Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread Sharyl
Dearest Terrie, I was saddened to read of your dear husbands illness.  Of course you need to be with him at this difficult time.  As someone who will turn 64 this year, I agree he far too young to be facing this.   You both are in my thoughts and prayers Sharyl   --- On Mon, 3/28/11, ter...@tazz

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread Debbie Bates
Terrie, I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult timeyou are in my prayers, as is you husband...may his passing be peaceful and may you have solace in knowing you were with him. Debbie ~ When the world says, "Give up," hope whispers, "Try it one more time" ~

Re: [Felvtalk] "I am always with Her"

2011-03-29 Thread Debbie Bates
I would LOVE to read any other things you have saved!!! Please feel free to email me. Debbie ~ When the world says, "Give up," hope whispers, "Try it one more time" ~ > Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:58:42 -0400 > From: at...@optonline.net > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvt

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread Katy Doyle
Terrie, Do whatever you have to do, family is very important. You and your husband will be in my T&P. --Katy On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 9:09 PM, wrote: > Hi all, > I'm taking some time off from rescue due to my husband's illness. He has > liver failure and is not a candidate for a transplant.

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Foof

2011-03-29 Thread Katy Doyle
Thanks for the advice everyone, I'll start mixing in cooked meat with their dried Purina/Blue Buffalo mixture. (I tend to mix dry foods together, they like picking the flavor they want to eat that day! I never spoil my animals!) Now I am curious, what's wrong with tuna? (One of my cats wont eat

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Foof

2011-03-29 Thread Katy Doyle
And another question, how do you cook the meat? (grilled, baked, pan fried, boiled) On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 9:05 AM, Katy Doyle wrote: > Thanks for the advice everyone, I'll start mixing in cooked meat with their > dried Purina/Blue Buffalo mixture. > > (I tend to mix dry foods together, they

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread tamara stickler
Terrie,   I am SO SORRY to hear what you and your husband are going through.  Know you have my prayers.   64 is too young to go home.  But then a friend of a friend once told us that those who leave earth early are the "Good workers.  Everyone of us has a mission to fulfill here on earth and we

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread merrykatmeows
Dear Terrie, I am keeping you & your husband in my thoughts & prayers. Young or old, it is never easy saying 'Good-bye" to someone you love. May your memories & your love help you through this time of sorrow. We are also grieving with you - With deepest sympathy, Kat (Mew Jersey)

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread Beth
Terri - I am so sorry you are having to go through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you & your husband. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Mon, 3/28/11, ter...@tazzys.org wrote: From: ter...@tazzys.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing fo

[Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Beth
Got a call at 5pm yesterday that someone had seen a kitty in the ATM drive thru lane at a local bank. I ran up there & didn't see a thing at first. She was a tiny brown tabby sitting so still in the leaves that I didn't even see her. She blended right in. She was so cold & wet & could barely mak

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Foof

2011-03-29 Thread Natalie
I boil it on low heat in not too much water; it makes it very soft and you can also use the concentrated broth. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:19 AM To: felvta

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
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[Felvtalk] Fish for cats

2011-03-29 Thread Natalie
I have always wondered why cats like fish.it's not a natural food for them, they don't fish... Tuna: Mindy Bough, veterinary technician for the ASPCA Pet Nutrition and Science Advisory Service, dishes out the facts on this savory feline fave: "An occasional tuna treat for your cat is generall

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
So freakin sad...Thank you for caring for her  :( 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" --- On Tue, 3/29/11, Beth wrote:

[Felvtalk] FW: Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread Natalie
Dear Terrie, I am so sorry that you have to go through all this - age 64 is really young...as one gets older, what is considered "old", keeps moving up and up! My thoughts are with you and your dear husband. Natalie _ From: "ter...@tazzys.org" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, Mar

[Felvtalk] Question about the virus itself

2011-03-29 Thread Maureen Olvey
I've got a question about the FeLV virus itself. Is it all the same virus or does it mutate and change like the herpes virus that causes URI? What I'm wondering is that if I've got a cat that has been exposed to the virus but extinguished it, is he immune for life? Seems like I read that. S

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Peggy Verdonck
So sad! Poor Lola! :-( 2011/3/29 Sherry DeHaan > So freakin sad...Thank you for caring for her :( > 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 s

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Natalie
Thank you for caring for Lola - I hate to think how long she had been there...what's wrong with people, how can they just look on and go on their way Unfortunately, as long as people consider it normal for cats to be outside, they assume it's someone's catPeople are more likely to report a

[Felvtalk] ImmunoRegulin

2011-03-29 Thread Sharon Catalan
Hello All, I am new to the discussion board. My cat Mr Gray has just been diagnosed with FeLV. He is not symptomatic yet although recently, he was also diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism. He is still very active and alert and eating a lot. I have been reading that ImmunoRegulin has been quite effe

Re: [Felvtalk] Fish for cats

2011-03-29 Thread Christiane Biagi
Guess the bottom line is just like it is for human--eat a bit of everything & balance your diet. Of course, for a couple of mine, "little bit" is a challenge! I have, however, tried to eliminate corn, wheat & soy cause my Tucson seems to be a bit allergic to one of those (& she really doesn't nee

Re: [Felvtalk] ImmunoRegulin

2011-03-29 Thread Natalie
Here's a page of lots of info: It seems that the only time to ImmunoRegulin is BEFORE there are any symptoms! I don't know of anyone who has used it - will ask my vet when I see him. I would love to do more for my two FeLV boys that are asymptomatic, besides good nutrition and supplements. http:/

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Beth You and the people who rush to help these sweet creatures like Lola are my heroes. Your efforts, care and love have a huge impact, I think, on Lola and the larger world. This story is sad and touching. Thank you for all you do. I'm reminded of the oft told story of the person visiting

Re: [Felvtalk] ImmunoRegulin

2011-03-29 Thread Christiane Biagi
My Tucson had a couple of episodes of very low white blood count. She wouldn't eat (which is a dead giveaway for her!) & vet treated with a series of immune-regulin injections. Don't know if it was that or what, but her wbc jumped right back up. She's 13 years old, 17 lbs. Medically, I'm usuall

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Katy Doyle
Beth, I am glad you were there for Lola before she crossed the rainbow bridge. On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 1:05 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: > Beth > You and the people who rush to help these sweet creatures like Lola are my > heroes. Your efforts, care and love have a huge impact, I think, on Lola > an

Re: [Felvtalk] ImmunoRegulin

2011-03-29 Thread Christiane Biagi
My vet said it wasn't good as preventive but has had experience with using it during the episodes of low wbc my Tucson had a few years ago. Can't remember how many injections he gave her but her wbc went up & that was it. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Muffy to CLS...friend of Bandy

2011-03-29 Thread Christiane Biagi
So sorry to hear about Muffy--I know my little dog Jack puts up with a lot from his cat brothers n sisters & almost never complains-LOL I'm sure Muffy will be missed... -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of K

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Christiane Biagi
Good for you for giving this little one some dignity, love & warmth in her last moments -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:06 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sub

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Foof

2011-03-29 Thread MaiMaiPG
I usually stick it in the crock pot. On Mar 29, 2011, at 8:18 AM, Katy Doyle wrote: And another question, how do you cook the meat? (grilled, baked, pan fried, boiled) On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 9:05 AM, Katy Doyle wrote: Thanks for the advice everyone, I'll start mixing in cooked meat

Re: [Felvtalk] ImmunoRegulin

2011-03-29 Thread Sally Davis
Sharon, I used Immunoregulin on two of my FELV cats. One was very symptomatic with fevers and anemia. The other was aymptomatic. It got Junior over the hump and he lived another two and a half years. I wish I had used it the whole time, butI am not sure the end result would have been different. Ti

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about the virus itself

2011-03-29 Thread TANYA NOE
I think that they are immune for life if they get and extinguish the virus. I do not believe that it is a mutating virus of any sort, at least not so far. The problem is you have no way of knowing for sure that you cat did this unless it was positive and is now negative. Cats develop some natura

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about the virus itself

2011-03-29 Thread Sharyl
Maureen, I don't have links to the science to answer your question.  I do know there are at least 3 versions of FeLV.  Personally I wouldn't take the chance of mixing without 1st vaccinating any negatives in the house.  I have mixed negatives and positives but my negatives were always current on

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Sharyl
Beth, thank you for giving Lola a same and trying to help her.  At least she was cared for in the end.  I will light a candle for her tonight to help her with the crossing. Sharyl --- On Tue, 3/29/11, Beth wrote: From: Beth Subject: [Folktale] Please add Lola to the CLS list :( To: Felvtalk@

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread MaiMaiPG
She left with someone caring about her instead of leaving in a violent, painful way. She new enough pain and fear but knew comfort thanks to you. On Mar 29, 2011, at 4:05 PM, Sharyl wrote: Beth, thank you for giving Lola a same and trying to help her. At least she was cared for in the end

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Aww. This hurts my heart. But bless you for bringing her in and giving her a caring passage and people to grieve her. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to little Lola. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of B

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Terrie, I am so sorry. I am sure Hospice will be a great help to you both. Please take care and come back to us when you can. Diane R. _ From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ter...@tazzys.org Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 8:1

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
r end this way. At least she had a name :( Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org __ NOD32

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread Jannes Taylor
So heartbreaking. Thank you for doing what you could. It is so sad to think about how many more there are out there. So many people just look the  other way...Bless you for your compassionate heart.  Jannes From: Diane Rosenfeldt To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread dlgegg
No, that is not old - I am 70 and consider my self young. That aside, I will ad you and your husband to my prayer list, thatGod will grant him a peaceful end and welcome him home. Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: > Terrie, I am so sorry. I am sure Hospice will be a great help to you both. > Please

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Foof

2011-03-29 Thread dlgegg
My pride is on Blue Buffalo "DUCK". For some reason, they do not like chicken no matter what brand of food. Occassionaly, I get them some Mackeral canned for humans and they love it, broth only. Why they don't eat the meat I don't know. It seems that the stronge the smell, the better they li

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread dlgegg
This is so sad, that pople hve no compssion for a creature in pain. Even worse, those same people usually do not have compassion for suffering people. Thak you for caring and giving her some comfort in her last hours. Jannes Taylor wrote: > So heartbreaking. Thank you for doing what yo

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about the virus itself

2011-03-29 Thread dlgegg
My vet says I sould keep my negatives up to date on their felv vaccinations. It has been over 2 years now since I got my first felv pos baby and all are well, especially the felv pos ones. They are the sleekest, most energetic ones in the bunch. Annie especially has the shiniest fur and the v

[Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being

2011-03-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Dear Terrie, I'm so sorry, so sad for what you're going through. He sounds young to me. Been thru hospice with a boyfriend several years ago. I hope there are some sweet moments in the times you share together. Thinking about you and sending all kinds of good thoughts and wishes. Gloria

[Felvtalk] Please add Rosie to CLS

2011-03-29 Thread Alice Flowers
Rosie passed last night, I could not bear to watch her wasting away. The Lymphoma had beat her. We had her on Pred and Leukeran-which shrank the mass near her throat the first week, then it came back with a vengeance the next week. We increased it to every other day on the Leukeran to no avail

Re: [Felvtalk] Fish for cats

2011-03-29 Thread dlgegg
i HAVE ALSO HEARD THAT FISH IN THEIR FOOD CAN BE A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS. My Homey was having problems and was not esponding to treatment. I got a Chinese herb thing from All Natural online and it did the trick. At the same time I read online about fish being a possible con

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Rosie to CLS

2011-03-29 Thread Sally Davis
Alice, I am so sorry. Thank you for giving these poor babies wonderful life. Rosie lived a full happy life and now she is with Murphy and the others. It was too short for you and that hurts. Hugs Sally ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread Sally Davis
Terrie, I am sorry you are going through this. He is too young. Love, Sally ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Rosie to CLS

2011-03-29 Thread Christiane Biagi
So sorry to hear... but please don't feel defeated! You gave these little ones the best possible chance & you know that they knew that. I lost my Romeo to lymphoma & for him, treatment was not really an option. It's a terrible disease--attacks fast with a vengeance. His last few days were tough

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Rosie to CLS

2011-03-29 Thread Natalie
I am so sorry - I'm sure you will miss her terribly! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Alice Flowers Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11:09 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Plea

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Rosie to CLS

2011-03-29 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Oh Alice I am so sad to hear this news. You have loved Rosie and her pal Murphy and done all you could and more. My heart aches for your loss. Prayers for little Rosie's journey, and for your strength. Thank you for your love and compassion for these beings who otherwise would suffer so much

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about the virus itself

2011-03-29 Thread Maureen Olvey
Hadn't heard about the "vet jet." I'll have to ask about it. Because I didn't know the one cat had the virus until she died a few weeks ago most of my cats have lived with her and shared food bowls for at least a year and some were with her for almost two years. One vet was kind of saying

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about the virus itself

2011-03-29 Thread Maureen Olvey
Figures the virus would mutate. My husband and I were talking and thinking that the vaccine probably helps the cat develop antibodies to one general form of the virus so even if a different form or mutation of the virus is introduced into the system the antibodies created from the "general for

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-29 Thread dana giordano
I'm so glad you found her and helped her. Just knowing someone was therein some ways I'm sure she was aware there was caring and love surrounding her finally - and now when you meet again someday, she'll tell you so. So glad to know people like you people. What you do is so important and so h