faces...which also translates into unique
personalities. It's kind of scary.
-Caroline
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Kitten update Take 2Date: Mon,
1 Oct 2007 11:32:26 -0500
Caroline,
This sounds so much like the problems Kitty had with food allergies and
pan
their
fellow man.
St. Francis
- Original Message -
From: Caroline Kaufmann
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 9:48 AM
Subject: RE: Kitten update Take 2
The diarrhea contiunes but it&
again. I think I am all recovered now but my mom is so mad at me
(for not going to the Dr.) and she says that the kitties and I are "all making
each other sick!"-- but she's crazy!
-Caroline
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:45:49 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Kitten update
Take 2To
an change the
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
- Original Message
From: Caroline Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 4:34:45 PM
Subject: Kitten update Take 2
I got the
diarrhea for it.
> Laurie
> - Original Message -
> From: MaryChristine
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:57 AM
> Subject: Re: Kitten Update
>
> kelley, remind me on giardia--is that one that isn't easy to find (ie, isn'
ng dirty
water. Treatable...I think with antibiotics. I don't recall vets finding it in
a stool sample...just that we've treated cats with diarrhea for it.
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: MaryChristine
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, September
have some answers
soon. The smelly poo is driving me crazy!
-Caroline
-
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:48:07 -0700
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Kitten Update
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
In my experience though, coccidia gets really bad, really fast. i.e. the
kittens are basically drip
s!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
- Original Message
From: Susan Ang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:12:00 PM
Subject: Autumn - Update
Thanks to everyone who responded. Autumn is about 11 weeks old. She has really
responde
w it's better to have a maniac cat on my hands then a sicky-poo!
Hopefully, because of this history with him, I will be able to tell if/when
he's starting to feel really crappy.
-Caroline
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Kitten update Take 2 Date: Fri,
28 Sep 20
w it's better to have a maniac cat on my hands then a sicky-poo!
Hopefully, because of this history with him, I will be able to tell if/when
he's starting to feel really crappy.
-Caroline
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Kitten update Take 2 Date: Fri,
28 Sep 20
w man.
St. Francis
- Original Message -
From: laurieskatz
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: Kitten update Take 2
poor baby.
could it be a food allergy?
ibd?
can you feed him an unusual protein to see if that
...sweet
baby. prayers for you both.
Laurie
- Original Message -
From: Caroline Kaufmann
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 3:34 PM
Subject: Kitten update Take 2
I got the results of Yoda's fecal back and it's totally negative- even the
Hi Caroline,I have never heard of them needing a sample straight from the cats
butt to check for Giardia.I have left samples in the fridge at the shelter for
it to be checked and it showed up in my Genevieves when I first brought her
home.And thank goodness none of the boys caught it!!
Sherry
Ca
I got the results of Yoda's fecal back and it's totally negative- even the
flotation. Now I don't know what to do and I pretty much told the Doctor that
("what do I do!?"). He doesn't seem to think it's from the antibiotic. Yoda
was the first started on it at Labor Day and he was on it 10 da
.I think with antibiotics. I don't recall vets finding it in a
> stool sample...just that we've treated cats with diarrhea for it.
> Laurie
>
> - Original Message -
> From: MaryChristine
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:57
tine
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: Kitten Update
kelley, remind me on giardia--is that one that isn't easy to find (ie, isn't
in every sample?) i know that's the case with coccidia.. so far (keeping
lots and lots of pa
watery, less cow pie-like.
> > We are doing a stool sample today. My mom is off work so she is going to
> pick up a Yoda stool sample and take that in. Hopefully, we will have some
> answers soon. The smelly poo is driving me crazy!
> > -Caroline
> >
> >
>
rrhea was
> a little worse tho in all of them- more watery, less cow pie-like.
> We are doing a stool sample today. My mom is off work so she is going to
> pick up a Yoda stool sample and take that in. Hopefully, we will have some
> answers soon. The smelly poo is driving me crazy!
I think they are June babies, but don't know the dates for sure because I don't
have their records with me and I don't think they are from the same litter.
They all weigh over 2 lbs now. Yoda shot up from 2.4 at Labor Day when I took
him in to 3.6 last Saturday when I weighed him. The two gr
first.
> -Caroline
>
> > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:17:52 -0500
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> > Subject: Re: Kitten Update
> >
> > On 9/27/07, Caroline Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > My three kittens are status
But I need to re-weigh everyone first.
-Caroline
> Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:17:52 -0500
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: Kitten Update
>
> On 9/27/07, Caroline Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > My three kittens ar
In my experience though, coccidia gets really bad, really fast. i.e. the
kittens are basically dripping diarrheaThey get it on their rear ends and
back legs and have to be bathed frequently, etcThey don't make it to the
litterbox. That's what has been my experience with coccidia. Kitt
ECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: Autumn - Update
Hi Susan
I'm happy to hear Autumn is doing better.
Here is a link to the list for the Association of Homeopathic
Veterinarians: http://www.holisticvetlist.com/
I use both an allopathic and homeopathi
Hi Susan
I'm happy to hear Autumn is doing better.
Here is a link to the list for the Association of Homeopathic
Veterinarians: http://www.holisticvetlist.com/
I use both an allopathic and homeopathic vet and with the help of
really generous and experienced people
on this list, my once very
-Caroline
>
> > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:17:52 -0500
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> > Subject: Re: Kitten Update
> >
> > On 9/27/07, Caroline Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > My three kittens are status-q
> and may just end up doing that anyway. But I need to re-weigh everyone
> first.
> -Caroline
>
> > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:17:52 -0500
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> > Subject: Re: Kitten Update
>
> >
> > On 9/
, 27 Sep 2007 11:17:52 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: Re: Kitten Update> > On 9/27/07, Caroline
Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > My three kittens are status-quo. I
started them on a probiotic made by> > Eagle Brand
On 9/27/07, Caroline Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My three kittens are status-quo. I started them on a probiotic made by
> Eagle Brand on Tues. evening, so they've had a day and a half of that and
> we're still having diarrhea/soft stools/cow pies (and stinky!). I don't
> know how long i
My three kittens are status-quo. I started them on a probiotic made by Eagle
Brand on Tues. evening, so they've had a day and a half of that and we're still
having diarrhea/soft stools/cow pies (and stinky!). I don't know how long it
takes the probiotic to work though? I have talked to the v
That sounds like a good update. I hope Autumn continues to feel better.
tonya
Susan Ang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thanks to everyone who responded. Autumn is about 11 weeks old. She has
really responded the treatments and has perked up considerably. The Pedialyte
definitely helped
mber 26, 2007 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: Autumn - Update
Susan,
I'm very glad to read that Autumn is doing better. I've been thinking
about her.
I hope that you'll look into homeopathic vets in your area. Ember's
homeopathic vet has put her on Liquid DMG and Transfer Factor, and
Susan,
I'm very glad to read that Autumn is doing better. I've been thinking
about her.
I hope that you'll look into homeopathic vets in your area. Ember's
homeopathic vet has put her on Liquid DMG and Transfer Factor, and I
believe these supplements have helped her to stay healthy.
Lan
Susan it is good to hear that sweet little Autumn is playful.I will keep you
both in my thoughts.
Sherry
Susan Ang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thanks to everyone who responded. Autumn is about 11 weeks old. She has
really responded the treatments and has perked up considerably. The Pedialyte
Thanks to everyone who responded. Autumn is about 11 weeks old. She has
really responded the treatments and has perked up considerably. The
Pedialyte definitely helped. Once we brought her home from vet, I started
her immediately on her antibiotics, but within the hour she had vomiting and
diarrhea
Great news! Congratulations Susan. I hope you find your remaining two. You
have been through so much.
tonya
Susan Hoffman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[Sorry for the generic format but I figure it's the best way to update
everyone and make sure you all have my new p
I'll tell my kitties to keep their paws crossed for your lost ones!
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Hoffman
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:12 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Post-fire update/New home!!!
What has
org
Subject: Re: Post-fire update/New home!!!
It had to be rescue friendly. That's why it took a month to find.
SuppliesI'm afraid what we need at this point is stuff that's too big
to ship. The cats really need new cat trees. All three of the ones we had
Melissa
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Hoffman
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:52 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Post-fire update/New home!!!
It had to be rescue friendly. That's why it took a month to fin
Sep 2007 11:25:29 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Susan Hoffman
> Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Post-fire update/New home!!!
>
> [Sorry for the generic format but I figure it's the best way to update
> everyone and make sure you all h
y)
On Wed, 12 Sep 2007, Susan Hoffman wrote:
> Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:25:29 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Susan Hoffman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Post-fire update/New home!!!
>
> [Sorry for the
@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Post-fire update/New home!!!
[Sorry for the generic format but I figure it's the best way to update
everyone and make sure you all have my new phone number.]
First of all, we have a new home - a small two-bedroom house in a quiet
area, easy-to-clean teak floors th
[Sorry for the generic format but I figure it's the best way to update
everyone and make sure you all have my new phone number.]
First of all, we have a new home a small two-bedroom house in a quiet area,
easy-to-clean teak floors through most of the house and a really cool bat
Purring welcomes of soft applause,
Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
Trajan Tennent
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, September 12,
Got this message from the vet student this morning:
Michael,
I just wanted to let you know that both Poppie and Grizzabella came back
positive for feline leukemia on the snap test. I realize this is not a big
surprise, but it is always good to double check. We will still have to wait
e next day, which I'm thinking is looking more and
more like the most likely possibility.
As for Penny, she has not been retested yet. I'll be getting them to do an
IFA on her next appointment (in six months). And I guess I'll just start
looking for a new "local"
the
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
- Original Message
From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 3:20:08 PM
Subject: Update
Hey guys. Not sure
Thanks for the update, Michael.
Even tho they don't have much felv experience,being that it is a university you
can bet they will be doing LOTS of research and consulting w/others more felv+
savy.
I hopet his makes you feel better!
Please keep us posted.
Susan J. D
Hey guys. Not sure what happened to my message...said something about being
held for moderator approval. Anyway, I'm resending.
Hey guys. I just got back from UT CVM with Poppy and Bella, and I promised
an update. As for their health, they're doing fine really, no sympt
om: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 4:09 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; asr
Subject: Update on papillon
Papillon had his vet visit today.
He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he tried to
T-Cyte has been pulled by the FDA because they say it "hasn't been approved
yet" by them.
My vet has 12 cats on it that are felv+, so,they will be missing their dose
this month.
Plus he is receiving 8 felv+from the FLOCK rescue this coming Monday, and he
was planning to start them on it as wel
with sharpened claws."
Trajan Tennent
- Original Message -
From: catatonya
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 2:02 AM
Subject: Re: Update on papillon
I'm sorry Susan. I hope he has many 'good' days left
I'm sorry Susan. I hope he has many 'good' days left with you.
tonya
Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Papillon had his vet visit today.
He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he tried to
walk.
Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is
Original Message -
From: Chris Behnke
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:42 PM
Subject: RE: Question about eye ulcers -Update
I have had a cat once before who ended up with one eye, his cornea had
flipped and his eye had to be removed. He never acted like he
Well, I have to admit that Papillon LOVES to grab my hands, bite & bunny kick
when he gets a whim..
But they are ALL the best kitties in the world.
My friend Sheila had a polydactyl tuxie boy that was a real turd. A REAL
turd..
Oh, and he was felv+, of course, so no one wa
]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:48 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update
Chris,
Prayers that little Kaylee's surgery is a success. I'm sorry you guys are
going through this. I never even co
Trajan Tennent
- Original Message -
From: Jane Lyons
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: Update on papillon
Susan
I'm so sorry that your Papillon has run into a rough patch. I hope
the trea
small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
- Original Message
From: Chris Behnke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 7:33:43 PM
Subjec
Susan
I'm so sorry that your Papillon has run into a rough patch. I hope
the treatment he got today (please give us some detail on his
treatment) will get him to a comfortable place where he can
be your 'best kitty in the whole world' for a long time to come.
This disease seems to inhabit the exc
Susan, I'm so sorry for your little Pappy and for you.
I know what you all mean by "the best little kitty
ever" I read Caroline's response to you...
I thought one day, a while back, it is almost like
THEY know they are a bit more trouble, so they make
sure they are extra charming, irresistable...N
Susan sorry that your Papillon is not feeling well.When I brought Genevieve
home,I just kept telling myself "Love her as much as you can everyday" And I
did!! Prayers to your baby and hugs to you
Sherry
Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Papillon had his vet visit today.
H
Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
Trajan Tennent
- Original Message -
From: Caroline Kaufmann
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 4:16 PM
Subject: RE: Update on papillon
I'm so sorry Susan. I
tly what I told him over and over and over again. Because he was.
-Caroline
From: "Susan Dubose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: , "asr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Update on papillonDate: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:09:18 -0500
Papil
Papillon had his vet visit today.
He has been lethargic lately and yesterday he "stumbled" when he tried to walk.
Dr. Smith found that his heart rate is up, he is having eye redness
w/discharge, his stomach is beginning to collect fluid and I believe his
temperature was up too.
Prognosis is th
-Update
Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out
that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What
she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have
the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very
That;s great news!!!
t
Caroline Kaufmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Great news! A while ago, when Monkee was still alive, I had posted
about a B/W, long-haired, docile, sweet, female FelV+ cat (maybe a year old?)
who my contact at the no-kill adoption agency had picked up from a col
Chris,
I'll be pulling for Kaylee.
tonya
Chris Behnke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it
turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer.
What she does have is a tumor. She will be
Oh ChrisI'm so sorry to hear this!
Kaylee will be in my thoughts and prayers totally.
This isn't something to stomach very well as I know.
But there are cats/kittens that do make it through the surgery without any
complications.
Miracles do happen!
My experience with this is you becom
Trajan Tennent
- Original Message -
From: Chris Behnke
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 7:33 PM
Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update
Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that
Kaylee does not ha
Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out
that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What
she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have
the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about th
;
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Caroline Kaufmann
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 1:06 PM
> Subject: Update on Felv+ B/W Female kitty...good
> news!
>
>
> Great news! A while ago, when Monkee was still
you posted about what you ended up doing. Sorry if you did and I
missed it!
Melissa
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 1:07 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Update on Felv+ B/W Female kitty
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 1:06 PM
Subject: Update on Felv+ B/W Female kitty...good news!
Great news! A while ago, when Monkee was still alive, I had posted about a
B/W, long-haired, docile, sweet, female FelV+ cat (maybe a year old?) who my
c
Saveika" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT: update on sick kittens, questions about URIs, etcDate: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:57:10 -0500>They could certainly need another antibiotic. Sometimes amoxy just>doesn't wi
Oh, how wonderful for Baby! Your story almost made *ME* cry. But then,
I'm easy
Diane R.
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Great news! A while ago, when Monkee was still alive, I had posted about a B/W, long-haired, docile, sweet, female FelV+ cat (maybe a year old?) who my contact at the no-kill adoption agency had picked up from a colony downtown and had gotten fixed. She planned to re-release her, but she tested
They could certainly need another antibiotic. Sometimes amoxy just
doesn't wipe it out. Clavamox is just amoxy with one other added
ingredient. Our low cost spay/neuter clinic vet often prescribes
cepahlexin if amoxy does not work. Zithromax is the antibiotic of
last resort, but it will kill mo
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 11:56 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: OT: update on sick kittens, questions about URIs, etc
Well, I still have 4 kittens in crates at my (tiny) house, and then my one
year old Foster cat
Well, I still have 4 kittens in crates at my (tiny) house, and then my one year old Foster cat Izzee. One of the kittens, a grey and white male, was supposed to leave last night to go "on display" at the store, but d*mned if he didn't come down the sneezing, running nose, water eyes! Urgh. I wi
Megan,
People on this list have very different ideas as to whether or not to let
their cats die naturally or to euthanize. You have to do what feels right to
you in your own heart. When my cats are suffering I euthanize. And if people
'could' be euthanized it is what I would choose for
This is totally and absolutely incorrect
but warned me that it usually only works a couple times because an immunity
develops
please ask him to do some research on this, I know from experience of my
own cat and hundreds of people on the anemia list with cats getting
epogen, procrit and the
Oh, Megan, it is so hard to know what to do! I'm praying (and so are
my kitties) for you, the doctors and little Olive, too, to be able to
make the right decision for her. Sleeping on it really does work and
may somehow clear your head for the decisions you all have to make.
Please have
of this helps you right now. Im sorry. I wish I could take your
pain away. Hugs and prayers to you and Olive.
Melissa
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Megan Heikkinen
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 1:08 PM
To: felvtalk; wendy
Subject:
y" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: Update on Olive: Dilemma...
Hey Megan,
Make sure you do research on the doxy shot. The protocol for hemobaronella
is 3 weeks of consecutive treatment with pills (not sure of the dosage).
How long will
Heikkinen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "felvtalk" ; "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 1:07 PM
Subject: RE: Update on Olive: Dilemma...
I am endlessly conflicted. I think I'll have resigned myself to something,
then I'll change my
Oops guys I was trying to look up spelling of hepatic and hit send. I will
complete the email here.
That cat was Pumpkin, Junior had already been treated for anemia and
lethargy. Pumkinwas hiding symptoms so I was not aware how sick he was.
Pumpkin crashed at the vets office and I could not bear t
Hi Megan,
Everyday I get on the computer. I first look to see how Olive is doing. I so
want her to have some good quality time with you. There are others on this
group that may be more experienced with this disease than I, but I wound up
on a very fast learning curve with one cat initially dying f
I am endlessly conflicted. I think I'll have resigned myself to something,
then I'll change my mind, then I decide to do something else, and then I get
on here and feel horrible for not doing anything, so I feel like I really need
to now. I have to admit, the list has been helpful, but it's also
Megan
Let me complicate things a bit more but perhaps it will help too...
Anemia isn't just the cat feeling sleepy... It is all the organs dyeing
because the blood can't feed them without the red blood cells...
If you are going to try and save Olive you have to stick a stake in the
ground and go
Hey Megan,
Make sure you do research on the doxy shot. The protocol for hemobaronella is
3 weeks of consecutive treatment with pills (not sure of the dosage). How long
will a doxy shot last? I would pill her instead, especially if your vet
doesn't know much about hemobart. I've never heard
right now.
Melissa
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Megan Heikkinen
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 9:26 AM
To: felvtalk
Subject: Update on Olive: Dilemma...
Dilemma, dilemma...
Last night, I was pretty much resigned to letting Olive pass
Dilemma, dilemma...
Last night, I was pretty much resigned to letting Olive pass. Not happily
resigned, now, for I cried for hours and then couldn't sleep. I had actually
typed up a huge email about my reasoning a few minutes ago, but I just got off
the phone with my vet, and now I'm once again
I do not all animals or people suffer when they are dying and I can tell
you for a fact unless any of my furkids are in a great deal of pain and
I clearly get from them they want help passing I will let all of them
pass on their own, I personally believe most prefer it. It may not be
pretty fo
Dear Megan,
Most of us here know exactly the heartwrenching decisions that have to be made
regarding money and care for our kitties. I would not have $2000 to see the
veterinary school, and I think it's absolutely dastardly of them to charge that
type of fee. What does it include, for heaven'
sible. You might want to get some Feliway or Rescue Remedy, which
has a calming effect.
I'm glad the other two are negative.
Diane R.
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Fortunately, the other two are negative. Unfortunately, I don't think Olive is
going to have much of a chance. The vet told me that her anemia is
non-regenerative, and this was confirmed by the vet school. Additionally, she
is much slower this morning, and if I don't get her another transfusion
Ahhh, thanks so much, Michael, for the great update!
Yes, they will eat less of the Evo because it has a higher content of meat.
Grains are pretty much just "fillers",especially for cats.
As for the Elegant Medleys, I think they are good for the Missing Link due to
they have the
You could put them on interferon. Some people have had success with this.
also transfer factor if that hasn't been mentioned.
tonya
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Thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into better foods. Do you all
think its ok to mix in their morning and nightly Fancy
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
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Subject: Update 08/24/07
Update for the day:
I spoke with my vet today at Creekside, and surprisingly enough he was very
receptive and wrote the referrals for UT. They have an appointment on
Tuesday, September 11 for, as Dr. Dolen wrote, "FeLV workup and medical
supportive
therapy." It gives me
I agree. IF your other cat has been vaccinated I would not bother separating
at this point. If she is not vaccinated I would separate her until you get in
her vacc. and booster, and maybe a little longer. How old is she? How long was
she with your positives?
I would not worry about blea
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