Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)
Marissa, What a WONDERFUL UPLIFTING story Dr. G. sounds awesome I know that there are (a few) great vets out there, mine being one of them. ( I have to drive[not anymore] over 1 1/2 hours to see him). And, I've had (too) much contact w/ the other ones sadly I was not aware of your Georgia going astray. [These eyes, BLAH!!! NOT working, almost impossible to (attempt) to read. Just so glad I had your post read to me...] Any good news? I will keep her (you) in my prayers.. Hugs, Patti her gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Cat on immunoregulin
Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002
Re: OT- Cheap source of Zithromax? - fleas
I almost lost one of my cats using Advantage,, She was 3 years old went into a semi-coma Was hospitalized for over 3 weeks. Still never found out why. Thought I would lose her. I was frantic, didn't know just what the problem was Thank heavens she finally came around -after a really long time. I will NEVER use it again! Now use Frontline - NO problems at all... Still can't figure what the problem was. Either could vet. Just my personal experience Hugs, Patti her flea free gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)
Just wanted to add - I only wish ALL (even just some) were like that! I just told Nina, off list, I fired all my (many) doctors! Since it's highly unlikely I can get a Dr. like House, maybe I should ask my vet to treat me. Hugs, Patti her gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: question on test result
Thank you so much for sharing this. I wish more people felt this way!!! Debi H. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My thoughts about FELV and euth'ing them just because of the test results are this: Isn't every moment in life a moment for a discovery, a moment to find joy, a moment to know what it is to be loved? Is it fair for us to take ANY of those moments away from any living thing just because they MIGHT later get sick and die? True, many FELV+ cats do eventually get sick and die or have to be put down, BUT, I think life is better measured by it's QUALITY rather than it's QUANTITY! Even short lives can be filled with happiness, love, and joy. Just because something is short-lived, doesn't mean it's not worth experiencing. EVERY life has a purpose, everything is here for a reason, and all the creatures that enter our lives are here to teach us something. I've said it before, and I will quote it again, from Moogie's memorial page: In Memory Of Moogie I can look back and know that even though she only lived just over a year, she had all of the good experiences any cat could have in a lifetime, she just did it a little faster than most. Sickly kitties give more love. I hope everyone opens their heart to a sickly kitty and gives it the best life possible. Sickly kitties need more love, more time, more attention, and more devotion, but they give it all back to you. Sickly kitties snuggle up under your covers at night because they have a hard time staying warm on their own. Sickly kitties trust you 100%, because sickly kitties know that you crawl on your hands and knees on the way to the toilet in the middle of the night just so you don't step on the sickly kitty stretched across the hall way floor that doesn't have enough energy (or desire) to move out of your way. Sickly kitties know that if suddenly their food begins to taste bad and they don't want to eat it any more, you will go to the grocery store and buy them a carton of light cream and some ham lunch meat. Sickly kitties know that sudden trips to the vet to get rehydrated because mom had to be at work for 8 hours and couldn't be home to force feed water 3 cc's at a time are the norm, and no work schedule is more important than rehydrating the sickly kitty. Sickly kitties know that even though they feel really bad, in a few days mom will make it all better again, and they can enjoy a few more weeks under the covers with mom at night, a few more weeks walking across mom's keyboard on the weekends. Sickly kitties know that mom never lies, mom never ignores them, and mom never puts them in second place. In the end, sickly kitties know that mom will be there and hold them and tell them everything is OK, and that it's OK to go to sleep, and as they close their eyes and let go, sickly kitties know that mom loves them, and always will, and mom knows the love is a mutual feeling. Sure, it hurts, but I get a lot in return for my efforts, it makes me feel good inside, and that's the best feeling in the world. I have no regrets. Life is a roller coaster of emotion, you might as well be in the front seat where the view is good, and the wind is in your face. From: http://ucat.us/Moogie/index.html (sorry for making everyone cry again) Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals! - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)
Haha Patti...one of my first thoughts after seeing her a couple times was: can you go back to med school and become my doctor too I wish they were all this awesome...but I'm just thrilled to have found one who is!!! Thanks for the prayers, hugs, glow, etc. Still no luck finding her. But the good news is that the neighbors have all been very helpful and are keeping their eyes peeled. Got a couple leads last night but nothing panned out. Marissa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wanted to add - I only wish ALL (even just some) were like that! I just told Nina, off list, I fired all my (many) doctors! Since it's highly unlikely I can get a Dr. like House, maybe I should ask my vet to treat me. Hugs, Patti her gang - See what's free at AOL.com. If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears, one destroys. --Chief Dan George I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
I'm so sorry to hear about the problems your baby Abu is having. Immunoregulin is supposed to be a good immune system booster. I'm impressed with your vet. If I had a can that was constipated, I'd probably start sub-q fluids, and/or give 1 cc or so of daily lactulose. Have had older cats with that problem, not younger ones though. Gloria Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002
RE: article on releasing /not testing for felk in feral cats
Same here...we have a large group here that sends kitties to a hospice but do not euthanize. Felv+ and Fiv+ (no confirmatory tests) are mixed togetherdrives me nuts. Some are asymptomatic. However, no other group offers free TNR surgeries so they do a lot for controlling the populationif not for them, the cats won't be fixed otherwise and will indeed be suffering. http://thebestlittlecathouseinpa.com/Dome.htm Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 08:36:22 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: article on releasing /not testing for felk in feral cats Scream! Shadowcats here is one. They are also the best known feral group in our area by far...which means when they teach TNR to people..they teach it is *unethical* to not kill asymptomatic FELV+ cats... Although they do not euth for FIV and may not even test for it. They *do* euth asymptomatic FELV+ cats. I have had this argument with their director many times...she doesn't like me much..*sigh* www.shadowcats.net On 5/8/07, MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yep, but there are still TNR groups that not only test, but routinely euth positive cats with FeLV OR FIV... On 5/8/07, janine paton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/info/releasing.htm From Neighborhood Cats. It's well written and helped one of our hard headed vets understand why we don't always want them to test. She actually got it, and said thanks after she read it. Janine -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! _ Add some color. Personalize your inbox with your favorite colors. www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/personalize.html?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGLM_HMWL_reten_addcolor_0507
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
I'm so sorry to hear about the problems your baby Abu is having. Immunoregulin is supposed to be a good immune system booster. I'm impressed with your vet. If I had a can that was constipated, I'd probably start sub-q fluids, and/or give 1 cc or so of daily lactulose. Have had older cats with that problem, not younger ones though. Gloria Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
Yes, BF is at Pets Alive. MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is pets alive the one that best friends has come in to help? spring farm cares is, i THINK, way upstate. On 5/9/07, Patricia Lamoretti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you. With what's going on at Pets Alive, I don't know if they'd take another animal. They're trying to get everyone back on track and healthy. Animal Haven doesn't have space and I don't know spring farm cares so I'll give it a shot. Thanks again -- PAT [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try calling: http://www.petsalive.com/ http://www.animalhavenshelter.org/ http://www.springfarmcares.org/animalsanctuary.htm Those are 3 no kill shelters in NY. Here's the whole list if she's close to a bordering state: http://ucat.us/NoKillSanctuaries.html Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals! - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
I asusme you're in New York somewhere. There's Tabby's PLace in New Jersey, but I don't know if they take FELV. I also saw one on this weird map at http://www.adoptapet.com/maps/CATS/US/NJlocalonly=0 - I know nothing about it though... Niki's F.E.L.V. Rescue PO Box 70 ,Andover NJ US 07821 Gloria Patricia Lamoretti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : Thank you.nbsp; With what's going on at Pets Alive, I don't know if they'd take another animal.nbsp; They're trying to get everyone back on track and healthy.nbsp; Animal Haven doesn't have space and I don't know spring farm cares so I'll give it a shot.nbsp; Thanks again -- PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; wrote: Try calling:
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
I asusme you're in New York somewhere. There's Tabby's PLace in New Jersey, but I don't know if they take FELV. I also saw one on this weird map at http://www.adoptapet.com/maps/CATS/US/NJlocalonly=0 - I know nothing about it though... Niki's F.E.L.V. Rescue PO Box 70 ,Andover NJ US 07821 Gloria Patricia Lamoretti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : Thank you.nbsp; With what's going on at Pets Alive, I don't know if they'd take another animal.nbsp; They're trying to get everyone back on track and healthy.nbsp; Animal Haven doesn't have space and I don't know spring farm cares so I'll give it a shot.nbsp; Thanks again -- PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; wrote: Try calling:
Re: question on test result
That was just too too sweet. I actually cried. I feel exactly that way about my baby as I'm sure all of you do. Its the small triumphs that keep us all going, isn't it?. Abu's grooming himself now and is purring. My heart's purring right along with him! And yes, my baby can depend on me a 110%. I'm trying my best to keep him healthy. Leen From: Debi Holmes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: question on test result Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 06:04:36 -0700 (PDT) Thank you so much for sharing this. I wish more people felt this way!!! Debi H. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My thoughts about FELV and euth'ing them just because of the test results are this: Isn't every moment in life a moment for a discovery, a moment to find joy, a moment to know what it is to be loved? Is it fair for us to take ANY of those moments away from any living thing just because they MIGHT later get sick and die? True, many FELV+ cats do eventually get sick and die or have to be put down, BUT, I think life is better measured by it's QUALITY rather than it's QUANTITY! Even short lives can be filled with happiness, love, and joy. Just because something is short-lived, doesn't mean it's not worth experiencing. EVERY life has a purpose, everything is here for a reason, and all the creatures that enter our lives are here to teach us something. I've said it before, and I will quote it again, from Moogie's memorial page: In Memory Of Moogie I can look back and know that even though she only lived just over a year, she had all of the good experiences any cat could have in a lifetime, she just did it a little faster than most. Sickly kitties give more love. I hope everyone opens their heart to a sickly kitty and gives it the best life possible. Sickly kitties need more love, more time, more attention, and more devotion, but they give it all back to you. Sickly kitties snuggle up under your covers at night because they have a hard time staying warm on their own. Sickly kitties trust you 100%, because sickly kitties know that you crawl on your hands and knees on the way to the toilet in the middle of the night just so you don't step on the sickly kitty stretched across the hall way floor that doesn't have enough energy (or desire) to move out of your way. Sickly kitties know that if suddenly their food begins to taste bad and they don't want to eat it any more, you will go to the grocery store and buy them a carton of light cream and some ham lunch meat. Sickly kitties know that sudden trips to the vet to get rehydrated because mom had to be at work for 8 hours and couldn't be home to force feed water 3 cc's at a time are the norm, and no work schedule is more important than rehydrating the sickly kitty. Sickly kitties know that even though they feel really bad, in a few days mom will make it all better again, and they can enjoy a few more weeks under the covers with mom at night, a few more weeks walking across mom's keyboard on the weekends. Sickly kitties know that mom never lies, mom never ignores them, and mom never puts them in second place. In the end, sickly kitties know that mom will be there and hold them and tell them everything is OK, and that it's OK to go to sleep, and as they close their eyes and let go, sickly kitties know that mom loves them, and always will, and mom knows the love is a mutual feeling. Sure, it hurts, but I get a lot in return for my efforts, it makes me feel good inside, and that's the best feeling in the world. I have no regrets. Life is a roller coaster of emotion, you might as well be in the front seat where the view is good, and the wind is in your face. From: http://ucat.us/Moogie/index.html (sorry for making everyone cry again) Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals! - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002
Re: New Member - Deb and mixing
Well I have good news for once.My female Takara who just had her 5 kittens is NEGATIVE.WHAT A RELIEF I just wanted to thank Phaewryn,Mary Christine, Nina , Kelley and everyone else who has been guiding me through this nightmare. I'm looking at things in a whole different way because of your advice , comments, opinions and experiences and I think I'm out of panic mode finally! From now on I will vaccinate all my cats to help prevent this from happening again , even though I'm now convinced the 2 newer cats came here with it and I'm still hoping my oldest Bengal tests negative when I retest him. He had tested negative before and could just be going through fighting it now so I have 3 more weeks to wait and will retest him and see where he is at. I have a wonderful home for Bruschi and that leaves me with my Calico girl who is still battling her URI and needs to gain some weight but Phaewryn is giving me some good advice and hopefully I get her back on track real soon:) THANK YOU ALL...you're a wonderful group here and have helped me through this tremendously! Deb - Original Message - From: MaryChristine To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 9:38 PM Subject: Re: New Member - Deb and mixing halleluia, sister! (yeah, i'll go to bed now.) On 5/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Every what if I have experienced in the past brought me to a new awareness in the present, even though the lessons were hard, I learned from them. What if I had just taken that extra few minutes to check on Kiki that night, rather than going to bed because I was too tired to feed him? Would I have been able to take him to the vet in time to save him? That was a hard lesson, when I found him dead the next morning with injuries. BUT, now, when I think something might be wrong, I take action on it IMMEDIATELY, I never wait to take care of things I could put off until tomorrow, because I learned that sometimes tomorrow doesn't come. What if I had just not let him go outside? Would he have not been hit by that car? Of course not. BUT, now I keep my cats indoors only, unless they are on a leash. I learned from that what if as well. What if I had only KNOWN that a broken back wasn't a death sentence? Would I still have my sweet Do-Dah here today, happy in a cat cart? I miss him, but now I know that it's not a death sentence, and I've used the lesson I learned from his life to help countless injured pets since by telling THEIR owners don't listen to your vet, there ARE options! I have Bones to show for it too, I think it was a test, that I was to be sent not one, but TWO cats with broken backs. The first one, I got it wrong, but the second one... well, she couldn't be any happier than she is today! I swear to you all, I am SURE that I have been sent these second chances just to redeem myself and forgive my past mistakes! I could list a long list of all the what if's I've experienced in my years with cats, all my regrets, and all of my losses, but the fact remains the same, no matter HOW HARD that lesson came, and no matter how many times I relive it, and no matter how many tears I shed, I know that I LEARNED, and THAT means that none of their lives were in vain. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
I don't have anything on the kidneys for you, I do have a warning about the steroid shots...watch for diabetic symptoms because they have been known to cause it...more drinking, more peeing, weight loss...I have 2 cats with Diabetes and am a member of a message board and I can't tell you how many cats contracted it from steroid shots...so just be careful... Sheryl --- Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002 The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php
Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)/Marissa
Dear Marissa, I just wanted to tell you/let you know from my own (horrific) experience[s], NEVER give up or lose hope... My dear, old, ancient Puma had fallen out a window [ground level, rotten window locks ] and was gone for what seemed like forever. I did all the same things [w/out a compassionate vet that is ] and was heartbroken. About to give up sadly BUT - one VERY rainy night, I heard this pitiful cry... And guess what? It was my Puma Now mind you, it was a rainy spring, many other rainy days/nights.. I can't remember just what drew me out to porch that night, but, was I ever glad, whatever the reason.. Poor old man [and he was old , I rescued him as senior - he's ancient now], was soaked, hungry, you name it. I (we) were in heaven And, where I lived at time, well, he was faced w/ many difficulties - predators included Thank heavens [after a thorough vet check], he was fine!!! And, I got rid of that window! And, after my MVA, NO ONE was tending to my ferals... (Bart Charity among others). When I [finally] got home,after a very LONG hospitalization, there was NO sight of them I was devastated But cats are so smart. Smarter than most people I must add. They came back! I was ecstatic, to say the least.. Charity had been fully vetted prior, not so Bart. But I refused to give up on him, probably the meanest, trap savvy feral I've ever encountered (Had me in ER!!! But that was ok) Sadly, poor 'ole Bart had to be PTS, after Charity led me to him.. He was so very sick.. But, he actually turned into a love-muffin. I think he knew I was there to help him.. And Charity, well, she's now here (in house) with me. Another love-muffin [w/ me only}. And she had me in ER many times prior.. It's no wonder I really believe cats are so smart... So, please, don't give up. MIRACLES DO HAPPEN And, I also love my vet.. With Puma's diagnosis [(dry) FIP toxo], he's just doing so well. Other than having Kitty-Alzheimers Guess it comes with age Probably most other vets would have suggested PTS - not mine!!! ( He also tends my ferals). So, please, don't give up And know you Georgia will be remain in my prayers.. Hugs, Patti her gang (Includes Puma Charity) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
Did we decide where in NY this kitty is located ??? Is it NYC or other part of NY State ??? Also.. How does this kitty act with other kitties ??? My new siamese loves his big isolation cage and it will be a while before he is ready to give it up... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out. She has to leave town on Monday to provide healthcare for her sister in NC and her husband won't/doesn't understand there is no risk in him providing food and shelter for this little girl so basically, she has no where to go. She doesn't want to put her to sleep but she doesn't know what else to do. Does anyone have any room or resources? PAT It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
Thanks for the tip Sheryl. I will get him tested for diabetes on his next visit coming up this thursday. The vet gave him shots of baytril, betamox and dexafort alongside the immunoregulin. Anybody had any experience with the above meds? Thanks. From: Sheryl Spagg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cat on immunoregulin Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 08:27:20 -0700 (PDT) I don't have anything on the kidneys for you, I do have a warning about the steroid shots...watch for diabetic symptoms because they have been known to cause it...more drinking, more peeing, weight loss...I have 2 cats with Diabetes and am a member of a message board and I can't tell you how many cats contracted it from steroid shots...so just be careful... Sheryl --- Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002 The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php _ Get the new Windows Live Messenger! http://get.live.com/messenger/overview
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
Baytril is an antiobiotic..I've had cats on Baytril. Never caused any problems. Not sure on the other 2. On 5/10/07, Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the tip Sheryl. I will get him tested for diabetes on his next visit coming up this thursday. The vet gave him shots of baytril, betamox and dexafort alongside the immunoregulin. Anybody had any experience with the above meds? Thanks. From: Sheryl Spagg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cat on immunoregulin Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 08:27:20 -0700 (PDT) I don't have anything on the kidneys for you, I do have a warning about the steroid shots...watch for diabetic symptoms because they have been known to cause it...more drinking, more peeing, weight loss...I have 2 cats with Diabetes and am a member of a message board and I can't tell you how many cats contracted it from steroid shots...so just be careful... Sheryl --- Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002 The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php _ Get the new Windows Live Messenger! http://get.live.com/messenger/overview -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
Thanks Kelley. :) Abu's looking tired now. He perked up after we got back from the vet's yesterday but he seems weaker now :( From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cat on immunoregulin Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 11:05:33 -0500 Baytril is an antiobiotic..I've had cats on Baytril. Never caused any problems. Not sure on the other 2. On 5/10/07, Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the tip Sheryl. I will get him tested for diabetes on his next visit coming up this thursday. The vet gave him shots of baytril, betamox and dexafort alongside the immunoregulin. Anybody had any experience with the above meds? Thanks. From: Sheryl Spagg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cat on immunoregulin Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 08:27:20 -0700 (PDT) I don't have anything on the kidneys for you, I do have a warning about the steroid shots...watch for diabetic symptoms because they have been known to cause it...more drinking, more peeing, weight loss...I have 2 cats with Diabetes and am a member of a message board and I can't tell you how many cats contracted it from steroid shots...so just be careful... Sheryl --- Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002 The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php _ Get the new Windows Live Messenger! http://get.live.com/messenger/overview -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! _ Get MSN Messenger emoticons and display pictures here! http://ilovemessenger.msn.com/?mkt=en-sg
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
Long Island/Queens border by JFK. Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did we decide where in NY this kitty is located ??? Is it NYC or other part of NY State ??? Also.. How does this kitty act with other kitties ??? My new siamese loves his big isolation cage and it will be a while before he is ready to give it up... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out. She has to leave town on Monday to provide healthcare for her sister in NC and her husband won't/doesn't understand there is no risk in him providing food and shelter for this little girl so basically, she has no where to go. She doesn't want to put her to sleep but she doesn't know what else to do. Does anyone have any room or resources? PAT - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
Hi Pat Would she be able to get a ride north toward Albany... Or the north end of Ticonic Paryway ??? Do you know Jeni Reca ?? She lives in that area... Maybe she could help... Hi Jeni.. if you are there... I live near Rutland Vermont.. About 60 miles north of Albany... Also this cat would have to easily adjust to my other pos. cats.. Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Long Island/Queens border by JFK. Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did we decide where in NY this kitty is located ??? Is it NYC or other part of NY State ??? Also.. How does this kitty act with other kitties ??? My new siamese loves his big isolation cage and it will be a while before he is ready to give it up... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out. She has to leave town on Monday to provide healthcare for her sister in NC and her husband won't/doesn't understand there is no risk in him providing food and shelter for this little girl so basically, she has no where to go. She doesn't want to put her to sleep but she doesn't know what else to do. Does anyone have any room or resources? PAT It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=X3oDMTE1YW1jcXJ2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDbmV3LWNhcnM-
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
Not to scare you but if your cat does have lymphoma and it is the fast growing agressive lymphoma he won't live long enough to build up his immune system. My Skeeter was diagnosed with lymphoma in 1992, back then vets (at least mine) didn't tell you slow or fast or what the difference was but his was apparently fast, from the day of diagnosis to the day I had to let him go was 5 days, thats how fast it took him. -- 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 HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
I see your also on the feline lymphoma list, me too, my Buddie had cancer in 2003, lost her in 2004 about a year later, hers was a slow growing cancer. We tried chemo and prednisolone, she wasn't eating well on the chemo and I freaked out and stopped it (if I had it to do over again I wouldn't stop it), between the 3 chemo treatments she got and the continued prednisolone she lived just over a year after diagnosis. Prednisolone alone is an option for slow growing but it will only give you a few months. With the more aggressive faster growing cancer, you have to do chemo and quickly, prednisolone alone is not going do any good, that's why it's important to find out what kind of cancer. If you do decide to see an oncologist or have your vet consult with one, you will be surprised how well most kitties tolerate chemo, many do get nauseated for the first 2 or 3 treatments and their appetite may not be as good, BUT as soon as the chemo is killing off the cancer cells most cats are pretty much back to their normal selves if they achieve remission. I have only seen a very few cats not go into remission and I honestly believe most of those are because the vets gave up to quickly. Sometimes you have to try more than on or the standard protocol. Take a look at Theresa's Jean Luc's case study, he went through 2 different protocols and got 2 good quality years of life because of it. He also had continuous anemia and kidney problems and they were all kept stable for the 2 years. Here is his story if you'd like to look at it: http://felinelymphomacaregivers.org/jeanluc.html Some of the kitties in the group are in remission of 2, 3 years and even longer. -- 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 HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
I have had a little experience with immunoregulin. The vet gave it to my Smokey because he kept on running a very high fever. It seemed to help him. I don't know anything about the other meds. Sorry. I hope he starts feeling better and that he doesn't have lymphoma. Cindy Reasoner --- Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the tip Sheryl. I will get him tested for diabetes on his next visit coming up this thursday. The vet gave him shots of baytril, betamox and dexafort alongside the immunoregulin. Anybody had any experience with the above meds? Thanks. From: Sheryl Spagg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cat on immunoregulin Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 08:27:20 -0700 (PDT) I don't have anything on the kidneys for you, I do have a warning about the steroid shots...watch for diabetic symptoms because they have been known to cause it...more drinking, more peeing, weight loss...I have 2 cats with Diabetes and am a member of a message board and I can't tell you how many cats contracted it from steroid shots...so just be careful... Sheryl --- Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002 The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php _ Get the new Windows Live Messenger! http://get.live.com/messenger/overview 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news
Re: OT- Cheap source of Zithromax? - fleas
*I had a similar situation with Frontline. Threw my boy Alex into liver failure. When the vet looked at his CBC he looked baffled and all he could say was This is a train wreck! - He explained that all he could do is start with the most important organs and work his way up. Thought we would lose Alex too... I'm very careful with Frontline... never had trouble with Advantage though.* *Leslie =^..^=* On 5/10/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I almost lost one of my cats using Advantage,, She was 3 years old went into a semi-coma Was hospitalized for over 3 weeks. Still never found out why. Thought I would lose her. I was frantic, didn't know just what the problem was Thank heavens she finally came around -after a really long time. I will *NEVER *use it again! Now use Frontline - NO problems at all... Still can't figure what the problem was. Either could vet. Just my personal experience Hugs, Patti her flea free gang -- See what's free at AOL.com http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000503. -- Leslie =^..^= To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
Re: OT- - fleas/ Leslie
In a message dated 5/10/07 4:29:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm very careful with Frontline... never had trouble with Advantage though. Leslie =^..^= I guess we will never know just what cr*p they're using in their supposedly safe guards for flea prevention... Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss of Alex... Words can't even express my thoughts. I was very fortunate w/ Meisha. I know, only too well, that I did face losing her. And, that thought alone broke my heart.. Hugs, Patti her gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: OT- - fleas/ Leslie
*We did not lose our big ole-sweetheart-polydactyl Alex... THANK GOODNESS!! He struggled for a few months though! * ** *Have you noticed how it burns them terribly to put Frontline or Advantage on them?! I sincerely hate using it... but have to. We are in Florida and are seeing a lot of heartworm in the cats... so I use Revolution now.* *Leslie =^..^=* On 5/10/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/10/07 4:29:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: *I'm very careful with Frontline... never had trouble with Advantage though. * *Leslie =^..^=* I guess we will never know *just what cr*p* they're using in their supposedly safe guards for flea prevention... Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss of Alex... Words can't even express my thoughts. I was *very* fortunate w/ Meisha. I know, only too well, that I did face losing her. And, that thought alone broke my heart.. Hugs, Patti her gang -- See what's free at AOL.com http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000503. -- Leslie =^..^= To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
oh, tad, you are a gem! On 5/10/07, Patricia Lamoretti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think getting to Albany would be a problem. I'm also waiting for some confirmation results. I guess we could board her for a few days/week if needed. Not sure of her social status (sounds funny). I'll have to find out. PAT *Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Hi Pat Would she be able to get a ride north toward Albany... Or the north end of Ticonic Paryway ??? Do you know Jeni Reca ?? She lives in that area... Maybe she could help... Hi Jeni.. if you are there... I live near Rutland Vermont.. About 60 miles north of Albany... Also this cat would have to easily adjust to my other pos. cats.. Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Long Island/Queens border by JFK. *Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Did we decide where in NY this kitty is located ??? Is it NYC or other part of NY State ??? Also.. How does this kitty act with other kitties ??? My new siamese loves his big isolation cage and it will be a while before he is ready to give it up... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out. She has to leave town on Monday to provide healthcare for her sister in NC and her husband won't/doesn't understand there is no risk in him providing food and shelter for this little girl so basically, she has no where to go. She doesn't want to put her to sleep but she doesn't know what else to do. Does anyone have any room or resources? PAT -- It's here! Your new message! Get new email alertshttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ -- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=X3oDMTE1YW1jcXJ2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDbmV3LWNhcnM- -- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=X3oDMTE1YW1jcXJ2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDbmV3LWNhcnM- -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: OT- - fleas/ Leslie-PS: MAJOR ERROR
Leslie, Sorrybrain's not working [yet/again]. I thought you had lost Alex. Is he ok now? I also know only too well about liver failure/damage in cats My dear, old, ancient Puma went into liver failure when I was having new flooring put in my house. The d_mn idiots didn't do something or other poor Puma walked in poison I swear, Puma is my miracle boy With all he's been throughand to think, I rescued him due his seniority - he was faced w/ PTS by shelter ONLY because of his age ( I'm just so glad I was there for him, just like he's always been here for me.And I pray he'll be with me much longer. He's my rock.) Hugs, Patti her gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: OT- - fleas/ Leslie
In a message dated 5/10/07 6:18:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We did not lose our big ole-sweetheart-polydactyl Alex... THANK GOODNESS!! We must have been typing at the same time Hugs, Patti her gang (Puma, Numero Uno -just don't tell all the others! They all think they're #1) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Zithromax-dosage
With all the discussion of Zithromax - What's the dosage of Zithromax for kittens? I got some Zithromax for a 5 week old kitten (from the pound with URI) the other day and the directions are to give 1ml (2.5 mg) once daily for 14 days. The kitten kind of got sluggish for a couple of hours after the first two days and doses. I decided I wasn't gonna do that, that the dosage isn't right. HOwever, the eye is getting better, btw!!! I read at network.bestfriends.org/Library/Download.aspx?d=41 that the dosage is 5 mg of drug for every 2.2 pounds of cat or 2.3 mg per pound of cat . I'm thinking a better dosage might be to cut back to . 5ml daily... I also noticed at various sites on the web that there are different protocols for administering. This protocol I'm using is daily for 14 days. Some say just one dose, one day. Some are dosing for 3 days, then repeat in a week or so. Any thoughts on that? Thanks! Gloria
Re: Zithromax-dosage
I will tell you waht my vet prescribed. .5 lb 006 cc. Or whatever 6/10 of .10 ml is Very small amount. 1.0 lb - .125 cc 2.0 lb - .25 cc 3 lb - ..4 cc 4 lb - .5 cc 5 lb - .6 cc 10 lb 1.0 cc I have had cats in the past he has prescribed once every other day for 3 doses..then repeat in a week. These kittens are every 48 hours. I think it depends and I'm not a vet which is why I am hesitant to self- treat this stuff. People now advocate giving clavamox as soon as I get them home. I think this is how we have so much clavamox resistant uri. But, I am not a vet. So who knows. On 5/10/07, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With all the discussion of Zithromax - What's the dosage of Zithromax for kittens? I got some Zithromax for a 5 week old kitten (from the pound with URI) the other day and the directions are to give 1ml (2.5 mg) once daily for 14 days. The kitten kind of got sluggish for a couple of hours after the first two days and doses. I decided I wasn't gonna do that, that the dosage isn't right. HOwever, the eye is getting better, btw!!! I read at network.bestfriends.org/Library/Download.aspx?d=41 that the dosage is 5 mg of drug for every 2.2 pounds of cat or 2.3 mg per pound of cat . I'm thinking a better dosage might be to cut back to .5ml daily... I also noticed at various sites on the web that there are different protocols for administering. This protocol I'm using is daily for 14 days. Some say just one dose, one day. Some are dosing for 3 days, then repeat in a week or so. Any thoughts on that? Thanks! Gloria -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)
Hey Marissa, Love this story about your vet! She sounds like a wonderful person. I so hope your Georgia is able to come home soon! Please keep us posted Marissa. :) Wendy --- Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an uplifting story about a PHENOMINAL vet (seems we get to hear a lot about not-so-good vets...thought I'd share a good story). It's kinda long, but trust me...it's worth the read! You all may remember that I found a new vet after Slinky had his transfusion and the vet who did it wouldn't try anything else. I had mentioned then that Dr. Garrison read all the research I sent her on IR and did her own research, etc. When I brought Mouse in a couple weeks ago, I noticed that she talks to him before doing anything, she knew all about CH and herpes (he has herpes) and was supportive of Lysine therapy for the herpes. I left the appointment wishing I could go see her every day! lol She even supported my feeding raw (if it's done right)...and she's an ALLOPATHIC vet!!! So I was already thinking she was amazing!! As you read this, keep in mind that I've seen Dr. G THREE TIMES - twice with Slinky (including pts) and once with Mouse. It's not like I've been her customer for years or something. Here's the sad part of the story: I think many if not all of you heard that on Monday night my new baby Georgia got out of her harness in a park near my house and took off. She's been hiding out in a dense forest in the park and, while I've spotted her a couple times, I have not been able to get her back yet. It has been heartbreaking and making me CRAZY (esp. after losing my baby Slinky so recently). Here's the good part: When Georgia took off, one of the first things I did was call Dr. Garrison to see if she had any suggestions or resources or anything. She took a description, said they'd keep an eye out, and gave me some good ideas. Yesterday afternoon SHE CALLED ME to ask if I had seen her yet!!! I thought that in and of itself was pretty awesome. Then she OFFERED TO COME OUT AND HELP ME LOOK FOR HER AFTER SHE GOT OFF WORK AT 7! I could NOT believe it She said to call her if she hadn't turned up by shortly before 7. When I called her she asked if I needed any supplies and I suggested she bring some a/d since it's smelly and Georgia has eaten it for me. She had already mapquested the park, knew how to get there, etc. (she didn't know where it was the first night I called her). She came out and met me at the park with 2 cans of A/D...and wouldn't let me pay her for them! I had said that it would be helpful just to have someone there to help me strategize about where to put things, etc. Not only did she do that, but she spent the next hour or more tromping through the DENSE forest full of thorny vines and brambles trying to flush Georgia out and scare her toward me. She kept tromping through and looking while I went to meet a rescuer who was bringing me a trap at the entrance to the park. She watched while the rescuer showed me how to set it - with absolutely no pretense of I'm a vet and I know everything or anything like that. In fact, she ended up being like the good friend you take to an important doctor's appointment...she asked really great questions that, in sleep-deprived and stressed out state, I wasn't thinking of! At this point it was dusk and she was going to head out, but I planned to sit out there for a while and see if I could spot Georgia. Dr. G asked if I'd had dinner...and then went to McDonalds and brought dinner back to me She even walked the long way around the park so she could check out the nearby houses and see if she could see Georgia When she came back with my food, she said she was going to the natural pet food store (where the owner is my friend and had recommended Dr. G to me) today and she could drop off flyers there AND since the humane society was just down the street, she'd go there and see if they had Georgia and leave flyers there as well! While I was typing this just now, she called again for an update! She said she left flyers at the food store and went by the shelter but that, oddly, they're closed on Wednesdays! So she said she'd GO BACK TOMORROW on her lunch break just on the off chance that she's there! She'll leave flyers with them as well. Her help and support has done SO MUCH to lift my spirits in this horrible time! I was already wanting to nominate her for vet of the year BEFORE all this And now I'm just totally stunned!! I've never heard of a vet going this far above and beyond the call of duty! When I told her she's the best vet in the universe, she said, well I don't know about that but I have lost enough animals to know how stressful it is. She's really
Re: Zithromax-dosage
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/azithromycin-zithromax/page1.aspx cc and ml are liquid doses. A liquid suspension is not 100% zith so before you can determine accuracy of dose you need to understand percentage of suspension. I always use zith in tablet or capsule form, dissolve in a tiny amount of water and add syrup to mask the awful taste. That way, I know the pill makes x doses and I can add .5 cc syrup for each dose, thereby making my own suspension. Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will tell you waht my vet prescribed. .5 lb 006 cc. Or whatever 6/10 of .10 ml is Very small amount. 1.0 lb - .125 cc 2.0 lb - .25 cc 3 lb - ..4 cc 4 lb - .5 cc 5 lb - .6 cc 10 lb 1.0 cc I have had cats in the past he has prescribed once every other day for 3 doses..then repeat in a week. These kittens are every 48 hours. I think it depends and I'm not a vet which is why I am hesitant to self- treat this stuff. People now advocate giving clavamox as soon as I get them home. I think this is how we have so much clavamox resistant uri. But, I am not a vet. So who knows. On 5/10/07, Gloria Lane wrote: With all the discussion of Zithromax - What's the dosage of Zithromax for kittens? I got some Zithromax for a 5 week old kitten (from the pound with URI) the other day and the directions are to give 1ml (2.5 mg) once daily for 14 days. The kitten kind of got sluggish for a couple of hours after the first two days and doses. I decided I wasn't gonna do that, that the dosage isn't right. HOwever, the eye is getting better, btw!!! I read at network.bestfriends.org/Library/Download.aspx?d=41 that the dosage is 5 mg of drug for every 2.2 pounds of cat or 2.3 mg per pound of cat . I'm thinking a better dosage might be to cut back to .5ml daily... I also noticed at various sites on the web that there are different protocols for administering. This protocol I'm using is daily for 14 days. Some say just one dose, one day. Some are dosing for 3 days, then repeat in a week or so. Any thoughts on that? Thanks! Gloria -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
Re: Zithromax-dosage
Yes, sorry. The dosage I have is for 20 mg 10 ml = 40 mg/ml I wiish I had learned this stuf in school now. On 5/10/07, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/azithromycin-zithromax/page1.aspx cc and ml are liquid doses. A liquid suspension is not 100% zith so before you can determine accuracy of dose you need to understand percentage of suspension. I always use zith in tablet or capsule form, dissolve in a tiny amount of water and add syrup to mask the awful taste. That way, I know the pill makes x doses and I can add .5 cc syrup for each dose, thereby making my own suspension. Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will tell you waht my vet prescribed. .5 lb 006 cc. Or whatever 6/10 of .10 ml is Very small amount. 1.0 lb - .125 cc 2.0 lb - .25 cc 3 lb - ..4 cc 4 lb - .5 cc 5 lb - .6 cc 10 lb 1.0 cc I have had cats in the past he has prescribed once every other day for 3 doses..then repeat in a week. These kittens are every 48 hours. I think it depends and I'm not a vet which is why I am hesitant to self- treat this stuff. People now advocate giving clavamox as soon as I get them home. I think this is how we have so much clavamox resistant uri. But, I am not a vet. So who knows. On 5/10/07, Gloria Lane wrote: With all the discussion of Zithromax - What's the dosage of Zithromax for kittens? I got some Zithromax for a 5 week old kitten (from the pound with URI) the other day and the directions are to give 1ml (2.5 mg) once daily for 14 days. The kitten kind of got sluggish for a couple of hours after the first two days and doses. I decided I wasn't gonna do that, that the dosage isn't right. HOwever, the eye is getting better, btw!!! I read at network.bestfriends.org/Library/Download.aspx?d=41 that the dosage is 5 mg of drug for every 2.2 pounds of cat or 2.3 mg per pound of cat . I'm thinking a better dosage might be to cut back to .5ml daily... I also noticed at various sites on the web that there are different protocols for administering. This protocol I'm using is daily for 14 days. Some say just one dose, one day. Some are dosing for 3 days, then repeat in a week or so. Any thoughts on that? Thanks! Gloria -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
To Deana: Re: question on test result
Deana, I'm so glad that you've found this wonderful group! You are wise to find another vet; one more educated on FeLV. After all, these kittens may not even be pos, and even if they test pos later on, they still have a 40% chance to sero-convert and be negative. So keep fighting the good fight. Bless you for caring for these furbabies like you are. :) Wendy Dallas, Tx --- Deana K. Wagoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is the next bit of info on my situation - My husband went by the vet office to pay the bill for the service provided on the stray mama that died from the dog inflicted injuries. The vet was not at all happy that we were not bringing the kittens to her to be put to sleep - since she is confident they are all positve and will die. (she has never seen them) The vet now says the first test on the dying mother was slightly postive so she ran it again and it was More positive. Is there such thing as slightly positive or is it just yes or no? I will never know if the mama cat was beyond treatment for sure, but I do know that the test was done about 4 hours after I left her there and no treatment or exam was done before that. The most important item on the list was this test. We are looking for another vet. Deana 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 ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
Hi Tad and Patricia, I think I could help out and foster her for a week or two, until you get your new guy acclimated into your home Tad and then meet you in albany or close to it. I just can't keep her, my husband has offically limited me to three cats to keep. As long as she has a definate place to go I could take her in and she could hang out in a play cage (or bathroom depending on how she is, as long as she isnt a fighter she could hang out in the play cage) at first and see how she is with my cats (but what if she doesnt like cats?...what then?) Let me know if that would be helpful, I drive past queens and work in long island and could pick up the kitty, just as long as she has a forever home and unfortunately it can not be mine. Let me know if that helps. Jeni From: Patricia Lamoretti [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o) Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 10:45:24 -0700 (PDT) I don't think getting to Albany would be a problem. I'm also waiting for some confirmation results. I guess we could board her for a few days/week if needed. Not sure of her social status (sounds funny). I'll have to find out. PAT Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Pat Would she be able to get a ride north toward Albany... Or the north end of Ticonic Paryway ??? Do you know Jeni Reca ?? She lives in that area... Maybe she could help... Hi Jeni.. if you are there... I live near Rutland Vermont.. About 60 miles north of Albany... Also this cat would have to easily adjust to my other pos. cats.. Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Long Island/Queens border by JFK. Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did we decide where in NY this kitty is located ??? Is it NYC or other part of NY State ??? Also.. How does this kitty act with other kitties ??? My new siamese loves his big isolation cage and it will be a while before he is ready to give it up... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out. She has to leave town on Monday to provide healthcare for her sister in NC and her husband won't/doesn't understand there is no risk in him providing food and shelter for this little girl so basically, she has no where to go. She doesn't want to put her to sleep but she doesn't know what else to do. Does anyone have any room or resources? PAT - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. _ Catch suspicious messages before you open themwith Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_protection_0507
Re: why do I now have mixed feelings...
Sheryl, Welcome to the group. I am catching up on posts and have just read about your situation. It sounds like you've been given great advice, as usual, from the other members. What a blessing to have this shelter come forward to help you. The only reason I can think of that you might have mixed feelings, other than being unsure that they'll be cared for well, is that you've started falling in love with these furbabies. If that's the case, only you can decide what's best in this situation. Prayers going out for peaceful thoughts and wisdom for you. Please keep us posted. :) Wendy Dallas, Tx 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 ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
Hi Jeni and Tad -- I'm waiting for some confirmation tests. I could put her at my vet's for a day or so which would be in Rockville Centre. I'm still waiting for more info from the woman and my rescue friend. You guys are great! PAT JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Tad and Patricia, I think I could help out and foster her for a week or two, until you get your new guy acclimated into your home Tad and then meet you in albany or close to it. I just can't keep her, my husband has offically limited me to three cats to keep. As long as she has a definate place to go I could take her in and she could hang out in a play cage (or bathroom depending on how she is, as long as she isnt a fighter she could hang out in the play cage) at first and see how she is with my cats (but what if she doesnt like cats?...what then?) Let me know if that would be helpful, I drive past queens and work in long island and could pick up the kitty, just as long as she has a forever home and unfortunately it can not be mine. Let me know if that helps. Jeni From: Patricia Lamoretti Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o) Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 10:45:24 -0700 (PDT) I don't think getting to Albany would be a problem. I'm also waiting for some confirmation results. I guess we could board her for a few days/week if needed. Not sure of her social status (sounds funny). I'll have to find out. PAT Tad Burnett wrote: Hi Pat Would she be able to get a ride north toward Albany... Or the north end of Ticonic Paryway ??? Do you know Jeni Reca ?? She lives in that area... Maybe she could help... Hi Jeni.. if you are there... I live near Rutland Vermont.. About 60 miles north of Albany... Also this cat would have to easily adjust to my other pos. cats.. Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Long Island/Queens border by JFK. Tad Burnett wrote: Did we decide where in NY this kitty is located ??? Is it NYC or other part of NY State ??? Also.. How does this kitty act with other kitties ??? My new siamese loves his big isolation cage and it will be a while before he is ready to give it up... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out. She has to leave town on Monday to provide healthcare for her sister in NC and her husband won't/doesn't understand there is no risk in him providing food and shelter for this little girl so basically, she has no where to go. She doesn't want to put her to sleep but she doesn't know what else to do. Does anyone have any room or resources? PAT - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. _ Catch suspicious messages before you open themwith Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_protection_0507 - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: latest on itchmo.com
Me too. This is absolutely horrific! :( Gina MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i'd probably laugh if i weren't crying. http://www.itchmo.com/ -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: Cat on immunoregulin
Hi guys, Thanks so much for the replies. Please send us your prayers. Abu finished up all his food yesterday. I was sooo happy! I've to give him his jab tomorrow and I'm super frightened! From: cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cat on immunoregulin Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 12:33:14 -0700 (PDT) I have had a little experience with immunoregulin. The vet gave it to my Smokey because he kept on running a very high fever. It seemed to help him. I don't know anything about the other meds. Sorry. I hope he starts feeling better and that he doesn't have lymphoma. Cindy Reasoner --- Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the tip Sheryl. I will get him tested for diabetes on his next visit coming up this thursday. The vet gave him shots of baytril, betamox and dexafort alongside the immunoregulin. Anybody had any experience with the above meds? Thanks. From: Sheryl Spagg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cat on immunoregulin Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 08:27:20 -0700 (PDT) I don't have anything on the kidneys for you, I do have a warning about the steroid shots...watch for diabetic symptoms because they have been known to cause it...more drinking, more peeing, weight loss...I have 2 cats with Diabetes and am a member of a message board and I can't tell you how many cats contracted it from steroid shots...so just be careful... Sheryl --- Nazleen Rahmat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I brought my cat in for an ultrasound yesterday to check on his kidneys and his stomach. Lately, he's not been eating very much and he has been having bad constipation. He's had constipation his whole life - he'll normallly have to run around the house for a while before he'll make a trip to his liter tray to poop. Anyways, the vet found a suspicious looking lump in his small intestine. He thinks it could be lymphoma. He said to not do a biopsy as yet as he would rather treat him to build up his immune system to see if he'll respond to this. The prognosis given on his kidneys is fair, my vet says Abu (that's my sweetheart's name) can live for many years with his kidneys being the way they are. He gave Abu a steroid and immunoregulin injection yesterday and I'm to follow up giving him this twice a week on top of some herbal remedies. He'll also start Abu on Silver Collagen soon. Can anyone help me explain what could be happening? I'm so worried I don't know what to do now. He was eating well yesterday and he's eating today. He's generally still a very happy cat. Thanks Leen and Abu _ Receive MSN Hotmail alerts over SMS! http://en-asiasms.mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=1002 The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php _ Get the new Windows Live Messenger! http://get.live.com/messenger/overview 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news _ Search from any Web page with powerful protection. http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-sg Get the FREE Windows Live Toolbar Today!
Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)
Hi Jeni and Pat If you think this cat won't take more than average acclimation time I can take her at any time when ever its good time at your end... I have a smaller cage that is set up and empty right now and so long as she doesn't have to stay in it for a long time she should be fine... If she is healthy and not too aggressive.. The siamese that I am working with probably was a breeder and had lived in a cage all his life until he was dumped... He is very happy in his cage but when I let him out he hides and won't come out to eat, etc. so I am guessing he will have the big cage for a long while... My cats here all seem to except new comers with no problem and if your cat has been with other cats before there should be no problem with doing this any time And Jeni... where we met before with Luvy and Thurston would be great if we could do that again Let me know what you think Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Hi Jeni and Tad -- I'm waiting for some confirmation tests. I could put her at my vet's for a day or so which would be in Rockville Centre. I'm still waiting for more info from the woman and my rescue friend. You guys are great! PAT JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Tad and Patricia, I think I could help out and foster her for a week or two, until you get your new guy acclimated into your home Tad and then meet you in albany or close to it. I just can't keep her, my husband has offically limited me to three cats to keep. As long as she has a definate place to go I could take her in and she could hang out in a play cage (or bathroom depending on how she is, as long as she isnt a fighter she could hang out in the play cage) at first and see how she is with my cats (but what if she doesnt like cats?...what then?) Let me know if that would be helpful, I drive past queens and work in long island and could pick up the kitty, just as long as she has a forever home and unfortunately it can not be mine. Let me know if that helps. Jeni From: Patricia Lamoretti Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o) Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 10:45:24 -0700 (PDT) I don't think getting to Albany would be a problem. I'm also waiting for some confirmation results. I guess we could board her for a few days/week if needed. Not sure of her social status (sounds funny). I'll have to find out. PAT Tad Burnett wrote: Hi Pat Would she be able to get a ride north toward Albany... Or the north end of Ticonic Paryway ??? Do you know Jeni Reca ?? She lives in that area... Maybe she could help... Hi Jeni.. if you are there... I live near Rutland Vermont.. About 60 miles north of Albany... Also this cat would have to easily adjust to my other pos. cats.. Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Long Island/Queens border by JFK. Tad Burnett wrote: Did we decide where in NY this kitty is located ??? Is it NYC or other part of NY State ??? Also.. How does this kitty act with other kitties ??? My new siamese loves his big isolation cage and it will be a while before he is ready to give it up... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out. She has to leave town on Monday to provide healthcare for her sister in NC and her husband won't/doesn't understand there is no risk in him providing food and shelter for this little girl so basically, she has no where to go. She doesn't want to put her to sleep but she doesn't know what else to do. Does anyone have any room or resources? PAT - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. _ Catch suspicious messages before you open them--with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_protection_0507 Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=X3oDMTE1YW1jcXJ2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDbmV3LWNhcnM-
Re: Cat on immunoregulin - fear of injections
Nazleen, I understand how you feel about not wanting to give your little sweetheart injections. It won't help him one little bit to give in to your fear about it. Just put on your nurses hat and detach yourself from the discomfort of it as best you can. Approach it and Abu with a positive, loving and purposeful manner, you are doing this to help him, and the calmer and more matter-of-fact you are about it the sooner it will be over. Have something yummy like some tuna or baby food ready to go. You may even want to give him something to eat while you are giving him the shot. Sometimes when they are distracted, they don't even feel it. My dentist pinches my opposite cheek when he gives me novocaine to distract me, even though I know what he's doing, it still helps. Tell Abu what you are doing is going to help him get better and to trust you. Have everything prepared before you pick him up. If you can get someone to hold him from squirming out of your grip, esp the first time, all the better. 1,2,3, you're done! Medicate him in the same place each time, (I use the kitchen counters because they're not suppose to be up there anyway, if they develop an unpleasant association with the counter, it's better than someplace we usually cuddle together. I have learned through experience that the fear of the medication is far worse than the medicating itself. You'll see if you have to give him shots on a regular basis that he will begin to be much calmer in time because he knows what to expect. Take the fear out of it for yourself and you'll take the fear out of it for him. Prayers and blessings, Nina Nazleen Rahmat wrote: Hi guys, Thanks so much for the replies. Please send us your prayers. Abu finished up all his food yesterday. I was sooo happy! I've to give him his jab tomorrow and I'm super frightened!
Re: question on test result
My Pippin was a slight positive on the ELISA at six weeks of age and came up negative on the IFA five months later. The vet thinks it was a false positive. But, it's possible Pippin could have thrown the virus. Gina Debi Holmes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Deana, I foster cats and I have had 2 test slightly positive and we always wait (though I guess they could not do that with the momma) a few weeks before we retest. On retested negative and one retested positive. And when they retest positive with the snap test we then always do the test that is sent out of the office. I am glad to hear that you are looking for another vet. Who is she to get mad because you were not having the kittens PTS Debi H. Deana K. Wagoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is the next bit of info on my situation - My husband went by the vet office to pay the bill for the service provided on the stray mama that died from the dog inflicted injuries. The vet was not at all happy that we were not bringing the kittens to her to be put to sleep - since she is confident they are all positve and will die. (she has never seen them) The vet now says the first test on the dying mother was slightly postive so she ran it again and it was More positive. Is there such thing as slightly positive or is it just yes or no? I will never know if the mama cat was beyond treatment for sure, but I do know that the test was done about 4 hours after I left her there and no treatment or exam was done before that. The most important item on the list was this test. We are looking for another vet. Deana - Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by Green Rating at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: Cat on immunoregulin - fear of injections
Thanks so very munch Nina. That was a lovely email. I'll update you on how it goes tomorrow and yes I'll not do it in the room. I'll do it in the kitchen or something. From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cat on immunoregulin - fear of injections Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 20:32:22 -0800 Nazleen, I understand how you feel about not wanting to give your little sweetheart injections. It won't help him one little bit to give in to your fear about it. Just put on your nurses hat and detach yourself from the discomfort of it as best you can. Approach it and Abu with a positive, loving and purposeful manner, you are doing this to help him, and the calmer and more matter-of-fact you are about it the sooner it will be over. Have something yummy like some tuna or baby food ready to go. You may even want to give him something to eat while you are giving him the shot. Sometimes when they are distracted, they don't even feel it. My dentist pinches my opposite cheek when he gives me novocaine to distract me, even though I know what he's doing, it still helps. Tell Abu what you are doing is going to help him get better and to trust you. Have everything prepared before you pick him up. If you can get someone to hold him from squirming out of your grip, esp the first time, all the better. 1,2,3, you're done! Medicate him in the same place each time, (I use the kitchen counters because they're not suppose to be up there anyway, if they develop an unpleasant association with the counter, it's better than someplace we usually cuddle together. I have learned through experience that the fear of the medication is far worse than the medicating itself. You'll see if you have to give him shots on a regular basis that he will begin to be much calmer in time because he knows what to expect. Take the fear out of it for yourself and you'll take the fear out of it for him. Prayers and blessings, Nina Nazleen Rahmat wrote: Hi guys, Thanks so much for the replies. Please send us your prayers. Abu finished up all his food yesterday. I was sooo happy! I've to give him his jab tomorrow and I'm super frightened! _ Get MSN Messenger emoticons and display pictures here! http://ilovemessenger.msn.com/?mkt=en-sg
