Re: [Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?

2008-11-03 Thread Gloria Lane
. The zithro is more expensive, so that might be a deterrent. IT's liquid, as are amoxi and clinidamycin, so you have to be able to squirt it in the mouth. Good luck, Gloria On Nov 2, 2008, at 7:49 PM, catatonya wrote: thanks. maybe he's just gaining weight from the canned food. he's been

Re: [Felvtalk] fungal infections? and What to feed?

2008-11-08 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks, I didn't know that, about the licking. I've also used Zantac for my CRF kitties, about 1/4 tablet. Gloria On Nov 8, 2008, at 8:29 AM, Sally Davis wrote: Hi Belinda Thanks for the answer. You may be right with my Daisy. She has always had stomach issues occassional vomiting

Re: [Felvtalk] New - how to preserve the health of Healthy FELV+ kittens

2008-12-23 Thread Gloria Lane
I give interferon alpha once daily till they are past 3 or 4 yrs old, to boost the immune system. Gloria On Dec 23, 2008, at 7:14 AM, patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com wrote: I have been fostering for a big city shelter and although I almost always tested new cats when they came to me and kittens

Re: [Felvtalk] stomatitis

2009-12-13 Thread Gloria Lane
well until the few days before we opted to have him eithanized. Janine From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, December 13, 2009 5:22:23 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] stomatitis I'll have to think - for Stomatitis

Re: [Felvtalk] stomatitis

2009-12-14 Thread Gloria Lane
Yes that's one standard way that vets treat it. But when it gets bad you can't just increase steroid dosage without some other risks. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Debbie Bates dlh1...@hotmail.com wrote: Just wondering...when my sister's cat was having a flair up, they

Re: [Felvtalk] Article at Bestfriends

2010-01-27 Thread Gloria Lane
That's great. I love it! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 27, 2010, at 7:08 AM, Lorrie felineres...@kvinet.com wrote: Good letter! I'll send one too. Lorrie On 01-26, Laurieskatz wrote: Here is what I wrote to this address: edi...@bestfriends.org Dear Editor: The article about Feline

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccine

2010-03-27 Thread Gloria Lane
There's also some thought that adult cats have enough natural immunity that they don't easily get felv. Gloria On Mar 27, 2010, at 10:29 AM, Lorrie felineres...@kvinet.com wrote: I'm sure different vets have different opinions I like the one your vet has. With 14 cats it's

Re: [Felvtalk] Possible therapy for felv

2010-04-17 Thread Gloria Lane
Well actually dandelion has some nice therapeutic benefits. And they MIGHt consent to cheese. But I've never had one consent to hot sauce! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 16, 2010, at 11:20 PM, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote: c'mon, gloria, tell me you wouldn't try it, too

Re: [Felvtalk] Felv vaccine and booster

2010-04-18 Thread Gloria Lane
. in fact, there is anecdotal evidence on this list, that vaccinating a truly positive FeLV increases their lifespan! (anyone on this list also on Fan-H? gloria, maybe? there was just a discussion on the differences between the kinds of vaccines that looked really good--i don't have

Re: [Felvtalk] needing support

2010-06-01 Thread Gloria Lane
Good one! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2010, at 9:42 AM, Tad Burnett tadburn...@vermontel.net wrote: Next time a doc warns you of some possibility of an off the wall disease that you could get ask him if the risk is greater or less than the risk of you getting hurt in an automobile

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2010-06-27 Thread Gloria Lane
So Island doesn't sell it anymore? There's also 3 on 3 off protocol. I used to do daily tho. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2010, at 4:45 PM, gary gcru...@centurytel.net wrote: According to Island Pharmacy - they use to compound a lot of interferon, but no longer do

Re: [Felvtalk] Transfactor plus

2010-08-03 Thread Gloria Lane
Well I usually assume it's someone eying to send something other than a text message, and it just doesn't get handled right. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2010, at 6:29 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I HAVE HAD A FEW OF THOSE. ANYONE KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT? Lorrie felineres

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV

2010-09-28 Thread Gloria Lane
Might also check out http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/felv.html Regarding the two stages of viremia, and what the elisa test and the Ifa test are for. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2010, at 11:10 PM, Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote: Rachel, check with the vets to see what

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing

2010-10-14 Thread Gloria Lane
to mix and have never had a problem. My friend Susan - we're in the same rescue - has the same experience. Gloria Little Rock, Ar Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2010, at 10:30 AM, ter...@tazzys.org wrote: Melinda, Well, this is my opinion and experience with having FELV kitties

Re: [Felvtalk] L-Lysine Reaction

2010-10-16 Thread Gloria Lane
Might add the lysine to chicken broth and syringe it. Or add to food. It can taste pretty yukky just plain. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2010, at 8:31 AM, Tracey Shrout dtshr...@gmail.com wrote: Bonnie, I have been using L-Lysine for almost 2 years now with absolutely no problem

Re: [Felvtalk] treatment updates

2010-10-16 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks Gary! I don't have any sick Felv cats right now but have had plenty and wondered about and tried various treatments. Glad to get your info. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2010, at 12:45 AM, gary gcru...@centurytel.net wrote: Unfortunately, these updates are not good news

Re: [Felvtalk] Bonnie

2010-10-21 Thread Gloria Lane
If it isn't drool and it is pee, and doesn't smell, that could imply urinary tract problems. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Oct 21, 2010, at 10:49 AM, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: The bed was wet again this morning, near where he was laying last night. I put my hand

Re: [Felvtalk] What to do after they die?

2010-11-07 Thread Gloria Lane
about it. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Nov 7, 2010, at 12:25 PM, Laura Svoboda lazygra...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello, I tried sending a post several days ago, but my membership had not gone through yet so my post was rejected. I was asking for suggestions on how to get my FLV cat

Re: [Felvtalk] Second Chance Xmas Fund Raiser

2010-11-20 Thread Gloria Lane
Well it doesn't give a location ... Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2010, at 4:28 PM, Mike Finch jpact...@yahoo.com wrote: Forgive me... but can anyone vouch for this organization? I apologize in advance for my skepticism, but this comes across as a classic scam. Mike From: Second

Re: [Felvtalk] question on antibiotic

2010-11-20 Thread Gloria Lane
Clavamox can be kind of hard on the digestive track sometime. I know nothing about neoplasene salve. I dint know, i might try some other abx, if it were me, like amoxicillin or azithromycin . Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Nov 20, 2010, at 6:07 PM, Stacy Zacher stacy_zac...@yahoo.com wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] question on antibiotic

2010-11-21 Thread Gloria Lane
of Feliway. I hesitated to get this, is expensive and only had reviews by people who had tried it to go on, but as bad as she was, i figured i had nothing to loose. Gloria Lane gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: Clavamox can be kind of hard on the digestive track sometime. I know nothing about

[Felvtalk] Fwd: FeLV question

2010-11-21 Thread Gloria Lane
See note below from Natalie - need help with felv mama and babies in Connecticut . Gloria Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Natalie Jarnstedt ati...@gmail.com Date: November 21, 2010 11:05:19 AM CST To: 'Gloria Lane' gbl...@aristotle.net Subject: FeLV question Gloria

Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: FELV persian near Missouri and Oklahoma

2010-11-22 Thread Gloria Lane
No have not- can you take possibly? Will work on transport if so. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Nov 22, 2010, at 2:54 PM, Second Chance Meows secondchanceme...@yahoo.com wrote: have you had any replies to this cat? Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary

Re: [Felvtalk] Question About Inegrating Positive and Negative Cats

2010-12-06 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm writing this on my phone so limited on what I can write. But everyone of course follows their own heart on this. I've been mixing mine for a few years As others do with no problem. I think they hype up the contagion something terrible. I just don't think it that contagious. Gloria Sent

Re: [Felvtalk] LTCI

2010-12-09 Thread Gloria Lane
Impressive! I'd like to know more. Thanks for posting your info Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2010, at 9:48 AM, Hotmail Junk cstet...@hotmail.com wrote: My cat was diagnosed 2 years ago with the same thing. He went on an aggressive therapy of Interferon and LTCI with good results

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLv alternative treatment

2010-12-13 Thread Gloria Lane
Thanks that's interesting , glad to know that. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2010, at 9:26 AM, Heather furrygi...@gmail.com wrote: On the cancer list I heard of a product called ES Clear, it has Slippery Elm, Chinese Rhubarb and a couple of other ingredients. Several have

Re: [Felvtalk] Newbie

2010-12-13 Thread Gloria Lane
Also wonderful to know about-thanks! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2010, at 10:14 AM, MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: Betty Boswell is my all time pick. 502-499-9663. She is in Louisville. Susan Maier (Horizon) is in Simpsonville. Susan studied under Betty. Both have DVM's but

Re: [Felvtalk] strains?

2010-12-25 Thread Gloria Lane
I've never heard of a test for subgroups but they just have it.. Hey from my baby Shakespeare! He's a sweetie ! Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 25, 2010, at 2:03 PM, Emeraldkittee emeraldkit...@yahoo.com wrote: I sometimes wonder what subgroup/strain they were, and what my present

Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering males

2010-12-27 Thread Gloria Lane
We neuter young I think it's 3 pounds. Not all vets do that though. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 27, 2010, at 10:29 AM, Peggy Verdonck jetalitosunnys...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Just a quick question. At what age do you guys have your male kittens neutered. I have a 10 to 12 week old

Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering males

2010-12-27 Thread Gloria Lane
Right our vet does 2 lb 2 mo for boys also and later for girls. We never have problems with the early neuter but like someone said *not all vets do it* - not all are experienced at doing it. So probably good to get one who's done it before and you trust. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Dec 27

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-25 Thread Gloria Lane
. Just some thoughts- Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Feb 25, 2011, at 7:57 AM, Lorrie felineres...@kvinet.com wrote: On 02-24, Susan Hoffman wrote: This is the problem with most sanctuaries. It's a flawed business model. A sanctuary by definition offers lifetime care So they fill up fast

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-26 Thread Gloria Lane
They creep me out too. Heard about them taking cats/kittens in North Carolina and Virginia, saying they'd find them homes, then euthing them and tossing in the garbage. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2011, at 3:01 AM, dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com wrote: I like hearng about

Re: [Felvtalk] PETA

2011-02-26 Thread Gloria Lane
I agree. I do think they serve a useful purpose on other areas. Guess they like flies. But with cats, they're crazy folks. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2011, at 7:33 AM, Lorrie felineres...@kvinet.com wrote: Kelley, Thanks for reminding us about PETA. I used to give them

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........

2011-02-28 Thread Gloria Lane
We provide the same vet care to all adult cats regardless of the age. I don't find the seniors to cost more, but of course most folks don't want to adopt a pet that has a clearly limited short lifespan. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Feb 28, 2011, at 3:54 PM, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] MaryChristine

2011-03-12 Thread Gloria Lane
Not that I know of, Sharyl, but think we'll hear from her as soon as she's able to email. She said she has a little netbook that she took with her. Thanks! Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2011, at 3:35 PM, Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for the update Gloria. MC is a real

Re: [Felvtalk] MaryChristine

2011-03-12 Thread Gloria Lane
That's very much appreciated, I know! I know her from this and other lists, but for quite a few years now. She's in New York, I'm in Arkansas. So nice connecting w folks all over. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2011, at 3:30 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: Just know Mary Christine

Re: [Felvtalk] Any advice appreciated.

2011-03-14 Thread Gloria Lane
I'd say don't worry about it. I just don't think it's that contagious. I mix mine. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2011, at 6:59 PM, Maureen Olvey molvey...@hotmail.com wrote: I foster cats and kittens for my local humane society. Last week a 2 year old kitty died. She tested positive

Re: [Felvtalk] Any advice appreciated.

2011-03-15 Thread Gloria Lane
I've always spay/neutered mine- No problems. Except one Felv girl I have, who has seizures, and I have not had her spayed. Year or two old. She just seems so fragile I couldn't put her thru it. Doesn't seem to have heat cycles, if so very mild and unnoticeable. Gloria Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Felvtalk] Thank You for your Advice

2011-03-16 Thread Gloria Lane
That's a good point about vets - some vets are not into cats so don't know much about them aNd dont keep up. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2011, at 9:05 AM, Jannes Taylor jannestay...@yahoo.com wrote: Actually it was a young (early twenties) vet who didn't even know what an IFA

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-13 Thread Gloria Lane
Well clipping the ear is for ferals, so not for domestics that folks are taking constant care of. Regular vets prob don't deal w that much. There are only certain vets that we can take ferals to, others won't deal with them. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Aug 13, 2011, at 7:08 AM, Diane

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-23 Thread Gloria Lane
I love it! Hood for you. Can't believe shed leave horses in the sun and heat. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2011, at 9:48 PM, Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: Really.eat in the truck. On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 6:30 PM, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Gloria Lane
Sounds good to me! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2011, at 10:47 AM, Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: Terri I know this sounds crazy, but 20 years ago, after watching City Slickers where Billy Crystal saved Norman the calf from the rapids, I turned to my husband and said

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-26 Thread Gloria Lane
That's pretty much why I do... Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2011, at 4:50 PM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: It's very bad practice to vaccinate cats while they are having surgery, but vets do it, so now I write out instructions not to vaccinate, and put it on the cat's carrier

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-26 Thread Gloria Lane
. But then grandma or whoever dies or goes to an Alzheimer's facility and then who wants a cat ruined by declaw. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2011, at 7:25 PM, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: It wouldn't be you going without the cat, it would be the cat going without you. I have

Re: [Felvtalk] reply

2011-09-07 Thread Gloria Lane
for the sick ones that come in and book learning, and the party line is to isolate Felv cats so i understand. But I still find varying opinions among vets some more flexible than others. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2011, at 4:50 PM, dot winkler venus7ora...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi - I

Re: [Felvtalk] Sadly, Black Tom crossed the rainbow bridge last week

2011-09-07 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm so sorry Kelley, as u know it's so hard to lose our sweet kitties. Blessings. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2011, at 11:03 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: When you take the time to help, never blame yourself for what you did or did not do. You tried and that is morethan others did.

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinating for FIV

2011-09-08 Thread Gloria Lane
Right, the FIV vac makes them test positive for FIV. And once their neutered they are not going to fight and give deep bite wounds so no danger of transmitting. Worthless vaccination just makes money for the company and the vet. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 6:43 AM, Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-08 Thread Gloria Lane
I'm kindly pondering how to do that. Any web sites that address that I wonder? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 8:00 AM, MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: I've provided for the care of my critters (dogs and cats and whatever may show up) in my will. Everything is in trust to be used

Re: [Felvtalk] reply

2011-09-08 Thread Gloria Lane
won't swear to that. If a cat doesn't have the right gene, they won't get FIP anyhow. And of course stress is an important factor. There's good research going on re FIP. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 9:26 AM, April Johnson cupcake292...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm sorry but I just

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-08 Thread Gloria Lane
I have godparents for some cats, a rescue for others. - but still a problem- what's the rescue gonna do? You gotta have place, a location. Perhaps use of your house for a period of time. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:43 PM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: I have

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-09-11 Thread Gloria Lane
Convenia shot perhaps... Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2011, at 8:09 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: When Homey (6 years) had a URL, Dr. R gave hr an antibiotic sot that lasts for 2 weeks. She has had 2 bouts and each tmeit works. Better than trying to give her a pill or liqud each

Re: question

2005-02-17 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Does seem odd, unless they're thinking there's some kind of skin thing. I'd probably try an herbal calming product. Gloria Hi all, I'm starting to wonder if my vets are very up to date on felv My positive, DD, is overgrooming. I haven't taken her in yet, but when I was in with Lovey

Re: So Worried and Irritated (More ?s)

2005-02-18 Thread Gloria B. Lane
of. Gloria At 09:52 PM 2/18/2005, you wrote: It's Clamovex or something like that! My husband has been cleaning the litterbox (whenever he gets around to it!) I'm not too concerned about toxomoplasis as the risk is very low and pretty much next to zero with a strictly indoor cat. And I already

Re: Pred Question - Tonya

2005-02-19 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I was assuming that was a typo for homeopathic sulpher... Gloria What is surphur? Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, not excessive scratching, but Joey does get little scabbies from scratching on the sides of his neck, no fur missing just scabs you can feel on his nick. The vet

Re: Dont know what to do

2005-02-19 Thread Gloria B. Lane
What does put her on anties mean? Gloria I need to find out if there are any vets near albany ny who will treat cats that have FeLV I found out about 4 weeks ago that mt cat has it after about 3 colds in 3 months and then on the 4th month she almost died untill the new vet did blood work

Re: OT: Skin Problem

2005-02-20 Thread Gloria B. Lane
still have it for a few dollars. Golden seal is used on open areas that need to hea. It's great too, not messy (a little yellow sometimes). I use it on scratches, wounds, mouth ulcers, etc. It's also an anti fungal. I get it at the health food store. FYI - Gloria At 05:08 PM 2/19/2005, Cherie

Re: OT: Skin Problem

2005-02-20 Thread Gloria B. Lane
some golden seal in water on them at this point. Gloria At 12:21 PM 2/20/2005, you wrote: I will look into that...and talk to her about Golden Seal, will there be any reaction with what she is using so farit is Fulvicin and Microtek shampoo every 5 days. Thank you for your input Gloria B

Re: OT: Lovey and Merry Home! :)

2005-02-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Brenda, that's wonderful - I've been busy and not reading the last few weeks, but am so delighted to hear your news about the kitties - also about the angiogram. Wow. Fantastic! You're amazin! Lots of Arkansas good wishes coming your way for you and your new babies. Gloria Hi All

RE: Off topic - rescuing feral

2005-03-01 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Is there a group that can help you there? Not sure where you're located. But someone needs to trap them and get them out of there... Sounds like a dog problem too! Gloria I know - I am in the process of trying to trap Ginger's mom - I have been feeding her and other ferals who are left

OT - need help for North Carolina cats

2005-03-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
-c3 organization, so tax deductible. Again, go to http://www.teamfurr.org/www.teamfurr.org for a Paypal link and our mailing address. Please indicate that it's for the NC cats! Thanks so much! Gloria

Re: OT - need help for North Carolina cats

2005-03-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
or not! I just had somebody here call and ask me to take 2 more cats - then another called about 12 puppies - AHGGG! Gloria At 01:38 PM 3/4/2005, you wrote: Oh Gloria good luck with very worthy cause! I am in constant need of donations myself :), so can't really part with any cash

Re: OT - need help for North Carolina cats

2005-03-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
great idea! I'll check! Gloria At 01:47 PM 3/4/2005, you wrote: Gloria, Maddy's Fund has given a grant to a local organization here in Wisconsin similar to yours. Has anyone applied for one of these grants? http://www.maddiesfund.org/ Bonnie in WI - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane

Re: OT - need help for North Carolina cats

2005-03-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Great info!! Thanks Julie, you all are the best! Gloria At 02:11 PM 3/4/2005, you wrote: Dear Gloria, Happy to help; I only wish I could afford more! Best of luck with this; I know how difficult fundraising is and grant proposals take time to write and time to process and there is no guarantee

Re: OT - need help for North Carolina cats

2005-03-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
are fuzzy. can you imagine? hell, I'd let someone put their name on any of my cats for that kind of money barbara - Original Message - From: Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 2:13 PM Subject: OT - need help for North Carolina cats

RE: OT: please pray for Oreo

2005-03-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Prayers coming for Oreo... Gloria Our little Shitsu dog is coming home today from the disc surgery - they wanted to keep him at the hospital over the weekend because he does not have the bladder control right now. But I begged them to release him today as originally scheduled, as he was so

Re: megacolon

2005-03-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
. It all worked great. Best of luck, Gloria At 08:47 AM 3/5/2005, you wrote: Hi guys, I haven't posted for a long time, but we're all still around. My oldest girl, Purrl, who is 17, has developed megacolon. I know nothing about this disease. The doc has her on Propulsid (it's now illegal for humans

OT - Fwd: animal auction site - www.anibid.com

2005-03-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
FYI - This is awful - got this from another Arkansas group - Gloria Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 06:55:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [aosaline] animal auction site I guess since eBay won't list live animals for bid, someone else had to fill the need. (withholding personal comments and rants) KM

Re: New To This

2005-03-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
viruses like the ones that cause upper respiratory infections which can live months. I give my FELV babies interferon, wish I'd started it a few years ago with the babies I've lost to lymphoma. Best wishes, and hang in there. Gloria Kristina, I feel your pain. I'm in a very similar situation. My

Re: New To This

2005-03-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
, sometimtes. Gloria I have just found out that my two kittens are positive for feline leukemia. I adopted a kitten from an animal shelter in Wisconsin that originally tested negative. But since then he has become positive and has infected one of my older cats, who in the meantime has become

Re: New To This

2005-03-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hey Kristina - I'm wondering what's the diagnosis for Thor - do you know? is it anemia, lymphoma or what? Maybe I missed it - Gloria My vet is dead set against it. I'm glad. I'm just having a difficult time deciding what to do. So many people have stated that they've mixed their cats back up

Re: New To This

2005-03-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks, Michelle - I got them as kittens, and I do feel that they would have lived longer if they'd been started on interferon earlier. Wish I'd tried it - Gloria At 10:47 AM 3/7/2005, you wrote: Gloria, Don't feel bad about not having given interferon to those you lost to lymphoma. I gave

Re: Virbagen Feline Omega Interferon Example 6 (no seroconversion)

2005-03-08 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Wow, good work, Glenda! Thanks for all that - Gloria At 03:28 PM 3/7/2005, you wrote: Example 6 A recombinant feline .omega.-interferon preparation (Trade Name: INTERCAT) was administered to a 2-year-old crossbred male cat, which was observed to have neutropenia due to a feline leukemia virus

Re: Liver shake

2005-03-08 Thread Gloria B. Lane
You should be able to find it at the health food store. I've used kelp before with my cats, but not spirulina. Think they're both good nutrients. Maybe somebody else knows...! Gloria At 07:22 PM 3/8/2005, you wrote: I got the stuff but I couldn't get the Kelp or spirulina.What

Re: Tiger - CLS

2005-03-11 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Shelia, I'm so sorry - it's hard losing them so close together - prayers coming for you and your babies.. Gloria At 02:57 AM 3/11/2005, you wrote: Please add my baby Tiger to the list. He past this morning 3 am. He was 14 years old felv+. He was a healthy orange tabby up until two weeks ago

Re: Feline Interferon / vets

2005-03-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I think there are none of them (the vets) perfect, just some are way more imperfect then others... Gloria At 11:13 AM 3/14/2005, you wrote: Hi Kyle, How did you do with giving Brissle her shots? I'm sorry if I sounded harsh about your vet. I didn't mean to imply that he's not a good vet

Re: Imperfection of Vets

2005-03-16 Thread Gloria B. Lane
that they have to live with. I haven't met a perfect vet. But I do know of some horrid things in Little Rock. Also, I remember Karen's experience with a horrid vet in Dallas/Ft Worth - but I can't remember the details. Gloria At 12:10 PM 3/16/2005, you wrote: Dear Gloria: You are being too kind

RE: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread Gloria B. Lane
How about Elavil? Also - what does your vet think...? That's good to know as well - do you remember how long it takes to be in effect, and how long the effect will last? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb Moermond Sent: Friday, March

Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge

2005-03-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Holly, I'm so deeply saddened by your loss... Gloria

Re: OT:FIV false positive?

2005-03-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
never hear of CISTI so glad to know that. Is it available online? i'm headin out to look for it! Gloria Hi MC, Whenever I see something of interest, I use CISTI which allows you full access to the neverending research on whatever one wishes. The study that I recall that I ordered a few years

CISTI

2005-03-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
OK - I found CISTI at http://cat.cisti.nrc.ca/ - Yeaa! Found an article on bovine lactoferrin for Herpes cats. Gloria Hi MC, Whenever I see something of interest, I use CISTI which allows you full access to the neverending research on whatever one wishes. The study that I recall that I ordered

RE: OT:FIV false positive?

2005-03-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Right - the FIV cats are at less risk, and considered less contagious. It's considered to be only contagious thru deep bite wounds, so the study mentioned is interesting. Gloria At 12:15 PM 3/29/2005, you wrote: Just for my own info if you con't mind--so FIV cats are really at less risk from

Re: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]

2005-03-30 Thread Gloria B. Lane
in the late 80's, early 90's. Great dog. I trusted her with my cats totally - certainly more than I trust my sweet Walker Hound, who chases anything that moves. Gloria Wow, I can't believe how many of you cat folk are pit bull fans. You guys obviously don't live in Florida. It seems like every week

Re: OT: Mysterious condition

2005-03-30 Thread Gloria B. Lane
How about flea allergy? Also, have you tried changing his diet? At 10:50 AM 3/30/2005, you wrote: Hi, list, I need your advice – I have a boy kitty, OB who is about 10 years old, and I rescued him a couple of years ago. For the past couple of months, I noticed that he has been losing weights

Re: Felix update

2005-03-31 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hey Patti - think you're going to need more luck finding a home with the 4 dogs, than the 5 cats. Maybe a good rental house prospect will turn up. But I'm keeping Felix in my prayers - wow, 19 years, awesome. Best of luck, Gloria I finally heard from Susan, Angel's Gate, and my Felix has

Re: Loki is at rest

2005-03-31 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Steve, my heart goes out to you, I'm so sorry. He was so young, too young, but he had a charmed, well-loved life with you. Gloria At 02:52 PM 3/31/2005, you wrote: My last little love is gone. I had to put him to sleep late yesterday.

Re: Find the Pit Bull--Memories!

2005-03-31 Thread Gloria B. Lane
My cats have their way of getting even. Someone peed on my 12 yr old black lab's doggie bed. Grrr. Out to buy another doggie bed (water-proof hopefully). Gloria At 03:41 PM 3/31/2005, you wrote: My dogs all 7 hate it when the cats use the scratching posts. They will growl and my black lab

Re: OT: Help with Thor

2005-04-03 Thread Gloria B. Lane
the things we learn by trial and error :) Gloria not to downplay the possibility of a number of serious things, i've long found that 100ml or so of fluids can help ANY cat who is even starting to act punky--sometimes it seems to jump-start their own systems into fighting off whatever might be thinking

need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-06 Thread Gloria B. Lane
tested positive for FELV. I've heard that tests on kittens aren't dependable. Any insight into this? Gloria

Re: Feline Interferon (omega)/cost

2005-04-06 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hey Michelle, So all in all, how much do you project that it will cost? Thanks so much - Gloria At 11:26 AM 4/6/2005, you wrote: Gloria, My vet's liaison, Michelle Rose, has a packet of info for any vet that's interested in getting a special dispensation from the FDA, (your vet's office has

Re: Feline Interferon (omega)/cost

2005-04-06 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Oops - brain stress, I guess - reading too many emails at once. I knew that it was Nina! So sounds like it could cost maybe $750 for each batch. Does your vet administer it sub q or iv? How many times / months is that anticipated, I wonder? Thanks much - Gloria At 12:24 PM 4/6/2005, you

Re: need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-06 Thread Gloria B. Lane
, they keep the kitty. Right now I'm sold on interferon alpha, so waiting to see if my two FELV fosters to pass the 3 years of age mark, then I'll be totally raving about interferon. And, I'm waiting to see the Interferon-Omega cure for Nina's cat. I've also ordered some of Dr. Belfields vitamins. Gloria

Re: need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-06 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Perhaps giving one test is going to be the best some shelters can do - and just try to do the best we can... Gloria At 07:57 PM 4/6/2005, you wrote: but negatives need to be retested too, because they may have been recently exposed. I just wish now that shelters didn't test at all

Re: TOM and welcome

2005-04-09 Thread Gloria B. Lane
try some rescues in or around Austin, in Nacogdoches, San Antonio, Dallas, etc. If you want some suggestions for those let me know and I'll look some up. Gloria in Little Rock (with 2 FELV positives, and 3 FELV angels at the Bridge) At 07:48 PM 4/9/2005, you wrote: Tad, I had two test done

Re: TOM and welcome

2005-04-10 Thread Gloria B. Lane
kitties. We'll see. Gloria At 06:55 AM 4/10/2005, you wrote: Gloria, Tom is a year a half. He is a beautiful cat. I have been trying like crazy to find him a home. I put two ads in the paper. first one was no response. The second was was a $45 ad. Two response, but they did not sound like

Re: TOM and welcome

2005-04-10 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Think the Vitamin C (8 oz) was $15. I'm using it not only on my 2 who carry the FELV virus (they're not sick now, just carry the virus) but also with some negatives and 3 FIV cats. I still give the FELV carriers the .5cc interferon alpha. Gloria At 12:08 PM 4/10/2005, you wrote: I sure hope

Re: Please take me off list.

2005-04-11 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry, Sally - I know how much it hurts. Gloria At 12:56 PM 4/11/2005, you wrote: I'm sorry, but, can you make sure Sallyk1955 and mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] is taken off Felv talk. I lost my kitty last week and it hurts to see these emails. Thank you.

Re: OT: tonight's hearing on hunting cats in Wisconsin

2005-04-12 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks, Bonnie - I'm glad to hear your report. Fingers crossed! Gloria At 01:52 AM 4/12/2005, you wrote: I went to the Conservation Congress hearing tonight. The turnout was huge! Most of those who spoke were against hunting cats. Even some hunters got up and said that the Department of Natural

Re: OT: help: a danger of FIV

2005-04-12 Thread Gloria B. Lane
That's very interesting, thanks - Gloria At 05:10 PM 4/12/2005, you wrote: Hideyo~ What are you using for anesthesia?? Do you think you could use isofluorane (gas)?? We have a plastic storage box, rigged up to our Iso machine. Have found that it is less stressful, and not as risky, to put

Re: OT - kitty with drippy eyes and stuffy nose

2005-04-20 Thread Gloria B. Lane
suggested the antihistamine. I'm curious to see if anyone else has had this situation. He's a young kitty living in my house. Thanks for your reply! Gloria At 09:45 AM 4/20/2005, you wrote: Take him to a vet. A vet can diagnose the sinus problem and watery eyes issues (and prescribe a remedy

RE: OT - kitty with drippy eyes and stuffy nose

2005-04-20 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Cool! Thanks - Gloria At 10:29 AM 4/20/2005, you wrote: Gloria--I've sent you my 2 cents worth directly (the primer -- in the hope it may give you an idea or two). I'm sure you'll get lots more suggestions from everyone else. Good luck. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

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