Sammy's fever is 106!

2007-08-07 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Well, Sammy went back to the Nice Ladies at Animal 911 because when I took his temperature this evening it was 106. He had been hiding yesterday morning and then staying in my mom's room and not following me and/or his brothers around all day. So he's staying the night and I'll pick him

Power of interferon: OT

2007-08-07 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
Hi, I just want to let everyone know how impressd I am with how effective interferon works for URIs that is caused by virurs. I have been using feline interferon for many things (felk, FIP, FIV treatment) for the past year or two. Additionally, whenever my kitties have severe or mild URIs, I

NEW vaccination protocols announced today

2007-08-07 Thread Jane Lyons
This information was released today. Because yearly vaccinations are the primary source of income for many veterinarian practices, and because pharmaceutical companies have lobbied against this protocol, this has been a long time coming. This version is a compromise, but nevertheless the

more information on vaccines

2007-08-07 Thread Jane Lyons
http://www.rabieschallengefund.org/about%20the%20RCF.html The challenge is based on the need to understand exactly how long immunity lasts once a rabies vaccine is give - the old data which is three or one year is actually a result of the original test subjects being put down rather

RE: more information on vaccines

2007-08-07 Thread Chris
This is a bit confusing--look at this site in which Dr. Dodds disavows this post... http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-CHG-VACC-PROTOCOLS.HTM Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us

Re: NEW vaccination protocols announced today

2007-08-07 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
A good information, Jane, I will cross post it. - Original Message - From: Jane Lyonsmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 9:56 PM Subject: NEW vaccination protocols announced today This

FIV infected kittes

2007-08-07 Thread Nina
Hello Group, I just saw that someone was asking for help with an fiv tested kitten. The following is a post I archived from a trusted list member, (MC) about this subject: there is essentially no such thing as an FIV positive kittens. maternal transmission is incredibly rare, and is still

Update on my Catkids

2007-08-07 Thread Beckie McRae
Well Miles is doing MUCH better, no accidents. Moe is pretty much back to normal. I think he's just really weak because I notice he gets tired more quickly than before. Holly is her usual majestic self. And we all shared the Kitty Room with the AC again last night. I actually think they

Re: Fwd: OT: need a little quick advice here...

2007-08-07 Thread glenda Goodman
Hi Marylyn, At this point I am dealing with, what I believe, is a very determined , aggressive kitty, desperately seeking a 'good' home. What makes me say this is, my best friend down the street, was also affected by Marmalade. She has one kitty, Addey, whom is like an obsession to her, and this

Re: FIV infected kittes

2007-08-07 Thread glenda Goodman
NINA, EXCELLENT LETTER! IM FORWARDING THIS TO THE GALS WITH THE FIV+ KITTENS. THEY REALLY NEED THIS PERSPECTIVE. THANK YOU SO MUCH! GLENDA --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Group, I just saw that someone was asking for help with an fiv tested kitten. The following is a post I archived

Re: NEW vaccination protocols announced today

2007-08-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
I believe this to be an email hoax. The first sign is this information was released today - when is today? This is common among email hoaxes. The second sign is that they refer to vaccine related Fibrosarcoma. This is no longer the correct medical terminology. It is injection site sarcoma. If

Re: NEW vaccination protocols announced today

2007-08-07 Thread glenda Goodman
JANE, THANK YOU! HOW EXCITING TO BE ABLE TO GET THIS NEW INFORMATION. ASK ME WHY I LOVE THIS SITE AND ALL YOU GUYS...GLENDA --- Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This information was released today. Because yearly vaccinations are the primary source of income for many veterinarian

Re: Sammy's fever is 106!

2007-08-07 Thread laurieskatz
Prayers. Isabella has anemia and her temp got up to 107. Last time at the vet (3 weeks ago) it was normal. Good luck and prayers for your little one. Laurie - Original Message - From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:14 AM

Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread laurieskatz
Thanks Hideyo! Our vet confirmed what you said about developing immunity to interferon. THANK-YOU for this information. She also said the feline version is hard to get and very expensive. Can you provide any insight? Thanks Laurie - Original Message - From: HIDEYO YAMAMOTO To:

Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
The feline version is orderable from other countries. It is $1000 for 10 tubes I believe. On 8/7/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Hideyo! Our vet confirmed what you said about developing immunity to interferon. THANK-YOU for this information. She also said the feline version

Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread laurieskatz
Thank-you. Any idea how many doses in a tube? Thanks! Laurie - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:23 AM Subject: Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q The feline version is orderable from other countries. It

Re: Flea Control for colony/street cats, heat and other issues

2007-08-07 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
Thanks Marylyn, that's very reassuring. I worry about them so and wish I could let them in the house. The Lil Girl wants to come in so bad- but I think it's more to just mess around since the house still smells like Monkee- than to actually cool off! And since I have a foster cat now, I can't risk

Re: Sammy's fever is 106!

2007-08-07 Thread glenda Goodman
Taylor and Sammy, My heart is with you guys. Glenda --- Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, Sammy went back to the Nice Ladies at Animal 911 because when I took his temperature this evening it was 106. He had been hiding yesterday morning and then staying in my mom's

Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
I don't know, but Hideyo will. On 8/7/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank-you. Any idea how many doses in a tube? Thanks! Laurie - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:23 AM Subject:

Re: more information on vaccines

2007-08-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
Like I said..it is email spam. These chain letters get out and they stay out for years and years and years. It is quite a problem. That's why they say announced today instead of putting an actual date. Cuz if you get an email that has been going around teh Internet for 10 years you will throw

OT: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
I did a cat rescue on Sat. of a spayed, long-haired female that was clearly a house-cat that had been hanging out in my mom's neighborhood for about 3 weeks. My mom had told the neighbor across the street that I had a foster cat and so he thought I would know what to do once he'd finally

vaccinations

2007-08-07 Thread Jane Lyons
Kelly I forwarded this from a Scottie list that is moderated by a DVM. According to Jean Dodds, it has been floating the internet since last year...for that reason I posted her Rabies Challenge and an 04 letter written and signed by a UK veterinarian group which I think is worth reading and

FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread Kelly L
So far there are now only 5 cats she has not found as yet,,Susan's really big need is for fosters who can assist with adoptions and anyone knowing of animal friendly rentals between Vallejo and San Francisco,,she said she could go up to 1500 per month,, If you can't reach her you can contact

RE: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Caroline, others on this list are much better qualified than I to tell you how to get this baby healthy again, but one thing that is drummed into us over on the Feral Cats yahoogroup is, ALWAYS LIST AS FOUND. The absence of posters or free ads doesn't necessarily mean careless owners, there are

Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
Acutally we can get from US - I live in NM - I have gotten over probably 20 shipments in the past with no poblem. if you need a detail, write to me off list - It does cost a little over $1000, but if anyone is interested in, I can order your portion when I order mine as I order regularly.

RE: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
Thanks, that's a good idea. I guess our issue is that she clearly needs rehabbing- which we are willing to do- and we want to make sure she gets that rehabilitation. Not just turn her over in the state she's in and not know whether or not she got the care she needed. We can do the rehab that's

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread Susan Hoffman
Just set up a photobucket account with photos of (a) fire damage, (b) missing cats and (c) adoptables in foster care. PLEASE CROSSPOST WIDELY. The link is http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb3/susan4233/ I will gather more photos as I can but I want to start circulating what I have.

RE: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
That sounds like a great plan! If it were me I would certainly want to know this girl was getting healthy before I turned her over, too. Diane R. Diane Rosenfeldt Legal Secretary Quarles Brady LLP 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Suite 2040 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

RE: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Susan, all I can really help you with is the vibes, I'm afraid, but I'm sending them big time! What a blessing that nobody (and nokitty) was killed or hurt. Here's hoping the missing ones find their way to your traps today! Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: FIRE!!!!! Susan

2007-08-07 Thread TatorBunz
Susan, Are you getting responses from others? I have sent all the info regarding your situation to many other groups and private people. As I have forwarded your latest to them as well. Wish I was closer I would help you locate your missing kitties. You remain in my thoughts and prayers!

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread TatorBunz
Susan, What is the story for Bailey and Johnny? Are they Felv postive? Ages? Thanks! Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread wendy
Susan, I have crossposted to the hyperT group. I can also send to my cousin in L.A. who knows people, but she's out of town until the middle of this month. I am so, so sorry this has happened to you, but so, so happy that none of your kitties were killed in the fire. I have a dumb question:

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
Susan, There are many of us who cant' help you from a distance with foster homes, adoptions, etc. We can and want to help with material items, kitty items, etc. Surely you need litter boxes, scoops, bowls, something...so we can at least delude ourselves into thinking we are helping. On 8/7/07,

Re: Sammy's fever is 106!

2007-08-07 Thread wendy
Taylor, Prayers going out for Sammy. I hope they get his fever under control soon. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Taylor

Re: vaccinations

2007-08-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
I think all kinds of things are worth reading and thinking about. But this isn't presented as something to read and think about. It is presented as the literal truth and has several factual errors in it. I think it is really important to think critically about *anything* you read on the

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread Susan Hoffman
Once we find permanent housing we will definitely need litter pans, cat toys, scoops, etc. (Cat trees -- my three are absolutely ruined) My traps and carriers melted in the fire. But until we find a decent sized rental we're functioning with one giant litterbox (3 ft x 20 inches or so.)

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread Susan Hoffman
Once we find permanent housing we will definitely need litter pans, cat toys, scoops, etc. (Cat trees -- my three are absolutely ruined) My traps and carriers melted in the fire. But until we find a decent sized rental we're functioning with one giant litterbox (3 ft x 20 inches or so.)

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread Susan Hoffman
Two of the missing cats -- Buddy and Lil Mister -- are my personal cats, two former feral brothers. (I have their sister YoYo with me right now.) Buddy has been seen inside since the fire but he is really freaked, reverted to feral. Lil Mister has not. Sugar is in the house, also a

Re: OT: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread wendy
Hi Caroline, The fact that this kitty is in bad shape and that there are no signs looking for her to me says that she wasn't necessarily neglected, but maybe she's been lost for quite a while and hope may have been given up in looking for this cat. The right thing to do would be to try to

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread wendy
Thank God, Susan, all but a few have been seen alive. Prayers going out for you to find all 9 (?) of these furbabies. Too bad the electrical isn't working or you could plug in some Feliway...lol. I can't imagine what these kitties are thinking right now, but I know it's good that you are

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
Susan, I am sorry that some of your kitties are still missing - I wish I were close so that I could help them being reunited with you. It must be such a traumatizing experience for them. but I am sure that all will be found and be reuinted with you soon. When maddie (feral kitty) went on

Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
Well, it depnds on your kitty's weight - let's say your kitty weight about as you use 1mu/kg -so, let's say, if your kitty weights 9lb, its about 4 kg - so you will give him 4 MU - which is 0.4ml in the mixed vial - so it will give you about 2.5 times dosages - but at the same time, I noticed

to susan or Kelly: cross posting

2007-08-07 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
Hi, can either of you or someone post the email explaining the situation of Susan's fire and with all the right contact information so that I can cross post the information. I started writing, but was not sure if I had all the contact information as some of the old emails got deleted. thank

Re: OT: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
We will do that. Thanks for the websites. I will use them to try to find her owner. I don't think we will ever hear back from the out-of-business vet that my mom left a message for. He still hasn't called and I'm sure our message is low priority. I think she is drinking enough water. My mom says

RE: OT: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
One of my neighbors took in a cat she'd found eating peanuts from her squirrel feeder during the winter. So, I guess pretty much whatever doesn't eat them first is fair game. Diane R. Diane Rosenfeldt Legal Secretary Quarles Brady LLP 411 East Wisconsin

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread janine paton
Hi Susan, We went through this 4 yrs ago with our largest foster home. It's really a nightmare. Looking back I can see we did a few things wrong. Beating the bushes and calling their names was the wrong thing to do, esp with the more feral cats. Setting traps is really a better idea. You

Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread laurieskatz
yes. thanks! - Original Message - From: HIDEYO YAMAMOTO To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 12:53 PM Subject: Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q Well, it depnds on your kitty's weight - let's say your kitty weight about as you use 1mu/kg -so, let's say,

Re: FIRE!!!!!

2007-08-07 Thread Marylyn
Feliway makes a spray that I like a lot better than the plug in. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who

Re: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Susan Dubose
When cats are severly emaciated, it is best to give them several small meals per day, as opposed to allowing any free feeding. This keeps them from getting sick. I would have a complete blood panel done, also, to verify that her liver / kidneys are functioning ok. Thanks for saving her,

Re: OT: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Marylyn
Isn't that the way it is with any critter (even those of us with two legs) when we are starving? If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and

Re: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-07 Thread Susan Dubose
When cats are severly emaciated, it is best to give them several small meals per day, as opposed to allowing any free feeding. This keeps them from getting sick. I would have a complete blood panel done, also, to verify that her liver / kidneys are functioning ok. Thanks for saving her,

tshirts stickers

2007-08-07 Thread Susan Dubose
I received my purr for a cure tshirt from the website the other day, can't wait to wear it. I will have to get Papillon off of it first, he thinks it's the cat's meow and is sleeping on it :) I also got a few of the stickers, handed them out to my good friends who thought they were

OT: Just Born

2007-08-07 Thread Susan Dubose
Ok, once again, who on the list is using the Just Born for their cats w/ stomatitis, and how why does it help? I just placed an order from one of the vet websites, and I had them toss in some of the powder to try out. Thanks! Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com

vaccinations

2007-08-07 Thread Jane Lyons
did a bit of research to find out where the original source of this mis-attributed to Jean Dodds 'quotation' came from - it's an article from 2003 - published in Better Nutrition Vexing vaccinations: a tale of too much of a good thing - petcare Better Nutrition, May, 2003 by Ann N.

Re: OT: Just Born

2007-08-07 Thread Jane Lyons
Susan it was Marylyn who recommended it. I got it, but have not been able to get it into MeMe. I have so many supplements to give her and she is beginning to dislike wet food. I hope your guys like it and that it helps. Jane On Aug 7, 2007, at 6:52 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: Ok, once again,

Re: Just Born

2007-08-07 Thread Marylyn
I use Just Born with Colostrum as a general supplement. It is high in all the things a new kitten needs but is the best source of Colostrum I have. There are other sources but the powder works for Dixie. Come to think about it, she could use some of the ready mixed for a special

Re: Just Born

2007-08-07 Thread Marylyn
Additional: try mixing it in small amounts instead of as much as the can says. Or try making a gravy out of it. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of