Re: pictures of Cassidy and Ashley

2007-04-06 Thread Gina WN
They are precious! I like their markings. Both of them look very sweet. Gina Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, I know you’re all sick of hearing from me, but here are some pictures. I hope this works. Cassidy:

Re: Diesel

2007-04-06 Thread Gina WN
I will definitely keep Diesel in my prayers. Gina Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to say this but could you all add Diesel to your prayers.He is a seet little orange guy who purrs like a diesel.I felt his neck tonight and it was VERY swollen.So I called Dr. Jen and

Re: Diesel

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
Asking for prayers is a sign of wisdom and strength...you know you need help from someone greater than we are. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of

Re: pictures of Cassidy and Ashley

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
Oh my..:) If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who

question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Jenna
Hello. Does anyone there know any about feline glacoma? I am looking at adopting one cat who had had one eye removed due to glacoma. She is very young- 3. She is very sweet, but I am terrified that some people have told me not to get a cat with this type of problem, that it could effect the

Re: pictures of Cassidy and Ashley

2007-04-06 Thread Jenna
I love the manxy one- Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are precious! I like their markings. Both of them look very sweet. Gina Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, I know you’re all sick of hearing from me, but here are some pictures. I hope this works.

Re: question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Marissa Johnson
Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this email with the words feline glaucoma in the subject...that way people who have some knowledge or experience will be more likely to read it and respond. Also, what I do know, is that when a

Re: question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Jenna, I have a cat who is at risk for glaucoma, but doesn't have it at this time. The kind of risk you would be taking would be a lot different than with an FELV+ cat. Even if she loses the other eye, she should get around just fine as a blind cat. I don't see any reason to avoid adopting

RE: pictures of Cassidy and Ashley

2007-04-06 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
They are so beautiful!! 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 you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and

feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Jenna
thanks btw i was watching an old disney movie with a cat named winky and I thought about your beloved slinky. I guess that little angel visited me too. Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jenna. I don't really know anything about this disease, but I would suggest that you repost this

feline glacoma

2007-04-06 Thread Jenna
Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello. Does anyone there know any about feline glacoma? I am looking at adopting one cat who had had one eye removed due to glacoma. She is very young- 3. She is very sweet, but I am terrified that some people have told me not to get a cat with this type of

Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
As I've said before, none of us know when we will die or how we will leave this earth. The healthiest, happiest, most well cared for cats may be the ones to leave first. We just don't know. What we are all learning is what matters: The time and love we share together. The Royal Princess

Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Marissa Johnson
A! :) He's been busy! He was playing in my dining room and knocking things over this morning! ;) I heard a crash and figured he must be visiting! lol Thanks for thinking of him...he was such a precious boy! Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks btw i was watching an old disney

Re: someone who is GOOD at marketing, etc

2007-04-06 Thread Gussies mom
I know people who feed their dogs carrots for treats. A lot of dog food does have vegetables. Then there are the dogs that will eat anything. You have to be careful of those. When I was a teenager my brother and I fed pickled eggplant to our one dog just to see if she really would eat

Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Gussies mom
I agree. If you can't stop thinking about herthere is a reason. The best thing is to talk to your vet about what to expect. If you know what's coming it's easier to deal with. Like my old vet said when I got my first FeLV kitty - This is what she has. This is what can happen. This is

Re: someone who is GOOD at marketing, etc

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
Sandy, a little Cairn, ate any vegetable my father ate...tomatoes, peppers, onions (pre-knowledge day), everything. Don't over load on vitamin A though. Dogs eat grass all the time. If you have men who will exclude any of God's

Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
There is a pet hobbyist site that deals with blind cats and I am sure you can search for more. Blind animals do wonderfully as long as they stay inside and you don't rearrange the furniture every day. Cats, with their whiskers, should do better than dogs.

Re: Cassidy and Ashley are home!

2007-04-06 Thread Gussies mom
They spayed a cat that had URI? That should never happen. Did they also vaccinate her? This is not good. Beth Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven’t had time to read all the posts, but I’m starting to, and it’s comforting to know there are others out there like

Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Jenna
could you please send me the site? Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a pet hobbyist site that deals with blind cats and I am sure you can search for more. Blind animals do wonderfully as long as they stay inside and you don't rearrange the furniture every day. Cats, with their

Re: pictures of Cassidy and Ashley

2007-04-06 Thread Gussies mom
What cutie petuties! Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Okay, I know you’re all sick of hearing from me, but here are some pictures. I hope this works. Cassidy: http://picasaweb.google.com/mzurovsk/Cassidy/photo?authkey=Iq5dHa-Vucs#5050179613677810130 Ashley:

Re: Diesel

2007-04-06 Thread elizabeth trent
Prayers going up for You and Diesel. elizabeth On 4/5/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to say this but could you all add Diesel to your prayers.He is a seet little orange guy who purrs like a diesel.I felt his neck tonight and it was VERY swollen.So I called Dr. Jen and she

Re: Diesel

2007-04-06 Thread Gussies mom
Hoping it's nothing serious and he will be back purring soon. Beth Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to say this but could you all add Diesel to your prayers.He is a seet little orange guy who purrs like a diesel.I felt his neck tonight and it was VERY swollen.So I called

Re: Cassidy and Ashley are home!

2007-04-06 Thread Melissa Lind
Beth, Yes, yes, they spayed, vaccinated, the works. I'm sorry if this was not the thing to do; I'm not very knowledgeable yet. As someone pointed out on an earlier post-we're all learning. I guess I have a lot of learning to do-more than most. I appreciate the advice. I asked my vet today if

Re: feline glaucoma-question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Melissa Lind
Jenna, First of all, I agree with everyone else-if you won't help this poor soul, who will? I'm new to the rescue business and special needs cats, but I'm finding so much support and help. I know there will be heartbreak in my future, and I'm often crying when reading everyone's experiences on

Re: Diesel

2007-04-06 Thread Melissa Lind
Sherry, You and diesel are in my prayers. I have to go to church today at 3:00-I'll think the most about him while I'm there. But all of you will be in my prayers-I'm so thankful to have found you! Melissa

Re: feline glaucoma-question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Marissa Johnson
Hi again Jenna. I should mention that I'm hoping to adopt a litle blind kitten right now. If the only risk is that the glaucoma could spread to his other eye, I wouldn't worry about that in the least! From what I've heard, blind cats do just fine and will learn to navigate in no time.

Re: Diesel

2007-04-06 Thread Marissa Johnson
Prayers and GLOW for you and Diesel Sherry! Hope he's better soon. MJ Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry, You and diesel are in my prayers. I have to go to church today at 3:00—I’ll think the most about him while I’m there. But all of you will be in my

Just got back from the vet

2007-04-06 Thread Gussies mom
Had Stamp's blood checked. She had a very hard time getting any blood, but his hct/pcv is 25. It was 20 2 weeks ago, down from 28. Everything else was pretty much the same. His belly continues to get bigger, but she could not get fluid. Beth - Now

Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Melissa Lind
You guys won't believe it! I went to the gas station today-and anther baby found me! I can't believe it! I've rescued 3 cats in the last 10 years and fostered 2. Now, I've had 3 cats find me this week alone! I was much panicked at first, but I knew I had to do the right thing. I couldn't walk away

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Gussies mom
As many kittens as are gassed in this country every day, I think spay-abort is the right thing. Congratulations on your new baby. Beth Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys won’t believe it! I went to the gas station today—and anther baby found me! I can’t

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Marissa Johnson
I agree with Beth...especially if you can't afford it. I know it's a hard decision, but there are so many homeless out there already! Yay for you I know how you feel about feeling like this is what you were meant to do. I have yet to find a random stray...but I have this funny

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread elizabeth trent
Oh Melissa - I'm so glad you got adopted again :0) You have a wonderful heart. Good luck with the job hunting. elizabeth On 4/6/07, Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys won't believe it! I went to the gas station today—and anther baby found me! I can't believe it! I've rescued 3

Vegetarian cat food

2007-04-06 Thread Melissa Lind
Ha!-all this talk about food reminds me of something dumb I tried: vegetarian cat food. I think it was honorable in concept, but stupid in practice. I used Evolution Diet or Evolution Science Diet for a while on my 3. I found it through the peta website. The food claimed to extend the life of your

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh, boy, I wish yall lived near me. I so need volunteers! If you can get hooked up as a volunteer with a rescue in your area - they should pay most of the costs associated with the kitty. I do early term spay on pregnant cats - but not after the kittens are viable. Everyone has to make their

RE: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Wow, Melissa -- I don't think I want to hang out with you too much -- we've got 5 already and would end up with more! I just have to ask, because if I didn't the listmom of one of my other lists would kick my ass -- have you listed these ones who found you as found with your local shelters

Re: feline glaucoma--question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Melissa Lind
Hi Jenna, I got a quick response to my post on the other website. Here's what the lady I was talking about wrote (although she misunderstood the fact that you are thinking of taking the cat, not giving it up, if I understand correctly): There is absolutely no issue to blind cats..they are

RE: feline glaucoma-question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Jenna -- Of all the disabilities for a cat to have, blindness is one of the least worrisome, really, for the mommy. My housemate's old cat Kitty, 17+, had CRF and one day had a blood pressure spike and just went blind. My housemate was distraught because Kitty cried loudly for a couple of days

Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
This is the one I ran across. I cannot tell you how good it is though. www.pethobbyist.com I believe someone on the list used it as a reference. There has to be others. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
Amen to that. Dixie Louise Doodle Katt told two ACs parts of the name she wanted after I asked her and them. She wound up with the entire name as you can see. Listen with your heart, not with your ears or brain. If you have men who

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
Your decision on spaying is the right one for you and Frosty (soon to have another name). It is an individual decision. All of my four legged friends would have been wonderful parents and had beautiful babies but, had someone, somewhere, down the road had acted responsibly, my friends would

Re: Cassidy and Ashley are home!

2007-04-06 Thread Gussies mom
Most vets do it this way. I just think it's too much at once to vaccinate and spay all at once. Too taxing on the system. I've lost fosters that way. But a vet should never spay of vaccinate if a cat is sniffling or has a temp. Beth Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Melissa Lind
Thanks for the well-wishes everyone! I'm surprised at how happy I am to have this many kitties at once (we'll not really surprised when I think about it). But, I've been keeping my head to the ground when I go out-don't want to put out the cat vibe! I've been kinda blue lately, so this is a real

RE: In memory of Bagheera

2007-04-06 Thread Debbie
Thanks Gina. We sure do miss the big guy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina WN Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 9:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: In memory of Bagheera He was absolutely gorgeous! Gina

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Hey Melissa, Good for you for saving Frosty...I love the name! She's lucky to have found you and I bet your husband will love her. If you do an Internet search on pet financial assistance or something like that, you should come up with a lot of hits. The links I have for those are at work, and

To Jenna: Re: question for anyone with knowledge/feline glaucoma

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Jenna, If the worst that happens with feline glaucoma is that kitty eventually goes blind, that's not that bad, imo. There are blind kitties out there who do just fine. Not what you would choose for them, but blind kitties need to be loved too. What other health problems did they say she could

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread TenHouseCats
www.neuterspay.org then look up your state it's the most up-to-date resource there is, but that said, as soon as i completed a state, it was out of date because programs are constantly changing, being added, losing funding. and always ASK if they have multi-cat or rescue rates MC

To Nathan: How is Mao?

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Hi Nathan, I was thinking about Mao and wondering how he is faring. I hope you have good news for us. Please let us know how he is doing when you get a chance. Prayers going out for Mao. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it

Re: pictures of Cassidy and Ashley

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Melissa, Again, bless you for taking these two sweethearts in! Their eyes show so much appreciation. Cassidy looks like she has a beautiful coat (or rather, will have when it grows back, lol)! I hope Ashley's next test comes back neg. Stay warm! :) Wendy --- Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Cassidy and Ashley are home!

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
Your vet should have Lysine. That is where I found my first batch. Insist on what you think you need. And don't ketch yourself. I had a vet vaccinate a sick feral cat even though I specifically said not to..but we don't have much trouble with this vaccine.. and

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
Look up alley cat advocates too. They have branches all across the US and do low/no cost s/n. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity,

Re: Stamp tried to play today!

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Beth, It's reassuring to hear that Stamp is still playing. You just never know. Sometimes life surprises us. :) Wendy --- Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went home at lunch and was putting on my necklace and he swatted at it! He has been hiding so much lately and his belly

Melamine added on purpose???

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Have you guys read what the FDA is now investigating? That the melamine was added for profit to possibly speed up the gelling of wheat gluten, meaning less wheat gluten was needed, thus making it cheaper for manufacturers. This makes me sick. I am not one that supports our 'global economy'

Re: Melamine added on purpose???

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Oops...I was referring to the link that MC had posted: http://howl911.com/#headlines Sorry about that. :) Wendy --- wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you guys read what the FDA is now investigating? That the melamine was added for profit to possibly speed up the gelling of wheat gluten,

Re: Stamp tried to play today!

2007-04-06 Thread Sally Davis
Wendy Stamp woohoo!!! So glad to hear stamp is feeling better.Behavior is a good indicator in my opinion. Junior too is feeling better wants to rub up against you spastically like he used to before FeLv. He also is finally not rough looking. His fur looks like it used to he is grooming

Fwd: [feline-hyperT] OT:Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Branded and Private Label Branded Dog Biscuits

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Note: forwarded message attached. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~

possibly looking for homes for two feluk positive cats..not a double

2007-04-06 Thread JENI RECA
Hi, two feluk positive cats that need forever homes... One cat had a possible home, but I don't think the person wants him anymore, he is a tabby and white male, neutered, 6 months old and very very sweet...his sister was feluk positive and was very sick, had to be put to sleep. He was

Re: Melamine added on purpose???

2007-04-06 Thread elizabeth trent
I'll tell you this...I almost bought a top at Target today during my lunch break --- until I saw that it was made in China. elizabeth On 4/6/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you guys read what the FDA is now investigating? That the melamine was added for profit to possibly speed up

Diesel Please add to the CLS :(

2007-04-06 Thread Sherry DeHaan
I am SO sorry to say that sweet little Diesel has joined the many fur angels that have been lost to this HORRIBLE disease.His throat was swollen so bad that it was impeding his windpipe and making it hard to swallow.It was a mistake that I even noticed it last night.But it may have saved him

Re: Diesel Please add to the CLS :(

2007-04-06 Thread elizabeth trent
Sherry, I am so very sorry. My heart hurts with you. elizabeth On 4/6/07, Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am SO sorry to say that sweet little Diesel has joined the many fur angels that have been lost to this HORRIBLE disease.His throat was swollen so bad that it was impeding his

Re: Diesel Please add to the CLS :(

2007-04-06 Thread Kelly L
At 07:09 PM 4/6/2007, you wrote: Sherry. I am so very sorry about little Diesel, that goodness you were there for fom. Kelly I am SO sorry to say that sweet little Diesel has joined the many fur angels that have been lost to this HORRIBLE disease.His throat was swollen so bad that it was

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Kelley, Prayers going out for little Joey. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am concerned, to put it mildly. My poor boy's PCV/RBC values are up, very slightly. I think the RBC went from 2.59 to 2.75. His white blood cell count is back up again, though - it had

Re: Diesel Please add to the CLS :(

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Sherry, So sorry to hear about little Diesel. I think I remember you posting about him some time ago. I hope Diesel had an easy passing. He was lucky to have known you. :) Wendy --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am SO sorry to say that sweet little Diesel has joined the many

Re: (OT) You guys are my only saving grace

2007-04-06 Thread wendy
Phaewryn, I'm with you. The people here are great! :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted you to know that when I read email after email from other lists, with people making terrible tragic mistakes that cost animals their quality of life or their life

Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread TenHouseCats
well, gee, as i've been a host there for the past 7 years, i'm rather fond of the place i didn't know we had a blind cat area, tho i DO know, however, that on wednesday nights, we have a chat hosted by a vet tech who happens to have two blind kitties barb, phaewryn and marissa all

Re: feline glaucoma- question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Marylyn
Sorry. I must have the sites confused. Like everyone else, I have been doing lots of surfing lately. I'll see if I can find it. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Diesel Please add to the CLS :(

2007-04-06 Thread Gina WN
I am sorry you lost precious Diesel :( Gina Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am SO sorry to say that sweet little Diesel has joined the many fur angels that have been lost to this HORRIBLE disease.His throat was swollen so bad that it was impeding his windpipe and making it

Re: thank you

2007-04-06 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Gina. I was just telling one of my friends - thanks to this list and the website -- Mama Kitty got an extra year. She had an excellent quality of life during that year. I feel very fortunate to have found you all too. elizabeth On 4/5/07, Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mama

Mega C Plus?

2007-04-06 Thread Gina WN
Has anyone heard of, or given, Mega C Plus to their cats? I clicked on a link in the article and it lead me to the product. Gina wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oops...I was referring to the link that MC had posted: http://howl911.com/#headlines Sorry about that. :) Wendy --- wendy

Re: Melamine added on purpose???

2007-04-06 Thread Gina WN
I can't even process the idea yet that it might have been intentional. Unbelievable! Off topic: I can't wait until our farmer's market opens in May. I really want to buy as much locally as I can. It's not easy in today's world. It's so hard to find affordable clothing not made in

Re: Mega C Plus?

2007-04-06 Thread Lance Linimon
Ember gets a 1/4 tsp of Mega C Plus in her morning food. She hasn't had any problems with it. Lance On Apr 7, 2007, at 12:03 AM, Gina WN wrote: Has anyone heard of, or given, Mega C Plus to their cats? I clicked on a link in the article and it lead me to the product. Gina wendy [EMAIL

Re: Mega C Plus? --Lance

2007-04-06 Thread Gina WN
Can you tell me some of the benefits you've seen with the Mega C? Gina Lance Linimon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ember gets a 1/4 tsp of Mega C Plus in her morning food. She hasn't had any problems with it. Lance On Apr 7, 2007, at 12:03 AM, Gina WN wrote: Has anyone

Re: Vegetarian cat food - Attn: Melissa

2007-04-06 Thread PEC2851
Melissa, Please don't feel dumb at all about it. I also pondered the idea for my cats, but never went thru w/ it the whole way. Me, being a vegan, well, let's just say I came to a point where I couldn't fathom feeding my babies any meat And, I do have a vegetarian dog - due to