RE: Evander Please add him to the CLS

2006-11-11 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
I'm so sorry, Sherry. Gentle journey to Evander. Diane R. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaanSent: Friday, November 10, 2006 8:51 PMTo: FelvtalkSubject: Evander Please add him to the CLS I am so sad to say

Re: OT: Help - situation I have gotten myself into

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
I found myself in a similar situation when I found out I had an felv cat. My group automatically euthanized positives. Well, they let this positive slip through and in with my own cats and fosters. I adopted all the cats. (I talked them down to a low, low fee. Now they were legally mine and I was

Re: Izzie threw off FELV!

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
Maybe Lucy might test negative too though,. .. That would be a good news.I had a test that tested positive and then negative months later. He's never tested positive again, and he's over 10 years old.tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maggie,I hesitate to throw a damper on the celebrations,

Re: To Nina Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
It's best for them to come to your house. My guy came for a small fee (dinner money). lol.wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Karen,Thanks! I would love that. Do you think she willwant to come look at her interact with our dogs, or doyou think she will want us to bring her to Lewisville?I am in

Re: OT: Help - situation I have gotten myself into

2006-11-11 Thread Kelley Saveika
I started my own rescue so I can make my own rules. We are NOT going to euthanize FELV+ cats and we are also not going to spay cats that are almost at term. I'm not sure why it is seen as better to operate on the mom, take the kittens out and euthanize them than it is to just euthanize them after

Re: Evander Please add him to the CLS

2006-11-11 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so sorry, Sherry. On 11/10/06, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sad to say that we lost our sweet Evander today.He was a very unique boy. :( Thank you for your prayers. Sherry Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. -- Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty

Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-11 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi everyone, I have been out of touch this last week as Inky has been sick...He is my boy that is 20yrs 3 months and isn't felv+. Anyway, we were fighting the IBD last weekend. I thought he was getting better, but then he just wouldn't eat..And he never goes off his good entirely so I took him in

our little Scooter

2006-11-11 Thread perozzop
I'm sad to say that Scooter will probably not make it. The vet thinks he likely has lymphoma, as x-rays show his kidneys to be enlarged and misshapen, and his white cell count dropped from normal to 2000 in less than a week. His blood, when viewed thought the microscope, has lots of

Re: our little Scooter

2006-11-11 Thread kelly
At 04:38 AM 11/11/2006, you wrote: All my very warm thoughts for you and Scooter on this sad day, We are all there fighting with you and caring. If he needs to free his spirit from a sown out body that is no longer serving him, may it be a peaceful gentle journey across the bridge to the

Re: Lucy very sick again

2006-11-11 Thread Lernermichelle
Thanks, Kerry. Lucy does seem a lot better, knock on wood, from the Immuno-regulin. Eating up a storm, in fact. Knock on wood again. So sorry to hear Inky had a backslide, but glad he is on the mend. What is polyflex? Michelle In a message dated 11/11/2006 8:18:27 A.M. Eastern Standard

Re: our little Scooter

2006-11-11 Thread Lernermichelle
If you are not going to do chemo, then please please get the vet to give him dexamethasone injections, or, even better, a combined shot of 1/2 ml dex and 1/2 ml depomedrol. These are very strong steroids that shrink lymphoma and make them feel a whole lot better. They can help cats with

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-11 Thread Lernermichelle
Kerry, my vet talked to a GI specialist and told me that for IBD she uses a smaller dose of metronidazole, long-term. The dose is 5 mg/pound of body weight. Since Lucy is 8 pounds, it is 40 mg twice a day. This is too small and odd an amount to be able to break off the pills, so we got it

Re: Evander Please add him to the CLS

2006-11-11 Thread Lernermichelle
so, so sorry, Sherry. Michelle

Re: (no subject)

2006-11-11 Thread Lernermichelle
Tell her to contact the Attorney General's office in her state. They deal with consumer fraud issues. She can file a complaint with them, and then tell the homeopath she has done so and that she will take further action if she continues to harass her. If the homeopath does contact the

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-11 Thread Barb Moermond
GLOW for Inky and Bandy for strength and calm and for you for clear sight and calm thoughts headed your wayBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."

Re: our little Scooter

2006-11-11 Thread Barb Moermond
GLOW to you both - strength, calm, peace and clarityBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous- Original Message From: "[EMAIL

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-11 Thread TenHouseCats
gee, barb, JUST what we need. more phenomenal sugar recipes! (i'd like the caramel one) listening to you two, i guess some of my back stuff isn't so bad, after all when i'm in bad shape, as long as i don't move--literally, because i can't, i'm basically okay sounds like just

Re: Homoepathic SCAM?? (OT - migraines)

2006-11-11 Thread Barb Moermond
hehehe, I'll get it from her (the caramel)- it's a microwave recipe no less and it's sooo goodthe fudge - 2 pounds of DIPPING chocolate and 1 pint softened ice cream - I recommend Godiva Belgian dark for the first go round - melt the chocolate - double boiler and add ice cream slowly - mix

Re: Scamming Homeopath/psychopath

2006-11-11 Thread TenHouseCats
OMD, i was right, it IS the woman i was thinking about! she is NOTORIOUS for this kind of stuff i was warned about her probably 3 years ago by someone who'd been on her list--i even joined the list myself for awhile just to see. didn't stay long, as you've all noticed i do NOT have a lot

Re: OT: Help - situation I have gotten myself into

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry. I thought you were fostering this cat through another organization and having to follow THEIR rules. tKelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I started my own rescue so I can make my own rules. We are NOT going to euthanize FELV+ cats and we are also not going to spay cats that are

Re: DNA testing for FIV, can differentiate from vaccinated or true positive! (and it's free)

2006-11-11 Thread TenHouseCats
yeah, i'm on mail for that list--i'm one of the moderators! sent it on as soon as i read it! On 11/11/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW, MC, I did NOT pass that along to the FIVCATS2 list, I figured they already knew there... if you haven't seen it there (you stay on

Re: OT: Help - situation I have gotten myself into

2006-11-11 Thread Kelley Saveika
No, don't be sorry, I was confusing. I currently have 25 fosters for another organization (Princess went home last Sunday, yay for Princess!). Because of the bad experiences I have had with this organization, I chose to start my own rescue, which I am currently in the process of doing. I don't

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
Prayers for Bandy and Inky.Take care, Kerry. tKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi everyone, I have been out of touch this last week as Inky has been sick...He is my boy that is 20yrs 3 months and isn't felv+. Anyway, we were fighting the IBD last weekend. I thought he was getting

Re: Giardia

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
I think you need to just disinfect your hands well after handling the kittes. Also disenfect food and water bowls and don't let them mix with your own dishes. tKat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kelley,Altho I have not had to deal with it (knock wood),one of my co-workers and his girlfriend got it

Re: Lucy very sick again

2006-11-11 Thread Kerry Roach
thanks Michelle, Polyflex is some sort of penicillin, I think. I just know my local vets and even if I go to the D/FW area, vets seem to give an injection of this for infection. It is long acting so can't be given daily, maybe every other day..They do this even before they put them on daily doses

RE: Dukee has went to the Bridge... :(

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
Terri,My condolences as well. You have been through too much, and I was hoping Dukee would pull through this. tHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Terri, I am so sorry to hear about Dukee – I know that you know that how we all know how much Dukee means to you.. please

Re: Evander Please add him to the CLS

2006-11-11 Thread ETrent
Sherry, I am so very sorry. My prayers and my heart are with you. elizabeth In a message dated 11/11/2006 6:24:06 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so sad to say that we lost our sweet Evander today.He was a very unique boy. :( Thank you for your prayers.

Re: our little Scooter

2006-11-11 Thread ETrent
This is so hard. I am so sorry things don't look better. I'm saying prayers for you and Scooter. elizabeth In a message dated 11/11/2006 7:18:24 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm sad to say that Scooter will probably not make it. The vet thinks he likely has

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-11 Thread ETrent
Prayers and lovefor all of you - elizabeth In a message dated 11/11/2006 6:24:11 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone, I have been out of touch this last week as Inky has been sick...He is my boy that is 20yrs 3 months and isn't felv+. Anyway, we were

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
I think the key here is that the cats were Not vaccinated. All bets are off if you're mixing positives with non vaccinated cats.Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just to be devil's advocate here, I have read of at least one list member who had 3 of 6 healthy, adult, unvaccinated cats

Re: Scamming Homeopath/psychopath

2006-11-11 Thread ETrent
She's giving homeopathy a bad name. $25 for an email is outrageous. I hope someone can put a stop to her nonsense. elizabeth In a message dated 11/11/2006 10:40:51 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: OMD, i was right, it IS the woman i was thinking about! she is

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-11 Thread Precious Pets, Almost Home
dear Kelley: What dosage per pound do you medicate? Is Panacur ok to use on kittens? I have never used it before. I have always use Flagy instead. Thanks! Precious Pets --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Panacur worked well for me. .1 ml per day for 3 days, then I am to repeat

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-11 Thread Kelley Saveika
My vet prescribed .1 ml per 10 lb of cat. He did prescribe it for the kittens, but they are older kittens - 7 and 8 months. Hope that helps:) On 11/11/06, Precious Pets, Almost Home [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dear Kelley:What dosage per pound do you medicate?Is Panacur okto use on kittens?I have

Re: Scamming Homeopath/psychopath

2006-11-11 Thread TenHouseCats
since she states that she's in compliance with washington state laws, i'd suggest a call to the attorney general there, as well. On 11/11/06, kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You will find the legal contract information with all relevant detailsto constitute a legal contract for my services - the

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread TenHouseCats
On 11/11/06, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the key here is that the cats were Not vaccinated. All bets are off if you're mixing positives with non vaccinated cats. Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just to be devil's advocate here, I have read of at least one list member who had

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread TenHouseCats
oops. hit the send key too soon as far as i know, there are no documented cases of VACCINATED negative cats contracting FeLV from living closely with positives--so if you have a positive kitty that you want to mingle, you have to weigh the pros and cons of vaccinating your other cats. ie,

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread dede hicken
Thanks everyone for the comments. We ordered the vacs through our vet, and all 40 will be done. I hope and pray that Ki tests neg in Dec, but I have fallen in love with this little guy, so I guess it really doesn't matter. We were gonna vaccinate anyway because of the cross country move coming

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread TenHouseCats
that's kind of the thing--once you fall in love with them, it really doesn't matter you do what you can to protect the others, and you just love them all... On 11/11/06, dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks everyone for the comments.We ordered the vacs through our vet, and all 40 willbe

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread Gary Murphy
If there were no documented cases of a vaccinated felv- contracting it from a positive, then wouldn't the vaccine be marketed as 100% effective, instead of 85% or so? I agree that many of the apparent vaccine failures could be due to "false negative" tests, but IMHO, untilthe testing gets more

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread TenHouseCats
again, if anyone can show me a documented case of a vaccinated, truly negative cat turning positive, i'll believe it i've looked, and tho i've heard a couple of anecdotal stories, in none of them was an IFA or retest ever done to assure the negative cat really was i truly believe that

Re: Tsunade dizzy

2006-11-11 Thread Lernermichelle
I'm sorry I have not been following this thread and just read this (over 700 emails in my inbox). My cat patches, who used to get hairballs a lot, would occasionally fall over as if passing out after or during puking up a hair ball. She has done it at least 3 or 4 times, and I have stuck my

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-11 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Maybe Bandy is just sad because Inky is sick sympathy. I hope that's the case, and Inky gets better, and Bandy's back to himself in no time. Bandy's my little list hero, he's inspired me several times now through the years here. Inky, of course, is just the "Old Man" of the group, and a

Re: our little Scooter

2006-11-11 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I'm so sorry to hear this about Scooter. I was hoping for the best, but I guess it just wasn't going to be. The important thing, at this point, is just to make sure he's comfortable, and surrounded by love as much as you can provide. Treasure every second you have, and lock it into your memory

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
For the flip side, my 2 cats WERE NOT vaccinated (not until Moogie got symptomatic and I finally got a FELV diagnosis after she was about 12-14 months old), and spentMoogie's entire lifewith her until she died of the FELV at 18 months of age. All still test negative. :) Phaewryn Please

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
How soon after the vaccinations do you plan to make the move with the cats? I would not stress them with a cross country move directly after being vaccinated. That's asking for trouble. Try to do it at least 3 months in advance if you can. (and of course, make sure your vet gives the FELV

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Speaking of healthy adult cats is UC Davis in CA still adopting their research cats out to the public after they complete their studies? They used to have an adoption webpage, and now it's gone... anyone have any idea? It would be really sad if they discontinued that adoption program,