Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Well I took my beautiful girl to the clinic last night to get her on sub q fluids.Dr. Jen went out to check on her to see how bad she was.(she was not at work)she told me she fears the worse.That she may have fluid in her chest cavity.She warned me that when she sedates her that she may pass,or

Re: Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Sally Davis
Sherry I am so sorry your girl is not well. You were so good to take her in. Hugs Sally On 8/28/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I took my beautiful girl to the clinic last night to get her on sub q fluids.Dr. Jen went out to check on her to see how bad she was.(she was not

Re: heartworm info

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Thanks, Chris, it has been 3 yrs. since I have participated in this treatment for dogs. I just wish that every time I turn around there wasn't something else for me to worry about when it comes to my cats. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Thank you Sally,I just got home from visiting with her and she looked so good!! I know she still has to make it through sedation and what the x-rays might show,but I have this tiny glimpse of hope that she will prevail again.She was purring for us when we scratched her face.Her fever was down

Re: Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Sherry, I have been thinking about you both lately. I hope she will make it through. On 8/28/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Sally,I just got home from visiting with her and she looked so good!! I know she still has to make it through sedation and what the x-rays might

Re: Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Belinda
Sherry, I know of many CRF and heart kitties that have had fluid in their chest cavities and have survived, this is treatable, why would she not try treating? Just curious ... -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable

RE: Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Sherry -- good thoughts coming for Genevieve, and for you. 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: Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi Belinda,It is probably because of the felv. Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, I know of many CRF and heart kitties that have had fluid in their chest cavities and have survived, this is treatable, why would she not try treating? Just curious ... -- Belinda happiness is being owned

Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Jen just called and it was worse then she thought,she was very anemic and septic,the felv destroyed her white blood cells and she had nothing to fight with.Jen gave her 12 hours of feeling better.I had a wonderful hour with her this morning,at least I didn't have to see her in agony.I will

Re: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh Sherry, I am so so so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved her. Crying with you... On 8/28/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jen just called and it was worse then she thought,she was very anemic and septic,the felv destroyed her white blood cells and she had nothing to

Re: heartworm info

2007-08-28 Thread glenda Goodman
Susan, Thank you! I had treated a dog once for heartworms and until this discussion being opened up regarding heartworms in cats, had just assumed it would be about the same thing. I do not like giving my cats chemicals, each month, unless I might actually see a flea, for example. I was surprised

Re: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread glenda Goodman
Sherry , My heart is breaking for you. I completely understand...I am so sorry for you and your little girl. Love from us here. Glenda --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jen just called and it was worse then she thought,she was very anemic and septic,the felv destroyed her white blood

RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear about Genevieve. I'm glad you had a precious hour with her, where she knew how truly loved she was. Hy heart goes out to you. Please know I'm thinking of you. You are an angel for all you do, and all you go through, for the little souls that enter your life. much love

RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread Melissa Lind
Sherry, My thoughts are with you as you grieve. I'll be thinking of beautiful Genevieve today. She's at peace now. I hope your heart will find comfort knowing that you were such a wonderful and loving gift to her. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread Kat
Sleep soft, dear Genevieve... Dear Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss and your heartache!! Bless you for giving this precious little girl your heart and your home for this last year. I am glad she had 12 hours of feeling better at the end, and that you were able to share one of them with her

RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Thanks Melissa I think of her as a wonderful and loving gift to me!! :) Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Sherry, My

RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
Dear Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. Love never dies. Anita Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:17:27 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Genevieve My precious baby is gone To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sherry , My heart is breaking for you. I completely understand...I am so sorry

Re: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread dede hicken
I am so very sorry, Sherry. Dede --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jen just called and it was worse then she thought,she was very anemic and septic,the felv destroyed her white blood cells and she had nothing to fight with.Jen gave her 12 hours of feeling better.I had a wonderful

RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread Melissa Lind
So true! I think we need them as much as they need us. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:56 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone Thanks Melissa I think of

Pics of Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Here is a link to my album of this beautiful girl that I would like to share with you. http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=174181509/a=42609805_42609805/t_=42609805 - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo!

Re: Pics of Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Leslie Lawther
Sherry... I was eating my lunch and thought I'd go look at the pictures. I only saw the first one... but OH MY GOODNESS!! That picture could have been taken at MY house!! The one on the right (long hair tortie) looks like my Riley, the one closest to the front of the picture (orange) looks like

RE: Pics of Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
She is so very beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 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 the

Re: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
I am so sorry, Sherry. My thoughts are w/you and my felv+ babies send their love kitty prayers too. Blessings to sweet Genevieve, she is @ peace now. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay

Re: Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Jane Lyons
Sherry I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Genevieve. Thank you for all the work that you do for these dear kitties. Jane Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.

OT: Michael Vick Pleads Guilty/ASPCA President Invites Letters of Thanks

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Subject: Michael Vick Pleads Guilty/ASPCA President Invites Letters of Thanks Dear ASPCA Members and Supporters: With Michael Vick today appearing in federal court to file his plea in the federal dog fighting case that has been pending since July,

Re: Pics of Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread TatorBunz
Sherry, My god I'm so sorry about this precious Beautiful girl. She had Jen there to help her. God only knows what her life would have been like if she didn't come into yours. At least you were able to spend time with her before she left. She will be waiting for you when the time comes.

My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Megan Heikkinen
Hello everyone, My name is Megan. I'm a college student with three sibling cats, one of which was recently found to be FeLV-positive. We discovered this after Olive had a severe anemic episode last week all of the sudden and almost died. Her brother's blood was able to restore her, but how

OT: Terry: Chicken kitty

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
How funny, I have several non meezers in my House of Fur that are chickens, I got them when I worked @ AHS. I have 2 orange white chickens, the 'fraidiest one is Super Chicken but his real name is Boo Radley, (To Kill A Mockingbird). The other one is Chicken Boy, or Chick Chick, but his real

Re: Pics of Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi Terrie and thank you for the kind words,I would love to see a pic of Bugs.My Genevieve had fire in her butt too.She never backed down to my boys.Of course my boys are sweet,but Tristan loved to rattle her.He will miss her too. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, My god I'm so sorry about

Re: OT: Terry: Chicken kitty

2007-08-28 Thread TatorBunz
That is too funny! I have to tell ya that I think it is funny when he comes around the corner and I purposely move my foot. It just cracks me up something fierce! ROTFLMAO!!! He literally goes straight up the air about3-4 feetLMAO!!! Yet I can call him and he comes back to me. I know

Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread OfALegend
Megan, I understand exactly where you’re coming from! Two of my three babies were diagnosed with FeLV last week. After much agonizing and listening to sound advice from the very educated people here, I’ve decided to not separate them right now. You can probably gather a LOT of

Re: OT: Terry: Chicken kitty

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
What's funny for me is when I catch the little group of chickens sleeping on my pillows on my bed. They obviously love me, (in their own selfish catway) and know I am the caregiver and the bringer of food water, Jonathan is the King of the Pride, (he gets ALL the toys delivered to HIS side of

Re: Pics of Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread TatorBunz
Okay, will send one directly to you. This was taken when she was thinned back soon due to being very hot that summer. I haven't uploaded them to any of my photo groups yet. In a message dated 8/28/2007 3:14:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Terrie and thank

Re: Genevieve

2007-08-28 Thread Tracy Weese
Sorry to hear about Genevieve, sometimes it feels like this sorrow never ends.until you allow yourself to remember all the joy they brought to your life

Re: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

2007-08-28 Thread wendy
Sherry, I too am very sorry about your beloved Genevieve. What a wonderful gift of love the two of you shared. I'm learning more and more on this site what others have said: the depth of our pain is in direct correlation with the depth of our love. Thinking of you and Genevieve tonight...

A CAUSE OF HYPER-T/more research on PBDE's and mattresses

2007-08-28 Thread wendy
:) 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 ~~~ ~ ~~~ http://www.renewame rica.us/columns/ rogoff/070826 ~ ~~ I love my two very

OT: A CAUSE OF HYPER-T/another article

2007-08-28 Thread wendy
:) 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 ~~~ The article pointed to another website: http://www.everyday health.com/ publicsite/ ShowArticle. aspx? IsP=news/607/

To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread wendy
Megan, Hi and welcome to the group. I'm sorry you had to find us but you've come to the best place there is for info. short of a Veterinary Internist. I hope this evening finds you better off than last night. Michael is right...going to the website and clicking into Archives and searching

Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread glenda Goodman
Megan, The vet program at your school could be a real help. I am so sorry that you are going through this, especially with school just starting. It has to be horribly stressful for you... The most important thing, right now, is that you stay strong and remain focused. No matter what, you have to

RE: To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
Having just gone through this recently and losing Monkee to anemia/FelV, I can provide this: Blood transfusion: wears off in 10 days, if not less. Signs of it wearing off are pretty clear: lack of energy, less moving around, white gums/nose (Monkee's nose was "perfect pink" and when his

Re: To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Marylyn
Just so you know, some vets carry the oral interferon. The vets I have in Louisville keep it on hand. If you decide on this you may want to call around. A month's supply runs about $10. If you have men who will exclude any of God's

Re: To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Sorry, I have never heard of interferon injections, ONLY oral. Have I missed something all these years...? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Ahhh., Megan, you have already had some wonderful advice fromWendy, Michael Caroline (did I miss anyone? Sorry if I did). There is nothing that I can add to their words of wisdom except, once again, I will say, You need to take care of yourself, and don't forget to breathe. We

RE: To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Megan Heikkinen
Olive actually did test negative on the ELISA test, although it wasn't a strong negative. The IFA was done twice and came up positive both times. We skipped the ELISA test on my other two, and instead are having the blood shipped to the vet school for the IFA. I don't think that my vet seems to

To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Well, Megan, I could be the one who is wrong. I have just never heard of Interferon shots, just oral. Someone will be popping in to let us know,there is LOTS of great experience on this list.. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Tad Burnett
Probably close to 4 years ago I mentioned interferon to my vet... He had never worked with an FeLV+ cat before... He had used it with cows before and it was given IV to them... He grabbed his medical book and there were words in there about giving it both ways to cats but he decided that with the

Re: To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Thanks, Tad, and you are right. Willingness to learn in order to help patient client makes them worth their weight in gold. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Tad Burnett
I should add that he was one that initially recommended PTS when the test was pos... When I said I can't do that he was quick to talk about keeping them... They are special needs cats and a good vet needs to know that the caretaker is ready for that... Tad Susan Dubose wrote: Thanks, Tad,

RE: To Megan: Re: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

2007-08-28 Thread Chris
Don't know if it would help but my Tucson has had a couple of episodes of very low white blood count. Vet gave her a series of immune-regulin shots and it did perk her back up pretty quickly. Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team

OT: The Good Cat Food Guide?

2007-08-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Has anyone read this book? It came out last fall, it's about 160+ pages (small ) and only about $15. Just curious. ( I HAVE to stay out of the online bookstores! :) The Good Cat Food Guide (Hardcover) by Rosemary Gasson (Author), Andrew Gasson (Author), Kevin Oxlade (Illustrator) Susan J.