Re: Satch is coughing

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
Leslie,   I hope Satch is eating better by now.  It always seems they get sick at the worst times.   tonyaLeslie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond, but things change so fast and I hate writing all optimistically just to be congratulated and have t

Re: Inky update

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
Kerry,   I really don't have any advice for you, but I'll pray for you and for Inky.   tonyaKerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, I know Inky isn't Felv+, but I need some help here...I went out of town last week so I had to board Bandy and Inky since they are both on meds...Anyway, Ink

Popeye has gone to the bridge

2006-08-23 Thread catatonya
This never made it to the list.  I wrote it Friday night I think.  From: catatonya Date: 08/20/06 13:46:10 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Popeye has gone to the bridge.   Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers.  It has just been a horrible weekend

Re: Another Update on Smokey

2006-08-21 Thread catatonya
Actually with a leukemia cat hemobart is better news than non regenerative anemia.  At least it can be treated.  I haven't dealt with it myself, but many on the list have. with good results.   tonyaDee & Evan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We got a called from our vet today on the results of

Re: OT: Re: Wendy - How's your husband's back?

2006-08-21 Thread catatonya
H!  I needed a laugh.wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey Nina,How are you? I hope everything is going well. Thanksfor asking about my husband. He's doing ok. Thespinal decompression is actually working, believe itor not. One of two herniated disks has moved off thesciatic after 10 tre

Re: Hello

2006-08-21 Thread catatonya
I sent an email yesterday/last night about Popeye and got a message that it had to wait for moderator approval.  Maybe all the messages are held up for some reason. tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Terrie,I see you. It has been slow. I haven't gotten any posts from the group since the

Re: popeye is sick

2006-08-18 Thread catatonya
Thank you all for your prayers.  Popeye is wheezing and weak, but he still fought me tooth and nail when I tried to get some water, tuna water, and fancy feast down him.  I don't think he got enough of any to do any good.  He just hates to be medicated so badly that if whatever is wrong CAN be fixe

Re: >:-(

2006-08-18 Thread catatonya
I hope she's doing well.  Does she normally go outside?   tGina WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Please keep us posted on how Mama Kitty is doing.  She's in my prayers.Gina[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm very upset right now.  I was walking out to get the mail and my neighbor's mail (he's out of

Re: Frustrated with Vets in AZ

2006-08-18 Thread catatonya
It's so sad that the vets are so behind the times on this.  It makes me so freakin' mad. tkandbz_ mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:As some of you know, I have been looking for a "good, knowledgeable" vet for Angel, who tested positive for Felv. Anyway, my sister had to take her dog to a vet today

popeye is sick

2006-08-17 Thread catatonya
I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic.  He would not eat.  I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time.  He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill.  I think he may have congestive heart failure as

Re: Kitten love, part 2

2006-08-15 Thread catatonya
Glass?  Plants?  Any kind of knick knacks?  Rugs??? Forget it!   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry wrote: After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Wait, you have PLANTS? I

Re: Azrael

2006-08-14 Thread catatonya
Leslie,  Was this Powder?  I am so very, very sorry.  :(   tonyaLeslie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hello everyone,   I am writing with an update for you and a tribute to the sweet little Azrael that came to be in my life for such a short time.  It hurts my heart to have to tell you all, but t

Re: Bandy and Inky update

2006-08-13 Thread catatonya
Great newsKerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi all, I wanted you all to know that Inky is 20 now..this is his birthday week...He is doing ok, eating good.  I guess the hyperT keeps him so thin...He is on a small dose of tapazole now so maybe it will help..He still comes and jumps on m

Re: Patches

2006-08-13 Thread catatonya
Diane,  I'm so sorry for your loss of Patches.  He knew he was loved.   tonyaDiane Rosenfeldt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This morning my housemate Gail and I had to make the decision to help Patches to the Bridge.    As you know, he's been refusing all food -- or he'd taste it once and th

Kiko and Mickey

2006-08-12 Thread catatonya
I am so sorry for your losses as well.  It's been a rough week on the list.  :(   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Hideyo, so sorry for your losses. I too lost my cat today to feline leukemia, it was hard for kiko to breathe anymore, unfortunately we had to put him down. Also, my poor mick

Re: Now Peter has become an angel - so soon...

2006-08-12 Thread catatonya
Hideyo, I'm so sorry you lost another baby so soon.   tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, everyone, thank you very much for your prayers for Peter – Peter has crossed the bridge on the way to a peaceful land this afternoon about two hours ago – it happened so quickl

Re: just need to vent about my feral feluk

2006-08-12 Thread catatonya
Jeni,   You have gone through a lot to help this cat.  I know I'm probably in the minority on this one, but my opinion would be to help this cat cross to the bridge.  It doesn't sound like it is having a good quality of life.   I had a negative feral that never let me touch her for over 10 year

Re: Dempsey,Mitch,Katarina and Celia

2006-08-12 Thread catatonya
Sherry,  I'm sorry about Nya and send prayers for these kitties as well.  Take care.   tSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I know I ask for alot of prayers but a couple of my Sids kids really need them badly. Sweet handsome Dempsey is fiv and felv pos and he is slowly getting worse and

Re: OT: Need advice on herniated disk

2006-08-05 Thread catatonya
Wendy,   I'm sorry to hear about your husband.  I hope he's feeling better soon.   tonyawendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi guys,As always, I trust your opinion. My husband has beenhaving horrible back problems after laying this tilein our house, and he had an MRI last Thursday. TheMRI showed

Re: Newbie

2006-08-02 Thread catatonya
Welcome to the list Laura.  It sounds like you've done pretty well on your own.  You'll get lots of info. from the list.  I'm glad you didn't listen to your vet.   tonyaLaura Luttrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all.  I am new to the group.  I have to start off by saying that it is awesome to

Re: Question about throwing off the virus and my vet's opinion

2006-08-02 Thread catatonya
I agree.  I think most positives are caught later in life because they tested 'negative' at a young age and were never retested and had it all along.  I would retest in 90 days if I were you.  After that I would act according to those results.   tTenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:by that

Re: Naomi has become an angel...

2006-08-02 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   I'm sorry about baby Naomi.  I'm glad Jasmine talked to her with you and you feel more at peace about it.  I know you'll miss her, but she was here for a reason and is gone for a reason.   tonyaBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hideyo,I'm so sorry little Naomi wasn't strong enough t

Re: Lucy update

2006-08-02 Thread catatonya
Great news![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all, Thank you for you good wishes and prayers. I'm pleased to report that Lucy came through the surgery with flying colors! They are monitoring her today for fever or any other signs but I can pick her up at 2. I'll bring her home and let Izzie take care

RE: carriers

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
ha!Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Well in addition to speaking ‘our language’, they are telepathic!  I’m sure they must have heard you making the vet appointment—imagine the tauting they did of the poor victim who was going to the vet!  Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Mess

carriers

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
Well then my cats are even smarter than yours. lol.  I can get out the carriers and the ones going to the vet know to run and hide and the ones I am leaving home run and jump in.  And they figure this out EVERY time and I say nothing aloud in English, try not to look at any particular cat, or give

Re: "Bonyness"

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
Cats do go through a 'lanky' looking stage at about that age.  They're pudgier as kittens and then again as adults... but if the vet says Slinky has tapes I would go ahead and ask for the med. now and not wait.   tMarissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi again all.  Some of you may ha

pill pockets

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
one note. they come in different flavors and I have found my cats will eat some flavors and NOT others. cats. lol.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Yeah, they work great for hard to do kitties! I have them, shoved the pill inside the treat or without. Depending on the brand you get there are d

Re: Introduction and new cat question

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
If I could financially afford it then yes, I would take another.  Welcome to the group!   tonyaLeslie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hello, My name is Leslie.  My cat's name is Satchmo.  He's 6 years old, I adopted him at 5 years old knowing that he had feline leukemia.  My question is about adop

Re: New member

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
Welcome to the group.  We just had a decision about whether or not using metacam was safe or not.  I hope others have more advice for you than I do.  Bless you for what you do to help animals.   tonyamarta gasper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I just joined, I'm Marta from Nebraska, some of you a

Re: Thoughts for Lucy please

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
How is Lucy? t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:My Lucy went in to the vet's tonight and will be spayed tomorrow. My vet is taking all the recommended precautions but I'm still a little nervous so please send strong healthy kitty thoughts to Lucy. From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: CC: Subject: Re: Use of Met

Re: Prayers for my baby Naomi for her final days..

2006-08-01 Thread catatonya
Isn't Naomi negative?  What is causing the anemia? tHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, everyone, I wanted to ask everyone one more time to send Naomi prayers and peaceful energy so that she can spend her final days peacefully without pain.. while I am trying to do what I can

RE: Prayers for my baby Naomi for her final days..

2006-07-31 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,  I'm praying for a miracle for your little girl.   tJoan Doljan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Prayers coming from here as well.   Joan"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'd like to second that. Sending prayers that sweet Naomi turns around.It can happen. hugs, Kerry-O

Re: OT: Diabetic dog groups and life!

2006-07-31 Thread catatonya
You've got a lot going on Jen!  I'm glad most of it is good news.  (I have always loved the name Sleepypants!)  I hope Chatty responds to treatment and will keep him in my prayers.   Congratulations on your new job as well.  When I retire from teaching I plan to work part time at a vet's office f

Re: Help for my Little Girl

2006-07-31 Thread catatonya
I don't have any ideas to offer, but I will pray for Little Girl to get well soon.   tonyaSusan Hoffman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I swear by a cocktail of feline A/D, Pedialyte, Transfer Factor feline formula, and amoxicillin, syringe-fed to ailing cats.Josie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
They have been together. I would let them be. tKelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:On 7/28/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rita, from Purrever Ranch, asked me to post this as she can't seem to be able to post herself…   Have a 16 yr old black cat that has tested VERY LIGH

Re: OT: Looking for slogans/sayings

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
sorry. i can't resist either. i'm a teacher. lots of people I want to spay/neuter! tTenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:sorry, i can't resist:   "spay/neuter your neighbors!"  On 7/28/06, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: About cat health and safety for a project I am working

Re: I almost lost Naomi at the vet this morning !----

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   I'm glad Naomi came around.  Kittens are just hard.  Sometimes they are born with birth defects and a vet won't help.  I went through a circumstance with one kitten that I took to several vets, emergency vets, etc  They couldn't find what was wrong Sometimes it happens.   I ho

Re: Some advice please-elderly cat...

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
I think it is fine to let these 2 cats be together as long as the negative cat has been vaccinated.   tonyaChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Rita, from Purrever Ranch, asked me to post this as she can’t seem to be able to post herself…   Have a 16 yr old black cat that has tested VERY

RE: Prayers for Dodger

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
Prayers for Dodger!   t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Sending healing thoughts for your sweet Dodger, Sherry. I hope he feels better real soon. hugs, Kerry-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaanSent: Frid

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
That's more like what I'm thinking.  They all have their own personalities.  How we raise and train a puppy has a certain effect.. but they all have their own personalities.  I would recommend an adult dog who has been in foster care with someone you trust rather than going with a puppy

Re: something positive to report

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
That IS good news!  I live in fear of uri's with my positives.  I HATE taking them to the vet for fear they'll pick one up there.   tNoelle Ehrenkaufer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's been a while since I have written. I have my FeLV+ kitten Loca on interferon and a cat vitamin supplemen

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
another thing amy, is that if and when you do decide to get a dog that you please take a rescue.  so many wonderful dogs are put to sleep in our shelters.  :(   tAmy Wilkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all,You probably remember me posting trying to find a homefor a kitty a few weeks ago becaus

Re: Off Topic - Rocket, our Great Dane, is gone

2006-07-30 Thread catatonya
Amy,   I am so sorry to hear about Rocket.  I know it seems quiet at your house right now.  As far as getting a puppy I think I would wait.  Having a baby is such a hard job by itself that I don't think I'd want to take on a new puppy at the same time.   If you do decide to get a dog I recommen

Re: Matilda, aka Atila the Honey

2006-07-29 Thread catatonya
Oh Nina!  How do they find us??? I'm glad she did though. tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As happens so often, my latest little refugee from the street found her way to me. One morning about 2 weeks ago, I went to pick up the feral food dishes in my front yard and noticed a little tuxy/tabby gra

gypsy

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
I hope Gypsy is eating and doing well. tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How is Lamby today?  Has the vet come yet?  I haven't seen a post about Lucy lately.  How is she doing?  I've got a new traumatized kitty that I'm trying to help in my bathroom and Gypsy went a whole day without her turkey mu

Re: Update on Rusty...

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Good news for Rusty![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:What an amazing story! No wonder the poor little guy was feeling so badly! How wonderful  that the vet let Alexis stay with him, it obviously helped!   -- Original message -- From: "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Amazin

Re: OT:use of doxciclyn on kittens - is it safe?

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
always heard NO for kittens, but don't recall exact age.  I was thinking more like 6 months though...[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my vet said 10 weeks or older. never had a problems   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:58 P

Re: need prayers for my little Naomi

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Prayers that baby Naomi is doing better by now. tHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, everyone, I would like to ask all of you to send healing energy and send prayers for my little 12 week old kitten, Naomi… she is one of the three kittens that I rescued from a hole in the cra

Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
I missed this one.  What would metacam be prescribed for in cats to begin with? tBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This was on the CRF list I'm on and I wanted to pass it on as an FYI:(http://www.persiancats.org) posted some important safety information regarding the use of Metacam in cats on Ju

Re: Will Feral & Sibs

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Beth,   I'm glad you got some good test results.  I would really not worry myself too much about the corona virus.  Enjoy your kitties!   tonyaGary Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hello group, Our vet called us with good news Friday during vacation!  Scooter, Dash, and Moxie all teste

Re: prayers for Lamby please

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
I hope this email finds Lamby feeling better.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Lamby, our sheep, is having some blood either in her urine or as vaginal discharge-- we can't tell which, but think it is the latter. It is happening once every few hours and not with every urination. We are wo

RE: Thank you: Emergency aid for vet bills...

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Poor Rusty.  The plight of Rusty and animals everywhere... not just nola is horrible. tChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Rusty got rushed to emergency vet and was getting all he needed… sort of maxed out his caretaker’s credit card!  I haven’t heard how he was doing today but last I

Re: Bella

2006-07-28 Thread catatonya
Sherry,  I'm so sorry to hear about Bella.  :(   tSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi everyone,I just got home from the sanctuary that I volunteer at and found out that we lost sweet Bella.Someone said that she died under anethesia,not sure what happened.Could we please add her to the

Re: Our Clack is gone

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry for your loss.  It's extra hard when these things happen so suddenly.   take care, tonyaTim Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey everyone,   I know it hasn't been that long ago that I reported that we had lost our Miss Kitty to FeLV.  Now, not even a month later we've lost Cl

Re: Ty update

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
That's great news!  Go Ty!Roxane Baldwin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I know I don’t post that much but I do try and read the posts. I want to tell all of you who have lost loved furkids including groundhogs, I’m so sorry for your lose, my prayer and tears go out to you. For those of you just find

Re: Catatonya and Others re: FeLV tests and vaccine

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
  We had Pippin tested on the 9th of June.  It would be advisable to retest 90 days from that date right?  I was going to retest on August 18th, but perhaps that is too soon.  What do you think? catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Personally I would retest Bob now.  (when was the last

Re: To Spay or not to spay

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
Most on the list do spay because of the stress involved when going into heat.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Good afternoon everyone! I have a question about whether or not to spay my Lucy. She was symptomatic from when I got her at 4 months until about a month ago but now seems to be pretty hea

Re: Thanks Everyone!!

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
I think vets have to cover their asses.  If they told you it was 'safe' you could sue them if another of your cats actually contracted the disease.   More and more studies are showing that it is NOT easy to spread this virus among adult, vaccinated cats.   tkandbz_ mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: Catatonya and Others re: FeLV tests and vaccine

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
uch little difference in price.  We found out she had felv. not fiv.  I think she developed a uri while she was there with the spay, the germs, and the stress.  But we worked her through it and she lived about 7 years healthy as a horse until she got sick and died.   tonya   tGina

Re: My 3 Fiv+ Boys and sleeping with cats

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
lol.  ain't that the truth.   of course you can just smother them like I do. just kidding.  I'm over the grief and guilt a bit, just angry with myself.   and normally I wouldn't let a baby sleep with me for that very reason, Wendy.  But it was only 3 days old and all alone.  It cried when I lef

Re: My 3 Fiv+ Boys

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
fiv boys are just s special! tSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:You know last night I was just thinking that I never communicate with the fiv org.I just love everyone here that I never think to post there.I brought Rafferty and CousCous home at the beginning of the year and X

Re: To Maggie

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
Hi Maggie,   I only retest negatives now if someone gets sick and we can't pinpoint the problem.  (And that's rare.)  But if we can't figure out what's going on I usually spring for an felv test.  It has always been negative everytime. (over 10 years)   tonyawendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi

Re: I'm New....kitten tested positive for FELV

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
Sounds like a plan.  Just remember that your cats that test negative now could test positive later.  It takes a whild for the virus to grow (or whatever) enough to test positive.  Your Bob looks a lot like mine my Bob is better known as 'fat cat bob'.   tGina WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: Alex

2006-07-20 Thread catatonya
Sherry,  Prayers on the way to Alex.   tSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi all I was wondering if I could get some prayers for sweet Alex,he is not doing real well and he is at the clinic,Jen is doing what she can for him.He is anemic and just not getting any better.Thanks all Sherry

Re: I'm New....kitten tested positive for FELV

2006-07-19 Thread catatonya
Hey,   I didn't realize your 2 older cats were vaccinated.  They are probably safe.  You might want to boost them though.   tkandbz_ mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks to the two people who have responded so far! Thanks for the words of encouragement. I do have a question..both of my other

Re: I'm New....kitten tested positive for FELV

2006-07-19 Thread catatonya
Hi,   Kittens often fight off the virus.  If your cats have never been tested they could have given it to her actually. My advice would be to vaccinate everyone and then retest in 3 months to see if anyone is truly negative.  At that point I would only vaccinate the negatives.   The virus is

Re: wavering on internist appointment again

2006-07-19 Thread catatonya
I think you're more knowledgeable, but even if you're not you actually REMEMBER what you learn.   I'm like 'oh yeah, someone said something about that I can't remember what they said!'  lol  I must be older than you.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Tonya, I am so not more knowl

Re: wavering on internist appointment again

2006-07-19 Thread catatonya
You are not bothering the list.  It's just that we don't really know what to tell you.  Keep talking and someone will maybe give you some advice.  I don't know what I'd do.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Nina, that's what I think, too. Thanks.   I go round and round because she

Re: wavering on internist appointment again

2006-07-19 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I always go with what you say because you are so much more knowledgeable than I am.  That being said.  I have an IBD cat and I ALWAYS keep him on the same food.  Anytime he gets a treat or different type of food he has problems.  That's all I can tell you, and I'm sure the circumstanc

RE: I killed Grayson

2006-07-18 Thread catatonya
It just is.  When I woke up and he wasn't at my neck I turned on the light to find him down beside me.  I just moved him back up to his place since he seemed to be sleeping.  I was groggy and tired and just didn't even think to check to see that he was alright.  I might could have done something at

Re: I killed Grayson

2006-07-18 Thread catatonya
I did kill him though.  He was doing so well.  I just feel horrible.   tSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tonya please don't say that you killed him,you did so much more for him than than anyone could have.catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just woke and Grayson was dead.  I think

Re: I killed Grayson

2006-07-18 Thread catatonya
Thanks Nina, but I killed him.  I know I did.  And I know it's because I was so worried about bringing in another cat and 'wished' I didn't have that problem.  So now I don't.  I just feel horrible.    tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh Honey, don't say that. You didn't kill Grayson. You didn'

Re: possums

2006-07-18 Thread catatonya
will deal likewise with their fellow man.  St. Francis- Original Message ----- From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 9:42 AM Subject: possumsI enjoyed the story

I killed Grayson

2006-07-18 Thread catatonya
I just woke and Grayson was dead.  I think I smothered him.  I think 2:30 was the last time he woke me up to be fed.  I had him up by my neck but remember finding him sleeping down next to me at one point and moving him back up.  I guess it didn't cross my mind at the time that he should have been

Re: grayson good news

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
It depends.  If his mom and siblings end up at the shelter their chances are slim to none and it's a high stress situation.  More than here I think.   If we can find a foster home or rescue to take the group (which I highly doubt at this time of year) I would like to put him back with them...

grayson good news

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Thank you, Michelle and everyone.  I've been crying a good bit myself today too.  And thank you Nina for all your thoughts.  I do have some good news to report.  Thank goodness.   Lauren (the girl whose dogs were thrown off the overpass and found Grayson and the tabby that died) called tonight an

Re: Stomatitis gone south?

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Hi Anne,   I certainly remember you and think of J2C and Sophie often.  I think it's a miracle what you've done for Sophie especially.  I don't have any advice for you since I haven't yet had to deal with these symptoms.  I do agree with what you said though about making him comfortable.  My firs

Re: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Grayson has a strong mew.  He's learning to suckle fairly well.  Much better than the tabby kitten who died.  He's pooping an orange color.  I assume it's the formula.  It's not diarrhea, but it's like small pieces of rice.  He's eating every 2-3 hours.  And he cries every time I put him down. lol.

RE: grayson

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
a stuffed animal in his nest he will have something to cuddle up to.----- Original Message -From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Monday, July 17, 2006 1:06 amSubject: RE: anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> The gray tabby has died. The solid gray seem

Re: Introducing Patches, and me :-)

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Welcome to the list.  I did re-vaccinate all of mine when I found out a positive had already been living with us (unbeknownst to me).   2 of my cats at that time were sick.  One had ibd and crf.  The other had liver disease.  The vaccinations did not harm them.  I have since lost cats to va

grayson

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
to.- Original Message -From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Monday, July 17, 2006 1:06 amSubject: RE: anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> The gray tabby has died. The solid gray seems to be in good > shape. The kitten that died did p

possums

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
I enjoyed the story too and hate to be a downer. but a friend of mine did the same thing and one time the possum got into a tizzy and bit one of her cats and scared her.  She called animal control who came and by then they couldn't find the possum to check for rabies, and because her ca

Re: Sam is gone

2006-07-17 Thread catatonya
Helene,   I'm so sorry.  Sam had a long, happy life with you.  You did so much for him.  Many of my negatives don't make it 16 years!  I know you miss him.  He was a beautiful boy.   If you're up for a project to get your mind off things I've got this new bottle feeding baby here.  I lost his b

Re: Patti could use your prayers

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
Good to see you back Patti.  I hope the memory thing works its way out (or back in) very soon.  It must be very frustrating.  I'm glad you are starting to feel better.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all!  Guess I overdid my computer time yesterday cause my one (still good) eye gave out. 

RE: anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
O than KMR and cheaper.You have to mail order it though...I keep about a pound of the powder on hand at all times, but I take in a lot of litters.http://foxvalleynutrition.com/main/home.aspSometimes little kittens just die and there is nothing you can do:( As I am sure you know mortality among kit

Re: groundhog

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I'm sorry about both of these losses.  I've been in similar circumstances with wildlife.  I'm actually considering getting a gun to put an animal out of its misery and I HATE guns.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell

Re: anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
a lot of litters.http://foxvalleynutrition.com/main/home.aspSometimes little kittens just die and there is nothing you can do:( As I am sure you know mortality among kittens is really high:(. Is the little one eating? If he won't suck you can feed from a syringe. Drooling doesn't appear to be a g

Re: Hayley

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
Prayers on the way. Keep us posted.   tSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi all Jen our vet is having her own personal dilemmas to deal with.She just sent an e-mail to us that her 8 1/2 year old retriever is critically ill and in bad shape.Problems breathing and getting anything past th

Re: anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
m sure you know mortality among kittens is really high:(. Is the little one eating? If he won't suck you can feed from a syringe. Drooling doesn't appear to be a great sign:http://maxshouse.com/kitten_care.htm- Original Message -From: catatonya Date: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:52 pmSubject:

Re: A few prayers of a sweet passing...

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
Sheila,   I'm so sorry for your loss.   tonyaSheila Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:A few prayers of a sweet passing for "Joey's Little Sis" that I sadly had to help cross over to the Rainbow Bridge this evening. I pray myself for a better life for her there, than she had here on he

Re: Patches limping suddenly

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
I didn't realize that's how it happened until I noticed him limping the next day or two and took him in.  The vet asked if he'd jumped down from something 'high' and I remembered chasing him off the entertainment center.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:So you knew it was an injury.

Re: Patches limping suddenly

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
It was a week or so.  I felt bad because I was chasing him off the top of a piece of furniture and he evidently landed wrong when he jumped down[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thanks, Tonya. I don't think anything is broken-- no swelling, she puts a little weight on it, and she lets me

Re: Patches limping suddenly

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I had this happen before and they told me unless there was a break there was nothing to be done except confine him (in my case) and give pain meds if it seemed necessary.  We didn't do that.  Unless you think something's broken I think Patches can wait till you get off if you can't go

Re: anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
times little kittens just die and there is nothing you can do:( As I am sure you know mortality among kittens is really high:(. Is the little one eating? If he won't suck you can feed from a syringe. Drooling doesn't appear to be a great sign:http://maxshouse.com/kitten_care.htm- O

anyone got advice for me tonight? urgent!

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
Hey guys,   long story short.. I am home with 2 (vet said 2-4... I say 2 tops) 2 day old kittens.   Of course it was sunday and i had to go to emergency vet. he said they seemed ok for the circumstances and told me to bottle feed and keep them warm.   that cost $100   I knew I s

Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-16 Thread catatonya
has been a roughyear. First Stray's unexpected death and now Madison'sMysterious Mass. Hopefully with Madison's good news meand my husband can turn our attention back to the morefun things of life...like watching our daughter mimicfunny faces as she attempts to pull kitty tails! :)We are k

RE: Please say a prayer for Lucy

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
Praying for Lucy here as well.   tTracy Weese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Don't wait, get her checked.  One of my negative cats, Puddin'taine, started losing weight last year and I took him in to the vets' and we ran all kinds of tests and everything seemed to be finehe was almost ten a

Re: My cat has Felv and is pregnant

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
I would abort.  It's horrible, and I hate it, but there are kittens, kittens, kittens, everywhere being euthanized this time of year.  :(   tGloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Don'dt know - I was in that situation and I chose the abortion - had her spayed, and she came thru like a champ.  It

Re: Patti could use your prayers

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
How terrible.  Did you get her contact information to call and check on her.  Does she have what she needs?  I'm assuming she's on disability at this point...  I would be happy to send a donation.  I believe she lives with her daughter or her daughter lives with her?   tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
That is fantastic news!!!  And the price is very good.  I can't get a dental for less than $300!   Haven't heard from you in a while.. does that mean you're now the proud parent of a baby person???   tLora <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Everyone,I called the vet's office yesterday aroun

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