow? I want to put him o

Re: Another update on Smokey

2006-08-21 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi, Bandy had to stay on doxy for awhile until they ruled out hemobart. He was also on Lysine and interferon, baytril and pred at the same time...I just made sure that I gave him food before and after the doxy..something about it irritating them..Usually, I would give him his interferon right

Smokey Update Condolences

2006-08-19 Thread Dee Evan
could do more for Smokey. When cats have this disease they can be so fragile unpredictable. They could live for only a few days or yearsthey can tank in a matter of hours. You never know what the future holds. Soon I am hoping to update our website to include pictures of the little guy

Re: Smokey Update Condolences

2006-08-19 Thread TenHouseCats
one of your losses. I just wish I could do more for Smokey. When cats have this disease they can be so fragile unpredictable. They could live for only a few days or yearsthey can tank in a matter of hours. You never know what the future holds. Soon I am hoping to update our website

Re: Smokey Update Condolences

2006-08-19 Thread ETrent
done'. There's just no pretty way to do it, I think...but quicker is better. Hold kitty for a minute or so afterward - don't let them bolt until you say "all done!" in a very happy and positive voice. praise them greatly and give treats. I hope so much that Smokey will continue

Re: Smokey Update Condolences

2006-08-19 Thread Lernermichelle
Dee, I very, very strongly recommend giving him Immuno-Regulin (See articles on www.felineleukemia.org website). It helped my Patches recover from pneumonia quickly. I think I only got her 1 shot. With Ginger it took 2 to get rid of a bad URI. Others have had good results with it too. It

Pilling tips - Smokey

2006-08-19 Thread Nina
Hi Dee, It's good to hear that Smokey is improving, that's quite a significant weight gain. If he was dehydrated before, I wonder how much of it is fluids. Prayers that he quickly improves completely. As to the Baytril... It's a broader spectrum abx. I've used it before with my guys. I

Re: Smokey

2006-08-07 Thread cindy reasoner
I took in a stray which I named Smokey too. I had him tested before I brought him into the household. He tested negative. He was in contact with 4 of my other cats. They ate after one another and used the same litter boxes. My other 4 cats had been vaccinated against felv. After about 3

RE: Smokey

2006-08-06 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
important for Smoky that he gets good vibes from you! Take care, you're doing a great job, Dee. Bless you! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dee Evan Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 11:48 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Smokey I

Smokey

2006-08-05 Thread Dee Evan
I am the guardian from Western Pennsylvania with 10+ cats (oldest ages 17-female 13-male), with a newly diagnosed FeLV+ stray, now named Smokey. I want to thank everyone for your comments of support. I am very grateful. I am still on my quest to find a new home or foster parent for him

Re: Smokey

2006-08-05 Thread kandbz_ mom
-female 13-male), with a newly diagnosed FeLV+ stray, now named Smokey. I want to thank everyone for your comments of support. I am very grateful. I am still on my quest to find a new home or foster parent for him (if we can get him stabilized) . My support where I live is very poor limited. Both

Re: Smokey

2006-08-05 Thread Marylyn
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 11:47 AM Subject: Smokey I am the guardian from Western Pennsylvania with 10+ cats (oldest ages 17-female 13-male), with a newly diagnosed FeLV+ stray, now named Smokey. I want to thank everyone for your comments of support. I am very grateful. I am still on my

Re: Smokey

2006-08-05 Thread Gloria Lane
wrote: I am the guardian from Western Pennsylvania with 10+ cats (oldest ages 17-female 13-male), with a newly diagnosed FeLV+ stray, now named Smokey. I want to thank everyone for your comments of support. I am very grateful. I am still on my quest to find a new home or foster parent

Re: Smokey

2006-08-05 Thread Gina WN
aemia, but if they have not been tested for this, or they are tested and found to have no immunity, they may be vaccinated against it, and that apart, they are simply not easily infected with the virus."I think it is a good thingyou are doing caring for Smokey.Take care,Gina in CA Dee E

Smokey Update

2006-03-31 Thread cindy reasoner
I just wanted to let everyone know that Smokey is still doing good. He is still getting 2 injections per week of equistim. He has gained some weight he is up to 6lbs.4oz. from 5lbs.8oz. I am still giving him the Pet Tinic and he has been going to the vet every 2 weeks to get a steroid injection

Re: Smokey Update

2006-03-31 Thread wendy
reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to let everyone know that Smokey is still doing good. He is still getting 2 injections per week of equistim. He has gained some weight he is up to 6lbs.4oz. from 5lbs.8oz. I am still giving him the Pet Tinic and he has been going to the vet every

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