Re: St. Francis Medals--for ALL!

2005-08-11 Thread Lora
Terrie, Thanks for posting and letting me know since no one else has. Much appreiated. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope, not yet still waiting for them. I look forward to seeing them! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just curious. Has everyone received their St. Francis medals? I have not seen an

CLS: Winky is gone

2005-08-11 Thread felv
Can you please add Winky to the CLS for this week? Winky was one of the FELV+ cats rescued from Angel Wings and placed with Tad and Marie in Vermont. Marie found him dead under her bed tonight. He had anemia and a heart murmur. He went very peacefully under their bed, he had been seen 3 hour

Re: Purevax

2005-08-11 Thread felv
very interesting. not that I use FELV vaccines, but still, if i did, that would be the one I would use. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/~~~I

Re: Purevax

2005-08-11 Thread TenHouseCats
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=3&url=http%3A//www.sugarloafanimalclinic.com/purevax.asp&ei=oNr7QsnmNYLKaOXWnVs there's a FeLV variety, too--i'd thought there was, so i googled--that's just one of the things that came up.. -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROT

Re: Bandy's temp

2005-08-11 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi, Thanks for the info...Bandy has gotten dex no more often than evry 3 or 4 days...and even gone as long a  week a couple of times...I think in the last 6 wks. he has had maybe  7 or 8 injections..  I don't like it either but I thought since it was short acting and no more often than that, it mi

RE: All 4 positive again

2005-08-11 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I hear you,, I have over 60 cats and few dogs myself - it's certainly overwhelming sometimes, but just take a deep breath and take one day at time and do what you can, and accept the things you can't control... I know it's not easy to do sometimes, but we are here for you... -Original Message-

Re: Purevax

2005-08-11 Thread MIRIAM BEBITCH
Hi, Yes, I have heard of Purvax, but it is for Rabies, not for leukemia. I use it on my cats. It is an annual rabies vaccine, that has been determined not to cause the vaccine related sarcomas often found with three years rabies and yearly leukemia vaccines. I have used it for about three years

RE: Bramble

2005-08-11 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I am sorry, I haven’t read that all the strings of messages – but is he getting fluid at least every day?  When my Leo was ill, he couldn’t eat anything and I couldn’t force feed him, so I gave him fluid every day for 10 days or so – I know without that, he wouldn’t have made it..  but I am

All 4 positive again

2005-08-11 Thread Terri Durham-Stone
Hi All Well they tested pos again- . My Vet decided to do the snap test again and possibly send one or two out but since they all tested pos, she told me to save my money... Money is getting tight right now. I also am afraid but another one (the brother) is starting to get a swollen belly

Purevax

2005-08-11 Thread Terri Durham-Stone
Has anyone heard of the new vaccine against Leukemia, called Purevax ? thank you Terri -- Terri Durham-Stone Safe a Life "Spay and Neuter" Live well, Love much, Laugh Often

Re: Hi everyone - long

2005-08-11 Thread Terri Brown
Hi Bonnie,   I remember you  -- I know what you mean about turning into a lurker -- I've done that too.  Busy busy busy!  I also am down to 1 supposed FeLV+.  Salome' is the only positive left (but I think she's not really infected -- every ELISA is positive, but she never gets sick, and she

Re: Hi everyone - long

2005-08-11 Thread Barb Moermond
Bonnie, it's good to see you back and of course we'll send out prayers and vibes and GLOWS for Annie and Collette and Cossette!!!  I'm sorry things have been hard the last year, but we're here for you no matter what!   <<<>>Bonnie Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have to admit, I have be

Re: Hi everyone - long

2005-08-11 Thread Nina
Bonnie, Big hugs to you and your three elderly girls. How stressful to have them all going through something at once. We don't care that you haven't been posting, you know that's not what we're about. I'm praying for answers and quick recoveries. Take heart, you're not alone. Nina

Hi everyone - long

2005-08-11 Thread Bonnie Nelson
I have to admit, I have been only a lurker here for the last year or so. My teaching schedule and problems in personal life with family type stuff have kept me pretty busy. I have been reading every email but many times pretty late and felt awkward responding to some of the sad occurrences over

Re: Bramble

2005-08-11 Thread Lernermichelle
I had to syringe feed Ginger for two weeks, through bad teeth and a bad URI, before she started eating on her own. Cyproheptadine (periactin) did help her some-- I don't remember if Bramble is already getting this or not.  Did you try the liver shake? Michelle

Re: Tater Tot's Situtation

2005-08-11 Thread Lernermichelle
It sounds to me like it could be lymphoma-- I have heard that can produce fluid too, though it hasn't with any of mine. If it is lymphoma, I would definitely try chemo as it works wonders about half the time and the other half usually helps some.  It took about 2 months, maybe more, to get the fe

Re: Bramble

2005-08-11 Thread Nina
Michelle, I've never had to use a feeding tube, but from what I hear, the kitties that need them do really well and even enjoy being fed through them when they adjust to the concept. When Gypsy was so close to death, I would have welcomed one for her, but she was too weak to undergo the sedati

RE: Bramble

2005-08-11 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Michelle, you're doing so well, getting enough food into Bramble. That's great to hear.   He's such a trooper--you both are!   I'm rooting for him--(and hope for your sake he decides to eat for himself soon!).   take care Kerry         -Original Message-From: [EMAIL

Re: Bramble

2005-08-11 Thread felv
Glad to hear he is still hanging in there... I kinda suspected he would, he is one TOUGH cat! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/~~~I collect

Bramble

2005-08-11 Thread Lomaxturtle
Managing with the syringe feeding of Bramble so far - at least he is getting the food he needs - he is not overly keen on the syringe but is tolerating it well. He jumped up for his morning cuddle so will just need to see how we go. He shows no sign of eating for himself yet. I suspect he wil

Re: FDA dispensation help - Julie

2005-08-11 Thread Julie Johnson
Thank you so much, Nina!  I'm so worried about him and the longer we go without answers, the more my mind runs away with itself!   You know I hope not to need this information, but, as I said to Hideyo, I have to be armed!  I've done a reasonably good job of suppressing all the superstitions I was

RE: Tater Tot's Situtation

2005-08-11 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Hideyo,   Yes, I do know about it; I've almost been afraid to to look for updates on her site (it would be like tempting fate or something).  I know it's great information and I need to be armed with all of it.  Thank you so much for your good wishes and thoughts!   Julie     Dear Julie

FDA dispensation help - Julie

2005-08-11 Thread Nina
Julie, I'm so sorry to hear little Tator is showing such alarming symptoms. It's always difficult to deal with our sick babies, but when even the specialists don't know what to do, it leaves you feeling esp helpless. Below is the info for help from my vet's office on ordering the VO. It usua

RE: Tater Tot's Situtation

2005-08-11 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Dear Julie – You probably know about Dr. Addie’s website regarding FIP as I saw someone extracted some of the content of the website – she has been dedicating her life for the past 20 years for diagnosis/treatment of FIP – you could also send Tator Tot’s blood work to her lab (Glagslow) –

Re: Tater Tot's Situtation (treatments for FIP)

2005-08-11 Thread felv
Yeah, my damned money tree hasn't bloomed in years, I think it's got some kind of tree blight, or was attacked by locusts! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/

Re: Tater Tot's Situtation (treatments for FIP)

2005-08-11 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks SO much for all those links, Jenn.  We're still waiting for the cytology on the fluid to get the protein content.  I never thought I'd be literally praying for some kind of bacterial peritonitis, but I am!   Julie   p.s. Congratulations on yesterday!!! Best of luck with your allergic fellow;

Re: Tater Tot's Situtation (treatments for FIP)

2005-08-11 Thread felv
I don't know Julie, sounds like FIP, but no pain abd clear fluid... that's unusual, does the fluid have a high protein content? "The total protein concentration in the effusion of a cat with FIP is usually greater than 35 g/l and this usually consists of more globulin than albumin, pushing

RE: Tater Tot's Situtation

2005-08-11 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Kerry,   You're absolutely correct; I'm so frustrated!  I am taking comfort from the fact that he seems quite content (he even played his game of "tapping" my hand when I stopped petting him last night).  He's bright and alert.  It's so strange; thank you so much for the good vibes and the hug

Re: Tater Tot's Situtation

2005-08-11 Thread Julie Johnson
Thanks for the good wishes, Joan.  I'm completely baffled.Joan Doljan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I hope all turns out well.  I have never heard of anything like this.   JoanJulie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Everyone,   I'm really worried about my little man.  When I went to visit him la

RE: Tater Tot's Situtation

2005-08-11 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Dear Julie I feel for you and Tater Tot so much---you must be desperate to get that report, it's so frustrating when it drags on. At least he seems happy and is eating while you wait for that darn report--that must be somewhat of a relief. I'll be praying that the report come

Re: Tater Tot's Situtation

2005-08-11 Thread Joan Doljan
I hope all turns out well.  I have never heard of anything like this.   JoanJulie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Everyone,   I'm really worried about my little man.  When I went to visit him last night, his belly was even more full of fluid.  He's on an IV (he's quite dehydrated) and gettin

Tater Tot's Situtation

2005-08-11 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Everyone,   I'm really worried about my little man.  When I went to visit him last night, his belly was even more full of fluid.  He's on an IV (he's quite dehydrated) and getting antibiotics for the high WBC.  He was quite happy to see me and acting like he felt well.  He greedily ate baby food

Re: Pos kittens - swollen belly

2005-08-11 Thread Julie Johnson
Terri,   I'm so very sorry; thankfully he spent his too-short life with someone who loved him unconditionally.  He'll be watching over you now.   JulieCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am sorry Terri, but you did the right thing for your kitty. Huggs to you CherieTerri Durham-Stone <[E

Re: Bandy's temp

2005-08-11 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Kerry,   I'm happy to hear that Bandy has gained a bit of weight but is having problems with fever.  A really high fever like that can often be symptomatic of something a friend's vet calls a "hot virus".  The come kind of out of nowhere, bring a high fever, and tend to resolve on their own.  Ho

Re: Bandy's temp

2005-08-11 Thread Lernermichelle
I don't think 1/2 cc of dex sporadically is that bad for him. How often does he get it? Michelle

Re: Pos kittens - swollen belly

2005-08-11 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
I am sorry Terri, but you did the right thing for your kitty. Huggs to you CherieTerri Durham-Stone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: HiI took him in and yes I know it was FIP (if you would of seen his stomach -like someone had blown a huge balloon up inside it and it was just an overnight swelling up)...

Re: St. Francis Medals--for ALL!

2005-08-11 Thread TatorBunz
Nope, not yet still waiting for them. I look forward to seeing them!   In a message dated 8/11/2005 1:32:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just curious. Has everyone received their St. Francismedals? I have not seen any updates posted to thelist.Just wanted to know what the

Re: St. Francis Medals--for ALL!

2005-08-11 Thread Lora
Just curious. Has everyone received their St. Francis medals? I have not seen any updates posted to the list. Just wanted to know what they looked like and how everyone chose to display them. The medals sound really neat. Lora --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Absolutely, Erika! I'd love to send o

Bandy's anemia

2005-08-11 Thread Kerry Roach
Could Bandy's anemia be related to his original kidney infection?  He doesn't have CRF and all kidney function test were normal..I was just wondering if that could have been a cause along with the possibility that he has FIA.. Any suggestions on any other tests that he should have, please let us kn

Re: Bandy's temp

2005-08-11 Thread Kerry Roach
Bandy has still been having some temp. problems...It was 105.8 on Monday..and once again we gave him 1/2cc dex to bring it down...He responds very rapidly to it, and seems to feel so much better...His PCV was at 30, and he now going to get animal epogen injections twice weekly for maybe just 1 or 2