RE: Overjoyed
This happened with one of my cats, so I know how you feel! It is great that someone else can experience this as well. Give Minstrel a special treat from all of usJ Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rosenfeldt, Diane Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 9:41 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Overjoyed What wonderful, and, sadly, rare good news! Long happy life to Minstrel and congratulatory hugs to you. Diane R. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 7:45 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Overjoyed Just wanted to bring a positive note to you all. I took my FeLV girl Minstrel to the vet last week to check her mouth cos she was showing dental signs. I'd had her checked at New Year just before Buddy (FIV+) passed away and her gums were a little inflammed but not severe. Last Friday she had 3 wobbly teeth and red gums so she'd had root infection travel down. The vet said the pathology looked like what any cat can get and not specifically just related to FeLV. She had 5 teeth out on Tuesday and came home trying to get in the bag of cat biscuits bless her - but she is eating well soft food complete with antibiotics sprinkled over and some painkiller for couple of days. Anyway, whilst she was having pre-op bloods taken I asked them to re-check her FeLV status as I know occassionally cats can rid themselves of the virus and I just wanted to know either way. The vet phoned this morning whenthe blood results came back from the lab and Minstral is now FeLV negative :-) I didn't know whether to laugh or cry but I think I'll be opening the champagne tonight. I could now even consider introducing a new cat into the house (would obviously have to be FeLV - though but would mean Minstrel has company when I'm at work - and helping any cat is better than helping none. Need to book leave from work and consider carefully before that though - but what a nice surprise. hugs and good wishes to all your kitties xxx Michelle, Minstrel, Angel Buddy Angel Bramble _ AOL's new homepage has launched. Take a HYPERLINK http://info.aol.co.uk/homepage/; \ntour now. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.21/1267 - Release Date: 2/8/2008 8:12 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.21/1267 - Release Date: 2/8/2008 8:12 PM
A Day to Celebrate!!!
My two youngest, Mack and Monty, turn 4 years old today!!! Monty was diagnosed with FeLV+ when he was just 9 months old and my vet at the time wanted me to put him to sleep because he wouldn’t make it. Thankfully I wanted a second opinion and a year after his diagnosis he tested negative for FeLV+! And today he is 4 years old and healthy!!! Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.0/1218 - Release Date: 1/10/2008 1:32 PM
RE: New to the list
One of my babies, Monty, was diagnosed at 9 months old. He was incredibly ill and the vet didn’t think he would make it and wanted me to put him to sleep as well. I wasn’t ready to give up, so I went to another vet. 3 years 3 months later, Monty is still with me and have never been sick since his initial diagnosis. He lives in the same house as his brother (Felv negative), his mother (negative), his grandmother (negative), 2 aunts (both negative), 2 uncles (both negative) and 4 other unrelated cats who are all negative. We did lose one of his aunts and his dad who were both positive. They all share the same space and have for over 4 years. Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 11:17 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: New to the list Hi there My name is Emily and I have three cats, Moses (Felv +) Jeremiah and Samson (status yet unknown). I just found out that Moses is + and he's quite sick. the doctor put him on prednesone and doxycline... He's not eating and he's quite thin. The dr wants to put him to sleep. Is this really my only option? Also - if i bring him home to be with his brothers... will he infect them? Should i have them tested? I'm so sad. Any help would be greatly appreciated... THank you thank you thank you... _ More new features than ever. Check out the new HYPERLINK http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm?ncid=aimcmp000501; \nAIM(R) Mail! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.5/1190 - Release Date: 12/19/2007 7:37 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.5/1190 - Release Date: 12/19/2007 7:37 PM
RE: OT Thanksgiving
How adorable!! Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sally Davis Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 12:21 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT Thanksgiving Hi Guys Thanksgiving day was somewhat special for me. Maybe not. Check the link below and take a look at what was left on my truck after we got back from visiting my mom. I just happened to go outside this was about 8:30pm and saw the box(see picture). In this day and age I was a bit frightened and got Eric to come to the door while I investigated. Curious check out this link. HYPERLINK http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/viewtopic.php?f=5t=54http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/viewtopic.php?f=5t=54 -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior, Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Silver, and Spike Visit my BB for some pictures post your as well. HYPERLINK http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.6/1150 - Release Date: 11/24/2007 5:58 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.6/1150 - Release Date: 11/24/2007 5:58 PM
RE: detailed video of seizure
Does ANYONE HAVE A LINk to the news articles or video for this story? Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.1/1140 - Release Date: 11/19/2007 7:05 PM
Sad News Something to Think About
Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it. I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell all my animals that I love them everyday. I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know better. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.22/ - Release Date: 11/5/2007 4:36 AM
RE: Litterboxes
Well, at least I know I am not alone in this. Sometimes it just seems ridiculous the amount of trash the cats can contribute:) Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 5:12 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Litterboxes I empty my boxes daily (ugh) and produce about 4-8 bags of trash per *day*. I have no idea how to reduce this. On 10/19/07, Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On this subject, how does everyone get rid of their litter? We have 7 litterboxes for 12 cats. We use feline pine and just empty the litter boxes every 3 to 4 days. The problem is, this ends up being about 4-5 bags of trash everytime. I am trying to figure out how to reduce the amount of trash/waste. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.1/1079 - Release Date: 10/19/2007 5:10 AM -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help George! http://rescuties.chipin.com/george I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.1/1079 - Release Date: 10/19/2007 5:10 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.1/1079 - Release Date: 10/19/2007 5:10 AM
RE: Litterboxes
On this subject, how does everyone get rid of their litter? We have 7 litterboxes for 12 cats. We use feline pine and just empty the litter boxes every 3 to 4 days. The problem is, this ends up being about 4-5 bags of trash everytime. I am trying to figure out how to reduce the amount of trash/waste. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.1/1079 - Release Date: 10/19/2007 5:10 AM
RE: FeLV Help for a 5 year old male cat
Sometimes it is hard to completely diagnose what is going on with a cat with leukemia. There are so many factors to consider. Not to mention, sometimes the symptoms may point to too many things instead of narrowing it down. I recently lost one of my cats to a tumor in the eye and nasal cavity. She started getting sick earlier this spring, but we didn't find out about the tumor until it was too late. This was no ones fault. We, the vet and I, ran a lot of test, had her in for exams at least 3 times a month. We tried many medications but nothing helped her to get better. The vet really cared and wasn't just trying to make money. But the symptoms weren't enough, nor were the blood tests. It sounds like Whisper could have Herpes. This is common with FeLV+ and is usually treatable. But, once again, the symptoms for herpes are also the same for other diseases/viruses. Basically I am just trying to say that it may seem as if all the vet cares about is money, but this may not be the case. I would do some research on the web about Whisper's symptoms and then talk with the vet again and see what he says about what you found out. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vila Ash Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 7:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: FeLV Help for a 5 year old male cat I sent this by my other email. I got a message back saying its pending due to my email address not being a member. SO PLEASE reply to this one. We dont know how much longer he will go on like this. PLEASE HELP!! I have had my cat, Whisper, for about 5 years now he use to weigh 18lbs (a year ago), now he weighs about 7-10lbs. He is the oldest of 3 other cats. A month ago we found out he has Leukemia. We never knew what was wrong with him, we never thought it to be Leukemia. About a year ago we took him to the vet, for vomiting and drooling, the vet laughed at us because he thought whisper was in really good health.Well a year went by with out any treatment or even knowing some this was wrong with him.We took him to the vet about a month or so ago for his eyes ( he had an infection in his eyes, and was not eating), they ran a blood test and they told us he has Leukemia. They kept him over night to start the treatments right a way. They gave us Clacamox Drops (very pricey), Neo/Poly/Dex Ophthalmic drops, and the Interferon. He seemed to be getting worse.We took him to the vet today to get them to do a check up on him ( he hasnt been eating, been having to force feed him, he wont get up much, excessive drooling.) and get more of his medication, they believe he has ulcers in his mouth which is causing him to not eat and make him drool. Well now they think he has some other disease kind of like Leukemia that is causing the ulcers, lack of appetite, and causing the medications to not work. So they want to run MORE test and give him MORE medication, etc. We are not sure what we want to do. He seems to be suffering so much, and he also seems to know he does not have much longer to live. We are all talking about either keeping him on his medication, let him live out his life without his medication, or taking him off his medication and see if he will do better, and if he does not do better then we will put him down. BUT, what I dont understand is that the vet cant fully explain to us about: what is going on, why cant they help us more, what is the other possible disease, how long might he live more, etc. It just seems like all they want is money, money and more money. One of his medication they sell for about $26 and we can get it from 1-800-PETMEDS for about $10, its the same bottle, same size, same doses. The test for leukemia is $55, and so is the other test. I dont understand what is going on. Whisper is my baby, I would give every thing to help him, but with the vet confusing us we really dont know what to do. Can you possibly explain every thing a bit better? Sincerely, Gina Whisper Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.35/1039 - Release Date: 9/29/2007 9:46 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.35/1039 - Release Date: 9/29/2007 9:46 PM
RE: FeLV Help for a 5 year old male cat
Another thing to think about, is that if you switch vets now, the new vet will want to run all the same tests over again. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: FeLV Help for a 5 year old male cat Sometimes it is hard to completely diagnose what is going on with a cat with leukemia. There are so many factors to consider. Not to mention, sometimes the symptoms may point to too many things instead of narrowing it down. I recently lost one of my cats to a tumor in the eye and nasal cavity. She started getting sick earlier this spring, but we didn't find out about the tumor until it was too late. This was no ones fault. We, the vet and I, ran a lot of test, had her in for exams at least 3 times a month. We tried many medications but nothing helped her to get better. The vet really cared and wasn't just trying to make money. But the symptoms weren't enough, nor were the blood tests. It sounds like Whisper could have Herpes. This is common with FeLV+ and is usually treatable. But, once again, the symptoms for herpes are also the same for other diseases/viruses. Basically I am just trying to say that it may seem as if all the vet cares about is money, but this may not be the case. I would do some research on the web about Whisper's symptoms and then talk with the vet again and see what he says about what you found out. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vila Ash Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 7:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: FeLV Help for a 5 year old male cat I sent this by my other email. I got a message back saying its pending due to my email address not being a member. SO PLEASE reply to this one. We dont know how much longer he will go on like this. PLEASE HELP!! I have had my cat, Whisper, for about 5 years now he use to weigh 18lbs (a year ago), now he weighs about 7-10lbs. He is the oldest of 3 other cats. A month ago we found out he has Leukemia. We never knew what was wrong with him, we never thought it to be Leukemia. About a year ago we took him to the vet, for vomiting and drooling, the vet laughed at us because he thought whisper was in really good health.Well a year went by with out any treatment or even knowing some this was wrong with him.We took him to the vet about a month or so ago for his eyes ( he had an infection in his eyes, and was not eating), they ran a blood test and they told us he has Leukemia. They kept him over night to start the treatments right a way. They gave us Clacamox Drops (very pricey), Neo/Poly/Dex Ophthalmic drops, and the Interferon. He seemed to be getting worse.We took him to the vet today to get them to do a check up on him ( he hasnt been eating, been having to force feed him, he wont get up much, excessive drooling.) and get more of his medication, they believe he has ulcers in his mouth which is causing him to not eat and make him drool. Well now they think he has some other disease kind of like Leukemia that is causing the ulcers, lack of appetite, and causing the medications to not work. So they want to run MORE test and give him MORE medication, etc. We are not sure what we want to do. He seems to be suffering so much, and he also seems to know he does not have much longer to live. We are all talking about either keeping him on his medication, let him live out his life without his medication, or taking him off his medication and see if he will do better, and if he does not do better then we will put him down. BUT, what I dont understand is that the vet cant fully explain to us about: what is going on, why cant they help us more, what is the other possible disease, how long might he live more, etc. It just seems like all they want is money, money and more money. One of his medication they sell for about $26 and we can get it from 1-800-PETMEDS for about $10, its the same bottle, same size, same doses. The test for leukemia is $55, and so is the other test. I dont understand what is going on. Whisper is my baby, I would give every thing to help him, but with the vet confusing us we really dont know what to do. Can you possibly explain every thing a bit better? Sincerely, Gina Whisper Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.35/1039 - Release Date: 9/29/2007 9:46 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.35/1039 - Release Date: 9/29/2007 9:46 PM No virus found in this incoming message
RE: Transferring the Virus
My positives and negatives having been living together in the same home without separation for 4 years. So far, no one new has tested positive. My ones that are positive got the virus through heredity, not exposure. Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rosenfeldt, Diane Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 12:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Transferring the Virus Dawn, I'm far from the big expert, but I think the chances are almost nonexistent that you're transferring anything by just walking from room to room. The motto for the virus is if it dries, it dies. It reminds me of a memorable passage in the book Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex... in which someone asked if you can catch STDs from toilet seats. The answer was, yes, under the following circumstances: someone with an open genital sore (I know, TMI) uses a toilet and presses the sore against the toilet seat. Seconds later, you, also with a sore, use the same toilet and press your sore against the same spot. Otherwise, no. ;-) So unless you go from, say, cleaning your FeLV+ kitty's teeth, to your healthy kitties within seconds, with your fingers still wet with saliva, it's not gonna happen. Also, somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but won't the others now automatically test positive because they have the vaccine in them? In any case, I'm not sure there's a real need to segregate Bea from everybody now. Diane R. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dawn Morrison Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 11:12 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Transferring the Virus Hello again everyone, Before I had Bea tested, she was with my two other catkids (ages 4 10 years) for 4 days - sharing food (wet dry), water and liter box. It was only after that 4 days did we realize Bea tested positive (Elisa IFA) We immediately took our other two in and had them tested (negative but too early to tell) and vaccinated. In anyone's opinion, how great of a chance do you think they will test positive in 6 months when I re-test them? Do you think there was enough exposure in those 4 days? I am particularly worried about my 4 year old because I fed them all wet food and she immediately eats anything that is leftover from all 3 bowls. Also, Bea is now quarantined in a bedroom by herself and I visit with her as much as possible when I am home - even sleeping with her at night time to give her some human contact (much to my husbands dismay). I wash my hands thoroughly when I leave the room and bea has her own bowls/water dishes that I keep seperate from my others. She has her own litter box as well. Is it possible to spread any of the virus from just walking around the room, transferring it on my clothes then walking through the rest of my house? I'm just so concerened I'm passing it around more. Thanks Dawn _ Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. HYPERLINK http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48224/*http:/sims.yahoo.com/Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.22/1013 - Release Date: 9/17/2007 1:29 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.22/1013 - Release Date: 9/17/2007 1:29 PM
RE: Go figure.....
Why is it that when they really love laying in a box, they just have to pee in it? Then they don’t want to lay in it anymoreJ Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:31 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT:Go figure. You know, my cats live better than me. They have many multi level cat trees, hammocks, faux leopard print fainting couches, a loveseat sofa in their room along w/ a faux bear skin rug complete w/head. What is it that they lay in the most.? The Costco box that I tote my groceries home in. OR, the paper sack from WholeFoods That is, ntil someone pees on it :( Cats, we'll never have them figured out.. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ HYPERLINK http://www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comwww.PetGirlsPetsitting.com HYPERLINK http://www.Tx.SiameseRescue.orgwww.Tx.SiameseRescue.org HYPERLINK http://www.shadowcats.netwww.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM
RE: Go figure.....
It makes sense. They make sure to mark it so no one else will want to go near it, only they don’t want to go near it anymore either! I do have one cat who will pee on anything that is cluttering up the area around the main door. As long as the area is clean, she won’t pee. Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 5:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Go figure. Do you think they pee in it to make it undesirable for the other cats? I used to have a cat that couldn't wait to pee on the new toys, that way the other cats wouldn't play w/.them. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ HYPERLINK http://www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comwww.PetGirlsPetsitting.com HYPERLINK http://www.Tx.SiameseRescue.orgwww.Tx.SiameseRescue.org HYPERLINK http://www.shadowcats.netwww.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Chris Behnke To: HYPERLINK mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgfelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: RE: Go figure. Why is it that when they really love laying in a box, they just have to pee in it? Then they don’t want to lay in it anymoreJ Chris From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] org [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:31 AM To: HYPERLINK mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgfelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT:Go figure. You know, my cats live better than me. They have many multi level cat trees, hammocks, faux leopard print fainting couches, a loveseat sofa in their room along w/ a faux bear skin rug complete w/head. What is it that they lay in the most.? The Costco box that I tote my groceries home in. OR, the paper sack from WholeFoods That is, ntil someone pees on it :( Cats, we'll never have them figured out.. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ HYPERLINK http://www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comwww.PetGirlsPetsitting.com HYPERLINK http://www.Tx.SiameseRescue.orgwww.Tx.SiameseRescue.org HYPERLINK http://www.shadowcats.netwww.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM
RE: Go figure.....
Yeah, sounds like something a mother would sayJ Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 7:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Go figure. Polly Go Lightly will only pee on my dirty clothes if I throw them on the floor. My mother says that Polly is trying to tell me that I am a slob and that the clothes do not belong on the floor.. :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ HYPERLINK http://www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comwww.PetGirlsPetsitting.com HYPERLINK http://www.Tx.SiameseRescue.orgwww.Tx.SiameseRescue.org HYPERLINK http://www.shadowcats.netwww.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Chris Behnke To: HYPERLINK mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgfelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 5:15 PM Subject: RE: Go figure. It makes sense. They make sure to mark it so no one else will want to go near it, only they don’t want to go near it anymore either! I do have one cat who will pee on anything that is cluttering up the area around the main door. As long as the area is clean, she won’t pee. Chris From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] org [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 5:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Go figure. Do you think they pee in it to make it undesirable for the other cats? I used to have a cat that couldn't wait to pee on the new toys, that way the other cats wouldn't play w/.them. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ HYPERLINK http://www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comwww.PetGirlsPetsitting.com HYPERLINK http://www.Tx.SiameseRescue.orgwww.Tx.SiameseRescue.org HYPERLINK http://www.shadowcats.netwww.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Chris Behnke To: HYPERLINK mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgfelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: RE: Go figure. Why is it that when they really love laying in a box, they just have to pee in it? Then they don’t want to lay in it anymoreJ Chris From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] org [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:31 AM To: HYPERLINK mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgfelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT:Go figure. You know, my cats live better than me. They have many multi level cat trees, hammocks, faux leopard print fainting couches, a loveseat sofa in their room along w/ a faux bear skin rug complete w/head. What is it that they lay in the most.? The Costco box that I tote my groceries home in. OR, the paper sack from WholeFoods That is, ntil someone pees on it :( Cats, we'll never have them figured out.. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ HYPERLINK http://www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comwww.PetGirlsPetsitting.com HYPERLINK http://www.Tx.SiameseRescue.orgwww.Tx.SiameseRescue.org HYPERLINK http://www.shadowcats.netwww.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found
Kaylee is gone
I just came back from the vets after saying goodbye to my girl. The tumor had eaten away too much at her eye and nose area that there was no hope. I could have brought her home but it would only have been a few days and she wouldn’t have felt good. So I went to the vets and said my goodbyes while she was still sedated and held her while I had to let go. Thank you everyone for you support. Chris No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.15/1002 - Release Date: 9/11/2007 5:46 PM
RE: Question about eye ulcers -Update
I have had a cat once before who ended up with one eye, his cornea had flipped and his eye had to be removed. He never acted like he was missing anything. Right now I am very glad to have had that experience so I have little worries about her being one-eyed. I did ask the vet about cancer, and she feels that the tumor is not cancer related, and that I should not worry about that. My husband asked me if there is such a thing as a tumor not being cancer, and I realized that I have no idea. I told my boss at work today about the surgery and was surprised that she offered me the day off (she is NOT an animal person). I will keep you all posted as soon as I know anything. I appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers and support. This is especially hard with my mother living 2000 miles away and not being able to be here for me. Thank you all, Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:48 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update Chris, Prayers that little Kaylee's surgery is a success. I'm sorry you guys are going through this. I never even considered a tumor when I read your posts. Did the vet think that the cancer will be limited to the eye only? I sure hope so. Our Smookie only has one eye and she does great. She doesn't even know she only has one eye! So Kaylee should do just fine being a pirate! Please keep us posted tomorrow or soon after if you get a chance and let us know how she does. She's lucky to have you in her corner! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 7:33:43 PM Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM _ Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? HYPERLINK http://us.rd.yahoo.com/tv/mail/tagline/tonightspicks/evt=48220/*http:/tv.ya hoo.com/%20%0d%0aPreview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM
Question about eye ulcers -Update
Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM
RE: Question about eye ulcers
How can you tell if it is an ulcer? Would you recommend having the dead/diseased tissue removed? Any help is appreciated as I think one of my girls may have this. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM
RE: 130 cats in one flat
At least all the cats look healthy and the room is very clean. I can’t imagine having that many at once. I thought 13 was a bit muchJ Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 1:56 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: 130 cats in one flat HYPERLINK http://englishrussia.com/?p=1199; \nhttp://englishrussia.com/?p=1199 Susan J. DuBose ^..^ HYPERLINK http://www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comwww.PetGirlsPetsitting.com HYPERLINK http://www.Tx.SiameseRescue.orgwww.Tx.SiameseRescue.org HYPERLINK http://www.shadowcats.netwww.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.15/949 - Release Date: 8/12/2007 11:03 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.15/949 - Release Date: 8/12/2007 11:03 AM
RE: Update on the 'hotspot' on Stretch's back
Just be careful with the peroxide, it can actually prevent proper healing if used to much. Weird but true. I was doing that with Momma's back as well until I talked to the vet about it. I did notice that it worked great when I first started using it, but eventually the spot stopped healing. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 12:39 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: Update on the 'hotspot' on Stretch's back Hey guys, Stretch's back is healing up quite nicely! Thank you for the advice! The spot was larger than a quarter, and it was just raw skin-no fur and the top layers of skin were missing; it was completely reddish, poor baby. I had already had him on a course of antibiotics, which I'm sure helped, but after reading advice from this site and another, I started using hydrogen peroxide 3-4 times a day to disinfect the spot, and immediately after, I would put antibiotic cream on her. The spot is now the size of a dime. It's healing from the edges in, instead of forming a complete scab. Weird, but nevertheless, it is healing, thank goodness! I really think that it might have been a spider bite instead of an allergic reaction, but we will never know. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.10/943 - Release Date: 8/8/2007 5:38 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.10/943 - Release Date: 8/8/2007 5:38 PM
RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
My Momma cat has this problem as well only it is much bigger than a quarter. We tried the shot and many other things, but the main problem we have is that when it is healing, it itches and she scratches. We have resorted to putting antibiotic cream on the spot with a piece of gauze covering the area and then wrapping a self-adhesive bandage (like an ace bandage) around her body to keep the antibiotic in place and prevent more damage from scratching. We change the bandage completely during the different stages of healing: scabs, new skin, hair growth. This works as long as we don't take the bandages off until she is completely healed and her hair is grown back. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM
RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Momma always walks funny for the first few minutes and then when she realizes that we won't take it off, she goes back to normal. It is always fun watching her act. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Thanks Chris! It is a bit better. I may have to go get some of that gauze though. Although, I'm sure she won't like it one bit...lol! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 6:38:21 PM Subject: RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? My Momma cat has this problem as well only it is much bigger than a quarter. We tried the shot and many other things, but the main problem we have is that when it is healing, it itches and she scratches. We have resorted to putting antibiotic cream on the spot with a piece of gauze covering the area and then wrapping a self-adhesive bandage (like an ace bandage) around her body to keep the antibiotic in place and prevent more damage from scratching. We change the bandage completely during the different stages of healing: scabs, new skin, hair growth. This works as long as we don't take the bandages off until she is completely healed and her hair is grown back. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM
Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon
Thanks, I knew it sounded familiar but I couldn't pull it out of my brain:) Chris - Original Message - From: Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:40 AM Subject: Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon I just used it topically (opthalmic) for a kitten with conjunctivitis, bad swollen right eye. Used Zithromax orally. Gloria On May 15, 2007, at 8:40 PM, Chris Behnke wrote: What is Terramycin used for? Thanks, chris - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 11:45 AM Subject: Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon Yes, the astore is a way for Rescuties to get a percentage of the stuff people buy. i need to change that to a general amazon.com link though. Although the astrones are a good idea, I find people are confused by them and it would be better to just link to the front page of Amazon. Amazon pays monthly if you have over $10 in commissinos; if not ,they roll over to the next month. Anyway, the Amazon program is called an affiliate program. Many charities do have the affiliate links on their pages. if you favorite charity does not I would encouage them to set one up as it takes little time to do so and they can generate some income. On 5/12/07, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You show a link to asore.amazon.com. Is this a link where a charity gets a per cent of the purchases or what? I shop on Amazon a lot and heard there was a way to get contributions similar to the Kroger charity gift cards. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 11:57 PM Subject: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon Terramycin under $9. Shipping is much cheaper than PetEdge if Terramycin is all you need. http://tinyurl.com/24yy2z -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon
What is Terramycin used for? Thanks, chris - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 11:45 AM Subject: Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon Yes, the astore is a way for Rescuties to get a percentage of the stuff people buy. i need to change that to a general amazon.com link though. Although the astrones are a good idea, I find people are confused by them and it would be better to just link to the front page of Amazon. Amazon pays monthly if you have over $10 in commissinos; if not ,they roll over to the next month. Anyway, the Amazon program is called an affiliate program. Many charities do have the affiliate links on their pages. if you favorite charity does not I would encouage them to set one up as it takes little time to do so and they can generate some income. On 5/12/07, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You show a link to asore.amazon.com. Is this a link where a charity gets a per cent of the purchases or what? I shop on Amazon a lot and heard there was a way to get contributions similar to the Kroger charity gift cards. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 11:57 PM Subject: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon Terramycin under $9. Shipping is much cheaper than PetEdge if Terramycin is all you need. http://tinyurl.com/24yy2z -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
Re: Ages please
My Negatives: Bandit- 8 years old as of last Sunday Rocky- 5 years old Missy- 6 years old Momma- approx. 4 years old Sylvia- approx. 3 years old Faith- approx 3 years old Chelsea- approx 3 years old Gracen- 3 years old Maxwell- 3 years old Mack- 2 years old Bruiser- 2 years old My Positivies: Sylvester- rescued about 6 months old, was diagnosed a year later and passed away 9 months afterwards Monty- tested positive at 9 months old but retested negative at 1 year (almost died while fighting the virus) Kaylee- approx 3 years old and was just recently tested positive. Most likely hereditary. All of my kitties are indoor only but a few (Momma, Sylvia, Sylvester, Faith and Chelsea) were rescued from the outdoors. -Chris Behnke - Original Message - From: Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 7:26 PM Subject: Ages please Would anyone mind sharing me the ages of your FELV cats and age of diagnosis. Thanks so much Kelly
Re: Cassidy is a boy!
Same here, Mack (short for MacQuyver) was Sophia until we notied him 'laying' on top of the other females. Thankfully the other females were already taken care of:) Chris - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Cassidy is a boy! LOL My Othello was Ophelia until he went to get spayed :0) elizabeth On 4/3/07, Melissa Lind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ha! Ha! The vet called me with interesting news—Cassidy fooled us all! He is now neutered. Luckily, I named him after a fictional cowboy, so the name will stay. I appreciate all the info on mixed households, but I'm still leery about trying it. We'll see how the search for a home goes…and then I'll make a decision when the time comes. I've found places in Minnesota and Iowa that might be able to take him, but I haven't contacted the one in Utah yet. The ones in MN and IA are both sanctuaries for cats, and they are no-kill. The one in Minnesota is the Feline Leukemia Care Center http://www.felineleukemiacarecenter.org which only takes FeLV cats, but I haven't heard back from them. The one in Iowa can be viewed at www.rustichollowshelter.org. but they have a waiting list. I'll just have to wait and see. I apologize for not responding to the other posts at this time—I'm swamped with following leads for Cassidy, but I want to keep active on this mail list even if I don't have a FeLV baby in the future. My poor students…but right now I care about cats more than them! Wendy, I should have known that I'd find other English people on here! I think all my English professors in undergrad had cats—some with an entire household of them. I'll write down what you're reading, and look into it later—I'll add it to my must-read list. Why is it that English-minded people (or literature enthusiasts) are so compassionate with animals? Maybe it's because our studies (and our paychecks) have taught us that not everything valuable and honorable involves a price tag. Linda Hogan has a great book called Intimate Nature: The Bond Between Women and Animals. Perhaps many of you would find it comforting. Well, back to work for Cassidy the Cowboy Kitty! I'll let you all know how it goes… Melissa, Osmond, NE To give a thing a name, a label, a handle; to rescue it from anonymity, to pluck it out of the Place of Nothingness, in short to identify it--well, that's a way of bringing the said thing into being. --Iff, the Water Genie
Re: Good Bye Mama Kitty
Elizabeth, what a wonderful picture! She looks like quite a character. I am so sorry for you loss. Chris - Original Message - From: elizabeth trent To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 2:07 PM Subject: Re: Good Bye Mama Kitty Nina, Thank you for those kind words with all my heart. Here is a picture of Mama Kitty - happy on her porch. She was a very vocal girl. If you said something to her - she would say something right back. She loved everyone. http://www.trentdesigns.com/elizabeth/MVC-082F.JPG elizabeth On 3/28/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Elizabeth, words can not express my condolences for the loss of Mama Kitty. My first reaction was anger, (I actually cursed at the screen), then reading about how ready she was to go, the flood gates opened and I cried right along side you. Thank you for letting us know about her message to you, with those purrs I felt a wave of gratitude from her for the love you shared. I feel blessed in knowing you and your allowing us to be a small part of your lives together. I believe with all my heart the purrs you heard were Mama comforting you, letting you know that she will always be with you and that you did exactly the right thing, (not just at the end of her life, but all along your journey together). It gives me comfort to think of her sunning herself on the porch; sleeping with you; of how you were in tune enough with her to make sure she spent her days the way she wanted to as best you could. I think the way she chose to transition was a gift to you. She had quality time up until the end, (even giving you warning as much as a year before to prepare you and alert you to live in the moment with her), and when she was ready, she expressed it in a way that could leave no doubt in your mind that it was the right decision to help her pass. What a loving little soul she is. I just want you to know that Mama kitty and your love for each other has touched my heart. Your sweet Angel lives with me too now. Watch for her Elizabeth, she will be back, Nina elizabeth trent wrote: Leslie, thank you. By the time we got to the vets office, she was having really bad seizures every few minutes. She really did not know where she was. She had lost over a pound this week and her gums were just white. The vet felt that she was not getting enough oxygen to her brain. She couldn't stand - she was just like a little rag doll. Her back was very sensitive - she was obviously in pain - I am not sure why. I talked to her. She was ready to go. She didn't want to be kept alive by extreme measures only to waste away and be in pain. It was a very hard decision but I believe it was the right one for her. She was very close to death and she was gone in no more than a second or two - she was very calm. There is nothing I wouldn't have done for her - no matter how much it cost...but no amount of money could have given her back her quality of life. I believe that to have kept going by extreme measures would have been selfish of me. She made it almost a year after her first crash with an excellent quality of life. This all happened so fast. I am so glad she slept with me last night. She knew that she was loved. I am so grateful for the time we had together. This is so very hard. We had such a close bond. Every day is a gift. elizabeth
Re: Help needed
You have to be careful with vaccinating because there are cases where that has caused a cat to become positive. That was another thing the vet talked to me about. She feels that as long as they are indoors, it is not required to vaccinate as the vaccaine is not 100% guaranteed. Chris - Original Message - From: Kelly L To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 9:05 PM Subject: Re: Help needed At 03:50 PM 2/26/2007, you wrote As I mentioned I had one positive and 13 negative...ALL stayed negativevery very very hard to catch even my positive cats best friend, mutual grooming cuddling etc never go it and that was 7 years ago. Kelly : Personally, I would not spend the money to test. If you test you have to retest later, etc I would instead vaccinate everyone as I could afford it. Start with the youngest. They are most susceptible. That's just my opinion of what I'd do in your situation. t Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The cats were all spayed and neutered and had all shots except the feline leukemia. They have been to the vet yearly or whenever needed. We aquired so many at once we could not afford the testing and shots. A lady I worked with found 3 kittens in a dumpster, 2 weeks later 4 more - we bottle raised all of them and they all lived. At that same time a stray came in winter and had 4 babies. They all lived also. A month after this we took a trip 500 miles away and found 2 kittens starving in a field in the middle of nowhere. We brought them back. These were tested (not sure why vet decided this) and they were ok at that time. All the cats got along and seldon fought. If they did it was not the biting, scratching, etc... Soon after that a cat roamed up at a barbeque we had. She was young and in heat. We did not want her to get pregnant and she stayed so we brought her in. She was a very shy cat. She liked attention but seldom went near the others. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were clear (no discharge). A few weeks ago she started throwing up. We took her to the vet. She had nver been seriously ill (none have). They are all around 4 yrs, old now. Anyhow the vet said something was probably stuck in her intestines so they operated. All they found was enlarged lymph nodes. They did a biopsy and said they were not cancerous. She started doing better but then it was hard to get her to eat. We took her back in and they said her lungs had fluid in them. They drained it off. After all of this they came back and said she tested postive for leukemia. They recommended putting her to sleep. Now we have a nightmare. We have all the others, plus just paid out $700.00 for a cat that they ended up putting down. Don't know if the operation threw her into it all or what. We are going to have the others tested but it will be over $1000.00. We feel awful. If you don't have the money though it isn't always as some people think to keep up with everything. -Original Message- From: Kelley Saveika Sent: Feb 26, 2007 11:25 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Help needed I don't think anyone can give you odds on that. I would say it would be unlikely that they will all be positive and quite possible that none will be positive. If there is anything I have learned from this list it is that FELV is pretty hard to catch. Were any of the cats vaccinated against FELV? On 2/26/07, Debbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are the odds of having 15 cats and one tests postive - will the others all be postive? These are cats that are strictly indoors now in a 1200 square foot house. The infected cat was not outwardly sick and di not socialize with the other cats, however they used same litter boxes and ate from same dishes. Any help would be greatly appreciated. All cats are close to same age, different litters, aquired at the same time. -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/703 - Release Date: 2/26/2007 2:56 PM
Re: dirty bum bum - OT (as if it needs to be pointed out)
I have two comments. First, on the issue of dirty bum, I have a large maine coon cat with extremely long hair. I have to regularly trim is butt hair or else it gets super dirty. Before I can start cutting, I give him catnip. This distracts him so he won't bite me. He hates having his hair cut. Second, about Winston, I have a cat who reacts the same way. Chelsea was rescued when she was about 6 months old. We couldn't keep her so I found her a home with a friend of mine. After a year, he gave her back becuase he was moving. When she came back, she would ask to be petted then hiss and bite. My husband and I have been very patient. When we pet her, we try to stop before she hisses. After a year in our home, she is much better. She loves attention, and rarely ever bites anymore. Our vet thought that she might have been traumatized when she lived with my no-longer friend. I just wanted to share this with you to let you know that there is a chance that Winston will stop be aggressive too. Thanks, Chris Behnke - Original Message - From: cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 1:55 PM Subject: Re: dirty bum bum - OT (as if it needs to be pointed out) I have a cat named Winston and I never see him clean himself. He is about 2 years old now. I found him in the backyard when he was just about 6 or 7 weeks old. Bless his heart he is our cat with issues. He will be allowing you to pet him and then turn around and bite the crap out of you. I have to clean his back side some. I just keep a couple of wash cloths that are his and rinse with warm water and wipe him. I didn't know what else to use. Cindy Reasoner --- Leslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, My 6 month old kitten Beatrix is medium-haired. As with many teenagers, her standards of personal hygiene are not on par with the rest of us (being Satchmo and myself). She puts on the act of cleaning herself, but I think that she just copies the position that Satch gets in and has no idea what she's supposed to be doing down there. She doesn't have a problem with dingleberries (souvenirs of her trip to the litterbox: I went to the litterbox and all I got was this stupid dingleberry) to share with the rest of us, but as she likes to point her tail end toward my face end, I know that she needs some help with execution. Every few days I'll just wet a paper towel and take a few wipes to help her out, but I'm wondering if any of the rest of you deal with this, if you think that as she matures and isn't so ADD about everything, she'll get better, or lastly, if there are any products (wipes) out there that might have some mild soap in them that would be safe to use on her. A wet paper towel will start to chafe, I'd think. As thanks for your advice, and since I fell off the OT wagon, I may as well make a bender out of it, I thought that some of you might enjoy this: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6376594sc=emafsc= Leslie Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.0/525 - Release Date: 11/9/2006
Re: Human colds to cats?
I've been told that you cannot share things like this with your pets. I don't know if I believe it. There have been times when one of my cats became sick not long after me. The vet swears that you cannot share between other species (cat to human, cat to dog, etc). Chris - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 8:23 PM Subject: Human colds to cats? Hi everyone! I was wondering if a human has a cold/stomach flu can kitties catch the virus, or is it not transmitable? kayte and Crackers No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.26/516 - Release Date: 11/3/2006
Re: HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY!!!!
OH THANK GOD! I actually have been having panic attacks when I think about Leslie and her babies. I am so relieved. Chris Behnke - Original Message - From: Chris To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:57 PM Subject: RE: HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY Yeeeah!!! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary MurphySent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:54 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY BEATRIX IS FOUND Microchip company called Leslie because chip was listed as stolen, young girl has her, said Bea came right up to her, friendly, so that's good, not traumatized. Beth No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/477 - Release Date: 10/16/2006
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
Have you had her 'fixed'? If not, that could be the problem. Or is she nuzzling on your face and she kneads her paws?I have another girl that started nuzzling about 1 year after her twin brother passed away. Chris - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 2:19 PM Subject: Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior On 9/6/06, Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When we brought Bruiser home, he did the biting thing. He has been with us a year now and the biting has stopped. The vet suggested he was doing it because he was insecure. It made sense. As to your other problem, one of my first kitties was that way. He always had to follow me into the bathroom. No one could figure this one out. Chris I really hope my baby girl is not insecure. I tell her how much I love her every single day. She's been with me since she was 9 weeks old. Now I feel bad, I hope that is not it. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20 No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.0/439 - Release Date: 9/6/2006
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
My Monty is that way to. When he was 9 months old, he was very sick and we had to keep him in the bathroom away from the other cats. He is now 3 years old and still loves the bathroom. He follows me in there and purrs really loud and bumps his head against me for kisses. It's funny that he does this with me but runs if my husband goes in there! Another cat, Kaylee, is the same way. She is a very shy cat but once you take her into the bathroom, she becomes an obnoxious and demanding cat. She purrs really loud and will growl when you stop petting her. She also was kept in the bathroom when she was sick. Chris p.s. I have 13 cats
Re: Felv pos to neg
My Monty tested positive when he was 9 months old. He was very sick at the time and we thought we were going to lose him. He did recover and we tested him again just after he turned 1 years old. That test came back negative. It is possible to have a kitten test positive and then fight off the disease. We did both the Elisa and IFA test both times. Hope this helps, Chris Monty - Original Message - From: kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 3:00 PM Subject: Felv pos to neg I would just like to know statistically if anyone out there has had the initial test pos and then after 6-10 weeks become neg,,,either ELisa of IFA...and stay neg?? Has anyone out there used Immuno regulin on a newly dignosed FELV before they were symptomatic and the results on succeeding tests, Already using Vit C and lysine Kelly -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/437 - Release Date: 9/4/2006
Re: I killed Grayson
Nina couldn't have said it any better. You didn't kill Grayson. You were helping him and loving him. Don't blame yourself, he passed in the best way possible- being held and loved! Chris - Original Message - From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 6:17 AM Subject: Re: I killed Grayson Oh Honey, don't say that. You didn't kill Grayson. You didn't wake up on top of him, you woke up with him lower on your body and you moved him back up. There's no way you could possibly know he stopped breathing because you suffocated him, or because he simply stopped breathing.
Re: new to FeLV
Thank you! It is wonderful that there are people like you out there who are willing to help a cat who may not be 'perfect'. It upsets me how many vets would rather put these guys to sleep when they can live a healthy life. I think all cats deserve a chance at life and love. Thanks for caring, Chris - Original Message - From: Roxane Baldwin To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 7:09 PM Subject: new to FeLV Hi, About a week and a half ago we had a stray come to our house. Because I have a FIV cat I took this guy right into the vets office to be tested. He came back FeLV +, we went ahead and neutered him, I would not hear of putting this little black beauty to sleep, he is a great boy, not feral at all. He came home from the vets with a little respiratory issue but we cleared that right up with amoxi. He was just as full of worms as a cat can get, so we've treated him for that but now the diarrhea is really bad and I cannot seem to get if firmed up. He is on Natural Balance, I would like to get him onto raw. This boy has not really shown any signs of illness other then what I've mentioned, and the vet seems to think that his health is not really too bad. I guess I don't know my options and my vet just says that he will do whatever I want but I need more options then death by lethal injection or bring home to watch die. Help! Roxane __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Fwd: Interesting Information Please read.....
I had it happen recently and completely burned both my hands. It was not fun! Chris - Original Message - From: Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 3:54 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: Interesting Information Please read. Beg pardon on this but I have had it happen numerous times and so has my friends..at least to the point that water has violently boiled over, enough to burn someone badly. It occurs especially when water is reheated. I, too, thought this was rare but, with all due respect to snopes, I have seen it happen too many times. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 2:44 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: Interesting Information Please read. It can happen but is rare, here is snopes.com info on it: http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave.asp -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Just Needed to Share
Today one of my cats turned 7. Bandit has been with us since he was 6 weeks old. He is not Felv+ but he does have bad asthma. Two days ago I remembered his brother, Smoky, who did four years ago of cancer. Just two days before his birthday. Every year, I worry about Bandit getting cancer since the vet thought that Smoky's cancer was hereditary. But thankfully each year he is still cancer free. Bandit is also the oldest cat in our family and has also beaten my record with cats. My very first cat, Sarge, passed away just 5 years after I found him. He also had cancer. Then we had to put Moonshadow down 5 years after we found him. He was so sick and there was no hope. Then there was Smoky. And the most recent lost was my Sylvester who was Felv+ and passed away last year, just 2 years after we rescued him. Now I have 2 cats with Asthma, one also is Felv+, and 11 cats that so far are healthy as can be! I am thankful for all the time I am allowed to spend with my "kids", even when it is short. Every year on Bandit's birthday, I celebrate the good and remember the sad. Thanks for letting me talk. Chris
Re: OT - Humiliating experience with my cat
Unfortuneatly I have experienced this. When my husband and I first moved into our house, my little furgirl was upset. She would pee on the bed while we were gone at work. Then, a couple of times, she peed on my head while I was sleeping. I finally figured out what was wrong- she felt she wasn't getting enough attention. Once I started making her my first priority when I came home, she finally stopped. Chris - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 9:54 AM Subject: OT - Humiliating experience with my cat Hi guys, Well, last night I had a humiliating experience with our geriatric kitty, Julie, who has hyperthyroidism and is on meds for that. After I got off work, I sat down on the couch to eat dinner around 9 pm. Julie jumped up on the couch, backed her little butt up to me, and peed all over my back, my hair, and the couch. I do believe she did it on purpose, because when I shot up off the couch, she ran over to her chicken broth bowl in the kitchen and started meowing. It hurt my feelings and made me angry that she would do this. I have never even heard of a cat doing anything like this. Has anyone heard of something like this, or had any experience with this type of situation? Any thoughts? Thanks, Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Pics of Maizee Grace
What a precious little girl! She is adorable! - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 12:51 PM Subject: Pics of Maizee Grace Hi all I just made this so I could show off my beautiful girl,i cried a bit but I would love for everyone to see what a beauty she was. http://photos.yahoo.com/sherrydj88 Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
Re: Maizee Grace
Just the other day, I had a good missing-my-baby-cry too. Sylvester has been gone since last June and some days it still hits me really hard. I also lost a sweet baby about 4 years ago (exactly 4 years in just a few days) so this time of the year is still really hard for me. Sylvester had leukemia and was only 3 years old. My other cat, Smoky, had cancer and was 2 days shy of his 3rd birthday. In other words, yeah, I completely understand. Chris
RE: dry food causing problems?
My vet told me that the original thinking of dry food is changing. Before it was recommended to only feed dry food. Now they are finding out that cats do become obese or have chronic constipation. Not to mention that dry food is harder to digest and can slow the metabolism. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amy Watson Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 4:39 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: dry food causing problems? I'm reading through Wendy's sick kitty manual, and I just found this, which surprised me: Dry food: Not good for cats. Contributes to obesity. Exacerbates all sorts of health problems. I wondered if you folks could help me understand why this is? We've been feeding our cats weight-management hairball-control dry food for years, and I'd never seen this kind of claim before. Right now we have Eukanuba Mature Care for our cats that are 9 years old and actually eating. -- Amy K. Watson Columbus, Ohio http://writerscereal.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/251 - Release Date: 2/4/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/251 - Release Date: 2/4/2006
Question about IFA Test Results
Here's the whole story. When Monty was 8 months old, he became very sick. When I took him to the vets, he was diagnosed as FeLV+. At the time, the vet didn't think he would make it. Now, a year later Monty is very healty. He has never been sick since his diagnosis and has not shown any signs. Because of this, we had him tested again. The ELISA test came back with a very faint positive but the IFA test was negative. What exactly does this mean? Thanks, Chris Behnke
Re: vaccinating FELV cats for FELV
My vet said to NEVER vaccinate as it will weaken their immune system. Chris - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 6:52 PM Subject: vaccinating FELV cats for FELV Hi all, I've recently heard from someone , that one approach to enhancing the immune systems of FELV cats is to vaccinate them periodically for FELV. Anybody heard of that? It changed my thinking - I'd always heard NOT to give the FELV vaccine to FELV cats. Helps me remember not to get too set in my thoughts, in particular about FELV. Any knowledge of that? Thanks! GLoria -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.12.2/137 - Release Date: 10/16/2005
