Re: [Felvtalk] One eye won't dilate

2009-04-15 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I've noticed this before in certain Felv or FIV cats, on occasion, without there being any physical trauma causing it. Don't know why, if it means something neurological going on or what. Gloria On Apr 15, 2009, at 3:06 AM, Giselle de Grandis wrote: This morning I noticed something stran

Re: [Felvtalk] Has anyone here used Vetricine for immune boosting

2009-04-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
You're right - it is a usual dose, good point. If it were making one of my cats sick, I'd probably just lower the dose, but that's just a gut reaction. Might discuss it with the vet, of course, or research it a bit. Gloria On Apr 14, 2009, at 5:31 PM, gary wrote: But how much of a dos

Re: [Felvtalk] Has anyone here used Vetricine for immune boosting

2009-04-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'd probably try reducing the dose to 1/2 cc or 3/4 cc. I generally give about 1/2 cc, sometimes upward to 1cc. Gloria On Apr 14, 2009, at 3:40 PM, souther...@aol.com wrote: 1 cc a day for 7 days and then off for 7 days.? he weighs 15.5 lbs.? After about 3 days he'd get punky and just

Re: [Felvtalk] Has anyone here used Vetricine for immune boosting

2009-04-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Just wondering - How much of a daily dose of interferon did you give him? Gloria On Apr 14, 2009, at 8:29 AM, souther...@aol.com wrote: My Miniature Schnauzer has a host of things wrong with her.? She's on Vetricine to boost her immune system.? Since General won't eat his food with the i

Re: [Felvtalk] OT - will kittens born to mom with URI have URI?

2009-04-13 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'd probably use Azithromycin, preferably. Gloria On Apr 13, 2009, at 12:23 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: Thank-you for this. The five babies were born last night. The mom sounds like she has mucous in her throat when she swallows and her purr sounds hoarse but there are no other symptoms. The f

Re: [Felvtalk] Charlotte is positive...

2009-04-11 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Same here... On Apr 11, 2009, at 4:17 PM, Lorrie wrote: Absolutely true.. I've had positives mixed with unvaccinated negatives, without knowing the positive cats had FelV, and the other cats remained negative. Apparently the immune system of an adult cat is better able to handle the FelV v

Re: [Felvtalk] ok, interferon question here

2009-04-08 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hey Sidney and The General, There are different protocols for low dose oral (not injected) interferon alpha, none of which has been proven that I know of. One is 3 days on and 3 off. Another is 7 on, 7 off. Another is daily. Vets of course are very individual in their attitude and treatm

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon and Vetri-DMG - do these things help?

2009-04-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks for this, MC, I need references sometimes. This is great. Gloria On Apr 7, 2009, at 7:56 PM, MaryChristine wrote: avia, please tell your vet to look up FeLV in the merck manual The Merck Veterinary Manual -Feline Leukemia Virus and Related Diseases: Introduction

Re: [Felvtalk] Paragoric

2009-04-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
t was also years ago. Apparently drug addicts enjoy it, so I thought they took it off the market. Lorrie On 04-05, Gloria B. Lane wrote: Wow, paregoric. Have to remember that. Thanks for the info - Gloria On Apr 3, 2009, at 4:13 PM, Pat Kachur wrote: This probably seems pretty obvious bu

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon and Vetri-DMG - do these things help?

2009-04-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
erapy use that has been tried on many different things for humans and I guess some animals. Gary -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Gloria B. Lane Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 12:54 AM To: fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon and Vetri-DMG - do these things help?

2009-04-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
They may have meant immunoregulin...rather than immunoglobulins? Gloria On Apr 4, 2009, at 10:44 PM, gary wrote: The vet that said interferon might or might not help, is correct. I seriously doubt that your vaccinated cats would "inevitably" become positive. It is true that the vaccine is

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon and Vetri-DMG - do these things help?

2009-04-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Also nice to know, about the Vetri-DMG. I'll have to try that. I use interferon alpha. Have used it daily, some suggest using it 3 days on and 3 off; also 7 days on and 7 off is another protocol. I believe that most healthy adult cats, vaccinated or not, have immune systems that will suc

Re: [Felvtalk] Advice on 9 month old FELV + kitty

2009-04-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Wow, paregoric. Have to remember that. Thanks for the info - Gloria On Apr 3, 2009, at 4:13 PM, Pat Kachur wrote: This probably seems pretty obvious but--my Mandy (Felv) had diarrhea for months, all the time. After trying many things, my vet said use paregoric and the diarrhea stopped

Re: [Felvtalk] Advice on 9 month old FELV + kitty

2009-04-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Same here, none of mine have chronic diarrhea. However, I had a double positive (FELV,FIV) who had chronic diarrhea - I stabilized him on home made food, then commercial lamb food. He live another year or so after he came to me. Gloria On Apr 3, 2009, at 3:44 PM, gary wrote: Interest

Re: [Felvtalk] 2 Positive FELV togehter with 1 NegativeNEEDHELPFROMGREECE PLEASE

2009-04-02 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Great, Marcel, glad to hear it, and glad you found this list. Gloria in Arkansas, USA On Apr 2, 2009, at 3:47 AM, Marcel Wallat wrote: Hi, I'm a German which lives in Athens, my greek and english are not perfect (you see it :-) Today we brought our old tomcat Gino to the vet, he got the in

Re: [Felvtalk] 2 Positive FELV togehter with 1 Negative NEED HELPFROM GREECE PLEASE

2009-03-31 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'd just not worry about it. Your tom cat is 9 years old, which is not old. He probably has a good enough immune system that it's not bothered by the virus. If you regularly vaccinate him, then go ahead - go for it. There are some stats about exposure and how likely it is for a cat to

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Jonathan to the Bridge list

2009-03-30 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Oh Anne, how sweet - he sounds like such a lovely, lucky kitty. I'm sorry for your loss. Gloria On Mar 28, 2009, at 12:54 PM, Anne wrote: Jonathan died on March 3, 2009 of undetermined causes. He had recurrent colitis but otherwise, his blood work and physicals were fine. Jonathan was

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccines

2009-03-30 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm one of the ones with old FELV cats. I have two 12-13 yr old cats, that I got from someone else, in Oklahoma actually. Her vet believed in vaccinating FELV cats with the FELV vaccine. I just spoke with one of my vets about that, as I took in a new little FELV kitten. This vet suggest

Re: [Felvtalk] Angel Buffy

2009-03-25 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry Kerry - what a wonderful puppy and a wonderful name - Angel Buffy. Gloria On Mar 25, 2009, at 3:54 AM, Kerry Roach wrote: Hi, I was wondering if I could have Angel Buffy added to the candle light service..She is Angel Snoopy's sister..They were all friends of my kitties. B

[Felvtalk] Please add Bob to the bridge list

2009-03-25 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Bob was a wonderful little gray tabby FELV boy that I took in from a couple here who rescue cats. He was found at a truck stop on the highway, all alone, last November, and such a sweetie! But then he tested positive for FELV. The folks who brought him to me were just devastated, just lov

Re: [Felvtalk] PCR test reliability

2009-03-18 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I concur about the FELV and the FIV - some vets just don't seem to keep up, or have much personal knowledge of these viruses. Gloria On Mar 6, 2009, at 10:02 PM, > wrote: re: vets. how true. i feel i am lucky that my vet has an open mind and if i tell him about something i have read ab

Re: [Felvtalk] Bridge Addition- Shaft

2009-03-09 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Tonya, I'm so sorry about Shaft - what a wonderful boy to have a loving mom like you to help him. Sleep soft, Shaft - Gloria On Mar 8, 2009, at 10:45 AM, catatonya wrote: Hello Everyone, I know I haven't been online much lately. I've had 2 very sick (felv -) kitties. On Tuesday I had

Re: [Felvtalk] Mega C Plus (Dr Belfield's) anyone know theingredients?

2009-03-08 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks for the reminder - I've ordered Mega C also, maybe Ill try it again. I do remember it has other nutrients besides Vitamin C, such as some B vitamins. I found Dr. Belfield out on the web - http://www.belfield.com They've changed the web site, and I don't see the ingredients listed

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition

2009-03-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hi Gillian, Thanks for caring for these kitties, and for joining FELVtalk - this is a wonderful group of people. I wasn't clear about what you meant about FIV, but thought I'd say something about that. I have had FELV cats for several years, and also FIV cats. Although I do have 2 FELV

Re: [Felvtalk] Cortisol for Grrr... correction

2009-03-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Ok, not to worry. I think Vetalog is a kind of anti-inflammatory, so makes sense. You've certainly been thru a lot, so you're entitled. I sure hope Grrr is doing better - love the name. Gloria On Mar 4, 2009, at 3:04 PM, Amy Ackerman wrote: Never mind, I'm apparently an idiot who cann

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list.

2009-03-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I've never heard of giving cortisol shots, just cortisone. I've read that too much cortisol in the system is not a good thing, but don't know much about it, just wondering. Below is something I found when I did a Yahoo search for cortisol shot feline (at cats.lovetoknow.com): Gloria =

Re: [Felvtalk] hello- new to the list.

2009-03-04 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hi Amy, I'm so sorry to hear about Grrr. I was just wondering about the cortisol shot - what's the rationale behind that? Thanks and best of luck, Gloria On Mar 2, 2009, at 10:08 PM, Amy Ackerman wrote: Thanks for the welcome & kind words, Gary & Laurie. My vet believes Grrr

Re: [Felvtalk] Bashful to cross at 2:15 today (EST) Tampa, FL

2009-03-02 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Bashful is of course so fortunate to have you all - what a great group. May she float to the bridge on gossamer wings, with all our sweet ones. Gloria On Mar 2, 2009, at 12:50 PM, Heather wrote: I haven't posted much lately, sadly have had quite a few rescue losses in the last months a

Re: [Felvtalk] URGENT NEED - RED BANK, NJ -- Neutered Male FIV Cat Needs Home by MONDAY, 3/2 !!

2009-02-28 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks, as always, MC! And of course it's not at all true, that he can't mix with other cats, just the "old party line". Darn, be glad when the vets grow out of that. Gloria On Feb 28, 2009, at 12:56 PM, MaryChristine wrote: someone on the FeLV lists is from the red bank area, if i recal

[Felvtalk] add Hambone to the bridge list(not FELV)

2009-02-27 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hambone died yesterday. I've had Hambone as a foster cat since Jan 2004, when Susan brought me a couple of black FIV+ kitties (not FELV), one was Hambone. He had been in the rescue group for a year or two, was originally from the city animal shelter, obviously a stray, very friendly. Ever

Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey

2009-02-27 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm, so sorry, Viky - thanks for writing this beautiful tribute. Sleep soft sweet Mickey. Gloria 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.

Re: [Felvtalk] mixing FeLV pos and neg

2009-02-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
MC what is the incidence of FELV, do you have any info on that? Gloria On Feb 23, 2009, at 10:41 AM, MaryChristine wrote: lorrie, thanks for this post. sometimes it may seem as if i'm anti-vet, when i most decidedly am NOT. i am against vets not keeping up with the research when presented

Re: [Felvtalk] Transfusion

2009-02-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Glad to hear it Dawn - wonderful news! GLoria On Feb 21, 2009, at 8:59 PM, mdgallo...@aol.com wrote: To all who wrote such kind notes and sent prayers, thank you so much. My little Macy had her transfusion on Thursday and was back to normal immediately. In fact, she began eating and drink

Re: [Felvtalk] Jazzman Please add to the CLS :(

2009-02-16 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry Sherry - Prayers coming for Oscar and Flanagan. Gloria On Feb 15, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Well we lost our Jazzman today,I knew last night that it would be the last time I saw him so I told him that I loved him at least 100 times.Just so he heard it at least on

Re: [Felvtalk] Spaying/neutering of FelV cats

2009-02-10 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I've had no problem with it - Gloria On Feb 10, 2009, at 4:08 PM, Lorrie wrote: I have had two FelV pos. kittens neutered at 6 months with no problems, but of course a spay is a much more invasive proceedure. I will be interested in knowing what others on the list have done. Lorrie On 02-1

Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine as a supplement

2009-02-09 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Interesting - we should look around for studies (in our spare time lol). One study does not the truth make, just becomes an invitation for another study. But that's very interesting. Let's see - I think the Herpes virus is supposed to feed on L- Arginine, so increasing the ration of L-Lysin

Re: [Felvtalk] Juno Please add to the CLS :(

2009-02-06 Thread Gloria B . Lane
I am so sorry, Sherry, and understand. May she play happily at the Bridge and know that she was loved. Gloria On Feb 5, 2009, at 10:36 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: What can I say about our Juno? Well she came to Sids sanctuary along with her two boys Jupiter and Pluto the fall of 2005 just

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: My Mother went to the Rainbow Bridge

2009-01-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry, Terri - I know how hard it is to lose your mom. She will have lots of company with our babies, there at the Rainbow Bridge. What a wonderful gift she gave you - your love of animals. Gloria On Jan 28, 2009, at 11:50 PM, tatorb...@aol.com wrote: Hello everyone, I'm letti

Re: [Felvtalk] (Fwd) Blood transfusion on Felv+ cat

2009-01-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I don't know where you live, or the nature of the transfusion, it could be more involved that the usual. But I've had transfusions for a couple of my FELV cats, and they did extend their lives a bit. Just have to say that $800 sounds like an awfully expensive transfusion. Gloria On Jan

Re: [Felvtalk] Anemia & AZT

2009-01-21 Thread Gloria B . Lane
Hi Graca, I'm so glad you've found this list. I've never used AZT, only interferon alpha. I've used it daily, but others use it 3 days on/ 3 off, or 7 days on/ 7 off.I don't know the cause for anemia, but as I understand, a positive cat typically has the virus in the bone marrow, and th

Re: [Felvtalk] Baby Girl please add CLS

2009-01-13 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Sally, I'm so very sorry - Gloria On Jan 12, 2009, at 5:56 PM, Sally Davis wrote: Please add sweet Baby Girl to the CLS if possible she was not positive but had 7 good years as a Feral cat next to where I work. Here is what happened: Yesterday I noticed the cat at work (a TNR feral) nam

Re: [Felvtalk] LTCI by Imulan

2009-01-12 Thread Gloria B . Lane
I've used the Wei Qi booster too, still have some. Glad you reminded me. Gloria On Jan 12, 2009, at 4:31 PM, wrote: Jenny, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I had a very ill felv cat that weighted less than 4 pounds when I got her and was severely anemic. An alternative ve

Re: [Felvtalk] Tora's under jaw lymp node swollen

2009-01-08 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry - If it were my kitty, I'd keep him on interferon (low dose oral). I don't know, but I'd guess the swollen lymph node means he's fighting an infection. Different vets have different prices for interferon. If cost is an issue, you might check around. I get a large amount for a

Re: [Felvtalk] Petsmart FELV webinar

2009-01-02 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Their search doesn't work. IF you go to "recorded sessions" it's there. Gloria On Jan 2, 2009, at 2:44 PM, Sally Davis wrote: I was not able to find it... Sally in VA On 1/1/09, Kelley Saveika wrote: Hi all, The prerecorded webinar on FELV done late last year by Petsmart charities

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils??????

2009-01-02 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hey Wendy - Sounds like Stomatitis. My Toby (b & w male, older adult) has that in the back of his throat. Vet said give Depo shot periodically. We're also trying penicillin injections, and I'm trying Georges Aloe Vera orally. Last night I gave him some homeopathic arnica Gloria On

Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ tysons canned chicken breast nutritionfacts

2008-12-30 Thread Gloria B. Lane
agree here... On Dec 30, 2008, at 2:31 AM, catatonya wrote: It sounds safe to me. :) t souther...@aol.com wrote: It's ok, I'm not going to give it to him anymore. Sorry guys, I didn't mean to create a fuss or this much discussion! I know I've done wrong now. I won't do it again. ***

Re: [Felvtalk] anyone know how to make an Oxygen tank?

2008-12-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Can one be converted for use? On Dec 29, 2008, at 8:17 PM, Gloria B. Lane wrote: I had one but passed it on to someone else - can't remember who. The husband of a local rescuer, an engineer, had made it, and she passed it on to me. He had covered the openings of a carrier with pl

Re: [Felvtalk] Murdoch Please add him to the CLS :(

2008-12-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry about Murdoch, Sherry - bless his heart. Prayers coming for Stryker.. Gloria On Dec 29, 2008, at 6:59 PM, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Well I'm sure you all remember me asking for prayes for this sweet guy.He quickly went down hill and Dr. Jen had to let him go tonight.He was a roug

Re: [Felvtalk] anyone know how to make an Oxygen tank?

2008-12-29 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I had one but passed it on to someone else - can't remember who. The husband of a local rescuer, an engineer, had made it, and she passed it on to me. He had covered the openings of a carrier with plastic, and attached a connector that the oxygen tank attached to. Course oxygen tanks are

Re: [Felvtalk] General ~ Pepcid

2008-12-28 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I've used Zantac, btw, I think 1/4 tablet. GLoria On Dec 28, 2008, at 7:36 PM, Sharyl wrote: Just to clarify the information regarding Pepcid. Only use the Original Strength Pepcid AC or famotidine, the generic version. For most kitties 2.5 mg every other day is the recommended startin

Re: [Felvtalk] General seems to have a fever

2008-12-27 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Hmmm - these are the options I'd consider: 1) sub q fluids 2) if a URI, some safe 4-hour nose drops, seems like "Little Noses" or 4-hr neosynephrine 3) Yup, like somebody said, syringe feed chicken baby food Gloria On Dec 27, 2008, at 8:02 PM, souther...@aol.com wrote: he hasn't eaten agai

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use?

2008-12-17 Thread Gloria B. Lane
very 3 days and sometimes every > other > day. > > Gary > > - Original Message - > From: "Gloria B. Lane" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:55 AM > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use? > > >> There are different approaches to us

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks, Belinda, glad to know that. On Dec 17, 2008, at 10:40 AM, Belinda Sauro wrote: >Hi Gloria, > Just an FYI, Nutrived is better than Pet Tinic, it has the folic > acid > needed in blood building and Pet Tinic doesn't. Vit B, Iron and Folic > acid are needed to biuld blood. > > --

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I use PetTinic as a supplement. That's what I used with my last anemic cat, who was also on doxycycline. I think you have to be careful with iron supplements, use as directed by the vet. Best of luck with your 8 mo old baby! Gloria On Dec 17, 2008, at 6:32 AM, Lorrie wrote: > One of o

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon use?

2008-12-17 Thread Gloria B. Lane
There are different approaches to using oral interferon, which I understand is produced naturally by the body. One theory I know of, is that FELV kitties may be low in interferon and need daily supplementation, not 7 on/off (or 3 on/off). I think the on/off approach is because they think i

Re: [Felvtalk] B. B. died - please add to the Candlelight service(do we still have one?)

2008-12-16 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens > can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever > has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ > > > > > > From: Gloria B. Lane > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org &g

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-14 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I really don't know squat about pancreas - but with the mention of Slippery - I syringe Slippery Elm liquid to kitties with other types of digestive problems. Supposed to be nutritious as well as soothing. Like I say, don't know much about it for pancreas problems. Gloria On Dec 14, 20

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy-article

2008-12-12 Thread Gloria B. Lane
http://bulletin.aarp.org/opinions/othervoices/articles/a_hospital_germ_on_the_warpath_.html Opinion - A Hospital Germ on the WarpathYou can take some simple steps to avoid infection By Betsy McCaughey - November 1, 2008 - From the AARP Bulletin print edition Grace Voros was 85 and enjoying l

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Woodgie and Grey to the candlelightingceremony

2008-12-09 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry for your loss, Anne, and wish you lovely memories of these sweeties who are now safe at the Bridge. Gloria At 01:45 PM 12/9/2008, Anne wrote: >Dear Belinda, > Would you please add my Woodgie's name to the candlelighting > ceremony list? She was not feline leukemia positive. S

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Woodgie and Grey to the candlelightingceremony

2008-12-09 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry for your loss, Anne, and wish you lovely memories of these sweeties who are now safe at the Bridge. Gloria At 01:45 PM 12/9/2008, Anne wrote: >Dear Belinda, > Would you please add my Woodgie's name to the candlelighting > ceremony list? She was not feline leukemia positive. S

Re: [Felvtalk] B. B. died - please add to the Candlelight service(do we still have one?)

2008-12-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Just wanted to say thanks - to EVERYONE - for the nice notes. I've forgotten how warm and nurturing those emails can be, and I appreciate the comfort very much. Gloria On Dec 7, 2008, at 11:12 PM, catatonya wrote: > I'm sorry Gloria. :( > tonya > > "Gloria

[Felvtalk] B. B. died - please add to the Candlelight service (do we still have one?)

2008-12-03 Thread Gloria B. Lane
One of my FELV kitties, B.B., died in the early morning of Dec 2, 2008, and I'd love to have him added to the Bridge list. He was a double positive (FELV+, FIV+), had been found at a local dump in the Little Rock vicinity, and taken in to our rescue. I've fostered him since October 2006,

[Felvtalk] OT: Hemobart

2008-11-13 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I have a cat, Cupcake, that was rescued from a rental house when the residents moved away and left her. The landlord turned her outdoors (during storms), and at some point the neighbors called our rescue. Actually after they did that they took her to the city shelter, where we picked her

Re: [Felvtalk] Can you please pray for Michelle's Patches

2008-09-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Prayers coming for Michelle's Patches! Gloria At 05:37 PM 9/7/2008, you wrote: >Hi again all, >Strangely I was just wondering this a.m. how Michelle's Patches was >doing, and thinking I must email her, and then when I came into work, >there was the email from her (below). (For those who don't kn

Re: [Felvtalk] Can you please pray for Michelle's Patches

2008-09-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Prayers coming for Michelle's Patches! Gloria At 05:37 PM 9/7/2008, you wrote: >Hi again all, >Strangely I was just wondering this a.m. how Michelle's Patches was >doing, and thinking I must email her, and then when I came into work, >there was the email from her (below). (For those who don't kn

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Proper way to bleach drinking fountains?

2008-09-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I use both bleach and vinegar from time to time- never had problems. The motor on my Drinkwell fountain has died - anybody know where to get a new one? Gloria At 12:05 PM 9/7/2008, you wrote: >Also for the volunteers ~ Is white vinegar an acceptable alternative? >I emailed Drinkwell about how

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Proper way to bleach drinking fountains?

2008-09-07 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I use both bleach and vinegar from time to time- never had problems. The motor on my Drinkwell fountain has died - anybody know where to get a new one? Gloria At 12:05 PM 9/7/2008, you wrote: >Also for the volunteers ~ Is white vinegar an acceptable alternative? >I emailed Drinkwell about how

Re: [Felvtalk] Two kitties - names unknown - please add to CLS (nonFELV)

2008-08-30 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry, Kelley - I've had the same thing happen. Gloria At 07:50 PM 8/30/2008, you wrote: >Hi guys, > >I'm very sad today. We had made arrangements to pull a blind cat and a cat >with a cleft palate (the kitty with the cleft palate's mom went into a >nursing home). We were supposed to pi

Re: [Felvtalk] Two kitties - names unknown - please add to CLS (nonFELV)

2008-08-30 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry, Kelley - I've had the same thing happen. Gloria At 07:50 PM 8/30/2008, you wrote: >Hi guys, > >I'm very sad today. We had made arrangements to pull a blind cat and a cat >with a cleft palate (the kitty with the cleft palate's mom went into a >nursing home). We were supposed to pi

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi

2008-08-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
d like it to be and wanted >to get away from fillers that would put on more weight. I tried the dry a >couple of times, but they turned up their noses at it--they're not spoiled >or anything! > >Christiane Biagi >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >-Original Message- &g

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi

2008-08-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
d like it to be and wanted >to get away from fillers that would put on more weight. I tried the dry a >couple of times, but they turned up their noses at it--they're not spoiled >or anything! > >Christiane Biagi >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >-Original Message- &g

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi

2008-08-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I have a friend who's had good luck with Wellness for other things - Gloria At 10:03 AM 8/24/2008, you wrote: >One of my fosters (FeLV negative) is an older cat who always had >diarrhea problems, no matter what food I used. Finally I put him on >Wellness and he hasn't had diarrhea since. >Laura

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi

2008-08-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I have a friend who's had good luck with Wellness for other things - Gloria At 10:03 AM 8/24/2008, you wrote: >One of my fosters (FeLV negative) is an older cat who always had >diarrhea problems, no matter what food I used. Finally I put him on >Wellness and he hasn't had diarrhea since. >Laura

Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine added to dry food?

2008-08-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
That's what I've always read. 250-500 mg twice daily (for 1 cat). Gloria At 10:34 AM 8/23/2008, wendy wrote: >I think maintenance is 250 mg once or twice a day. 500 mg once or >twice a day for symptomatic kitties. I would double-check this >though in the archives or elsewhere. >:) >Wendy >

Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine added to dry food?

2008-08-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
That's what I've always read. 250-500 mg twice daily (for 1 cat). Gloria At 10:34 AM 8/23/2008, wendy wrote: >I think maintenance is 250 mg once or twice a day. 500 mg once or >twice a day for symptomatic kitties. I would double-check this >though in the archives or elsewhere. >:) >Wendy >

Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine added to dry food?

2008-08-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
That's what I've always read. 250-500 mg twice daily (for 1 cat). Gloria At 10:34 AM 8/23/2008, wendy wrote: >I think maintenance is 250 mg once or twice a day. 500 mg once or >twice a day for symptomatic kitties. I would double-check this >though in the archives or elsewhere. >:) >Wendy >

Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine added to dry food?

2008-08-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
That's what I've always read. 250-500 mg twice daily (for 1 cat). Gloria At 10:34 AM 8/23/2008, wendy wrote: >I think maintenance is 250 mg once or twice a day. 500 mg once or >twice a day for symptomatic kitties. I would double-check this >though in the archives or elsewhere. >:) >Wendy >

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this list. Anyhow - This is her info on her web site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html Interferon used in this way, Lynne, is "oral low dose

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question-Jane,Lynne

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Sorry, thought I sent it to the list, guess not. Tally used to be on this list (maybe 2001?). Guess that's when I got on this list. Anyhow - This is her info on her web site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/interferon.html Interferon used in this way, Lynne, is "oral low dose

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
; > It is great that it helped your kitties mouth. I 'm encouraged. > > > > thanks for your help Gloria > > > > Jane > > > > > > > > > > > > On Aug 22, 2008, at 1:58 PM, Gloria B. Lane wrote: > > > >> Well the "r

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
; > It is great that it helped your kitties mouth. I 'm encouraged. > > > > thanks for your help Gloria > > > > Jane > > > > > > > > > > > > On Aug 22, 2008, at 1:58 PM, Gloria B. Lane wrote: > > > >> Well the "r

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
>Does that seem right to you? I'm doing 30 (ml) daily? >I'll do anything if it enhances the quality of her live. I hope she >responds to it. >It is great that it helped your kitties mouth. I 'm encouraged. > >thanks for your help Gloria > >Jane > > > >

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
>Does that seem right to you? I'm doing 30 (ml) daily? >I'll do anything if it enhances the quality of her live. I hope she >responds to it. >It is great that it helped your kitties mouth. I 'm encouraged. > >thanks for your help Gloria > >Jane > > > >

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Well the "rumor" I recall is that it is absorbed in the back of the throat, so if you give it alone it heightens the possibility of that happening. I don't have any sources to document it, however, and it may or may not be true. But I always give it with a syringe not mixed with food. I thin

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon question

2008-08-22 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Well the "rumor" I recall is that it is absorbed in the back of the throat, so if you give it alone it heightens the possibility of that happening. I don't have any sources to document it, however, and it may or may not be true. But I always give it with a syringe not mixed with food. I thin

Re: [Felvtalk] New Here

2008-08-13 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Welcome to the list! I must admit, I feed pretty ordinary food. Would do better if I didn't do rescue and consequently have rescue cats. But I have 2 FELV cats that I acquired from Oklahoma, and they're over 10. I've had them for a few years, the previous owner had them for quite a few. Th

Re: [Felvtalk] New Here

2008-08-13 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Welcome to the list! I must admit, I feed pretty ordinary food. Would do better if I didn't do rescue and consequently have rescue cats. But I have 2 FELV cats that I acquired from Oklahoma, and they're over 10. I've had them for a few years, the previous owner had them for quite a few. Th

Re: [Felvtalk] Supplements/lysine

2008-08-03 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Ain't we great :) At 02:58 PM 8/3/2008, you wrote: >and someplace susan little writes about what happens if a cat doesn't get >enough arginine--it dies, if i recall the bottom line, and there was some >question about whether giving lysine interrupted the absorption of arginine >(but as cats die wi

Re: [Felvtalk] Supplements/lysine

2008-08-03 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Ain't we great :) At 02:58 PM 8/3/2008, you wrote: >and someplace susan little writes about what happens if a cat doesn't get >enough arginine--it dies, if i recall the bottom line, and there was some >question about whether giving lysine interrupted the absorption of arginine >(but as cats die wi

Re: [Felvtalk] Hennessey Please add to the CLS :(

2008-07-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry, Sherry - blessings to Hennessey on his journey - Gloria At 09:33 PM 7/23/2008, you wrote: >aw, sherry, i'm so sorry. GLOW to guide him home. > >MC > >On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:17 PM, Sherry DeHaan ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >I am so saddened to

Re: [Felvtalk] Hennessey Please add to the CLS :(

2008-07-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so sorry, Sherry - blessings to Hennessey on his journey - Gloria At 09:33 PM 7/23/2008, you wrote: >aw, sherry, i'm so sorry. GLOW to guide him home. > >MC > >On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:17 PM, Sherry DeHaan ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >I am so saddened to

Re: [Felvtalk] while we await a retest

2008-07-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I personally swear by Vitamin C for a lot of things, and for cats like to use the Mega C Plus... Gloria At 04:01 PM 7/23/2008, you wrote: >remember that some snake oil actually works. go look it up on wiki. > >the majority, however, well, i have to admit to more than a bit of scepticism

Re: [Felvtalk] while we await a retest

2008-07-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I personally swear by Vitamin C for a lot of things, and for cats like to use the Mega C Plus... Gloria At 04:01 PM 7/23/2008, you wrote: >remember that some snake oil actually works. go look it up on wiki. > >the majority, however, well, i have to admit to more than a bit of scepticism

Re: Add to CLS - Muffin - (non FELV)

2008-07-01 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Aww, I'm so sorry- sweet muffin, sleep soft - Gloria At 02:01 PM 7/1/2008, you wrote: >Could you please add my Muffin to the CLS? > >Thanks, > >Kelley > >-- >Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. > >http://www.rescuties.org > >Vist the Rescuties store and sa

Re: Add to CLS - Muffin - (non FELV)

2008-07-01 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Aww, I'm so sorry- sweet muffin, sleep soft - Gloria At 02:01 PM 7/1/2008, you wrote: >Could you please add my Muffin to the CLS? > >Thanks, > >Kelley > >-- >Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. > >http://www.rescuties.org > >Vist the Rescuties store and sa

Re: OT - sorta

2008-06-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
DIfferent vets sell it at different prices. If you get the right vet to sell it to you, you can indeed afford it.I get a large bottle - maybe quart or more mixed - for $15. I freeze it in individual containers. Lasts a long time. I was wondering if it was viable after freezing, a long

Re: OT - sorta

2008-06-24 Thread Gloria B. Lane
DIfferent vets sell it at different prices. If you get the right vet to sell it to you, you can indeed afford it.I get a large bottle - maybe quart or more mixed - for $15. I freeze it in individual containers. Lasts a long time. I was wondering if it was viable after freezing, a long

Re: spay/neuter for ferals in Dallas TX area

2008-06-06 Thread Gloria B. Lane
ww.kittico.org/ > >As is often the case, I hear the two do not work and play well together. > >Feral Friends has been more responsive to email from me. However I >would encourage him to try both as experiences may vary. > >Kelley > >On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 5:42 PM, Gloria B.

Re: spay/neuter for ferals in Dallas TX area

2008-06-06 Thread Gloria B. Lane
ww.kittico.org/ > >As is often the case, I hear the two do not work and play well together. > >Feral Friends has been more responsive to email from me. However I >would encourage him to try both as experiences may vary. > >Kelley > >On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 5:42 PM, Gloria B.

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2008-06-06 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I sent this message to CentralTexasRescue, but thought I'd check with my FELVtalk friends and see if there's any Texas folks or knowledge out here! This is not an FELV issue, but a feral and s/n issue. I'm know someone in Grand Saline, TX, east of Dallas, who's taking care of some feral cats.

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