Re: [Felvtalk] IMPORTANT CAT VACCINE WARNING

2010-07-12 Thread paola cresti
a question, I saw posts from 2 people having FeLV+ cats in the house with non affected cats. How do you gys manage that? I just rescued a stray that turned out to be incredibly sweet and FeLV+ but I have 6 others that are indoor/outdoor so they are all vaccinated for FeLV but since it's not

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Re: to Paola - Mixing positives negatives

2010-07-16 Thread paola cresti
, paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com wrote: From: paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] IMPORTANT CAT VACCINE WARNING To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 12:17 AM a question, I saw posts from 2 people having FeLV+ cats in the house with non affected

[Felvtalk] new angels

2010-07-23 Thread paola cresti
So sorry about all the recent kitties passing on. Am new to this site but if I've learned anything thus far is that they were loved and thanks to you had the best possible life here with us given their circumstances. Paola ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Ft. Worth Texas resources?

2010-07-30 Thread paola cresti
there is a group online called Alley Cat Allies that provides a lot of information and support for TNR especially http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=191 They are also on Facebook They are located in the East Coast (Washington area) but through them she might find people who tend

Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy Update-doing better!

2010-08-01 Thread paola cresti
awesome news! From: Laurieskatz lauriesk...@mchsi.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, August 1, 2010 12:42:06 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy Update-doing better! YAY!!! Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a

Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude

2010-08-03 Thread paola cresti
Hi Julie, I took in a stray that turned out to be FeLV+ at the same time you did (2 days before 4rth of July) so I really feel for you. My little Angel is doing ok for now, but when I first took him to the vet I was thinking he'd be lasting a month or so as well, and the feeling was terrible

Re: [Felvtalk] cat litter

2010-08-09 Thread paola cresti
We've had it here (on the west coast) for a while, but (and I'd have to check again) the price compared to all the rest is quite higher. It's made from corn and was using it when I had kittens that were being potty trained (if they ate it it wouldn't harm them) I use Swheat scoop now that is

[Felvtalk] listserv help

2010-08-16 Thread paola cresti
sorry for the out of subject but who should I contact if I seem to get some posts and when I make posts sometimes they show up and sometimes they don't? thank you Paola ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens

2010-08-16 Thread paola cresti
Hi all, I volunteer at a kitten rescue organization, and talking about all the loving, caring people on this listserv the people at the organization were wondering for those who have kittens that were tested positive, how often and how many (average if you've rescued many) turn out to be

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens/Tommy Update

2010-08-17 Thread paola cresti
thanks for the replies and thanks Susan for asking a question one the one below from MC as I hadn't gotten it. So far I've only gotten this one (through Susan) and the one from Fernanda about little Tommy - so awesome to hear he's negative and doing well kudos to you guys for insisting on

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens/Tommy Update

2010-08-25 Thread paola cresti
Hi MC, sorry finally catching up now with my mail. thank you so much for the input, it seems like we need to make our own way on this issue and forge ahead without data. Hopefully the Veterinary associations will follow suit. I tried clicking on the link you gave me but it couldn't find it.

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-21 Thread paola cresti
Melinda, I feel your pain, I have in and out cats (live in a complex in the city away from any possible cat-predators and in a house recessed from the street, small patio but with a grassy green area in front of my unit) as my place is rather small and I have several cats. 2 are indoors only

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-23 Thread paola cresti
Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of paola cresti Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 1:00 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia Melinda, I feel your pain, I have in and out

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-10-20 Thread paola cresti
: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia It works great and so does OdoBan. On Sep 23, 2010, at 6:19 AM, paola cresti wrote: hadn't tried that one yet, thanks Natalie. From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, September

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-10-20 Thread paola cresti
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia It works great and so does OdoBan. On Sep 23, 2010, at 6:19 AM, paola cresti wrote: hadn't tried that one yet, thanks Natalie. From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-10-21 Thread paola cresti
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia It works great and so does OdoBan. On Sep 23, 2010, at 6:19 AM, paola cresti wrote: hadn't tried that one yet, thanks Natalie. From: Natalie at...@optonline.net

Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy-still not eating or drinking

2010-10-21 Thread paola cresti
so, so sorry to hear that, have been catching up on emails and was so happy to read about his improvement a few weeks ago. I realize baby food is usually enough incentive for cats to eat, but a kidney failure cat, with gastritis, I had some time ago still wouldn't eat it when she was having an

Re: [Felvtalk] Wordsworth Please add to the CLS :(

2010-10-24 Thread paola cresti
So sorry to hear that, Sherry. many sweet thoughts to accompany him. From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, October 24, 2010 8:57:53 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Wordsworth Please add to the CLS :( We lost this

Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy's vet visits / what he looks like

2010-10-24 Thread paola cresti
Saw Murphy (and Rosie) on your page, you can tell his paws are really big and he looks really playful. Poor sweetie, we're all purraying for him to pull through here (6 + 1 cats) From: Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] Fw: Bonnie

2010-10-24 Thread paola cresti
Also pee doesn't smell much when a cat has kidney failure - just FYI as there'd be other symptoms (drinking a lot for example) and also it's at an advanced stage that the pee doesn't smell anymore, because the kidneys can't clean the body of toxins so it doesn't smell. I don't think this is

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Bonnie

2010-10-25 Thread paola cresti
Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of paola cresti Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 1:28 AM To: leukemia list Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: Bonnie Also pee doesn't smell much when a cat has kidney failure - just FYI as there'd

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Bonnie P-SPOT SOLVED

2010-10-25 Thread paola cresti
, but spit up. I'm not sure if this is a serious issue; I'll mention it to the vet again. But having him spit up rather than pee is a little easier for me psychologically, at least! ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com To: leukemia list felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Bonnie

2010-10-26 Thread paola cresti
for cats and dogs. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of paola cresti Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 10:05 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Bonnie Oh my cat didn't have Calcitiol

Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone.

2010-10-26 Thread paola cresti
Alice, so sorry to hear his journey came to an end, but what a journey it was! He found a good home with you and thanks to you he had the best life he could possibly have given what was handed to him. He surely knew that from how he showed you his love. Will miss your updates (the improvement

Re: [Felvtalk] Purrayers for our Rosie

2011-02-22 Thread paola cresti
So sorry to hear that Alice, so sorry you're going through this so soon after Murphy. From: Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, February 20, 2011 8:07:59 PM Subject: [Felvtalk]

[Felvtalk] Scrappy Angel over the Rainbow Bridge today

2011-02-24 Thread paola cresti
My little Scrappy boy was coming to the end of his fight, I only had him for 8 months when he walked into my home and was already in bad condition, hence the Scrappy name, I didn't think he was going to live 1 month. at that time. Though I should have named him Angel for all the love he gave

Re: [Felvtalk] RIP Miss Clara

2011-03-01 Thread paola cresti
So sorry to hear about your Miss Clara. I had to do the same to my boy just 2 days before her. We tried Interferon, or what they described to me as a new version of it, but it didn't help really... I think he already had the tumor when he walked into my house last July so I really feel close

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-24 Thread paola cresti
I believe I read about it that the cancer cases were still few and far apart. That being said monitor your cat, espceially the area where the chip was introduced. I have one that can't climb my patio fence so she's inside only (goes outside when I'm there, runs back in when I jiggle the

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-29 Thread paola cresti
...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 4:09:39 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Collars On 05-24, paola cresti wrote: snipped.. If they were indoor only I wouldn't worry with collars, but since they go out, I don't want them trapped/nabbed or harmed by evil people, so