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2007-05-29 Thread Tad Burnett
Anybody in the Nashville or Tennessee area ? please *call* me at 615-662-2386 Original Message Hi All, I know this is a major shot in the dark, but here goes: I was contacted by a woman who took a friendly stray female kitten to

Re: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Belinda
Seeing how money is the number one priority there (in my opinion), I agree. Those moderators didn't want to lose any potential funding, in my opinion. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens

Re: A little more on the topic of pee

2007-05-29 Thread Marylyn
I've never had any luck with the plug ins..always use the sprays. They work in a more concentrated area instead of trying to do the whole house/room. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: l-lysine - ADVISE

2007-05-29 Thread Marylyn
What I have is Vet Viralys which I got from my vet. It says use 1/2 scoop (one scoop = 250 mg of l-lysine) twice a day for kittens under 6 months and 1 scoop for cats over six months but that the dosage can be adjusted. My vet didn't think oding would cause a problem. I don't know if this

Re: Please add Scamper to the CLS list

2007-05-29 Thread Marylyn
Scamper is still with you and loves you both so much. He didn't want to leave you but just had to. His body was failing him. It was just a body, but what a beautiful body. And he loved to have it rubbed and cuddled. But he is still here. Talk to him and ask him to visit. He will and ask

Re: Please add Scamper to the CLS list

2007-05-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Sam and Marcia,I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Scamper.Hugs to you both. Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please add our cat Scamper of 18 years to the CLS list. He lost his fight with cancer and CRF, he died in my arms. He will go to the rainbow bridge to

Re: Please add Scamper to the CLS list

2007-05-29 Thread dede hicken
So very sorry for your loss. It hurts way too much. Dede --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sam and Marcia,I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Scamper.Hugs to you both. Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please add our cat Scamper of 18 years to the CLS

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
I picked her up at 7:00 am. She seems much improved to me. She is looking around and growling. Still taking nothing by mouth, on fluids and tube feeding. They have narrowed the diagnosis to dry FIP or toxo. Not sure why brain cancer is not in the picture anymore or if they just didnt' write

Wendy: giardia

2007-05-29 Thread Jane Lyons
Wendy I think that giardia is most often contracted from contaminated water. I found MeMe through a photo on Petfinders. It was two months after NoNo died and there was something about her face that struck a cord. I called the 'shelter' and was told that she was just getting over an upper

Re: l-lysine - ADVISE

2007-05-29 Thread Susan Hoffman
I use the l-lysine from a health food store, the powder inside a capsule, 250-500 mg once a day. It's an amino acid and is water soluble so any excess is excreted in the urine. Hard to OD on l-lysine. Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I have is Vet Viralys which I got from my vet. It

Re: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Jenna
Thats horrible! I hate to hear of people putting down or giving up pets because of new wives, girlfriends, boyfriends- whatever- when I was dating it was like- no- it is a package deal- me and my furchildren- take me as I am or leave meespecially since I fought so hard to keep Satine alive.

RE: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
Ever since we added 2 kittens to our household last July (they were initially fosters but due to illness and other issues we ended up keeping them), our cat Stinky (how appropro) has been peeing everywhere. Thank goodness we have only one area rug -- which of course, he does not pee on. He pees

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread wendy
I'm glad she's improved! I guess the news is better than you expected? Can they treat the toxo? If so, what do they treat it with? Are they waiting on lab results to verify it? Sorry I have so many questions. I'm curious and keep the info. for further reference. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika

OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new

Re: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread wendy
Jenna, What a wonderful tribute to Satine that you brought another kitty home to love. And what a lucky kitty! Hoping for many happy and healthy years to come with your new addition. And I'm with you...when I was single, any guy that didn't like my cats was history. Package deal, like you

Re: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Pam Norman
Anita, that sounds more like spraying to me a direct reaction to the newcomers. Very common. In time hopefully it will decrease. I had to deal with it too for years. My piano was ruined needs total refinishing. But that can be done at some point. I can't cuddle my piano love it feel its

To Anita: RE: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread wendy
Anita, Maybe changing his name would help...lol. ;) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ever since we added 2 kittens to our household last July (they were initially fosters but due to illness and other issues we ended up keeping them), our cat Stinky (how appropro) has

Re: To Anita: RE: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Gloria Lane
Some in our group have had great luck using Elavil for cats that pee inappropriately. I think the way it was done, was to give it orally (or use ear cream) for 2 weeks, then gradually reduce it (like every other day) until the behavior showed up again, then administer as appropriate

Re: To Anita: RE: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
I have heard Elavil works well for some. My Shimmer is on the highest allowable dose and pees on everything anyway. On 5/29/07, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some in our group have had great luck using Elavil for cats that pee inappropriately. I think the way it was done, was to give

Re: To Anita: RE: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Gloria Lane
I've also know some folks use Valium. One source on the internet praised Prosac. I don't know much about it from personal experience. Gloria On May 29, 2007, at 10:28 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: I have heard Elavil works well for some. My Shimmer is on the highest allowable dose and pees

Re: To Anita: RE: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Susan Loesch
And also Prozac and Buspar Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've also know some folks use Valium. One source on the internet praised Prosac. I don't know much about it from personal experience. Gloria On May 29, 2007, at 10:28 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: I have heard Elavil works well

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
THey can treat toxo. It is treated with clindamycin (sp?). They haven't tested for it. It has to be sent out to a lab and it takes a while to get the results back apparently. I okayed the treatment since it wouldn't hurt anything and might help. If it is dry FIP or brain cancer, there aren'

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread wendy
Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Nina
Hey Anita, This is one of my worst nightmares. The apathy in my less than desirable neighborhood causes my overcrowded rescue efforts, but it also has the benefit of protecting me from just this sort of thing. I know how distasteful this suggestion is going to sound, but I think your best

Virbagen Omega..Lance?

2007-05-29 Thread Jane Lyons
I spoke to my homeopathic vet today and she does not know about Virbagen Omega but said she would be very interested in researching it. Lance can you give me any contact info that I can forward to her? Also ...I was reading about Immuno Regulin on the Home Page for this website. Has anyone any

RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Anita -- As Nina will attest, over on the feral_cats yahoogroup this is referred to as being vanilla and has been proven as one of the best ways to deal with ignorant and/or hostile people. Hard as it is, maybe it IS just a case of getting off on the wrong foot, maybe when not assailed, as he

RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I did get my husband to write down what the neighbor said to him yesterday -- but it is a good idea to write down everything and dates. I will do my best to muster up niceness when I want to scream and talk to the neighbor. The wife doesn't speak

Re: Virbagen Omega..Lance?

2007-05-29 Thread Nina
Hi Jane, Tell your vet to contact my specialty clinic about the Interferon Omega. It's been a while, but hopefully Michelle Rose is still there. She was great about compiling an FDA packet for vets that wanted to apply for special dispensation for it. (It has been approved for veterinary

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Nina
Believe me, my first reaction would be to retaliate in kind to this creep, but... Even if the wife did speak english fluently, you're probably better off approaching the husband. Your objective is to make him feel important and it's my guess that he doesn't respect his wife's opinion about

RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Yah. This is my late dad, the great withholder of stuff because you didn't ask ME. But I digress. It's sort of telling that the guy asked to speak to your husband. It's a certain mentality. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Horus Please Add to the CLS :(

2007-05-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Horus I only got to know through e-mails and pic from Dr. Jen.He had to have one of his eyes removed and was blind in the other.He suffered severe head trauma and lived at Jens house.He slept next to her every night and purred his little heart out to her.(I am crying now as I write this) Dr.

RE: Horus Please Add to the CLS :(

2007-05-29 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Oh dear. Hugs to Jen for all she does and gentle Bridge vibes to Horus. He had too much trouble in his little life, but obviously also much love. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Re: Horus Please Add to the CLS :(

2007-05-29 Thread Nina
Dear Sherry, My condolences to you and Dr. Jen. Please let her know that we feel her pain and admire all she, you and all the folks involved with the shelter do for these sweet angels. Thank you for continuously putting your hearts in the line of fire in order to give them the gifts of

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread dede hicken
Oh Kelly, I did the same thing. It was like it can't hurt now he is testing + for hemobart and is on doxy. We can only do what we think is best, and hope for the best. God bless you both, Dede --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THey can treat toxo. It is treated with clindamycin

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Susan Hoffman
If someone hasn't already suggested it, please join the feral cat group at http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feral_cats/ (3000+ members nationwide). Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }Do you

RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
Thanks Susan. I actually do belong to the feral cat group -- great group of people, just like here! For me, it is so much easier telling other people what to do in such situations as this but it is so different for some reason, being in it myself. Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 12:33:29 -0700From:

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
I could have a CT scan done, which would rule brain cancer in or out, but I don't see much reason to do that since brain cancer cannot be treated. We could test for toxo, but he says he's never seen a cat w/toxo that came from Texas - he's only seen one and that cat came from out of state.

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Growling is good. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifest. On May 29, 2007, at 8:22 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: I picked her up at 7:00 am. She seems much improved to me. She is looking around and growling. Still taking nothing by mouth, on fluids and tube feeding. They

Re: Wendy: giardia

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
As I recall, giardia is hard to see, sometimes because it has different stages so it can be a pain. Bless MeMe's little heart--you got her outta there! Bless your hearts, too. What a story! My Lili had a bg patch of ringworm on her very tiny self and we all got it--just tiny

Re: l-lysine - ADVISE

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Me, too. Same amount. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 8:38 AM, Susan Hoffman wrote: I use the l-lysine from a health food store, the powder inside a capsule, 250-500 mg once a day. It's an amino acid and is water soluble so any excess

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
First of all, call the police and animal control and report each and every confrontation you have had with these people, time and date and what your neighbor has said. We have creep neighbors who trap cats and release them miles away and apparently also kill them in our lovely university

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
All these ideas are so great! Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 12:37 PM, Nina wrote: Hey Anita, This is one of my worst nightmares. The apathy in my less than desirable neighborhood causes my overcrowded rescue efforts, but it also has

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Oh, great. MORE people who don't speak English. (Sorry, but I know what that might mean--people from a culture that doesn't respect all life.) Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 1:33 PM, Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Thank you all for your

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Susan Hoffman
You need to get them used to eating and excreting on your property. Try moving the food from the front of the house (a foot or two at a time) to the back. You may also want to put out a big litterbox. (I have an under-the-bed plastic storage box that is the size of 3 normal

Re: Virbagen Omega..Lance?

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Yup, my little darling Sammy Sam is on Interferon but I'm not sure which. Duh. I'll find out tomorrow when we go in for chemotherapy. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 1:31 PM, Nina wrote: Hi Jane, Tell your vet to contact my specialty

Re: Horus Please Add to the CLS :(

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Poor dear little Horus, in Heaven now with eyes that see and no head trauma anymore. And he can eat again, all he wants, an run and play but still return at night to purr by Dr. Jen's side. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 2:04 PM, Sherry

Re: Virbagen Omega..Lance?

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Jane, I just found a website on stomatitis. It's www.dr-addie.com/ stomatitis.html#top It's British but still very useful as it discusses the disease and feeding and treatments and also includes references to American labs. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation.

RE: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Melissa Lind
Hi All, I haven't been able to respond lately since I've been super busy, but I had to read this pee thread--it hits close to home. Our Bandit started peeing in the heat vent--only one vent--for no apparent reason. We tried every natural remedy we could think of to change the behavior. While I

Re: Cassandra: Re: Hemobart

2007-05-29 Thread C J
It would be great if her liver issues were due to hemobart, but i'm not sure it can cause all the issues she has. She had very high lvls of bilirubin, but she wasn't anemic at all a week ago. Her liver is enlarged as well, with some elevated liver enzymes, and then there's the vomiting 2-4

Re: Update on Kisa

2007-05-29 Thread C J
I brought Kisa home from the vet today. She's been fully hydrated and had a nasal feeding tube in place, with the lovely lampshade around her neck. She is still very lethargic/depressed, but a little more alert and her eyes look better. We're still no closer to a proper diagnosis though,

Re: Update on Kisa

2007-05-29 Thread Kelly L
I am surprised she is not on Regaln already...( that is the drug you mentioned) safe and effective,,it aids in emptying the stomach and increasins peristalsis ,,so they do not vomit, ask for injectable!! thanks for the update and keep us posted, Kelly I brought Kisa home from the vet

Re: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Pam Norman
Good, I'm glad you are going to write. Pam Melissa Lind wrote: Hi All, I haven't been able to respond lately since I've been super busy, but I had to read this pee thread--it hits close to home. Our Bandit started peeing in the heat vent--only one vent--for no apparent reason. We tried every

Re: Cassandra: Re: Hemobart

2007-05-29 Thread Pam Norman
Cassandra, When you go back tomorrow, you might ask them to give her at least 150 ml of subqs to make for the fluids she's lost in the vomiting. Have them teach you how to do it too get your supplied with the fluids, the IV setup needles. This is something you need to be able to do at

Re: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Kelly L
At 07:09 AM 5/29/2007, you wrote: Congratulation on your new family member and to the wonderful; butt sniffing dogs who have made her welcome,,yeah!!! Kelly Thats horrible! I hate to hear of people putting down or giving up pets because of new wives, girlfriends, boyfriends- whatever-

Re: Update on Kisa

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Metaclopramide should work beautifully. Oh, Lord, vomiting up her feeding tube, yuck. Poor baby! 35cc seems like a lot of food all at once but I know she needs a certain amount every day just to stay even. They said that much? Maybe it was too cold or too warm or too fast. I've done

Re: Cassandra: Re: Hemobart

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Can Cassandra inject the metaclopramide into the port close to the needle when she is giving little Kisa her subQ fluids? It would save them both from another stick. Good idea abt leaving her with the vet maybe. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29,