Re: [Felvtalk] Husband has passed away..... :(

2011-04-04 Thread Beth
I am so sorry for your loss, Terrie, though I know feel comfort knowing he is no longer in pain. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Sat, 4/2/11, ter...@tazzys.org ter...@tazzys.org wrote: From: ter...@tazzys.org ter...@tazzys.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Husband has

Re: [Felvtalk] Abbey

2011-04-06 Thread Beth
Didn't someone say they had good luck using LCTI (I think that's what it was) I had great luck with my stomatitis kitty for awhile just using the L-Lysine gel. No inflammation for several months. There is also a Yahoo group just for Stomatitis. They may be better help to you. Don't Litter, Fix

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re positives negatives

2011-04-15 Thread Beth
Pam - I would search the archives on mixing. I have always mixed my positives negatives, on the advice of my vet. My negatives are vaccinated they have never gotten it in 10 years. I do NOT separate in any way. They share everything - food, water, litter, grooming... Beth Don't Litter, Fix

Re: [Felvtalk] Jakob Please ad to the CLS :(

2011-04-24 Thread Beth
Aw. I'm glad he had time to be loved. I had an FeLV orange girl, Hope, who always had a worried look. I always felt she knew she had FeLV :( Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: We lost our sweet Sids kid Jakob a beautiful orange boy who always had a

Re: [Felvtalk] coconut oil

2011-04-29 Thread Beth
Duct Tape removes warts, too, LOL. Now I'm really off the subject! Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Thu, 4/28/11, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: From: Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] coconut oil To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date

Re: [Felvtalk] Posey Please add to the CLS :(

2011-05-03 Thread Beth
It's nice to know there are so many good people! Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Mon, 5/2/11, Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Posey Please add to the CLS :( To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Got great news today

2011-05-09 Thread Beth
Great news! Just make sure to re-test after 3 months. That is what I have always heard is the incubation period. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Sat, 5/7/11, Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.net wrote: From: Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.net Subject

Re: [Felvtalk] Conflicting Test Results

2011-05-10 Thread Beth
negative, vaccinated cats who live quite happily freely with my 4 FeLV fosters. of coarse they need to be fixed. Find a vet with experience with FeLV is the best. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Tue, 5/10/11, Mellenee Finger melle...@gmail.com wrote: From: Mellenee

Re: [Felvtalk] Discordant Results (ELISA+/IFA-)

2011-05-11 Thread Beth
Kasie you might want to search the archives on mixing. I mix my positives and negatives - have for years - on the advice of my former vet - with no negatives turning positive. Others here do the same. Thank you so much for going through so much for this little angel! Beth Sent from my Verizon

Re: [Felvtalk] Discordant Results (ELISA+/IFA-)

2011-05-12 Thread Beth
they can keep these kitties safely. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Thu, 5/12/11, Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.net wrote: From: Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Discordant Results (ELISA+/IFA-) To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date

Re: [Felvtalk] Crockett Please add to the CLS :*(

2011-05-12 Thread Beth
You guys have had so many lately. I had a cats who like spankings too:) Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Wed, 5/11/11, Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Crockett Please add to the CLS

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Transmission - thanks for replies

2011-05-20 Thread Beth
Cats hide illness very well. Often they have been sick for quite awhile before they let us know it. That's why it is so crucial to keep such a close eye on these guys. I've never heard of a cat acting sick when 1st infected. Mine usually act perfectly healthy for a long time. Beth Don't

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread Beth
I don't like collars on cats period. But I don't let my cats outside. I've seen several cats get those so-called break-away collars caught in their mouths trying to get them off. We had one at the Petsmart adoption center luckily someone was there or who knows what would have happened. Beth

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread Beth
I would stay with the chip, not a tattoo. AC scan for chips, but someone would really have to be looking to see a tattoo on a cat. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Tue, 5/24/11, Katy Doyle athenapities...@gmail.com wrote: From: Katy Doyle athenapities...@gmail.com

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread Beth
the ACs here do scan thank goodness. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: My problem with chips is that not ALL vets or municipal pounds have canners, and there's no way of knowing outwardly that an animal has been micro chipped. I have NEVER had a real escape

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread Beth
! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Collars I don't like collars on cats period. But I

[Felvtalk] URGENT!!! Transport Need for FeLV kitty SUNDAY-Valdosta GA to Macon GA

2011-05-27 Thread Beth
PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS KITTY OUT OF THIS BAD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION. CONTACT ME AT: bh...@yahoo.com or create_me_...@yahoo.com Apparently someone dropped the ball on this transport. Need to transport an FeLV kitty from a DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION in WPB FL to Atlanta FILLED : WPB FL to

Re: [Felvtalk] Clarfing FIV Vax Re: FeLV vaccine

2011-05-29 Thread Beth
It's my understanding this doesn't happen with the new vaccines. Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote: There is a FIV vax.  The issue is any cat who the FIV vaccine will show up positive on any future FIV/FeLV ELISHA test.  Any cat who gets the FIV vax should also be microchipped so the owners can

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Introduction

2011-05-31 Thread Beth
That's  how be introduce new cats in a room at the shelter. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Mon, 5/30/11, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: From: Natalie at...@optonline.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV in Bone Marrow not in Blood To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread Beth
scratched himself raw because the fleas were still crawling. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Tue, 5/31/11, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor To: feralfriendsonl...@yahoogroups.com Cc: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread Beth
: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 1:29 PM Rural wisdom is Sevin powder in the cat bedding and around the house. On May 31, 2011, at 12:10 PM, Beth wrote: I need something new. Advantage just isn't working any more. Spent all day yesterday cleaning combing cats to get rid of fleas they just had

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread Beth
I get the Large dog size Advantage split it for my cats. I have done this for years it's worked great, but doesn't seem to work any more. I will try the revolution. I do have 2 cats of my own, 4 foster cats, one 65 lb dog, so it gets expensive. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-06-01 Thread Beth
I've compared the dog cat ingredients on the basic Advantage it is the same. You have to know the dose be very careful because some of the dog Advantage is toxic to cats. My vet said the same thing about Revolution. She doesn't recommend it. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-06-01 Thread Beth
No, you should never use Advantix on a cat. If you use dog Advantage on a cat make sure you use the regular plain formula. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Wed, 6/1/11, Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com wrote: From: Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com Subject: Re

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite

2011-06-06 Thread Beth
Last time i was bitten was at our shelter they insisted i go to the dr. AC never called me even though dr. Filled out the info. The vet actually said since i had been bitten so many times i was probably immune to cat bacteria by now. Jannes Taylor jannestay...@yahoo.com wrote: Last night I

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Aggie to the CLS

2011-06-07 Thread Beth
Aggie definitely made her mark in your heart. Peace to you the little angel. Beth Andy Domek oxjake...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all, I know I haven't posted in awhile, but I wanted to offer an update to those of you who followed our story with our little bundle of spunk, Aggie. We helped Aggie

Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - grrrreat news!

2011-06-09 Thread Beth
Are they positive on the Elisa, just not the IFA? Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Thu, 6/9/11, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: From: Natalie at...@optonline.net Subject: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date

Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - grrrreat news!

2011-06-09 Thread Beth
That's fantastic! Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Thu, 6/9/11, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: From: Natalie at...@optonline.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 10

Re: [Felvtalk] Bee Please add to te CLS :*(

2011-06-14 Thread Beth
She had a good fight. Torties always have an opinion :) Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Mon, 6/13/11, Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Bee Please add to te CLS :*( To: Felvtalk felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] CAT FOOD RECALL

2011-07-01 Thread Beth
Salmonella dlg...@windstream.net wrote: Why are the being recalled? cotminents or what? I dn't use any of them, just Blue Buffalo, just curious. Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: URGENT PET FOOD RECALL- PLS CROSS POST

Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter

2011-07-06 Thread Beth
It sounds like Dexter was a wonderful boy. You were lucky to have him he you. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Wed, 7/6/11, Ben Williams drsiebl...@gmail.com wrote: From: Ben Williams drsiebl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] DMG

2011-07-10 Thread Beth
Try putting a plea for vet help on Animal Wish List. It's a Yahoo Group. Have funds go directly to the vet. Most vets will work with u on payments. katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to all I have decided if I can find the $ I am going to take Luke to the vet and have some/all of her

Re: [Felvtalk] Why do cats eat grass?

2011-07-10 Thread Beth
Be careful. They can get parasites from some bugs such as moths molvey...@hotmail.com molvey...@hotmail.com wrote: My cats will eat bugs after they are done chasing and torturing them. I assumed it was because their instinct tells them to devour their prey. It's disgusting. I have to turn

Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter

2011-07-10 Thread Beth
People release bodily fluids when they die too. If their bladder is full it gets released.t molvey...@hotmail.com molvey...@hotmail.com wrote: A few years back I had to euthanize a kitty that had FIP. He did have fluid in his lungs but it did not come out when he was euthanised so if Dexter

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-10 Thread Beth
I us Totes too. Our shelter has them in the Frat House room where their are a bunch of boys who make a mess. We had to put a tray under their water bowls too because they always had water all over the floor. Beth MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: Totes are wonderful. I leave the top off

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-10 Thread Beth
Our shelter uses Feline Pine. Beth Susan Hoffman susan_hoff...@yahoo.com wrote: I had the same experience with the feline Pine. It smells like moldy wood to me. Bought one bag and never again. I think we may need to make a distinction between rescue households with a lot of cats

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-10 Thread Beth
I tried Sweat Scoop once. It was like cement when they peed it dried. I literally had to take a hammer to get it off the bottom of the littr pan. Beth Katy Doyle athenapities...@gmail.com wrote: Oh - I just found a Petco version of the wheat litter, Sweat Scoop. It got good online reviews

Re: [Felvtalk] feral shelters

2011-07-10 Thread Beth
We have a lady here who puts thy styrofoam ones inside the plasric totes theb cuts a hole in the side fir an entrance. MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: Those would make nice outdoor shelters...weighted of course. On Jul 8, 2011, at 8:30 PM, dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net

Re: [Felvtalk] DMG

2011-07-11 Thread Beth
Go to groups.yahoo.com search for it. It is for individuals needing help with pets. No rescue groups. katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote: Beth and Natalie Thanks for the ideas. I had heard of Chipin but not the Animal Wish List. Do I just do a search on Animal Wish List to find it? I didn't

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc.

2011-07-13 Thread Beth
There are different kinds of tapeworms. They can get them from fleas, rodents, roaches, etc. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Wed, 7/13/11, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: From: Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects

Re: [Felvtalk] Animal Wish List

2011-07-13 Thread Beth
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnimalWishList/ This is for individuals ONLY to ask for help with their pets. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Mon, 7/11/11, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] DMG

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc.

2011-07-13 Thread Beth
My ferals don't eat any of it. They just kill it. One of them killed a squirrel left it on my neighbor's porch. I bet she was thrilled. The squirrel was bigger than he was. Mine never bother the Opossums. I feed the Opossums too. They really are characters. The cats don't bother them. A friend

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc.

2011-07-13 Thread Beth
kernels of rice -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc. There are different

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Xana to the CLS

2011-07-20 Thread Beth
So sorry, Esther. Glad Xana had your love. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Esther Jorda estherjo...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 8:56 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Xana to the CLS

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-02 Thread Beth
The IFA tests to see if the virus has gotten into the bone marrow is not reversible. A negative IFA does NOT mean the cat is not FeLV positive.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
Shedding a virus means they are contagious. Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
Fighting doesn't matter with FeLV if the cats are vaccinated. It is passed in the saliva. Fighting will pass FIV. I mix all my positives negatives, too. Have for years with no passing of the virus. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From

Re: [Felvtalk] Viral Shedding

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 9:50 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties Shedding a virus means

Re: [Felvtalk] Viral Shedding

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
it is only looking for FeLV in the white blood cells. http://www.lbah.com/feline/felv.html I really wish I was still in school had the time to research write about this subject! Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Maureen Olvey

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
. Just be vigilant about bringing any new cats in. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Martha Walton marthawal...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 3:17 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
In the 10+ years I've been mixing I have never had a cat pass the virus. Not even to my FIV+ cat. All my cats mix freely. This was on the advice of my vet. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.net

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
From what I've read they WILL test positive for FeLV after vaccination with a live vaccine. This happened at our shelter. I don't know how many days that lasts, but she would not have a false positive at this point.   Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
These are my personal cats FeLV foster cats. I cannot foster any negative cats for the shelter as long as I have FeLV cats, even if they stay in separate rooms. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie at...@optonline.net

[Felvtalk] Another Sanctuary Closing if anyone has taken cats there

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
If you brought cats to Haven Acres and wish to reclaim them, this is the contact person for that. Alachua County Animal Services, Jessica Lauginiger.  352-264-6870 Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
Message - From: Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 2:44 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question From what I've read they WILL test positive for FeLV after vaccination with a live vaccine. This happened at our shelter

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
the vaccines were sent back? Any explanation as to why the tests would be affected when the veterinary world is told they won't? Tanya --- On Thu, 8/4/11, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-06 Thread Beth
i'm familiar with Alley Cat Allie's taske on testing ferasls because thete is a group here who follows their line. I completely disagree with it. I have re-released cats with FIV, but I think it is crazy to release cats with FeLV. Those cats will probably die a horrible lonely death put

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-11 Thread Beth
When I re-locate ferals I set them up in a big dog crate in the are I will be releasing them in for 2 weeks minimum. That way the know where they are going to be fed. Make sure you feed them where the crate was. They have always stayed around once freed. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter

Re: [Felvtalk] Rafferty Please add to the CLS :(

2011-08-11 Thread Beth
I know it is so hard to love them so much have to lose them. it sounds like you two had love at first sight. Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: My heart is heavy and hurting tonight,I had to let my beautiful Rafferty go to the bridge. Raff was my 1st Sids kid that I brought into my

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-12 Thread Beth
Try contacting a rescue to see if they have one you can borrow or look on your post on your local Free Cycle list if you have one. I had so many extra crates when I stopped fostering kittens I didn't know what to do with them! Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU

2011-08-12 Thread Beth
come around. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Poor Hemy must be very upset

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-15 Thread Beth
he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage

Re: [Felvtalk] ALERT NOTICE: Fake Frontline

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
I've heard of it showing up at vets' offices too. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:31 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ALERT

Re: [Felvtalk] Mooshu Please add to the CLS :(

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
I love the grumpy old men too! Such a reward to make them purr :) Sorry about his passing. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
Natalie, were they also re-tested with an Elisa? A negative IFA does NOT mean they don't have the virus. It just means it isn't replicating in their bone marrow.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie at...@optonline.net

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
, I would think about getting her a playmate, maybe a male since they seem to be more accepting of new cats, at least in y experience. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: April Johnson cupcake292...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
Of Beth Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:25 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats   Natalie, were they also re-tested with an Elisa? A negative IFA does NOT mean they don't have the virus. It just means it isn't replicating in their bone marrow

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
Is this the one that checks for heartworms also? Our shelter stopped using those because we found themunreliable. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: SomeWhere Sam sin...@sbcglobal.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: felvpositivec

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
You can never rely on a single ELISA, that's for sure. Plus we know labs mess up human tests, so we have to know that IFAs sent out can get messed up, too. even if they are truly positive they can live whatever life they have just as happily as any other cat! Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your

Re: [Felvtalk] Got this from an animal network:

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
yes. someone posted it already. Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: FYI - did someone already post this? Seems familiar. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=654216039 Sam Thomas From A Feral Cat Chat List. I just learned some very interesting information about FELV. ??? had three

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV Tests

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
Unfortunately it's almost impossible to find a vet anymore who doesn't use the 3-way test. Guess I'll just pay the shelter from now on.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
Yeah! One more convert to help spread the word about these babies! Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
I don't vaccinate FeLV kitties. My 1st 2 FeLV girls died right after being  vaccinated I've heard of that happening from other people, too. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Time out for a giggle....

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
that's an oldie but a goodie. Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.net wrote: Natalie, I have not had a laugh like that in a long time!!! Thanks so much for sharing. You are way too funny girl! I love your sense of humor. Gotta have it to keep your sanity, right?! Be safe! I hope your place

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-29 Thread Beth
A posiitve IFA means it's replicating in the bone marrow, so no further testing is usually required, but I don't hink I would trust an IFA on an 8-week old kitten. Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Maureen Olvey molvey

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawing - list of countries where it is illegal!

2011-08-29 Thread Beth
of outside. I think education is the best way to get people away from declawing.   Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: tamara stickler tlstick...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 10:19 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Felvtalk] Fletch

2011-09-08 Thread Beth
Awww...Poor baby. Thank you so much for trying to help him. At least he knew he was loved. Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent

Re: [Felvtalk] reply/hi reply

2011-09-08 Thread Beth
They've been together before without the FIV cat being vaccinated? Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: dot winkler venus7ora...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2011 3

Re: [Felvtalk] BreAnne left today

2011-09-12 Thread Beth
So sorry to hear about BreAnne. I can tell you loved her very much. Beth czadna sacarawicz czadnasacaraw...@hotmail.com wrote: hopefully to meet ToriRose and Isaac at the Bridge. The local vet's euthanisia was really ugly. It happens. ( I thought it would be easier for her rather than

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
Our shelter doesn't adopt out ANY cat to anyone who smokes indoors. FeLV cats (actually all cats) need a clean, healthy environment.   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent:

Re: [Felvtalk] Interesting FeLV info from a rescue group

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
a lonely, awful death. I don't feel the same about FIV, as long as the colony is closely managed sick cats are re-caught. This attitude simply gives those who oppose TNR more ammunition against it. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
unfortunately if you put on your application that you don't adopt to smokers many people would just lie about it. that's why we don't put on the app that we don't adopt to people who declaw or let their cats outside.they say they don't, but you do the vet check find out differently. second

Re: [Felvtalk] Miller

2011-09-22 Thread Beth
So sorry you lost this litttle love. Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 5:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Miller Well, after trying one

Re: [Felvtalk] King Pl;ease add to the CLS :(

2011-10-18 Thread Beth
Thank you guys for not only giving him a 2nd chance, but a 3rd chance as well. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 9:10 AM

Re: [Felvtalk] new positive kitten/QUESTION

2011-10-29 Thread Beth
I've mixed for years. You might want to search the archives for mixing as this is a common question you will find lots of info. I always make sure any cat that hs tested positive has 2 negative Elisa tests b4 feeling confident. Beth dot winkler venus7ora...@yahoo.com wrote: But what about

Re: [Felvtalk] New needle-less vaccine for FeLV

2011-11-02 Thread Beth
Vet Jet has been around for quite awhile. My old vet started using it right before she sold her practice, that was over 10 years ago. We used it for awhile at the shelter. They may have stopped using it because of the cost. It made a sound kind of like a nail gun. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your

Re: [Felvtalk] Sids kid??

2011-11-04 Thread Beth
Here's their link:  http://crashslanding.org/index.html Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 7:26 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sids kid

Re: [Felvtalk] Autumn the cat

2011-11-08 Thread Beth
I am so sorry for your loss, Susan, but so happy you had 4 wonderful years with a loving, sweet soul. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Susan Ang sea7...@gmail.com To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 7:33

Re: [Felvtalk] stray kitten positive any advice for me/ flow charts for testing

2011-11-09 Thread Beth
sick can get better stay healthy for awhile. Most of mine were strays not in good health to begin with. You just never know. Some I've had for a week, some for years. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: dppl dppl dppl1...@yahoo.com

Re: [Felvtalk] Off day / couple of questions

2011-11-15 Thread Beth
Dublin has a good check-up. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Anne Myles anne.my...@uni.edu To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:29 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Off day / couple of questions My Dublin seems

Re: [Felvtalk] new member

2011-11-16 Thread Beth
system should only be used in conjunction with a specific medical diagnosis. Are his gums pink? He may be suffering from anemia. Is the stomatitis so bad he cannot eat? Was the Pred given to him for the Stomatitis? Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org

Re: [Felvtalk] new member

2011-11-16 Thread Beth
A lot of vets think Stomatitis = FeLV, so that may be why she said she thought he had it. Only one of my FeLV cats ever got Stomatitis I had a negative cat that did have it. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Marta Gasper marta.gas

Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool

2011-11-27 Thread Beth
Heart murmurs can get worse with time. They might not require meds at first but may later. Usually they have you go for an echocardiogram. My cat was on 5 pills per day. I believe there is a Yahoo group for cats with this condition. They may be more helpful than this list. Beth czadna

Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] A Place For Us

2011-11-29 Thread Beth
Bless you for giving this sweet boy a life. Beth Wolf, Leah R. leah.w...@verizon.net wrote: This was just what I needed today. My beloved Buddy, a felv+ Maine Coon whom I adopted nearly 6 years ago, died this morning. He was about 9 years old, maybe more. He had been abandoned

Re: [Felvtalk] Interesting: Cats Have Blood Types, Too

2011-12-05 Thread Beth
Yes, I had a kitty with Hemobartonella (sp?) who needed a blood transfusion this was an issue. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: GRAS g...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, December 5, 2011 2:57 PM

Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot and Verdot' Pleases add to the CLS :(

2011-12-06 Thread Beth
They sound like beautiful souls :) Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Eliot and Verdot' Pleases

Re: [Felvtalk] Very Scary Testing results!

2011-12-06 Thread Beth
It is possible the SNAP tests were positive an IFA was negative because the virus had not progressed to the bone marrow. I also wonder if the SNAP tests that were positive were done on the new 3way tests. Our shelter stopped using them because they were not dependable. Kat Parker

Re: [Felvtalk] Very Scary Testing results!

2011-12-07 Thread Beth
! The IFA is not testing the bone marrow, thoughthat would be yet another test. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re

Re: [Felvtalk] Very Scary Testing results!

2011-12-07 Thread Beth
That's the most easy to understand explanation I've heard yet :) Maureen Olvey molvey...@hotmail.com wrote: Here's how my vet friend explained things to me which will clarify a little about what Beth is saying about the IFA test. The IFA test looks to see if the virus is in the white blood

Re: [Felvtalk] urine odors

2011-12-18 Thread Beth
And then you have to deal with the smell of vinegar. Yuck! Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Susan Hoffman susan_hoff...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] urine

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