Neville Please add to the CLS
I am sorry and saddened to say that Jen had to let poor Neville go tonight.I got to say good bye to him earlier.He was one of our Hurricane Katrina cats. My nick name for him was Slim Shady.He was a very odd and exotic looking boy. Also could you add Nova to your prayers,she is having problems now too.She is a feisty beast with major attitude but we love them ALL. THanks so much Sherry - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots"
The ashes of a loved one... If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:39 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" Thanks! I will get a copy... :L (I also have the ashes from a buck who lived here and died after being shot by a poachernot sure WHAT the rules will be for him!) - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:48 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" There is a good book out called "Grave Matters". It tells you exactly what is allowed and what is not,what is required and what is "pushed"on people in the most critical time of their lives, when they are grieving. 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:31 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" THAT is a great idea...I want to be buried with my cats' ashes and it is prohibited here. This may be the answer~ put ME where they can be buried! - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 5:03 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" This probably is a bit off topic, but since we are discussing when cats pass away, I thought it would be of interest. I have a client that is a Buddhist,and he is also a Hospice caregiver. He tends to the dying,of course, and is there to hold their hand in their final hour. Anyway, he was called out of town alot, I believe he took on cases where people had no family, friends & very little money. Sometimes prisons. So I took care of his 18+ year old cat that was also in renal failure. MIss Boots Big Tail, hated everyone but my client, Steve. His girlfriend was from China, and although she loved Boots, Boots always made a point to let her know she was second fiddle. And his girlfriend wasn't used to the concept of "pets", for some reason (that was how he explained it to me) due to the part of China that she was originally from. Boots would insist on always being in between them when they would be on the couch, etc. Anyway, Boots would be visited by me 3 times perday when he was out of town and 2 of those times it would be for her meals (whipped Pet Guard or Wellness w/ her meds purified water added, and it had to be warmed up in a double sausepan.) She also recieved fluids. Boy, did he love this cat, only client I ever had that insisited on me removing my shoes when I entered his home, he did not want any germs to be brought into her from my other clients or my own cats. (Now I have a policy where I always remove my shoes or wear the "nurse booties". I liketo respect people's homes) When Boots finally was in her last leg of her journey on earth, she could not walk and had to be carried everywhere. I of course, would need to clean her up,because she could not make it to the box. She was still so alert tho, and she was eating great. On the night that she died, he knew her time had come. He stayed up w/her all night, and about 4am he passed out from exhaustion for just a few moments, when he woke up, she was gone. We believe that she needed to go, but could not as long as he was awake. And the interesting part was, this cat was the last of 3 cats that he inherited from his ex wife when she died. I don't know any details, I never ask clients, I just let them talk and tell me what they feel they need to. When his wife died, she was buried in a pet cemetary w/ her other cats out of state. Her reasoning was that she always liked & respected animals more than people,so she choose to be buried amoung them. He packed up Boots and took her out of state to be buried along side his ex wife
Re: T-cyte.....?
I warm them in the sink. -- 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
Add Keisha to CS?
Belinda, can Keisha be added to the CandleLight service list, please? She was not feline leukemia positive Died 7.14.07 Thanks, Laurie - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:10 PM Subject: Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butpleaseindulge I used epogen (same thing as procrit) when my Bailey was anemic along with prenisolone because we suspected the virus was in his bone marrow supressing his immune system and interfering with blood building. We reversed his anemia with this combo. Procrit used in humans is at a much, much higher does and shouldn't scare anyone off from using it with cats that are anemic, any cats with CRF end up using it in the later stages as the kidney disease eventually interferes with the production of erythropoietin which the Epogen, Procrit and the new drug called Aranesp help to produce. In my mind your cat WILL die if the enemia isn't reversed period, so if there is something that may help what have you got to lose?? Below paragraph my opinion (based on what my vet told me when I asked her about this): PS. Has your cat been on a minimum 4 to 6 week course of Doxocycline for possible hemobartonella? Even if he tested negative he should have gotten this (my opinion). Hemo is very hard to test for and many cats tests negative again and again before it is finally found. Though they are never cured of hemo the doxy will put it into remission. If they don't have it it isn't going to hurt to get the doxy but my very well save their life if they have an undiagnosed case of hemo. -- 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: Sylvester changed to "Boots"
Thanks! I will get a copy... :L (I also have the ashes from a buck who lived here and died after being shot by a poachernot sure WHAT the rules will be for him!) - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:48 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" There is a good book out called "Grave Matters". It tells you exactly what is allowed and what is not,what is required and what is "pushed"on people in the most critical time of their lives, when they are grieving. 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:31 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" THAT is a great idea...I want to be buried with my cats' ashes and it is prohibited here. This may be the answer~ put ME where they can be buried! - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 5:03 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" This probably is a bit off topic, but since we are discussing when cats pass away, I thought it would be of interest. I have a client that is a Buddhist,and he is also a Hospice caregiver. He tends to the dying,of course, and is there to hold their hand in their final hour. Anyway, he was called out of town alot, I believe he took on cases where people had no family, friends & very little money. Sometimes prisons. So I took care of his 18+ year old cat that was also in renal failure. MIss Boots Big Tail, hated everyone but my client, Steve. His girlfriend was from China, and although she loved Boots, Boots always made a point to let her know she was second fiddle. And his girlfriend wasn't used to the concept of "pets", for some reason (that was how he explained it to me) due to the part of China that she was originally from. Boots would insist on always being in between them when they would be on the couch, etc. Anyway, Boots would be visited by me 3 times perday when he was out of town and 2 of those times it would be for her meals (whipped Pet Guard or Wellness w/ her meds purified water added, and it had to be warmed up in a double sausepan.) She also recieved fluids. Boy, did he love this cat, only client I ever had that insisited on me removing my shoes when I entered his home, he did not want any germs to be brought into her from my other clients or my own cats. (Now I have a policy where I always remove my shoes or wear the "nurse booties". I liketo respect people's homes) When Boots finally was in her last leg of her journey on earth, she could not walk and had to be carried everywhere. I of course, would need to clean her up,because she could not make it to the box. She was still so alert tho, and she was eating great. On the night that she died, he knew her time had come. He stayed up w/her all night, and about 4am he passed out from exhaustion for just a few moments, when he woke up, she was gone. We believe that she needed to go, but could not as long as he was awake. And the interesting part was, this cat was the last of 3 cats that he inherited from his ex wife when she died. I don't know any details, I never ask clients, I just let them talk and tell me what they feel they need to. When his wife died, she was buried in a pet cemetary w/ her other cats out of state. Her reasoning was that she always liked & respected animals more than people,so she choose to be buried amoung them. He packed up Boots and took her out of state to be buried along side his ex wife 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:46 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester died at home this morning Tr
Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots"
Also: different things are allowed in different areas. Some rural areas are more "understanding". If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:48 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" There is a good book out called "Grave Matters". It tells you exactly what is allowed and what is not,what is required and what is "pushed"on people in the most critical time of their lives, when they are grieving. 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:31 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" THAT is a great idea...I want to be buried with my cats' ashes and it is prohibited here. This may be the answer~ put ME where they can be buried! - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 5:03 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" This probably is a bit off topic, but since we are discussing when cats pass away, I thought it would be of interest. I have a client that is a Buddhist,and he is also a Hospice caregiver. He tends to the dying,of course, and is there to hold their hand in their final hour. Anyway, he was called out of town alot, I believe he took on cases where people had no family, friends & very little money. Sometimes prisons. So I took care of his 18+ year old cat that was also in renal failure. MIss Boots Big Tail, hated everyone but my client, Steve. His girlfriend was from China, and although she loved Boots, Boots always made a point to let her know she was second fiddle. And his girlfriend wasn't used to the concept of "pets", for some reason (that was how he explained it to me) due to the part of China that she was originally from. Boots would insist on always being in between them when they would be on the couch, etc. Anyway, Boots would be visited by me 3 times perday when he was out of town and 2 of those times it would be for her meals (whipped Pet Guard or Wellness w/ her meds purified water added, and it had to be warmed up in a double sausepan.) She also recieved fluids. Boy, did he love this cat, only client I ever had that insisited on me removing my shoes when I entered his home, he did not want any germs to be brought into her from my other clients or my own cats. (Now I have a policy where I always remove my shoes or wear the "nurse booties". I liketo respect people's homes) When Boots finally was in her last leg of her journey on earth, she could not walk and had to be carried everywhere. I of course, would need to clean her up,because she could not make it to the box. She was still so alert tho, and she was eating great. On the night that she died, he knew her time had come. He stayed up w/her all night, and about 4am he passed out from exhaustion for just a few moments, when he woke up, she was gone. We believe that she needed to go, but could not as long as he was awake. And the interesting part was, this cat was the last of 3 cats that he inherited from his ex wife when she died. I don't know any details, I never ask clients, I just let them talk and tell me what they feel they need to. When his wife died, she was buried in a pet cemetary w/ her other cats out of state. Her reasoning was that she always liked & respected animals more than people,so she choose to be buried amoung them. He packed up Boots and took her out of state to be buried along side his ex wife 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ev
Re: T-cyte.....?
Do you warm them in a saucepan of water? Thanks! 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:23 PM Subject: Re: T-cyte.? Yes I warm them and check them with an IR thermometer to make sure they aren't too hot but warm enough. Fred grouches if they aren't warm enough. I warm them to between 98 and 99 degrees, the IR thermometer is accurate to with +-5 degrees so I figure that is about right. I try to get them about 98 that way they are no warmer than 103 degrees. -- 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: T-cyte.....?
Yes I warm them and check them with an IR thermometer to make sure they aren't too hot but warm enough. Fred grouches if they aren't warm enough. I warm them to between 98 and 99 degrees, the IR thermometer is accurate to with +-5 degrees so I figure that is about right. I try to get them about 98 that way they are no warmer than 103 degrees. -- 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: double pos. (Kerry)
Yes,Kerry, we are in Austin, Tx. I joined fiv last night, lots to read already... 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Kerry Roach To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 11:27 AM Subject: Re: double pos. (Kerry) Hi Susan, Yes, I am a member of the fiv group..I never posted much there, but I read alot..there is alot of info in the archives there. You have to be approved and give your kitties complete history. It is well worth it though.. Bandy was on all the things you mentioned + many more..I always gave him 30mg Co Q 10 daily. I really believe the folic acid helped the anemia. I used some more immune vitamins from onlynaturalpet.com. If you need any more info, you can email me direct. Are you in Texas? We are in Stephenville just west of Ft. Worth. He got 500mg lysine daily, too. The fiv never really gave him problems..I think all were related to felv. Good luck, Kerry, Inky and Angel Bandy -- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.
loveandhopeforanimals.org
Wow,Dede, what a cool kitty room! So bright and cheerful.. It lookslikethey have just started building their website, I bookmarked it so I can watch it develop.. Thanks for sharing ! 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "dede hicken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:27 PM Thank you Susan. I had been reading about the Flock cats. I will work on it Mon. The address for the Sanctuary is loveandhopeforanimals.org It is an amazing place, and they are truly dedicated. Dede --- Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Theyc an always apply for someof the FLOCK cats, > through Best Friends. > > It is my understanding that they will fly them via a > volunteer pilot to > their new homes. > > 39 out of 400+ tested felv+, so far. > > Not sure how many more need to be tested, or whether > they are friendly. > > It was set up as a feral "sanctuary", but ferals do > turn friendly, > espeically when they are sick, in pain, > etc.. > > Sounds like a cool place. > > Do they have a website? > > > 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, >Purring welcomes > of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > Trajan > Tennent > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "dede hicken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:42 AM > Subject: Anyone have any FeLV cats ...NY area > > > > Since i have moved here in April, I have been at a > sanctuary in Franklin, NY It is run by a judge and > her > husband from NYC...wonderful place. They had 2 + > cats. One died. She is looking for a couple more > to > keep the one remaining one happy. > > Anyone know of any friendly cats? They have a vet > on > site. > > Dede > > "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, > you are only in the > service of your God" >Mosiah 2:17 > > > > > Got a little couch potato? > Check out fun summer activities for kids. > http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz > > > > "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God" Mosiah 2:17 Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
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Thanks, Dede for the link. I will check it out. I love seeing what other people are doing for the animals, makesmefeelso not alone... 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "dede hicken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:27 PM Thank you Susan. I had been reading about the Flock cats. I will work on it Mon. The address for the Sanctuary is loveandhopeforanimals.org It is an amazing place, and they are truly dedicated. Dede --- Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Theyc an always apply for someof the FLOCK cats, > through Best Friends. > > It is my understanding that they will fly them via a > volunteer pilot to > their new homes. > > 39 out of 400+ tested felv+, so far. > > Not sure how many more need to be tested, or whether > they are friendly. > > It was set up as a feral "sanctuary", but ferals do > turn friendly, > espeically when they are sick, in pain, > etc.. > > Sounds like a cool place. > > Do they have a website? > > > 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, >Purring welcomes > of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > Trajan > Tennent > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "dede hicken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:42 AM > Subject: Anyone have any FeLV cats ...NY area > > > > Since i have moved here in April, I have been at a > sanctuary in Franklin, NY It is run by a judge and > her > husband from NYC...wonderful place. They had 2 + > cats. One died. She is looking for a couple more > to > keep the one remaining one happy. > > Anyone know of any friendly cats? They have a vet > on > site. > > Dede > > "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, > you are only in the > service of your God" >Mosiah 2:17 > > > > > Got a little couch potato? > Check out fun summer activities for kids. > http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz > > > > "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God" Mosiah 2:17 Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots"
There is a good book out called "Grave Matters". It tells you exactly what is allowed and what is not,what is required and what is "pushed"on people in the most critical time of their lives, when they are grieving. 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:31 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" THAT is a great idea...I want to be buried with my cats' ashes and it is prohibited here. This may be the answer~ put ME where they can be buried! - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 5:03 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" This probably is a bit off topic, but since we are discussing when cats pass away, I thought it would be of interest. I have a client that is a Buddhist,and he is also a Hospice caregiver. He tends to the dying,of course, and is there to hold their hand in their final hour. Anyway, he was called out of town alot, I believe he took on cases where people had no family, friends & very little money. Sometimes prisons. So I took care of his 18+ year old cat that was also in renal failure. MIss Boots Big Tail, hated everyone but my client, Steve. His girlfriend was from China, and although she loved Boots, Boots always made a point to let her know she was second fiddle. And his girlfriend wasn't used to the concept of "pets", for some reason (that was how he explained it to me) due to the part of China that she was originally from. Boots would insist on always being in between them when they would be on the couch, etc. Anyway, Boots would be visited by me 3 times perday when he was out of town and 2 of those times it would be for her meals (whipped Pet Guard or Wellness w/ her meds purified water added, and it had to be warmed up in a double sausepan.) She also recieved fluids. Boy, did he love this cat, only client I ever had that insisited on me removing my shoes when I entered his home, he did not want any germs to be brought into her from my other clients or my own cats. (Now I have a policy where I always remove my shoes or wear the "nurse booties". I liketo respect people's homes) When Boots finally was in her last leg of her journey on earth, she could not walk and had to be carried everywhere. I of course, would need to clean her up,because she could not make it to the box. She was still so alert tho, and she was eating great. On the night that she died, he knew her time had come. He stayed up w/her all night, and about 4am he passed out from exhaustion for just a few moments, when he woke up, she was gone. We believe that she needed to go, but could not as long as he was awake. And the interesting part was, this cat was the last of 3 cats that he inherited from his ex wife when she died. I don't know any details, I never ask clients, I just let them talk and tell me what they feel they need to. When his wife died, she was buried in a pet cemetary w/ her other cats out of state. Her reasoning was that she always liked & respected animals more than people,so she choose to be buried amoung them. He packed up Boots and took her out of state to be buried along side his ex wife 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:46 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester died at home this morning Tracy, what sad news. I know you will miss him. Sounds like he was blessed - to have you, to be cared for, and to be able to pass away gently and where he felt safest. What a wonderful, lucky cat. I am truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers coming for Sylvester. Gloria
Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots"
I am so fortunate to have some really really great clients. I really liked this guy because he was such a warm, caring compassionate person. And he did so much for his cat. And he did so much for a cat that was his ex wife's. How many ex husbands would do that? Being a petsitter has helped heal my heart some what, because prior to this job I worked as Animal Intake & Clinic Nurse @ the Austin Humane Society. Boy, talk about learning how to bite my tongue. And the funny thing is,I don't always like all my clients,but it doesn't matter, I don't have to. As long as they take care of their animals that's all I care about. And some of the things they do for their pets is amazing 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:15 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" Thank you for sharing this great story! In a message dated 8/25/2007 4:03:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This probably is a bit off topic, but since we are discussing when cats pass away, I thought it would be of interest. I have a client that is a Buddhist,and he is also a Hospice caregiver. He tends to the dying,of course, and is there to hold their hand in their final hour. Anyway, he was called out of town alot, I believe he took on cases where people had no family, friends & very little money. Sometimes prisons. So I took care of his 18+ year old cat that was also in renal failure. MIss Boots Big Tail, hated everyone but my client, Steve. His girlfriend was from China, and although she loved Boots, Boots always made a point to let her know she was second fiddle. And his girlfriend wasn't used to the concept of "pets", for some reason (that was how he explained it to me) due to the part of China that she was originally from. Boots would insist on always being in between them when they would be on the couch, etc. Anyway, Boots would be visited by me 3 times perday when he was out of town and 2 of those times it would be for her meals (whipped Pet Guard or Wellness w/ her meds purified water added, and it had to be warmed up in a double sausepan.) She also recieved fluids. Boy, did he love this cat, only client I ever had that insisited on me removing my shoes when I entered his home, he did not want any germs to be brought into her from my other clients or my own cats. (Now I have a policy where I always remove my shoes or wear the "nurse booties". I liketo respect people's homes) When Boots finally was in her last leg of her journey on earth, she could not walk and had to be carried everywhere. I of course, would need to clean her up,because she could not make it to the box. She was still so alert tho, and she was eating great. On the night that she died, he knew her time had come. He stayed up w/her all night, and about 4am he passed out from exhaustion for just a few moments, when he woke up, she was gone. We believe that she needed to go, but could not as long as he was awake. And the interesting part was, this cat was the last of 3 cats that he inherited from his ex wife when she died. I don't know any details, I never ask clients, I just let them talk and tell me what they feel they need to. When his wife died, she was buried in a pet cemetary w/ her other cats out of state. Her reasoning was that she always liked & respected animals more than people,so she choose to be buried amoung them. He packed up Boots and took her out of state to be buried along side his ex wife Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/ http://tazzys.photos.homepagenow.com/homepage.shtml -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: T-cyte.....?
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Re: Anyone have any FeLV cats ...NY area
These are on the adoptable listing but have been there a while so not sure they are still available: In Elmsford New York http://www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi?request=detail&id=11685 In NY, NY http://www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi?request=detail&id=11719 -- 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: Question about eye ulcers
Michael, I found Bailey at 5 months of age, positive then. I lost him last May at 11 years of age. He had just turned 11 years old 5 days before he passed. He wasn't sick his whole life except for the last 6 months when he became anemic and quit eating. We fixed the anemia but he still wouldn't eat and was lethargic and had conctant diarrhea, from his symtoms we knew he had cancer somewhere and tested and tested for it, ultra sounds everything we could think of, couldn't find it. By the time I finally agreed to let my vet do exploratory surgery he was too weak and I brought him home and he passed with us on the couch about an hour later. Necropsy showed us he had pancreatic cancer, that's why he wouldn't eat and was lethargic with constant diarrhea. He was the happiest, silly cat I've ever known and the sweetest. I miss his sweet little happy face a lot ... -- 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: Sylvester changed to "Boots"
THAT is a great idea...I want to be buried with my cats' ashes and it is prohibited here. This may be the answer~ put ME where they can be buried! - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 5:03 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots" This probably is a bit off topic, but since we are discussing when cats pass away, I thought it would be of interest. I have a client that is a Buddhist,and he is also a Hospice caregiver. He tends to the dying,of course, and is there to hold their hand in their final hour. Anyway, he was called out of town alot, I believe he took on cases where people had no family, friends & very little money. Sometimes prisons. So I took care of his 18+ year old cat that was also in renal failure. MIss Boots Big Tail, hated everyone but my client, Steve. His girlfriend was from China, and although she loved Boots, Boots always made a point to let her know she was second fiddle. And his girlfriend wasn't used to the concept of "pets", for some reason (that was how he explained it to me) due to the part of China that she was originally from. Boots would insist on always being in between them when they would be on the couch, etc. Anyway, Boots would be visited by me 3 times perday when he was out of town and 2 of those times it would be for her meals (whipped Pet Guard or Wellness w/ her meds purified water added, and it had to be warmed up in a double sausepan.) She also recieved fluids. Boy, did he love this cat, only client I ever had that insisited on me removing my shoes when I entered his home, he did not want any germs to be brought into her from my other clients or my own cats. (Now I have a policy where I always remove my shoes or wear the "nurse booties". I liketo respect people's homes) When Boots finally was in her last leg of her journey on earth, she could not walk and had to be carried everywhere. I of course, would need to clean her up,because she could not make it to the box. She was still so alert tho, and she was eating great. On the night that she died, he knew her time had come. He stayed up w/her all night, and about 4am he passed out from exhaustion for just a few moments, when he woke up, she was gone. We believe that she needed to go, but could not as long as he was awake. And the interesting part was, this cat was the last of 3 cats that he inherited from his ex wife when she died. I don't know any details, I never ask clients, I just let them talk and tell me what they feel they need to. When his wife died, she was buried in a pet cemetary w/ her other cats out of state. Her reasoning was that she always liked & respected animals more than people,so she choose to be buried amoung them. He packed up Boots and took her out of state to be buried along side his ex wife 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:46 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester died at home this morning Tracy, what sad news. I know you will miss him. Sounds like he was blessed - to have you, to be cared for, and to be able to pass away gently and where he felt safest. What a wonderful, lucky cat. I am truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers coming for Sylvester. Gloria
Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots"
Thank you for sharing this great story! In a message dated 8/25/2007 4:03:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This probably is a bit off topic, but since we are discussing when cats pass away, I thought it would be of interest. I have a client that is a Buddhist,and he is also a Hospice caregiver. He tends to the dying,of course, and is there to hold their hand in their final hour. Anyway, he was called out of town alot, I believe he took on cases where people had no family, friends & very little money. Sometimes prisons. So I took care of his 18+ year old cat that was also in renal failure. MIss Boots Big Tail, hated everyone but my client, Steve. His girlfriend was from China, and although she loved Boots, Boots always made a point to let her know she was second fiddle. And his girlfriend wasn't used to the concept of "pets", for some reason (that was how he explained it to me) due to the part of China that she was originally from. Boots would insist on always being in between them when they would be on the couch, etc. Anyway, Boots would be visited by me 3 times perday when he was out of town and 2 of those times it would be for her meals (whipped Pet Guard or Wellness w/ her meds purified water added, and it had to be warmed up in a double sausepan.) She also recieved fluids. Boy, did he love this cat, only client I ever had that insisited on me removing my shoes when I entered his home, he did not want any germs to be brought into her from my other clients or my own cats. (Now I have a policy where I always remove my shoes or wear the "nurse booties". I liketo respect people's homes) When Boots finally was in her last leg of her journey on earth, she could not walk and had to be carried everywhere. I of course, would need to clean her up,because she could not make it to the box. She was still so alert tho, and she was eating great. On the night that she died, he knew her time had come. He stayed up w/her all night, and about 4am he passed out from exhaustion for just a few moments, when he woke up, she was gone. We believe that she needed to go, but could not as long as he was awake. And the interesting part was, this cat was the last of 3 cats that he inherited from his ex wife when she died. I don't know any details, I never ask clients, I just let them talk and tell me what they feel they need to. When his wife died, she was buried in a pet cemetary w/ her other cats out of state. Her reasoning was that she always liked & respected animals more than people,so she choose to be buried amoung them. He packed up Boots and took her out of state to be buried along side his ex wife Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) _http://tazzys.photos.homepagenow.com/homepage.shtml_ (http://tazzys.photos.homepagenow.com/homepage.shtml) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: T-cyte.....?
Thanks, Kelly! My Kelly Kay Bear (she's 15years) would have CRF then. She is on Calcitriol SID and Missing Link. Perhaps I shall look into fluids for her, I amsure she will hate it... Belinda, do you warmup the fluids for Fred? 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "Kelly L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:28 PM Subject: Re: T-cyte.? At 01:09 PM 8/25/2007, you wrote: not stupid at all chronic renal failure as opposed to A.R.F (acute renal failure) >Ok, stupid question, what does CRF stand for? > >Thanks! > >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, >Purring welcomes of soft applause, >Ever guarding with sharpened claws." > Trajan Tennent > > > > >- Original Message - >From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 11:49 AM >Subject: Re: T-cyte.? > > > Susan, >Fred gets subqs daily for his CRF, I buy the fluids at my local Fred >Meyer, a box of 12 for 38.00 way cheaper than the vet sells them (12.00 >a bag), he gets 150cc a day. Most vets will write a prescription for >you and have a tech show you how to do it. It isn't hard unless the cat >is less than cooperative like Fred was to begin with, he would bite me. >I had to use clothes pins on his scruff for about a week, he still tried >to bite me but couldn't reach me so after a week he decided to just >suffer through the torture his once loving mom was inflicting on him, he >still hates it but knows he is getting and and realizes grouchingly it >does make him feel better. he has been getting them for a year now. I >also torture him by giving him pills 3 times a day he has grudgingly >gotten used to the routine!! > >-- > >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 > > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6/971 - Release Date: >8/24/2007 2:59 PM > > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6/971 - Release Date: >8/24/2007 2:59 PM
Re: Sylvester changed to "Boots"
This probably is a bit off topic, but since we are discussing when cats pass away, I thought it would be of interest. I have a client that is a Buddhist,and he is also a Hospice caregiver. He tends to the dying,of course, and is there to hold their hand in their final hour. Anyway, he was called out of town alot, I believe he took on cases where people had no family, friends & very little money. Sometimes prisons. So I took care of his 18+ year old cat that was also in renal failure. MIss Boots Big Tail, hated everyone but my client, Steve. His girlfriend was from China, and although she loved Boots, Boots always made a point to let her know she was second fiddle. And his girlfriend wasn't used to the concept of "pets", for some reason (that was how he explained it to me) due to the part of China that she was originally from. Boots would insist on always being in between them when they would be on the couch, etc. Anyway, Boots would be visited by me 3 times perday when he was out of town and 2 of those times it would be for her meals (whipped Pet Guard or Wellness w/ her meds purified water added, and it had to be warmed up in a double sausepan.) She also recieved fluids. Boy, did he love this cat, only client I ever had that insisited on me removing my shoes when I entered his home, he did not want any germs to be brought into her from my other clients or my own cats. (Now I have a policy where I always remove my shoes or wear the "nurse booties". I liketo respect people's homes) When Boots finally was in her last leg of her journey on earth, she could not walk and had to be carried everywhere. I of course, would need to clean her up,because she could not make it to the box. She was still so alert tho, and she was eating great. On the night that she died, he knew her time had come. He stayed up w/her all night, and about 4am he passed out from exhaustion for just a few moments, when he woke up, she was gone. We believe that she needed to go, but could not as long as he was awake. And the interesting part was, this cat was the last of 3 cats that he inherited from his ex wife when she died. I don't know any details, I never ask clients, I just let them talk and tell me what they feel they need to. When his wife died, she was buried in a pet cemetary w/ her other cats out of state. Her reasoning was that she always liked & respected animals more than people,so she choose to be buried amoung them. He packed up Boots and took her out of state to be buried along side his ex wife 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:46 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester died at home this morning Tracy, what sad news. I know you will miss him. Sounds like he was blessed - to have you, to be cared for, and to be able to pass away gently and where he felt safest. What a wonderful, lucky cat. I am truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers coming for Sylvester. Gloria
Re: Yahoo! Photos is closing September 20th-need to transfer your photosif you have them there
If you go to the Yahoo! main page, and click on 'Photos' under More Yahoo! Services, you will see at the side "Have you heard the news?". That's where it says they are closing. Plus, my husband got an email telling him they were closing. If you have photos embedded INSIDE one of your Yahoo! groups, that does not qualify. Those photos will stay. :) 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: Gloria B. Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:42:18 PM Subject: Re: Yahoo! Photos is closing September 20th-need to transfer your photosif you have them there Hmmm - when I went to photos.yahoo.com, this is the message I got: Welcome Back Notice Anything New? While you were out we were working hard on the New Yahoo! Photos, and here it is. Don't worry - even though it looks different, all your photos and your albums are still here. But we've added some new features that we'd like to walk you through (we think you'll like 'em). We're going to take you to the page where we keep all your photos, but we'll bring you back very shortly. Let's go! On Aug 24, 2007, at 11:04 PM, wendy wrote: > Hey guys, > > I went in to look at my photos on Yahoo! that I had stored there, > and they are closing Yahoo! photos soon. So if you have photos > there, they won't be there anymore if you don't transfer them. > They'll go into cyber space, lost forever. > > :) > 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 ~~~ > > > > __ > __ > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/ > > Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/
Re: Sylvester died at home this morning
Tracy, what sad news. I know you will miss him. Sounds like he was blessed - to have you, to be cared for, and to be able to pass away gently and where he felt safest. What a wonderful, lucky cat. I am truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers coming for Sylvester. Gloria On Aug 25, 2007, at 8:11 AM, Tracy Weese wrote: My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV +. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the others (he had been staying under the bed except when I would drag him out for meds). He even played some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he used to. This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester.
Re: Yahoo! Photos is closing September 20th-need to transfer your photosif you have them there
Hmmm - when I went to photos.yahoo.com, this is the message I got: Welcome Back Notice Anything New? While you were out we were working hard on the New Yahoo! Photos, and here it is. Don't worry - even though it looks different, all your photos and your albums are still here. But we've added some new features that we'd like to walk you through (we think you'll like 'em). We're going to take you to the page where we keep all your photos, but we'll bring you back very shortly. Let's go! On Aug 24, 2007, at 11:04 PM, wendy wrote: Hey guys, I went in to look at my photos on Yahoo! that I had stored there, and they are closing Yahoo! photos soon. So if you have photos there, they won't be there anymore if you don't transfer them. They'll go into cyber space, lost forever. :) 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 ~~~ __ __ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/
Re: T-cyte.....?
At 01:09 PM 8/25/2007, you wrote: not stupid at all chronic renal failure as opposed to A.R.F (acute renal failure) Ok, stupid question, what does CRF stand for? Thanks! 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 11:49 AM Subject: Re: T-cyte.? Susan, Fred gets subqs daily for his CRF, I buy the fluids at my local Fred Meyer, a box of 12 for 38.00 way cheaper than the vet sells them (12.00 a bag), he gets 150cc a day. Most vets will write a prescription for you and have a tech show you how to do it. It isn't hard unless the cat is less than cooperative like Fred was to begin with, he would bite me. I had to use clothes pins on his scruff for about a week, he still tried to bite me but couldn't reach me so after a week he decided to just suffer through the torture his once loving mom was inflicting on him, he still hates it but knows he is getting and and realizes grouchingly it does make him feel better. he has been getting them for a year now. I also torture him by giving him pills 3 times a day he has grudgingly gotten used to the routine!! -- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6/971 - Release Date: 8/24/2007 2:59 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6/971 - Release Date: 8/24/2007 2:59 PM
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Thank you Susan. I had been reading about the Flock cats. I will work on it Mon. The address for the Sanctuary is loveandhopeforanimals.org It is an amazing place, and they are truly dedicated. Dede --- Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Theyc an always apply for someof the FLOCK cats, > through Best Friends. > > It is my understanding that they will fly them via a > volunteer pilot to > their new homes. > > 39 out of 400+ tested felv+, so far. > > Not sure how many more need to be tested, or whether > they are friendly. > > It was set up as a feral "sanctuary", but ferals do > turn friendly, > espeically when they are sick, in pain, > etc.. > > Sounds like a cool place. > > Do they have a website? > > > 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, >Purring welcomes > of soft applause, >Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > Trajan > Tennent > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "dede hicken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:42 AM > Subject: Anyone have any FeLV cats ...NY area > > > > Since i have moved here in April, I have been at a > sanctuary in Franklin, NY It is run by a judge and > her > husband from NYC...wonderful place. They had 2 + > cats. One died. She is looking for a couple more > to > keep the one remaining one happy. > > Anyone know of any friendly cats? They have a vet > on > site. > > Dede > > "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, > you are only in the > service of your God" >Mosiah 2:17 > > > > > Got a little couch potato? > Check out fun summer activities for kids. > http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz > > > > "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God" Mosiah 2:17 Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?PLS READ
I have experienced BOTH having a feleuk positive cat die at home and a feleuk positive one I thought was dying survive. The difference? The one who I thought was dying (it was Isabella who is doing GREAT NOW) continued to eat. She wasn't eating as much but still defecating and eating SOME. She was miserable. She had many other symptoms (high temp, anemia, spasms or seizures, pain or false pain, hiding). I called the vet one day when I was sick with worry and asked if it was time. He said not if she is still eating. This was over a month ago and she is (for now) symptom free ~ we found the right combination of meds, etc. I had no idea Stripes was dying (my first cat to die so I didn't know anything about it). Wasn't eating or drinking. We took him to vet every day or so for fluids and vitamins. He later changed locations and laid in his litter box for a couple days (or so?). I regret deeply putting him through this. When I finally realized he was dying- when he started having trouble breathing and was coughing. I called the vet to have him euthanized. We went outside to dig his grave while waiting for the vet and when we came back in he had died. This is my experience and I will never have a cat suffer to death again. I wish you and your kitty Moeman the best, Laurie
Re: Sylvester died at home this morning
I am sorry, Tracey, for your loss. But it sounds like he had a wonderful home, and you are right, he knew it was time to go.. 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Tracy Weese To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:11 AM Subject: Sylvester died at home this morning My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and th This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester.
Re: T-cyte.....?
Ok, stupid question, what does CRF stand for? Thanks! 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 11:49 AM Subject: Re: T-cyte.? Susan, Fred gets subqs daily for his CRF, I buy the fluids at my local Fred Meyer, a box of 12 for 38.00 way cheaper than the vet sells them (12.00 a bag), he gets 150cc a day. Most vets will write a prescription for you and have a tech show you how to do it. It isn't hard unless the cat is less than cooperative like Fred was to begin with, he would bite me. I had to use clothes pins on his scruff for about a week, he still tried to bite me but couldn't reach me so after a week he decided to just suffer through the torture his once loving mom was inflicting on him, he still hates it but knows he is getting and and realizes grouchingly it does make him feel better. he has been getting them for a year now. I also torture him by giving him pills 3 times a day he has grudgingly gotten used to the routine!! -- 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: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge
I used epogen (same thing as procrit) when my Bailey was anemic along with prenisolone because we suspected the virus was in his bone marrow supressing his immune system and interfering with blood building. We reversed his anemia with this combo. Procrit used in humans is at a much, much higher does and shouldn't scare anyone off from using it with cats that are anemic, any cats with CRF end up using it in the later stages as the kidney disease eventually interferes with the production of erythropoietin which the Epogen, Procrit and the new drug called Aranesp help to produce. In my mind your cat WILL die if the enemia isn't reversed period, so if there is something that may help what have you got to lose?? Below paragraph my opinion (based on what my vet told me when I asked her about this): PS. Has your cat been on a minimum 4 to 6 week course of Doxocycline for possible hemobartonella? Even if he tested negative he should have gotten this (my opinion). Hemo is very hard to test for and many cats tests negative again and again before it is finally found. Though they are never cured of hemo the doxy will put it into remission. If they don't have it it isn't going to hurt to get the doxy but my very well save their life if they have an undiagnosed case of hemo. -- 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: OT: Best Friends-found photos
Don't feel bad, my vet's wife, Sheila, has a housekeeper 5 days per week @ 6 hours each day, (and it's just the 2 of them) and 2 cat care staff 7 days per week. All floors are mopped twice per day. I don't think I could ever get used to that many people around me. 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:19 AM Subject: Re: OT: Best Friends-found photos I have heard they have a rescue training for people wanting to open a rescue and I think I heard about $1500, but not sure. I think Melissa has this info. They had a lot of cute ideas for 'resting' areas and up high areas. And they were SO clean. I wish I could keep my house that clean! lol. I know one thing...God did not put me on earth to clean because that is certainly not where my talents lie. When we can ever afford it, in the next ten years or so, I am going to hire someone to clean my house every 1-2 weeks. I know that sounds horrible, but it's true. And besides, someone else will be able to make extra money due to my inabilities! lol. :) 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: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:21:41 PM Subject: Re: OT: Best Friends-found photos Wow,that was cool! Thanks so much for sharing! Everything looked s clean! Wish I could keep my cat room & enclosure that clean (my working gets in the way). For now,I have to just schdule certain things certain days, likeone day I do felv+ room,one day I do non felv+ bowls, Drinkwells, pull bedding. All litterboxes are on aschdule too. I liked how they had the laundry basket w/the blanket tied inside, Lord knows how much kitties like laundry baskets Now, don't they have a training camp too? It's like $1500. to go? One of my friends went years ago... 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:09 PM Subject: Re: OT: Best Friends-found photos http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wendy2724/my_photos Link to Best Friends photos and photos of Belle the day after we rescued her, so that's why she's emaciated. They finally let me into my old link, but I don't know how long it will work. You can view a slide show of the photos of Best Friends, which is better than clicking in and out of each one. The option is in the upper right hand corner after you click into the specific album. :) 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: wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:00:28 PM Subject: OT: Best Friends Yes, their set ups for the dogs and cats are fantastic! Those animals are spoiled. I probably would never adopt from there because the cat probably would never want to leave! I will send a link to my trip at Best Friends. I might have to wait though. Yahoo Photos is closing, and I just transferred my photos there to Flickr, and it's taking a little time. :) 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: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:25:01 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers/Benton's House www.bestfriends.org check 'em out.. All critters should be this lucky. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net
Re: Anyone have any FeLV cats ...NY area
Theyc an always apply for someof the FLOCK cats, through Best Friends. It is my understanding that they will fly them via a volunteer pilot to their new homes. 39 out of 400+ tested felv+, so far. Not sure how many more need to be tested, or whether they are friendly. It was set up as a feral "sanctuary", but ferals do turn friendly, espeically when they are sick, in pain, etc.. Sounds like a cool place. Do they have a website? 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: "dede hicken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:42 AM Subject: Anyone have any FeLV cats ...NY area Since i have moved here in April, I have been at a sanctuary in Franklin, NY It is run by a judge and her husband from NYC...wonderful place. They had 2 + cats. One died. She is looking for a couple more to keep the one remaining one happy. Anyone know of any friendly cats? They have a vet on site. Dede "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God" Mosiah 2:17 Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz
Re: Yahoo! Photos is closing September 20th-need to transfer your photos if you have them there
I found a good place to store your photos, it has no banners that's why I like it and it's free. I set this up for a client of mine. You can pick a template and colors and like I said no banners or obligations to buy photos like some of the others have, its easy to set up too, here is my clients site: http://petwellnessexpo.party.homepagenow.com/photographs.shtml You can sign up here: http://homepagenow.com/ -- 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: T-cyte.....?
Susan, Fred gets subqs daily for his CRF, I buy the fluids at my local Fred Meyer, a box of 12 for 38.00 way cheaper than the vet sells them (12.00 a bag), he gets 150cc a day. Most vets will write a prescription for you and have a tech show you how to do it. It isn't hard unless the cat is less than cooperative like Fred was to begin with, he would bite me. I had to use clothes pins on his scruff for about a week, he still tried to bite me but couldn't reach me so after a week he decided to just suffer through the torture his once loving mom was inflicting on him, he still hates it but knows he is getting and and realizes grouchingly it does make him feel better. he has been getting them for a year now. I also torture him by giving him pills 3 times a day he has grudgingly gotten used to the routine!! -- 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: double pos. (Kerry)
Hi Susan, Yes, I am a member of the fiv group..I never posted much there, but I read alot..there is alot of info in the archives there. You have to be approved and give your kitties complete history. It is well worth it though.. Bandy was on all the things you mentioned + many more..I always gave him 30mg Co Q 10 daily. I really believe the folic acid helped the anemia. I used some more immune vitamins from onlynaturalpet.com. If you need any more info, you can email me direct. Are you in Texas? We are in Stephenville just west of Ft. Worth. He got 500mg lysine daily, too. The fiv never really gave him problems..I think all were related to felv. Good luck, Kerry, Inky and Angel Bandy - Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.
Re: Sylvester died at home this morning
At 06:11 AM 8/25/2007, you wrote: I am so very sorry.It hurts, but it is good to know he was well happy and very loved until her crossed Kelly My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the others (he had been stng under the bed except when I would drag him out for meds). He even played some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he used to. This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.6/971 - Release Date: 8/24/2007 2:59 PM
Re: OT: Best Friends-found photos
I have heard they have a rescue training for people wanting to open a rescue and I think I heard about $1500, but not sure. I think Melissa has this info. They had a lot of cute ideas for 'resting' areas and up high areas. And they were SO clean. I wish I could keep my house that clean! lol. I know one thing...God did not put me on earth to clean because that is certainly not where my talents lie. When we can ever afford it, in the next ten years or so, I am going to hire someone to clean my house every 1-2 weeks. I know that sounds horrible, but it's true. And besides, someone else will be able to make extra money due to my inabilities! lol. :) 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: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:21:41 PM Subject: Re: OT: Best Friends-found photos Wow,that was cool! Thanks so much for sharing! Everything looked s clean! Wish I could keep my cat room & enclosure that clean (my working gets in the way). For now,I have to just schdule certain things certain days, likeone day I do felv+ room,one day I do non felv+ bowls, Drinkwells, pull bedding. All litterboxes are on aschdule too. I liked how they had the laundry basket w/the blanket tied inside, Lord knows how much kitties like laundry baskets Now, don't they have a training camp too? It's like $1500. to go? One of my friends went years ago... 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:09 PM Subject: Re: OT: Best Friends-found photos http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wendy2724/my_photos Link to Best Friends photos and photos of Belle the day after we rescued her, so that's why she's emaciated. They finally let me into my old link, but I don't know how long it will work. You can view a slide show of the photos of Best Friends, which is better than clicking in and out of each one. The option is in the upper right hand corner after you click into the specific album. :) 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: wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:00:28 PM Subject: OT: Best Friends Yes, their set ups for the dogs and cats are fantastic! Those animals are spoiled. I probably would never adopt from there because the cat probably would never want to leave! I will send a link to my trip at Best Friends. I might have to wait though. Yahoo Photos is closing, and I just transferred my photos there to Flickr, and it's taking a little time. :) 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: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:25:01 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers/Benton's House www.bestfriends.org check 'em out.. All critters should be this lucky. 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:10 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers/Benton's House Who/What is this Best Friends? I must be missing something? Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni
Re: Sylvester died at home this morning
Tracy, I'm saddened to hear of Sylvester's passing this morning. He was so very lucky to have you and bless you for caring for him and his colony. Where would they have been without you? Sylvester wouldn't have had the wonderful year and a half he had with you had you not taken care of him. :) 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: Tracy Weese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:11:32 AM Subject: Sylvester died at home this morning My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the others (he had been staying under the bed except when I would drag him out for meds). He even played some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he used to. This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester. Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/
Re: Sylvester died at home this morning
Tracy I am so sorry about your sweet Sylvester.He was near the one who loved him in his last moments.Hugs to you Sherry Tracy Weese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the others (he had been staying under the bed except when I would drag him out for meds). He even played some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he used to. This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester. - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.
Re: Sylvester died at home this morning
Tracy, I'm so sorry. It never fails to make me cry when I read these posts...It seems like each one of the little guys has their own special way of saying goodbye to us and it always seems like they are also thanking those people who stuck by them and loved them so much. I know he was special. One thing about loving a cat is you can never regret it...Love from us here in Nebraska. Glenda --- Tracy Weese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died > this morning at home. > > Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a > dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very > sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the > vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had > FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had > few other positives then, after today down to two > now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, > too). > > He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite > being so ill. After many at the vets' and then > living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed > pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he > was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a > little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, > we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he > was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not > eatingturns out his blood counts were all > haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low > plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his > tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if > it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), > the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up > at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a > vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot > (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were > a last resort). When we got home, he had a good > night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the > others (he had been staying under the bed except > when I would drag him out for meds). He even played > some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he > used to. > > This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight > distresshe was sleeping under the bed again > (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the > box springs and he would sleep inside the box > springs). I reached down and touched him and told > him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go > to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run > downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he > was gone. > > I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since > he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled > him out and he was still, he looked very > peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the > bed. > > This is the very first cat I have had that died at > home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated > remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan > it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had > only one last good night in him. > > He died with me nearby and in the place he felt > safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so > he can be cremated. > I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if > that. I gave him permission several days ago to > leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go > today. > > Although I will miss him, several of my other cats > will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my > smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. > He never struck out first and usually retreated, > but he was always a sweetie to people. > > Please think good thoughts for Sylvester. Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
RE: Sylvester died at home this morning
Tracy, I'm so sorry, but it sounds like he had a good life with you and a peaceful passing. Gentle Bridge vibes to him, and hugs to you. Diane R. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tracy Weese Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:12 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Sylvester died at home this morning My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and th This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester.
Re: Sylvester died at home this morning
Hi Tracy I am so very sorry. Thanks for taking care of Sylvester. His time with you on earth were his best. Now he is free and healthy again. Bless you Sally On 8/25/07, Tracy Weese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. > > Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) > cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the > vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home > with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two > now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). > > He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After > many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He > stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when > I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and > yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, > more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all > haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for > the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it > was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so > bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a > vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that > steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a > good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the others (he had been > staying under the bed except when I would drag him out for meds). He even > played some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he used to. > > This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping > under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box > springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and > touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to > the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the > carrier and come back up, he was gone. > > I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay > furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked > very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. > > This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a > cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan > it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night > in him. > > He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I > took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. > I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him > permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to > go today. > > Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a > gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the > chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always > a sweetie to people. > > Please think good thoughts for Sylvester. > > -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Silver, and Spike Visit my BB for some pictures post your as well. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3
Sylvester died at home this morning
My giant (well, he used to be) ol' farm cat died this morning at home. Sylvester came off a farm where I take care of a dwindling (thanks to TNR) cat colony. He got very sick about 2 years ago and I took him to the vet...of course it was more than being sick, he had FeLV+. So he came home with my other cats (I had few other positives then, after today down to two now and soon to be one-CW is anemic and fading, too). He was big when I got him, about 16 pounds despite being so ill. After many at the vets' and then living at home, he was up to 22 lbs! He stayed pretty healthy for about 1 year and 4 months (he was probably 7 when I got him). He always had a little cough the vets thought was asthma (and yes, we checked and re-checked this). But recently, he was not the same, more coughing, high fever, not eatingturns out his blood counts were all haywire. Low RBC, Low white count and low plateletsthe antibiotics for the fever made his tummy hurt, too. So at the vet yesterday I asked if it was time to let him go (he lost 2 lbs in a week), the vet didn't think so bec. of course, he perked up at the vets' and purred and pranced...He got a vitamin B12 shot and his very first steroid shot (yes, we discussed that steriods in a FeLV+ cat were a last resort). When we got home, he had a good night. He ate some, and hung out with me and the others (he had been staying under the bed except when I would drag him out for meds). He even played some and tried to squeeze into a tiny box like he used to. This morning I awoke to a few sounds of slight distresshe was sleeping under the bed again (actually, the cats tore the bottom fabric of the box springs and he would sleep inside the box springs). I reached down and touched him and told him I was there and then went to get a carrier to go to the vet. In the seconds it took for me to run downstairs and get the carrier and come back up, he was gone. I had to cut the rest of the fabric to get him since he would lay furtherst from the opening. I pulled him out and he was still, he looked very peaceful--no signs of struggle on him or under the bed. This is the very first cat I have had that died at home (and I have a cabinet full of cremated remains)...it was not terrible, but I did not plan it. Last night was so good for him, I guess he had only one last good night in him. He died with me nearby and in the place he felt safest, under the bed. I took him to the vets' so he can be cremated. I don't think he suffered but a few short seconds if that. I gave him permission several days ago to leave if he needed to, I guess he needed to go today. Although I will miss him, several of my other cats will not. He was a gentle giant, but a few of my smaller cats terrorized him if they got the chance. He never struck out first and usually retreated, but he was always a sweetie to people. Please think good thoughts for Sylvester.
Anyone have any FeLV cats ...NY area
Since i have moved here in April, I have been at a sanctuary in Franklin, NY It is run by a judge and her husband from NYC...wonderful place. They had 2 + cats. One died. She is looking for a couple more to keep the one remaining one happy. Anyone know of any friendly cats? They have a vet on site. Dede "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God" Mosiah 2:17 Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz
Re: my enclosure
I live in Austin, Tx., but I actually have friends that have nicer enclosres than me. 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:08 AM Subject: Re: my enclosure Where does this woman live??? t
anemia
Try pettinic. It's an iron supplement you can get from your vet. I don't know anything about giving a human iron supplement to a cat. I've never heard of anyone doing it. I wouldn't give my cat anything like that without checking with the vet first. tonya glenda Goodman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow! Thanks! I had the animal medical suppy place trying to find this stuff for me under iron supplements...no wonder they could not pull it up. I guess if my vet does not hurry and get back to me in the next hour I will be off to buy some human iron supplement. My cat Dingo does not do pills well at all, so will have to give with a dropper. He also has always been a dainty eater...can't stick it in tuna...He has really been turning his nose up lately and I am realizing I have an emergency on my hands...If it were not for this list I might not have noticed... Thanks, Pat, for setting me straight as to Procrit...Glenda --- Pat Kachur wrote:
Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?
What are his symptoms? tonya Beckie McRae <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think the Moeman is dying. Im just trying to keep him comfortable as possible now. No more pokes and prods, etc. Hes content I think. Im just wondering if you guys could tell me the typical course of dying for a FELV cat? Will he just get weaker and weaker like he has been?
Re: Question about eye ulcers
I would go to the vet. I know it's stressful, but you have no way of knowing how to treat something like that without seeing the vet and possibly an eye specialist... I hope Jingles pulls through this. My first leukemia kitty pulled through pneumonia and herpes at about 1 year old and then lived on to about 7. tonya Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: One of my feleuk babies, Jingles, who is about 5 and was most likely born positive, has been going downhill over the last couple of months -- pretty much the typical course of a failing feleuk+ kitty. But he has a new problem right now and it is one I have never seen before. His eye was watering; in trying to wipe it and medicate I noticed what looked like a wad of yellowish-white "eye goop" and I tried to wipe it away -- but it is an ulcer - a lump, for lack of a better term - attached to his eye. I have started him on lysine, because in other ways the eye looks herpes-y -- but I have never seen a lump on the eyeball like this. Anyone??? I haven't yet taken him to the vet -- hate to put him through the stress if I don't have to -- and you guys know way more than most vets when it comes to feleuk!
Re: Update 08/24/07
Ahhh, thanks so much, Michael, for the great update! Yes, they will eat less of the Evo because it has a higher content of meat. Grains are pretty much just "fillers",especially for cats. As for the Elegant Medleys, I think they are good for the Missing Link due to they have the veggies in them, which help shide the ML.. Make sense? This is something that I do also, I open 3 cans in the morning, divide up into 6 bowls. I add the Lysine,then the Link & then I fill the empty cans half full w/water (getting all the leftover gravy) and add it to their breakfast. I stir it around. This helps 2 ways, it creates more kitty juice (Mm, gravy...) for them and they love the broth, and also it helps them get important fluids. They cannot have too much water. Even if they lap up all the broth but don't eat the meat, I don't care, because the broth has all of their vitamins anyway, make sense? I usually leave their bowls out for about 5 to 6 hours, then whatever is left gets tossed. At night I open 1 or 2 cans, same thing, add the supplements & more water. I hope this helps, and please post what your new vet @ UT tells you after your appointment, I am anxious to hear especially about the "supportive care". Thanks & have a great weekend! 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, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 5:57 PM Subject: Update 08/24/07 Update for the day: I spoke with my vet today at Creekside, and surprisingly enough he was very receptive and wrote the referrals for UT. They have an appointment on Tuesday, September 11 for, as Dr. Dolen wrote, "FeLV workup and medical supportive therapy." It gives me some hope. We'll see. Ideally, I'll be able to consult with UT at least twice a year, and use the very close vet for emergent situations and maintenance. The girls continue to eat the fancy feast with the Lysine and Missing Link supplements in it. They actually didn't seem to mind it at all. They're working on the conversion to the Innova EVO dry food. Right now it's about 80% Purina naturals and 20% EVO. They're eating it, but a bit slower than they were the Purina Naturals alone, but this is normal from what I read? I'm also looking into buying a thermometer, as a temperature is one of the early warning signs of infection. I've done my research, and found the WNL temperature for a cat is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the heart rate is 140-220. (This site has great information on it: http://www.cathelp-online.com/emergency/vitals.php). I really am hoping I can give them many more years with very careful care and attention. Do you guys have any thoughts on thermometers? I've found this one (http://www.pet-temp.com/pet_temp.htm) , any of you own one or have a better recommendation for an ear canal thermometer? I am really 95% positive they absolutely would not tolerate a rectal thermometer. Also, I just wanted to mention that I recently looked over the FeLV Fund store, and just loved the "Feline Leukemia is NOT a death sentence" and "There is LIFE with Feline Leukemia" messages. It provides hope. You all know I've had a rough time with this, and that's a message I needed. I'm going to order the license plate frame! Thanks for everything guys, and I'll email again when I have an update. Michael -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: To Michael Re: Update
You could put them on interferon. Some people have had success with this. also transfer factor if that hasn't been mentioned. tonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into better foods. Do you all think its ok to mix in their morning and nightly Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys? There are three of them, and they share a can each morning and each night, so they average only 1/3 of a can at a time, but its something they have come to expect. I guess I'm wondering if there's something wrong with giving that to them. They've been on the Purina Naturals dry food, but I'm going to switch over to something with no grains and high proteins. I'm going to look for the Innova Evo, but I don't recall ever seeing it. I'll be sure to look for something with no grains tomorrow. As for the nutritional supplement recommendation, I've already gotten Lysine and Echinacea, but haven't been able to get them to eat it yet. I'm hoping they will when they're feeling better. They did eat tonight, so that makes me feel better now that I've seen them eating. As for the supplements, are those the only two recommended, or is there something else? And do you guys mix that in the dry food, or in their wet food? Luckily, we rarely ever have guests, and rarely leave for more than a couple of days at a time (and my sister is here with them when we leave, with whom they are very familiar, she has been living here on and off). They did not vaccinate the cat they knew had tested positive, but vaccinated Poppy because they ran out of ELISA tests and had to send in an IFA test with her along with Grizzabella's. I'm not comfortable with this vet office treating them, so that's why I'm going in the morning to get them to refer them to University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine. I looked up the hospital tonight, quite impressive...they have 10 exam rooms, 7000 dogs/cats a year, an intensive care unit, specialists in every field you can imagine, it looks very promising: http://www.vet.utk.edu/ The vet's office bothered me because they didn't even recommend an IFA test to verify her positive ELISA test. They just said she had it, period. That didn't sit well with me. I feel very personally responsible for them getting sick and I'm taking this very hard. But all I can do now is make sure they have the absolute best care possible. Ok, to summarize, here's what I need input on from you guys: 1. Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys...1/3 of a can morning and night...is this ok? 2. Dry food...brand recommendations 3. Supplements...any recommendations other than lysine and echinacea, and do you put it in wet or dry food? 4. Treatment options? Do you use the ImmunoRegulin Or Interferon Alpha in healthy cats, or is that treatment options you use when they're symptomatic? Thanks for all the support to everyone and all the emails I've received. It really helps me to feel like I have some sense of control over the situation, and I'm not just completely helpless. Michael - Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
