Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Karen, I remember you (I think. :) You were Baby C's mom right? The entire C-naming theme? lol. Forgive me if I am incorrect. I have the whole litter box thing covered. Wink-wink! I had requested an Amniocentesis to rule out Toxoplasmosis back when I was five (5) months (or twenty (20) weeks)

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
yep the whole c naming thing that's us hey I rescue gliders too !!! I have a mom dad and joey right now on the website.my cats love to stay up all night and watch them I heard its not good to get dad neutered while the joey is just coming out of pouch..too much time away even if

Re: positives and negatives

2005-11-02 Thread Kerry Roach
That is awful...I don't really know why people think all of this...My Bandy and Little Rascal (who just turned 16) and another that is 13 all live together and share everything...Bandy is FIV and FeLV +, but I wouldn't separate them for the world as they are all big buddies...The other 2 are

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Karen, I am SO glad that I was correct on the C-gang! LOL! I really try hard to remember everyone, but I understand that it is literally impossible. You rescue gliders too? Do you really?! Aww, well GOOD FOR YOU! I have been a glider-mom for ALMOST three (3) years now. I adopted my first pair

Re: FeLVtalk Poll on FeLV contraction

2005-11-02 Thread Karolyn Lount
Over a period of 14yrs and a mix of cats, negative positive, only 2 became positive

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread gary
Hi Wendy, Personal use means used on yourself, not your kitties. I believe for personal use you have to fill out paperwork telling them what condition you have. Apparently, there is a procedure for importing for use on animals as several people are importing feline interferon omega. I

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread gary
Hi Nina, The interferon I'm talking about is called "Multiferon" and is manufactured by Viragen in their facility in Sweden. The distributor I found is Pharmaceutical Solutions, Inc and the contact person I was given is Craif Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] he is the one who would help you import

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 11/2/2005 12:48:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No flaming why would anyone flame you? Oh I remember it did get out of hand. By the way it was uncalled for. Just take care of yourself and have husband do the litterboxes. If not possible at times use

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread jenmeyer
Nothing to add, just congratulations on the pending bebe! :) I'm sure everything will work out just fine, just stay relaxed, let everyone know they're loved (I've no shame...I will resort to tuna as bribery for their love... ;) )... LOL! Most of all, enjoy every moment with your family! Jen

Re: Another one - fantastic vet!

2005-11-02 Thread Nina
Hi Sue, Thanks for sharing the story about the good vet. We're bombarded with negative human stories way too often, it's nice to know there are plenty of good ones out there too. When we run across the vets or organizations that recommend immediate pts upon diagnosis, we should all report

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Nina
Hi Lora, I remember the spraying issue, yes it did get out of hand. I'm sorry you felt that we had a falling out with you! I think it just got frustrating for all of us trying to figure out what the heck was making your cat so spray happy. Sally believes strongly in AC, and she was sure

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread Nina
Gary, The reason importing the Feline Interferon Omega is such a hassle is because it's not approved for use by the FDA. The Human Interferon A is approved and therefore easier to obtain. Do you know for a fact that the Multiferon is not approved? Nina gary wrote: Hi Wendy, Personal

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread Nina
Thanks for the specifics Gary.  I'll send an email to my specialty clinic and ask them if they've ever used it on their patients. Nina gary wrote: 'Glenda,   I don't know how much Interferon Omega costs but the natural interferon I got the pricing on (Multiferon manufactured

RE: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Lora--I'm hardly reading/posting right now due to work pressure BUT wanted to say congrats to you and your husband on the about-to-be addition to your family!! And wish you your existing family much harmony when human baby arrives! PLUS a heartfelt thankyou to you, along with all the other

Re: Another one - fantastic vet!

2005-11-02 Thread Sue Taft
Thanks Nina Daisy is having the injectable Virbac Omega Interferon at first. One injection a day for five days, then one on day 14 followed by more later (I can't remember the exact protocol). She may then have it diluted to give orally or she'll carry on with the injections maybe once a month

RE: Jasmine (AC) talking to Ginger

2005-11-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
My AC, Jasmine talked to Ginger this morning on my behalf this morning, and she does not feel too great physically, she said that she may have a thyroid problem, she described as her body is going too fast (like heart is beating too fast - she said something about -- domelmin??? But I don't know

Re: Another one - fantastic vet!

2005-11-02 Thread Del Daniels
I did not know oral interferon helps stomatitis! My Noah,11, (negative)broke out with it again yesterday :( He had it badthis past March as well, he's 11 years old.I have plenty of IFN and will begin him on it. Thanks, Del - Original Message - From: Nina To:

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Del Daniels
Flames? You deserve a pat on the back and a hug! Del - Original Message - From: Lora To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:19 AM Subject: Pregnant Rescue Work I have a question. Well, it is more of looking forsome personal

Re: Another one - fantastic vet!

2005-11-02 Thread Sue Taft
There's loads of useful info. on this site, including the use of human interferon http://www.gla.ac.uk/companion/stomatitis.htm Sue - Original Message - From: Del Daniels To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 6:18 PM Subject: Re:

Animal Communication

2005-11-02 Thread wendy
Hi guys, Hope your day is going well. I have never heard of animal communication until I started posting here, and understand what it is, but am having a hard time believing. Can someone sell this theory to me? I think I need a little nudge and some stories, too. Thanks! :) Wendy

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread gary
Nina, Yes, it is not approved here, www.viragen.com (the manufacturers site tells you where and what it is approved for. There is a company in the US who makes another brand of natural interferon but they don't sell it at all and it is only available for clinical trials. At least that's

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread gary
Oops, the contacts name is CRAIG Olson, not Craif - fat fingered the wrong key. - Original Message - From: gary To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 9:40 AM Subject: Re: Importation of drugs Hi Nina, The interferon I'm

Animal communication

2005-11-02 Thread Lomaxturtle
Wendy I don't know if you were a member when I had Bramble so apologies if you heard this already and to those who have already heard this story as many of you have. I had never really attempted animal communication before either but decided to try following advice from people here when I

Re: Animal communication

2005-11-02 Thread wendy
Michelle, Thank you for the beautiful story about Bramble. My heart was in my throat as I read his story. One of the reasons I am so frustrated and stressed is that I don't think Cricket understands what is happening. I took him to get another IV shot of ImmunoRegulin yesterday and he must

Re: Animal communication website

2005-11-02 Thread wendy
Here is a great website that an animal communicator created. Good information on letting go when it's time. http://www.katberard.com/com_faq.htm --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy I don't know if you were a member when I had Bramble so apologies if you heard this already and to those

Re: FeLVtalk Poll on FeLV contraction

2005-11-02 Thread felv
Has never happened to me, in fact, just the opposite, I know for a fact that none of my cats have caught FELV from any of those sources, even though there was a FELV+ cat sharing those things with them for 18 months. Jenn http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from UCAT

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread felv
When I was pregnant, one of my cats used to sleep on my big belly and in the baby cradle. After my baby was born, my cat carefully would sleep curled up beside her in the cradle. I never once had any issues between any of my cats and the baby, they all got along wonderfully. I think most people

Re: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-11-02 Thread felv
Bones is home and doing GREAT! I really think they did a great job on her spay, she came home happy, and active, and more loving than before. They said they all loved her, she was so sweet to them while there. She has a pain patch that stays on for 3 days... but so far she is doing great, you

RE: Animal Communication

2005-11-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
There is a book called learning their language by Marta Williams - if you have a chance, give a try to read it.. You might find it a bit easier to believe than me convincing it - they are basically psychic - though they hate to be called that.. more like an intuitionist... anyway, I have used a

Bones is doing great

2005-11-02 Thread Nina
Hooray!!! I've been thinking about you guys, I'm so pleased to hear the good news. She's one special kitty! N [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bones is home and doing GREAT! I really think they did a great job on her spay, she came home happy, and active, and more loving than before. They said

RE: Animal Communication

2005-11-02 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I meant missing people -Original Message- From: Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 3:02 PM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: RE: Animal Communication There is a book called learning their language by Marta Williams - if you have a chance, give a try to read

Re: Another one - fantastic vet!

2005-11-02 Thread Nina
There was a point when I was giving Gracie 3cc of oral interferon daily. Her gingivitis never looked better. N Del Daniels wrote: I did not know oral interferon helps stomatitis! My Noah,11, (negative) broke out with it again yesterday :( He had it bad this past March as well, he's 11

Re: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-11-02 Thread wendy
Jenn- Glad to hear about Bones' successful surgery! Yea! Breathe easier now. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bones is home and doing GREAT! I really think they did a great job on her spay, she came home happy, and active, and more loving than before. They said they all loved her,

RE: Animal Communication

2005-11-02 Thread wendy
Hideyo- Thank you for the wonderful information. Very neat about your sister. I do believe people can be psychic. Seen too many things that are otherwise unexplainable. Are your AC's in Texas? :) Wendy __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make

Re: Another one - fantastic vet!

2005-11-02 Thread Nina
Sue, If you ask a vet about mixing + with -, they will tell you not to do it. Why wouldn't they? It's not their household, the safest course of action is to keep them apart. Actually, the SAFEST course of action is to pts, I don't agree with that either, (obviously). I care more about

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Terrie, Thanks for taking the time to reply. I remember you too. You have used Patricia Schaller in the past for a few of your kitties and suggested that I contact her about the spraying, but I agree. The topic did quickly get out of hand. Yeah, my husband helps out a great deal with the kids.

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Jen, It is good to hear from you again. How is Charlie? Is he still with you? There is just something endearing about a puss in diapers right? lol. Thanks for the congrats! True. Remaining calm, cool and collected through the entire transition will help the kids to relax as well. An excellent

Re: FeLVtalk Poll on FeLV contraction

2005-11-02 Thread catatonya
Neither of my 2 girls. One I got as a kitten and I assume she was positive at birth. Found as a stray living behind a coke machine at a K-Mart. My other was about a year old when she was dumped at my vet's office already positive. Between the two of them they have been in contact with at least 13

Re: Second test

2005-11-02 Thread catatonya
I hope you get "negative" results!!! tonyaSue Taft [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wrote a message here some time ago about an FeLV positive cat a friend had rescued (now called Bungle). He's been doing really well, he's had a course of feline omega interferon which appears to have helped. He's

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Hi Nina, You were the first person to respond to my Massive Spraying Issue thread, referring me to Patricia Schaller's website. It is kinda sad in a way to be remembered as the woman who had the spray-happy cat. LOL. But it IS the truth! Does your Ursula still spray? As far as falling out with

Re: Emilio/Frito -- fundraising idea?

2005-11-02 Thread catatonya
Hi, When I got my first positive I didn't know she was positive. I had at least 11 other cats at the time that were NOT up to date on their vaccinations. They were 2-3 years off schedule (the adults anyway. kittens were up to date). Anyhow, I spent a lot of money retesting and retesting my

Re: positives and negatives

2005-11-02 Thread Dudes
Absolutely no offense taken. I just wasn't sure if you were serious or not.I just don't know this vet very well,because my vet of choice quit her practice recently.The main reason was over the people and not her patients. And hey! Shooting is as Texan as cowboy boots.I have a friend who

Re: help needed--problem with subQ

2005-11-02 Thread catatonya
I've had this problem too. It's annoying. I've tried marking the bag with magic marker, and shortening the line so that I can stand at eye level with the bag and put the cat up on a table... tBONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry,There are different kinds of fluid bags, I know

RE: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Kerry, I understand all too well about being at work and not having the time to read and/or reply to posts. I am a homemaker, a military wife and soon to be a stay-at-home-mom and I barely have the luxury of being on-line! So I COMPLETELY understand how busy life can get... or in my case busIER

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Del, Thank you for your kind words and I hope that Noah gets to feeling better. We thought that Dartagnan had Stomatitis for the longest of time. Fortunately, the veterinarian concluded that he did not. He just had severe Feline Gingivitis which was maintained via extracting his four (4) back

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread jenmeyer
Oh, bless your heart for remembering our Chooch (Charlie)! Sadly, he passed away, but darn it if he didn't put up a good fight! :) I still have his little diapers tucked away in a drawer! :) Two of Charlie's brothers are still going strong...so, in a sort-of physical sense, Chooch is still

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Jenn, I have seen you around especially on the Angel Wings Sanctuary thread back in June, but I believe this is the first time we have actually spoke. I agree wholeheartedly on human parents becoming paranoid about their pets when there is a human baby involved. Thankfully, I am NOT one of them.

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread catatonya
Congratulations from me as well! My sister went through her first pregnancy at 41 a little over a year ago. lol. They had 3 cats and 3 dogs at the time. (Well they still do!) She had her husband clean the litters, but other than that there have been no real issues. I hope it is the same for you.

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread catatonya
One other thing Lora.. you should if at all possible get some help. My sister couldn't keep up with everything for the baby's first year. She lives out of state, so the family's not close enough to help her like we would if she lived here. Taking care of a baby is a full time job, and you

Re: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-11-02 Thread catatonya
That's great news, Jenn!![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bones is home and doing GREAT! I really think they did a great job on her spay, shecame home happy, and active, and more loving than before. They said they all lovedher, she was so sweet to them while there. She has a pain patch that stays on for

Re: Pregnant Rescue Work

2005-11-02 Thread Lora
Tonya, It has been awhile. Good to hear from you! I SO appreciated your emails! They made me laugh and laugh! The story you shared about your sister and baby Tyler is EXACTLY the same picture I see when I visualize my little girl growing up in our home! It is so amazing that you mention Tyler's

was intro now is health issues

2005-11-02 Thread Dudes
I sure hope you all don't get tired of my newbie questions.If anyone wouldrather email me to discuss off list, I would welcomeit, at least point me in the right direction so I can read up on them to help educate myself. I feel like there is much to know, and I am a sponge. So (deep breathe)