Re: New to list - Questions re: kittens

2006-07-17 Thread Nina
Hi Cindy, Oh my, 45 kittens! That's a lot of squirmy, mewing little monkeys! How wonderful of you folks to give the litter that tested pos a chance this way. You people are fantastic to care, that's what we all expect no-kill shelters to do, but so many times logistics of space and money ba

Re: Patches limping suddenly

2006-07-17 Thread Nina
I'm very pleased to hear Patches is doing better today.  You say "does seem", does that mean it's not drastic improvement?  I'm so glad you have your mom close by now.  I love that woman.  I lost my beloved Vixen Roo, (Siberian Husky), to a brain tumor.  I knew something was wrong at least a

Re: Patches limping suddenly

2006-07-17 Thread Kerry Roach
Michelle, Glad to hear Patches is somewhat better...so maybe he just jumped and hurt it.. Bandy is scheduled for IR next Monday morning..Our local vet is out of town all week so I didn't want to do it while she was gone. His limping (knock on wood, too) is better right now...so I hope we can keep

Re: grayson good news

2006-07-17 Thread Nina
Thanks for putting "good news" in the subject line!  Oh man, do I get the quandary of what to do about Grayson.  You are officially surrogate Mom now!  Please do send the pictures.  I can't wait to see what our little angel looks like.  I don't know Tonya, unless I was sure he was going to a be

Re: grayson good news

2006-07-17 Thread Belinda
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Re: grayson good news

2006-07-17 Thread Belinda
Tonya I would love to see picture of little Grayson!! -- 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

Re: grayson good news

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
It depends.  If his mom and siblings end up at the shelter their chances are slim to none and it's a high stress situation.  More than here I think.   If we can find a foster home or rescue to take the group (which I highly doubt at this time of year) I would like to put him back with them...

Re: grayson good news

2006-07-17 Thread Lernermichelle
Tonya,    So glad to hear the good news.  If the mom will accept and care for grayson, doesn't it seem like he will have more of a chance at this point than being bottle-raised at such a young age? I have no idea, just asking. Michelle

grayson good news

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Thank you, Michelle and everyone.  I've been crying a good bit myself today too.  And thank you Nina for all your thoughts.  I do have some good news to report.  Thank goodness.   Lauren (the girl whose dogs were thrown off the overpass and found Grayson and the tabby that died) called tonight an

Re: New to list - Questions re: kittens

2006-07-17 Thread Lernermichelle
Cindy,       I have never dealt with FeLV in kittens, but just wanted to tell you I think it is wonderful, and absolutely the right thing, that you are giving them a chance. There are positive cats on this list who have lived to 10 and older.  They deserve a chance.       Some people swear th

New to list - Questions re: kittens

2006-07-17 Thread c arnold
Hi to all of you - my name is Cindy and I volunteer for a "no-kill" cat shelter in East Texas.  We have many cats and kittens at the shelter- and have taken in over 45 kittens during this kitten season.  Most have been dumped outside our gate and some have been brought in by Animal Control.    B

Re: Patches limping suddenly

2006-07-17 Thread Lernermichelle
Thanks, Nina.  Timely advice (sorry you had to go through it!). Patches does seem better today, knock on wood. I work an hour away, so difficult to come home mid-day to check, but my mom came and checked for me.  I am hoping she will be completely better within a few days.   Why would I jump

Re: anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!

2006-07-17 Thread Lernermichelle
Tonya, I am so sorry about the tabby boy.  I am crying a little thinking about him, and what you are doing and going through. Michelle

Re: Patches limping suddenly

2006-07-17 Thread Lernermichelle
Thanks, Kerry. I gave her MSM in addition to the Metacam last night. She is still limping some today, but way less, and she is otherwise acting normal-- even jumping (I keep helping her down).  I hope she is actually healing from whatever it is, and not just feeling a little better from the

Re: Stomatitis gone south?

2006-07-17 Thread Lernermichelle
Here are my ideas (all just shots in the dark):   1. Go to a veterinary dentist rather than a regular vet. They are more specialized.   2. Try one of the intensive immune supports that have seemed to help other kinds of immune problems in positive cats, like Immuno-Regulin or Acemannan.   3. 

Re: Stomatitis gone south?

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Hi Anne,   I certainly remember you and think of J2C and Sophie often.  I think it's a miracle what you've done for Sophie especially.  I don't have any advice for you since I haven't yet had to deal with these symptoms.  I do agree with what you said though about making him comfortable.  My firs

Re: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread Julia Hagstrom
I need to unsubscribe from this site, please. My kitty is gone, and I'm going to be changing providers soon. Thanks for all your help, encouragement, and support. :) Julia Hagstrom On Monday, July 17, 2006, at 03:56 PM, Nina wrote: Oh my, Tonya. catatonya wrote: Grayson has a strong mew. 

Re: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread Nina
Oh my, Tonya. catatonya wrote: Grayson has a strong mew.  He's learning to suckle fairly well.  Much better than the tabby kitten who died.  He's pooping an orange color.  I assume it's the formula.  It's not diarrhea, but it's like small pieces of rice.  He's eating every 2-3 hours.  And h

Re: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread Barb Moermond
oh Tonya, all the GLOW and strength I have is headed for you and wee little Grayson... hang in there m'dearcatatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Grayson has a strong mew.  He's learning to suckle fairly well.  Much better than the tabby kitten who died.  He's pooping an orange color.  I assume i

Re: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Grayson has a strong mew.  He's learning to suckle fairly well.  Much better than the tabby kitten who died.  He's pooping an orange color.  I assume it's the formula.  It's not diarrhea, but it's like small pieces of rice.  He's eating every 2-3 hours.  And he cries every time I put him down. lol.

To Patti re. people purposefully hitting animals on road

2006-07-17 Thread wendy
Hey Patti, For $25 a year, I have a subscription to PublicData.com, and anytime I see something like this, I am able to plug in license plate numbers and get a name and address. I have used this to send a couple of letters to the parents of crazy teenagers on motorcycles popping wheelies on the f

RE: Introducing Patches, and me :-)

2006-07-17 Thread Chris
Diane, My Tucson tested pos after 4 years.  She lives with my other cats, (2 of whom came as kittens).  None had FELV vaccination prior to my finding out Tucson was pos and all tested neg.  I get them vaccinated every year and there doesn’t seem to be any side effects (other than grumpine

Re: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread wendy
Hey Tonya, Wow! You have been through a lot these past 24+ hours! I am so sorry that the other little one didn't make it. It certainly wasn't for lack of your trying! I hope this other little guy flourishes under your care and you are able to help the mama and her other babies too. Please kee

Re: memorial service/crematorium

2006-07-17 Thread Nina
Helene, It's so kind of you to think of others during your sorrow, but then we all know what a kind and compassionate lady you are. You and your miracle boy, Sam, are and have been, an inspiration to all of us. I too have a miracle boy, one of the two kittens born with felv that has tested n

Re: Stomatitis gone south?

2006-07-17 Thread Belinda
Just reread your post, has he been checked for pancreatitis, many cats with pancreatitis will not eat because they have immediate pain when eating? This is what Bailey unknown to us at the time had, he ate but it was apparent he was very uncomfortable while eating and after, and he had diar

Re: Stomatitis gone south?

2006-07-17 Thread Belinda
Metacam, can cause serious kidney damage, I'd have his kidney's checked right away if he has lost so much weight. Cats with kidney problems are notorious for not wanting to eat. Has he had his teeth pulled, this is often the last resort fix for cats with serious stomastisis, and the antibi

memorial service/crematorium

2006-07-17 Thread Helene Hand
Thanks, KatI have been so involved with comforting Delilah, and making the decision to have Sam cremated, and then taking Sam to be cremated,and having my daughter's family in town for Dr. appointments that I have not gotten to the computer to read any of the wonderful condolence notes includi

Re: memorial service

2006-07-17 Thread Kat
Helene, I'm so sorry Sam had to leave. I believe Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> will be adding Sam's name to the list - (at least I Think that's what she indicated in her condolences note). Kat (Mew Jersey) On Mon, 17 Jul 2006, Helene Hand wrote: > Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:44:20 -0400 > From: Hel

memorial service

2006-07-17 Thread Helene Hand
How do I add Sam's name to the memorial service list? I have not had to think about adding a name, ever.   Helene

Re: Stomatitis gone south?

2006-07-17 Thread Nina
Hi Anne! I've always loved Jimi Too Cool's name, and I remember Sophie too. I'm so sorry to hear about Jimi's distress when eating. Isn't that just the worst? To watch them be interested, to know they are hungry, and then to see them react to something as benign as food with pain and terror!

Re: Introducing Patches, and me :-)

2006-07-17 Thread Nina
Hi Diane, I'm glad to see you made it to the list, and so glad Patches made it to you!  Did the vet tell you how old he thinks Patches is?  It sounds like this guy is a survivor!  He certainly knew who's house to barge into!  None of us knows how long we're going to be around and Patches has

Re: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread Nina
Hooray for Grayson! I'm so relieved to see he's still with us this morning! Did you guys get any sleep last night? Is he eating okay? Any poop yet? Go, Grayson, Go! (That's Grayson's cheering section). Nina catatonya wrote: I've named the living baby grayson for now because he's gray and

RE: Introducing Patches, and me :-)

2006-07-17 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Thanks, Tonya, this is very good to know.    Condolences on the loss of the tiny tabby, by the way, and best of luck with Grayson.  Vibes that he prospers.   Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Monday, July 17, 2006 11:23 AMTo: felvtalk@

RE: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Thanks, and I am. lol.   tChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Go Grayson!!!    I bet you’re exhausted!      Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Monday, July 17, 2006 10:45 AMTo: felvta

Re: Introducing Patches, and me :-)

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Welcome to the list.  I did re-vaccinate all of mine when I found out a positive had already been living with us (unbeknownst to me).   2 of my cats at that time were sick.  One had ibd and crf.  The other had liver disease.  The vaccinations did not harm them.  I have since lost cats to va

RE: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread Chris
Go Grayson!!!    I bet you’re exhausted!       Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 10:45 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: grayson   I've named the

RE: Lafayette,LOUISIANA-gorgeous Siamese mix has until 5PM Monday

2006-07-17 Thread Chris
Just to add info—Roicy is a ‘rabies’ hold facility.  It is not a shelter per se & has almost no room to hold any animals for anything but legal minimum period.  It is very high kill so anyone interested must contact the people listed at the bottom asap!  They are really struggling and are d

Lafayette,LOUISIANA-gorgeous Siamese mix has until 5PM Monday

2006-07-17 Thread TatorBunz
Can someone help these babies?   In a message dated 7/16/2006 7:17:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]  writes: Roicy Duhon Animal Control Center 613 Pont Des Mouton Road Lafayette,  LA   70507 Phone:  337-291-5645 Fax:  337-291-7051 Email Contact:  Debbie- [EMAIL PROTECTED] (@cox.

Introducing Patches, and me :-)

2006-07-17 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
  Hi, all, newbie here.  Nina saw an earlier version of my following post on another list and suggested that this list might be more informative and supportive.  I've been lurking for a few days.   First off, best of vibes to all the kitties on this list, and special ones to Lucy, Madison

grayson

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
I've named the living baby grayson for now because he's gray and because one of my favorite students' names was grayson. lol   He seems to be doing ok.   Animal Control says they cannot go into an abandoned house and take animals.  I'm waiting to hear from neighbor if she (wouldn't that be nice

possums

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
I enjoyed the story too and hate to be a downer. but a friend of mine did the same thing and one time the possum got into a tizzy and bit one of her cats and scared her.  She called animal control who came and by then they couldn't find the possum to check for rabies, and because her ca

Re: Sam is gone

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Helene,   I'm so sorry.  Sam had a long, happy life with you.  You did so much for him.  Many of my negatives don't make it 16 years!  I know you miss him.  He was a beautiful boy.   If you're up for a project to get your mind off things I've got this new bottle feeding baby here.  I lost his b

Stomatitis gone south?

2006-07-17 Thread Anne Gatica
Hi everyone,     I feel so badly that I can't keep up with the posts on this great list as I used to do, although I do try when I can.      I haven't posted for a while but probably the people who have been on the list for while  will know my Jimi Too Cool.  I also have sweet Sophie as my friend,

Re: RE: anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!

2006-07-17 Thread moonvine
I'm so sorry about the gray tabby. For those times when you can't be there with him, if you put a stuffed animal in his nest he will have something to cuddle up to. - Original Message - From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, July 17, 2006 1:06 am Subject: RE: anyone got advi

Re: Patches limping suddenly

2006-07-17 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi Michelle, I have been dealing with Bandy's limping for almost 2 months now...At first, I am sure he hurt himself by jumping down from his cat tower.  Since he doesn't have much depth perception cause of his eye disorder...Now he waits for me to get him down..But the last 2 or 3 episodes of the