I'm sorry Gloria.
take care,
tonya
Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I've had 2 cats die in the last two months, I am so sad to say.
Please add to the bridge list. They were not FELV.
Angel Moon was a 5-6 year old siamese girl, died Dec 14. She was a
shy, scaredy cat - would come out
I have mixed positives with negatives going on 15 years now. My negatives were
vaccinated when they were younger. No one has ever caught the leukemia from
one of my positives.
tonya
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Hello to All...
I recently took a cat my brother had rescued from some neighborhoo
My positive is 9 years old!
Welcome to the list.
tonya
Lynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi all.
I just joined this list after doing all the reading I possibly could find on
feline leukemia. I recently acquired a Himalayan male cat around 5 to 6 years
of age from a rather uns
If he doesn't eat it immediately let it warm (naturally) to room
temperature then put a small amount on a paw...don't force it into his
mouth. Dixie prefers sheep or goat yogurt but it is difficult to get
here. I don't know what options you have.
On Feb 14, 2008, at 6:07 PM, Lynne wrote:
Get a bowl of pretty hot water. Put the bowl of food in the hot
water. It will take a few minutes but the heat will transfer and you
will not dilute the food. If you want to mix a liquid in it try a
broth (chicken, beef etc). Again, you will be adding to the food.
On Feb 14, 2008, at 8:2
Great Lynne ...that would be wonderful. You've found a good vet!
Not too long ago, when I was as 'shell shocked' as you are now, a
woman (Nina) who was on this list told me that
it is her belief that these Felv kitties are often 'sent' to us to
teach us how to let go of our fear of loss, and
Also, our vet recommended against warming food in microwave as it changes
consistency and smell of it. Vet suggested I mix food with warm (or hot) water
to bring it to room temp.
L
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Jane, I think that's a wonderful idea. I was telling our vet about "the good
stories" tonight and he was very interested. We've determined this is a really
terrific guy we've found. He's attempting to adopt out a just diagnosed FelV
cat because as he confided to us tonight, he just loves this
I've just printed out a bunch of copies of "the good stories". I'm
going to
give them to my vet when I stop in to get DMG tomorrow. Vets should
have hopeful stories to share with clients who were as devastated as
we all were.
Thanks again, Kerry. It was so good of you to put these together.
OK, gonna get some yogurt.
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From: Marylyn
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: the good stories
Have his throat and teeth checked. And try a good, organic yogurtfull
fat, plain. Dixie had some gum/
Have his throat and teeth checked. And try a good, organic
yogurtfull fat, plain. Dixie had some gum/teeth issues that have
cleared up.the doxy should help if that is an issue.
On Feb 14, 2008, at 3:22 PM, Lynne wrote:
Diane, my husband slightly warms his food since it's kept in the
f
Kerry, I truly doubt he tried to encourage them to keep her especially since
there are two other cats in the house that are negative. He didn't with us, he
just offered us the option of having him euthanized and once we told him we
wanted to keep him he became excited and really interested in
We talked about that possibility Caroline. She's so healthy and the vet said
it was possible she could throw the virus. But since BooBoo is so far along do
you think if we got her it would comprimise her health or is it once you have
it you have it. The vet didn't seem to think her and BooBoo
Plus, since she's a kitten, she needs to be retested in 6 months anyway b/c of
the false positives and the possible throwing of the virus I feel like
terror/sadness/decision-making needs to definitely be reserved (for later if
need be) when it's a kitten that tests Felv+...there is always
Gosh Lynne, a lot of good things did happen today...your vet sounds such
a sweetie. And, the new babe you met. I wonder if your vet encouraged
them to keep her, and get educated, given that he's one of the
enlightened ones?
Wow.keep us posted.
Kerry
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Will do Laurie. The vet also was going to give us samples of Recovery ?? but
we forgot to get it when we left.
Lynne
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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: the good stories~food idea for Bo
Try Solid Gold canned tuna (cat food) if you can find it. It's my secret weapon.
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From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:53 PM
Subject: the good stories
Thank you all for sharing these uplifting stories. I'm temp
We just got home from visiting the vet and will be picking up the Doxycycline
tomorrow. It's being made of all places at the pharmacy across the hall from
where I work so I can get it there instead of going back to the vets. These
folks make up Lennies transdermal thyroid medication and don't
That's great news Gloria. Have any of them had symptoms?
I am hoping we can make it over the 2.5 - 3 year mark
Thanks ,
Jane
On Feb 14, 2008, at 5:08 PM, Gloria Lane wrote:
They're doing pretty darn good - I never expected them to live this
long. Have had so many die at 2.5 - 3 yrs old...it's nothing I've
done for them (except love and stability and food).
Gloria
On Feb 14, 2008, at 4:03 PM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote:
That's just so wonderful Gloria! Congra
That's just so wonderful Gloria! Congrats to your furballs! I figure
they're pretty happy and stress-free living with mom.
Kerry
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Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 3:51 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject:
Some of mine are living long, not because anything I've done - Oliver
and Chloe are 13 or 14. B.B. is only 4 or 5 - I'll have to check and
see which. But he made it past the 2.5 to 3 yr mark!
Gloria
On Feb 13, 2008, at 7:00 PM, laurieskatz wrote:
ok time for me to chime in again. Squeak
Have you tried assist-feeding him Lynne? My vet showed me how when I
arrived her clinic in floods of tears with Flavia one day thinking i was
going to lose her.
It's easy: Just put BooBoo on your lap, put a little food on your
finger, open his mouth and smear the food on his tongue, or wherever yo
Lynne, I can't remember if you told us whether your vet had checked
BooBoo for any lymph node problems? Or for mouth sores or the like?
The only reason I ask is that our Patches wanted to eat but couldn't,
much, because his lymph nodes were swollen and it hurt. Or it could
just be that BooBoo lov
Diane, my husband slightly warms his food since it's kept in the fridge. I
know how important it is for him to eat. I've warned him he'll have a feeding
tube put in if he doesn't smarten up. To make it worse, he only wants my
husband or "Mister" to feed him. Boo and I will be sitting on the
I'm glad your vet is flexible and willing to help. If BooBoo's
snifflies can get cleared up, I know his appetite will improve. They
don't want stuff they can't smell. Have you tried heating his food so
it's stinkier? You may run out of the kitchen gagging, but he'll think
it's great. As I'm su
Your vet sounds a goodie, Lynne. We're all pulling for BooBoo and you.
Keep us posted when you have a moment. Kerry
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Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: the good stories
Thank you all for sharing these uplifting stories. I'm tempted to print them
out and show to my vet. I called his office this morning and asked the
assistant if I could possibly fax a list of questions and suggestions regarding
BooBoo's care and then come in to talk to him. Well he called me
I know. I once knew a 25-year-old cat and thought that was really
something. If this one was really 30 *and* positive all that time this
guy should be calling Ripley. As it is, my dearly beloved (negative,
but with thyroid problems) Luc is 16 now and I am hoping for 25
Diane R.
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Yes, these stories are so encouraging, aren't they. I'll keep adding to
the list as they come in.
Thanks again for all you do, Terrie
Kerry
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Absolutely Jane---please send to anyone and everyone.
Anything that helps spread the word for our FeLV cats is a good thing.
Kerry
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Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:52 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sub
Thank you Kerry.
This is a Valentine's Day present.
I tried to reply to you, but my message was "held by the moderator
for being too long".
Could I send this to the 'other' FeLV list? It is a wonderful message
for all people who
are in love with FeLV kitties.
Thanks
Jane
On Feb 14, 20
Kerry,
Thanks for adding the stories as I remember them when I joined many moons
ago.
It is refreshing to see this again.
Still say that when the cure or vaccine to help the kitties I will eat a
piece of Cheesecake as part of celebrating. (I can't stand the stuff...yuck)
But will do it for
Please do. Sheila
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Please add mine, too.
Squeaky and Stripes lived to ages 22 and 16, respectively. I adopted them at
ages 9 and 7 years. Their prior owner was going to EU them because her new
stepdaughter was allergic. They were FeLV positive. Stripes was symptomatic on
and off and Squeaky was healthy until his f
Lynne, I thought you might like to see this compilation of affirming
stories from current and one-time listmembers that I put together in
2006. (Sheila and Michelle, I'll add yours if that's ok!)
Kerry
Bailey, diagnosed FeLV+ at 5 months of age, will turn 11 years old
in May of 2006. He has 5
Lynne, Kerry is so right about BooBoo's mental state. BooBoo loves you
and is happy. You're kind of in panic mode (understandably) and are
reading things into his behavior that aren't necessarily there. I would
say by all means follow up on the various supplements people here have
suggested, and
Congrats to Dooley, Sheila!! Fabulous fabulous news!
Kerry M
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Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:21 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: CLS
Hello everyone I haven't posted in a while ,but
Congratulations, Sheila, on Dooley's new negative! Sounds like you've
done a great job with him these past 12 years, but I'm sure this new
diagnosis is one huge weight off your chest.
Diane R.
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Lynne, when my Flavia's transfusion raised her HCT from a perilous 7.5
to 21 the vet and I were thrilled. BooBoo's is 22.4. A normal HCT would
be 29--45. (My negative cat is 34.)
Jumping on your bed and purring in your face?! BooBoo is a happy cat,
making the most of all the love and attention he a
There is a milk replacement called JUST BORN that has colostrum in
it. Dixie and PC really like itfairly high calorie with lots of
good stuff and a really good replacement for cow's milk. It is
availiable mixed or dry (can be mixed in with wet food). Colostrum is
a wonderful suppleme
Lynne - NO WAY could BooBoo be depressed about leaving his last owners! It
sounds to be like he chose you to be "his people" long before any money changed
hands!
The people on this site are so full of hope for these kittys. I think your
BooBoo has as good a chance as any of them, especially
you need to treat the anemia. yes the breathing could be related. I don't
have time to elaborate.
Sally
On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 8:03 AM, Lynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thank you Wendy.
>
> I will call my vet today about the Doxycycline and Hemobartanella.
>
> Here are the results of BooBoo'
Wendy, if it isn't already too late with the anemia he has I will do
everything I can to get a vet to either find this stuff for me or
interferon, which may be a little easier to get hold of here.
Lynne
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Sent: Wednesday, February 1
I found it Sally. Thanks
Lynne
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From: Sally Davis
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: CLS
Hi Lynne
I thought I sent you a couple links to check with for the IR one was in
Canada. I think it could
Thank you Wendy.
I will call my vet today about the Doxycycline and Hemobartanella.
Here are the results of BooBoo's blood work. This is a Canadian lab so I don't
know if the values are the same as in the US.
WBC9.9MCV57 WBC FLAGEOS
(8.9)
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