Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)

2007-05-13 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
time so let me know what time is good for you... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Hi Tad and Jeni -- Whatever timeframe works for Jeni. Apparently, Midnight, as they've named her, was initially in the elderly woman's home with her own cat prior to her being tested and spayed and they were

Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)

2007-05-11 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
to me... I am free most any time so let me know what time is good for you... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Hi Tad and Jeni -- Whatever timeframe works for Jeni. Apparently, Midnight, as they've named her, was initially in the elderly woman's home with her own cat prior to her being tested

Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)

2007-05-10 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Yes, BF is at Pets Alive. MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is pets alive the one that best friends has come in to help? spring farm cares is, i THINK, way upstate. On 5/9/07, Patricia Lamoretti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you. With what's going on at Pets Alive, I don't

Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)

2007-05-10 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
is ready to give it up... Tad Patricia Lamoretti wrote: I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out

Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)

2007-05-10 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
queens and work in long island and could pick up the kitty, just as long as she has a forever home and unfortunately it can not be mine. Let me know if that helps. Jeni From: Patricia Lamoretti Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Double Positive in NY

Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)

2007-05-09 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
I just received a call from a friend who has been trying to help an elderly woman place a FeLV/FIV positive cat. The elderly woman has a cat of her own. She's convinced her husband that she can find a home but time is running out. She has to leave town on Monday to provide healthcare for her

Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)

2007-05-09 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thank you. With what's going on at Pets Alive, I don't know if they'd take another animal. They're trying to get everyone back on track and healthy. Animal Haven doesn't have space and I don't know spring farm cares so I'll give it a shot. Thanks again -- PAT [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: Dry Food

2007-03-30 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like some dry food is being recalled, this is getting extremely scary, I think I'm going to have to start cooking for them again. You know this is only the beginning. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070330/ap_on_go_ot/pet_food_recall -- Belinda

Re: FeLV Kitten with Pneumonia

2007-03-15 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Hi Leslie -- I'll contact Jill and see if she knows any vets that will treat an FeLV kitty. I don't know if I'd play around with that one myself. I'll ask around as well. Hope you're well -- PAT Leslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In our rescue we adopted out a kitten, who came back

Re: How do yall do it?

2006-12-28 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
And I can say from my personal experience ... you're NOT a hoarder. How are you? I have some albuterol for you ... PAT Leslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:What a diabolical liberty!! My... that just gets my blood boiling... We have quite a few cats ourselves, luckily in our county

Re: about exposed FIP cat that needs a home

2006-12-12 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
A friend of mind just found out that one of her fosters may have dry FIP as well. If we could find one person that could take both kittens (he's approx. 6 months) they could have company and live out their lives together. I've had experience with the effusive FIP but know nothing about

Re: about exposed FIP cat that needs a home

2006-12-12 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
enjoy some company...now it's just finding that special person to give them a home... Jeni From: Patricia Lamoretti Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: about exposed FIP cat that needs a home Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:46:44 -0800 (PST) A friend of mind

Re: Sanctuary

2006-11-18 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
] Doljan, Joan wrote: No, I couldn't find much about them. That is not a good sign. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patricia Lamoretti Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 9:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Sanctuary

Re: Sanctuary

2006-11-18 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
little to be found on the net. ~ Evan Patricia Lamoretti wrote: Thanks! That's helpful but I also wanted to know if anyone out there has had any experience with them? Thanks again -- PAT Evan Dee wrote: I found the following on Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters

RE: Sanctuary

2006-11-17 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks! Doljan, Joan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, I couldn't find much about them. That is not a good sign. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patricia Lamoretti Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 9:52 PM To: felvtalk

Re: Sanctuary

2006-11-16 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Did you ever find out anything about Paradise Garden? I'm looking for a place for a feral cat that was never socialized as a kitten and lived with an elderly man who has now passed. We need to find her a safe, indoor environment. Any information you can provide would be great. Thanks -- PAT

Re: FeLV FIV+ Orange Tabby Boy Looking for Home-Griffen, GA

2006-10-12 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Try Best Friends in Kanab, Utah. I had a double positive boy that had a sad story of having bbs lodged in his abdomen and back. They put him on a waitlist and he was accepted soon afterwards. He loves other cats so that's a plus.BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are some kitty

Re: Smokey and food

2006-09-21 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
You can get Innova EVO canned at www.petdirect.com.Leslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you get your cats to eat that stuff?! Mine turn their noses up as if I've put sprouts in front of them! On 9/21/06, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wysong is supposed to be good too.:)Wendy---

Re: searching for a cat sitter

2006-09-14 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
I don't know of any petsitters personally in your area but I was looking for a friend in a different area and basically did a google search "cat sitter, brooklyn". Several sites came up. Here's one link I found ... http://www.meowhoo.com/Specialized_Pet_Services/Cat_Sitters/more3.htmlJENI RECA

Re: Question #3: Supplements

2006-08-21 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
I buy powdered at "Life Extension Foundation" www.lef.org. The l-lysine is in a granular form though not powder. I've never used the capsules so I have nothing to compare it to. I usually warm a can of food in hot water first to get all the juices loose and then I pour some ontop so it dilutes and

Re: Update (long)

2006-08-10 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
I didn't know you were on this list? PATLeslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Leslie, I had to mention something to you about your kitten'scough.If it continues, please don't let it go. I had a kitten who had a cough... took her to the vet he diagnosed her with "Asthma". I thought it was

Re: Transportation question

2006-04-19 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
I would also carry a towel so you can throw it over their head so they can't really see anything. A pillowcase may work as well.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The worst part about flying with cats is that they make you physically remove the cat from it's carrier to inspect the carrier. It's

Re: I need your help

2006-04-10 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
My personal experience with FeLV+ cats and teeth is ... get the teeth/gums addressed. She'll be happier, healthier andlive longer. You'll also have less health issues with her in the future so although it may be costly for starters, it's well worth it in the long run ... PATMarylyn [EMAIL

Re: a little help with litter training the new cat

2006-03-25 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Sounds like a possible case of IBD. Cats will typically go outside the box because there's discomfort ... kinda like a urinary problem. Has Yodel been tested for parasites (just starting with basics)? You may want to change the food. Try a higher protein, human grade, canned food. Stay away from

RE: One last URGENT plea for help...

2006-02-06 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:TAD Where’s there a will, there’s a way Its too late (or maybe too early) for me to call Jen tonight… I can call her tomorrow… she could get him to Ashville or there were some Delta staff who had volunteered to fly small Katrina

RE: Rabies vaccine

2006-02-06 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
NYS law requires rabies as well. What sanctuary? (Just curious, if you can divulge that information.) PATJoan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is a sanctuary. I am not sure about the state laws. I never give any of my guys rabies vaccines either.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Who makes canned s/o?

2006-01-26 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
It controls both oxilate and struvite crystals.wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Barb--- Barb Moermond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: The canned s/o is from Royal Canin, a branch of Waltham (who also recently acquired IVD). It is a pH normalizing food. wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Hey guys,

Re: Maine Coon (FeLV and FIV+) ... Has BB's lodged in him (Long Island, NY)

2006-01-22 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Oh, yeah ... Georgia. If something should change, please let me know. Thanks again Tonya -- PATcatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I'm in Georgia. I posted about the people looking for an felv+ cat. I really can't have any more due to 'legal limits' where I live. But if I were closer I might try

Re: FeLV transmission by bite

2006-01-12 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
The catnip may make him more feisty.Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And a lot of toys...balls etc. 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.

Re: Need advice on trapping sick feral

2006-01-11 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
If it's cold out, I don't know where you live, try using a heating pad/disc. That's how I finally caught my Mama cat.gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would try a drop trap with his bed under it. If you try to net him in the garage, it will be very difficult unless the garage is totally

Re: URI

2005-12-11 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
I like L-Lysine. You can administer it by mixing it in food. It comes in capsules which you can open and mix. I would say 500 mg. of L-Lysine once a day.I had bought some in free form and it was more granular than powder which they don't like so be careful if you findin freeform that it is

FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Hi -- I'm new to the group and hope I'm not breaking any rules. This is my first experience with an FeLV+ cat who is also FIV+. There is this beautiful orange and white Garfield Maine Coone that needs a home. Rescued off the streets of Long Island just before the cold snap, I initially had a

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks Gloria -- I too thought it was more of a problem for the FIV+ kitties. She seems to think that it would be a problem for the FeLV+ s but I guess it's all a matter of how you look at it. Mixing another virus into the equation is always risky. Thanks for the info. PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

RE: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks. PATChris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Angel’s Gate on LI takes FELV FIV--- they have waiting list though…. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patricia LamorettiSent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks for your input. PATTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, pat! welcome to this wonderful group of folks. (as i keepsaying, we have to stop meeting this way, guys.)i totally agree--i'd put an FIV+ with a FeLV+ with no hesitation i've known FIVs who have been vaccinated against

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks Gloria --- that was my intial thought and feeling. Everyone has their own opinions. I just wish she'd see it our way ... PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think it would be a problem for the FELV's, mainly the FIV's.GloriaAt 10:54 AM 12/7/2005, you wrote:Thanks Gloria -- I too thought it

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
I'm getting the same response from most but she has to be comfortable with the situation. I was just curious if I was thinking along the wrong lines.TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wanted to add that i know of an FIV+ that was mistakenly left in closequarters with a FeLV--he tested positive

FIV/FeLV

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
So, as I see it, the FIV+ is more likely to contract the FeLV virus than the other way around, I would guess. That's how I see it and it's very unlikely the FeLV contracts the FIV unless you have a very unhappy household. Thanks. PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1) I'm so sorry to hear of Callie

RE: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
That's my feeling too. I guess I just wanted to know if I was thinking along the right lines ... thanks for the clarification. PATHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Unless the Maine Coon kitty is an aggressive biter, it’s pretty safe to mix him with FelK kitties – I would

Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

2005-12-07 Thread Patricia Lamoretti
Thanks for the clarification. That's what I thought. PAT[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The general consensus,I believe is that it is OK to put a FIV+/FELV+ cat in with FELV+ cats, and the FELV+ cats should not catch the FIV from him. The reverse is not true, you do NOT want to put a FELV+ cat