Re: test results

2006-07-13 Thread catatonya
I think vets 'have' to say there is a risk involved to cover themselves against lawsuits.  Just like if you get put to sleep to have a tooth removal you have to sign that you are aware you could die but how many people really die from that  Well since a few and far between have.

Re: Sam from Helene

2006-07-12 Thread catatonya
Yes, I believe so.  Helene is a nurse.  I think she has had him on procrit or epogen???  She has his mother, Delilah and I can't remember if she is positive or not, but I think she is  She was on the list a long time ago, and I'm over 40 without a great memory as you already know.   I

Fwd: RE: Sam from Helene

2006-07-12 Thread catatonya
Can someone give Helene the dosage for rescue remedy and/or any other advice?  Her Sammy is not doing well.   tonyacatatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:31:16 -0700 (PDT)From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: RE: SamTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh Helene, do

Re: FeLV/FIV Positive Kitty Needs Home - Urgent

2006-07-11 Thread catatonya
I love you too Tad!   tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tad,Have I told you lately that I love you??NinaTad Burnett wrote:> Hi Amy and Nina> I have been reading all this...> Would this vet be one of the ones CJ is named after ???>> I guess I broke my mold and adopted a double pos. a short while a

Re: Whiskey

2006-07-11 Thread catatonya
Hey Sherry,   I'm sorry for your loss of Whiskey and your other recent losses at Crash's.   tonyaSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi all,could we add sweet little gray Whiskey to the CLS? Her liver failed.I didn't really know her all to well,but I had talked to her and pet her each t

Re: FeLV/FIV Positive Kitty Needs Home - Urgent

2006-07-11 Thread catatonya
Amy,   I have no help to offer.  I'm sorry for all you're going through though.  And don't ever feel like you have to justify yourself as to not taking in another cat.  Most of the people on this list are in rescue and we know how it is.  You have to try very hard to not feel guilty about this. Y

Re: Day after surgery

2006-07-11 Thread catatonya
Hi Terrie,   I just found this in my SPAM box along with other messages from the list!!  That's probably why I've been having such a hard time following threads!   So I don't know what kind of surgery you had, but I'm glad to hear you've got pain pills!  Take care of yourself.   tonya[EMAIL P

Re: Ceasar is no longer in pain (please add him to the CLS)

2006-07-11 Thread catatonya
:(   I'm so sorry for poor ceasar.. but I do think he came to you because he knew you loved him and would help him.  Maybe he didn't want to be an indoor cat and chose to stay feral until he was ill and knew you would help him.   tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello my beloved g

Re: OT - Need prayers for Ceasar please

2006-07-10 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry, Nina.   tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You guys all know I caretake a couple of small colonies of ferals. You may have heard me talk about Caesar, "the one that got away". He's a big tabby Tom that I tried to trap for a very long time and nothing I came up with worked. He disappeare

Re: OT-Rabies Vaccine

2006-07-10 Thread catatonya
I've had vets tell me they are the same.Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: in reality, the 3-year and the 1-year are actually the same dosage--anyone know anything about that?) >I've also heard that.-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adop

Re: Special Need List Add-On: Madison Lee

2006-07-10 Thread catatonya
Lora,   More prayers for Madison Lee.   tonyaNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Me too, Lora.  I'll be praying that the lump is nothing more than fatty tissue and be thinking about the two of you come Wed.  Has it grown, or changed in anyway since you spotted it?  Does it hurt her when you manipu

Re: Bandy's latest

2006-07-10 Thread catatonya
I hope this email finds Bandy feeling better.    tKerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:He is sick again...He started limping on the left leg Sunday and it seemed to be causing him some pain so I started giving him some pain meds and also a dex on Sunday..He is eating and drinking some, but

Re: Check out Clumping Clay Kitty Litters and Your Cat's Health

2006-07-10 Thread catatonya
yes... we should have all known that clumping litter was too good to be true. lol.  maybe i'll just go back to regular.  it's cheaper anyway.   ALSO has anyone tried the 'sifting bags' for litter.  They're expensive, but I love them.  Cleaning the box is faster, and when you get down to t

Re: Check out Clumping Clay Kitty Litters and Your Cat's Health

2006-07-10 Thread catatonya
Thanks Nina,  I'll look it up.  The reed is for my pond so the cats won't be getting into it, but still I guess I need to check up on my litter now too. ugh. tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Tonya,Yeah, silica is a no no. Michelle started the thread with an article on clumping clay lit

Re: OT - Itchy cats antihistamine and other treatments

2006-07-10 Thread catatonya
What is patches on for anxiety??? t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I think that the dose Patches is on for anxiety is lower than an anti-itch dose. It is a very low dose.   What you say worries me. But with her FeLV, I also worry that stress can trigger her virus and cause her to get lymphoma, w

Re: Check out Clumping Clay Kitty Litters and Your Cat's Health

2006-07-10 Thread catatonya
I have missed this conversation too much too figure out what's going on..  Is the silica what is supposed to be hazardous???   I just bought a 'horsetail reed' for my pond, and the lady told me the settlers used to break the reeds to get the silica out of it to wash dishes with..

Re: ABFE - Emergency essence

2006-07-09 Thread catatonya
My DD (positive) does it too.  I've tried the compounded benadryl and had no success.  In fact I can send you some if you like.  My vet insists it's allergies and wants her on prednisolone.. but.   I lost my first positive (CC) when the same thing happened but she kept on until sh

Re: Worried about Lucy

2006-07-09 Thread catatonya
I don't know what you should do... but depending on how BADLY she reacts to the vet trips I would go for the biopsy if possible.   Also, have you considered the possibility that there is a battle waging over the litterbox?  You might try putting 1 or 2 in different places.  Litterbox prob

RE: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery

2006-07-08 Thread catatonya
My condolences as well.  I'm so sorry.   tonya"Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am so sorry about Mr.. Dobbs. I had a cat die once in a trap on the way to the vet. I still trap, but will never get over it.   Joan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EM

Re: Hannibal departed to his new wonderful life... - thank you for all your prayers.

2006-07-05 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   I am so sorry for your loss.  I lost my first kitty ever to CRF.  It's hard.   tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, everyone, I first wanted to thank you all for all the prayers and encouragement and support for Hannibal – a little less than 24 hours ago

Re: Wowie

2006-07-02 Thread catatonya
Rebecca,   I hope Wowie is improving by the time you get this.   twendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Rebecca,I am so saddened to hear your news about Wowie. Ican't believe it's so soon that he's taken a turn forthe worst, but please don't give up hope. Did the vetsay what type of anemia Wowie

Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting')

2006-07-02 Thread catatonya
nsequently more susceptible to catching things. Correct me if I'm > wrong, Tonya..>> Gloria>>>> On Jun 26, 2006, at 8:31 AM, Tad Burnett wrote:>>> Just curious...How do you figure that ???>> Tad>>>> catatonya wrote:>>>>> The da

Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting')

2006-07-02 Thread catatonya
urnett wrote:> Just curious...How do you figure that ???> Tad>> catatonya wrote:>> The danger (if any) would be to the fiv cat..>>>> t>>>> Tad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:>> Speaking of having to decide I was just asked if I wo

Re: Miss Kitty has gone to Rainbow Bridge

2006-07-02 Thread catatonya
Brenda,   I remember you and you have my condolences as well.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brenda, I read so many of these posts, but reading yours I still could barely hold back tears. I can't believe what you have gone through. Bless you for giving them all life. I know it is very li

Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting')

2006-07-02 Thread catatonya
Their immune systems are weakened by the fiv.  They might get sick from an felv cat.  An felv cat might get anemia, cancer, whatever, but they typically don't catch fiv from a cat because an fiv cat is not going to bite them. but the fiv cat can pick up the felv just from grooming (or so pe

Re: o/t advice needed

2006-07-01 Thread catatonya
lace. Teeth also fixed so I don't scare the horses any more. Well, maybe I do, but not for that reason. Thanks again for your good wishes Tonya! hugs, Kerry   - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:49 PM Subj

Re: Shakiti Update

2006-07-01 Thread catatonya
My understanding is that the fatter the cat is the quicker they get into liver problems by not eating..   tBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: but Spaz has twice gone for days without eating and not had a problem This is true, I too have had sick cats that didn't want to eat much, bu

Re: FIV infected kittes--MY soapbox!

2006-06-29 Thread catatonya
Yes!  That was what I wanted to say!   You go girl!   tonyaTenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: argh.there is essentially no such thing as an FIV positive kittens.maternal transmission is incredibly rare, and is still not evenconsidered a normal mode of infection. kittens with an infect

Re: Bandy is better

2006-06-29 Thread catatonya
As usual I'm behind, but I hope Bandy is still feeling better by the time I catch up.   tonyaKerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Well, I think Bandy has finally turned the corner after 10 awful days..I don't want to jinx him as usually when I report something good...something else happens..

Re: Positive thoughts for Chit-Chat...

2006-06-28 Thread catatonya
Prayers on the way from my guys and me.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our FIV+ guy, Chatty, is at the vet's right now having an x-ray of hissinuses done...His congestion isn't getting any better and the mucous onone side of his nostril is becoming tinged with blood. We're fearingthe worst (a t

Tad

2006-06-28 Thread catatonya
What can I say?  Congratulations on your new  addition!tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ha! Why am I not surprised!??NinaTad Burnett wrote:> Well...I guess that's what I did... I made the phone call and of > coarse she is a real love bug> and appears healthy... Very young and presently in heat...>

Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting')

2006-06-26 Thread catatonya
The danger (if any) would be to the fiv cat..   tTad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Speaking of having to decide I was just asked if I would take a young cat that is both FeLV+ and FIV+...How much risk does this add to my 10 FeLV+ cats??? This cat is supposed to be otherwise heal

Re: Safety first? - On my soapbox again

2006-06-26 Thread catatonya
I do believe the vaccines are worth it.   And as far as rabiesI've worked at shelters, with ferals, etc and even though there's a small chance I might get rabies I do it anyway and I have not gone and got the rabies shots like lots of animal workers do.  (That's for my o

Re: (no subject)

2006-06-25 Thread catatonya
If the blockage is severe they typically remove the cat's penis and turn him into a 'her'.  It's not really that uncommon.  It may be that a blockage was so severe it couldn't be helped... but I've never heard of it.  Though I have heard of the sex change!   tTad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting')

2006-06-25 Thread catatonya
I have heard of this before, but it was not as accurate.  I guess they are working to make it more accurate?  Either way, it's always been known to be in the saliva, but it dies so quickly that that is not how it is typically transmitted.  It's more typically transmitted sexually like felv,  throug

Re: Need more prayers for my little babies..

2006-06-25 Thread catatonya
CC was around 6 months when she had immunoregulin.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if immuno-regulin can be used with kittens? Michelle

Re: Safety first? - On my soapbox again

2006-06-25 Thread catatonya
I'm with Nina.  Plus it just doesn't happen. I have brought in new negatives and new positives.  NO ONE has ever 'caught' felv from my positives.  One was a feral that had only had her 1st vaccine and I just brought her on in without waiting for the 2nd.  She's negative.   Unless you're dealing w

Re: Everybody's talent & Brenda's Party

2006-06-25 Thread catatonya
I love the site!  When I ever get around to decorating my house I will definitely be back to look again!  I love the cast iron (or whatever they're called) cats in the garden section!   I hope you all had a wonderful celebration for your mother.  I think of her often.   tonyaJanine <[EMAIL PROT

Re: Samantha's Prognosis

2006-06-25 Thread catatonya
Julie,   I'm so sorry about the diagnosis.  You will know the right thing to do regarding treatment.  Sometimes I go through expensive treatments and sometimes I don't.  It's really based on the cat.  Sometimes I feel like they want to fight and are not bothered by the treatments, and other times

Re: FIV infected Kitten

2006-06-25 Thread catatonya
An fiv test is not accurate until a cat is around 6 months old.  I wouldn't worry about it until then.  Even then I wouldn't worry about it.  As stated fiv is rarely transmitted between neutered/spayed cats.. if ever!  I have NEVER heard of it being transmitted except through males (unneute

Re: o/t advice needed

2006-06-25 Thread catatonya
My vet uses a dremel to cut the openings.  I've tried and I'm not too good with a dremel. lol.  But since we moved I haven't had any problems with spraying.   I guess because there's more room.   Sneaker still pees on the bed and sofa though.. ugh. tMarylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

samantha

2006-06-24 Thread catatonya
Julia,    You and Samantha are both in my prayers. tonyaJulia Hagstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just wanted y'all to know, I have a friend who is helping take my kitty, Samantha, to the Cancer Center in Dallas tomorrow. Please send prayers for her, she needs all the help she can get, and I'v

Re: Pekoe (last post)

2006-06-24 Thread catatonya
Marlene,   I'm so sorry to hear you lost Pekoe.  If you're still reading you will be missed here on the list.   take care, tonyaMarlene Chornie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:     This will be by last post to the list.  As you all know, our sweet little orange/white tabby Pekoe (for orange

Re: Need more prayers for my little babies..

2006-06-24 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   I'm a week behind, but hope the kittens are doing better now.   tHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, I know I ask you this a lot… but I need more prayers for my babies form you guys..   If you remember I rescued two day old kitten about five weeks ago..she has

Re: SPCA's Views on FelV

2006-06-24 Thread catatonya
The thing is.. at our shelter they test cats/kittens on intake.  Then those cats and kittens are exposed to other cats and kittens.  There aren't enough cages to truly keep the cats separated.  We also have an 'open' cat room with no cages.  The cats are NEVER retested after 90 days.  If th

Re: o/t advice needed

2006-06-24 Thread catatonya
Gosh Kerry!  How is your father on top of everything else?  I think of you often.   As far as the cat spraying,  I would recommend she start over and crate the cat for a while so the 2 can get used to each other more gradually.  Then let it have a small room like a bathroom, etc. If it sprays

RE: Need prayers for my Hannibal -getting blind

2006-06-24 Thread catatonya
Hey,   As far as I know nothing else is going on.  We've run bloodwork several times.  He did have a bout with bartonella a while back.  I really don't know what his blood pressure is.  I just know when he started losing his sight they ran all kinds of bloodwork on him and said the only thing wro

Re: SPCA's Views on FelV

2006-06-21 Thread catatonya
I totally agree with this view for fiv and felv.  I am trying to get my shelter to STOP testing WELL cats.  Cats can catch and die from worms, uri's flea infestations, all kinds of things.   These 2 diseases should not lead to cats being euthanized when they are showing no symptoms.  Anyone adoptin

Re: Please pray for Bandy

2006-06-21 Thread catatonya
I had the immunoregulin given iv by my vet.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry, I bought the Immuno-Regulin from Revival online, and it arrived quickly and without problem, and I think was about $30 for a vial I have used several times and it is still half full. Michelle

Re: hi im new

2006-06-21 Thread catatonya
where are you located?[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i just found a felv kitten i was dump at my work he 8 week old i will be looking for a home for him as i have other kitten in the house but till i find a home i trying to learn as much  as i can to help my little baby boy. he had uri when i got

Re: SPCA's Views on FelV

2006-06-20 Thread catatonya
I wish we had NEVER started testing at all at our shelter.  The tests are not reliable enough to show who will end up positive or negative after several months.  You can't isolate every cat from another at a shelter, so even if they test (like my shelter does) on entrance and euthanize

Re: Please pray for Bandy

2006-06-20 Thread catatonya
Prayers coming for Bandy.  The immunoregulin regimen you wrote about is what I used with cc.   tKerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi guys, I posted some of Bandy's troubles under the ringworm topic...He really is sick right now...the worst I have seen since all this started last June..I

Re: Severe congestion?--Thanks!

2006-06-19 Thread catatonya
Is Starman the guy who was crying outside the bedroom window?   tNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I wish I could be of more help with Chatty's impersonation of Darth Vadar. Starman, (my hulking FIV guy), was congested and breathing the same way when he showed up. I wasn't thrilled about doing

RE: Need prayers for my Hannibal -getting blind

2006-06-19 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   YOU didn't take away his sight.  His high blood pressure did.  I went through this with Popeye.   He refused his medicine and after a while I noticed he was going blind.  I'm giving him medicine now and he's regained some sight, but he still won't always take his medicine so we just do

Re: Chester Not Eating

2006-06-19 Thread catatonya
It could be the heat and I would try the unflavored pedialyte.  If necessary you can just add some to the water.  I'm sorry about the the positive test for Timmy.  Maybe they will both fight off the virus.  Are you using interferon? tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good Morning,Hope you all had a go

Re: Bandy and the ringworm

2006-06-19 Thread catatonya
My old vet had a friend of mine dab diluted clorox on the places with a cotton ball.  Since it's on Bandy's face you would have to be extra careful though.  She practically bathed those kittens in clorox (diluted 1 to 10 I think).   tonyaGloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: When I use the gold

RE: new to FeLV

2006-06-19 Thread catatonya
Hey,   Again,  I would try immunoregulin and a holistic vet.  I would also look for another vet who's more receptive to trying new things.  My vet actually did research and came up with things to try for my positive when she was sick. tonyaRoxane Baldwin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:HI Carmen! 

Re: Off antibiotics?

2006-06-19 Thread catatonya
This is late, but I would go back on the antibiotics and try immunoregulin and/or vitamin c.  then try again to leave off the antibiotics. tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, I wrote about a week ago with a newly diagnosed 7 month kitten named Lucy. I've read several recommendations that I shoul

Re: Need prayers for my Hannibal -getting blind

2006-06-19 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   I am going through the same thing with my Popeye.  Even with the norvasc I think he is still losing his sight.  He seems to be adjusting well.  He is losing weight though.  :(    tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, I would like to ask you all more praye

Re: Diagnosed Today

2006-06-19 Thread catatonya
I've been away for a week, but I'm sure you've had lots of suggestions.  You might consider seeing a holistic vet.  My cat got very sick with a URI when first diagnosed.  We used immunoregulin, interferon, and lots of vitamins and things prescribed by the holistic vet.  She got better and lived abo

Re: Advice Needed

2006-06-12 Thread catatonya
My vet doesn't use it either.  What was given to Michelle Lomax's cat that made him so sick?   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message -From: Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Monday, June 12, 2006 7:35 amSubject: Re: Advice NeededTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> I don't know the

Re: LOST OF OUR BELOVED [SASSY]

2006-06-12 Thread catatonya
Joe,   I'm sorry for your loss.  The symptoms can be so many different things.  Usually if one of my cats gets sick with anything we retest just in case   tonyajoe o <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all,    Just join this site after losing our beloved [Sassy] to Feline Leukemia We di

Re: Test results and an OT question

2006-06-12 Thread catatonya
One of my older negatives has had a heart murmur for years.   We had it checked out by a specialist.  It's never caused a problem so far...   Great news about the negative tests!   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cats can develop heart murmurs JUST from the stress of being at the vet's o

Re: isolation

2006-06-10 Thread catatonya
Basically immediately.  The virus is in the saliva.  Once anything the cats have licked has dried the virus is gone  So unless they licked something a lot and a negative went and licked the same place. Transmission is not very likely.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I read a lot

Re: MK Update

2006-06-09 Thread catatonya
That's great!!!  I've got a Momma Kitty too.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're back from the vet's with another good report.  Mama Kitty just had her last treatment of Acemannan and one more vitamin B12 shot.  She's gained more weight -- she's just over 8lbs now...which is much better than t

Re: "Light" positive? Help!

2006-06-09 Thread catatonya
A lot of us were in your situation (fostering with a shelter/rescue) when we found out one of our fosters was positive.  I went through a terrible time because my own cats' shots were not 'up to date'.  It was Christmas and my vet was telling me to get the positive cat out of my house NOW!  It was

Re: "Light" positive? Help!

2006-06-09 Thread catatonya
I would.  I don't think it would hurt anything.  See what the vet says.  In my opinion though, if they test negative and are not sick I would vaccinate.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message -From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Friday, June 9, 2006 11:57 am

Re: "Light" positive? Help!

2006-06-09 Thread catatonya
If your other cats are healthy adults they should hopefully fight off the virus on their own.  In the meantime I would get everyone's felv vaccinations started right away   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all,I have been doing rescue in Texas for a little less than a year now. I

Re: Kitten newly diagnosed

2006-06-08 Thread catatonya
Maggie,   I was in a similar situation with 2 kittens and one testing positive.  My positive got very sick with a URI, herpes, etc but did get well from that and went on to live to around 6 or 7 years old.  I did NOT keep her on antibiotics after she got well.  She was on antibiotics, interfe

RE: need prayers for my Bella's babies

2006-06-07 Thread catatonya
yes. when they're so young it doesn't take much of anything to lose them. :(Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Not yet.. could it causing to lose weight that much?   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Tuesday, June 06,

Re: For those who mix positive/negative

2006-06-07 Thread catatonya
My house has been mixed over 10 years.  I don't do anything special.  My negatives continue to get their vaccinations.   tNoelle Ehrenkaufer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As I mentioned before I have two kittens who were abandoned that I took in. Both are about 5 months now. I found

Re: Update on MK

2006-06-07 Thread catatonya
That is great news!!![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mama Kitty is a celebrity now :0)  She is 'Pet of the Month' at my veterinarians office!  She got free treats and toys and her name will be on the sign out front for a month.  We are so proud!   This afternoon MK had her fourth treatment with Ace

Re: New member, :-(

2006-06-07 Thread catatonya
Beth,   I'm so sorry for your predicament.  First of all though You didn't make 'mistakes'.  You did what any decent person would do.   Have you tried finding a rescue group in your area to help you financially??  Check the internet and see what help there might be for you financially.   As

Re: Mini,Hilary and Lorelei

2006-06-06 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry Sherry.   tonyaSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I received an aweful e-mail late last night that we had to let all 3 of our precious girls cross over the bridge,I know many of our volunteers will be shedding many tears with me today.Thank you all for being here and tellin

RE: need prayers for my Bella's babies

2006-06-06 Thread catatonya
have they been checked for worms or other parasites?Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Hi, everyone, I would like to ask for prayers and healing energy for my Bella’s babies.. there are a little over 9 weeks old now, and I noticed that they are pretty skinny.. I can feel spin

spaz

2006-06-06 Thread catatonya
14 years old!  Wow!gwork <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I need to share the story of my cat, Spaz, with all of you.  Perhaps it will help someone out there.  Spaz was diagnosed at 8 years of age with leukemia.  She was an indoor-only cat, except for one summer when she was a kitten, from about

Re: New to group/ Conflicting information

2006-05-27 Thread catatonya
First of all bless you for taking her in.  IF your other cats are all adults and have had their vaccination I would let her mix whenever I was ready.  That is what I do.  I have spent tons of money retesting my negatives who have lived with 2 positives for years.  There is never any change.   If

Re: Pekoe is gone .....

2006-05-24 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry Marlene.  Pekoe is with Digby now.   tMarlene Chornie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Group,       It is with great sadness that I must tell you that we had to let Pekoe go to the Bridge this morning (May 23rd).  It was a difficult decision that we struggled with this past

Re: Hello

2006-05-23 Thread catatonya
very late (and will continue to be late.  it's last week of school.) I'm in atlanta suburb.  I would love to know who this vet is, and let me see what i can do.  first of all, if all your cats are adults and vaccinated I would keep the positive cat... tC PQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: Good Report

2006-05-23 Thread catatonya
That's great news.  I have  'Mama Kitty' too.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last week on Tuesday, MK (mama kitty) was diagnosed with FeVL+.  She was very anemic and had lost 14% of her body weight (1 and 1/4th lbs).  Her 3rd eyelids spanned about 1/2 of her eyes.   That Friday, we began

Re: Lola

2006-05-22 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry Sherry. :(   tonyaSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Belinda,could you please add sweet little Lola to the CLS? She was felv+ and we lost her on the 20th,I just got home from camping and found out.Thank you. Sherry Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ cou

Re: Questions

2006-05-22 Thread catatonya
Signs of anemia. :(   I hope Ziggy feels better soon.   tonyaNicholena Rushton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello all,   I know that it has been some time since I wrote anything although I have been keeping up to date by reading the postings each day.  I want to say that all of you who h

RE: 5 day old kitten -- please pray for her

2006-05-19 Thread catatonya
Great news!Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you for saying that -- she is doing better,, now she weightsalmost 5 oz (she was 4 oz when I first got her) -- she is such a goodgirl - she purrs like a motor machine!!-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: OT:frustrated w "throw away Pets"

2006-05-18 Thread catatonya
try doing a search for yahoo groups about animal rescue and welfare in your area.   I'm on a lot and there are many times people post looking for animal friendly housing and get good responses.  Good luck.  Things can change through no fault of our own.  I have been thinking of taking in a new posi

Re: A new story of Gurfunkle

2006-05-17 Thread catatonya
That is such a nice story.  Wasn't he lucky to find you!   tHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Some of you might remember about my beloved Garfunkle who crossed the bridge in November which seems so hard to believe.. it seems like just yesterday…. I still miss and love him

Re: Bandy's eye appt.

2006-05-16 Thread catatonya
Great news, Kerry!Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi everyone, Just wanted to update you all on Bandy's eye appointment last Thursday..We finally have some good news..and the doctor was even shocked...His eyes have improved..So for the moment, he can see some..He isn't running into thing

Re: New to the list - hello.

2006-05-16 Thread catatonya
Elizabeth,   I think if your other cats are vaccinated they are either fine, or possibly already positive.  Being with an felv cat at this point won't make a difference if they've been vaccinated.   Lots of times people test as kittens and get a negative result and vaccinate.  Well, the cat was p

Re: Update on Allie

2006-05-15 Thread catatonya
They do let you know.  It sounds like Allie is ready.  Take care of yourself too.  It's very hard going through this.   tJennifer Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I honestly never understood what you all meant by you will know when it is time, but it's true, our cats do have a way of telling us

RE: OT: heartbroken

2006-05-13 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   You definitely have way too much on your hands to do adoptions.  Maybe you could do a petfinder site though?   I know this sounds cruel. I don't know how old you are either... but there comes a time you have to take cats you find like this to a shelter.  You can't take

Re: Mixing FeLv & non FeLv

2006-05-13 Thread catatonya
This was how I got started.  I had 12 cats total.  The positive (I didn't know was positive) was about 8 weeks old and her 'best friend' was a negative about the same age.  They were together at least a month, probably closer to 2.  I found out she was positive, tested, retested, retested everyone.

Re: URGENT-Bert needs HELP!! GOOD NEWS!!!!!

2006-05-13 Thread catatonya
YAY!!![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I wanted to let you Bert has a home!! Read below! Made my day even thought the rest of the week was crappy!   In a message dated 5/12/2006 12:23:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Thank you so very much for your help and concer

Re: URGENT-Bert needs HELP!!

2006-05-13 Thread catatonya
/where are you Rachel?   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Awww Tad,   BLESS YOU!!!  I wish there were more people out there like you!  I have 3 adult FeLV+ and a whole litter of 8 week old kittens in rescue that need homes.  Sometimes it seems like an impossible feat to find them homes, but s

Re: OT: My Sign from Bailey

2006-05-13 Thread catatonya
I think surely they could at least give you a copy of the photo. Offer to pay postage or whatever. tBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nina,I wrote to the weather station and asked if they could send me a copy, probably not but it's worth a try. I grabbed my camera because they showed it a se

Re: Katarina

2006-05-12 Thread catatonya
Prayers for Katarina on the way. tSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi all just need a few prayers for beautiful Katarina again,she is feeling abit under the weather and doc Jen is taking her to the clinic tomorrow.I did get to give her some extra loving tonight,you just never know if it

Re: PAWS and the FeLV room

2006-05-12 Thread catatonya
Great work, Kerry!Kerry MacKenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Belinda, Rebecca, Marylyn, Wendy, MaryChristine, Janine, Terri, Gloria,Becca, Karen and everyone --I heard some great news last night when I (finally) met up with the PAWSclinic director, Rochelle, to talk about my foster Pookie's m

Re: Prayers for Allie

2006-05-11 Thread catatonya
Prayers on the way for Allie.    tJennifer Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Allie was back at the vet today with 105 fever- came down to 102.5 with Metacam (kitty NSAID) and sq fluids.  I did get the vet to show me how to give the sq fluids, so I can administer them now if she stops eating and d

Re: FeLV+ Kitten needs home in Dallas area

2006-05-11 Thread catatonya
How long has Ballerina been with the other cats?  If any time at all and she has retested all of them I think it 99.9 percent sure that 2 vaccinated 8 year old cats are NOT going to catch leukemia.. :(wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi guys,My vet called me yesterday and wanted to know if

RE: OT: heartbroken

2006-05-11 Thread catatonya
yes!  maybe put one or two kittens only inside a little box at the back of the trap. she'll go in for them.Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I guess if I were going to try, I should try it asap before the mama forgets about her babies..huh?   From: [EMAIL PROT

RE: What can I do?

2006-05-11 Thread catatonya
Same story here.  Cats had been living together for at least 4 months before I found one was positive.  I had 12 I think at the time.   None of my negatives ever turned positive.  Adopted a new positive and same story.  Some of my cats have lived nearly their entire lives (the older ones) with a po

RE: OT: heartbroken

2006-05-11 Thread catatonya
True, but how do you get the kittens to stay in the back of the trap and not spring it on themselves.."Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Usually the mother goes in the trap very quickly because she hears and smells the kittens. -Original Message-From: [

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