Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread Beth R. Harrison
My name is Beth and I have been a member for a little while, but this is my first post. I know this is off topic, but from reading all your posts, I'm hoping someone can offer some help with this. I have a cat, Louie, who has a ruptured disc. He was hurt last Wednesday (11/1) in an outside

Re: dirty bum bum - OT (as if it needs to be pointed out)

2006-11-10 Thread Gina WN
Your poorhorse!:( My vet at the time was the one who suggested the wipesfor Bob. He responded well, no redness or chaffing. But you make a good point; it's something to watch out for.:) GinaJennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Be warned, baby wipes are NOT gentle at

Re: Prayers needed for Gus and Evander

2006-11-10 Thread Gina WN
Absolutely, I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers. I am also sending healing vibes.Gina Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi ,I was hoping for some prayers and good thought for these 2 great guys.They are not doing so well and are at the clinic.Thank you all so much. Sherry

Re: Prayers needed for Gus and Evander

2006-11-10 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Gus is a gray and white tiger with half a tail,very sweet boy.And Evander is a light orange and white tiger with half an ear missing,very sweet he has many extra toes too. :) THank you all once again. SherryJennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sending peaceful and healing

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
Don't be so sure wendy. Everyone I showed pics of the dog I found said 'pit', but then the vet and pit rescue said he was NOT a pit. Does this dog act aggressive toward your other dogs? Does he chase the cats?twendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P.S. We are absolutely sure she's a Pit Bull.

Re: Prayers needed for Gus and Evander

2006-11-10 Thread TatorBunz
These two are in my thoughts andprayers! Hope they recover soon! Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
I can't take the test either. The dog I found my family, and people on my rescue list all thought was a pit. But he was friendly as all get out, got along with the dogs, and didn't chase my cats (though I've kept him on a leash with them, because they stalk him!)There's a guy on my list who

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
I got the pit rescue guy to come assess my dog. He did a temperment test and told me he didn't think I needed to worry at all. Just to train the dog (because he IS very strong and a chewer) and introduce him to the cats very slowly and on a leash. He is already getting along with my other dogs.

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
But this is a problem with one dog. It could happen with any dog. It's not a 'typical' problem. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We ran every test known to man.I tried drugs specialists everything then the vet said one day she may hop the fence and eat someone's child in a rage that got to

Re: Vet Records

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
Your vet has to give you your records. Call the state vet. board. tMarylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, this is not right. I have never had a vet refuse copies of records. People doctors have to up copies to patients. There are some lawyers on this board. May be they can shed some light

Re: Vet Records

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
I would march up to that office and make it known very loudly in the reception area that I wanted copies of my records.Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:My vet says the medical records are the physical property of the practice and it is entirely up to the vet whether or not they want to

Re: O/T Ginger

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
Sheila,I'm so sorry. This recently happened with my sister's dog. He was fine one minute and then lay down and was dead. I know it's devastating. As much as I hate illnesses like felv I think it's best when you're prepared and more heartwrenching when things like this happen so suddenly

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Hard to tell that to my foster , Jodi who's own pit caused 26 staples in her head and a very large chunk missing from her right leg. I don't hate the breed but I sincerely believe that the owners and dogs need special training. If you don't have excellent knowledge of the breed, and give it

Re: Prayers needed for Gus and Evander

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Loesch
Lots of prayers and good thoughts both - coming their way. I hope they do better soon.Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi ,I was hoping for some prayers and good thought for these 2 great guys.They are not doing so well and are at the clinic.Thank you all so much. Sherry Cheap Talk?

Re: What is FIP?

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
happens a lot dear, with rescues, too. for reasons beyond my comprehension, some people just don't want to know look at how much info is out there about FIV and FeLV--most of it nowhere near as new as that re: FIP--why keep on on things when there's a simple, readily available treatment

RE: dirty bum bum - OT (as if it needs to be pointed out)

2006-11-10 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Blessedly, we have mostly shorthairs plus one fairly fastidious longhair, so I haven't had to test this, but I would think something like a light cooking oil would help -- it would probably soften up the clumpies, not dry any tender body partout, and not be harmful (and marginally helpful

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
hold on, beth, til some of the regulars are awake! there are lists that deal with exactly this sort of problem, but they'll have the info more easily accessible that i do. (a human who was, happily, NOT euthanized when she had her two ruptured disks..) MC On 11/10/06, Beth R. Harrison

Re: dirty bum bum - OT (as if it needs to be pointed out)

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
sometimes, with the persians, i've had to resort of half-baths--you know, stuff their rear ends unto soapy water and hope they stay cooperative long enough to get the poopies out. (diarrhea in persians is NOT a good thing.) MC -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The

Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread cindy reasoner
I noticed last night that my older kitty Madison has a some fur missing under her chin. When I looked at it closer it looked like tiny black pieces of dirt in the fur that was left. It looked like flea dirt. She never goes outside but I know we can bring in fleas. I haven't noticed her

RE: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Could it be chin acne? Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cindy reasoner Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 8:51 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Madison -fur missing under her chin I noticed last night that my older kitty

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread tamara stickler
Nina and others have mentioned keeping closet doors closed. But you may need to do more than that. I currently have a foster cat that is VERY adept at opening closet doors...aaand locking himself inside. (I've nicknamed him Tully after the character Lewis Tully in Ghostbusters who kept doing the

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread Kat
Hi Beth, Just some thoughts for you - A ruptured disk can reheal - but it needs time and alot of rest, and it can also be operated on. A site with good info (even if it is D*g related) is: http://www.vth.vt.edu/clientsvisitors/sa-factsheets/sa-factsheets.asp?ivd.txt SMALL ANIMAL FACT SHEETS

RE: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread cindy reasoner
I thought about that. The vet had told me before with some of my other cats to use a stridex pad. I used that on her last night. I thought I would wait a couple of days to see if looked any better. Cindy Reasoner --- Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could it be chin acne? Diane

Re: Prayers needed for Gus and Evander

2006-11-10 Thread cindy reasoner
I will be praying for Gus and Evander. I hope they start doing better soon. Cindy Reasoner --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi ,I was hoping for some prayers and good thought for these 2 great guys.They are not doing so well and are at the clinic.Thank you all so much. Sherry

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread Gary Murphy
Many years ago I had adobe that hid under the bed during storms and who let somebody break-in and rob our house. The meter reader came once when I was out in the yard with her and asked me to please put her inside since his little computer tablet said "BAD DOG" for our address. As he stared at

RE: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread Gary Murphy
Hi, sounds like feline acne. Your vet can give you an ointment that will help clear it up. Also, never use plastic food or water bowls, they get tiny scratches which harbor germs even when disinfected. Use clean ceramic, glass, or stainless bowls daily. My Blue had this, I was changing her water

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread Gary Murphy
Many years ago I had adobe that hid under the bed during storms and who let somebody break-in and rob our house. The meter reader came once when I was out in the yard with her and asked me to please put her inside since his little computer tablet said "BAD DOG" for our address. As he stared at

RE: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread cindy reasoner
Thanks I will do that. All of her bowls are plastic. I will go get new ones tonight. Cindy Reasoner --- Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, sounds like feline acne. Your vet can give you an ointment that will help clear it up. Also, never use plastic food or water bowls, they get

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
LOL yeah I have a min pin mix that will bite a stranger and draw blood in a quick ness. I was raised with Dobes and don't believe there is much difference in the disposition. Males should be neutered as early as possible, that helps a lot with aggression

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread Nina
Rotties need to be raised with care and respect, but I feel more comfortable around one I've just met because, (at least for me), they are easier to read than Dobbies. Their facial expressions and body language signal what's going on in their heads and give more of an indication of their

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread ETrent
LOL Beth, I'm sorry - I had to laugh. These things just happen when you have babies. Embarrassing is wearing a nice dress...then sitting in a melted chocolate bar without knowing it...and then prancing off to take care of some business down town and the television crews are there.

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread ETrent
Well that's pretty sorry sneaking behind your back like that. A friend will tell you if your slip is showing or that you sat in chocolate or if you smell like cat pee. I have some nice kitty tootsie rolls for that person ;-) In a message dated 11/9/2006 6:58:45 P.M. Central Standard

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
They aren't my friends though, they are my coworkers.:( On 11/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well that's pretty sorry sneaking behind your back like that. A friend will tell you if your slip is showing or that you sat in chocolate or if you smell like cat pee. I have some

Re: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread Nina
Hi Cindy, It sounds like feline acne. Do you use plastic dishes? There are other conditions that resemble it. It's good that you are keeping it clean, her chin can become infected if you don't take care of it. Here's the first site I found when I Googled it:

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread Gary Murphy
Oh, I understand about that "cool stare". People would cross the street to avoid us when I was out walking her. She was still scary looking even with her uncropped ears, big belly, and genetically caused near baldness. I would never approach a strange dobe with that focused stare... Missing

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread Nina
One of our other list members, (Phaewryn's rescue kitty, Bones), had a broken back. She seems to have recovered fully. I'm sure Phaewryn will post with some specifics and encouragement. We all understand the limitations of money when it comes to our little charges. Here's a site that I've

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread ETrent
Beth, I do not have answers for you - I am so sorry you and Louie are going through this. Others here may have answers to your questions - but I just wanted to say that I'm glad you've joined our group and you guys are in my prayers. elizabeth In a message dated 11/10/2006 2:17:46 A.M.

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Just say the word Beth and I am sure we can get you anther one !! Karen

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Loesch
I think, too, that it is hard for people to come to you and tell you that you smell bad -- I was told by the person who has been my best friend for 20+ years -- and she said it was one of the hardest things she'd ever done. I am just very appreciative of her doing it! It was kind of funny once --

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread kelly
At 08:50 AM 11/10/2006, you wrote: I would perhaps take him to the vet school for a consult to see if there are any other options, Did they use steriods? So verysorry Kelly Beth, I do not have answers for you - I am so sorry you and Louie are going through this. Others here may have answers to

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
yep, phaewyrn and mari/spirit cat are the ones i know of who have the most experience--mari's not signed onto IM or i'd have asked her! On 11/10/06, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of our other list members, (Phaewryn's rescue kitty, Bones), had abroken back.She seems to have recovered

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Hoffman
I have a friend at work who has a cat with megacolon. We have actually discussed cat sh*t over lunch. I am sure that she would let me know personallyif she smelled cat piss anywhere around me. (And thankfully she has not, yet.)Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I think, too, that it is hard

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
i had to add a hook-and-eye latch to my bifold closet doors -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The DifferenceMaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Hoffman
A hook and eye latch type lock is cheap and effective. I started doing this because one of my own little gremlins, Trixie, loved to go into the closet and remove EVERYTHING from all the shelves.tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina and others have mentioned keeping closet doors closed.

Re: What is FIP?

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Hoffman
Too true. In the past year I have had a vet refuse to spay and FeLV+ cat and arescue person tell someone who took a cat in to be neutered, after the cat tested positive for FIV, that THEY would have put the cat down. (Fortunately I had already prepped the woman that the battered old tomcat she had

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Nina
I know it's not funny, but I'm laughing at the thought that we've found one more thing we all share in common: WE STINK! I too have become accustomed to the fragrances of my animals. I'm always asking trusted visitors, does my house stink?? Maybe we should have T shirts printed up, "If you can

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread ETrent
Nina, you are cracking me up :0) I am just sitting here thinking about what would happen if I asked my small band of co-workers if I smelled like cat pee. My name would officially become "CAT PEE WOMAN"they would change my name plate on my door LOL I would hear cat pee jokes for the

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread Gary Murphy
I would love that, but am maxed out at 11 dear souls in 1250 square feet... (5 cats, 1 african grey parrot, 2 lovebirds, my mom, my husband, and myself.) If I ever move to a bigger place, a new dobe is a definite! Thanks, Beth Original message: Just say the word Beth and I am sure we can get

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
I *KNOW* my house stinks. I had a giardia outbreak, and even though it is over they have decided the floor is a better place to poop than the litterbox. At least it is solid now. I am gone from home 8-10 hours a day at work and they wreak havoc. I never let anyone come over unless they are a very,

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Hoffman
So how did you get your giardia under control? I'm doing metronidazole and panacur right now, and desperately trying to get the adoptables ready for adoption.Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I *KNOW* my house stinks. I had a giardia outbreak, and even though it is over they have decided

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
Panacur worked well for me. .1 ml per day for 3 days, then I am to repeat in 3 weeks. Which is next week now. On 11/10/06, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So how did you get your giardia under control? I'm doing metronidazole and panacur right now, and desperately trying to get the

Re: Scooter's Dental Problems; continued

2006-11-10 Thread Leslie
Hi Peggy,I'm so sorry that Scooter's problem wasn't solved more quickly. I'm glad that he's not stressed at the vets, I am sure that he will be just fine over the weekend. Leslie From: Peggy Ankney [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Scooter's Dental Problems; continuedThanks everyone for your

RE: dirty bum bum - OT (as if it needs to be pointed out)

2006-11-10 Thread Leslie
Hi Diane, Thank you for the suggestion, that's a good one. To all of you who trim - you must be part magician, because as soon as I tried to focus on Bea's backside, she wanted to know what I was looking at and would turn around, as if to say, Silly human, my face end is on the other side! She

Re: Prayers needed for Gus and Evander

2006-11-10 Thread Sally Davis
I will add my prayers as well. Sally At 08:30 PM 11/9/2006 -0800, you wrote: Hi ,I was hoping for some prayers and good thought for these 2 great guys.They are not doing so well and are at the clinic.Thank you all so much. Sherry Cheap Talk?

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
hey, susan, should we tell everyone that smelling like cat urine is one of the criterion for defining possible hoarders? :fleaing -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The DifferenceMaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread G. Lane
Are you sure its giardia? At 11:38 AM 11/10/2006, you wrote: So how did you get your giardia under control? I'm doing metronidazole and panacur right now, and desperately trying to get the adoptables ready for adoption. Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I *KNOW* my house stinks. I

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Evan Dee
I like that idea !! Nina wrote: I know it's not funny, but I'm laughing at the thought that we've found one more thing we all share in common: WE STINK! I too have become accustomed to the fragrances of my animals. I'm always asking trusted visitors, does my house stink?? Maybe we

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Loesch
Maybe we should keep that little gem of information to ourselves!!! TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:hey, susan, should we tell everyone that "smelling like cat urine" is one of the criterion for defining possible hoarders? :fleaing -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Loesch
And I have Leader, who is really my little miracle boy -- he was born feleuk positive and is almost 5 yrs old -- having outlived all his littermates by a lot. I call him my little "squat and squirt" boy -- he has recurring diarrhea that I don't think I am ever going to clear up. He just walks

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
ah, yes, the infamous squirts... the one i have doing that now, tho, hasthe incredible kindness to do so in the bathtub, so it's easy to clean up On 11/10/06, Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I have Leader, who is really my little miracle boy -- he was born feleuk positive and is

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Loesch
Wish Leader would find the bathtub!! I am so lucky to have him alive that I just can't get mad at him -- but it is frustrating when there are litterboxes in every room and he doesn't use them -- except rarely! His latest spot was a corner of a tile bathroom -- not a bad spot...except that I went

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread Belinda
I would at the very least get a second opinion from the specialists and if he isn't in pain, why would he need to be euthanized? Is he paralyzed all over or just the back or front? If he isn't in pain he could get a kitty cart, he would need special care so it would be up to whether or not

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
here's some links from an earlier emeow of phaewyrn's: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Handicats2/ (another yahoogroup I moderate, lots of disabled cat owners there) http://www.messybeast.com/disabled.htm http://handicappedpets.com/ she's also got lotsof info on her special-needs page:

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Hoffman
Ember -- my depo-medrol boy with chronic skin allergies -- will pee in the box but poop on the linoleum near the back door (this is the laundry room where we have several boxes). This was wearing on meuntil Hannah arrived. A sweet little former momcat who will poop wherever she stands. I don't

Re: Question about a ruptured disc

2006-11-10 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Hi Beth, I had a cat that had a broken back (it was the vertebrae, not the disk) and she recovered WONDERFULLY with just cage rest and antinflammatories. I made a webpage that shows her story, if you're interested: http://ucat.us/Bones-Recovery.html I also had a cat that was worse off

Re: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Feline Acne. Do a search at http://google.com 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 owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources:

Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread kelly
Serious question, all of us love our cats and are often in desperate situations, there is a Homeopath who also has a site, Without going into all of the details which I have records of this person frightens people in to following her plan and charges a lot of money, she has made a claim on

RE: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Oh dear. Have you physically put her in the box and "helped" her scratch the litter with her paw, like they tell you to do with kittens? I guess it doesn't always come naturally. Our sweet Doyle, no other health issues, is a big fraidy cat. He's low on the pecking order, so is intimidated

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Hoffman
People tell me that my house has NO cat odor. I am always surprised and relieved. My house can't stink because I do adoptions (of carefully pre-screened potential adopters) at my home. My house is cleaner now than when I had just my own 4 personal cats when I first moved here. As best that I can

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Urine soaks into the grout BETWEEN the tiles, that's why you're having so many problems. Try drenching the entire floor with vinegar, and letting it sit for a good long time before mopping it up. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
i don't know whom you're speaking of, but i bet i could guess--and if it's NOT her, well, then, there's just more than one quack out there. same thing goes with critters as with people--we get so desperate to find answers--ANY answers--and we leave ourselves wide open to the sort of

RE: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Susan Hoffman
I'm working on it. She is such a sweet little cat, and was such a hard luck kitty when sheshowed up on my porch skinny as a rail, immensely pregnant, and MAYBE 10 months old at best. I have never seen a cat with no comprehension of a litter box. I don't understand. So, yeah, trainingthis isn't

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
That and seal the grout yearly. On 11/10/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Urine soaks into the grout BETWEEN the tiles, that's why you're having so many problems. Try drenching the entire floor with vinegar, and letting it sit for a good long time before mopping it up.

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
ANY vet that gives advice (and charges) via email is suspicious to me. 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 owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread Lernermichelle
The homeopath that Nina referred me to charged $40 once, and emailed with me, I would guess, at least 15 or 20 times. At one point I offered to send her more money since I was emailing her so much, and she said no. And the nosodes themselves, which I bought somewhere else, were not very

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
LMAO! Heck no! I wouldn't give her the time of day, much less a single penny of my hard earned money! You can RESEARCH which homoeopathics to give for which symptoms yourself, if you choose that route, you don't need some crazy lady with an itchy hand for that! Personally, I don't think you can

Re: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread Lernermichelle
I just read on an herbalist's list serve that a very small amount of castor oil rubbed on feline acne is supposed to help. But I would get it diagnosed, and remove plastic dishes if it is. Then, if you want to read the herbalist's recs on this, let me know and I will find the link. Michelle

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread tamara stickler
Sounds like Ember may have a nerve problem in the ol' endzone. Ever have her checked for sensitivity back thereshe might not even feel it when she has to poop?Just a thoughtSusan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Ember -- my depo-medrol boy with chronic skin allergies -- will

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread kelly
At 01:12 PM 11/10/2006, you wrote: That is what I think. but then I tend to avoid health food stores as everyone I see in there look so ill, but then I do not get the bumps on my head read or do astrology. I do believe there are great nutritionists and holistic practitioners out there that

Re: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-10 Thread kelly
At 01:20 PM 11/10/2006, you wrote: Amazingly for the feline acne I use Benzol peroxide, a dab of the 5% generic cream or gel. But I have had such good luck with the stuff on my dogs hot spots also. We used it with great success for even bed sores when I worked with a dermatologist, so I gave it

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread TenHouseCats
have you paid her anything yet? if so, you might want to look into internet fraud charges uh, oh, i think she's talking about me--i may not be in that many health-food stores these days, but still act (and think) like i'm a refugee from a 60s peace march MC four planets in libra, rising

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread kelly
At 01:48 PM 11/10/2006, you wrote: I am not the client. but I too am a child of the 60's and listen to Inagoddadavida on occasion. I do see some really sick looking people in the health food stores though. I do go in and buy fructose for my diabetic son, have you paid her anything yet? if so,

Re: Izzie threw off FELV!

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
That's great news![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all, It's been awhile since I've been here but I wanted to share my good news and perhaps give the group a little more data for the collective FELV knowledge base you've got going here.To start at the end, Saturday my girls were retested and

Fip/FeLV/FIV combo nososde - homepahty?

2006-11-10 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Does anyone know how I can get this? I have some, but I need to get some more..

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread ETrent
I think this is outrageous. elizabeth In a message dated 11/10/2006 2:27:18 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Serious question, all of us love our cats and are often in desperate situations, there is a " Homeopath" who also has a site, Without going into all

Re: Homoepathy - Kelly

2006-11-10 Thread G. Lane
I'm a big fan of homeopathy, and use it regularly myself, with great success (never tried it with FIP though). Her list of stuff looks reasonable. But I'd be interested in knowing who this is. Gloria At 02:28 PM 11/10/2006, you wrote: Serious question, all of us love our cats and are often

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread Nina
Thanks for mentioning Darla, Michelle. There are many good people out there that are experienced with "healing modalities" that share their knowledge because they care. Usually their demeanor and price reflect this, (whether in person, or through email). A former list member, Sally, had

Re: Homoepathy - Kelly

2006-11-10 Thread kelly
At 03:17 PM 11/10/2006, you wrote: Would rather not say which homeopath it is, Are those reasonable prices??Would not a reputable practitioner be able to substantiate their claims.? Oh, the cat died by the way, Would you risk your pets life to anyone making claims they can't or will not back

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread Nina
Cardinal t-square?? You're killing me MC! I hadn't really noticed that the people I meet in health food stores look sickly, maybe it's the lack of hair care products and blush that make them look that way, (I fit right in btw). It could be that people looking for alternative remedies have

RE: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I have used homeopathy in my cats for the past 10 years and I have seen so many miracles with some of them.. Often times, allopathic medicine will treat the symptoms by suppressing them, but not necessary to cure the underlying cause of the problems, therefore, there are lots of limitations to

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-10 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Kelly, I suffered for years with migraines. And like you I was on Imitrex. I went in for CAT scans, MRI's etc, they never found a cause. I was about fed up with not being able to function. I went to an OLD doctor, the oldest one at the clinic I usually go to (I'd always seen a young and

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-10 Thread kelly
At 03:53 PM 11/10/2006, you wrote: Tried it. Elavil...low dose...I am bad at not using it daily, It did make me tired though. Thanks Kelly, I suffered for years with migraines. And like you I was on Imitrex. I went in for CAT scans, MRI's etc, they never found a cause. I was about fed up

Re: Homoepathy - Kelly

2006-11-10 Thread kelly
At 03:52 PM 11/10/2006, you wrote: I have no problem with all kinds of alternative treatments, We try everything, I have a problem with someone who does make claims and refuses to back them up, but then there is that on saying,,buyer beware or fool me once shame on you... fool me twice shame

Re: Homoepathic SCAM??

2006-11-10 Thread Barb Moermond
especially seeing as you can'tKNOW itis FIP until after the animal is dead the only exception to that would be a kitty coming downwith the same symptoms a former housemate had who had been positively diagnosed (necropsy) with itBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-10 Thread Barb Moermond
I second that advice!! I've had chronic sinus problems and severe chronic facial pain for years - sinuses swelled shut when I woke up in the morning - face puffy, couldn't wear my glasses (too heavy) and talk about cranky - pain 24/7 is exhausting. I don't have allergies, but I have extremely

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-10 Thread Barb Moermond
Kelly, with the addition of the nortriptyline to my regimen, I bought a weekly pill box - that alone has helped me be better with ALL my medsBarb+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

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-10 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Oh, yeah, I take mine religiously and RIGHT before bed. If I skip a single night I feel airy the next day, like you feel right before a migraine. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-10 Thread Barb Moermond
even though the atypical migraine wasn't any fun at all(24/7 pain and all that) Irarely had problems with the ones that attack, small favorsBarb+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

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-10 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Sweets cravings? I had those BEFORE the Amitriptylin, so it would be hard for me to say! As for dry mouth.. well, sometimes I get terribly thirsty, but I never connected it to the medicine... I take that at night, right before I go to sleep... I do keep a water bottle on my nightstand

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-10 Thread Barb Moermond
hehehe yeah, I have a natural sweet tooth - double barrel (both sides of the family)but I didn'tneed any help - I could really tell the difference though - at least initially, because it wasn't just ' oh I want some chocolate' it was "I MUST HAVE SWEET NOW" I gained 20 pounds in the first 2

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