Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?
PS. In a young cat especially, undetected HCM usually strikes kitties 6 and under, I had one that was 9 years old die from this. Perfectly healthy until he had a seizure and died. The vet said from the symptoms I described it was heart related. He did check him over to see if he choked on anything but there were no outward symptoms of anything. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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More often than not a sudden death without any noticeable symptoms is usually heart related. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Susan, if you negative cats are up on their shots, let your positive baby in with them. i have 2 positives and they are not seperated. my vet said that as long as the negatives are up on their shots and there are no bloody battles (especially biting), there should be no problem. i tried to keep my first positive seperate and she was miserable. so was i. now everyone is happy, fat and sassy and having a ball. no guilt feelings for keeping them apart. dorlis Susan Finkelstein wrote: > > My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and I was > wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard of any with > otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He seemed fine, thriving in > fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good stool, active, affectionate. I > found him curled up as if he were sleeping comfortably but he was gone. > Thinking back, he may have seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two > beforehand, but not enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. > Does anyone know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, > the only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered together) > seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be affected physically. > Thanks! > Susan > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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how neat! what'll they think of next? On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: > These are actual little chewy treats that are chicken flavored by the > pharmacy. > They come in several different flavors and they let her try them out before > we added the meds! > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine > Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 4:26 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? > > and i'm told that three-fishy flavor is the BEST for compounded liquid > meds for HCM (so my bengal friends tell me.) > > -- > Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! > Maybe That'll Make The Difference > > MaryChristine > Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) > Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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These are actual little chewy treats that are chicken flavored by the pharmacy. They come in several different flavors and they let her try them out before we added the meds! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 4:26 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? and i'm told that three-fishy flavor is the BEST for compounded liquid meds for HCM (so my bengal friends tell me.) -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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and i'm told that three-fishy flavor is the BEST for compounded liquid meds for HCM (so my bengal friends tell me.) -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Lucy has HCM. Found with xray at first. Confirmed, and now we monitor, with ultrasound. She is on daily meds and doing GREAT. Her meds are in treat form. Makes her happy and her mama happy! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 2:39 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? at the sanctuary, they had a number of kitties with FeLV who developed "saddle" aneurysms--i can't adequately describe the medical condition, but like all aneurysms, they kill quickly and silently. i'm not sure why FeLVs would be more susceptible to them than any other cat would be, or if we're just more attuned to what happens to our positives because we're aware that they're often on the edge. and yes, HCM can be detected with an EEG; it's often (if not always? not sure about that part) genetic--a BIG problem in maine coons (they have isolated the genes responsible), and bengals, and certain other breeds with HCM, often the ONLY symptom is sudden death, but if a cat is diagnosed, meds are very effective in controlling it. MC On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM, Belinda Sauro wrote: > I'm not sure, my Joey has HCM and fortunately for me he had symptoms, a > heart murmur, when we heard that I had an ultrasound done and we could see > the slight thickening on the left side. We are very lucky that his is > progressing very slowly, he has been on heart meds for 4 years and every 6 > months we would do an ultrasound, but now that we know his is a slow > progressing form we are doing ultrasounds once a year. He is due in August > for one. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > http://bemikitties.com > > http://BelindaSauro.com > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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at the sanctuary, they had a number of kitties with FeLV who developed "saddle" aneurysms--i can't adequately describe the medical condition, but like all aneurysms, they kill quickly and silently. i'm not sure why FeLVs would be more susceptible to them than any other cat would be, or if we're just more attuned to what happens to our positives because we're aware that they're often on the edge. and yes, HCM can be detected with an EEG; it's often (if not always? not sure about that part) genetic--a BIG problem in maine coons (they have isolated the genes responsible), and bengals, and certain other breeds with HCM, often the ONLY symptom is sudden death, but if a cat is diagnosed, meds are very effective in controlling it. MC On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM, Belinda Sauro wrote: > I'm not sure, my Joey has HCM and fortunately for me he had symptoms, a > heart murmur, when we heard that I had an ultrasound done and we could see > the slight thickening on the left side. We are very lucky that his is > progressing very slowly, he has been on heart meds for 4 years and every 6 > months we would do an ultrasound, but now that we know his is a slow > progressing form we are doing ultrasounds once a year. He is due in August > for one. > > -- > > Belinda > happiness is being owned by cats ... > > http://bemikitties.com > > http://BelindaSauro.com > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?
I'm not sure, my Joey has HCM and fortunately for me he had symptoms, a heart murmur, when we heard that I had an ultrasound done and we could see the slight thickening on the left side. We are very lucky that his is progressing very slowly, he has been on heart meds for 4 years and every 6 months we would do an ultrasound, but now that we know his is a slow progressing form we are doing ultrasounds once a year. He is due in August for one. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Is this HCM something that a EKG would show? My vet does a little kitty EKG on General's heart once a year. Sidney and the General ** An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585042x1201462767/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&; bcd=JuneExcfooterNO62) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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If you give me the sweet little guys name I'll add him to the Candle Light Service. Prayers to you and your family, especially his little buddy for your sudden loss. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Because of the age and suddeness I would guess a heart thing. Many cats with undiagnosed Cardiomyapathy can pass suddenly with no outward symptoms, generally before or by the age of 6. I lost my Snyder very suddenly at age 9, no symptoms what-so-ever, just the day he died, he had a heart attack. The vet I took him to said with the symptoms I described he most likely had a heart attack and that many cats with HCM don't show any symptoms until it's too late. Just a guess though, you won't know unless you have a necropsy done. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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There are lots of them. My regular vets referred me to Dr. Betty Boswell with a beagle years ago and I have been taking my four-legged friends there since. It is complimentary medicine, not replacement medicine, for me. She and the vets at Middletown work together wonderfully. Dr. Bosewell has a DVM degree and has chosen holistic medicine. On Jun 2, 2009, at 9:03 AM, Laurieskatz wrote: Oxygen tank. The vet had placed Keisha in one and that is where she died. Used for kitties who aren't breathing right. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sander, Sue Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:52 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? I am not going through your grief but that was a wonderful way for her to die. I didn't know about holistic vets. Thank you for mentioning it. What is an "02 Tent"? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cougar Clan Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:36 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? She stumbled the day before she died so I made a call to Middletown Animal Clinic in Louisville, KY (her regular vets) and we made a Code 3 run from my farm (120 miles). Her vet waited for us; we tried lots of things and I took her to her holistic vet, put her in an O2 tent etc. She just couldn't make it. Luckily she died beside me in the Jeep (we were going to my home with O2 to fix her a tent there). She left in a safe spot, unassisted by the vets she hated. On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:31 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: How did you know it was anemia? Did you have a necropsy done? S. From: maima...@duo-county.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:29:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? Dixie left suddenly. Anemia. She seemed fine until a day before she left this world. On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be affected physically. Thanks! Susan ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.o rg Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Susan, I'm so sorry for your loss. What was your baby's name? As others have said, it sounds like he went peacefully and that is great. Gentle Bridge vibes to him. Everybody has different circumstances, but is there any way you could integrate your other FeLV+ baby into the household? Many people on this list have mixed their positive and negative kitties with no ill effects to either. That's a thing that some people are comfortable with and some aren't, but it's something to think about and research. The files of this website are an excellent source. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Finkelstein Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:23 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be affected physically. Thanks! Susan ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Oxygen tank. The vet had placed Keisha in one and that is where she died. Used for kitties who aren't breathing right. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sander, Sue Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:52 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? I am not going through your grief but that was a wonderful way for her to die. I didn't know about holistic vets. Thank you for mentioning it. What is an "02 Tent"? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cougar Clan Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:36 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? She stumbled the day before she died so I made a call to Middletown Animal Clinic in Louisville, KY (her regular vets) and we made a Code 3 run from my farm (120 miles). Her vet waited for us; we tried lots of things and I took her to her holistic vet, put her in an O2 tent etc. She just couldn't make it. Luckily she died beside me in the Jeep (we were going to my home with O2 to fix her a tent there). She left in a safe spot, unassisted by the vets she hated. On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:31 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: > > How did you know it was anemia? Did you have a necropsy done? > S. > >> From: maima...@duo-county.com >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:29:33 -0500 >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? >> >> Dixie left suddenly. Anemia. She seemed fine until a day before she >> left this world. >> On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: >> >>> >>> My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and >>> I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard >>> of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He >>> seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good >>> stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were >>> sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have >>> seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not >>> enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone >>> know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the >>> only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered >>> together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be >>> affected physically. >>> Thanks! >>> Susan >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> Felvtalk mailing list >>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.o >>> rg >>> >> >> Marylyn, Copper & Thomas >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ >> felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Keisha, died suddenly died from congestive heart failure. We did make it to the vet (twice that day) and she died there the second time. He missed the problem at the first visit despite the chest xrays showing fluid and sent her home. She collapsed when we got home and I rushed her back out there. L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Finkelstein Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:23 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be affected physically. Thanks! Susan ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I'm so sorry Susan. What a shock for you. I had this very discussion yesterday with a rescuer. We were commenting on how quickly and devastatingly our FeLV cats can succumb. One day they can seem ok, the next they're gone. In my experience I've had a few days' notice. But by that time the nonregenerative anemia was taking its toll, or the lungs were full of fluid, or there were masses of tumors. Cats as we know are very good at hiding pain. You said that looking back he may have seemed a bit lethargic. One thing that will happen now--I'm sure we all agree on this--you will become ultra-observant and notice every little change in behavior in any of your cats in future (it pretty well always means something is amiss, and is all we often have to go on). It was only after my very first FeLV cat passed that I realized his habit in the last few weeks of sitting with his back to everyone had with hindsight meant he wasn't feeling good (probably understatement). I consider it his legacy to the rest of us---I'm ever-vigilant now for any hint of behavior change. I would just make sure your remaining sweetie gets oodles of cuddles and attention now which I'm sure you're already doing. This is a tough time for him to be sure. Maybe consider a new FeLV companion for him in due course... Devastating though it is, your little sweetie at least had a peaceful passing. That's what I would wish for mine. Fast, and no vet visit involved. Give your little sweetie a cuddle from me, Kerry From: Susan Finkelstein To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 8:23:08 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be affected physically. Thanks! Susan ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I am not going through your grief but that was a wonderful way for her to die. I didn't know about holistic vets. Thank you for mentioning it. What is an "02 Tent"? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cougar Clan Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:36 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? She stumbled the day before she died so I made a call to Middletown Animal Clinic in Louisville, KY (her regular vets) and we made a Code 3 run from my farm (120 miles). Her vet waited for us; we tried lots of things and I took her to her holistic vet, put her in an O2 tent etc. She just couldn't make it. Luckily she died beside me in the Jeep (we were going to my home with O2 to fix her a tent there). She left in a safe spot, unassisted by the vets she hated. On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:31 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: > > How did you know it was anemia? Did you have a necropsy done? > S. > >> From: maima...@duo-county.com >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:29:33 -0500 >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? >> >> Dixie left suddenly. Anemia. She seemed fine until a day before she >> left this world. >> On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: >> >>> >>> My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and >>> I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard >>> of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He >>> seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good >>> stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were >>> sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have >>> seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not >>> enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone >>> know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the >>> only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered >>> together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be >>> affected physically. >>> Thanks! >>> Susan >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> Felvtalk mailing list >>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.o >>> rg >>> >> >> Marylyn, Copper & Thomas >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ >> felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?
She stumbled the day before she died so I made a call to Middletown Animal Clinic in Louisville, KY (her regular vets) and we made a Code 3 run from my farm (120 miles). Her vet waited for us; we tried lots of things and I took her to her holistic vet, put her in an O2 tent etc. She just couldn't make it. Luckily she died beside me in the Jeep (we were going to my home with O2 to fix her a tent there). She left in a safe spot, unassisted by the vets she hated. On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:31 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: How did you know it was anemia? Did you have a necropsy done? S. From: maima...@duo-county.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:29:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? Dixie left suddenly. Anemia. She seemed fine until a day before she left this world. On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be affected physically. Thanks! Susan ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?
How did you know it was anemia? Did you have a necropsy done? S. > From: maima...@duo-county.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:29:33 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? > > Dixie left suddenly. Anemia. She seemed fine until a day before she > left this world. > On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: > > > > > My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and > > I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard > > of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He > > seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good > > stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were > > sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have > > seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not > > enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone > > know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the > > only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered > > together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be > > affected physically. > > Thanks! > > Susan > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > Marylyn, Copper & Thomas > > > > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?
Dixie left suddenly. Anemia. She seemed fine until a day before she left this world. On Jun 2, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Susan Finkelstein wrote: My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be affected physically. Thanks! Susan ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing?
Susan, I don't know much about FeLV cats and am new to this list. I may seem COLD saying this but I hope Sammie will die like your cat. I realize it's very difficult but my greatest fear is to see Sammie suffer. I do feel very sorry for your other cat. I hope he will be OK. Never have I heard such stories about FeLV - I didn't know what FeLV was until last Thursday and it's heartbreaking. Susan -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Susan Finkelstein Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:23 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Sudden passing? My FeLV+ 5-year-old (or so) kitty died suddenly over the weekend and I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or heard of any with otherwise (seemingly) healthy leuk-positive cats. He seemed fine, thriving in fact: plump, nice coat, good appetite, good stool, active, affectionate. I found him curled up as if he were sleeping comfortably but he was gone. Thinking back, he may have seemed slightly lethargic for a day or two beforehand, but not enough to warrant any concern at the time on my part. Does anyone know if this happens -- a heart thing? Stroke? Needless to say, the only other FeLV+ cat in the household (they were sequestered together) seems kinda lost, and I am a bit worried that he will be affected physically. Thanks! Susan ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
