Susan,
I absolutely LOVE Percy [As a name] And you are so right w/ your
comment about Percy having many other names!!!
I know, with my own purr-sonal experiences, both at home at shelter, all
babies have their own purr-sonal list of names we go by..And
what's
Dear Kelley,
I'm sitting here in tears, my heart is breaking for you -
And, I tried to respond to your other post (THREE TIMES!!!) but we had a
severe heat-induced storm, and every time I was just about ready to send it,
THE POWER WENT OFF!!
I was so very concerned about your losses
In a message dated 6/28/07 2:49:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
When a vet says a cat is positive for FIP he is wrong, he may be positive
and with high titers for the corona viruses that are suspected to cause FIP
but
that doesn't in most cases mean he has FIP.
In a message dated 6/28/07 3:53:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well, he euthanized Lucky Lady at noon
Kelley,
I am so very, very sorry. (And, sincerely too. I know I don't always
say/write things people want to hear/read...)
But, please know, you are in my thoughts
Cassandra,
Whew! That is a dilemma!
But, as you already stated, that if you do take Mom kits, they
definitely will have a much better chance at life - having a home, being
loved..
They definitely won't have any of that at farm.
(UGH!! FARMS the mentality of some .. Living in
Wendy,
I believe it was me who wrote you off-list..
No worry, I am not offended in the least,,
And, I have not been on-line for awhile, so I did not see your original
post seeking reply.
Hugs,
Patti her gang
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Dear Cassandra,
Please know that I am sending my deepest sympathy to you your husband.
What a heart breaking time you have had... Words can't even convey my
feelings for your losses...
Much love,
Patti
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In a message dated 6/13/07 8:30:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
For Charity, Kisa, Jet and Nookie and to those who loved them
'rest in peace'
All members, please know that I have had all these babies [and guardians] in
my thoughts prayers.
And, my sincere
In a message dated 6/11/07 4:02:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Take
care of yourself and treat yourself to that slice of
cheesecake or a hot bath or whatever brings a smile to
your face. Charity would like that.
Dear Wendy ALL the wonderful, compassionate,
Dear Sheila,
Once again - thank you for your kind words. I can't even begin to
express just how much comfort this group has [always] given me. The whole
reason I
continue to belong..Every member has always been so compassionate...
VERY supportive also...
I really
As most of you remember, Charity [feral mom dumped w/ babies] I have a
long controversial history.. [She got out of taped-up box, so I had
Timmy Thomas as bottle babies. ]
I was able to trap her, but she escaped while I was cleaning her crate
[post spaying thank heavens]. I
I don't know just how I can even write this, but my Charity DID
cross.. I can only pray it was peaceful.. But, w/ her pitiful crying, I
know
she was in pain.
And, someone [sorry, memory is shot] mentioned getting a cab But,
since I moved, my [wonderful] vet is in Md.,
Ummm... Really makes me wonder (more!!)
Right now, all I can say is that I am ever so thankful my Puma is holding
his own..
FIP is such a nasty disease
Went thru an epidemic at home, years ago while fostering.. And, I did
end up losing some of my purr-sonal babies
Saw so
Dear Terrie-
THANK YOU!!! PROFUSELY!!!
I intend to give that info. to my vet, who had diagnosed my ancient, sweet,
'ole Puma with both toxo AND (dry) FIP...
I wasn't thrilled w/ results... Highly doubtful about the whole FIP dx.
But, my Puma HAS recovered from the toxo, and showing NO
In a message dated 5/28/07 12:38:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My cats w/stomatitis have done well after having their teeth pulled.
Dtto,here,,,
Especially w/ ot Fev/FIV ats..
I kmow it seems like a drastic' measure,but I can only attest to the[
improvements
In a message dated 5/19/07 2:02:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Please add Charlie to CLS list he passed Sunday
night and today we had to pts
his little sister Oscar (she chose that name). She
has been small and
delicate all her life. She stopped eating
In a message dated 5/12/07 3:01:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED]
writes:
All pesticides are toxic poisons, something people tend to forget! That's
why I do my best to avoid using them, and I use a flea shampoo first, as it
rinses off. Like I said, if it has numerous
Dear Sheila,
Please know that both you Charlie will be in my prayers.
I know you must be so heartbroken. What a wonderful life you have given
him
Reading your story reminded me of my Mr. Chow - the first fur baby I had w/
Felv. This was YEARS ago, no testing, blah, blah,
Marissa,
What a WONDERFUL UPLIFTING story
Dr. G. sounds awesome
I know that there are (a few) great vets out there, mine being one of them.
( I have to drive[not anymore] over 1 1/2 hours to see him). And, I've
had (too) much contact w/ the other ones sadly
I was not aware of
I almost lost one of my cats using Advantage,,
She was 3 years old went into a semi-coma Was hospitalized for over
3 weeks.
Still never found out why. Thought I would lose her. I was frantic,
didn't know just what the problem was
Thank heavens she finally came around -after a
Just wanted to add - I only wish ALL (even just some) were like that!
I just told Nina, off list, I fired all my (many) doctors!
Since it's highly unlikely I can get a Dr. like House, maybe I should ask my
vet to treat me.
Hugs,
Patti her gang
Dear Marissa,
I just wanted to tell you/let you know from my own (horrific)
experience[s], NEVER give up or lose hope...
My dear, old, ancient Puma had fallen out a window [ground level, rotten
window locks ] and was gone for what seemed like forever. I did all the
same things [w/out
In a message dated 5/10/07 4:29:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm very careful with Frontline... never had trouble with Advantage though.
Leslie =^..^=
I guess we will never know just what cr*p they're using in their
supposedly safe guards for flea
Leslie,
Sorrybrain's not working [yet/again].
I thought you had lost Alex.
Is he ok now?
I also know only too well about liver failure/damage in cats My dear,
old, ancient Puma went into liver failure when I was having new flooring put
in my house. The d_mn idiots didn't do
In a message dated 5/10/07 6:18:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We did not lose our big ole-sweetheart-polydactyl Alex... THANK GOODNESS!!
We must have been typing at the same time
Hugs,
Patti her gang (Puma, Numero Uno -just don't tell all the others! They
Even here in Pa. ALL rabies vx.'s MUST be given by vet
And, I know that only too well - working for vets, volunteering @
shelter.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
And, being (prior MVA), I was (am) a licensed vet tech.
And, I also worked for vet in Maryland - same thing
Sure, I can give
In a message dated 5/8/07 1:34:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
yeah, drops are good for the nose addition, for sure!
MC, again, you are a wealth of wisdom
And, I remember [SURPRISE, SURPRISE!!!] using the drops nasally when I
was active w/ shelter.
I was
Where I am [Pa} I have rabies titers drawn, documented, etc.
Since [most] of my kids are old, they do have sufficient rabies titers, and
according to whatever, they have [more than] enough to NOT have to
repeatedly be re-vaccinated.
And, their documentation works - solves the problem.
In a message dated 5/8/07 6:26:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Titers are also accepted.
Glad to see other states DO accept titers..
Hugs,
Patti her [rabies titer] gang
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Kelley,
Oh, my heart is breaking [again, sadly], for you and your loss of Joey
I included Joey in my daily prayers
And, I know only too well what AIHA can do..(Absolutely horrible, to say
the least)
And, I went through this disease w/ a 130+ lb. Rottie. Can't even
imagine
We always used Nutri-Cal, a hi-calorie gel FelaVite, also a gel...
Also, baby food [meat] can also help.
There also is a med. that can induce the eating, but, forgive me, memory's
semi-gone when it comes to certain [impt.] things
Best wishes,
Hugs,
Patti her gang
MC,
I would be more than willing to help in any way I can
As most of you know, I have way [too] much time available...
And, I do belong to many Yahoo groups
So, if you could walk me through it, I would be more than willing to help
these poor babies.
(Just pray my PC stays
Oh, I am so very sorry
Lately, just TOO may losses...
Hugs,
Patti her gang
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MC,
Oh, you don't have to thank me.
I would be ecstatic to be able to do anything at all [that I can now] to
help poor babies
And, since my MVA, my (physical) rescue work has been put to an end. I
worry so much about the feral colonies I was feeding/trapping/vetting, etc.
And, my own
In a message dated 4/24/07 10:17:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
(I can't remember what they are either).
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one w/ a memory problem :)
And, Evo is GREAT!!! Even my ferals loved it!!!
And, yes, I'm one of the ones that have
Nina,
You always say the right thing!! I take inspiration whenever I read your
posts.
Your story about the little bird brought back a bitter sweet moment I had,
years ago, when I lost my Bear to AIHA...
I remember watching this little bird make her nest, waited, w/
anticipation for the
Sorry about my rant... Just had lots to write about
And, it's late(early), been a LONG day, so I'll re-post what NEVER did go
through, [Can't believe [the beginning of] this did..
Hugs,
Patti her gang
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Sherry,
She IS beautful,
Also, so happy to hear you posting something SO wonderful!!
Hugs,
Patti her gang
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I don't know how or if this will address your question but at the sanctuary
I was involved w/ we always used Elisa first.
Then, If we got positive results on Elisa, we always retested w/ IFA.
And, any cat in question was always kept in isolation no matter what the
IFA results were. And,
First off - AOL S*CKS, BIG TIME!
I've been trying to write since yesterday - it freezes, won't let me even
type, got disconnected MUCHO times from Live Help. and finally, the cure to
fix doesn't work - at all!!! And I've been trying for hours!!! Not even going
to call them AGAIN.I
No replys???
I'm going crazy and w ALL OTHER major PROBLEMS, I certainly don't need
any more.
I'm on thebrink and that's putting it mildly.
My babies are my life, the entire reason I'm still here NO DOUBT,
whatsoever.
And, when I thought I was giving them the best... Now
My Ethan was diagnosed (SNAP) + when he was rescued as a baby. Needless
to say, he would have been PTS immediately by rescuing. shelter, so I took
him. My original intention was to place him in shelter I was involved with,
since we are No-Kill, and house both Felv FIV babiesHowever,
I know all too well what those poor babies are feeling - being in
captivity.And I didn't mean to put them down using the term nasty. Sorry,
my
mistake. It's not their fault at all But, bless them, being trapped
rescued being at the shelter is a lot better than what they were
Wendy,
Were the people you visited interested in adopting another... Just wondering.
I'm glad to see more rescues do house visits. We always do. More
should..
Another question - Did they provide veterinary references? And, were they
checked?
And, were all their babies S/N'd, vaccinated,
In a message dated 4/11/07 8:36:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We do the best we can do with what we know at the time. And Bart really
loves youhe may come back as a housecat now that he knows some people can
love instead of hurt.
ALL you guys are SO
Dear Sherry,
Boy, you certainly have been WAY too much. My heart is breaking for you
[also in tears, AGAIN! A regular thing lately...].
And I know I've told you before, but I will pray for all your fur-babies.
And, poor Laurel too
There's just too much sadness in this crazy world.
Dede,
Sorry.I'm in Pa. now. But I am a former New Yorker. LOVE that
state, will always consider it home.
And, before my MVA, I made monthly visits there. Now, well, that seems
to be out of the question, sadly.
{With all this going on, I seem to use sadly quite often).
And, NO,
In a message dated 4/9/07 3:37:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Those without previous caretakers are very important animals too. Ferals
and semi-ferals are the most wonderful friends if you can open your heart to
them
Amen to that
Charity is living proof to
Dede-
I'm still mourning.. I can't think of anything [much] worse..
I have always worried about the shelter/sanctuary I've been involved in.
It also is old, close to around 100 years old. Was an old farm at one time,
and most of our cats are in the barn area.
And, yes, we have done
Kelley,
What a nice Easter present Hope Faith babies are doing well. (Glad
she moved them out of litter box!!!)
And, what an appropriate name for your girl! People - Don't you just love
them? NOT
And, I named my sweet Charity, just that, Charity, because she was dumped in
a box
Nina,
I just made a contribution for Joey it worked well. Even got a
confirmation.
Don't understand why you had a problem.[]
Hugs,
Patti her gang
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Well, in addition to all his other problems, we just found out my ancient
[17+] Puma now has glaucoma.I swear, he can barely see. But, he gets
around very well [as long as I don't rearrange settings]. He even has
problems
seeing his food.. I swear he has also lost his sense of
That was just so, so precious...
I pray it will give Sherry some comfort w/ all she's been going thru.
Hugs,
Patti her gang
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Terrie,
Thank you ever so much..
I did enroll.
Worried about my Ginger, K-9. I do feed my dogs [and cats] Nutro.
Thought it was supposed to be top line.
Also, now I am very concerned about Bart, the feral who [suddenly] got very
ill I had him PTS had him cremated. He did show
Kelley,
Your Joey is in my prayers daily.
Hugs,
Patti her gang
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Dede,
I'm in tears [again] it also breaks my heart.
Please know my prayers are
right there too. (Also praying for a miracle...)
Hugs,
Patti her gang
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Melissa,
Please don't feel dumb at all about it.
I also pondered the idea for my cats, but never went thru w/ it the whole
way.
Me, being a vegan, well, let's just say I came to a point where I couldn't
fathom feeding my babies any meat
And, I do have a vegetarian dog - due to
Sherry,
My heart is breaking for you - AGAIN!
I still remember your Maizee.
I am devastated about Lucinda's passing- [Much too soon]
And, I did have her on my daily prayer list.
Just way TOO much going on here - illness, passing, etc.
I am in a real funk And I only wish there were
MJ-
I can only recall from being @ shelter (where we ALWAYS fed top-notch
food,)that from doing research, we discovered that the main preservative DID
have carcinogenic qualities.. And, believe me, we did LOTS of
research.. Just can't remember just where we got info. that made
I have a hard time using the word safe right now too...
Cause yesterday, somewhere, I did see a list that did include canine
dry And, one of the items was/is a food I use for my veggie/allergic
dog..
I did send a memo to them about it, but I'm sure they're inundated w/
In a message dated 3/24/07 3:04:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Science Diet CRAP?
It has been proven that Science Diet (Eukanuba) use a preservative known to
be a carsinogenative..
Patti her gang
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In a message dated 3/24/07 1:04:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That is a very good--and scary--point
Yes, I was also thinking [See? Sometimes my brain DOES work!!!] the same
thingabout Friskies Fancy Feast.
Wonder if we'll ever know the truth...
In a message dated 3/23/07 1:05:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
No excuse for this, no matter what. Hope they get the pants sued off them
DITTO
Patti her gang
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Marissa,
I am absolutely thrilled you were able to get Slink to a caring, concerning
wonderful vet today! Also thrilled she's going to do research on certain
things - that just means SO much
I'm just sorry I didn't get you the info. on my wonderful vet. (Today was
NOT a good day for
MJ-
I am going to get all that info. for you... Please bare w/ me, I'm
S-L-O-W. Wonder why J/K - not
I think I can even get you another rescue referral. Working on that.
I will do my best.. Promise. And, the sooner, the better, right? He is
VERY busy, but he DOES take
Debbie-
Well I guess it really depends on our fur babies. And believe me, I have
a ungiue crew, and that's putting it mildly...
Some will eat just about anything, but I'll focus on my persnickety
babies...
My Puma (ancient, ill w/ kitty alzheimers [EXCEPT when it comes to food] )
Debbie,
Sorry, I just read about the episode w/ the Salmon Ocean
Whitefish...Guess I wasn't too much help.
But, since you want Cassie eating something other than dry only, have you
tried baby food [meat]?
Always works for me. Especially when Puma was so sick just diagnosed, he
was a
In a message dated 3/21/07 10:57:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
sheba snack cans, they aren't the full meal cans
but little snacking wet food, expensive, but worth it when the cats love it
so much. Good luck
Jeni-
THANK YOU Your post stirred a
In a message dated 3/21/07 11:08:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Whiskas
Terrie,
See? You also helped me. I also forgot about Whiskas
Hugs,
Patti her [soon to get their previous wet food!!] gang
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I've never had or dealt w/ [that I can remember now anyway.] a cat w/
this disease...
But I DO remember when my first Rottie was diagnosed with it..
What had me concerned was his lethargy, not common for him. Just laying
around, sleeping alot.
So, I took him to my vet. Was devastated
OhPlease don't blame yourself for anything!!!
And, an elderly Owner Surrender, boy, I've had MORE than my share of
them (One of which is my Puma, now ancient, but was approx. 12 when turned
into
a kill shelter! And, due to his age, they were going to euthanize, I
should say gas him
In a message dated 3/21/07 10:28:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
but worth it
if you need your kitty to eat.
Yes, indeed
Looks like the Fancy Feast Elegant entrees is really getting our furbabies
to eat..
Patti her gang
In a message dated 3/21/07 10:41:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Did your vet say whether Epogen would
help Joey?
My Bear (RIP) was on epogen (among WAY other Rx's). At first it did
boost his PCV but AHIA is a NASTY disease, and that's putting it
MJ-
I'm in south(western) central Pa.
The wonderful, compassionate, caring vet I use is in Finksburg, Md.
A long drive (not anymore, can't drive, have to rely on my rescue
buddies...Sigh, another story) from here, but is Finksburg, Md. an option? [ It
is
closer than WV]
If you're interested,
I forgot [silly me!} to say that my vet also gives Rescue Rates
If you want, I'll vouch for you
Hugs Best Wishes,
Patti her gang
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In a message dated 3/15/07 9:01:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
(and there are quite a few people who are very poor and yet share a
tremendous amount with their pets)
That would definitely be me, especially since my MVA. ( I was on SSDI PRIOR
to MVA, NO
Don't ask me My furbabies ALWAYS come first. (Spend more on their
groceries than for myself..)
I feed them ALL Innova Evo. Even the stray/feral colony
What can I say My furbabies definitely deserve the best, even if it's
pricey. And they absolutely love it! Gives
Dear Nina,
I've been thinking much about you also. (And now w/ my vision going so
bad, unless I put you on speed-dial...well. And, my mobility is also going
to he!!, so it's almost impossible for me to answer phone. And, that
portable phone my room mate got me, well, it has TOO many
In a message dated 3/9/07 4:41:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have found with my limited exposure to rescue groups and I would assume
the same with humane societies, the tend to be a bit strongly opinionated if
not even being accusing. I am sure it comes from
In a message dated 3/9/07 10:10:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED]
writes:
They need some education severely.
Couldn't agree more...
EDUCATION IS THE KEY
Patti her gang (Most rescued due to special needs or other problems that
owners couldn't/wouldn't even try
In a message dated 3/8/07 7:30:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So no one here has heard much about the use of ovaban for itching and
calming them down?
Debbie
I had to give a male cat ovaban for his urinating (outside of box,
ANYWHERE!!!). But, the poor boy
Nina,
We must have been responding at same time.
But, I am SO glad you reminded me about the Chlor-Tabs.
Since Buster is very healthy, I just will have to start him on that! And,
he's another love-muffin - VERY pillable! (Unlike CharityDon't have the
nerve to even try pilling
hideyo-
We used that pretty regularly at the one vet practice I worked at..
As far as I can remember [not much lately, sigh], it was probably the
safest..(Compared to telazol, xylozine (sp?), etc.)
I don't recall any problems, risks...
Hey, any anesthesia does have possible
In a message dated 2/17/07 1:42:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Patti,
I'm so sorry you had to make the decision to let Bart go. It sounds like he
did come to you for help though. It's amazing, the tie we share with cats,
isn't it? I'm glad he came to you and
Hideyo,
Lucy has been in my prayers EVERY night...
I have been so worried about Michelle now too..
I will also add Michelle to my prayers.
ALL she has been going thru w/ her Lucy, well, I can relate (sadly) all too
well...
Thank you for posting.
Have you been in contact w/
Thank you for posting that story.
It certainly did bring (more) tears to my eyes.
And, what Kerry wrote is so true. It is very heartening to know that
there ARE people in this world who do have hearts..
Thanks again,
Hugs,
Patti her clan
In a message dated 2/7/07 5:31:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Humane mouse traps are nicer to the mice, too. I've used them with
great success.
I have to agree on the humane traps... Have used them w/ much
success.
Only dilemma I had was just where to
Just wanted to update (and ask for prayers) about Bart..
Have a vet appt. @ 9:00 AM, can't sleep. I'm too worried
Besides his bloating being very skinny --- tonight when I picked him
up to put a warmer under his bed, he criedas if in pain. (Poor boy,
probably IS )
Another
Thank you all so very much for your thoughts, concerns and prayers for Bart
and me.
After I sent that post about my feral friend, (around 3:00 AM, EST ), I DID
go out to barn struggled (very hard ) to get him in a large crate and into
secluded area of house I hated having to lift him,
Thank you ALL for your replies You are all SO caring wonderful!
As of today, my Charity is eating very well, using litter box, allowing me
to stroke her, purring...
She really seems very content,
Now Bart, well, besides being so bloated, he is NOT eating (much). When I
went out
Thank you SO much Leah!!! Now, if I can get these eyes to work, I'll send
that e-mail. (Was going to do it earlier but the eyes gave out.. It's
he!!! only having one eye... So I should have wrote the eye gave out
Anyone notice I couldn't even spell euthanize And, that's not
In a message dated 2/1/07 2:01:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Patti,
If he is doing so much better, I think it is likely that he has toxo and
not fip. It can be very hard to tell fip from toxo-- toxo can cause pretty
much all the symptoms and lab work of fip.
Right now, I am (trying to) deal with my Puma's diagnosis - FIP (dry) AND
toxo.. The vet I use I really like, and have much faith in him.
He
went over the specific test results, and, I kind of DO believe him...
When I got home from hosp., my Puma was just not right...
He
Michele,
I already told the group my dear. sweet Puma was diagnosed w/ BOTH toxo FIP
when I noticed him not right when I (finally) got home from hosp
I LOVE my vet, and I do not question his diagnosis..
Puma had MANY symptoms (I thought it was thyroid and/or kidney disease).
Vet
Phaewryn,
Tell them NOT TO GIVE - telazol. nasty, nasty. Saw TOO many healthy
babies have reactions, and even death.
There are other injectables, but, for (what's left of) the life of me, I
can't remember.
I just know working in our low cost clinic, the vet thought it best to use
Phaewryn,
PS - If your cat is a sweetie, then they will not need to give anything else
prior to ISO.
And, when I say a sweetie, I mean as long as he/ can be handled then they
will give the ISO as soon as he is on the table!
Just make sure they know, and are honest w/ you!
Hugs,
Patti
Yes, you are right about ketamine. (Your reply jogged my memory - THANK
YOU!!!)
Our clinic DID use ketamine, in a combo w/ other injectables..Xylozine
maybe Still can't remember all, but, I think for the low cost/free
clinics, that stuff was mixed w/ the telazol
I just know
Yes, very weird indeed. TOO weird. I can not believe that they could
not get a sample.
I'd be looking for a new (and competent) vet for sure.
When I was at the shelter, even us dumb vet techs were able to get fluid
samples from those cats suspected of having FIP...
The procedure
Dear Michelle,
I was so saddened to read the vet's diagnosis for FIP (dry) w/ your sweet
Lucy.
As I've said before, I have encountered both wet dry FIP - at the shelter,
and at my home when I was fostering many cats,,
I encountered the 'wet FIP w/ (too) many shelter catsThey did
See? Had to forward 'cause I mistakenly put ATTN: MICHELLE in the address
part..
Would be SO nice if my brain was working..
Hugs,
Patti
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Michelle,
Thanks so very much for your condolence for my Corny..ALL members on this
list have been so supportive, and VERY
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