Listen, I had one cat, the late great Little Boy, who bit me twice over the
years and each time I had to spend the night in the hospital for iv
antibiotics. Thing is some cats have this bacteria in their mouth
(Pasteurella multocida) and he was one of them. If that bacteria gets into
your
Good for you! You won't regret it! How old is she? Best thing you can do
for her is give her decent food, keep her inside safe and sound, and just
watch for those little things that in an felv cat can turn bad pretty
quickly-URI, UTI, teeth and gum problems, etc. You know already that these
...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Kristi Stringer
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 8:34 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Adopting
She is six. And i meant she is not systematic
On Nov 26, 2013 7:27 PM, Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com wrote:
Good for you! You won't regret
I would worry less about the kitties than about you. Just keep an eye on
that wound. I've been bitten a number of times but both times I got bit by
my late great Little Boy, I ended up overnight in the hospital for iv
antibiotics. Cats sometimes have a bacteria in their mouth which can be
very
I understand what you're saying but be very very careful w. cat bites. The
potential for a very tough infection in lymph nodes is if travels up to your
arm is very high (and easily treated). But if you wait too long, it can be
very very serious. But that's for cats-dogs don't have that bacteria
Basically, try anything in your refrigerator! But things I've found that
sometimes worked:
Fancy Feast Classic Chicken
White Rose canned tuna (people tuna)
Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Gerber Stage 3 baby food-ham or chicken or beef or turkey
Tuna water (from canned people tuna in water)
Liverwurst
Ham
Sometimes, you can mix in a little of another food w. the FF… Just a little,
though—they figure it out and then turn up their noses! LOL
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lance
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 8:38 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Not sure I understand. He was neg for both FIV n FELV 3 weeks ago but is
positive now? Do you know what tests were run-possibilities are Elissa
(snap test done in office) and IFA (blood work sent out). Swollen lymph
nodes could be a lot of things. particularly if he's running around and
eating
A couple of suggestions for food.
.Gerber Stage 2 Baby Food-ham, turkey, beef (has no onion in it)
.Fancy Feast original chicken-most cats think its chocolate cake
.Warm Kentucky Fried Chicken (without bones)-trappers swear by it.
.Don't know where you are but
Sort of depends. There are 2 standard tests vets use. First is the Elissa
'snap' test. Its essentially a test strip and vet pricks the dog to get a
drop of blood and results are shown by color on the strip-test is done right
in the office. Second is the IFA in which vet draws blood and sends
Sorry--a bit of brain fade...meant the cat
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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Lorrie
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:37 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Elisa (snap) test
On 02-05, Christiane Biagi
A few things-first, thank you for taking in this little one. Its too bad
that her adopter declawed her as it means she can't go outside! On the
FELV-there are 2 standard tests. There's one the vet does in the office-a
pin prick of blood on a test strip-its called the Elissa or snap test. Then
Welcome back, Belinda...
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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Belinda Sauro
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 5:09 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Just resubscribed
Hi All,
Apparently I wasn't
Are they eating the food they usually eat or did they have a change of food
when they came to your house?
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Martha Walton
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 3:42 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Kitten
worried, the kittens go back to their home tomorrow AM. The
kittens have had the first round of shots testing. I have called their
human parents twice and left two messages.
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 4:26 PM, Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com
wrote:
Are they eating the food they usually eat
Am in Westchester (New Rochelle). Where are you?
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dot
winkler
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 3:50 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] STORM - QUESTIONS
I went to the outdoor cat colony and dumped
feed stations we just filled tonight. I
just still am very worried. Hoping they will be okay. What experiences
have you had with storms and the cats?
_
From: Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 3:58 PM
Subject: Re
Sounds like ur vet is trying to get her to get rid of any infection. In
terms of eating, I think ur vet is right on-give her anything she'll eat.
Some things I've used are Gerber stage2 ham, or turkey or beef (has no
garlic or onion-just plain); tuna water (from can); yogurt is good if
she'll
The caveat to the no kill (as defined in the Asilomar Accords) is that all
it means is they will not kill adoptable animals. Unfortunately, its up to
the individual shelter/rescue to define what they consider adoptable. All
too often, facilities that advertise themselves as no kill really mean
Well my Tucson turned 14 this year. I lost my Romeo at age 9+ to lymphoma—it
was also very fast…he was sick for a couple of weeks. I know I sound like a
broken record but FELV virus has been around long before anybody even knew
about it. Most cats don’t get tested—they certainly didn’t years
Im not so sure how good the chances are. My Romeo died because of this
type of lymphoma. For him, (semi-feral), treatment would have been a
nightmare but oncologist was not that optimistic about his chances
.
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
HIDEYO
Re: acne---if you haven't done, try changing to metal food/water dishes.
Sometimes ceramic or plastic hold bacteria that get on the cat's face
cause acne. Metal can also be cleaned more thoroughly...
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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On
Most of the time, snopes puts links to their sources. I ALWAYS go to those to
look for myself. Haven't found Snopes to be wrong but then I never say
never...lol
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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lynda
Wilson
Sent: Sunday,
This week, my sweetest, mushiest cat bit me- and I ended up in er a couple
of times had an overnight in the hospital to be pumped full of iv
antibiotics. I have ins but let say someone had the same thing happen
without insurance. They would have been admitted (considered life
threatening) then
This is what I love about this group. the sharing of all kinds of info.
Its info to keep and check out if the situation ever comes up.
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of KG
BarnCats
Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 9:39 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
And for any kind of info, I always try to go to the original links to read
the stuff for myself.
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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Natalie
Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 9:34 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re:
This group got me thru.that blind panic when my tucson was diagnosed w felv.
And I know irs helped sooo many people!
Christiane Biagi
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Elizabeth Malone malon...@yahoo.com wrote:
My concern was that someone came for help and was concerned because of what
was being
You can try gerber stage2 baby food...the meat kind (ham, beef, turkey, etc).
Not all thw nutrition a cat needs but it gets them something.
Christiane Biagi
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Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com wrote:
Thanks for the info and advice, I just called the vet to ask about
Does your local shelter have any TNR programs or maybe can connect you with
other feeders?
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dot winkler
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 4:02 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re:
Didn't find out my Tucson was FELV+ until several years after after I
brought her in (as a kitten) with my other cats. She had tested neg on
ELissa. So when I discovered she was pos, there was no choice for me about
keeping them integrated. I had the others vaccinated. I subsequently
brought
Coccidia's a parasite==real to kill. But would likely involve diahrea as
well. My Romeo would sometimes get dark blood on outside of feces--or in
box--vet thought he likely was straining to defecate, hence the blood.
Didn't happen often but more than once. IDDEX is the name of the company
that
any diarrhea with the blood and the blood isn't always there. The only
other thing about his stool is that it is particularly odorous! LOL I'm
hoping these next set of tests shows him to be negative. Thanks again for
your help.
Melissa
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From: Christiane Biagi
Sent
not, there is a bit of blood in it. Sometimes, there is not.
I have tried several different foods. Still blood in stool. What brand name
of grain free food do you use please? I would be willing to try it.
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From: Christiane Biagi
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:40 PM
Came thru ok
Christiane Biagi
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Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote:
Came through fine
Sharyl
From: James G Wilson phaed...@charter.net
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 12:56 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk
Most of the time these big raids end up in the lap of the local
rescues/shelters. Usually the big orgs like PETA, HSUS, ASPCA provide
transportation to various rescues shelters who then have responsibility
for the animals.
As far as the law referred to would only require that no animal in
, so
many pets may be euthanized on intake before anyone has a chance to look for
them.The rest of the country (well, some of it) is moving toward
recognizing TNR and feral freedom, but this bill will put NY in reverse.
It is very sad.
On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 12:04 PM, Christiane Biagi ti
Maybe she meant FIV?
Christiane Biagi
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Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote:
There is no reliable test for FIP. Your cat tested positive for corona
virus. Most cats will test positive for corona virus and never get ill. FIP
is caused by a form of corona virus
Think u r referring to the fiv vaccine
Christiane Biagi
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Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.net wrote:
Just a note regarding FIP. Please be advised not to vaccinate against it. The
vaccine is very controversial and the cat will ALWAYS test positive for it if
given
I understand that manufacturers are no longer making 1 year vaccine--its all
3 years. In fact, most adult animals develop a long time immunity after the
first 3 year shot.
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On
Agreed---not neutering a male cat ultimately is a whole lot more stressful
for the cat. The procedure for male cats is a whole lot less intrusive than
for female I would think that while there is always risk in any surgery, a
simple neuter would ultimately be better than not neutering.
From:
Or how about the ones that live to ripe old age-my Tucson is 13+ and
positive and a hefty 16 lbs!
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marci Greer
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 11:46 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject:
The airlines just keep shooting themselves in the foot animals suffer! If
only they would realize that there is this HUGE market out there for
travelers who want to travel with their pet. Why not take a couple of
flights a week on major routes have a couple of planes where animals of
all sizes
You've come to the right place! Many of us do mix pos w. neg-my own pos is
13+ years old I got her as a kitten. She tested neg as a very young
kitten but then tested pos years later. By that point, she'd been around my
other cats so I just decided to vaccinate them for felv and mix. Nobody
They are gorgeous cats--very very lucky to have found you! I've have my
Tucson, a 12 year old FELV+ cat who I've had since she was a kitten. She
tested neg on Elissa when she was a couple of months old but then tested pos
4 years later though she'd never been outside. My other cats who she
The decision is not an easy one. She is just about due to deliver and you
need to consider the risk to her, as well as kittens, of an abortion at this
stage. But you should know a few things about FIV:
. The male cat would not likely have given her FIV when he got her
pregnant-deep bite
Does anyone have any experience with Aslans Cats in Catskill, NY? They were
very hard hit by Hurricane Irene and looking for help. I'd never heard of
them though they seem to be a 501.3 org..
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aslans-cats/15585065924?sk=wall
Christiane Biagi
914-720
Are u sure you don't mean Ivermectin for demodectic mange? If so, BE VERY
CAREFUL-collies various herding breeds can carry a genetic mutation that
makes giving them Ivermectin (that's the stuff in Heartgard)
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
You know, not for nothing, but this testing is really really flawed! There are
just too many stories of folks with inconsistent results. Life and death
decisions are made everyday based on these tests and all of us who have felv+
cats know the tests to be a bit shaky. My own Tucson tested
My Tucson is 13 was found pos when she was 4. She had tested neg as
kitten but was never outside so vets were sure she was pos from birth. She
lives with my other cats all of whom were around her for 3-4 years before I
found her to be pos. She's still going strong and none of the other cats
telling Fletch he can kickthis and he growls at me(-: He's a stinker!! I
had my two vaccinated today and the third one is going to the vet tomorrow.
I hope he is negative also.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Take care
Marcia
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 8:21 PM, Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com
Yea but my theory is where the cats lie is the coolest spot. They somehow
find the slightest breeze or the floor is cool or something--but there's a
reason why they lie where they do! LOL
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
Not at my computer but there are sites that talk about rehoming ferals. Best
I can rember is to somehow contain cat in garage or big pen for 2 or 3 weeks n
when I let it loose, it knows that this is the place for food. Mayne try alley
cat alleys.
Christiane Biagi
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Sometimes local shelter has xtras from people who dump animals. If u buy new,
theres one site thay I got 42 midwest crate frim fir around 70. Will look up
n send on to u
Christiane Biagi
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Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote:
Beth, I think this is going to have
The place I bought the 42 crate:
$77.95 and free shipping (Midwest Crate)
http://www.petstreetmall.com/Midwest-I-1542DD-Double-Door-iCrate-Dog-Crate/7
853/2963/
I last used it for 2 young kitties who I'd been feeding outside who I knew
wouldn't last the winter. Someone had lent me one of
I do lost/found work for a couple of shelters you have no idea how far
animals wander. A chip got a cat home that had disappeared months ago from
its home about 10 miles away. Thing is sometimes, people pick up strays,
bring them home, and then lose or dump them again-now even further from
Vet is confusing FIV and FELV vaccines. Cats test pos for FIV after being
vaccinated for FIV but do NOT test pos for FELV after FELV vaccination.
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Martha Walton
Sent:
...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Katy Doyle
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 1:58 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question
Ah, Christiane, you beat me to the punch!
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 1:41 PM, Christiane Biagi
ti...@mindspring.comwrote:
Vet is confusing FIV and FELV
No--happens only w. FIV vaccine.
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 2:35 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question
I
: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Christiane Biagi
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:26 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Heartworm drugs
I'm not one to give my pets all sorts of meds but, if you've
ever seen
...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Christiane
Biagi
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:26 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Heartworm drugs
I'm not one to give my pets all sorts of meds but, if you've ever
seen a dog die
I'm not one to give my pets all sorts of meds but, if you've ever seen
a dog die from heartworm or actually seen what these critters look like,
you'd err on the side of caution. I'm in NY and we've gone to year round.
While true that the mosquitoes carrying the larvae don't fly up here from
doors to let the dogs out. I have
to give them something as a preventative.
- Original Message -
From: Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Heartworm drugs
I'm not one to give my pets all
As someone who followed my little dog around with a dish to catch urine on a
very busy street in front of my apt house, I can relate! I just put my head
down wouldn't look at any passer by. LOL
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
My Tucson tested neg on Elissa (in office) snap test when she was 6-8 weeks
old. Then almost 6 years later, she was a bit ill my very sharp vet at
the time, retested her she tested pos for FELV (Elissa IFA). Now 7
years later, Tucson is still with us and intermixed with the 3 other cats
had
All the advice u got is got is good BUT if u start seeing red line going up to
arm, get to dr right away. Have had many cat bites but one last dec required
overnite in hospital for iv antibiotics to avoid sepsis. Something to do w
bacteria in cats moiuth.
Christiane Biagi
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ALL cats have a specific bacyeria in their mouth (begins w p; not jult felv
Christiane Biagi
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Susan Ang sea7...@gmail.com wrote:
Wash the wound with antibiotic soap and keep antibiotic ointment on it. Also
treat with hot compresses. It will draw white blood cells
She prob got iv antibiotics..maybe ceflex...
Christiane Biagi
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Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:
My mother had a red line going up her arm after being bitten while she was
medicating one of her cats and received Vitamin C by IV!
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From
My romeo developed very labored breathing very quickly. Then fluid in lyngs was
found n when they analyzed fluid n took xrays, they found lymphoma. Not to
asume the same w this cat, but things went very bad w. Romeo very quickly.
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vixen...@verizon.net wrote:
Hello
Ilost my romeo to. Lymphoma but he was around 4 when I brought him in after
feeding him for couple of years. He lived 4 years inside. My Tucson is 12 n 17
lbs. She was diagnosed felv when 4. I have 3 negs n have mixed 4 years. Thing
is that this an ancient virus n if if were that deadly, there
Just a wild thought... Was the Elisa done by using blood on test strip or
saliva/tears??? Some vets may be still doing saliva/tears test its
notorious for being wrong.
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf
I live outside o NYC just got 2 stray kitties vaccinated, neutered,
microchipped FELV tested. Had s/n certificates it still cost me $700.
And my vet is far from the highest fee. We sometimes forget that vet care
is getting as expensive as human med care. And when you consider that many
Sometimes, local shelters have them...
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
dlg...@windstream.net
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 3:45 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Please add
First off, if she's neg on IFA I would go with that! Don't know why you
wouldn't. Many of us mix pos/neg. I did that by accident when 1 of my cats
tested pos 4 1/2 years after she tested neg on snap test. Never been
outside so I assume she always had it. My other 3 cats were around her
since
I'd love to hear ideas on that one! LOL I have 6 sep dishes feed in 2 sep
rooms... but, the other one's dish always seems to be more attractive for
some reason-LOL There are times that I look over its as though one said,
everyone more one to the right they did! And then there's the dog who
Does vet think she might need antibiotics? I'd keep giving her soft of
liquefied food--anything that she'll eat. Stuff she can lick up and not
have to chew.
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Mary Lou
When you post or answer a post on the board, everyone gets it--so we've all
gotten your post.
Good for you for taking in these little guys! And for TNR as many of the
others as you can. I have 1 pos 3 neg who have all lived together for
years w. no problem. I've also taken in two kittens
So sorry for your loss…and I know he Taz all the other fur babies are
watching over you…
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ter...@tazzys.org
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 11:27 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject:
. SS does not cut it
when heating bills go up and insurance costs are added in. Has
anyone had experience with reverse mortgagees? Been thinking about
that. At least it would keep the cats and I in our home.
Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com wrote:
They aren't thrilled w. Turkey
Guess the bottom line is just like it is for human--eat a bit of everything
balance your diet. Of course, for a couple of mine, little bit is a
challenge! I have, however, tried to eliminate corn, wheat soy cause my
Tucson seems to be a bit allergic to one of those ( she really doesn't need
My Tucson had a couple of episodes of very low white blood count. She
wouldn't eat (which is a dead giveaway for her!) vet treated with a series
of immune-regulin injections. Don't know if it was that or what, but her
wbc jumped right back up. She's 13 years old, 17 lbs. Medically, I'm
My vet said it wasn't good as preventive but has had experience with using
it during the episodes of low wbc my Tucson had a few years ago. Can't
remember how many injections he gave her but her wbc went up that was it.
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
So sorry to hear about Muffy--I know my little dog Jack puts up with a lot
from his cat brothers n sisters almost never complains-LOL I'm sure Muffy
will be missed...
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Good for you for giving this little one some dignity, love warmth in her
last moments
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:06 PM
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
So sorry to hear... but please don't feel defeated! You gave these little
ones the best possible chance you know that they knew that. I lost my
Romeo to lymphoma for him, treatment was not really an option. It's a
terrible disease--attacks fast with a vengeance. His last few days were
tough
They can be fussy, can't they! LOL My brood eats wellness canned but when I
tried wellness dry as supplement, they turned up their noses. Have a friend
who had a cat that lived to her early 20's--wouldn't eat anything xcept
9-Lives (which is not the worst food in the world).
-Original
Am so sorry to hear this and 64 is anything but old! Will be thinking good
thoughts for both of you…
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ter...@tazzys.org
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9:10 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
the salmon and turkey flavor. Go
figure.
They *Love* Prarie chicken dryed catfood. It's pretty good
nutrition-wise. And no, it's not made out of 'prarie chickens'...
~Bonnie
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From: Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, March 28
This is not an easy call. Growing up, we always had stray cats who found us
all were indoor/outdoor. Of course, it was way different then my mother
always made sure they came in at night. They all went to the vet to be s/n
then not again until they became ill towards the end of their lives.
Thinking good thoughts for Studs but is anybody following up on this
so-called transporter?
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:30 PM
To:
Actually, the leading killers are glass windows...particularly taller
structures .car winfshields. But cats are the only bird predators in urban
aareas, so they of course would be the largest killer of birds. There are other
natural predators in rural areas...including other birds like owls,
If ure flying animal by cargo. U need hc. I get one even tho cat is always in
cabin w me. Never had prob w my vet giving me hc for felv pos cat.
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TANYA NOE sashacatgodd...@yahoo.com wrote:
I don't see why not. If you are flying within the US you do not usually have
I got my Tucson as a kitten--had her tested at around 2 months she was
neg. 4 1/2 years later she was feeling poorly a very sharp vet redid test
after her blood work showed lower than normal white blood count. And sure
enough she tested positive (on Snap IFA). She had never been outside
Thinking good thoughts for her
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Gloria B. Lane
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 2:19 PM
To: Feline Leukemia
Subject: [Felvtalk] MaryChristine
Just fyi, for those who
Try Operation Roger--long distance truckers. Have worked w. them twice
they're great!
http://operationroger.rescuegroups.org/
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika
Sent: Sunday, February 20,
Have worked w. both Operation Roger Pilot n Paws to transport dogs they
are great!
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Emeraldkittee
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 8:54 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
My Romeo would get that occasionally. Because he was pos, I really worried
the first time. Rushed him to vet (no easy trick-LOL) it turned out that
it was just a bit of bleeding from being constipated and straining so hard.
Romeo would get constipated pretty quickly so I always made sure to
My 3 neg cat have lived with Tucson, my pos cat, for most their lives and
she is 12 1/2 years old. I also had another pos cat, Romeo, who I brought
in 2004 (adult cat) until his death last year, they all lived together.
They share dishes, boxes, groom each other, occasionally nip each other,
Got my Tucson as a 6 week old kitten in 5/98 and she's still here, a chunky
17 lbs! Brought my Romeo in 2/04 (stray I was feeding) he was estimated
to be 4-5 at the time. He died from lymphoma last fall was never sick
until the last 2 weeks of his life.
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My Tucson had a couple of episodes of very low wbc vet treated her with
immune regulin injections. Seemed to have brought her blood count up pretty
quickly...
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I lost my Romeo to lymphoma last year. For him, there weren't too many
options. I had brought him in as an adult stray who I'd been feeding
outside for a couple of years and though he had several wonderful years
inside, he would absolutely freak if you tried to pick him up or hold him
down in
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