new here ~ feleuk+ cat with high temp

2007-06-28 Thread laurieskatz
Hi. We rescued a one to two year old cat about 5 weeks ago. She has had a temp anywhere from normal (June 19) to 107 (June 26). Her blood work this week indicates she has a low white blood count and is also anemic. She has no other symptoms (other than recent lethargy) and is still interested

new here ~ feleuk+ cat with high temp ~blood work and other Qs

2007-06-30 Thread laurieskatz
Hello and many thanks to all who responded (what a knowledgable and supportive group). Q: Is the immunoregulin something I would use instead of interferon? For those who responded about Revolution ~ we won't use this again. One of my cats with allergies responded very negatively to Advantage.

Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)

2007-06-30 Thread laurieskatz
I know Tonya, too. I think from another list?! Small world (I'm in Iowa). Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 4:27 PM Subject: Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue) Why I certainly do.!

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread laurieskatz
Hi. I have a friend who always has a small group of feleuk positive cats. One big orange guy lived in this group for five years. The others living with him during this time had all died and she couldn't figure out why he had no symptoms and was still alive so she tested him and he was negative.

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread laurieskatz
. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 5:56 PM Subject: Re: Immunity to FeLV? Hi. I have a friend who always has a small group of feleuk positive cats. One

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-06-30 Thread laurieskatz
Hi ~ I am resending this in hopes for some feed back. (I will read the info about meds as suggested). I know of a human on interferon who is very lethargic. Do people see this with cats on interferon? I ask because Isabella is most active after we give fluids but generally pretty laid

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Yes, please send me the file if you will. Isabella is on Referon or something like that. thank-you Laurie - Original Message - From: Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs At

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
I have had better luck with RR than with feliwayI have six cats. Laurie - Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:14 PM Subject: Re: Birds, also, feliway It has to be their idea. I have had some wonderful

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
, 2007 12:46 AM Subject: Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs Hey Laurie, Did your vet say anything about treating Isabella with doxy in case of hemobartanella? Did he say what type of anemia it is? What did he propose to treat the anemia? Thanks, :) Wendy --- laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Litter box issues ~ links

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
I use Dr. Elsey's Ultra Precious Cats. It's unscented and 99% dust free. It's small granules. He also has a litter (or additive you can use) called Cat Attract to attract cats to the litter box. It smells like catnip to me. We've had litter box issues here. I use 1 more box than cats, keep

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
-- I never would have believed it worked if I hadn't seen the results for myself. elizabeth in alabama, phelix, lexie, shakiti, tori, antonio, tiffany, othello On 7/1/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have had better luck with RR than with feliwayI have six cats

Re: Birds, also, feliway....and Rescue Remedy

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
whoops. I meant to say not as far down AS ear canal..about 1/2 way between ear opening and tips... - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 9:40 AM Subject: Re: Birds, also, feliwayand Rescue Remedy Elizabeth

Re: Feliway, Rescue Remedy and Anaflora flower essence

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Remedy I did not know about the spray! I'll google that -- thanks! elizabeth in alabama, phelix, tiffany, antonio, lexie, shakiti, othello, tori (who all had salmon today and are quite happy!) On 7/1/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Elizabeth, glad to hear this! Mine

Re: goodbye. MC ~ please read if you are still around

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
I agree with Jane. I have been here a week or less and already rely on this group. My Isabella isn't doing so well and I need the help. MC you have been a great resource already. Please, can we put principles above personalities and focus on the felines we are here to help? Just a suggestion.

Re: OT list ~ Elizabeth

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Please don't leave Laurie - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 1:01 PM Subject: Re: OT list well, if this is the rule by James or whomever...maybe I need to leave the list. i'm not going to another

Re: OT list ~ Elizabeth

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
here ;-) elizabeth On 7/1/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please don't leave Laurie - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 1:01 PM Subject: Re: OT list

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Me too about two lists...what is the other one?? - Original Message - From: dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 4:21 PM Subject: Re: goodbye. What is going on here? I didn't even know there were 2 lists. So many hot headed

Re: goodbye....now stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
I give 250 mg twice a day ~ I crush 500 mg tablets and sprinkle on canned food. Viralys is already powder form and flavored. My cats like it. the other L-lysine (human) is unflavored. There is a scoop in the Viralys but it's the same dose. If my cats are symptomatic I increase to 500mg twice a

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Hello Sally, did the Baytril improve the anemia? I am trying to figure it out...does this mean there was an infection that the baytril effectively treated and the infection caused the anemia? Were there other symptoms? Did IR take care of the fevers? We are dealing with fever, anemia and low

Re: Pictures and a question ~ marylyn

2007-07-01 Thread laurieskatz
Hope these aren't dumb questions..what is a liver pop and what is AIHA, please? thanks, Laurie (dealing with high fever, anemia and low WBC). On 7/1/07, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not necessarily on topicMai Mai had AIHA and it improved with the addition of liver

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread laurieskatz
Perfectly said. Thanks for this. I try so hard not to let my kittys see me cry or upset when someone is sick. Laurie - Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 5:16 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-07-02 Thread laurieskatz
was their WBC like, the BUN creatinine, the HCT? Were they eating well up to the time of getting sick? Any fever? Pam laurieskatz wrote: I am so sorry to hear about your situatio and can only imagine how horrible it must beI freaked when I had 3 diagnosed with asthma. Teddy died of lung

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-07-02 Thread laurieskatz
is killing my cats, please help me Was bloodwork the same in all? What was off? What was their WBC like, the BUN creatinine, the HCT? Were they eating well up to the time of getting sick? Any fever? Pam laurieskatz wrote: I am so sorry to hear about your situatio and can only imagine how

vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

2007-07-02 Thread laurieskatz
Hi. I have not seen much discussion about prednisone. This and doxy are what my vet is recommending. He is willing to also try IR. Isa has been more lethargic the past few days. Am taking her tomorrow for weight and temp check. She is still eating ~more like grazing. Any thoughts on the pred?

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

2007-07-03 Thread laurieskatz
- Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella Hi. I have not seen much discussion about prednisone. This and doxy are what my vet

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

2007-07-03 Thread laurieskatz
Thanks for all the input. I appreciate it.Our vet compounds and flavors the doxy. I have also consulted the internal medicine specialist and am awaiting her reply. I find that everyone (vets) has a different opinion about what to do for feleuk+ kittys who are symptomatic. Isabella's fever

Isabella update

2007-07-03 Thread laurieskatz
Isabella saw the vet today. Her weight is 8.9 (it was this high one other time) and her HCT was up to 22 from 20. Her other red counts were slightly elevated as well. We cannot kick the fever. She was up to 104.9 from 104.2 a week ago. Her 7 days on interferon ended last night. She was very

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-03 Thread laurieskatz
will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 5:30 PM Subject: Isabella update Isabella saw

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread laurieskatz
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:40 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update Marylyn, yes he can get the doxy compounded. I am reluctant to use

Re: Isabella update

2007-07-04 Thread laurieskatz
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:40 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update Marylyn, yes he can get the doxy compounded. I am reluctant

Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations

2007-07-05 Thread laurieskatz
Isabella is doing well on the prednisone. She is again purring and kneading and following Lisa around. The hemobartonella test came back negative. Here is an email from a homeopathic vet/friend. I hope others can find some helpful suggestions here Laurie Hi Laurie. This little girl is

Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations

2007-07-06 Thread laurieskatz
with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 9:19 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations Isabella

Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations

2007-07-06 Thread laurieskatz
, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 12:14 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update

Another vet's research re various treatments

2007-07-07 Thread laurieskatz
Offered as information This was in response to my inquiry about treating with immunoreglin Re: immunoreglin ~ most of the FeLV eexperts feel that it has not been shown to have any positive benefit for cats with FeLV. Examples: My hospital was involved in a nationwide testing of

Re: Another vet's research re various treatments

2007-07-08 Thread laurieskatz
Thanks Kelly. Some vets don't believe interferon works, but so far it seems to be helping Isabella during the 7 days on. I have posted this earlier but I had 2 FELV+ cats who lived to 22 and 16 years. Squeaky (22) was never treated and was asymptomatic until his final weeks (oral cancer killed

stiff joints, deep sleep and anorexia ~ Isabella Qs

2007-07-11 Thread laurieskatz
Hi. Tonight I thought Isabella was dead when I arrived. She was lying very still under the futon. When I trouched her, she cried out. When I moved her a little closer to me she cried more and seemed very upset. It looked like her legs were having spasms. She moved very slowly and stiffly. She

Re: Appetite issues and Monkee update

2007-07-11 Thread laurieskatz
i just read a warning about using this drug for cats. - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 8:26 PM Subject: Appetite issues and Monkee update Cyproheptadine is also a decongestant, maybe the vet thought

Re: cyproheptadine

2007-07-12 Thread laurieskatz
Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: Appetite issues and Monkee update i just read a warning about using this drug for cats. - Original Message

Archives? Brewers yeast info? Vit C?

2007-07-12 Thread laurieskatz
Does anyone know how I find archived messages re Brewer's Yeast. I know there was discussion on this and I want to start Isabella on itThe holistic vet I consulted wants us to use Vitamin C, too. What do others use for this? THANKS! Laurie

Re: Archives? Brewers yeast info? Vit C?

2007-07-12 Thread laurieskatz
with the word Archives Click on Archives, Click on Search the FeLVTalk Archive Select/click on a date/range to search When the next page comes up, there will be a search box at the top. Enter whatever you want to search on hit search Kat (Mew Jersey) On Thu, 12 Jul 2007, laurieskatz wrote: Date: Thu

Re: Archives? Brewers yeast info? Vit C?

2007-07-12 Thread laurieskatz
likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 10:29 AM Subject: Archives? Brewers yeast

Re: stiff joints, deep sleep and anorexia ~ Isabella Qs

2007-07-13 Thread laurieskatz
Thanks Belinda. Is that a pain killer or is that the appetite stimulant? Sounds like the latter Does the stiffness come and go? Does he cry out when touched? Thank-you Laurie - Original Message - From: Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 13,

homemade foods for cats

2007-07-13 Thread laurieskatz
See: www.catinfo.org and www.catnutrition.org the cat nutrition site tells you everywhere to purchase ingredients. I did this during the food recall. Publications: Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets by Donald Strombeck, DVM. Iowa State Press, 1999. ISBN 0813821495 Complete Guide to Natural

Re: OT: .for Melissa re diarrhea

2007-07-13 Thread laurieskatz
Hi. Check out the yahoo IBD group. Great info there. It's possibly a food allergy. You might try the canned foods suggested at www.catinfo.org if making home made feels overwhelming. Depending on size of stool and frequency, the vet should be able to determine if upper or lower intestine and

Re: OT re appetite stimulant

2007-07-13 Thread laurieskatz
I gave this to my cat Keisha 2 hours ago and she isn't eating, yet. She's been eating less than normal today. I think she has a temp (102.2 ~ vet tech said this is high and vet said it isn't..?) but vet wanted to try the appetite stimulant before trying antibiotics. I am going to have a long

Re: stiff joints, deep sleep and anorexia ~ Isabella Qs

2007-07-15 Thread laurieskatz
? On Jul 15, 2007, at 10:07 AM, catatonya wrote: It sounds as if she's having seizures of some sort? Thoughts and prayers coming your way. tonya laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi. Tonight I thought Isabella was dead when I arrived. She was lying very still under

Re: stiff joints ~ Isabella update

2007-07-15 Thread laurieskatz
We saw the vet yesterday ~ took Isabella in because she seems to be having tremors. She was curled into a ball. Yet, jumped from exam table to sofa with no effort and no crying out. Vet thinks it might be something neurological. I talked a friend who had a feline leukemia positive kitten who

Re: Monkee is gone ~ so is Keisha

2007-07-16 Thread laurieskatz
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss and pain. Prayers for safe travels for Monkee's soul. Monkee is free now but nothing can compensate for the hole in your heart and life. I know. My beloved Keisha died Saturday completely unexpectedly. She went into respiratory distress here at home. I rushed

Re: Celia Please add to the CLS :(

2007-07-17 Thread laurieskatz
Our deepest sympathies. Safe travels, little one, to the life where kitties have no pain.Sherry, my beloved Keisha died unexpectely on Saturday, The only way I could find some comfort was to start writing down happy memories. Grief comes in waves. Laurie - Original Message - From:

Re: To Laurie

2007-07-17 Thread laurieskatz
Thanks Wendy. I absolutely will share results. The vet expects them Thursday. My best Laurie - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 7:36 PM Subject: To Laurie Laurie, I am so sorry about your sweet Keisha.

Re: OT: A poem to those who lost your precious soul

2007-07-17 Thread laurieskatz
this is wonderful. Thank-you. Laurie - Original Message - From: Caroline Kaufmann To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 7:32 PM Subject: RE: OT: A poem to those who lost your precious soul Thank you. This means more to me than you will ever know.

Re: Contact info for Michael Vick, NFL player

2007-07-18 Thread laurieskatz
Good research. THIS is how we can help make a difference. Great advocacy, Wendy. Laurie - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 11:50 AM Subject: OT: Contact info for Michael Vick, NFL player Here are the

Isabella update ~ enlarged spleen not lymphoma!

2007-07-18 Thread laurieskatz
Isabella has been to the specialist. Her temperature was normal and weight the best ever. She has continued to have tremors. She also has a very fast rate of breathing (70-80 BPM). A spine xray revealed nothing amiss. An ultrasound revealed a very enlarged spleen (suspects: lymphoma or red

Re: Monkee is gone

2007-07-19 Thread laurieskatz
Hi. I felt Keisha's presence by my shoulder while I was laying in bed the morning after she died. It was a very strong presence and very comforting. Laurie - Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 7:40 PM Subject: Re:

Keisha necropsy results and Isabella update

2007-07-20 Thread laurieskatz
Good news first. Isabella is doing great. We are starting to decrease the prednisone. She is still on tramadal for pain and clavamox. She is a trooper and we are pleased with her progress. She isn't crying out, we aren't seeing tremors! Keisha died from adenomatosis. This is very rare, vet's

Re: Keisha necropsy results and Isabella update

2007-07-20 Thread laurieskatz
will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 2:52 PM

Re: Keisha necropsy results and Isabella update

2007-07-20 Thread laurieskatz
...I know you are worried about your other kitties, just wanted to comfort you a bit...Glenda --- laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good news first. Isabella is doing great. We are starting to decrease the prednisone. She is still on tramadal for pain and clavamox. She is a trooper and we

Re: Transfer Factor ~ how to order it

2007-07-21 Thread laurieskatz
Susan, I buy feline transfer factor from 4Life. www.4life.com or 888-454-3374 I couldn't figure out how to order from the website so called the number. You have to set up an account ~ it's no big deal and makes re-ordering a breeze. I think they normally sell through distributors. Laurie -

Re: tuna

2007-07-22 Thread laurieskatz
My understanding is human grade tuna can lead to kidney failure in cats... if true, it's good you've decreased it to a pinch!. Laurie - Original Message - From: glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 8:48 AM Subject: treats and

Re: canned and homemade cat food

2007-07-22 Thread laurieskatz
www.catinfo.org gives great canned food options. I have fed canned for 3 years after reading this site authored by a vet. Canned is more like real meat than dry which is more like cereal. I am currently feeding Petguard. www.catnutrition.org has a homemade recipe with all the required

Re: treats and supplement questions...

2007-07-22 Thread laurieskatz
Susan, YES mine love the Solid Gold canned tuna. I forgot about that. I am feeding mostly Petguard right now but they all love the SG tuna. We used to feed Turkey and Salmon Wellness! And you probably saw what I just posted about dry EVO. We had a bad experience with the Wellness dry...Coco's

Re: Transfer Factor

2007-07-23 Thread laurieskatz
Yes someone said they use human. We use feline and it comes with a scoop. My vet looked at ingredients and said fine to use. It's an immune booster and ok to use with alpha interferon. We sprinkle on top of small amont of canned food. I am sure a cat would eat it alone. It is very palatable.

Re: OT: Pet Burial Ceremony- for Monkee

2007-07-25 Thread laurieskatz
This is what I did with the hole in my heart after Squeaky died. I had lived with him (22 yo) longer than anyone but my mother ( I adopted him when he was 8). I imagined there were others out there who needed me. I was in no way ready. In fact after Squeaky died I told the vet to take all my

Re: Candlelighting ceremony?

2007-07-29 Thread laurieskatz
I missed something...is there going to be a ceremony for our beloveds who have left us? Please advise? Thanks! Laurie -

Re: feline anemia

2007-08-01 Thread laurieskatz
Yes and it mentions the fast breathing we are seeing with Isabella.. - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 6:30 PM Subject: feline anemia In my latest issue of Cat Watch there is a big feature article on

Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.

2007-08-02 Thread laurieskatz
Hi all. Isabella is improving again. She is on interferon 7 days on and 7 days off. We opted for transdermal prednisone (once a day) and transdermal tramadol (twice a day). She hates pills. She gets transfer factor sprinkled on her canned food. We have finally found a food she LOVES ~ it's

Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.

2007-08-02 Thread laurieskatz
ps she is also, obviously, feline leukemia positive. L

Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us.

2007-08-02 Thread laurieskatz
Thanks Sally for this note of encouragement! We appreciate it ~ gives us hope! Laurie - Original Message - From: Sally Davis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update and what seems to be working for us. Hi Laurie,

Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?

2007-08-03 Thread laurieskatz
If I may, my vet and I don't like the steroid injections. He says they give the body many more times med than the kitty can absorb AND if there is a bad reaction, no way to change the dose or discontinue. Daily pred is preferred by him as doseage can be adjusted if needed. Just my 2 cents.

Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?

2007-08-04 Thread laurieskatz
, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August

Re: Isabella update ~ enlarged spleen not lymphoma!

2007-08-04 Thread laurieskatz
wacky when they are touched, but I have no idea where I saw it or read it. Is it called synthese;/ ]'(7sia or something. It's sensory overload. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 18, 2007, at 2:46 PM, laurieskatz wrote

interferon ~ does anyone use daily vs 7 days on/off???

2007-08-04 Thread laurieskatz
Isabella finished her current 7 days ON interferon on Wednesday. She has been meowing a bit more yesterday and today and has seemed a bit uncomfortable again. Our vet was going to research and advise whether we can use interferon continuously. We have not heard and it's the weekend. We did

Re: interferon ~ does anyone use daily vs 7 days on/off???

2007-08-05 Thread laurieskatz
immunity to it like she may for human alpah..) - but it's safe to give her continuously otherwise.. Hideyo - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 7:58 PM Subject: interferon ~ does anyone use daily vs 7

Re: A Very Special Cat video

2007-08-05 Thread laurieskatz
wow. thanks for sharing this. We did rescue a cat who had this or something similar. She was awesome and easily adopted. Laurie - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 9:31 AM Subject: OT: A Very Special Cat

Re: Sammy's fever is 106!

2007-08-07 Thread laurieskatz
Prayers. Isabella has anemia and her temp got up to 107. Last time at the vet (3 weeks ago) it was normal. Good luck and prayers for your little one. Laurie - Original Message - From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:14 AM

Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread laurieskatz
Thanks Hideyo! Our vet confirmed what you said about developing immunity to interferon. THANK-YOU for this information. She also said the feline version is hard to get and very expensive. Can you provide any insight? Thanks Laurie - Original Message - From: HIDEYO YAMAMOTO To:

Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread laurieskatz
. It is $1000 for 10 tubes I believe. On 8/7/07, laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Hideyo! Our vet confirmed what you said about developing immunity to interferon. THANK-YOU for this information. She also said the feline version is hard to get and very expensive. Can you provide any

Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q

2007-08-07 Thread laurieskatz
3 times dosages out of one vial. Does it make sense? - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:48 AM Subject: Re: Hideyo ~ interferon Q I don't know, but Hideyo will. On 8/7/07, laurieskatz

Re: Hideyo :(

2007-08-09 Thread laurieskatz
I have not been reading whatever has happened. Hideyo you have been a great help to me. Isabella and many others like her benefit from your experience, strength and hope. I hope you will stay and respect your decision if you decide to leave and will wish you well. God bless. Laurie -

Re: Exactly what are my rights here?

2007-08-09 Thread laurieskatz
I have done the same thing here. Found someone who lived nearby to say the cat was theirs. It worked for us. - Original Message - From: HIDEYO YAMAMOTO To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 8:53 AM Subject: Re: Exactly what are my rights here?

Re: Fire update

2007-08-11 Thread laurieskatz
blessings. I love that she is still trying to find them. Prayers and head butts to Susan and all her furries. - Original Message - From: MaryChristine To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 1:22 PM Subject: Re: Fire update and lots and lots of

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread laurieskatz
Hello. Bile can mean liver involvement. I don't free feed and if I go too long between AM and PM feedings, we will sometimes see this yellow frothy vomit (bile) from not having food in stomach. We usually stay on schedule, so a rare occurrence and only once. I'd have blood work done to RO

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread laurieskatz
I use Seventh Generation Free and Clear bleach, when I use bleach which is rarely. It's non chlorine and non-toxic. Mix one part bleach to 10 parts water (or even weaker) and keep your kitty shut up in another room (with window open if you can) and vent the areas treated by having a fan running

Re: Clear vomit in new home

2007-08-12 Thread laurieskatz
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 11:18 AM Subject: Re: Clear vomit in new home I use Seventh Generation Free and Clear bleach, when I use bleach

Re: rescue remedy

2007-08-13 Thread laurieskatz
- Original Message - From: Melissa Lind To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 12:06 PM Subject: OT: rescue remedy So, I was really excited to get some rescue remedy and try it out on the kitties to see how amazingly it worked-no luck! Am I doing

Re: rescue remedy

2007-08-13 Thread laurieskatz
Maybe it does not work on kittens? I used to wear mine out by playing with feather toys for 20 minutes at bedtime and they (2 and 3 mo old) slept through the night from the very beginning. I use Rescue Remedy by warming between my thumb and index finger and then holding inside non furry part

Re: OT: deer hunters: Greater heart attack risk

2007-08-18 Thread laurieskatz
AGREE ...hiking, and photo taking would be, dare I say, spiritual. I have learned more from watching deer in my yard for years than any hunter learns from stalking and killing innocents. They ARE families. I have watched bucks play fighting with fawns and bucks grooming each other, does

Re: Please talk to me/Angela

2007-08-21 Thread laurieskatz
Angela, I am so sorryfor your loss, your pain and the uncertaintyI unexpectedly lost Keisha 5 weeks ago. I didn't even know she was sick (not feline leukemia+). Now another of mine has a similar heart problem (not related and not contagious)somedays I am overwhelmed...I try to know

Re: Please talk to me~ yes keep vet appt

2007-08-21 Thread laurieskatz
Angela, definitely keep the appt. Knowing is better than not knowing, imo. If you know they are positive, you can treat them and take steps to keep them asymptomatic If you find out they are negative, you can breather easy. A friend had a negative in with a group of positives for FIVE YEARS

Re: Please talk to me

2007-08-21 Thread laurieskatz
Great news! Rest easy tonight, friend, and get about the business of grieving. Remember Ripley and Sherman will also grieve the loss of their pal. Laurie - Original Message - From: Angela Lewis To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 2:37 PM Subject:

Re: Caroline- Re: Rescue Cat's Reuniting

2007-08-24 Thread laurieskatz
Caroline, thanks for this update. I seem to find lost cats and dogs more than the normal person (but much like others here!) and I always check them out (I am a lawyer, toomaybe it's our training) before returning them. I have not returned them all. I love it when the cat or dog joyously

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?PLS READ

2007-08-25 Thread laurieskatz
I have experienced BOTH having a feleuk positive cat die at home and a feleuk positive one I thought was dying survive. The difference? The one who I thought was dying (it was Isabella who is doing GREAT NOW) continued to eat. She wasn't eating as much but still defecating and eating SOME. She

Re: Sylvester changed to Boots

2007-08-25 Thread laurieskatz
, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:31 PM Subject: Re: Sylvester changed to Boots

Add Keisha to CS?

2007-08-25 Thread laurieskatz
Belinda, can Keisha be added to the CandleLight service list, please? She was not feline leukemia positive Died 7.14.07 Thanks, Laurie - Original Message - From: Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:10 PM Subject: Re: Typical course

Re: Baytril question ~MAKE SURE LOW DOSE

2007-08-27 Thread laurieskatz
Please make sure the Baytril is low dose. Baytril causes blindness in cats in higher doses. One vet attributed Frankie's blindness to several rounds of low dose baytril. Another vet thinks his blindness is genetic. Laurie -

Re: Ripley and Sherman

2007-09-03 Thread laurieskatz
I would suggest keeping them in a safe room with everything they need. Preferably your bedroom or other room where they will encounter only you. Rescue remedy rubbed in non hairy part of ears and also feliway plug ins may calm them. L - Original Message - From: Angela Lewis To:

Re: Using Interferon

2007-09-03 Thread laurieskatz
Hello and please don't forget it's one week on and one week off good luck you haven't hurt her. Laurie - Original Message - From: Laura Keith To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:49 AM Subject: Using Interferon Hello all. I've been reading

Re: Using Interferon

2007-09-03 Thread laurieskatz
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 1:20 PM Subject: Re: Using Interferon Hello and please don't forget it's one week

Re: Advantage/FrontLine

2007-09-04 Thread laurieskatz
My experience: Frontline caused a severe allergic reaction in my Winston. He was severely itchy and rolling back for months. I won't use it again. Laurie - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:12 PM

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