Prayers help even if things don't turn out the way we want them to.
They make gentle the way of those we love and loose. I am so sorry
for the pain you and other caregivers are in but you gave these
darlings love and care. Can you imagine how you improved their
lives? Or how it would b
After Dixie was tested she received no vaccinations. She became an
indoor cat and was not exposed to anything that she would be
vaccinated for. My vets, both regular and holistic, supported this
decision. Everyone has to make up her own mind but, if I have cats or
any animals who are not
Idea: Dixie loved to travel and Copper and Thomas have followed
suit. They frequently go on rides in their carriers to places they
have fun. I have had the kittens traveling and meeting people since
they came into my life. I encourage you to do the same. The boys
frequently get in thei
One might want to select a less than lethal site for the injection
though.
On Feb 20, 2009, at 12:56 PM, patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com wrote:
I haven't ever heard of any research that indicates what could
happen if
you vaccinate an FELV+ cat for FELV.
Most people seem to assume that it would mak
Bless you. You loved a wonderful cat who loved you even more.
On Feb 26, 2009, at 3:50 PM, Viky Digangi wrote:
In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio
sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was
bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-0
He was down on his luck when he met you but he sure made up for it.
Thanks for making his life good. He deserved a good life.
On Feb 27, 2009, at 9:46 AM, Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote:
Sometimes they just plain run out of steam. Gentlest of Bridge
vibes to
good old Hambone, and hugs to you.
D
Oh my.don't look at a few more months my friend. Dixie lived
three wonderful years. She was full grown and with a totally unknown
and not good history. She had been a cared for cat at least to the
point that she had been spayed, liked to be petted etc. Some how she
found herself
Make sure and give the others very good food too. Chopping carrots
and spinach in canned/frozen food is not hard and is not expensive
either. Dixie loved them.
On Mar 3, 2009, at 8:40 AM, Sue & Frank Koren wrote:
Hi Amy, I am so sorry you are going through this. It is hard to
want to car
Bless you. He knows he is loved (he is still near you, just not in
the same form) and returns your love times hundreds.
On Mar 24, 2009, at 9:51 PM, wrote:
God bless you and comfort you. dorlis
Debbie Harrison wrote:
Viky, we mourn with you for the loss of your sweet baby!
Debbie (
Those who love and care for feral cats have a very difficult calling,
one that causes great pain when a feral leaves for any reason.
However, when a feral cares about you, it is the most rewarding
experience because that caring can not be forced nor is it bred into
the cat. Bless you and
I believe it has to be from a roost and not normal bird droppings what
are washed off...you may want to check though. Several of mine have
come from a 40-50 year old pine thicket which, by its nature, has been
a roost for starlings and other birds. Copper and Thomas came from
that thicket
How wonderful he found a home at an age most cats would be
killed as unadoptable and in a home where he was accepted despite his
grief and confusion. Jonathan was truly blessed that you found him
and that he found you. That doesn't make his leaving any
easier...maybe it makes
I will not advocate either side but I will tell you that even inside
cats stand a chance of being exposed. I was on the way in to my
holistic vet's with Copper and Thomas when their (brand new and very
oversized) carrier collapsed. Both kittens took off. The vet and I
were able to recove
I am so glad he had a home, even for a short time. Blessings to you
and the ones who cared enough and were able to give him a home.
On Apr 1, 2009, at 7:14 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote:
Desmond was one of our handsome sweet Sids kids.He was lucky enough
to have a home for the last few months of h
Pumpkin, not the pie filling but plain canned pumpkin, may help. It
helps when the kittens have problems.
On Apr 2, 2009, at 9:32 AM, Heather wrote:
Ditto that all, and, some Fortiflora might not be a bad idea.
2009/4/2 Debbie Harrison
First off, I'd like to thank you for keeping this li
You can get it on the internetyou can also get Fast Track and/or
other probiotics. At least one person mentioned yogurt--look for
active cultures. Canned pumpkin, metimuscil (unflavored) and psyllium
have helped my guys and girls, both those who have left and the
kittens who are here.
Oh my, get new vets. Dixie was on interferon and lots of supplements
(mostly from a holistic vet). Her quality of life for three years was
marvelous. I wish mine was as high. She ate very high quality food +
chopped veggies high in C iron etc. Please remember that everyone
dies and eve
It had an opiate in it.
On Apr 5, 2009, at 12:52 PM, Gloria B. Lane wrote:
Right, I remember mentions of it in my childhood... never took it
though.
Gloria
On Apr 5, 2009, at 11:14 AM, Lorrie wrote:
I used to use paragoric for myself for diarrhea but that was
years ago. I didn't think
Can you give him snacks in between feeding...perhaps when you are
having alone time with him? Id suggest tidbits like crockpot chicken
(a favorite of Copper and Thomas) or perhaps some hamburger. They
have to have animal fat.
On Apr 7, 2009, at 9:12 AM, Amy Ackerman wrote:
It's been a b
Perhaps a vet who uses laser for spaying or something similar
On Apr 9, 2009, at 3:45 PM, Laurieskatz wrote:
Some vets will spay a cat in heat. Greater risk of bleeding is what
I have
been told. Those who will spay said it's not a risk, just that some
vets
don't want to deal with a messi
The obvious: Vitamin C + other high quality food and appropriate
vitamin supplements (Dixie got carrots, spinach, broccoli etc chopped
up in her food and loved it). If you have a holistic vet available,
please contact him/her. Dr. Boswell helped Dixie have a wonderful
three years. Most
Ask your mother if she would like to be put down under the
circumstances. Don't let her get you down.
You did wonderfully. No matter how it turns out, Charlotte is a very
lucky cat and she knows it.
On Apr 19, 2009, at 9:02 AM, Laura Mostello wrote:
I brought Charlotte back to the vet y
He left this world loved. I am so sorry but remember that he loves
you and remains close, just in another form.
On Apr 20, 2009, at 7:47 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote:
I know I have asked for prayers for this wonderful soul lately.Well
today he lost his battle to this aweful disease.Pooty Poots wa
I know there is concern but Dixie thrived on Primal Raw mixed with
finely chopped veggies..before the concerns appeared. Frankly,
even with the concerns, I would feed her a raw diet if she was with me
now. My beautiful little lady
On Apr 22, 2009, at 7:05 PM, Kelley Sa
I cooked for Mai Mai and Dixie using a similar system. However, I
froze the food in muffin pans, popped them out and bagged them. This
gave me a day's meals or a serving at a time. I watch the chickens as
they get near the sale by date. Frequently stores will mark them down
dramatically
Houdini left this world in a place that was safe for hernext to
her person. That is so much better than leaving at the vet's. I know
the awful feeling of having one leave so suddenly. Dixie Louise was
on the way home from the vets' when she left this world. We hadn't
been gone 10 m
Suggestion for the future: Contact the adopter's vet before the cat
is released re not killing an innocent cat and see if the vet will
agree to contact you if there is a problem (then hope they do).
Additionally have the adopter sign a mini contract. Sometimes that
alone makes them think
Bless you for honoring your babies this way. When my guys leave this
world their meds go to their vets who maintain Good Samaritan boxes
and know their clients well enough to know who needs what. Other
items are re-homed too. This time, when Dixie left, she sent me two
kittens quickly s
If you need Pet Tinic long term you may be able to order it on
amazon.com cheaper. I bought a large quantity for some ferals a few
months ago. I can't recall the price but it was very good. Good luck.
On May 5, 2009, at 2:46 PM, CATHERINE DIDONNA wrote:
hi, sorry it took so long to answer
I am so sorry but I am glad you were blessed to spend that last time
with her. The calm you felt is Charlotte's parting gift of peace.
On May 6, 2009, at 2:10 PM, Susan Ang wrote:
Laura,
I'm so sorry for your loss of beautiful Charlotte. My thoughts are
with
you. :-( Sleep Sweet, Baby Gi
I have not reached that point with Copper and Thomas yet (they are
FeLV-) but I will not do a lot of vaccines. The ones they got as
kittens were spread out instead of being lumped in one or two visits.
No animal of mine who is immune system compromised will be vaccinated
for anything. Ma
s is all I will
consider. I
wouldn't even do that, but I don't want to chance her biting someone
and not
having it.
~Susan
On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 6:02 PM, Cougar Clan county.com>wrote:
I have not reached that point with Copper and Thomas yet (they are
FeLV-)
but I will not do
I lost my wonderful Dixie Louise Doodle Katt after 3 years. She came
out of a pine thicket (country equivalent of street). She was full
grown and, until a few days before she left, I thought she had beaten
it. There were short/little problems but nothing that couldn't happen
with the hea
Some folks, including my holistic vets, recommend pumpkin (pure, not
the pie kind) or psyllium for diarrhea. Lots of probiotics too.
On May 14, 2009, at 1:58 PM, Carol Tsai Begnoche wrote:
Hi all. I have been following this group reguarly since two of my
cats got
diagnosed with FeLV in Ja
I am so sorry. Losing any of them is awful. Anemia claimed Dixie
Louise. It is so awful and so fastI, too, pray Mattie will be
with you a long time and that she will "fill in" for CJ...they do seem
to understand the needs and sadness of their people.
Blessings to you for caring f
You do all you can. Lots of ferals show up at Mom's. One, an awful
looking little guy whose eyes ran, nose ran etc. showed up. He
continued to hang out, finally finding a way to get along with the
resident ferals which is the primary requirement for food, water and
shelter with this grou
One day, when you are ready, Pixie will send you someone who needs
you. That someone may be a feral, a FeLV+, an old cat that no one
wants any more but it will be the right one for you. And it may come
before you think you are ready but, rest assured, it will be the right
one at the right
Blessings to all of the little ones and to those who care for them.
The little ones are lucky to be loved and the people who care for them
are lucky to have the little ones and to have the strength and ability
to love them and provide for them. It is so difficult. Prayers and
blessings t
Dixie left suddenly. Anemia. She seemed fine until a day before she
left this world.
On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote:
My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and
I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard
of any with o
She stumbled the day before she died so I made a call to Middletown
Animal Clinic in Louisville, KY (her regular vets) and we made a Code
3 run from my farm (120 miles). Her vet waited for us; we tried lots
of things and I took her to her holistic vet, put her in an O2 tent
etc. She just
ts. Thank you for mentioning it. What
is an "02 Tent"?
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Try another vet...It runs about $2 a can in Louisville (it has been a
few months since I checked).
On Jun 17, 2009, at 10:25 PM, Kelley Saveika wrote:
I don't remember, but considerably less than $4 a can.
On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 7:36 PM, MaryChristine >wrote:
how much is it at petsmart?
Another thought: Compare the A/D ingredients and purpose with some of
the better OTC foods. A/D has been such a standby that other foods
are often ignored. This is a judgment call.
On Jun 18, 2009, at 7:13 AM, Debbie Harrison wrote:
Same here in Florida...but you can't just buy it at the
Some random ideas that have worked for me. Keep trying with the food,
especially fried chicken. Spray Feliway on yourself especially the
legs of your pants and hands (where the kitten will smell). Depending
on age try to grab him by the scruff of his neck (like a mother cat).
This worke
I would. Otherwise, you will always wonder and doubt yourself.
On Jun 19, 2009, at 5:53 PM, Amy wrote:
Wow! Maybe I should just do the blood test and rule it out. I'll
join the group and learn more.
Thanks!
Amy
Hi. When first diagnosed Frankie did
not have other symptoms and the
diagno
I use 18 gallon rubbermaid (or knock-off) totes. Depending on age and
condition, your cat may be able to jump in to the tote. This works
for Copper and Thomas and worked for Dixie. I started this with Ebony
who was getting a little older and had touble "getting down." The
urine hit the
They make a pad to put under nursing home/hospital patiences that is
washable. I used some several years ago with a dog who was in the
process of leaving this world. Another thought is the odor of the
litter. None of my cats have ever accepted frangranced litter (they
have all been feral
Amen.
On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:38 AM, Heather wrote:
Ditto, I do a ton of work with ferals and best to trap the kitty
asap to
work with if there are hopes of socializing. Sure you can make
"friends"
over time but the feral kitten mortality rate is very high so best
to bring
in and will also
While everyone is talking about totes: They make nice shelters for
cats, especially if they are insulated and filled with pine needles
(Mom's ferals and four of my cats all came from a pine thicket) or
straw.
On Jun 29, 2009, at 9:19 AM, Sharyl wrote:
Wendy, since Pepper is healthy I wou
Cats are frequently killed in garbage trucks. They jump into
dumpsters to get food then either can't get out or are asleep when the
truck empties the dumpster. And people, being ever so humane, throw
kittens into them. There have been people killed in the same way.
I am so glad you have
I strongly suggest that you get some Feliway spray (maybe from your
vet??) I have had wonderful luck with itincluding with a full
grown cat who had been through lots of traumas and was forced, very
much against her will, to live with me (Daddy's death, charges in the
house [ furniture
You feed them and do everything you can to make their lives easier and
to let them know they are loved. I know, you will probably never
touch them, much less hold them but you do all you can do and worry
and cry then comfort yourself by thinking how much better you have
made their lives.
Be careful of the snake and cats. If he is big enough, he could cause
a lot of harm.
The garage sounds wonderful. Copper and Thomas Cougar and Dixie
before them loved my attached garage. The boys are constantly asking
for patrol time there and, when they have their way (which is most of
Peace to you. A suggestion since you are learning to heal: Start a
chronicle of your little one(s). Write in it daily. I've done that
with Copper and Thomas and frequently look back at the notes. Every
time I do, I laugh and love these little guys even more. I sent
emails to some frie
My holistic vet prescribed various "meds" to reduce stress including
Rescue Remedy and Feliway. Perhaps yours has some ideas along those
lines?
On Aug 4, 2009, at 9:08 AM, Lisa Borden wrote:
Hi Iva,
I just wanted to tell you how much I can relate to your dilemma.
Last year, I brought Tom
You may have her a lot longer than you think. Dixie stayed with me 3
years and there are others who have had pos cats a lot longer than
that. Keep her as stress free and as well fed as you can and she may
reward you with many, many years.I pray so. Bless you for making
the right dec
Both the Royal Princess Kitty Katt and Dixie Louise Doodle Katt, JP
left this world on their own. If I ever have the opportunity to let
one leave this way I will. I will not let one suffer but I will (try)
not to impose my own pian on their bodies. Put yourself in the little
one's place
Have you looked at colostrum
On Aug 11, 2009, at 6:11 PM, Lora wrote:
Belinda,
Thanks for your reply. You are the only one who did. I sincerely
appreciate it.
I realize that some cats are more difficult to pill that others.
Thank God I have conditioned my kids to take their meds. Gran
:19 PM, Lora wrote:
Colostrum?!
As in "first milk" or "immune milk"?
What has that got to do with anything?
--- On Tue, 8/11/09, Cougar Clan wrote:
Have you looked at colostrum?
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If you have access to a holistic vet, check in with her/him. Mine,
Betty Boswell, kept Dixie Louise healthy and happy. Betty works well
with my regular vets who are wonderful too. The combination worked
miracles for three absolutely wonderful years then something through
Dixie into anemi
This is concerning your safety and not the well-being of your
wonderful cat who is having an awful time:
Be very careful about those bites. Perhaps you can get some heavy
leather gloves? I had a feral that I was taking to be spayed bite my
little finger. She broke it and I had to have tw
You will receive wonderful advise from this boardmuch better than
I can give you. My story is that a wonderful throw-away showed up at
Mom's. Due to some problems (read two dead cats at two different
vets) in a very short time, I took the little girl to my personal vets
(Middletown An
Try Rescue Remedy in Spicey's water and the water of your other cats.
Also add Willow (another Bach Remedy) and Feliway spray. I've tried
the room atomizer but don't care for it. I have had wonderful luck
with the Feliway spray and so have my vets.
Don't press Spicey. The Royal Princess
Another thought: Watch Spicey's teeth and gums. Not right now
obviously but when things settle down. Yes, you can get a cat used to
having its mouth opened. Good dental practices are important. Dixie
had stomatitis and we treated it with Petzlife Brush Away (put a
little in the cat's m
Bless you for loving these little ones.
On Nov 12, 2009, at 9:44 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote:
MY heart is very heavy tonight.We lost two of the most sweet loving
boys.
Demetri,he was on of my special boys from the day he arrived at Sids
3 1/2 years ago.He was so shy and would hide behind the co
If home made isn't an option, there are several commercial raw foods
including Primal Raw that Dixie loved mixed with veggies and my boys
love plain. This is a frozen diet, in cubes that are so easy. There
are dried raw diets available too. A Google search should turn them
up as should co
Have you thought about making her some chicken soup? Needless to say,
nothing canned but a few pieces of chicken stewed/crockpoted (my
favorite for Copper and Thomas) with maybe a little extra salt to make
her thirsty?
On Nov 15, 2009, at 6:33 PM, TANYA NOE wrote:
Jenny,
Thanks, Maggie is
He may have considered you jerks...or at least people to be put in
their place...serving him...but I suspect he loved you in his own way.
Blessings to you for caring for him even with his difficult personality.
On Nov 18, 2009, at 1:17 PM, Amy Ackerman wrote:
I haven't posted much since Grrr
First, lessen the stress on him and on yourself and give him and the
others the best food possible. Rescue Remedy and Feliway may help you
and the kittens.
Second, enjoy every minute you have with these babies. Don't look at
calenders and wonder "what if" "when" or have self-doubts (almos
Consider a combination of holistic and regular vet care for your new
friend. I really believe it helped Dixie. A month after Dixie left
this world, she sent me a kitten from the same pine thicket she came
from. Two weeks later she sent me another. Both boys see a holistic
vet as did Dix
You might try to add a little pumpkin to his food. Real canned
pumpkin, not pie filling. I keep several cans on hand because of the
ferals at Mom's. Most are not touchable and you can only do what you
can do for them. My vets use psyllium (just a pinch).
On Nov 19, 2009, at 4:26 PM, Trac
I have to chime in on the raw food. I started cooking for Dixie after
the cat/dog food scare a few years ago and no longer feed my kept cats
any thing with grain. The ferals get Purina dry and canned (I don't
know of any recalls involving their products). I discovered Primal
Raw and serv
Consider using PetzLife Brush Away or an additive to the cat's water
that helps with teeth too since the cat has a history of dental
problems.
Hi Caroline. Good to know you are still around.
On Nov 20, 2009, at 12:15 PM, Caroline Kaufmann wrote:
I have a non-positive (just a regular old c
On Nov 20, 2009, at 5:07 PM, Caroline Kaufmann wrote:
nn
I think my message was too long with the threads prior, so I am re-
posting only it.
Of course I am still around! Busy with work tho mostly :( I'm on
Facebook with a lot of felv members and that's how I mostly keep up
with them.
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