Interferon in Massachusetts?

2007-05-11 Thread Susan Loesch
we get a huge amount for $15. Does anyone have a suggestion for folks in MA that would be more convenient than having in come from AR but similar in price? Thanks, Susan

Re: Prednisone?

2007-05-12 Thread Susan Hoffman
Prednisone and prednisolone SUPPRESS the immune system. I would not use it with a cat who already had a compromised immune system. (Out of curiosity, what did your vet say about this?) My favorite supplement is transfer factor feline complete. It has an incredible array of vitamins and

Re: Cryptococcosis (Was Prednisone - Thank You)

2007-05-14 Thread Susan Hoffman
Thank you. You just gave a name to something I think I'm dealing with in an older kitten who has had what appeared to be a persistent uri. We've already made a vet appointment and planned to culture the nasal discharge but I think you've given me the name -- Cryptococcosis -- and I know

Re: WAS: OT- Cheap source of Zithromax? - fleas; NOW: Heartworm

2007-05-14 Thread Susan Tillman
On Sun, 13 May 2007 15:02:19 -0500 Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use Revolution for heartworms. How do yall prevent heartworms w/out Revolution? Are there other ways? Hi Kelley, I also use Revolution for my kitty, Shane. However, there are other preventatives available. Merial

Re: OT:TX...1 Siamese and 2 Siamese mixes at Galveston County Animal Control

2007-05-20 Thread Susan Hoffman
I was just looking at the cage Spaz is in. Yuck! Texas has a very bad reputation on animal welfare too. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know this is way off topic. You guys know how I am when it comes to Siamese. There are 3 Siamese available. I know there are a few of you that

Re: ot - Ever ubiquitous pee

2007-05-22 Thread Susan Loesch
How funny you should mention a jobMy Big Footsie used to pee at home a lot. When I started bringing him to school with me as my Head Library Cat it totally stopped. Not only did he not once ever even wiggle his tail at a wall here at school, the peeing stopped at home, also. He

Re: ot - Ever ubiquitous pee - and still more pee

2007-05-22 Thread Susan Hoffman
Throw in a third cat? That will alter the dynamic. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm thinking of contacting the fire department to see if I can lease one of those airplanes that dump water/chemicals on fires. I could fill the hold with anti-stink and have them dump it on my house. My sister

Re: ot - Ever ubiquitous pee - and still more pee

2007-05-22 Thread Susan Hoffman
would think that adding more cats could solve a cat problem! On 5/22/07, *Susan Hoffman* wrote: Throw in a third cat? That will alter the dynamic. */Nina /* wrote: I'm thinking of contacting the fire department to see if I can lease one of those airplanes that dump water/chemicals

Re: OT- Cat bite, what do i do

2007-05-25 Thread Susan Hoffman
Good long-term advice. Also, FYI, Augmentin is the same as clavamox so if you have any clavamox around for the cats, you can take that yourself. (I usually buy the clavamox tablets or unmixed powder from www.1drugstore-online.com so I usually do have some in the house.) Now, the next

Re: IBD and metronidazole

2007-05-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
It's early and I may have missed something but WHY does the vet think IBD? Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For diarrhea, generally my regular vets approach is to start with Flagyl and high-fiber food. Gloria On Sep 17, 2006, at 7:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

A little more on the topic of pee

2007-05-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
This morning when I headed into the kitchen to feed everyone, I removed what I thought was a clean frying pan from the stivetop -- I use the stove as a stagingt area to get all the plates of canned catfood ready -- and put the frying pan upside down in the dish drainer. Someone had peed in the

Re: A little more on the topic of pee

2007-05-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
the same though -- Oh, good. It's so close that he can come home at lunch time to give Connie her afternoon dose of anti-seizure meds. They have us very well trained. MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you mean you don't do that already? On 5/28/07, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: A little more on the topic of pee

2007-05-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
the same though -- Oh, good. It's so close that he can come home at lunch time to give Connie her afternoon dose of anti-seizure meds. They have us very well trained. MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you mean you don't do that already? On 5/28/07, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: A little more on the topic of pee

2007-05-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
] wrote: Sigh. I just got through battling with my pee entrenched dryer again. Nothing seems to be helping, I feel your pain sister. Nina Susan Hoffman wrote: This morning when I headed into the kitchen to feed everyone, I removed what I thought was a clean frying pan from the stivetop -- I use

Re: A little more on the topic of pee

2007-05-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
muffin. The stench was horrible! So do NOT assume that toaster ovens are safe. Cats are VERY creative. Remember what Fluffy did to my friends' winshield washers! Pam Susan Hoffman wrote: And there was the time that Trixie got my roommate's toaster It was late at night. I was lyinjg in bed

Re: A little more on the topic of pee

2007-05-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
?? the little beasts know EXACTLY what they're doing, i'm convinced of it! and, yes, are giggling behind their paws as we discover their gifts and surprises! On 5/28/07, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, we always close the door. Same with the microwave. We close doors

Re: A little more on the topic of pee

2007-05-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
EXACTLY what they're doing, i'm convinced of it! and, yes, are giggling behind their paws as we discover their gifts and surprises! On 5/28/07, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, we always close the door. Same with the microwave. We close doors on toaster ovens and microwaves

Re: l-lysine - ADVISE

2007-05-29 Thread Susan Hoffman
I use the l-lysine from a health food store, the powder inside a capsule, 250-500 mg once a day. It's an amino acid and is water soluble so any excess is excreted in the urine. Hard to OD on l-lysine. Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I have is Vet Viralys which I got from my vet. It

Re: To Anita: RE: Killing cats who pee on RUGS*****

2007-05-29 Thread Susan Loesch
And also Prozac and Buspar Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've also know some folks use Valium. One source on the internet praised Prosac. I don't know much about it from personal experience. Gloria On May 29, 2007, at 10:28 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: I have heard Elavil works well

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Susan Hoffman
If someone hasn't already suggested it, please join the feral cat group at http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feral_cats/ (3000+ members nationwide). Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }Do you

Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals

2007-05-29 Thread Susan Hoffman
You need to get them used to eating and excreting on your property. Try moving the food from the front of the house (a foot or two at a time) to the back. You may also want to put out a big litterbox. (I have an under-the-bed plastic storage box that is the size of 3 normal

Re: Pictures of Abandoned Kittens

2007-06-01 Thread Susan Hoffman
They are too cute. Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:body{font-family: Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:9pt;background-color: #ff;color: black;} If anyone would like to see pics of the 5 little kittens that were dumped over Memorial Day weekend (actually six but they had

Thorne Immmugen

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Tillman
Hi Folks, Do any of you currently use Thorne Immugen for your FeLV+ kitties and, if so, have you noticed any improvement as a result? My FeLV+ guy Shane is having a recurrence of ocular herpes and is being treated for a corneal ulcer. He is already on Interferon Alpha (7 days on/7 days off),

Re: Thorne Immugen - Kelly

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Tillman
On Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:37:03 -0700 Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They use Immuno Regulin at BEST FIRENDS on theru FELV cats and have many old kitties. They use 0.25 cc (1/4 cc) each month I.M.) It is not expensive and I use it alsoit is best given I.V. so I take Max to the vet for his

Re: Thorne Immugen - Wendy

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Tillman
On Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:28:21 -0700 (PDT) wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No help with the thorne immugen, but I would like to tell you our kitty Smookie's story about her ulcer. Hi Wendy, Thanks for sharing your experience with Smookie's ulcer. I'm glad it healed and all is well. Shane had an

Re: depressing!!.

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Hoffman
Looks like a really big tabby to me.Hmmm, so if I can get a tabby up to 30 pounds, I can call it an Ashera mix and ask a really big adoption fee Who spends $22K on a cat? Crazy. Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.lifestylepets.com/index.html No virus found in

Re: depressing!!.

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Hoffman
or kidney disease or even cancer in older age who given the best medical care possible for same - you might get up to 22K by the time that kitty crosses the bridge! Pam Susan Hoffman wrote: Looks like a really big tabby to me.Hmmm, so if I can get a tabby up to 30 pounds, I can

Re: depressing!!.

2007-06-02 Thread Susan Hoffman
A little more on the alleged Ashera breed: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20061025--1b25ashera.html C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd hate to try giving pills to a cat that size. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Kelly L To:

Re: LOLCats

2007-06-04 Thread Susan Hoffman
I WAS laughing out loud at some of them. Had to haul my roommate, an IT/computer guy, into the room for a few of them too. MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh, yes, lance some of us have seen them. two of my cats were featured last week as a matter of fact (not my captions, tho

Re: OT:NEW TEST - AGP - Reference Lab Available for FIP samples

2007-06-04 Thread Susan Hoffman
I wll run this past the FIP group. It sounds like the DNA-PCR test Unfortunately it is still not sufficiently reliable to tell us if a cat actually has FIP and there are both false negatives and false positives. In other words, don't get your hopes up. The search continues. [EMAIL

Re: OT - my moral ideas behind claw trimming

2007-06-09 Thread Susan Hoffman
Maybe I missed something but I trim my nails. I trim the cats' nails. Part of it is self-defense. I have a few who like to hang out on my shoulders, some who will jump into my arms if I don't pick them up quickly enough. Also, if I don't blunt the ends of their nails, the cats

Re: just beginning

2007-06-24 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Caroline, I am sorry about Monkee. Thanks for taking him into your home, especially since he was a stray and is felv+. I am sure he has had a good life w/ you, espeically since 4 yrs. is really a long time to survive being felv+. I have taken several animals through chemo (I am a

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-06-24 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk

Re: just beginning

2007-06-24 Thread Susan Dubose
heart. Every morning I put Lysine in my 4 felv+ cats moist food, and I sprinkle Brewer's Yeast on top of their dry food. As far as dry food they only get Wellness Core mixed half half w/ Innova Evo, and for now, this combination seems to be working for them. Susan J. DuBose

Re: just beginning

2007-06-25 Thread Susan Dubose
have my own business. Someday I would love to be able to spend more time preparing all of their meals. Do you mind if I crosspost your diet to a few friends of mine that also have felv+ cats? That is a wonderful idea about writting your memories down. Susan J. DuBose

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-06-25 Thread Susan Dubose
fromt he belly for testing. And w/ dry FIP you cannot even do this. You can, however, have a necropacy (?) performed afterwards, however, if the cat is felv+, there is no point. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-06-25 Thread Susan Dubose
, it will be very young, geriatrics or immune compromised cats like felv+ cats. Feel free to correct if I am wrong. And yes, there are lots of diseases that have similiar symptoms, but when those diseases are ruled out by medical tests, it only can be assumed that it is FIP. Susan J. DuBose

Re: Now i've got something of a dilemma

2007-06-26 Thread Susan Dubose
boy, about 3 months old. Handsome, all white w/ one green eye one blue eye. After a quick de flea, de worm ear mite treatment, I put him in a foster home w/ one of our volunteers, and in a week or two he should be ready to look for his new furrever home... The things that we do. Susan J

Attn: Marylyn

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Marylyn, Could tell me what Primal Raw is, where you buy it? Also, what is Fast Track? Thanks so much! Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Dubose
that will irritate him from time to time, and chronic weepy eyes that I gentley wash several times per day. Ursula was obviously a breeder, she is close to 5 yrs, was unspayed, and walks like she lived in a cage all of her life until I got her. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com

Re: just beginning

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
You mean corona positive (as are most cats at some point in their lives). There is no FIP test and the only way to be certain a cat had FIP is to do a necropsy. Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was a sweet girl who liked to sit in laps, but didn't like other cats much. She was

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Unless it is the wet form, then fluid can be pulled from the cat's stomach and tested. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
Smudging isn't new age. It's very old, a Native American ritual. I ocassionally smudge the entire house, walking from room to room and smudging the 4 corners of every room in a clockwise motion. View the cats through the smoke and smudge them too. (And I love the smell.) Marylyn [EMAIL

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
You have to look at percentages. 4 out of how many? Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as shelter rescue work, 4 cats in such a short timeframe is not a normal rate of death. It is exceesively high. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
If she is using Star of Texas Vet clinic, I seriously doubt that that happened. Kelly, are you still using Dr. Samon? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
will send to Susan, if she wants to look I still have it. On 6/28/07, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What was the actual corona titer that came back for suzie? I would also ask maybe Susan to take a look at the blood result you emailed to me, if Susan does not mind

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Hoffman
/28/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as shelter rescue work, 4 cats in such a short timeframe is not a normal rate of death. It is exceesively high. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
I have an idea. I pull from the same city facility as Kelly does. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
. I would trust him w/ one of my cats, which speaks volumes. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
It is not common, but it *can happen. I just called Dr. Smith and asked him. But you are probably asking the other Susan on the list, correct? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
it can come go :( Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
understand that the FIP fluid will be a bright yellow in color. And when I was working @ the Humane Society, we opened up a kitten for her spay, and she was full of FIP fluid. She had been acting fine, however, we did not wake her up. Her organs inside were already damaged. Susan J. DuBose

Re: Staff infection treatments

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
What antibiotic are they using now for his staph? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
I am sorry, Kelly. Dr. Samon is a very good man. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
+ in the mix. Lillian, the one pos. cat, is now living the high life in the felv+ room w/ Ursula, Princess Naughty Lola Papillon (AKAS Pappy).. She is an adorable tuxie. I love tuxedos. I have 6. What can you say about a cat that is always dressed up in his / her party clothes? Susan J

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
charity work. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft

Re: FIP Facts - WAS - Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
, also, to make that statement. Please DO NOT CALL him criminal for telling me so. YOU do not know him.. Apparently we are flogging a dead horse here. I am not going to participate in this type of conversation again. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: FIP Facts - WAS - Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
, because that is EXACTLY what I have had to do to rescue cats, FROM RESCUERS. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did

Re: FIP Facts - WAS - Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause

Re: new here ~ feleuk+ cat with high temp

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
% inside. make sense? Good luck, please keep us posted on her progress. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
/ the cattery wrapping around the back part, make sense? I also have 15 lite doors on all rooms, so spying is easy... :) Susan J. Dubose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Wise words, Marylyn... Wise words... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
account. This way I can watch how much money they spend. When they've all been particuliarly bad (peed in a shoe ?) I take their debit card and me the husband go out to dinner on them :) All you can eat catfish night.Mmm Susan J. DuBose

Re: To Susan D.

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
. In otherwords, we drove down to do the dirty work for them, the staff was punch drunk from the whole incident. That's what it is about, teamwork... And making sure people are taking care of themselves, too. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
THAT'S way t funny... :) Yes, I am putty in their furry little paws. And I am now off for an afternoon nap w/ my fur babes, before I start my night time dog walks.. I owe, I owe (for cats!) it's off to nannying I gooo Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com

FastTrack, Primal Raw?

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Was it Marylyn that said she uses these in her cat's diet? What are they, ( or is it the same Fast Track that is used for horses?). And where do you get them? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: FastTrack, Primal Raw?

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Thanks! Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft

do you ever.......

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
. She just sleeps And she can sleep for hours...and hours... I wonder if her life prior to me was so stressful that she is just catching up? I have had her 5+ yrs. now..Makes you wonder. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Ki

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Dede, I will keep you Ki in my thoughts today. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

OT: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
. There are some good tips to attracting birds for my cats to enjoy, plus it helps the birds. Being this is Texas, hopefully some of the info will help anyone on this list who would like to attract more birds Dear Susan, I get my stuff at Wild Birds Unlimited: Westwoods Shopping

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
much I love them a lot more often. I think they are trying to tell you something when they solicit your attention. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

Re: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
the food is fun too. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes

Re: OT: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Cool, thanks Elizabeth! I would really, really LOVE to have a Koi pond. I just took on a new client that has a state of the art Koi pond, pretty high maintenance but very neat. And he is a cat lover, adopts from our local pound and has outside ferals... :) Susan J. DuBose

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
, or if you have any other advise. I joined this list to learn :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
have heard, though, letting a felv+ cat continously go into heat is actually more stressful than spaying them. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

Re: FIP Facts - WAS - Suzie crossed the bridge (MaryChristine)

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
My vet has vaccinated his cats against felv every year, and one of his has turned pos. I have heard that it's 70 / 30 crapshoot, but I could be wrong. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay

Re: OT: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Ah, I wanna woodpecker in my yard... Or two, or three... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
of ringworm that he had ever seen, in 40+ yrs. THAT'S a lot of ringworm. Anyway, Runes is still a bit skitty after all of this time, but when he is eating, you can sneak up on him and stroke his back. He will then chirp like bird... :) Think that there is a connection? Susan J

Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Why I certainly do.! Talked to her this morning, I arrange her transports from Ausitn as well as coordinate any TLAC (our city pound) pulls for her the Asutin Branch... I will tell her you said Howdy! Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Will that take the chirping away? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Have you seen the kitty show ones ? www.kittyshow.com It's bugs crawling on top of a glass table, shot form underneath w/ birds crickets in the background Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
they are separated, 6 / 6.. Am I making sense? Sometimes I confused myself... Now Ursula, who also came from Frankenbreeder house, was neg. when I picked her up form the pound, but 2 months later she was pos. But I don't know when her first contact w/ a pos. cat was Susan J

Re: do you ever.......

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
... Wait, cats are Angels :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
to their cats. I understand that it is a very delicate virus I just call them my little bubble kitties. :)... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
I would call that a sign, but if you want to know for sure, have the necropsy performed. I never do through, I would rather spend the money on a cat that is still alive, since many come my way broken :( Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
considered it, but it's pretty pricey and I always think heck, that's a cat spay or whatever. But if I knew it would work, I certainly would pony up the money Let me know your thoughts, folks... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Yes, I feel like I have a science project going on, w/ these 12 cats, which originally were 14. LOVE the name of your kitty. Kitties shouls always have fancy names, formal names of course the your in trouble name.. ;) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com

Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
She is on the Ausitn Siamese Rescue list, as well as others I think... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
, no idea how he tested pos. and now is neg/neg, but he has a very good life. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did

Re: To Mary Christine

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Hoffman
Y'know, this might be the sort of conversation you want to take off-list, email privately and sort it out. I have not perceived any difference in MC's demeanor. wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mary Christine, I don't know if you realize it, but lately, you are not the kind, helpful person

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
your felv+ cat's life, but the simple joys like being able to watch the birds, soft music, etc.. Anything that could be called quality of life. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
:( Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Wow, that's impressive! Long, happy lives, it sounds like. You must have / are doing something right. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
, I am sure I will be corrected if I am. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Hmm, that's some really good info. I have been told by a behaviorist that dogs think of thier owners as pack leaders, cats think of them as their mother. Would explain how they really can bond w/ one person. I have cats that are just Jonathans, and cats that are primarily mine. Susan J

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
to be weaned, I guess. I will try this Feliway, maybe it will be the answer to my cleaning prayers.. Hey, a girl ( a kitty girl ) can dream. :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
... I do this so I know when I need to change the boxes. They get dumped and washed w/ Simple Green. Felv+ boxes are ONLY used for felv+ cats, that's why they have a different type of box, for visibility. Same w/ their Drinkwell, even though it goes through the dishwasher. Susan J. DuBose

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
). Anyway, please tell us about your felv+ kitty and how he / she came to be in your family. Thanks! Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
so bad that it damaged her lungs. You can hear her breathe across the room, and when she purrs, the pitch raises and she sounds more bird like than my Bird Boy, Runes, who was raised in a birdcage... Confused? I am... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com

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