Re: OT: Help - situation I have gotten myself into

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
I found myself in a similar situation when I found out I had an felv cat. My group automatically euthanized positives. Well, they let this positive slip through and in with my own cats and fosters. I adopted all the cats. (I talked them down to a low, low fee. Now they were legally mine and I was

Re: Izzie threw off FELV!

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
Maybe Lucy might test negative too though,. .. That would be a good news.I had a test that tested positive and then negative months later. He's never tested positive again, and he's over 10 years old.tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maggie,I hesitate to throw a damper on the celebrations,

Re: To Nina Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
It's best for them to come to your house. My guy came for a small fee (dinner money). lol.wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Karen,Thanks! I would love that. Do you think she willwant to come look at her interact with our dogs, or doyou think she will want us to bring her to Lewisville?I am in

Re: OT: Help - situation I have gotten myself into

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
found a stray outside that was about to pop with kittens and they told me I "had" to get her spayed that I was not going to do well with this group. I have adopted one more kitten out since I wrote this, thank goodness. On 11/11/06, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I fo

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
Prayers for Bandy and Inky.Take care, Kerry. tKerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi everyone, I have been out of touch this last week as Inky has been sick...He is my boy that is 20yrs 3 months and isn't felv+. Anyway, we were fighting the IBD last weekend. I thought he was getting

Re: Giardia

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
I think you need to just disinfect your hands well after handling the kittes. Also disenfect food and water bowls and don't let them mix with your own dishes. tKat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kelley,Altho I have not had to deal with it (knock wood),one of my co-workers and his girlfriend got it

RE: Dukee has went to the Bridge... :(

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
Terri,My condolences as well. You have been through too much, and I was hoping Dukee would pull through this. tHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Terri, I am so sorry to hear about Dukee – I know that you know that how we all know how much Dukee means to you.. please

Re: How catchy is it?

2006-11-11 Thread catatonya
I think the key here is that the cats were Not vaccinated. All bets are off if you're mixing positives with non vaccinated cats.Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just to be devil's advocate here, I have read of at least one list member who had 3 of 6 healthy, adult, unvaccinated cats

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
Don't be so sure wendy. Everyone I showed pics of the dog I found said 'pit', but then the vet and pit rescue said he was NOT a pit. Does this dog act aggressive toward your other dogs? Does he chase the cats?twendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P.S. We are absolutely sure she's a Pit Bull.

Re: To Nina: Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
I can't take the test either. The dog I found my family, and people on my rescue list all thought was a pit. But he was friendly as all get out, got along with the dogs, and didn't chase my cats (though I've kept him on a leash with them, because they stalk him!)There's a guy on my list who

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
I got the pit rescue guy to come assess my dog. He did a temperment test and told me he didn't think I needed to worry at all. Just to train the dog (because he IS very strong and a chewer) and introduce him to the cats very slowly and on a leash. He is already getting along with my other dogs.

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
But this is a problem with one dog. It could happen with any dog. It's not a 'typical' problem. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We ran every test known to man.I tried drugs specialists everything then the vet said one day she may hop the fence and eat someone's child in a rage that got to

Re: Vet Records

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
Your vet has to give you your records. Call the state vet. board. tMarylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, this is not right. I have never had a vet refuse copies of records. People doctors have to up copies to patients. There are some lawyers on this board. May be they can shed some light

Re: Vet Records

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
I would march up to that office and make it known very loudly in the reception area that I wanted copies of my records.Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:My vet says the medical records are the physical property of the practice and it is entirely up to the vet whether or not they want to

Re: O/T Ginger

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
Sheila,I'm so sorry. This recently happened with my sister's dog. He was fine one minute and then lay down and was dead. I know it's devastating. As much as I hate illnesses like felv I think it's best when you're prepared and more heartwrenching when things like this happen so suddenly

Re: Izzie threw off FELV!

2006-11-10 Thread catatonya
That's great news![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all, It's been awhile since I've been here but I wanted to share my good news and perhaps give the group a little more data for the collective FELV knowledge base you've got going here.To start at the end, Saturday my girls were retested and

Re: my experience with pits.....

2006-11-09 Thread catatonya
Be aware. buy a good book on positive training like clicker training or whatever. But pits are one of the most loving and loyal breeds there are. ANY dog can develop sudden rage. It's just that a pit can cause more damage than a chihuaha that goes ballistic. The 2 friendliest, easy going, child

Re: Lucy very sick again

2006-11-09 Thread catatonya
Prayers for Lucy. The only thing I can think of is herpes in her eyes? Are you giving her any vitamins? Vitamin C definitely upsets the stomach and causes diarrhea.take care, t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know she must seem like a yoyo or rollercoaster at this point, but please say prayers

Re: I'm sad again.... :( Belinda can you add Jake to CLS

2006-11-08 Thread catatonya
Terrie,You've been through too many losses. You've got us, and you have the support of your family. I hope we can comfort you through these losses.tcindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry about Jake and I am sorry you have hadto go through so much loss lately. You and

Re: Tsunade, question, and Samantha

2006-11-07 Thread catatonya
Glad to hear about Tsunade. The best things to help the felv stay dormant are to keep her on supplements, good food, and stress free.tonyaChelsea Bennett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tsunade is doing much better. She has really gotten into playing withtoys (was not interested at 1st). I bought

Re: Samantha has feline leukemia

2006-11-07 Thread catatonya
Lynn(e)? and Stinker.. Anyone still have her email.Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS. It is imperative that the teeth roots are removed or the problem WILL NOT be taken care of. I thought at one time there was a member of the group who had a kitty with this problem, it's been a while ago,

Re: TO TONYA re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-11-07 Thread catatonya
the others now and I have a very happy household. Blessings to all of you out there and I pray that only good news comes your way!From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: TO TONYA re: timing on FeLV+ testDate: Tue, 24 O

Re: Recent vaccination vs actual disease

2006-11-07 Thread catatonya
I think cats are often vaccinated when they are positive. Particularly in shelter situations. My first cat was vaccinated, and showed no ill effects.tLora [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nancy,Agreed. It is very rare for a cat to become positivefrom a Feline Leukemia vaccine. Since the FeLVvaccines

Re: Add my Mishka to the CLS

2006-11-05 Thread catatonya
Gloria,I am so sorry for your loss of little Mishka. I'm glad there are people like you who will take in the ones left behind by others.tGloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Mishka died yesterday (Sunday Oct 22). She was such a pretty little black and white kitty. She was abandoned at

Re: urgent--please pray for Lucy

2006-11-05 Thread catatonya
Michelle,I'm so behind. I hope Lucy is better.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She is very sick. It started last night. We have a vet appointment at 9:30 locally, can not get an internist appointment. It is not her IBD-- her bowels are normal. But she has stopped eating, does not want me to

Re: To Tonya Re: Sharing price information

2006-11-01 Thread catatonya
I mean expensive. lol. I'll get out some bills and post them to you when I get a chance. twendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you mean expensive or extensive?! lol...Send it to me; I'm compiling today but don't have muchto compile just yet.:)Wendy--- catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Is

Re: Some good news since Luna

2006-11-01 Thread catatonya
Kris,I'm so sorry for your loss of Luna. I'm glad you've got little Gabriel now.tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Kris that was such a sweet thing for your students to do.So sorry about Luna.Give Gabriel a scritch on the cheek for me. :) Sherry and her big fluff balls of love.

Re: GOOD NEWS!!!!!

2006-10-30 Thread catatonya
Both back! You are truly blessed!tTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: fur out! and whatever people are doing, the word is getting out--justtalked to a friend in the bay area who heard about them on the radiotoday (i'd told her yesterday when i first heard)GLOW for beatrix's safe return,

Re: one question

2006-10-30 Thread catatonya
I would definitely vaccinate my negative cats. Your vet doesn't sound so great.tonyaGina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi :)I'm confused as to why your vet is against the FeLV vaccine. I would talk with him again about the vaccine. It's not 100% effective, but it is somewhat

Re: Need immediate thoughts for Satch and Beatrix

2006-10-24 Thread catatonya
Leslie,This is just horrible. I am so behind on my mail.. I hope that I read that you have found them! Prayers to you all.tonyaLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Please bear with me here in writing this, I didn't know how hard it would be to put into words.I spend my weekends at my

Re: Kerry - who did you lose?

2006-10-24 Thread catatonya
Kerry,I'm so sorry for your loss of Tom Cat. So sad. At least he had you. I don't know the rhyme or reason either, but I have to believe there is a reason. take care, tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Kerry, how very sad about Tom Cat. You know, his letting you get closer might have had

Re: TO TONYA re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-10-24 Thread catatonya
. My vet said this test will be definitive and I can trust these results. I only hope they're negative.KathiFrom: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: timing on FeLV+ testDate: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:33:50 -0700 (PDT)I'm so

Re: GOOD NEWS!!!!!

2006-10-24 Thread catatonya
That is great! I hope Beatrix has returned as well. tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is just awesome..Sending many prayers and good thoughts for Beatrix!!! :)Gary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LESLIE JUST CALLED, SATCHMO IS BACK!Get your own web address

Re: (no subject)

2006-10-24 Thread catatonya
Sally,I don't have any advice for you. It sounds like your vet is not so great, and I have no recommendations for vets in that area. Hang in there, and take care of yourself too. tSally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi,Everyday that goes by I am more confused. Junior went to the vet today.

Re: Please add Spencer to the CLS

2006-10-23 Thread catatonya
Nina,Reading this (so late) I can't recall if I sent you my condolences on Spencer. Things have been topsy turvy here, but you've been in my thoughts and prayers.tBelinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina,Your tribute to Spencer is lovely, I have added it to the service. It sounds like he got

Re: My Little Luna

2006-10-23 Thread catatonya
Hi Kris,I"m sorry that Luna didn't make it. It sounds like you were facing an uphill battle and did all you could. I'm so sorry.tonyaKris Kulak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Little Luna didn't make it. He died because I guess of all the stress. His levels had dropped even lower than Friday.

Re: Please add Spencer to the CLS

2006-10-16 Thread catatonya
Nina,I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Spencer will always stay near you. tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Nina my heart cries for you,I understand your feelings and I wish you comfort. SherryNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning.

Re: George Please add to the CLS :(

2006-10-10 Thread catatonya
Hugs to you Sherry, and all of the cats you love and take care of.tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sadly Jen had to let our sweet George go yesterday.She sent us a long e-mail telling us how she appreciates all that we do for these beautiful fur kids,and how we love them when no one

Re: My precious Tsubomi has now become free --

2006-10-10 Thread catatonya
Hideyo, I'm so sorry for your loss. Everyone always says 'you did everything you could'. And you certainly did. I'm sorry. I know you'll miss Tsubomi. What does "Tsubomi" mean?tdede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: May you find peace Hideyo. I know how you feel. Justknow you will both see

Re: OT: Sneaky ways to feed ferals

2006-10-10 Thread catatonya
Put a bunch of big pots together and hide a water dish behind them?Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi guys,I am not allowed (by my HOA) to have bowls, etc., on my porch. All pet food dishes must be kept inside. I am allowed to have plants outside. I have been just pouring

Re: Another vet visit for Spencer?

2006-10-10 Thread catatonya
Pepcid has never helped my cats in these situations either. Watch for side effects or worsened appetite with the pepcid.Think of it like this.. I feel sick at my stomach. I drink pepto bismol to help, but instead I throw up. ugh. tBelinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Too much pepcid also

Re: Tsunade has f leukemia

2006-10-10 Thread catatonya
Chelsea,You are doing the right thing. When I first found out we had a positive amongst us I had an elderly cat with kidney disease and ibd. He never caught anything from either positive cat and died of kidney failure, still negative. Good luck. My positive is up to 6 years old at least. She

Re: Spencer and the difficulty of final decisions

2006-10-10 Thread catatonya
Nina,You love Spencer and you WILL do the right thing for him. What you feel in your heart will be the best thing you can do for Spencer, and he will know that too. Have faith in yourself. You are not going to put him through too much, and you're not going to let him go too soon. Things will

Re: My baby Tsubomi (felk) is in trouble - please help!

2006-10-09 Thread catatonya
More prayers for you and Tsubomi, Hideyo.tcindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hideyo, I am sending prayers to you and Tsubomi. Ihope she can pull through this.Cindy Reasoner--- Hideyo Yamamoto<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Well - I talked to three vets and they feel that I am doing everything

Re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-10-09 Thread catatonya
gave the IFA way too soon, that perhaps the virus didn't have time to even get into the bone marrow. I've been told by another vet that he could still have it because he was re-tested way too soon with the IFA.KFrom: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: fe

Re: Another vet visit for Spencer?

2006-10-09 Thread catatonya
Nina,You and Spencer are in my thoughts and prayers. It's so hard to know what to do. I wish I had some advice, but you know him best.tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have given him a couple of doses of Reglan. I could try using it more and see if it makes any difference in his symptoms.

Re: Dante' Please add him to the CLS

2006-10-08 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry Sherry. Strength to you for all your work for these cats.tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I am sad to say that our sweet Dante' left us today,Jen had made him feel better very many times but just couldn't this time.He was a beautiful sweet soul.he will be missed.THank you

Re: Now for some GREAT news!!

2006-10-08 Thread catatonya
:)Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Jen has been giving some of the Sids kids check ups that have been there awhile and rechecking them for fiv and felv.Well there is this beautiful orange and white boy named Tristan who was felv+ when he got there just over a year ago.Well Jen retested

RE: George

2006-10-08 Thread catatonya
I hope so too, Sherry.tDiane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's hoping that George feels better and has lots more time with you.Diane R.-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaanSent: Thursday, October 05, 2006

Re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-10-03 Thread catatonya
after the ELISSA. I don't see that vet any longer.KathiFrom: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: timing on FeLV+ testDate: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 05:49:35 -0700 (PDT)If I were in your situation I would mix. BUT I would not be

Re: OT Why is this group so nice

2006-10-03 Thread catatonya
Unfortunately it does boil down to who we just pick to rescue. I'm trying to decide right now whether to take in another positive. My decision is the life or death decision for this cat. I just found a dog, and I know I have no business even considering bringing in another cat. It makes me mad

Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread catatonya
Nina,I'm sorry to hear all you are going through. I found a dog last week, and just that has almost put me over the edge! Take care. You have a lot to deal with.tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys,It's only been a couple of weeks, but it's the longest I've gone without checking in with

Re: Felv and Feline Interferon

2006-10-01 Thread catatonya
I'm glad Moxy is ok. Any orthopoedic (sp?) surgery is sky high. I don't know why it's that way, but I'm glad Moxy came through the surgery ok.take care, tGary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, I have been away from the list for 1-1/2 weeks, had two of our boy kittens neutered

Re: Angel Peanut

2006-10-01 Thread catatonya
Yvonne,I'm so very sorry. I'm glad Peanut knew what it was liked to be loved, even if it was a short time.take care, t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes prayers. Unfortunately, the antibiotics fluids did not get any response. They tried

Re: Samantha/Special Needs List

2006-10-01 Thread catatonya
More prayers coming your way Yvonne. I hope Sammy turns this thing around. 17 is old though Was she friends with Peanut at all?t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Belinda Everyone,Could you also add my Sammy to the special needs list? She is a 17 year old Siamese mix that looks kind of

Re: Samantha/Good News

2006-10-01 Thread catatonya
That's great news!!![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am happy to say that the antibiotic drops are working...Sammy's eyes nose are already clearing up she just ate some canned cat food. She is moving about just jumping in my lap purring. I am so relieved. Maybe I was worrying a bit too much, but

Re: Those who don't use Interferon

2006-09-30 Thread catatonya
I don't use interferon unless my positive sharts showing symptoms...which was one time she got a URI about 6 years ago...tLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Oh, interesting, Hideyo. No, neither of mine are symptomatic. Satch is still getting over a cough, but both of their

positive and pregnant

2006-09-30 Thread catatonya
Are you going to be able to keep the babies? I guess I missed the beginning of this conversation.tonyaKrystle Bedell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So Lillie is doing fine. I have heard that maybe she has had FELV since she was born. But there is no real way to tell. She seems healthy, she is about

Re: Peanut/Special Needs List

2006-09-30 Thread catatonya
I used something called denasyl? something like that. tLeslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Yvonne, Please do ask about SamE... but you will probably have to tell your vet Zentonil (he will recognize that name). If he doesn't recommend it... I will give you a website you can order 100mg

Re: Prayers for my Dharma -- Please!!!

2006-09-30 Thread catatonya
Prayers your way for Dharma. Are these the kittens you found under the house next door a while back? I hope she pulls through.tonyaHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, everyone, I wanted to ask you if you could take a moment to pray for my Dharma, as some of you may know, I

Re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-09-30 Thread catatonya
if all my other cats' leukemia shots were up to date.After 10 years of no one catching felv from my positives I've stopped vaccinating for it every year.tonyaKathi Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Althea, 13Tabitha, 11Bear, 5Oreo, 1Connie, 1From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: my pred arrived!

2006-09-30 Thread catatonya
Maybe the person was an overworked teacher like me.. I still haven't completed my taxes for 2005! What should take a few days for me takes a few months at least! :)t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I will. Thanks so much! MichelleIn a message dated 9/27/2006 1:33:10 P.M.

Re: Dodger Please add him to the CLS :(

2006-09-30 Thread catatonya
Sherry, I'm sorry Dodger had to go. I think of you and your work often. I wish I had a place such as yours to work at. Where I live all positives are put to sleep. :(tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I am very saddened by the passing of our sweet old Dodger.He was one of the 5

Re: Pete

2006-09-30 Thread catatonya
Sheila,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. :( I hope Charlie Brownand Dooley feelbetter soon. Things are still very different here since we lost Popeye. Everyone (including me) has just not adapted to the change yet. Take care.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks everyone for the kind

Re: Peanut/Special Needs List

2006-09-27 Thread catatonya
Yvonne,Prayers for Peanut.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks so much Michelle! I will ask. Peanut did have sub-q's yesterday. I was hoping that she would perk up, but she is very, very weak...she can barely change positions, but I'm not giving up. From what the assisted feeding list

Re: Info about IFA and Elissa Test

2006-09-27 Thread catatonya
I've always heard the opposite. If only the elisa is positive there's a better chance to throw the virus twendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No thoughts on that, but my opinion on the vet is thathe's obviously either done some homework and/or islearning from FeLV from experience, both of which

Re: Pete To Bridge

2006-09-27 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry about Pete. 15 years old is a long life with felv though. Was he always healthy?t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Please add my sweetboy Pete to CLS. He left me last night at 10 pm .He was 15 years old Felv+. Sheila

Re: Dante'

2006-09-27 Thread catatonya
Sherry, I hope Dante is feeling better.tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all could I get a few prayers for our sweet Dante' he is feeling pretty crappy again.Dr. Jen took him to the clinic to give him a closer look over,he has chronic respiratory issues.I gave him a kiss and told

Re: Dante' Update

2006-09-27 Thread catatonya
Great news!Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Great news! :)GinaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thanks to everyones prayers sweet Dante' is back at Sids and lovable as can be.And big thanks to Dr. Jen for making him feel better once again. :) Thank you all so much!! Sherry Do

Re: Lola

2006-09-27 Thread catatonya
It sounds like a parasite. I can't remember what it's called. But it causes diarrhea and makes it smell very bad. I know you get metranidazole/flagyl for it. It's coccidia. It has a horrible smell. Trip to vet or maybe you can get your vet to give you the med. from your description.

Re: Smokey

2006-09-26 Thread catatonya
Hey Cindy,I'm sure you've had plenty of advice by now, but anytime my cats won't eat I'll pretty much let them eat whatever they WILL eat (except my cat with oxc. crystals...but he always eats!).tcindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello to everybody I haven't been able to follow

Re: Dharma update

2006-09-26 Thread catatonya
Great news Hideyo. Don't beat yourself up. You are doing the best you can, and it seems like it's working! take care, tHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, I wanted to give you some update on Dharma – she has been feline interferon almost a week now (every other day protocol)

Re: Minnion has gone to the Bridge

2006-09-26 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry you lost your kitten. :(tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My sisters 5 month old kitten has passed away. Minnion was a sweet fiesty girl and then started to not eat a lot. She was neg for FIV and FELV. We took her to the vet and by the time we got there she was almost gone. He

Re: Crackers Vet appt just came home

2006-09-26 Thread catatonya
Great news about Crackers!!!tBarb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's awesome!!! give him some extra scritchies from me and my gang![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys! I just came home from Vet with Crackers. I have decided that I am going to go with this vet. He is wonderful and

money, money

2006-09-25 Thread catatonya
I found a dog this weekend to top off all my vet bills for 5 cats and my own 2 dogs for august and september..Anyone looking for a sweetheart in georgia. He's a sweetie. I'm going to put up postersbut he was not neutered or identified so I'm not going to try to hard to find his

Re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-09-25 Thread catatonya
How old are the other 5?Kathi Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you all saying that if my 5 kitties have been vaccinated and boostered for FeLV (July 2006) that Ellie, my FeLV+ kitty, can join them now I have her separated and planned to keep her separated from the others until I get the

Re: Add my Dallas to the CLS

2006-09-25 Thread catatonya
Gloria, I'm so sorry for your loss. But I'm so glad Dallas fiound a home with you. Take care. t"G. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sweet little Dallas just passed on - please add him to our list and Candle Light Service.Dallas and his buddy Houston were trapped by Susan, also on this list,

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-24 Thread catatonya
There is also a wonderful book called Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant. It's a children's book. It always make me cry, but in a good way. It gives me peace. You might try that.I'm a teacher and I also talk to my students about how if animals lived as long as we did who would there be to take care

Re: meds and vitamins?

2006-09-23 Thread catatonya
I made sure all of my negative cats were up to date on their leukemia shots. waited about 3 more weeks, and then let them all be together. I don't worry about dishes or litter pans. That was over 10 years ago, and I've had 2 positives and up to 14 negatives mixed with them during that time

Re: multiple FELV in one house?

2006-09-23 Thread catatonya
I had only one positive and brought in a new positive. It made no difference to anyone besides the fact that she is a calico with quite an attitude! t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone! I know that many of you sweeties own more then 1 FELV pos cat. My question is this...Does having more

Re: Welcome Beatrix!

2006-09-21 Thread catatonya
Nice to hear some good news!tkelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 09:14 AM 9/15/2006, you wrote:What absolutely wonderful newsKelly Good news, good news, I have good news!My vet gave the okay yesterday on bringing a new cat home - he said that Satch wasn't contagious and prescribed another

Belinda

2006-09-21 Thread catatonya
think you go to the website and sign up. And I 'think' it'swww.felv.org ??tonyaIoana-Dina Rican <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:01:43 -0700 (PDT)From: Ioana-Dina Rican <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: Fwd: positive catTo: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Hi Tony

Re: morbid question about finding autopsy studies

2006-09-20 Thread catatonya
Did you find an answer to this one Michele? If not I can ask my vet about it. She does forensics for abuse cases and would probably know how to go about it. ttamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try your local Veternary college. Often they will do that sort of thing and incorporated it into

Re: Behavior Problems

2006-09-20 Thread catatonya
The urine smell from an unneutered cat is like a million times worse than a neutered one. I don't see how anything could get that smell out... My cats are neutered. We have some accidents, but the odor can be cleaned and not run us out of the house like it has when I fosteredrecently

Re: Hello / intro / new subscriber

2006-09-20 Thread catatonya
I have mixed over 10 years. Just be sure to get all cats vaccinated and boostered before mixing. It's not 100% full proof, but I'm beginning to think it's 99.9% :)tonyaAndrew Werner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi!I was referred to your list by someone on the Yahoo purringpixiecat list - about

Re: clonicalm??

2006-09-20 Thread catatonya
: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 8:42 PM Subject: RE: clonicalm??Her pills say 2.5mg. Maybe it was the taste because she didn't actually throw up anything but a little foam. I gave her wet food right after giving her the pill, but maybe she should eat

Re: ot - prayers please

2006-09-20 Thread catatonya
Take some fancy feast to her and maybe she'll let you catch her. I hope she comes back to see you. tBarb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Belinda, Could Little Lady be added to the prayer list? When I got home from class last night there was a pretty little white and buff kitty sitting in

RE: Lenny

2006-09-19 Thread catatonya
Sherry, I'm sorry to read your sad news about Lenny. :(t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear you've lost Lenny. So many losses--you're an angel to be there for those darling kitties. Kerry-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Lenny

2006-09-19 Thread catatonya
Sherry, I'm sorry to read your sad news about Lenny. :(t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear you've lost Lenny. So many losses--you're an angel to be there for those darling kitties. Kerry-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

clonicalm??

2006-09-19 Thread catatonya
Has anyone's cat had a reaction to clonicalm. My positive DD went for a check up yesterday. You might remember that she seems stressed and overgrooms. She has also started urinating on the bed. Well everything checked out so we decided to try clonicalm.I gave her one dose yesterday, and then

RE: clonicalm??

2006-09-19 Thread catatonya
Her pills say 2.5mg. Maybe it was the taste because she didn't actually throw up anything but a little foam. I gave her wet food right after giving her the pill, but maybe she should eat first?tChris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:My Tucson went on clonicalm about a year ago. She’s got

Re: Kruncher

2006-09-19 Thread catatonya
Sherry,I'm sorry.tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I am sorry to say that our sweet Kruncher has passed over the bridge yesterday,I will always remember that crooked head of his.Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts. Sherry Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st

RE: clonicalm??

2006-09-19 Thread catatonya
I would say DD's between 10 and 12 pounds, but she's my positive. Maybe tomorrow I'll try half a pill AFTER she eats her wet food...tChris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Tucson’s a big cat so vet thought 10 mg would be her doseage… I put the pill in a pill pocket or sort of make a

crackers

2006-09-18 Thread catatonya
Do you have crackers on lysine? That could help with the cold. I know I'm behind and you've already been to the vet.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Kelly I am feeling better.. Crackers is sick for the first time in his life...a cold im thinking...i have a vet appointment tomorrow. I

RE: How is little Dharma doing?

2006-09-18 Thread catatonya
I'm glad you've got some good news Hideyo.tonyaHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy, you are so sweet keeping up with the status of all the kittiesand including my babies.. I am very grateful of you asking about her..She is doing great!! I put her on interferon and some supplements

Re: $$$ or Kitty Talk

2006-09-18 Thread catatonya
I'm glad your dad's doing better! I don't know about the money. I could save a lot of cats with that much money! t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Hope everyone's "babies" are doing great! I was in Philly visiting my Dad in Hospital..He might come home on Weds!!:) There was a lady doing

Re: Lucy

2006-09-18 Thread catatonya
I'm glad Lucy's on the mend.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thanks, Kerry. Lucy is in fact feeling a lot better today, acting feisty, eating a lot, weighing more, and solid stools, knock on wood! She is on 15 mg/day of pred at this point, though, which is pushing the outer limits, and also on

Re: Michelle - How is Lucy today?

2006-09-16 Thread catatonya
I hope Lucy continues to improve Michelle.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thanks, Nina. I can't believe you are responding at all, to be honest, with all you are going through.Lucy's bowels are firm and she just started having a normal-ish appetite again, but only after I put her up to 12.5

Re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-09-16 Thread catatonya
Once your negative cats are vaccinated, boostered and then wait maybe 2 weeks... I would mix without worrying about dishes and litters at all. tSusan Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys, as I've said before, are FANTASTIC. Whenever I get down aboutstuff I read on other Internet

Re: OT: I'm going offline for a while to move my son in

2006-09-14 Thread catatonya
Good luck Phaewryn.t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Just a quick note to inform everyone that I will be offline for the next week or two, so if you desperately need me, call via phone. Otherwise, I'll be back in a while! My son is moving in with me and I have to create him a room (big

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