Re: [Felvtalk] 7 month kitten

2008-10-13 Thread Fournier, Jill E
When my cat got sick with leukemia the first time around, they prescribed Interferon. This did wonders for him. He was 3 when diagnosed, and I just had to put him to sleep 3 years later. We were very fortunate that we had 3 more years with him although it's still very hard not having him

Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread Heather
Hi, curious what the growth on the lip was and how it was treated? I encounter so many things in my feral colonies and have one now that I think has eonsinophilic granuloma...anyway, just curious for learning purposes what it was how it was treated:-) Thanks! Heather On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at

Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread Viky Digangi
He is having surgery right now. They will biopsy it and let me know. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 Heather [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/13/08 8:03 AM Hi, curious what the growth on the lip was and how it was treated? I

Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread Viky Digangi
It's not a steroid. It's immuno regulen. He has been doing really well on it. Thank you for your prayers. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/12/08 9:56 PM What shot are you taking

[Felvtalk] Update on Macy

2008-10-13 Thread mdgallogly
I appreciate all those who responded and all of the suggestions. Macy came home from the hospital yesterday and is feeling better, but not great. They never found the source of her fever but put her on an antibiotic (ClavaMox), as well as Famotidine for her tummy. We're to give her each twice a

Re: [Felvtalk] 7 month kitten

2008-10-13 Thread Viky Digangi
I guess I am fortunate to have had Mickey for 8 years. They are removing the growth today and will biopsy it. I will post an update when I hear something. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 Fournier, Jill E [EMAIL

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 4, Issue 12

2008-10-13 Thread Carolyn Rauschert
Makes me furious that we can no lionger rely on the opinion of just one vet. Carolyn - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 12:00 PM Subject: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 4, Issue 12 Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to

Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread Laurieskatz
Oh! Thanks for clarifying. Anxious to hear about biopsy results. Laurie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 12:22 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey It's not a

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Macy

2008-10-13 Thread Sharyl
Dawn, glad she is home with you again.  Regarding the Famotidine (Original Strength Pepcid AC) what dose did the vet recommend.  For kitties with compromised kidneys the general starting dose is 2.5 mg EOD (every other day).    I don't remember how old Marcy is.  The older the kitty the longer

[Felvtalk] Piggee Piggee is gone

2008-10-13 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
I'm cross-posting this from the epi-felines yahoo group. Wanted you guys to know I lost another foster...to the dreaded fip, yet again. Thanks for your support. It is with a very heavy heart that I report to you that my Piggee has left me. It is especially sad for me since Piggee and I

Re: [Felvtalk] Piggee Piggee is gone

2008-10-13 Thread Sally Davis
Caroline I am so very sorry. Youe Piggee sounds like such a wonderful cat. He knows he was loved by you and your vet. He is now happy and whole. Playing with Monkee, Possee, and Brumley. Hugs Sally ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Piggee Piggee is gone

2008-10-13 Thread dlgegg
sorry to hear about Piggee. i recently lost my Snuggles to kidney failure. he was 19, so i know how you must feel. the most important thing we can do is love them and care for them. dorlis Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Caroline I am so very sorry. Youe Piggee sounds like

Re: [Felvtalk] Help my Mickey

2008-10-13 Thread dlgegg
i know the vets have to go with what they are trained to do, but has anyone thought of holistic meds. i have done some research on this and one thing i know is using aromatic oils is tricky with cats. maleucca is especially deadly. one whiff and your cat is dead. which leads to use of

Re: [Felvtalk] Piggee Piggee is gone

2008-10-13 Thread Marylyn
It is awful losing them. You are doing good though and you have to know that in your heart. On Oct 13, 2008, at 7:56 PM, Sally Davis wrote: Caroline I am so very sorry. Youe Piggee sounds like such a wonderful cat. He knows he was loved by you and your vet. He is now happy and whole.

Re: [Felvtalk] New to Group

2008-10-13 Thread Marylyn
The holistic vets I consult use a lot of vitamin C too. On Oct 13, 2008, at 8:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Puritan's Pride is a good source. i trust their products. L Lysine is good. also echinea, and my personal favorite is vitamin E. i use it for everything.