[Felvtalk] Nitnoy and felv

2012-10-15 Thread dlgegg
My Nitnoy crossed over today at 12:45.She had been with me since 2008, survived a raccoon biting of her tail and being FELV +. There was nothing to idicate whaat was going on. During the holidays, she was not doing well so took her to ER. They did x-rays and complete bloodwork. I had tol

Re: [Felvtalk] Kirkland Cat Food & Some Info On Tax Exemptions

2012-10-15 Thread dlgegg
Not ding bats, just bull headed. Don't tell me what to eat! Lee Evans wrote: > I don't think I ever saw the yellow bag that Susan Hoffman mentioned.  They have a light blue bag of Reduced Calorie food (diet food) but I don't use that on skinny cats and the fat cats would probably eat t

Re: [Felvtalk] The Price of Cat Food

2012-10-15 Thread dlgegg
Every time you hear about a recall, it involves a company in Georgia that does foods for almost every brand of cat and dog food. i got hung up in the one with the filler that caused kidney and liver damage. My guys didn't get hurt, but I had to test to be sure they were safe and they were on

Re: [Felvtalk] The Price of Cat Food

2012-10-15 Thread dlgegg
I had 2 cats with hyper thyroid. Shallie i took to Missou at Columbia and had to leave her there for 3 weeks because she was radioactive. Convinced them to let me bring her home early after I agreed to keep her seperate for the others and dispose of her litter safely. She was on Tapazole, but

Re: [Felvtalk] OT - The crying bull

2012-10-15 Thread dlgegg
Had a problem viewing this in light of Nitnoy's problems. Glad I watched to the end. Proves there are soe decent people in this world of urs. Natalie wrote: > The crying bull: > http://vedicviews-worldnews.blogspot.com/2012/07/crying-bull-true-story.html > > My new email address is:

Re: [Felvtalk] Off topic, of interest to many: Webcast: Fixing the Feline Housing Crisis (how sheltertsd canb make cats sick!!!)

2012-10-15 Thread dlgegg
Will they ahve something in print for those of us who cannot go to this? Would like to take to local no kill shelter. they ahve a problem with housing. I know they ar short on funds, but constructive critismnever hurts. Natalie > wrote: > If anyone is interested, let me know, and I will

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

2012-10-15 Thread dlgegg
That is the way it was with Nitnoy. We never really had the time to decide on treatment before she was gone. I keep thinking there is something I missed and should have seen. "molvey...@hotmail.com" > wrote: > Lisa, You were lucky because 9 1/2 years is a long time for a FeLV cat, espec

Re: [Felvtalk] No signs and then they are gone.

2012-10-15 Thread dlgegg
-Nitnoy was tortoise too. She was like a brindle all over with 4 cream socks and a cream streak to one side of her nose which gave her a clownish look. Add to that that a raccoon bit off all but 3 -4" of her tail and she was real short. She was like a cute litle stuffed toy. She was always i

Re: [Felvtalk] Nitnoy and felv

2012-10-18 Thread dlgegg
Yesterday, my Annie (FELV+ and 8 years old) started with a weepy left eye. At first the discharge was clear, but last night it became cloudy. Called the vet this am and taking her in tomorrow at 9am for CBC to check blood counts. Already started her last night on Orbax left from Nitnoy to tr

Re: [Felvtalk] "No-kill" animal shelter killing FeLV+ cat

2012-10-18 Thread dlgegg
I know how devastated you must feel. Have they never offered an explanation for their actions. I just will not take a cat to a shelter, that is why I have 6 now. Did have 7 but lost Nitnoy to FELV this Monday. I have a good vet that does not say kill just because have FELV or FIV. He explai

Re: [Felvtalk] "No-kill" animal shelter killing FeLV+ cat

2012-10-18 Thread dlgegg
I do not trust shelters anymore so I keep my posiives. My vet said if I vaccinate the negatives, there should be no problem and so far, I have had none. they all live in the whole house, eat out of the other's bowl because it must be better than mine. I do my best to keep the stress level dow

Re: [Felvtalk] "No-kill" animal shelter killing FeLV+ cat

2012-10-18 Thread dlgegg
Kathryn Hargreaves wrote: > What pound was this? > > That's one of the only good things about the pounds around here is that > they don't test for FIV/Felv, so then they don't kill for it. Of course, > I think they should test, and still not kill for it. > > These are the open-admission No

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Advice

2012-10-19 Thread dlgegg
My vet told me to combine yoogurt and baby food pumpkin. the yogurt calms the somach and the pumpkin gives fiber to help get the colon back to normal action. Dawn Morrison wrote: > I was confused by the cerenia because she is not vomiting but my vet said > maybe she is nauseous and that

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Advice

2012-10-19 Thread dlgegg
after the line about Pepcid, I got a bunch of gibberish, combination of numbers and letters and symbols. what happened? Dawn Morrison wrote: > I was confused by the cerenia because she is not vomiting but my vet said > maybe she is nauseous and that could be adding to her not wanting t

Re: [Felvtalk] I found something that works great on the FA and FL,

2012-10-20 Thread dlgegg
I had a salve type thing that Radiation dr gave me think it was called colloidal silver. Is this the same thi8ng? Toni Probst wrote: > I found something that works grat however I doubt seriouly you would even > put the word out that it did work, but it was simple, it is called > colloidal

Re: [Felvtalk] Unusual kitten story

2012-10-25 Thread dlgegg
It is great to hear a happy story. Hope Mom comes around and lets herself get caught. Maybe she will miss her kittens enough . Lorrie wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > Here's a kitten story you should all enjoy. My daughter who helps > me with rescue work and TNR, has a lot of stray cats at her

Re: [Felvtalk] STORM - QUESTIONS

2012-10-29 Thread dlgegg
Is there any way you could get them to higher ground? Christiane Biagi wrote: > Am in Westchester (New Rochelle). Where are you? > > > > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dot > winkler > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 3:50 PM > To: felvtalk@felin

Re: [Felvtalk] STORM - QUESTIONS/reply

2012-10-29 Thread dlgegg
-I am praying for all the east coast, especially the animals. They have to rely on humans to do for them. I think that I would gather them all up and head for high ground if I knew something like this was coming. Have to have lots of have a haeart traps tho. --- kat > wrote: > Dot, > > You

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-10-29 Thread dlgegg
Lorrie > wrote: > You're right Edna.. Just because someone goes to church or > is a pastor doesn't mean the person gives a damn about animals. > I've seen many so called religious people do HORRIBLE things to > animals. A lot of people feel God gave us animals to abuse. Now > I'm not sa

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-10-29 Thread dlgegg
-Since she left the cat, it is obvious that she does not care about it and I doubt very much if she would pay for it's care. When people find an animal and "care" for it during the summer, they take it home with them. --- Lee Evans > wrote: > Did he by any chance get the woman's name or car

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-10-29 Thread dlgegg
-If he has to leave and cannot take it with him, could he get a styrofoam cooler, tape the lid on and make a hole just large enough for the cat to go in and out and fill it about 2/3 full of straww that the cat could burrow down into. Turn the opening toward a building to keep the rain out or b

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-10-29 Thread dlgegg
-If he has been on his own before, he should emember how to hunt. Is there on one at the camp all winter? soeone who could be persuded to give him some food.- -- Edna Taylor > wrote: > > But if NO ONE is going to be there to feed him, that is cruel to just leave him :( Again, better off in a

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home - Types of cats

2012-11-02 Thread dlgegg
You could learn to reupholster furniture and then when one cover was shredded, make a new one. That is what I am in the process of doing with a rocking chair that Homey shredded. I have the frame stripped and am working on taking the tape/braid off so I can remove the fabric. The tape is glue

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home - Types of cats

2012-11-02 Thread dlgegg
Also, an upholsterer once told me old furniture was made better and he preferred to recover rather than buy new. Bonnie Hogue wrote: > I need new furniture but have decided to get used stuff until I have older > cats. Makes it easier on everyone! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-11-02 Thread dlgegg
Bless you. Kathryn Green wrote: > As an FYI I am adopting cat(s). Meeting rescuer tomorrow near > Columbus. Will be taking in to test for FeLV and get vaccinations > following day. It/they if he can snare the black one she abandoned > too, will join my current 8 cats and 4 dogs. > > Ka

Re: [Felvtalk] Ozzy and Miss Kitty

2012-11-05 Thread dlgegg
While we are on this subject, my Harley is my problem. He was born on his owner's lap and has never been outside before I got him at 3 months. He goes out for 2 or 3 hours during the day. He and the others go down on the ground to do their thing and then most come back on the deck to lounge i

Re: [Felvtalk] Bedwetting cat solution

2012-11-05 Thread dlgegg
Re: Harley I have a Felway diffuser going 24hrs a day and even bought a cd of music that is supposed to "CALM" animals. It is great for putting me to sleep at night, but has no effect on Harley. Martha Walton wrote: > Went to the store that the mattress came from. They sold me a wate

Re: [Felvtalk] Ozzy and Miss Kitty

2012-11-05 Thread dlgegg
-i THINK i WILL HAVE TO DO THAT! Had 20 acres logged this year and think I am going to have to spedn all my earnings on Harley. Right now, he is coming in and jumping on the desk, then off, then on, than off. He either wants out, attention or food. Can't go out because it is 42, raining and

Re: [Felvtalk] Ozzy and Miss Kitty

2012-11-05 Thread dlgegg
OOPS! just realized this was not about Harley, but it sure can apply to him. --- Lee Evans wrote: > Can you enclose with wire mesh a back porch or have someone construct an outside cat escape-safe enclosure?  Sounds like Harley needs a little change of scenery. I have an enclosure here for som

Re: [Felvtalk] Eye problems with FeLv kitte

2012-11-11 Thread dlgegg
My Annie had an eye infection but the terramycin cleared it up along with antibiotic (orbax). I also have been giving her lysine since she is FELV+. Doesn't hurt to boost her immune system. She has been off meds except Lysine now for 3 days and all is doing well. Maryam Ulomi wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] Nasal Congestion

2012-11-11 Thread dlgegg
I can just imagine trying to do that to Annie or Harley. I would need a transfusion afterwards. Wiggling would be the least of my problems, they would be intent of murder. It would be so nice if we could explain and they could understand that we mean no harm and really do love them and that

Re: [Felvtalk] possible pos. BIG cat looking for forever home

2012-11-17 Thread dlgegg
Tamara, Even if he does test positive, he can be housed with negative cats. I have 1 of 2 positives left and she eats, sleeps and has slapping bouts with the other 5 cats who are negative. My vet said as long as the negative cats are vaccinated , there should be no problem and there has not b

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia

2012-11-19 Thread dlgegg
Can you go online to find medications? Is it possible to get things thru customs? I recently lost my Nitnoy at age 5. When I found her, she was diagnosed as FELV +. I also have 1 more who is near 8 years now, got her when she was 4. I have her on a Lysine paste whick pumps out measured dose

Re: [Felvtalk] Spaying advice

2012-11-20 Thread dlgegg
My Nitnoy and Annie were both pos and both were spayed. Never seemed to affect either one. Nitnoy's problem began much later when she developed plugged anal glands and they became infected. Lesson for me, check those glands often. Annie still going strong. Beth wrote: > I'm not goin

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture

2012-11-25 Thread dlgegg
I have quarry tile floor except in bedrooms, they are wood. Furniture is covered in sheets of various colors which can be taken off when company comes. The color scheme in living room varies from sheet washing day to sheet washing day. I figure that if people know me, they understand. Others

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-12-01 Thread dlgegg
RE: Oz and his rear end. I had a stray that never wanted his rear end touched. He died from urinary tract obstruction. The vet was upset that he could not find anything to cause it so he did an autopsy. He found adhesions all over inside his body, the kind that come from being kicked across

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture

2012-12-01 Thread dlgegg
I was stung by a brown scorpion while in art school in Mexico. What a headache! Now I find that I have them here in Missouri. When we built our house and finally got it closed up, found a 5" one while on the way to bed. Missed stepping on him thank God. Because we are on a south facing bluff

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-12-04 Thread dlgegg
THAT WAS THE PROBLEM WITH NITNOY BEFORE THE LEUKEMIA ACTED UP. nOW i CHECK EVERYONE ALL THE TIME. THINK THEY ARE GETTING TIRED OF IT BUT BETTER THAN LETTING IT GO TOO FAR. katskat1 wrote: > Another possibility I suppose but I don't notice any odor. I have to > have that done to my dog

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia

2012-12-04 Thread dlgegg
Would it help to talk via e mail with sokme of our vets? Marcia Baronda wrote: > I remember being very frightened when I found out that Fletch was positive > for Felv. But then I found this list and the people on here gave me much > needed hope. They explained, just like Lee did that th

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 17, Issue 5

2012-12-05 Thread dlgegg
I know of a salve that would possibly get rid of the tumor. If you want, I will recommend you to this group. I have used this salve on a questionable "old age" spot on my left wrist. It is gone now. Many people in the group have used it. Nancy Denison wrote: > Does anyone know of so

Re: [Felvtalk] Imodium for kitten diarrhea

2012-12-06 Thread dlgegg
Hi, I have 6 cxats from 2 years to 15. I am having touble switching them to raw food. All they want is kibble (Blue Buffalo) so it has no wheat, corn or soy. 2 go out for about 2 hours a day and hunt so smaybe they are getting enough mice, moles, oles and shrews to satisfy their need, not sur

Re: [Felvtalk] Imodium for kitten diarrhea

2012-12-08 Thread dlgegg
mAYBE WE SHOULD ALL GET TOGETHR ANDPOOL OUR RESOURCES. Then there would always be someone totake over when one of us was under the weather. Tracey Shrout wrote: > Lorrie, glad to know they're better! But, as far as price goes, I can make > it for about $1.30/lb which equates to 45 cents

Re: [Felvtalk] Litter box with lid

2012-12-10 Thread dlgegg
sOUNDS LIKE dEE. gOT ALL LARGE SIZE COVERED BOXES, OTHERWISE I HAVE TO VACUMN THE FLOOR EVERY DAY. I THINK SHE THROWS IT OUT. MaiMaiPG wrote: > Try a large Rubbermaid tote . If jumping in is an issue, cut a hole > or u-opening on a short side. I like the 18 gallon or larger totes.

Re: [Felvtalk] Litter box with lid

2012-12-10 Thread dlgegg
Hadn't thought of that. Have a couple of old girls (14). I have one of those stair things for them to get on my bed. Sharyl wrote: > I use the large Rubbermaid totes.  They can dig to their hearts content and > the litter stays in the tub.   Also good for those kitties that do their >

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-12-12 Thread dlgegg
Thids kind is always the greatest lover once they learn to trust. When they look into your face they are the most beautiful cat ever becuse of thelove on both sides. Beth wrote: > Poor baby. I'm so glad he has such good care at the end of his life. I have one like that -he lived outsid

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-12-12 Thread dlgegg
Maybe youcould wedge the box between the toilet and the wall like I did. We still kick it all over, but only in one direction. I have a friend that says cats and doge are just like children who never grow up and leave home. Her children have both left and her daughter eloped because moom kept

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-12-12 Thread dlgegg
Most of my boxes are high and covered. keeps down litter tracking. I like the idea of using velcro, especially for watr bowls. we don't swim in them but 2 like to paw at the water and flip it all over the floor. Thank God I hav quarry tile floors, just grab some paper towels or a mop. Come

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-12-12 Thread dlgegg
Harley would knock off the bricks. MaiMaiPG wrote: > Carpet tape A couple of bricks...one on each short end > On Dec 12, 2012, at 12:09 PM, Lee Evans wrote: > > > A couple of comments: any cat with URI will have teary eyes and it > > may last for almost a month, unless treate

Re: [Felvtalk] Change subject line...... Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-12-18 Thread dlgegg
RE: water bowls, mine don't swim in them, they pat the water and throw it out, run or slide into bowl . I hve fountain in kitchen surrounded by sponge to soak up the spills. i thought it was leaking so bought a new one. took it out on deck to test it. it didn't leak. man time someone slide

Re: [Felvtalk] Drinking and Dunking

2012-12-22 Thread dlgegg
I think they do it just to drive us crazy! Beth wrote: > I have a feral who would rather drink from the rain water in an empty plant > saucer than drink from the filtered water I give them...maybe it's missing > some minerals or something?? My indoor cats will also drink from the dishes

Re: [Felvtalk] Bedwetting Cat sofa advice?

2013-01-02 Thread dlgegg
I DON'T THINK THE WATER FILLED BOXES WOULD WORK FOR MINE, HARLEY AND CASEY LOVE TO PLAY WITH WATER. CATHERINE DIDONNA wrote: > I fill litter boxes with water and put in places where I don't want my cats > to use the floor for the toilet.It is said that cats don't like the feel of > alum

Re: [Felvtalk] Miya Chan

2013-01-13 Thread dlgegg
I kinow this is late, but I have been dealing with my own leg and have not been keeping up on emails. I know your loss, many times over. I lost Nitnoy just a short time ago. She was FELV positive so I knew it would happen, but even knowing does not take away the hurt when it happens. I have

Re: [Felvtalk] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia

2013-01-15 Thread dlgegg
Tricia My Nitnoy lived a little over 4 years along with Annie who is also positive and 5 others who are all negative. My vet says that as long as the negatives have their vaccination for FELV and here are no fights where a positive bites a negative, there is very little chance of the negatives

Re: [Felvtalk] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia

2013-01-15 Thread dlgegg
When you gt the pumpkin, try mixing some plain yogurt with it. It will provide good bacteria for her intestines. Good thought on her accident. If she is not used to sudden noises, etc, that could have been the problem. As for her hiding, Annie hid in the basement for a wek or 2, coming up

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-04 Thread dlgegg
Hi. been offline for a few days so please forgive the lateness. I have a mixed group in my house, with 2 feflv +. Just recently Nitnoy died of a urinary tract infection, not the felv. Annie is still going strong as are all my negtives. Vet said to keep up vaccination for FELV for the others

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-04 Thread dlgegg
Hi, Laura, back again. just read the rest of your story. My top number has been 7, don't know how you do it with 17. It sems we all agree that giving love, reducing stress and feeding hihg quality food is the best route to go. Annie was also very stressed before I got her. She lost her owner

Re: [Felvtalk] hissing

2013-02-04 Thread dlgegg
If hissing spread FELV, my whole crew would have it by now. We all do a lot of hissing and slapping. Beth wrote: > It is spread through saliva, but probably not likely to be passed by > momentary hissing. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   ___

Re: [Felvtalk] War on Cats and Others

2013-02-04 Thread dlgegg
AMEN! COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER. I WOULD RATHER DEAL WITH AN ANIMAL, WILD OR TAME ANY DAY THAN HUMANS. God never should have given us dominion over the world, we are not worthy of that position! Marcia Baronda wrote: > Love it love it love it!!! You hit the nail on the head Lee, c

Re: [Felvtalk] War on Cats and Others

2013-02-04 Thread dlgegg
This is what I keep trying to tell people around here. It seems their minds are completely closed on the subject, so I say let them get overrun by mice, etc. My house is mice free thanks to my 65 girls and 1 boy, all of whom ae spayed/neutered. I was over run with mice once when my cats were

Re: [Felvtalk] Studies

2013-02-04 Thread dlgegg
RE: your last paragraph We need to exist only on synthetic food produced by chemicals and Monsanto and their friends. Lee Evans wrote: > I noticed something about humans that is unique to our species. We seem to > have an endless ability to purposely misunderstand what is being said or

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-02-24 Thread dlgegg
And this is also our reward. They enrich our lives every minute of their lives. Lorrie wrote: > Dear Laura, > Thank you for giving Dani a chance for life. I also have a lot > of cats (15 at home) plus a FelV sanctuary in my building in > town. Sometimes these FelV kittens can live long

Re: [Felvtalk] New to the Group

2013-02-24 Thread dlgegg
Sorry to be lae, been off line for a few days. I also have a mix of positive and negative cats. My vet said vaccinate the negatives and all should be okay. Mostly, lots of love, good food and cut down on the stress pllus run to the vet at the first sign of unusual behavior. better and cheape

Re: [Felvtalk] hissing

2013-02-24 Thread dlgegg
I have to share my futon with 6 cats. They fight over who gets to sit closest to me. A lot of times I am in the middle and get the slaps, hisses, etc. Lee Evans wrote: > I was hissed at in the face by one of my cats. No, she wasn't angry at me. We > were sitting on my futon sofa and an

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember - low wbc

2013-03-02 Thread dlgegg
Had you euthanized him when you first found out, he and you would hve missed all that love and happy memories Sally Davis wrote: > That being said I have 7 cats that were all exposed that are still with me. > And one that passed lat summer unrelated to FeLV she was 10. > > A long time ag

Re: [Felvtalk] Napoleon lost his battle

2013-04-18 Thread dlgegg
So sorry. I know how it feels to loose a loved one human or animal. I am hoping no more of my babies leave me soon. Beth wrote: > I had an FeLV cat who belonged to a friend. He was her cat, but lived at my > house because I have FeLV cats. He has been battlingStomatitis the last few

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing FelV pos. & neg

2013-04-21 Thread dlgegg
Same here. I do vaccinate my negatives for FELV just in case, but no one ever bites, just slaps, growls and hisses. My vet says as long as the negatives re vaccinated, should be okay. "Gloria B. Lane" wrote: > I've mixed mine (adults) for years also - I dont worry about it unless the >

Re: [Felvtalk] Feeding strays & ferals

2013-04-21 Thread dlgegg
WHAT ABOUT A SWIFT KICK IN THE REAR FOR THEM? GUESS MY NEXT STEP WOULD BE TO MOVE OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS AND TAKE THE CATS WITH ME. LUCKY FOR ME I DO LIVE OUTSIDE THE CITY SO I CAN FEED ALL I WANT TO AS LONG AS I CAN AFORD IT. Lorrie wrote: > On 04-21, Marcia wrote: > > > Hey guys (-:

Re: [Felvtalk] Lethargic

2013-04-21 Thread dlgegg
My Nitnoy started laying around and not eating much. Turned out she had blocked and infected anal glands. Might check them out. Lorrie wrote: > Several of my FelV cats started out lethargic and then progressing on to > sickness. However this does NOT mean your kitty is getting worse. S

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 21, Issue 6

2013-04-21 Thread dlgegg
Everyone in my area knows that if they find a sick or injured animal, bring it to Dorlis, the crazy cat lady. I even rescued a juvenile turkey vulture last fall. After I noticed him, I made a call to the bird sanctuary in St. Louis to find out what and how to do. They said give him some time

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 21, Issue 6

2013-04-21 Thread dlgegg
TOOK ME A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO FIGURE OUT WHAT A TRIPOD IS. DUMB! Margo wrote: > > >> > >>Perhaps for this issue you should look for a vet who already gives the > >>vaccine of your choice. Best of wishes to Gribble, the others and Velvet. > >> > >>I have a tripod who was originally run

Re: [Felvtalk] Feeding strays & ferals

2013-04-21 Thread dlgegg
If the city council is full of idiots, you have a problem. Legal is what they say is legal. You have to keep the pressure up from many sources to make them change their minds. MaiMaiPG wrote: > Again, what is the legal difference? > > On Apr 21, 2013, at 8:16 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: >

Re: [Felvtalk] Feeding strays & ferals

2013-04-21 Thread dlgegg
I think people claim cats kill too many songbirds. What about hawks, don't they kill songbirds? What about raccoons? Yes, my cats get a few, very few, but not as many as the bird people claim. MaiMaiPG wrote: > Why can you feed birds and squirrels outside but not cats? Or outside

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 21, Issue 6

2013-04-21 Thread dlgegg
THANK FOR THOSSE KIND WORDS. Lee Evans wrote: > Nah. Not stupid, just overworked and underpaid. :-(   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! > > From: "dlg...@windstream.net" >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.or

Re: [Felvtalk] Lethargic

2013-04-24 Thread dlgegg
Overreacting I understand. I do it too. If the life of someone I love is in the balance, I prefer to be OVER cautious, better safe than sorry. Maryam Ulomi wrote: > Her gums are ok. > Thank you everyone for your suggestions and concerns. > Kitty was back to normal by late Friday and by

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing & Fostering (Beth)

2013-04-24 Thread dlgegg
You may have to do like the no kill shelters all do, ask an amount to take care of their food and medical bills for the rest of their life. I have a shelter picked out and have provided in my will for their care. They have a formula worked out, number of years expected for them to live x set a

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing & Fostering (Beth)

2013-04-27 Thread dlgegg
The shelter I have selected does not keep them in cages, they have the run of 1. an old farmhouse complete with an outdoor enclosure they can go in and out at will. 2. They have built a new house and outdoor enclosure. They have furniture to sit and lie on and shelves on the walls. My cats w

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing & Fostering (Beth)

2013-04-28 Thread dlgegg
THAT IS IT! GLAD TO HEAR SOMEONE ELSE LIKES IT. Sharyl wrote: > Sounds just like the shelter I have selected - C&W Rustic Hollow.  I've > visited it in the summer and winter.  A great place. Sharyl    From: "dlg...@windstream.net" To: felvtalk@feline

Re: [Felvtalk] Meowko and FelV

2013-04-28 Thread dlgegg
I refused transfusions for Nitnoy because it would have meant leaving her at the er vet's overnight in a cold, unfamiliar place by herself. She was so ill, I could not do that to her. I think that leaving her there away from her home would have done her more harm than good. As it was, I could

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-28 Thread dlgegg
I think that at one point or another, we all think we have it all under control. I have begun to realize that perhaps I am here to provide a home, food and what care I can for them for the time I have them whether it is long or short. I take them in, love them for whatever time I have them. H

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-28 Thread dlgegg
Lee, I agree with you on the negative feelings. Same with people. Worrying and fretting never did any good. Lee Evans wrote: > You could drive yourself crazy worrying about all of that. I had two cats > living in a group of 12 for over 13 years. When they were very old, they > develope

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-28 Thread dlgegg
I do believe that Stress has a lot to do with the FELV becoming active and secondary infections doing more damage. My Nitnoy had been feral, lost a tail to a raccoon just days before I found her and then was afraid of the other cats because she was so small and they were so big. She grew less

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing & Fostering (Beth)

2013-04-28 Thread dlgegg
WHEN YOU WERE THERE, COULD YOU STAY AT THE CAT HOUSES OR DID YOU STAY AT A NEARBY MOTEL? IT WOULD BE GREAT IF I COULD RETIRE THERE WITH MY BABIES AND BE WITH THEM TO THE END. I WOULD NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH CHANGING BOXES, ETC. Sharyl wrote: > Sounds just like the shelter I have selecte

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-28 Thread dlgegg
My Annie was not positive for the 4 years her fist owner had her, same vet. Then when her owner had to go into hospice and she was left alone in her trailer for 3 weeks, then brought to the vet's office in a cardboard box and then sent home to my house with 2 new people and 1 new cat, that is w

Re: [Felvtalk] Good morning from South America :)

2013-04-29 Thread dlgegg
I have mixed positive and negative cats for at least 4 years now. I do vaccinate the negatives and watch the positives closely. The least abnormal behavior and off to the vet we go. It sounds like your vet is a good one and you have started him on treatments. You are off to a good start, it

Re: [Felvtalk] Good morning from South America :)

2013-04-29 Thread dlgegg
There are others with more experience with young cats and you will be hearing from them soon. Michele Fougeres wrote: > Hi everyone, I'm new to this group. My husband and I recently adopted a male > cat; we named him Abelardo. We noticed he wasn't in very good shape, and that > he was de

Re: [Felvtalk] a question....or two

2013-05-03 Thread dlgegg
JUST BE SURE THAT THE BBY FOOD HAS NO ONION OR GARLIC IN IT. Maryam Ulomi wrote: > You might also try adding some baby food to the food to feed her. Some cats > go crazy for baby food. > > Sent from my iPhone. > > On May 1, 2013, at 14:50, wrote: > > > Thank you so much for the quick a

Re: [Felvtalk] Good morning from South America :)

2013-05-03 Thread dlgegg
So glad Abelardo is doing better! Just keep giving him lots of love. I think that is one of the best things we can do for our FELV babies, let them know they are loved. Michele Fougeres wrote: > Hi Dorlis, thank you so much for your message :) > Abelardo is showing great progress, he h

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-04 Thread dlgegg
BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT, BUT IT IS WORTH IT. Lee Evans wrote: > I have very good results from syringe feeding Hills A/D to anorexic cats. I > saved the life of a cat with a corona virus using a combination of A/D and > blended Wellness Canned Food, stuffed with liquid vitamins and acidop

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-04 Thread dlgegg
I do know one thing, never trust a vet that says euthanize with no other alternatives. My vet is great, he tells you what could happen and then says it is up to you to keep them or not. My Annie is still going strong at 8 years (she was 4 when I got her). Nitnoy gave up her fight for life aft

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-05 Thread dlgegg
Watch the fridge, my guys have learned to open every door and drawer in the house. Right now Harley is helping me on the computer since it is raining and he cannot go out. .,,,/ signed Harley "Amanda K. Payne" wrote: > Thanks again for the responses. I'm not sure i

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-05 Thread dlgegg
Not always, it is just a secondary infection that they cannot fight off. This just happens to be an infection that Nitnoy could not fight off. cer...@new.rr.com wrote: > Do cats with this have problems with their anal glands? > > I'm sorry for your loss. > > Chris C. > > > -Original

Re: [Felvtalk] Good morning from South America :)

2013-05-06 Thread dlgegg
The group is always nearby, but I do know what you mean, especially when dealing with none cat people. Cheri Le wrote: > Hi! I recently vaccinated my four kitties and intermingled with a positive > cat. I feel great about it and since the integration my kitty is so much > happier & healt

Re: [Felvtalk] Good morning from South America :)

2013-05-07 Thread dlgegg
The longer I live, the more inclined I am to use homeopathic first and then traditional medicine both for myself and my cats. It is less stressful on the body. Lucky for me, my vet is inclined to agree with me. We keep a close eye on the patient and the first sign it is not working, go for th

Re: [Felvtalk] "Slightly positive"

2013-05-12 Thread dlgegg
Adult FELV cats are less of a heartbreak as a lot of times they can live to an old age, just scare you every time they get an infection, get off their feed, etc. Annie is one of those, minor things come up, I run to the vet and he grins and says "It is just an ordinary runny nose". Of course,

Re: [Felvtalk] Diarrhea

2013-05-12 Thread dlgegg
I have tried to switch my pride (6) to a raw diet, they just turn up their noses and refuse to touch it. Of course, when I let them outside, they love mice, moles and voles. Funny tho, they never eat the organs, just head, legs and skin. How did you switch yours? Do you warm it up? They won'

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember

2013-05-12 Thread dlgegg
Where do you get Tiki Cat? I have never seen it at Petsmart. Lance wrote: > I may have discovered something that Ember likes even more than FF. Tiki Cat > has two chicken formulas, and she adores both of those. I'm feeding her a 2.8 > oz can a day, along with as much of a can of a differ

Re: [Felvtalk] results from the snap and IFA tests

2013-05-16 Thread dlgegg
At least they have had a year of good care and lots of love, more than they would have had otherwise. Lorrie wrote: > I was optimistic enough to believe a slight positive meant the cat might be > throwing off the virus... Not so. My cat, aged 10 months, whose 2nd > Elisa test was a sl

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-22 Thread dlgegg
If your other cats are vaccinated for FELV, why not let him in with them? Annie is now 8 and doing fine. Her only problem is she was an "only cat" in her previous home and does not like to share with other cats. (Nitnoy died after 1-1/2 years but she had been feral and lost her tail to a ra

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction

2013-05-22 Thread dlgegg
I have a question re vaccinations> I have 2 15 year olds, one never goes out, she is terrified of outside and the other goes down on the ground to potty and then back to the deck for a snooze in the sun. Another 8 year old goes out very little and another tht stays on the deck. Do they need

Re: [Felvtalk] Nibbler Has Gone On - Please Add To CLS

2009-11-28 Thread dlgegg
the kittens just might work with your terrified one. a couple of times Lil Bit (who is afraid ofeveryone else) has gotten caught in father's room with the babies and she just seems mildly peterbed with them, but allows them to sleep curled up next to her. Harley, the boy loves to be hld all t

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