Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread Belinda
I t can take up to 6 weeks to rid the body of the Hemobartonella he should be on the doxy for a minimum of 4 weeks and longer if the HCT isn't normal after that. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens

Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread JENI RECA
Hi, We had to put Hillman Waller to sleep last night, it was a hard decision but best for him. He was a 1.5 years and was the sweetest cat ever! Positive as a kitten and also developed lymphosarcoma, but even with the surgery that took out most of it near his throat, we think it came back.

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Jeni,I am so sorry about Hillman Waller.Hugs to you. Sherry JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, We had to put Hillman Waller to sleep last night, it was a hard decision but best for him. He was a 1.5 years and was the sweetest cat ever! Positive as a kitten and also developed

Re: Sometimes, You get scared

2007-04-03 Thread dede hicken
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. How much Rescue Remedy do you use per bowl? They will be in cages 1 or 2 cats per cage depending. I feel better this morning. Just took a long walk! Have a great day y'all (guess I'd better stop using that expression. They'll think i am a hick in NY.

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread C J
Tomi has been on the Doxy for about 3 and a half weeks, so the vet said that is enough time and didn't give me any more Doxy pills. I hope that is enough timeI was thinking 4 weeks also, but she said it wasn't necessary. If Hemobartonella comes back, will it take awhile to return, or can

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread C J
I'm sorry about Hillman Waller passing. It is so hard to lose them when they are so young. - Original Message - From: JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 5:38 AM Subject: Please add Hillman Waller to cls Hi, We had to put

advice sought, contacts needed

2007-04-03 Thread Melissa Lind
Hello All, I'm new to this, so bear with me. Here's my situation: I live in rural Nebraska. Caring people are few and far between here when it comes to cats. I have just rescued a FeLV positive female. She's young, so her chances of survival are not good for the long-term, but she could

Re: Sometimes, You get scared

2007-04-03 Thread Gussies mom
We're not masochistic, we just put just see a need and put their needs above our emotional ones. It's the curse of having a heart. And they are greatful for it. :) Beth Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 12:34 PM 4/2/2007, you wrote I guess we are all a bit masochistic, we take in the

Re: advice sought, contacts needed

2007-04-03 Thread Kelly L
At 06:14 AM 4/3/2007, you wrote: If your cats are adults and have received their vaccines there is no reason not to introduce her to your home, Many people here mix them and to my knowledge there has been no transmissions, I have one, And I had one for years that lived with my 28 other

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so very sorry for your loss. On 4/3/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry about Hillman Waller passing. It is so hard to lose them when they are so young. - Original Message - From: JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread Marissa Johnson
I'm so sorry for your loss Jeni! It sounds like you made the right decision for him...even though it was a hard one!! *hugs* Marissa - Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games.

Re: advice sought, contacts needed

2007-04-03 Thread Gussies mom
Melissa - There is not need to put her down. If your cats are vaccinated, she can live quite happily with your cats. I have mixed as many as 5 FeLV cats with 5 negative cats. One of my FeLV negative cats is FIV+. I mixed my cats for years. None of the negative cats ever got FeLV, and some

RE: advice sought, contacts needed

2007-04-03 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Hi, Melissa -- I would add to what others have said, what test was used to determine her FeLV status? And how young is she? Because the in-office (ELISA) tests can often be false positive, and also if she's young enough, she might shake the FeLV on her own. She should be retested in a few

RE: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Jeni, I'm so sorry. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Hillman Waller, and comfort hugs to you. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JENI RECA Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 5:39 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please add

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread Gussies mom
So sorry you had to lose your baby. What a lucky guy he was to have you. Beth JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, We had to put Hillman Waller to sleep last night, it was a hard decision but best for him. He was a 1.5 years and was the sweetest cat ever! Positive as a kitten and also

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Jeni, I am so sorry that you guys have lost Hillman Waller. Was he Papoose's brother? Bless you for taking care of Hillman and Papoose, and seeing after them despite knowing they might not be with you long. :) Wendy --- JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, We had to put Hillman Waller to

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread Gussies mom
15-17 is considered severly anemic. That's about where my foster Stamp is right now. This is a great web page for cat Hemotology at different stages of life: http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/glossary2.php Beth Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wish I could be

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
That is an awesome site. Thank you! Joey's RBC is 2.59. So if 15-17 is considered severely anemic...what is 2.59 considered? On 4/3/07, Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 15-17 is considered severly anemic. That's about where my foster Stamp is right now. This is a great web page for cat

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
Where did you get it? On 4/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Merrick canned I am feeding does not have wheat gluten in it. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time.

cls

2007-04-03 Thread Debbie
I feel stupid, but could someone tell me what cls means? I assume it means someone's kitty has died, but just would like to know. I am fairly new to the lsit so I don't know all the abbreviations. -Original Message- From: Gussies mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Apr 3, 2007 9:36 AM To:

OT: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Hey guys, Why is it that even a year and a half after Cricket's passing, I can burst into tears after having flashbacks of the night he died? To a logical person (being me), it sounds ridiculous and overdramatic. But the fact remains that when I allow myself to remember what happened with

Re: cls

2007-04-03 Thread Marissa Johnson
Don't feel stupid! It took me AGES to figure out what CLS was!!! It's Candle Light Service - a website where there are memorials to our kitties who have gone to the bridge. I hope that helps...and this is one list where it's DEFINITELY okay to ask what might seem like stupid questions.

RE: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Wolf, Leah R.
Wendy, You are not alone. It took two weeks for my Bubba to die from felv and watching him slip away inch by inch was agonizing. When I think of him, I have to force myself not to dwell on the experience or else I will break down all over again. Leah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: OT: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
Hi Wendy, I think sometimes we have an extra special connection to our pets -- just like we have an extra special connection with some people -- and we just never ever forget -- how special their life was and is certainly as we still think and feel very strongly about him or her. And that

Re: OT: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread lynette
Why is it that even a year and a half after Cricket's passing, I can burst into tears after having flashbacks of the night he died? I had to have my beloved Orange PTS at age 18 last fall. His kidneys gave out entirely and I could not see him suffer any longer. The vet came to the house for

Re: advice sought, contacts needed

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Melissa, I mixed my positive with three other negatives and they are all still negative years later. They lived together for four years. As long as your neg's are adults and vaccinated, they'll most likely be fine. In my opinion, fighting/biting is the only sure way to pass FeLV in adults.

Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Hey Marissa, How are you doing today? You sound pretty upbeat in your posts, so I hope you're feeling good. Slinky is probably so happy to see you doing well, watching you from the top of his 'tree in the sky'. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can

To Leah: RE: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Leah, In a twisted way, I am glad I'm not alone. Of course, in my own utopia, I would never wish those kinds of memories on anyone. You used the perfect term...agonizing. Prayers going out for peace for all of us. :) Wendy --- Wolf, Leah R. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy, You are not

Re: To Leah: RE: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
Wendy, I have meltdowns nearly every day just reading this list. I can barely read the feline heart list at all. And yeah, I cry at work too. It isn't good... Try explaining to your boss that you aren't crying over your own cat...you are crying over your Internet friends' cat that you've

To Anita: RE: OT: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
That's a great point Anita...that without us, who knows if they ever would have been loved. If Cricket had to choose, I bet he would have chosen to be loved even knowing how he might suffer for a short time in the end. He probably would have died from the anemia one day anyway, had he not known

To Lynette: Re: OT: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Lynette, I am so sorry about your Orange. Our Julie will be 18 in June; her kidneys aren't working too well either. I can tell she's different from month to month...more quiet and inactive as time goes by. We all do what we can. I think it was very selfless of you to let Orange pass on. As

Updates on Cassidy

2007-04-03 Thread Melissa Lind
It's the newbie again. I'm not sure if I'm using this mailing list correctly-please advise me if I'm not! And I apologize for being wordy-I'm an English major/instructor who just can seem to mince her words! Cassidy is getting spayed today. She's very healthy considering what she's gone

RE: Updates on Cassidy

2007-04-03 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Melissa -- Thanks for the update! I'm glad Cassidy is going in for her zipper, vibes that all goes well. I know you're kind of crunched for time, but it would really be better to wait longer to retest her -- if the first test was a true positive (which of course you don't know) you should

Late FeLV diagnosis

2007-04-03 Thread Nathan Kennedy
Yesterday I got the bad news that my boy Mao was FeLV+. This was the worst-case scenario and one that I had dismissed because he tested negative when I rescued him from the street as a baby in October, as had the only other cat he had contact with. He saw the vet on his first visit, the next day

RE: Late FeLV diagnosis

2007-04-03 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Nathan -- I'm sorry Mao is sick. But first off, which test was used to test for FeLV most recently? If it was the ELISA (in-office), it has a high incidence of false positives. If it was the IFA, that's more reliable. It's just odd that he would test negative when you got him and then suddenly

Re: Updates on Cassidy

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Hey Melissa, Imagine...meeting a fellow English teacher and cat lover here...lol. I think books and cats just go together. You are using this mailing list perfectly. This is what we are here for. And imo, it's the best place to be for FeLV info. And we're so glad that you aren't going to

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread elizabeth trent
Jeni, I am so sorry. elizabeth On 4/3/07, JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, We had to put Hillman Waller to sleep last night, it was a hard decision but best for him. He was a 1.5 years and was the sweetest cat ever! Positive as a kitten and also developed lymphosarcoma, but even with

Re: Late FeLV diagnosis

2007-04-03 Thread Lance
Nathan, I'm really sorry to read that Mao is so ill. It sounds like you have a good vet, in that you don't mention him recommending euthanasia yet. We sometimes see less compassionate and less concerned vets recommending this just because a cat tests positive. Has your vet recommended any further

Re: Late FeLV diagnosis: my reply

2007-04-03 Thread dede hicken
Nathan, I don't give advice on FeLV on this list because I am so new, but I CAN tell you about a hypoplastic trachea, because I have a cat with it. She also has asthma, and the attacks are very frightening. I give her .5ml dexamethasone (sp) in her rear muscle. I also give her aminophiline to

Cassidy is a boy!

2007-04-03 Thread Melissa Lind
Ha! Ha! The vet called me with interesting news-Cassidy fooled us all! He is now neutered. Luckily, I named him after a fictional cowboy, so the name will stay. I appreciate all the info on mixed households, but I'm still leery about trying it. We'll see how the search for a home goes.and then

Re: Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread Marissa Johnson
Aw, thanks for asking Wendy! I'm doing okay. The first several days after Slinky went to the bridge I really thought I was doing great! But the last few nights have been pretty rough. The guilt and what-if's started 2 nights ago - if I'd caught the UTI sooner, gotten him in sooner -

Re: Cassidy is a boy!

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Hehehe...Sounds like Cassidy is going to be a hoot already! Love your quote Melissa! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has!

Re: Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread Barb Moermond
yep, we rock hehehe and we're trying to convince marissa that mc and I are actually different people! pretty shaky results so far.. Barb+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,

RE: Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Marissa -- Reading Patience's story made me cry (yes, I too end up crying a lot at work) -- to think of the cruelty she's already endured in her little life. I'm so glad she seems to be on her way to a great new home even if it isn't yours. Rufus and Justin look delightful. I hope you get

This is crazy...Fwd: [feline-hyperT] So what's in a can of dog food??

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Don't read this if you really don't want to know what's in pet food, because it's GROSS. I will never use 'by-product' again. Note the correction at the bottom of the article in the link. :) Wendy Note: forwarded message attached. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed

Re: To Kelley: RE: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 4/3/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: lololol...should I be laughing at this??? it does sound crazy, but we all know you aren't. thanks for the endorphins :) wendy This is how the conversation goes I'm sitting here crying, and the guy in the cube next to me says: What's wrong? Me:

Re: Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Marissa, All of those furbabies look so precious!!! I can see why Patience is popular. She definitely has a heart-wrenching story to tell, but it's going to have a beautiful ending, I know. Have you been able to spend any time with your prospective furbabies? Hopefully, that will give you

Re: Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread Marissa Johnson
Thanks Wendy. I first went to this shelter last week Thursday. I already had Rufus in mind as well as a cally who had a hind leg amputated after a car accident. However, the amputee wanted nothing to do with me...and apparently with any humans (they tell me he's not doing so well). I hadn't

OT: Andersoon Cooper tonight

2007-04-03 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
He's going to be talking about the pet food recall at 10 pm on CNN. _ It’s tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid=WLMartagline

Re: Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 4/3/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Wendy. I first went to this shelter last week Thursday. I already had Rufus in mind as well as a cally who had a hind leg amputated after a car accident. However, the amputee wanted nothing to do with me...and apparently with any

OT: Anyone have a Roomba promotional code they are not going to use?

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Hey guys, I am going to order a Roomba in the next few days and was wondering if anyone has a promotional discount code lying around that they aren't going to use or some type of coupon? Or, if you know where I can get one, that would be great too! Thanks for your help, Wendy Never doubt that

Re: OT: Andersoon Cooper tonight

2007-04-03 Thread wendy
Thanks!!! :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He's going to be talking about the pet food recall at 10 pm on CNN. _ It’s tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips

Re: OT: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Wendy,meltdowns are normal for folks like us. :) I too still have them even though Maizee has been gone now 17 months.I still agonize over her last moments and if it should have been done differently.I too come here for comfort every once and awhile.Take care. Sherry and my furry boys wendy

Re: thank you

2007-04-03 Thread Marylyn
Try St. Francis.he obviously led her to you. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who

Re: Feline blood for transfusion available

2007-04-03 Thread Marylyn
Felix sends you so much love. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who

Re: Too much bad news

2007-04-03 Thread Marylyn
Midnight left this world where he felt the safest--right by your side. Know how much he adores you. Ask him to visit. He wants to but thinks he should wait until you are ready. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: cls

2007-04-03 Thread Marylyn
The only stupid question is the one that is unasked. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who

Re: Anyone have a Roomba promotional code they are not going to use?

2007-04-03 Thread Marylyn
I don't have the code but price them several placesI was looking and there is a really big difference. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-03 Thread Marylyn
A friend just sent this website: http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/brands4dept.asp?dept%5Fid=131mscssid=9U5S74A9R8F98P6CDC8MABC9FB388W8E There are several foods that are grain free. I'm to the point of thinking about home cooking for Dixie. Or at least a combination of home cooking and

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
I don't know what Feeder Supply is. I went to a local pet store today that sells premium food. Unfortunately they sell no Felidae, and Diamond Dry only. I bought some Wellness canned, but ouch. I can't get to my feed store most of the time though..no time. On 4/3/07, Marylyn [EMAIL

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread C J
Hmm I think we must be talking about different blood values. The chart on that site says normal RBC is about 5-10, so that is maybe where Joey is measuring a 2.59. Tomi is measuring 17, where the normal range is 24-34, so that must be the PCV. I am not really sure what the difference is

Re: Late FeLV diagnosis

2007-04-03 Thread elizabeth trent
Nathan, I am so sorry you and Mao are going through this. I'm saying prayers for both of you. elizabeth On 4/3/07, Nathan Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday I got the bad news that my boy Mao was FeLV+. This was the worst-case scenario and one that I had dismissed because he tested

Re: Cassidy is a boy!

2007-04-03 Thread elizabeth trent
LOL My Othello was Ophelia until he went to get spayed :0) elizabeth On 4/3/07, Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ha! Ha! The vet called me with interesting news—Cassidy fooled us all! He is now neutered. Luckily, I named him after a fictional cowboy, so the name will stay. I

Re: Cassidy is a boy!

2007-04-03 Thread Chris Behnke
Same here, Mack (short for MacQuyver) was Sophia until we notied him 'laying' on top of the other females. Thankfully the other females were already taken care of:) Chris - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03,

Re: Late FeLV diagnosis

2007-04-03 Thread C J
I'm sorry that Mao is ill. At least if he is still showing his happy personality, you know that he's not giving up on himself yet. Praying for Mao that he pulls through this and stays with you for quite awhile longer. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Nathan Kennedy [EMAIL

(Totally OT) What goes into pet foods

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.frrhealthypet.com/id35.html http://www.homestead.com/VonHapsburg/petfood.html BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:O'Gwynn;Jenn;Phaewryn;Ms. FN:Jenn Phaewryn O'Gwynn NICKNAME:Phaewryn ORG:Little Cheetah Cat Rescue;operations/field work TITLE:Cat Rescuer NOTE:I rescue cats. I run a small personal

GA - 2 FELV+ cats need home

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Posted by: catwomanofatlanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] catwomanofatlanta Sun Apr 1, 2007 2:31 pm (PST) I am trying to find homes for two FELV Males, one is black long haired, the other looks like a Russian Blue. I have found groups that will take FIV kittis, but no one who will take FELV kitties. I

Re: thank you

2007-04-03 Thread elizabeth trent
That is a lovely idea. I have long admired your signature file elizabeth On 4/3/07, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try St. Francis.he obviously led her to you. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: OT: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread elizabeth trent
It leaves such a hole in your heart. They love you unconditionally...nothing can fill that void but a lot of love and a lot of time. elizabeth On 4/3/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, Why is it that even a year and a half after Cricket's passing, I can burst into tears after

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm so sorry for your loss Jeni, it sounds like you did everything you could for him, and he is now at peace. My sympathy goes out to you. Phaewryn

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Your vet is wrong. It COMMONLY take 6 weeks. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I got it locally at Guy's Farm and Yard in Montpelier, VT... but you can use the Merrick website to locate a store near you, that's what I did. http://www.merrickpetcare.com/locator/ Phaewryn Where did you get it? On 4/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Merrick canned I am

Re: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
You're totally normal Wendy. Of course, you have to consider the source that's coming from... ;-)~ Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources