Re: [Felvtalk] Renters

2011-08-29 Thread MaiMaiPG
Check the law before you set age limits, kid limits, etc. It may differ from place to place and situation to situation On Aug 29, 2011, at 5:54 AM, Lorrie wrote: On 08-28, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: That sounds like a good idea. RE: rental, have you had good luck with the people you ren

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread MaiMaiPG
metal is great too. Porch furniture can be used inside too. On Aug 27, 2011, at 8:20 AM, Natalie wrote: The best furniture is wooden futons..and bentwood chairs, that's what we have in the kitchen and the TV room, where most cats are. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-27 Thread MaiMaiPG
Some do...at least to a degree. One vet I asked charges almost $250 for a rabies titer and it has to be repeated yearly. On Aug 27, 2011, at 10:43 AM, Natalie wrote: I wish that states would accept a titer, and allow vaccinations accordingly. But I sup[pose [people may not want to pay the

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-26 Thread MaiMaiPG
And who is going to take care of the cat if the owner isn't available? In many rural areas the cat will be taken to the pound or thrown out to take care of himself/herself. This is particularly hard for older cats. It is a judgment call that must be made with all factors considered and w

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-26 Thread MaiMaiPG
You have a plan for your family. On Aug 26, 2011, at 6:51 PM, > wrote: Since Katrina, I have been accumulating carriers (have 7 cats). If I have to leave my home, they go with me. I have an Astro van and all I have to do is put the seats down and I have plenty of room for the carriers.

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-24 Thread MaiMaiPG
I'd get her a friend and a new vet. On Aug 24, 2011, at 1:38 PM, April Johnson wrote: In June we adopted two cats a young black female(Spicy) and a orange female (Sunny) from animal control. Our local shelter was overrun with cats and begging people to come adopt. When we took them to the

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-20 Thread MaiMaiPG
other cats to the vet - always the wrong ones are in there -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:35 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-20 Thread MaiMaiPG
I have my first crate trained dog...he loves his crate and, even though rarely confined there now, puts himself in it for numerous reasons. Both Copper and Thomas like there travel carriers, putting themselves in them when they want peace and quiet...or to tell me that it is time to go ho

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-20 Thread MaiMaiPG
Can you keep her in the house? She might like that. On Aug 20, 2011, at 1:21 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasi

Re: [Felvtalk] Feathers or a brush

2011-08-14 Thread MaiMaiPG
Put some old, very worn clothes with your odor on it in her bedding. And maybe some Feliway there would calm her. Rescue Remedy in her water may help too. On Aug 14, 2011, at 6:42 AM, Lorrie wrote: The idea of the long handled bath brush is so you can pet the cat with no danger of getting

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-13 Thread MaiMaiPG
Also might consider leaving a radio on (low volume please) or a tape recording of your voice. On Aug 13, 2011, at 2:18 AM, Natalie wrote: Have you tried playing with her? I always collect goose feathers when they molt and tape on or two to the end of a long stick and use it to "stroke" fer

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-13 Thread MaiMaiPG
d you know that there’s screening available that is “pet’proof”? Our cats climb the screens, and we will replace them with the special ones. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 8:10

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-13 Thread MaiMaiPG
Try spraying Feliway on you. It worked with the Royal Princess Kitty Katt. On Aug 13, 2011, at 12:21 AM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Thanks, Gloria. I guess "regular" vets don't clip the ear because people would freak out about how their cat looks. Forgotten Felines, our local TNR organization

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-12 Thread MaiMaiPG
1, at 7:20 AM, Natalie wrote: The one concern is that Hemy is NOT being released in her own territory and if she doesn’t get used to Bonnie and her yard, may start searching for the old area. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf O

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy & THANK YOU

2011-08-12 Thread MaiMaiPG
On Aug 12, 2011, at 4:25 PM, MaiMaiPG wrote: Feral is a badge of honor to some of us. These cats are the best and the brightest. They have survived when all the odds were against them. My little guys are ferals and they have lived with me, travel with me, and owned me for over three

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy & THANK YOU

2011-08-12 Thread MaiMaiPG
I used a 12x6x6 foot dog kennel with a topper attached to a bathroom window by ductwork and a pet door. Others have great outdoor areas available but this is fairly quick and, ifthe door is secured with a lock, pretty secure. On Aug 12, 2011, at 4:17 PM, wrote: I like the outdoor enclosu

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy & THANK YOU

2011-08-12 Thread MaiMaiPG
Feral is a badge of honor to some of us. These cats are the best and the brightest. They have survived when all the odds were against them. My little guys are ferals and they have lived with me, travel with me, and owned me for over three yearssince they were 8 weeks old and came out

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-11 Thread MaiMaiPG
On that, I have had a few ferals that were held inside after vet treatment for various reasons: weather (very hot or cold etc), dangers (size and age of cat and the presents of packs of dogs, hawks etc) healing time + adjust time (they were returning to their own group), and just because o

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-11 Thread MaiMaiPG
Can you put up a dog kennel with a topper? On Aug 11, 2011, at 9:31 AM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Folks I’m sorry to be monopolizing all this “air space” on the list this morning, but am trying to figure this out with this cat. So, if I decide to put her in my bathroom for a 2 to 3 weeks, as has

Re: [Felvtalk] Saving bees

2011-08-06 Thread MaiMaiPG
You aren't nutstry putting clean rocks in the sauces so they don't fall in or, if they do, can get out. On Aug 6, 2011, at 3:01 PM, Lorrie wrote: No you aren't nuts... That's a very kind thing to do... Honey bees are having a difficult time surviving due to pesticides and the trach

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro New Cat Quick Style

2011-07-30 Thread MaiMaiPG
Maybe leave a tv or radio on??? The new one is probably used to someone around 24/7. On Jul 29, 2011, at 9:54 PM, > wrote: I also got my "new" ones suddenly so I had a few hissing, slapping episodes to begin with, but now we are settld down to just a few episodes. Mostly it happens whe

Re: [Felvtalk] Question

2011-07-29 Thread MaiMaiPG
It has been 15 + years since she left this world (not related to the stones). There were antibiotics and steriods I think. Somehow I think there was meds to deal with the urine PH. Sorry I can't give more information. Now I would check with a holistic vet as well as my regular vets. On

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro New Cat Quick Style

2011-07-29 Thread MaiMaiPG
Proof that animals need to be provided for in wills. On Jul 29, 2011, at 4:32 PM, Natalie wrote: That's very nice of you - I wish more people would care for their relatives' petsevery day, there's a notice or phone call about someone's mother/father, aunt/uncle either dying or moving to as

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro New Cat Quick Style

2011-07-29 Thread MaiMaiPG
You will be fine. I suggest you rub the other cats with a towel and put it where she can smell it and do the same to her. This really does help. I love Feliway and use it frequently but I use the spray. I use Rescue Remedy too. On Jul 29, 2011, at 4:20 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Hi Everyo

Re: [Felvtalk] Question

2011-07-29 Thread MaiMaiPG
My very sweet little girl, Mi Tu, turned into a problem cat because of bladder stones. I took her to the vets several times. They checked her, did routine lab tests and everything they could think of. I was finally at the end of my rope and they had been doing their research. The vets d

Re: [Felvtalk] Heartworm drugs

2011-07-21 Thread MaiMaiPG
How sad.I am glad he was surrounded by friends when he left. On Jul 21, 2011, at 11:29 AM, Edna Taylor wrote: We recently rescued an emaciated, obviously abused Rottie mix and his HW status was so high that after talking to the vet we decided that given his body weight, unknown hist

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc.

2011-07-12 Thread MaiMaiPG
Copper and Thomas like to go to the garage to hunt---farm, lizards, snakes etc come in and need to be removed from the genetic pool---cats have occupied the house for too long for them to have an excuse for coming in. I usually leave the door to the garage open so the boys can come and go.

Re: [Felvtalk] Prices of drugs...

2011-07-12 Thread MaiMaiPG
AAA has a drug discount program that includes animal meds. Not sure of all the details but, for members, it is worth looking at. On Jul 12, 2011, at 4:03 PM, Natalie wrote: Remember we were talking about prices of drugs, markups, etc? Check this out: http://www.snopes.com/medical/drugs/generi

Re: [Felvtalk] cat with rotten teeth

2011-07-11 Thread MaiMaiPG
Consider putting out some plain full fat yogurt for Luke...with probiotics. Might make him feel better. On Jul 11, 2011, at 12:29 PM, katskat1 wrote: Again, thanks to all of you. Been a great help. Called my vet this morning and she is unexpectedly out of office until the 18th. Apparently

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue Kitten FeLV+

2011-07-10 Thread MaiMaiPG
And she will enrich your life a thousand times more...they know when you are helping and they know..well, they just are them... On Jul 10, 2011, at 6:39 PM, Jenny Orvis wrote: Thank you guys for all the wonderful responses! I've been caught up with work lately, and giving sweet C

Re: [Felvtalk] Chick feed for litter

2011-07-10 Thread MaiMaiPG
Big 12 pound bags of soda are available at WalMarts/Sams etc---often with the swimming pool supplies. Usually about $6.00. On Jul 10, 2011, at 9:39 AM, Lorrie wrote: Thanks for the info, Beth. We have a Tractor Supply about 12 miles away, and tho we don't go there often, I want to try this c

Re: [Felvtalk] cat with rotten teeth

2011-07-10 Thread MaiMaiPG
If you can find the money and please be very blunt with the vets and techs about finances leave him at the vets for a week or more. They have the ability to get meds into him and may even get him accustomed to people. Red and Pretty Boy spent a lot of time at the vets (Red for a nasty tic

Re: [Felvtalk] DMG

2011-07-10 Thread MaiMaiPG
fighting a wind storm with lots of claws and then we are both so stressed we are breathing hard. Not good for her. Or me. So I am trying to give her quality of whatever life she has Hopefully yanking rotten, loose teeth will help. kat On 7/8/11, MaiMaiPG wrote: His tongue does not

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-09 Thread MaiMaiPG
mia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 6:08 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter = Totes are wonderful. I leave the top off and the boys are young enough to jump in the 18 gallon totes and the lower larger ones are wonderful too. I figur

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-08 Thread MaiMaiPG
Totes are wonderful. I leave the top off and the boys are young enough to jump in the 18 gallon totes and the lower larger ones are wonderful too. I figured this out when I had a wonderful boy who, late in life, had issues getting positioned. Besides the totes are a lot cheaper and more

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-08 Thread MaiMaiPG
ia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 4:15 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter = I like it a lot. My boys came from a pine thicket so it was a natural thing for them. I can pitch the sawdust into the fields, use it around trees or compos

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-08 Thread MaiMaiPG
I like it a lot. My boys came from a pine thicket so it was a natural thing for them. I can pitch the sawdust into the fields, use it around trees or compost it. On Jul 8, 2011, at 2:56 PM, Katy Doyle wrote: Well, this has inspired me to check out Feline Pine - has anyone used it before?

Re: [Felvtalk] DMG

2011-07-08 Thread MaiMaiPG
e and painful I am always surprised how toothless cats just love dry food! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 6:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Fel

Re: [Felvtalk] DMG

2011-07-07 Thread MaiMaiPG
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...he had shuttered in pain when they put a tube in his mouth. She checked his teeth and they were totally awful. Most of them were pulled. The only side

Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter

2011-07-06 Thread MaiMaiPG
It is natural for a body to release fluids and solids as the soul leaves it. This is true with animals and with people. It is not a sign of pain. It is a sign of muscle relaxation. This is one reason a vet may wrap a body in plastic. I never, ever, never have or will leave a friend to

Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter

2011-07-05 Thread MaiMaiPG
They will usually tell you. Bless you for listening and for loving him so much. On Jul 5, 2011, at 7:42 AM, Ben Williams wrote: Thanks to everyone for the kind words and encouragement... We spent some time with Dex at the clinic last night and we told ourselves that Dex would tell us what

Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

2011-07-04 Thread MaiMaiPG
Consider talking to a holistic vet re the legs. On Jul 4, 2011, at 10:58 AM, Sara Kasteleyn wrote: Great news Sally. Will continue to send loving healing thoughts your way. Sara --Original Mail-- From: "Sally Davis" To: Sent: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 21:15:03 -0400 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]

Re: [Felvtalk] Sabrina updatet

2011-06-06 Thread MaiMaiPG
Now, now.commenting on a cat's figure is considered very rudejust ask Mr. Tux : Let me know how you get one cat to diet when the other isn't. On Jun 6, 2011, at 4:23 PM, Natalie wrote: Geat news! Speaking of IFA, I just came back from the vet and had my two boyz (Elio

Re: [Felvtalk] Sabrina updatet

2011-06-06 Thread MaiMaiPG
Blessings to all of you who have helped this wonderful little girl. My Dixie left this world a long time before I wanted but she had a couple of wonderful years that most cats would exchange several of their 9 lives for. I would encourage them to see if there is a holistic vet in the area

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite

2011-06-04 Thread MaiMaiPG
This is the first bite I have had that concerned me...most have been nips with broken skin but nothing deep. However, I wash them to death and keep a very close eye on them. It is part of the feral world. However, anything on a thin skin area, hands, face, feet, gets special attention.

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite

2011-06-04 Thread MaiMaiPG
Consider taking her bedding and putting it where the other cats can smell it and theirs where she can smell it. Before I got Bob (dog), his rescuer and I exchanged bedding (from my cats). I really believe it helps. Congratulations on the test results. Consider Rescue Remedy in the water

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite

2011-06-04 Thread MaiMaiPG
Tell the doctor it was a stray and you have no clue where it went otherwise your insurance company will have a field day refusing to cover it and demanding the name of the friend etc. You can refuse rabies shots. FYI: I was at the ER within 15 minutes of the broken finger, having the woun

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite

2011-06-04 Thread MaiMaiPG
Yes. Thank goodness it was an arm. A feral bit me hard enough to break my little finger. Two surgeries later. The second surgery was to straighten a nail (go figure). When they opened the finger up it was full of infection despite a lot of antibiotics and did not look i

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Pet Armor

2011-06-03 Thread MaiMaiPG
re too finicky to consider this a treat. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:29 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor Rural wisdom is

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-06-02 Thread MaiMaiPG
That's what my vets said re ticks too. However, I refer you to the $1 K + spent on Red because of a tick that should have been dead at the end of a cold December in KY. And, worse, to the pain the cat must have been in before he was captured for neutering and panic he must have felt at th

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-06-02 Thread MaiMaiPG
Suggest that you try lots of wind chimescheap is fine. They seem to love hostas but don't touch the few I havewith chimes above them. Also suggest interplanting daffodils. On Jun 2, 2011, at 7:45 PM, Sally Davis wrote: OFF TOPIC RE: DEER I think there is another forum for this. I a

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-06-01 Thread MaiMaiPG
Please know that I got fleas in my home a number of years ago and blamed my indoor/outdoor feral cat who was in the process of taking my life over. One night I came in from work in an area that was roach infested and saw fleas jumping off of my uniform. Fleas don't seem to bite me so I di

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread MaiMaiPG
I have friends who split doses of various tick/flea stuff regularly. They say they get a more precise dose given the range on the pre- measured packages. I don't know. I can't get either on the ferals and they really need something. My cats are basically indoor (carriage rides and unauth

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread MaiMaiPG
tions. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 4:21 PM, MaiMaiPG wrote: On the same sort of subject: I had a feral contract babesiosis (I think) from a tick in December. It was a budget breaker. Luckily, Red recovered. He spent a lot of time at the vets' and a lot more confined but looks wonderful.

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread MaiMaiPG
mia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:29 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor Rural wisdom is Sevin powder in the cat bedding and around the house. On May 31, 2011, at 12:10 PM, Beth wrote: I need

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread MaiMaiPG
Rural wisdom is Sevin powder in the cat bedding and around the house. On May 31, 2011, at 12:10 PM, Beth wrote: I need something new. Advantage just isn't working any more. Spent all day yesterday cleaning & combing cats to get rid of fleas & they just had Advantage 2 weeks ago! Frontline use

Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated

2011-05-28 Thread MaiMaiPG
I suspect you need another vet who is more into cat issues. Sometimes it is nice to have more than one vet---different takes, different experiences. On May 28, 2011, at 12:34 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Congratulations on Amber's recovery and well-being! When I was in this situation with my mom

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-27 Thread MaiMaiPG
I think they are supposed to wear a collar with a tag from Home Again or which ever company issued the microchip but you have the collar issue again. On May 27, 2011, at 9:32 AM, Natalie wrote: But how would anyone know that a cat is micro chipped and has a home (except for someone with a s

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread MaiMaiPG
not a single cat goes outside - they have safe outdoor enclosures! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:29 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Co

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread MaiMaiPG
How do you deal with coyotes and dog packs? On May 25, 2011, at 6:01 AM, Lorrie wrote: On 05-24, Natalie wrote: But were you aware that microchips can cause cancer? I got a cat from death row in NYC, and will have chip removed...it has already migrated! Yes, and this is one of the reasons I

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread MaiMaiPG
They are supposed to here and Louisville and I know a lot of vets have scanners (looking for the person of a lost dog who made the mistake of going off the farm). I can hopeand pray that the chps will help but I think I will make sure of their locations in the future. On May 24, 2011, a

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread MaiMaiPG
I suspect that I will start having my little guys (and dog) scanned when I have them at a vet's just to make sure the chip is where it s supposed to be. On May 24, 2011, at 4:51 PM, Natalie wrote: My problem with chips is that not ALL vets or municipal pounds have canners, and there's no w

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread MaiMaiPG
That is my fear. Cats are rarely bothered with here. They are pests to be ignored or shot. But there are areas between here and Louisville where Copper and Thomas might be cared about. There is a particular concern about wrecks. They and the dog ride in carriers but they can be thrown

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread MaiMaiPG
I have both for the dog because people are more likely to catch and check on a dog's person here. The cats are microchipped even though they are technically indoors only. Copper and Thomas travel with me and it offers protection in case of a wreckor in case Copper takes an unauthorize

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-23 Thread MaiMaiPG
like anything put on us. Melinda Kerr wrote: Thanks for all the suggestions! Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2011, at 6:27 AM, MaiMaiPG wrote: And the bigger the better. Especially if they can get in safely and have at it. On May 22, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Natalie wrote: Any cardboard box

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread MaiMaiPG
...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread MaiMaiPG
Try lacy afghans/throws on the sofa. My boys get their nails hung and don't like them at all. On May 22, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Edna Taylor wrote: A frient of mine uses them and swears by them. At our house we have learned to never buy expensive rugs or leather furniture ;) Besides, when w

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread MaiMaiPG
Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of styrofoam insulation boards (8 foot +) leaning against a wall in the garage. A little messy but that is what vacs and brooms are for. On May 22, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Natalie wrote: I ha

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Transmission - thanks for replies

2011-05-20 Thread MaiMaiPG
If a cat shows illness or weakness in a colony, it stands a good chance of being killed. On May 20, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Beth wrote: Cats hide illness very well. Often they have been sick for quite awhile before they let us know it. That's why it is so crucial to keep such a close eye on thes

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Transmission - thanks for replies

2011-05-20 Thread MaiMaiPG
Dixie was happy and healthy until a few days before she left this earth--on her own. I can't tell you about a lot of the questions you raise. I can just tell you that Dixie came in from a pine thicket behind my mother's. Apparently she had been dumped or got lost---she had been spayed and

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: request for counsel on BreAnne

2011-05-16 Thread MaiMaiPG
Mine will eat warmed overs if heated with water, in a crockpot or left out to warm but if the food is warmed in a microwave they won't go near it. Wonder if they know something we don't know. On May 16, 2011, at 11:13 PM, > wrote: I also found out that they do not like warmed over foods. T

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: request for counsel on BreAnne

2011-05-09 Thread MaiMaiPG
My cats have never liked microwaved anything. Try filling a bowl with very hot water then putting another bowl with the food into the bowl with the hot water. I don't eat meat but I've had people tell me that it is gross microwaved. On May 9, 2011, at 5:03 PM, czadna sacarawicz wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: request for counsel on BreAnne

2011-05-08 Thread MaiMaiPG
KFC (minus the skin), the cheapest tuna (forget the good stuff, they don't like it), soupy stuff (even the healthy ferals seem to like the juice/liquid better than the meat alone). Hunter would eat raw hamburger with very hot water poured on it in small amounts just before he left this wor

Re: [Felvtalk] coconut oil

2011-04-26 Thread MaiMaiPG
Amen On Apr 26, 2011, at 7:29 PM, Roseann Fitzgerald wrote: Don't discount anything without checking it out through questions and research. There is a growing belief that the cures to many devasating diseases can be found in nature. Desperate for a cure? You damn right I am. It's called lo

Re: [Felvtalk] request for counsel on BreAnne

2011-04-26 Thread MaiMaiPG
You will know when it is time. Listen to her and listen to your heart. Open it and ask her to talk to youshe will. On Apr 26, 2011, at 5:37 PM, TANYA NOE wrote: BreAnne, I am sorry, this time must be hard on you. My only advice is that only you can know when she is ready to go. The

Re: [Felvtalk] Special Thanks!

2011-04-24 Thread MaiMaiPG
Cats are selective...if you are worthy, they treat you that way.if not, you are really out of luck. IMHO this is particularly true of ferals...my very favorite catsthey are survivors as are all rescued animals...dogs, cats, horses. On Apr 24, 2011, at 7:48 PM, wrote: I

Re: [Felvtalk] Special Thanks!

2011-04-23 Thread MaiMaiPG
And smarter toothey know how to wrap us around their paws. On Apr 23, 2011, at 6:06 PM, Natalie wrote: Kittens are so much cuter than humans -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor Se

Re: [Felvtalk] Special Thanks!

2011-04-22 Thread MaiMaiPG
The love of a feral/abandoned cat is even greater. It is freely given, never earned. On Apr 22, 2011, at 5:50 PM, Katy Doyle wrote: The love of a cat is special, I would do anything for babies! I'm planning on screening in my covered porch so the cats can sit out there with me :-) Sent

Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's Kitty Palace

2011-04-20 Thread MaiMaiPG
...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5:45 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's Kitty Palace That is wonderful. I would like to find a plan so my boys can spend time outside. I got Dixie a 10x10x6 kennel for a screened in porch (perfect for a d

Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's Kitty Palace

2011-04-19 Thread MaiMaiPG
, 2011, at 4:27 PM, Jannes Taylor wrote: Please try this link for the photos of Amber's kitty palace. http://s1113.photobucket.com/albums/k518/QueenJMT/?track=share_email_album_view_click Jannes From: MaiMaiPG To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue,

Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's Kitty Palace

2011-04-19 Thread MaiMaiPG
I've never been able to pull up the photos. On Apr 19, 2011, at 3:10 PM, Jannes Taylor wrote: Yes, I did think about getting her a buddy but I am having her retested in June. Supposedly she is over a year old. Everyone keeps talking about an adult cat being able to fight off the virus. I just

Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's Kitty Palace

2011-04-18 Thread MaiMaiPG
front is broken off some. She has not come in heat yet, so I still don't know if she has been spayed or not. I've had her seven weeks now. So many things I wonder about Amber my mystery cat.Jannes From: MaiMaiPG To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org S

Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's Kitty Palace

2011-04-17 Thread MaiMaiPG
just too scared. All of you guys are wonderful however you do it. What chance would they have without you? God Bless! Jannes ____ From: MaiMaiPG To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, April 17, 2011 6:35:34 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's Kitty P

Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's Kitty Palace

2011-04-17 Thread MaiMaiPG
Have you considered a screen door between her and the other cats? I understand the concernI brought Dixie (FeLV+) into a house with a FeLV- (Kitty). Kitty developed terminal cancer--no relationship to Dixie's presence and I let them together. They defined their territories until it w

Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's kitty palace

2011-04-17 Thread MaiMaiPG
She is a lucky little girl.and you are blessed. They are worth all the trouble. On Apr 17, 2011, at 11:15 AM, Jannes Taylor wrote: Hello Everyone, Please dlick on this link to see photos of Amber's new kitty palace. style="width:480px;text-align:right;">http://static.pbsrc.com/flash/rs

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Rosie to CLS

2011-04-16 Thread MaiMaiPG
That is ridiculous. The most I have paid is about $200 and that is laser with 3 days extra boarding (Lost two beautiful cats 3 days after they were spayed. Different vets, unrelated cats within a couple of months of each other and had problems finding a vet as they died in my armswon'

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Foof

2011-04-16 Thread MaiMaiPG
ver it up like it was a bowel movement..LOL. Amber will eat cooked chicken but my other cats won't eat anything but cat food. I aree with supplementing their junk food cat food with real meat if you can get them to eat it. I am feeding Amber the Fancy Feast brand as well, but it not

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re positives & negatives

2011-04-15 Thread MaiMaiPG
On that note, Copper and Thomas go into their carriers when they want to be alone or are pissed off. They even close (not latch) the doors. They eat on a bench they started eating on as tiny kittens. Carriers are wonderful if they are safe places. My boys traveled from the day they came

Re: [Felvtalk] Chanel has crossed the Rainbow Bridge

2011-04-13 Thread MaiMaiPG
I am so sorry for all of youespecially the precious little ones. Chanel is and will continue to help them along their path. On Apr 13, 2011, at 1:40 AM, Marnie Miszewski wrote: I wish it were only us humans that were going to miss Chanel. She was a beautiful solid white little princess

Re: [Felvtalk] New Member

2011-04-12 Thread MaiMaiPG
Consider talking with Alley Cat Advocates or another TNR organization for help with spaying/neutering. Some vets will give multiple cat discounts. I supplement the cat food with very on sale whole chicken, ground beef etc. The people quality meat is cheaper per pound than cat food. Same

Re: [Felvtalk] Abbey

2011-04-05 Thread MaiMaiPG
The first milk replacer to raise immunity usually given to a calf who doesn't nurse immediatelynot the regular milk replacer. They were puting it in First Born for cats and dogs but seem to have stopped. The bags are maybe a pound or two. I don't have one here to look at. On Apr 5, 20

Re: [Felvtalk] Abbey

2011-04-04 Thread MaiMaiPG
I don't think I would wait 10 days to get her seen. Two weeks is enough for me to go nuts. On Apr 4, 2011, at 1:41 PM, Heather wrote: I was just reading about bovine lactoferrin for the same reason-- seems worth a try to me. I've also seen flagyl/metronidazole mentioned (used in conjunction

Re: [Felvtalk] Abbey

2011-04-04 Thread MaiMaiPG
Have you tried colostrum? I'm a big believer in it...powder, mixes into soft food, buy at the feed/livestock stores. On Apr 4, 2011, at 1:11 PM, Mary Lou wrote: Okay guys we need your help big time. Abbey is felu and fel imun positive. She has stomatitis. Had 14 teeth, roots and all removed

Re: [Felvtalk] New Member

2011-04-03 Thread MaiMaiPG
Copper came to me from the pine thicket 2 weeks before Thomas and helped Thomas decide to be a cared for kitten. I was advised to keep them separated for 6 + weeks in case one was sick. Well, that didn't fly at all. They came from the same place and were almost the same age and ..wel

Re: [Felvtalk] Any advice appreciated.

2011-04-02 Thread MaiMaiPG
May be the term should be hearts of gold instead of denser No clue on the testing. I have been blessed with one beautiful FeLV+ (Dixie Louise Doodle Katt, JP) and have several ferals of unknown status (it just doesn't matter at this point). Suggest you check the difference in cost and

Re: [Felvtalk] Husband has passed away..... :(

2011-04-02 Thread MaiMaiPG
I am so sorry. He left in peace and love. On Apr 2, 2011, at 10:27 AM, wrote: Thank you all for your kind words and love in this difficult time for me. It is hard on me since we have been together for many years. He had a genuine love for animals and supported me in everything I did in res

Re: [Felvtalk] Casanova aka "Studs" going over the rainbow bridge

2011-04-01 Thread MaiMaiPG
And knew love. On Apr 1, 2011, at 4:17 PM, Natalie wrote: I'm so sorry - there's just so much of sadness in the world with all animals, at least he wasn't alone! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth S

Re: [Felvtalk] Rosie & Lola are safely home - - Bless you - - mayothers be so gracious to us - - cat's eyes

2011-03-31 Thread MaiMaiPG
. On Mar 31, 2011, at 5:37 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: That is horrible -- they should be reported to animal control. That is totally irresponsible not to mention cruel. ~B. - Original Message - From: "MaiMaiPG" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [Felvt

Re: [Felvtalk] Rosie & Lola are safely home - - Bless you - - may others be so gracious to us - - cat's eyes

2011-03-30 Thread MaiMaiPG
remember that lots of restraunts put out poisons..scares me to death with the feral roamers I love. On Mar 30, 2011, at 5:32 PM, czadna sacarawicz wrote: in sights? The four t-n-r ferals at Tractor Supply all have weird pupils. I can pet 3 of the four. I picked up Henry and brought

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Foof

2011-03-30 Thread MaiMaiPG
an stuff she uses & how much.. If not, I can dig around for info on the pills. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 3:11 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sub

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