Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-19 Thread Kelley Saveika
I think she is likely to give him the time she needs as long as she can sleep at least a little. And I am grumpy as heck when I get no sleep. I stayed with some friends of mine years and years and years ago who had a newborn. I think that is when I decided I didn't want children. Oh my LORD>

Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi all, Joey, an owner surrendered cat I took in last month, has been diagnosed with Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. I'm really concerned about him. I feel bad because I think I should have noticed something sooner. What information can yall give me about this disease? It is my understanding th

Re: Looking for a good canned food

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
My kids eat the felidae canned just fine. But I have heard other people say their cats do not. I think it is a process of trying different things until y ou find one they like. Mine hear a can - any can - opening and they go nuts! Kelley On 3/21/07, Debbie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I thi

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Well, He was lethargic, but there are so many reasons for that. Particularly with an elder owner surrendered cat. He was fine at first but went downhill. That's common thoughcould be URI, I was afraid of fatty liver..but I took him to the vet. If I had known him well, I expect I would have

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
I always blame myself..dont' we always? If I had noticied something sooner, maybe he'd have a better chance..how many times I have said that... On 3/21/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OhPlease don't blame yourself for anything!!! And, an elderly Owner Surrender, boy, I've

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
He did a cbc. wbc 21.5, mono 1.85, neu 18.44, hct 15.3, rbc 3.23, hgb 8.5, rdw 22.3, mch 26.36, plt 731, amyl 1743, bun 48, glob 7.5, tp 10.1 He did not do a coombs test. This is s difficult for me, but his is a 10 year old rescue/foster cat with a life-threatening disease. My bill today

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thank you Marylyn. He actually seems much better today than he did yesterday, though he only had his medicines about 30 minutes ago. I only know one alternative vet in town and she is a cardiologist. I iwll see if I can find more. On 3/21/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My beautiful

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-21 Thread Kelley Saveika
I did find an AC who does pro bono work for rescues to let me know what he wants to do if a decision becomes necessary. On 3/21/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you Marylyn. He actually seems much better today than he did yesterday, though he only had his medicines ab

Re: Another Update: Today's Vet Visit

2007-03-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
Marissa, I'm so glad you got Slink to a good vet! You are right, this list is like family to me too:) On 3/21/07, Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all! Thanks so much for being such a fabulous support network! I have many families in my life...and I feel like now I have a new

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
it from coming back. On 3/21/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Kelley, I'm so sorry about Joey's prognosis. Anemia is so scary. I did a little research and humans with AIHA use Epogen. Did your vet say whether Epogen would help Joey? :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika &

Re: pics added

2007-03-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
Awww, Frodo and Arwen...so cute! On 3/21/07, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: VERY CUTE!!! :) *Debbie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: added some more pics of our 14 babies if anyone cares to look. Let me know what everyone thinks. Debbie http://picasaweb.google.com/justadreamer1021/MyP

Re: Brady Add to CLS please

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss:(. Kelly is right - I don't know how you do it. On 3/23/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sherry, I am so sorry. My heart is with you. elizabeth On 3/22/07, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > THis sweet handsome gray tiger boy won

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
is the medication? -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Wednesday, March 21, 2007 4:19 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia Thank you Marylyn. He actually seems much

Re: Need Advice - Concerning Fred [kind of long]

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
I don't blame you for being furious either. I have learned, though, that allowing your fury to show doesn't really help your animal in most cases. Remember that being calm (or at least pretending to be) is the best way to help Fred. I also would be looking for another vet as soon as he's throug

Re: Hammy

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
I will be praying for Hammy. On 3/23/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Prayers going out for you all and especially for Hammy. elizabeth On 3/22/07, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all could you please send prayers and good vibes to one of our newest > Sids kids

Re: Kitty crying in the night

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Pam, His name is Obsidian. The last I heard he had made it through the night better. I am hesitant to call and check on him because I get the sense she doesn't want to be checked on every day. We are thinking he may not have liked the litterbox setup. Kelley On 3/23/07, Pam Norman <[EMAI

Re: pet-food contaminant found?

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
Does anyone know if A/D or Royal Canin Veterinary Recovery or whoever the heck makes MaxCal are affected? On 3/23/07, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just got an e-mail from Wellness saying SOME of their foods are made at Menu plant but not to worry—they don't use wheat!!! Arg—just got 5

Re: pet-food contaminant found?

2007-03-23 Thread Kelley Saveika
I just got the RC at the vets 2 days ago. On 3/23/07, tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Royal Canin had their OWN recall back in Octsomething about using too much Vitamin D, the high levels contributed to kidney failure. But that wasn't linked to this .... *Kel

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
n 3/25/07, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: maybe give her a t-shirt with your scent on it, or a towel or something with your other cats' scents? t *Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: Nina, he can sleep whereever he wants. She says he gets in bed with her for 20-30

Mixing + and -

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
Here recently there was a raid (actually it was in Houston). I do not use the word "hoarder" lightly, but if the reports are to be believed she had over 100 cats in a condo that she could no longer live in because it was so dirty, numerous dead cats in the condo, etc. Of course I don't think ani

Re: Another Slinky Update

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Marissa, Prayers for Slinky and for you. I know it is a terrible decision to have to make. I will hope for improvement for Slinky. I'm glad you have had some quality time with him the past few days. Kelley On 3/25/07, Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all. Amazingly, Slink

OT, but cute

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
I adopted out a little bobtail boy to a very nice family with a 3.5 year old and 2 dogs. His new mom called me last night and told me that when she asked her son if he wanted a kitty, he said nohe wants TWO kitties! A child after my own heart -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
n of her house"? Definitely get the cat back. Hope she never has > a child, or a husband or live-in boyfriend, or a houseguest who stays more > than two days. (If I was concerned about the condition of my house, I > wouldn't let myself live in it. Just rope everything off and

Re: OT For those of you who use compounded drugs, for humans or for pets: Safe Drug Compounding Act of 2007

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
My senator is *awful* - but at least she is not on that committee. My congressman, on the other hand, is wonderful. He has a 100% voting record of voting like I would if I had the chance, so he has to be wonderful:) On 3/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It does not yet ha

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thanks, but I'm trying to get away from home visits altogether, although I generally end up doing one informally anyway - I took Sapphire over to his new mom's house for a "trial visit" to make sure he didn't freak out around the kid or the (cat-friendly) dogs. I'm practicing, as well as I can wi

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
No need to pray for them, they assure me they are much happier this way than they would be being killed. You know I always liked this list because it was a place to share freely without being attacked.I value that and I'd hope it would continue. On 3/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: cat food recall-royal cannin

2007-03-25 Thread Kelley Saveika
I want to know this too..I have the prescription veterinary recovery formula or whatever you call it...the one that is like a/d. On 3/25/07, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Can someone tell me more about the royal canin recall? I use the S/O for all my cats t *Lora <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Slinky - Sad News

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
Marissa, I'm so sorry. kelley On 3/26/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Marissa, my heart hurts with you. elizabeth On 3/26/07, Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all. Thank you so much for all the GLOW and well wishes. Slinky and > I just got back from the

Joey - mixed results?

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
Joey went back for his 2nd cbc today. His WBC is down - from 21 to 16.96, which is within normal limits. His NEU is down from 18.4 to 14.38 - still high, but better. Unfortunately, his HCT is downfrom 15% to 12.6, and his rbc is all the way down to 2.59. Anyone more knowledgeable care to inter

Re: someone who is GOOD at marketing, etc

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
Doesn't it depend what you feed them though? I mean I wouldn't think they should eat oh..fettucini alfredo..but if they are eating cooked meat shouldn't it be ok? On 3/26/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i did see some flyers at the pet food store friday where you can order home cooked 'pe

Re: Vet wants to put Midnight down?

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would be wary of this diagnosis unless he has done a LOT of tests. I have two that are peeing everywhere and it is strictly behavioral. They are on Elavil, which helps a lot with the spraying. On 3/26/07, Susan Hoffman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Did your vet do bloodwork? What were the res

Anyone feed Diamond?

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
One of their varieties is corn and wheat free. They state they have nothing to do with Menu foods. -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescu

Re: Anyone feed Diamond?

2007-03-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
wrote: Diamond makes the Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul products. When Ember first tested positive, I started her on Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul dry while I looked further into our options. She liked it a lot. Lance On Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:58:25 -0500, "Ke

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
eathing.. I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AM *

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
lood result if you have it -- is he on FOI? -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Wednesday, March 21, 2007 4:12 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia He did a cbc.

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
I have used for my cats at home and have it here all the time, and it has come so handy, especially a kitty with severe anemia. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:11 AM *To:* felvtalk@

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
No, you can't write off interest on credit cards. It is worth it if he lives. On 3/27/07, Gussies mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Can you not write off some of the interest, too? *Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: I am a nonprofit, I just don't have my lette

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
re with you that you continue to figure out ways to help Joey and he makes a full recovery. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: No, you can't write off interest on credit cards. It is worth it if he lives. On 3/27/07, Gussies mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Can you not write off some

Re: OT - times like these are when I wish I had a camera!

2007-03-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
Every time I read stuff like this I am sooo glad my guys are not picky at all! On 3/27/07, Debbie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My husband and I went out and bought the cats Felidae Cat and Kitten formula and also a bag of Raw Instinct (no grains) – they hate them both. They started eating them w

Re: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - to Kelley

2007-03-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
is non regenerative anemia –you might want to try epogen – have you used it on him yet? I can try to get one for you and ship it if you like to try for Joey – Hideyo -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Kelley Saveika *Sent:* T

Re: Good Bye Mama Kitty

2007-03-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh Elizabeth, I'm so sorry for your loss. Kelley On 3/28/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Mama Kitty, You will forever rest in this yard that you loved so much. You are surrounded by roses. I covered your grave with tulips and apple blossoms. It hurts so much to say goodbye

Re: OT - times like these are when I wish I had a camera!

2007-03-28 Thread Kelley Saveika
Don't forget to sign up for the breeder/rescue program. You will get 1 free for every 5 you buy of the 16 lb, 20 lb and cases of canned food. It helps a lot. On 3/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just got back from the store, cat food shopping (sigh). I decided on Felida

Re: hypothethical question....

2007-03-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would tell them if they asked, but other than that, no. It is pretty likely that any cat who comes through a high volume shelter has been exposed anyway. On 3/29/07, Gussies mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It would be unethical for a shelter. If they had been separate for a year and retested

Re: Re: Update on Chief

2007-03-30 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would never fly Southwest myself, why would I ask an animal to?:) On 3/30/07, gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Keep in mind that some airlines (Southwest for one) do not allow the transport of live animals. Gary - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, March

Re: [feline-hyperT] OT:FDA Finds Chemical Found In Plastics Used In Recalled Foods

2007-03-30 Thread Kelley Saveika
That I'm really glad I'm feeding my guys corn and wheat free food, and I wish everyone else did the same. Of course then there might be a problem with some other ingredient...but it wouldn't be THIS problem. On 3/30/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What do you guys think of this??? :) Wen

Re: Feline blood for transfusion available

2007-04-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh no, I'm so sorry Hideyo. On 4/2/07, Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, my Felix passes away –due to severe anemia, he had 4 transfusion during the past couple of weeks – I hae 2 more units of blood that I purchased form blood bank for my baby Felix available since Felix has gon

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Diamond has some brands that have no wheat gluten. Felidae has no wheat gluten. They don't make a lot of different flavors though:( On 4/2/07, cindy reasoner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am feeding some of my cats Fancy Feast and Friskies and the other 3 I am feeding 9lives. Now I don't know

Re: What to do with feral cat attacking my cats

2007-04-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Wow, I did not know you could buy traps at Lowes/Home Depot. I was asking the local feral people about traps a while back and they did not know that either, I don't think. I will say that the local feral people do not like HavAHeart traps...they like TruCatch traps aka "the nice brown traps."

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
I wish I could be of more help. Joey is on the same regimen and his rbc was below 3 last he went to the doctor. It makes me think 17 is really good:(. On 4/2/07, C & J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just by way of background info: March 9, I took Tomi to the vet and found out he had Hemobartonel

Re: Please add Hillman Waller to cls

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so very sorry for your loss. On 4/3/07, C & J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm sorry about Hillman Waller passing. It is so hard to lose them when they are so young. - Original Message - From: "JENI RECA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 5:38 AM Subject: Please

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
eat web page for cat Hemotology at different stages of life: http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/glossary2.php Beth Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I wish I could be of more help. Joey is on the same regimen and his rbc was below 3 last he went to the doctor. It makes me think 17 i

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
Where did you get it? On 4/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The Merrick canned I am feeding does not have wheat gluten in it. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuti

Re: To Leah: RE: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
Wendy, I have meltdowns nearly every day just reading this list. I can barely read the feline heart list at all. And yeah, I cry at work too. It isn't good... Try explaining to your boss that you aren't crying over your own cat...you are crying over your Internet friends' cat that you've neve

Re: To Kelley: RE: Small meltdown

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 4/3/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: lololol...should I be laughing at this??? it does sound crazy, but we all know you aren't. thanks for the endorphins :) wendy This is how the conversation goes I'm sitting here crying, and the guy in the cube next to me says: "What's wrong?"

Re: Hi Marissa

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 4/3/07, Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Wendy. I first went to this shelter last week Thursday. I already had Rufus in mind as well as a cally who had a hind leg amputated after a car accident. However, the amputee wanted nothing to do with me...and apparently with any hum

Re: Dry food recall

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
ty, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: "Kelley Saveika" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesda

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-03 Thread Kelley Saveika
--- Original Message - From: "Kelley Saveika" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 9:23 AM Subject: Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions? > That is an awesome site. Thank you! > > Joey's RBC is 2.59. > > So if

Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any suggestions?

2007-04-04 Thread Kelley Saveika
l, eating well? Tomi isn't as active as normal, but he is eating, though sometimes he needs some encouragement. Cassandra - Original Message - From: "Kelley Saveika" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 9:23 AM Subject: Re: Tomi's red blood cell count going down, any s

Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-04 Thread Kelley Saveika
I am concerned, to put it mildly. My poor boy's PCV/RBC values are up, very slightly. I think the RBC went from 2.59 to 2.75. His white blood cell count is back up again, though - it had gone down last bloodwork. He still feels very good, and that's why my vet says to keep going. If he didn't

OT- Cheap source of Drontal?

2007-04-05 Thread Kelley Saveika
Does anyone know of one? Good grief that stuff is expensive. Thanks, -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimm

Re: OT- Cheap source of Drontal?

2007-04-05 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hrmm, I don't know what those ingredients are but they aren't the same. I was hoping it was some sort of generic. On 4/5/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Another Aussie website, Pets-megastore, no longer offers Drontal, (I think it had to do with pricing). They recommend something called Wo

Re: question for anyone with knowledge

2007-04-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Jenna, I have a cat who is at risk for glaucoma, but doesn't have it at this time. The kind of risk you would be taking would be a lot different than with an FELV+ cat. Even if she loses the other eye, she should get around just fine as a blind cat. I don't see any reason to avoid adopting

Re: Third cat this week!

2007-04-06 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh, boy, I wish yall lived near me. I so need volunteers! If you can get hooked up as a volunteer with a rescue in your area - they should pay most of the costs associated with the kitty. I do early term spay on pregnant cats - but not after the kittens are viable. Everyone has to make their o

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
oey - Bloodwork still not good > >Kelley, > >Prayers going out for little Joey. > >:) >Wendy > >--- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I am concerned, to put it mildly. > > > > My poor boy's PCV/RBC values are up, very sligh

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 8:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good Kelley, Prayers going out for little Joey. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
Oh, and his new med is Leukeran...2 mg q 48 hr. On 4/7/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hideyo, I have all his blood values. I will give the ones out of normal range..if you want the others let me know.. WBC 25.85- up 16.9, ws in normal range, Mono 2.24, Neu, 22.43, up 1

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
u post everything? If you can with what was before and what's now even thought they are within the normal range, that will be great! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 1:35 PM To: felvtalk@felinel

OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
Faith saw fit to bless me with 5 kittens on Easter. She had them in the litterbox for some unknown reason. Looks like 3 oranges, one gray, one brown tabby:) Kelley -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! ht

Re: OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
ave men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message ----- From: "Kelley Saveika" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "felvtalk" Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007

Re: Chip in for Joey - Kelley

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Gina, That is so sweet of you! One kitten looks like brown tabby, two orange and white, one orange, and one gray. No black kittens, thank goodness (I love them just like any other kittens but they are horribly hard to adopt out). I'm swimming in cats.we pulled 15 2 weeks ago, one mom, 5

Re: Chip in for Joey - Kelley

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
Patti, I don't know how much to thank you. That was far too much money for you to be giving. Kelley On 4/8/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nina, I just made a contribution for Joey & it worked well. Even got a confirmation. Don't understand why you had a problem.[?

Re: OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hope mother and babies are all well. What an Easter Blessing. elizabeth On 4/8/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Faith saw fit to bless me with 5 kittens on Easter. She had them in > the litterbox for some unknown reason. Looks like 3 oranges, one > gra

Re: OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
Ha, I can't imagine having a boyfriend. No one would EVER put up with me. "Did I say I was bringing home 3 bottle babies...I meant 8..they saved me 5 that came in in a trap and I couldn't just let them kill them." "And we have room for these 3 nursing moms with kitsand this 12 year old owne

Mom cat neg/neg - chances of babies being pos?

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi all, How likely are the babies to be pos, if the mom is neg? I know that the babies can still turn neg if the mom is pos. I will still have them tested, just want to know what your experience is. Right now I have 2 litters with a neg/neg mom, and 3 litters with moms of unknown status. Than

Re: OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-08 Thread Kelley Saveika
I could pretend to be the Universe. Would you like a few kittens?:P On 4/8/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It puts me in mind of all those kittens you had last year MC. I can only imagine how much work it was, but I couldn't help but be a little jealous. (My crazy is showing!). I love the

Re: OT - Easter Kittens

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thanks, they are all still doing well as of this morning:) Kelley On 4/8/07, Gina WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Awww congratulations Kelley! Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I could pretend to be the Universe. Would you like a few kittens?:P On 4/8/07, Nina wrote: >

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
Actually looking at those numbers I am surprised he is feeling any better at all since his WBC was even higher last week than initially:(. Hideyo, or anyone else, do you know anything about Leukeran? That is his new drug. On 4/7/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sure. 3/21/

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
At least I have learned here that cats tolerate chemo wellpoor guy. On 4/9/07, Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: When Bailey was anemic, my vet told me that if the prednisolone alone didn't do the trick to supress his immune system enough to help with the anemia we could try leukeran. I

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
What did you think of his bloodwork numbers Hideyo? I don't understand why they can act ok and be sick. How are we supposed to know they are sick? I mean when he lost weight I knew something was wrong but now he is gaining it back? But his blood numbers are worse? How can this be? On 4/9/07,

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 8:56 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good Actually looking at those numbers I am surprised he is feeling any better at all since his WBC was even

Re: Joey - Bloodwork still not good

2007-04-09 Thread Kelley Saveika
do you know anything about Leukeran? That is his new drug. On 4/7/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sure. > > 3/21/07 CBC > > WBC 21.5 > LYM 0.62 > MONO 1.85 > NEU 18.44 > EOS 0.51 > BASO .008 > HCT 15.3 > RBC 3.23 > HGB 8.5 > RETIC 11.3 &

Re: pungent urine

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
I would take him to the vet. It may be a urinary tract infection. Kelley On 4/10/07, Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Cassidy, my new FeLV+, has very aromatic pee! I had to use clay litter because he didn't understand the crystals, but even so, I think when I get him switched to crys

Re: Mom cat neg/neg - chances of babies being pos?

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
wrote: > Not sure (no experience), but someone posted here not > too long ago the possibility of the father being > responsible for the positive FeLV status of kittens, > which might explain why some are pos. out of a litter > but some not. How's that for a monkey wrench thrown >

Re: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'll check these out. Any suggestions as to where I'd find these? I have a small, but well stocked pet store nearby, we also have a Petsmart about 45 minutes away. If neither of these are workable, are there any good web dealers selling these products? (I'll start with the link from the bottom of

Re: pungent urine

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
Marylyn, What do you cut them with? I went to a rescuer's house that had HUGE long skinny rectangular rubbermaid type things as litter boxes. I think the only problem would be changing them out completely as they probably held several hundred pounds of litter each. I need to do something about

OT - ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
I am so frustrated with these people. So, so frustrated. I always have problems with my prescriptions there and they just called and said Shimmers' and Toodles' meds would be $125 *each* this time. They were $10 each LAST MONTH. I am thinking they have to have the wrong prescription. I'll lea

Re: Mom cat neg/neg - chances of babies being pos?

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
helter recently with 4 kittens. 2 kittens positive, 2 kittens negative, mom negative. I guess there were 2 different dads. Mom was retested before being released. Beth Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Couldn't the mom catch it from the mating? I am under the understanding it can al

Re: Many to add to prayers

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
All my prayers, Sherry. On 4/9/07, Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone,I need to ask for ALOT of prayers for a few of my sanctuary babies. Nathaniel,sweet handsome tiger and whit boy is terribly anemic and at Jens. Spencer,cute little tiger is a bit bloated and at tha clinic

Re: OT - ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
Yes, but I *have* to have it compounded. I can force pills down him if needed for a short time for infection, but it is stressful for him and this is something he will need to take for the rest of his life to prevent spraying (He initially had a urinary tract infection but it has been treated and

Re: OT - ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
I actually tried the compounded liquid elavil before I tried the transdermal. He would start running from me as soon as he saw me. Triple fish too. Sigh. (The transdermal is cheaper actually. We got it straight. For some reason they wrote it for *30* syringes). Which is like a year's worth,

Re: OT - ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
that he will continue to spray forever. I can't tell you how many times I've thought a behavioral issue would never resolve, but given lots of time, imagination, and patience things do eventually work themselves out. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: > Yes, but I *have* to have it compound

Re: OT - ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
Really if I want it to stop, I think what I would need to do is stop rescuing, and I just can't do that. And he's my personal cat, so I can't give him up. He's just very very pissed (pardon the expression) and letting me know it. The Elavil helps..a little. On 4/10/07, Ke

Re: OT - ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
I get flagyl compounded...expensive but it saves my hands from being clawed up. I would not be able to inject it via IV either. I have one on Lasix, .3 mg once a day, she also gets Lysine and a heart supplement and COQ10... Joey takes 2 prednilosone am and pm...and his Leukeran will be once ever

Re: Elavil and 1drugstore-online.com

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
I am getting it compounded transdermally...not liquidly...is that a word..hehe. I have bought Otomax from there. It just took forever and a day to get here. Which, coming from Thailand, I can understand. I should probably get Clavamox for URI season. On 4/10/07, Susan Hoffman <[EMAIL PROTECT

OT - Clavamox

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hey guys, I was at http://www.1drugstore-online.com/showprice.asp?name=clavamox&bysearch=ok&Go.x=17&Go.y=12 pricing Clavamox and it seems to be more expensive than the vet's office. Has anyone ever ordered Clavamox from here? Is the bottle just huge or something? -- Rescuties - Saving the wor

Re: OT - Clavamox

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
IL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 12:18 PM To: felvtalk Subject: OT - Clavamox Hey guys, I was at http://www.1drugstore-online.com/showprice.asp?name=clavamox&bysearch=ok&Go. x=17&Go.y=12 pricing Clavamox and it seems to be more expensive than

Re: Elavil and 1drugstore-online.com

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
e liquid as an alternative to pilling. Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am getting it compounded transdermally...not liquidly...is that a word..hehe. I have bought Otomax from there. It just took forever and a day to get here. Which, coming from Thailand, I can understand. I shou

Re: OT - Clavamox

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
f Clavamox. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: > Hey guys, > > I was at > http://www.1drugstore-online.com/showprice.asp?name=clavamox&bysearch=ok&Go.x=17&Go.y=12 > > pricing Clavamox and it seems to be more expensive than the vet's > office. Has anyone ever ord

Re: OT - Clavamox

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
na <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think when you compare the price to quantity you'll find that 1drug is competitive. Esp if you can avoid a vet visit. I hate to talk about this sort of thing online. Not everyone is as versed in kitty problems as some of us are and shouldn't be self

Re: OT - Clavamox

2007-04-10 Thread Kelley Saveika
understand your wanting to save money wherever you can. Unfortunately, there is no doubt that he will have plenty of opportunity to separate you from some of your money from time to time. Nina Kelley Saveika wrote: > Hey Nina, > > Do you think you would be able to make the pill int

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