RE: We are not vets

n. there has been DANGEROUS, in some cases possibly life-threatening information put out on this list in the past few months by people who presented it as if it had been handed to them on stone tablets. there is a HUGE difference between a suggestion, and the kind of proclamations that have becom

RE: We are not vets

had been handed to them on stone tablets. there is a HUGE difference between a suggestion, and the kind of proclamations that have become the norm on the list. On 9/27/07, Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think we all can agree that an unspoken disclaimer exists in this community

RE: Remove me from this list

I think you have to remove yourself: http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/options/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debi Holmes Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:33 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Remove me fro

RE: Books, Lists and Other Resources

I'm interested too Susan, so I hope you find something. I'm very happy for Autumn! I'll keep my fingers (and all our paws at home) crossed for her. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Ang Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:23 AM To: fel

RE: seeking home for adult feluk positive cat - family doesn't careabout him

Jeni, So sorry to hear about a person who won't listen to suggestions. Usually it is the owner's problem, not the cat's, that causes these issues. I know she's not listening, but really, you have to tell her my experience. My Bandit (10 years old now) was peeing in the heat vent last winter. Th

We are not vets

I think we all can agree that an unspoken disclaimer exists in this community. None of us is a vet. We give advice based upon experience. It is understood that we are not prescribing anything as a vet would. If a person does not agree with a suggestion for a sick cat, it is his/her choice to speak

RE: turning the other cheek

at you sounded just like me back when I first joined in May/June due to Monkee's lymphosarcoma diagnosis. I think Melissa Lind and I thought were we the youngest (I think Melissa is 28, but don't quote me) and I am 30, until you came along! Now, all three of us no longer have FelV cats but we

RE: offlist

y, September 26, 2007 3:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: offlist Hello. Our feline leuk+ cat Isabella is doing great. I am still here to share what is working for us and in case.. Laurie - Original Message - From: "Melissa Lind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

RE: offlist

Megan, I'm in the same boat as you. I don't have an FeLV kitty anymore, but I'm hanging around for a while to see if things improve. I'm glad you've stuck around too. I hope you are coping with the loss of sweet Olive. I forgot if you had any other kitties or had taken any in since then? Melissa

RE: list matters

Well said. I (like Kelley) do not have an FeLV+ kitty anymore, but hung around because of the wise advice I’ve received. I agree that the arguments have progressively worsened to pettiness. We should choose our words with tact and with conviction. We all have a right to our opinions, but we need

RE: Kitten Question

Oh the smell of kitten poo! What a good idea about the before pictures. We just got Penelope 2 weeks ago, and already she's changed and grown so much! I can't believe the progress! She was so bony and her hips and spine were sticking out so badly that I thought it would take longer to get heal

RE: OT: Kitten Question

Caroline, In my previous post, I mentioned how it took Ashley two weeks to get better after the antibiotics had made it through. We had an appointment at the vet scheduled for 2 weeks after finishing the medicine (to take stool samples), but it turned out that she didn't need to go in since she

RE: Kitten Question

Hi Caroline, I was thinking about you and the kitties. I'm glad to have a new topic to discuss-thanks! Anyway, I gather from your post that they didn't have diarrhea before or soft stools right? I know my vet told me the antibiotics can cause diarrhea. We had Ashley on Clavomox because of

RE: Here is the link

Wow! A lot happened since I left work last night! I think Beth said it correctly, that we are all a bunch of crazy cat ladies (and a few men). I think that because our passions run so high for these kitties, that we are all the more passionate about these issues. I'm glad to see that people are sti

RE: OT:declawing your cat is illegal...

Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 2:06 PM Subject: RE: OT:declawing your cat is illegal... I think that this

RE: Autumn - Rough Time

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about Autumn's troubles. It's so heart-breaking to see them go through this, and it just doesn't seem fair. How old is little Autumn? I don't know anything about vets and Interferon, but I do know that you are a wonderful person for helping this little soul. I hope s

RE: OT:declawing your cat is illegal...

I think that this website has some very interesting statistics. Check it out: http://www.pawproject.com Go to the FAQ section. Here is an answer I found interesting; I think it (and other answers on the site) partially negates the theory that cats are better off d

RE: cat furniture

Thanks for the link-I've printed the pics so we can make these at home. Good winter project! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 4:22 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: cat furniture

RE: new Cat Fancy

Wow Susan-you are so knowledgeable about the breeds. To me, it's the black/white cat, the calico, the tabby. It's kind of like my mom and cars: white car, red car, black truck, etc. Likewise, I'm not very aware when it comes to the technical terms or the lingo for cat breeds. I'm interested though,

RE: Here is the link

Right on Susan and Glenda! I agree Glenda with the name change idea. Sometimes people may not even be aware of the damage they are inflicting because of the name itself. As a veggie, I always joke to my husband and family about the names we give meat. I ask him if he'd enjoy prime rib as much as "p

RE: Another one gone

Tracy, So sorry to hear of your losses. It's never easy. At least they are happy now even if a part of you is lost each time you lose one. What a trooper you have at home! He must be the Bruce Willis of the bunch! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behal

RE: Lovey is gone

Janine, Lovey and Perry are at peace now. I hope you can find some comfort in the furry arms of the other kitties. Stay strong! Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brenda Smith Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 11:52 AM To: felvtalk@

RE: Brian

Sherry, I'm praying for you and all the babies on Crash's website. They are all so beautiful. I just wanted to snuggle them all-especially your one-eyed pirate. He looks like a personality plus! Best to all of you, Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On B

RE: naughty kitty website

Oops, forgot to post the site! http://www.hmb-seattle.com/Pussy.htm _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Lind Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 10:15 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: naughty kitty website This is a little

OT: naughty kitty website

This is a little risqué, but I think it’s funny. Some of their products are adorable and hilarious! Happy Friday! Melissa Lind

RE: Ok, I give up.

I use google picasa. It's free too. Here's the pics of my foster kitties: http://picasaweb.google.com/mzurovsk/Nonie?authkey=58Zh5l6swyU http://picasaweb.google.com/mzurovsk/Ashley?authkey=imb76PXJObI _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAI

RE: litter box problem

;As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Mes

RE: OT litter box issue

Yes! Our litter box isn't in there, but we've got three kitties that are obsessed with drinking out of the tub, so if I go to the bathroom, I have many "helpers," and I always have to turn on the tub for them. They love the fresh water, even if I've just filled their water bowls. I've had fountai

RE: OT litter box issue

to play during the night~!! - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: RE: OT litter box issue Wow! 3 times a day-if only my kitties were so lucky! Once a day

RE: OT: litter box problem

Aha! I forgot about the tape trick. I've used the large industrial double-stick before. That worked for Angel when she was trying to dig a hole in the carpet to get out the door... Thanks! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Wedn

RE: OT litter box issue

Wow! 3 times a day-if only my kitties were so lucky! Once a day is all I do for scooping. Now I feel guilty. We change litter every 2 weeks (and wash out the boxes). I would love to change the litter once a week, but it's so darn expensive! We use the crystal litter which is more expensive. I know

RE: Transferring the Virus

Hi Dawn, Of course, I forgot again last night to look up that stuff I wanted for you! I had piano students over, and it gets kinda crazy with trying to make sure all the cats stay inside and that the kids aren't terrorizing my oldest cat too much! He can only be pushed so far, and sometimes the

RE: OT litter box issue

(My post was held up for being too big-here's what I wrote) Thanks Laurie! That was great advice! I have 6 cats, 3 litter boxes-but they're huge boxes. I think I might add more though. Penelope was a stray starving cat I found outside in my mom's bushes when going to feed another stray (adult).

RE: OT: litter box problem

han dogs, but getting loved and praised and maybe even a treat once in a while, after she uses the litter box, might help her get the idea... Good luck to you, and your sweet husband! Glenda --- Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Okay, we're still having a p

OT: litter box problem

that you guys have all had plenty of experience with this. By the way, today is national "talk like a pirate day" me mateys! Melissa Lind Contract Administrator DEG Enterprises, Inc. 200 Norfolk Av. Norfolk, NE 68701 Phone: 402-379-1820 Fax: 402-379-3604

RE: Transferring the Virus

Hi Dawn, As far as I know, you cannot transfer it from walking around. It's not that easy to transfer. I had a FeLV foster cat who stayed in our office room. I never even washed my hands between petting him and the other cats unless he drooled on me or something. The virus doesn't live that lon

RE: Need Home or Foster Home, Chicago IL

Welcome Dawn, I was in your place in April. I already had 3 cats (not FeLV+), but I took in a stray who was positive. I kept him in our home office room since I don't mix the positives and negatives. I did a lot of work looking for a home for him. I spent days on the computer emailing diffe

RE: Kitten potentially exposed to FeLV

MaryAnne, Welcome to this list! I do not currently have an FeLV cat, but from what I've learned, it is rather difficult to transfer. The kitten would need to have come in contact with saliva from those cats or been bitten by them, etc. I would compare it to the difficulty in transferring AIDS f

RE: Collecting a stool sample?

Mine usually scamper to see who can be the first to go in the new litter. The things that excite them never cease to amaze me! Maybe changing the litter will tempt her to go? Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann Sent: Wednesday,

RE: Collecting a stool sample?

What a great idea! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kat Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Collecting a stool sample? Hi Michael, To collect a urine sample, try replacing the litter wit

RE: Collecting a stool sample?

My vet just told me to watch and collect poop when the kitty goes-pick out of litter box. As for urine, that I've never tried. I've seen my vet do it-he'll squeeze kitty in a certain spot and then kitty will go on the table. Then the vet used a syringe to collect off the table. I wouldn't try the s

RE: Post-fire update/New home!!!

al at this point. I keep hoping to find one of them in one of the traps being set for Pumpkin and Cutie-Pie. Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan: Congratulations on your new home! I hope Lil Mister and Tuffy find you soon, but that's great that you've been so successful con

RE: Post-fire update/New home!!!

Susan: Congratulations on your new home! I hope Lil Mister and Tuffy find you soon, but that's great that you've been so successful considering the circumstances. I wish I could help you with the new trees and such! Best of luck with everything and what amazing landlords you must have! Melissa

RE: a bit of happy mews: and OT question

"As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent

RE: a bit of happy mews.......

Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 8:53 AM Subject: RE: a bit of happy mews... Susan-that is wonderful!

RE: a bit of happy mews.......

Susan-that is wonderful! Could you tell me what you do for an adoption event? I'm interested for the future when my husband and I hope to run a sanctuary. And, I've got three fosters that need homes now, so any advice on advertising and such would be greatly appreciated. The web just really doe

RE: Kaylee is gone

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear about precious Kaylee. I hope you find comfort and strength. You're in my prayers, Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:14 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject

RE: Update on papillon

Susan, This is such a bittersweet comment that you've made. It made me smile and tear up. I think that you are all very special people to be going through the happiness and sadness that this calling in life brings. I'm hoping for the best for Pappy. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTE

RE: Question about eye ulcers -Update

Thinking about you and Kaylee. I hope everything turns out okay. Hoping for the best. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 7:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Question about eye ulcers

RE: My new "pimp daddy" cat trees

Pet trees are so expensive-but yours sounds actually worth it. Some are so overpriced for the crappy materials that are used. We've been meaning to build a cat play house, but haven't yet. One thing we do is to take old spools that electrical wire was on, or welding wire (from local companies)

RE: Monkee's Funeral Service

Caroline, I think that's wonderful what you are doing in Monkee's honor and for Rambo. That's nice that your community has such programs. No such luck here in the sticks. So, your Catholic church has a place for memorial services for animals and such? I'm Catholic, and I can't imagine our churc

RE: Update on Felv+ B/W Female kitty...good news!

Caroline, I loved this story! How wonderful! If only we were all rich and could give our kitties their own rooms! That is so amazing! I’d love to have hammocks and toy boxes for my furkids. I think I’ll do something special for them this weekend. We aren’t rich, but I’m sure we could come up wi

RE: update on sick kittens, questions about URIs, etc

Caroline, Wonderful news about your household! You sure have your plate full right now with these little babies. I have no idea if there is a test for feline herpes, but my old vet suspected that Bandit has it. He gets a runny eye and the sneezes about twice a year. It runs its course and goes

RE: Slightly OT: Thanks; new kitty

Dede, Sounds like Jim was amazing! I can't believe all his mishaps! Wow! What a character! Thinking of you... Melisssa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dede hicken Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 10:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org S

RE: Slightly OT: Thanks; new kitty

e care of yourself. Your husband sounds like a very nice and special person. You obviously have a very dear and loving relationship. Love from, Glenda, Feeto, Bruno, Dingo,Velcro, Gracie, little Boy and Little Girl. I still have not named the last two...And it IS, my last two. Really! Glenda

RE: Slightly OT: Thanks; new kitty

Congrats Megan on the new kitty! Yes, of course no kitty could replace Olive, but I think it's wonderful that you and your roommate are so caring and understanding! I have a kitty that is not old, but she's just disproportional. She's about a year old. I got her in April--rescued from eating out

RE: OT: RE: new kitty, fingers crossed

EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 2:29 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: OT: RE: new kitty, fingers crossed Melissa, I'm so sorry for your losses. After all you've been through your hubby should let

RE: Terri's himmy, Sebastian

Poor Sebastian. My prayers are with him and his family. Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:32 PM To: felvtalk Subject: Terri's himmy, Sebastian did not make it.:( Poor guy. My ve

OT: new kitty=penelope

rder. None is mean to her, so I think we'll all be getting along great in a few days-as long as my husband doesn't kick us all out! Just kidding, he's actually very kind-hearted despite how I might depict him on here! I'll try to post pictures tomorrow. Melissa Lind Cont

RE: Ear Cleaner for Kittens

Wow! That's horrible that a so-called rescuer is so negligent. Yuck. She gives cat-people a bad name. It's people like that who make it difficult for the rest of us. Anyway, I don't have advice for you, but I do have congrats! A new kitty! It's wonderful to have something to take care of even t

RE: Way OT: Far out

This is interesting and gross! It reminds me of something else I heard on NPR this weekend: It was an old African saying that goes something like this: "When spider webs get together, they can trap a lion" (or tiger, or some other large cat). It was a story about people overcoming obstacles, coming

RE: Goodbye, Olive...

Megan, I'm so sad to hear about Olive, but she's at peace and you can be too. Sometimes the hardest part is not knowing. It's easier to know what's going to happen-good or bad. Then we can deal with it-it's the not knowing part that's so hard. Now that this hardest part is over, you can heal an

OT: RE: new kitty, fingers crossed

Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felinel

RE: Ripley and Sherman

Angela, I'm not Susan, but I agree that you should help the kitties stay stress-free (and yourself!). I know that a few of mine would be terrified and severely stressed out with that many people in the house. I've tried Feliway-they make a plug in. That may work for you. I've had no measur

RE: Update on Olive: Dilemma...

Megan, I'm sorry that I can't help you! I understand your pain and frustration. It's a horrible place to be in when you don't know which way to go. Yes, ignorance is bliss, but you will benefit from this down the road even though it seems more appealing to be in the dark. You'll be a stronger, bett

RE: new kitty, fingers crossed

er side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL P

OT: RE: new kitty, fingers crossed

house and is getting more snuggly every day! She a great masseuse! Nonie had a weepy eye at the time of the pictures, so she's not as pretty looking as usual. But her eye is fine now. She loves to hop in the shower with us! Her bobtail is so so so cute! Melissa _____ From: [EMA

RE: Update on Olive: Dilemma...

Megan, I feel for you right now, and I'm sending positive thoughts, prayers, vibes, your way. I hope that you are able to find the right solution for you and Olive. I'm not really sure what to advise you. As for the bill, I'm not sure what your financial situation is, but you could check out the I

new kitty, fingers crossed

usband. I need to make room (we have 3 of our own "permanent" cats) before I take in more. We have a 5-cat rule. But does a kitten (about 12 weeks old) count as a full cat? :-) Hoping for the best. Melissa Lind

RE: Please add Jingles to the CLS

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about Jingles. It's good that you were there for him. I liked that you wrote about his past. I hope you can find comfort in your good times with him. Prayers and thoughts your way. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: My cat was tested positive yesterday, and I don't know what to do.

Best of luck Megan! I hope you have success. You are truly a compassionate person. Your kitties are blessed to have you caring for them. Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Megan Heikkinen Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:06 PM To: fel

RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

her as a wonderful and loving gift to me!! :) Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sherry, My thoughts are with you as you grieve. I'll be thinking of beautiful Genevieve today. She's at peace now. I hope your heart will find comfort knowing that you were such a wonderful

RE: Genevieve My precious baby is gone

Sherry, My thoughts are with you as you grieve. I'll be thinking of beautiful Genevieve today. She's at peace now. I hope your heart will find comfort knowing that you were such a wonderful and loving gift to her. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On B

RE: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty?

Beckie, My heart goes out to you and poor Moe. How devastating. I don't have any experience with this, but I will keep you and all those others going through these troubles in my thoughts and prayers. Best, Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: Caroline- Re: Rescue Cat's Reuniting

Great news Caroline! If you find a home for your foster kitty, let me know how you did if you do! I've got two fosters that need homes, and I'm certain it will be very difficult to find what I consider a suitable home around here. I want to find them homes right now because there's another str

RE: I am so CONFUSSED!!

Jessica, I'm not going to have much info for you on FeLV other than you've come to the right place. These people here have tried many different options and treatments. As for your cat being spastic at the vet, try giving him Rescue Remedy (you can buy it in the headache section at places like W

OT: Very OT: England

ng with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:47 PM Subject: RE: Success with Rescue Cat Sus

RE: Success with Rescue Cat

Susan, I noticed that about England on a British cat chat site that I was once a member of. But they all had backyards that were very small with fences and very interesting tops to the fences that kept the cats from crawling over. I hope someday to have a nice cat enclosure, but I could never h

RE: Success with Rescue Cat

Caroline, I'm so happy for you! Yes, I'm sure another will turn up. That's what always happens right? I totally forgot about the reverse look-up feature. Good work! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann Sent: Wednesday, Augu

RE: Benjamin Please add to the CLS :(

Sherry, You're such a great person to help these poor babies! It takes a lot of love and a lot of strength. Thanks for all that you do. I'm sad for little Benny and for you. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Wednesday,

RE: Scuba Kitty (another funny)

Thanks Wendy! That's awesome! I laughed and laughed! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 2:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: Scuba Kitty (another funny) Hey guys, Some of you have see

RE:OT Getting rid of fleas????

Beckie, We don't have fleas, but my mom did, and she has to have the Orkin man come periodically to get rid of the problem and prevent it from coming back. Sounds to me as though it is an on-going battle, so I don't envy you at all! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EM

RE: OT: rescue remedy

remedy in your mouths? (Sigh.) At least you have happy cats! "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Aug 13, 2007, at 1:06 PM, Melissa Lind wrote: So, I was really excited to get some rescue remedy and try it out on the kitties to

RE: OT: rescue remedy

ottle down Bandit's throat w/no reaction. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous - Original Message From: Melis

RE: rescue remedy

0 seconds. It works very well to calm my agressive cat before we go to the vet. Laurie - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 12:06 PM Subject: OT: rescue remedy So, I was really excit

OT: rescue remedy

time. No luck. I gave them a drop of the regular rescue remedy in their mouths. Nada. The circus continued at 4 a.m. without lessening. Anybody else have zero results with this? Does it only work with stressed out cats and not rambunctious ones? Maybe we should be using it on ourselves instead! :-) Melissa Lind

RE: To Glenda and Marmalade

Glenda, It's okay to dwell on this issue as long as you turn it into a positive experience, as you are trying to do. It's very sad what happened, but I think that you are on the right track with your passion to change things for the better! Good! Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL P

RE: How to Keep Tags on Your cat???

stating that the cat was found, with some description and that further description and payment of vet bill would be required to receive kitty back. I'd leave off the amount. Good ideas Melissa! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world

RE: Brewer's Yeast

: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Brewer's Yeast they are different, but i don't know where to buy nutritional yeast.... tonya Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Caroline, I use Nutritional Yeast, which I think is the same as Brewer's Yeas

RE: Success!

Beckie, Wow-I'm glad things are going better for you. What a horrible vet! My vet gave me lots of ideas for various things-her excuse doesn't make any sense. We used double stick tape (the big wide stuff) to stop some carpet scratching. So, the vet can't recommend that since they aren't a hardw

RE: Moe has taken a turn for the worse...

Beckie, You sound really stressed! You are such a good person for helping this poor kitty! As for pilling, I know that many people here use the gravy from the wet food for mixing the pills with-maybe that would work? Maybe use some raw meat like liver (yuck) or something like that to entice lit

RE: To Glenda re. Marmalade

Glenda, As usual, I think that Wendy always states things perfectly. I've been reading your story, but I've been unable to think of what to say. I had to decide what I felt first. Wendy's honesty put me in the right direction. I think it's easy to place blame and to point a finger at you (Glenda)

RE: Gus Please add to the CLS :(

Prayers and gentle thoughts being sent your way. Peace be with Gus. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 7:27 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: Gus Please add to the CLS :( We lost our sweet Gus today,he h

RE: Update on Malnourished, Rescue cat

Caroline, I think it's great what you are doing! I'm very happy that your mom is getting on board with it! I know my family admires (even though they may not understand) my compassion for animals, but getting them to help, even reluctantly, is something I haven't been able to do as of late. Goo

RE: Brewer's Yeast

Yea for Papillion! I love the name too! I'll have to sprinkle a little nutritional yeast for my piggies tonight! :-) Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 1:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Su

RE: Exactly what are my rights here?

Hi Glenda, I didn't read this until this morning at work. What horrible people for not letting you back to see Marmalade. I've got my fingers crossed for him. It's so sad how many people don't care about our fellow creatures. Let us know right away about Marmalade. He sounds like a great cat who d

RE: Brewer's Yeast

Hi Caroline, I use Nutritional Yeast, which I think is the same as Brewer's Yeast. I put it on my air-popped popcorn instead of butter. However, it's high in iron and has a warning that children can OD on this from the iron-very dangerous. So, since kitties are smaller than children, I'd be car

RE: To Beckie, Air Conditioner

age - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 9:06 AM Subject: OT: To Beckie, Air Conditioner Hi Beckie, I forgot to mention about the air-ours was broken for 3 weeks during some of the hottest weather before

RE: Regarding Rescue Remedy/Pet Calm

ed them that. And the cat I am currently fostering- since she's a high-strung 10 month old- I also put Pet Calm in her waters and wet food. I hope this information is helpful! -Caroline _ From: "Melissa Lind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukem

RE: Miles

Good Luck Miles! I know a lot of the people here use something called Rescue Remedy to calm down their cats (and themselves). I've been meaning to get it for the next car ride for a few of my "scaredy" cats, but I don't know anything about it. Hope everything is okay with Miles! Melissa _

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