Re: risk of contagion Q

2005-11-06 Thread Gloria Lane
Well, the virus is very flimsy, as I understand it, the contagion is not high (like a URI). It is generally supposed to be contagious thru food and water, but I've mixed my felv+ and - cats for long periods of time, with them sharing food dishes, and no problem. Hope that's some comfort.

Re: OT: blue star ointment made RW worse?

2005-11-06 Thread Lernermichelle
When I said "we all," I meant my cats and me! Michelle In a message dated 11/5/2005 1:57:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wow! Wonder if we all used Blue Star Ointment? GloriaAt 12:38 PM 11/5/2005, you wrote:I fell asleep two nights ago petting a scab on lucy's

Re: OT: blue star ointment made RW worse?

2005-11-06 Thread Gloria Lane
OK thanks - thats not quite as overwhelming. Although it's starting to sounds like we all have it. Gloria On Nov 6, 2005, at 6:35 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I said we all, I meant my cats and me! Michelle In a message dated 11/5/2005 1:57:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL

Re: risk of contagion Q

2005-11-06 Thread Nina
Of course I can't guarantee, but I'd say nill. Haven't you ever heard when it dries, it dies? Tell her not to fret, I'm sure the hooligans are fine. N MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: Hi all What is the risk of negative cats becoming positive after they eat (just the one time) from a positive's

Re: risk of contagion Q

2005-11-06 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Thanks so much Gloria Nina for such a fast response---have forwarded yr info to (hopefully) put her mind at rest this morning. Have I ever said it: (all) you guys are the best! Kerry - Original Message - From: Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday,

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2005-11-06 Thread optionken
I want to thank you all again for the warm welcome the other day. Max is still holding on, eating and we get and start the immuno-regulin on Tuesday evening.. It's obvious he loves life and wants a chance and I'll do my best. Originally it was hard to find a vet and I though i would have to do it

Re: Hi

2005-11-06 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
That's great news Ken. Good for you. I'm so pleased to hear Max is still eating. (Mine stopped eating, and couldn't even be assist-fed.) Sending healing vibes to Max, and let us know how Tuesday goes when you get time. Max is lucky he has got such a loving caring "dad". Kerry PS Yes, isn't

Re: OT: blue star ointment made RW worse?

2005-11-06 Thread Del Daniels
Yes, but will little Emily still have a face left? Poor gal is a mess. This morning I used an oatmeal cat shampoo lightly on the area ... me thinks the medicated shampu might have irritated the alreadynastycondition. Although the medicated shampu did help the other cats. Both of my calicos

Re: Guard cat

2005-11-06 Thread Del Daniels
There is a registered sex offender living across the street from us and like you, we found it on the state list (IL for me). I definitely tell my neighbors, they need to know in case they have children or children visit. I just tell them I saw his name on the IL sex offender list and they

Re: Hi

2005-11-06 Thread Lernermichelle
Ken, we are rooting for you and Max! Michelle

Re: Emilio/Frito -- fundraising idea?

2005-11-06 Thread berniluv
Crissy, in my opinion, Frito and Emilio should stay in their home! I personally have 16 cats, 3 of whom are positive now and several others in the past who have sadly lost the battle. All share each others lives closely, and NO ONE has ever caught this illness. Get your older cats vaccinated; if

Re: Emilio/Frito -- fundraising idea?

2005-11-06 Thread berniluv
And by the way, Crissy, I would also buy those Christmas cards! I've had at least 4 kitties pass away from Felv (I adopt them deliberately, you see) and have left one vet because of his attitude to it, so it's a VERY IMPORTANT cause to me. I think cards are a GREAT idea! Luv, Nancy and her MC

Re: Sub Q fluids

2005-11-06 Thread berniluv
Wendy, when I've given sub-q fluids, I took an IV bag with a needle hooked up and just slipped the needle under the skin with the bag hooked to it. Very easy. No syringes involved. It's easierr for me, of course, because I'm diabetic, and needles don't bother me! 8=) Luv, Nancy and her MC

Re: risk of contagion Q

2005-11-06 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi all, We have been out of touch for awhile so I hope everyones kitties are doing ok.. Bandy is FeLV and FIV + and has lived with my other kitties since 2001. After finding out that Bandy had all of this back in the summer, I had all my others tested. My 16 yr old is negative for both and he is

Bandy's latest

2005-11-06 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi all, Hope you are all doing well these days...I have been sort of out of touch the last month. Just wanted to give you all an update on my Bandy.. His last vet visit wasa few weeks ago and his PCV was holding at 27. He has gained another 4oz. so he is up to 7# 2oz. which is almost his top

Re: risk of contagion Q

2005-11-06 Thread felv
nearly impossible to impossible. less than 1%. Jenn http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from UCAT rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/AWrescue/FIV/ Saving one animal won't make a difference in the world, but it will make a world of

Re: Bandy's latest

2005-11-06 Thread felv
Glad to hear the update on Bandy, it has been a while. It's good that he's gained weight and looks good. His temp staying down for longer periods is also good progress. You may be on to something with the idea of a deep inflammation due to an old injury that flares up occasionally. I was