Re: Brooklyn's vet visit

2005-11-26 Thread PEC2851
Rebecca, Sounds to me as if you found a good vet!  From what you wrote, I think, and it's only my personal opinion, that he gave you sound advice. (I know the vaccine issue will bring up some debate, so I'm not going to go there - I know of the pros & cons, and I'm not crazy about vaccines,

Re: New Member

2005-11-24 Thread PEC2851
Carrie, That is wonderful news!!  What better reason could you have to give thanks today, huh? Was her diagnosis toxoplasmosis? Just wondering, I remember seeing the bloodwork and talk of FIP.  Just wondering if I missed a post? Anyway, I am so happy for both you and your kitty.  I pray for c

Re: Trich./Thanksgiving/Tofurkey (Triple T's)

2005-11-24 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/24/05 2:04:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hope everyone has a safe day spent doing things that are special to them ... Thanks Belinda! Warm wishes to you and everyone else on the list.   I am spending a quiet day, just me & the fur-kids. (

Re: Trich.

2005-11-24 Thread PEC2851
Fecal dropped off at vet yesterday.  I "insisted" it be sent out this time. Vet was somewhat "less" than convinced it could be anything other than IBD at this stage.  (No big surprise.Vets can be just like MD.s when it comes to the point where the patient just might know something other t

Re: Such a caring and loving group!

2005-11-23 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/23/05 12:29:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been trying to get them to write a book for a year I think that's not only a great idea, but with all the knowledge the list members have, it surely would be a conceivable idea!! Patti

Re: evil vegans...?

2005-11-23 Thread PEC2851
Rebecca, Kudos!! A very well written and informative post. Hugs, Patti

Re: Kerry and Tiger/Liners

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 8:48:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any cat that finds a home with you, Patti, is one very fortunate cat Kerry, My cats are probably "behind" the appearance of all the strays showing up here... They probably can communicate in a "myste

Trich.

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
Just doing some online reading and I just read an article on a study of 118 cats32% tested positive for trichomonosis!! This was just last summer. How frightening is that??!! Jenn, you were right on the money about how it is "misdiagnosed". Scary, scary stuff... Patti

Re: Dry food/Jenn~Trich

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
Thanks Jenn! I printed that out and intend to take a fecal to vet tomorrow, along with this info. and some I printed on clostridium. I really need to find out what's going on with these girls. Ronidazole...never heard of it. Is there another name for it, like Flagyl (Brand) for metronidizole(g

Re: DAP~Michelle

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
Michelle, I originally got the DAP plug in diffusors when my little Dukie was 18, he was so senile, he'd get so restless and confused. He'd wander around the house as if he had no idea where he was or what he was doing.  Poor guy, he probably didn't have a clue. I have to admit, at first I re

Re: Liners/Rebecca

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 5:01:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i do i do! YIKES!!! Yet ANOTHER common thing!!!  

Re: Dry food/Jenn~Trich

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 4:22:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: have they been tested for Trichomonosis Jenn, Thanks for that info. I definitely will also ask about that when I call tomorrow, or drop off another fecal. I've heard of trichomonosis, but not in

Re: Kerry and Tiger/Liners

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
Kerry, Actually,I use liners. The shelter gets a million of them donated, and can't use them. So  they've been handed off to me. And, since I do have 3 declawed cats (Puma- rescued from a KILL shelter after his owner died, 14 at the time), and Cornelius (a 20+ lb. Maine Coon) & Buster (a

Re: Welcome Rebecca

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 3:13:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ha--I think it's vegans that need to be tolerant of the rest of us :>)(Wish I had what it takes---I almost hosted a vegan TH this year but itfell apart this am---however the friends whose house I

Re: Welcome Rebecca

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 2:58:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and hamburg helper is about all weeat these You can substitute Morningstar Farms Burger Crumbles for the ground beef

Re: New Member/Jenn

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 2:48:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Aww, he's a pretty orange boy! (everyone here knows I'm a nut for that color Hey Jenn!! My little 3-legged stray girl that was HBC is an absolutely stunning orange baby!(Pulling at your heart stri

Re: Dry food/Nina~IBD

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
Thanks for the info. I completely forgot about clostridium.(DUH!!)  Feeling st_p*d.  That was something that came up at shelter. I remember we had to order the injectable Tylan (Tylosin) when we had an outbreak with our ferals.. I will call vet tomorrow and ask her to please check

Re: litterboxes

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 12:20:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have problems with their dog thinking cat poop is an appetizer Yepmy Lucy! I told you she'd eat anything!! I think her "kitty-cracker" consumption added to the problems with her wei

Re: Welcome Rebecca

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 12:14:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lucy loves to eat, she'd eat the whole apartment if it were edible Rebecca ~ Your Lucy sounds so much like my Lucy!!! I always say my Lucy will eat anything!! She LOVES to eat...her favorite past~t

Re: Dry food/Nina~IBD

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
Nina, Speaking about dry food, IBD etc... I just got back from vets and I am VERY frustrated. Taylor and Moonshade are my 2 "fosters" that came from the kill shelter in August and were the only 2 surviving distemper kittens. They were rescued in August, so it's been some time now and I

Re: New Member

2005-11-22 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 3:03:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No cat diseases are transmittable to dogs, Ringworm - Zoonatic(sp?), can be transferred from one species to another, nasty little fungus spores. ***Although ringworm isn't considered a common condit

Welcome Rebecca!

2005-11-21 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/22/05 1:48:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is a hot topic whenever I bring it up, and I always hesitate to do so, but I want to put it out there. I am a vegan and my dogs are also on a vegan diet for almost 4 years now, vet supervised

Re: Cardiomyapathy & leg paralysis

2005-11-21 Thread PEC2851
Del, Oh, I am so sorry to hear about "your" Sam.  Reading your post brought back memories of "my" Sweet Sam.  He was also six years old when he threw a clot that resulted in hind leg paralysis. I rushed him to the Emergency Vets when it happened (at 1:00 A.M. on a Sunday morning, of course).

Re: Ringworm

2005-11-20 Thread PEC2851
Terrie, It is possible that the hair loss behind the cat's ear is due to scratching from the earmites. However, an area affected w/ ringworm (a fungus similar to athlete's food) will typically be reddened from irritation, and present itself in a circular pattern. Often the skin will be"scabby

Re: Mail problems??

2005-11-20 Thread PEC2851
I can't figure out just what is going on. I am no computer wizard. All I know is mail shows up in duplicate, triplicate or not at all. Sometimes it "re-posts" several days later. AND sometimes not at all. (I've been having much of my e-mail sent to my alternate address, NOT AOL.  I thin

Re: Sandy ~ Sleeping Kitty

2005-11-20 Thread PEC2851
Thanks Kerry!!   Hugs, Patti (and The Sleeping Kitty ~ For Pee Wee)

Mail problems??

2005-11-19 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/19/05 2:42:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hideyo, I am so happy to hear about Garfunkle's rebounding!  I will continue to keep him in my prayers. I do believe in miracles. Hugs, Patti Anyone else having weird things going on

Sandy ~ Sleeping Kitty

2005-11-17 Thread PEC2851
Sandy ~ Thanks.the kitty is one of the few things I actually enjoy, compliments of AOL... LOL!   That little kitty looks like one of my first cats, Pee Wee. (I know, the name..., but it fit her so well. She was the runt in her litter & the ONLY short hair, so naturally she was "overlooke

Re: Part3: A miracle of Garfunkle

2005-11-16 Thread PEC2851
Hideyo, I am so happy to hear about Garfunkle's rebounding!  I will continue to keep him in my prayers. I do believe in miracles. Hugs, Patti

Re: fever....how to break

2005-11-16 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 10/27/05 2:59:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ok I  know I have been out of rescue for quite a while I have a adult negative cat with viral uri who has seen two vets in the past 48 hours and just busted out with a high fever 104 and dehy

Re: Emilio and Frito

2005-10-26 Thread PEC2851
There's a hospice on L.I., Angel's Gate, run by Susan & Victor Marino. It's in Ft. Salonga, on the North Shore. They do have both FIV & Felv cats www.angelsgate.org  Patti   (This is where I took my Felix)

Re: still confused.....why do I bother giving shots

2005-10-24 Thread PEC2851
Karen, Get over the counter pediatric "Little Noses" nasal drops... Works like a charm for those symptoms!! Patti

Re: still confused.....why do I bother giving shots

2005-10-24 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 10/25/05 12:59:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Zeniquin Yes Gloria, I almost forgot about Zeniquen, that was "new" when I was starting my "retirement".. And you did answer the question about the interferon for Karen. That was good info. Thanks,

Re: interferon

2005-10-24 Thread PEC2851
Karen, We used interferon and lysine @ the shelter on our Felv+ cats w/ resistant strains of URI's. Along w/ zithromax..Then, our vet did not get the interferon and we switched to Vetri Science DMG liquid. Perhaps there's someone on the list w/ more recent experiences. Patti  

Re: DR Pitcairn book....I'm confused I need help fast...

2005-10-24 Thread PEC2851
Karen, Search on-line using "tissue salts", "homeopathic remedies", alternative vet. medicine...Two sites I like are www.thewholisticpet.com & www.holisticat.com. Both have lots of info & links... As far as wasting your money on vaccines, well, it is better to "be safe than sorry". My feeling

Re: DR Pitcairn book....I'm confused I need help fast...

2005-10-24 Thread PEC2851
They are "pellets", which are very small, dissolving "pills", easily dissolve under tongue OR mixed in food. VERY EASY to administer! (Hylands & P&S LABS are a little larger & more pill-like than Boiran's, which are tiny, small "balls" - pellets.) Does this make sense to you Patti

Re: DR Pitcairn book....I'm confused I need help fast...

2005-10-24 Thread PEC2851
There is no recipe. These are homeopathic pellets (tissue salts), that you purchase in the name/amt. specified in his book. I'm on page 319 now, in my book 30C Mercurius Solubilus (Quicksilver) is on P. 321. These pellets usually work wonders. work very fast, just follow schedule. I use A

Re: herbs in powder form

2005-10-24 Thread PEC2851
Most health food stores carry both of them in capsule form, especially the smaller, MOM & POP Natural Places. Usually, if they do not have item in stock, they can order. (Also, vegan caps available for most supps/vits. Good Luck, Patti

Re: FIP

2005-10-22 Thread PEC2851
Jen, Oh, I am heartbroken for him!! I've seen too many cases of FIP and unfortunately, I have no advice on "successful" treatments. Are they DEFINITE it is FIP, as there are hundreds of corona viruses, and FIP is only one. My Gus had an absolutely high corona titre, but not FIP. Is it the wet

Re: Subscribe

2005-10-22 Thread PEC2851
Terri, Why are you unsubscribing???   You are an asset to this list, hate to see you leave. Patti

Re: A few questions

2005-10-21 Thread PEC2851
Gary, When you have had the necropsies done, have they sent tissue samples out?? When I lost my first distemper kitten, I had a necropsy done, but since the $$$'s were a wee bit too high, I declined to send out tissue samples. Then I lost a second one However, when the 3rd distemper ba

Charity is back in area!!!!!!

2005-10-21 Thread PEC2851
I am so, so excited!  Just got back home & spotted my dear, feral girl Charity in my neighbor's yard! I quietly attempted to approach her, and for quite a few minutes she remained perched on the fence, just looking at me & listening to my words. I KNOW SHE RECOGNIZED ME!!! Then, the other nei

Re: Switching from kitten food to cat food

2005-10-21 Thread PEC2851
I started feeding my distemper "survivors" a raw diet when they were about 14 weeks old However, my vet said to add additional dry food, so now they are on Innova "EVO", which is formulated for ALL life stages. It's an excellent food, and all the guys love it. For info: www.naturapet.comPa

Re: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-10-20 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 10/20/05 6:35:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You know, my vets won't do ANY surgical procedure without having recent bloodwork.  Period.  Recent being within the previous 4 weeks.  This goes to dentals, spaying/neutering, etc etc Gee, tha

Re: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-10-20 Thread PEC2851
Hideyo, PLEASE. Instead of feeling guilty, give yourself a big pat on the back for ALL you do for your animals I find you amazing, really. Right now, I only have 9 cats, (5 own, 4 fosters that'll prob. end up here permanently..LOL!). and 4 dogs and I am on SSDI, so not working, and I g

Re: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-10-20 Thread PEC2851
Hideyo, I have to agree with you on this issue. A few years back, I fostered # sisters from a litter of nine! Reason, Mom was negative, ALL siblings negative & these three girls had "failure to thrive" & we knew at once something was wrong AND, we were, sadly. They ,all 3, tested positive

Re: map of FELVtalk members - Frapper.com

2005-10-20 Thread PEC2851
Gloria, THANKS!!  I got S excited I'm on there twice. Oh well, I'm not good w/ computers. What a wonderful idea!!!   Patti & The Spoiled Rotten Furkids (They ALL seem to be "wanting" Mom's lap today, and just the one Rottie fills it up, but the cats just sleep on top of her...I should

Re: map of FELVtalk members - Frapper.com

2005-10-20 Thread PEC2851
How come I am having NO results getting to that site???  Patti

Re: Thanks, need help !

2005-10-20 Thread PEC2851
Lynne, I was just sending a LONG e-mail & my PC crashed!!  Da_n!! I got out all my books & did lots of research It's late, I PROMISE to reply tomorrow.   One thing, definitely FINISH the antibiotics!! Also, has there been a definitive diagnosis of cancer? Or can lymph nodes be swollen from

Re: GREENIES KILL DOGS! and cats?

2005-10-19 Thread PEC2851
OMG!!! But at that price ($29.95 on SPECIAL), if this is true, I'm glad I can't afford them. Love to get more info. Patti

Re: Please Help NewMember I'm scared

2005-10-18 Thread PEC2851
Lynne, It's kind of late, so don't be discouraged, I am sure you will get PLENTY of answers/suggestions tomorrow.   I also am a huge believer in holistic/homeopathic medicine. My allopathic vet & holistic vet work together, I am fortunate.   I am not familiar with exactly the condition your ba

Re: Ultimate responsibility - Michelle/Nina

2005-10-18 Thread PEC2851
Nina, That was a very thoughtful post from Michelle. It really "hit me" about the part how if Bear had survived I'd be thanking God a zillion times a dayHow true, how I STILL wish he had After all this time, I still mourn his loss. Patti

Re: For Stinky's Mom & Dad(Michelle)

2005-10-18 Thread PEC2851
Michelle, One reason I opted to go with the chemo (other than loving Bear as one would a child,) is the oncologist DID share success stories, but as I stated before, with small breed dogs - I learned cockers are most resilient to chemo and have the highest "success"rate. But, he also gave me

Re: For Stinky's Mom & Dad

2005-10-18 Thread PEC2851
Michelle, Yes, Bear was on steroids, but he was also started on chemotherapy almost immediately after diagnosis. I don't know if treatment is different in dogs, but despite his PCP, the oncologist believed his only chance was to start chemo right away. ( I still "question" whether it was the

PS: For Stinky's Mom & Dad

2005-10-18 Thread PEC2851
I did forget to mention (Sorry), but for diagnosis of AIHA, a bone marrow test is the ONLY way for diagnosis. It's really not an invasive procedure, Bear rebounded quickly. So, if your vet suggests the bone marrow testing, I would definitely have it done.   Love, Patti

For Stinky's Mom & Dad

2005-10-18 Thread PEC2851
I've been following Stinky's story. I am praying all will be well.   I do have a question that I need to ask, because it's been bothering me. So, have ANY of the vets ruled out or tested her for Auto-Immune Hemolytic Anemia?? It is NOT common in cats, but it does occur & many case have be

Re: Mandy, Wink and Eduardo

2005-10-17 Thread PEC2851
Dear Julie, My heart is breaking for you...to go thru so much w/ your babies all at one time. It just doesn't seem fair.   I am happy Eduardo made it home. Maybe there is still hope my Charity will return.   I agree, you should call the oncoligist right away. I know the oncologist I woek with

Re: Kitten with diarrhea

2005-10-16 Thread PEC2851
Also she can try Slippery Elm, either sprinkle powder over food, or make the syrup. Arsenicum Album, a homeopathic remedy has also worked well for some of my "problem kitties". Another "natural" treatment is adding pumpkin to food. Has IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease been ruled out by vet???

Re: Nat'l. Feral Cats Day

2005-10-15 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 10/15/05 12:07:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have feral cat that prefers to be INDOORS. Go figure Jenn WE trapped two, older large toms along with19 other cats a few years ago,(Theses were the LAST 2 trapped!! It took us over 18 months to tr

OT: Nat'l. Feral Cats Day

2005-10-14 Thread PEC2851
Dear List, I know this is a bit OT for the list, but since so many of you have & LOVE your ferals I thought you might be intersted.   Alley Cat Allies has announced that Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005 will be "National Feral Cats Day", (NFCD)   There will be many special events, spay/neuter-athons & ed

Re: Cat lover dying, 15 cats need homes ASAP New york area

2005-10-14 Thread PEC2851
That is WONDERFUL NEWS   Although I am in Pa.,, I did write & offer to take one or two of the seniors (My soft spot ~ the geriatrics.) Since I lost Big Al, 21, & Felix, 19, my oldest now is 17. So many times these poor seniors end up in shelters & are euthanized "just cause they're ol

Re: wormers--- coccidia

2005-10-08 Thread PEC2851
Karen, Thanks so much. Will look for your post, RE: BAYCOX. Patti

Re: P.S. ~ Re: Charity

2005-10-08 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 10/7/05 1:15:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: rumor has it that one of the best "baits" for feral cats is kentucky fried chicken with the bones removed (some folks say to remove the skin, too, but i know that that's MY cats' favorite part

Re: wormers--- coccidia

2005-10-08 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 10/7/05 2:52:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Baycox was developed  for pigeons...but I really appreciate the warning. Rescue is s hard when they are on 10 day albon and sometimes by time I get them (from the pound) they have had it so lo

Re: wormers--- coccidia

2005-10-08 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 10/7/05 2:40:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I have switched from albon to baycox for coccidia. treat once repeat > in 5 days much better.> firmer stools in 24 hours.> I get a lot of coccidia from the pounds True, it all depends on PROPER

Re: they wouldn't give up/euthanize their human kids--would they?

2005-10-07 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 10/6/05 10:44:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i have that refrigerator magnet that says, "i had to get rid of thekids, the cat was allergic WE HAVE THAT POSTER, ALONG WITH GENUINE PHOTOS OF "AVERAGE" KIDS, A BOY & A GIRL, IN OUR FRONT OFFICE

P.S. ~ Re: Charity

2005-10-07 Thread PEC2851
One more thing ~~~ It's only 6:15 AM here in the soggy, pouring down rain, edge of a good 'ole N'easter hitting us FULL BLAST, BUT   Just heard from one of my very best friends here with whom I network & do rescue with, and she's been  busy during the last 24 hours, getting in touch w

My "Charity" ~ You've ALL Given Me Hope

2005-10-07 Thread PEC2851
To ALL My Wonderful List Friends,   First off, I want to thank each & everyone of you for your heart~touching replies concerning my recent turn of evidents with my darling Charity. I can not thank each & everyone of you enough for the love, understanding & compassion that was conveyed to me b

Need encouragement, PLEASE

2005-10-06 Thread PEC2851
Dear List, I am feeling VERY downtrodden & blue.  I don't know what to do, where to turn.  I FEEL SO OVER-RIDDEN w/ guilt, I can't stop crying.   It's a long story, I will try to condense. Kerry is a little familiar as she is also on the Four Paws Feral list, and also I have mentioned "Ch

Re: OT:Help - Ghandi (Ceaser) - girardi??

2005-10-05 Thread PEC2851
Hideyo, Hi! I had just finished writing you a LONG, in-depth reply & wouldn't you know it??? The darn PC froze up!! So, here I go again..   Giardia is a very serious parasite.Not one to be taken lightly. It is also one of the few that are considered zoonatic ~ meaning it CAN be transm

Re: fleas/hypocrisy.../KIT

2005-10-05 Thread PEC2851
Kat, You brought up some good points I didn't even think of (DUH!), ie: intestinal parasites. You're right, I do not hesitate to treat all my rescues w/ worming meds..(But after seeing those dastardly things, especially heartworms, I get the eebie-jeebies at the thought of them living ins

Re: fleas

2005-10-04 Thread PEC2851
One absolutely fantastic method to get fleas OFF the cat & carpets, etc., is to lay a "WHITE" sheet in middle of room. In center of room, place a bowl w. liquid dish detergent. (Joy is the preferred, but since it is A P&G product, I have subbed w/ a "cruelty free detergent", that works just a

Re: Herpes virus in the eyes.

2005-10-03 Thread PEC2851
Yes, this was "Pre" Lysine days Now, Lysine is a regular part of the regiment, especially w/ the cats that seem to have "chronic" problems. Good Luck w/ your babies. Patti

Re: Herpes virus in the eyes.

2005-10-03 Thread PEC2851
Dr. Glickstein, out of Philly, comes to Lancaster area and does pro bono for our shelter. He is a vet. opth. For our Felv+ and FIV+ guys who had a HORRIBLE time w/ the Herpes virus in the eyes, he Rx'd Zithromax and used that in conjunction w/ the intranasal/intraocular FVRCP. I am trying to

Re: Vet Costs question

2005-09-24 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 9/24/05 4:44:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: she is just trying antibiotics without veterinary input at the moment which concerns me. That would scare me too since some AB's can be harmful to kidneys, and if this cat has any kidney problems,

Re: contact w/ felv pos, when to test?

2005-09-24 Thread PEC2851
We always waited something like 45-48 days after first contact, then followed up w/ 2 more tests, after waiting 30 day intervals. We also isolated the cat(s) exposed until after coming up w/ THREE negative results... I'm not exactly sure where or who set this protocol, just passing on the pro

Re: Assist feeding Grace - Darla's recipe

2005-09-19 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 9/19/05 11:38:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Try Feliway spray with your feral cat.  It has worked wonders with the ones I have taken in.  Thanks, I am using the Feliway Spray, along w/ daily Rescue Remedy. I DO think it has helped, bu

Re: Assist feeding Grace - Darla's recipe

2005-09-19 Thread PEC2851
With my distemper kittens, my holistic vet gave me basically the same recipe. We started the kits out w/ colustrum w/ olive leaf extract, and now, since the girls are doing so well, we have continued w/ the recipe, in addition to sarting them on a "raw diet", basically lamb & brown rice.W

Re: sores in the mouth

2005-09-10 Thread PEC2851
Terri, I'm glad to hear that the little one's seem to be improving It's just so weird that calici virus almost ALWAYS shows up AFTER vaccines   And, I understand what you are saying about steroids. I know there are times when they can be very beneficial. My friend's husband has MS

Re: sores in the mouth - Patti

2005-09-09 Thread PEC2851
Nina, You're welcomeI hope you can find something holistic to help Grace... I am going to e-mail you off list anyway (in response to your touching e-mail about Felix & Rescue.) I'll include some great books for referance and some of the best online holistic sources... Hugs, Patti  

Re: sores in the mouth

2005-09-08 Thread PEC2851
Terri, From what I've read about these poor babies & their mouth problems, it sounds that it could possibly be calici virus, which is quite common in kittens w/ compromised immune systems.  The calici virus has been linked to a reaction from vaccinations, and Felv+/FIV+ kittens are most prone

Re: CLS for Marie Cat

2005-09-05 Thread PEC2851
  Tad,  You are a very special person, very FEW people will take on the responsibility of a senior cat, let alone a Felv+ senior. It sounds as though her time with you was very "special" and she was loved, and knew itThat's SO important for these "castaways"of our society. It is wonderful

Re: Bandy and supplements

2005-09-05 Thread PEC2851
My holistic vet had Ethan on "Bioplasma", A Hylands product,(which dissolve IMMEDIATELY in mouth!! A BIG PLUS!!) available at most mom & popo type natural food stores. (He also put the kittens recovering from ditemper & anemia on it.And I HAVE noticed a great improvement w/ them!) He als

Re: Belinda - Azithromyacin

2005-09-02 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 9/2/2005 3:25:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: PS.  You have to take the azithromyacin for a long time, Bailey was on > it for 6 or 8 weeks can't remember exactly but it was a long time.> WOW!! That IS a long time..  We never used it for more tha

Nina - Azithromyacin

2005-09-02 Thread PEC2851
Nina, Aztithromycin (zithromax) is VERY similar to Doxy.   BOTH are anti-bacteriels, habe NO effect on viral infections, and BOTH can lead to a resistancy after prolonged use   We have used both for mainly URI's, but we did learn from our veterinary opthamologist that zthromax is VERY ef

Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda

2005-09-01 Thread PEC2851
I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group   The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, s

Re: Continuing on list....ATTN: Kerry & ALL!!!

2005-09-01 Thread PEC2851
Dear Kerry, De nada And BIG hugs back to you too! Patti

Continuing on list....ATTN: Kerry & ALL!!!

2005-08-28 Thread PEC2851
Kerry & ALL you WONDERFUL, COMPASSINATE FELV LIST MEMBERS,   PLEASE be assured, I have NO intentions of leaving this list!   When I say. "YOU ARE ALL TRUELY THE MOST WONERFUL, SUPPORTIVE GROUP OF PEOPLE I HAVE EVER come in contact with, I mean that from the bottom of my heart!!!   I coul

Re: CLS

2005-08-24 Thread PEC2851
Belinda,   Regretfully, will you add dear, sweet, little Ellen to the CLS as deceased. 8/24/05.   She just "gave up" late yesterday, and all I could do was hold her in my arms thru the night, whispering reassurances to her that although all 1.3 lbs. of her put up such a brave, determined effo

Re: CLS

2005-08-23 Thread PEC2851
Shelia, Thank you for your kind words and prayers. The past few years have been tremendously difficult times for me.. My health problems have forced me into "early retirement", but I have finally been granted SSDI. I believe everyone has a "purpose" in life. I've always believed mine was

CLS

2005-08-23 Thread PEC2851
My heart goes out to all of you who have lost a furbaby. There have been too many names added to the list, so sad.   I have not been very active in posting since I moved and I have had my hands full myself. But I have tried to keep up with reading posts.   Belinda, Please add my Felix to the

Re: Georgie IS FOUND!!!

2005-08-09 Thread PEC2851
Kerry, Between reading about Georgie (WONDERFUL NEWS!) & the poem about taking in strays, I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out! Thanks, I always heard "A good cry" does wonders for the soul! Love. Patti

Re: Add Sunshine to the CLS

2005-08-07 Thread PEC2851
Gloria, So sorry about Sunshine. At least for her last week she was given proper care and lots of love! Sleep softly, Sunshine. Patti

Re: question re clinics' ability to meet emergency needs

2005-06-26 Thread PEC2851
The 24 hour emergency clinic I worked at always (98%) had blood & plasma on hand. In a couple of instances, there were "donors" (cat/dog) readily available.   My vet has used his own dog as a donor for my Bear, when he was struggling w/ hemolytic anemia. And, at 138 lbs., Bear had multiple

Re: question bout kittens....

2005-06-26 Thread PEC2851
How old are the kittens?   We NEVER let orphans nurse from another lactating mom cat. Always too afraid to risk it, since I don't think testing at that age is reliable...   I definitely would go the bottle route. I know, probably NOT what you wanted to hear, but better safe than sorry.  

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NYTanya

2005-06-12 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 6/12/2005 9:33:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well I'm glad you're taking one from there.  I can't believe we have so many places here that still gas.  It's pathetic.   Yeah, and Kentucky let's the "inmates" they use as their staff SHOOT the

Re: fever down!

2005-06-12 Thread PEC2851
What wonderful news! Patti

Re: FIP

2005-06-12 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 6/12/2005 2:24:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't mean to scare you, but it could be FIP. Michelle, Some years ago, one of my "fosters" developed a very high fever of unknown origin She was small too, but my vet did advise rubbing cotton

Fwd: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NYOrig email

2005-06-12 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 6/10/2005 10:33:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I live in Astoria, Queens NY.  I took the cats off the streets a few years ago; abandoned in a cardboard box. I have severe health concerns and my energy is nil.   Thanks .

Info on man w/ 17 year old cats

2005-06-12 Thread PEC2851
Name: Richard Mondello Location: Astoria, Queens, NY E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Hope this helps... I will also forward & post his original plea. Patti

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