Try bird feeders near the window and a window perch. Cats can bat
balls and toys even on carpet. A nice box to hide in would be great.
I had two cats who loved the Catnip (I think that is the title) tape
(birds, squirrels etc) even though they had a 12x6x6 covered kennel
with 24/7
Thanks for the ideas! I googled the cat dancer and it is very similar to
Buzz's favorite toy which is a wand with a long leather string tied to a mouse
with feathers. He plays so hard with that toy that he ends up panting. While
on that website I found something called Mouse in the House
That's hilarious Lynne---I can just picture the little scamp! What a
sweetie!
I have to say, it didn't take BooBoo long to get comfy in your
household. Snuggling up under the covers to your husband? Even mine that
I've had for years don't go *under* the covers! I'm envious!
Kerry
One thing my firiend did was bring out the kitty in a carrier and place her
up high so she could watch the goings on but not interact with the others.
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From: Sue Koren [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:03 AM
Subject:
Did he aspirate? Was the problem after the water or after the doxy? Maybe the
water isn't working with him. I would call the vet and ask about this. Our vet
told us we had to give the doxy directly (not mixed in food). Midas hated it
too.
It's really important thing is for YOU to be calm
Lynne -
You must have been scared to death! I know I would have been. Maybe the shots
will be easier on him then trying to get things down his throat.
I purchase something on e-bay, I think it is called a kitty cuddler that is
made to wrap a cat in to give medications. Maybe something like
Even a paper bag. And you can hide treats for him to find.
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From: Marylyn
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 6:13 AM
Subject: Re: + - cats together
Try bird feeders near the window and a window perch. Cats can bat balls
Here is just some information I found on interferon and it's uses:
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/interferon-roferon-a/page1.aspx
*Uses of Interferon*
#
# The primary use of interferon in veterinary medicine has been as a
supplement in the treatment of the non-cancerous feline
Vet isn't in same emotional space as you are...could be the explanation.
Prayers with you. I feel he is going to be fine.
L
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From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: breathing difficulties
No, he
Laurie,
Can I add your story to the good story list?
I can relate---I kept all mine together when one of my 6, Momcat, tested
negative while all the others tested positive. It would have been much
too stressful for her to separate her from her buddies. She remained
negative, and one of the other
Oh, they DEFINITLY have expressions! Whenever I try to brush my Tucker (Which
he HATES) or stop him from jumping on one of the other cats he glares takes out
his frustration on the cat scratcher. He really ATTACKS it! At least it's not
the furnature!
MacKenzie wrote:
=
I'm just wondering, what do y'all think--do we imagine facial
expressions on our cats -- and put our own interpretation on them -- or
do they actually reflect a real mood?!
Lynne's mention of BooBoo scowling makes me think of one of my ferals
who I swear looks, in turn, frequently pissed off at me
Oh I'm sure they have facial expressions. BooBoo does not like being brought
downstairs. He rules the upstairs. It's all his. We are expected to visit
him up there. When we have carried him down he does a walk through then goes
to the bottom of the stairs which are carpeted and just tears
Lynne
Maybe you can give him something (if there is something) that he
loves right after the dose. It would help him with
the aftertaste. Can your husband help you when dosing him? When we
had to dose MeMe it helped if one of us held her
and petted her while the other opened her mouth and
Lynn, we had to give doxy to one of our cats last
year. It can be compounded by a pharmacy to taste
better. It's not cheap, and there is a short shelf
life. Might be worth a try.
I feel what you are going through. My thoughts are
with you.
Dede
--- Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thank
Oh DeDe it was compounded by my pharmacist, supposed to taste like chicken.
Maybe I can get them to add some more flavor. It is pricey but I have the
very good fortune of working across the hall from these guys and we're all
friends. They only charge me cost and no dispensing fee.
Lynne
-
Jane that reminds me of when I had to give Maizee her big capsule full of meds
everyday.We ended up having a routine.After she swallowed the pill for me I
gave her a couple of finger dips of cool whip.She loved the stuff.When she saw
me take out the bowl she would lick her chops.I miss that
You can also get some meds compounded transdermally and put them in the
ear. I have one boy who hates pills and hates liquids, but ESPECIALLY
pillsI've had him for 12.5 years and he runs from me when he knows I
have a pillI've never seen a cat fight so hard when being pilled.
Anyway it
Here is a pictorial, this is closer to how I do it but I do it from
the front, but basically the same. Always be calm and not stressed when
pilling, Boo will pick it up if you are feeling stressed and it will
affect him.
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/pilling_a_cat.html
--
Belinda
Lynne,
I'm sorry the doxy is so hard to administer, I wouldn't worry about
the injections though, just get a small needle, insulin size, I get them
from my local pharmacy. I give all my guys a vitamin b once a week and
none notice the needle at all, some do notice the vit b going in
We give Isabella's pred and tramadal via transdermal application to the ear.
Franck's Lab.(800) 328-7060.
I give Lucy her benazapril compounded into a chicken flavored treat (not a pill
pocket but the med is mixed into a treat by the pharmacy). She eats it with her
breakfast. BCP Veterinary
This is an amazing story and certainly gives one hope.
Lynne
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From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: FeLV Vaccination--Laurie
Sass went to live in her house with her. He adjusted well to
This is very helpful Belinda thanks. I'm going to try doing it this way.
Kerry
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:33 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: breathing difficulties
Sass went to live in her house with her. He adjusted well to the group of
kitties there. The feline leukemia positive kitties are in a room in another
house on her property (heated, AC, access to screened porch and lots of
visitors).
I would be honored to have my story shared. Here are more
Thanks for the video Belinda. How terrific. Of course that should work the
same way with the syringe squirt. At the vets when he gave BooBoo the flea
pill he didn't even have to hold him. He just tilted his head as you show
and popped it in. He did wait a bit to see that he had swallowed it.
I read somewhere that it is a good idea to give these cats .25 ml of a
pediatric vitamin supplement. Any thoughts on this?
Lynne
I sometimes use veterinary Kaopectate. It's not what's on the store
shelves, cause they've changed the formula and it's not safe for
cats. But the old formulation was - and somehow, thru our vet, we
got the safe old formulation of Kaopectate. It's worked well for
my kitties, for many
Fred is anemic with his CRF and the others just for GP, it can't
hurt, any they don't need just gets peed out.
--
Belinda
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I am referring to the vit b here:
Fred is anemic with his CRF and the others just for GP, it can't
hurt, any they don't need just gets peed out.
--
Belinda
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your stories for the good
story list Laurie---boy, they are so inspiring. Squeaky, Stripes and
Bellaboo were so very lucky to find you. What a great age Squeaky and
Stripes lived to, as well! And kudos to you for having more sense and
compassion than all
thanks Kerry!
Hugs back,
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: MacKenzie, Kerry N.
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 3:15 PM
Subject: RE: FeLV Vaccination--Laurie
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your stories for the good story
list
You aren't imaging anything. When the Royal Princess Kitty Katt was
pissed off at me she would slap me around, march to the foot of the
bed, perch like a hen, thin about it then march right back up to me
and slap me around again. When Ebony Thomas Katt was learning social
skills and
Was not sure what to call it,but several of our babies are under the weather
and need good thoughts and prayers.
Melina is at the clinic with mouth ulcers
Orion is having mouth issues
Finlay not well
Demetri not well
Gustav under the weather.
The first 3 are at the clinic and I get
We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought
and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll
take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a
decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This
I am so sorry..I will keep them in my prayers.
Sally
On Feb 18, 2008 8:47 PM, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Was not sure what to call it,but several of our babies are under the
weather and need good thoughts and prayers.
Melina is at the clinic with mouth ulcers
Orion is having
You have them Sherry. I'm not gonna get much sleep tonight worrying about my
little guy. I just pray he's still alive tomorrow and showing even a slight
sign of improvement.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: Sherry DeHaan
To: Felvtalk
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:47 PM
Lynne I will have BooBoo in my prayers too
Lynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have them Sherry. I'm not gonna
get much sleep tonight worrying about my little guy. I just pray he's still
alive tomorrow and showing even a slight sign of improvement.
Lynne
- Original
I would be worried it might be an allergic reaction to the doxy. My Junior
took Baytril for the anemia and it cleared up. It is in a different class of
drugs. The shower thing seems to be a good idea especially if he is
congested. Junior has a vaporizer, the steam kind. He pretty much stays
Thanks Laurie. I am going to stop the Doxy. It is just simply too much trauma
for him. His heart and lungs were checked out again last visit and aside from
a grade 1 systolic murmur his heart is fine. My 19 year old cat has one of
those, I have one of those and they pose little threat. He
Thank you Sally. This certainly is a journey. I so respect and admire all you
wonderful people.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: Sally Davis
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: breathing issues
I would be worried it
Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to
help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and
before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy
if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him
prayers your way.
Last year all six of mine were sick at once. turned out Frankie brought home an
infection from the vet's clinic. all the vet techs' cats were sick and one was
tapping Frankie on the nose as she held him for a blood draw. Mine were
vomiting, diarrhea and anorexic. It was a
Laurie,
That is such great advice - and applicable for many situations!:)
Kelley
On Feb 18, 2008 8:29 PM, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a clicking sound when
she was in CHF.
I still feel that BooBoo is going to be ok.
When I
OK Laurie, I'm gonna try it. Better than taking drugs to sleep.
Lynne
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:29 PM
Subject: Re: breathing issues
This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a
This sounds encouraging. Keisha's lungs were making a clicking sound when she
was in CHF.
I still feel that BooBoo is going to be ok.
When I couldn't sleep for worrying about Teddy (breathing issues), a kind woman
suggested I breathe in Peace and breathe out Negativity. Believe it or not,
Lynne,
He is gasping for breathe because his anemia is likely getting
worse, I would ask the Doc to put him on a fairly high dose of
prednisolone, get the compounded version, it is a transdermal gel that
gets rubbed on the inside of the ear. If his blood work tomorrow shows
his HCT is
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