[Felvtalk] Aslans FeLV cat sanctuary

2011-09-21 Thread Natalie
Christiane jus posted a Facebook URL about Aslanscats FeLV Cat Sanctuary Because our felvtalk cannot accept more than 20KB in a MAILING, I WILL POST SOMETHING IN SEVERAL PARTS! I FEEL THAT WE MAY BE ABLE TO USE THIS GROUP IN THE FUTURE, TOO! They need to replace all of these

[Felvtalk] Aslans cats in desperate need!

2011-09-21 Thread Natalie
In this kind of a situation, even if everyone just sent $1, it would add up! PLEASE help! URGENT PLEASE HELP! PLEASE CROSS POST! Aslans Cats (located in Catskill, NY) submerged by flood waters from the storm. and the water had not finished rising yet. This unique sanctuary housed 68

[Felvtalk] Note treatments for FIP, FeLV, FIV

2011-09-21 Thread Natalie
Note treatments for FIP, FeLV, FIV New treatments for atopic dermatitis, feline stomatitis, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), feline leukemia virus (FeLV), immunodeficiency virus (FIV; cat AIDS) and other frustrating diseases that affect millions of dogs, cats, and horses. Also, shelter

[Felvtalk] Interesting FeLV info from a rescue group

2011-09-21 Thread Natalie
http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_RELEASING_FIV_FELV_POSITIVE_CATS For FeLV, again the ELISA test is almost always the initial test used. In contrast to FIV, the FeLV ELISA does not detect antibodies, but whether the antigen of the virus is present in the blood. In other words, a

Re: [Felvtalk] Aslans FeLV cat sanctuary

2011-09-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Those medicines are prescription...even the Ringers:( On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 8:50 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Christiane jus posted a Facebook URL about Aslanscats FeLV Cat Sanctuary** ** Because our felvtalk cannot accept more than 20KB in a MAILING, I WILL POST SOMETHING IN

Re: [Felvtalk] Aslans FeLV cat sanctuary

2011-09-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Whoops...panacur strongid lysine mega c syringes are not. On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: Those medicines are prescription...even the Ringers:( On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 8:50 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Christiane jus posted a Facebook

Re: [Felvtalk] Aslans FeLV cat sanctuary

2011-09-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Also they should contact Petcothey give disaster grants On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: Whoops...panacur strongid lysine mega c syringes are not. On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.comwrote: Those medicines

Re: [Felvtalk] Aslans FeLV cat sanctuary

2011-09-21 Thread Edna Taylor
People can donate money so she can get the prescription meds :) Edna From: moonv...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:18:14 -0500 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Aslans FeLV cat sanctuary Also they should contact Petcothey give disaster grants On Wed,

[Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Cindy McHugh
Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
Our shelter doesn't adopt out ANY cat to anyone who smokes indoors. FeLV cats (actually all cats) need a clean, healthy environment.   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent:

Re: [Felvtalk] Interesting FeLV info from a rescue group

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
We have a group here that follows the same guidelines, which is the Alley Cat Allies guidelines. I oppose this whole heartedly. I think it is so wrong to release an FeLV positive cat back into a colony. You are spreading a disease. Not to mention that infected cats are probably going to die a

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread john pollack
I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness From: Cindy McHugh lt;ci...@furangels.orggt; To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Susan Hoffman
I'm a smoker.  And our personal cats live to be around 18 years of age.   I would not reject an adoptive home merely because a family member smokes. --- On Wed, 9/21/11, john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.com wrote: From: john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Edna Taylor
I would adopt to a smoker before I would to someone who declaws. Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:31:32 -0700 From: bucfa...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Susan Hoffman
I would adopt to a smoker before I adopted to someone with flimsy window screens.  I would adopt to an adult smoker before I adopted to a non-smoker with small children. --- On Wed, 9/21/11, Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com wrote: From: Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Natalie
Secondhand smoke dangers: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/secondhand-smoke-harms-pets.html#ixzz1XvtH 6ZvF http://www.care2.com/greenliving/secondhand-smoke-harms-pets.html#ixzz1XvtH6 ZvF From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cindy

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Natalie
I would too, if they aren't chain smokers and smoke outside..however, I've known too many cats with lymphoma from homes of smokers.fact! And those cats were not FeLV+! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor Sent:

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread dlgegg
couldte man be persuaded to stop smoking, if not for his own good ten for the cat's good health? Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Secondhand smoke dangers: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/secondhand-smoke-harms-pets.html#ixzz1XvtH 6ZvF

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread dlgegg
That is a good point. Main thing to look for would he take good care of him and not mistreat him. Susan Hoffman susan_hoff...@yahoo.com wrote: I would adopt to a smoker before I adopted to someone with flimsy window screens.  I would adopt to an adult smoker before I adopted to a

Re: [Felvtalk] Interesting FeLV info from a rescue group

2011-09-21 Thread Natalie
I would never release either FIV or FeLV positive cats..but then, again, I personally don't do TNR, and could not - those faces would haunt me day and night, and I would worry about them getting sick and dying alone, as you do. However, look at all the people in this group whose healthy cats

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread terrie
Hi all, Well here is my 2 cents worth! I'm a smoker have been for 40 years. I do not smoke directly in front of my cats/kittens. My personal kitties have never gotten sick or develop cancers from smoke this includes my FELV kitties. I've been adopting cats/kittens for over 30 years to both

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
unfortunately if you put on your application that you don't adopt to smokers many people would just lie about it. that's why we don't put on the app that we don't adopt to people who declaw or let their cats outside.they say they don't, but you do the vet check find out differently. second

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Tad Burnett
What are your options... Not everybody finds that people willing to adopt FeLV+ kitties are available... A smoker may not be the best choice but I would except a smoker before PTS Tad On 9/21/2011 9:01 PM, ter...@tazzys.org wrote: Hi all, Well here is my 2 cents worth! I'm a smoker have

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread ccarlsberg
Anyone who wants to adopt my felv is welcome to!!! ...my requirements are: 1- don't be a psycho 2- keep him inside 3- please keep regular vet appointments THE END! A human with L would be a wonderful companion as well ;) Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Tad