Re: TOM and welcome

2005-04-10 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Gloria, I am really interested in this vitamin mix, can you tell me more and where to get it? Thanks Cherie"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Think the Vitamin C (8 oz) was $15. I'm using it not only on my 2 who carry the FELV virus (they're not sick now, just carry the virus) but also wi

Re: TOM - LONG!

2005-04-10 Thread Brenda K. Smith
Barbara     I have been on this list since 1997, and I mostly lurk in the last couple of years.  In November, 1997, I live trapped an orange tabby male who had been hanging around our woods.  I took him to my vet to be neutered and check for Feline Leukemia.  She did the Elisa test and it

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Kathy, Thanks for the support. I do have all the rest of my kitties up to date on all their shots. One has a week immune system. He has stomasstisis and seems to get everything that comes along. He is three. Just hope that he doesn't get this felv from Tom. They are all in contact with Tom. I don'

Re: Thanks Everyone (for my Jazz)

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Nina, I am so sorry to hear about Jazz. I know exactly how you feel. I lost Princess to CRF 4 years ago and I was on that site. She was 17 and was my pride & joy. You never get over them but after a long time it does become easier and know that Jazz will always be with you next to your heart and so

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Kathy Koutsis
Barbara, I don't think there is any way that Meowser gave our other kitty felv.  They never were even in contact.  We kept Meowser in the basement.  The vet also believes that Killian also had it before.  She told me that it's not very easy for it to be passed to another cat especially without ever

Re: [NMHP] Understanding Feline Leukemia and FIV : Introduction from Julie ...

2005-04-10 Thread TenHouseCats
THANK YOU!

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2005-04-10 Thread Lernermichelle
You all might want to join the No More Homeless Pets Forum (Best Friends Animal Society) this week-- there is a vet discussing FeLV and FIV, and answering questions.  You can join for free at www.bestfriends.org, and follow links to members and pets, I think. I generally find the forum useful

Re: My beautiful angel Jazz is gone

2005-04-10 Thread maca cats
Nina, I am so sorry to read about your loss of jazz. she sounds sweet and adorable. You can be sure though that sehe will never leave you, you shared a unique bond, and that last forever. you gave her love and that is so much. please receive the big hug I am sending to you. macarena

Thanks Everyone (for my Jazz)

2005-04-10 Thread Nina
Hello my beloved list, Thank you everyone for your kind words and sympathy. I have been a total wreck, but knowing you guys care, really helps. I'm walking around like a zombie, doing just what I have to do to keep the rest of the household going. I'm steeped in denial. I keep expecting her

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Belinda Sauro
Barbara, That's good, that your vet does go to the conferences and keeps up on the latest findings. I guess the bottom line is that you have to do what is best for your situation, as we all do. I just wanted to let you know there are options. I am so glad I found this group many years ago

Re: TOM and welcome

2005-04-10 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Think the Vitamin C (8 oz) was $15. I'm using it not only on my 2 who carry the FELV virus (they're not sick now, just carry the virus) but also with some negatives and 3 FIV cats. I still give the FELV carriers the .5cc interferon alpha. Gloria At 12:08 PM 4/10/2005, you wrote: I sure hope t

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Tom get premium food & also dry. He gets baked chicked & fish & dryed bonito flakes that he just loves. I get a big bag of it at the Hong Kong Market for about $20 and it last forever. It is too expensive in the pet stores and then you get a little tiny bag. Where did you get the Mega C power. I am

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Bleinda, Yes, I saw your ad about the typo. I have been going to my vet for 40 years now. Yes, I knew that stress was a big factor. Tom was VERY stressed when he showed up, but is now happy & content. Sounds like you have a very good vet. Mine is a good vet and goes to all the conferences but I bel

Re: TOM and welcome

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
I sure hope they don't get it. What is this vitamin mix? Let me kmow how things turn out. How much is it costing you?"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I doubt if your other kitties will get it. Like I said, I use daily interferon on my guys. I've also just ordered some vitamins from Dr. B

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Thanks Michelle. I am glad that I fould this group too. It puts a whole different light on things. Tom does deserve a chance.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Barbara,    You should not take away from all this that most positive cats live until 10 or 12 without any problems. I think the majority on this l

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Lernermichelle
Barbara,    You should not take away from all this that most positive cats live until 10 or 12 without any problems. I think the majority on this list have died before 4 years old, probably. But the point is you just don't know. I lost one at 18 months, one at 3, one at just under 5, and I ha

Re: TOM and welcome

2005-04-10 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I doubt if your other kitties will get it. Like I said, I use daily interferon on my guys. I've also just ordered some vitamins from Dr. Belfield, and am going to religiously try his method. He says he's had cats go negative taking his Vitamin mix. Thought I'd give it to my FELV and my FIV

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Tad, You just don't know how all that has put my mind at ease. I have been so worried about Tom that I was unable to sleep at night. I was going on only what my vet told me until I got on this site a couple days ago. I have heard so many positive things about felve cats. He is such a great cat that

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Sheila208
If only all vets were like her. I'd move to be near her too. <>

Re: My beautiful angel Jazz is gone

2005-04-10 Thread Sheila208
Nina,   I am so sorry for your loss. I am sitting here crying with you. We have all been in your place and we know that the grief seems unbearable at times, but it will ease soon and leave you with beautiful memories. Until you meet again remember how much Jazz loves you.   Sheila <>

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Thanks Shelia, I am happy that your kitties lived a long life with the felv in the bone marrow. I am really amazed. I hope & pray that Tom will have a long happy life.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Barbara,     I have several Felv cats, some as old as 14 yrs. One of my kitties 12 yrs was diagnosed wi

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Sheila208
Barbara,     I have several Felv cats, some as old as 14 yrs. One of my kitties 12 yrs was diagnosed with the bad kind in the bone marrow. He is happy and healthy and a joy to have in my life. The babies are so glad to have a home and people to love them that they just give you there best. May

Re: My beautiful angel Jazz is gone

2005-04-10 Thread Melbeach
Oh no Nina how could this happen so fast? I've been sitting here bawling my eyes out, thinking of how much you and Gracie must miss your baby! This is really a huge blow! Just don't blame yourself, you know you had her in the best care. Hang in there, we're all here for you! -Kyle - Original

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Tad Burnett
Much of the time kittend arn't tested until they become sick and normal antibiotics don't work as expected...At this point the death rate is high...but many cats are positive but becouse they arn't tested they don't get put into the statistics...Thus keeping an FeLV+ cat really isn't as bad as

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Belinda Sauro
Barbara, If they are already living together there is especially no reason to find Tom a home, your cats have already been exposed. Like I said if they have all been vaccinated and are in decent health, there is little to no chance they will become infected. I won't go as far as to say the

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Belinda Sauro
Barbara, Did you see my post about my typo, Bailey is 10, not 20. But he has been positive since atleast 5 months of age when I found him, at the time I wasin Missouri and took him to three different vet, all 3 said "You might as well euthanize him, he will be dead in three months. I had s

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-10 Thread Lernermichelle
That is great, and really nice of your vet.  Do not panic if there is a spot on the lungs. Lymphoma has usually spread by the time it is caught. If it is going to respond to chemo, it can still respond even after spreading.  As you have probably heard on the lymphoma list serve, some people'

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-10 Thread Lernermichelle
I would not recommend this advice as far as Shelby goes, until Shelby sees an internist or oncologist.  Shelby's vet does not seem to  understand much about lymphoma, as many regular vets do not. Michelle   In a message dated 4/10/05 3:42:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-10 Thread Amy Wilkins
My vet is being great about this too. She called me yesterday (on the weekend) and has called an oncologist and internist to get me the earliest appointment. The thing is they all agree that they shouldn't start treatment til they get results back about lymphoma vs. carcinoma. They also think th

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Lowe
delurking while dealing with my dog who has cancer. Mr. Bean was diagnosed with felv+ thru both tests what was it? 3-5 years ago I forget now. anyway, i put him on MegaC+ powder, vit E, a &d, etc, and feed all mycats premium canned food and no dry except for a few pieces as a night treat. he

RE: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Jen, No problem. No Tom is not separated from the rest. I don't have the heart to make him different from the rest. the rest have all had their shots up to date. One has stomasstisis and has all his teeth pulled and it is still there. If any one, Sampson would be the one that I would suspect to get

RE: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Nice to know you live in Houston Jen.Jen Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh!  By the way, welcome to the list (although it is a bittersweet "hello!") from a fellow Texan (I live in Houston)!  :) -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara Ba

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Michelle, I have contacted a number of out of state sanctuaries. They are all full. I am still trying. will contact a few more. thanks for the info. tom has been in contact with my others. It is impossible to keep all of them apart and I don't have the heart to make him different from the rest any

Re: TOM and welcome

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Gloria, Tom is a year & a half. He is a beautiful cat. I have been trying like crazy to find him a home. I put two ads in the paper. first one was no response. The second was was a $45 ad. Two response, but they did not sound like ideal homes for Tom. I am not giving him up to just any body and I j

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Kathy, Do you think that that your sweet stray gave your kitty the Felv? I have been working like crazy to find Tom a home, putting up posters and even calling sanctuary's out of state. I can't seem to bring myself to haveTom put to sleep. He is so sweet & wants to please you in ever way that he ca

Re: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
Belinda, It was my Vet of 40 years that told me that. Tom had the IFA test. That is the one where it is in the bone marrow. He said they usually live about three years and Tom is about a year & a half. Did you have the IFA test? If so, I am amazed that Bailey is 20. I am also surprised that none of

RE: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Barbara Baass
You are kidding!!! That is really a positive thing to know, but did your have the serious kind that is in the bone marrow???Karolyn Lount <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, I have also been mixing my + & - for 13yrs. and not one of mynegatives have become FeLF+ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business -

RE: TOM

2005-04-10 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, I have also been mixing my + & - for 13yrs. and not one of my negatives have become FeLF+

Re: My beautiful angel Jazz is gone

2005-04-10 Thread Karolyn Lount
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. She will never be out of your heart. In the years to come you will remember special things about her. Plese let these reminders be monents of love for the joy she brought into your life

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-10 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, I am so happy you decided to go for an Ultrasound. Where to go from here? My own experience has been to go with what my Vet has to say. I have been rescuing FeLV+ for 13+yrs. and have been with the same vet for 22yrs. My Vet is in San Francisco and I live across the bay and there is a Vet acr