Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Sharyl
Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > From: gary > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM > It is Hill's Prescription

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread gary
It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. Gary -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sander, Sue Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question abou

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread MaryChristine
banfield is a veterinary-clinic chain that has clinics inside of many petsmart locations. hill's a/d is the name -- any vet will know exactly what you mean! it is a prescription food, tho, so while you can buy it there, you'll need a scrip. -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Debbie Harrison
t; To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield? What is Banfield? > > Thanks, > > Susan > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtal

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Sander, Sue
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:47:10 -0400 > From: sue.san...@ssa.gov > To: felvtalk@fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Debbie Harrison
I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:47:10 -0400 > From: sue.san...@ssa.gov > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvta

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Sander, Sue
@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D the benefit of a/d is the consistency/texture: MUCH easier to syringe-feed than most things you can prepare yourself. baby food is a good texture, but for an immediate shot of high-protein, palatable stuff that most cats will like a lot

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread MaryChristine
the benefit of a/d is the consistency/texture: MUCH easier to syringe-feed than most things you can prepare yourself. baby food is a good texture, but for an immediate shot of high-protein, palatable stuff that most cats will like a lot, a/d should definitely be in most folks' homes. so much for m

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > > > > > From: maima...@duo-county.com > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:27:43 -0500 > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > Try an

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Kelley Saveika
Everything costs more at the emergency vet. They have you over a barrel as no one else is open. On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 6:27 AM, Cougar Clan wrote: > Try another vet...It runs about $2 a can in Louisville (it has been a few > months since I checked). > > On Jun 17, 2009, at 10:25 PM, Kelley Save

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Cougar Clan
it at the store...you must purchase it from a vet. Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo From: maima...@duo-county.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:27:43 -0500 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Try anothe

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Debbie Harrison
06:27:43 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > Try another vet...It runs about $2 a can in Louisville (it has been a > few months since I checked). > On Jun 17, 2009, at 10:25 PM, Kelley Saveika wrote: > > > I don't remember, but considerably less t

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-18 Thread Cougar Clan
Try another vet...It runs about $2 a can in Louisville (it has been a few months since I checked). On Jun 17, 2009, at 10:25 PM, Kelley Saveika wrote: I don't remember, but considerably less than $4 a can. On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 7:36 PM, MaryChristine >wrote: how much is it at petsmart?

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-17 Thread Kelley Saveika
I don't remember, but considerably less than $4 a can. On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 7:36 PM, MaryChristine wrote: > how much is it at petsmart? > > On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 5:45 PM, Kelley Saveika > wrote: > > > Great idea to keep A/D on hand > > > -- > > > Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! > Maybe Th

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-17 Thread MaryChristine
how much is it at petsmart? On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 5:45 PM, Kelley Saveika wrote: > Great idea to keep A/D on hand -- > Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, S

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-17 Thread Kelley Saveika
Great idea to keep A/D on handwe can buy at the emergency vet but it is $4.00 A CAN!If you can get a prescription from your vet you can buy at Petsmart, as long as there is a Banfield in there. They will give you a card and you can buy it at the regular checkout counter. On Wed, Jun 17, 2

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-17 Thread Debbie Harrison
I always keep a few cans on handbut I haven't checked for expiration dates on them...didn't even think about it. I would call the 800 number for Science Diet and ask them! Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > From: emilyofw...@aol.com > To: f

Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D

2009-06-17 Thread Belinda Sauro
I just called Hills and he said there is a best before date in red on the bottom of each can. If it is say 05 2010, it is good until the 1st of May 2010. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com _

Re: [Felvtalk] Question on Rescue

2009-06-16 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
bject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question on Rescue It's a very small world! LOL Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 ti...@mindspring.com Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/ -Original Message- From: fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Question on Rescue

2009-06-16 Thread Chris
-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 2:59 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question on Rescue wait, wait, i just approved his photos to the persian list today! just didn't connect him with you, chris -- Spay & Neuter

Re: [Felvtalk] Question on Rescue

2009-06-16 Thread MaryChristine
wait, wait, i just approved his photos to the persian list today! just didn't connect him with you, chris -- 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

Re: [Felvtalk] Question on Rescue

2009-06-16 Thread MaryChristine
i don't know that rescue; there is a persian rescue in DFW, however. you can also post him on the persian rescue list as well as at www.purebredcats.org, on their message boards. i can ask around for other options. MC -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryCh

Re: [Felvtalk] Question on Rescue

2009-06-16 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Hi, Chris -- I have no useful input here, but just wanted to say that Mugsy is a very pretty smooshy-faced boy. Vibes that he finds a new forever home where he can let his guard down and be happy. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-b

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy-article

2008-12-13 Thread Lisa Borden
You didn't get it because your immune system was strong enough to fight it off. Hospitalized patients are the ones that are at risk for getting c-diff. I could probably take care of a hundred patients with it and not get it. The reason we (nurses) wear gowns when taking care of these p

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy-article

2008-12-12 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
;m sort of surprised that I didn't get it from visiting her! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Gloria B. Lane Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 9:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvta

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy-article

2008-12-12 Thread Gloria B. Lane
http://bulletin.aarp.org/opinions/othervoices/articles/a_hospital_germ_on_the_warpath_.html Opinion - A Hospital Germ on the WarpathYou can take some simple steps to avoid infection By Betsy McCaughey - November 1, 2008 - From the AARP Bulletin print edition Grace Voros was 85 and enjoying l

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-12-12 Thread Alice Hanson
t> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Cc: catatonya<mailto:catato...@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 1:27 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy yes it is. story was about Grace Voros, 85 who took

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-12-11 Thread dlgegg
yes it is. story was about Grace Voros, 85 who took a minor fall. went to hospital for x-ray. no broken bones, but contracted c. diff and died. article was in aarp bulletin for november 2008. if someone will tell me how to copy article and attach to email, will do. dorlis catatonya

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-12-10 Thread catatonya
what is the germ? is it c-diff? My grandmother died from that in August. Evidently it's highly contagious. tonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: just saw article in AARP magazine about a new germ that only Clorox can kill it. it is popping up in hospitals all over. said that if go to hospital, m

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-12-10 Thread Lisa Borden
Did the article mention the name of this germ? Thanks, Lisa On Tue 09/12/08 10:50 PM , [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: just saw article in AARP magazine about a new germ that only Clorox can kill it. it is popping up in hospitals all over. said that if go to hospital, make

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-12-09 Thread SALLY NORDSTROM
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Cc: "Pat Kachur" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 9:50 PM > just saw article in AARP magazine a

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-12-09 Thread dlgegg
just saw article in AARP magazine about a new germ that only Clorox can kill it. it is popping up in hospitals all over. said that if go to hospital, make sure all coming into your room wash hands throughly with lots of soap and water. also bed rails, etc should all be washed down. seems lat

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-11-15 Thread Pat Kachur
If you are concerned, you could wipe off your shoes with some type of "germ killer" before you come in the house. - Original Message - From: "Lisa Borden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:32 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy > > > I

Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy

2008-11-15 Thread Laurieskatz
My shoes never come into the house...they can bring in all kinds of things. Visitors are asked to take their shoes off at the door. L -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Borden Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:32 AM To: felvtalk@felinel

Re: [Felvtalk] question

2008-07-24 Thread Sally Davis
Hi wendy and Jane, My sentiments exactly regarding my precoius Junior. Should I ever be faced with this again I feel much better equiped to handle it. Sally On 7/24/08, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Jane, > > > > My cat was very sick, became well for another two years, and then devel

Re: [Felvtalk] question

2008-07-24 Thread wendy
Hi Jane, My cat was very sick, became well for another two years, and then developed anemia and passed away.  I wouldn't give anything for those 2 years, when he was fine. :) Wendy  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thi

Re: [Felvtalk] question

2008-07-22 Thread MaryChristine
you have to define, "highly symptomatic" cat--if a positive cat gets lymphoma, yeah, the odds are that it's a result of the FeLV infection--same with anemia, but i don't know that there is yet any way to KNOW that any symptomatolgy can be proven to be FeLV-related. and i think that it's a cop-out

Re: [Felvtalk] question

2008-07-21 Thread Jane Lyons
Thanks both Laurie and Tonya. I was hoping for a different answer but we're grateful for no symptoms and for every good day. Thanks for responding. Jane On Jul 21, 2008, at 12:20 PM, Laurieskatz wrote: > I have not. Isabella was highly symptomatic and with treatment is > asymptomatic but s

Re: [Felvtalk] question

2008-07-21 Thread catatonya
I had one who was very sick and became well and lived an additional 5 years, but she never tested negative. She also never passed the disease to anyone else. tonya Jane Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Has anyone ever heard of a highly (FeLV) symptomatic cat who, with treatment, becomes asym

Re: [Felvtalk] question

2008-07-21 Thread Laurieskatz
I have not. Isabella was highly symptomatic and with treatment is asymptomatic but still FeLV+. Laurie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane Lyons Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 11:17 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] ques

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