Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Kat thank you1  I have tears in my eyes!Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yea, Kat - way to go!  Thank  you!Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda, all -I just spoke with Teresa on the phone, and will bemeeting up with her on Sunday to pick up the littleblind kitten. I live in Nor

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread Barb Moermond
Actually, all of the GI bugs can be transmitted to humans - giardia, coccidia etc.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Erika!I can't stress enough that FeLV is *not* transmissable to humans(pregnant or not)!!I believe what the Cornell site is trying to do is to inform pregnantwomen of the *rare* threat of t

Re: FeLV and pregnancy

2005-06-14 Thread Barb Moermond
While pregnant, the only thing you have to do is stop cleaning the litter boxes - have your partner do that.  FeLV is NOT zoonotic."Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sounds like another one of those FELV myths, sigh. Doesn't make sense that it would be a problem.GloriaAt 11:40 AM 6/14/2005

RE: any info on this poor kitty

2005-06-09 Thread Barb Moermond
many clinics have "help" funds too - and what about imom?"Kathleen A. Berard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thyroid comes to mind . . . but not sure that’s what it is. Might be worth having it checked. I realize she is having financial troubles but . . . her cat’s well-being is a responsibility t

Re: Angel Wings Sancuary [Very Bad if True] (all sorts of contact info)

2005-06-09 Thread Barb Moermond
excellent job Jenn![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is my alert email I am sending out to the groups I know have mentioned this "rescue":   PLEASE REPOST THIS WIDELY TO ANY GROUPS OR PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE TAKEN A CAT TO ANGEL WINGS SANCTUARY!!!   It's recently come to light that there are severe al

Re: Bramble

2005-06-08 Thread Barb Moermond
Our support continues across the pond to you and Bramble.  Sending peace and strength to you both. <[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thankyou for you support   Well I stood in the vets sobbing my heart out - she considered the flea treatment and said she thinks it is highly unlik

NO TEA TREE OIL!!! Re: Problem - I think?- aloe

2005-06-08 Thread Barb Moermond
Cherie, keep browsing responses, but tea tree oil is a no no - it's an essential oil and kitties can't digest them properlyCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Neosporin or Tree Tee Oil, sound good to me so far, but thanks for all the input you guys I knew I could count on you Cherie"Gl

Re: Problem - I think?

2005-06-08 Thread Barb Moermond
yes I believe it is - if you can't get her in or the vet won't give it to you - use something like bacitracin instead - just stay away from neomycin and things that have neomycinCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Barb, is animax a perscrition?Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PRO

Re: Problem - I think?

2005-06-08 Thread Barb Moermond
I wouldn't use neomycin - it can be an allergen and an allergic reaction on already sensitive skin is not fun.   I have something from my vet called animax and it's a combination antibiotic and steroid - I put it on little bumpies that Smoky gets and scratches he ends up with from Bandit.[EMAIL PRO

Re: Kat - Drawing disease to our lives

2005-06-06 Thread Barb Moermond
even the MEDITATION.  fingers going too fast..Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh, I know they're all precious to you and to all of us:)  I just wanted to reassure you that it's not that we draw disease per se, we simply attract those who need us.   Well, I think that

Re: Kat - Drawing disease to our lives

2005-06-06 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh, I know they're all precious to you and to all of us:)  I just wanted to reassure you that it's not that we draw disease per se, we simply attract those who need us.   Well, I think that mediation could be adapted to do every night as a "this home is safe and quiet and peaceful" calming exercise

Re: Kat - Drawing disease to our lives

2005-06-06 Thread Barb Moermond
Nina, I know you directed this to Kat, but I believe that those who need us are drawn to us.  It just so happens that sick/injured furkids are the ones who need the people here.  My FeLV+ kitty passed nearly 7 years ago and I'm still here because, as I'm sure you've noticed, this is the most suppor

Re: Bramble

2005-06-06 Thread Barb Moermond
ah.  The other kitties behaving differently is a very big sign that he's really ill.  Sending comfort and strength to you both. <>>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the support - I know that this is an FeLV group and Bramble's problem is mainly FIV - althouhg awaiting FeLV results

Re: Bramble

2005-06-06 Thread Barb Moermond
to me the seizures would indicate more that he's developed a 2ndary cancer or tumor that's causing the disturbances. yeah, poor Bramble has a lot going on  (still not believing they mixed FIV+ and FeLV+)  How is his personality changing?  Is he leaving, do you think?  With such an ill k

Re: Transfer Factor

2005-06-06 Thread Barb Moermond
Hi Michelle, It is the hardest thing in the world to watch your animal having seizures I really think that seizure frequency shouldn't be the only factor in determining euthanasia - there are many things that can cause seizures.  My Ninja's seizures accelerated from 1 every 3 wks to 2 at 10 da

Re: suggestion

2005-06-03 Thread Barb Moermond
http://www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi?request=display_sub&category_id=113&website=default&session=42a1277e1ec09d81     This is a link to FELV/FIV friendly vets and you can add to it - you have to register, but it's free and it's on Belinda's site.  They are liste

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Barb Moermond
Thank you for sharing as much of Sammy's story as you could - what a neat kitty:)  what a privilege for you to be his friend and pillow mate:) Thanks again - thinking of you...Tad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you all for the kind words about Sammy...Sammy did have a full life and an int

Re: Tad lost his Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread Barb Moermond
Tad, I'm so sorry you lost your Sammy - 18 mos is too short a time to have with our babies.  Our thoughts and tears are with you.   wrote: Tad,I'm so sorry about Sammy.  What a shock to lose him so quickly.  How old was he?  Did the vet tell you there w

Re: Jersey.....

2005-06-01 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Stan, I am so sorry your best buddy Jersey has gone ahead.  But he had the best daddy possible and was able to pass at home.  I'm glad you will stay with us; this is an amazing group of people.   wrote: I am very sorry to tell you that Jer

Re: average lifespan

2005-05-31 Thread Barb Moermond
My Ninja was about 9 years old when she went to the Bridge - I have no idea what happened to her before she came to me, but she was 4-ish when she did.Barbara Baass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Doesn't seem to be a long life span. Looks like maybe 3 to 5 or 6 years. I believe that Tom was born with

Re: meet_Jersey

2005-05-29 Thread Barb Moermond
Stany, he is absolutely fabulous:) give him extra smoochies from me and my gang:)stany petrov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all again, I just forgot that 2 months ago I put a picture of Jersey in a photography contest online. You can see him here: http://www.usa101.com/en/usaodav/pv_photo.php?e

Re: Taurine for immune function

2005-05-27 Thread Barb Moermond
ah, did some searching and here are some interesting things:)   http://my.webmd.com/search/search_results/?query=thalidomide&filter=mywebmd_all_filter Barbara Baass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Mia, I was wondering if you knew where to get "thalidomide?" We may have found a way to cure Stomatiti

Re: Taurine for immune function

2005-05-27 Thread Barb Moermond
THALIDOMIDE??   I'm unaware of the non-human benefits of this drug, but it is a strong anti-nausea drug that was banned in this country because of the massive number birth defects it caused.  It was given to pregnant women as an aid with morning sickness and it was effective for that, but thous

Re: Jenn/your posts-a question

2005-05-27 Thread Barb Moermond
I never saw any dark background[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How's this, any better? Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html   ~~~I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs ca

Re: Digby has passed ....

2005-05-26 Thread Barb Moermond
Marlene, I am so sorry it was Digby's time.  What wonderful compassionate vets you have, definitely keepers:)  How peaceful for Digby to be able to pass in his favorite place, surrounded by his loving family, feeling safe and confident. Our thoughts and tears are with you. <<<>Marle

Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-25 Thread Barb Moermond
Do you have any canned A/D?  adding that to your watered down food goop is a good idea, also any digestive enzymes (like Prozyme etc) to go along with the nutri-cal. If she's just starting to get decent and enough food again, then anything you give her is going to cause g/i distress, so be prepared

Re: Worried about Michelle

2005-05-25 Thread Barb Moermond
Michelle, I'm so sorry about Fern and Pepsi and the whole last few months you've had.  That retreat sounds like the perfect thing for you and Gray to do; you've been through so much recently and some grounding and centering will be good for you.  Take care of each other and we're all here when you'

Re: what they do

2005-05-24 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Jamie, what a beautiful tribute to Andy and our other poster kitties  You can be so proud of Andy's legacy, the minds he changed and opened.  We all miss him too and envy you and Abe for having had the privilege of knowing him so well.  You really hit the nail on the head with the reason for

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread Barb Moermond
I agree that she made some very poor decisions, but until the authorities know exactly what is going on, and THEY know more than WE do, we just have the press, full judgment needs to be suspended until such time as deliberate cruelty is confirmed.  And yes, the animal cruelty laws need to be much m

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread Barb Moermond
frankly, I don't see that happening here - as overworked as a lot of child protective agencies are, there are too many checks and balances and places where kids are noticed - the neighbors would have called months ago f'rinstance.  There are simply far more laws and societal rules in place to prote

Re: Andy is gone

2005-05-23 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Jamie, I'm crying with you.    First, let me say "go with the new clinic!".  My clinic is kinda pricey, but the way they treat me and my boys makes it worth every cent.   I'm so so so sorry it was Andy's time, but I'm glad that you (with the help of Abe) had the strength to help him make it a r

Re: For Michelle ~ Your furkids

2005-05-22 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear about Pepsi end and Fern's continuing failure...  Try to let Ginger help you get through this - the two of you can comfort Fern and each other.  Try to take care of yourself as well. You are not alone! Barb[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you. Ginger is doing well. I

RE: Remember me

2005-05-22 Thread Barb Moermond
Jamie, I think having him spend a day at the vet's for observation is a good idea.  When they did the biopsy on Ninja, they used a fine needle aspirate.  I don't know how well Andy would handle that, but she's probably thinking about that procedure to gather cells.   we're here for you barbJamie La

Re: Andy...

2005-05-22 Thread Barb Moermond
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Re: Re...Ive lost her

2005-05-21 Thread Barb Moermond
Lisa, He could be looking for Akira.  Is there any way you could set up an air-lock type of entry?  so there would be two doors to actually get out?  that way you could stop him in between and then push him back inside before you go out.  He could want another kitty companion..  Was he able to say

Re: I Think I'm Losing Digby .....

2005-05-21 Thread Barb Moermond
Hi Marlene, When Digby is in his safe place, is he sleeping or just sitting there, not really there?  Is he drinking anything on his own?  One thing for sure, YOU need a good night's sleep.  As much as you can anyway, so you can think more clearly.  If you read what I wrote to Jamie, it applies her

Re: Remember me?

2005-05-21 Thread Barb Moermond
Hi Jamie, There are still a few of us old-timers around and every so often I've thought about you and wondered how you and your family were doing.  I'm so sorry you had to come back with bad news.  From what you say about what's going on with Andy, I would think some kind of lymphoma or other dama

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread Barb Moermond
OH Lisa, I'm crying with you reading this.  I've followed yours and Akira's story from the start and have been so proud of you both for the effort put forth in learning and teaching each other about cats and people.  You feel calm, apart from the incessant tears, because you know in your heart that

Re: stitch

2005-05-20 Thread Barb Moermond
I'm so sorry it was his time.  He's at the Bridge waiting for you, breathing freely and waiting to send you someone to keep you company.  Our thoughts and tears are with you   <<<>>"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My little buddy is gone...i never had the chance to tak

Re: OT--have to share my vet clinic news

2005-05-15 Thread Barb Moermond
that is AWESOME! woowoo!"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just heard that the jerk who owns the vet clinic I go to--the guy who sent me a f*** off letter in response to my letter about his head technician--has just lost ALL of his vets. (He cut all their salaries to fund anot

Re: Need prayers and advice for Ginger

2005-05-10 Thread Barb Moermond
Sending calm healing and strength - I have the feeling that after she gets through the first day or so that's the worst and she tries to eat again, she'll be fine.  Smoky only had 2 extractions and it took him a day or two to get back to the regular swing of things.   <<<>[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: Akira

2005-05-09 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Lisa, I'm so sorry it has come to this for Akira.  I'm very proud of you for letting her go peacefully, at home, surrounded by those she loves and who love her.  We're all there with you guys, sitting peacefully and keeping you company.   <<<>>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you everyo

Re: Need prayers and advice for Ginger

2005-05-06 Thread Barb Moermond
It sounds like her teeth and gums are the things that need fixing, at least short-term.  Her mouth might just be too painful for her to deal with it.   Lucy probably attacked her because she smelled like the emergency clinic- my boys have done that to each other on the few occasions they've gone se

Re: Akira needs prayers......

2005-05-06 Thread Barb Moermond
Hang in there Lisa!  We are all pulling for your sweet Akira![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:   Hi everyone, well it  seems like for every great thing an equally horrible one occursThe book that my stories are in came out this week...many about Akira and how she over came her sicknesses when I found

Re: Two Door Deluxe Pet Porters for Cats/Kerry

2005-05-04 Thread Barb Moermond
while my Smoky isn't feral, if you're lounging on the couch and he's up in the crow's nest on the living room tree and you ignore him, he'll come to snuggle with you, but if you call him or watch him, he won'tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: MC,I've learned so much by quietly and closely observing h

Re: Mikey

2005-05-04 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Leah, I'm so sorry!  Our thoughts and tears are with you and Bubba   <<<>"Wolf, Leah R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Everybody,This is to let you know that Mikey has joined his brothers in cat heaven. He did not respond to Monday's treatments, so the vet gave him a substantia

Re: Brissle is gone...

2005-05-03 Thread Barb Moermond
Kyle, I'm so sorry it was her time and I'm so proud of you for being such a great dad taking care of her and then letting her go when she was ready.  Our thoughts and tears are with you and Squermie...  <>Melbeach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The day I've been dreading finally came. L

RE: Nut jobs and Bed Mice

2005-04-29 Thread Barb Moermond
ROTFL - roll(ing) on the floor laughing"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That IS hysterical. What a sweetheart!Dumb Brit Q--what's ROTFL?-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Faye LewisSent: Friday, April 29, 2005 1:32 PMTo: felvtalk@

Re: I'm scared for Grace - dilated left pupil

2005-04-28 Thread Barb Moermond
Nina, go search in the archives from 1998, my Ninja had strange pupil issues and there was nothing at all wrong with her eyes.  She had uneven dilation and it would change occasionally as to which eye was more dilated, but they were both more dilated than normal.  My vet even checked her ocular pre

Re: My Baby Kitten DIED

2005-04-28 Thread Barb Moermond
Tad, I am so sorry - the loss of a youngster can hit very hard.  My stepdad rescued a kitten he saw thrown from a truck, it's sibling didn't make the landing, and she died less than a week later - tiny little thing, just barely a handful - from starvation induced pneumonia...  There was nothing the

Re: "new" addition

2005-04-18 Thread Barb Moermond
I'm as outraged and disgusted as you are - that is unbelievable behavior.  But you go girl!  Bring that great old lady to a good home.   As far as vaccines I don't think I would, but I would talk it over with my vet.  At that age, what could FeLV have a chance to do that age isn't doing already

Re: OT/ names of online articles by vets showing cats are carnivores

2005-04-14 Thread Barb Moermond
here ya go:)  the term is "obligate carnivore" btw   http://www.provet.co.uk/aol/petfacts/healthtips/vegetarianism.htm     this one is more about the human digestive system, but does mention the feline system in comparison http://www.beyondveg.com/cordain-l/metab-carn/metabolic-carnivory-1a.shtml  

RE: Hunters

2005-04-13 Thread Barb Moermond
South Dakota and Minnesota.   http://www.dontshootthecat.com has links to all sorts of articles etc."MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sally, i believe someone did identify 2 other states earlier this weekthat legally CAN hunt cats--I tried to find the email in the archivesbut no succ

RE: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-13 Thread Barb Moermond
I have to take exception to the description of most hunters being like that.  My whole family has hunted over the years (I'm from northern WI) and I don't personally know anyone that foolish.  Unfortunately, like with most other areas, the ones that make the news and create the stereotypes are the

RE: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-13 Thread Barb Moermond
Laughing My A** Off  "MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What does that mean (I'm a dumb Brit) -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb MoermondSent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:47 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Wi

Re: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-13 Thread Barb Moermond
LMAO!!TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: getting everyone together to sew hundreds of thousands very smallorange vests to ship to wisconsin:Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what

Re: My beautiful angel Jazz is gone

2005-04-09 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Nina, I am so sorry.  I'm crying with you and sending warm healing e-hugs and lots of lovin from my boys.   <<<>>>Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The day we all dread came for Jazz and our family today. My beautiful girl has gone to join her brother Flash and sister, Molly. She had b

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-09 Thread Barb Moermond
That's the dosage that Ninja was on.  We'd started at that and tried to taper (standard steroid use involves tapering the dosage down - NEVER stopping cold turkey), but the seizures always came back and she was so not comfy.  So we just left her on that dosage.  She was about 7-8 pounds.  LOL My bo

Re: cat carrier trick

2005-04-08 Thread Barb Moermond
LOL  My vets are in good shape, but I can't afford their house calls!  For a vet and a tech to come to the house, it's $86 right off the bat.  Regular exam fees and everything else still apply.  Fortunately, I can usually con the boys.  It helps when they haven't been there in a while, they lose a

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-08 Thread Barb Moermond
t matter atthis point. i'd bet it is lymphoma and i think thekey now is finding an oncologist that can help her.--- Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:> Amy,> That the results take so long seems very odd to me;> what are they checking besides cytology? My Ninja> had intestin

Re: Shelby - Tumor

2005-04-08 Thread Barb Moermond
Amy, That the results take so long seems very odd to me; what are they checking besides cytology?  My Ninja had intestinal lymphoma (a palpable lump, I found it while petting her) and they did x-rays and a manual abdominal exam and a needle biopsy and the tech looked at it the next morning - her cy

Re: Loki is at rest

2005-03-31 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Steve I am so sorry.  I'm crying with you and I hope that knowing you aren't alone in your grief or the intensity of your love for your kitties helps a little.  Loki was was very lucky to have you for a daddy and is now running around the Bridge w/his sister breathing freely and enjoying kittenh

Re: Food for FeLV plus Urine Crystals, Brissle Update

2005-03-31 Thread Barb Moermond
My Smoky had a horrible interstitial cystitis episode at the beginning of January and while there were no signs of either type of crystals, my vet put him on Waltham's Royal Canin S/O diet and it's fine for my other kitty to eat as well.  They both like it and there haven't been another outbreak, s

re:my cat is not having bowel movements (jayden)

2005-03-30 Thread Barb Moermond
I'm surprised that the canned pumpkin didn't work.  Have you tried hairball ointment?  Let us know what the vet says today.  I know some people do use plain old vaseline for hairball control instead of laxotone or some other specific product.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  hello list i need some advic

RE: Mysterious condition

2005-03-30 Thread Barb Moermond
wow, I just can never believe how cruel our species can be.  You give OB extra scritchin' and snugglin' today for me.Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Kerry – I hope so, too.  When I rescued from a very irresponsible (in my mind they were) people – who would just leave him

Re: Find the Pit Bull--problems w/ legislating

2005-03-30 Thread Barb Moermond
I think the biggest part of the problem is that you have those stupid owners who have bred and trained for vicious behavior and you have that happening through many generations in an area and you get the "bad" lines.  I think what you describe happening is very similar to the situation in Detroit. 

Re: Loki Update

2005-03-19 Thread Barb Moermond
That's the hardest thing to know - that the end is so close at hand and there is nothing you can do except try to make him comfortable.  We're all sending prayers and thoughts and vibes to you and Loki - hoping for a quiet loving weekend and a peaceful passage when it's time.   <> >First of

Re: Pekoe & Digby - Update

2005-03-19 Thread Barb Moermond
It sounds like you've got a fabulous vet.  That helps so much!  My Ninja had odd pupil issues too - different dilation in each eye and it would vary.  Her ocular pressure was tested (for uveitis, which can cause dilation problems) and it was actually low, so no uveitis.  Her vision seemed fine

Re: Thor Update

2005-03-19 Thread Barb Moermond
That sounds very good.  You may have to keep him in that room if he's that upset by other critters.  What about the kitten?  Does he react that way to the baby as well as to an adult cat?Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, all seems to be pretty much normal, he is back to roaring thu

Re: OT-need advise

2005-03-19 Thread Barb Moermond
I wish my carrier came apart that easily - whenever Smoky has to go in, I have to take the top of the carrier off because he does NOT want to leave the carrier.Karolyn Lount <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What I have used for many years are carriers wit "Turn Locks" Turn Locksare "L" shaped that hold t

Re: Angel's Gate- My Felix

2005-03-19 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Patti, I am so sorry you can no longer keep Felix with you, but so proud of you for sticking with him for so long and finding him such a wonderful place to be and people to look after him.  I hope that things in your personal life smooth out and calm down and that you get a FABULOUS price for yo

Re: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
Back before the days when carriers were common - we always used pillow cases to get the cats to the vet and NEVER had any problems with them not getting enough air.  LOL Their lungs sure seemed to work JUST fine![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My cat Lucky was 17 and weighed 20 lbs, when he passed away an

Re: OT: One down

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
well, then it's just keeping him well supplied w/fresh water and food and a nice quiet (small, just the one room) environment and keeping a weather eye on him.  If you and your son can take turns having quiet time in there with him - a nap or a session with a good book - over the weekend, that will

Re: OT: One down

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
sometimes it takes a few rounds for a hairball to actually make it out via vomiting hmm  I think a house-call vet for a thorough once-over would be a good ideaCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The ears do not smell, so I would opt for dirty. The vomit was food now it is just liquid s

Re: OT: One down

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
The muck in his ears could easily be ear mites - I would get him to the vet next week for a check up if he is OK through the weekend, with the quiet to settle in.  What is in the vomit?  If it looks like it could be a hairball trying to get out - try some of the hairball goop.  The heating pad is a

RE: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
This doesn't work with my boys, but it worked on Ninja - Bach's Rescue Remedy.  2 drops and she was awake and alert, but VERY relaxed.  I could use an entire bottle on Bandit and there would be no difference.. figures   so if it works on her, RR would be great, but it doesn't work on everyone.

RE: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
Smoky was so sick and in so much pain that it's hard to tell what was symptoms and what could have been a side-effect.  He was also on a liquid pain med called buprenex.  He was not doing his usual stuff or in his usual places ANYWAY.  But I could tell he was much more comfortable on the acepromezi

RE: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
acepromezine - actually it was a 1/2 tab and Smoky's tabs were 5mg but it also comes in 10mg I just called my vet so you wouldn't have to wait:)Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you, That will be great!   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTE

RE: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
oh, and the dose was a quarter tab and I can check the bottle to see what the strength of the pill was...Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That’s good to know as well – do you remember how long it takes to be in effect, and how long the effect will last?   -Original Message---

RE: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
probably about 30-45 minutes and it lasts 6-8 hours - Smoky was in a great deal of pain and is a big cat, 17.75 pounds at the moment.Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That’s good to know as well – do you remember how long it takes to be in effect, and how long the effect will last

Re: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
I'd go with the acepromezine if it won't alter any of the blood levels.  Smoky was on that for a few days during his cystitis outbreak and was fine - VEEERY mellow.Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I need an advise from you – I am planning to take Buddha (squeekie) for blood

Re: Feline Hyperethesia (Long Sorry) was: Re: OT/OCD-Kerry & Barb

2005-03-18 Thread Barb Moermond
Thanks Mari, it's good to hear from you!  That is a very extreme thing and I know Bandit doesn't do stuff like that, he's just got his chewing of fabric etc.  But Kerry's Tiger could be at the beginning stages and a long talk with her vet would be the thing to do.Mari Kolbe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: OT/OCD

2005-03-17 Thread Barb Moermond
One thing Bandit used to do was to eat those flavored composite pressed rawhide sticks.  Try some of those.  Some of them are the right size for kitty mouths.  I would hold on to one end and Bandit would gnaw and eat the other end.  It was fun to watch tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My

RE: OT- Squeekie

2005-03-17 Thread Barb Moermond
congratulations!!! give her a smooch and some scritchin for me and my gang!!  yay!!!Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: After 12 hours of staking out, I finally trapped Squeekie one who was abandoned by my neighbor 9 months later – She is scared, but I know that she will be socialized

RE: OT/OCD-Kerry & Barb

2005-03-17 Thread Barb Moermond
I don't know if it would work, but there are some taste deterrents that you can apply directly to the body.  It would all depend on how she reacts to bitter apple.  There's also a bitter lime.  Are the food/water dishes glass/ceramic/steel?  Plastic is a no-no as I'm sure you know - exacerbates kit

RE: OT/OCD

2005-03-17 Thread Barb Moermond
That's really interesting, the worst that Bandit does, potty wise, is scoot his butt across the floor when he has hangers-on.  Bandit will have hairballs on occasion, but he loves the remedy goop and gobbles it up - I give him a fingerful once or twice a week.   Does Tiger always poo in the same sp

Re: OT/OCD

2005-03-17 Thread Barb Moermond
what kind of "presents"?  random yet systematic destruction?   obsessive compulsive disorder my Bandit too.  Repetitive actions, abnormal focus on a particular issue.  My boy is also hyperactive, very fast metabolism.  I have to clip his claws much more frequently than his brother's and it's ha

Re: Imperfection of Vets

2005-03-16 Thread Barb Moermond
Utterly horrible, I still have flashes on it.  She'd taken little Ashes - 6 wks old MAYBE - hind quarters paralyzed, probably hit by car - to a specialist at this clinic.  This vet was in the back with another patient and one of her colleagues came into the room and said that Ashes' bladder needed

Re: New addition

2005-03-16 Thread Barb Moermond
it makes complete sense, it's just not a proper bed w/o a cat butt in my face[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/16/2005 6:18:59 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: p.s. We have a king-sized bed, too, and they usually give me a little strip to sleep on; as long as I don

Re: OT: New addition

2005-03-15 Thread Barb Moermond
The only thing I remember for older kitties (and people) is B12.  Remember Jamie's family cat that was older than she was?  That's the only special thing they did for her.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all,     Last week this time I picked up a kitty that was willed to my rescue that another Humane S

Re: OT:Check out Alliance for Animals: Action Alerts (Cat Hunting in WI.)

2005-03-11 Thread Barb Moermond
there are some links on the home page too http://www.allanimals.org/index.html   and our county humane society has a formal position:) and also several links http://www.giveshelter.org/"Brenda K. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All    Could whomever first emailed this story to the list ple

Re: OT:Check out Alliance for Animals: Action Alerts (Cat Hunting in WI.)

2005-03-11 Thread Barb Moermond
http://www.allanimals.org/Ongoing_events/conservationcongress.html"Brenda K. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All    Could whomever first emailed this story to the list please post it again?  I seem to have lost it and I want to send it on to all my cat loving friends.    Thank you.--

Re: Lovey and Merry Home! :) - Third Act! LONG!

2005-03-11 Thread Barb Moermond
I'm thrilled that you guys all made it home safely!  and yes, I would love pictures:)"Brenda K. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kerry.    Thanks so much for replying.  You are the only one on this list who has replied to my last update on Lovey and Merry.  I don't know if my email got bounced

Re: OT - originator of cat "hunting" request

2005-03-10 Thread Barb Moermond
I'll send a link tomorrow (it's in today's paper) that has letters from many people on this topic.  The situation and causes behind it are stated quite well in several of them.Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you go in a little further there is a discussion forum for this also..the l

OT - originator of cat "hunting" request

2005-03-10 Thread Barb Moermond
Gee, guess he didn't know what he was getting himself into.    http://www.channel3000.com/news/4272832/detail.htmlBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."

Re: I'm SOOO scared - i need your support!

2005-03-08 Thread Barb Moermond
sending good vibes your way!Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, everyone.  I am so afraid of finding out something right now, and I need to share it as I can’t think straight or function because of this fear –   I have a kitten who is a little over 5 mos old, Uh-oh (oh) – I add

Re: OT:Check out Alliance for Animals: Action Alerts (Cat Hunting in WI.)

2005-03-08 Thread Barb Moermond
http://www.wpr.org/ideas/programnotes.cfm   here's the link so you can listen to the show if you'd like.BONNIE J KALMBACH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This topic was on a call in show on Wisconsin Public Radio this morning. Most of the callers were enraged about the idea. The wildlife biologist who h

Re: New To This

2005-03-07 Thread Barb Moermond
The thing is, you have to take in the available information and weigh it against your own situation.  What will work best for you and your kitties in the space you live in.  I think I would be comfortable vaccinating the negative kitties and then re-mixing - they all love each other and the stress

Re: how to best sterilize a kitty condo?

2005-02-27 Thread Barb Moermond
I'd take it out on the porch, spray it thoroughly with Lysol and leave it out there for a day or two.Kerry MacKenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi allCan someone please tell me what the best way to sterilize a pre-usedcarpet-covered kitty condo would be? (It's the type that Petsmart/Petcosells, and

Re: off-topic/should I worry about kitty making a noise when she breathes?

2005-02-24 Thread Barb Moermond
I don't think it's anything to worry about, but you can mention it at her appointment in March.  My Smoky breathes loudly like that - sometimes it sounds almost like a snore and sometimes kinda wheezy, but in the sinuses, not the chest.  I just call him my snorty boy:)  It seems to be more pronounc

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