Hello,
My name is Leslie. My cat's name is Satchmo. He's 6 years old, I adopted him at 5 years old knowing that he had feline leukemia. My question is about adopting him a friend.
Now the background. Four years ago I adopted Sushi, a 2 yr old DSH that had been rescued from a house full of cats
thrilled to have found this group!
Leslie
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Leslie
, but to see so many of you with cats that have lived outside of expectation, it just gives me hope. Don't worry, I know that the rules are still there, but it helps.
So, thank you, and I'm more eager than ever to talk to my vet next week.
Leslie
Hello, it's Leslie again,
So here's the FeLV+ kitten update from the Humane Society: I went to visit and play with both kittens last Wednesday and they were so cute. Incredibly active, curious, friendly. The volunteer and I talked about my situation a lot and we agreed that since
-an-only-cat love-bug mood of late. He must know. ;)
Leslie
who have experienced recent loss. All I can say is that I am sorry and that I understand. Not very wise, but very empathetic.
Leslie
. :)
Leslie
. And then when I emerge, I want to wash up before petting him, which he thinks is just, plain mean. :)
I'll let you know how the vet goes.
Leslie
at her at once. They also rehydrated her.
That's about it, we'll see how the Clavamox does, I hope that she starts perking up to food again on her own soon, because I hate poking the poor thing. How much should I make sure that she gets a day? And over how many feedings a day?
Thanks,
Leslie
by focusing on a new kitten.
I know that when I consider adopting again, an older, more proven cat would probably be wisest, but... well, a) they are so dang cute and b) I want to get them out of the shelter environment so badly.
Leslie
and brings you comfort in the present or in memory.
Leslie
, I want one, so there it is. :)
Leslie
--Message: 8Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:10:33 -0700From: Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: AzraelTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgMessage-ID:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowedLeslie,I just
' mister.
Leslie
Message: 2Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:51:18 -0700From: Nina
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowedOh Leslie you've made my day!This is such wonderful news.Please
for a sick cat?
Leslie
--Message: 5Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:41:39 -0700From: Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Satch is coughingTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgMessage-ID:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowedOh for God's sake, Satch
can't see this being it for him. He's in such good health otherwise, and the cost of bringing a sweet little kitten home to pass canNOT be his life. The world just canNOT work like that.
I'm adamant also. :)
Leslie
Hi Leslie,Sorry for all of your turmoil about your trip.Can you have Satch boarded
and see what it will cost. I think that the fee will be more like $130, but comparatively it might be worth it.
He licked the liver shake off of my finger, but wasn't interested in the plate of it that I put down for him.
Leslie
From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Satch is coughing
Hi Leslie
of the support and advice.
Leslie
! there.
And now, here is some CUTEness. OT as these are rabbits, but on topic as they are wonderful.
http://www.birdchick.com/adventures/rabbit/
Be sure to check out the link at the top of the page The disapproving continues... if you approve of the disapproving. :)
Leslie
, before we were so certain, life still acted as it will.
Don't lose faith in your friend, and don't lose faith in yourself.
I hope that all is well with you both. Strong mitichlorian thoughts in your direction.
Leslie
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:21:53 -0700From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re
be there and which shouldn't. A lot of people supplement, again anywhere from Vitamin C to ImmunoReglin. There is no one path to follow, just make sure that you and Crackers are happy on the one that you choose.
Good luck to you both,
Leslie
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:41:09 EDTFrom: [EMAIL PROTECTED
Oh Nina, how fantastic! How wonderful to be surprised again and again. Yay fist shaking!!!
Leslie
in a pinch, but really, a proper lubrication (like KY) is the best, it makes it MUCH easier on them. Even Satchobjects tobeing poked without it.
Thought I'd share in case anyone was going to pursue.
Leslie
Thank you, Wendy!
Message: 10Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 07:06:09 -0700 (PDT)From: wendy
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: To Leslie: Re: crackers IFA was positive need help a.s.a.p.To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgMessage-ID:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1Leslie-I loved
mix slowly and over several days, if not weeks, then the odds of them switching to whatever you'd like them to eat are greatly improved.
How did the hacking resolve? Have you seen a hairball?Is he still doing it?
Leslie
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and then we can address the leukemia. My vet is open to treating her with Interferon, but what can I expect? Is it an injection? How often to they get it and over how long? Are there any side effects that you've noticed.
See, for once that would have been a short post. ;)
Thank you, Leslie
on at that point?
Nina, how long has Spencer been in your mix? When will you retest the others?
Thank you!
Leslie
Message: 3Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:37:57 -0700From: Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Interferon questions - after some ventingTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgMessage-ID:
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Tad, no worries, thank you for clearing it up - I thought I knew that I knew what you meant, but I wanted to make sure - sometimes (oftentimes) I am quite surprised.
Thank you again for your help,
Leslie
From: Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Interferon questions - after some venting
in perspective. Isn't it funny how just a tiny bit of distance affords one the space to forget all of the weighing details? Just remember that this moment here will soon be that. One step at a time, you'll get to the answers.
Leslie
From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: I'm glad you're sitting down
and leave mine out of it!) She's fabulous and I'm so excited.
Please cross your paws that they can be introduced in a week and that nothing delays the meeting!
Leslie
forward to watching her gain confidence and comfort in her surroundings, but as far as she's concerned everything belongs to her, so no need to stress!
Leslie
From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Welcome Beatrix!
Leslie,I have seen this kitty before.Did you send the linkearlier, like a few
. How many do your cats normally get before the course is complete?
http://www.felineleukemia.org/ireginfo.html
Thank you!Leslie
in for a chest x-ray tomorrow to try and get a better idea of what his cough is all about.
Thanks again!
Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ImmunoRegulin
I-R, in my experience, is way way way more effective than Interferon ingetting rid of colds.If that is what Satch has, and he just can't kickit
you!
Leslie
Thank you, Cindy, it's much appreciated!
Leslie
From: cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Need some IR data
I used the immuno regulin because my Smokey wasgetting high fevers and nothing else helped.The vet
would be succesfull getting his temp. down only for itto go up again in a few
(I usually cut off a bit of whatever meat I'm making for myself if there aren't spices involved to give to Satch).
Good luck, they can be so picky.
Leslie
From: cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Smokey
Hello to everybody I haven't been able to follow allof the post because work has been
, those consequences can just as easily be good.
Speaking of Nina, how is Spencer? I hope that your silence is not indicative of anything.
Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge
I am so sorry.As someone who has watched 4 positive cats die, Ithink thatadopting
people noticed their cats feeling good the week on and less good the week off, so they changed the recommendation to be continuous. Sounds to me, though, like not all of you would agree, or at least that that is not how you use the Interferon.
Do tell!
Thank you all!!
Leslie
? Or wouldn't it be easier to get a healthy adult cat? And the answer is yes, it would both be easier and make sense, but that's not the call that we heed.
And just thank God that you are all here to let me vent ad nauseum. :)
Leslie
From: Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Partners
and Beatrix will be introduced today! Bea is allowed out into my bedroom today, then when I get home, I'll switch them (Bea in the kitchen/living room, Satch in the bedroom/bathroom), and after a couple of hours for them to restabilize, I'll switch back briefly, then introduce!
So excited!
Leslie
you,
Leslie
From: Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Those who don't use InterferonIs your kitty symptomatic?I have two felk kitties who are notsymptomatic and am not using it - as there are some side effects to thedrug.
to be too prohibitive to administer continuously.
Thanks guys,
Leslie
--From: Hideyo Yamamoto
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: Those who don't use InterferonIf I were you, I would focus on maintaining their immune system up and wait
Beth, your description of Blue is hilarious. I love it.
Leslie
-From: Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Felv and Feline InterferonHi Nina, Glad to have you back online, you
), it's nice to see him get all of his energy out and happy.
About Satch's cough, the vet determined it to be asthma instigated by the URI, so we're treating for that and it's going well. Anyone with tips about asthmatic cats, please pipe in!
Leslie
From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Those
. He's been on the powder a week and it seems to have helped, though he still occasionally cough/hork/sneezes.
For those of you that also have asthmatic cats, what do you experience? How did it come on? How was it diagnosed? How do you treat?
Thank you!
Leslie
From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject
Dang, busted! :) I couldn't remember!
I go to a holistic vet, so they are into mixing eastern and western remedies. This powder (sounds very mysterious, doesn't it?) is a mix of Chinese herbs, I'll find out more specifics for you.
Leslie
From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Asthma
Leslie
and seeing, go to your vet.
You're doing good, even if it feels woefully the opposite. :)
Leslie
From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Another vet visit for Spencer?
I have given him a couple of doses of Reglan.I could try using it moreand see if it makes any difference in his symptoms.I haven't given
.
Leslie
From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Asthma
Hee hee.It's rare that anyone gets away with being vague abouttreatments around here.We're always so anxious to see what anyone elseis trying and if it seems to be working.How wonderful that you've
found a holistic vet that you like.I have one
Hi Leslie, yes these are the asthma herbs. My vet liked the combination of the Feline Immune Support pills for his immune system and these herbs that are for the asthma, but also immune support. I hadn't heard that herbs were hard on cats - I knew that essential oils were to be avoided, but had
go and enter our own data into it.
Again, I don't know exactly HOW this is done, but we might be able to figure it out through the help of Yahoo! Groups.
Leslie
...but then we aren't a Yahoo! group are we? sorry about that...
Leslie
like, What? and she said that there is some RBC that is specific to Felk.
Have any of you heard of this? I didn't feel like I was understanding.
Leslie
of energy, no runny nose. The sneezes are small, dainty and nothing big comes out of them.
I'm vacuumming, but the apartment is pretty tidy, I clean with homemade cleaners (lots of soda water, vinegar, baking soda, etc), so nothing very obvious sticks out to me. I'm going to get an air cleaner that Leslie
and spiritmade him a part of our days. I grieve for him and for you and can only make myself feel better by imagining him and my Sushi, Hepburn, and Azrael meeting now.
I am so sorry, but thank you so much for sharing such an amazing force with us, I feel completely touched to have known him.
Leslie
concerns and sleeping on the back seat, or hanging out on a nice porch waiting for me to find them. Pray that they not be stressed, but get back to me after a harmless adventure on their end. please pray that I see them again and that they are unharmed.
Thank you all so much,
Leslie
feel won't be a bad thing.
I'll keep you posted.
Leslie
. It would be evenmore unbearable.
Anyway, on to class, no more to do tonight.
Leslie
---
Hello,
My name is Leslie Nies and my car was stolen this morning at 6:30 am
. I was loading up my car getting ready to drive home from a weekend at my boyfriends (he lives in Vancouver, I live
).
I think that this covers it all. I can not thank you all enough for your thoughts, your advice, your presence. I wish that there were three of me to get all of this done, but I promised them andI will do everything that I can.
Thank you, thank you,
Leslie
Leslie find her babies.Hopefully someone will think it's a good story.
I'm going to try the meditation now to help guide her babies home.Leslie - hang in there!If we can do any more for you please ask.
You guys deserve a medal. I'm crying again, but this time it's out of gratitude. It's hard to believe that a story about me would be on tv. Thank you for empowering me to be able to speak for them. I shudder to think what I would be doing without you at this time.
Leslie
Look, look! Heading over to the park now to shoot the interview.
Leslie
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on it.
Thank you everyone. Beth, thank you for posting them on these websites, you are too amazing.
Leslie
and over email. Oh, and the cameraman liked the header to my flyers: Cat Jacking - so once more, thanks guys!
Leslie
I felt so positive this morning, but as the hours pass, it's hard not to feel frantic again. I hope that the piece aired on channel 2 tonight will help. I'm running out now to distribute some posters, then I've got to get home to study some before the test tomorrow. I'll check in again with the
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My two cats were in my
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to feel safer.
5. Be a member of this list for life. Give back, be open, because you will probably never meet such a wonderful and supportive group of people your entire life.
Stay safe you all, I'm off to stiller waters - though I know that my tv-viewing public will be so sad by that. :)
Leslie
could possibly have hoped for.
Leslie
Subject: To Leslie Re: What I learnedTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Leslie,First, I want to tell you that you took me on a rollercoaster ride for about twenty minutes this afternoonwhen I was finally able to catch up on my email andread about Satch
said that it was amazing. Something about kids and animals just clicks.
Leslie
Kris Kulak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Everyone,
It's been almost a week without Luna. I still hurt, but have had something wonderful come out of this. I teach, and when I found out last Friday my little Luna's
Michelle,
You and Lucy are in my thoughts. After all of the fighting that you've done for this sweet girl, I hope that this battle will be in your pocket and behind you shortly.
Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: urgent--please pray for Lucy
She is very sick. It started last night. We have
Michelle,
Do you know how Lucy got a URI? Is she indoor only? Do you work with other cats?
Just curious, always looking to protectmy troublemakers.
Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: more on Lucy
I do have Little Noses. But her congestion itself is not terrible. I justmentioned
all the time.
Leslie
From: Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: OT:Need prayers for my baby Dharma again pleease!!Thanks, Nina -- it means so much to me and Dharma.. I cannot stop cryingwhen I think of the fear.. but I don't let Dharma see it, because she
needs to be positive and she
of the sleeve could scratch or (god forbid) give a paper cut - ouch. I seriously doubt that you poked hard enough to rupture anything and would just keep an eye on it, as I'm sure you are.
Leslie
From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Lucy and taking temps
I don't know Michelle.I hate those
on until they decide that it is not a toy. And that's just the cats.
Marigold and Suzette might have the disposition that allows them to have a higher calling.
Just a thought. :)
Leslie
Message: 2Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:53:52 -0700From: Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Sleepy kitten+To: felvtalk
! :)
Leslie
From: Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Dharma go her first shot of epogen - please pray that it willonly help her..Greg (my sort of BF) thinks I am crazy, because I sing everywhere soloud --- I just want every single living thing on earth.. air, breeze,
rain, clouds, sun
really reinforces though that she was so lucky to have you. Your love was obvious to her the whole way through.
Leslie
A story of a little miracle Dharma - Dharma has becomean angel tonight..Hideyo,
what a lovely story...it truly touched my heartDharma was truly blessed with a wonderful mama
in a bad situation.
Are seizures associated with FIP?
Please tell me about whoelse is under your careto brighten your day. Let them help you rest, because if there is anyone who needs it, it is you.
Leslie
forward to reading more about Valley, and pray that the news will be good.
Leslie
From: Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry
Please add my sweet (felv neg) Bessie to the CLS - she died Sept.26th.She was a little tortie manx who'd had heartworms when
Wow,I wish that this kind of request wasmore frequent! Good for these people!
Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [siameserescue] Looking for FeLV+ Companion Kitty
Anyone have a Felv kitty needing a home?In a message dated 11/6/2006 2:13:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,[EMAIL PROTECTED
.
Okay, off the soapbox.
Leslie
From: TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Please add to the CLS - and HELP - long, sorry
oh, my, phaewyrn, can i second that! i've learned some of the hardestlessons in my life via not knowing better with the cats.why we sometimes have to learn
they escaped any structural damage, it did take down the power lines, but by the time that I came back from class everyone had power.
Leslie
Subject: Way OT: Flooding here in WA!Hi all, Just wanted to let you know the town Ilive by is flooding. I've been
watching all the news local and nation wide
That's great Elizabeth, we hear too many stories of the other kind of vets. It's really nice to hear of some that are very dedicated to their people and animals. What area are you in?
Thanks,Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ot: AntonioLeslie,I really do like everyone who works
Yay, Pete!
Hideyo, I've gotten your messages...or at least I think that I have, I guess that I wouldn't know if I didn't. Sweet, sweet ignorance. :)
Leslie
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Hideyo
YamamotoSubject: My Little Pete is BACK! thank you for all your prayersandmeditations!!!Hi
, once bitten...
http://www.hartzvictims.org/
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/flea-tick-drops.htm
Thanks,
Leslie
From: cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Lessons learned (was: Re: Please add to the CLS - and
HELP -long, sorry)What about their cat litter?Cindy Reasoner
that it didn't come off that way!
Leslie
From: Peggy Ankney [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Scooter's Dental ProblemsThanks for all your advice and input.The vet tech didn't seem to thinkthe oral rinse would be helpful at this point - they immediately told meabout extraction for the extreme cases.Last night I
I *love* grey tabbies.
Just wanted to let you know. :)
Leslie
From: Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: What is FIP?Thanks Hideyo, I am glad your greys are healthy, I have a solid grey and a partially tabbied grey that are still healthy, just kind of always wondered about a color link
not alone in not knowing.
I'll be thinking of you both, good luck. I hope that the vet visit goes well.
Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Lucy very sick again
I know she must seem like a yoyo or rollercoaster at this point, but pleasesay prayers for Lucy.She has been extremely lethargic since
if he's running a temp?
I feel like Holmes without a Sherlock. Sorry that all I have are questions.
Leslie
From: Peggy Ankney [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Scooter's Dental Problems; continuedWe had a rough night.I gave Scooter some more liver shake by aneyedropper - he didn't seem to mind that I
://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6376594sc=emafsc=
Leslie
like she's wearing snowpants, which in turn makes me giggle every time that Iwatch her walk away, which gets her trotting back to see me, and then I can try to clip her nails again.
The ebb and flow of my house, it's high drama.
Leslie
From: Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: dirty bum bum
interested to see how the IR helps her.
Good that she ate some turkey and groomed herself, those are heartening signs.
Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Lucy very sick again
My vet mentioned zithro and said it does not usually cause GI symptoms, butthat she got so sick from the clavamox
Hi Peggy,I'm so sorry that Scooter's problem wasn't solved more quickly. I'm glad that he's not stressed at the vets, I am sure that he will be just fine over the weekend.
Leslie
From: Peggy Ankney [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Scooter's Dental Problems; continuedThanks everyone for your
was really very concerned with my sanity and as a result several snips of hair were taken nowhere near the target zone. We'll keep trying.
Leslie Scissorhands
From: Rosenfeldt, Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: dirty bum bum - OT (as if it needs to be pointed out)
Blessedly, we have mostly
Oh Peggy, I am so sorry to hear this.
Scooter was indeed lucky to have found you and your husband and you, him. I am so sorry that it was for such a short time. Thank you for loving him like he needed. I hope that your happy memories pull you through this hard time.
Leslie
From: Peggy Ankney
do a mix of Innova Evo
kibble, various canned foods/raw diet) and a low stress, fun home life are
the standard recommendations.
Technically I'm on vacation, so I'm getting off the computer now, but
welcome again! :)
Leslie
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:45:46 -0500
From: JoJo [EMAIL PROTECTED
to pull from and add
in what else is needed, that keeps it semi-manageable, and if one type of
meat isn't a favorite, it's not too long until the next batch needs to be
made with something different.
Hope this helps,
Leslie
...I
can't remember if there was a fever, the vet concluded wet FIP.
Leslie
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: fip question
I spoke to my vet about lucy, and he did not see a reason to bring her in.
He agreed that her discomfort for a few hours in the evening is probably
related to her ibd
Elizabeth -
Good for you! I hope that their support doesn't wan, it's a long battle,
but you can do it...with help.
And I'm keeping Antonio in my thoughts, I hope that he's feeling better
soon.
Leslie
From: elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Smoking cats and Lymphoma
This is a bit
.
Leslie
Hi Michelle, I will be praying for Lucy - what does she look like so that I
can picture her?
Leslie
Subject: Please pray for Lucy
The vets are still all stumped by her case but think it is wet
fip. I have
been researching feverishly and she is on a lot of meds and is eating, but
otherwise
. :)
Leslie
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