Re: Add Sunshine to the CLS
Dear Gloria, I'm so sorry to hear about Sunshine. Poor little soul. How fortunate she was to be surrounded by love in the final days of her too short life. Take care, Juliecatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gloria, I'm so sorry about your little Sunshine. I'm glad she had you there with her. tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please add Sunshine to the CLS (she's FIV, not FELV). The golden kitty Sunshine showed up in a friend's back yard, unable to walk, and I had her for about a week. She did eat a little, and we gave her fluids and soft foods and meds. But there was something about her brain and nervous system, and she did test positive for FIV. When I got her, she couldn't walk, she was conscious and ate a little, but she deteriorated. At some point she started having seizures and we gave her a little sedative, and she never woke up. She was a sweet, young, yellow FIV kitty who probably just didn't appropriate care in her short lifetime.Sleep soft sweet Sunshine.Gloria"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Bandy's temp
The vet who gave me Metacam for Ginger actually marked, with a pen, where to fill the syringe it comes with to. It is a very small amount, and it was below the markings for dogs, I think. But that is an easier way to do it, if your vet will mark it. In a message dated 8/13/05 10:56:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since the Metacam is only labelled for dogs, the dosing syringe that comes with it doesn't show small enough amounts for cats. What you have to do, is get your vet to give you a 1 cc syringe that the end will fit INTO the end of the syringe the Metacam comes with. Pull up 10 lbs worth in the big syringe, then stick the 1 cc syringe INTO the end of that one, and push/pull it from the big one, into the small one, until you get .20 CC in the small syringe. That was for Bones, when she only weighed 5 pounds, you might want to do more, according to weight, but the cat dosage is .20 CC per 5LBS body weight. You only give it once every 3 days, it has a controlled release.
Re: Bramble can't eat - ideas please
Thanks for that info, Jo. I wasa big fan of Rebound (a liquid meal replacement for sick cats; had some electroloyetes in it, too) until they changed the formula! Since I discovered it, I always had sick kitties lap it; NOW, the new improved formula is a) lower in calories (?huh? why would you decrease calories to an animal who's not eating?) and b) far less palatable if my tribe is any indication. Michelle, how about the oil or water from a can of tuna or mackeral? Sending best wishes and hoping Bramble will eat soon. Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't seen this mentioned, but its worth a shot... Have you tried CliniCare? Its like Ensure for kitties... in fact they are made by the same company. Its complete nutrition and its even used for kitties fed via a tube. Here's a link so you know what to look for. http://www.abbottanimalhealth.com/nut_clinicare_caninefeline.html I'm on 9 different groups and its used across the boards. Since its liquid, it can be force fed via a syringe. Hope this helps, Jo __ In a message dated 8/2/2005 4:47:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any ideas pleaseBramble has Calici again after catching it from Buddy as I mentioned last week - his nose is ulcerated and I'm sure his throat is too as he is really hungry and wants his food but can't seem to eat much of it. I've tried mashing it for him but I think his throat is too sore. This has been for 2 days now. His vet had said wait for 5 days on antibiotics last week but the day after I got him on Interferon Omega when he sneezed blood. He has just finished his first 5 injections. He has been more affect the last 2 days so I'm pleased I got him on Interferon again fast. Any ideas for feeding (I've left him some baby food out this morning without much success and tried fish for the smell)I really think it is his throat that is sore - he goes back to the vet tonight.Michelle, Bramble, Buddy Minstrel "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't awfully positive about what we'd find and felt he was rather high-risk. I did talk to her about a CAT scan and she agreed it could be useful to rule out other diseases and wouldn't carry the risks of exploratory surgery. She's contacting an internist today to try and set up a referral. He's eating and seems interested in everything around him, but his belly is already starting to fill again. I've been reading everything possible about FIP and just joined the Yahoo group. Please keep him in your thoughts. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Lots of positive vibes from all of us to you and Tator Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't awfully positive about what we'd find and felt he was rather high-risk. I did talk to her about a CAT scan and she agreed it could be useful to rule out other diseases and wouldn't carry the risks of exploratory surgery. She's contacting an internist today to try and set up a referral. He's eating and seems interested in everything around him, but his belly is already starting to fill again. I've been reading everything possible about FIP and just joined the Yahoo group. Please keep him in your thoughts. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Loving hugs and positive prayers for you and Tater Tot. What a cute name for a tiny fella. Del - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 9:09 AM Subject: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't awfully positive about what we'd find and felt he was rather high-risk. I did talk to her about a CAT scan and she agreed it could be useful to rule out other diseases and wouldn't carry the risks of exploratory surgery. She's contacting an internist today to try and set up a referral. He's eating and seems interested in everything around him, but his belly is already starting to fill again. I've been reading everything possible about FIP and just joined the Yahoo group. Please keep him in your thoughts. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
RE: Animal Rescue SIte
Title: Message Thanks, t--I need to take advantage of that. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 9:25 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Animal Rescue SIte Hi all, on some of the sites if you check the links you can sign up so that they will send you a reminder every day so that you don't have to try to remember for yourself. t"Brenda K. Smith" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mari Michelle. I visit both sites every single day and sometimes twice a day. Very deserving sites.-- Brenda. http://www.whiskersandwicks.com http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith "The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." - Colette Don't Take Your Organs To Heaven. Heaven Knows We Need Them Here. Mari Kolbe wrote: Michelle: This is a very well established site that has been around for five or six years at least. I too have made it a part of my morning "sign on" ritual. A rescue friend of mine who cares for special needs furchildren also has a site that donates to a specified charity each time you click on her website. I visit her site daily also. It only takes a minute to do. Her website, if anyone is interested, is: http://www.handicappedpets.com/gallery/wfi0205/index.htm#how Thanks for posting this link again. /mari On 8/4/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just out of interest does everyone know about this site www.animalrescuesite.com a daily click of the mouse contributes to feeding animals - I try to click every day. -- /mari (SpiritCat) Until there are none, adopt one. SpiritCat and the Mooseheart Mumpkees of southeastern Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 267.10.0 - Release Date: 8/3/2005 =00Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP is moving our Chicago office to the Hyatt Center, 71 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Email addresses, telephone numbers, and facsimile numbers remain unchanged. For more information, click the link below or copy / paste the link into the address bar of your Web browser: http://www.mayerbrownrowe.com/chicago/move.asp Please Note: Some administrative functions will be located at 230 S. LaSalle, Chicago IL, 60604. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Thanks so much, Joan; we need them!Joan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lots of positive vibes from all of us to you and Tator Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't awfully positive about what we'd find and felt he was rather high-risk. I did talk to her about a CAT scan and she agreed it could be useful to rule out other diseases and wouldn't carry the risks of exploratory surgery. She's contacting an internist today to try and set up a referral. He's eating and seems interested in everything around him, but his belly is already starting to fill again. I've been reading everything possible about FIP and just joined the Yahoo group. Please keep him in your thoughts. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Sending GLOW to you and your little man - HUGS SCRITCHESJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't awfully positive about what we'd find and felt he was rather high-risk. I did talk to her about a CAT scan and she agreed it could be useful to rule out other diseases and wouldn't carry the risks of exploratory surgery. She's contacting an internist today to try and set up a referral. He's eating and seems interested in everything around him, but his belly is already starting to fill again. I've been reading everything possible about FIP and just joined the Yahoo group. Please keep him in your thoughts. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers! I just love the name "Tater Tot" Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescueClick Here to Join K9 and Puddy Xpress Yahoo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/K9andPuddyXpress/joinhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Thank you, Barb. He loves hugs; he's a little sweetie.Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sending GLOW to you and your little man - HUGS SCRITCHESJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't awfully positive about what we'd find and felt he was rather high-risk. I did talk to her about a CAT scan and she agreed it could be useful to rule out other diseases and wouldn't carry the risks of exploratory surgery. She's contacting an internist today to try and set up a referral. He's eating and seems interested in everything around him, but his belly is already starting to fill again. I've been reading everything possible about FIP and just joined the Yahoo group. Please keep him in your thoughts. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Hey Terrie, His cousin Spudz (they are both grey and looked a lot alike as kittens) was named that because he layed there like a big potato! Nursing and getting big, while in the other litter, Tater was his opposite; didn't nurse well and was tiny. What else could he be compared to Spudz but a "Tater Tot"? We appreciate your good thoughts and prayers; I'm vacillating between despair and flat-out anger! Love, Julie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are in my thoughts and prayers! I just love the name "Tater Tot" Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescueClick Here to Join K9 and Puddy Xpress Yahoo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/K9andPuddyXpress/joinhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
I'm wishing Tater lot's of luck, and sending positive energy! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+ cat:http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.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: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 8/12/2005
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Thank you, Jenn, we need it![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm wishing Tater lot's of luck, and sending positive energy! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+ cat:http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.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: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 8/12/2005"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Thank you, Teeri; we need 'em!Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Healing thoughts coming your way! =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:09 AM Subject: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't awfully positive about what we'd find and felt he was rather high-risk. I did talk to her about a CAT scan and she agreed it could be useful to rule out other diseases and wouldn't carry the risks of exploratory surgery. She's contacting an internist today to try and set up a referral. He's eating and seems interested in everything around him, but his belly is already starting to fill again. I've been reading everything possible about FIP and just joined the Yahoo group. Please keep him in your thoughts. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: parachuting complete
You are a braver woman than I. I can barely get myself into a plane, much less out of one. Michelle
Re: parachuting complete
i am SO jealous! -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
sent to wrong address
I sent a message for Kerry as she requested my address - but think I sent it to someone elses e-mail address first accidently - whoever got it please ignore - sorry for the mishap. Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel Buddy PS - Michelle - I'm scared offlyingtoo (ha ha) - jumping out wasa biteasier than getting to the edge of the open doorway whilst in flight though - strange as though that may sound
Brenda
Brenda, How are Lovey and Merry??? tMari Kolbe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brenda: Don't feel badly - thought that was what you might be doing because I used to do the same thing (click late at night and I would have to watch that it was before midnight). I had forgotten all about the Care2 click daily - I too used to get the daily reminders and no longer do. I just put a short cut on my desk top for each and as part of my morning sign on I click each one. /mari On 8/6/05, Brenda K. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I checked the fine print for the Animal Rescue and Handicapped Pet sites and they only allow one click per day for Animal Rescue and one viewing per day for Handicapped Pet. I spoke out of turn because I often click late at night before midnight and then click earlier in the day the next day, so thinking I am clicking twice a day. Duh! :( Used to click daily for Care2, but don't know what happened to their reminder emails. Sorry for the misinformation y'all. -- /mari (SpiritCat)Until there are none, adopt one.SpiritCat and the Mooseheart Mumpkeesof southeastern Texas[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: No Exploratory (Yet) for Tater Tot
Julie, I'm so sorry about Tator Tot and I hope it's not fip. :( I always loved his name. tJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Tater Tot came home on Saturday. The fluid was drained and was more thick and yellow than earlier in the week. One more brick in the wall for an FIP diagnosis. I talked at length with Wendy when I picked him up on Saturday and while she was willing to do the exploratory, she wasn't awfully positive about what we'd find and felt he was rather high-risk. I did talk to her about a CAT scan and she agreed it could be useful to rule out other diseases and wouldn't carry the risks of exploratory surgery. She's contacting an internist today to try and set up a referral. He's eating and seems interested in everything around him, but his belly is already starting to fill again. I've been reading everything possible about FIP and just joined the Yahoo group. Please keep him in your thoughts. Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
RE: Hi Everyone
Julie, It's good to have you back from me too! I'm glad your husband is doing better, and of course I'm pulling for little Tator Tot! tonya"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, JulieI echo Barb's words--no pressure intended, but you have indeed beenVERY missed! much love, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb MoermondSent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 12:34 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Hi Everyone Julie, It is so good to hear from you; your presence here has been greatly missed. I'm so sorry that health issues have abounded, but I'm praying for a long quiet spell for you and your family. Good to have you back HUGSJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, I tried to get thru my overflowing (months!) of email and it just wasn't going to happen. I can see that we have suffered some terrible losses and my heart goes out to everyone who has lost a beloved companion; I hope your memories will comfort you. It also seems that we have new members; the reason for finding this group is always sad, but you will never find a group of more loving, caring friends. Some of you might remember that last winter my husband was diagnosed with multiple aneurysms; the most serious was in his abdomen and after weeks of tests and referrals, he was scheduled for surgery because the abdominal aneurysm was felt to be in danger of rupture. He had that surgery and came through it well. He was home for about a week and one morning we were up having coffee and he suddenly got this really strange look on his face; I asked if he needed pain medication and he said, "no; I'm blind". OK; bit of a heart-stopper there. He was rushed to the ER and it was finally determined that his left carotid artery was completely blocked and he'd actually had blood flow stop temporarily. He was transferred by ambulance back to the hospital in Hartford where he had his prior surgery (we live about 30 miles east) and had emergency surgery to clean out the artery. I repeatedly asked how this could have been missed after all the screening that was ! done pre-surgery since he is a high-risk patient (diabetic and known cardiac blockage). I really got no answers and I am angry to this day thathe could easily have died or been left permanently impaired. His sight did return and we feel fortunate, but once again, I feel my trust in the medical community erode a bit further. We absolutely did not intend to sue anyone; we simply wanted to be sure that absolutely everything that he SHOULD be screened for (how can you ask for it if you don't know about it?) he was screened for. He's left with some numbness on one side of his face that primarily bothers him when he trims his beard (says it feels weird), and a big scar from behind his ear to his collar bone; big deal, right? I told him it just makes him look tough! I was out of work for a bit caring for him (he's now back to work, too) and came back to a nightmare of project deadlines, office moves, a new boss, and a generally toxic workplace! On the kitty front, Brownie (FIV+) had both his eyes removed and he is like a different cat! He rubs his head all over now; it obviously hurt too much to do it before. I will never use the vet who initially screened him again. Tater Tot is in the hospital on an IV and being evaluated. He had a mild cold about 2 weeks ago and I took him in and we decided to give sub-q fluids and Lysinesince he does have herpes and it just seemed to be a particularly bad flare-up (I was given a sample of a new veterinary lysine gel to try and evaluate; thumbs down! It was way too think and 500mg worth was a really big blob that he was having no part of; so stick to the capsules until they reformulate, is my advice!). Since then, I've observed him straining to poop and passing tiny little stools and by this weekend it was obvious that fluid was collecting in his belly. The aspirate didn't look like typical FIP fluid, but it's being sent out and bloodwork and many other tests are being done. My heart is just breaking for him; he's only six years old and been sick so much of his life. They've already warned me that whatever is going on is not good but I just pray that it's treatable. Please think good thoughts for him. It's been a hot, muggy and miserable summer here in the Northeast and I am having a terrible flea outbreak; I swear that I have some mutant strain of super-fleas that nothing will kill! I've used Borax successfully for years, and at one point (in a room I have sealed off)they were jumping out of it! I'd left an absurd amount on the floor (like half an inch; thinking, "I WILL kill you") and I went in to check and vacuum it up after a few DAYS and they were leaping out of it biting me! I swear they were bigger and stronger than before I put the Borax down! I've had to use Frontline on everyone (Program for the ferals because I can slip it into their food) which I hate to
Re: Georgie IS FOUND!!!
Yay!!!"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear all I just wanted to thank you all for all your prayers and support for Georgie--it worked!!! I got this email from Nancy today! (Of course, I asked for the "story" and that's in the 2nd email.) So good to hear this news--and I know you'd all want to hear it too. Kerry After nearly a week of you-know-what for Steve and I Georgie was found safe and sound late Saturday night I'm sparing the details but if anyone wants the story, let me know. He is recouping from his adventure. He's thinner (and smaller than I remembered) but overall looks good and appears healthy. We are watching him closely and loving him tons. He appears to have a better appreciation for his family. We are getting lots of kisses and he is more vocal now. I took yesterday off just to love him!! Thanks everyone for your thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time. Here's the story... To make a long story short, we got a call on Saturday that led us near St. George's church (can you believe?). It wasn't him but my husband had a feeling. Late that night (around 9:30) after passing out flyers and looking for him we went home. My husband went to water our garden and I decided to go back and sit on the patio. I had been putting food out and the food in the front and back were nearly empty. We decided to move the food so we could see out our bedroom window to see who was eating it. As soon as I did, we heard a meow coming from the dark sidewalk. I wasn't sure if it was Georgie or not but I got down on my knees and called him. He came close and I tried to grab him but he ran off. He didn't go very far and howled/meowed. I called him again and jingled his food. He came close. I picked him up. I handed him off to my husband (who stated he wasn't go to let him go for his life) and ran to the front to get his carrier. We shoved him in it and then took him to the front to see if it was him. After confirming certain details, we realized it was indeed our Georgie and we jumped up/down and hugged each other and realized what a blessing we received. We went to St. George's church Sunday morning. My husband didn't have a dry eye the entire mass.=00 Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP is moving our Chicago office to the Hyatt Center, 71 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Email addresses, telephone numbers, and facsimile numbers remain unchanged. For more information, click the link below or copy / paste the link into the address bar of your Web browser: http://www.mayerbrownrowe.com/chicago/move.asp Please Note: Some administrative functions will be located at 230 S. LaSalle, Chicago IL, 60604. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: Pos kittens - swollen belly
Terri, I am so very, very sorry. There's nothing I can say to help, but try to take a breath and take care of yourself as well as the kittens. tonyaTerri Durham-Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had a Rotten day todayOne of our Male kittens ( 3.5 months old) died after his neuter,although everyone else seems fine, worried and keep checking them butthey are all up and moving around and almost back to the norm.Then regarding my 5 out of 6 kittens that tested Felv Positive, (theyget re-tested on Thursday) - Well tonight I went in the hall bath tofeed and one of them has a belly like someone blew up a balloon in him -this happened over night, cause last night he was fine. I am sureit is FIP and I have dealt with this in the past and no nothing we cando ,,, just hurts - these babies were born here, I even filmed theirbirthWhat a rotten day today ... so sad :(Terri--Terri Durham-StoneSafe a Life "Spay and Neuter"Live well, Love much, Laugh Often
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You can update, or remove Bones... she is in EXCELLENT health, and FULLY recovered! Thanks to everyone for the prayers for her! She's currently in the special needs section. I will post new pictures of her in a few weeks, you should all see her, she has blossomed into the most beautiful and healthy little girl. She's in great weight, and her coat is thick and fluffy, and feels like velvet. I do not think she is in any pain at all anymore. She is such a pleasure to have around, we are very grateful that she recovered so quickly, and is so happy! She sleeps on the foot of the bed with us, and comes up to my face and gets loving ever so often throughout the night (yes, I'm a very light restless sleeper). She's a real angel. * Bones prayers to recover from her spinal injuries and be free of pain - Jenn Is there any chance you could add Mythic in her place. Mythic needs prayers to help his raw skin heal, and to stop itching. I took him in on a semi-emergency basis today and he got a prednisone shot, plus something else that the vet said was more fast-acting. I just got home from work, and he's right here in the room with me, and I have not seen him scratch, chew or dig at himself once since I've been home, so hopefully he is getting a bit of relief. Of course, this means I cannot take him in for his allergy testing for 2 months, because the drugs they gave him will cause the test to not be accurate. But he needs SKIN, first of all. Once we get a nice even layer of skin back on him, THEN we will stop the shots for 2 months and do the testing. The doctor really likes him, he said "It's too bad, he's SUCH a nice cat." but he reassured me that it is NOT to the point of no return yet, and it's not inhumane to keep him alive, so long as we keep up the shots until he gets his skin back. (he has no skin on his rear, around his anus, it's just a big circle of oozing seeping raw tissuenow). When he was done giving him his shot, and I let him go back into his carrier, the exam table had big piles of hair on it. I said "See, he is losing his hair as we speak." and the doctor said yeah, he saw that. This is not the vet that did all the other tests on his skin, it is his OLD doctor, before I began taking him to the other place. This doctor will hold a check, the other one has to have money up front. The only reason I changed clinics was because this doctor we saw today still gave immunizations in the scruff. In fact, he gave Mythic his shot today in his scruff. I really don't like that, but he was the only person who could see us on such short notice without charging an emergency visit fee. I have also been advised to increase his Benadryl dose to a WHOLE tablet 3 times a day, the maximum dose for cats. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+ cat:http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.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: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 8/12/2005
Re: Candle Light Service for Monday 8/15/2995
Jenn, you definitely have to let us know when you post new pics! I can't wait to see her[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can update, or remove Bones... she is in EXCELLENT health, and FULLY recovered! Thanks to everyone for the prayers for her! She's currently in the special needs section. I will post new pictures of her in a few weeks, you should all see her, she has blossomed into the most beautiful and healthy little girl. She's in great weight, and her coat is thick and fluffy, and feels like velvet. I do not think she is in any pain at all anymore. She is such a pleasure to have around, we are very grateful that she recovered so quickly, and is so happy! She sleeps on the foot of the bed with us, and comes up to my face and gets loving ever so often throughout the night (yes, I'm a very light restless sleeper). She's a real angel. * Bones prayers to recover from her spinal injuries and be free of pain - Jenn Is there any chance you could add Mythic in her place. Mythic needs prayers to help his raw skin heal, and to stop itching. I took him in on a semi-emergency basis today and he got a prednisone shot, plus something else that the vet said was more fast-acting. I just got home from work, and he's right here in the room with me, and I have not seen him scratch, chew or dig at himself once since I've been home, so hopefully he is getting a bit of relief. Of course, this means I cannot take him in for his allergy testing for 2 months, because the drugs they gave him will cause the test to not be accurate. But he needs SKIN, first of all. Once we get a nice even layer of skin back on him, THEN we will stop the shots for 2 months and do the testing. The doctor really likes him, he said "It's too bad, he's SUCH a nice cat." but he reassured me that it is NOT to the point of no return yet, and it's not inhumane to keep him alive, so long as we keep up the shots until he gets his skin back. (he has no skin on his rear, around his anus, it's just a big circle of oozing seeping raw tissuenow). When he was done giving him his shot, and I let him go back into his carrier, the exam table had big piles of hair on it. I said "See, he is losing his hair as we speak." and the doctor said yeah, he saw that. This is not the vet that did all the other tests on his skin, it is his OLD doctor, before I began taking him to the other place. This doctor will hold a check, the other one has to have money up front. The only reason I changed clinics was because this doctor we saw today still gave immunizations in the scruff. In fact, he gave Mythic his shot today in his scruff. I really don't like that, but he was the only person who could see us on such short notice without charging an emergency visit fee. I have also been advised to increase his Benadryl dose to a WHOLE tablet 3 times a day, the maximum dose for cats. Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+ cat:http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.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: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 8/12/2005Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
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LOL! Michelle, you are CRAZY! Glad to have you back alive! Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://jenn.rescuegroup.org/FELV/FIV/Adopt a FELV+ cat:http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.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: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 8/12/2005
