Re: [Felvtalk] Help - I can't get LTCI in Georgia!

2009-12-10 Thread Gary
How odd. Has your vet spoken to Imulan about this problem? There isn't anything I know for sure that helps a lot other than a good diet and low stress. There are many things that people use with varying success. I just started using Acemannan and had success turning to FeLV positive anemic

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
We do this, but invariably Luc manages to wiggle, Houdini-like, free at least once during every feeding session. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cougar Clan Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Tribble has been a real learning experience, and there have been many times we've thought how much easier it would be for the other cats if he weren't in the mix, because he's often an aggressive little bully. But we would no sooner part with him than our own noses, and once you understand him he c

Re: [Felvtalk] Help - I can't get LTCI in Georgia!

2009-12-10 Thread Jane Lyons
I'm getting it from a friend (a former list member in NM who is getting it from her vet and sending it to me). Can you ask someone out of state to order it for you and send it to you directly. I cannot imagine that you would be penalized for excepting a package from out of state? It really

[Felvtalk] Help - I can't get LTCI in Georgia!

2009-12-10 Thread LauraM
As some of you may have read in my post from last week, my vet and I had planned to start Bridget on LTCI. Unfortunately, when my vet tried to order it, there was a problem. For some reason, the GA state vet isn't allowing the drug into the state at this time, for anybody - some legal issue. So.

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Sharyl
Funny I said the same thing when my sweet Albert was dx with severe periodontal disease, advanced CRF, went into CHF and was dx with severe HCM all within 30 days. Thank goodness it wasn't his sister Pequita. She'd never tolerate getting sub q fluids let alone all the pills. Of course we im

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Cougar Clan
Just in case you haven't tried it, gently wrapping a cat in a nice, thick blanket helps. It may or may not calm the cat but it offers protection for the person. On Dec 10, 2009, at 6:11 PM, Debbie Bates wrote: OMG, the exact words I said to my Baby Ruben..glad I'm not the only one who ha

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Debbie Bates
OMG, the exact words I said to my Baby Ruben..glad I'm not the only one who has had a hellion! But, my oh my, how he owned my heart!! Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > From: drosenfe...@wi.rr.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thu, 1

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Crystal Proper
Oh okay.  Yes, they like us to pet them, just not picked up.  I have also contacted a couple FeLV+ in PA and NJ..one said they were full...waiting on some others responses.  I will drive up to 5 hours away if I have too for a good home for them...sooner the better because I am 31 weeks pregnant.

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Debbie Bates
If they can be handled, they can be adopted...they are NOT feral. Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:27:36 -0800 > From: crystal_pro...@yahoo.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+

Re: [Felvtalk] Will Feral, thank you Diane

2009-12-10 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
It sounds like he had a great last day, and a good passing. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Will. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Noren Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:24 PM To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
We are so grateful that our one cat who needs meds, Luc, is very mild-mannered. We can drop a pill down his throat with no trouble. In contrast, we are hoping that one of our other cats, Tribble, never gets sick. He has been a hellion since the day he was born (we suspect his brain consists of nood

Re: [Felvtalk] Will Feral, thank you Diane

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
i wasn't on the list in Will's time, but he sounds like a sweet boy. but hten, they are all sweet and we quickly learn to love them and it hurts to let them go. our only consolation is to know we gave them love and a good home while they were with us. prayers for you. dorlis Beth Noren

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
join the group. dorlis Debbie Bates wrote: > > Yes, but you can't imagine the guilt I feel for not being able to take more > with me... > > Debbie (COL) > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > > > > > Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:27:17 -0800 > > From: cline

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
my Snuggles was healthy outside of infection, not stressed, but he did not like pills. my only solution was to take him to the vet every day. at home, he tried to kill me every time i gave him a pill. at the vet's he was an angel. savved me a few trips to the hospital for transfusions. dorl

Re: [Felvtalk] Multi Cat House Protocol

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
my babies are all inside/outside cats and my vet doesn't see any reason to retest any of the negatives once they test negative. dorlis Beth Noren wrote: > Hi, I'm not sure if you got a reply as my computer has been down for quite > some time. I tested everyone Elisa and IFA initially, did

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Crystal Proper
Setting the live trap tonight to take them in to get fixed this coming week.  Just found out the owner is moving his business from that building so there won't be anyone there to feed them daily.  My husband and I go down there every couple days to feed them as well but we are probably moving

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
that sounds like a good idea, no more kittens and someone to feed and watch over them. Crystal Proper wrote: > Hmmm, maybe I will rethink the sanctuary idea.  I don't want them to live a > horrible life.  Plus all the places I have contacted are full.  I have an > appointment to get the

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
why did they take on so many cats if they were not capable of caring for them? are they hoarders? if i could, i would take in every stray/feral cat and dog in my county, but i know i cannt give them the attention and afford food and vet bills, so i stick to my limit of 8. it was 6, but Harley

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
lost my first response. Harley and Dee helped me. they have discovered the curser on the screen and loe t o help mother type. hang in there and be patient. i hve found that it takes anywhere from 6 - 8 months to socialize a feral much less one that has sufferred any trauma. just give her

Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: RE: feral cats FW: Ask PETA a Question Form

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
they sent a request before they answered my question. Sharyl wrote: > Interesting response Dorlis. Almost makes them sound human. I am amazed at > how folks can write or say one thing and do the very opposite. The vet at > the PETA SNIP van said PETA insisted all feral FeLV and FIV pos

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread dlgegg
GET A NEW VET! an informed vet will give you options. mine did and my 2 positive girls are doing just fine. just keep anyone who is negative vacinnated, give them love, good food and keep stress low. Crystal Proper wrote: > Hi everyone.  Anyone know of any cat sanctuaries in PA or OH

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Belinda Sauro
Eating litter is usually a sign of anemia, was he checked for that? -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/ma

Re: [Felvtalk] Will Feral, thank you Diane

2009-12-10 Thread Debbie Bates
Beth, thank you for sharing Will's last day with usas we share the pain of loss with you. Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo _ Windows Live

Re: [Felvtalk] Will Feral, thank you Diane

2009-12-10 Thread Beth Noren
Thank you Diane. He had a nice last day, ate a little, begged for a piece of bread crust from my sandwich, batted it around a couple of times and then fetched it and dropped it at my feet so I would throw it. Sat with his brothers and sisters while they played with a string my mom dangled at them

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Chris
Welcome to the world of cats-pilling, putting into a carrier for vet trip, getting a cat to eat when they're not in the mood-those are the times you realize that they're a lot smarter & more determined then we humans are! Pilling a cat is an art that most cats seem to be determined for us not to le

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Debbie Bates
Yes, but you can't imagine the guilt I feel for not being able to take more with me... Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:27:17 -0800 > From: cline...@yahoo.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]

Re: [Felvtalk] Not Eating

2009-12-10 Thread Sharyl
Bugra, some folks seem to have no problems giving their cat a pill. Some use a treat called a Pill Pocket purchased form the vet. My cats refused to eat the Pill Pockets. I never successfully pilled any of my cats using a pill shooter. They get all their pills crushed, mixed with food and sy

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Sharyl
Thankfully she is safe now. Bless you for saving her a second time. Sharyl --- On Wed, 12/9/09, Debbie Bates wrote: > From: Debbie Bates > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 4:53 PM > > Yes, it was.  I w

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Sharyl
Crystal, if it is just those two cats in the colony then fixing and returning them is a good option. It sounds like they are well fed. I have used a large carrier for trapping. I tie a strong string to the door, place food inside and pull the door shut when they go in to eat. You would want

Re: [Felvtalk] Not Eating

2009-12-10 Thread Sharyl
Bugra, did the vet do any other blood work? If so can you get a copy of the est results? So many things can cause a cat to stop eating. Licking litter is an indication of anemia. The appetite stimulant is probably Cyproheptadine (aka Periactin) which is an antihistamine. Most vets Rx too hi

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Debbie Bates
or a softened piece of cheese! Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:40:55 -0500 > From: furrygi...@gmail.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries > > I have found that

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Bugrahan Yalvac
Thank-you! I will try this! Bugra On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 7:27 AM, wrote: >>Anyone knows a better way to give medications (pills) to a cat? > > The vet can sell you a pill popper - a little device that helps some > people get those pills > down them. > What I would do is to grind up the pills a

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Bugrahan Yalvac
Doxycycline 100 MG and Prednisone 5 MG are the pills. He is infected by mycoplasma haemofelis. It looks all so easy to give cats oral medication on the net but those cats are all healty, relaxed, and happy cats who swallow the pills. Mine is doing everything not to swallow anything. Should I tak

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Heather
I have found that several of my cats who won't eat the pill pockets, will eat a pill inside another soft-type treat like Whisker Lickins or hairball treats. The Whisker Lickins are more crumbly than PP and sometimes you need to use more than one but mine seem to like the flavor more than PP.. On

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Debbie Bates
I have had amazing success with Pill Pockets Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:53:23 -0600 > From: bugrahanyal...@gmail.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries > > H

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Patricia . A . Elkins
>Anyone knows a better way to give medications (pills) to a cat? The vet can sell you a pill popper - a little device that helps some people get those pills down them. What I would do is to grind up the pills and mix with meat based human baby food and a little water. Then use a syringe, withou

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Debbie Bates
Crystal, please don't paint all sanctuaries with the same brush...I am sure there are good, loving places...it is my dream to have my own sanctuary one dayjust be sure to do your homework and I'm sure you would do just fine. Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard ba

Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries

2009-12-10 Thread Debbie Bates
Yes, but don't get me started on thathow can you "research" with NO medical staff? Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > From: fs...@roadrunner.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:55:28 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk