Re: [Felvtalk] FIV groups

2016-05-25 Thread Lee
Hi, FIV is not the horrid disease that some people think it is. I'm glad the shelter allowed you to adopt these cats. The main thing is that they live stress-free and have good food, clean water and plenty of love. I did FIV rescue for many years. Most of the cats lived to be 14 to  16 years old

Re: [Felvtalk] Coco sneezing blood

2016-01-23 Thread Lee Evans
If you are living in a cold and dry area with central heating, sneezing blood, especially red, fresh looking blood in no great quantity, would not be unusual. That type of heat really dries out the mucous membrane on animals and humans.I always get blood when I blow my nose. This is a Winter

Re: [Felvtalk] Here we go again!

2015-11-20 Thread Lee
About a year ago I also got a cluster of this nonsense although I had not posted anything to the list in months. Although I am on a couple of other cat lists, this one is the only one that turns screwy and sends out this type of message. On Nov 19, 2015 5:19 PM, Lorrie

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

2015-10-22 Thread Lee
Not sure my emails are going through. However I have to tell everyone that FeLv is not the horridly contagious disease that most vets would have us believe. Three years ago to the month my little Honey Bunny passed away from an active and virulent case of feline leukemia. Before we could try

Re: [Felvtalk] Merlot

2015-10-18 Thread Lee
If they gave you Doxycyclin they suspect hemobartinela a disease of the blood spread by fleas. Are the platelets white blood cells or red? If red cell count is low then he is anemic. If his white cell count is low some infection is overwhelming his immune system. Did they check his teeth for

Re: [Felvtalk] My Harley is gone

2015-05-15 Thread Lee Evans
I am so very sorry that Harley has crossed over so soon. But you did the right thing in helping him out of a little body that no longer allowed his spirit to enjoy cat pleasures. Be at peace, Harley. Hugs, Lee On Friday, May 15, 2015 8:24 PM, Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: My

[Felvtalk] Cat Tested Postive for FeLV

2015-01-18 Thread Lee Evans
for any help anyone can give. I do want this lovely little cat to have a chance at a good life. Lee ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: arthritis

2014-10-25 Thread Lee Evans
For just pain, you might want to try Buprenex. It's what is given to cats after surgery, to keep cats comfortable. Moses, who was very old and suffering from a tumor in his ear extended to his mouth was given the injection form to keep him comfortable over three days to see if an experimental

[Felvtalk] Vanished

2014-10-19 Thread Lee Evans
Looks like a lot of people vanished from the list. Hope this doesn't happen again. This is a very important resource for cat rescuers and cat caregivers. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice

2014-09-14 Thread Lee Evans
Hi Matt - I have had several cats who turned from FeLv+ to negative. One who turned back to positive after turning to negative passed away very quickly. Odd case because my other turned cat lived to be 12 years old. He was about a year old when I rescued him, he was positive and then turned

Re: [Felvtalk] need some help/advice

2014-09-14 Thread Lee Evans
...@velocitystorm.com wrote: Thanks for the feedback, Lee. We were hoping that Roughy had turned negative because we have had him for four years. He is our only FeLV+ cat and he is FIV+/FeLV+. I feel like a real idiot for not getting him tested. I should have been prepared for this. Right now, I am just

[Felvtalk] Vaccinations, Harley, Bats

2014-08-16 Thread Lee Evans
Unfortunately, Yahoo mail is bundling all my mail on one subject and sending off thousand word bundles so that they crash into the group mailbox and overload it. That's why I'm writing separately without the thread. Fortunately, I have never had a cat display a bad reaction to the rabies

[Felvtalk] Rabies Shots for Harley

2014-08-15 Thread Lee Evans
The regular rabies shot actually lasts up to 3 years for immunity. Is the bat still living in the garage with Harley? You should not vaccinate him every year. It's not necessary. Not all bats have rabies or carry rabies. If there are holes in the garage ceiling or rafters, get someone to patch

[Felvtalk] Tested Positive Cat

2014-07-06 Thread Lee Evans
My friend just rescued a young male cat who has tested positive for FeLv. I usually foster these cats until they either turn or I keep them and allow them to live their lives in a room of their own. The problem now is that I don't have a room for fostering FeLv+ cats. My two spare rooms are

Re: [Felvtalk] Charlie

2014-06-17 Thread Lee Evans
Hi - Hope you get this message. Stay away from bone marrow biopsies and anything else that is invasive. Sounds like Charlie may be trying to fight off the leukemia which may have been latent in his body. Many cats, especially adult cats do turn from positive to negative. The fact that he had a

Re: [Felvtalk] Stomatitis

2014-01-11 Thread Lee Evans
The problem could be that an infected tooth broke off at the root, covered with overgrown gum and is festering inside, causing jaw and lymph problems. She definitely needs an antibiotic shot, maybe the Convenia since it would be difficult to pill her. I have older cats with stomatitis but I

Re: [Felvtalk] Suzy's Zoo in SC

2014-01-08 Thread Lee Evans
In Arizona, The Hermitage Cat Shelter takes in a few cats whose caregivers don't expect to outlive their feline companions. They charge around $1,500 for lifetime care. On Sunday, January 5, 2014 8:10 AM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: Never heard of it and I've been researching

Re: [Felvtalk] euthanized Shallie Marie, yesterday the last of my

2014-01-04 Thread Lee Evans
Sorry for your loss. She had a life that she would not have had if you hadn't been there for her. Eventually, it gets less painful. My thoughts are with you. On Saturday, January 4, 2014 1:53 PM, czadna sacarawicz czadnasacaraw...@hotmail.com wrote: * six that tested positive in

Re: [Felvtalk] Turning neg. then pos.

2013-12-29 Thread Lee Evans
the cats that I live with now. I don't want any extras. On Wednesday, December 25, 2013 6:18 AM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: On 12-24, Lee Evans wrote: ...  had FeLv. She turned negative for a whole year,           then suddenly turned  positive. Wow Lee, I have never had

Re: [Felvtalk] Prayers needed for Bear

2013-12-24 Thread Lee Evans
You are doing everything possible. I am visualizing a healthy little Bear for Christmas and for the year. Much love to you. I know how you feel. My sweet Bunny girl passed on my birthday of this year. Somehow it's more difficult if it's on a special day or time of year. But she had FeLv. She

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat Bite

2013-12-16 Thread Lee Evans
Well, this is the real American Dream, to be able to treat yourself like a fish if you haven't any money while those who have money are keeping most of us from being treated like humans due to overpricing of medications and very little affordable health insurance.  AndI'm off my soap box

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: cat bite

2013-12-15 Thread Lee Evans
Probably a good wash with antibacterial soap and a dousing with peroxide will hold you until you can get some Augmentin. You should always keep a supply around for those times when you can't resist getting between two fighting cats. Which I have done numerous times. Then the two attack me,

Re: [Felvtalk] on another note...

2013-12-15 Thread Lee Evans
With Callie's weird stools, I don't feel it would be lymphoma. More likely, if it happens on a schedule, as you said every few weeks, it's environmental. Does your mom have the house cleaned with something that Callie could inhale or ingest? Does she buy different cat foods for the cats? Maybe

Re: [Felvtalk] Topical Flea Control

2013-12-04 Thread Lee Evans
say food grade on the bag. Mine shows a picture of a cow. It's used as a calcium supplement in livestock. On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 9:17 PM, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: I think there are Super Fleas in Texas this year. I treated my fur kids with Frontline Plus and they just

Re: [Felvtalk] Topical Flea Control

2013-12-03 Thread Lee Evans
I think there are Super Fleas in Texas this year. I treated my fur kids with Frontline Plus and they just kept on scratching. Next is to wash, vacuum floors, change the covers on their sleeping places again and treat the floor with the diamatom earth and see what happens. I'm going to rub a

Re: [Felvtalk] Topical Flea Control

2013-11-26 Thread Lee Evans
I would cautiously use diatomaceous earth, food grade type, rubbing it into her fur. It's basically a calcium supplement for cattle but it kills fleas instantly by drying out their soft underside. I would also spread it in carpets, her bedding, and sweep it over all floors where she has access.

Re: [Felvtalk] Best litter for FeLV?

2013-11-10 Thread Lee Evans
Have you had a check-up on his heart. Sometimes coughing is due to mild cardiac problems. Otherwise, do you use anything scented like laundry detergent. I always use free/clear because I don't like to breathe chemicals along with my blankets. Rug cleaning, change of dish detergent, anything

Re: [Felvtalk] Best litter for FeLV?

2013-11-10 Thread Lee Evans
Feline does not have dust when pouring but it turns into a find yellow powder after it breaks down. It's nice and inexpensive where I am because I get pine pellets from a local feed store at $6 for 40#. But it takes a lot of sweeping up after it's used for a while. On Sunday, November 10,

Re: [Felvtalk] Best litter for FeLV?

2013-11-10 Thread Lee Evans
that is advertised is really as magical as it seems to be. On , Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: Have you had a check-up on his heart. Sometimes coughing is due to mild cardiac problems. Otherwise, do you use anything scented like laundry detergent. I always use free/clear because I

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV and Fleas??

2013-11-04 Thread Lee Evans
Haemobartonella fellis is transmitted by fleas, not FeLv. You can Google Haemobartonella and find out about it. That's why it's recommended that you treat all current cats for fleas with Frontline Plus or other flea product if you intend to bring a new cat/kitten into the house. The fleas

[Felvtalk] Bunny Passed Away This Evening

2013-10-31 Thread Lee Evans
She came to me two and a half years ago when she was around 9 months old. She had been abandoned at an apartment complex, rescued but then tested FeLv+. She was brought to me to see if she would turn negative. She did! I kept her anyway because she had a few bad habits, like biting my fingers

Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: virus has finally caught up with her :-(

2013-10-10 Thread Lee Evans
Using a feeding syringe (3cc syringe) is better than stuffing pate in her mouth. You have to blend the pate with some soup (not with onion though) until it's like very thick cream and give her about a half syringe at a time. Towel on lap, tissue box nearby at hand, cat on lap, soft loving talk

[Felvtalk] Anyone Home?

2013-10-07 Thread Lee Evans
I haven't received any messages from the group in over two weeks! Yahoo was sending back my messages with the information that the address no longer exists. What gives?___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone Home?

2013-10-07 Thread Lee Evans
] Anyone Home? I'm here - tho I mainly just lurk these days.. It has been quiet. Kat (Mew Jersey)     - Original Message - From: Lee Evans Sent: 10/07/13 01:25 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Anyone Home?  I haven't received any messages from the group in over two weeks! Yahoo

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about FeLV/FIV testing

2013-09-26 Thread Lee Evans
sentences of your posting?  However, I do not mix positive-for- leukemia cats with my regular group. Right now all the cats who are with me are either negative or turned. Shelley On Sep 24, 2013, at 8:37 PM, Lee Evans wrote: From: Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about FeLV/FIV testing

2013-09-24 Thread Lee Evans
I have had a lot of success with adult cats who threw off the virus in about 2 months and tested negative from then on. For kittens, they may or may not have been actually positive. Since their immune system is not fully developed, they might not throw off the virus as soon as adults. Too bad

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about FeLV/FIV testing

2013-09-24 Thread Lee Evans
: [Felvtalk] Question about FeLV/FIV testing Lee, Can you explain more about the 2 month period for the adults that you have that threw off the virus? Do you know when they were first exposed, in other words could they have had the FeLV virus for more than 2 months before they ever were tested

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about FeLV/FIV testing

2013-09-24 Thread Lee Evans
, September 24, 2013 1:03 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about FeLV/FIV testing Hi Lee, Thanks for explaining.  Not sure if there is hope for Leo to still turn negative.  He tested positive last July, when trapped and neutered, and then again in Nov.  I haven't retested yet, and am thinking

[Felvtalk] Fw: Question about FeLV/FIV testing

2013-09-24 Thread Lee Evans
From: Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about FeLV/FIV testing You are a good, caring and compassionate person. I don't feel that FeLv is as contagious

Re: [Felvtalk] Chicken feathers, etc

2013-09-17 Thread Lee Evans
, 2013 8:12 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Chicken feathers, etc Lee,  I loved hearing about your grandmother.  I absolutely adored my grandparents, and in the 1940's they had a large farm with cows, horses, chickens, ducks etc. Their house was a big 20 room victorian and had 5 stories counting

Re: [Felvtalk] Chicken feathers

2013-09-15 Thread Lee Evans
, 2013 12:14 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Chicken feathers Lee Was grandma from the old country by chance?  Sounds like some ideas other cultures might have.  The coffee actually doesn't sound half bad, but then I always loved the skin on my hot chocolate as a kid. The feathers?  Well, I'd have

Re: [Felvtalk] Charle

2013-09-15 Thread Lee Evans
I don't know why some vets are so uninformed but I have had seemingly intelligent vets tell me that this or that cat had FIP because the cat had a high titer for the corona virus. This is NOT FIP. Many cats get a corona virus. Some actually become ill from it but with regular symptoms of

Re: [Felvtalk] Chicken feathers

2013-09-14 Thread Lee Evans
Well, feathers are protein, but I sure wouldn't want to eat them. Are you kidding about your grandmother's soup?? Lorrie On 09-13, Lee Evans wrote:     Did someone mention that Royal Canin grinds up chicken feathers as the     protein source in their very expensive cat food? Sheesh! Well, it can't

Re: [Felvtalk] OT - using humans

2013-09-13 Thread Lee Evans
Yum! And the choices for Population Control Pate can be Burglar Beef in Gravy, Rapist Shreds and  WifeBeater Bits all formulated for nutritional balance by Friskems Criminal Cat Food Company. And for the fat cat who really loves Premium Food at a high price, you can have Politician Pate and

Re: [Felvtalk] OT - using humans

2013-09-13 Thread Lee Evans
: Completely Funny!!  LOL!  ;-) But the Politician Plate would be wy too fatty!   From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lee Evans Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:39 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT - using humans

Re: [Felvtalk] diarrhea

2013-09-05 Thread Lee Evans
If a vet visit is necessary you might want to purchase At Ease. It's put out by Whisker City and can be purchased at PetsMart. WalMart also sells it. I usually spray the carrier about 15 minutes to a half hour before the cat has to be put inside. The spray is safe but it's better to let it dry

Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm

2013-09-02 Thread Lee Evans
Topically. NEVER use gentian violet internally. It would be like swallowing Preparation H only worse. From: Heather furrygi...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Positive cat

2013-09-02 Thread Lee Evans
First of all, the vets blow way out of proportion the contagious factor in FeLv. Yes, a cat can be latent, as were my Tiger Boy and Twerp. Both latent, both tested negative all their long lives, then towards the end, they got a URI plus kidney failure and both passed within days of each other

Re: [Felvtalk] Positive cat

2013-08-31 Thread Lee Evans
If the cat was tested with the new triple test (FIV, FeLv and Heartworm) the heartworm test might screw up the results. However, no test is perfect. I remember someone gave an explanation as to why a negative cat would actually test positive a lot of the time. If that person is still here,

Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm

2013-08-29 Thread Lee Evans
is also getting some immune support herbs - one is called Wei Qi. He is 6 1/2 and has fought off the virus before when he was 2. I just want to caution others that these flea preps are strong and may not be good for Felv+ kitties. Carolyn On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Lee Evans wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm

2013-08-29 Thread Lee Evans
not be good for Felv+ kitties. Carolyn On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Lee Evans wrote: With FeLv+ cats or any cats for that matter, it's always good to get the vet's opinion on what shampoo to use or not. Remember that some residue of the shampoo may be absorbed through the cat's skin. If you

Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm

2013-08-27 Thread Lee Evans
With FeLv+ cats or any cats for that matter, it's always good to get the vet's opinion on what shampoo to use or not. Remember that some residue of the shampoo may be absorbed through the cat's skin. If you want to know more about cat diseases (or cattle, pig, horse, rabbit or anything disases)

Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm

2013-08-27 Thread Lee Evans
all you can see is the shredded towel. 13) In about 2 hours, it will be safe to exit the bathroom. Your cat will be sitting out there somewhere looking like a small hedgehog while plotting revenge. But doesn’t he smell better?     -Original Message- From: Lee Evans Sent: Aug 27, 2013 12

Re: [Felvtalk] Sense of smell and food

2013-08-25 Thread Lee Evans
To answer your first question, sometimes as a cat ages they readjust their food intake. She was a kitten, now a year so she is almost at the tail end (pardon the pun) of her growth spurt to adulthood. She is more sure of having a steady supply of food so no need to gulp. However, if she begins

Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm

2013-08-25 Thread Lee Evans
I still vote for the cream for athletes foot. I used it years ago on a cat named Munchkin for spots of fur loss. Didn't know it was ringworm, just whisked my fingers through it and hadn't a clue. Took him to the vet and the vet said ringworm. Eeek! But I never contracted it. Vet said I was

Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm

2013-08-22 Thread Lee Evans
You can also use a cream for athletes foot. As your vet what the safe amount would be on cat skin.   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Undesirable or just plain ugly cats

2013-08-15 Thread Lee Evans
Sounds more like you should find the little tub a restaurant home. Yeah. I have several aggressive eaters in my feline family. I especially love when they suddenly get and itch while walking with me to the food and plunk their tubby rears down in front of me to dig a back foot into their ear,

Re: [Felvtalk] IFA tests/PCR tests

2013-08-14 Thread Lee Evans
You really have to decide why you are testing. If a cat is ill with the Mystery Illness, of course you need to run some tests to pinpoint what may be the cause of the illness. If you are adopting out, you probably should do a combo test without the heartworm part which I learned from this list

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 25, Issue 6

2013-08-12 Thread Lee Evans
Is Charles eating normally? If he is then it may not be FIP. Did she check his heart? Lasix can't hurt anyway. If it's not FIP it will take the pressure off.   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 25, Issue 7

2013-08-12 Thread Lee Evans
If he has an appetite and is doing normal things, like annoying you at the refrigerator, it may very well not be FIP. Do you have money to do an ultrasound scan? In Texas it costs anwhere from $200 to $300 but if you have a caring and compassionate vet, he may only charge $175. I have had a lot

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 25, Issue 6

2013-08-12 Thread Lee Evans
There is really no definitive lab test for FIP and most cats can come up with a high titer for the corona virus without showing any symptoms while others have a lot titer and may actually have the mutated form of the virus. It's a very aggravating disease because it keeps playing hide and seek.

Re: [Felvtalk] Charles fluid

2013-08-12 Thread Lee Evans
It's called Neoplasene for cancer. It does work some of the time but it did not work on Puss-Puss because her cancer was too advanced I think. She had a tumor that was coming from her hock bone. She didn't seem to mind the liquid though. My friend actually tasted a bit of it to see if it was

Re: [Felvtalk] introduction and some questions

2013-08-08 Thread Lee Evans
Hi. I have had experience with three FeLv+ cats turning to negative. You have to keep them for about 3 months, then retest with the SNAP non heartworm test. I had no idea that the three way test can cause a false positive. Anyway, have him retested with a fresh SNAP test and if it's negative,

Re: [Felvtalk] Desperate Rescuer

2013-08-08 Thread Lee Evans
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, Karen and I have both worked on this problem, I on the computer and Karen asking friends, rescuers and others for some help, mostly to no avail. The TNR group here is San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition. They do not have a shelter situation so get very little

Re: [Felvtalk] Desperate Rescuer

2013-08-08 Thread Lee Evans
Yes, I have gone online (she has no computer, can't afford to buy one) and looked into the Pet Food Stamps program but since Karen has a job and is single she is not eligible. I seems like you have to be totally down and out to get any help, especially for animals. I can't get Medicaid because

Re: [Felvtalk] Desperate Rescuer

2013-08-08 Thread Lee Evans
, and someone's Paypal address for the first idea I mentioned, which I do think is most likely to draw contributions since then people can stop right there and contribute online before they forget). On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: Yes, I have gone online

Re: [Felvtalk] Desperate Rescuer

2013-08-08 Thread Lee Evans
! From: Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Desperate Rescuer Hi Lee,      I tried to send you a private email, but I guess it went astray

[Felvtalk] Desperate Rescuer

2013-08-07 Thread Lee Evans
This is probably not allowed on this list but I can't just stand by and see my friend Karen suffer. She has been feeding about 16 outdoor colonies. She watches over the health and welfare of these cats as if they were her own house cats. Recently, she has had a really bad run of luck. She

Re: [Felvtalk] OT-diatomaceous earth - warning

2013-07-02 Thread Lee Evans
It is created as a calcium supplement (the same as ground up egg shells). It's used as a calcium supplement for farm animals and dogs. As long as it's being mixed into wet food it's not a desiccant. It's only when it's inhaled or spread as a powder on skin that it has that effect. However, I

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2013-07-02 Thread Lee Evans
Losing an FeLv+ cat either by the cat passing away or wandering away is not a good reason to leave this list. At the present time I don't have any FeLv+ cats living with me although I have a few FIV+ ones. But I have not quit the list because new information is always cropping up and it's good

Re: [Felvtalk] Leaving the group

2013-07-02 Thread Lee Evans
,     Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Lorrie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Leaving the group Absolutely right Lee.  I love this group and I'd never

Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep Polli in your thoughts

2013-07-01 Thread Lee Evans
  Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! - Forwarded Message - From: Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 1, 2013 2:06 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Please keep

Re: [Felvtalk] goodby little one

2013-07-01 Thread Lee Evans
She found warmth, food, love and compassion. She lived happily for a short time but that's better than living miserably for a long time. She was surrounded by people who understood her plight and didn't allow her to suffer. It may not have been a long life, but I'm sure for her it was a perfect

Re: [Felvtalk] OT-diatomaceous earth - warning

2013-07-01 Thread Lee Evans
It does have a drying effect on human skin so be sure to wash your hands, arms, whatever it contacts. That's how this stuff works. It dries out the fleas. Their underside is soft and it simply dehydrates them like prunes. Don't use a flour sifter. What I did was take a tablespoon and place it

Re: [Felvtalk] Callie

2013-06-25 Thread Lee Evans
Have you had her tested yet?   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Callie The

Re: [Felvtalk] Callie

2013-06-25 Thread Lee Evans
Loose stools are really not a sign of a cat going FeLv+. It could be just about anything - from eating something different to stress to an unrelated bug that you brought in with you from outside. Really Lance, you can't keep a cat in a sterile bubble. I'm not saying that a bite from a positive

Re: [Felvtalk] Healing thoughts for Bubba

2013-06-24 Thread Lee Evans
  Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 5:17 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Healing

Re: [Felvtalk] We let Bubba go.

2013-06-24 Thread Lee Evans
I know you feel pain and grief but be happy that Bubba is not in pain and not feeling uncomfortable any more. You did the unselfish thing.   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: Marcia

Re: [Felvtalk] Healing thoughts for Bubba

2013-06-13 Thread Lee Evans
For fleas in your house you might want to use FOOD GRADE diatomaceous earth. Be sure it's the food grade, not the other type because the non-food grade can get into the lungs and cause all sorts of problems. I had a major flea infestation in my outside enclosure shed which is home to ten cats

Re: [Felvtalk] PJ needs a home

2013-06-10 Thread Lee Evans
It would not be right to send him in cargo and the very long road trip would be stressful. Could you get some donations to fly him with a person as their pet in an airline regulation carrier? I would be willing to contribute $10 to that cause. He actually may turn from FeLv+ to just FIV+ if

Re: [Felvtalk] PJ needs a home

2013-06-10 Thread Lee Evans
http://www.gofundme.com/35qsb0 You might want to try raising money for PJ using this online service. It's free. We just raised over $200 for surgery on the broken leg of a poor little stray Chihuahua mix.   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too!

Re: [Felvtalk] from: Sherri Meschke subject: Spam??

2013-06-08 Thread Lee Evans
i always delete any email that has just a link and is from a group of which I am a member. Don't need any more viruses.   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: Michele Fougeres

Re: [Felvtalk] prayers

2013-06-07 Thread Lee Evans
The scabs are most likely a flea allergy or some other type of allergy. I have a cat who was covered with the scabs. Flea treated him several times during a 6 month period, scabs were much less. He still gets them occasionally but nothing like the first time. He's a long hair so probably gets a

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: prayers

2013-06-07 Thread Lee Evans
Throwing up and not eating may be from hairballs, especially if it's the bubbly phlem type of throw up. Try to think simple. If a cat who was negative for everything had this situation happen, you probably would think simple situation first. Try a hairball remedy like Petromalt or Laxitone

Re: [Felvtalk] struggling tonight

2013-06-07 Thread Lee Evans
It's OK Karen. We all panic when our not-so-normal cats get sick because we assume that it's the FIV+ or FeLv+ that has kicked in and is going to deprive them of their little bit of happiness but I have learned to center myself and think positively about cat illness. First I try something

Re: [Felvtalk] treatment before symptoms

2013-06-06 Thread Lee Evans
Ugh! I hate terminology although I do understand some of it from being a medical transcriber in human medical practice. The gist of the paper is that using AZT and other human drugs on a cat can be risky and should not be done except under the control of a veterinary specialist. Your cat could

Re: [Felvtalk] Clavamox aka Augmentin

2013-06-06 Thread Lee Evans
You would have to take a whole lot of Clavamox to make up the mgs. that you would need. Augmentin is a much higher mg. dose than what is given to cats.But then again, you could take as many pills to make up the difference and you would not have to deal with a physician who might report you to

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lee Evans
I know that FeLv is infectious but I had two carrier cats who tested negative until they were old and had renal failure, then tested positive. However, if FeLv were so contagious their housemates would have been infected early on because everyone slept in a pile and groomed each other. After

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lee Evans
 Here's a suggestion to everyone who has cats or dogs. If your cat or dog has a bad hair day and bites/scratches you and you have to go to a doctor or emergency clinic because you are having a reaction to the saliva, afraid of infection or things like that, DO NOT TELL THEM THAT YOUR ANIMAL

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lee Evans
Well, worrying will get you nowhere. It's not action, it's not practical. Forget the worry and just take her for a test in a couple of weeks. I doubt whether a hissy fit fight will cause anything but a big headache for you. At any rate, think about sitting and worrying for an hour a day. Does

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lee Evans
I'm with Lorrie - keep Augmentin in your medicine cabinet for those occasions when you decide to put your hand between two snarling cats. I have done this stupid thing twice. Now I just hurl a pot of cold water into the fray and then mop the floor as the two go to their respective favorite

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-05 Thread Lee Evans
We had a cat scratch (not bite) a vet tech. The stupid tech put her hand in the cage to drag the cat out and put him in a carrier for me to take home in spite of the fact that I had taped a sign on the cage saying: DO NOT HANDLE THIS CAT. THE RESCUER WILL PUT HIM INTO HIS CARRIER. I have a way

Re: [Felvtalk] a tough and sad day

2013-06-04 Thread Lee Evans
I wouldn't worry too much, Lance. Sounds like you got the major part of the beating and the two girls are probably laughing at you. Even if fur flew, Callie has been around for a while, well fed, in good shape. In about 2 to 4 weeks you can test her. If negative, then pack up your worries. If

Re: [Felvtalk] concerned

2013-05-29 Thread Lee Evans
Even one flea can cause flea allergy. It's an allergic reaction to something. I have a cat who is FIV+ and also borderline diabetic. He develops scabs on occasion, then they go away. And return, and go away, etc.. Some of my other cats get scabs, near tail or around neck. One vet told me the

Re: [Felvtalk] Sweet double pos orange tabby boy needs a home

2013-05-28 Thread Lee Evans
Where do you live? I'm in South Texas, have had a double positive boy. Kept him for three months. He turned negative for FeLv, now in my FIV+ enclosure.   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From:

Re: [Felvtalk] campaign to get an felv cat to sanctuary

2013-05-26 Thread Lee Evans
It may not be a scam. There are a lot of these types of contribution sites around, mainly because people are struggling with vet bills and animals that are difficult to get adopted. Matter of fact, I am developing a site called Community Cats in Crisis and going to try to get funds through

Re: [Felvtalk] New member from Nebraska

2013-05-10 Thread Lee Evans
Sorry about all your problems with poor Arlo. Along with the vet's recommendations you might want to try L-lysine, which is an immune system stimulant, especially for fighting herpes virus. Good luck with Arlo. You're doing the best you can.   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-03 Thread Lee Evans
I have very good results from syringe feeding Hills A/D to anorexic cats. I saved the life of a cat with a corona virus using a combination of A/D and blended Wellness Canned Food, stuffed with liquid vitamins and acidophiles. I would sit her on my lap and feed about a quarter of the mixture 4

Re: [Felvtalk] For Chang......Cat dying at home

2013-04-28 Thread Lee Evans
You could drive yourself crazy worrying about all of that. I had two cats living in a group of 12 for over 13 years. When they were very old, they developed renal failure. I took them for sub-q therapy as I do all my renal compromised cats until I see that the situation has progressed beyond a

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing Fostering (Beth)

2013-04-24 Thread Lee Evans
! www.Furkids.org   From: Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:13 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing Fostering (Beth) I had three FeLv+ cats throw it off. They all three

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