Re: [Felvtalk] Struvite crystals
Canned food only, no grain/corn, etc. Had chronic issues with this with a few of mine until I got them only high quality food. I give mine canned Innova. From: marciabmar...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 14:53:43 -0500 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Struvite crystals What I a everyone's opinion on the best food and best way to treat a cat that has continual problems with struvite crystals? Thanks Marcia Sent from my iPad ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Struvite crystals
Right on Margo! -- Have YOU Heard About It Yet??? www.JonahsPlace.org Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 16:34:28 -0400 From: toomanykitti...@earthlink.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Struvite crystals Hi Marcia, Are you trying to dissolve crystals already present, or prevent future formation? There are several short term prescription foods meant dissolve crystals, which would be the best way to start with a cat that currently has struvite crystals. To prevent future formation, I feed canned only, with as much meat as I can find. No grains, very low carb, and I prefer no veggies as well. No fish. There is anecdotal evidence that Wellness canned foods can be problematic, but I seldom use it. I feed Evo Beef or Duck, Hound and Gatos Lamb or Beef, and Dave's Turkey with Liver. Whe I order again I'll review my choices, and maybe change some. It helps to add water to the canned food, as it's crucial to prevent any hint of dehydration. The more water in the better. I've also found that water fountains increase their water consumption, but it may be that I'm just paying more attention. HTH, Margo -Original Message- From: Marcia marciabmar...@gmail.com Sent: Apr 8, 2014 3:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Struvite crystals What I a everyone's opinion on the best food and best way to treat a cat that has continual problems with struvite crystals? Thanks Marcia Sent from my iPad ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Vitamins Recommendation
These are the supplements I use and have had very good, like noticeable good, results with: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Immune-Strengthener/999032.aspx http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-BSST-Herbal-Formula/999040.aspx http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Animal-Essentials-Plant-Enzymes-Probiotics/148017.aspx http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Iceland-Pure-Unscented-Sardine-Anchovy-Oil/192036.aspx -- Have YOU Heard About It Yet??? www.JonahsPlace.org From: lini...@fastmail.fm Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:03:26 -0600 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Vitamins Recommendation Check http://onlynaturalpet.com. They should have a lot to choose from. Thorne Research seem to be a good brand (I’m taking one of their multivitamins), and they make pet vitamins as well. I’ve never given Ember vitamins. She’s only gotten DMG, interferon, and Transfer Factor, and the only one of those we’ve been consistent with is interferon. How are your cats doing, Kasia? Lance On Jan 22, 2014, at 10:28 PM, kasia mosko kasia...@yahoo.com wrote:Hello Group, I was wondering if anyone could recommend good vitamins for felv+ cats? Thank you so much,Kasia___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Topical Flea Control
Nice to know that I am not the only one dealing with this. At least I know I'm not crazy! -- Have YOU Heard About It Yet??? www.JonahsPlace.org Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 05:54:13 -0500 From: felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Topical Flea Control I am having the same problem.. Nothing is working as the fleas have built up immunity against our flea products. I use flea combs, flea traps and vacuum often. Lorrie On 12-04, Beth wrote: Neither Frontline or Advantage has worked for me this year. Just vacuuming flea combing :( Beth ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Topical Flea Control
Thank you to EVERYONE for your responses!! You guys had some really good ideas and input that I hadn't thought of. I do have some high grade D.E. that I forgot about that I can dust on the floors and furniture. I'll be very careful to not over do it with that. I have heard a lot of people comment that the 'older' flea meds aren't working well anymore (Adv, Frontline, Rev, etc.) so I will check into the other ones that were mentioned and just keep at it. Happy Thanksgiving all!! -- Have YOU Heard About It Yet??? www.JonahsPlace.org From: gbl...@aristotle.net Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:37:35 -0600 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Topical Flea Control Right I've heard bad things about Advantage Multi. Gloria Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2013, at 11:19 AM, trustinhi...@charter.net wrote: You don't have to put the full dose on the kitty to get some results. I also use program on some of my cats that I cannot put a topical on. Foster and Smith carries Program and you can order it online. I go to their outlet store in Rhinelander, WI and get it for a reduced price when some packages are damaged. I wouldn't do advantage multi...very strong. But I have used Revolution and Frontline in the past with good results. I also vacuum with regular table salt and/or baking soda on the carpets...kills the luittle buggers cause their eggs dry up. Just apply a little salt/baking soda, wait 30 minutes and vacuum. Carolyn On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Tracey Shrout wrote: I use program suspension, and have used it for many years with excellent results. They do not make it here in the US anymore, it comes from the UK, and I get it from amazon. It is one of the least toxic flea treatments available, and that's why I use it. It's a creamy substance that you mix in their food. I have 6 cats, and they eat it willingly...no problems. I've heard they shut down the plant here in the US because of cleanliness. I would never put a topical on a felv+ cat. Be sure to change bedding daily or at least every other day and vacuum like crazy. You could also look into the food grade diatomaceous earth...it takes some time and effort to work though. Good luck...Tracey On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 2:26 PM, Michelle B teals...@hotmail.com wrote: I am having a crazy hard time keeping fleas off of my FeLV foster. I do flea comb at least once a day and keep everything very clean but they won't go away. I hate the thought of putting a topical on her because her nodes are huge and her immune sytem is already compromised but I know these fleas are no good either. I have no idea how they can still be on her because I have been so aggressive. Has anyone researched topicals for + cats? Like are there any that are 'safer' than others? I was thinking of trying Revolution on herthat way it it will keep away fleas, ticks, earmites, etc. Thoughts? She is 7 months old and healthy considering. *-- Have YOU Heard About It Yet??? www.JonahsPlace.org http://www.JonahsPlace.org* ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Topical Flea Control
I am having a crazy hard time keeping fleas off of my FeLV foster. I do flea comb at least once a day and keep everything very clean but they won't go away. I hate the thought of putting a topical on her because her nodes are huge and her immune sytem is already compromised but I know these fleas are no good either. I have no idea how they can still be on her because I have been so aggressive. Has anyone researched topicals for + cats? Like are there any that are 'safer' than others? I was thinking of trying Revolution on herthat way it it will keep away fleas, ticks, earmites, etc. Thoughts? She is 7 months old and healthy considering. -- Have YOU Heard About It Yet??? www.JonahsPlace.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Best litter for FeLV?
Did vet do xrays to check for asthma? My cat did the same thing and it was seasonal asthma and he got better with an oral tapering dose of prednisolone. NEVER do depo medrol injections for asthma or allergies please...do your own research on the side effects of depomedr ol in case that comes up. Also, its not a good idea to give antibiotics to 'blanket', especially in immune compromised cats. It doesnt sound like your cat has a bacterial URI and if it's viral the antibiotics wont help. A lot of vets throw antibiotics at cats when they don't know what else to do and that has its own plethora of issues. I know you can't do anything about it now but for future reference. I had to learn the hard way to question my vet and do my own homework. I also opt for homeo/allopathic treatments as much as possible and I notice a huge difference with my animals. -Original Message- From: Tina Smith Sent: 11/10/2013 2:56:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Best litter for FeLV? Hi all, I have an FeLV+ kitty. He has been mostly healthy but is currently going through something that is causing a lot of coughing. We have noticed that he seems sensitive to the drier air of winter and perhaps has some environmental allergies. In addition to other things we are doing I am trying to find a dust-free cat litter for him. Last night I spent a small fortune on SWheatScoop litter and was appalled to see all of the dust that went flying when we put it in his litter pan. So much for dust-free. Has anyone here had luck finding a litter that is good to use for our FeLV+ sweeties? I'll also tell you a little more about what he's going through in case anybody has some insight into what might be causing it. The vet wasn't helpful. Just gave him a Convenia antibiotic injection but couldn't say what the problem might be except possibly pleural effusion. Darwin is coughing a lot - a little like the hairball cough but not exactly. He seems to be breathing mostly okay through his nose, although I have noticed occasionally that there does seem to be a little congestion. There has been no open-mouth breathing. He had a bout of diarrhea for a couple of days this past week but seemed to get over that. Now I think he might actually be constipated. When he coughs nothing comes out but he does swallow as if he has coughed a little something up and then swallows it. I have almost wondered if he might have an obstruction but it does seem to be affecting his breathing some. I haven't been able to pinpoint any triggers. He has coughed after drinking water, he has coughed when the heat was on, he has coughed right after using the litter box. But he has also coughed when he's just resting on the bed and nothing is going on. Any insight would be so welcome. Thank you, Tina Smith ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] FeLV and Fleas??
Hi guys, I am pretty familiar with FeLV but heard something that is alarming and am hoping there is someone that can give feedback on this. Our rescue took in a nursing mother cat and her two kittens and a 5 month old kitten, unrelated, at the same time. These cats were in the same quarantine room but in separate holding pens (having no direct contact with each other). The 5 month kitten tested strong positive for FeLV and does have very large nodes. She also had a bad case of fleas. I read that FeLV can be transmitted through fleas - has anyone done research, or spoken with a well qualified veterinarian about this? The mother cat and her kittens have not shown any evidence of fleas or fleas dirt but I am still concerned about this potential for transmission, especially since they are newborns. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV and Fleas??
Thank you Lee, I really appreciate that! =) We do treat all cats for fleas as soon as they come in but did not treat the nursing mother and newborns for obvious reasons and have instead been doing the flea comb. This possible flea transmission was new to me so I was very alarmed. We always quarantine 'new' cats and test and then re-test after two months to make sure they are negative before we allow them to go into the general population. Flea transmission would have changed everything though. Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 12:02:35 -0800 From: moonsiste...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV and Fleas?? Haemobartonella fellis is transmitted by fleas, not FeLv. You can Google Haemobartonella and find out about it. That's why it's recommended that you treat all current cats for fleas with Frontline Plus or other flea product if you intend to bring a new cat/kitten into the house. The fleas actually carry the haemobart parasitic bacteria and when biting a cat, inject it. FeLv is a retrovirus mostly contagious through strong contact cat to cat. Even then, one cat may have a strong enough immune system not to get the disease. On Monday, November 4, 2013 1:52 PM, Michelle B teals...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi guys,I am pretty familiar with FeLV but heard something that is alarming and am hoping there is someone that can give feedback on this. Our rescue took in a nursing mother cat and her two kittens and a 5 month old kitten, unrelated, at the same time. These cats were in the same quarantine room but in separate holding pens (having no direct contact with each other). The 5 month kitten tested strong positive for FeLV and does have very large nodes. She also had a bad case of fleas. I read that FeLV can be transmitted through fleas - has anyone done research, or spoken with a well qualified veterinarian about this?The mother cat and her kittens have not shown any evidence of fleas or fleas dirt but I am still concerned about this potential for transmission, especially since they are newborns. ___Felvtalk mailing listFelvtalk@felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
