Re: Sylvester changed to Boots

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
I am not for sure. But I believe she was an ex wife before she died, from how he acted. He said he inherited them (the cats) when his ex wife died). Like I said, I just don't ask too many questions. I figure they tell me as much as they want, as they are comfortable w/. Susan J. DuBose ^..^

Re: Sylvester changed to Boots

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
Yes, it's a great book w/LOTS of resources listed in the back. Grave Matters: A Journey Through the Modern Funeral Industry to a Natural Way of Burial (Hardcover) by Mark Harris Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: Sylvester changed to Boots

2007-08-26 Thread Marylyn
Just being nosy. It is great when things work out that way. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who

question re Mickey's bent ear

2007-08-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Hi guys, Whe I came home yesterday, I noticed Mickey's right ear was bent over flat. I thought it was a temporary thing that he could/would fix himself, but that's not the case. It's still the same today. Poor fellow has been rubbing it like crazy. Anyone got any experience of this? He's feral so

Re: Neville Please add to the CLS

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
I am sorry for your loss, and please let Jen know she is in our thoughts as well as little Neville. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

OT: Belle still getting her tail kicked (that's Texas talk)

2007-08-26 Thread wendy
Hey guys, Well, we are about 350 votes down on the contest to win 'best dog house'. So I'm making another shameless plug for votes so we don't look so bad come August 31st. The voting ends that day and you can vote every day until then if you'd like. If you want to help us out, go to:

Re: question re Mickey's bent ear

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
Kerry, It's a hematoma,not a hematella.. Takes me awhile for my brain to kick in after my mouth is engaged.. :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

RE: question re Mickey's bent ear

2007-08-26 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Got it!--thanks again Susan! _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 12:15 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: question re Mickey's bent ear Kerry, It's a hematoma,not a hematella.. Takes me awhile

Re: Belle still getting her tail kicked (that's Texas talk)

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
Ok, I just voted forMiss Belle. I will send to all my lists now.( Spam O Rama..!) Good Luck! Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: double pos. (Kerry)

2007-08-26 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi Susan, Good to know another fellow Texan. The fiv group has alot to offer..Joel really knows his stuff..I think some of our members here are also on that group. Anyway, if I can ever be of any help, please let me know.. Good luck, Kerry -

Questions for Belinda

2007-08-26 Thread Tracy Weese
In your message below, you talked about using epogen and prenisolone for anemiaone of my other FeLV+ cat's RBC was last tested (2 weeks ago) to be about 8%. CW is a very small cat, about 6-7 years old and has had FeLV+ since she was a kitten. She still acts pretty much the same as always

Re: Prayers for my Genevieve please

2007-08-26 Thread Marylyn
Give her lots of Love from Dixie and me + some probiotics..especially if she can get them from a good yogurt.Dixie loves yogurt and it is perfect for mixing some things in. Blessings. She is a wonderful and lucky little girl. If

Re: Prayers for my Genevieve please

2007-08-26 Thread TatorBunz
Sherry, Genevieve is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope she recovers real soon. Bless you for what you do for all those kitties! Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/)

Re: Prayers for my Genevieve please

2007-08-26 Thread wendy
Hi Sherry, I remember when you took Genevieve home. Prayers going out for her speedy recovery!!! :) 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

Re: double pos. (Kerry)

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
Yes, Joel seems to be very knowledgable. And he sure is nice. I received the nicest welcone to our group email. Very nice. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: Prayers for my Genevieve please

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
Sherry, My thoughts prayers are w/ you Genevieve. She is on the best drug possible that there is right now for URI, (Zithromax), so it sounds like your vet knows the importance of aggressive treatment for URI, espeically when it comes to the cat being felv+. Is she congested? Are you able

Re: Prayers for my Genevieve please

2007-08-26 Thread Sherry DeHaan
She ate very little around 2 and drank a pretty good amount of water at the same time.Now her fever is high at 105.4. she is congested but I am keeping it clean.I too have felt pretty sick all day today too.Very dizzy and nauseous.Not a good day here.thanks for the prayers Susan Dubose [EMAIL

Re: Another Question for Tracy - re: cost of protocal

2007-08-26 Thread Belinda
Transfusions can vary a great deal, I've heard of people paying anywhere from $150.00 to $500.00. I think for Bailey it was around $200.00, the epogen for us was $300.00 but that was a higher dose and quantity than most vets prescribe which would have lasted us about 6 months if Bailey

Re: fleas arhhhhh

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
Sally, Don't feel bad, fleas are particulairly devilish this year due to the rains. I would give Junoir a flea treatment, either Advantage or Frontline ( not revolution, doesn't seem to help much for fleas in my opinion). Once he is treated, the fleas should begin to die due to biting him.

Re: question re Mickey's bent ear

2007-08-26 Thread Sally Davis
Junior has this as part of his condition. He has hematomas in both ears. The vet does not want to stress him by draining them, so they are that way all the time. He has no infection or ear mites. It must feel funny to him. He looks like a Scottish Fold kitty. His ears are real fat. He does like

Re: question re Mickey's bent ear

2007-08-26 Thread Susan Dubose
Kitties sure do LOVE a good ear massage. LOTS of nerve endings in their ears... Very soothingvery soothing. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: fleas arhhhhh

2007-08-26 Thread OfALegend
What protocol do you guys usually follow for your positive cats (who are exclusively indoor, of course) and flea treatments? I'm sure with the FeLV, flea bites are even more dangerous. Should I be treating them with Frontline/Advantage every month year round, monthly during the summer

Re: fleas arhhhhh

2007-08-26 Thread Sally Davis
Hi Susan Thanks, we have been terribly dry this summer maybe that is why the fleas took so long to show up. He sleeps on the floor or on Eric's bed. I had to change the bed linens this morning as Eric is sick. I already treated all the cats except for Daisy she is too squirmy to get a hold of. I

Re: fleas arhhhhh

2007-08-26 Thread Sally Davis
Susan, By the time I would be able to get the Capstar the advantage should have killed the fleas already on Junior. I find it works in 24 hours as well. Michael, I am not sure. Fleas can hitch hike on you, but I would think the risk is fairly small. I hate using chemicals indiscriminately or I

Re: Sylvester died at home this morning

2007-08-26 Thread catatonya
Tracy, I'm sorry to read about Sylvester. He sounds like a wonderful guy. tonya Tracy Weese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR)

Re: fleas arhhhhh

2007-08-26 Thread Marylyn
They can hitch hike. I repeatedly sprayed/dropped etc Ebony Thomas Katt for fleas. He was the only possible source of them coming into my homeuntil I looked at my dark clothes one day and saw one jump off. I was the source. You should have seen the I TOLD YOU SO look on Ebony's

Re: Baytril question

2007-08-26 Thread Sally Davis
I was getting ready to go to bed, but thought I would answer part of the question. Baytril is a broad spectrum antibiotic and will kill the good bacteria in his gut, You need to get some probiotic is him. Yogurt w/ live cultures. Forti Flora, you can get from the vet or a probiotic from a vitamin

RE: Baytril question

2007-08-26 Thread Chris
Will try the yogurt—I have one cat who will come in leaps and bounds whenever he hears the sound of that yogurt container opening---lets see how Romeo does… Tonight, he wanted to eat only a bit of dry food which I had put down for the other cats. I’ve been trying to give him soft food but

RE: Baytril question

2007-08-26 Thread Chris
It would be really really tough to get anything in his mouth. The only times he ever gets spooked is when you hold him down—we’re working on it but its still not quite there. He’s also the only one of my cats who won’t take a Pill Pocket and who turns his nose up at Petromalt! But give him a

Re: Add Keisha to CS?

2007-08-26 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry for your loss, Laurie. tonya laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda, can Keisha be added to the CandleLight service list, please? She was not feline leukemia positive Died 7.14.07 Thanks, Laurie - Original Message - From: Belinda To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007