Taking My Deceased Wife's Name Off the Felvtal List:

2008-06-18 Thread Sharon Siders
eline buddies that are experiencing with me the process of "grieving."  I need to spend time with them and they need to spend time with me.  I hope you understand and sometime in the future I might rejoin the group.   Thanks in Advance,   David L. Siders Husband of the lat

Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-23 Thread Sharon Siders
anyone out there that has had a similar experience, please let me > know of any details; e.g., any other thing for which I should be aware > and/or for which I should look!!  Please let me know.>  > Sharon Siders  If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the

Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-23 Thread Sharon Siders
erona, Va. and was informed that if Beep's appetite remains > good; he continues to drink water; he continues to go to the bathroom, > everything should work itself out of his system.>  > If anyone out there that has had a similar experience, please let me > know of any detail

Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-23 Thread Sharon Siders
ce, please let me > know of any details; e.g., any other thing for which I should be aware > and/or for which I should look!! Please let me know.> > Sharon Siders Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com

Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-22 Thread Sharon Siders
with their fellow man.  St. Francis- Original Message - From: Sharon Siders To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 3:59 PM Subject: Beeper Swallowed NylonBeeper swallowed about 12" of nylon s

Beeper Swallowed Nylon

2006-10-22 Thread Sharon Siders
erything should work itself out of his system.   If anyone out there that has had a similar experience, please let me know of any details; e.g., any other thing for which I should be aware and/or for which I should look!!  Please let me know.   Sharon Siders  All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up

Re: Texas vets, Suki's story, and the veterinary abuse network

2006-04-01 Thread Sharon Siders
That enrages me.  I don't think I could have refrained from causing that man bodily injury.  He deserves it.   SharonTerri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:This is heartbreaking.   Terri- Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, M

Re: Saying Goodbye

2005-11-30 Thread Sharon Siders
Allie,   I'm so sorry you must part with Lola, but you must do what is best for her.    Hugs,   SharonAllie Deaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, I took Lola in to get re-evaluated, regarless of the fact that she has been going downhill fast. The results of the second test and bloodpanel

Re: Annie is gone

2005-11-11 Thread Sharon Siders
Tad,   I am so sorry for you; it is so hard to lose a beloved kitty.  They are all beloved even if some are not as affectionate, aren't they?   Annie is now with all of the furangels.   SharonTad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sadly I have to report another FeLV+ has passed on today...Annie was

Re: Cricket

2005-11-10 Thread Sharon Siders
Wendy,   I don't post much anymore, since I lost my last FeLV kitty two years ago.  I still care deeply about all of you and your kitties though.  Please know that my heart goes out to you for we can all relate to what you are feeling.   Sharonwendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Everyone,I just wan

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-24 Thread Sharon Siders
Lisa,   I wish with all my heart that no one ever had to endure this pain.  Does the time together make up for the pain of separation?  Eventually, it does.  It seems to take a long time to get to that point though.   You and Akira were a great team.  I am amazed at what my cats have taught me abou

Re: Andy is gone

2005-05-24 Thread Sharon Siders
Jamie,   I am so sorry that you had to endure this awful thing; it hurts so much to let go.  You captured the essence of Andy in your never agains; he was special and will always be a part of your life.   SharonJamie Laws <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks to all of you who took the time to respon

Re: Remember me?

2005-05-22 Thread Sharon Siders
I remember you well, Jamie.  I am so sorry that Andy is now sick.  It truly does suck when a kitty gets that sick.  From the perspective of one who "tried everything" with two cats, I think it might be time to let him go.  Unless you can find out for sure what the problem is, there is not much that

Re: Brissle is gone...

2005-05-03 Thread Sharon Siders
Kyle,   I am truly sorry for your loss.  It is hard to go through that pain.  Brissle will always have a piece of your heart.   SharonMelbeach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The day I've been dreading finally came. Last night Brissle left me. It got tothe point where she couldn't move on her own. I tho

Re: Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-02 Thread Sharon Siders
Hadn't heard of Laxastat.  Thanks.   Sahron[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Patches likes tuna-flavored Laxastat, which is another version of Petromalt.MichelleIn a message dated 5/1/05 9:22:39 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:<< I know that someone here is going to have a great suggestion for hairballs. Ca

Re: Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-02 Thread Sharon Siders
Nina,   I'll try mixing it with some baby food.  She is a picky eater but might like baby food.   SharonNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Sharon,We just had a discussion about alternative treatments for hairballs. I seem to remember someone mentioning butter... adding olive oil or flax seed oil (?

Re: Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-02 Thread Sharon Siders
Hadn't thought of that.  I tried smearing it on her mouth and she shook off the stuff.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those that don't like it I smear it on their front legs. Most cats don't like their feet dirty so this is a way to get them to eat the meds off their feet. I have a few tha

Re: Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-02 Thread Sharon Siders
Do you mix the pumpkin with canned food?   SharonCherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have tried canned Pumpkin that helps both ends, Iams has a special cat food for hairballs, that seems to work well, try those out. Cherie Sharon Siders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know

Hairball Remedies?

2005-05-01 Thread Sharon Siders
I know that someone here is going to have a great suggestion for hairballs.  Carolina will not take the standard tube stuff like Petromalt.  BP loves it; she hates it.  Of course, she is the one with a big shedding problem.  In fact, I think her throwing up may be linked to trying to rid herself of

Re: My Baby Kitten DIED

2005-04-29 Thread Sharon Siders
Tad,   I know how much it hurts to lose a kitten; it is almost worse than losing an older cat.  When I lost Ernie, I kept thinking how he never had a chance to really live.   Please know that you are in my thoughts.   SharonTad Burnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Yes...My little feral FeLV+ kitten

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-29 Thread Sharon Siders
Sally,   I know too well what you mean about that knot in your gut; that is exactly how I get when there is any deviation from the norm.    Carolina got the usual vaccines for the kitty diseases and also rabies.  She has not reacted before, but she has not had any vaccination for over 3 years.  Sh

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
Not a lot.  I have removed it so she can't get any more.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/28/2005 7:00:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: a bit of dried baby's breath Baby's Breath is a poison to some cats. Very hard for their stomachs to digest. They can

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
idea than some vets that I know!CarlaDate sent: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 07:17:01 -0700 (PDT)From: Sharon Siders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgCopies to: Subject: Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?Send reply to: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Carla,> > Gloria suggested something.

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
Carla,   Gloria suggested something.  She might be better than the vet, eh?   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe the vet can give you something for her with out seeing her?__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection arou

Re: Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
No, I asked the vet about OTC remedies. He couldn't think of any.  I forgot about Pepcid; Iused to give that to my CRF kitty.   Thanks, Gloria.   Sharon"Gloria B. Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: have you tried plain pepsid ac or zantac (I use about 1/4 tablet)?GloriaAt 08:59 AM 4/28/2005, you wrot

Carolina to Vet or Not?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
Friends,   Carolina is throwing up bile, yesterday some undigested food and then bile.  There was some hair and a bit of dried baby's breath in it this morning.  she is eating and drinking and roaming around as usual.   The vet wanted me to bring her in, but I'm hesitating.  It seems like every ti

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-28 Thread Sharon Siders
Thanks so much, Sally.  Some vaccination seems necessary, but I agree that it can be overdone.  I don't intend to vaccinate again for at least three years, if then.  The vet agrees on the three years.   Sharon[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sharon:My most sincere condolences for the loss of your mom.

Thanks for Answering

2005-04-27 Thread Sharon Siders
Carolina seems to be returning to normal, but she could not jump onto the bathroom counter last night.  That is totally out of the ordinary for her; she is the greatest leaper of any cat I've ever had.  I'm hoping she is just sore from the shots, even though I don't see why subcutaneous injection w

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-27 Thread Sharon Siders
27;m very sorry about your mom. That's really tough. I'm glad Carolina seems better. It's always so scary when they seem to be acting differently, and such a huge relief when they bounce back! all best wishes, Kerry  - Original Message - From: Sharon Siders To: felvtalk@feli

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-27 Thread Sharon Siders
Thank you for the condolences.  It has been a difficult almost two years.   Carolina is chasing bugs again, so I think that is a good sign.   Sharoncatatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Sharon,   I hope Carolina is feeling better by now.  It sounds like she might have had a mild reaction.  When

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-27 Thread Sharon Siders
sonal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message ----- From: Sharon Siders To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 10:21 PM Subject: Help! Vaccine Reaction? Hi!   I haven't posted in a long time as I have no FELV+ kitties anymore a

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-26 Thread Sharon Siders
Nina,   Carolina seems a liitle better this morning, so I guess I was being a silly mom.   The deworming pill doesn't make much sense to me either.  This is a young, freshly minted vet, which may explain it.  She couldn't get much in the way of fecal material to test.    Moving to a rural area fro

Re: Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-25 Thread Sharon Siders
Thanks for the swift response, Belinda.  It helps to know that other kitties don't feel so great after vaccination either.   Just get a little panicky when either Carolina or BP aren't up to par.   SharonBelinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My kitties also feel punky for a day or two after vacc

Help! Vaccine Reaction?

2005-04-25 Thread Sharon Siders
Hi!   I haven't posted in a long time as I have no FELV+ kitties anymore and I have been caring for my mother.  Mom passed away on March 20 after a battle with colon cancer.    I took my two cats to the vet today for check-ups and vaccinations.  Carolina seems to be feeling ill tonight.  She had n