Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
On 12-21, LauraM wrote: > I worry about that too. I also have turtles and tortoises that > could easily live 50 years or more. I'm 43 so hopefully I have a > few good years left, but what will happen when I'm 80 and can't > lift a 60 pound tortoise? What if I die in a car accident on the > way to

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
On 12-21, Debbie Bates wrote: > > Lorrie, that is something I lay awake at night worrying about > myself...not only my own cats, but the ferals I have TNR'd and care > forin July I was hospitalized for almost three weeksthank > goodness my husband was able to care for

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
Yes, yes, yes, we are only ten miles from the border of western Maryland. Maryland is where we shop. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work

2010-12-22 Thread Lorrie
On 12-21, Kelley Saveika wrote: > Oh God, not Best Friendsugh... Is there something I should know about Best Friends. If so let me know because I send them money. I know how bad PETA is to cats, but I thought B F was a good organization. ___ Fe

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-23 Thread Lorrie
With 14 cats it gets even worse :-( > Natalie wrote: > There is something about that magic number of 8 cats that I've > been hearing about for so longwhen you have 8 cats, one is > bound to pee where it shouldn't! ___ Felvtalk mailing lis

Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Lorrie
Shannon, I don't remember all the details about Whimsy, but it sounds like he may need Prozac rather than Cypro. Cypro is an antibiotic, and if he doesn't have an infection, but is merely upset and agitated I wondered why Cypro was suggested?? Lorrie On 12-26, Emeraldkittee wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] Cyproheptadine vs Cyprofloxin

2010-12-26 Thread Lorrie
Of course she meant Cyproheptadine. I always think of "Cypro" as Cyprofloxin. On 12-26, Sharyl wrote: > Lorrie, I think she meant Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine.? Some > have had success using it as an appetite stimulant.?? I worry about > forcing a cat to eat by using th

Re: [Felvtalk] Singing to Cats

2010-12-27 Thread Lorrie
On 12-26, Katy Doyle wrote: > This might sound silly, but I sing to my cats. Like when I'm taming > and socializing feral kittens... It seems to work and I have fun > :-) It's good to know I'm not the only one who makes up silly little songs to sing

Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering males

2010-12-27 Thread Lorrie
Kelley, Our vet says exactly the same thing, so we s/n at 6 months. On 12-27, Kelley Saveika wrote: > We do ours at 6 months; our vet will not do them before that, and from what > I've read about the bad possible side effects of early s/n in dogs I can't > blame him. > _

Re: [Felvtalk] Singing to Cats

2010-12-31 Thread Lorrie
On 12-30, Bonnie Hogue wrote: > So I'm not the only one who makes up little songs for the cats! > Each cat has its own song (some have several) -- a kind of "theme song". > For some reason, I do this for every cat. I wonder why we do this? > The songs are quite nice...or so the cat thinks! > ha!

Re: [Felvtalk] Love Animals

2011-01-19 Thread Lorrie
Laurie.. I've been meaning to tell you how much I love this, and it's SO true. On 01-18, Laurieskatz wrote: > > "Love animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy > untroubled. Do not trouble their joy, don't harass them, don't > deprive them of their happiness, don't work ag

Re: [Felvtalk] strange situation (kitty to adopt)

2011-01-20 Thread Lorrie
Thank you for offering to take the cat to the vet for a check up. From what you've told us it sounds like the person who has this cat needs help too (psychological help) I'm guessing the cat will be much happier in a new home! On 01-19, Emeraldkittee wrote: thanks, Laurie, I appreciate you > ch

Re: [Felvtalk] Let's keep the post

2011-01-22 Thread Lorrie
about sad things that happen to cats, but for every sad story there is one with a happy ending... Rescue work is extremely stressful and this group is one of the few places where we can go for support. Lorrie > On 01-22, Emeraldkittee wrote.. > I sincerely appreciate your sugge

Re: [Felvtalk] For Laurie

2011-01-22 Thread Lorrie
Laurie, As I said in my other e-mail, rescue work is extremely stressful and we are often on edge. You have been a huge help to everyone in this group.. Please stay with us. We need you. Lorrie On 01-22, Laurieskatz wrote: > You have no idea what my life entails. I am on the frontl

Re: [Felvtalk] Keeping the list supportive

2011-01-23 Thread Lorrie
ith medical problems as well help dealing with the emotions we feel when trying to help FelV cats. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Beyond the Rainbow

2011-02-05 Thread Lorrie
Natalie That is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It brought tears to my eyes for the many wonderful cats I have lost over the years.. Lorrie On 02-05, Natalie wrote: > Beyond The Rainbow > > As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, > I was so very tired and

Re: [Felvtalk] Peroxide therapy

2011-02-15 Thread Lorrie
.. We miss her very much. Lorrie On 02-15, Natalie wrote: > I am so sorry to hear about all the little ones that have died! > I am reading something very interesting that may help all of our FeLV cats. > Hydrogen-peroxide therapy - any form of cancer dies in oxygen. I know the > exact

[Felvtalk] FelV incubation period

2011-02-20 Thread Lorrie
long the incubation period is for FelV. If she was exposed to FelV I think I need to wait about 6 weeks til it would show up in the Elisa test, but I'm not sure... Does anyone in the group know? Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-25 Thread Lorrie
res that make it look anything less than wonderful! They only charge $150. per cat, and say they have no limit as to the number they can take and this raises a red flag to me. If any of you people in the northern Florida area have any info about Caboodle please let me know. Lorrie _

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-26 Thread Lorrie
to be very difficult to find. Lorrie On 02-25, Gloria Lane wrote: > Certainly not all sanctuaries are in the "bad" category and good > folks start them with good intentions and plans and can be > successful. > > But any place your cats move, they will have to make an adju

Re: [Felvtalk] PETA

2011-02-26 Thread Lorrie
worst treatment imaginable, and I also agree they are nutty as fruit cakes when it comes to flies.. I read about the humane fly trap they sent Pres. Obama... How can they consider the lives of flies more valuable than the lives of cats!! Lorrie > On 02-25, Kelley Saveika wrote: As fa

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........

2011-02-26 Thread Lorrie
7;t take all 14 of mome. It is such a big problem, but I must get it resolved as time is running out. I have enough money from a small inheritance to insure the care and safety of my cats, but overseeing this is the huge problem. Lorrie in WV On 02-25, katskat1 wrote: > I too had this concer

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........

2011-02-27 Thread Lorrie
e has very little income so my son would have to pay the utilities, assessments, taxes etc. out of the money I leave. I'm sure he'd do this as he adores cats and he'd take mine if he didn't already have a bunch of his own. Lorrie On 02-26, Natalie wrote: > When my mot

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........Legal aid

2011-03-01 Thread Lorrie
Hi Tamara, I contacted Lindsay, and she was very nice but she cannot handle my pet trust because she is not licensed in WV. On 02-28, tamara stickler wrote: What state are you in?? I > have an attorney, Lindsay Harrell,?here in the office?building > where I work who specializes in wills, and pe

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (Marnie)

2011-03-02 Thread Lorrie
, my daughter, and a paid cleaning lady. We live in a very small town, and our humane society only has 8 active people who are into dogs, not cats. Lorrie On 02-26, Marnie Miszewski wrote: > The last time I posted, I was in the start up phase of my > sanctuary, Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary. W

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (for Frank)

2011-03-03 Thread Lorrie
so strange is the lady I contacted at Caboodle said I was the FIRST person to say their fee was too low. She said everyone else said it cost too much. Do you believe this? I don't. Anyway, thanks for writing. I meant to get back to you sooner. Lorrie in Eastern WV __

[Felvtalk] The Last Post Sanctuary

2011-03-03 Thread Lorrie
nd speak to them? > > Last Post Animal Sanctuary > Jeanne Tommey > 95 Beldon St. > Falls Village, CT 06031 > (860) 824-0831 > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (Marnie) (Lorrie)

2011-03-04 Thread Lorrie
he only other animal shelter is the county pound where the cats are gassed and incinerated as fast as they come in the door. It was because of this horrible place that I started my sanctuary. I'm in north eastern WV (Terra Alta). I'll make a note of your e-mail address so we can chat in th

Re: [Felvtalk] Any advice appreciated.

2011-03-16 Thread Lorrie
I recently had a FelV female spayed and she came thru the proceedure just fine. I too was afraid to do it, but I'm glad I did as she is a happier cat. Lorrie >On 03-15, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: > Generally spay/neuter is a good idea in most cases -- much less > uncomfortable for

Re: [Felvtalk] laser

2011-03-16 Thread Lorrie
On 03-15, MaiMaiPG wrote: > laser helps reduce the stress Laser spay? I don't think our one and only vet clinic does this. Is it a fairly new proceedure? ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing cats

2011-03-17 Thread Lorrie
I lost 30 or 40 years ago. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Keep Cats Indoors

2011-03-23 Thread Lorrie
s are predators and this is what they were designed to do. Lorrie > Sorry but that information is outdated or biased. The number one > killer of birds is humans due to habitat loss or construction for same. > > Humans: The Number One Threat to Birds > > http://www.a

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawing

2011-03-23 Thread Lorrie
l defenseless without their claws. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-03-25 Thread Lorrie
On 03-24, MaiMaiPG wrote: > I deal with ferals too and all of my house cats have been ferals. One > cost me two surgeries thanks to biting through a finger...my fault not > hers. A lot of older people are on blood thinners, have extremely > "thin skin" etc. I've been scratched more times th

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat claws

2011-03-25 Thread Lorrie
ts! I'm 78 and when you're old your skin is very fragile and thin and you bleed easily... That said - I would NEVER NEVER declaw a cat. We have 15 rescued cats at home and sure we get scratched when they play or knead us, but so what! Put

Re: [Felvtalk] For Terri - Husband has passed away....

2011-04-02 Thread Lorrie
. You are in my thoughts.. Lorrie > Hi all,I'm taking some time off from rescue due to my husband's > illness. He has liver failure and is not a candidate for a > transplant. He has been hospitalized 2 times this month and > once last month he w

Re: [Felvtalk] New Member

2011-04-12 Thread Lorrie
On 04-11, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: > Charles, they don't have to look for your house. They have a gossip line > that is superior to ours. I think that once we are adopted by oe, we get > an invisible tatoo on our forheads "SUCKER" You've got that right. Every stray in the area has f

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescued kitties

2011-04-21 Thread Lorrie
had them many years in a quiet, peaceful home with no company and no screaming kids. I truly hate to think what they must have gone thru before we found them. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/ma

Re: [Felvtalk] Special Thanks!

2011-04-23 Thread Lorrie
ts to spend so much time and money on them, but rescuing cats seems to be our calling in life. Lorrie in WV On 04-22, Jannes Taylor wrote: > One more thing about my husband..our two female house cats like him > more than they do me. If they can pick a lap it will be his. Also, > one of them

Re: [Felvtalk] Kids vs kittens

2011-04-24 Thread Lorrie
> On 04-23, Jannes Taylor wrote: I honestly can look at babies and > they don't thrill me like a little kitten would. LOL  I'm the same way. I much prefer kittens. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailm

Re: [Felvtalk] Kids vs kittens

2011-04-26 Thread Lorrie
I often dream I've found, or someone brings me, a bunch of kittens. I love kittens and cats, but I have way too many already, so this isn't a happy dream. Lorrie On 04-25, Bonnie Hogue wrote: > Having kittens? Wow...and I thought I had Feline Fever! > ~B. > >

Re: [Felvtalk] Coconut oil

2011-04-30 Thread Lorrie
Very interesting... I have avoided it for my husband and I because most tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil are very bad for people with high cholesterol. Good to see that coconut oil has some good uses. Lorrie On 04-27, Natalie wrote: > > As it happens, c

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-24 Thread Lorrie
new collar ready to put on a cat who has lost it's collar. Some are very clever about getting them off. Lorrie On 05-23, Bonnie Hogue wrote: > Reminds me of the time I got Stormy a red collar with shiny > rhinestones. Oh, it looked so pretty on her grey fur! But every day > wh

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
times, but now they've learned to get rid of the collars without getting caught. This is why I buy collars & ID tags by the dozen. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
ntuary cats do not go outside, but my cats at home do because we live on a dead end road in the middle of the woods. It's a very safe area. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.o

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
hem. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-28 Thread Lorrie
I understood there was no vaccination against FIV, only FelV. On 05-27, Natalie wrote: > OK - I wouldn't do Fort Dodge, have heard many bad things about their > vaccines, especially the one against FIV! > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleuke

Re: [Felvtalk] Breakaway Collars

2011-05-30 Thread Lorrie
is planet3...@hotmail.com But it is against the ebay rules to sell things other than thru ebay. I also get my ID tags on ebay for much less from another seller. Lorrie On 05-29, paola cresti wrote: > Hi Lorrie, I've looked around and on ebay too, but I can't seem to > find

[Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread Lorrie
used it and find that it works and is not harmful, please let me know. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-06-03 Thread Lorrie
Vet Meds online. In Wal-mart Pet Armor was $28.99 for 3 pipettes. With 15 cats I need a better price. Original Post On 05-31, Lorrie wrote: > >Have any of you used Pet Armor? It is supposed to be the exact same >thing as Frontline Plus - Fipronil and S Methoprene - The Pet A

Re: [Felvtalk] Deer OT

2011-06-03 Thread Lorrie
Re: our posts on deer.. We live in a wooded area where there are many many deer, raccoons, possums and other wildlife. They are here because we humans took over their land. They were here first, and we've stolen so much of their habitat there is very little land left for them, and their

Re: [Felvtalk] UK vet meds (Sharyl)

2011-06-06 Thread Lorrie
Sharyl, Thanks so much for this site. I ordered two 12 packs of their Revolution called Stronghold in the UK and also two 12 packs of Frontline Plus called Frontline Combo in the UK. I got 48 pipettes for less than half of what it would cost in the USA. Lorrie On 06-03, Sharyl wrote: > I

Re: [Felvtalk] UK vet meds

2011-06-07 Thread Lorrie
nd my pets. It's the exact same drugs only much cheaper because both these countries have socialized medicine, and the government doesn't allow them to gouge people with outrageous prices like they do here in the USA where drug companies get richer by the day! Lorrie > From: &quo

Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

2011-06-11 Thread Lorrie
nd treat them if they need to see a vet. I also don't update their shots once they are well protected. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Lilac Please add to the CLS :

2011-06-20 Thread Lorrie
I'm so sorry you lost Lilac, but I am glad she had a loving home during her short life. Lorrie On 06-19, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > Lilac was a sweet little beautiful tortie. She had a BIG spirit and > LOTS of love to give !!! She had the chance to live in a loving > home of her o

Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten

2011-06-22 Thread Lorrie
I On 06-22, Edna Taylor wrote: > > Good for you Katy and I don't trust any vet whose first option is > kill the kitten :( I agree. Our vet never suggests euthanasia, but does tell me the possible outcome with a FelV pos. cat. ___ Felvtalk mai

Re: [Felvtalk] Amoxi

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
HERE IS ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT ORDERING PET MEDS ON LINE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION. Three websites listed below - None require presciptions www.petshed.com -- Advantage, revolution, Profender (new topical dewormer) www.revivalanimal.com -- vaccines, Drontal dewormer www.1drugstore-onli

Re: [Felvtalk] Amoxi

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
HERE IS THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT ORDERING PET MEDS ON LINE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION. Three websites are listed below - None require presciptions www.petshed.com -- Advantage, revolution, Profender (new topical dewormer) www.revivalanimal.com -- vaccines, Drontal dewormer www.1drugstore-onl

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet meds for humans

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
s are usually the same, but have different names, so the trick is knowing which is which, what works, and how much to take for how long. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Pretty Boy

2011-07-08 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for taking care of Pretty Boy. I just love old cats, maybe that's because I'm old :-) Lorrie On 07-07, MaiMaiPG wrote: > Pretty Boy, a feral who hangs around and who is very loved, was live > trapped for neutering. The vet called me after they put him > under...

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
On 07-08, MaiMaiPG wrote: > There is 124 acres to put it on. Poop gets pitched into unused > fields--far from the house. I can't see a difference between theirs > and that of the numerous cats who stray this way/deer/buzzards/turkey > etc. The pee turns the pellets into sawdust. It may sou

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter dangers

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
I've often wondered and worried about this chemical stuff in the clumping litter. A friend of mine uses ground chicken corn. Have any of you tried this? She says it's not only safer but much less expensive. Lorrie > Kitty Litter with a Serious Warning > > Vets have

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
during the winter. Otherwise they prefer going outside to do their biz. We have a couple of acres of woods around our house and no traffic so it's safe for them. Lorrie On 07-08, Katy Doyle wrote: > Well, this has inspired me to check out Feline Pine - has anyone used it

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
That's the best compliment ever. A friend recently came in my house and said she couldn't even tell I had cats, and I have 15, so I must be scooping the litter boxes often enough. On 07-08, Maureen Olvey wrote: > > If your friends come to your house and leave rather quickly then it > might smell

Re: [Felvtalk] Pungent Odor

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
On 07-08, Natalie wrote: > We have an almost 19 yr old cat - I swear, I should market the smell of her > poop: It could raise the dead! It is so potent, that I wait at night until > she makes one or two before I go to bed.I bet she could win the > International smelliest poop contest! I've go

Re: [Felvtalk] Chick feed for litter

2011-07-10 Thread Lorrie
hould help. Lorrie On 07-09, Beth Noren wrote: > Yes, I've used "Dumor" brand "Starter/Grower Chick Feed". I get it > from Tractor Supply Co., think it was $13.00 for 50lbs? last time I > got it. It's a bit of a hike to TSC, so I don't always use it. Pl

Re: [Felvtalk] cat with rotten teeth

2011-07-10 Thread Lorrie
Reply to: felineres...@frontier.com In-Reply-To: Thanks for taking care of Luke. It's very difficult taking care of a cat who fights your every effort to help her/hin. You are very kind. Lorrie On 07-09, katskat1 wrote: > Thanks to all I have decided if I can find the $ I am going

Re: [Felvtalk] Husbands and cats

2011-07-10 Thread Lorrie
On 07-09, Lynda Wilson wrote: > > Wow! You are diligent keeping those litter boxes cleaned out. I bet > your kitties love you more for that! Lorrie, what a caring and > loving person you are to have 15 cats! I would have that many if I > did not have a husband, lol! (Note: my husb

[Felvtalk] New member

2008-09-19 Thread Lorrie
e did give me a grim outlook :-( I'd appreciate hearing from any of you in regard to this. Lorrie in Terra Alta, WV ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] Letter from new member

2008-09-19 Thread Lorrie
crowded. I'm working on finding more space where all FelV cats can be separated. Thanks for writing. Lorrie in WV On 09-19, Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote: > Hi, Lorrie -- > > Glad you found this group. You'll get lots of great advice here. > > Firstly, don't beat yourself u

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV Vaccine

2008-09-19 Thread Lorrie
Sabrina, Thanks for your feedback on the FelV vaccine. Years ago when the vaccine first came out I heard it was not too effective, but I hoped it had improved. Has anyone else had experience with the vaccine to share with me? Lorrie On 09-19, Sabrina wrote: > Hi Lorrie, Don't give

[Felvtalk] FelV Kitten news

2008-09-21 Thread Lorrie
eeded. "Zing Zing" will have his own quarters in their home and a happy life, even if it is a short one. They even gave me a $60. donation. Good things like this happen so seldom I wanted to share it with you. I still have more kittens who need homes, but this made my day

[Felvtalk] Kitten returned

2008-09-27 Thread Lorrie
Zing Zing lost a wonderful home. I'm really upset about this. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiwi

2008-09-29 Thread Lorrie
If Kiwi hasn't eaten or had much to drink for awhile it will take a few hours for him to need to use his box. Just keep an eye on him. It sounds like he is making good progress. Lorrie On 09-28, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I gave Kiwi water and some pumpkin via a syringe. He did ok.

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations for FelV kittens

2008-10-29 Thread Lorrie
ets, which doesn't seem right to me. Lorrie On 10-29, MaryChristine wrote: > i respectfully disagree. > > asymptomatic FeLVs are not sick cats. every sanctuary or multi-cat > household will tell you that until the virus is activated, FeLVs > are just normal cats--they get si

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread Lorrie
o will take them. My three grown kids can take one or two each, but they all have a bunch of cats and dogs of their own. I worry about this constantly. If anyone has any ideas speak up. Lorrie in WV ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleuk

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-01 Thread Lorrie
Kelley, Wouldn't they spend their remaining lives in cages at Texas A&M? I'd believe I'd rather see my cats euthanized than living in a cage. Lorrie On 10-31, Kelley Saveika wrote: > My plan is not to leave them to a sanctuary, but to the Stevenson > Companion Animal Li

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-11-02 Thread Lorrie
We have the same problem here. A bullet is the easiest way to dispense with an unwanted animal. I'm sure most rural areas are the sam way. Lorrie On 11-01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > that is my problem, rural area about 2hrs drive from St. Louis, > with no no kill sanctuary. i

Re: [Felvtalk] Buzz

2008-11-23 Thread Lorrie
wful it is to have to make the decision to take them to the vet to be put to sleep. Don't let this haunt you. He knew he was loved, and I'm sure you made the right decision. Lorrie > On 11-23, Sue & Frank Koren wrote: Jane, What a wonderful idea. I > believe it is because o

Re: [Felvtalk] Death of B B

2008-12-03 Thread Lorrie
Gloria, It's heartbreaking when our kitties leave us, and I'm so sorry you lost your B B. Find comfort in knowing you made his last years so good. He was loved and cared for which is much more than a lot of cats ever get. Lorrie On 12-03, Gloria B. Lane wrote: > One of my FELV

[Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Lorrie
any of you had ever seen this lose of mobility in a FelV cat? Advice please. Thanks, Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] Re Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-20 Thread Lorrie
Thanks to all who replied to my e-mail about our FelV positive kitten. I appreciate your help, and we are hoping some of the treatments you suggested will give her a bit more time. Lorrie On 12-17, Lorrie wrote: > One of our FelV kittens is very anemic. Has anyone ever tried iron > suppl

Re: [Felvtalk] How old to test kittens?

2008-12-24 Thread Lorrie
correct me if I'm wrong. They say it is good to wait a couple of more months before retesting to see if the cat turns negative. Lorrie On 12-23, patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com wrote: > Or in other words, how old does a kitten have to be before you > can believe that a negative test means th

[Felvtalk] FelV kittens

2008-12-28 Thread Lorrie
t breaking. Has anyone else found kittens who look fine, eat well and play and then suddenly die? I don't think this is a symptom of FelV, and I'm wondering if this last kitten we found dead yesterday had a genetic heart problem or something else unrelated to FelV.

Re: [Felvtalk] Force Feeding

2008-12-29 Thread Lorrie
will never put another cat through this! Lorrie On 12-28, wendy wrote: You haven't done anything wrong!? You are > learning and there's nothing at all wrong with that!? Thank God you > want to help General, and are seeking out information to do so!? > Sometimes posts that are mean

Re: [Felvtalk] Assist Feeding vs Force Feeding

2008-12-29 Thread Lorrie
had his teeth cleaned again, plus had an extraction, but he will not eat unless I sit there with him, and give him small amounts of food several times a day. I see what you mean about assist rather than force. Lorrie On 12-29, Sharyl wrote: I'm hoping Lorrie did not mean she would > n

[Felvtalk] Re Update on Tommy

2009-01-11 Thread Lorrie
wrong with your three? Lorrie On 01-11, catatonya wrote: > > I'm dealing with 3 cats that are very ill, and they are all my > negatives. (Knock on wood.) My positive is fat and sassy and > doing fine. She's especially enjoying all the treats I've been >

Re: [Felvtalk] Baby Girl

2009-01-13 Thread Lorrie
Sally, I'm so sorry you lost Baby Girl. I believe we will see all our precious kitties again some day, and I know she'll be waiting for you. Lorrie On 01-12, Sally Davis wrote: > Please add sweet Baby Girl to the CLS if possible she was not positive but > had 7 good years as

[Felvtalk] Re Benny

2009-01-15 Thread Lorrie
e all deal with grief in our own way, but my way is to hug and kiss the kitties I still have. Lorrie On 01-15, April Martella wrote: I am sad to say that my baby Ben has > gone home to be with the Lord at 2:53 a.m. on January 14, 2009. My > heart is broken and I can't imagine this ho

[Felvtalk] OT: Puppy Mills in WA.

2009-01-24 Thread Lorrie
Absolutely.. Put those breeders in a small cage and let them sit in their own poop. > On 01-23, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: i have been unable to get to > computer for a while so please forgive my tardiness in some of my > answers. dorlis RE: puppy mills, i too believe that these people > s

Re: [Felvtalk] Tiger Ranch

2009-01-29 Thread Lorrie
Yes, it was Tiger Ranch. > On 01-29, patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com wrote: In 2008, a large private > no-kill rescue in western PA was raided and shut down for bad > conditions. I can't remember the name of it - but maybe it was > Tiger Ranch. There were plenty of news articles on it. > > Why don't

Re: [Felvtalk] Spaying/neutering of FelV cats

2009-02-10 Thread Lorrie
I have had two FelV pos. kittens neutered at 6 months with no problems, but of course a spay is a much more invasive proceedure. I will be interested in knowing what others on the list have done. Lorrie On 02-10, Marci Greer wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have a FELV+ kitty, Maddie 3

Re: [Felvtalk] Laser?

2009-02-11 Thread Lorrie
> On 02-10, Cougar Clan wrote: You may want to have someone do it who > uses a laserless bleeding and easier recovery. On Feb 10, 2009, > at 5:28 PM, gary wrote: A laser spay?? I didn't know this was an option. Lorrie > > >If she were my kitty, I would have her spay

Re: [Felvtalk] Jazzman and Oscar

2009-02-15 Thread Lorrie
attached to them and it's so hard to let them go. You and Jazzman and Oscar are in my thoughts and prayers...... Lorrie > > >I am pleading for a major prayer request for these two wonderful > >Sids boys.Jazz I fear is not going to pull through and Oscar is > >under

Re: [Felvtalk] Shots when FelV pos.

2009-02-18 Thread Lorrie
os and the rest neg. Lorrie On 02-18, Jane Lyons wrote: > Hi > I would think twice about vaccinating a positive kitten. I know that > the vet that > I use would not vaccinate a positive cat because vaccines can stress > and assault > a fragile and compromised immune system

[Felvtalk] Shots when FelV pos.

2009-02-19 Thread Lorrie
n the other kittens. On 02-19, Heather wrote: > Was it an anaphylactic shock reaction? I lost a 5 month old little feral > girl, she died right after having her rabies shot--she was not tested though > I'm guessing likely negative. > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV vaccine for FelV positive cats?

2009-02-19 Thread Lorrie
thing about this? Lorrie On 02-19, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: > Sorry, didn't see your message till today. > > I've had 10 or 15 FELV cats over the last 6 years. I have 5 now. > Two of the current cats, Oliver and Chloe, came from a lady in > Oklahoma who had to

Re: [Felvtalk] mixing FeLV pos and neg

2009-02-23 Thread Lorrie
them yesterday and their positive kitten looks wonderful. He is healthy and happy and has a super good home with them. I can thank this second vet who was so much better informed than his partner was. Lorrie > On 02-21, Carmen Conklin wrote: I am writing in response to Lauries > note abo

Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey

2009-02-27 Thread Lorrie
Viky, Your story just broke my heart. It made me remember when my precious cat Panda Bear died of liver failure. I wrapped him up and walked with him to all his favorite places. You are in my thoughts, and I know how difficult this was for you, and your Mickey. Lorrie > >In October I

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Cats

2009-03-12 Thread Lorrie
I think certain cats are more vocal than others, and I never heard of it having anything to do with FelV. I also never heard of FelV causing dementia. Please correct me if I'm wrong about this. Lorrie > On 03-11, Maria Ianiro wrote: So I was just wondering if having a > very v

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