Re: OT:Need prayers for my baby Dharma again pleease!!

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
I am picturing Dharma bathed in healing energy. You and she will be in my prayers.Gina wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hideyo,Prayers going out that little Dharma begins eatingbetter and that she regains her color.:)Wendy__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread TenHouseCats
http://www.vpl.com/product.php?catmain=mainkey=pid=80key=8cat=Wound%20Management so the injectible is still on their current webpage, for what that's worth! On 10/26/06, Paolo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dug in my old Emails about ACEMANNAN (please note the double N in the spelling, if you use

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread ETrent
Soon after they first began to withhold this product from the market, I called Veterinary Products Lab. (Hideyofound out about this initially when she was trying to buy the product). It was still available on their site then too. That's when they told me about the audit. At that time I

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-10-26 Thread Belinda
Nancy, Here is an article on what your vet is saying your baby has: http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00066.htm If your vet is right and your kitty has FORL (Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions), it is a very painful disease and really needs to be treated.

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-10-26 Thread Belinda
PS. It is imperative that the teeth roots are removed or the problem WILL NOT be taken care of. I thought at one time there was a member of the group who had a kitty with this problem, it's been a while ago, I'm thinking it may have been Patti, not sure though. -- Belinda happiness is

Samantha FORL

2006-10-26 Thread Belinda
Here is an article with photos, some of the photos are graphic, it shows the different stages of the disease and what treatment is. Ask your vet if he has ever treated a cat with this, it may be a good idea to see a vet dentist if that is possible to make sure the roots are completely

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-10-26 Thread Nancy Schneider
Thank you so much for the article. It answers more questions than any vet. The vet does suggest three tooth extractions although she said this would buy the cat only 3 to 6 months. Eventually all the teeth will have to be removed. The article mentioned irritability because of the mouth pain. That

Re: Samantha FORL

2006-10-26 Thread Nancy Schneider
This vet definitely has experience with the disease. Eventually, I will go to a vet dentist if whole mouth extraction is necessary. I just don't have the money right now and the vet feels that the three teeth need to be removed immediately. Nancy Schneider Management Analyst Dept of

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread etrent
I've been on the phone this morning with Veterinary Products Laboratories. They were unable to answer my questions but say they will have someone call me. I also left a message for the CEO of Carrington Labs (without a great deal of hope that they will return my call). I did my best to be

RE: Samantha FORL

2006-10-26 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
It's always hard when money *has* to be a consideration, but it sounds like you're doing the right thing as needed. Best of luck to you and Samantha with the 3-toofies extraction. I bet she feels at least *better* right away. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Elizabeth, thank your for doing this. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:10 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Acemannan availability I've been on the phone this morning with

DHEA

2006-10-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Does anyone know anything about DHEA Dr. Addie mentioned it being effective to use in stead of steroid.. what are the side effects?

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread etrent
You are so welcome! Interesting. I just contacted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine and talked to a very nice lady there. I told her the situation and the experience I had with VPL and Carrington Labs and told her that I didn't know if their office was the

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-10-26 Thread Nancy Schneider
The thing about Samantha is that she does eat the hard food and doesn't seem to experience any discomfort when eating it.I believe she is actually eating less because of the weight loss as I'm not home during the day. I know what you mean when you say that you have to be happy knowing you did your

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread wendy
Elizabeth, Thanks for doing this!!! That is awesome of you to take time to find out what's going on. You are helping out so many others by doing this-that's why I like you! :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been on the phone this morning with Veterinary Products Laboratories.

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread etrent
Dr. Nicholson at Veterinary Laboratories returned my call a moment ago. The organization responsible for this audit is the USDA. She gave me some contact numbers there and I am going to do my very best to be professional when I express tothe USDAmy displeasure with knowing that there are cats

o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Hi all I just got an email from the adopter (Molly)of my former foster cat (Katya). Molly emailed the shelter and copied me in part (see below--I've changed all names to protect privacy!). It seems she's about to give up Katya because of the effect it's having on her own cat, Amber. Molly, I

Re: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-26 Thread Kat
Kerry, It's so hard when they get off to a wrong start... Basically, you have to go back to square one and start all over. Keeping them in seperate rooms, swapping their bedding each day, swapping their rooms every 4-5 days, using cooking vanilla dabbed on each one (both the head and the tail) to

MA-Otto, All White, 5 yrs-FeLV+, Lived in car, seeks home

2006-10-26 Thread BJDcat456
Photo: http://tinyurl.com/y4ol2c Otto Contact Information Posted by: NurtureNature Location:

Re: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-26 Thread Nina
Kerry, I feel for Molly and the cats. Maybe you can help her to understand that it's not uncommon for acclimation to new homes with adult cats to take months not days or even weeks. I would suggest she go back a few steps and confine Katya to a bathroom with a screen door. Tell her to

Re: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-26 Thread Nina
All really good ideas. I forgot to mention that Matilda gets RR and Oregon grape fe in her water. Nina Kat wrote: Kerry, It's so hard when they get off to a wrong start... Basically, you have to go back to square one and start all over. Keeping them in seperate rooms, swapping their

RE: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks so much Nina Kat. You're gems. Have passed on these great ideas, and will be speaking to her tonight. Fingers crossed. (Nina, what's grape fe?) -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NinaSent: Thursday, October 26,

RE: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-26 Thread Kat
Kerry, Oregon Grape Flower Essence There is a small overview pertaining to cats at http://www.holisticat.com/fes.html Kat (Mew Jersey) On Thu, 26 Oct 2006, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:30:39 -0500 From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:

RE: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks Kat--I may get some Oregon Grape for my own cats. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kat Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 2:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat Kerry, Oregon

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread etrent
Ithink my ear is purple from being on hold and I am quite dizzy fromthe "run-around". That being said, Iam still awaiting calls from the CEO of Carrington Labs and from the FDA. I contacted the USDA and talked to the main office, USDA-Veterinary Services, USDA-APHIS (Animal and Plant Health

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread Kat
Elizabeth, It almost sounds like a Monty Python skit in the making... I applaud you for your perseverance and your patience - I probably would have had a meltdown by now!! Please keep on keeping-on, you're doing a wonderful thing for all of us! Kat (Mew Jersey) On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 [EMAIL

To Kat: Oregon Grape...

2006-10-26 Thread Ioana-Dina Rican
What is this Oregon Grape Flower Essence good for? Where it can be purchased from? IoanaKat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry,Oregon Grape Flower EssenceThere is a small overview pertaining to cats athttp://www.holisticat.com/fes.htmlKat (Mew Jersey) Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited

Re: To Kat: Oregon Grape...

2006-10-26 Thread Kat
Hi Ioana, quoting from several different sites Oregon Grape (Mahonia nervosa) -- I have heard of some cases of aggression being helped by this. It is useful for fears as a result of being paranoid or having some mistrust of others. It may enable your animal to again begin to trust and feel more

Re: MA-Otto, All White, 5 yrs-FeLV+, Lived in car, seeks home

2006-10-26 Thread Watsdadillyo
Oh my!! What a beautiful cat!!! I hope he finds a home...I love to have him i'm in nj though...he is soo cute and looks like my "crackers" distatnt "cousin" so cute kayte and crackers

Re: To Kat: Oregon Grape... flower essences

2006-10-26 Thread Nina
Hi Ioana and Kat, I got my Oregon Grape fe online through Earth Spirits: http://www.earthspirits-herbals.com/Americart/AllEssences/allessences.htm They distribute for several different companies, the Oregon Grape is offered through Flower Essence Services (FES):

Re: Acemannan availability

2006-10-26 Thread ETrent
Believe me, Kat - I am on the look out for killer rabbits. Considering the amount of stress, crapola,red tapeand politics I go through on a daily basis(not to mention having to code like a bandit)- this is somewhere down in the noise as far as the amount of stress generated. I'm very glad

Re: To Kat: Oregon Grape... flower essences

2006-10-26 Thread Ioana-Dina Rican
Hi Kat and Nina,Thank you for all your information. I am learning new things everyday. Kat, I didn't received your email, but I saw it attached to Nina's. Thanks, IoanaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Ioana and Kat,I got my Oregon Grape fe online through Earth Spirits:

Re: OT:Need prayers for my baby Dharma again pleease - to michelle

2006-10-26 Thread Lernermichelle
It depends on what is causing the anemia. If it is either an auto-immune reaction or lymphoma in the bone marrow, steroids should help (though a stronger steroid like dexamethasone would help more, probably). If it is leukemia the cancer it might help also. It probably will not help for any

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-10-26 Thread Lernermichelle
It is completely unpredictable. But supplements and good care seem to help a lot. I forgot to mention that CoQ10 is supposed to help with gum problems. I had one of mine on it for a few years. Michelle In a message dated 10/25/2006 6:08:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Tsunade, question, and Samantha

2006-10-26 Thread Chelsea Bennett
Tsunade is doing much better. She has really gotten into playing with toys (was not interested at 1st). I bought some new toys yesterday, put 4 of them in her porch and she went wild knocking them everwhere. She even brought me a present, she carried her fish plush toy, and dropped it on the

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-10-26 Thread Lernermichelle
Go to a feline dentist, not a regular vet, to get them removed. The dentist will be more expensive, but it is worth it if you can afford it. They do a much better job. Michelle In a message dated 10/26/2006 10:57:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you so

Re: OT: Why is this list so nice?

2006-10-26 Thread Lernermichelle
I think that the reason this list is different is that it takes a different sort of person to want to and be willing to care for cats with FeLV. It takes a lot of compassion, and also a lot of willingness to face hard things, and also a willingness to have an open mind and do some research.

mouth problems

2006-10-26 Thread Lernermichelle
I just read the vetrinary guidelines and noticed that they say AZT can help with stomatitis. That's a good thing to keep in mind. For the person who recently posted about a cat with mouth problems, it is something to look into. Michelle ---BeginMessage--- I was surprised when I read this.

Re: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-26 Thread Peggy Ankney
Were having similar problems with Montana and Scooter. Scooter is our new adopted FeLV+ kitty, and before Scooter came to us, Montana pretty much slept on our bed at night, hung out with me while I was working, and generally was the boss of the place. Years ago, when I adopted Karma, they

Re: Tsunade, question, and Samantha

2006-10-26 Thread Belinda
The teeth and roots are being reabsorbed into her gums, the only way to fix it is pull the teeth and make sure to get all of the root out, otherwise it's basically like doing nothing and very painful. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com

Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing this to you all. My husband keeps checking on us see how we are doing. We are in my computer room with his best buddy "Vinnie". I have soft lights, food and water along with their beds in here. Can anyone tell me what tranquilizer

Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread ETrent
Oh Terrie. I am in tears too. I wish I knew something that would help. I send my love and my prayers to you both. elizabeth In a message dated 10/26/2006 10:16:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing this

Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread kelly
At 08:15 PM 10/26/2006, you wrote: I have been told that some valium might relax him,,it is so very hard..My heart andtears are with you. Kelly As I sit here I'm crying my eyes out having problems typing this to you all. My husband keeps checking on us see how we are doing. We are in my

Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread Nina
Oh Terrie, I'm so sorry. Do you have any Valium in the house? It helped one of mine relax and let go when he was suffering and it was close to his time. Sally uses the homeopathic remedy Arsenicum. She was told that it will help ease them into a peaceful transition. What time zone are you in?

Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
I would like to add that he is starting to breathe harder as well. I held him a few minutes ago felt him all over. He has no tummy and I don't hear any rattling in his lungs. I don't feel any tumors or anything out of the ordinary. I think it is his heart since I did mention he hada heart

Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
Elizabeth, Kelly, and Nina, Thank you so much for your nice emails. I would like to add thanks to those that have responded to my posting of Dukee you all are very comforting in the time of need. Especially you HideyoBless You! I'm WA. state which is pacific time. In a message dated

Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread Barb Moermond
Terrie,We're all here for you and yours and are sending strength and calm your way.Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous-

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
Terrie,I am so sorry about Dukee. I am going to be online until at least 12:30 pm (PST). If you want to write back and forth, on the list or at my email address, please do. I will be sending calming peaceful energytoDukee and you. I am Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
Terrie,I am so sorry about Dukee. I am going to be online until at least 12:30 pm (PST). If you want to write back and forth, on the list or at my email address, please do. I will be sending calming peaceful energytoDukee and you. I am going to Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
Terrie,I am so sorry about Dukee. I am going to be online until at least 12:30 pm (PST). If you want to write back and forth, on the list or at my email address, please do. I will be sending calming peaceful energytoDukee and you. Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online...Computer glitch

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
Something just went very awry with my computer! Please pardon all those messages.GinaGina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Terrie,I am so sorry about Dukee. I am going to be online until at least 12:30 pm (PST). If you want to write back and forth, on the list or at my email address, please

Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread Nina
Terrie, It's so sweet that Vinnie and Buggy are sitting vigil with you and Dukee. What a lovely family you have. I know it sometimes helps ease the pain, just a little, to talk to my loved one about all the Angels and friends that are hovering near, waiting anxiously to greet them. I talk

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online...Computer glitch

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
That's okay...I understand. Thank you and Bless you! Dukee is in his cat carrier by the cat beds. He is acting as if he wants to be alone in which we (Vinnie, Buggy and me)are staying right where we are at this time. If he decides to leave on his own we will be with him til the end. In

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
Oh my god that is beautiful...I'm shedding tears can barely see the computer typing this to you. In a message dated 10/26/2006 9:17:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Terrie,It's so sweet that Vinnie and Buggy are sitting vigil with you and Dukee. What a lovely

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-26 Thread Nina
I've asked St. Francis, Jazzy and Spencer to sit vigil with your family, to comfort all of you and to be there to greet Dukee when his time comes. Much love my dear, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh my god that is beautiful...I'm shedding tears can barely see the computer

RE: Losing Dukee...... :( I am up and online...Computer glitch

2006-10-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Terrie, have you been trying interferon on him? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:17 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Losing Dukee.. :( I am up and online...Computer glitch

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-26 Thread Gina WN
That is so beautiful and true Nina. Let yourself feel the love and support we have for you Terrie, Dukee and family.I figured out the glitch...it wasmy Tigger cat sitting on my lap with his head on the keyboard that made the message enter multiple times. Maybe so you would see it? I don't

Re: Losing Dukee...... :( Nina

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
Thank you Yes, I seen the messages that's okay. Rudy my Siamese does that to me sometimes. The answer is yes Hideyo he was given the Interferon by my best friend that is a Vet Tech. She is familiar with it. There isdamage to his system I guess was too late for it to work. He is slowly

RE: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Terrie I am so sorry what Dukee and you are going through ---I dont know if this is going to help you or not --- but from what my AC has told me .. usually when our babies are close to passing, their soul actually goes in and out of body, and they may not feel that pain as you may observe

Re: Losing Dukee...... :(

2006-10-26 Thread TatorBunz
My girlfriend was close by so I ask her to help me on this. She said she would be more than glad to help in this matter on giving Dukee his Interferon treatments. She is also retired Manager and Vet Tech of a huge animal clinic. I have a lot of confidence in her. She is always rescuing

RE: OT: Why is this list so nice?

2006-10-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
In addition to what Michelle said .. I think many people on the list are not egotistical for some reasons.. we dont really care about being rightwe just want to help others in any way we can.. lots of people on the list dont even have felk kitties but still stay on the list because of the

RE: OT:Need prayers for my baby Dharma again pleease - to michelle

2006-10-26 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
She has FIP and its auto immune disease --- so I just dont know if I should wait to use on epogen as I will be afraid of the antibody reactions from it.. but I dont want to wait too long because her PCV is already down to 15 what d=should I do? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]