Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's kitty palace

2011-04-17 Thread Pat Kachur
I can't get it either; all that up is an ad for Adobe Acrobat. - Original Message - From: dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 4:03 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Amber's kitty palace I cannot get the picture. windstream says is wrong

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing

2010-10-13 Thread Pat Kachur
When I adopted my Mandy, I had six other kitties. When I found (the day after I picked her up) that she was positive, I did keep her separated from the other six until I got all their vaccinations up to date. After that, per my vet's opinion/advice, I let them all interact. Mandy passed away

Re: [Felvtalk] Pfizer Pet-Tinic

2010-09-30 Thread Pat Kachur
I just typed Pfizer Pet Tinic into my browser and got hundreds of hits on where to buy this stuff. - Original Message - From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pfizer Pet-Tinic My vet just

Re: [Felvtalk] Mystique Please add to the CLS :(

2009-10-23 Thread Pat Kachur
My little Mandy passed yesterday afternoon. In addition to her leukemia, she was partially blind, totally deaf and had a benign tumor which was on its way to keeping her from being able to walk, and recovering from a UTI. But until just two days ago, she was happy, eating a lot, purring. She

Re: [Felvtalk] Mandy

2009-10-23 Thread Pat Kachur
Of Pat Kachur Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:25 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Mystique Please add to the CLS :( My little Mandy passed yesterday afternoon. In addition to her leukemia, she was partially blind, totally deaf and had a benign tumor which was on its way

Re: [Felvtalk] Qs re CA/Urgent: FeLV+ senior boy needs money to getto sanctu...

2009-05-31 Thread Pat Kachur
Dear Michael and Char - Thank you for the update. I am sure we are all very happy to have helped get Boscoe to you, where he will live happily ever after. Will look forward to further updates and pictures. Pat K. - Original Message - From: secondchancem...@aol.com To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Life without Pixie

2009-05-28 Thread Pat Kachur
I have survived the death of two wonderful, irreplaceable Pixies. I honored the first who died by naming another rescue kitty after her (both torties). I miss them terribly but am very glad I knew them!! Pat - Original Message - From: G D gisell...@hotmail.com To:

Re: [Felvtalk] patience

2009-04-09 Thread Pat Kachur
My Mandy (felv+) is about 7 and was spayed at about age 4--there were no negatives at all. Seems there are more reasons to spay (avoiding other reproductive-related diseases in the future) than not to (pregnancy, going in and out of heat quite often). - Original Message - From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Paragoric

2009-04-05 Thread Pat Kachur
: Wow, paregoric. Have to remember that. Thanks for the info - Gloria On Apr 3, 2009, at 4:13 PM, Pat Kachur wrote: This probably seems pretty obvious but--my Mandy (Felv) had diarrhea for months, all the time. After trying many things, my vet said use paregoric and the diarrhea stopped like

Re: [Felvtalk] Advice on 9 month old FELV + kitty

2009-04-03 Thread Pat Kachur
This probably seems pretty obvious but--my Mandy (Felv) had diarrhea for months, all the time. After trying many things, my vet said use paregoric and the diarrhea stopped like magic and has not returned. - Original Message - From: TANYA NOE sashacatgodd...@yahoo.com To:

Re: [Felvtalk] 2 Positive FELV togehter with 1 Negative NEEDHELPFROM GREECE PLEASE

2009-03-31 Thread Pat Kachur
Marcel - All my 7 cats are ex-strays. The one who has leukemia (Mandy) is about 7 years and I have had her almost 2 years. I have continued to give my other 6 cats their regular shots yearly. No one has gotten sick. My vet says that there is very little danger that they will. I am very

Re: [Felvtalk] Pluto

2009-03-26 Thread Pat Kachur
Wonderful news - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 5:53 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Pluto Hello all,I am happy to report that Pluto is back at Sids and feeling much better!! I brought

Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test reliability

2009-02-11 Thread Pat Kachur
I have had two cats who suffered from hypothyroidism...definitely accepted as a common disease of cats. - Original Message - From: Cougar Clan maima...@duo-county.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] R: PCR test

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 7

2009-02-10 Thread Pat Kachur
My Mandy, now 7, was spayed four years ago--no problem at all as far as stress affecting her leukemia-positive status. She is still doing great today. - Original Message - From: Marci Greer frecklescras...@hotmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV survey, please take part, just a personal one to better undertsand FeLV.

2009-02-06 Thread Pat Kachur
I do not know what age Mandy became leukemia-positive. I adopted her at age 6 and she was positive at that time. She has no symptoms so I am doing no treatments at this time. My 7 cats are all strictly indoor--the other 6 are vaccinated and interact with Mandy. In two years, no one has

Re: [Felvtalk] testing the list

2009-02-03 Thread Pat Kachur
Received here. Best to you, too. - Original Message - From: James G Wilson phaed...@charter.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 3:48 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] testing the list Hey all, Just testing the list since there's been no activity since

Re: [Felvtalk] Re Benny

2009-01-15 Thread Pat Kachur
I find it the most help for my grief when I lose a kitty to find another one who needs me (unfortunately, that's not too hard to do). The only other thing that helps is the passage of time. Thank you April for taking such good care of Baby Ben. Pat - Original Message - From: Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] For those who were interested in helping us help Tofu

2009-01-08 Thread Pat Kachur
Hi - Our organization would be glad to help out with $75. Unfortunately, the only way we are able to contribute is to write and mail a check. If someone will give us the information on how to make it out and the address to which to send it, we'll take care of that. Pat (All Creatures Are

Re: [Felvtalk] After Dental extraction - what to feed

2008-11-23 Thread Pat Kachur
It is Kitten Milk Replacement. Available in liquid (easier) or powder in PetSmart (and probably other similar stores). It is used when a mother cat cannot nurse her kittens. Cats love it. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Pat Kachur

Re: [Felvtalk] After Dental extraction - what to feed

2008-11-22 Thread Pat Kachur
I agree with Chrisanything at all that she will eat. Have you tried Prescription Diet AD? I know that you have already tried baby food--but didn't say what flavor. I have found that ham or chicken works best. Sometimes I put some on my finger or on the tip of a small teaspoon and put it

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Pat Kachur
Hi Lisa - In my opinion you are doing the right thing. I have 7 cats; one, who I adopted in July 2007 at about age 5, is positive. My other cats are all adults. I discussed thoroughly with my vet, who said the vaccine is more than 90% effecttive and that it is very unlikely my healthy adult

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-11-15 Thread Pat Kachur
If you are concerned, you could wipe off your shoes with some type of germ killer before you come in the house. - Original Message - From: Lisa Borden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:32 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping

Re: [Felvtalk] Dental extraction - advice needed

2008-11-07 Thread Pat Kachur
I have a cat who had to have almost all her teeth to be extracted at one time. (She is NOT leukemia-positive.) She had no problems whatsoever. Came home the same evening (morning surgery) and started eating and has never stopped--she's 19 lbs.. She had no pain at all. - Original

Re: [Felvtalk] New to group

2008-10-19 Thread Pat Kachur
I have seven catsone, Mandy, is positive. I adopted her in July 2007. I discussed with my long-time vet and we agreed that if all my other six cats (all over five years old) had their vaccinations up to date (he stated that the vaccine is 90+ percent effective), there was very little

Re: [Felvtalk] Testing New Kittens - Need Help

2008-09-30 Thread Pat Kachur
I believe that mostly it is true that testing just one kitten would be enough. I have read that if kittens were fathered by different males (one who could have been infected and another who was negative), some could be positive and some negative. I have to think this must be rare, though.

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV Vaccine

2008-09-21 Thread Pat Kachur
Sounds like you've got a good vet! t Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I adopted Mandy in July 2007 and found out the next day that she was leukemia-positive. My vet said that the vaccine is 90+% effective and that the likelihood of my other six adult, healthy cats getting leukemia

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV Vaccine

2008-09-19 Thread Pat Kachur
I adopted Mandy in July 2007 and found out the next day that she was leukemia-positive. My vet said that the vaccine is 90+% effective and that the likelihood of my other six adult, healthy cats getting leukemia was extremely small. At this time, Mandy is very healthy (just at vet today) and

Re: [Felvtalk] New kitty has arrived. Worried.

2008-09-17 Thread Pat Kachur
My Mandy (Felv positive) is 6 years old and no bigger than a six-month old. When I adopted her in July 2007, she was too thin but now is just right as far as weight--but has never grown. She is very healthy but STILL eats like she thinks she'll never see another bit of food. She will grab

Re: [Felvtalk] testing kittens

2008-08-12 Thread Pat Kachur
My vet feels that kittens should be at least 3 months in order to get results you can depend upon. - Original Message - From: Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:46 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] testing kittens Dixie Louise was grown

Re: [Felvtalk] Felv Testing Interval for kittens

2008-07-25 Thread Pat Kachur
Although many vets test sooner, my vet feels that you get the more accurate results if you wait until 3 months. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 1:06 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Felv Testing Interval for kittens Could

Re: [Felvtalk] like seeing a ghost

2008-07-25 Thread Pat Kachur
the sweetest of cats, the little buggar was rubbing his face all over mine then bit me on the hand, quite nastily I might add. He isn't as pretty as BooBoo but still is pretty darn cute. Lynne - Original Message - From: Pat Kachur To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent

Re: [Felvtalk] Buzzy is Anemic

2008-07-25 Thread Pat Kachur
I was curious about the mention of wishing cats could take iron...so searched the web and found this: Some veterinarians recommend giving a cat iron supplements, not as a cure, but rather as a preventative to ensure the production of healthy red blood cells. Certain steroids can help in

Re: [Felvtalk] like seeing a ghost

2008-07-24 Thread Pat Kachur
It seems to me that this little guy is at your place for a reason. He obviously needs help! Could you just take him to a vet and have his sores, matts, fleas taken care of--and have him tested. He may be negative. If it were me, I'd just have to know! So glad that Snowball is

Re: [Felvtalk] rescue ($) friendly vet near Erie

2008-07-20 Thread Pat Kachur
I'm in GA, too. Maybe it's Erie, PA. - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 11:33 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] rescue ($) friendly vet near Erie Someone on another list is looking for an inexpensive vet so that he can

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Pat Kachur
I completely agreeI have had three cats over the years who had this disease. And many people I know have also had cats who suffered from it. Can't imagine a vet not knowing. - Original Message - From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 19,

Re: [Felvtalk] Melina Please add to the CLS :(

2008-07-15 Thread Pat Kachur
I am so sorry about Smokey. Please don't feel bad--he knew how much you cared for him. I agree that you will find the right kitty for you among those who are most in need. And that feels good. Pat - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: New server?

2008-07-06 Thread Pat Kachur
I'd be glad to help, too - if that's what needed. Pat - Original Message - From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 5:30 PM Subject: Re: New server? I'd be willing too. Another idea might be to move the talk portion of the site to

Re: Hobbs, May 4, 2008

2008-05-05 Thread Pat Kachur
My experience with leukemia positive kittens has been that they do not live more than two or three months. Hobbs' much longer life is no doubt due to the love and great care by those who touched him after he was rescued. You should all be proud of what you did for him. My condolences to all

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

2008-04-03 Thread Pat Kachur
Does Spay USA have a branch in your state? In Georgia (Spay Georgia), one can purchase certificates which allow a huge discount at participating vets. They send a list of those vets when they send your certificates. - Original Message - From: Sharyl To:

Re: I really need some advice

2008-04-02 Thread Pat Kachur
Mixing has worked for me as long as the negative cat is up to date on felv vaccine. My vet says the vac is 90+ % effective and, if the other cat or cats are healthy, he sees very little reason for worry. - Original Message - From: Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: Snowball

2008-03-23 Thread Pat Kachur
Lynne - thank you for sending her picture. She is a beauty. My Persian had to have her face washed regularly, too--you're right, Persian eyes. I am so very glad you all have found each other. Pat - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent:

Re: ournewbaby

2008-03-22 Thread Pat Kachur
Lynne - I am so delighted to hear that Ms. Snowy is home where she belongs. BooBoo is so proud of you for taking in another kitty who needed help. Snowy will help heal the pain left from BooBoo's leaving. - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: newgirlexpected

2008-03-19 Thread Pat Kachur
Lynne - I could not be happier to hear about Snowball. I have always found great joy whenever I have adopted a new kitty--for whatever reason. So, I too feel she will bring much happiness to your family. Congratulations!!! PS - I have only had one purebred Persian - Priscilla, who was born

Re: Belinda....interested?mThanking the Monkey need web help 3/9/08

2008-03-18 Thread Pat Kachur
Kel Kyle is the person who designed and put up our shelter website and keeps it up to date. If you want to contact her, here is some information: Greetings Webbed Otter Webbed Hosting Clients, I hope this holiday season finds you and yours safe and well! This is a short email about an

Re: Herpes virus

2008-03-10 Thread Pat Kachur
I am not sure about the ratio question--since I mix it with canned food. However, I purchase it at Whole Foods--but have seen it at most regular drug stores, too. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:45 PM

Re: Herpes virus

2008-03-08 Thread Pat Kachur
Lynne - I have direct experience with a cat with herpes eye problems. It was a long time ago but I adopted a lovely white young cat (not kitten) and shortly thereafter her eyes looked bad. After going to regular vet, I was referred to a kitty ophthamologist who told me Katie would have to

Re: BooBoo left us

2008-03-03 Thread Pat Kachur
Dear Lynne - I am so very sorry that BooBoo had to leave. You and Bob are the most wonderful people and it was somehow meant that BooBoo would come to you for happiness in his last days. He is well and happy now and I know that doesn't really help at this time--but time passing will dull the

Re: FeLV Vaccination

2008-03-01 Thread Pat Kachur
My vet says the vaccine is 90+% effective. My 6 negatives were vaccinated and all are over 5 years old. My vet and I agreed that mixing my one positve with the others had very little risk. - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday,

Re: more bad news

2008-02-28 Thread Pat Kachur
Message - From: Pat Kachur To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 5:13 PM Subject: Re: more bad news I'm so sorry Lynne. I have had two kitties who died of FIP (one had leukemia, too). The difference in what you describe about BooBoo

Re: more bad news

2008-02-27 Thread Pat Kachur
I'm so sorry Lynne. I have had two kitties who died of FIP (one had leukemia, too). The difference in what you describe about BooBoo is that the fluid was strictly in their abdomens--not connected with their lungs at all. My vet says that there are two types of FIP--dry and wet. The wet,

Re: Immuno-Regullin and exercise

2008-02-22 Thread Pat Kachur
My Mandy is also on nothing but Wellness food and lysine. My vet's opinion is not to start immunoregulin until there is an actually reason (symptom) to do so. - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 11:08 PM

Re: BooBoo today

2008-02-19 Thread Pat Kachur
Sorry very happy to hear the good news, Lynne. BooBoo is remarkable--and you are, too. Pat - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:35 PM Subject: BooBoo today Well, BooBoo is still with us for the time being

Re: BooBoo today

2008-02-19 Thread Pat Kachur
740 area code is columbus, ohio - Original Message - From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:22 PM Subject: Re: BooBoo today I will call Karenn Laurie. I don't know where she is time wise but will take a chance it's similar to me.

Re: CLS

2008-02-13 Thread Pat Kachur
Lynne - the vet (NOT my regular one) who I took Mandy to when I first got her to have her tested told me that leukemia positive cats live only about 6 months after diagnosis. Well, Mandy is 6+ years old and who knows how long she has had the virus. I've had her for more than six months

Re: BooBoo is home!!

2008-02-08 Thread Pat Kachur
I join the chorus of don't be depressed and don't give up. I agree with just about everything the others have said. It can't be stressed too much that BooBoo needs to eat and keep eating. My Mandy gets Wellness brand food from Whole Foods and she is 6+ years old and still no symptoms other

Re: BooBoo is home!!

2008-02-08 Thread Pat Kachur
and tuna. I think he should have more iron in his diet. Lynne - Original Message - From: Pat Kachur To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 6:26 PM Subject: Re: BooBoo is home!! Mandy is also a little pig catshe is absolutely tiny

Re: BooBoo is home!!

2008-02-08 Thread Pat Kachur
of friers and bake them and make up a bunch of meals in bags for him. If we ate beef, he got beef. It couldn't have been too harmful because he lived a long and healthy life. Lynne - Original Message - From: Pat Kachur To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, February

Re: Sweet Buzz / Tucker

2008-02-07 Thread Pat Kachur
My cat Calpurrnia had to have all her teeth removed several months ago as they were terribly infected. She is NOT leukemia positive so this may not pertain to a cat who is. However, my vet had me give her 25 mg twice a day of ClindaCure (Clindamycin Hydrochloride Oral Liquid) for two weeks

Re: new cat

2008-02-05 Thread Pat Kachur
Lynne - I adopted a new kitty last July. Mandy also tested positive for leukemia. I loved her immediately so I never considered anything but keeping her. She is thriving. I feed her Wellness canned food (mixing in some lysine and Missing Link) and Nutro dry food. She is more than six years

Re: upper respiratory???

2008-01-27 Thread Pat Kachur
Any chance that it could be asthma or some type of allergy? - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:25 AM Subject: upper respiratory??? Hi Guys, I have a semi-feral cat, Sneaker who has a chronic upper

Re: OT - Missy

2008-01-18 Thread Pat Kachur
Many, many positive thoughts headed her way. - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 2:15 PM Subject: OT - Missy Missy has an appointment at Texas AM Cardiology department on February 5th.

Re: OT: sick 6 mo kitten follow-up

2008-01-10 Thread Pat Kachur
I would be gladl to send the picture to my vet - my email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Caroline Kaufmann To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 3:46 PM Subject: RE: OT: sick 6 mo kitten follow-up Thanks- I will do so tonight

Re: PARTIAL SUCCESS! Advice on trapping...night v day trapping

2008-01-09 Thread Pat Kachur
trapping advice from BF: http://network.bestfriends.org/Blogs/Detail.aspx?b=475g=3042316787ce4a6e8eb13f7e1c31758d On Jan 8, 2008 5:59 PM, Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I would still take the kitty to the vet who does the test in the trap. The vet people can

Re: Advice on trapping...

2008-01-08 Thread Pat Kachur
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Re: Advice on trapping...

2008-01-08 Thread Pat Kachur
I would put the smelliest food you can think of (like dark, canned tuna with oil or salmon) in the trap. Also, if you catch one or the other, take him/her to the shelter in the trap. Don't try to transfer to any other container. Try to make sure there is no other food outside anywhere nearby

Re: OT: diarreah in 6 month old kitten

2007-12-19 Thread Pat Kachur
I had a calico Persian kitty (Priscilla) who when I got her was just a kitten (she passed away at age 15 last year) and had the same kind of diarrhea problem when she first came to live with me--while otherwise perfectly healthy. When I switched her to Max Cat, it immediately went away and she

Re: unsubscribing info for Unusually Unique

2007-12-07 Thread Pat Kachur
I agree. The good greatly outweighs the bad. - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:56 PM Subject: Re: unsubscribing info for Unusually Unique Ditto. Please stay. I just don't read emails that

Re: feeding birds and feral cats

2007-12-07 Thread Pat Kachur
Is there some reason not to feed the birds? It would seem logical to put out enough bird food so the birds are not tempted by the cat food. - Original Message - From: laurieskatz To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Brubaker, Angela [DOC] Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 8:11

Re: Julie has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge

2007-12-06 Thread Pat Kachur
What a wonderful life Julie had and what a wonderful way in which to pass--after a long, loving day and with those she loved. All creatures should be treated as well..a tough decision to make but the right one! - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: Questions on Diet and Transfer Factor?

2007-12-05 Thread Pat Kachur
I have been feeding Mandy PetGuard wet food and Greenies treats. For dry, she gets Nutro. She's thriving on this--you would never know that she is leukemia positive. Her eyesight has not deteriorated since I have had her. She was totally deaf when I got her but that doesn't seem to bother

Re: OT:Question

2007-12-05 Thread Pat Kachur
Upper Respiratory Infection (which is a cold for cats) is very infectious. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 12:48 PM Subject: OT:Question Hi guys, Can dogs and cats catch colds from each

Re: Whitey

2007-11-05 Thread Pat Kachur
Many years ago, my calico Persian Priscilla had a similar experience. It turned out she had been bitten by some type of insect which caused her dizziness. I can't remember what my vet prescribed--but he did know just what to do for her. And she recovered and lived many more years in good

Re: Litterboxes

2007-10-19 Thread Pat Kachur
It doesn't seem to make a whole lot of difference what brand of litter (as long as it IS scoopable) we use so I buy whatever I have coupons for--or, if no coupons, I go to Wal-Mart as they have the best prices around here. I have seven cats and seven litterboxes--I've always read that one

Re: Whitey's Test Results

2007-10-19 Thread Pat Kachur
Wonderful news One great thing about cats (or other animals) is that they don't worry. You get to do all the worrying about next week. :) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:57 PM Subject:

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2007-10-12 Thread Pat Kachur
I have had two FIP cats--both of which had the wet version where the abdomen becomes extremely distended. I believe it is more common than the dry version. They lived about 6 months after diagnosis but I did eventually have to have them put down. Re food--I believe Pet Guard (available

Re: Whitey

2007-10-09 Thread Pat Kachur
As far as the feeling guilty is concerned--anyone who lets their cat get into that condition doesn't deserve to have an animal of any type. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Whitey

Re: Question

2007-10-09 Thread Pat Kachur
My vet strongly recommends Frontline so I don't use any other--it may be used on kittens 8 weeks or older. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 7:10 PM Subject: Question How old do the kittens need to

Re: Whitey

2007-10-08 Thread Pat Kachur
White cats with different colored eyes are very frequently--but not always--deaf. My Freely (who was rescued from a ruined palace in Baghdad) is white with one blue and one gold eye and definitely not deaf. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: Possible sick kitten

2007-10-08 Thread Pat Kachur
Very glad to hear the good news. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: Re: Possible sick kitten I think I jumped the gun...I tend to get paranoid especially when it comes to rescues.

Re: Possible sick kitten

2007-10-06 Thread Pat Kachur
Whenever I take in another cat/kitten, I take him/her/them directly to my vet prior to them even coming home. Sounds like this little guy/gal needs to see your vet ASAP. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, October 06,

Re: Possible sick kitten

2007-10-06 Thread Pat Kachur
Do you live where there are emergency clinics? Many's the time I've had to use one of them--fortunately there are quite a few around here. If not, almost all vets have after-hours number so you can call your clinic and talk to whomever has weekend duty. Or you could try the nearest PetSmart

Re: seeking placement for three feluk positive kittens

2007-10-01 Thread Pat Kachur
All of the vets I have had over the years have stated this same thing re testing of kittens less than 3 months old. - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 4:22 PM Subject: Re: seeking placement for

Re: FeLV Help for a 5 year old male cat

2007-09-30 Thread Pat Kachur
It sounds to me as if you should try a different vet--since this one laughed at you (totally unacceptable) and now is not able to explain Whisper's condition to you--just wants to run more tests (more $). Some vets, unfortunately, care more about money than animals. (I had the misfortune

Re: Transferring the Virus

2007-09-18 Thread Pat Kachur
My vet says that the vaccine is at least 90% effective and I should not worry about my one positive kitty living together with the six negatives--all of whom are vaccinated and at least 4 years old. - Original Message - From: Chris Behnke To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent:

Re: need medicine

2007-09-11 Thread Pat Kachur
That price is absolutely outrageous. There must be less expensive vets you could go to. My vet charges $36 for an office visit. Check vet website in your area. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007

Re: Kaylee is gone

2007-09-11 Thread Pat Kachur
I am so very, very sorry, Chris. I've had to do that four times in the last two years and I know how hard it is--but it is the right thing for your girl. She is in a happier (for her) place right now and her spirit thanks you for all the love you gave her. Pat - Original Message -

Re: Advantage/FrontLine

2007-09-04 Thread Pat Kachur
We use Frontline on all the shelter cats and dogs. My vet likes it because it works on both. It costs less if you buy it on line. I use 1800PetMeds.com. Can't speak for Advantage but Frontline comes in a bunch of sizes for dogs--depending upon the size of the animal. The cheapest way

Re: To Pat and Mandy

2007-08-31 Thread Pat Kachur
that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 5:16:35 PM

Re: Please add Jingles to the CLS

2007-08-29 Thread Pat Kachur
I am so very sorry Susan to hear about Jingles. You were both so lucky to have found each other. I'm sorry your parting was so traumatic. Best to you and all your other babies. - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday,

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorry butplease indulge

2007-08-24 Thread Pat Kachur
I have seen a lot of ads for Procrit - it is a drug used to help people undergoing chemo and whose white cells have been compromised. There are some lawsuits filed against the manufacturer from people who say they have been hurt by the drug. Come to think of it--haven't seen the ads for a

Re: Typical course of a dying FELV kitty? long letter- sorrybutplease indulge

2007-08-24 Thread Pat Kachur
...Glenda --- Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have seen a lot of ads for Procrit - it is a drug used to help people undergoing chemo and whose white cells have been compromised. There are some lawsuits filed against the manufacturer from people who say they have been hurt by the drug. Come

Re: 2007 WSAVA Proceedings ALREADY Available

2007-08-21 Thread Pat Kachur
All I get from this is a lot of stuff about vehicle identification numbers (VINs). - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 9:54 PM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] 2007 WSAVA Proceedings ALREADY Available For those of you

Re: To Pat and Mandy

2007-08-15 Thread Pat Kachur
that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 5:16:35 PM Subject: Re: To Pat and Mandy Hi Wendy - just wanted to update you on Mandy. She is doing very well--my

Re: To Pat and Mandy

2007-08-14 Thread Pat Kachur
~~~ - Original Message From: Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 1:14:59 PM Subject: Re: Valtrex toxic for cats or effective FeLV treatment We think Mandy has only had the virus for about 5 months--but only because the vision problem began

Re: Valtrex toxic for cats or effective FeLV treatment

2007-07-29 Thread Pat Kachur
I take Valtex - it IS a med for humans who have herpes infections. Never heard of it used for animals. - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 8:59 AM Subject: Re: Valtrex toxic for cats or effective FeLV treatment

Re: Valtrex toxic for cats or effective FeLV treatment

2007-07-29 Thread Pat Kachur
Wendy - I adopted just 3 days ago an almost five-year old cat who is FeLv positive. (Didn't know it until I took her for testing the next day.) She has no outward symptoms except partial loss of vision (and possibly some hearing loss). Other than that, she is lively, playful and eats like a

Re: Valtrex toxic for cats or effective FeLV treatment

2007-07-29 Thread Pat Kachur
Valtex has been a wonder drug for me. After many years of flares on my waistline and above (leaving scars), I have not had even ONE outbreak since the Valtrex. It costs just $25 per month--which to me is a great bargain. Don't believe I would try it on any animal without specific OK from a

Re: Valtrex toxic for cats or effective FeLV treatment

2007-07-29 Thread Pat Kachur
! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 12:44:15 PM Subject: Re: Valtrex toxic for cats or effective FeLV treatment Wendy - I adopted just 3 days ago an almost five-year old cat who is FeLv

Re: To Pat and Mandy

2007-07-29 Thread Pat Kachur
of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Pat Kachur [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 1:14:59 PM Subject: Re: Valtrex toxic for cats

Re: Lost Katrina Pets

2007-07-27 Thread Pat Kachur
Our shelter, ALL CATS INC, rescued and return to families more than 3,000 Katrina pets. I have forwarded your message to as many people as I know of. Pat - Original Message - From: Chris To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 3:29 PM Subject: RE: Lost

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