Kristi,
We are all here for you, and I am sending positve healing vibes you way, please keep us informed.
Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just want to thank you all for your responses we are having many problems (with leuk) right now and she is just topping off my plate right now. Just hearing
My goodness gracious, I want them.too bad my son does not right now, but I am womrking on him, 10 or 11 kitties would be a good thing around here.
Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
A bright, yet weird, moment in my dayThey are identical to my Val that has cancer- how weird!!It replaced a pic in
Thanks Kerry (and everyone who wrote privately). Your kind words are
much appreciated. I hope y'all will please join me in taking this
opportunity to also salute others who've made this list and project
what it is today. Belinda Sauro, Joan Doljan and Brenda Smith (among
others) have dedicated
So sorry to hear of the problems that a couple of you have been having but
thankgoodness the kittens temperature is normal.
Bramble is still getting along although he his stools are loose (he has
never covered it up properly since the day I got him - he just scratches at the
tray instead of
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Wonderful to hear that Bramble is doing
well, Michelle. And very glad to hear you had the benefit of another vet's
input---and it was positive input.
Continuing to send lots of healing vibes
Bramble's way. take care, Kerry
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Wonderfully said, thank you James ;-))
Cherie"James G. Wilson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks Kerry (and everyone who wrote privately). Your kind words are much appreciated. I hope y'all will please join me in taking this opportunity to also salute others who've made this list and project what it
Did you begin with 250 mg Vitamin C without kitty
having diarrhea?
Del
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From:
Gloria
Lane
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: Vitamin C questions
Hey there Del! Good point - absolutely, it can
her dose oif flagyl was so small I actually compounded the med into a flavored
liquid for her- she stikll hates it, but its only for 5 days, so we're already
almost done. and her fever is still down today- so its official we won!!!
on the other hand Val is worse, started the dex injection
Isn't FIP a mutation of one of the corona viruses based on the cats
own genetic makeup, or something like that?
Gloria
On Jun 12, 2005, at 9:55 PM, catatonya wrote:
I think they are saying now that it's really not that 'catchy'
because it's caused by a corona virus that most cats are or
Hello,
I am new to this service, so I hope I am doing this right... We just found out that our 3rd and newest kitty is FeLV and FIV positive. I am really overwhelmed, and not sure what to do next. You all seem so wise with this subject, and seeing your responses makes things seem more hopeful. Any
Yes, that's usually what I do - no problems that I can recall...
Gloria
On Jun 13, 2005, at 9:51 AM, Del Daniels wrote:
Did you begin with 250 mg Vitamin C without kitty having diarrhea?
Del
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From: Gloria Lane
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, June 12,
Weclome,
I do not know about FIV but I do mix my positve FeLV kitty with my negatives. Indoors is great, hopefully we all can helpyouIs Tom sympomatic right now?
Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,I am new to this service, so I hope I am doing this right... We just found out that our 3rd and
from what i understand FIP is the body's response to the mutated corona virus.
i think its the virus itself not the bodies genetics but the viruses. there are
many corona viruses (kind of like breeds of cats) and every once in a while
there is mutation (kind of like double paws). michelle
http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/health/FIP.html[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
from what i understand FIP is the body's response to the mutated corona virus. i think its the virus itself not the bodies genetics but the viruses. there are many corona viruses (kind of like breeds of cats) and every once in
Thanks for the group link Tad, the photo album
will come in very handy for this!
This is Hoss:
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/aforeverhome/vwp?.dir=/Angel+Wings+Cats.src="">
Hoss is an FIV+ male cat the needs a new home or
foster home. He was rescued from Angel Wings a few days ago.
For those of you interested in subjects related to pets covered and not covered on this board, please feel free to visit a board that I host for Beliefnet. You can go to Beliefnet.com and click on discussions at the top of the page and then pets or, hopefully, you can click here:
Kristi, there is a really active support group for FIP - they are many
many supportive educated people on the list - you might want to visit
tem (it's [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think -
Also, you might want to visit the below website - this is the excellent
website for FIP - there is a doctor called,
thank you that info was great, her fever is gone, but i'm stll taking her in
for some routine bloodwork because she is still always sleeping and very quiet-
she doesn't play at all. I'm pretty sure she just needs to put some weight in
and get her strength back- but better safe than sorry.
Thanks - interesting article - note re developing FIP: genetic
susceptibility, the presence of cats that are shedders, and cat-dense
environments.
What are the factors that predispose a small percentage of cats with
FECV to the development of FIP? Research is currently trying to
Kristi, that is such great news. Please keep us updated. You must be
breathing a huge tentative sigh of relief. The antibiotics themselves can
keep her feeling a bit under the weather and tired, if she is already weak and
thin. The grooming isa very good sign.
Michelle
In a message dated
Agreed---a huge and heartfelt thank you to ALL of you. Kerry
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James G.
Wilson
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 4:45 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Admin: Gentle reminder
Thanks Kerry (and
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Hi Niki,
I think they were probably 6 months old when
I got them started (they were about 3-4 months old when they found me). I don't
know if there's a minimum age for starting them on interferon-- (maybe someone
else can clue us in please?!)
Re your moderator message,
I'd say, if the vet you work for can't answer
that, I'd find a new vet for your cat, scary.
All that aside:
http://www.judithstock.com/Speaking_of_Animals/Fever_in_Cats/fever_in_cats.html
http://www.the-cats-meow.ca/health8.html
106.5seems to be the point of critical
injury and seizures
Please do - I will be sending a healing energy for your kitties!
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Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 10:09 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Re: FIP
thank you that info was great,
That's WONDERFUL Michelle, I'm so happy for
you!
I can see the injection site warning if your
vet is still going against the recommended vaccine site locations, and doing
them in the scruff, the topical spot on flea meds would be applied in the same
spot. Scary indeed! We MUST get the
Hi guys,
Thank you so much for the prayers and good wishes for Grace. She's
feeling better today and I'm guardedly optimistic. I've got her on
Interferon A and Transfer Factor (animal stress formula). I just
ordered some feline complete TF, I'll let you know what I think. I
don't know
Kristi and the users of Met,
When Gypsy first had Flagil prescribed for her IBD symptoms, we got the
tablet. It most certainly is horrid tasting. I know because nothing
goes in my babies before I taste it myself. I'm here to tell you;
yuk. So, I got it compounded and flavored. Mostly because
I also have an offer to foster a large group of FELV+ cats from one of our
members in
Vermont:
Super
This is the concern. A positive test is a quick death sentence and even for the
negatives that are running free with the positives.
We won't euthanize them if you can find them
Michelle,
Bramble and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, he's such a
fighter! Can you tell if his sight is still slowly improving? Thank
goodness his seizures seem to have stopped.
I had read that not covering feces in the litter box can be indicative
of status, (lower ranking
Thank you Carla.
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Sending healing vibes and thoughts towards Grace
Carla
Kristi, could you give her liver shake
with a syringe I had to give it that way to Ginger when she stopped
eating for two weeks
I will be praying for your baby!
Hideyo
From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, June 13,
You can't use any stationary or send any pictures
because it makes your messages too big. That's one reason why that might have
happened. OR.. You might have a computer virus that is attaching itself to your
emails. That's worst case scenario though.
Kristi,
I hope Val goes peacefully as well. Until then I hope you can keep him comfortable. Hugs to you both.
tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
her dose oif flagyl was so small I actually compounded the med into a flavored liquid for her- she stikll hates it, but its only for 5 days, so we're
Here's a good germ killing mouth rinse for using
for gum flare ups when infection is a concern:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=2996N=2002+22759
It's a chlorhexidine solution. Might be good in
addition to the Interferon (butdon't give themat the same time,
cause
Hi Erika,
Welcome the the list, although I'm sorry you had to find us. Right now it sounds like you're doing about all you can. How old is Tom? What ages are the others? If possible, I would keep them all inside for now.
tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,I am new to this service, so I hope I
I tried to use powdered Vit C, it's the Extra-C
brand:
http://store.yahoo.com/healthforyourpet/xtinviccopob.html
But it tastes HORRIBLE, and I can barely make
myself eat it without gagging... and was never able to get much inside a cat
either. Do they all taste this bad?
Welcome to the group. I'm one of the ones here
that does not feel it is necessary to separate FELV+ and negative healthy adult
cats. I can give you my personal mixed house-hold story if it will help you come
to a decision about it, let me know if you want to hear it. Are the other two
cats
That had occurred to me too!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
MANY things made in Mexico really aren't what they claim to be. That
may be why it didn't taste like Flagil... because it WASN'T! It's a
huge problem down there, they have no authority over these things, so
anyone can make anything and
Try sodium ascorbate form of V-C
this is the only format that my cats will eat with the food it doesnt
taste bad at all I sprinkle on their dry food and they eat with no
problem, which is excellent is impossible to do with other type of V-C
they all taste awful!
You used to see this
Title: Message
Hello
Erika
Welcome from me too, and thank you for caring for little Tom and and
wanting to do the best for him. Don't worry---you will find a ton of support and
info from the wonderful folks here just like I did/do. I agree
withTonya---best to keep them all indoors just now
Kristi,
I'm sorry to hear Val is not improving. Have you tried salmon oil
sprinkled on top of babyfood, or milk replacer, to entice him to eat?
Sometimes warming food will bring out the aroma enough to get them
interested. Gypsy likes it when I lightly stroke her when she's thinking
about
I did, but I haven't had a reply. catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Susan,
Did you email the man directly? I have lost his email addy.
tSusan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I haven't sent any of the other ideas but I emailed with an offer to take them - into FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome),
I was wondering if anyone here can look at some picturse of the meds
they gave TeeCee when he was so sick and see how much is in the
syringes? I had some problems and this looks like way more drugs than he
ws supposed to have.
Steph
Tonya,
We think Tom is about 3. He has been hanging around our house for about a year and a half, and has never looked like he was sick. We found out about the FeLV and FIV when we took him to see about having him come in permanantly. Tinkerbelle, our female, is 6 and Bernie, the other boy is 4. I
Nina I didn't ask where that vet practised although I wish I had and took
him there. Bramble's sight has restored anymore - he seems to seemore when
there is very little light but but not really see much at all when the light is
on - I've kept the light down as much as possible for him - he
Hi, I have to share my experience that
its pretty common with fevers with unknown cause I
had about a dozen of my cats going through the same experience all the
blood work came back pretty normal, but some had a high fever over 106
my vets couldnt figure out whats wrong with them and
Kristi, is there any way that your vet can consult with an oncologist, or
that you can see one? Though it would probably take a long time to get an
appointment with one and I know Val needs treatment right away if he has a
chance of responding. I ask because I can share the protocol my
i've got a fair number of transport contacts, if we get to needing them.
--
MaryChristine
AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats
MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICQ: 289856892
Hideyo- your experience seems similar to mine in regards to fevers of unknow
origin, I just got so nervous because she was already on fever reducers. One
of the 2 vets i work with actually does a samll amount of hollistic medicine
and she feels as you spoke of. of fever's not always being bad
Kristi,
I hope that you will consider trying the dex and depo shots
for at least a day or two before choosing euthanasia. They really can make a
huge difference. It was unclear from your emails whether he got a dex shot
today or not. If he got one and there is no response by tomorrow, then
this is a good website on fevers. My mom sent it to me when Ginger had a
high fever.
Michelle
---BeginMessage---
Click here: Fever in Cats
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Chris,
That makes me feel better. Thank you. Did you have to do anything other than the vaccinations for the negative kitties? The vet told me that it can be passed if they eat from the same food dish. I assume yours do, and no problems? You are right that the FIV requires a puncture bite, so I am
Erika,
Have your Tinkerbell and Bernie had their shots? I've heard and read
that too, about FeLV being spread by mutual grooming, sharing food
dishes and litter boxes. I guess somewhere, somehow that was
documented, but a lot of the folks on this list mix, myself included,
and none of my
thanx michelle- sorry i was unclear- yes he did get dex depo. he actually
got dex 2 x today. my vet wanted me to do it every 12 hrs. he will have a
third injection tomorrow morning. the fact that he has actually gotten worse
even with the injections on board is why my bfriend and I haved
thanx for the fever website- nice and easy to understand the nitty gritty:)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/06/13 Mon PM 08:54:40 EDT
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Fwd: Check out Fever in Cats
this is a good website on
I'm getting ready to do the ear mite annihilation thing myself again.
I use.1 ml Ivermectin and .9 ml water per adult injected, and with the few
who are eithervery hard to inject or who have health problems that make me
nervous about introducing more meds into their blood streams (I havetwo
Am I confused, or did someone have a positive cat showing weakness in the rear legs? I saw this on another board. I don't know how old these kittens were, but old enough for s/n.
tad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Yes--they pick up one of their paws--It is the calici virus--need to start them on clavamox
Ivermectin can be bought without a prescription at farm supply
stores. It'ssold as a cattle and pig wormer. I've been using
the 1% solution made by Merck. The package says "ivomec injection".
It comes in a 50ml bottle - so at .1 ml per adult, it'll last for about 500
doses.
One of the
It is great to hear that Bramble is doing a bit better and I do think that
you are much better off taking him to your regular vet. I will keep him in
my prayers as always and sending him good vibes too
Niki Ziggy
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BTW - I jumped in to the discussion after only reading one or two
postings. I see that the doses and where to find it were already
discussed. I have used it both injected and topically many times and have
never had a bad reaction to it. I have 49 I'm treating now, and I've had
over 200
Kathy,
Thank you for the specifics on dosing the Ivermectin! It's going right
in the file. I can't believe the regiment of med dispersement at your
house, God bless you! How do you ever get to leave the house?
Nina
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I'm getting ready to do the ear mite
Hi Al,
Here is the service for this week. I hope all the sick furkids feel
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Excuse my bluntness, but your vet seems like he
is trying to scare you, rather than give you any sound and helpful advice. The
FELV virus dies VERY quickly when exposed to air, such as in the dry kibble food
dish or a well maintained litterbox.
Very cautious sources claim that the virus
Muffie is great. Thanks for asking. I think she likes her new hairdo. She is getting along great with everyone, better than I expected. The dogs even seem to think she is okay! I guess she was just meant to be a part of this family. She is spoiled rotten already, and has become a picky eater very
That sounds good to me! I was afraid she would be upset from the shave. Glad to know she's settled in and enjoying being spoiled.
t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Muffie is great. Thanks for asking. I think she likes her new hairdo. She is getting along great with everyone, better than I expected. The
fyi -
Hartz has signed an agreement with the EPA initiating the voluntary
cancellation
of the following products:
Hartz Advanced Care 4 in 1 Flea and Tick Drops Plus for Cats
Hartz Advanced Care 3 in 1 Flea and Tick Drops for Cats
The drops will be available until spring 2006 when the company
I have to thank you all for the advice. I never expected to get so much response. I want you all to know that you and your kitties are in my prayers. I would like to know how to join the FIV yahoo group. I haven't even begun to research that one! So far we are all doing well here! Tom officially
Well,
after I stopped hyperventilating I did a whole lot of research and
ended up with all sorts of opinions. FELV is a very old disease, probably
not really noticed until fairly recently. My cat Tucson, who I got as a stray
kitten, was tested very young was neg. Some five years later,
See all that hardwork did pay off!!!
Mia Nicer
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He came to give you joy
Chris
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From:
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Behalf Of Nicholena Rushton
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 10:41
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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: New Member
Erika:
Belinda,
Would you add Smokey to the special needs list? A sweet young Siamese cat,
lost. He was Susan's foster kitty, and a special cat. We I went out
tonight looking for him and putting up flyers. Susan's also on this list.
When his new person took a trip to Europe, her sons girlfriend
Just
keep in mind my Tucson was an indoor cat since kittenhood;never exposed
to pos cattested neg at about 6 weeks old turned up pos 5 years
later. Tests of young kittens can be inaccurate.
Chris
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Wow! That is great news! I am not sure of exactly what the problem was, but I know that we used it when we found out that our Tom is + and the other 2 were exposed and it was terrible!
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