Re: [Felvtalk] Bedwetting Cat sofa advice?

2012-11-14 Thread catatonya
Hi, I'm Tonya. I haven't been on list for quite a while. My positive cat DD is doing great. She is going on 14! We had some wetting incidents over the summer, and I was sure we were looking at kidneys, but her vet visit found her healthy   I am pretty much the queen of waterproofing. And yes

Re: [Felvtalk] Bedwetting Cat sofa advice?

2012-11-14 Thread catatonya
Thanks Lee,   I have a 'special needs'... mentally and physically cat that pulls all things shiny out. I would have to use safety pins and pray she didn't kill herself trying to chew it. She chews electrical cords as well and shattered my laptop display She has the "bobble head" disorder

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-11-29 Thread catatonya
This happened to one of my cats. He ended up negative. I hope the same happens for yours. tonya > > From: Lorrie >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 11:33 AM >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home > >Sandy hit us hard! 

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture

2012-12-03 Thread catatonya
I don't care what it looks like. I care what it smells like. Lol. I did order some patio furniture from Home Depot. It's not that comfortable, but I only put cushions on the chair I'll be sitting in since I live by myself. When I go to bed I throw the cushions in the spare bedroom. I don't have

Re: [Felvtalk] Bedwetting Cat sofa advice?

2012-12-10 Thread catatonya
> > >Tonya,  >You have such positive outlook, god bless you! > >Sent from my iPad > >On Nov 14, 2012, at 16:32, catatonya wrote: > > >Thanks Lee, >>  >>I have a 'special needs'... mentally and physically cat that pulls all >>things sh

Re: [Felvtalk] Bedwetting Cat sofa advice?

2012-12-30 Thread catatonya
I went with an outoor love seat and 2 chairs with removable cushions. I have a glider already. If someone comes over I'll get the cushions out of the spare bedroom and put them on the patio furniture. lol.   I think you could mix the cat attract. Maybe start out with it straight, and if it works

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking advice for treating FeLV positive old CKD -from tonya

2013-04-25 Thread catatonya
Hi Catherine,   I'm not on list very much. I have had a felv positive cat since 2001. No one ever 'caught' it from her. 2 years ago I took in 2 kittens with genetic problems.  One has chronic herpes in her eye and never grew to a normal size. I vaccinated them and boostered them before bringing

(For Cherie)

2005-02-12 Thread catatonya
Cherie,   Quite often we have few or no messages on weekends.   tonyaCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have not gotten ANYTHING but your message for 2 or 3 hours. CherieTerri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't think so -- I haven't gotten much either...   Terri in NJ -

Re: OT: negative with blood in urine

2005-02-13 Thread catatonya
Jill,   I think you're ok to wait till Monday if he doesn't block.  Do you use clumping litter?  If you do you can really tell how much he's going.  As long as he's going even a marble sized clump he's not blocked.  If he gets to where he's straining and nothing's coming out you would have to take

Re: OT-Simba is missing

2005-02-14 Thread catatonya
Faye,   I hope Simba returns safely and SOON!   tonyaJulie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Faye,   I know you must be beside yourself.  Sending hopes and prayers that Simba returns quickly.   Julie   Simba is missing. A week ago he was attacked by some stray dogs in the yard right outside

Re: My Lucky is gone

2005-02-14 Thread catatonya
Julie,   I'm so sorry to hear about Lucky!  She is at peace now.  Cancer isn't easy to beat.  How is your husband doing?  You've been in my thoughts.   tonyaJulie Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Freinds,   I lost my dear Lucky ("Lucky-Duck, the Sweet Baboo") on Friday.  She had surgery for

Re: any thoughts?

2005-02-15 Thread catatonya
Hi,   I'm sorry to hear about Scully.  I've been on the list for years, and yes, leukemia kitties often get sick and go downhill very fast.  It happened with the first one I lost.  I basically lost her from upper respiratory.   But she was so sick and was part feral that I couldn't medicate her wel

Re: Gary and Melange

2005-02-15 Thread catatonya
Congratulations on all your great news, Jill!Jill Poe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gary is actually looking almost completely back tonormal. Her nose is not getting much paler. We havetapered down her appetite stimulants to almost nothingbecause they make her so tired. She is still eating alot (babyf

RE: Ginger's Miracle

2005-02-15 Thread catatonya
Hi Hideyo,   I'm glad you made it to the list.   My advice, for what it's worth, would be to vaccinate all my cats for felv.  If your cats are mostly rescues, strays, it's likely that some of them are latent carriers of felv and you don't know it.  Meanwhile they could be infecting others.   I agre

Re: My Lucky is gone/Hubby update

2005-02-16 Thread catatonya
Dittoes Julie!  I hope things work out without surgery too.  Your new docs sound much better.   tKerry MacKenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Julie Your husband's surgeon sounds fabulous--as you say, just the sort of doc we want for our kitties! I'm so glad things are progressing in a hopefu

Re: OT: New addition

2005-02-16 Thread catatonya
Aw!  She's gorgeous!  Your son's a cutie too!   tCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well we have a bouncing baby girl 1.5lbs 10 weeks old, born December 9th.My son names her Sugar, she is not the kitty I posted about with the skin problem, we are waiting a weeks before we p

Fwd: URGENT - Need ASAP placement for Diabetic Cat

2005-02-16 Thread catatonya
This is in Georgia.Caroline <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 13:00:52 -0800 (PST)From: Caroline <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: URGENT - Need ASAP placement for Diabetic CatTo: Atlanta Rescue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,SpotGroup <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]Saki - 4.5 yr old 20 DSH g

for Del

2005-02-16 Thread catatonya
Hi Del,   I need your email.  The one you asked me to use won't work.   I need to make sure you're aware of Loveyisms before he spends the night.  : )   tonyaTenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i'm a chat host at cathobbyist.com, and i just had to find some CRF (chronic renal failure; sorry

Re: Gary - Immunoregulin

2005-02-16 Thread catatonya
LOL!  So true.  I use a house call vet for my feral dogs.TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: another thing is to look for house-call vets--there are FOUR of them in my town, and it makes a tremendous difference in the stress level involved in vet visits. my cats generally stay calm, it's just t

question

2005-02-16 Thread catatonya
Hi all,   I'm starting to wonder if my vets are very up to date on felv   My positive, DD, is overgrooming.  I haven't taken her in yet, but when I was in with Lovey on Saturday I asked her about it and she suggested using pred.  She said as long as the cat is asymptomatic it wouldn't hurt

Re: question

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
household chemicals that might be irritating her system? is that dr. specialist that was answering questions on the list still available? (my memory is shot and i even take gingko to help when i remember to take them...) gnite barbara - Original Message - From: catatonya To: fel

Re: question

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
Hey Patti,   I don't have dogs in the house, so I know it's not fleas.  She's white in most places, so I would be able to tell.  Yes, she is stressed.  That's why I didn't offer to take Lovey (or anyone else) myself.  I've lost 4 cats in the past couple of years, and since that time mine have just

Re: Pred Question - Tonya

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
Thanks Belinda,   I listened to the interview and saved the website from Dr. Plechner.  Did either of your cats have overgrooming as a specific problem?   Mostly I think I need those tests to see why my hormones, thyroid, immunity is out of whack!!   I'll check it out again.   tonyaBelinda Sauro <[

Re: question

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
That is a good idea.  It would double check IF we're dealing with allergies at all.  I know last year when I was off work for nearly 2 months with my surgery, her hair started to grow back.  That's why I'm pretty sure it's stress.   Thank you all for your advice.  It's not scabby or anything yet, s

RE: Gary's anemia treatment-- Hideyo

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   That is just awful.  I'm so sorry.   tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you very much for your kind words.  The worse part is that no one knew that/when she passed away in a carrier until I drove her back in the car and started talking to her.  She was waiting

Re: question

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
Yes,   It definitely helps her when I'm home.  She, another female, and one of my males actually stalk each other.  She does it too.  I can't figure out who the real instigator is.. but when I'm home it's much better.  But.. somebody's got to go to work to pay the bills for the cats. lol. 

Re: good vets for FeLV... a change to list

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
Yeah, my vet's on the list...   Her name has changed, Belinda, you might want to change it.   Cat Clinic of Roswell in GA.  Dr. Gatch is back to Dr. Merck short marriage.   Also,  I wonder who posted that.  I don't think I did because I wouldn't have known the second phone number.  hmmm

Re: question

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
s hitchhike on human clothing from outdoors...im' sure though your vet would have done the easy test for fleas though. maybe you just need a big macho bully cat who will pull rank on your critters so the natural order will be restored   - Original Message - From: cataton

Re: question

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
I have a small house and am not able to separate easily at all.  I have tried a couple of times, but she seems more stressed out that she was 'locked in' a room by herself.. tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know how hard extra space is to come by in most of our houses, but do you have some pl

Re: OT: Charlie (FIV+ in MA) needs help and a home

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
Poor Charlie,   I wish I could take him.  I had an fiv that sounds a lot like him.  Honestly, out of the many, many cats I've dealt with, he was the sweetest cat I've ever known.  Everyone wanted to take him from me!   He basically had no ears left when I found him from scratching at ear mites.  Af

transport Saturday!

2005-02-17 Thread catatonya
Hi Brenda,   I hope your test went well and you're home and resting comfortably.  I just spoke with Dale and I'll be picking up Merry tomorrow evening.  I'm meeting Reghan at 8:30 Saturday morning, so it won't be too long before you'll be meeting your new arrivals!   tonya

Re: OT: Charlie (FIV+ in MA) needs help and a home

2005-02-18 Thread catatonya
My vet says turning the heat on in the winter can cause it because of both stirring up any allergens in the system and the dryness as well   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, good idea.  Of course, Gray just bought him a ton of chicken food.  The odd thing is that he came from a feral colon

RE: Ginger's appointment

2005-02-18 Thread catatonya
Distilled is best if you're dealing with kidney issues, or oxylate crystals.  The trace minerals are removed from distilled water.   The trace minerals can cause crystals and just more work in general for the kidneys...   tHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just can’t remember

Re: So Worried and Irritated (More ?s)

2005-02-18 Thread catatonya
could be cephalexin (sp.,?).  also, when my sister was pregnant she got her husband to do litterbox duty and voila!!  They got a new littermaid!!!   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Kathy:If you are concerned, it is never a stupid question. There is nothing you can catch from Killian in the way o

Re: Pred Question - Tonya

2005-02-19 Thread catatonya
What is surphur?Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:     No, not excessive scratching, but Joey does get little scabbies from scratching on the sides of his neck, no fur missing just scabs you can feel on his nick.  The vet feels since all the tests and bloodowrk has come back normal, he has IB

Re: Dont know what to do

2005-02-19 Thread catatonya
my turn. lol. antibiotics."Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What does "put her on antie"s" mean?GloriaI need to find out if there are any vets near albany ny who will treat cats that have FeLV I found out about 4 weeks ago that mt cat has it after about 3 colds in 3 months and then on the

Re: New to List

2005-02-19 Thread catatonya
Marlene,   It sounds as if your vet is doing the right thing.  I hope your cat bounces back.  In the meantime whether or not your other cat tests negative, I would not bother separating them now.  If Digby tests negative I would get him vaccinated, and maybe separate them until after he has his boo

Re: for Tonya re Lovey/Del

2005-02-19 Thread catatonya
Did everyone get there alright??? I've been worried and haven't heard from anyone.  :(   tDel Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tonya,   I did send you my other addy:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] is being selective these days.   Del - Original Message - Fro

Re: for Tonya re Lovey/Del

2005-02-20 Thread catatonya
;The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." - Colette Don't Take Your Organs To Heaven. Heaven Knows We Need Them Here. catatonya wrote: Did everyone get there alright??? I've been worried and haven't heard from anyone.  :(   t No virus fo

Re: OT: Skin Problem

2005-02-20 Thread catatonya
Cherie,   I too wonder what is going on with this woman.  I assumed she took the cat in and had it examined?  Surely her vet didn't give her fulvicin based ona phone call?   Fulvicin is a medication that is hard on cat's systems, particularly kittens In my experience vets won't prescribe it unl

Re: OT: Skin Problem

2005-02-20 Thread catatonya
Cherie,   In my opinion.. just that... my opinion.  I would take this cat straight to the vet for a scraping for ringworm.  If it is ringworm it's highly contagious and you would have a mess on your hands treating all your cats.   If it's ringworm it's an airborne fungus, so it's very hard to k

Re: OT: Skin Problem

2005-02-20 Thread catatonya
My understanding, maybe I'm wrong, is that fulvicin is an internal med. you use when topicals don't work?   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Cherie:While Fulvicin is not horrendously toxic, any kind of chemical we put on our pets can be potentially harmful, especially to young kittens and pups. I had

Re: OT: Skin Problem

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
yes, if it's ringworm.  hopefully it's not.Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is it still contagious even while undergoing treatment?[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I totally agree... you think you had problems before, this will be horrible for you to deal with along with your other kitties.

Re: when is FelV contagious?

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
In my opinion they are always contagious.  If second cat has tested negative, get him vaccinated, but he is more likely not going to get it now if he hasn't in all that time.S D <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello,   Does anyone have some info on thisIs a cat contagious only when they begin to sh

Re: OT: Skin Problem [Ringworm]

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
Hey Belinda,   Thanks for the info.  I'd like to add the 2 instances I've had to deal with it though.   One I've told before.  My boyfriend got it on his leg.  None of his animals had it.  He must have got it from a shelter animal or the soil.  I never got it from him, and none of my animals did ei

Re: when is FelV contagious?

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
I don't have any scientific info. on this.  I just know that I've had 2 go into highly symptomatic stages (one dying) and I assume if they were ever shedding the virus it would have been then.  None of my negatives got sick from it or have since tested positive.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear

Re: bone marrow test

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
I had one done on me and it was painful..Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have not done it but heard from my vet that it is invasive and painful. From what I understand they have to go into the bone for marrow.-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.b

RE: bone marrow test

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
But.how do you know that none of your other cats is already carrying it in their bone marrow?  If a cat has been in a shelter, been in the wild, been in a home with many cats. chances are it has at sometime been exposed..   tHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well – I am

Re: bone marrow test

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
I had it done on one of my cats.  This was years ago though.  (at least 10)  I don't think they had the IFA test then even. I think they put him to sleep.  Whatever they did, they did not let me see, so I have no idea how much, if any it hurt him.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree that I would

RE: bone marrow test

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
No.  One can never know for sure.  I didn't say that to scare you.  It's just how I've come to think of it in my situation.  All my cats are rescues.  They all tested negative, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone had it sequestered and came up positive in the future.  I think if they were going

Re: bone marrow test

2005-02-21 Thread catatonya
When I had mine.. for leukemia testing.  They gave me novocaine shots and a sedative.  I was kind of out of it, but it still hurt.  Afterwards it didn't hurt though...  I have no idea about cats.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree that I would not put a cat under just for FeLV testing. But

RE: Off Topic - Tipper

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
Good vibes for Tip and for Ginger!   tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I will definitely pray for you – are you sure that he can’t climb up the fence?  Have you put flyers out to your neighbors?  Every time, there is a missing kitty, I put a flyer out with a photo to every sin

Re: Fwd: Transport help needed on east coast (MA to TN)

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
Get Peggy Dial's email from Brenda. She's the one who got the transport together for her cats from GA to Wisconsin.  Maybe she can help!   I hope so   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sent to the old address by accident... here is the message I meant to send:> ATTACHMENT part 2 message/rfc82

Brenda, Lovey, and Merry, and Cherie

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
I have to go to bed.  Has anyone heard if Brenda made it home with the kitties?   Did Cherie go get her new kitten?   tonya "Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey Michelle - I'm a vegetarian, was a vegan, I certainly feed my cats different from myself. Weird, first time I went out to by li

Re: when FelV is contagious

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
Hi Susan,   I've never heard of throwing up after shots as being common with that. I would think if the vaccination were harmful because the cat was already positive the symptoms would be different than vomiting.  I had a cat that had a reaction to her shots once and it was much different, but I do

Re: Felv+ but white blood cell count normal

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
Kathy,   I don't really know the answer to that one, but I don't think so.  My positive always has good bloodwork.  I think even with good bloodwork a positive is just more susceptible to disease.  I'm glad Killian's feeling better though!   tonyaKathy Koutsis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The vet le

Re: Brenda, Lovey, and Merry, and Cherie

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
ttled ... I am really anxious to hear from her, too.    Del - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 7:55 PM Subject: Brenda, Lovey, and Merry, and Cherie I have to go to bed.  Has anyone heard if Brenda made it home with the kit

Re: Tip is Gone

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
Oh Sheila, I am so very, very sorry.  I know you're heartbroken. Sometimes these things just happen.  I had one get out once as well, and I know how scary it is.  I was hoping things would turn out for the best for Tip.  : (   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I couldn't sleep tonight so I got a flash

Re: Still looking for adoptive home for Chili and Salsa

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
Melissa,   I didn't realize you still had the 2 to adopt.  I'll post this on some other lists for you.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I feel like a broken record. I am still looking for an adoptive home for Chili and Salsa.   Here is the deal guys:   They are beautiful. They are soft. They are s

Re: Still looking for adoptive home for Chili and Salsa

2005-02-22 Thread catatonya
Can you send more info. about them?  Male/female, color, age, etc?   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I feel like a broken record. I am still looking for an adoptive home for Chili and Salsa.   Here is the deal guys:   They are beautiful. They are soft. They are sweet and funny and playful. But they

Re: Brenda, Lovey, and Merry, and Cherie

2005-02-23 Thread catatonya
eep. ha.   tDel Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, one thing about Lovey's ride  ... our car no longer smells like goats ... when Lovey peed in his carrier and turned over his litter and the towel some urine apparently seeped out onto the carpet.  LOL!   Del - Original Message

Re: Brenda, Lovey, and Merry, and Cherie

2005-02-23 Thread catatonya
If it's not ringworm why did the vet give you the med.s though??   tCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nina, I am not in the right frame of mind to talk to the gal again so soin, give me a few days and then yes, I am going to tell her what I think and how I feel about how she cared for he

Re: Gary update

2005-02-23 Thread catatonya
Jill,   I'm so sorry about Gary.  She was a lucky girl to find someone to give her a loving home for the end of her life.  You'll be missed on this list.   tonyaJill Poe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We had to euthanise Gary on Friday night. She waslooking really good last Sunday/Monday and only looke

Re: information about chili and salsa for Tonya

2005-02-23 Thread catatonya
I'll post it on some other lists I'm on and maybe we'll get lucky![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chili is a black female, probably about 9 lbs, apparently full grown. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and has no known health issues. She's bossy.   Salsa is a black male, probably about 10lbs, apparently

RE: how to best sterilize a kitty condo?

2005-02-26 Thread catatonya
I did this once.  Sprayed it with a waterhose, sprayed with bleach, then sprayed wth waterhose and then let it sit for a few days.  But that was in the July sunshine.   tChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Any chance you can scrub it ouside with a bleach solution & then leave itout for a f

Re: Tip is Gone - Kathy

2005-02-27 Thread catatonya
Hi Sheila,   Here's something that happened in my life that confirmed what I already believed about my animals being in heaven when I get there.   In 2002 I lost my grandfather.  I'm sure some of you may remember.  My grandfather was as close or closer to my sister and me than our parents.  He was

Re: New FeLV+ Cat, transfusion yesterday. Please see blood results.

2005-02-28 Thread catatonya
I would ask for the doxy.  It can't hurt, and it might help!   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Melbeach:You are right in assuming that the blood transfusion will only give Brissle a temporary reprieve from the severe anemia. An HCT of 9 and below is considered within the parameters of "non-regen

Re: New FeLV+ Cat, transfusion yesterday. Please see blood results.

2005-02-28 Thread catatonya
Evidently Baytril doesn't work for hemobart like the doxy does.  I don't know why scientifically, but it's what I've learned from the list.   tonyaMelbeach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks alot you guys for taking the time to offer your knowledge. I reallyappreciate the help!Well I've been crammin

Re: New FeLV+ Cat, transfusion yesterday. Please see blood results.

2005-02-28 Thread catatonya
Also,  when my first positive was very sick we used a combo of interferon and immunoregulin.  She did recover, but we were dealing with herpes and pneumonia, not anemia.   tonyaMelbeach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Michelle, Wow, I don't know what to say! But please, don't deprive your own kitty

RE: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up

2005-02-28 Thread catatonya
Steve,   You need to comb for the fleas every day and get rid of them.  Fleas cause anemia which you certainly DON'T want to deal with in a positive cat.  When I comb for fleas I usually soak a cottonball in alcohol and poor a little alcohol into a plastic cup.  If one is 'too fast' for me I put th

RE: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up

2005-02-28 Thread catatonya
I've always just combed my positives.  It works.  But, as I said, if you've got a dog that's going in and out you're not ever going to totally get rid of them. So you might want to consider something.  Check with your vet about which is the least toxic to use if you go that route.  There ar

Re: New FeLV+ Cat, transfusion yesterday. Please see blood results.

2005-02-28 Thread catatonya
Hm.  Like I said, I don't know.  I just know many on the list only had success with the doxy.   tonyaSue Feldbusch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Baytril was the only antibiotic that worked for my cat's hemobart.>From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: fe

cruelty petition - tennessee

2005-02-28 Thread catatonya
Message: 22 Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 20:06:18 -From: "Jennifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Animal Abuse case..sign petition!!!Please sign this petition and write comments expressing your opinion about the sentence this man should recieve for intentionally slamming a 2 month old Jack Russell ter

RE: Off topic - rescuing feral

2005-03-01 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   What a terrible situation.  I've gone through them too.  I wish I could think of something to help you.  All I can really think of is to get animal control out there for the dogs..  I don't know.   It makes me so ANGRY that irresponsible people make messes like these for people who ca

RE: Off topic - rescuing feral

2005-03-01 Thread catatonya
Is there anywhere 'up high' you can put the food for the cats where the dogs can't get to it?"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You need an animal organization involvedsounds like. Who's in your area?Gloria>I know the problem is that I hardly see them, and I can't be there all>the time

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-06 Thread catatonya
Del,   I'm so sorry to hear about both of your losses.  I know you must be going through a bad time right now adjusting.  I'm sure it's comforting to know that your friend Liz will be there for Effie though.  I'm sure you have other fur angels who will be there as well for Liz and Effie.  Take care

Re: Please add Bethany Cat (BC) to the CLS

2005-03-06 Thread catatonya
Danielle,   I'm so sorry for your loss of BC.    tonyaDanielle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We had to say "goodbye".DanielleWhen our eyes see our hands doing the work of our hearts, the circle ofcreation is completed,Inside us, the doors of our souls fly open and love steps forth to healeverything i

Re: New To This

2005-03-06 Thread catatonya
Hi Kristina,   I'm sorry you had to find us.  The list is slow on weekends, but you'll get lots of good info.  As per your questions,  I've never heard of retrovir, so I'm no help there. It sounds like your cat that tested negative and then positive had just not had time to test positive yet after

Re: Lucy doesn't need surgery (probably)!

2005-03-07 Thread catatonya
That IS good news.  I hope Pepsi gets better soon as well.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy had her 30 day x-ray today, a little early, and her bladder stone is much, much smaller! So the plan is to keep her on the food (S/D) and the meds (Clavamox, pred, and some Chinese herbs) and re-xray her

oreo

2005-03-07 Thread catatonya
Hi Hideyo,   How is Oreo doing?   t

Re: Please Help! Anakin is very sick

2005-03-07 Thread catatonya
Anita,   No ideas, but Anakin is in my thoughts and prayers.   tonyacatstevens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anakin is very sick.All he does is sleep.I checked his gums & tong are white.I am taking him to the vet tomorrow,but they said his bone marrow is not producing blood cells.They said there

Re: About Anakin

2005-03-09 Thread catatonya
Anita,   I'm so sorry.  I hope Anakin recovers quickly or has a peaceful passing.   tonyacatstevens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anakin is getting worse.He went pee on the bed.Today I am going to the vet again at 2:30 but he can't even stand in the litter box.His bones stick out & now he is havin

Re: Anakin is gone

2005-03-10 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry, Anita.  Anakin is well again now.   tonyacatstevens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: When I took him to the vet he could not even stand.The vet said most of the medication won't help he's to for gone & most take time to work & he doesn't time.She said he was not getting enough blood to

Re: Tiger - CLS

2005-03-11 Thread catatonya
Sheila,   I'm so sorry for your loss. 14 years was a long life, but I know it's hard when they go so suddenly.  I know how you and your husband feel.   It's even worse when you lose more than one so close together.  Take care of yourselves.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please add my baby Tiger t

Re: Lovey and Merry Home! :) - Third Act! LONG!

2005-03-11 Thread catatonya
I got it and replied.  Maybe you're not getting all your emails?  I just thought you must be busy with your new furrballs!  I hope they're still doing well.  I can imagine that Lovey is going to get huge now that he's neutered and being taken care of.   tDel Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bre

Re: OT: To Tonya - Lovey and Merry Home! :) - Third Act! LONG!

2005-03-11 Thread catatonya
only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." - Colette Don't Take Your Organs To Heaven. Heaven Knows We Need Them Here. catatonya wrote: I got it and replied.  Maybe you're not getting all your emails?  I just thought you must be busy with your new furrballs! 

Re: OT:Check out Alliance for Animals: Action Alerts (Cat Hunting in WI.)

2005-03-13 Thread catatonya
Unless you can find a VERY safe place for the ferals and be sure there's someone to take care of them, I tend to agree with PETA.  Even if the ferals have someone 'watching out' for them, I'm sure many of them are killed by dogs, hit by cars, shot, etc I think it's a very rough life for most fe

Re: OT:Check out Alliance for Animals: Action Alerts (Cat Hunting in WI.)

2005-03-13 Thread catatonya
r property to protect their cats..TadBONNIE J KALMBACH wrote: I know some people involved in the Trap, Neuter, and Release progtram here. They are always advertising for homes for these ferals and many of them go to family farms. Bonnie in WI - Original Message - From: catatonya <

RE: OT:Tonya - killing ferals

2005-03-14 Thread catatonya
Thank you Tamara,   I know everyone won't agree on this.  I've worked with ferals, and I've done spay releases, and I've seen situations that were so bad nothing else could be done   I fed a PACK of nearly 20 feral dogs for 2 years, trying to make some progress.  These dogs were so wild they wo

Re: OT:Tonya - killing ferals

2005-03-14 Thread catatonya
better off than if we turn our backs on> them all together. Cats that are neutered are much less> likely to fight and spread disease among themselves, if they> are lucky enough to have a caretaker put out food for them> they will live in harmony. They can and do, live, full, rich,> happy

Re: [kittycityrescue] 2 Feline Leuk + cats - looking for long term foster

2005-03-14 Thread catatonya
Rebecca,   I am forwarding this to a leukemia group where you can get more information.   tonya"Rebecca Morris (FLG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: *PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST WHERE APPROPRIATE*   I took in two cats a week ago Saturday.  This lady’s mom could no longer care for the cats, and the lad

RE: OT:Tonya - killing ferals

2005-03-15 Thread catatonya
Thanks, but I'm certainly no hero.  I do think if I'd had someone to video the fool (me) running from the pack of dogs I could make a lot of money. lol. Sometimes I'd just throw the bag of food out the window, but I was trying to 'tame' them, so usually I'd try to approach them when there would onl

RE: OT:Tonya - killing ferals

2005-03-15 Thread catatonya
an do is> trap, neuter, administer one round of vaccines, and release> them, they are still better off than if we turn our backs on> them all together. Cats that are neutered are much less> likely to fight and spread disease among themselves, if they> are lucky enough to have a caretaker p

Re: OT: New addition

2005-03-15 Thread catatonya
Congratulations on your new addition!  It sounds like you're making good progress, so I don't have any ideas except maybe some good vitamins.  She's s lucky girl to get to live out the rest of her life with you!   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all,     Last week this time I picked up a kitty that w

RE: New addition

2005-03-16 Thread catatonya
Ha!  I've done the same.   Just wait.  He'll wise up to that routine as well!   t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tiger has to have meds every night. If I'm not smart enough to catch him unawares and give it to him by, say, 9-ish, he takes off after that time and hides below the

RE: OT- Squeekie

2005-03-17 Thread catatonya
That is great news!  Good luck with Squeekie/ Buddha.  I like the idea of the name change!   tHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: After 12 hours of staking out, I finally trapped Squeekie one who was abandoned by my neighbor 9 months later – She is scared, but I know that she will be

Re: OT-need advise

2005-03-18 Thread catatonya
I trapped my feral by putting canned food in carriers.  All the cats went in to eat, and finally she did too and I closed the door behind her.  This worked several times over the years.  I didn't take her in to the vet every year.   When I got to the vet's, they just threw a towel over her, kept he

Re: Angel's Gate- My Felix

2005-03-20 Thread catatonya
Patti,   I'm sorry too.  What a tough decision to have to make.  I'm sorry you're going through all of this and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.   tonyaBarb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh Patti, I am so sorry you can no longer keep Felix with you, but so proud of you for sticking

Re: Thor Update

2005-03-20 Thread catatonya
I'm glad Thor is starting to adjust~!   tCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Everyone, he is just a walking attitude, I do have him in the general population right now and he gets vocal every time someone gets near him...hopefully time will heal him and he will get comfy, if not then he wi

Re: Loki Update

2005-03-20 Thread catatonya
Steve,   I'm so sorry to hear this news.  I was hoping everyone was wrong about a tumor.  Loki is still very lucky to have found someone to love and take care of him like you have done.  I was hoping he would beat the odds.  I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers, and hope that Loki has so

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