Update on stitch
Stitch is doing great! He is back to his playful self and is even back to attacking my seven month old pug. He has been on the pred 5mg every tweleve hours and for the past three weeks has been getting chemo once a week. I believe the next step is to space out he treaments for chemo...
Re: Update on stitch
thats a good question. to my knowledge no new x-rays have been done since the treatment begain. it has without a doubt reduced in size since his breathing is no longer shallow and forced. i had to switch vets just this week, due to my military housing no longer allowing pets so i will ask the new vet about the tumor.
RE: Update on stitch
lol...sorry ! yes, i had to move and the new housing area doesn't allow pets. i have to leave stitch and my puppy at home during the week now. being two hours away from home during the week can be difficult when i have pets to care for. good thing i have found friends and family to give him his meds and take him to the vet for me during the week.
Re: Update on stitch
i will ask the new vet about CCNU. he is currently on Adriamycin and like i said earlier has been going once a week. So is it he combo of the Adriamycin and the pred that work? is is the Adriamycin the main catalyst?
Re: stitch
well stitch took a turn for the worse on sunday when his lymphoma came out of remission. he will start the ccnu if his CBC comes back with a good white blood cell count. keep your fingers crossed
Re: stitch
unfortunately stitch did not respond to the CCNU. it has been a little over 27 hours and he continues to worsen. the vet attempted to remove the fluid from his lungs again to help him breath...unfortunately for us the mass is solid and he has no fluid to remove. his breathing is so bad he has to mouth breath to get any air...i was think of bringing him back home for one more night for my own selfish reasons. after rethinking this i most likely will not. he has been in a nasty fight for a very long time...and now its time for him to rest. We did everything we could and and still lymphoma wins another battle. maybe someday people and animals alike will benefit from new technology and treatments.
Re: stitch
My little buddy is gone... i never had the chance to take him home for one last play session. shortly after my arrival he became excited and was really struggling to breath. it was time for stitch to finally go to a better place. It took only 39 days from the first onset of his symptoms. in the end even the CCNU could not save him. It was a tough fight and now it is time for both of us to rest. thanks again to everyone for all their support! You have all made a huge difference
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Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 6
Hi, I'm new to the group - fostering a negative kitten that was with a positive kitten. She's isolated because of a URI and ONLY because of the URI. She will get her kitten shots as soon as she's done with her antibiotics. I just had to respond to the comment about a bat flying down the chimney/rabies vaccinations. First of all, bats would have to navigate through the flue and in some cases, the external pipes are covered with mesh. Then it would have to get through the dampers which should be kept closed unless the fireplace is actually being used. Then it would have to fly through your house and attach itself to something. Since bats invariably seek heights, it wouldn't be a ground level cat. Next. Rabies vaccinations for indoor cats. I, personally, don't give my cats rabies vaccines. If they get ONE in their lifetimes, it's a big deal. Ferals that come insidedo get an initial vaccine. Vets won't/don't tell you that annual or every three year vaccines become redundant and thesingle best way to seeif your animal still has protection is to do a titer. Please go to www.catshots.com and learn about vaccination and overvaccination.Some of my vets refuse to do dentals on myunvaccinated cats so I have found other vets who will. I have acouple of cats that have never had any vaccines other than some kitten protection. Therewas a study that may be on the aforementioned site that said that if a cat has had 2 or 3 rabies vaccinations, it is vaccinated for life. I don't believe in FIV or FeLv vaccines either - FeLv vaccine has been problematic for injection site sarcoma. A veterinarian friend of mine had an FIV cat (as well as an FeLv) cat live with negative cats for years without passing either virus. I'm more afraid of panleukopenia and FIP than FeLv or FIV. Roena Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today!
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 9
Does anyone out there use glutathione for the FeLv babies? I bought it a while back at a big cat show in Westchester NY. The name of the product is Kitty Lix and I gave it to my cats until we moved and the bottle got displaced in the move. What I can say is that it helped with herpes outbreaks. The company is in Connecticut and I asked if it would help FeLv cats. The company president said it is an immune booster. Following is his response to my question about using glutathione for an FeLv or FIV+ cat. "Yes, I believe that the Kitty Lix (major ingredient is GLUTATHIONE, reduced) will put your infected (?) kitten into a stage that will prevent the shedding of virus particles since it will prevent the spread of the virus from infected cells to uninfected healthy cells. They don't shed virus if they are not actively making new virus particles. By giving it to the uninfected kitten as well, you activate his/her immune system so that any exposure to virus will prevent active infection. I have seen this same behavior in humans with HIV, Hepatitis A, B, and C and several other deadly viruses. I can explain why this happens more completely if you would like. However, suffice it to say, that glutathione, and therefore Kitty Lix, makes avery good viral spread preventative treatment. To maintain the infected kitten's health you will have to give Kitty Lix to him/her throughout its life. Since there is no sure way of garaunteeing all the virus is wiped out of its body. There may remain inactive vestiges of the virus within the kitten as it grows into a cat and finally gets old. The main problem with older animals is that, like humans, as they grow older they make less and less glutathione on their own. That is why older animals succumb to various diseases of aging like viral infections, bacterial infections, cancer, and even heart disease. These all require an active immune system to keep them healthy. Heart disease happens when the heart muscle no longer is able to obtain the glutathione it needs for full muscle contraction and the heart muscle gets flabby." I have no interest (other than the health of my cats) in Kitty Lix but would like to pass on this information. Dr. Seligman can be reached at [EMAIL PROTECTED]or google Kitty Lix. Roena Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today!
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 11
Message: 14Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:04:25 -0700From: kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 9To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgMessage-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"At 11:59 AM 9/4/2006, you wrote:I am getting more information on the use of SAm E for that reason, The ER vet who is well published told me he truly believes that Sam- E will protect the fragil RBC's in cats, We all use it for liver problems but I will be putting my FIV and FELV cat on it,I will see if he is willing to write a letter with this information and allow me to post it,I was going to stop by there tomorrow and ask himWill keep you informed,Kelly You might want to use milk thistle to protect the liver. I used it for my Iris who had diffuse intestinal lymphoma and I believe it protected her liver functions during her several courses of chemo. Milk thistle is given routinely to human liver patients. Roena Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today!
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 22
Oh, Nina. It's so good that he came home and is not in pain, and so awful that he has lymphoma. I disagree that the depomedrol would be redundant with the dex, though I agree that pred would be. The Depo is strong and long-lasting, and allows you to give the dex less frequently (dex is very strong). The combination really seems to work well. But if she were going to give you only one of them, I do think the dex is probably the more important one. I know you don't want to do chemo, but you might at least try the first kind that they give. It is a sub-q shot called Elspar. It sometimes shrinks lymphoma quite a bit with the one shot, and maybe she would let you give the shot at home. It is the one chemo drug with no side effects, as its only action is stop lymphoma cells specifically from reproducing. Lymphoma cells die quickly and if they do not reproduce the cancer shrinks. In normal chemo regimens Elspar is followed up a week later by different and stronger drugs like Vincristine and Adriamycin, but I would think it would be better on its own, with the dexamethasone, than no chemo at all, and might be a good compromise since it is not stressful to give and has no side effects. Mediastinal lymphoma, which is when it is where it is on Spencer, does tend to respond better to chemo of all kinds than other lymphomas. So I would at least try the Elspar if you can, along with the steroids. I am not sure, but I think the Elspar is not that expensive either. But I could be wrong. One of the chemo drugs was very cheap, and I can not remember which one. It might be the vincristine. Anyway, that is just my thoughts -- I am not sure whether a vet would even agree to do just one round of chemo, or to use just one chemo drug (though steroids are a form of chemo too, Simon's oncologist kept telling me). Bless you and Spencer, whatever you do. You will always know that he came home to you, and that is something quite large in itself. Michelle Hello, Mediastinal lymphoma is one that has a higher "cure" or remission rate than any other lymphomas that attacks our cats. There is a group on yahoogroups that is devoted to lymphoma. It is either FelineLymphoma or Feline_Lymphoma. Michelle is totally correct about Elspar (l-asparaginine). My Iris had intestinal lymphoma (she was neither Fiv or FeLv+). She got Elspar and prednisone then was placed on COP protocols. She went into remission immediately. I am sorry that Spencer is afflicted with this misery but this kind of lymphoma has an excellent prognosis. The woman who is the listowner of the Feline Lymphoma group has several cats that had mediastinal lymphoma and, with chemo, are totally healthy years later. It seems that Oriental Shorthair cats are a target of this illness. Good luck! Spencer will be your guide and will tell you when enough is enough. Roena Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today!
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 23
Is samE the same as kitty lix or glutathione??? samE is not the same as Kitty Lix. A major component of Kitty Lix IS glutathione. Roena Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today!
Tsunade
Tsunade si feeling better today as she is eating and drinking and runnning about. I have not actually seen her pee, but I think she had her butt hanging ove rthe side. Since I moved the litter box, she has been using it without any problems. She was not stressed or lethergic when she got vaccinated and fixed. I get paid on the 1st so I will use that money to take her to the vet if she does not stay well. I will try the Innova brand cat foods. She is loved very much, last night I stayed with her and she layed on my chest for an hour doing the paw-grab- mush-mush thing (when cats kneed like they did to get milk). She has also adjusted well to a leash and gets regular walks outside, she was an outdoor cat for who knows how long. The only way I would have to give her up is if she got really sick and was having accidents all the time or her vet expenses get too high. My last cat Oliver was 15 and very sick with kidney problems, he peed, did diarhea, and puked everywhere in the house (untill he had to stay on the porch all the time). He ruined my matteress (because of allergies he was not supposed to be inn my room but snuck in while I was in the shower). I love my cats but if they are that sick, its a household rule thatthey must stay on the porch (it is a big room with easy to clean tile floors) or be in an outdoor enclosed (with top layer)fence. I live with my mother and her husband until I graduate and my mother said I should have given her up (put to sleep), because she is Leuk and I barely have enough money to afford a cat who did not have any medical problems. She was dumped and I fell in love with her. I will love her as long as she lives, be it 1 year or 11. Chelsea
Tsunade dizzy
Hello, Tsunade threw up again today (twice) and did something that worries me. When she was throwing up, she was wobbly as if dizzy. The 2nd time she just threw up water and fur, but was so dizzy she fell over and her head was lying in the puke (she had her body on its side), and she just laid there for a moment. I lifted her up wiped her head clean. and after a while she was back to acting normal. It just scared me, any advice? thanks Chelsea
Tsunade
Well Tsunade has not had any more dizzyness or vomitting this week. My vet knew nothing of digest a meal or innova food so I guess I will have to get those of the 'net. Could the dizziness be due to anemia? I want to have blood work done to find out if she is anemic or not. It is 40.00 just to due basic bloodwork (check for anemia) and 95 for complete blood work. What exactly is hyperthyroidism and how do you test for it??? thanks Chelsea
Tsunade
Tsunade got really sick mon and threw up at least 12 times through wed, it was spit and fur at 1st, then it was all stomach acid. She stopped eating and was acting very sluggish and depressed, so I took her to the vet Thursday. Good news! they did basic bloodwork and she has normal wbc(white blood cells) and her rbc count was a little high due to dehydration. Her heart, mouth, lungs, and stomach looked and felt good (vet did an exam). So she got some antibiotics and nasuea medicine and now she is feeling much better. She ate today and yesterday. The vet said she was very good and looked and acted very healthy. At the vet she was scared and just hunkered down near the wall, if she had been feeling better she would have been showing off and playing. So sorry to all those who have lost their cats lately, too many. Sincerly, Chelsea and Tsunade
Tsunade
The vet thinks it is just gastro-something (basically upset stomach). Her kidney and anal tract are fine. She had diahrhea 1 instance, 3 months ago. Since I switched her food from meow mix dry normal to science diet sensitive stomach she has not thrown up food chunks. Her weight was the same as 1 month ago. thanks Chelsea
Home test for FELV
I am researching for my daughter-in-law and kids who recently moved to a small farm and have acquired a number of kitty castaways. DIL has been feeding them in the barn, but last week one of the grown cats stopped eating and started having bloody diarrhea. A vet diagnosed Felv, and he recommended testing all the rest of the group. I found online saliva test kits for home use. Could someone tell me if these are reliable? Are they reliable for both cats and kittens? Are they indicators for animals who have recently acquired the virus as well as those with long-term infection? I really hope someone here might advise me. This is our first close-up acquaintance with Felv and although there is a huge amount of info on line, I'd like to walk a path someone else has already found to be successful. Right now I believe what we want most is to figure out which ones are already affected. I will greatly appreciate any advice you can offer, Thanks, Pat
Need advice please
I posted yesterday knowing full well everybody was SHOPPING. Hopefully today is better for computer time. We have a number of feral cats on which we need to determine Felv status, therefore we are looking for in-home test kits. I searched the archives of FelvTalk but got myself really confused (not unusual). I notice on line that different in-home kits are available (Revival even carries two). Of course what I want is reliability. So my big question: is the saliva test as reliable as the blood test for diagnosing Felv?Does anyone have a recommendation of brand and source? I would deeply appreciate advice from others who know more than I (which is almost nothing!). Thanks, Pat in WI
Re: Need advice please
Thanks Elizabeth. I was kind of afraid that would be true. I do want to use what's accurate. Nest, Pat - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 3:18 PM Subject: Re: Need advice please Pat, I have read that the saliva test is not as accurate yet. In fact, I didn't realize they were marketing it at this point. I can't quote percentages or remember where I came across that in my reading - perhaps some of those more expert on the list will add what they know. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 2:52 PM Subject: Need advice please I posted yesterday knowing full well everybody was SHOPPING. Hopefully today is better for computer time. We have a number of feral cats on which we need to determine Felv status, therefore we are looking for in-home test kits. I searched the archives of FelvTalk but got myself really confused (not unusual). I notice on line that different in-home kits are available (Revival even carries two). Of course what I want is reliability. So my big question: is the saliva test as reliable as the blood test for diagnosing Felv?Does anyone have a recommendation of brand and source? I would deeply appreciate advice from others who know more than I (which is almost nothing!). Thanks, Pat in WI Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/565 - Release Date: 12/2/2006
To Nita in NC
Hello Nita, welcome. I live in Greensboro NC and not sure where exactly you live, but here in Greensboro there is the Piedmont Community spay and neuter clinic. They can do leukemia test, FIV test, Fe. Lk vaccination, distemper booster, spay/neutur, and rabies shot all for under $80 (for 1 cat). I hope that helps. If you are close enough I can give you the phone number. from Chelsea and Tsunade
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 23, Issue 8
I think that article meant that the feline leukemia virus is the biologic carcinogen that causes leukemia and can cause lymphoma.
mice
That is great you found the mice a place. In case you decide to keep some as pets, remember it it is best to keep them separate ( or 2-3 females togetehr may work). a vet can sex them and you would need to give them rabies shots as well as have them tested for parasites. happy holidays, Chelsea
strange bald spot
Hello, I noticed today that Tsunade has a strange bald spot on her back, in between her shoulders. i suppose she could have scratched it or rubbed up against something. Any thoughts on this, should I be worried?? She does not have fleas, I doubt it would be mites, it is cold 30-60 degrees F and last time she went to the vet the vet said her fur looked fine. thanks Chelsea
Re: OT - Help, aggressive cat
It's too soon to even consider anxiety meds. If she still wont let you be in the same room as her without growling in a MONTH, then it's more serious. I wouldn't expect to touch her for a month or longer. And forcing the issue and pushing her too soon will do more harm than good. You should be going in to give her food, and sitting on the floor AWAY from her, and NOT approaching her at all at this point. You should by all means let HER come to YOU. Talk calmly, don't approach her, and don't make eye contact. Keep your shoulders from squaring up on her, keep them angled so she doesn't feel trapped by your presence. You are pushing this cat way too soon, you should NOT be trying to touch her. Working with traumatized rescue cats takes lots of time, money, and patience. Please don't try to rush, rushing never accomplishes anything but stress. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: FIV testing
Here's the info as I posted it to the FIV group: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccah/Homesite%20Images/Diagnostic%20PCR%20Price%20Schedule.doc (you have to scroll down quite some way to the section titled FIV DNA Testing Information.) FIV DNA Testing Information Lucy Whittier Molecular and Diagnostic Core Facility Phone: 530.752-7991 2108 Tupper Hall Fax: 530.754-6862 University of California Department of Medicine EpidemiologyEmail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] School of Veterinary Medicine Davis, CA 95616 Dear Clinician, Thank you for requesting information about our FIV DNA test. At this time we require 2 mL of whole blood in an EDTA (Lavender Top) Vacutainer tube, along with information outlined below. The test is offered at no charge. The PCR assay detects the viral genome directly and therefore differentiates infected from vaccinated animals. Results will be faxed to you within 48 hours upon receipt of the sample except for Friday deliveries, which will be faxed 72 hours upon receipt. Please include the following information with each sample: 1. Veterinarians name 2. Your complete mailing address 3. Your phone and fax number 4. Number of samples sent 5. Sample type 6. Species of animal 7. Type of test requested Shipping Instructions: 1. All Shipments must comply with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations. Please consult the IATA website http://www.iata.org or the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 800.463.3339 (press 81) for further information. 2. Send on ice in a Styrofoam container (no ice needed for fixed tissues) 3. Ship overnight (Do not ship on Friday) 4. Use FedEx or other express courier 5. Federal Tax Identification Number 946036494 Shipping Address: Christian Leutenegger 2108 Tupper Hall Vet Med: Medicine Epid. Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530.752.7991 The testing itself is free, but you have to pay for the vet to draw the blood and the overnight shipping (not cheap). Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: SNAP test faint positive, queen, 5 kittens
You're very welcome! And I'm so glad it was a bad result. Just to be SURE, you should confirm the negative with an IFA, which you can also do right away if you want. I would definitely test the kittens (and mom) for tritrichomonasis. Even if mom does not have diarrhea, she could still be a carrier. The diarrhea symptom usually disappears after 2 years... the cat's body adjusts to the infection and makes corrections. MC sent me a few new and wonderful links (though they are dreaded adobe PDF files), here they are if you want more info: The test: http://www.biomeddiagnostics.com/pilot.asp?pg=Tfoetus-feline http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/mbs/gookin_file2.pdf more info http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/mbs/gookin_file5.pdf owner's guide to trich http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/mbs/Tritrichomonas%20PCR%20submission.pdf (PCR testing - expensive alternative to the In-Pouch) Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: O/T
I've never tried periactin. I do believe that injected valium (I'm pretty sure it's valium I am thinking of) is a great appetite stimulant, but... it's an injection, so it's something you have to go to the vet for, thus, not good for anything long term. I do think you should try it, you don't really have anything to lose. The next step would be either syringe feeding or tube feeding. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: can one tell if a kitty has a fever...
If she's got white feet or face, if her pink skin gets pinker than usual, reddish/flushed, that's usually a sign of either a fever or an allergic reaction. But yes, feel her paw pads, if her feet feel really warm to you, she may have a fever. They should feel slightly warm (cats have a higher body temp than humans), but they should not feel hot. Offer her an ice pack to lay on under a nice fluffy towel, if she chooses to lay on it, she may be a little warm and the coolness may feel good. A cat not running a fever will almost never choose to lay on an icepack (they prefer heating pads). Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: O/T
Well, that's bad! I think she's looking for something more long term and orally dosable anyways though. They do make cat restraint bags, should you ever come to a point where you have to pill her. http://www.klaw-kontrol.com/ (the best) http://www.calvetsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATSCategory=295 (the cheap rip-off) Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Please add to CLS -- Alberta
I'm so sorry for your loss Kerry. It must be hard to lose her so close to losing Bandy. 15 is a nice long life, although forever is never long enough when we lose someone we love! My condolences go out to you... Phaewryn
Re: Junior
Could it be constipation? Seen any poos in the box? If not, give him some canned pumpkin. You don't happen to have any lactulose laying around by chance? Pumpkin will be the next best thing that you can just run to the grocery and get tonight. I'd do it now, the sooner the better. Antibiotics can kill the good gut flora.. so if you have any probiotics, give him those too.. or plain yogurt (make sure it says it has live active bacteria on the label). If he hasn't moved his bowels in 3 days, it's considered an emergency, and you should get him to the vet first thing Monday. If he can't pee, you should take him within 24 hours, but you said he did pass a little pee. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Junior
yeah, just be sure it hasn't molded, cats are sensitive to mold. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Pilling made easy
Yeah, it's been outlined on the CRF website for years now, it's called the clothespin technique. http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-qs_syringe.htm#clothes_peg_trick Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Junior/pumpkin
I would remove the blind eye if your vet thinks he would be strong enough for the surgery, it's pointless to keep a source of pain which serves no purpose other than to create pain. Blind cats really do very well, I know you don't want it to come to that, but blind and comfortable would be preferable to being able to see a little with constant pain. http://blindcatrescue.com/moreinfo.html http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/cat-behavior/blindcats.cfm Handicats2 is a great support group for handicapped cats, several members have blind cats there, and can answer any questions you may have: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/HANDICATS2/ (one member even runs the blind cat rescue) Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Marley,Ambrose and Yule
Sending healing energy for Marley, Ambrose, and Yule! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Pilling made easy
Cool! I can wait! Make sure you send it to me when you get it! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Antonio
Sending healing vibes and positive energy for Antonio! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Antonio
Check online to see if a different prescription diet brand has a food line for the same problem with better ingredients. Try: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/dept_brands.asp?dept%5Fid=1078 National Pet Pharmacy is a member of the igive network, so if you sign up for igive, and shop at this website, your chosen charity gets a donation from your purchase (you'll need to access participating website from their FRONT page to make it work usually though). http://www.igive.com/ (I highly recommend it, many very often used pet supply websites participate! Foster and Smith does too!) Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: O/T
Can humans take that bach remedy for grief? Does it just sedate you, or actually help you to work through the process somehow? Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: O/T
thanks guys! working on that new year resolution... Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Antonio
get a different vet, there is NO reason for your cat to be suffering in pain! Give me your address and I will ship you cat pain meds tomorrow! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Bandit
Hard to say Lynette. I once had a cat that broke his back jumping out of a laundry basket on a coffee table (not even 2 feet off the ground). People think cats are these amazing athletic creatures, and sometimes they can seem indestructible, but the truth is, they are fragile little beings and can easily get hurt around the house. It's entirely possible he did hurt his leg either falling or jumping off the tall cat tree. I have an eight foot tree too, and my cats jump down onto my dinner table from it... and it sounds like someone dropped a 10 pound sack of potatoes, FAR from graceful. So far, no-one has been hurt, but I ALWAYS run in and check who-ever it was to be sure. I'd offer him two options to lay one, an ice pack under a big fluffy towel, and a heating pad under a big fluffy towel, and let him choose what feels better for him. I do this with all my injured, sick, or recovering from surgery cats, and they always choose one of the two. Did your vet do a neurological exam in addition to looking for sprains and injuries? Favoring a leg but NOT expressing pain during manipulations points towards something neurological. Which leg is he favoring? A rear leg? Neurological issues often start in the rear and progress forward as they worsen. Did your vet do a toe pinch test on all legs to test for a pain reflex? What about pin prinks up the inside of the thighs? Is he dragging his tail, or is it functioning normally? You can do most of these tests at home, especially since your partner is a vet tech, she should know the basic neurological tests. Is he pooping ok? Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Antonio
My employer pays me as much as she can afford, so far none of my paychecks have bounced. I love my job, and when I walk in the door every day, I am glad to be there. I've worked lots of crummy jobs in the past, jobs that didn't use any of my skills or appreciate my talents (or my wonderfully sarcastic sense of humor). I tell you, how I feel, and how I am treated means a LOT more to me than my rate of pay. I'm probably one of the very few people blessed with a job they love though. At the end of the day (2:15pm is quitting time, as that's when my son gets out of school) I am always asking myself, Gee is it time to go home? I wish I could stay at work longer! My boss assures me that things will pick up in the spring, and I can get more hours, right now, she can only afford to pay me for 20 hours a week. I knows it's highly off topic, and should probably be discussed on the OT list, but here's the link to where I work (just don't reply about it on this list, ok, I'll cc it to the OT list too so we can move the topic there): http://www.crystalisinstitute.com Oh, speaking of that, any newbies here (as well as seasoned members), you are invited to the FELVOT list any time, just sign up and send me a note telling me who you are on this list, and I will add you. It's only open to members of this group. It's where we take over-flow OT chit-chat from this list: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/felvot/ Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: WAS Re: Antonio - Now OT: Customer Service
Wow, I am really blessed with a good vet office. All the girls know me by first name and by my voice over the phone, they are all very professional and wonderful people (but then these aren't kids, for the most part). I guess I wasn't aware it was not like that most places. I would never put up with that if I were a vet. My help would have to act like they took their jobs seriously. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Ember's troubles - your thoughts?
Sounds like maybe you scaled back the pumpkin too much to me, go back to the amount you were feeding on the good days. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Tsunades bald spots
well Tsunade now has 3 bald spots. One in between her shoulder blades on her back, in the middle of the back of her neck, and on the top of her head. I am getting worried. I do not think it is from scratches as it would be too hard too reach. No other animals are with her that could scratch her. I have some possibe ideas as to what is causing it. It could be a side effect of her nausea medicine, a dermatogical skin problem, mites, or food/cleaning product/litter allergy. If it is a food allergy, that would explain her throwing up a lot. She has not thrown up in a while because I give her nausea medicine and pro-biotics as needed and that seems to really help. I am goint to try to email 2 photos, 1 of the spot on her head, and 1 of the spot on her back. any advice would be appreciated. If you cant see the pics because you get the text version, email me in private and I can try to send it to you. Thanks Chelsea
bald spots
Well, the photos are on my computer but my Juno program is down. I will have to call Juno to fix it, then hopefully can send pics soon. aggghhh Chelsea
Re: ot: Antonio
I did ship those pills out to you too! At least he is peeing! That's good. The pain is bad, but blockage is worse! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Transfusions as a systematic treatment
When repeat transfusions do not show improvements it's a sign that the FELV has attacked the bone marrow, and it's probably really close to the time to come to terms with the fact that FELV is a terminal illness. I'm so sorry to have to tell you that. You can keep doing the transfusions if the cat feels better and it improves his/her quality of life. Eventually, you'll stop seeing any results from the transfusions, and the cat will keep going downhill. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Tsunades bald spots
Just as a happy pick-me-up for you, I have a cat here that cycles between furry and bald periodically. So long as it's not bothering her (so she's not scratching it and causing sores), I wouldn't worry as much as you are. Fur is cosmetic! :-) Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Transfusions as a systematic treatment
Wow, then the old thought of once it's in the marrow it's hopeless no longer exists? Can you take a few minutes and do a good write up of the treatment options for that late stage Belinda... I will post it on my website. I'd do it but you have experience, so you're better for the job! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: URGENT!!
Well, if she could ask the lady specifically what BREED the cats are, there are breed rescues. I'm betting they are Bengals (the most common wild hybrid) or Pixie Bobs, the only breed that has bob in the name and that many people ASSUME are bobcat crosses because of the name, but they aren't. And she's right, being locked in a tiny dark storage shed is MUCH worse than euthanasia. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 24, Issue 22
Yes, quality of life is the important thing. If your vet is not willing to try new things as a last ditch effort, try to find one that is. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Studies of Feline Interferon OMEGA
http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/reports.php?site=interferonlang=eng Studies of Feline Interferon OMEGA (UK available only at this time) BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:O'Gwynn;Jenn;Phaewryn;Ms. FN:Jenn Phaewryn O'Gwynn NICKNAME:Phaewryn ORG:Little Cheetah Cat Rescue;operations/field work TITLE:Cat Rescuer NOTE:I rescue cats. I run a small personal rescue operation, all on my own, and out of pocket. Donations appreciated at any time! Paypal donations can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or send donations via check or money order to Jennifer O'Guin, PO Box 1008, Hardwick VT. 05843 TEL;WORK;VOICE:802-472-8628 TEL;HOME;VOICE:802 472-8628 ADR;WORK:;home office;;Hardwick;VT.;05843;USA LABEL;WORK;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:home office=0D=0AHardwick, VT. 05843=0D=0AUSA ADR;HOME:;;P.O. Box 1008;Hardwick;Vermont;05843;USA LABEL;HOME;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:P.O. Box 1008=0D=0AHardwick, Vermont 05843=0D=0AUSA X-WAB-GENDER:1 URL;HOME:http://ucat.us URL;WORK:http://ucat.us/adopt.html BDAY:19750928 EMAIL;PREF;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] EMAIL;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] EMAIL;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] REV:20070112T014410Z END:VCARD
Re: Transfusions as a systematic treatment
No rush, I have like 100 new links to add so far... you have plenty of time! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: test/junior/ferals
She needs to contact alley cat allies: http://alleycat.org Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: test/junior/ferals
They do have a very big website. The contact info is on this page, and I pasted it in below as well. http://alleycat.org/contact.html Alley Cat Allies 7920 Norfolk Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814-2525 Phone: 240-482-1980 Fax: 240-482-1990 ACA office hours are between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. When leaving a message on our voicemail be sure to include your name, street address, and your daytime and evening phone numbers. To contact us via e-mail please fill out our E-mail Form. Here you will have an opportunity to provide us all the relevant information we need to help you quickly and accurately. Thank you. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: question
Never heard of ears swelling due to fever, though an allergic reaction could very well cause both to happen as a result of the allergy. Are you giving him any new ear drops, or using transdermal medicines on his ears? One of my cats has heavier cartilage in his ears than all the others cats I have ever known, they are very thick and very stiff. But they stay that way, it doesn't come and go. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: question
There are cancers that develop on the ears, but they usually show up as lumps or odd colorations, not just weird kookiness with the ear shape. Maybe he is getting little mild hematomas, but his body is reabsorbing the blood. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: test/junior/ferals
They have a national network all across the USA, so they will be able to help her no matter of her location. My family all lives about 2000 miles away. I like it that way, LOL! My mom recently sent me a refrigerator magnet with a big oak tree on it with lots of acorns, it says My family tree is full of nuts LOL! Boy, she got that right! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: question
Buying syringes and needles through the mail depends on your state laws, so look your state statues up online to see if you can legally buy them in your state. Most pet supply companies sell them, including http://drsfostersmith.com and http://jefferspet.com (you can always call their customer support numbers and ask them if they can sell them to you in your state, they would be happy to look it up, I'm sure). I think it's illegal in NY and NJ, not sure about anywhere else. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Angel Morgana
Oh Kelley, I'm so sorry! Phaewryn
Re: Sanctuaries
I have heard good things about Rikki's Refuge. Not sure about the others. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Sanctuaries
Can you send me the websites for the other two, if you have them? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
OT: Updated my website links page, opinions?
http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Ok, so it was getting out of hand... I have separated several conditions I had a lot of links for to different pages. Please tell me if you see any errors, or if you have any good links not on the site! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:O'Gwynn;Jenn;Phaewryn;Ms. FN:Jenn Phaewryn O'Gwynn NICKNAME:Phaewryn ORG:Little Cheetah Cat Rescue;operations/field work TITLE:Cat Rescuer NOTE:I rescue cats. I run a small personal rescue operation, all on my own, and out of pocket. Donations appreciated at any time! Paypal donations can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or send donations via check or money order to Jennifer O'Guin, PO Box 1008, Hardwick VT. 05843 TEL;WORK;VOICE:802-472-8628 TEL;HOME;VOICE:802 472-8628 ADR;WORK:;home office;;Hardwick;VT.;05843;USA LABEL;WORK;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:home office=0D=0AHardwick, VT. 05843=0D=0AUSA ADR;HOME:;;P.O. Box 1008;Hardwick;Vermont;05843;USA LABEL;HOME;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:P.O. Box 1008=0D=0AHardwick, Vermont 05843=0D=0AUSA X-WAB-GENDER:1 URL;HOME:http://ucat.us URL;WORK:http://ucat.us/adopt.html BDAY:19750928 EMAIL;PREF;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] EMAIL;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] EMAIL;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] REV:20070116T004414Z END:VCARD
Re: Sanctuaries
Haha! I'll email them, if no one else wants to... and pretend to be giving up my cat. LOL! That sounds immensely fun! (how many of us rescuers ever get the chance to be on the other end, LOL) Hi, my name is Julia, and I have to get rid of my cat because my new husband is allergic to him, plus I'm pregnant and don't want to catch toxoplasmosis from him or have him lay on my baby and suffocate it. He doesn't use his litterbox all the time, and my husband says it's him or the cat. He is a good kitty, but he has cat AIDS. He's never been sick so far though. He's never been around kids and is scared of dogs. He's neutered and four paw declawed. Can you take him? I have to get rid of him ASAP! His name is Shadow and he's a solid black shorthaired cat. How's that? ...LOL, did I forget anything? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: URI question
Yes, I think you may be right, for FELV (or FIV) positives, probably putting them on the antibiotics immediately makes sense... just make sure it's a very broad spectrum one with few resistant bacteria. Amoxicillin, IMO, is pointless. But for healthy cats not at risk, I think waiting it out makes more sense. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Sanctuaries
Thanks for that inside view about Tiger Ranch Renee! I see you're still around! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
Do you have a home sub-q fluids set up? If so, some cool fluids might help bring it down more. You can also wipe the foot pads with rubbing alcohol and blow on them, the evaporation lowers the body temperature (rinse them well with cold water after you're done, as the alcohol shouldn't be ingested). If you have a soft ice pack, you can lay it under her body. Personally, since she's been ill with URI, I would take her in tonight. They could put her on IV fluids, which should help both her fever and her nasal discharge (more fluids thins the secretions and eases congestion). Lemme see... high fever plus UR symptoms, plus eye discharge that would lean towards Herpes or Calici, the high fever eliminates just about everything uncommon. Did you look in her mouth for ulcers? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
Usually just by antibiotics to kill secondary bacterial infections and any number of things for the oral ulcers... it's the lesser of the two main causes of URI. It usually doesn't have life-long respiratory effects like Herpes often does. Like I said, if you can get the Feline Interferon OMEGA (Virbagen), that's ideal, and it's been shown to resolve Stomatitis and Calici oral ulcers completely. The worst part of the calici is the oral ulcers, it's basically just like stomatitis, often the diagnosis is confused between the two. If all cats that had Stomatitis were DNA tested for calici, it's thought that upwards of 85% would be Calici positive. I'd go so far as to say, Calici is the #2 cause of Stomatitis, behind FIV (though a majority of FIV related Stomatitis may also be due to Calici, no studies done there yet, I don't believe). I'd add some extra Vitamin A into her diet, if her digestive system can handle it. It can't hurt anything. I have those FIV/Stomatitis Interferon Omega studies, if you're interested: http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/aff_abstract.php?id=99lang=eng (slow loading) http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/aff_abstract.php?id=189lang=eng http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/aff_abstract.php?id=96lang=eng http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/aff_abstract.php?id=97lang=eng http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/aff_abstract.php?id=93lang=eng http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/aff_abstract.php?id=141lang=eng Here's one about Calici: http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/aff_abstract.php?id=188lang=eng Here's one that's very promising, an elderly cat with FIV and Uvetis (doesn't someone here have a cat fighting uvetis?): http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/aff_abstract.php?id=140lang=eng Here's the index of all Omega studies: http://vetinterferon.nexenservices.com/reports.php?site=interferonlang=eng (it's even cured a case of WET FIP!) Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
Yeah, you can actually put the ice right under her chest/belly, with only a hand towel or a sweatshirt between her and the ice. I once brought a kitten back from unconsciousness from a high fever by putting him DIRECTLY on a bag of frozen peas. (I rotated him often though) Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
pupils contracting with heartbeat? humm... well, glaucoma comes to mind, and high blood pressure. But that's just my first thoughts, not based on anything I've heard of specifically.. let me see what I can come up with... I went to take a shower, that's why I was gone for a while.. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
Rhythmic pupil dilation is called hippus, and everyone that has an eye has it to an extent. The are conditions where it's off balance or too fast or too slow... here's what I found online: A good understanding of what affects pupil size is important in those unusual cases. First, the pupil is not a thing. It is an empty hole in the center of the iris. The iris, which forms the pupil, consists of a layer of cells containing the pigment melanin, which blocks the light, and two sets of muscles. A ring shaped muscle called the sphincter closes the pupil, and a radial set of muscle fibers called the dilator opens it. Primary input to the sphincter is from the parasympathetic (relaxing) branch of the autonomic nervous system, whereas the dilator is controlled by the sympathetic branch (fighting). Pupil size is primarily determined by the balance between actions of the two branches of the autonomic nervous system. The most important factor that affects pupil size is light. When light is detected by the photoreceptors in the eyes, information is sent via the optic nerve and tract to nuclei in the mid-brain and then on to the Edinger-Wesphal nucleus. Signals to the dilator and sphincter muscles are generated as a result to activity in this nucleus, but other sources of neural innervation beyond those produced by light can also alter activity in this nucleus. Because the coordination required to keep the two systems in balance is not perfect, the pupil is in a constant state of unrest. This is called hippus or pupillary athetosis. Normal hippus is difficult to detect, but exaggerated hippus can result from various pathological states including drug intoxication. It is well known that cocaine affects the sympathetic nervous system and causes dilation, whereas the narcotic analgesics affect the parasympathetic system and cause constriction. Rhythmic pupillary dilation coincident with the pulse suggests aortic insufficiency (Landolfi's sign). LANDOLFI'S SIGN: in aortic regurgitation, systolic contraction and diastolic dilation of the pupil The only reference to hippus in felines I could find is that it's often a result of epilepsy and seizure... and high fevers can cause seizure... Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
Good, glad she is better! High fevers can be really miserable! Especially when you feel bad to begin with! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
Kelly is absolutely right, you should see her body's temperature as a sign that her body is functioning as designed, as we were just discussing the possibility of secondary bacterial infections... perhaps she just killed it all herself! The only bad thing about fever is when it gets too high, it can cause seizures and organ failure. Plus, it makes them feel bad, and they will go off their food, and not drink enough. But no, a fever in itself is not a bad thing, as Kelly pointed out; in fact, it's probably EXACTLY what her body needed to kill off those secondary bacteria from her URI. Thanks for pointing that out Kelly, you are absolutely right! (and it had not occurred to me) Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
Well, some of the websites I read say it's normal for everyone with an eye to have some degree of hippus, it's when it goes out of whack that it's a problem, you may just be noticing her normal hippus for the first time. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- fever advice needed
No, I don't think it's anything to worry about. Just watch her for other signs of seizures, or for other eye symptoms. Sorry I disappeared again, was doing dishes. Try touching the outside of her eyelid, just put your thumb over it and put a very light pressure on her eyeball through her eyelid (she should close her eye as your thumb approaches. If light pressure gets a pain response (screams, swats at you, growls, hisses), then I'd take her in, if she just pulls back annoyed, I wouldn't worry. Just watch for pain and signs of her losing her vision. Like, for example if she doesn't close her eye as your thumb approaches... she might not be seeing it. But, you might want to take her in anyways, if you need antibiotics for the URI. I'd probably take the wait and see approach though, if she's not improving by Friday, take her in before the weekend. Do you have more than one ice pack? If so, I'd leave one out for her as an option to lay on if she wants to. When that one defrosts, replace it with another, and put that one in the freezer, you know? Cats will seek out what feels good to them, if her fever comes back while you are asleep, if she has a cold place to lay down, she probably will lay there. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Antonio
buy online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=30154512dept%5Fid=1078brand%5Fid=904root%5Fid=SearchRX=mscssid=E8LD1CJ6R2JQ8GQ3CVA8AS3W9G67BWW7 http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=30254505KTdept%5Fid=1078brand%5Fid=904root%5Fid=SearchRX=mscssid=E8LD1CJ6R2JQ8GQ3CVA8AS3W9G67BWW7 Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: OT Anyone care to take a shot at this question?
I would make her fill out a application, find out how long she's had her job, get references, ask them about her stability, etc. Then, yes, I would adopt to her, BUT, I would need to contact the rescue she got that last cat from to be SURE she did indeed return the cat to them, and in good health. Bad times happen to good people, I don't think her situation in the past bars her from future adoptions. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious
Oh, man! I wish you lived anywhere except the USA! Feline Interferon Omega has even cured FIP in some cases! I've been reading lots of studies about it, and I really believe it can do miracles... but it's not LEGAL here yet! How is she breathing? Rear leg weakness can also be an electrolyte imbalance, and is often a symptom of badly controlled CRF. I can look up the exact imbalance... but I want to say it's a potassium deficiency... Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Missy has a bloody nose:(
I hope it's nothing too! I hate to even mention it, but that was one of the very last signs right before my Moogie died, her nose began to bleed. It's the reason I rushed her to the vet... but it was too late, they said she was already dying, and probably wouldn't make it another hour on her own. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: urgent-- anyone have feline interferon (omega)??
I just unsubbed from the list...(irreconcilable differences) but it was being discussed that people were hiding it in frozen brownies to get it into the USA to people. You may be desperate enough to sign up and ask them... the list is: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/fiv-healthscience/ If I were you, I wouldn't mention my name, LOL! I'm in a foul mood and just got done reaming them out. Seems that if you want to say anything there, you must preface it with This is only my opinion, as if anything we ever say ISN'T our own personal opinion! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Newbie question
Pink tinged watery stuff is USUALLY vomit, and it turns pink when they have roundworms. I'd have him dewormed, if you haven't already (and don't freak out too much if you see spaghetti-like worms in the pink stuff somewhere down the road). It COULD be urine, but that would indicate an infection... the only thing that turns urine pink is blood, and the only way you get blood in urine is infection (unless he's been recently cathetered, in which case it could be trauma to the urethra). You can try to see if it's pee... wait for him to go to the litterbox, and as soon as he comes out, wipe his privates with a piece of white toilet paper, if he's just peed, you should get a little drop, and if it's pink, you know that's the orifice it's coming from. I think the house retest would be OK, if ALL you are hoping to do is check to see if it was a bad result (like due to human error). If you're retesting to see if he's throw the virus off, that's too son, and as others stated, you should use an IFA test, not the in house ELISA SNAP test. The very most important thing to do to care for FELV+ cats is to feed the very BEST food you can afford. Either homemade, or premium brands like Wellness, Innova, or Chicken Soup for the Cat brands. A lot of people supplement with Lysine and vitamin C. Plus lots give low dose oral interferon alpha. here's more info on that: http://www.islandpharmacy.com/site/1420401/page/769212 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html http://www.amarbio.com/03productcandidate.html And here's my page with more links about FELV: http://ucat.us/FELVFIVFIP.html Here is the webpage for all of the popular treatments for FELV: http://www.felineleukemia.org/treatmnt.html Like I said, DIET should come first though! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Newbie question
Put his scratching posts close to the places he is currently scratching, and get some double sided tape to stick on the places you don't want him to scratch, cats HATE tape and sticky stuff. They make a product specifically for this if you can't find any good double sided tape locally: http://www.stickypaws.com/ http://www.stickypaws.com/sitedirector/site/department.cfm?id=BC2D70F9-BAD4-4137-808F21F509D31AF4killnav=1 If the tape doesn't work, there's ALWAYS Soft Paws, which are little claw caps that you glue on their claws: http://www.softpaws.com/about.html http://www.softpaws.com/colors.html http://maxshouse.com/Claw%20Trimming.htm (a good site that shows nail trimming and soft paws application) a GOOD cat tree with sisal rope sections will encourage her to scratch on HER special place, I highly recommend Pussicat Cat Trees: http://pussicat.com/ This is the model I have, and my cats LOVE it, I change the shape of it every few months, as they are completely modular: http://www.pussicat.com/product_info.php?products_id=94osCsid=01784834d1aaa85d2221fd10ae3e7f60 And here, please make SURE your husband sees these sites: http://maxshouse.com/facts_about_declawing.htm http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2pet=2838151 http://www.stopdeclaw.com/ http://www.declawhallofshame.com/ http://www.pawproject.com/html/cases.asp?SortOrder=2 Good cat foods: (I can tell you, my cats like the Wellness canned the best, and the California Natural Dry and Innova Evo Dry the best) http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=5brand%5Fid=9mscssid=AMP9W4QD50BU8PD334JJWQ8QJC9X0R89 http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=6brand%5Fid=9mscssid=AMP9W4QD50BU8PD334JJWQ8QJC9X0R89 http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=5brand%5Fid=3mscssid=AMP9W4QD50BU8PD334JJWQ8QJC9X0R89 http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=6brand%5Fid=3mscssid=AMP9W4QD50BU8PD334JJWQ8QJC9X0R89 http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=5brand%5Fid=630mscssid=AMP9W4QD50BU8PD334JJWQ8QJC9X0R89 http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=6brand%5Fid=630mscssid=AMP9W4QD50BU8PD334JJWQ8QJC9X0R89 http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=5brand%5Fid=913mscssid=AMP9W4QD50BU8PD334JJWQ8QJC9X0R89 http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=6brand%5Fid=913mscssid=AMP9W4QD50BU8PD334JJWQ8QJC9X0R89 Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Newbie question
Pizza crust wont hurt him if there's no garlic or onion on it. That's one of my cat's favorite treats! You can even leave a little sauce and cheese on it for him. A little belly wont hurt anything, morbid obesity can though. You just have to find a balance. A good rule is, if he starts to have trouble licking his own bum because he's too fat to reach, it's time to diet! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Newbie question
Yeah, it's pretty scary to see too, a big pile of worms in a pool of pink tinged vomit, seen it a few times... and makes me gag every time... I can assist in surgery, but roundworms make me sick! One site sums it up when it says nothing seems to inspire as much dread and loathing as a pile of roundworms left by the infected cat, another site says roundworms usually result in a panicked call to the veterinarian, LOL! I have a lump in my throat just talking about it now! GAK, blah, GAG! http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/roundworms.html http://www.dr-dan.com/roundwor.htm http://www.pets.ca/encyclopedia/roundworm_cat.htm My own horrifying experience tells me the pink tinged vomit thing... the sites don't mention it, but EVERY time I've had roundworms in a cat, the vomit has been pink tinged. http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/Photos/CanineRoundworms.jpg (and yes, they ARE zoonotic, GAK, GAG!) Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious
Well, I will be sending Fred positive energy for his vet trip! Feeding tubes are really scary, but can really help a lot too! Thanks for helping me out on that one! I thought it was one of those two, glad it was both, now I was right either way, LOL! I need to note that in a file and add it to my site, you don't happen to know the normal rage for both of those (phosphorus and potassium), do you Belinda? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Newbie question (running cats)
http://ucat.us/smallcat.gif this one? If he likes it, you can use it to entertain him anytime you want! I have a cheetah too: http://ucat.us/bigcat.gif Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Re: Newbie question
They sell optional large bases, which cost $15 extra, and that is an option I selected. It is very stable. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies
He's CUTE! Hope the benadryl makes him happier! yes, food allergies are the most common cause of skin problems. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: Lucy--what to do?
Michelle, do you think your vet would be more apt to be positive and helpful (rather than loathe and reluctantly obligatory) if you printed out the studies on the feline interferon Omega that SHOW it's benefit for FIP, FIV, URL, and Stomatitis? I have several you could print and show him, if he's just NOT aware of the studies. Maybe if he sees it now... even if he has to study it himself... it would make him a better vet in the future? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: Lucy-- what to do?
Poor Kerry, You really can't control what the vet's office did or didn't do. I know it's terrible, but does reliving it again and again do anything positive? No. Beating yourself up and reliving regrets can kill you. Please try to remember, YOU did everything YOU could do, and some things were out of your hands. Though they should have been IN the hands of capable people, sometimes bad things happen and mistakes are made, and you HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING. Please try to remember all the good times with Bandy, and don't relive the bad times. His memory should be one of love and happiness, not something that brings you nightmares. Try to focus on his life, and the joy he brought to you. If he were here, I'm sure he would much rather his memory bring you happiness than regrets! I think you may need to confront the kennel person and sit down and discuss what did happen, because I don't think you will be able to let go and heal until you can confront the pain and the root of your fears and regrets about his care while there. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: Lucy--what to do?-- anyone have acemannan??
Renee, I think the main difference between the way Dr. Clifford treats you with Emily and the way he's treating Michelle with Lucy is that Emily's breast cancer is considered more treatable, where they are not giving Michelle any hope, and are more or less annoyed that she hasn't given up yet with something they see as terminal. At least that's what I'm pulling from what's been posted here. Almost like they are saying well, she's old and she's got FIP, there's nothing we can do, but yet they don't seem to be AWARE of the studies that prove Feline Interferon Omega's effectiveness on FIP! Michelle, if I were you, I would be slamming copies of studies down on some desks around that place and making some heads roll if they treated me so disrespectfully! It might not hurt to REMIND them that you are PAYING them for their service, and even if your cat is hopeless in their eyes, you DESERVE to get your money's worth of consultation! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: Lucy--what to do?-- anyone have acemannan??
Renee is who I inherited my colony of feral cats from, some of which are FIV+. Just FYI. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: Newbie question
LOL! That's funny! Glad it wasn't the cat... though it could make the cat sick if he drinks it, so you should probably keep a towel down there to soak it up until you can get a plumber out to make the repairs! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: Midnight and the mysterious puddle (was Newbie question)
Yeah, my Miranda cat ATE all the blinds up to cat head height from the window sill, so now we keep them up about 18 inches from the sill... or she will eat them some more! She didn't actually consume them, she just chewed them all to shreds, pieces of plastic blinds all over the floor. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: anyone know a good list to ask about acemannan?
Yes, if it's used for sarcoma, wouldn't the VAS survivor's website have tons of people using it there? http://www.feline-vas-support.org/ http://www.vas-awareness.org/ http://mywebpages.comcast.net/shortionline/tripod/tripod.html What about the FIV and Stomatitis groups? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
Re: VO dosing question and Lucy update
I would absolutely NOT do an exploratory as weak as she is, I don't think she would live through it. I would do the Feline Omega on the FIP schedule. I would hate for you to try to use it sparingly and then it not be enough... and then if she didn't make it, you would be living with the regret of I had it, but I didn't give it, you know? I can't believe your vet still hasn't even attempted to look up the studies at this point. Makes me want to march in there and smack him upside the head with the stack of papers full of those studies! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Declawing Creates SUFFERING, Please don't declaw! http://www.pawproject.com/kona.html
