Re: how much lactulose is safe to give?
I do not think there is any problem with trying pumpkin and slipper elm at the same time. They are both used to regulate both constipation and diarrhea, so I do not think giving both at the same time could cause diarrhea. It might be a good idea to try both at the same time. Michelle
Re: Bramble still mild seizures
Good luck with the ringworm, and Buddy's sickness. I, too, hope it's not anything that will get passed around again! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html ~~~I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life.Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free can of formula!PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil! If you use KMR, even just one can, please ask me for the mailing address you can send them to, to help feed Bazil! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/44 - Release Date: 7/8/2005
OT: Check out Best Friends News Top Stories
I know I am supposed to post this stuff on an OT list serve, but I am not on the OT list serve, do not have the address anymore, and do not really want to be on it. But I thought I should pass this info on. Please don't respond to discuss on this list serve, but instead discuss if you want on the other OT list serve. But I thought you should have/know this info. PETA has apparently been killing animals they said they would find homes for, and dumping them in dumpsters, or at least PETA employees. Apparently PETA is opposed to the No More Homeless Pets movement spearheaded very successfully by Best Friends. Click here: Best Friends News Top Stories Michelle
Re: canned pumpkin for constipation
I just do a table spoon out of the can no water.BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About how much is given? It's mixed with water, yes?Thanks, Bonniewww.elephants.comHave a purrfect day Cherie
Re: canned pumpkin for constipation
Cherie, Thanks does this work when a cat is severely constipated? Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Cherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:02 am Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation I just do a table spoon out of the can no water. BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About how much is given? It's mixed with water, yes? Thanks, Bonnie www.elephants.com Have a purrfect day Cherie
Re: canned pumpkin for constipation
Bonnie It worked for Amber. ;-))CherieBONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cherie,Thanks does this work when a cat is severely constipated?Bonniewww.elephants.com- Original Message -From: Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:02 amSubject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation I just do a table spoon out of the can no water. BONNIE J KALMBACH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: About how much is given? It's mixed with water, yes? Thanks, Bonnie www.elephants.com Have a purrfect day Cherie Have a purrfect day Cherie
Re: canned pumpkin for constipation
You do realize that a severely constipated cat can go into shock? I have not read all of the posts and don't know how long since kitty has not pooped ... can you give kitty an enema? Your vet can or sell you the enema gizmo. My Tito was still going some and I didn't know he had a problem until he began trying unsuccessfully to poop... fairly soon he began vomiting and trembling. He was in bad shape. Del - Original Message - From: BONNIE J KALMBACH To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 12:35 PM Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation Cherie,Thanks does this work when a cat is severely constipated?Bonniewww.elephants.com- Original Message -From: Cherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:02 amSubject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation I just do a table spoon out of the can no water. BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About how much is given? It's mixed with water, yes? Thanks, Bonnie www.elephants.com Have a purrfect day Cherie
Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
How long should I wait for the canned pumpkin to take effect? I laced it with SEB. I'm thinking of taking him to the emergency vet - who I don't much trust. I've had bad luck there. The vet gave him a gentle enema yesterday because I was so concerned as Fu had nearly died after getting an enema three years ago. Fu is 19 and very frail with hyperthyroidism and his intestinal cancer is probably out of remission. I've also done fluids today; he had 100ml last night and vet said to give him 100 ml twice a day. I gave him 50 ml early this morning, thinking that it might be too soon to give more as the last dose was after midnight. I've also given him 3ml lactulose, and Laxaire. I fear I may have to go to the emergency vet. I think I'll give the second 50 ml of fluids soon. www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 2:05 pm Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation You do realize that a severely constipated cat can go into shock? I have not read all of the posts and don't know how long since kitty has not pooped ... can you give kitty an enema? Your vet can or sell you the enema gizmo. My Tito was still going some and I didn't know he had a problem until he began trying unsuccessfully to poop ... fairly soon he began vomiting and trembling. He was in bad shape. Del - Original Message - From: BONNIE J KALMBACH To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 12:35 PM Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation Cherie, Thanks does this work when a cat is severely constipated? Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Cherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:02 am Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation I just do a table spoon out of the can no water. BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About how much is given? It's mixed with water, yes? Thanks, Bonnie www.elephants.com Have a purrfect day Cherie
Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
Oh, Bonnie, it doesn't sound good for Fu, does it. When Effie's lymphoma went out of remission, she was frequently in the box trying to poop, nothing came out as she wasn't eating to produce any waste. Doc found more tumors against her spine and insides giving her the feeling of needing to poop. I do hope that is not the case with your kitty. Love and prayers to Fu. Del - Original Message - From: BONNIE J KALMBACH To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 2:18 PM Subject: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin How long should I wait for the canned pumpkin to take effect? I laced it with SEB. I'm thinking of taking him to the emergency vet - who I don't much trust. I've had bad luck there. The vet gave him a gentle enema yesterday because I was so concerned as Fu had nearly died after getting an enema three years ago. Fu is 19 and very frail with hyperthyroidism and his intestinal cancer is probably out of remission.I've also done fluids today; he had 100ml last night and vet said to give him 100 ml twice a day. I gave him 50 ml early this morning, thinking that it might be too soon to give more as the last dose was after midnight. I've also given him 3ml lactulose, and Laxaire. I fear I may have to go to the emergency vet. I think I'll give the second 50 ml of fluids soon.www.elephants.com- Original Message -From: Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 2:05 pmSubject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation You do realize that a severely constipated cat can go into shock? I have not read all of the posts and don't know how long since kitty has not pooped ... can you give kitty an enema? Your vet can or sell you the enema gizmo. My Tito was still going some and I didn't know he had a problem until he began trying unsuccessfully to poop ... fairly soon he began vomiting and trembling. He was in bad shape. Del - Original Message - From: BONNIE J KALMBACH To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 12:35 PM Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation Cherie, Thanks does this work when a cat is severely constipated? Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Cherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:02 am Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation I just do a table spoon out of the can no water.BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About how much is given? It's mixed with water, yes?Thanks, Bonnie www.elephants.com Have a purrfect day Cherie
Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
If his lymphoma is out of remission, I would suggest talking to the vet about putting him on dexamethasone and depomedrol shots instead of prednisone pills. They are stronger and also reduce the need for pilling. They shrink lymphoma. I don't know if you were on the list and following when my Simon was sick. A month before he actually died from anemia, it seemed like he was dying from his lymphoma and the vet would not give him more chemo and sent him home to die, which we thought he would. We loaded him up on steroids (a depo and a dex shot one day, then dex for two more days) and he got better enough to get chemo and do well for another month. I would highly suggest keeping him on slippery elm. You can syringe it to him by mixing it with water, preferably hot water, until it is a goopy texture, cooling it, and syringing it a few times a day. It really does wonders with intestinal lymphoma. My Josephine had intestinal lymphoma, and the vets were amazed that she never had diarrhea or other bowel problems the whole time. I syringed her 3 cc's of slippery elm syrup (which I made by boiling the powder for a second or two with water, stirring and cooling) twice a day. Michelle
Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
Thanks Del - the vet yesterday felt stool inside of him. He did a mild enema at my worried urging. But none of the other things I've tried have worked last night or today. I'm hoping something will so I won't have to go to the emergency room. Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 2:57 pm Subject: Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin Oh, Bonnie, it doesn't sound good for Fu, does it. When Effie's lymphoma went out of remission, she was frequently in the box trying to poop, nothing came out as she wasn't eating to produce any waste. Doc found more tumors against her spine and insides giving her the feeling of needing to poop. I do hope that is not the case with your kitty. Love and prayers to Fu. Del - Original Message - From: BONNIE J KALMBACH To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 2:18 PM Subject: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin How long should I wait for the canned pumpkin to take effect? I laced it with SEB. I'm thinking of taking him to the emergency vet - who I don't much trust. I've had bad luck there. The vet gave him a gentle enema yesterday because I was so concerned as Fu had nearly died after getting an enema three years ago. Fu is 19 and very frail with hyperthyroidism and his intestinal cancer is probably out of remission. I've also done fluids today; he had 100ml last night and vet said to give him 100 ml twice a day. I gave him 50 ml early this morning, thinking that it might be too soon to give more as the last dose was after midnight. I've also given him 3ml lactulose, and Laxaire. I fear I may have to go to the emergency vet. I think I'll give the second 50 ml of fluids soon. www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 2:05 pm Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation You do realize that a severely constipated cat can go into shock? I have not read all of the posts and don't know how long since kitty has not pooped ... can you give kitty an enema? Your vet can or sell you the enema gizmo. My Tito was still going some and I didn't know he had a problem until he began trying unsuccessfully to poop ... fairly soon he began vomiting and trembling. He was in bad shape. Del - Original Message - From: BONNIE J KALMBACH To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 12:35 PM Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation Cherie, Thanks does this work when a cat is severely constipated? Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Cherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:02 am Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation I just do a table spoon out of the can no water. BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About how much is given? It's mixed with water, yes? Thanks, Bonnie www.elephants.com Have a purrfect day Cherie
Buddy and Bramble
I went to the vet - I had fun trying to catch Buddy to get her in the cat carrier. She tried to jump off the vet consult table twice - I had to catch her in mid air. We are waiting to see if she will be able to fight off the virus over the weekend - if she does we will leave her for now - if not then we will swab test for calcivirus and get her on interferon omega if it is calici - it probably is as Bramble just got rid of it and I pray he doesn't get it back. I told the vet about Brambles seizures and she said if they are just staying as mild as they are then we will leave him alone and let it happen as treating them will do more harm that good at the moment - he is still on antibiotics and ringworm treatments and his skin is improving. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel Buddy
Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
Michelle, I do remember your Simon. Fu is on Leukeran and pred. I was letting him eat dry food this week which he likes because he has been losing weight. I guess that is what has caused the severe constipation. I'm worried that he may soon be too be too weak to try to pass the stool. Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 3:03 pm Subject: Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin If his lymphoma is out of remission, I would suggest talking to the vet about putting him on dexamethasone and depomedrol shots instead of prednisone pills. They are stronger and also reduce the need for pilling. They shrink lymphoma. I don't know if you were on the list and following when my Simon was sick. A month before he actually died from anemia, it seemed like he was dying from his lymphoma and the vet would not give him more chemo and sent him home to die, which we thought he would. We loaded him up on steroids (a depo and a dex shot one day, then dex for two more days) and he got better enough to get chemo and do well for another month. I would highly suggest keeping him on slippery elm. You can syringe it to him by mixing it with water, preferably hot water, until it is a goopy texture, cooling it, and syringing it a few times a day. It really does wonders with intestinal lymphoma. My Josephine had intestinal lymphoma, and the vets were amazed that she never had diarrhea or other bowel problems the whole time. I syringed her 3 cc's of slippery elm syrup (which I made by boiling the powder for a second or two with water, stirring and cooling) twice a day. Michelle
Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
I understand. I agree that he may need another enema. But if he gets one and it works, I am saying that I think you should put him on Slippery Elm afterwards to prevent this happening again, or pumpkin. I have not tried Pumpkin for this, but hear it works well. I think the Slippery Elm is a miracle herb. It has nutrition value as well and helps the immune system. George Washington apparently fed his troops slippery elm gruel in the winter to try to prevent them from getting sick. When I mentioned the stronger steroids, it is in case the lymphoma is acting up and causing symptoms not controlled by what he is on, and/or if part of his problem with passing stool is from an intestinal tumor causing a blockage. Dexamethasone is amazing at quickly, though temporarily, shrinking lymphoma tumors. The effects can last a while. Michelle In a message dated 7/9/05 4:13:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle, I do remember your Simon. Fu is on Leukeran and pred. I was letting him eat dry food this week which he likes because he has been losing weight. I guess that is what has caused the severe constipation. I'm worried that he may soon be too be too weak to try to pass the stool.Bonnie
Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
Michelle, I will mention dexamethasone to the vet when we go on Monday. But Fu also takes methimazole for hyperthyroidism - would slippery elm's coating of the stomach impair absorption of his other meds? Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 3:28 pm Subject: Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin I understand. I agree that he may need another enema. But if he gets one and it works, I am saying that I think you should put him on Slippery Elm afterwards to prevent this happening again, or pumpkin. I have not tried Pumpkin for this, but hear it works well. I think the Slippery Elm is a miracle herb. It has nutrition value as well and helps the immune system. George Washington apparently fed his troops slippery elm gruel in the winter to try to prevent them from getting sick. When I mentioned the stronger steroids, it is in case the lymphoma is acting up and causing symptoms not controlled by what he is on, and/or if part of his problem with passing stool is from an intestinal tumor causing a blockage. Dexamethasone is amazing at quickly, though temporarily, shrinking lymphoma tumors. The effects can last a while. Michelle In a message dated 7/9/05 4:13:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle, I do remember your Simon. Fu is on Leukeran and pred. I was letting him eat dry food this week which he likes because he has been losing weight. I guess that is what has caused the severe constipation. I'm worried that he may soon be too be too weak to try to pass the stool. Bonnie
Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
I don't think so but I honestly am not sure. I have taken it with other meds and have given it to my cats with other meds and have never noticed a difference. I do not think it coats the stomach long-term, but gets mixed in with the food being digested and helps regularize its consistency. If you are worried, you could give it at different times than the meds. You can also look online for info on it or ask at any health food store. It is a very basic herbal medicine and people working at any health food store should know or know how to find out. Michelle In a message dated 7/9/05 4:56:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle, I will mention dexamethasone to the vet when we go on Monday. But Fu also takes methimazole for hyperthyroidism - would slippery elm's coating of the stomach impair absorption of his other meds?Bonnie
Re: Fu's severe constipation was:: canned pumpkin
The canned pumpkin worked on Amber within 3 hours, but she was not in the stage FU is in, I am not sure what to do.Regretfully I would take her to the vet, but maybe not let the vet do anything, maybe they can tell you what to do CherieBONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How long should I wait for the canned pumpkin to take effect? I laced it with SEB. I'm thinking of taking him to the emergency vet - who I don't much trust. I've had bad luck there. The vet gave him a gentle enema yesterday because I was so concerned as Fu had nearly died after getting an enema three years ago. Fu is 19 and very frail with hyperthyroidism and his intestinal cancer is probably out of remission.I've also done fluids today; he had 100ml last night and vet said to give him 100 ml twice a day. I gave him 50 ml early this morning, thinking that it might be too soon to give more as the last dose was after midnight. I've also given him 3ml lactulose, and Laxaire. I fear I may have to go to the emergency vet. I think I'll give the second 50 ml of fluids soon.www.elephants.com- Original Message -From: Del Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 2:05 pmSubject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation You do realize that a severely constipated cat can go into shock? I have not read all of the posts and don't know how long since kitty has not pooped ... can you give kitty an enema? Your vet can or sell you the enema gizmo. My Tito was still going some and I didn't know he had a problem until he began trying unsuccessfully to poop ... fairly soon he began vomiting and trembling. He was in bad shape. Del - Original Message - From: BONNIE J KALMBACH To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 12:35 PM Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation Cherie, Thanks does this work when a cat is severely constipated? Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:02 am Subject: Re: canned pumpkin for constipation I just do a table spoon out of the can no water.BONNIE J KALMBACH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: About how much is given? It's mixed with water, yes?Thanks, Bonnie www.elephants.com Have a purrfect day Cherie Have a purrfect day Cherie
Fw: leukemia kitten needs home (owners need education), Tucson, AZ.
They are not even considering that he might just have maternal antibodies. Can someone write to these people and educate them? I'm so busy with the Angel Wings cats, I don't have time! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 12:08 PM Subject: [HermitageCats] leukemia kitten Hi Everyone, Catalina Pet Hospital called me to see if I knew of anyone who would be interested in taking on a 10 week old male brown tabby kitten who tested positive for feline leukemia. The owners wanted him put down but Dr. Haskell is hoping to find someone who will take him. He is doing fine and Dr. Haskell reports that he is very, very sweet. If anyone is interested, please give me a call at 744-3357. Thanks, Patty YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Special_Needs_Rescue_Cats" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/44 - Release Date: 7/8/2005 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/44 - Release Date: 7/8/2005
Re: Re:WAS transfer factor NOW Supplements Cats Need
Cornell is a MUCH better vet school, and has a MUCH bigger feline program than most others. Try Cornell next time. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html ~~~ Sheila, I would guess because in the wild they would be eating birds, frogs, snakes, and other small mammals, not chicken, beef, lamb, and other things that are in the diets we feed them. Different meats have different proteins and vitamins. A cat has some very delicate requirements and can get very sick if they aren't met. Taurine is a biggy, it is usually found in organ meats, atleast in chickens (hearts are a good source and also hard to come by), so taurine would need to be supplemented. It's a tricky thing and that's why I've decided to go raw instead of cooked. I couldn't find ANY source that told me what supplements exactly cats would need in a well balanced cook food.I even had my vet consult with UC Davis Veterinary school, which by the way I'm very dissappointed in. She emailed them at the email supplied on their website for consulting and after almost two weeks still hadn't heard anything, so she printed everything out and mailed it to them. After about another week they finally called and asked some more questions, they charge $130.00 dollars for a consult and if my cat was having serious problems would have been NO help. I called her and she said they hadn't charged her yet so I told her to forget it, and started researching raw. I don't have faith in them, their customer service is p*ss poor and they weren't getting any of my money, I'd rather make a donation to the rescue the vet I've been corresponding with works with. She feeds her cats and her fosters raw! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/44 - Release Date: 7/8/2005
Re: Fw: leukemia kitten needs home (owners need education), Tucson, AZ.
Where is this kitten located? Thanks, Chris -- Original message -- They are not even considering that he might just have maternal antibodies. Can someone write to these people and educate them? I'm so busy with the Angel Wings cats, I don't have time! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 12:08 PM Subject: [HermitageCats] leukemia kitten Hi Everyone, Catalina Pet Hospital called me to see if I knew of anyone who would be interested in taking on a 10 week old male brown tabby kitten who tested positive for feline leukemia. The owners wanted him put down but Dr. Haskell is hoping to find someone who will take him. He is doing fine and Dr. Haskell reports that he is very, very sweet. If anyone is interested, please give me a call at 744-3357. Thanks, Patty YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Special_Needs_Rescue_Cats" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/44 - Release Date: 7/8/2005 ---BeginMessage--- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/44 - Release Date: 7/8/2005 ---End Message---
Re: Fw: leukemia kitten needs home (owners need education), Tucson, AZ.
See the subject? Tuscon AZ. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html ~~~I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life.Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free can of formula!PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil! If you use KMR, even just one can, please ask me for the mailing address you can send them to, to help feed Bazil! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/44 - Release Date: 7/8/2005
Re: Misha
Thanks for all the great feedback about Misha. I understand more about her type of FeLV. FeLv can cause changes in the intestinal wall. Parasites and bacteria more commonly mulitply and cause diarrhea in FeLV infected cats. We have found in Misha's case its bacteria that causes her diarrhea. Thats why drugs like Flagyl and the cortcosteriods have temporarily alleviated her problem. I would say, from the feedback I've gotten from some of you, that because she has this type of FeLv, that her symptoms are very much like those of a cat with IBD. I'm so glad that you all have helped me understand and that I was able to talk to the other vet (that isn't so pessimistic) at the aninal hospital where I take Misha. I know now that I don't have to get rid of my sweet kitty and although the only cure is a miracle, there is help. Yea she does get cattitude and I'm going to have to watch her closely around the baby and it's going to be a bit aggravating to change her diet to wet food but my other six cats get attitude and even my tortie bobtail (that sleeps with us and thinks she's my baby now) is going to have to be watched around the baby when he gets here. Thanks again, Melody (GO GATORS!) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CFAITH - Your Online Faith Family - http://www.cfaith.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Re: Flavia (So Sorry!)
Kerry I am sooo sorry to hear about your loss. I love my cats very much and don't even want to think about a day when they will be gone. I lost Pumpkin Custard to old age (18 years) in 2002 or 2003 I think. I still miss the old buzzard as we started to call him in his old age. I cuddle with my kitties and tell them my thoughts. Please know that I will be praying for you and that one day you will see your darling Flavia again! Melody - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CFAITH - Your Online Faith Family - http://www.cfaith.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Transport needed ASAP. 6 FELV+ cats. Knoxville, TN to Bennington, VT (date open)
Permission to cross post widely! Dates, routes, and times flexible. Needed ASAP, the sooner the better! If you can fill any of this route, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Passengers are six FELV+ cats. Rabies vaccines are up to date. Cats have been de-fleaed, cleaned up, and should make the trip just fine. Pictures, and more info on their circumstances are at: http://ucat.us/AW-FELV/ Carriers provided. LEG1 Knoxville, TN to Greeneville, TN 69 miles (1 hr, 12 min) arriving in Greeneville approx 9:00 am LEG 2 Greeneville, TN to Bristol, TN 51 miles (1 hr, 3 min) arriving in Bristol approx 10:15 am LEG 3 Bristol, TN to Marion, VA 45 miles (47 min) arriving in Marion approx 11:30 am LEG 4 Marion, VA to Pulaski, VA 50 miles (51 min) arriving in Pulaski approx 12:30 pm LEG 5 Pulaski, VA to Roanoke, VA 59 miles (1 hr, 4 min) arriving in Roanoke approx 1:45 pm LEG 6 Roanoke, VA to Lexington, VA 54miles (56 min) arriving in Lexington approx 3:00 pm LEG 7 Lexington, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 61 (1 hr, 3 min) arriving in Harrisonburg approx 4:15 pm LEG 8 Harrisonburg, VA to Strasburg, VA 51 miles (54 min) arriving in Strasburg approx 5:15 pm LEG 9 Strasburg, VA to Hagerstown, MD 62 miles (1 hr, 1 min) arriving in Hagerstown approx 6:30 pm LEG 10 Hagerstown, MD to Harrisburg, PA 76 miles (1 hr, 16 min) arriving in Harrisburg approx 8:00 pm overnight needed in Harrisburg area LEG 11 Harrisburg, PA to Hamburg, PA 55 miles (57 min) arriving in Hamburg approx 10:00 am LEG 12 Hamburg, PA to Stroudsburg, PA 65 miles (1 hr, 16 min) arriving in Stroudsburg approx 11:30 am LEG 13 Stroudsburg, PA to Middletown, NY 59 miles (1 hr, 13 min) arriving in Middletown approx 1:00 pm LEG 14 Middletown, NY to Kingston, NY 59 miles (1 hr, 4min) arriving in Kingston approx 2:15 pm LEG 15 Kingston, NY to Albany, NY 55 miles (58 min) arriving in Albany approx 3:15 pm LEG 16 Albany, NY to Bennington, VT 39 miles (54 min) arriving in Bennington approx 4:15 pm Foster will pick cats up in Bennington, VT. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html ~~~I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life.Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free can of formula!PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil! If you use KMR, even just one can, please ask me for the mailing address you can send them to, to help feed Bazil! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/44 - Release Date: 7/8/2005
Re: how much lactulose is safe to give?
I've used Slippery Elm for both. It's supposed to sooth and nourish the digestive tract. I have used lactulose with my kitty and it worked well. Can't remember the dosage exactly, but think at one time I'd give 1cc morning, 1 cc late morning, 1 cc afternoon, and 1 evening or till he went. Think I ended up giving 2cc morning, or something like that. Gloria At 07:55 AM 7/9/2005, you wrote: I do not think there is any problem with trying pumpkin and slipper elm at the same time. They are both used to regulate both constipation and diarrhea, so I do not think giving both at the same time could cause diarrhea. It might be a good idea to try both at the same time. Michelle
