Re: Test

2006-12-20 Thread elizabeth trent
Thanks! My AOL address was giving me problems so I signed up with a new email adddress. Things are starting to come through now. elizabeth On 12/20/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I received it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

2006-12-20 Thread elizabeth trent
Sending prayers to you and Bandy. elizabeth On 12/20/06, Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, he did good over the weekend until Tues..then the temp shot back up to 104.8. He had to go back to the vet on Tues for adequan injection so he got another round of dex, and 2 antibiotic

Re: please add my Lizzie to CLS and prayer list

2006-12-20 Thread elizabeth trent
I am so sorry, Hideyo elizabeth On 12/20/06, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you, Leah – I miss her so much - I come home and so want her to be running towards me like she used to – she weighed less than 4 lb and was very small and she would just loved to be held and loved

Re: FeLVTalk

2006-12-20 Thread elizabeth trent
I didn't get the notice until I sent a test email...and I got this response (which is why I re-enlisted with another email account...): Hi Elizabeth, there's something wrong with AOL accounts and our list. Messages to your email address have been bouncing, so the system suspended your account.

Re: FeLVTalk

2006-12-20 Thread elizabeth trent
AOL = America Off Line... On 12/20/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got(in my SPAM folder!!!), a notification that they rec'd. my response. So, since I am getting messages, I assume all is well. But, AOL *DOES *stink! Have had major problems, like returning mail as

Re: (OT) Please send good vibes for Whitey, unusual post-neuter complications

2006-12-23 Thread elizabeth trent
Saying prayers for Whitey -- I'm so sorry he is going through this. elizabeth On 12/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to be off topic, but can everyone please send good vibes/glow/prayers for Whitey? He was neutered on Wednesday morning, and when I brought him

Re: (OT) Please send good vibes for Whitey, unusual post-neuter complications

2006-12-23 Thread elizabeth trent
Poor baby - I'm so glad he is able to eat some and that the ice helps. I hope he's feeling much better today. elizabeth On 12/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, he came home at around 6PM, and it's now almost 9:30PM, and he's eaten two batches of food, the

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

2006-12-23 Thread elizabeth trent
I'm so sorry to hear about Bandy - saying prayers for him and you too. elizabeth On 12/23/06, Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bandy is in the hospital now..He had a very bad night..he threw up once and still has watery stool...So I took him today even though they are closed, I caught

Re: Meowy Christmas

2006-12-25 Thread elizabeth trent
*Merry Christmas!* From elizabeth, phelix, antonio, tiffany, lexie, shakiti, tori, othello, and mama kitty. On 12/25/06, Dianne K Perry, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Sherry. Meowy Christmas to All Dianne and Asia, Dogs: Dakota, Princess, Sassy, Casey - Original Message

Re: Bandy is an angel now

2006-12-25 Thread elizabeth trent
I am so very sorry. My heart is with you. elizabeth On 12/25/06, Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bandy passed away around 4pm TX. time at home with me..This as you all know is so hard to write, but I wanted you to know..You all have been so good to us the past year and a half. I will

Re: Tiny passed

2006-12-25 Thread elizabeth trent
Sally, I am so very sorry. elizabeth On 12/25/06, Sally [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry to tell everyone that Tiny just passed over. He had a seemingly benign URI. Not really showing symptoms of being in distress. He seemed worse today, but not life threatening. Five minutes ago he

Re: Wishing all of you Christmas blessings and a Happy New Year

2006-12-26 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Wendy - and to you too. Thank you for all the support and encouragement. elizabeth On 12/25/06, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wishing everyone here in our wonderful group blessings a hundred fold back for all the love and care and sacrifice you have shown your furbabies. And

Re: New Member

2006-12-29 Thread elizabeth trent
Welcome - so very glad you are here. Animal, Amele and Frack are very lucky to have you - may they grow strong. They know they are loved. elizabeth On 12/28/06, JoJo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, New member, just an intro post – and a long one. I will tend to lurk more then

Re: OT - Help, aggressive cat

2006-12-29 Thread elizabeth trent
I definitely recommend the feliway, rescue remedy and giving her a place to hide where she will feel safe. I've had some success in the past giving a very agressive cat 1/2 of a 25mg benedryl...my vet at the time told me to do that. Wasn't easy getting it down her but it did a lot to calm her

OT: Cats know your sentiments better than you think....

2006-12-29 Thread elizabeth trent
I had a stack of bills in here...was getting ready to pay them. Shakiti knocked the bills onto the floor and proceeded to pee all over them. What a good boy! :-/ Bills stink. elizabeth

Re: OT - Help, aggressive cat

2006-12-30 Thread elizabeth trent
Michelle, I'm so glad you mentioned this. My Phelix has the same problem with pulling his hair out from his tummy and back legs...and he does tend to be involved in some sibling rivalry on a regualr basis. I'm going to go see the compounding pharmacist here. elizabeth On 12/30/06, [EMAIL

Re: OT - Help, aggressive cat

2006-12-30 Thread elizabeth trent
The dose my doctor recommended for an extremely upset cat was 1/2 of a 25mg pill...that might be too much for one with OCD though. It really calmed Celena down though..she was insane at the time over an outside cat she saw through the window...attacking everyone in sight on the inside. I plan

OT: Parasite makes men dumb, women sexy

2006-12-30 Thread elizabeth trent
(this explains a lot LOL -- poasted in the Sydney Morning Herald...) *Parasite makes men dumb, women sexy* December 26, 2006 - 5:33PM A common parasite can increase a women's attractiveness to the opposite sex but also make men more stupid, an Australian researcher says. About 40 per cent of

Re: Parasite makes men dumb, women sexy

2006-12-31 Thread elizabeth trent
ROFL Toxofelipoopsi rolls! Don't forget the seductive line of Toxofelipoo fragrances! Guarenteed to make you purr...(or drool, as the case may be) On 12/31/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow... so, what's the cure for it in humans anyways? Just curious if I might

Re: OT: food allergic cat

2006-12-31 Thread elizabeth trent
! I'll look up Madison's test and repost later... * *Leslie =^..^=* On 12/31/06, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where did you go to get the allergy testing? A blood test, I presume? Was this a vet specialist who did this? Did they only test for food allergies? Sorry so many

Re: thanks for the fip info

2007-01-03 Thread elizabeth trent
So glad she is going better. elizabeth On 1/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to everyone who wrote to me. It has made me calmer. Lucy is eating better and better, and gaining weight, and not feverish or acting sick in any way other than seeming to feel some abdominal

Re: Please add to CLS -- Alberta

2007-01-06 Thread elizabeth trent
I am so very sorry, Kerry. My heart is with you. elizabeth On 1/6/07, Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Belinda, I lost my 15 yr old Alberta early Friday morning..She is a negative kitty. Please add her to the CLS. Thanks so much, Kerry, Angel Bandy, Inky and Angel Alberta

Re: Pilling made easy

2007-01-07 Thread elizabeth trent
That is amazing! On 1/7/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Believe it or nota few days ago my cat friend was shown by our vet a simple solution for difficult cats, They have a clamp,,,sort of like a clothes pin and the just grab some fur like scuffing a cat and the can lays down

Smoking cats and Lymphoma

2007-01-07 Thread elizabeth trent
This is a bit long...but I felt it was important and needed to be addressed. If you have time..and especially if you smoke - I hope you will take the time to read this. I am here to confess that I have been a horrible mommy to my cats. Oh my heart has been in the right place -- I love them all

ot: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my pillow with my arm around him. He has some blood in his urine and possibly a kidney stoneplus, his glands need to be expressed so the poor boy just feels rotten. I made them promise me at the vet's they would give him some

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Leslie. On 1/8/07, Leslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *Your Antonio will be in our thoughts and prayers... * *Leslie =^..^=* On 1/8/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my pillow with my arm around

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Phaewryn. I just talked to the vet. Antonio has a lot of struvite crystals in his urine...and a lot of red and white blood cells as well. No blockage - thank goodness -- but I need to be on the lookout for that. They gave him a steroid for the inflammation and a shot of antibiotics

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *elizabeth trent *Sent:* Monday, January 08, 2007 3:46 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: Antonio Thank you, Phaewryn. I just talked to the vet. Antonio has a lot of struvite crystals in his urine...and a lot of red and white blood cells

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Excellent idea - thank you, Phaewryn. On 1/8/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check online to see if a different prescription diet brand has a food line for the same problem with better ingredients. Try: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/dept_brands.asp?dept%5Fid=1078

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
posted when you get time. hugs to you and Antonio, Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elizabeth trent Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 8:25 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: ot: Antonio Poor Antonio - I was up much

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
goes on up front if they aren't told, so now i do i have raised big stinks, and gotten folks quite hissed at me--at both vets and human docs, but WE are the customers, after all. so there! (and i haven't even quit smoking yet!) On 1/8/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you

Re: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
This is good advice, Lynette, and I thank you. The thing is -- I've been going to this vet for 13 years as of next month -- I've never had this sort of problem before. Perhaps this is just the first time someone there opened up a can of stupid and passed it around. I will write a thoughtful

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
and off of meds for the most part for over a year now. It is extra trouble, but so very worth it. Good for you for not picking up a cigarette during all of this. Are you still smoke free? Give Antonio a hug from me and let us know how he's doing, Nina elizabeth trent wrote: Poor Antonio - I was up

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
of the crystals in there. I am just very glad to have some pain relief for my boy. He's happy as a clam sprawled out on the kitchen floor just watching the world go by. On 1/9/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Nina. Still smoke-free (and grumpy :0) Antonio seems to be feeling better

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
of this. Are you still smoke free? Give Antonio a hug from me and let us know how he's doing, Nina elizabeth trent wrote: Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my pillow with my arm around him. He has some blood in his urine and possibly a kidney stone

Re: Bandit

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
I hope he's feeling much better. Hugs and prayers for you both. elizabeth On 1/8/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bandit is 3.5 years, 15 pounds, and neg/neg. He's healthy, but overweight. Saturday night we came home, dished out the nightly feeding to eight cats, and when we

Re: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 8, 2007 5:30:01 PM Subject: Re: Antonio Thanks

Re: Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
Elizabeth, talk about jinxing ourselves! I'm glad he got some pain meds. Poor sugar, he and you are in my prayers that the worst is behind you. Nina elizabeth trent wrote: Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping his fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could. I

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
For the crystals themselves, it looks like we are trying to get the change in diet to dissolve them (which certainly seems like a slow process). They've given him fluids and steriod shots...and finally something for pain...and he's taking a daily antibiotic...but nothing to specifically address

Re: Angel Morgana

2007-01-14 Thread elizabeth trent
Kelley, you did everything you could have possibly done - and she knew she was loved. I am so sorry. elizabeth On 1/15/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so sad. My little Morgana died less than an hour ago. I noticed something was not right about the way she was lying and

Re: Antonio

2007-01-16 Thread elizabeth trent
the prescription diet. I use royal canin s/o which is for both types of crystals. It's expensive, but I can't separate everyone's food.. t *elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Thank you, Kerry. ***RANT ALERT (from a crazy nicotine addict in withdrawel)*** I've always been very happy

Re: Antonio

2007-01-16 Thread elizabeth trent
. It's expensive, but I can't separate everyone's food.. t *elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Thank you, Kerry. ***RANT ALERT (from a crazy nicotine addict in withdrawel)*** I've always been very happy with my vet's officebut I came very close to opening up a can of [EMAIL

Re: Antonio

2007-01-17 Thread elizabeth trent
.. t *elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Thank you, Kerry. ***RANT ALERT (from a crazy nicotine addict in withdrawel)*** I've always been very happy with my vet's officebut I came very close to opening up a can of [EMAIL PROTECTED] a bit ago. Those slap-happy receptionist people

Re: Antonio

2007-01-17 Thread elizabeth trent
Oh thank you so much! elizabeth On 1/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: buy online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=30154512dept%5Fid=1078brand%5Fid=904root%5Fid=SearchRX=mscssid=E8LD1CJ6R2JQ8GQ3CVA8AS3W9G67BWW7

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-17 Thread elizabeth trent
Prayers going up for you and Lucy, Michelle. I would have brought her home too. Please let us know what the doctor says tomorrow. hugs, elizabeth On 1/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy's temp spiked to 106.7 tonight so I took her to the ER. They did blood work and her

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

2007-01-18 Thread elizabeth trent
Michelle, I can't even imagine what you must be going through. I hope so much that Lucy will feel better and that you can get some useful information to help her. You've both had a very difficult day. My heart and prayers are with you both. elizabeth On 1/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: Newbie question

2007-01-18 Thread elizabeth trent
Hiya Jennifer -- and welcome! Sounds like you've got a real snugglemuffin there :0) I bet he pulls through this. Five of my eight cats were strays...varying degrees of 'feral'...some are still very feral to anyone but me. A couple were very sick and beat up when they came to me and informed

ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies

2007-01-18 Thread elizabeth trent
I have searched all my email archives and I can't for the life of me find who recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get compounded transdermal benedryl gel for my Phelix's allergies (my brain is like a sieve)...but Phelix and I just wanted to say thanks! (and please tell me who you are

Re: Lucy-- what to do?

2007-01-19 Thread elizabeth trent
I'm glad she is eating some, Michelle. Still remembering you guys in my prayers. elizabeth On 1/19/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do have a/d and appetite stims, but she can't handle the appetite stims (periactin makes her a zomby and does not make her eat). Good news

Re: Junior's ear

2007-01-19 Thread elizabeth trent
I'm so glad Junior is feeling a wee bit better - hoping so much this helps him. elizabeth On 1/19/07, Sally Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am hoping Junior's eye starts to improve after his shot today. His ear is now curling back where it is deflating from the swelling. He looks very

Re: Newbie question

2007-01-20 Thread elizabeth trent
LOL I'm glad it wasn't from Midnight :0) On 1/20/07, Jennifer Madon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great news! I am a little embarrassed to admit this but, I found the source of the pink puddle! I was washing dished last night and felt my sock get wet. I looked down and found a pink puddle but

Re: Midnight and the mysterious puddle (was Newbie question)

2007-01-20 Thread elizabeth trent
LOL I have several sets of blinds complete with kitty holes :0) It's a security measuresomeone is always peering outside elizabeth On 1/20/07, Jennifer Madon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you! He made his first disaster this morning! I couldn't even get mad cause I was laughing so

Re: Junior's ear

2007-01-20 Thread elizabeth trent
in the eyes. The redness is better, but you can still see they are not right. By reducing the inflammation, hopfully it will alllow the antibiotic to clear the infection. My though on the subject. Thabks for asking. Sally Davis On 1/19/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so glad Junior

Re: P.S.

2007-01-24 Thread elizabeth trent
Paolo, Carrington Labs isn't going to be much help. Manufacture of Acemannan had to shut down during the audit and it isn't going to be available again for a couple of weeks when the next batch gets out of manufacturing. (long story about the audit) It is only available from Veterinary

Duralactin(r) Feline L-lysine

2007-01-24 Thread elizabeth trent
I was just snooping around the Veterinary Products Laboratories web site and found this: http://www.vpl.com/product.php?catmain=mainkey=pid=106key=cat= Sounds like something that would be helpful for FeVL+ kitties

Re: FeLV

2007-01-25 Thread elizabeth trent
Chris, I am so glad you are going to see a specialist. Prayers for you and little Mylo - I hope so much this doctor will be able to help him. elizabeth On 1/25/07, Chris Ramzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you for your suggestions. I am on my way to trying to get one of the drugs you

Re: midnight

2007-01-26 Thread elizabeth trent
Jennifer, Barring, of course, an underlying physical problem - you may want to combat this on two fronts: First - you've got to totally get rid of the scent so that he can't smell it so those places don't remained marked as a good place to 'go'. (I've had good luck with 'urine gone'). Second -

Re: midnight

2007-01-26 Thread elizabeth trent
Phaewryn, I'm sorry -- I know it's not funny but my drink nearly went out my nose ;-) There is no question - you belong to your cats. It's good to be loved LOL elizabeth On 1/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Doobie cat started that... I woke up in the middle of the night

Re: Midnight - shots and neuter

2007-01-27 Thread elizabeth trent
Jennifer, My veterinary clinic has similar rules about shots and staying overnight for any reason there...but they do not insist on vaccines for FeVL+ or geriatric cats (the front desk girls don't know this though). I'm about the dumbest person on this list - but in my opinion, he really

Re: Please pray for Lucy

2007-01-28 Thread elizabeth trent
I, for one, believe in the power of prayer -- prayers going up for you and Lucy. Hugs for you both as well. elizabeth On 1/28/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The vets are still all stumped by her case but think it is wet fip. I have been researching feverishly and she is on

Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies

2007-01-28 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you so much for telling me about this, Michelle. It makes a world of difference for Phelix. He doesn't mind when I rub it in his ear and he seems a lot more comfortable. I wouldn't be surprised if the fur grew back on his tummy. We really appreciate the tip. elizabeth On 1/28/07,

Re: Chris and Mylo

2007-01-28 Thread elizabeth trent
Oh Chris...this is so hard. I am so sorry the prognosis was not better. You can let him know that you love him and comfort him. I know it is so hard to talk about - but there comes a time when the kindest gift you can give is freedom from pain and suffering. You will know if that time comes.

Re: Midnight is scheduled

2007-01-29 Thread elizabeth trent
Prayers and all good thoughts for you and Midnight. elizabeth On 1/29/07, Jennifer Madon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I just wanted to let everyone know that after a stinky weekend of pee, Midnight will be going to the Dr. tomorrow (tuesday) morning to be neutered. They said they would

Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies

2007-01-29 Thread elizabeth trent
Yes...like Michelle said - it is compounded to be absorbed through the skin...the ear is rich in blood vessels and doesn't have the hair so it's the perfect place to administer it to get it into the blood stream. My compounding pharmacist gave me little finger cots (they look like something

Re: Chris and Mylo

2007-01-29 Thread elizabeth trent
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *elizabeth trent *Sent:* Sunday, January 28, 2007 10:11 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: Chris and Mylo Oh Chris...this is so hard. I am so sorry the prognosis was not better. You can let him know that you love him and comfort him. I know

Re: Chris and Mylo

2007-01-29 Thread elizabeth trent
are able to give sub-Qs. The fluids and needles can be bought online at competitive prices. love and hugs to you and Mylo, Kerry M -Original Message- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *elizabeth trent *Sent:* Sunday, January 28, 2007 10:11 PM *To:* felvtalk

Re: (OT) The Secret movie

2007-01-29 Thread elizabeth trent
would you like a little dip with that chip? ;-) elizabeth On 1/29/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I watched The Secret movie (someone burned a copy and gave it to me), and it says nothing about prayer. It's about creating your own reality, and about as far from right-wing

Re: ot: transdermal benedryl gel for allergies

2007-01-30 Thread elizabeth trent
now that would be a problem! On 1/30/07, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: : looking at the persians and thinking, yeah, no hair, right On 1/29/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes...like Michelle said - it is compounded to be absorbed through the skin

Re: fever question

2007-01-30 Thread elizabeth trent
Michelle, I am so sorry for all you and Lucy are going through. I've been keeping up with the discussion but haven't responded since I don't feel I have anything to add. What I don't understand is how steroids would make her less likely to have fever. Corticosteroids make the body *less* able

Re: fever question

2007-01-30 Thread elizabeth trent
Respectfully, I am not convinced that all fever is caused by inflammation. Some of the worst fevers I've had were while on major doses of corticosteroids. elizabeth On 1/30/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 07:11 PM 1/30/2007, you wrote: Steroids are anti inflammatories, the fever is

Re: fever question

2007-01-30 Thread elizabeth trent
I have severe asthma so I feel like I know a little bit about steroids. Steroids can reduce inflammation while not fighting fever- and at the same time leaving the body unable to properly fight off infection -- that was really my point in this. Long term steroid use can have devastating effects

Re: fever question

2007-01-30 Thread elizabeth trent
ever had to do but I am wheeze-free and breathing like a champ with no steroids. hangin' tough in alabama, elizabeth On 1/30/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have severe asthma so I feel like I know a little bit about steroids. Steroids can reduce inflammation while not fighting

Re: over the one month hump! Congrats Elizabeth!

2007-01-30 Thread elizabeth trent
High Five! That encouragement goes a long way, Phaewryn...I really appreciate it. I know you know first hand it's not for wimps ;-) Thanks! The kids are very glad to be smoke-free. They absolutely loved stealing my cigs and batting them under the frige. Phelix refused to have

Re: Chris and Mylo

2007-01-31 Thread elizabeth trent
You made a kind and unselfish choice. My heart breaks for you. elizabeth On 1/31/07, Chris Ramzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's the thing. I didn't want to wonder what if and I don't. That's why I saw different vets and an oncologist. All of them said the same thing. The oncologist being

Re: Please send more prayers for Lucy

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Love and Prayers to you both. elizabeth On 2/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seemed to help so much last time. Yesterday morning she had such a spike in energy from getting extra steroids the day before-- climbing a cat tree, going outside, walking around, meowing,

Re: acemannan side effects?

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
I hope JoJo will be feeling better soon. elizabeth On 2/1/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With Mama Kitty - it stimulated her appetite almost immediately. I didn't notice any side-effects when we were taking it. She got a shot once a week for five weeks. On 2/1/07, Hideyo

Re: acemannan side effects?

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Yes -- each shot was in the tummy. (I can't remember the technical term for that) On 2/1/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did she get an abdominal shot? -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *elizabeth trent *Sent

Re: acemannan side effects?

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
, Elizabeth.. it's almost miracle to me that all tumors have gone away.. I was hoping, and am still hoping that he will beat this thing.. -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *elizabeth trent *Sent:* Thursday, February 01, 2007 12:17

Re: acemannan side effects?

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Hideyo - Just curious why your vet is not following the weekly protocol for Acemannan that was used in the studies? elizabeth On 2/1/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Paolo, I called the office and he is not working today, but I left him a voice mail as a receptionist told me

Re: acemannan side effects?

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
? -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *elizabeth trent *Sent:* Thursday, February 01, 2007 12:30 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: acemannan side effects? Hideyo - Just curious why your vet is not following

Re: acemannan side effects?

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
My understanding with the Acemannan is that in tests it helped about 70%...that just sounded too good to me not to try. I don't see any reason why you couldn't do it along with the chemo if you wanted to -- it is made from aloe vera. elizabeth On 2/1/07, Paolo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: acemannan side effects?

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
intraperitoneally -- that's the word I was looking for. On 2/1/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes -- each shot was in the tummy. (I can't remember the technical term for that) On 2/1/07, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did she get an abdominal shot

Re: Acemannan... D**N!!!

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
Yes, it was Carravet -- the only manufacturer in the world of injectible acemannan. I think they were 10mg doses...I suspect the amount administered depended on the weight of the cat -- perhaps 1mg per lb (that's generally standard) mama kitty was down to about 7lbs then...perhaps it was 4

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

2007-02-01 Thread elizabeth trent
She is so pretty! Prayers and healing thoughts to you and Missy. Elizabeth On 2/1/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal beliefs allow. She went to the cardiologist today. Here is her diagnosis: Diagnosis:

Re: what would you do?

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
Keep in mind too -- dexamethasone is ten times stronger than prednisone... elizabeth On 2/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, I have been very attentive to her temperature since this whole thing started a few weeks ago, and she definitely has not been getting fevers in the

Re: what would you do?

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
I agree with what Hideyo says. I am no doctor - but I do know for a fact that long-term use of steroids will render the body unable to fight off infection and basically destroys the adrenal system. Long term use of steroids leaves the body unable to produce its own cortisol. On 2/2/07,

Re: Bandit is NEGATIVE

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
W O N D E R F U L! elizabeth On 2/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's great! he's actually negative on the corona titer and on the toxo titer?? Yes, her summary was: negative corona, negative toxo, negative fiv, negative felv. She is faxing the complete results to

Re: over the one month hump! Congrats Elizabeth!

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
thanks! i actually went almost an hour today without thinking about a ciggy :0) i know it will get easier - and it's already much easier than the first two weeks. i appreciate the support - it really helps. On 2/2/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations!!! You go girl! Is it

Re: over the one month hump! Congrats Elizabeth!

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
Message- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *elizabeth trent *Sent:* Friday, February 02, 2007 2:16 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: over the one month hump! Congrats Elizabeth! thanks! i actually went almost an hour today without thinking about

Re: OT: new study on insula, strokes, and smoking-VERY interesting!

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
-smoking-after-stroke/ Pretty cool! :) wendy --- elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks! i actually went almost an hour today without thinking about a ciggy :0) i know it will get easier - and it's already much easier than the first two weeks. i appreciate the support - it really

Re: OT: new study on insula, strokes, and smoking-VERY interesting!

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I saw that in the paper the other day! Isn't that interestsing?!? On 2/2/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i heard the most interesting thing on the news the other day. they have found that in patients who have had a stroke and had something

Re: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
You can always gradually taper off. What does your vet say? How is Lucy doing this evening? elizabeth On 2/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't do that. Once they have been on steroids long-term, you can't just stop it. It causes adrenal and circulatory problems and

Re: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
It sounds like you have such a bond with her. She knows you are taking care of her...mine always seem to know. Please kiss sweet Lucy for me. I'm glad she is able to eat some. elizabeth On 2/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh my, my vet. Well, my vet probably really

Re: Lucy--what to do?

2007-02-02 Thread elizabeth trent
I'm sure you've read a ton of material on this, Michelle - I've only just begun to learn about this because of your experience. I found this in the Merck Veterinary Manual (you've probably already seen it)...(looked it up - 1kg = 2.20462262lb) Treatment is directed toward controlling the

Re: Luy not eating

2007-02-03 Thread elizabeth trent
Praying for you and for Lucy. Love to you both. elizabeth On 2/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, as of last night she will not eat at all. She was hardly eating since I gave her the dex shot the night before, I think because it unmasked her URI and her nose got

Re: Dede and Spud

2007-02-03 Thread elizabeth trent
Love and prayers for you and your baby, Dede. Elizabeth On 2/3/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry that Spud is not doing well. Do you want to tell us about it? Nina dede hicken wrote: Michelle, Am thinking of you. I am dealing with similar issues with my Spud. It is Never

Re: On the brighter side

2007-02-03 Thread elizabeth trent
OMG -- you are almost making me go against my vow to not take in any more kitties (five of my 8 were serious ferals with various stages of illness). If there was any way I could and still do right by the 8 I have now -- I would. I wish so much I could! Between Cat TV (my 10+ bird feeders for

Re: Asia

2007-02-03 Thread elizabeth trent
How did I miss this??!? That is great news! elizabeth On 2/3/07, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes that IS wonderful news! Go Asia! tonya *Leslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: *CONGRATULATIONS!! What wonderful news for you and for Asia!!! * *We can always use a shot of good

Re: Luy not eating

2007-02-04 Thread elizabeth trent
No - you are not horrible at all. You are thinking of Lucy and how to do what is best and what is right for her. Use your intuition, Michelle - you know her better than anyone. This is such a terrible disease. I've only started reading about it since your ordeal. My heart and my prayers are

Re: euthanasia

2007-02-04 Thread elizabeth trent
Michelle, Please don't cut us off because you are offended by a response. In my heart, I truly believe that response wasn't meant to hurt you. We all need friends who are direct and who tell us exactly what they think - even if it is painful - and not just to tell us what they think we want to

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