Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Tad Burnett
WOW Nina I am so glad he came back to you I remember a story like that from years ago about an old indian who thought he was going to die and he went off to a mountain top to be by himself... But time went by and he didn't die and he got hungrier and hungrier and cold and wet and he gave

Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Great news Nina!!! Good luck to you and Spencer. SherryNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to

Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread ETrent
Oh Nina - I am so glad Spencer is back! You must be relieved beyond words. I hope so much the intern will know something to help. Please give him a kitty kiss from me. elizabeth In a message dated 9/6/2006 10:11:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You people are

Re: Marylyn

2006-09-07 Thread Marylyn
Rainbow Bridge is a wonderful story often shown with a rainbow and various critters around. I see that someone has sent you a link that is very much like the card my vets send out. It is a wonderful story that I truly believe. However, some of my pets were well known and loved by my father

RE: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Nina, I'm so happy Spencer came back to you. Maybe he just had to work some stuff out in his little kitty head. ;-) Diane R. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If

RE: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Gary Murphy
Nina, What nice news to wake up to! I'm so glad he's back, and I hope the internest can help. Good luck, Beth

Re: more questions

2006-09-07 Thread cindy reasoner
Most of the time I could tell Smokey had a fever when he was lethargic and didn't care about eating. He always gets up when I come into the room so when he had a fever he wouldn't get up. He would just lay there with his head down. Cindy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sorry for all the

RE: more questions

2006-09-07 Thread Chris
I've never tried taking temp to be honest, I don't think I would. I know its simple but I'd be too scared. I can tell if somebody's under the weather by whether they stop eating, if they're mopey, and sometimes if their nose gums get real pale. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original

Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Belinda
Who Nina, so glad Spencer came home. Sounds like he just needed some fresh air and the healing energy the plants could give him. I sure hope it helps him get over this bad spell and turn around! -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com

Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread elizamaggie
Nina, I'm so glad he is home! He must have need some "me" time and is now ready to be cuddled and loved again! Maggie -- Original message -- From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He

Re: The vet I had taken Angel to...

2006-09-07 Thread TenHouseCats
i think it's really wonderful when vets acknowledge our loss.. my vet is so wonderful that i keep wishing that there was something that i could do to show him how much i appreciate him. last holiday season, i actually found a hallmark card for our favorite vet, and i got him a tree

Re: Lucy again

2006-09-07 Thread Belinda
Michelle, Lots of prayers and positive thoughts coming for Lucy!! -- 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

Re: OT - Zack (explanation of my situation)

2006-09-07 Thread elizamaggie
Phaewryn, You shouldn't feel that you have to justify or defend your decisions to this group or to anyone else. Goodness knows you have done much more for this cat and so many others than anyone else would have.You can only do so much and shouldn't berate yourself for reaching your capacity - it

Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so very happy for you and Spencer! Yay! This is such good news! On 9/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina, I'm so glad he is home! He must have need some me time and is now ready to be cuddled and loved again! Maggie -- Original message -- From:

Re: OT - Zack (explanation of my situation)

2006-09-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
-- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well his OWNERS were going to kill him JUST for being FIV+, before I offered his LAST CHANCE to come here to join the FERAL colony OUTSIDE. I am happy to try the medication, a list member (bless you!) is sending me a

Re: The vet I had taken Angel to...

2006-09-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
that's awesome of your vet.:)TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:i think it's really wonderful when vets acknowledge our loss..my vet is so wonderful that i keep wishing that there was something that i could do to show him how much i appreciate him. last holiday season, i actually

Re: The vet I had taken Angel to...

2006-09-07 Thread TenHouseCats
sherry, you especially will get a kick out of this: when i went to live/work the sanctuary, they'd just recently moved to the area and didn't have a local vet--were still travelling almost to detroit... my vet is a housecall vet, so i called him and asked if he were interested in picking up a few

Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Leslie
Oh Nina, how fantastic! How wonderful to be surprised again and again. Yay fist shaking!!! Leslie

Thanks KAT!!!

2006-09-07 Thread Watsdadillyo
i called one of the vets from the link you gave me...he just deals with cats and is fully knowledgle of FELV!! i have an appointment next week to do a blood work and an examination he is only about 6 miles away! THANKS KAT!!! ps i also got a new canned food 1st 2 ingredients were

Re: The vet I had taken Angel to...

2006-09-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
You didn't actually have 400 did you :)TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:sherry, you especially will get a kick out of this: when i went to live/work the sanctuary, they'd just recently moved to the area and didn't have a local vet--were still travelling almost to detroit...my vet

Re: more questions - TAKING TEMP TIP

2006-09-07 Thread Leslie
Hey, If you do decide to take your cat's temp, I'd advise waiting until they are relaxed and on their side (sometime Satch doesn't even stop purring if I can get it right - but then he's a weirdo), but most importantly, well lubricate the tip and stem of the thermometer. I've used butter in a

re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Watsdadillyo
i am glad spencer came back to his mommygood luck with him kayte

RE: Thanks KAT!!!

2006-09-07 Thread Chris
I used to feed my guys Iams but they put on s much weight Of course, all they do is eat and sleepcant seem to get them to work out! LOL! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Thanks KAT!!!

2006-09-07 Thread elizamaggie
I'm glad you found a cat only vet who is willing to work with you - that is great news! I tried to get my girls on a workout schedule but Izzie said the spandex made her thighs look fat and Lucy won't do it alone... -- Original message -- From: "Chris" [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: The vet I had taken Angel to...

2006-09-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
WOWTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the high point at the sanctuary was about 600 On 9/7/06, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You didn't actually have 400 did you :) TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sherry, you especially will get a kick out of this: when i

Spencer and my talk with my Internist

2006-09-07 Thread Nina
Hi Guys, First I'd like to apologize for not keeping up with the list and offering support as usual. Life has been quite hectic/draining around here as you can imagine and I just haven't been able to. I appreciate your allowing me to be selfish in leaning on you when I'm not reciprocating.

Re: Spencer and my talk with my Internist

2006-09-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
Don't you dare apologise for not keeping up with the list. Spencer is more important. You'll both be in my thoughts.-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20

Re: Spencer and my talk with my Internist

2006-09-07 Thread Nina
Thank you Michelle! I'll ask her about the Elspar. She's already compromising in that she's allowing me to give the Dex at home without further diagnosis confirmations. If he responds to the Dex, she might be more open to it. Heck, if he responds to the Dex, I might be more open to bringing

Re: Spencer and my talk with my Internist

2006-09-07 Thread Nina
Thank you sweetie. N Kelley Saveika wrote: Don't you dare apologise for not keeping up with the list. Spencer is more important. You'll both be in my thoughts. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life! http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese

RE: Spencer and my talk with my Internist

2006-09-07 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Nina, all best vibes and wishes that you and Spencer have some good time together still. Diane R.

Re: Spencer and my talk with my Internist

2006-09-07 Thread Lernermichelle
If you want to try to convince her on the Elspar, you shouldpoint outthat it works only on lymphoma and does not have other side effects, so should not hurt him if he does not have lymphoma (which is unlikely) and if it does help it will be a clear indication that he does indeed have

RE: more questions

2006-09-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
In addition to what Michelle mentioned already, any changes could cause stress among cats.. change of food, litter box, change of location of food or litter box,, change of the house you name it.but it sound like your kitty is pretty happy you may not need any medications now.. but I do

need prayers for my ayumi, please!!

2006-09-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone, I need to ask for your prayers for my very first baby, AyumiI brought her to US from Japan with me as a feral kitty 14 years ago, and she is my very baby. The vet found some enlargement in her heart a couple of months ago and she has been taking support medicine for her heart

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 22

2006-09-07 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oh, Nina. It's so good that he came home and is not in pain, and so awful that he has lymphoma. I disagree that the depomedrol would be redundant with the dex, though I agree that pred would be. The Depo is strong and long-lasting, and allows you to give the dex less frequently (dex is very

Re: need prayers for my ayumi, please!!

2006-09-07 Thread kelly
At 04:07 PM 9/7/2006, you wrote: Sending good hopes and wishes for a better PCV tomorrow, Did you happen to see the letter I posted for Dr. Gfeller regarding anemia and SAM-E??? If not I will forward it to you,,, Kelly Hi, everyone, I need to ask for your prayers for my very first baby, Ayumi…

Re: Felv pos to neg

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
My cat Bob tested positive at around 6 months. He was a foster and had not been previously tested. His mother was negative I assume, but it was so long ago I don't recall. He tested positive on an elisa. We waited 3 months and did a bone marrow test that was sent out I don't even know

samE

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
Is samE the same as kitty lix or glutathione???tkelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:59 AM 9/4/2006, you wrote:I am getting more information on the use of SAm E for that reason, The ER vet who is well published told me he truly believes that Sam- E will protect the fragil RBC's in cats, We

RE: need prayers for my ayumi, please!!

2006-09-07 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Hideyo, here come big vibes that the reading was indeed a lab mistake. I don't blame you for worrying. Diane R. attachment: winmail.dat

RE: need prayers for my ayumi, please!!

2006-09-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I dont think so,, yes! please forward it to me thank you, Kelly! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kelly Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 5:43 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: need prayers for my ayumi, please!! At 04:07 PM

Re: need prayers for my ayumi, please!!

2006-09-07 Thread Lernermichelle
praying for you and your baby. Michelle

RE: Felv pos to neg

2006-09-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Statistically,, from what I read 60 % of cats who were exposed to the virus will get rid of the virus at a later on.. again, I am not sure how valid it is.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 5:54 PM To:

Re: Spencer and my talk with my Internist

2006-09-07 Thread Marylyn
Would your vet consider a housecall? Mine do it frequently for very regular patients who have major problems. My own was willing to drive 120 miles (one way) if the Royal Princess Kitty Katt needed help leaving this world. She didn't. She left on her own which is exactly what she wanted. I

Leo

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
Tad,I'm sorry for your loss. Too many lately. :(tonyaTad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have had 2 FeLV+ cats that have had fluid on the lungsand that makes breathing very difficult for them... One xraycan show the space around the lungs that indicates the fluidfilling the cavity and

RE: Leo

2006-09-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Tad I am so sorry for your loss it breaks my heart to know your little Leo has crossed the bridge.. you have such a good heart and makes me cry to read your posting.. Tad, please know regardless, Leo is still around right besides you with no more pain.. he can be now closer to you than

RE: felv pos to neg

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
It's great news that he's 5 years old. He may just be a carrier. Keep us posted.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i am new to this group...on Friday my cat elisa was positive very faintly...i will get the IFA to morrow and i am hoping my cat is negative he just turned 5 yrs old in may and has

Gibson

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
Sherry, I'm sorry you've suffered another loss. Gibson sounds like a wonderful cat.tonyaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Belinda,could you add Gibson to the CLS? He crossed the bridge on Aug 15.He had felv and fiv.He was a big sweet tiger who was only with us at the sanctuary a

Re: Spencer update

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
Nina,Thinking of you and Spencer.tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well we just got back from the vet. The first set of xrays showed fluid build up around his lungs and made it hard to see what was going on with his organs or if they could detect any masses. So they drained the fluid and did

Re: crackers IFA was positive need help a.s.a.p.

2006-09-07 Thread catatonya
You have NO reason to give up on Crackers. If he's healthy he may live a long and healthy life. The vet has no way of knowing if Crackers will ever even get sick from the felv. He may not.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: after i called the vet over 20 times he finally answered and said yes

Re: need prayers for my ayumi, please!!

2006-09-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
good thoughts and prayers going to you and your sweet AyumiHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, everyone, I need to ask for your prayers for my very first baby, Ayumi…I brought her to US from Japan with me as a feral kitty 14 years ago, and she is my very baby. The vet found

Re: Gibson

2006-09-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Thank you Tonyacatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sherry, I'm sorry you've suffered another loss. Gibson sounds like a wonderful cat.tonyaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Belinda,could you add Gibson to the CLS? He crossed the bridge on Aug 15.He had felv and fiv.He was a

Re: Spencer and my talk with my Internist

2006-09-07 Thread ETrent
My prayers are with you,Nina. elizabeth In a message dated 9/7/2006 2:23:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Guys,First I'd like to apologize for not keeping up with the list and offering support as usual. Life has been quite hectic/draining around here as

Re: need prayers for my ayumi, please!!

2006-09-07 Thread ETrent
Prayers going up for you and Ayumi, Hideyo. elizabeth In a message dated 9/7/2006 4:10:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, everyone, I need to ask for your prayers for my very first baby, Ayumi…I brought her to US from Japan with me as a feral kitty 14

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 23

2006-09-07 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Is samE the same as kitty lix or glutathione??? samE is not the same as Kitty Lix. A major component of Kitty Lix IS glutathione. Roena Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB

Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer

2006-09-07 Thread Dee Evan
Nina, Yahoo!! I am so glad Spencer made it back home safe sound. Good luck to both of you for whatever may be down the road. Both of you are in our thoughtssending good kitty vibes to Spencer. ~Dee