[Felvtalk] what's wrong with this picture?

2008-11-01 Thread MaryChristine
or, more accurately, with this article? written by a vet-school professor, how many factual errors can YOU find in the first, say, three paragraphs?? everytime i read this, i get angrier--i want to be able to write to the man, but instead i keep finding myself wanting to report him to the head

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-11-01 Thread dlgegg
no, hydrosols are just as bad. see aspca info on that dorlis "MacKenzie wrote: > Thanks Sharyl-- I think I'll disregard oils and look at hydrosols instead. > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharyl > Sent: Friday, October 31, 20

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-11-01 Thread dlgegg
i would not even diffuse oils in a room where my cats spend time. i used to a diffuser for myself, but stopped it. i put oils on myself, but am careful that the cats don't lick or sniff at it. just too risky. my chiropractor uses oils all the time on her Tennessee Walkers, but not cats. dor

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-11-01 Thread dlgegg
hi, the aspca has some good information on essential oils and cats. their physiology is different form all others and they are extremely sensitive, especially tea tree oil. i have been trying to get defining research on the subject for a few years now. so far, aspca has best answer. dorlis -

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread dlgegg
that is my problem, rural area about 2hrs drive from St. Louis, with no no kill sanctuary. i don't know about your area, but around here, a bullet is cheaper and easier than dealing with the animal is the general opinion. they all think i am nuts for taking in stray cats and dogs. ly take the

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-11-01 Thread janine paton
That's an EXCELLENT website. Nothing straightens out cats and kittens like the recipe from catinfo.org. CRF, LK, cancer, symptomatic FIV, healthy cats, you name it, we've had cats on this diet with tremendous success and never once a bad result. You just have to treat the raw meat with respec

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-11-01 Thread MaryChristine
and i just have to add here that if any group of people should know that just because a vet says it, it does NOT make it so, it's this group. PLEASE read both sides of the raw-food debate, from various sources, before accepting someone else's word. -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-11-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Kerry, I've used one of Dr. Pitcairn's recipes for diarrhea, quite a few years ago - had rice in it, and some other ingredients I dont recall. I used it for Mr. Black Kitty, who was FELV/FIV positive. IT worked really well. I didn't use it exactly, used canned chicken rather than raw, an

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-11-01 Thread Laurieskatz
Tracey thanks for this post. I bought everything, using the recipe and resources on catinfo.org, during the food scare. I never got the courage to make the foodmaybe I will at some point. Soon, I hope. Laurie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behal

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread Sharyl
That's why I picked him to sponsor.  Mattie, one of the FeLV+ babies I rescued this summer, is blind.  She is the bravest of the 4 kittens.  Has absolutely no fear.  She climbs where the others wouldn't even dream of going. Sharyl --- On Sat, 11/1/08, Laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
I have been there, and it is a good setup. It is right next door to the clinic where I take Missy to see the cardiologist. So if there is ever a problem they can be at the ER within 2-3 minutes time. On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 4:40 PM, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Looks like a great setup--bu

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread Chris
Looks like a great setup--but the endownment fees are steep Still, for those who can afford it, it looks like a pretty good situation.. at least from their web sit... http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/index.htm Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread Laurieskatz
I know Felicio and love him. When I go to C&W, we have lunch and Felicio always sits on my lap. He is gorgeous and sweet. I have agreed to take him if they ever need a place for him to go. He touched my heart with his braveryit isn't easy being blind and living with other cats (my Frankie is bl

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread Kelley Saveika
On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 4:28 PM, Lorrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kelley, > > Wouldn't they spend their remaining lives in cages at Texas A&M? I'd > believe I'd rather see my cats euthanized than living in a cage. > > Lorrie Lorrie, They are not caged at all - possibly for feeding purposes a

Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten chronic loose stool

2008-11-01 Thread Tracey
Kerry, I have had a little experience with the loose stools you're talking about. A few months ago I found a kitten (Abbey) who was near death who tested +. She had uncontrollable diarrhea, I mean it was everywhere and she didn't even seem to know it was coming out. Of course she had been starv

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread Sharyl
Thanks for the link Laurie.  By the time I read thru the web site I ended up sponsoring Felicio.  Sounds like a wonderful sanctuary.  I'll definitely be checking into their Safety Net Program.  Just wish it wasn't 1000 miles away. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread Lorrie
Kelley, Wouldn't they spend their remaining lives in cages at Texas A&M? I'd believe I'd rather see my cats euthanized than living in a cage. Lorrie On 10-31, Kelley Saveika wrote: > My plan is not to leave them to a sanctuary, but to the Stevenson > Companion Animal Life-Care Center at Texas A&

Re: [Felvtalk] New member, advice needed please!

2008-11-01 Thread catatonya
It sounds like you're doing everything you can. My first positive went through 2 very bad periods and recovered to live to 7 or 8 years old. I hope Tora pulls through. take care, tonya amanda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi , my kitten ' 'Tora' aged about 5 months was diagnosed with FeLV

Re: [Felvtalk] Need suggestions help for 2 yr old leuk cat

2008-11-01 Thread catatonya
My first positive cat had severe uri's. I took her to a homeopathic vet in addition to her regular vet and it got her through two really bad ones (almost pneumonia). The last time she got sick I had to let her go. She was just too hard to medicate and too miserable to go on. She lived to 7