Re: RE..Update Akira

2005-05-16 Thread catatonya
Lisa,   Everyone has their own ideas about euthanasia.  You have to do what is right for you and what you feel is right for Akira.  I'm not you, and would not presume to tell you what is right in your situation.  When I have been in similar situations I have sometimes chosen to euthanize, and somet

Re: Ginger is eating with Periactin

2005-05-21 Thread catatonya
I know this is late, but I feel the uri is causing her not to eat right now.  I would wait on the ultra sound.  Also, it's very good news she's eating some!  I've seen night and day differences when a uri clears up!  I hope that's what's happening for Ginger!!   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last nig

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-21 Thread catatonya
Oh Lisa,  I am so sorry.  There is nothing I can say to add to what you've written.  What a special lifetime you two shared together, even though it was too short.  I have been thinking about you, and I hope you know everyone is here for you even though we can't actually be with you in person. t[EM

Re: OT: Please send prayers for my dog Fern and my horse Pepsi

2005-05-22 Thread catatonya
When it rains, it pours.  I hope this email finds Fern and Pepsi feeling better.  I hope you're trying to take care of yourself.  I know it's easier said than done.  : (   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fern has been breathing harder due to the cancer in her lungs, but has still been going for sho

Re: I Think I'm Losing Digby .....

2005-05-23 Thread catatonya
Marlene,   I am way behind on email.  I hope maybe Digby is doing better today?  Don't beat yourself up over something you may have missed.  I've found that to be easier to say than do,  but it has often heppened with me that one of mine became quickly ill and I made myself miserable wondering and

Re: Andy is gone

2005-05-23 Thread catatonya
Jamie,   I am so sorry.  I am behind and skipped ahead when I saw this message, so I don't know what all was going on with Andy, but I am so very, very sorry.    Please take care of yourself, and post and cry as much as you please.  That's what the list is for.   I hope when you're feeling up to it

RE: OT cat-safe roach control

2005-05-24 Thread catatonya
LOL!!!   I'm in Georgia, and we have those monsters here too.  I could tell many, many stories. haa!  My cats will usually get them, but sometimes, unfortunately, it's me that finds one.  It is so awful when they fly.  I have had them get ON me before at our place on the lake. lol.  It's really

Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-25 Thread catatonya
Jenn,   You are right about her needing potassium.  The only thing I know of with potassium is a banana.  Do you have any gatorade or other sports type drinks?  They often have electrolytes, etc... that help when dehydrated.   Also, be careful not to feed too much too fast.  You don't want to overw

Re: Worried about Michelle

2005-05-25 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I'm so sorry for your losses.  I'm glad Ginger is doing better though, and I'm sure she will be a bright spot for you right now.  I hope the retreat is relaxing and healing for you.  Take care of yourself. tTerri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Big hugs to you and Gray.   Goodnigh

Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-25 Thread catatonya
If she took something blueberry flavored she might let you syringe a bit of gatorade.. you never know![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have generic Gatorade, but that has flavor in it.   I'm tempted to syringe her some lukewarm water, but I did have the food she was eating soupy, so I'm not sure

Re: Jersey

2005-05-25 Thread catatonya
glad that I found that site. It kees the last glimpse of hope alive... Stan>From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>Subject: Re: I Think I'm Losing Digby .>Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 20:02:15 -0700 (PDT)>&g

Re: starved cat -warning about those sports drinks

2005-05-26 Thread catatonya
I don't think gatorade is a problem.  Doctors recommend it.  Some of the 'high energy' or 'power' drinks do have some bad additives.   tMia Nicer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes the pedialight is good, definitely stay away from the sports drink most do have caffiene and sugar with very little if an

Re: Digby has passed ....

2005-05-26 Thread catatonya
Marlene,   I'm so sorry for your loss.  It sounds like it was very peaceful though, for all of you. That helps a lot, but I know you'll miss Digby.  It sounds like you have wonderful vets.    Take care, tonyaMarlene Chornie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Group,       It is with great sadness

Re: Jersey

2005-05-26 Thread catatonya
I don't understand how the vet got from kidney disease to 'something between the kidneys'?  What does that mean?  Does she think there's a tumor?   Also, does she think Jersey had felv AND fiv?   I've never heard of either of them causing kidney problems.  I don't know enough about the bloodwork, b

Re: Jenn/your posts-a question

2005-05-27 Thread catatonya
Jenn,   I don't get a background or anything with your posts either. weird.  I am set to receive html and not just plain text, but I don't get backgrounds or anything with any posts except Patti's   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't have a dark background. Someone else told me I did too, weird,

RE: Recent losses

2005-05-28 Thread catatonya
maybe this will help.  I hope it doesn't hurt.  But I always looked forward to going to pick up my babies' ashes.  I felt glad to bring them home, and I didn't like them being away.  Maybe, well of course I AM crazy, but I felt just like when I had to leave them for procedures, etc... when they wer

Re: Jersey

2005-05-28 Thread catatonya
How long has Jersey not been able to use his back legs?   tBarbara Lowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: just a thought, i give one of my cats (who is negative for leuekmia)postassium citrate to ward off any more bouts of his oxalate crystals. theother cats get MegaC plus but that's not advised for oxala

Re: stitch

2005-05-28 Thread catatonya
Hi,   I'm very behind on my email, but I'm so sorry to read that Stitch didn't make it.  He is at rest now.  You certainly did everything you could, and I hope that you've been getting some rest yourself now as you said.  Again, I'm so sorry you had to lose your friend.   tonya"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <

RE: OT cat-safe roach control

2005-05-28 Thread catatonya
Another thing I used to do to help with ants at our place in the lake is this.  I would wipe all the counters, doorframes, etc with soapy water and not rinse them.  Use a lemon scented dishwashing liquid or lemon scented bleach or lemon whatever.  Evidently insects don't like the citrus scent.

Re: emergency advice on starved cat needed

2005-05-28 Thread catatonya
Gosh Jenn!    I hate to sound picky, but now your font is so small I can't see it without moving my face right up to the screen???   On a more important note.  Be sure you're careful when you put up the notices.  If someone calls you want to check THEM out before you tell them you have the cat.  Y

remembrances

2005-05-28 Thread catatonya
Another thing I do now when I lose one of my babies is to save a clipping of their hair.  I put it in the top of the container with their ashes.  I know it sounds weird, but for some reason I like to have that remembrance.  (If you've never opened one of those containers, the cremains are in anothe

Re: RE..emergency on starved cat

2005-05-28 Thread catatonya
You're right.  It 'can' happen.  Unfortunately, as many strays as I've taken in there have only ever been 1 or 2 I've found that had 'good' parents actually looking for them.   The cat Lovey, that Brenda just took in got into that position.  Someone found him in a storm, felv positive, not neutered

Re: remembrances

2005-05-28 Thread catatonya
Thank you for the link.  I'm from Georgia, and I was surprised I had never heard of it before.  It's very interesting I think!   tTenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i've saved clippings from my cat's fur, too...and the hair jewellery was very common--here's a page of info onit (lark publis

Re: meet_Jersey

2005-06-06 Thread catatonya
Definitely a beautiful boy!   tBelinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Stan,Just saw Jersey's photo, what a beautiful boy, he looks like my furangel Skeeter.-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://ad

Jenn and Barbara

2005-06-06 Thread catatonya
I'm not all the way caught up from last week yet, but I wanted to offer you both my condolences on your losses.  : (   tonyaBelinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Jenn,I'm sorry I overlooked Seagull and Bones, I have added both of them to the service. My condolences on Seagull, it's been an es

Re: Tad lost his Sammy

2005-06-06 Thread catatonya
Tad,   I'm sorry you've suffered another loss so soon.  Someone on the list said once that they believed we have more losses in the spring and fall and I believe that seems to be true.  I don't remember what the reason was, but she said that in the spring and in the fall the window to 'the other si

Re: Jersey.....

2005-06-06 Thread catatonya
Oh no, Stan.  I am so sorry.  I knew it didn't sound good for poor Jersey, but I was hoping he would get better.   take care, tonyastany petrov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am very sorry to tell you that Jersey died today- 11am. He was very sick the last two days. I was going to take him today t

Re: Update on Bones (good news!)

2005-06-07 Thread catatonya
That is great news!!!   tonyaBelinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That's great news about Bones, I hope the month flies by and she heals well without the surgery.-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp

RE: Sam is FOUND!

2005-06-07 Thread catatonya
What a story!  You really should write something!  "Sam on the Lamb"  lol.   tonya"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just want everybody to know that we FOUND SAM!Someone called me at 9:30 or so this morning, saying that she'd seen our poster in the mini-mart, and saw a cat like Sam's desc

Fwd: Do NOT buy Hartz products

2005-06-07 Thread catatonya
I don't remember if I sent this to the group or not.  I also made a 'handout' in microsoft word that I'm going to hang up in stores that sell hartz products.  If anyone wants it let me know and I'll send it to you.  You can't send attachments onlist.   t Please pass on to anyone you know who has p

Re: Question - Long

2005-06-08 Thread catatonya
Hi Sheila,   I hope someone has answered you by now.  We have several people with persians on the list.  I would not give her valium as vets don't recommend it anymore for cats.  It sounds like she'll have to be shaved at the vets, and possibly sedated to do it.  I know that doesn't help right now.

Re: Question - Long

2005-06-08 Thread catatonya
It's Wednesday, so this has probably already been taken care of, but just in case  I agree to wait to see a vet.  Even if you bathe her I doubt you can hold her still to shave her safely.  You have to 'know' how to do that and have one of those dog/cat shaver things to do it safely at all. 

Re: need prayers please!

2005-06-08 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   Prayers and healing thoughts to Corky and Carl.  I hope this post finds them feeling better.   tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: One of my 4 year old babies, a mutt doggy, Corky (mix of Scottie, Westie and Schnauzer) all of sudden started having bloody stools early this

Re: OT: US military killing dogs in Iraq

2005-06-09 Thread catatonya
I wonder who we should contact?  Senators/reps?  news media?   tBONNIE J KALMBACH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://usmilitarykillsdogs.allsupportgroup.info/www.elephants.com

dog meat trade in korea-ot

2005-06-09 Thread catatonya
I received a letter from IDA asking them to contact officials in Korea asking them "politely that for the health of Korean citizens and for the millions of dogs who are already suffering unimaginable cruelties, they must not allow the legalization of the dog meat trade.  Urge them to create an e

Re: Fwd: Question about feral with FeLV

2005-06-09 Thread catatonya
In the summer when it's hot, the animals do eat less.  All I could suggest would be to try to tempt them with goodies...   Good luck.  They are lucky to have you!   tonyaNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gloria,What a wonderful human this person is! I can't tell you if this is 'normal' behavior f

RE: Hideyo - how is Corky?

2005-06-09 Thread catatonya
That's good news about Corky!  I just hate dealing with emergency vets.  I'm glad you got him home.  I hope Carl feels better soon and perks up too.   tonyaHideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you for asking, Nina. She is doing much better - I had to fightwith the vet at the emergency c

Re: I'm Back!!

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
Welcome back![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All,     I'm up and running againthank god! Needless to say I had a potload of emails and was bouncing all over too. I hope all is well with everyone and I'm glad to be back online.   Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!http://ww

Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
anyone know of a retirement home for 2?     I live in Astoria, Queens NY.  I took the cats off the streets a few years ago; abandoned in a cardboard box. I have severe health concerns and my energy is nil.   Thanks   Richard   On Tue, 7 Jun 2005 20:21:40 -0400 "rjmondello" <[EMAI

Re: Bramble

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I'm s behind on my emails I'm reading them backwards, so I'm assuming Bramble is hanging in there for now.  Good luck.  I hope this works out soon, and for the better!   tonya"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Prayers coming for Bramble! We are all pulling for you! GloriaAt

Re: Activism and Bramble

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I just realized we had a new Michelle on our list.  Welcome to the list, although it sounds like you and poor Bramble are going through a horrible time right now.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bramble.  If the seizures stop, I'm sure Bramble can deal with the blindness per s

RE: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
That's what I thought!  I forwarded the ideas, but haven't had time to check up with anyone from the group yet tonight.  I'll let you know what I find out!!   tChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: He could try Angel’s Gate which is near him.  Also, North Shore does have a ‘retirement plan’ for ani

Re: OT - PETA question

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
We've been having this same discussion on another group.  Evidently the information is true and is a direct quote from Ingrid Newkirk.  I was given several sites to look at, but they did all come from pit bull rescue  sites.  I haven't had time to verify anything on a peta site.  It was very upsett

Forward I promised about judging quality of life

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
The 'pet detective' part I was talking about in my post is mostly the bottom part of the post.   tonya   NMHPForum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>From: "NMHPForum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 17:00:35 -0700Subject: [NMHP] But, what if their quality of life would be

Re: OT: US military killing dogs in Iraq (real action you can take that can help and not cause any harm)

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
I agree about fostering military animals.  But,  this is not a case of us criticising how "they" treat "their" animals.  American soldiers were shooting "their" animals.  There's nothing very hypocritical about it.  It's pretty forthright, cruel, and hateful. Those kinds of behaviors are not going

Re: Angel Wings Sanctuary [Very Bad if True] (all sorts of contact info)

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
It's too bad she couldn't be forced to turn over the property, and then maybe instead of confiscating the cats money could be raised to clean up the property, build a 'barn' there and keep it as a decent sanctuary  I think it did say she had put up cat fencing around the perimeter of the pr

RE: OT - PETA question

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
I agree about charging the parents as well.  People just need to be educated about their pets.  They think they know all they need to know about dogs, cats, turtles, whatever and just go get one.  I also heard (or read) that Ingrid Newkirk herself was attacked by a pit bull as a child and 'personal

another forward I think goes along with what we've been discussing.....

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
I must say I was quick to stereotype the pet detective as a 'male' when actually the detective is a female named Kat.  :)  (only defense is that there are still over 600 emails still in the box!) tonyaNMHPForum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>From: "NMHPForum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>D

RE: Information

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
Hi Niki!   I'm glad you found the list.  You'll get lots of support and advice!  First of all congratulations on your new baby!  The good news is that if Ziggy is only 8 weeks old he could still fight off the virus (which it sounds like you've already learned).  I'm not sure what the total time you

Bramble

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I am so glad the transfer factor is making a difference. I'm not sure what all you've tried so far.  It seems to me that if it were a reaction to the flea med. there would have been some sort of antecdote.  I had something similar once happen with an ear mite treatment.  Also, it seems

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY/TONYA

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
I don't have the original message because both of the people who replied, you and Joan, deleted the original from your replies. (which is highly unusual that I would get 2 replies and neither had the original) I normally delete originals, and if I get a reply I deal with it then because I go th

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY/TONYA

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
Susan,   Did you email the man directly? I have lost his email addy.   tSusan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I haven't sent any of the other ideas but I emailed with an offer to take them - into FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome), my rescue group - with me as the permanent foster.  I usually take

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NYTanya

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
Where are you taking a cat from???  I've had quite a few heartbreakers this week.  We rarely hear though, when they get rescued!  Who are you getting?  From Spalding? t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/10/2005 10:33:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That'

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY/TONYA

2005-06-10 Thread catatonya
NO!  MY face is red!  I really didn't expect any replies and didn't save the message as you'll see if you're up reading late!  I'll get it figured out if Susan hasn't already.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/10/2005 10:29:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ha

Re: Please send good energy Grace's way

2005-06-11 Thread catatonya
Good luck from me too.  I think I would give it just a day or so and then try something new.  Lysine?  vitamin c? the interferon?  something for a boost.  And the ear mite cat could use it too.  You know my feral cat NEVER got earmites or URI's when my entire household would get cases of them.  The

RE: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY/TONYA

2005-06-11 Thread catatonya
I forwarded (through Julie from kittycityrescue) the info. from Joan and Patti.   I think Susan has also emailed him herself from what else I've read so far.    I'm sorry to have caused  confusion out of all this, but I really didn't expect so many people to have ideas or open homes to two 'old' ca

bramble

2005-06-11 Thread catatonya
I've never heard of seizures being associated with fiv. period.   Is the vet saying that he/she read and administered the revolution according to the wrong directions and now they have been changed on the packets So according to your vet this is the fault of Pfizer???   I find it hard to believ

Re: Seabastian

2005-06-11 Thread catatonya
Hi Jennifer,   I'm not sure if anyone answered, but if you're in the u.s. and use the alpha interferon it's given orally like you're doing.  The Omega interferon you have to get your vet to import (at great expense).  I think it's injected.   How old is Sebastian?   I really don't know about the de

Re: earmite med reaction - Tonya

2005-06-11 Thread catatonya
It was so many years ago I don't recall.  I know it wasn't hartz though because I thought I was getting a 'better' brand.  Bob was just a kitten (and he did test positive as a kitten, but I didn't know it yet) with ear mites and I thought I'd try otc drops.The next morning he couldn't move.  Was ju

Re: Bramble, questions and Grace

2005-06-11 Thread catatonya
This is promising news!!![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will certainly add Grace to my prayers - hope she ok soon.   I will try to answer the questions recently asked.   Due to Bramble having been adopted with FIV the sanctuary pay the vets bills and I contribute what I can. The sanctuary have an acc

Re: Information

2005-06-11 Thread catatonya
t.  Now it is nice to know Ziggy can have a productive life for whatever time I am going to be blessed by him.   Niki - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 1:42 AM Subject: RE: Information Hi Niki!   I'm glad you found th

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NYTanya

2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
Well I'm glad you're taking one from there.  I can't believe we have so many places here that still gas.  It's pathetic.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep, Spalding Prob make trip down to finally visit shelter! (Prob be heartbreaking too!) That's the shelter I got my precious Felv+ Ethan from..

Re: 6 week old kitten fever question

2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
I have no new ideas, but I hope your new kitten is feeling better.  Trying to cool them as you have been doing is all I know.  Good luck with her!   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all- sorry I been inactive lately just a reader I guess you would call me :(I have a slightly urgent question...I

Re: Information

2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
info regarding this?  I apologize in advance for asking so many questions but I trying to do what is best for Ziggy and do not want to compromise what health he has right now.   Niki - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 12:48 AM S

Re: Question

2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
Sheila,   I know many people that simply flea comb their cats daily.  It works!  If you're obsessive compulsive like myself you'll even enjoy it. lol. Good luck!   Also,  when I get a flea on the comb I usually drop it into a coffee mug of hot soapy water or rubbing alcohol to kill it.   tonya[EMAI

Re: FIP

2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
I think they are saying now that it's really not that 'catchy' because it's caused by a corona virus that most cats are  or will be exposed to already.  It's just that most cats exposed to the various viruses do not come down with fip and a few do.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was alre

Re: thank you

2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
I'm so sorry for the problems you're dealing with right now and the bad report of the cancer.  I hope your cat has as many good days as possible left to spend with you Kristi.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I just want to thank you all for your responses we are having many problems (with leuk) r

Re: Bramble, questions and Grace

2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
dogs with Parvo before it ever caught on for cats.GloriaOn Jun 11, 2005, at 9:58 PM, catatonya wrote:> This is promising news!!!>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> I will certainly add Grace to my prayers - hope she ok soon.>> I will try to answer the questions recently asked.>> Due

Re: fever down!

2005-06-12 Thread catatonya
hopefully she's just weak from having a temp for so long, and she is SOOO thin. I can't find my other thermometer so I'll take it again in an hour- maybe I'll guinea pig on of my others to see what it says then...Its just suddenly so normal I can't believe it :)yeah> > F

Re:she's better, he's worse- aargh!

2005-06-13 Thread catatonya
Kristi,   I hope Val goes peacefully as well.  Until then I hope you can keep him comfortable.  Hugs to you both.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: her dose oif flagyl was so small I actually compounded the med into a flavored liquid for her- she stikll hates it, but its only for 5 days, so we're alr

Re: New Member

2005-06-13 Thread catatonya
Hi Erika,   Welcome the the list, although I'm sorry you had to find us.  Right now it sounds like you're doing about all you can.  How old is Tom?  What ages are the others?  If possible, I would keep them all inside for now.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello,I am new to this service, so I hop

Limping Kittens??

2005-06-13 Thread catatonya
Am I confused, or did someone have a positive cat showing weakness in the rear legs?  I saw this on another board.  I don't know how old these kittens were, but old enough for s/n. tad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Yes--they pick up one of their paws--It is the calici virus--need to start them on clava

Muffie

2005-06-13 Thread catatonya
How is she doing this week?  I am so glad you took her in!   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina,   I took Muffie to the vet, he sedated her and shaved her body left the fur around her face and head long. She looks like a little strange lion, but I know she feels better. She seems healthy and has calmed

Re: Muffie

2005-06-13 Thread catatonya
That sounds good to me!  I was afraid she would be upset from the shave.  Glad to know she's settled in and enjoying being spoiled.   t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Muffie is great. Thanks for asking. I think she likes her new hairdo. She is getting along great with everyone, better than I expected. The

RE: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread catatonya
Yay!!!Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually, Kat on the list offered to take him and she is planning to pick him up to NY from NY this Sunday – thank you for forwarding the messages to everyone!   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: gave torb last night-helped alot

2005-06-14 Thread catatonya
Kristi,   I'm glad the torb helped.  You are right.  You'll both know when the time is right.    tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i gave him torb 1mg last night (for some relief of his discomfort and mild sedation)and it defiantely helped with his jitteriness. she said i could do 2 mg if i wanted, bu

Re: CLS-Smokey/Gloria

2005-06-14 Thread catatonya
Gloria,   Best of luck finding Smokey.  There was a lot more information about looking for lost cats (and dogs) from the best friends forum last week.  If you or anyone else would like the info. I saved it because it was very good.   tonya"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow! Thanks, Joa

Re: New to felv have questions

2005-06-14 Thread catatonya
Peggy,   I am so sorry for your loss.  How long have Petal and Flower lived together already?  How long did they live with Thorne?  When I was in a similar situation I separated like you have done, but mine had already lived together at least 3 months, so I just brought my positive cat back home an

RE: [FivCats] Re: Cooling Off Kitty

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
Linda,   You certainly did the right thing.  There is no reason to put to euthanize a cat just for being positive!  This cat could never even get sick from leukemia and just be a 'carrier'.  If he does get sick then you can decide about treatments and alternatives.  That might not happen for a very

Re: Bramble

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
That is good news.  I think Bramble is telling you he wants to hang on.  When will his good vet be back?   It sounds like Minstrel might be having an allergic reaction to something.  Has he been in contact with the flea treatment or anything else?  Or it could be that he just allergies to dust or w

Re: FW: false positives for feLV tests

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
Yes,  false positives are very common for fiv because kittens can test positive if their mother was positive and then throw it off later.  I don't think an fiv test is considered definitive on a cat under 3 or 6 months.  I don't remember which it is.  I know I wish shelters didn't test for fiv anym

Re: Any more animal communication questions?

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
Hi Kat,   No questions, but thank you for offering to take questions from our members.  It was very nice of you!  You are very lucky to have the skill to communicate as you do.   tonya"Kathleen A. Berard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, everyone. I just wanted to see if there are any more quest

Re: This is what the vet said...

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
The IFA is more definitive, but I really don't see any reason to give it right away.  If Tom still tests positive or even negative on the elisa in 30 days I would retest with IFA as a means of double checking the results.  Tom is a lucky cat to have found such a good home!   Also, I didn't realize

RE: This is what the vet said...

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
True, you can do it right away, but if the IFA comes back negative I still don't think you'd want to vaccinate for felv without waiting an interval of time, so why waste the money on a 2nd test right now?  If it were me, I would wait 60 days to be sure, and then I would go have both tests.  That is

RE: This is what the vet said...

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
True.  I really think anyone bringing new cats who test negative should still retest 60-90 days later to be truly sure.  And then during that time the cat could not be exposed to any new cats or to possible positives.  That's why I think, too, it's much more common than we know that we have cats th

Re: FW: false positives for feLV tests

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
I thought this was talking about false positives for fiv??  I'd like to see that article too.  If it were true it seems like someone would have heard??  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 11:42 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]S

heartworm for cats

2005-06-15 Thread catatonya
Erika,   Thank you for the info.  I'm going to the vet tomorrow so I'm going to ask about it.  I'm in the south, and although my cats don't go outside, mosquitoes occasionally get inside, and heartworm in dogs is a HUGE problem here.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonya,I didn't know there was a h

Re: Pekoe - Check Up & Blood Work

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
I personally wouldn't bother testing anymore.  At least not anytime real soon.  I hope Pekoe continues to do well!   tonyaMarlene Chornie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Group,       First of all, I want to thank all of you for your sympathies expressed when we lost Digby last month.  It meant a

Re: heartworm for cats

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
vet successfully treated it but I thought I was going to lose Magellan.    There was a U. Fla study in mid florida that found that 15% of all stray feral cats had feline heartworm.  My vet, at this time, does not recommend preventatives.    My cat that got it was entirely a house cat.   catatonya &

Re: Tamara's Quintapus

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
Tamara,   Have you thought of a children's book?  Evidently they're easier to get published and make tons of money.   Money we all need for our critters!!   tonyatamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually Nina, I AM an illustrator/sculptor.  The major problem with getting a book published

Re: Please - I need another big prayer for George!!

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
Good luck Hideyo,   I have successfully trapped cats a 2nd time.  It's not as easy, but if you let him go without food a bit he'll go in.  I would try with the fish net if you've had luck with it in the pas though.  It's so hard dealing with ferals.  They are just so afraid.  : (   tHideyo Yamamoto

Re: flower and petal

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
Hi Peggy,   If I recall Thorne is the cat you lost?  If so, then if Flower and Petal were both with Thorne for that amount of time I would think that if Petal were going to get the leukemia she would already have it.  If it were me I would bring Flower home.  That's what I did anyway.  My positive

Re: pls add Norman to the CLS

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
Robin,   I'm so sorry to hear about Norman.  It's such a 'lost' feeling you have when you lose so many so close together.  Be good to yourself.  It takes a lot out of you going through so much grief.  I am so sorry, but I'm glad Norman and your other positives found a loving and understanding home.

Re: This is what the vet said...

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
When this first happened to me I retested and retested.  I finally stopped.  Now I only retest if one of my negatives gets sick.  We test immediately to rule that out.  Over (it's been about 10 years now nearly) this time I've lost one positive and 4 negatives.  Even when my negatives got sick and

Re: Bramble

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I hope things go well with poor Bramble at the vet's tomorrow.  You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers. tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The boy was doing so well - I've come home to find he has scratched fur and skin off the side of his face over the last couple of hours and it's a b

Re: faster breathing

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
Michelle,   I hope you're over reacting.  I haven't dealt with tumors so I don't know, but my best to you and Lucy.   tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am feeling stressed about Lucy, and do not know if it is reasonable or I am just paranoid. A few times over the past week, including tonight when I

OT- Fun Quiz

2005-06-16 Thread catatonya
I imagine everyone would fall into the same category as me. lol.  Here's a cute quiz you can take to see how much of a 'cat person' you are!   http://cats.about.com/library/catpersonquiz/blcatpersonquiz.htm?questnum=1&cor=2381&nl=1

Re: oral infections

2005-06-17 Thread catatonya
I think they both do.  :(Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is oral infection common among feLV kitties, or is this more for FIV kitties - ?

Re:Misha

2005-06-17 Thread catatonya
Melody,   The drippy butt sounds like IBD to me.  I've never heard of it being associated with leukemia...  As everyone else said, you don't have to worry about exposing the baby to Misha.  You might want to purchase a large dog crate/kennel or confine her to the bathroom when she has these flare u

Re: OT - different article on PETA in NC

2005-06-17 Thread catatonya
Well,  I don't know what's going on, but both these links are sponsored by the Center for Consumer Freedom.  The center for consumer freedom is against all animal rights and animal welfare groups and animal welfare laws.  For example they believe that puppy mills should not be put out of business b

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