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I'll try the newspapers as well. This should make washing the pans easier! thanks! t Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you have the patience and extra boxes you can line the bottom of a box with newspapers and top with litter. The litter needs to the poured from one box to another then the papers pulled and replaced. They absorb a lot of urine and help with odor. I've done this a few times for cats who didn't want me in their space to clean the boxes. It has been a while so you might experiment with it. If you keep an eye one Kroger's they put A and H on sale 2 for 1 every 3-4 months. Meijer's puts the silica on sale big time too. I get rain checks and stock up big time. 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 2:28 AM Subject: Re: Litterboxes I basically do the same thing. Clean one box and wash a day. 5 boxes. Dr. Elsey's is expensive here. I use arm and hammer or something on sale at walmart. Litter is expensive. :( t laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dr. Elseys' Ultra Precious Cats. I fill 2 boxes from one 40lb bag. I have 6 boxes for 5 cats. I scoop 3 or more times a day. Dump each box and wash with soap and water and refill with fresh litter once a week. I wash a box a day (take Sunday off) so kittys always have one fresh box. I have 3 boxes in each of 2 locations (3 on second floor and 3 on main floor).. I use the high back boxes from Drs. Foster Smith. I don't buy the covers, just the boxes. If they are more zealously using on box, I may have to add litter part way through the week. Laurie
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Even some of the litter companies mix the crystals and scoopable. I just prefer to do it myself so I know what is what (and it is cheaper). I have gone all silica with a cat and it was great. Aside from scooping out the poop regularly the litter didn't need to be changed as long as it was absorbing urine (about a month with this guy). And no urine odor. But, for a lot of cats? 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 1:58 AM Subject: Re: Litterboxes I'm going to try mixing some. I thought it should be all or nothing with the crystals. And I can't afford to go all crystals. thanks, t Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. silica pearls or crystals...I'm building a house and my mind wandered from litter to caulk to flowers. Dixie doesn't like the pearls. They get stuck under her nails and in her paws. They don't hurt but they aggravate. She is fine with the crystals. I wish she would use them without the A and H but they make a lot of noise and that upsets her. 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 2:25 AM Subject: Re: Litterboxes silica gel Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try the silica gel.I mix it with the A H scoopable and it works wonders. I use Rubber Maid 18 gallon boxes or something similar too. 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:13 PM Subject: Litterboxes Ok, guys, as you know, my cat population has grown to four. With that comes an exponential number of litterboxes (three currently, thinking about upgrading to four), and well, honestly, litter is getting a bit expensive with all the other costs. I'm curious about what you guys use? Right now I use Tidy Cats scoopable litter, and the Tidy cats litter deodorizer, too. I've also been changing the boxes out completely every week (at least every other week). This gets expensive, especially considering it takes a box and a half to fill three boxes every week. The problem is if I don't change the box out every week, it starts to smell, and one of the litterboxes is in the guestroom. :( So my question is, what kind of litter do you guys use, and what protocol do you use to keep the odor to a minimum? What are the differences in scoopable versus non-scoopable? I'd appreciate any opinions on the matter. :) ~Michael -- See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage.
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I had three cats when I tried the crystals alone, and I did *not* like the results at all.? The crystals yellowed and smelled horrible before a week was up.? They just didn't work for me at all; however, with the suggestions you guys? had, I tried mixing my Tidy Cats with crystals (I split a bag of crystals from Wal-Mart between three litterboxes and the rest Tidy Cats) and I really think it helped a lot.? I think I'm going to try sticking with that combination for a while! -Original Message- From: Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 8:28 am Subject: Re: Litterboxes Even some of the litter companies mix the crystals and scoopable.? I just prefer to do it myself so I know what is what (and it is cheaper).? I have gone all silica with a cat and it was great.? Aside from scooping out the poop regularly the litter didn't need to be changed as long as it was absorbing urine (about a month with this guy).? And no urine odor.? But, for a lot of cats? ? ? ? ? ? ? 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 likewise with their fellow man. ? St. Francis - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 1:58 AM Subject: Re: Litterboxes I'm going to try mixing some.? I thought it should be all or nothing with the crystals.? And I can't afford to go all crystals. thanks, t Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry.? silica pearls or crystals...I'm building a house and my mind wandered from litter to caulk to flowers.? ? Dixie doesn't like the pearls.? They get stuck under her nails and in her paws.? They don't hurt but they aggravate.? She is fine with the crystals.? I wish she would use them without the A and H but they make a lot of noise and that upsets her.? ? ? ? ? ? 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 likewise with their fellow man. ? St. Francis - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 2:25 AM Subject: Re: Litterboxes silica gel Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try the silica gel.I mix it with the A H scoopable and it works wonders.? I use Rubber Maid 18 gallon boxes or something similar too. ? ? ? ? ? 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 likewise with their fellow man. ? St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:13 PM Subject: Litterboxes Ok, guys, as you know, my cat population has grown to four.? With that comes an exponential number of litterboxes (three currently, thinking about upgrading to four), and well, honestly, litter is getting a bit expensive with all the other costs.? I'm curious about what you guys use?? Right now I use Tidy Cats scoopable litter, and the Tidy cats litter deodorizer, too.? I've also been changing the boxes out completely every week (at least every other week).? This gets expensive, especially considering it takes a box and a half to fill three boxes every week.? The problem is if I don't change the box out every week, it starts to smell, and one of the litterboxes is in the guestroom. :(? ? So my question is, what kind of litter do you guys use, and what protocol do you use to keep the odor to a minimum???What are the differences?in scoopable versus non-scoopable?? I'd appreciate any opinions on the matter. :) ~Michael See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
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Dear Chris, I'm so very sorry to hear about Chelsea. How devastating for you. As you say, though her life was cut tragically and horribly short, she at least knew she was loved and treasured. Thanks for taking the time to remind us about the need for regular check-ups. Because I have 5 cats, I am able---just---to do that. But I know that sometimes when $$ has been particularly tight I've thought about whether it's really necessary, and whether I could skip a check-up. You've reminded me of the reason they need check-ups. love and hugs to you Chris, Kerry M. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Sad News Something to Think About Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it. I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell all my animals that I love them everyday. I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know better. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.22/ - Release Date: 11/5/2007 4:36 AM _ Effective September 1, 2007, we have changed our name to Mayer Brown LLP. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer Brown LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer Brown LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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I always thought heartworms may have been the cause of Tiny's sudden death last Christmas day. He was Felv positive, but his death seemed unrelated it was quick, but not pleasant to witnesss. I had even told a vet the summer before he died that i worried he either had heartworms or asthma. He had a URI that began with the same violent coughing spasm that he had the day he died. She gave him Revolution for ear mites and said it would take care of heartworms. I knew better than the heartworm part. I think the virus he had then was the onset of my epidemic of FeLV in my cats. Tiny was a youthful 5 years old. I have his half brother Junior who also has FeLV and currently has a URI but he eats well and appears healthy otherwise. All my cats are due for their boosters. I am curious since I already have a FELV cat in the house and they are all exposed on a regular basis, should the protocol for the FeLv vaccine be yearly or every three years? Sally On Nov 6, 2007 12:02 AM, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had one go like that. I assumed it was heart worms, but never had an autopsy. I'm so very sorry - it's such a shock. Gloria At 09:54 PM 11/5/2007, you wrote: Chris, I'm so sorry. What an awful shock. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Chelsea, and hugs to you. Diane R. -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Sad News Something to Think About Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it. I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell all my animals that I love them everyday. I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know better. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.22/ - Release Date: 11/5/2007 4:36 AM -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Silver, and Spike Visit my BB for some pictures post your as well. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3
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Barb - Thanks for all your research. The Cat Clinic was suggested from someone else as well, unfortunately they are a bit too far for me. Dawn Message: 1 Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:25:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Vet Recommendation To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I use the Cat Care Clinic here in Madison and LOVE THEM. They are fabulous. One of the vets has had FeLV+ kits of her own (I don't know if she does right now) and they are all very open to patient parents' bringing in information about potential treatments etc. here's their website and #/email http://catcareclinic.net/ 608-238-2287 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Barb+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 making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: Dawn Morrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:56:26 AM Subject: Vet Recommendation I was wondering if anyone lived in the Far Northern Chicago area or Southern Wisconsin area (I live on the border of IL WI) that knows of a vet that is familiar and treats FeLV. I found a holisitc vet who I am happy with but would like a traditional vet. My current one doesn't deal much with FeLV. I've spoken to a few others and have not been overly comfortable with them. Referrals are always best I feel. Thanks Dawn __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.felineleukemia.org/pipermail/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org/attachments/20071102/ed3350ea/attachment.html -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:24:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Vet Recommendation To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii here's another thought - look here for vets closer to you - this is the link to the American Association of Feline Practitioners http://www.aafponline.org/ Barb+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 making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, November 2, 2007 4:25:24 PM Subject: Re: Vet Recommendation I use the Cat Care Clinic here in Madison and LOVE THEM. They are fabulous. One of the vets has had FeLV+ kits of her own (I don't know if she does right now) and they are all very open to patient parents' bringing in information about potential treatments etc. here's their website and #/email http://catcareclinic.net/ 608-238-2287 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Barb+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 making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: Dawn Morrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:56:26 AM Subject: Vet Recommendation I was wondering if anyone lived in the Far Northern Chicago area or Southern Wisconsin area (I live on the border of IL WI) that knows of a vet that is familiar and treats FeLV. I found a holisitc vet who I am happy with but would like a traditional vet. My current one doesn't deal much with FeLV. I've spoken to a few others and have not been overly comfortable with them. Referrals are always best I feel. Thanks Dawn __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.felineleukemia.org/pipermail/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org/attachments/20071102/bd29af6f/attachment.html -- Message: 3 Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 05:32:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Dawn Morrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Vet Recommendation To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Wendy, Thanks for all the information you've found for me, I really do appreciate it. I did get a reco from Diane R for a vet close to me and a few others from friends of friends of friends as I've passed the word around. Thanks to everyone! Dawn Message: 2 Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 06:02:21 -0700 (PDT) From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Vet Recommendation To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hey Dawn, You might consider reposting this
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The pearls are horrible. They may have reformulated them now, so I think they are a little bigger (?), but originally, they were really small, perfectly round pearls and they get everywhere! Monkee would inadvertently track them out of the litter box with him on his feet and then they just roll everywhere (even with carpet) because unlike the crystals, they are round and smooth. I would find litter pearls in the oddest places of my house- the farthest corner away from the litter box and it used to drive me crazy! I also found Monkee playing with them a few times- batting them around like little beads- and trying to pick them up in his mouth! And this way before the crystal-eating due to anemia- this was back in the beginning of his reign over me- so it was definitely playing picking them up in his mouth like he would do with my beads I used for jewelry making! So, I had to stop using them immediately...he thought they were play-things! -Caroline Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:58:44 -0800From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: LitterboxesTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I'm going to try mixing some. I thought it should be all or nothing with the crystals. And I can't afford to go all crystals. thanks, tMarylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. silica pearls or crystals...I'm building a house and my mind wandered from litter to caulk to flowers. Dixie doesn't like the pearls. They get stuck under her nails and in her paws. They don't hurt but they aggravate. She is fine with the crystals. I wish she would use them without the A and H but they make a lot of noise and that upsets her. 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 2:25 AM Subject: Re: Litterboxes silica gelMarylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try the silica gel.I mix it with the A H scoopable and it works wonders. I use Rubber Maid 18 gallon boxes or something similar too. 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:13 PM Subject: Litterboxes Ok, guys, as you know, my cat population has grown to four. With that comes an exponential number of litterboxes (three currently, thinking about upgrading to four), and well, honestly, litter is getting a bit expensive with all the other costs. I'm curious about what you guys use? Right now I use Tidy Cats scoopable litter, and the Tidy cats litter deodorizer, too. I've also been changing the boxes out completely every week (at least every other week). This gets expensive, especially considering it takes a box and a half to fill three boxes every week. The problem is if I don't change the box out every week, it starts to smell, and one of the litterboxes is in the guestroom. :( So my question is, what kind of litter do you guys use, and what protocol do you use to keep the odor to a minimum? What are the differences in scoopable versus non-scoopable? I'd appreciate any opinions on the matter. :)~Michael See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. _ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us
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laurie I just checked for Cornell's recommendations. You are correct it looks like only the FeLV vaccine needs to be done this year. Basically it states the other vaccines(not rabies) can be done several years apart. It says they are still not certain how long the FeLV vaccine is effective so current recommendations are for yearly. My new kitty Pewter is so sweet. I have male cats hanging around now. I know she could come into heat at her age but normally this time of year they do not cycle. I need to schedule her spay at the low cost clinic. She is indoors but they become escape artists when in heat. After my experience with Daisy last spring, I do not want to deal with a cat in heat. They are a real pain. Thanks Sally On Nov 6, 2007 11:48 AM, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i could be wrong...I have not gotten a card from the vets office about scheduling the boosters. I need to find out. An interesting fact... all my older cats who did not get the virus in spite of the same exposure have been vaccinated once about 7 or eight years prior. I am guessing that they still had some protection. Sally On Nov 6, 2007 11:27 AM, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I could be wrong. I thought feleuk was annual and the others every 3 years. L - Original Message - *From:* Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Tuesday, November 06, 2007 9:23 AM *Subject:* Re: Sad News Something to Think About I always thought heartworms may have been the cause of Tiny's sudden death last Christmas day. He was Felv positive, but his death seemed unrelated it was quick, but not pleasant to witnesss. I had even told a vet the summer before he died that i worried he either had heartworms or asthma. He had a URI that began with the same violent coughing spasm that he had the day he died. She gave him Revolution for ear mites and said it would take care of heartworms. I knew better than the heartworm part. I think the virus he had then was the onset of my epidemic of FeLV in my cats. Tiny was a youthful 5 years old. I have his half brother Junior who also has FeLV and currently has a URI but he eats well and appears healthy otherwise. All my cats are due for their boosters. I am curious since I already have a FELV cat in the house and they are all exposed on a regular basis, should the protocol for the FeLv vaccine be yearly or every three years? Sally On Nov 6, 2007 12:02 AM, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had one go like that. I assumed it was heart worms, but never had an autopsy. I'm so very sorry - it's such a shock. Gloria At 09:54 PM 11/5/2007, you wrote: Chris, I'm so sorry. What an awful shock. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Chelsea, and hugs to you. Diane R. -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Sad News Something to Think About Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it. I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell all my animals that I love them everyday. I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know better. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.22/ - Release Date: 11/5/2007 4:36 AM -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Silver, and Spike Visit my BB for some pictures post your as well.
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Dixie gets the pearls hung in her paws and, well, it irritates them. That is why she and I like the chrysals. 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Caroline Kaufmann To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:30 AM Subject: RE: Litterboxes The pearls are horrible. They may have reformulated them now, so I think they are a little bigger (?), but originally, they were really small, perfectly round pearls and they get everywhere! Monkee would inadvertently track them out of the litter box with him on his feet and then they just roll everywhere (even with carpet) because unlike the crystals, they are round and smooth. I would find litter pearls in the oddest places of my house- the farthest corner away from the litter box and it used to drive me crazy! I also found Monkee playing with them a few times- batting them around like little beads- and trying to pick them up in his mouth! And this way before the crystal-eating due to anemia- this was back in the beginning of his reign over me- so it was definitely playing picking them up in his mouth like he would do with my beads I used for jewelry making! So, I had to stop using them immediately...he thought they were play-things! -Caroline Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:58:44 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Litterboxes To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I'm going to try mixing some. I thought it should be all or nothing with the crystals. And I can't afford to go all crystals. thanks, t Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. silica pearls or crystals...I'm building a house and my mind wandered from litter to caulk to flowers. Dixie doesn't like the pearls. They get stuck under her nails and in her paws. They don't hurt but they aggravate. She is fine with the crystals. I wish she would use them without the A and H but they make a lot of noise and that upsets her. 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 2:25 AM Subject: Re: Litterboxes silica gel Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try the silica gel.I mix it with the A H scoopable and it works wonders. I use Rubber Maid 18 gallon boxes or something similar too. 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 likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:13 PM Subject: Litterboxes Ok, guys, as you know, my cat population has grown to four. With that comes an exponential number of litterboxes (three currently, thinking about upgrading to four), and well, honestly, litter is getting a bit expensive with all the other costs. I'm curious about what you guys use? Right now I use Tidy Cats scoopable litter, and the Tidy cats litter deodorizer, too. I've also been changing the boxes out completely every week (at least every other week). This gets expensive, especially considering it takes a box and a half to fill three boxes every week. The problem is if I don't change the box out every week, it starts to smell, and one of the litterboxes is in the guestroom. :( So my question is, what kind of litter do you guys use, and what protocol do you use to keep the odor to a minimum? What are the differences in scoopable versus non-scoopable? I'd appreciate any opinions on the matter. :) ~Michael
Re: Whitey
Did they ever clean his ears? If so, that can cause the tilting. It can take as much as 3 mo. to go away. Went through this last year. Cat is fine now. Dede --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys. Whitey is still having some issues and I was hoping some of the more experienced people around might have an idea of what's up. The problem I'm seeing is he's still disoriented/The problem I'm seeing is he's still disoriented/WB I can't figure out whats wrong with him! We thought it was a severe inner ear infection, but after 4 weeks on Baytril, it still hasn't cleared up. (It seems to have gotten much better, but not gone). He also had horribly bad teeth, all of which were pulled two weeks ago. I was thinking maybe that was part of it, but he's still doing it two weeks after the dental work and 2 weeks on Baytril, so I'm at a loss here. He's about 12 years old for those of you who may not remember. He's otherwise asympomatic. He doesn't appear to be in any pain. He's quite friendly still and purs when he's in my lap, he gets around, eats and drinks well, using the litterbox well, other than the walking with his head sideways and stumbling his health is a thousand times better than it was when I took him in, but I just can't figure the dizziness out. Any thoughts on what might be causing it? Or how to treat? Should I schedule him another vet appointment? He has to go back on the 13th for his FeLV booster, so I'll definitely talk to the vet then, but I didn't know if I should consider taking him in earlier. Michael ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Yogi Please Add to the CLS :(
I just receved an e-mail that we lost another one of our boys.Sweet crumpled ear big footed Yogi had to leave us today.This volunteering stuff sure can be hard.But just getting a chance to love them at all is rewaring in itself.Thank you Sherry __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
