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 bloodst
rom: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@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" wrote:
Good f
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
nas
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
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 t
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 o
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
Subje
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
Lance-when my Tucson had real low wbc a number of years ago, my vet gave her
a series of immune-regulin injections. Whether it was that or something
else, the wbc went back up in a few weeks.
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Lance
Sent: Saturday, March
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
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 to
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
t
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 subscribed
e the new food.
I am very 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
wrote:
Are they eating the food they usu
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 S
rotected. There are 2 dry 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
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 3:58 PM
Subj
Am in Westchester (New Rochelle). Where are you?
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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 lar
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 ta
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 m
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 YAM
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...
-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behal
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) & the
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, Octob
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: [Felv
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
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 wrote:
>
>Thanks for the info and advice, I just called the vet to ask about anti-
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 wrote:
>My concern was that someone came for help and was concerned because of what
>was being said. I
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: [Felvtalk
often than 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, 2
done then. Tickles does not
have 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
-Original Me
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 m
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 in
Came thru ok
Christiane Biagi
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Sharyl wrote:
>Came through fine
>Sharyl
>
>
>
> From: James G Wilson
>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 12:56 AM
>Subject: [Felvtalk] Te
Ive had my Tucson since she was 2 months old. She tested neg on Elissa
back then but then 5 years later, she tested pos on the Elissa & IFA. Both
vets I consulted felt shed always been pos as shed been exclusively
indoors since I got her & never exposed to virus in any way. Now shes 14
½, fat
ill bill, Christiane--it is horrible, 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
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
x27;t know what anyone can do but
get someone to care for them and hope they can at least eyeball each cat during
our absences.
Christiane Biagi
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Marcia wrote:
>I can't compromise the very life of one of my punkins to make someone else
>happy. To t
Think u r referring to the fiv vaccine
Christiane Biagi
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Lynda Wilson 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 the va
Maybe she meant FIV?
Christiane Biagi
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Lee Evans 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 to which
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 Behalf
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: Re:
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 ha
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 size
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 lived
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
91
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 neg
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
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.or
f stories filled with hope. I keep
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 8:2
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
te
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
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.
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
home
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 o
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 wrote:
>Beth, I think this is going to have t
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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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 didn't
...@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
wrote:
> Vet is confusing FIV and FELV vaccines. C
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: Thur
x27;t matter cause I didn't know they existed at
>>> the time and they were in another city and no emergency listings in
>>> local phone books. Vet I had taken her to had gone to his daughters
>>> graduation that night and called back too late but said he probably
&g
damned if you don't"!
>
> -Original Message-
> From: 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]
nside just from opening our doors to let the dogs out. I have
to give them something as a preventative.
- Original Message -
From: "Christiane Biagi"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Heartworm drugs
> I'm not one to give my pets all sorts
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
w
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
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felinel
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
She prob got iv antibiotics..maybe ceflex...
Christiane Biagi
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Natalie 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!
>
>-Original Message-
>From
ALL cats have a specific bacyeria in their mouth (begins w "p"; not jult felv
Christiane Biagi
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Susan Ang wrote:
>Wash the wound with antibiotic soap and keep antibiotic ointment on it. Also
>treat with hot compresses. It will draw white blood c
. Comes pretty
quicklu
Christiane Biagi
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Lynda Wilson wrote:
>Wow! Reading all of these messages with bad experience with cat bites, I
>consider myself VERY lucky. I've gotten bit a lot, but it sounds like it has
>to be a deep puncture type bite. Is thi
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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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 w
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 O
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 Ro
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
peo
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 w
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 k
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
S
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 jus
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: [
by buying horse bedding
>> made from coursely ground corn and corn cobs. Doesn't work too good
>> with the scoopers, but does the job of stopping odor and clumps well
>> enough. Things are getting tight, money wise and am going back to
>> work at 70 as soon as I
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
Good for you for giving this little one some dignity, love & warmth in her
last moments
-Original Message-
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
Sub
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...
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of K
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.
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto
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
usuall
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 nee
anned "Wellness" but only 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
- Original Message -
From: "Christiane Bia
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
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Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9:10 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subj
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).
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Thinking good thoughts for Studs but is anybody following up on this
so-called "transporter"?
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:30 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleuke
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
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, ha
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 wrote:
>I don't see why not. If you are flying within the US you do not usually have
>to have a health certi
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
si
Thinking good thoughts for her
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[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 kno
Try Operation Roger--long distance truckers. Have worked w. them twice &
they're great!
http://operationroger.rescuegroups.org/
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[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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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[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 giv
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