Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten

2009-07-02 Thread Laurieskatz
YEAH!! Good work! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:11 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] good news about the kitten I am ver

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat losing weight/question about Doxy

2009-07-01 Thread Laurieskatz
Is there any diarrhea or vomiting? Frankie was ravenous - even raiding the other kitties' bowls and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. The vet had not seen the ravenous eating with pancreatitis before. He did lose some weight later after he became anorexic. He had occasional fudgy stools. -Ori

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: DNA

2009-06-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi. My husband is worried this person will retaliate. I can tell you her name is Alice and she adopts FeLV+ cats. Please do not mention on any FeLV lists as she has access. Thank-you. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org]

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: DNA

2009-06-28 Thread Laurieskatz
All, I have a confidential DNA. If you want to inquire, please email me privately. Thanks, Laurie lauriesk...@mchsi.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Re OT- Tiffany, blind DUMPED cat

2009-06-24 Thread Laurieskatz
powder drain out and mix it up and give it to her..didn't know you could get it in chew form. On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: > Hi. Lucy takes her heart med in chew form and loves it. We were given > sample > flavors and she picked chicken. So easy. I just put in

Re: [Felvtalk] Re OT- Tiffany, blind DUMPED cat

2009-06-23 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi. Lucy takes her heart med in chew form and loves it. We were given sample flavors and she picked chicken. So easy. I just put in on her canned food in the AM. She always eats all her food. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukem

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing weight

2009-06-19 Thread Laurieskatz
appetance when having a pancreatitis attack.  Granted > many vets don't really have experience treating pancreatitis > but it is manageable.  > > Amy, I don't think this is your problem since your kitty is > eating. > Sharyl > > --- On Thu, 6/18/09, Laurieskatz > w

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing weight

2009-06-18 Thread Laurieskatz
Pancreatitis is a blood test (and/or ultrasound). They send the blood to Texas now. There is a yahoo group for feline pancreatitis. It is important to do the right test. There is an outdated one that some vets still use. It isn't really something they treat. My vet had me put Frankie on a low fat d

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing weight

2009-06-18 Thread Laurieskatz
Has he been tested for pancreatitis? Hyperthyroid? Those are two conditions that result in weight loss. That is what we tested for. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sharyl Sent: Wednesday, June 17,

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing weight

2009-06-17 Thread Laurieskatz
EVO dry took Bella from 8 lbs to 13 lbs! She also got canned Fancy Feast but the majority of her diet was/is EVO. Frankie (not FeLV but pancreatitis) gained 2 lbs on canned Fancy Feast Gourmet Salmon and Shrimp. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:fe

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing

2009-06-17 Thread Laurieskatz
ehalf Of Amy > > Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 11:09 AM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing > > > > > > His name is Maverick. > > > > He woke up this morning with a yellow color and has > let us > &

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing

2009-06-17 Thread Laurieskatz
. We just returned from the vet and he had a peaceful passing. Amy --- On Wed, 6/17/09, Laurieskatz wrote: > From: Laurieskatz > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 9:45 AM > Poor guy. What is his name? >

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing

2009-06-17 Thread Laurieskatz
Poor guy. What is his name? Please keep us posted. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:22 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing

2009-06-16 Thread Laurieskatz
Good! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:28 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing Ok, I just read on Tanya CRF site that TUMS

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing

2009-06-16 Thread Laurieskatz
Me, too about the cat litter. That could explain the vomiting. If he is vomiting and not having stools, it can mean the kitty is blocked and needs to be seen asap. They had my Lucy swallow some "pills" and then xrayed her stomach each couple hours to make sure they moved into the intestines. They d

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat crashing

2009-06-16 Thread Laurieskatz
I am sorry to hear about your kitty. Glad you are here. I am sure you know he must eat. Mackerel, Fancy Feast canned foods (gourmet salmon and shrimp works here), dry EVO, Kentucky fried chicken, canned Friskies, Whiska packets with cheese, Weruva paw lickin chicken, fresh tilapia or salmon (cooked

Re: [Felvtalk] Introducing healthy cats into former FELV+ cat household

2009-06-13 Thread Laurieskatz
I adopted 3 FeLV- cats 3 1/2 months after Squeaky, FeLV+ died. I don't recall now if I changed water and food bowls. The virus does not live long outside the body. I didn't have carriers or scratching posts with my FeLV+ cats. I was not a very smart guardian when I had them. I always recommen

Re: [Felvtalk] To all who are grieving...

2009-06-04 Thread Laurieskatz
I didn't know GMTA either! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kerry MacKenzie Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 7:24 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] To all who are grieving... Thank

Re: [Felvtalk] To all who are grieving...

2009-06-03 Thread Laurieskatz
:) sounds like me!! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 2:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] To all who are grieving... thanks to emil

Re: [Felvtalk] To all who are grieving...

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
>From an obituary in today's newspaper.I read it after reading Emily's post. It seems apropos! During her married life, Carol enjoyed raising numerous pets and looked forward to being reunited with them all someday. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.or

Re: [Felvtalk] PHARMACY FOR MEDICATED TREATS

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
vtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? how neat! what'll they think of next? On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: > These are actual little chewy treats that are chicken flavored by the > pharmacy. > They come in several different flavors and they l

Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
These are actual little chewy treats that are chicken flavored by the pharmacy. They come in several different flavors and they let her try them out before we added the meds! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf

Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
Lucy has HCM. Found with xray at first. Confirmed, and now we monitor, with ultrasound. She is on daily meds and doing GREAT. Her meds are in treat form. Makes her happy and her mama happy! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia

Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
Oxygen tank. The vet had placed Keisha in one and that is where she died. Used for kitties who aren't breathing right. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sander, Sue Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:52 AM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?

2009-06-02 Thread Laurieskatz
Keisha, died suddenly died from congestive heart failure. We did make it to the vet (twice that day) and she died there the second time. He missed the problem at the first visit despite the chest xrays showing fluid and sent her home. She collapsed when we got home and I rushed her back out there.

Re: [Felvtalk] PA Sanctuary

2009-06-01 Thread Laurieskatz
Agree. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 2:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA Sanctuary just to cause more trouble, as i'm so good a

Re: [Felvtalk] Senior Boy Needs To Get To Sanctuary

2009-05-29 Thread Laurieskatz
It just hit $400! This is 72% of the goal. Thanks to all who are donating and spreading the word! Every amount helps! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 10:14 AM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Life without Pixie

2009-05-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Beautifully said CC. Mine always send me new onesand, as you say, before I am ready! Keisha sent me Tessa a year ago. She is so much like Keisha, I cannot believe it. Tessa was a stray. She is healthy and sassy. She just learned how to growl from my blind cat Frankie (that's how he keeps the o

Re: [Felvtalk] Grace

2009-05-28 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi Alice, I am glad you posted about Bella being with you now! I wasn't sure if I should post that and was hoping you would! Bella has landed in cat heaven on earth and has two sisters now! Bless you, Alice! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvta

Re: [Felvtalk] Grace

2009-05-27 Thread Laurieskatz
Prayers. Bella recovered from an unexplained high fever (up to 107) over a several weeks and has been healthy for 2 years. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 20

Re: [Felvtalk] Qs re CA/Urgent: FeLV+ senior boy needs money to get to sanctu...

2009-05-27 Thread Laurieskatz
a tough old guy to have survived life > on the streets with > an infected mouth, broken rib, matted and dirty. > And now that he's gotten > the mouth taken care of, he's been eating 4 cans of > food a day. He's > getting so strong, it's like trying to

Re: [Felvtalk] Qs re CA/Urgent: FeLV+ senior boy needs money to get to sanctuary

2009-05-26 Thread Laurieskatz
o shove a rhino back in its cage when he tries to get out. I think he has some very good quality of life ahead of him, And how could I not help him. A cat shows up at your door in that condition, you do what you can. --- On Tue, 5/26/09, Laurieskatz wrote: > From: Laurieskatz > Subject

Re: [Felvtalk] Qs re CA/Urgent: FeLV+ senior boy needs money to get to sanctuary

2009-05-26 Thread Laurieskatz
Curious...why do they want to do a blood panel? Also, why does the fundraising page list the goal at $550? I rescued a guy a number of years ago who was four paw declawed, elderly and his mouth was a mess. Someone had shut him in the wall of a building and a worker heard his cries and let him out

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Add CJ to the CLS

2009-05-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Sharyl, I am so sorry to hear this. That is a lot of loss in a short time. They are so lucky that you found them and gave them love and food and a warm bed. I hope Mattie will comfort you. You share the loss of sweet CJ. I pray she will stay with you a long time, too. Laurie -Original Message-

Re: [Felvtalk] Laura is gone

2009-05-22 Thread Laurieskatz
I am so sorry -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Laura B Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 8:27 AM To: felvt...@felineleukemia Subject: [Felvtalk] Laura is gone One week ago today I had to let Laura go, she

Re: [Felvtalk] Pixie is a fluffy orange angel

2009-05-15 Thread Laurieskatz
I am so sorry about Pixie. I know this week has been a nightmare for you. I remember my FeLV+ kitties went pretty quickly when it was their time. I hope you can find comfort in the knowledge that you did everything you could and you gave Pixie the final gift we can give our beloveds - freedom. Alth

Re: [Felvtalk] Pixie didn't eat during the five days I was away

2009-05-13 Thread Laurieskatz
Can you find an ER vet? I am glad you are syringe feeding her. Are you able to get into her the normal amount of food she would eat in a day? You might want to join feline assisted feeding yahoo group. Cats can go into liver failure after only 48 hours without their normal food intake. When my cats

Re: [Felvtalk] Zuckerman has crossed

2009-05-12 Thread Laurieskatz
Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Six kitties in 9 months is a lot of cumulative loss and grief, even if loss is expected. Bless you for taking and caring for these kitties. At least they knew love, full tummies, touch and warm bodies before they moved on. Take care of you and let the other kitties

Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone out there?

2009-05-12 Thread Laurieskatz
Back at you Kelley! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 3:40 AM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Anyone out there? Hope all the moms (those of cats and people) had

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ kitty is sick

2009-05-05 Thread Laurieskatz
No problem. I have done the same. :) -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Paz Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 9:05 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ kitty is sick I'm so

Re: [Felvtalk] UPDATE: Tampa FL: Double suicide leaves 3 FELV+ cats, high kill facility

2009-05-01 Thread Laurieskatz
Heather, I have several feelings around this. Sadness, anger, frustration, compassion. This couple was likely not thinking straight about the future or their kitties when they took their own lives. I can never know what is in someone else's mind or heart. I do know that I have feelings that ar

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro

2009-04-28 Thread Laurieskatz
- Original Message - From: "Laurieskatz" To: Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 11:23 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Intro > The odd thing is I didn't do anything special because I had no idea what > this diagnosis meant at that time! I even had them vaccinated for feline > le

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro

2009-04-27 Thread Laurieskatz
The odd thing is I didn't do anything special because I had no idea what this diagnosis meant at that time! I even had them vaccinated for feline leukemia every year (makes me wonder about the vet!). Stripes was treated with antibiotics every time he got sick. He nearly died from an injection the v

[Felvtalk] good vet in LA area?

2009-04-27 Thread Laurieskatz
Anyone know one..esp for cancer? Thanks L ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro

2009-04-27 Thread Laurieskatz
My 2 FeLV+ cats lived to ages 22 and 16. Stripes, the 16 year old, was sick on and off his entire life. Squeaky was never sick until his last 3 weeks on earth. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sue

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro

2009-04-27 Thread Laurieskatz
I would keep them separated for the 30 days. I am very cautious. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Nortina Bell Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:13 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtal

Re: [Felvtalk] I'm new here...

2009-04-26 Thread Laurieskatz
Karen, I have Feline Transfer Factor in powder form. Should I be used the Transfer Factor Nano Plus instead? She is not FeLV+ but is not a good eater. Thanks, Laurie (ps I can call if you would rather...) -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun.

[Felvtalk] FRM VET ~ Inteferon source

2009-04-26 Thread Laurieskatz
>From a vet friend who has FeLV+ cats. Laurie From: jennifer Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 9:31 AM To: Laurieskatz Subject: Re: Inteferon source Hey, it took me eight months to locate an inexpensive source after Roche stopped making Roferon. Compounding pharmacies want a fortune for

[Felvtalk] JANET interferon

2009-04-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Janet, Jenni is the vet who normally gets interferon for my friend... Jenni can't get it right now either. It's hard to get the one that is the best kind to use. at this moment I can't remember which is which. On 4/24/09, Laurieskatz wrote>> Do you have a way to

[Felvtalk] JENNY~ please email me?

2009-04-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Jenny, my emails to you are coming back. Can you please email me at: lauriesk...@mchsi.com? Thanks! Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Laurieskatz
and I am hoping that someone has a resource other than Franck's . Thanks Laurie Jane On Apr 24, 2009, at 3:25 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: > Is the alpha the expensive interferon or is it the human one that > some of us > use? > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-bou

Re: [Felvtalk] YIKES

2009-04-24 Thread Laurieskatz
Is the alpha the expensive interferon or is it the human one that some of us use? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jane Lyons Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 7:33 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] I'm new here...

2009-04-23 Thread Laurieskatz
Welcome! Glad you are here and sorry for reason. But, it isn't a death sentence! My FeLv+ cats, Squeaky and Stripes lived to ages 22 and 16. Re Wilson, it is really important to get him eating asap. Cats, unlike humans, cannot go long without eating their normal amount of food. They risk liver fa

Re: [Felvtalk] Important - please read, be aware and pass it on!

2009-04-22 Thread Laurieskatz
Feline Pride is a new raw food that is almost the exact homemade recipe as that at www.catnutrition.org It has been given the stamp of approval by Dr. Lisa Pierson of www.catinfo.org and also by the webmaster of the catnutrition website. Pierson has a lot of valuable info on her website about feli

Re: [Felvtalk] Petey isn't eating and x-rays have found nothing

2009-04-15 Thread Laurieskatz
The ER vet missed congestive heart failure signs on Keisha's chest xrays. She was breathing hard, did not want to eat. She was not FeLV+ but this sounds similar. Encourage her to join Feline Assisted Feeding yahoo group (FAF)..Petey will go into liver failure if she doesn't get him eating. When

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

2009-04-14 Thread Laurieskatz
pregnancy. Good luck. Jenny On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 2:54 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: > A friend just took in a pregnant cat yesterday (she was taken to a no kill > shelter this week). She thinks the cat might deliver today. > > She thinks she might have an URI. Does anyone know if the kittens wi

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

2009-04-13 Thread Laurieskatz
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT - will kittens born to mom with URI have URI? 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 h

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

2009-04-13 Thread Laurieskatz
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 foster mom started l lysine. Mama kitty ("Spring") is eating. No discharge from eyes or nose. Symptoms have no

Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance

2009-04-13 Thread Laurieskatz
ic to trap. Not sure how this helps the cats in any way. If an ordinance were decently worded, I MIGHT be for it, but in general I am for less legislation, not more. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Laurieskatz wrote: > I mean FOR TNR. Thank-you! I will check it out! > Laurie > >

Re: [Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance

2009-04-13 Thread Laurieskatz
s. On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: > Does anyone live in a community with a TNR ordinance? > > Laurie > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/li

[Felvtalk] OT TNR ordinance

2009-04-12 Thread Laurieskatz
Does anyone live in a community with a TNR ordinance? Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

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

2009-04-12 Thread Laurieskatz
A friend just took in a pregnant cat yesterday (she was taken to a no kill shelter this week). She thinks the cat might deliver today. She thinks she might have an URI. Does anyone know if the kittens will have or contract the URI? Thanks, Laurie _

Re: [Felvtalk] Exposure time/retesting

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
: [Felvtalk] Exposure time/retesting You can also get powdered lysine and not have to crush it. Way cheaper and lasts a long time. 1 pound for $10.69. This is what we use: *http://tinyurl.com/c4we8j* On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: > Not all cats like the taste of Viralys.

Re: [Felvtalk] patience

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
Some vets will spay a cat in heat. Greater risk of bleeding is what I have been told. Those who will spay said it's not a risk, just that some vets don't want to deal with a messier spay. I would always have her spayed rather than risk her becoming pregnant. We have always spayed FeLV+ cats during

[Felvtalk] the dangers fo chemical flea and tick products

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/emails/040909c.html?click=73593 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Exposure time/retesting

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
Not all cats like the taste of Viralys. You can get unflavored 500mg L lysine tablets, crush them and put them on their canned food. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of James Rauscher Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm

2009-04-09 Thread Laurieskatz
A friend in Iowa did have a cat who had heartworm more than 5 years ago. The vets did treat her and she is fine. Small but fine. I have had 4 cats with asthma. Flovent works wonders! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemi

Re: [Felvtalk] Supplementing the diet of a + cat in a multicat house-

2009-04-07 Thread Laurieskatz
Canned has fewer calories than dry. A cup of dry can range from over 400 to over 600 kcals. I was feeding dry EVO and I think it's something like 650 kcals per cup. Wellness dry (yellow bag) was around 450 kcals per cup. A 3 oz can, of Petguard turkey and barley lite, for example is 88 kcals. Wer

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccines

2009-03-30 Thread Laurieskatz
My two positives were vaccinated for years (I was ignorant and so, apparently, was our vet). Squeaky always became very sick for 3 days after the vaccination. It didn't faze Stripes but he was always kind of sick on and off. That was the ONLY time Squeaky was ever sick. Laurie -Original Message

Re: [Felvtalk] Arlene update 2 for Sue

2009-03-27 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi. I missed earlier posts and would like to donate. Is someone going to try to get those other 2 preg females spayed or are there objections to that? Her population could double with 3 litters. Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemi

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

2009-03-24 Thread Laurieskatz
You can buy it online (eg Waggin'Tails). If you call around you might find a retailer in your area...in my city, a small private garden shop sells it and so does Petco. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On

Re: [Felvtalk] Devastated and Ignorant-Confused-New Diagnosis in Multiple Cat Household

2009-03-21 Thread Laurieskatz
I agree with Gary. When our vet thought Teddy might have something contagious he told me not to bother to separate him from the other 6 cats since they'd already been exposed. He felt it would be less stressful for Teddy to continue living amongst his feline family, too. Laurie -Original Mess

Re: [Felvtalk] elevated liver enzymes

2009-03-20 Thread Laurieskatz
I have experienced this twice with friends' kitties (accompanied them to the specialist). It was related to anorexia (we never did figure out why the one kitty wasn't eating..the other kitty had dental issues that turned out to be something else). Both had a feeding tube placed (E tube). From my un

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Felv Cats

2009-03-11 Thread Laurieskatz
The dementia I experience with my kitties was nighttime yowling. Squeaky (FeLV+) and Keisha (FeLV-) would call out. I think they were disoriented. I don't recall what I did with Squeaky but with Keisha, I would call out to her and she would come and find me. Laurie -Original Message- From

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition

2009-03-07 Thread Laurieskatz
Isabella likes EVO dry. We have tried every canned out there, I bet, and the only kind she will eat is Fancy Feast. Not my fav but at least she is a good eater. Always has been! Laurie -Original Message- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@feli

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV survey, please take part, just a personal one to better undertsand FeLV.

2009-03-06 Thread Laurieskatz
You can also buy in pill form and crush it yourself. This is the least expensive way. Mine also like Viralys which is a flavored powder and about 3 times as expensive as the pills. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question

2009-03-06 Thread Laurieskatz
: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Laurieskatz Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question laurie, maybe she is an alpha and you are not doing what she wants so she teaches you a lesson? sometimes, Annie will act like this. wish i could get inside their heads and then i could solve

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question

2009-03-06 Thread Laurieskatz
Dorlis, this was a male cat who was an only cat. He has been dead for over 20 years now. L -Original Message- From: dlg...@windstream.net [mailto:dlg...@windstream.net] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 8:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Laurieskatz Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV

Re: [Felvtalk] testing the list

2009-03-06 Thread Laurieskatz
Here. Grateful to all for responses to my question about co-mingling and to the survey respondents. Laurie (on behalf of Bella) -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Friday, March 0

Re: [Felvtalk] vetalog and other steroids

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
Vetalog is a steroid. I found a comprehensive discussion here: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=26+1461&aid=1422 " Although other compounds could be listed, over 98 percent of all steroids used in pets are either hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone (Vetalog), methylpr

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
I had 6 cats and only Coco got myonecrosis. At least 2 others also ate the dry Wellness -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Ackerman Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 4:00 PM To: Felv talk Subject: Re

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
in its bag with the top rolled so there's no extra air? Wacky! Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Laurieskatz Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 2:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject

Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
Coco lost weight, couldn't jump up, her tongue would come out of her mouth and her legs weren't working right. Not FeLV+but she was diagnosed with myonecrosis. A change in food (from dry to canned) reversed her issues. The vets tested for all the usual causes and she was negative so they assumed nu

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

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
I totally missed the injection info. Have you researched cortisol? Wonder if they hit a nerve when they vaccinated him. Did they give the injection in his scruff? I strongly suspect something happened at the vet's officeI do not mean to alarm you as he may very well recover and be fine but I wo

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

2009-03-04 Thread Laurieskatz
18 months ago I brought Winston (FeLV-) home from the vet after a dental cleaning. He could not use his back legs correctly. He acted like he was in pain when he would try to use his legs. I took him to a specialist and she suspected he had been injured (back twisted) while under anesthesia. Fortun

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

2009-03-03 Thread Laurieskatz
/2/09, Laurieskatz wrote: > From: Laurieskatz > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list. > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 10:18 PM > Hi Amy. I didn't find out my boys were positive until > they were in their > teens. The vet said they wer

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

2009-03-02 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi Amy. I didn't find out my boys were positive until they were in their teens. The vet said they were likely "carriers" and since Squeaky was never sick, the vet said his was likely in his bone marrow. Stripes was symptomatic on and off. Stripes lived several more years (to age 16) and Squeaky liv

Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey

2009-02-26 Thread Laurieskatz
Viky, I am so sorry to hear about your little guy. Your description of him as your heart and your trip around the yard are simply wonderfulthank-you for sharing. Comforting thoughts headed your way. You did everything for your furkid and he knows this. God speed little guy. Laurie -Origina

Re: [Felvtalk] My cat

2009-02-26 Thread Laurieskatz
When the vet suspected one of my seven was FeLV+ he reassured me by telling me my others had already been exposed, so no need to isolate him. L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, Febru

[Felvtalk] NEED HELP re FeLV+ and - living together

2009-02-20 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi all, Isabella's mom is considering moving in with a couple in poor health. They have a cat. The couple's brother won't let her bring Isabella (FeLV+ and asymptomatic, 12 lb girl) as he says the virus is airborne and she will expose the other cat. I believe Isabella's mom would keep Isabella in h

Re: [Felvtalk] Shots for Felv/Re Testing for Non Felv Cat

2009-02-19 Thread Laurieskatz
Well this is VERY interesting to me. My FeLV+ cats were always vaccinated for FeLV, too (before AND after the vet knew they were positive). Stripes lived to 16 years and Squeaky lived to age 22 years. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Laser?

2009-02-11 Thread Laurieskatz
Yes. My vet has been doing laser SN for at least 8 years! L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lase

Re: [Felvtalk] Elevated liver enzymes

2009-02-11 Thread Laurieskatz
Elevated liver enzymes can mean Hepatic lipidosis (liver failure). If he is eating less than normal he can go into liver failure. If it is that, he is critical. I would ask her for a copy of the blood work and ask her how elevated they are and consider getting him to another vet/specialist (and/or

Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine as a supplement

2009-02-09 Thread Laurieskatz
Works for mine. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Gloria B. Lane Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 11:08 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lysine as a supplement Interesting - we sh

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question

2009-02-07 Thread Laurieskatz
Susan, good info on the internet about human directed aggression. Yes, I suspect she was removed from her littermates too soon. We had a cat like this once...he'd had distemper as a kitten and we thought he was a little brain damaged. I wonder, if the suggestions under human directed cat aggression

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Survey Answers and a question

2009-02-07 Thread Laurieskatz
AT WHAT AGE DID YOUR CAT BECOME FeLV POSITIVE? WHAT TREATMENTS DID YOU DO/ARE DOING? WHAT FOOD DO/DID YOU FEED? WHAT LIFESTYLE DO YOUR CATS LEAD, E.G; INDOOR, OUTDOOR/BOTH ? LIVE WITH OTHER CATS OR NOT? HAS YOUR CAT HAD/HAVE ANY OTHER ILLNESSES AND OR STRESS IN LIFE? IF SO WHAT? WHAT AGE IS YOUR C

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccine

2009-02-04 Thread Laurieskatz
Squeaky used to react to the vaccine each time. He would be lethargic for 3 days. One day my vet tested him and found he was positive. Both he and Stripes tested positive that day. The vet determined Squeaky was a "carrier" and carried the disease in his bone marrow. He was never sick until his fi

Re: [Felvtalk] testing the list

2009-02-03 Thread Laurieskatz
All good here. Isabella is fat and happy. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of James G Wilson Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] testing the list Hey

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

2009-01-23 Thread Laurieskatz
Jennifer, you and Mr. Darcy are in my thoughts and prayers. I think you are doing the best thing for your precious boy. God bless, Laurie > From: Jennifer Dykhouse > > To: > Subject: Blood transfusion on Felv+ cat > Date sent: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:17:45 -0500 > > > > I have decided to not do

Re: [Felvtalk] Tofu update!

2009-01-17 Thread Laurieskatz
:) YAY!! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Diane Rosenfeldt Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 11:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Tofu update! CONGRATULATIONS, TOFU! I hope yo

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