Re: Some good news--and thanks to Nina & Hideyo!!

2006-04-29 Thread gary
Kerry,   What vaccine are yoou referring to below and what special equipment is needed to administer it?   Gary - Original Message - From: Kerry MacKenzie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 12:57 AM Subject: Some good news--and thanks

Re: hemobartonella question, from another list

2006-04-19 Thread gary
what is known as Cat Scratch Disease or Cat Scratch Fever. A Google search on hemobartonella and another on bartonella will have many results with lots of info on both. It would appear that Hemobartonella is much more serious. Gary - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: Transportation question

2006-04-18 Thread gary
Is Tucson FeLV+?  I have 2 cats who are positive and the certificate I got for our dog so we could take her on vacation (flying and they never asked for it) states that she is free of contagious and infectious diseases, can't see how you could get one for a FeLV+ or FIV+ cat.  

Transportation question

2006-04-17 Thread gary
and you can't fly animals without one.   Gary

Re: Feliway cost?!

2006-03-16 Thread gary
r shipping. Gary - Original Message - From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:05 PM Subject: OT: Feliway cost?! Hi guys, I went to Petco yesterday to get fish food and looked at the Feliway spray and plug-in, but elected not to purchase

Re: FeLV + test results

2006-02-18 Thread gary
t the most common strain of FIV in the US. Gary. - Original Message - From: "Karolyn Lount" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROT

Re: Idexx Snap Combo test

2006-01-21 Thread gary
They are good tests and false negatives are very rare.  However, there is still a significant percentage of false positives.  If a cat tests positive, you will definitely want to confirm that with an IFA test.   Gary - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan To

Re: Need advice on trapping sick feral

2006-01-11 Thread gary
trap or carrier.  Hope you have a vet that is willing to treat him.   Gary - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 9:40 AM Subject: Need advice on trapping sick feral Hi. My mom has been feeding

Re: opinion?

2006-01-01 Thread gary
d"? He said the incubation period is 3 years or more, how does that square with infected cats dying in a few months? Gary - Original Message - From: "janine paton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 9:50 PM Subject: opinion? http://crit

Re: Ewok update!

2005-12-30 Thread gary
They are the same drug, Lomustine.    Gary - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 1:33 PM Subject: Re: Ewok update! Jen, I am so glad he is doing well!  Dex is really an amazing drug

Re: litter question

2005-12-23 Thread gary
Kat, The table on Dr. Addie's site is the one I was looking for although I would have sworn the one I saw was a much fancier version of that one. Thanks very much for the info. Gary - Original Message - From: "Kat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, Decem

litter question

2005-12-23 Thread gary
have sworn it was by Dr. Dianne Addie but I don't see it on her web site, has anyone seen this article?   Gary

Re: I have a cat with FIV

2005-12-21 Thread gary
If a cat has had the vaccine it will test positive for FIV.  I'm trying to remember if there is a test that can tell the difference, if there is one, it is not any of the regular tests.   Gary - Original Message - From: erin moody To: felvtalk@felineleukemi

Re: Blind Kitten at Coweta/Newnan Shelter-here is the latest I have

2005-12-10 Thread gary
t off the floor.  I'd say there isn't much see can't do except see.   Gary - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 10:43 AM Subject: FYI: Blind Kitten at Coweta/Newnan Shelter-here

Re: Test Results

2005-11-25 Thread gary
Here are a couple of more links on tests. http://www.thepetcenter.com/pha/cp.html http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1474&articleid=989 Gary - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 3:30 AM Subject: Test Re

Re: Test Results

2005-11-25 Thread gary
I think this site may be helpful in reading test results. http://home.gci.net/~divs/disease/lab_tests.html Gary - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 3:30 AM Subject: Test Results I have never gone into blood test results to

bloody nose

2005-11-18 Thread gary
you can tell he is very nervous about it.  Made the mistake once of moving to quickly when I picked him up.  He is not aggresive and has never tried to bite but I don't think an exam would be casual.  Unlike his sister, Sweet Pea, who is just that.   Gary

Re: Gary and Multiferon

2005-11-16 Thread gary
way more than enough to do many more cats for a year than any of us have. Thanks, Gary - Original Message - From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:27 AM Subject: Gary and Multiferon Hi Gary, You still out there? I haven't

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-09 Thread gary
Nina,   Have you heard anything from your Internist's office about importing Multiferon?    Thanks, Gary - Original Message - From: Nina To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 12:35 PM Subject: Re: Importation of drugs Hi Ga

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread gary
Oops, the contacts name is CRAIG Olson, not Craif - fat fingered the wrong key. - Original Message - From: gary To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 9:40 AM Subject: Re: Importation of drugs Hi Nina,   The interferon I&#

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread gary
hat's what their website said. Gary - Original Message - From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 11:47 AM Subject: Re: Importation of drugs Gary, The reason importing the Feline Interferon Omega is such a hassle is because it

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread gary
500 cats for a year.   Gary - Original Message - From: Nina To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 12:35 PM Subject: Re: Importation of drugs Hi Gary,My Internist's office has been very cooperative about helping me and others get spec

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-02 Thread gary
would guess the procedure would be the same for importing the natural human interferon for animal use. Gary - Original Message - From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 1:47 PM Subject: Re: Importation of drugs Gary, Thanks for the info

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-01 Thread gary
'Glenda,   I don't know how much Interferon Omega costs but the natural interferon I got the pricing on (Multiferon manufactured by Veragin) works out to $70 for a 3 million unit vial and if my math is correct that should make 100,000 30 unit doses.  That is enough for 274 cats for a year if

Re: Importation of drugs

2005-11-01 Thread gary
broad spectrum antibiotic.  It also had a positive effect on lymphocyte depletion which recombinant interferon does not.   I could attach a copy of if the list allows attachments (176kb pdf file) or I could send it to you directly if you are interested.   Gary - Original Message

Importation of drugs

2005-11-01 Thread gary
import a 3 month supply for your personal use but I assume this requires you to fill out paperwork about your condition, etc., and probably a Rx.   Gary

Re: herbs in powder form

2005-10-24 Thread gary
Try www.betterlife.com they have powdered sodium ascorbate (Vc) and lysine, pretty good prices too.   Gary  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 7:37 PM Subject: herbs in powder form Hey

A few questions

2005-10-21 Thread gary
n to very young kittens?   Thanks, Gary

Re: Wrongful death of cat

2005-10-19 Thread gary
n that gave her the false information. I emailed the executive director and voiced my opinion of this type of action, so far, no reply. Gary - Original Message - From: "maimaipg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:20 AM Subject: Re: Wrongful

Re: I have a sick kitty, help...Immuno-regulin

2005-10-15 Thread gary
Some people write a 4 in roman numerals as instead of IV.  The notation might then mean a murmur rated at 4 to 5 and that would be a fairly serious one as 5 is the worst.  I have no idea why anyone would write this in roman numerals, if that is what this means - Original Message

Re: felv-fiv slight positive 3 week old kittens

2005-10-15 Thread gary
it to kittens that young.  If someone else on the list knows if it's ok to give it to them I would be interested just for my own future reference.   Gary  - Original Message - From: Lori To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 2:48 PM

Re: Sorry Guys, just can't help myself :)

2005-10-15 Thread gary
long for them to develop their own antibodies if they really have FIV. Testing much before 6 months cannot show a true positive. I think it was a report from Cornell University that said the passing of FIV from mother to kittens was rare and that FIV is almost always passed by a bit wound.

Re: Kittens tested positive

2005-10-14 Thread gary
.  They don't develop their own antibodies until they are about 6 months old.  FIV is much less contagious than FeLV and the most common means of transmission is by bite wounds and not by sharing dishes, etc.   Gary - Original Message - From: Tad Burnett To: fel

Re: FELV + kittens

2005-10-13 Thread gary
then suggested individual tests.    Gary  - Original Message - From: Nina To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 11:25 PM Subject: Re: FELV + kittens Tonya,I just wrote the following to Lori direct..  I said pretty much the same thing

Re: wormers

2005-10-07 Thread gary
ter having tried the product.  Just can't get a break.   Gary - Original Message - From: TenHouseCats To: FeLVTalk Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 3:40 PM Subject: Fwd: wormers hee hee--i've removed the identifying info to protect the innocent, but here's

wormers

2005-10-07 Thread gary
ding coccidia.   Gary  

Re: Kittypoo

2005-10-02 Thread gary
of having been out there, you might try getting some Bach Flower remedy call "Rescue Remedy" (available at many health food stores) and put a few drops in her water. Taking it directly is unpleasant for cats as it is alcohol based. Gary - Original Message - From: "Lohna

Re: {OT} FELV and FIV cats removed from Angel Wings yesterday

2005-09-28 Thread gary
I wasn't on the list when this was originally posted but it seems to me that these cats were not very well cared for. What is/was "Angel Wings" and why would any of these cats be ones belonging to people who would want them back? Gary - Original Message - From: &l

FeLV diet

2005-09-25 Thread gary
Does anyone have any recommandations for a commercially available food?   Gary

Re: Home Testing

2005-09-25 Thread gary
Unless there is one they claim can be done without a blood draw I would think it is the same as the vet uses and all you need for that is the snap test kit and a blood draw.  The snap tests aren't by Rx so I believe you can buy them from a vet supply place.  The needles for blood draw might h

Re: For Gary---Determing the stages of FeLV

2005-09-24 Thread gary
ives a few seconds.    So much to learn.   Gary - Original Message - From: Kerry MacKenzie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:13 AM Subject: For Gary---Determing the stages of FeLV Hello Gary Bless you for fostering the kittie

Re: Determing the stages of FeLV

2005-09-24 Thread gary
ave 3 fosters that have tested positive.  Fortunately, no are sick at this time.  I was wondering how you determine what stage of FeLV they are in?   Gary

Determing the stages of FeLV

2005-09-24 Thread gary
?   Gary

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