Re: Cranberry Supplement

2007-04-24 Thread Marylyn
Try www.Rainbowblossom.com I have never ordered from them but frequently go in the stores in Louisville and they are great. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Marylyn
Try awful things like KFC in little bites, salty foods like ham, cool things like whipped creama big variety of foods to try to interest him. I used Nutrical with The Royal Princess Kitty Katt and it helped. Just Born worked a few times too.

Re: Ringo Please add to the CLS :(

2007-04-24 Thread Marylyn
I'm so sorry. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal

Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread Kelley Saveika
A little 2 week old orange tabby named Hobo. He didn't have anything obviously wrong with him, he just died.:( I hope this is the only kitten I will lose this year...but I know it is not.:( Paws crossed for the older ones that I have had more time to get attached to. -- Rescuties - Saving the

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread PEC2851
We always used Nutri-Cal, a hi-calorie gel FelaVite, also a gel... Also, baby food [meat] can also help. There also is a med. that can induce the eating, but, forgive me, memory's semi-gone when it comes to certain [impt.] things Best wishes, Hugs, Patti her gang

Re: help wanted! (no, not the paying kind)

2007-04-24 Thread PEC2851
MC, I would be more than willing to help in any way I can As most of you know, I have way [too] much time available... And, I do belong to many Yahoo groups So, if you could walk me through it, I would be more than willing to help these poor babies. (Just pray my PC stays

Re: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread PEC2851
Oh, I am so very sorry Lately, just TOO may losses... Hugs, Patti her gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Re: recall info: this just in...... hearing on tuesday

2007-04-24 Thread Belinda
This is starting right now: A live webcast of the meeting should be available here: http://energycommerce.house.gov/membios/schedule.shtml -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens

Re: recall info: this just in...... hearing on tuesday

2007-04-24 Thread Belinda
Sorry here is the whole message: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nations Food Supply? will be the topic of a meeting of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Tuesday, April 24 at 9:30 am EST. ChemNutra CEO Steve

Re: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread TenHouseCats
awww, i'm sorry, honey--those little ones can be so darned fragile. GLOW to guide him home--i know of two little blind kittens who've just arrived at the bridge recently who'll be happy to be his friends. MC On 4/24/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little 2 week old

Re: help wanted! (no, not the paying kind)

2007-04-24 Thread TenHouseCats
patti, that'd be wonderful-- i've got some stuff i HAVE to get out in the email this morning, and the vet coming to draw bloods on two kitties this afternoon. will get back to you in between those two things if possible, or definitely after the vet leaves! THANKS. MC On 4/24/07, [EMAIL

Re: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread Kelley Saveika
There didn't seem to be anything wrong with him..he seemed perfect. At least they are learning to play, so he got to play a little bit... On 4/24/07, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: awww, i'm sorry, honey--those little ones can be so darned fragile. GLOW to guide him home--i know

RE: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Sorry you lost Hobo, Kelley. Gentle Bridge vibes to him. Diane R. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Marissa Johnson
There are appetite stimulants you could ask your vet about (I can't remember what they are either). What were you feeding him? If it was commercial dry, try something like Innova Evo dry (very flavorful, lots of meat used - even at his very sickest, my Slinky was still eating his Evo)

Re: recall info: this just in...... hearing on tuesday

2007-04-24 Thread TenHouseCats
thanks for reminding me, belinda! On 4/24/07, Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry here is the whole message: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nations Food Supply? will be the topic of a meeting of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on

Re: Cranberry Supplement

2007-04-24 Thread Lora
Marylyn, Thanks for the link. I have checked it out. Unfortunately, their cranberry products are way too expensive and for smaller quanties. I paid $9.96 for 250 capsules. I guess I will not be able to find that kind of deal anywhere else. :( Perhaps I can check out Sam's Club... Thanks again!

Re: help wanted! (no, not the paying kind)

2007-04-24 Thread PEC2851
MC, Oh, you don't have to thank me. I would be ecstatic to be able to do anything at all [that I can now] to help poor babies And, since my MVA, my (physical) rescue work has been put to an end. I worry so much about the feral colonies I was feeding/trapping/vetting, etc. And, my own

Re: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread Nina
Aw Honey, who do you think your kidding with the having more time to get attached to stuff? :'( Losing the little innocent ones is so very hard to bear! I woke up with tears in my eyes this morning over the loss of such innocence. Yesterday morning I was admiring a perfect little finch

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 4/24/07 10:17:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (I can't remember what they are either). I'm glad to see I'm not the only one w/ a memory problem :) And, Evo is GREAT!!! Even my ferals loved it!!! And, yes, I'm one of the ones that have

Re: help wanted! (no, not the paying kind) Patty

2007-04-24 Thread Sheila208
Dear Patty, I am so sorry for the pain that you have to endure. You mean so much to all of us here and you have helped us so much. It breaks my heart to know that someone so willing to care for these babies is hurting . I will pray for you everyday for your full recovery . You have come so far

RE: Lost a kitten (OT now)

2007-04-24 Thread Melissa Lind
Nina, eloquently spoken (written). Your words are very encouraging. I, too, feel as though sometimes the love I feel for animals is overwhelming--or I guess that the resulting pain I feel from their suffering is overwhelming. I was visiting my husband on a job site, and saw all the mama pigs in

Re: Lost a kitten/ Nina

2007-04-24 Thread PEC2851
Nina, You always say the right thing!! I take inspiration whenever I read your posts. Your story about the little bird brought back a bitter sweet moment I had, years ago, when I lost my Bear to AIHA... I remember watching this little bird make her nest, waited, w/ anticipation for the

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Marissa Johnson
Haha. Thanks for clarifying that stuff, Patti! I'm missing 2 inches of my brain, so I figure I'm entited to a little memory loss now and then. :) Yes, it is crucial that you get kitty to eat, even if it means syringe-feeding. Many people feel that when they stop eating on their own it

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Nina
Hello again Mary, I answered your first post to the group and didn't get a response from you, perhaps you didn't see it. I've pasted it below in the hope that it may still help you. In order for you to help Cakooie, you need to figure out what is causing his wbc to be high. It's usually a

RE: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
We are currently giving our little old girl, Missy-Moo, diazepam as an appetite stimulant, but have heard that pediatric doses of certain B vitamins have the same effect without the side effects, and will be switching as soon as we can get some. B-12 in particular, but most of the Bs are good

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Marylyn
Valium is one. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will

Re: kitty not eating - Please do not attempt to self prescribe meds

2007-04-24 Thread Nina
Mary, There have been concerns raised with the use of valium for kitties. I've used the appetite stimulant Cyproheptadine made into a transdermal gel to be applied to the inside tip of a cat's ear. It's much less stressful to administer a drug in this way than forcing them to ingest it. I

Re: kitty not eating - Please do not attempt to self prescribe meds

2007-04-24 Thread TatorBunz
I totally agree with Nina on this seek your Vet's opinion and options on this. I have very good luck using Cyproheptadine as well on kitties that weren't not eating. In a message dated 4/24/2007 12:43:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mary, There have been

Re: kitty not eating - Please do not attempt to self prescribe meds

2007-04-24 Thread TenHouseCats
thanks, nina, for pointing out this very VITAL point. we are NOT vets, and all we can offer are opinions, suggestions on what has worked for us, and what our vets have recommended for our cats, based upon their specific conditions. no email list should ever be a substitute for a good working

Re: Cranberry Supplement

2007-04-24 Thread Marylyn
Try this source. I have a friend who swears by the company and notes that there is a buy 2 get one free sale going on. www.puritan.com If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Kelley I am so sorry for your loss of little Hobo.Hugs to you. Sherry Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little 2 week old orange tabby named Hobo. He didn't have anything obviously wrong with him, he just died.:( I hope this is the only kitten I will lose this year...but I know it is

Thank you so much from Simms' mom

2007-04-24 Thread anne
Thank you, Lance, Wendy, Tee, Sheila, Marylyn, Sherry, Cassandra, Melissa, Tonya, Diane R., Elizabeth, Sally and Gina. Your kind and comforting words meant so much to me on the loss of my beloved boy, Simms. I am saving all of your messages for always in a folder I have for Simms. Hugs,

Re: kitty not eating - website

2007-04-24 Thread Lora
I did not see a veterinarian's list at the www.adopt.bemikitties.com website. How do we add our veterinatian's information to the site? Do new members have to register first or is the info included in the ads? --- TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: speaking of which, please go to:

RE: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

2007-04-24 Thread Chris
Have not been reading my e-mails as much as I should and should have sent you this sooner. I remember Simms so well cause Tamara and I were comparing notes when we both were looking to rehome FELV+ cats-Tamara had Simms and I had Romeo (aka Big Boy). I somehow feel like I knew Simms-he always

Re: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That is very young, he probably had some hereditary issue that was fatal. It's sad, but you have to just know that it IS nature's way, and be at peace with that. It's always sad to lose a baby. I lost one traumatically many years back, and I will probably never get over it totally. Her momma

RE: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

2007-04-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Anne, I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't see your original email. I know what a great mom you are, and I'm just glad that your sweet Simms found you to share his life with. I hope the happy memories will eventually bring comfort. big hugs, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Nina
I'm glad to hear from you Mary. I'm sending your reply to the list so they can chime in with suggestions and support. Are you reading the replies sent to you on the felv list, or only the ones I've cc'd to your email address? Absolutely the vaccinations could have triggered whatever is

Re: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

2007-04-24 Thread TatorBunz
Anne, I'm so sorry too :( I've been so busy rescuing Senior Siamese and Senior Collies in the last few days didn't get to your email but seen this. I had to say something so you wouldn't think you hadn't heard from me as well. You had always responded to my losses. I remember Simms

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Belinda
This is the appetite stimulent Fred is currently getting - *Mirtazapine*, it is fairly new or at least I've never heard of it, I think my vet said that though. Don't let them taste it, it must be bad, Fred hates it and I have a h*ll of a time giving it to him even though it is tiny, but he

Re: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

2007-04-24 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Anne where are you in Michigan? I am in Grand Rapids anne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you, Lance, Wendy, Tee, Sheila, Marylyn, Sherry, Cassandra, Melissa, Tonya, Diane R., Elizabeth, Sally and Gina. Your kind and comforting words meant so much to me on the loss of my beloved boy,

Re: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread wendy
Kelley, I'm sorry you lost the little guy. I hope this post finds you well in spite of your loss. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little 2 week old orange tabby named Hobo. He didn't have anything obviously wrong with him, he just died.:( I hope this is the only

Re: Thank you so much from Simms' mom

2007-04-24 Thread Nina
Anne, I'm sure you know that all of us on the list share your sadness at losing your beloved Simms. I know you realize that even if we don't reply directly to you, we are sharing your grief and catching our breath as we continue to hope for a cure and long life for all of our sweet babies.

Re: kitty not eating (assisted feeding, feline anorexia, and hepatic lipidosis)

2007-04-24 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Also worth considering... if you took him to an animal shelter to get his shots is the fact that he could have caught some contagious virus while at the shelter. It would be worth calling the shelter to inquire as to if they have any currently active cat infections going around, like Upper

Re: kitty not eating (Fred - Belinda)

2007-04-24 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Wow Belinda, I am SO happy Fred is doing so well! He's had a remarkable recovery after that terrible infection he developed. I'm so glad to hear he's doing so well now! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources

reminder about the OT group

2007-04-24 Thread TenHouseCats
for anyone who's not already joined, here's the link to subscribe to the group for off-topic (ie, non-FeLV) chit-chat and conversation. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ:

Re: Lost a kitten

2007-04-24 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry Kelley. tonya Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little 2 week old orange tabby named Hobo. He didn't have anything obviously wrong with him, he just died.:( I hope this is the only kitten I will lose this year...but I know it is not.:( Paws crossed for the older ones that I

Re: Ringo Please add to the CLS :(

2007-04-24 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry to read about Ringo Sherry. tonya Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just found out tonight that Jen had to let Ringo go to the bridge.She tried everything for him this weekend.He was a tiger with very thick dark stripes.Had a bit of an attitude at first but then he

Re: kitty not eating - Please do not attempt to self prescribe meds

2007-04-24 Thread Kelly L
At 12:48 PM 4/24/2007, you wrote: I have also had great luck with cyproheptadine and the pil is small and does not have a bad taste so i crush it with a bit of baby food and syringe it that way, but I must also agree with Nina that you ned vet advice. I also do sub q fluids so I can save

Re: kitty not eating

2007-04-24 Thread Kelly L
At 02:42 PM 4/24/2007, you wrote: Yes my vet told me about it because it is not needed daily, Kelly This is the appetite stimulent Fred is currently getting - Mirtazapine, it is fairly new or at least I've never heard of it, I think my vet said that though. Don't let them taste it, it