Re: re Foxy/ bad news

2008-04-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Well this is the way I look at it, she will die without something being done, and as I said hemobatonella is VERY hard to diagnose, I know of several cats on the anemia list that were tested 4 or 5 times coming up negative but thankfully their mom insisted they get doxycycline, guess what t

Re: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Terrie, With shipping the ocheaper place is 34.+ change, at this place it is only 30.00 with shipping. http://www.calvetsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=58&MMP=1013578439 -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.

Re: re Foxy/ bad news

2008-04-03 Thread Kathy Dillard
Foxy is on day four. Monday the vet told us she would probably only last 24- 48 hours. We did call the vet back and they ordered dexamethazone for her. We also got oxygen for her to keep her comfortable. The vet said that her blood was not reproducing red blood cells at all . They did test for t

Re: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Terrie, You can buy it on line but if you don't need much maybe your vet will give you some, I got a small bottle from my vet. Cheapest price here: http://www.pbsanimalhealth.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/farm/chlorhexidine.html?E+scstore Another place: http://www.monstermarketplace.com/Ge

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Sally Davis
Gloria and Sharyl On the website you listed below is Prevent A Litter which is also in Richmond, Va but There are several locations much closer. In Richmond the fee is $25 male and $35 females and I believe ferals are free, they will clpi the ear. No appt needed for ferals because you have to trap

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Gloria Lane
And... what county are you in? On Apr 3, 2008, at 8:26 PM, Gloria Lane wrote: Wow - I have to say - we have several options here in Ark. for $25- $40 per cat. And our rescue group even does some special deals for cat colonies. Can't believe they don't have something better than $65 in th

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Wow - I have to say - we have several options here in Ark. for $25- $40 per cat. And our rescue group even does some special deals for cat colonies. Can't believe they don't have something better than $65 in the Virginia shore area. Have you tried Spay Virginia - http://www.spayva.org/spa

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Sally Davis
Did you try calling the number I emailed you. I know Richmond is a couple house away but maybe they know of another similiar progarm closer to you. I do know for ferals they do not require an appointment because of what you said about trapping the cats. Sally On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 8:14 PM, Shary

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Sharyl
The best I have found is the Virginia Beach SPCA Neuter Scooter that comes over to the Eastern Shore one day a month. The cost per cat is $65 and you have to schedule an appointment in advance. Not sure if i have to pay in advance too. That means I have to schedule a appointment then hope like

RE: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread Carmen Conklin
I saw c on the internet on a site at ValleyVets.com, for $12.95 a gallon ( it is mixed with water-diluted)phone 800-419-9524. You can get it through your veterinarian as ours uses it exclusively in their office to disinfect. But it might be more expensive? perhaps. CarmenI saw chlorhexidine on

Re: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread TatorBunz
Oh by the way anything that will kill ringworm besides bleach! Not the topical stuff only the stuff used to kill the spores in carpet and etc. If it happens to me want to do the area ASAP! Thanks! TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Terrie Mohr-Forker _http://www.tazzys-siame

Re: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread TatorBunz
Where can you buy "Chlorhexidine? My feed stores don't carry it. I would like to have it on hand! TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Terrie Mohr-Forker _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yaho

Re: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread Gloria Lane
I use Golden Seal on ringworm - works pretty well, unless it's in the eyes, and don't use it there unless I have an "eye" formula. I buy an $8 bottle(tincture) at the health food store. IT has a dropper, but sometimes I just use s q-tip. I never do massive daily cleaning - don't have time

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Gloria Lane
I looked out there, and in the section on Vet and Neuter, they have absolutely nothing but veterinarians listed in my area - and we (Arkansas) have a bunch of options for low cost spay/neuter options. THey don't have our cat rescue listed, so I submitted it. I think I'd contact some local

RE: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread Carmen Conklin
Hey, Laurie, you too! carmen From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: RingwormDate: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:27:46 -0600 Hi Carmen, nice to see you here! :-) Laurie - Original Message - From: Carmen Conklin To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:47 PM

Re: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread laurieskatz
Hi Carmen, nice to see you here! :-) Laurie - Original Message - From: Carmen Conklin To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:47 PM Subject: RE: Ringworm Chris, saw your note on ringworm. I'm new here but have bouts of ringworm at our sanctuary o

Re: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Chris, Well, woods lamps are blacklights:) Things glowing everywhere could be a lot of things. Blacklights will detect phosphors used in ordinary clothes detergent, for example: http://science.howstuffworks.com/black-light.htm They also pick up urine and semen. I'm not sure about blood. S

RE: Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread Carmen Conklin
Chris, saw your note on ringworm. I'm new here but have bouts of ringworm at our sanctuary occasionally, particularly with my FIV felines as it is harder for them to fight off. It will resolve itself on its own in time, but for cleaning, I use a spray on furniture, bedding, etc-Chlorhexadine wh

Ringworm

2008-04-03 Thread Chris
A bit OT but I figure if anyone has had experience & is knowledgeable, it would be someone here. Ringworm-suddenly have an outbreak; have 6 cats presently (1 waiting for adopter)-only a couple seem to have it-long story of how it managed to get in but now I'm really lost. I have meds from vet to

Re: Another Important Question

2008-04-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Yes that is my understanding also, she has the virus but it is dormant. I think it just means she carries the virus (not disease) but doesn't get sick. Gloria -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://www.bemikitties.com HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting &

OT: Kidney Stones

2008-04-03 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
Hi everyone, I have a cat named Sylvester (but no Tweety Bird) who has kidney stones. I just had him to the vet yesterday == he had been walking funny so I thought he had hurt his leg. Boy was I wrong! Vet thought he was walking funny too and initially thought renal failure, diabetes, or thyro

RE: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Stray Cat Alliance
You could also check out Pets 911 - lists rescues and their services, including spay/neuter, TNR, etc. http://www.pets911.com/index.php Or phone toll free 1-888-PETS-911 Best wishes, Anita From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Introducing Sissy and RocketDate: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Oops - not reading my email in sequence, sorry. Well, hope you find something a lot less than $100 per. gloria On Apr 3, 2008, at 4:07 AM, Pat Kachur wrote: Does Spay USA have a branch in your state? In Georgia (Spay Georgia), one can purchase certificates which allow a huge discount a

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Gloria Lane
And also have to add - that's terrible that local SPCA doesn't believe in TNR. Wonder if Alley Cat Allies has any suggestions? Gloria On Apr 2, 2008, at 8:02 PM, Sharyl wrote: Thanks Gloria. So far it looks like the best I'm going to be able to do on the neutering is $100. There is a c

Re: Another Important Question

2008-04-03 Thread Gloria Lane
I think it just means she carries the virus (not disease) but doesn't get sick. Gloria On Apr 2, 2008, at 6:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the ladies in Iowa to whom I spoke mentioned the possibility that Binxy may only be a carrier of the disease since she is four yrs. old and heal

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Sharyl
Thank you Pat for the info. There is not a Spay Virginia program listed but I filled out a registration form. Sharyl Pat Kachur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does Spay USA have a branch in your state? In Georgia (Spay Georgia), one can purchase certificates which allow a huge discount

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Pat Kachur
Does Spay USA have a branch in your state? In Georgia (Spay Georgia), one can purchase certificates which allow a huge discount at participating vets. They send a list of those vets when they send your certificates. - Original Message - From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.o

RE: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Sharyl
Thank you Anita for these links. They are very informative. I am printing out the last one for Sissy's and Rocket's vet. I have been concerned they will report my colony to Animal Control for trapping and euthanasia. I have just trapped another kitten from the colony that is from a different