OT: Adam's recovery AND he's on Catster!

2007-08-12 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Thanks so much, Susan. I also discovered that Adam was cat of the day on Catster the other day! You can read his story there and you and the Dubose four-footers can become his friends. It's just great! Tee 'n' the Wildlife Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation.

Re: the honest kitchen

2007-08-12 Thread Marylyn
I know I have mentioned the Primal Raw Cat food (frozen, about the size of an ice cube). Dixie at a lot of Wellness canned food while my mother was in the hospital and right afterwards. She is back on the Primal and her coat improved overnight. It is amazing what a change in diet does. I've

Re: Fire update/Sprinkler systems

2007-08-12 Thread Marylyn
ADT is fine if you are home. The sprinkler system gives my little friends a really good chance if I am not here which, unfortunately, if a lot of the time. I really can't say enough good things about B B. They have made so many trips down herethey even sent Gary when I had trouble

Re: OT: oh Lordy!

2007-08-12 Thread Susan Dubose
Just make sure that you have no tiny kittens in the house, fostering. Their little innnocent eyes, ya know. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: Adam's recovery AND he's on Catster!

2007-08-12 Thread Susan Dubose
We've been cheering on his progress @ Chez Mew. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: OT: oh Lordy!

2007-08-12 Thread Susan Dubose
Yeap. Prom Queen Barbie, w/ her long blond hair, headless naked face down in my cats' water bowl... Who the hell knows where her Tiara is... Probably in the litterbox. Do you think there is something from my warped childhood projecting here? Susan J. DuBose ^..^

Inky is 21 now!!!!

2007-08-12 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi everyone, I haven't been here in awhile, and I do see there are many new people..So just want you all to know (those of you that remember us) that Inky turned 21 last Thursday..I know he isn't felv+, but you guys helped me with some of his problems while I was dealing with my Bandy's

RE: Advice for Malnourished, Rescued cat

2007-08-12 Thread catatonya
and if you get bad vibes or don't want to give the cat back you can always say 'it got away'. I know it's bad to lie, but I've done it before. And someone on this list got into a serious situation after rescuing a pathetic dog and then the jerk owner wanting the dog back and insisting

Re: Inky is 21 now!!!!

2007-08-12 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi Kerry you give Inky a big 21st birthday kiss for me!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY INKY :o) Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi everyone, I haven't been here in awhile, and I do see there are many new people..So just want you all to know (those of you that remember us) that Inky turned 21 last

Re: Inky is 21 now!!!!

2007-08-12 Thread Marylyn
Congratulations to Inky!! And blessings and wishes for many more birthdays. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will

RE: Brewer's Yeast

2007-08-12 Thread catatonya
they are different, but i don't know where to buy nutritional yeast tonya Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread laurieskatz
Hello. Bile can mean liver involvement. I don't free feed and if I go too long between AM and PM feedings, we will sometimes see this yellow frothy vomit (bile) from not having food in stomach. We usually stay on schedule, so a rare occurrence and only once. I'd have blood work done to RO

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread G D
Thanks for the advice Wendy and Kelley. The good news is that Pixie isn't vomiting anymore and seems generally healthy (no diarrhea, normal appetite and energy) so I haven't taken her in to the vet...yet. I adopted Pixie about 18 months ago back in Philadelphia and got her old vet records from

Re: Brewer's Yeast

2007-08-12 Thread catatonya
am I wrong? i've always read brewer's/nutritional yeast were different?? vegetarians use nutritional yeast for a buttery taste on foods.. but I don't know where to buy it tonya Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I put one large tablespoon on my cats' dry food every

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread Marylyn
Bleach is not safe for you or Pixie. Try vinegar diluted. Or, if you have to use bleach, get her out of the house for a few days. She will be getting a concentrated dose of bleach all the time because of her height. She is right against the floor. Further, it can burn your lungs

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
Panleuk can live for months and as far as I know bleach is the only thing that kills it. (There may be other things, but bleach is the only thing I *know* kills it). Had it been panleuk, though, she'd be dead by now. On 8/12/07, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bleach is not safe for you or

Re: Inky is 21 now!!!!

2007-08-12 Thread glenda Goodman
Kerry, That is super! HAPPY BIRTHDAY INKY! With all the sad news we hear every day, thank you for the little perk of good news. I'm sorry about your Bandy. Because I am new, like a lot of us here, I'd be interested to know how long you had your Bandy and were Inky and Bandy allowed to mix? How

Re: OT: oh Lordy!

2007-08-12 Thread glenda Goodman
Susan, It is a bit morbid...but this could be a good way for our cats to work out their frustrations with people? Try a little Ken doll as an experiment...maybe a GI Joe? I'd be a little concerned, if this caught on, with ,for example , our larger cats in zoos. using say, mannequins. When you

Re: Fwd: MARMALADE...THE OUTCOME...

2007-08-12 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry about Marmalade. :( Working with shelters is always difficult. tonya glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- glenda Goodman wrote: Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 09:59:33 -0700 (PDT) From: glenda Goodman Subject: MARMALADE...THE OUTCOME... To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread laurieskatz
I use Seventh Generation Free and Clear bleach, when I use bleach which is rarely. It's non chlorine and non-toxic. Mix one part bleach to 10 parts water (or even weaker) and keep your kitty shut up in another room (with window open if you can) and vent the areas treated by having a fan running

Re: Hideyo :(

2007-08-12 Thread catatonya
I agree. We all learn from our mistakes. Hard mistakes. t Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wish that you wouldn't unsubscribe. You have been a great help to me, my cats many others on this list. People make mistakes, we are all only human, unfortunately, and we

Re: Brewer's Yeast

2007-08-12 Thread Susan Dubose
Any health food store has it, and probably any store that has vitamins for sale. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side

Re: OT: oh Lordy!

2007-08-12 Thread Susan Dubose
Well, it all started when my mother visited me one time and brought w/ her my old Barbie dolls. They were immediately declared new cat toys by the felines that run the house. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

OT: 130 cats in one flat

2007-08-12 Thread Susan Dubose
http://englishrussia.com/?p=1199 Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread Marylyn
Thanks for the information. I didn't ask the question but am glad to know Seventh Generation has this. I am a big fan of a lot of their products. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread wendy
Hey Giselle, You could sterilize a few rooms at a time, keeping Pixie out of those for a few days, but if it isn't panleuk, it's probably not necessary. The best thing you can do for her is feed her a high quality diet (mine get Innova Evo wet and dry) and keeping her stress free. Also, you

Re: Inky is 21 now!!!!

2007-08-12 Thread wendy
Hey Kerry, It is so good to hear from you! And what a milestone for Inky! 21 years old My nephew and I were reading that the oldest cat is/was 39 years old, I believe. I think Creme Puff lived in Austin, Texas. So we all have hope!!! I'm sorry you are missing your Bandy. What a

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread Susan Dubose
I've never seen the bleach by them either. I already use the dishwasher detergent, which works really well. I also use the laundry liquid fabric softener. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread Marylyn
See if you can find a alternative vet near you. Europe is a lot more advanced in people medicine as far as accepting alternativesmaybe the same is true for vets. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread laurieskatz
I bought it at the local coop here. I think GAIAM sells it on their website, too. L - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 1:46 PM Subject: Re: Clear vomit in new home I've never seen the bleach by them

Re: Thulium met

2007-08-12 Thread wendy
Please keep us posted on how MeMe does with this supplement. :) Wendy 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 ~~~ - Original Message From: Jane Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED]

OT: How to Keep Tags on Your cat???

2007-08-12 Thread wendy
Chris's post below sparked a question I have. I have a couple of cats that constantly lose their collars. Any ideas on how to get them to keep them on? I always use break-aways because I'm afraid of my cat hanging themselves on something. In fact, our 6 lb. Julie the other day, came and

OT: Caroline

2007-08-12 Thread wendy
Hey Caroline, No, I live in the Dallas, Texas area. The one who sees Dr. Maier is Marylyn, I believe. I wish I could help you, but I don't think you want to pay the mileage for me to drive from Texas to Kentucky...lololol. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed

Re: How to Keep Tags on Your cat???

2007-08-12 Thread Marylyn
No ideas on keeping collars on. However, a horror story. I put break aways on Ebony and Mi Tu. One day I found Mi Tu choking herself. She caught her paw between the collar and her throat, could not get it out and the collar did not break. That was the last time I put a collar on a cat.

Re: Inky is 21 now!!!!

2007-08-12 Thread Sally Davis
Hi Kerry, Head butts to Inky for is birthday. 21 years is great. You have been a great help to me an Junior. My Tiny and your Bandy went to the Rainbows Bridge on the same day at almost the same time. They are playing and having a great time. Love Sally

Re: OT: oh Lordy!

2007-08-12 Thread dede hicken
Thanks Susan, I needed a good laugh. LOL!!! Dede --- Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My cats are devils in fur. Gattos diablos... :) Their FAVORITE toy in the world? Detached barbie doll heads. Flowing in their water bowls, face down. And the funny part? I

RE: How to Keep Tags on Your cat???

2007-08-12 Thread Chris
My cats are all indoors (6th fl apt!) but have a friend whose cats are indoor/outdoor. She NEVER puts collars on for exactly that reason. She also found one of her cats choking it had breakaway collar. What I was trying to say about the found cat was that somebody went out of their way to

Re: OT: 130 cats in one flat

2007-08-12 Thread Jane Lyons
Yikes !!! This reminds me of walking into the house where we went to pick up MeMe (petfinders) We were in total shock. Knowing what we now know, I often wonder how many of those babies were positive. Who can possibly know or judge ones heart or intentions. I wonder how the neighbors are

RE: 130 cats in one flat

2007-08-12 Thread Chris Behnke
At least all the cats look healthy and the room is very clean. I can’t imagine having that many at once. I thought 13 was a bit muchJ Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 1:56 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: 130 cats in one flat

2007-08-12 Thread Susan Dubose
Yes, the room did look clean, and I have oftened thought about getting my cats some of those plastic child chairs to sit in. But they already have too much junk. I did think that the shot w/ the 2 tuxes looked kinda skinny, but who knows their story. I have cats that are chronically ill that