Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Gina WN
It was my husband Mike's idea to adopt Pippin in the first place.  He wasn't really a cat lover when we got together 15 years ago.  Recently, when I shared the idea of keeping Pippin and mixing her with our negatives, I could see the relief on his face and the happiness that we were going to keep h

two postive kittens need a forever or foster home

2006-09-21 Thread JENI RECA
Hi, A vet tech at my work who was fostering two kits since they were 1 week old, just came up postive. They are 8 weeks old and she needs to find them a forever or foster home right now. she found temporary foster home for the next two weeks, but can not take them back in her home due to her

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread Marylyn
Crying is not a bad thing.  It helps was away hurt so the true feelings of love can take hold and grow.  If there were no tears Minnion would have meant nothing and that would be so very sad.  Teach him that it is ok to grieve.  This is very hard for someone who would rightfully want only la

Re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-09-21 Thread Kathi Clark
Are you all saying that if my 5 kitties have been vaccinated and boostered for FeLV (July 2006) that Ellie, my FeLV+ kitty, can join them now I have her separated and planned to keep her separated from the others until I get the results of her IFA on October 13. October 13 will be 120 days

Re: Jimi the stressed out cat?

2006-09-21 Thread Kiley Dozier-Bosanko
May I ask where you are located? Kiley From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Jimi the stressed out cat? Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:50:40 EDT He has been here 5 months now so he will never settle. Its a catch 22 cant put weight

Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior

2006-09-21 Thread Marylyn
Those are love nips. She wants your undivided attention and she wants it when you are at peace with yourself. Give it to her and you will not be sorry. You might try spraying yourself with Feliway. It will help (honest). If you have men

RE: OT- Strange kitty behavior

2006-09-21 Thread Kiley Dozier-Bosanko
I wish I had a reason for Missy's change in behavior (behavior change is always worrisome), but I did want to let you know that Mio displays the exact same behavior. For her it increases when she is feeling well again after a period of being sick. My bed and the bathroom have always been comf

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread Gina WN
I am very sorry about Minnion.    Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My sisters 5 month old kitten has passed away. Minnion was a sweet fiesty girl and then started to not eat a lot. She was neg for FIV and FELV. We took her to the vet and by the time we got there she was almost gone. He gave h

Belinda

2006-09-21 Thread catatonya
Could you please help Susan and Iona?   thanks, tonyaSusan Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In addition, can someone assist me in changing my email address so I cancontinue to correspond with you allTHANKS!!>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/19/06 9:10:49 PM >>>Can someone tell Iona how to join the

Re: Vet Visit Frustration

2006-09-21 Thread kandbz_ mom
Dee,   I'm so sorry to hear about your wasted vet trip.  Let me tell you, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. I always felt as if Angel were treated differently because of her FeLV+  status.  It is VERY frustrating and I wish vets would become more educated as far as this disease is conce

Vet Visit Frustration

2006-09-21 Thread Dee & Evan
Hello everyone, Today I took Smokey in for what I "thought" was to be a check-up visit with bloodwork. He just finished up with his Doxy treatment 2 - 3 days ago for the Hemobart. He had blood work done about 1 week ago that was clear of any hemobart parasites but he was still on the Doxy

RE: Interferon sources

2006-09-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Call Island Pharamacy – they will even dilute the formula for you prior to shipping at 800-328-7060 – here are some information Paolo from this list forwarded to me regarding human interferon..   I agree with you – some suggest daily dosage as opposed to on/off – I also found some links r

RE: Dharma - licking glass

2006-09-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Glass window..   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Hoffman Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 5:43 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Dharma - licking glass   Is this an empty glass or a glass window or..? wendy <[EMAIL PROT

Re: Dharma - licking glass

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Hoffman
Is this an empty glass or a glass window or..?wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hideyo,I do know that Pica is the word for an animal thatlicks things that they don't normally lick, likeanemic kitties licking cement or their litter. AndPica is a symptom of anemia. I don't know if glasswould fall

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie
Hehehe, you guys are all so interesting and clever.  You're all such good writers, I just love this group.  Anyway, I guess that those of us with enthusiastically supportive partners should add that to our list of blessings, and those of us with grumblely supportive partners should too.   And in

Interferon sources

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie
Okay, guys, my vet's pharmacy sells Interferon A at 30 international units per milliliter and she would prescribe a milliliter a day for each of them, so it would amount to $52.00 a month per cat (or $104.00 a month).  Now I know that you all have found other sources for your Interferon, and it str

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Tad Burnett
A lot to comment on on this one... First off, wasn't this about a Corvette too.. I can relate to that because 40 years ago my new wife pressured me into letting my 1957 vette go as an unpractical car... That hurt too.. An still does a bit when I see one sell at an auction for about 200 times wh

RE: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Barb Moermond
but even with the nice normal kittens, there can be a lot of things that cost!!  When my boys came to me, we were at the vet once a week - various parasites and viruses etc - and I was still paying on Ninja's vet bills too - and then there was about a month where things were OK, then Smoky started

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread Belinda
Kayte, I'm sorry to hear about your sisters kitten, so young. I've added the baby to the Candle Light Service. -- 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 Se

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Barb Moermond
"$100 in one fell swoop"  I am THRILLED if I can get out for under $200!!wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My husband did not really understand what I wentthrough when I lost Cricket. Neither did my dad. Aman who does is very special. We're just wireddifferently when it comes to this. My husban

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread etrent
  I am so sorry.   elizabeth     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 2:03 PM Subject: Minnion has gone to the Bridge My sisters 5 month old kitten has passed away. Minnion was a sweet fiesty girl and then started

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Belinda
Guess Mike is a keeper, for the most part he never asks how much anything concerning the cats cost, I take care of the money and as long as there aren't any turn off notices coming in he couldn't care less. In fact this month we'll be broke by Saturday (Joey Ultrasound will suck up the last

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread kelly
At 12:43 PM 9/21/2006, you wrote: My husband grumbles about the numbers but has helped build new quarters for this FELV cat now with us,,He know I would not have it any other way, I do not turn of his NASCAR eirther Kelly Michelle brings up a good point that I have been wondering about lately. 

RE: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
This is really a hard one. My housemate, Gail, and I are both the biggest softies in the world -- someone tells us a sob story about a feral in a trailer park with autumn approaching, or another trailer park guy who doesn't seem as adaptable as the other strays there, and we're making room at the

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Sherry DeHaan
When I lost Maizee my boyfriend was very upset too,he was right there petting her and telling her that he loved her as the dr gave her the shot(i'm crying now).He cried too. He took her and I to the vet for her chemo treatments and even paid for her meds and couple of her more expensive visits,like

Re: Welcome Beatrix!

2006-09-21 Thread catatonya
Nice to hear some good news!   tkelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 09:14 AM 9/15/2006, you wrote:What absolutely wonderful newsKelly Good news, good news, I have good news! My vet gave the okay yesterday on bringing a new cat home - he said that Satch wasn't contagious and prescribed another s

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
My husband did not really understand what I went through when I lost Cricket. Neither did my dad. A man who does is very special. We're just wired differently when it comes to this. My husband tried his best to comfort me, and do what he could to help out, but he didn't feel it the same way I d

RE: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread Kat
Dear Kayte, I'm so sorry to hear about sweet little Minnion... It does feel comforting to know she is now with Pokies. And I'm sorry your son is having such a hard time - 2 losses so close together. I came across the following story a while ago - okay, it's about a little boy and his Dog, but wan

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Kayte, I'm sorry to hear about little Minnion. Your poor little boy. Life's lessons are so hard to learn sometimes. You're a good mom. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My sisters 5 month old kitten has passed away. > Minnion was a sweet fiesty > girl and then started to not eat a lo

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
My husband thinks we have to many cats (8) although Smokey is the only one Felv+. When I found Smokey outside last November I told him that Smokey could be my Christmas present. He wouldn't admit it but he loves all of them. I did promise him that I wouldn't get anymore pets for now. I know fin

Re: Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie Lawther
Leslie,   We have both FIV and FeLV (not together) and my husband is very supportive.  The way we look at it is that they are lives... and every life is worth saving.  I would not trade one single moment with one of the wonderful cats or kittens we have lost over the years for the pain we suffered 

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
I am so sorry to hear about Minnion. It is so hard for us adults to lose our babies so I can't imagine how hard it is for the kids. Cindy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My sisters 5 month old kitten has passed away. > Minnion was a sweet fiesty > girl and then started to not eat a lot. She was

Partners' reactions to FeLV+

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie
Michelle brings up a good point that I have been wondering about lately.  My boyfriend has gone through two FeLV+ losses with me.  We do not live together and these are definitely MY cats, but he is supportive and comforting and mourns himself when the time has come to say goodbye.  However, after

RE: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Oh, dear, that is so sad.  Deepest condolences to your sister, your son and you, and gentlest of Bridge vibes to this little girl.  I like to think that when they die so young, they're given a second chance.  When she does, I hope she comes back to your sis.   Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread Lernermichelle
I am so sorry.  As someone who has watched 4 positive cats die, I think that adopting multiple positives is a really hard thing to do.  My partner has made me promise I will not do it anymore. So I understand your decision regarding your son. Michelle

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread Barb Moermond
sleep soft, sweet Minnion.. GLOW to light her path and ease your hearts..[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My sisters 5 month old kitten has passed away. Minnion was a sweet fiesty girl and then started to not eat a lot. She was neg for FIV and FELV. We took her to the vet and by the time we got th

Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-21 Thread Watsdadillyo
My sisters 5 month old kitten has passed away. Minnion was a sweet fiesty girl and then started to not eat a lot. She was neg for FIV and FELV. We took her to the vet and by the time we got there she was almost gone. He gave he some meds  and in less then 2 mins she was gone. I felt so good t

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Franklin
No.Smokey is probably thinking how well he's trained you! >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/21/06 1:56:59 PM >>> I know if one of my cats aren't eating off I go to the store to buy every variety of food they sell. It gets very expensive. After I feed Smokey I will give him about an hour. If he

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
I know if one of my cats aren't eating off I go to the store to buy every variety of food they sell. It gets very expensive. After I feed Smokey I will give him about an hour. If he hasn't touched his food here I go with a smorgasbord for him. I know he probably thinks I am crazy. Cindy ---

Re: Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
You can go on their website and type in your zip code and it will give you a list of dealers in your area. :) Wendy --- cindy reasoner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks. I called my vet and they sell Innova and > California Natural. They don't have the EVO or > California Natural in can thou

Re: Need some IR data

2006-09-21 Thread Lernermichelle
I got an emergency vet to give it to Ginger without any argument, but I brought a vial of it with me.  My sense is that it really works well for URI's, but may not help as much with anemia as the anecdotal evidence in the article on our web page suggests. Personally for non-lymphoma anemia,

Re: Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
Thanks. I called my vet and they sell Innova and California Natural. They don't have the EVO or California Natural in can though. Smokey has always seemed to like the wet food the best. I guess I could order the canned food over the internet. Cindy --- Leslie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Cin

Re: Hello / intro / new subscriber

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Hi Andrew, Thank you for not putting those furbabies to sleep! Good decision! As far as mixing goes, I unknowingly mixed my FeLV+ with three other negs for about four years, and even though I have lost my +, the other negs are still neg. Those four kittens may very well 'throw' the virus, and b

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
You can get Innova EVO canned at www.petdirect.com.Leslie Lawther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How do you get your cats to eat that stuff?!  Mine turn their noses up as if I've put sprouts in front of them!  On 9/21/06, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wysong is supposed to be good too.:)Wendy--

Re: Dharma - licking glass

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Hideyo, I do know that Pica is the word for an animal that licks things that they don't normally lick, like anemic kitties licking cement or their litter. And Pica is a symptom of anemia. I don't know if glass would fall into that category, but it sounds like it might. :) Wendy ___

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Franklin
What are the votes on Wellness canned??? My little fussies don't like it. I bought every flavor - I wonder if they don't like the texture, as it seems "creamier" than Fancy Feast. They will eat the Wellness dry, though, so they're at least getting some very nutritious into their systems. I want

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Franklin
This seems to be a problem. My three cats will eat Fancy Feast - but only certain limited flavors. They really don't care for the new Medleys. They don't care for Friskie's or Iams. I bought $150 worth of Wellness canned food in all of the flavors and they really aren't interested. So they pro

Re: Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread Susan Franklin
My Sister had two dogs, but I would think this would apply equally to cats. If a cat/dog can't smell it's food, it probably won't eat it. Therefore, if your cat/dog has a cold/stuffed nose or allergies with stuffiness, there's always a possibly of a decline in the interest of food. >>> [EMAI

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Mine don't eat it; mine eat Evo. I just know others here have fed it to their furbabies, and it's supposed to be good quality food. :) Wendy --- Leslie Lawther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > *How do you get your cats to eat that stuff?! Mine > turn their noses up as > if I've put sprouts in fron

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie Lawther
How do you get your cats to eat that stuff?!  Mine turn their noses up as if I've put sprouts in front of them!  On 9/21/06, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wysong is supposed to be good too.:)Wendy--- cindy reasoner < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can>

Re: Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie
Cindy, I totally understand.  I am so sensitive to eating habits, because to me it's the first sign of bigger things.  My Satch has not approached his food with the gusto that he did before he got this cold.  He's fine - he eats, but it's over a longer period and he'll leave a bite in the bowl, whe

Re: Need some IR data

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie
Thank you, Cindy, it's much appreciated!   Leslie  From: cindy reasoner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: Need some IR data I used the immuno regulin because my Smokey wasgetting high fevers and nothing else helped.  The vet would be succesfull getting his temp. down only for itto go up again in a

Re: Need some IR data

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
I had to convince my vet to use IR with my sick kitty who was very anemic. He ended up getting two injections, IV, before he passed. I think he was too sick for the IR to help. My vet didn't know anything about it. So I can't say for sure either way, but it did not help my Cricket, but then aga

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Wysong is supposed to be good too. :) Wendy --- cindy reasoner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can > my > vet only has it in dry. I have been getting Smokey > the Fancy Feast medleys. At first he would clean > his > dish but now he acts like he doesn

Re: Dharma update

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
I am so glad to hear Dharma seems to be feeling better. I know what you mean about the injections. Sometimes I have a really hard time with Smokey. Cindy Reasoner --- Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I wanted to give you some update on Dharma - she > has been feline > interfero

Re: Need some IR data

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
I used the immuno regulin because my Smokey was getting high fevers and nothing else helped. The vet would be succesfull getting his temp. down only for it to go up again in a few days. Since I started using the immuno regulin he hasn't had any fevers. I started using it back in Feb. or March of

RE: Dharma update

2006-09-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Wendy.. since the virus could cause rollercoaster effect, I am afraid of being too excited .. but why not.. I want to be able to continue to send Dharma a good energy.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, Septem

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
I didn't know that you could get Innova Evo in can my vet only has it in dry. I have been getting Smokey the Fancy Feast medleys. At first he would clean his dish but now he acts like he doesn't like it. He acts fine other than his eating. I didn't know of any other foods that were good for him

Need some IR data

2006-09-21 Thread Leslie
Hello, So other than ear mites and coccidia (a worm) in Beatrix, she has been deemed healthy.  These are easily treatable and as she has a week left of quarantine, will hopefully be handled by the time of introduction.  Satch goes in for his chest X-ray tonight, I'll let you know the results of tha

Re: Dharma update

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Congratulations to little Dharma, Hideyo! That is great news! :) Wendy --- Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I wanted to give you some update on Dharma - she > has been feline > interferon almost a week now (every other day > protocol) --- except that > I am not sure how much I a

RE: Dharma update

2006-09-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I don’t think I am creating a good tent – and I think that’s the problem..:(  she wiggles and sometimes it’s hard to… I guess..  but I know that I cannot afford to miss it all the time..it could cost her life..   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rosen

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Hey Cindy, I feed mine wet and dry Innova Evo. I also feed my geriatric kitty about a cup of cooked chicken and broth every night, which she is somewhat patiently waiting for when I get home from work, and a cup of chicken broth every morning, which she is impatiently waiting for as soon as I wak

RE: Dharma update

2006-09-21 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Hideyo --   I'm glad you think Dharma is doing okay.  Keep up the good work.  As for the shots, are they supposed to be subQ and if so, are you injecting into a tent of skin that you pinch up with your fingers?    Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hide

Dharma update

2006-09-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, I wanted to give you some update on Dharma – she has been feline interferon almost a week now (every other day protocol) --- except that I am not sure how much I am getting it to her as every time I poke I see liquid outside of her skin, which means it went through her skin.. but I don’

Re: new to FeLV

2006-09-21 Thread wendy
Hi Peggy, I'm sorry to hear that Scooter has tested positive, but happy you found us. I'm even happier that you have decided to keep Scooter. I don't believe in accidents when it comes to cats; Scooter came to you guys for a reason. Bless you guys for taking him in. About FeLV and transmission

Smokey

2006-09-21 Thread cindy reasoner
Hello to everybody I haven't been able to follow all of the post because work has been very busy. I hope everyone's babies are doing fine. I had a question about Smokey. The last few days I have noticed he hasn't been eating very good. He nibbles but that is about it. I had been feeding him EV

Re: OT:my neighbour is moving and putting her own cat to sleep!

2006-09-21 Thread Lora
Does anyone know what came to be of this poor soul? I was personally following this particular thread, but an update was never posted. Please tell me that there is a happy ending... Poor baby. --- Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yesterday, my neighbour college student girl came over