Re: Please add Papoose to CLS

2006-05-09 Thread felv
My deepest condolences to you for the loss of you sweet Papoose. You did a wonderful thing, to give him a life of love and companionship. To you, it was short, to him, it was a lifetime of love.   May you find peace in your memories of him. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) No virus found in t

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-09 Thread felv
I just don't know Belinda, it is kinda weird, that his blood glucose stayed so level with that severe of a pancreas problem. I doubt it was the raw diet, lots of people are doing raw these days with great results. Personally I just too lazy to do anything more than to refill and gravity feeder o

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-09 Thread felv
it was some kind of ultra pure aloe extract that you fed to them, if I recall. Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name)http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue:http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND:Tangle is a cat in G

Re: fw from Robert Macdowell (herbalist) (litter, and my invention, the endless litter litterbox)

2006-05-09 Thread felv
There's a good wheat based scoopable too, called SWheat Scoop. Never tried it, but have heard good reviews from others (and I believe the clumps are flushable too). I like the idea of corn or wheat based litters, we KNOW those are relatively safe, I mean, they are ingredients in many cheaper

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-09 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
I used aloe vera for gum problems with fiv cats back in the day but never heard of it helping felv itself Karen

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-09 Thread felv
what ever became of that Aloe Vera stuff that was supposedly a miracle cure for FELV? Remember, we discussed it back in 2002 or so... Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html

Re: [CRF] Re :Ivermectin dangerous?

2006-05-09 Thread felv
Well, yeah, if her cat walked through a puddle of it, and licked her paws, of course that's an overdose, and it's toxic. The dose given to cats in clinics is less than .1CC I believe, like a DROP or two. http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/index.pl/physical_exam__ear_tip http://www.auburn.edu/prevet/ca

Re: Kerry and Bandy

2006-05-09 Thread felv
Kerry, I really do highly recommend the soft paws claw covers. At least temporarily, so he doesn't make himself bleed! I did it to Mythic when he was digging holes in himself, it helps a LOT! makes them mad, but helps... Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name)http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticca

Re: fw from Robert Macdowell (herbalist)

2006-05-09 Thread felv
I'm not sure where I first heard that Michelle. It was over a year ago though, on a big list like this one, a huge debate and websites and papers to back it up and to debate it. Lots of controversy. Personally, I use CEDAR litter, the feral cats prefer it, in fact, if I give them clay litter,

Please add Papoose to CLS

2006-05-09 Thread JENI RECA
I put Papoose feluk + to sleep today after he was running a 106.4 temp for the past 4 days and it wasnt going down he also was anemic and had a heart mummer and wasnt getting better.  He lived a wonderful life of 8 months in our house with our dogs and our other feluk + cat.  I miss him dearly and

Diabetic cat seems OK!!!!

2006-05-09 Thread Chris
This is the message Rita posted on another board… soundsl ike good news… Following is an email, I received from Dr. Lisa Pierson, DVM [EMAIL PROTECTED] kittysaver @ (aol.com)  What a wonderful world it is for cats with Dr. Pierson in it! Here is Dr. Pierson's Email regarding the Diabeti

Re: [CRF] desperately need advice-blood transfusion

2006-05-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Simon's went from 11 up to 13 from a transfusion and then with proper treatment for lymphoma went back up to 30 for a while. Michelle   In a message dated 5/9/2006 7:40:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Flavia was down to between 6-7.5 on June 22/05 when she had her

Re: Can we please add this poor baby to the CLS?

2006-05-09 Thread felv
I'm not sure if he/she got rescued or killed. I'm not sure even if the shelter he is at is a humane euth shelter, MANY of them still use gas chambers, you know. I hope he was humanely euthed by now... or rescued and given medical care, one of the two (though I think euth would be kinder).  

Re: Kerry and Bandy

2006-05-09 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi Wendy, Sorry I haven't answered this as I haven't had a chance to even get on the computer.. Bandy's seems to be able to see a little now...the doctor upped his eye meds, but didn't give us much hope...we go back on Thurs for a re-check..It takes us a little over 2 hrs to get there...It is th

Re: Can we please add this poor baby to the CLS?

2006-05-09 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
I'm confused--has the poor MN kitten already been euthanized? Or is the CLS request about a different kitty? Kerry - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 12:01 AM Subject: Can we please add this poor

Re: [CRF] desperately need advice-blood transfusion

2006-05-09 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Flavia was down to between 6-7.5 on June 22/05 when she had her transfusion. The transfusion raised her PCV to 21 but it gradually dropped again over the next 2 weeks and she was euthanized when it reached 10 on July 6. The 2 weeks at least gave breathing space to try other measures. - Origin

Re: Bailey

2006-05-09 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi Belinda, I was so sorry to hear about Bailey's passing...I know exactly how you feel..You know you did all you could for him and gave him the best life possible...Like you said, he if free from the pain and the felv..I am sure he will be meeting up with my Buster and Lil Rascal.. You are in ou

Re: FW: [CRF] desperately need advice-blood transfusion

2006-05-09 Thread Belinda
Bailey had a transfusion a couple of hours before he passed, it did what we wanted it to do but for him it was too late. He needed it to get his platelets up. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http

Re: FW: [CRF] Re :Ivermectin dangerous?

2006-05-09 Thread PEC2851
We had a 6 month old kitten that DIED following his neuter, due to Ivermectin poisoning. They routinely use the Ivermec at the S/N clinics for twofold purposes. One, deworm. And, two, ear mites. After this happened, I REFUSE to have Ivermectin used on any of my cats... (And, the kitten that d

FW: [CRF] Re :Ivermectin dangerous?

2006-05-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, I am forwarding this information as we have talked bout Ivermectin for ear mite medicine - apparently it can be very very dangerous for kitties, and especially on kittens - so just as FYI. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rita Greslin-R

FW: [CRF] desperately need advice-blood transfusion

2006-05-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, if anyone has an experience regarding transfusion, please respond immediately as supposedly she scheduled to put her kitty sleep tomorrow - -Original Message- From: Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 3:07 PM To: 'linda vann'; kschultz2006 Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [

RE: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Dear my friend Bailey and Belinda, Hi, Belinda, I just read your posting – I am so very sorry to hear about Bailey – I am crying so very hard reading to find out what happened. And I am crying also because I know how difficult for you not to be able to hold Bailey.   But as you mentioned

mega C use plus other

2006-05-09 Thread Barbara Lowe
hi, i have used Mega C plus for more than a few years on all my cats + and -. I also used ambertech ambrotose, vit E 200 iu and a&d 1xwk. one cat is now negative, another cat still positive (but his skin allergies are gone--used to have hair loss etc) and Jelly Roll died before his 2nd birth

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-09 Thread Jennifer Ross
In humans regular vitamin C can help to boost the immune system (this is why it is often taken at the first sign of a cold, etc. because the virus often lasts a shorter time and is less severe).  Again, not sure how well this transfers to cats, but as long as it is not harmful to the cat, I would s

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-09 Thread Jennifer Ross
In humans at least, fatty foods exacerabate pancreatitis but to my knowledge do not cause it.  Pancreatitis can be caused by steroids (so the Prednisone may have contributed to the development and decreasing the dose was probably helpful).  Pancreatitis may also be associated with biliary tract dis

Re: new diagnosis (sub-q links)

2006-05-09 Thread Jennifer Ross
Thanks for the helpful websites.  I am actually a nurse, so could probably get the supplies needed from work and this makes me more comfortable even considering doing the procedure, but our four-legged friends are very different than humans!  So I appreciate seeing how easy (if Allie would stay sti

Re: Can we please add this poor baby to the CLS?

2006-05-09 Thread TatorBunz
You and me both! How disgusting...my god that poor baby! I would like to find those people and personally kick their ass! Sorry all but this happens to be one of my buttons to push in cases like this. I see it a lot east of the mountains here. Cats/kittens are dime a dozen and people will let w

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-09 Thread Susan Loesch
Belinda, I am so, so sorry that you have lost Bailey.  I know that nothing I can say will ease your pain, but please know that you and that sweet boy are in my prayers.Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when

Re: Belinda

2006-05-09 Thread Belinda
Thank you Joan. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesig

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-09 Thread wendy
I don't agree with your vet. Even though I do not personally use vitamin C with my kitties, I have read a lot of good information on it's use. Also, I don't think it can hurt. Dosage information would be important to know to make sure it's given correctly, but I know in humans you cannot over-do

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-09 Thread Belinda
PS. I personally have not noticed any difference using interferon, so I guess every cat is different, what works for one, may not necessarily work for all. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http:/

Re: is vitamin C out?

2006-05-09 Thread Belinda
I've also spoken with a women who had 10 positives and in a 2 year period using the Mega C they are all now negative and have been for some time, so it is not only Dr Belfield that claims this. To me it is worth it to try it and I will continue to give it to my non negatives as an immune bo

Demetri

2006-05-09 Thread Sherry DeHaan
I just wanted to thank you all for youe prayers for my sweet Demetri,he is back at the sanctuary and looking as handsome as can be.I worry about him because he has both felv and fiv.He has a way of pulling at my heart strings :) Thank you all!!! Sherry Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone call

Belinda

2006-05-09 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message I am so, so sorry about Bailey.  Tears are streaming down my face, I feel that after all these years, I have lost one of my own. 11 years is a long time, both of you were indeed lucky.   Please accept my sympathies.   Joan

Re: fw from Robert Macdowell (herbalist)

2006-05-09 Thread Ashleigh Smith
Since I'm new to this list, I may be jumping in to something that's already been discussed, but I like World's Best Cat Litter.  It's made from corn, I think.  No pine, no clay, and no perfumes.  It does a good job on the odor, too.  (Of course, I do scoop every day so it doesn't get to  be too muc