Re: opinion?

2006-01-01 Thread Gloria Lane
they are vaccinated or not. And talks about vaccination. So my reaction is, uh, which horse are you gonna ride anyhow? But in general, that's what I've learned and come to believe. Interesting web site - glad to learn about that. Gloria On Jan 1, 2006, at 8:50 PM, janine paton wrote

Re: opinion?

2006-01-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Right, there's the question of sick cats and elderly cats.. Gloria On Jan 1, 2006, at 10:08 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: yeah, i'm a little uncomfortable about the cats over one year of age bit, because my understanding is that HEALTHY cats are pretty much able to throw the virus off, while

Re: Fostering Fiv Cat

2006-01-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Agree - what's with all these declawed cats? Does Michigan just go for declaw? I have on rare occasion talked to people, btw, who say that their vet recommends declaw. (Probably also recommends just transferring $$$ to his/her bank account too). Gloria On Jan 1, 2006, at 10:33 PM

Re: Fostering Fiv Cat

2006-01-02 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks for the link, might be helpful in educating people. I think the declawing should be outlawed too. We really don't get that many people who ask for declawed cats in Arkansas, but there are some and we always screen for that. Gloria On Jan 2, 2006, at 6:58 AM, janine paton wrote

Re: Hardy

2006-01-02 Thread Gloria Lane
. Gloria On Jan 2, 2006, at 10:00 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Hi all,sweet Hardy that I told you all about crossed the Rainbow bridge yesterday,I did get to tell him that I loved him and he purred and purred.He always purred as soon as you would pet him,can he be added to the CLS? Thanks all

OT - Cat Trans Lambertville, MI to Bella Vista, AR Jan 7 8

2006-01-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Contacts are [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] Begin forwarded message: From: Carolyn Fitzgerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maine Coon Rescue http://mainecoonrescue.com is transporting Baby Huey, who is a big beautiful Maine Coon Cat, from_foster: Pat Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] to his

Re: Bailey is anemic

2006-01-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Best of luck to you, Belinda - I've used Georges Aloe Vera for stomatitis, and also Antirode (Clindamycin), all seemed to help. I've wondered about essential fatty acids to counter wasting. Was reading about CLA (Linoleic Acid?). Lots of good vibes for sweet Bailey. Gloria On Jan 3

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

2006-01-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks so much, Kat - it helps to know of other experiences with this sort of thing, and that there are other possibilities for causes. Gloria On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:42 AM, Kat wrote: Gloria, I've been off-line all last week, but wanted to add my condolences on your loss of Pansy. It's

Re: anemia

2006-01-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Hmmm - I'm wondering why PetTinic would be a problem.. Gloria On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:42 AM, BONNIE J KALMBACH wrote: I'm wondering what to do about my fragile 19 year-old Fu. He is so anemic he can barely walk. He is not felv positive. The vet said his red cell blood count is affected

Re: OT - Cat Trans Lambertville, MI to Bella Vista, AR Jan 7 8

2006-01-03 Thread Gloria Lane
It's Michigan, not Minnisota.. and going from Michigan to Arkansas. On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:59 AM, Susan Loesch wrote: Wonder how close this is to Minneapolis Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Contacts are [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] Begin forwarded message: From: Carolyn

Re: HELP! Tsubomi is bulling Ginger -

2006-01-03 Thread Gloria Lane
That's a great idea... Gloria On Jan 3, 2006, at 5:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I think that might help too. In a message dated 1/3/2006 6:18:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: – I am also thinking it’s a territorial thing as Tsubomi wants to claim

Re: Need your help with Stretch-fluids

2006-01-04 Thread Gloria Lane
other vets here who charge $5 (yeaa!). I use Lactacted Ringers. Gotta watch and make sure you have the right fluids that your vet wants you to use, also. I'm sure you'll get good advice from others on the list too. Best of luck, Gloria On Jan 4, 2006, at 11:54 AM, wendy wrote: Thanks

Re: Need your help with Stretch

2006-01-04 Thread Gloria Lane
I just noticed your reference to the expensive treatments. I really think that sometimes the home treatments, not so expensive, are as useful and effective as the expensive ones. Learning to do fluids, for example, is so helpful. Gloria On Jan 4, 2006, at 12:28 PM, MacKenzie, Kerry N

Re: Please wish Patches good luck! and Lucy too!

2006-01-04 Thread Gloria Lane
friend Susan has several FELV cats that just last and last and last - going to be old age kitties. Hope yours live long too! Gloria On Jan 4, 2006, at 1:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was already fretting about Patches because she has been having a little trouble eating and the gums

Re: Please wish Patches good luck! and Lucy too!

2006-01-04 Thread Gloria Lane
in the last month, plus one that someone adopted from me was euthanized (not for a good reason). IT hurts. But when you try to do what's best for them, and give them a good life, and make things better than they were, what more can you ask for. It's a great gift. Gloria On Jan 4, 2006, at 1

Re: Fu's severe anemia and folic acid

2006-01-04 Thread Gloria Lane
Great elephant link... thanks - On Jan 4, 2006, at 2:27 PM, BONNIE J KALMBACH wrote: I bought some folic acid for Fu; I called the the vet who said just give a little bit. I didn't think to ask how much is a little bit - how much should I give him. I'm thinking of putting it in his a/d

Re: anemia

2006-01-05 Thread Gloria Lane
Hi Kerry, I'm wondering what kind of Co Q 10 you use, and where you get it (also the Liqui-tinic ) Thanks! Gloria On Jan 5, 2006, at 1:52 AM, Kerry Roach wrote: Hi, I have been trying to catch up on reading some posts..so I think this is for Bonnie and Belinda...I am going to list

Re: Add buster to the Bridge list Please

2006-01-22 Thread Gloria Lane
Hey Sherry, I'm so sorry about your loss of sweet Buster, may he rest in peace. Gloria On Jan 22, 2006, at 7:55 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Hi all,sweet old Buster passed away yesterday,I went tonight and saw the note.another volunteer and I cried.He was such a sweet loving baby

Re: Lucy-- refusing raw food now

2006-01-23 Thread Gloria Lane
Can she eat cooked turkey? Try the turkey and cooked rice (a subset of Dr. Pitcairn's diet for diarrhea). Gloria On Jan 23, 2006, at 8:03 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy actually does really well with turkey, which is why I picked turkey for her raw diet. She does not do as well

Re: vit c/ gloria

2006-01-26 Thread Gloria Lane
Yo there LJ - well, it should say on the bottle - like 1tsp=2 grams, or whatever the measure is. Then you do that business of dividing by 4 (or whatever). Ha, I know this isn't great but hopefully a little helpful! I love this list too... Gloria On Jan 25, 2006, at 6:09 PM, l.j

Re: OT bloat in dogs info. Do cats get bloat??

2006-01-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I think horses have some kind of a stomach thing - they can't burp isn't it? Consequently they can get in deep doo-doo so to speak, stomach-wise if they eat the wrong thing . Gloria On Jan 25, 2006, at 7:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it is mostly common in large dogs

Re: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so happy for you, Hideyo - good for RubeE! Gloria On Jan 26, 2006, at 2:41 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Hi, everyone, thank you for all the support for my baby RubyE - I took her to the vet this morning. My AC, Jasmine talked to RubyE a night before on my behalf, and try to explain

Re: My little brave RubyE's adventure -

2006-01-26 Thread Gloria Lane
Hmmm - I felt like that after living on the east coast for 10 years - sounded half southern and half New Jersey. Said you all one minute, and you guys the next. Gloria On Jan 26, 2006, at 3:31 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: Thanks Kerry – but actually my Japanese is pretty screwed up, too

Re: second-guessing myself

2006-01-29 Thread Gloria Lane
Hi Amy - I'm so sorry to hear that you're going thru this.  Just wanted to mention, in addition to Michelle's comments which I agree with totally - another option that I use is Interferon Alpha.  I give my FELV kitties a maintenance dose every day, and if they're sick such as with a URI, I raise

Re: Bandy has an eye infection

2006-01-30 Thread Gloria Lane
normally don't give steroids for fever and/or URI, because they suppress the immune system, although I certainly don't know for your and Randy, you may have a special situation. Sure hope he gets better fast! Best of luck, Gloria On Jan 30, 2006, at 1:50 AM, Kerry Roach wrote: Hi everyone

Re: Heart Murmur

2006-02-01 Thread Gloria Lane
I know you meant INTUBATION- I've discovered that Persians (and other flat nosed kitties) need to be intubated.  My lovely Persian kitten was not intubated and if she had been would be here today.  I think it's a good idea for any flat-faced cat, or animal with weakness that might need that extra

Re: food - sorry about Scotch

2006-02-06 Thread Gloria Lane
Amy, I'm SO sorry about Scotch - he was a beautiful kitty, and I know you loved him.  It's hard to lose them.  The FELV cats often seem so healthy until the virus mutates and they develop disease.And I love your blog -Re food - I usually feed wet food in the mornings, and free-feed dry food.  When

Re: Jewel

2006-02-09 Thread Gloria Lane
Prayers coming for Jewel!  Yes, that's the way it hits them sometimes - often, I'd guess.  They seem fine, then all of a sudden don't seem fine.Best of luck,GloriaOn Feb 9, 2006, at 5:41 AM, Sherry DeHaan wrote:Hi all yes it is me once again asking for prayers for one of my sanctuary furkids,Jewel

Re: Jewel

2006-02-13 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry, Sherry, she must have been a wonderful kitty - it's so hard to lose them. Gloria On Feb 13, 2006, at 7:30 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Please add beautiful Jewel to the CLS,she passed over the rainbow bridge today.This is getting harder and harder to deal with,she was so

Re: Rudy

2006-02-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Oh Sheila,  Prayers coming for sweet Rudy - GloriaOn Feb 14, 2006, at 3:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Please pray for my Rudy. She is felv+ but has always been healthy till Sunday morning she woke up and started to her water bowl I noticed she was staggering. I took her to the vet and he put her

OT-FWD: Can Anyone Help? Blind Siamese

2006-02-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Begin forwarded message: From: Leonor Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: February 14, 2006 1:19:17 PM CST To: Sick Cats FVEAP List FVEAP List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SC] Can Anyone Help? Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This comes from another list: Message: 2 Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006

Re: Smokey / immuno-regulan

2006-02-15 Thread Gloria Lane
Anybody else have experience with immuno-regulan? On Feb 15, 2006, at 9:28 AM, Chris wrote: He gave her a series of shots. She had no side effects and I think the shots were once a week or once every other week--can't remember right now. As far as other things, well she's had a couple of

Re: Rudy - Gone

2006-02-16 Thread Gloria Lane
Sheila - I am terribly sorry for your loss. What a sweet kitty, your bold protector. Probably still protecting you. Gloria On Feb 15, 2006, at 4:32 PM, Chris wrote: So sorry for your loss—Rudy does indeed sound like a very special cat! And sounds like you gave her a wonderful 13 years

Re: Smokey / immuno-regulan

2006-02-16 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks, Tonya! We took in a cat from another town, the the vet had it on immunoregulan. We use interferon, but haven't used the immuno- regulan before. I'll have to read up on it. Gloria On Feb 16, 2006, at 6:16 PM, catatonya wrote: We used it with CC years ago. She got better, but we

Re: Tabbs my Siamese in Spain to Belinda open to all commentsplease regarding l-lysine (Gloria-question)

2006-02-24 Thread Gloria Lane
Hey Sandra,It's just L-Lysine (or Lysine), an "amino acid" which is normally in food.  I order mine from Betterlife.com, and sometimes from Drugstore.com - the brand is usually Life Extension or NOW or Source Naturals.Have you tried searching at Yahoo-Spain, at  http://es.yahoo.com.?  I did a

Re: I lost my Jake

2006-03-05 Thread Gloria Lane
thing to let them go... Sending you sympathy and blessings, Gloria On Mar 4, 2006, at 5:13 PM, Marissa wrote: I had to let Jake go. He kept getting worse and worse. He was barely moving, breathing really hard and panting, no control of his bodily functions...he was ready...I tried

Fwd: OT - Urgent plea--Eviction threat...HAS 45 CATS! 10 DAYS TO GET THEM OUT

2006-03-09 Thread Gloria Lane
THought maybe someone in the NYC/Queens area might be able to help - Begin forwarded message: - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 12:39 AM Subject: Fwd: Urgent plea--eviction threat PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO MAY BE ABLE TO

Re: Stinky

2006-03-13 Thread Gloria Lane
I found Lactulose, Cod liver oil, Olive oil to be invaluable for kitty constipation.Also used homeopathic nux vomica. Gloria On Mar 13, 2006, at 9:42 AM, cindy reasoner wrote: I had to take Stinky back to the vet today. She seemed to be having difficulty having a bowel movement. I

Re: [Special_Needs_Rescue_Cats] Geriatric Sanctuary Wanting FeLV Info

2006-03-14 Thread Gloria Lane
OK - I sent her my 2c. Gloria On Mar 13, 2006, at 10:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't see the notice - That's Rita, in Memphis. I'll be glad to email her. Gloria At 09:03 PM 3/13/2006, you wrote: Did anyone send info to this person? Michelle In a message dated 2/27/2006 1:22

Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help

2006-03-25 Thread Gloria Lane
HELP! - Susan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) is wanting information on interferon omega, if someone is knowledgeable in how to use that. I also suggested that she subscribe to this list. Gloria

Re: a little help with litter training the new cat

2006-03-26 Thread Gloria Lane
Also - has he had anything to deal with intestinal parasites?  Might talk to the vet and get something for parasites - or get a stool test.  Think our rescue uses Drontal and Flagyl before adopting out, for that sort of thing.   It's not unusual for cats coming out of rescue to have that sort of

Add Tad to the CLS

2006-03-26 Thread Gloria Lane
a long happy life. Gloria

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-31 Thread Gloria Lane
I sure am pulling for her, Nina - Hoping for all the best. I like the suggestion about Feliway and RR. Sounds like she's possibly eaten something she shouldn't have maybe... Gloria On Mar 30, 2006, at 10:18 AM, Nina wrote: Here's AJ's email from last night: Went down and saw her

Re: Important

2006-04-04 Thread Gloria Lane
Janine, I'm so sorry for your loss. Miss Priss is in good hands now, with lots of company - including your sweet mom... Thinking of you, Gloria On Apr 4, 2006, at 11:35 AM, Brenda K. Smith wrote: Hi Belinda and everyone, I am not sure if my kitty should go on the list or not, but Miss

Re: Bella had babies!!

2006-04-04 Thread Gloria Lane
Congrats! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the little orange fluff balls and their mom. Gloria On Apr 4, 2006, at 5:53 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: I rescued one of female kitties about 6 weeks ago – at that time, she was ill so, I couldn’t spay her and later found out that she

Re: Pookie has gone. Horribly mishandled by clinic

2006-04-05 Thread Gloria Lane
Kerry, that's  just horrible - I'm so sorry.  I've been subject to lousy vet care, but this is just terrible.  I just want you to know that you have my sympathy and am sending you lots of prayers and energy to heal and move through this terrible event.Prayers for Pookie too - my Mr. Black Kitty

Re: Odo ban

2006-04-05 Thread Gloria Lane
I have a friend who only does laundry with "Dreft" because other detergents make her break out.GloriaOn Apr 5, 2006, at 9:26 AM, catatonya wrote:That is interesting... It goes to show how different we all are I guess.  I've never had problems putting oxi clean in with the clothes.  But I

Re: FeLV+ cat and FeLV- kitten in the same house

2006-04-08 Thread Gloria Lane
The virus isn't that contagious. Even if the cats get together, it's highly unlikely that a healthy kitten will just pick up the virus, which is pretty fragile and dies on contact with the air. Even passing it nose to nose, or sharing food bowls, is highly unlikely. Gloria On Apr 7

Re: ImmunoRegulin for Chelsea?

2006-04-13 Thread Gloria Lane
One of our group here in Little Rock has been using immunoregulin, and has good things to say about it. Gloria On Apr 13, 2006, at 5:09 PM, ACALA PET ISSUES wrote: Hi, Any advise would be appreciated greatly. One of my 11 month old felv+ cats - Chelsea - who has been on a course

Re: Slight positive

2006-04-16 Thread Gloria Lane
Absolutely - that test has many more false positives than negatives, as I understand. Retest with an Elisa, somewhere else. Then if that's positive, do the out-of-office IFA. Different vet's a great idea... Gloria On Apr 15, 2006, at 7:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: Please add Chaucer to CLS

2006-04-16 Thread Gloria Lane
Oh Sherry, I'm so sorry - sounds like a wonderful kitty. I'm sorry for your loss of this sweet goofy boy. Gloria On Apr 16, 2006, at 8:51 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: I am so sad to say that Chaucer has left us today, but he is no longer sick.He was a goofy kitty when he was not sick,he

Re: prayers for Salem

2006-04-21 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry - prayers coming for Salem. I'm pulling for you all. Gloria On Apr 21, 2006, at 6:54 AM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Hi all once again just got an e-mail from Jen that Salem one of our felv cats is not doing too good either.Please send prayers for our big eyed little black cat.

Re: New

2006-04-26 Thread Gloria Lane
thanks, Michelle, I'm glad to know about the Dex and Depo combination. Gloria On Apr 25, 2006, at 9:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Pam. I have had several positives who got lymphoma. I think you are doing the right thing by trying the chemo. It can do wonders with extending life

Re: OT: heartbroken

2006-05-12 Thread Gloria Lane
Sounds like a good plan Hideyo - I'm hoping and praying for this to be successful! Good luck - Gloria On May 11, 2006, at 2:42 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote: I guess if I were going to try, I should try it asap before the mama forgets about her babies..huh? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: OT - kitten dosage of advantage?

2006-05-18 Thread Gloria Lane
the stuff a 10- year-old can dream up. It worked, though.) ~Ashleigh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Karen - what about kittens that are 8-10 weeks? Gloria At 11:12 PM 5/17/2006, you wrote: what age Gloria my vet said nothing under 8 weeks. Karen Feel free to call! Free PC-to-PC calls. Low

OT - AL - One eyed 3 yo Calico/Persian(?) needs rescue ASAP - may help transport

2006-05-22 Thread Gloria Lane
Anybody in Alabama? Begin forwarded message: -- Forwarded message -- From: Linda Mercer/Purebred Cat Breed Rescue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: May 22, 2006 4:21 PM Subject: [Special_Needs_Rescue_Cats] AL - One eyed 3 yo Persian needs rescue ASAP - may help transport ... HERE I GO

Re: OT - AL - One eyed 3 yo Calico/Persian(?) needs rescue ASAP - may help tr...

2006-05-22 Thread Gloria Lane
That's so great! This poor baby has a chance.. Here's hoping! Gloria On May 22, 2006, at 10:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok - the people I sent this to have put the word out in two counties. i asked that if there is no one who can take her in - if they would at least take the poor

Re: Interferon dosing and vitamin C

2006-05-23 Thread Gloria Lane
I do daily interferon. I'm told that for FELV cats, one theory is that they don't produce enough interferon. So doesn't make sense to do the on and off. Just what I've heard and practiced, there's so much that we really don't know about FELV. Gloria On May 23, 2006, at 2:51 PM

Re: Anemia

2006-05-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry for your loss of little Ziggy Mo, Niki, my thoughts and prayers are with you - Gloria On May 25, 2006, at 2:14 PM, Nicholena Rushton wrote: Hello all: It is with great sorrow that I had to make the ultimate sacrifice and allow my sweet, precious little Ziggy Mo go over

Re: Pekoe is gone .....

2006-05-26 Thread Gloria Lane
My heart goes out to you, Marlene - I'm so sorry for your loss. Gloria On May 23, 2006, at 11:08 AM, Marlene Chornie wrote: Dear Group, It is with great sadness that I must tell you that we had to let Pekoe go to the Bridge this morning (May 23rd). It was a difficult decision

Re: Mini and Mowgli

2006-05-30 Thread Gloria Lane
Prayers coming for you and your babies, Mini and Mowgli On May 29, 2006, at 10:24 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: We need prayers for these two sweet little babies,Mini has survived through so much in her young life and has fought hard against this horrible disease.She is having a hard time

Re: How is Ember today?

2006-06-02 Thread Gloria Lane
Good for Ember! Glad to hear her good progress. Gloria On Jun 2, 2006, at 12:42 PM, Lance wrote: Ember seems to be doing well. I've fed her some Felidae canned, and she's also been at her water bowl once or twice. She's definitely back to being talkative and busy. Wow. It's scary when

Re: Bandy and the ringworm

2006-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
- I didn't know this kind of stuff was anti-fungal too - http://www.nzymes.com/ product_blackleaf_black_walnut_olive_leaf_tincture.htm I've also been told to use 1/4 of a Program tablet with cats, for ringworm. Good luck. Gloria On Jun 14, 2006, at 8:16 AM, Kerry Roach wrote: Hi everyone

Re: OT-Anyone know of safe ways to deal w/ ants?

2006-06-14 Thread Gloria Lane
I just used vinegar window cleaner, commercial, Windex I think. Didn't wipe it off, just soaked the window sill with it for a couple of days. So far so good. Gloria On Jun 14, 2006, at 9:07 AM, tamara stickler wrote: Someone once told me Bounce dryer sheets are a good ant repellent

OT - HELP-Trans Bluffton, OH to Nashville, TN 6/24

2006-06-21 Thread Gloria Lane
Begin forwarded message: From: Linda Mercer/Purebred Cat Breed Rescue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: June 21, 2006 1:09:42 AM CDT To: Recipient list suppressed:; Subject: BEGGING! MI/OH/IN/TN/GA Still need Bluffton, OH to Nashville, TN 6/24 Our Midwest rescue resources are full to overflowing, we

Re: help!

2006-06-25 Thread Gloria Lane
as giving him a little mineral oil sometimes. I also liked Vitamin C for my constipated kitty. But i don't know, with the pus... again you might call and ask the vet about what you can do at home. Best of luck, Gloria On Jun 25, 2006, at 1:45 PM, l.j. crabtree wrote: when she was disgnosed

Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting')

2006-06-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I've been in that situation and mixed an FELV/FIV cat with my FELV's. The FIV isn't that contagious so I figured why not. The FELV is considered somewhat more contagious. I'd say go for it. Gloria On Jun 26, 2006, at 8:31 AM, Tad Burnett wrote: Just curious...How do you figure

Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting')

2006-06-26 Thread Gloria Lane
Don't want to answer for Tonya of course! But she probably figures because FIV and /or FELV indicate a lowered immune system, consequently more susceptible to catching things. Correct me if I'm wrong, Tonya.. Gloria On Jun 26, 2006, at 8:31 AM, Tad Burnett wrote: Just curious...How

Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-06-29 Thread Gloria Lane
How tragic - I'd be devastated too. The only sudden death I've had, I attributed to heart worms, and it wasn't after surgery. Never heard of this situation, but wanted you to know that I'm so sorry for your loss. gloria On Jun 29, 2006, at 9:11 AM, Rachel wrote: There are days like

Re: How is Samantha today?

2006-07-01 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Samantha. Re cleaning, when the virus hits the air it dies. Cats won't pick up the virus from the anything in the house or the air. I'd do a normal wash and dry of the food dishes, and change the litter box. gloria On Jun 30, 2006, at 4:21 PM, Julia

Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-07-09 Thread Gloria Lane
i am so sorry.  I know how devastating this is.I did have a young Persian (not FIV or FELV) die after a spay.  She was very sweet, healthy, less than a year old.  I talked with another vet about it, and check with the Persian list for their opinion.  I think the vet office did not pay proper

Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant

2006-07-13 Thread Gloria Lane
Don'dt know - I was in that situation and I chose the abortion - had her spayed, and she came thru like a champ.  It was much easier than having her go thru the birth, and having FELV kittens (if they were) and then what to do...Best of luck,GloriaOn Jun 28, 2005, at 3:36 PM, Reese J. Kiikka

Re: Wanted Healthy Fiv positive male in Texas

2006-07-20 Thread Gloria Lane
SHOOT - I've got some great ones here in Arkansas, Karen!  Any purrsonality preferences?  I have Deva - a very quiet Russian Blue one, sits around a lot.   Also Santana, a black FIV cat - very sweet boy.  GloriaOn Jul 20, 2006, at 12:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey everyone I have an adopter

Re: I treated my FeLV+ with Mega C Plus and he's now negative

2006-07-30 Thread Gloria Lane
Kathi, that's so interesting. I have Belfield's Vitamin C, but haven't consistently used it with that purpose. Also - I'm wondering where you got Oreo and Ellie. And how did Ellie infect Oreo? Were they outdoors together, or did you raise them or what? Gloria On Jul 28, 2006, at 3:46

Re: New member

2006-08-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Welcome to Marta!  Some on the list use Immunoregulin sub-q and report it works well.  I'd sure try it -  Too bad folks blame illness on FIP (and FELV) when really they just don't know what it is.Gloria in Arkansas   In a message dated 7/31/2006 9:33:52 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL

Re: Question about throwing off the virus and my vet's opinion

2006-08-02 Thread Gloria Lane
Because learning from others in this group, I use daily interferon alpha with my FELV kitties, and believe it helps.   Other people use the more expensive Interferon Omega (and it's harder to get).You might ask her about interferon, and see what she knows and what she believes there... just a

Re: Roferon ?

2006-08-03 Thread Gloria Lane
I also wonder where they get those statistics.  Even if they do a controlled study, it's probably not going to simulate a home environment.  Anyhow - just suggesting that it's hard to get good data on that sort of thing.I started using alpha interferon (roferon)  based on Tally's info on this

Re: Naomi has become an angel...

2006-08-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Hideyo, I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Naomi - all my sympathy and prayers for you both.GloriaOn Aug 2, 2006, at 11:14 AM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote:Thank you very much for all your prayers for Naomi --- she peacefully has transited to a new life last night around 10:20 pm… she was in my arms

Re: Propylene Glycol and L-Lysine

2006-08-04 Thread Gloria Lane
I often order from  Betterlife.com.  I get powdered Lysine.GloriaOn Aug 3, 2006, at 11:11 PM, TenHouseCats wrote:the least expensive way to get lysine is to go online and find one of the many places that carries NOW brand in the one-poung powdered form. there ARE other good, natural brands,

Re: I treated my FeLV+ with Mega C Plus and he's now negative

2006-08-04 Thread Gloria Lane
for FELV cats. Gloria On Aug 3, 2006, at 8:15 PM, Kathi Clark wrote: Gloria, Is your Belfield's Vitamin C for human consumption or is it the Mega C Plus for cats, dogs and equine? I got Oreo as a stray. I trapped him behind the Dumpster at Kentucky Fried Chicken. What a joy he

Re: Ellie separated from others - what should I do?

2006-08-04 Thread Gloria Lane
Sounds like you might try Ellie on the Vitamin C. Moreover, many of this group mix successfully, and you might consider that. Gloria On Aug 4, 2006, at 7:27 AM, Kathi Clark wrote: Yes, I do have Ellie separated from everyone else and it's breaking my heart; she's so lonely. What should

Re: slippery elm bark for nausea

2006-08-05 Thread Gloria Lane
Yup - I made it to 5am this morning (after bed at midnight).  Something about 4 cats walking on me this time.Gloriain AROn Aug 5, 2006, at 2:25 AM, Gina WN wrote:Another sleepless one :)   Gina in CA "Gloria B. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Bonnie - you got that right, LOL. Some

Re: Smokey

2006-08-05 Thread Gloria Lane
and positives at one time, as some do here, and will again except I have fosters for the rescue, so they're not all my cats. Many vets are really not knowledgeable about this, so offer euth. as the 1st option. Really too bad, too. Best of luck, Gloria On Aug 5, 2006, at 11:47 AM, Dee Evan

Re: Please send good vibes to Lucy

2006-08-28 Thread Gloria Lane
Prayers and best wishes for your Lucy's recovery to perfect health! in memory of my little 18 yr old Lucy who died a while back.GloriaOn Aug 27, 2006, at 8:28 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy was doing great recovering from her last IBD relapse, and I had just tapered down to 2.5 mg/day (started

Re: Off Topic - wills and trusts

2006-08-29 Thread Gloria Lane
of that now, for a few of my babies, but need to get better plans and better organized. Hope this helps - good luck. Gloria On Aug 29, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Evan Dee wrote: Sorry if this is a bit off topic but would greatly appreciate any advice folks have to offer. We are meeting with our attorney

Re: I'm losing my Angel...

2006-08-30 Thread Gloria Lane
Karen, you and Angel are in my thoughts and prayers. Gloria On Aug 28, 2006, at 8:44 PM, kandbz_ mom wrote: Well, Angel's hip problem turned out to not be her hip. The vet felt a big, swollen bump near her bottom and tail. He took a syringe and drained out a bunch of white colored stuff

Re: Immuno regulin

2006-09-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Cindy - what protocol do you use for Immunoregulin? Gloria That I don't know. I am taking Smokey back to the vet tomorrow to be retested for feline leukemia so I'm hoping that by some miracle it comes back negative. He isn't showing any symptons of the disease now so I am going to ask

Re: Question re rabies vaccine

2006-09-16 Thread Gloria Lane
For my personal kitties, I stop doing the rabies shot for my cats  over 9 or 10.  And since they're indoor cats, the only '"reason"  to do it is if one bites somebody who'll complain.GloriaOn Sep 12, 2006, at 11:24 AM, Susan Loesch wrote:Hey, Diane - I may have missed something so you may have

OT Fwd:TRANS SECOND TRY! SUNDAY 9/24 IL/IN/KY/TN/GA - Crystal Lake, IL to Powder Springs, GA

2006-09-17 Thread Gloria Lane
Begin forwarded message:From: Linda Mercer/Purebred Cat Breed Rescue [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: September 15, 2006 6:26:51 PM CDTTo: Recipient list suppressed:;Subject: SECOND TRY! TRANS SUNDAY 9/24 IL/IN/KY/TN/GA - Crystal Lake, IL to Powder Springs, GA This is a second attempt to get these cats to

Re: Prayers for my Dharma -- Please!!!

2006-09-29 Thread Gloria Lane
Prayers and healing thoughts coming for Dharma, Hideyo.  I have a kitty named Dharma also...GloriaOn Sep 28, 2006, at 1:23 PM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote:Hi, everyone, I wanted to ask you if you could take a moment to pray for my Dharma, as some of you may know, I found out that Dharma may have dry FIP

Re: Please add Spencer to the CLS

2006-10-12 Thread Gloria Lane
Nina, just want to add my condolences - yes, we do understand. I'm so very sorry, I know how hard it is. Blessings, Gloria On Oct 12, 2006, at 11:19 AM, Nina wrote: Hi Belinda and All, I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling

Add my Mishka to the CLS

2006-10-23 Thread Gloria Lane
was my love-bug for a short time. She was about a year old. What a beautiful angel! Thanks, Gloria

Re: Izzie threw off FELV!

2006-10-30 Thread Gloria Lane
What a wonderful thing! Congrats to Izzie. Retesting can be good! Gloria On Oct 30, 2006, at 11:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, It's been awhile since I've been here but I wanted to share my good news and perhaps give the group a little more data for the collective FELV

Re: A story of a little miracle Dharma - Dharma has become an angel tonight..

2006-11-02 Thread Gloria Lane
Hideyo, I'm so sorry - thank you for being able to care so much.  GloriaOn Nov 2, 2006, at 1:26 AM, Hideyo Yamamoto wrote:Hi, my name is Dharma – I am a little calico kitty with three paws and here is my story …Once upon a time, there is a family – Naomi, Dharma (me), and Simba and our mama – we

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-06 Thread Gloria Lane
Does anybody have any ideas?  Susan(who wrote a message today) has a critical situation with her FELV baby Valley - a beautiful flame point Siamese.  Didn't want to miss out on any suggestions, as it was a long message.  Thanks - GloriaOn Nov 6, 2006, at 11:12 AM, Susan Loesch wrote:...And now

Re: PLease...need HELP - long, sorry

2006-11-07 Thread Gloria Lane
GOOD POINT!On Nov 6, 2006, at 1:17 PM, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn wrote: I've personally SEEN a kitten with bad flea anemia bounce back in minutes with a transfusion. Don't just assume it's the FELV just because he HAS FELV, you're writing off all other possibilities based on a FELV test result,

Re: What is FIP?

2006-11-08 Thread Gloria Lane
For rescue cats, those in the house or facility have all likely been exposed to the corona viruses anyhow.  As I understand it, and please correct me if I'm wrong, the one particular variety of corona virus has to be present and it mutates into a form that causes FIP, possibly due to stress and/or

Re: What is FIP?

2006-11-08 Thread Gloria Lane
situation, or multi-cat one, if FIP is going through the place, sanitation is a good place to start--but in a cattery, of course, or anywhere else with family groups, the genetic component could well be the most important element     On 11/8/06, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For rescue cats

Re: Lucy very sick again

2006-11-09 Thread Gloria Lane
Has she been on Lysine? Prayers coming for Lucy... Gloria On Nov 8, 2006, at 11:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know she must seem like a yoyo or rollercoaster at this point, but please say prayers for Lucy. She has been extremely lethargic since yesterday and today only ate 1/2 a jar

Re: Vaccinate

2006-11-30 Thread Gloria Lane
vaccinating the FELV cats - go figure. I of course wouldn't do the Rabies - why bother? Why stress the kitty's system? Again, it's the way I do things. Best of luck, Gloria On Dec 6, 2006, at 5:53 PM, Sally wrote: A few questions here: I have two FELV cats. One symptomatic the other

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