Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, SEEMS WE ARE LOOSING SO MANY LATELY. SO GLAD MY PRIDE IS HEALTHY. THANK GOD EVERY DAY. Beth wrote: > So sorry, Julie. The same thing happened to me a few months ago with a foster > kitty. He just acted a little quiet. His blood panel looked good, but they > found tumors & he went quickly. > At least they had some love. Sometimes that's the best you can do. > > Beth > Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org > > --- On Wed, 8/4/10, Julie G. wrote: > > From: Julie G. > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 10:22 AM > > Thanks Paola, I honestly thought he'd be around a year or so yet! His blood > panel didnt show any signs of trouble so I was hopeful. Didnt know what I > was > gonna DO with him for a year, but that's a different story ;) (I have 4 cats > so > he was living in the basement). > > The tumor thing came out of no where and I wasnt expecting it. But hey I > didnt > know what to expect! > > Amazing how a little guy can touch your heart so fast! > > > > > From: paola cresti > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 10:47:07 PM > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude > > Hi Julie, > I took in a stray that turned out to be FeLV+ at the same time you did (2 > days > before 4rth of July) so I really feel for you. > My little Angel is doing ok for now, but when I first took him to the vet I > was > thinking he'd be lasting a month or so as well, and the feeling was terrible > and > > wanted to give him the best time being as possible, not having to wonder > where > his next meal was coming from or run from other stray/feral cats in the area. > Your little Dude had a little luck in the end. > > > From: Julie G. > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 3:31:17 PM > Subject: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude > > Hi I've been lurking a few weeks. In July I picked up a stray that turned > out > to be FELV+. In his few weeks with me he gained a pound, had a cushy bed, > delicious premium canned food, and all the snuggles I had time to give him, > since he lived in the basement while I tried to figure out where he could > live > (I have 4 cats). I'd watch movies on the laptop with him on my lap, snoozing > away happily. He always seemed a little wobbly, and his pupils were always > different sizes. But he was relatively happy so we kept on. Last night his > back legs didnt work. This had happened before, my pet sitter said, but they > always came back "on" after a while. But this morning they still didnt > work. > The vet examined and confirmed that he had tumors pressing on his spinal > cord. > He was in pain and his entire back end didn't do what he wanted it too. So > the > decision was made to let him go. > > > He'd been living under porches on my block for at least a few months when we > finally caught him. I'm so glad we did, I cant imagine what a frustrating, > frightening life he'd be having out on the street right now, starving, full > of > tape worm, and 2 back legs that wont work. I'm crushed that we couldnt give > him > > > a better life, and for longer, but I'm glad we got to him when he needed us, > and > > > filled his belly and his heart for a few weeks. Safe and comfy and within a > foot of food at all times. :) > > Anyway, I dont know anything about FELV, this was my first introduction to > it... > > > so I dont exactly know how the tumors are related (cancer?)... but I wanted > to > drop a line to folks who understand. He wasnt my kitty for long, but he was > my > kitty. > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy Update-doing better!
I WISH I HAD SUCH WONDERFUL PATIENTS. MINE ARE THE BITE, SLAP, RUN AWAY AND HIDE VARIETY. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS A CABINET BANGER. MY BOB STARTED IT AND NOW ALL 8 KNOW THE BEST WAY TO GET MY ATTENTION IS TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOORS. I WON'T GET SO UPSET WITH THEM NOW. IT IS A SMALL PRICE TO PAY TO KNOW THEY ARE HEALTHY AND HAPPY. Alice Flowers wrote: > A week ago I thought it was over because he was so lethargic and anemic-the > vet > visit on 7/23 showed on the in-office test a PCV 18.5% and TP 4.2 (I'm not > totally sure what the TP is). His gums were pale, almost white and he was > barely > eating-it comes on so fast. We started him on Procrit 3 injections a week, > doxy > 2x a day and an iron supplement capsule 1x a day. Interferon 2x a day. We > also > gave both he and Rosie their LTCI injection-it was 4 weeks from the last one. > His lab CBC came back with RBC 3.52 HGB 5.1 and HCT 22.5 Lymphocytes 5. He > has > also lost a little over a pound since January, but isn't thin. A week later > on > 7/29 we took him in for an in-office test (Thursday) his PCV 23% and TP > 5.0-he > is acting like his old self again-racing me into the kitchen, standing on his > hind legs and grabbing the cabinet door with his huge paws and banging the > door > until he gets a treat! He is back to jumping to the top of the bookcase in > the > spare room-the eagle is back! He is still resting more than usual-but isn't > wiped out like before-if he hears something interesting, he just has to see > what > it is-Mr Nosy! I am hopeful that he continues to improve-I don't know what > triggers the anemia, in January his HCT 39.5 HGB 14.4 and RBC 10.85. He is > so > good natured-you can give him his shot and pills and he still follows like a > puppy and never gets difficult to doctor. Alice and Glenn humans owned by > Murphy and Rosie! > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones Please add to the CLS :(
I was saddened to read that Bustopher has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. It is a blessing that it was a peaceful passing. He sounds like a real love bug. Keep giving those babies lots of loving from all of us. Sharyl --- On Thu, 8/5/10, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > From: Sherry DeHaan > Subject: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones Please add to the CLS :( > To: "Felvtalk" > Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 10:51 PM > What can say about sweet Bustopher? > This WONDERFUL tiger boy won all out hearts with his Koala > bear hugs.Once he latched on he would not let go. I went in > for my volunteer shift tonight and saw in the log book that > he had passed away all of a sudden in his sleep. He was fine > just before the last shift left and when one of the ladies > came in to do her Cat checks thats when she found him,he was > cuddled up with Hogan(whom he ALWAYS cuddled with),he was > still a bit warm,but he had passed. :( Dr Jen is out of town > on vacation with her family and not sure if she knows yet. > Oh Bustopher you will be missed by MANY MANY of us. > Sherry > > > "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more > temporary > than our own, > Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. > Unable to accept its awful gaps. > We still would have it no other way" > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude
Julie, I just realized these were your posts. I am so sorry. You are so amazing and I know you loved him and cared for him more than anyone else on earth could. All we can do is our best and you did more than that. I have to remind myself of what you said when we lost our little Step Kitty - they are warm and safe and have love and full bellies at the end and that is what matters. Bless you for all you do for our little 'hood kitties. Sally J. Nordstrom Ms. Sally Jo's Oversized Escorts 2629 N. Booth St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 (414) 687-2333 $1M insurance WA Certified GA Amber Light Permit GPS Equipped References available upon request Member CERT (Community Emergency Response Team - Department of Homeland Security) --- On Fri, 8/6/10, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: From: dlg...@windstream.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, August 6, 2010, 4:16 AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, SEEMS WE ARE LOOSING SO MANY LATELY. SO GLAD MY PRIDE IS HEALTHY. THANK GOD EVERY DAY. Beth wrote: > So sorry, Julie. The same thing happened to me a few months ago with a foster > kitty. He just acted a little quiet. His blood panel looked good, but they > found tumors & he went quickly. > At least they had some love. Sometimes that's the best you can do. > > Beth > Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org > > --- On Wed, 8/4/10, Julie G. wrote: > > From: Julie G. > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 10:22 AM > > Thanks Paola, I honestly thought he'd be around a year or so yet! His blood > panel didnt show any signs of trouble so I was hopeful. Didnt know what I > was > gonna DO with him for a year, but that's a different story ;) (I have 4 cats > so > he was living in the basement). > > The tumor thing came out of no where and I wasnt expecting it. But hey I > didnt > know what to expect! > > Amazing how a little guy can touch your heart so fast! > > > > > From: paola cresti > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 10:47:07 PM > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude > > Hi Julie, > I took in a stray that turned out to be FeLV+ at the same time you did (2 > days > before 4rth of July) so I really feel for you. > My little Angel is doing ok for now, but when I first took him to the vet I > was > thinking he'd be lasting a month or so as well, and the feeling was terrible > and > > wanted to give him the best time being as possible, not having to wonder > where > his next meal was coming from or run from other stray/feral cats in the area. > Your little Dude had a little luck in the end. > > > From: Julie G. > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 3:31:17 PM > Subject: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude > > Hi I've been lurking a few weeks. In July I picked up a stray that turned > out > to be FELV+. In his few weeks with me he gained a pound, had a cushy bed, > delicious premium canned food, and all the snuggles I had time to give him, > since he lived in the basement while I tried to figure out where he could > live > (I have 4 cats). I'd watch movies on the laptop with him on my lap, snoozing > away happily. He always seemed a little wobbly, and his pupils were always > different sizes. But he was relatively happy so we kept on. Last night his > back legs didnt work. This had happened before, my pet sitter said, but they > always came back "on" after a while. But this morning they still didnt > work. > The vet examined and confirmed that he had tumors pressing on his spinal > cord. > He was in pain and his entire back end didn't do what he wanted it too. So > the > decision was made to let him go. > > > He'd been living under porches on my block for at least a few months when we > finally caught him. I'm so glad we did, I cant imagine what a frustrating, > frightening life he'd be having out on the street right now, starving, full > of > tape worm, and 2 back legs that wont work. I'm crushed that we couldnt give > him > > > a better life, and for longer, but I'm glad we got to him when he needed us, > and > > > filled his belly and his heart for a few weeks. Safe and comfy and within a > foot of food at all times. :) > > Anyway, I dont know anything about FELV, this was my first introduction to > it... > > > so I dont exactly know how the tumors are related (cancer?)... but I wanted > to > drop a line to folks who understand. He wasnt my kitty for long, but he was > my > kitty. > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list >
[Felvtalk] Fingers Crossed-Murphy gets a check up this morning
Well, in the last 2 weeks, Murphy has gone from crashed and not moving with white gums and little appetite to slowly improved and now pretty normal acting. He does sleep a bit more and doesn't race around the house with Rosie (hallway racing), but does fly up the cat tree to the ceiling once or twice a day and will make it to the top of the bookcase in the spare room for a nap. On 7/23 his PCV was 18.5 and TP 4.2. Almost a week later his PCV was 23 and TP 5.0 on the in house test. The CBC from the lab test on 7/23 showed RBC 3.52, HCT 22.3. I think it's the Procrit injections that are helping-he's had 7 in the last 2 weeks-we are giving them at home to save a little $ and trips to the vet. They've (both cats) also had their LTCI injection 2 weeks ago. His gums and tongue are definitely pink now, much better from the gray-white of 2 weeks ago. He's also been on Doxy 2x a day, Interferon 1cc 2x a day, an iron capsule once a day. I've been mixing a little lysine powder and "Missing Link" (vitamin Bs and stuff like kelp) supplement with their wet food. So we have our paws crossed and are saying purrayers! I know deep down that this darn disease will win eventually, but we are fighting as best we can. We've had so much loss already losing Rosie's 4 brothers last year-they (and we) were so cheated, not making it to a year old. Alice and Glenn-fur parents ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Fingers Crossed-Murphy gets a check up this morning
All, there is an awesome group called Distant Healing Network. It's an international group that sends energy and prayers for sick people and animals. I have posted animals and friends there. Alice, you might consider putting Murphy on the list. Just google Distant Healing Network. :L "Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Alice Flowers Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 10:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Fingers Crossed-Murphy gets a check up this morning Well, in the last 2 weeks, Murphy has gone from crashed and not moving with white gums and little appetite to slowly improved and now pretty normal acting. He does sleep a bit more and doesn't race around the house with Rosie (hallway racing), but does fly up the cat tree to the ceiling once or twice a day and will make it to the top of the bookcase in the spare room for a nap. On 7/23 his PCV was 18.5 and TP 4.2. Almost a week later his PCV was 23 and TP 5.0 on the in house test. The CBC from the lab test on 7/23 showed RBC 3.52, HCT 22.3. I think it's the Procrit injections that are helping-he's had 7 in the last 2 weeks-we are giving them at home to save a little $ and trips to the vet. They've (both cats) also had their LTCI injection 2 weeks ago. His gums and tongue are definitely pink now, much better from the gray-white of 2 weeks ago. He's also been on Doxy 2x a day, Interferon 1cc 2x a day, an iron capsule once a day. I've been mixing a little lysine powder and "Missing Link" (vitamin Bs and stuff like kelp) supplement with their wet food. So we have our paws crossed and are saying purrayers! I know deep down that this darn disease will win eventually, but we are fighting as best we can. We've had so much loss already losing Rosie's 4 brothers last year-they (and we) were so cheated, not making it to a year old. Alice and Glenn-fur parents ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones
Oh Sherry, I am so sorry this sweet boy is gone, but what a blessing that he died in his sleep and didn't suffer at the end as so many of our FelV cats do. I know you will all miss this wonderful boy. Lorrie On 08-05, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > What can I say about sweet Bustopher? This WONDERFUL tiger boy won > all out hearts with his Koala bear hugs.Once he latched on he would > not let go. I went in for my volunteer shift tonight and saw in the > log book that he had passed away all of a sudden in his sleep. He > was fine just before the last shift left and when one of the ladies > came in to do her Cat checks thats when she found him, he was > cuddled up with Hogan (whom he ALWAYS cuddled with), he was still a > bit warm, but he had passed. :( Dr Jen is out of town on vacation > with her family and not sure if she knows yet. Oh Bustopher you > will be missed by MANY MANY of us. Sherry > > > "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary > than our own, > Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. > Unable to accept its awful gaps. > We still would have it no other way" ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones Please add to the CLS :(
Sweet baby. At least he went in his sleep. Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org --- On Thu, 8/5/10, Sherry DeHaan wrote: From: Sherry DeHaan Subject: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones Please add to the CLS :( To: "Felvtalk" Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 10:51 PM What can say about sweet Bustopher? This WONDERFUL tiger boy won all out hearts with his Koala bear hugs.Once he latched on he would not let go. I went in for my volunteer shift tonight and saw in the log book that he had passed away all of a sudden in his sleep. He was fine just before the last shift left and when one of the ladies came in to do her Cat checks thats when she found him,he was cuddled up with Hogan(whom he ALWAYS cuddled with),he was still a bit warm,but he had passed. :( Dr Jen is out of town on vacation with her family and not sure if she knows yet. Oh Bustopher you will be missed by MANY MANY of us. Sherry "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way" ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Murphy-PCV is up to 27-28 but has a fever
What the heck-we can't get well!!! His gums are looking nice and pink-his PCV in the office is up to 27-28 from 2 weeks ago. His temp was 104.7 today when it had been 101.6 the last 2 visits-7/23 and 7/29. That explains his dry, warm nose. They gave him a shot of PennG and I will repeat in 5 days at home and to keep him on all the meds like we have been the last 2 weeks. He's been on Doxycycline for 2 weeks. He is down only 2.5 oz but overall has gone from 11 lb 15 oz in November to 10 lb 2 oz today. He looks bright, but is sleeping a lot. I don't get it-what is causing the fever??? ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones Please add to the CLS :(
What a great name! "Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 3:45 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones Please add to the CLS :( Sweet baby. At least he went in his sleep. Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org --- On Thu, 8/5/10, Sherry DeHaan wrote: From: Sherry DeHaan Subject: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones Please add to the CLS :( To: "Felvtalk" Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 10:51 PM What can say about sweet Bustopher? This WONDERFUL tiger boy won all out hearts with his Koala bear hugs.Once he latched on he would not let go. I went in for my volunteer shift tonight and saw in the log book that he had passed away all of a sudden in his sleep. He was fine just before the last shift left and when one of the ladies came in to do her Cat checks thats when she found him,he was cuddled up with Hogan(whom he ALWAYS cuddled with),he was still a bit warm,but he had passed. :( Dr Jen is out of town on vacation with her family and not sure if she knows yet. Oh Bustopher you will be missed by MANY MANY of us. Sherry "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way" ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
