Re: [Felvtalk] Cleaning? Retesting?

2019-02-22 Thread Christine Dundas
My advice would be to keep FeLv and non-FeLv cats separated. If you choose not to, you have to understand there is a chance the non-FeLv cats could get infected. Having said that, when my husband brought home a kitten that tested positive for FeLV, I had to make that choice. We live in a small

Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

2017-04-11 Thread Christine Dundas
My heart is breaking for you too. It is so unfair. I curse this stupid virus. I hate the fact that there is not something more that can be done with treatment and cure. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. Christine On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 7:26 AM, Sheri Burbridge

Re: [Felvtalk] Tucker

2016-06-09 Thread Christine Dundas
Rachel You are in my thoughts. Our little Ruthie died in my husband's arms. We also have her ashes. I will never forget her. We only had her a short time, almost two years. But she was very special. I hate FELV so much. Christine On Jun 9, 2016 7:50 AM, "Rachel Dagner"

[Felvtalk] FIV groups

2016-05-24 Thread Christine Dundas
Check Yahoo groups. They have groups for FIV. On May 24, 2016 3:26 PM, "barbe berbes" wrote: > Both of my babies have FIV, both adopted from shelter. Does anyone know of > a support group I can join to better helpe to help keep my little one > healthy as Iong as possible? I

Re: [Felvtalk] Grieving, and need to understand about felv

2015-11-27 Thread Christine Dundas
Anne First of all I'm very sorry for your loss. I've been on both sides. Just recently, I was dealing with FELV cat. Very anemic. I kept holding off on putting her to sleep, trying different things. Ruthie had been maintaining. then started to go downhill fast. The morning she passed, we were

Re: [Felvtalk] My Little Ruthie

2015-11-19 Thread Christine Dundas
so sorry Christine. This virus is a scourge, and it has robbed > you of a beautiful soul. I just lost Merlot three days ago, so I understand > your pain, and can say that it will lessen with time. > > On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Christine Dundas < > christinedun...@gmail.com

Re: [Felvtalk] My Little Ruthie

2015-11-19 Thread Christine Dundas
nk.net> wrote: > > I'm so sorry, Christine, > > Safe to the Bridge, Ruthie. > > Christine, her life was too short. But in those months I'm betting that > she knew more love and joy than most cats see in 12-18 years. > > You did well. > > Margo > > -Origin

[Felvtalk] My Little Ruthie

2015-11-19 Thread Christine Dundas
Crossed over the bridge this morning. She was the sweetest cat. She had a short life, 16 months. But it was a good life and she knew she was loved. I hate this awful virus. Christine ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Lymph nodes

2015-11-17 Thread Christine Dundas
Maya So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you. You were a wonderful caretaker, compassionate and caring. Christine On Nov 17, 2015 7:59 AM, "Maya D'Alessio" wrote: > Merlot left us yesterday morning. Thank you to everyone for your support > over the month,

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Stanozolol (Winstrol(R))

2015-10-23 Thread Christine Dundas
My FeLV cat, Ruthie, has nonregenerative anemia. She was started on Epogen 2 weeks ago. No improvement yet. I mentioned Winstrol to our Vet.She didn't think it would be effective, and there is the concern for liver problems. But she said she would give it a try if I wanted to. Christine

[Felvtalk] Ruthie Update

2015-10-08 Thread Christine Dundas
> > Thanks for your kind response and thoughts. I feel a little better > knowing there is a chance Ruthie might live for several years.I am > still learning how this group email works, so bear with me. I guess there > is no way to respond inline, on the board itself. Ruthie is doing a

[Felvtalk] Ruthie

2015-10-06 Thread Christine Dundas
Hi All - Ruthie is about a year and half. My husband found her on the side of the road when she was a tiny kitten, and brought her home, since I work with a cat adoption association. Unfortunately, she tested positive for FeLV, and we just decided to keep her. She had been doing really well,