Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends
I agree! I've had some awful results with tranquilizers. The cats become terrified and feel out of control which adds to their fear. Lorrie On 09-17, Natalie wrote: If I may offer some advice, don't sedate! My vet hates it because you never know how any cat may react...cats get more frightened by sedation, what's happening to them, than a trip. As long as their cage/carrier is covered, to make them feel safe, there's not much of problem. I have been transporting cats by car and even on the plane in the cabin often, and never used sedation. Some cats were not exactly tame. Natalie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends
This is a cat that failed in his last attempt to make it to Best Friends because of how poorly he handled transport. He was 1 of 3 cats supposed to be headed out there and they decided they needed to work with a vet to find a better solution for getting him through long travel. The biggest issue is now with all the new travel security requirements he can't just stay in his carrier he must be removed and his carrier xrayed while he comes through the xray with me. They have done tests runs with the sedation and feel it is the best option for us making it through security safely without putting him, myself or security at risk when removing him from the carrier. Other products have not worked with him. He takes a very long time to adjust and warm up (but once he does is said to be a total sweety). Other problem being I do not know nor have I ever met this cat. He will be arriving at my house in a few hours but I am no home and will only have time to meet him for about 10 minutes prior to being out the door again this evening. None of it is the ideal situation however I am his only option to save his life and I do not feel comfortable removing a cat from the carrier unsedated that those who actually know the cat have expressed great concern about the problems I will have with him. I don't think its as simple as minor anxiety or stress for this guy. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends
I have transported several real scaredy cats by plane, in the cabin. I always used a harness with a leash on them and a pillow case over them when I took them out of the carrier to go through security. I merely picked up the pillow case, with the open end together in a bunch, leash hanging out.then slipped the pillowcase with cat back into the carrier, and removed the leash from the harness so he wouldn't get entangled. Eventually the cat made himself comfortable in the pillow case and even peeked out from the inside. The TSA people thought that I was nuts, with all those precautions - giggling, making fun - I asked them if they would you prefer an escaped cat, 'cause I wouldn't! Even if this cat is sedated, please get a harness and a leash as an extra precaution! You never know how they can react, maybe even freak out! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jamielynn Storch Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:18 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends This is a cat that failed in his last attempt to make it to Best Friends because of how poorly he handled transport. He was 1 of 3 cats supposed to be headed out there and they decided they needed to work with a vet to find a better solution for getting him through long travel. The biggest issue is now with all the new travel security requirements he can't just stay in his carrier he must be removed and his carrier xrayed while he comes through the xray with me. They have done tests runs with the sedation and feel it is the best option for us making it through security safely without putting him, myself or security at risk when removing him from the carrier. Other products have not worked with him. He takes a very long time to adjust and warm up (but once he does is said to be a total sweety). Other problem being I do not know nor have I ever met this cat. He will be arriving at my house in a few hours but I am no home and will only have time to meet him for about 10 minutes prior to being out the door again this evening. None of it is the ideal situation however I am his only option to save his life and I do not feel comfortable removing a cat from the carrier unsedated that those who actually know the cat have expressed great concern about the problems I will have with him. I don't think its as simple as minor anxiety or stress for this guy. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends
Hi My year and a half FELV pos Choe is suddenly as of last night not eating. She seems hungry and runs to the bowl, but then just looks at it and doesn't seem to like what's in the bowl! She seems a little growly too at the other cats. And she keeps wanting to go outside for some reason but I won't let her as she would not come back in last night but luckily I got her in. Strange behavior for her. What do you all think? I am taking her to vet tonight. She doesn't seem like she is lethargic so I am not sure running a fever. What is the consensus? Dotty - Freehold From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Yes, Feliway is really good. I thought that they would be medicated with something not being good. I also make sure to spray at least an hour before the cats go into their carrier – if it’s too fresh, they hate it! Have a safe trip! Natalie From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lee Evans Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends I find that a product called At Ease or Feloway work very well when sprayed into the carrier about a half hour before you put the cat in. Allow it the time to dry, never spray while cat is inside. It really calms them down. I do this when transporting to the vet. Makes a big difference between having a panicked cat in a carrier traveling for a few miles and having a lay back cat having a nap on the way. The worst it can do is nothing. It's not harmful and the cats all react much the same, either calm or not as stressed out as they would be. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From:Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends If I may offer some advice, don’t sedate! My vet hates it because you never know how any cat may react…cats get more frightened by sedation, what’s happening to them, than a trip. As long as their cage/carrier is covered, to make them feel safe, there’s not much of problem. I have been transporting cats by car and even on the plane in the cabin often, and never used sedation. Some cats were not exactly “tame”. Natalie From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jamielynn Storch Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Just an update. The rescue was unable to offer any assistance with the transport in the time frame needed so they are holding off on getting 2 of the cats there. Instead I will be transporting an FIV+ stressed out kitty on my trek. Wish me luck that his sedatives work! Thanks so much for the offer to help. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com ___ 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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Good luck Thank you for what you are trying to do for this kitty Sharyl From: Jamielynn Storch jlsphotograp...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends This is a cat that failed in his last attempt to make it to Best Friends because of how poorly he handled transport. He was 1 of 3 cats supposed to be headed out there and they decided they needed to work with a vet to find a better solution for getting him through long travel. The biggest issue is now with all the new travel security requirements he can't just stay in his carrier he must be removed and his carrier xrayed while he comes through the xray with me. They have done tests runs with the sedation and feel it is the best option for us making it through security safely without putting him, myself or security at risk when removing him from the carrier. Other products have not worked with him. He takes a very long time to adjust and warm up (but once he does is said to be a total sweety). Other problem being I do not know nor have I ever met this cat. He will be arriving at my house in a few hours but I am no home and will only have time to meet him for about 10 minutes prior to being out the door again this evening. None of it is the ideal situation however I am his only option to save his life and I do not feel comfortable removing a cat from the carrier unsedated that those who actually know the cat have expressed great concern about the problems I will have with him. I don't think its as simple as minor anxiety or stress for this guy. -- Jamielynn Storch http://www.jlynnphotographyonline.com/ ___ 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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good luckuse a harness.if he is in a safe place,with food,water,you know what he needs,you don't have to be home...Cathy From: Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Good luck Thank you for what you are trying to do for this kitty Sharyl From: Jamielynn Storch jlsphotograp...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends This is a cat that failed in his last attempt to make it to Best Friends because of how poorly he handled transport. He was 1 of 3 cats supposed to be headed out there and they decided they needed to work with a vet to find a better solution for getting him through long travel. The biggest issue is now with all the new travel security requirements he can't just stay in his carrier he must be removed and his carrier xrayed while he comes through the xray with me. They have done tests runs with the sedation and feel it is the best option for us making it through security safely without putting him, myself or security at risk when removing him from the carrier. Other products have not worked with him. He takes a very long time to adjust and warm up (but once he does is said to be a total sweety). Other problem being I do not know nor have I ever met this cat. He will be arriving at my house in a few hours but I am no home and will only have time to meet him for about 10 minutes prior to being out the door again this evening. None of it is the ideal situation however I am his only option to save his life and I do not feel comfortable removing a cat from the carrier unsedated that those who actually know the cat have expressed great concern about the problems I will have with him. I don't think its as simple as minor anxiety or stress for this guy. -- Jamielynn Storch http://www.jlynnphotographyonline.com/ ___ 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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A toothache? Beginning Stomatitis? Stuffy nose and can't smell her food so she gives up? Did you change bowls, maybe to soak the old bowl and this is a new one? Washed the floor with something that has a scent? I always think simple before screaming and rushing out the door but of course, with a cat who is FeLv+ you shouldn't wait too long. Could it be something like constipation? A hairball sticking in her throat? Growly sounds like something is hurting her and she doesn't want the other cats to touch her. Going outside sounds like she wants to find a place to take a dump because she has had no success in the litter box. Just some ideas from my cats who have been there and done everything. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: dot winkler venus7ora...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Hi My year and a half FELV pos Choe is suddenly as of last night not eating. She seems hungry and runs to the bowl, but then just looks at it and doesn't seem to like what's in the bowl! She seems a little growly too at the other cats. And she keeps wanting to go outside for some reason but I won't let her as she would not come back in last night but luckily I got her in. Strange behavior for her. What do you all think? I am taking her to vet tonight. She doesn't seem like she is lethargic so I am not sure running a fever. What is the consensus? Dotty - Freehold From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Yes, Feliway is really good. I thought that they would be medicated with something not being good. I also make sure to spray at least an hour before the cats go into their carrier – if it’s too fresh, they hate it! Have a safe trip! Natalie From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lee Evans Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends I find that a product called At Ease or Feloway work very well when sprayed into the carrier about a half hour before you put the cat in. Allow it the time to dry, never spray while cat is inside. It really calms them down. I do this when transporting to the vet. Makes a big difference between having a panicked cat in a carrier traveling for a few miles and having a lay back cat having a nap on the way. The worst it can do is nothing. It's not harmful and the cats all react much the same, either calm or not as stressed out as they would be. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From:Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends If I may offer some advice, don’t sedate! My vet hates it because you never know how any cat may react…cats get more frightened by sedation, what’s happening to them, than a trip. As long as their cage/carrier is covered, to make them feel safe, there’s not much of problem. I have been transporting cats by car and even on the plane in the cabin often, and never used sedation. Some cats were not exactly “tame”. Natalie From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jamielynn Storch Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Just an update. The rescue was unable to offer any assistance with the transport in the time frame needed so they are holding off on getting 2 of the cats there. Instead I will be transporting an FIV+ stressed out kitty on my trek. Wish me luck that his sedatives work! Thanks so much for the offer to help. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com ___ 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___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends
Just an update. The rescue was unable to offer any assistance with the transport in the time frame needed so they are holding off on getting 2 of the cats there. Instead I will be transporting an FIV+ stressed out kitty on my trek. Wish me luck that his sedatives work! Thanks so much for the offer to help. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends
If I may offer some advice, don't sedate! My vet hates it because you never know how any cat may react.cats get more frightened by sedation, what's happening to them, than a trip. As long as their cage/carrier is covered, to make them feel safe, there's not much of problem. I have been transporting cats by car and even on the plane in the cabin often, and never used sedation. Some cats were not exactly tame. Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jamielynn Storch Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Just an update. The rescue was unable to offer any assistance with the transport in the time frame needed so they are holding off on getting 2 of the cats there. Instead I will be transporting an FIV+ stressed out kitty on my trek. Wish me luck that his sedatives work! Thanks so much for the offer to help. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends
I find that a product called At Ease or Feloway work very well when sprayed into the carrier about a half hour before you put the cat in. Allow it the time to dry, never spray while cat is inside. It really calms them down. I do this when transporting to the vet. Makes a big difference between having a panicked cat in a carrier traveling for a few miles and having a lay back cat having a nap on the way. The worst it can do is nothing. It's not harmful and the cats all react much the same, either calm or not as stressed out as they would be. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends If I may offer some advice, don’t sedate! My vet hates it because you never know how any cat may react…cats get more frightened by sedation, what’s happening to them, than a trip. As long as their cage/carrier is covered, to make them feel safe, there’s not much of problem. I have been transporting cats by car and even on the plane in the cabin often, and never used sedation. Some cats were not exactly “tame”. Natalie From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jamielynn Storch Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Just an update. The rescue was unable to offer any assistance with the transport in the time frame needed so they are holding off on getting 2 of the cats there. Instead I will be transporting an FIV+ stressed out kitty on my trek. Wish me luck that his sedatives work! Thanks so much for the offer to help. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com ___ 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] FELV Transport to Best Friends
Yes, Feliway is really good. I thought that they would be medicated with something not being good. I also make sure to spray at least an hour before the cats go into their carrier – if it’s too fresh, they hate it! Have a safe trip! Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lee Evans Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends I find that a product called At Ease or Feloway work very well when sprayed into the carrier about a half hour before you put the cat in. Allow it the time to dry, never spray while cat is inside. It really calms them down. I do this when transporting to the vet. Makes a big difference between having a panicked cat in a carrier traveling for a few miles and having a lay back cat having a nap on the way. The worst it can do is nothing. It's not harmful and the cats all react much the same, either calm or not as stressed out as they would be. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! _ From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends If I may offer some advice, don’t sedate! My vet hates it because you never know how any cat may react…cats get more frightened by sedation, what’s happening to them, than a trip. As long as their cage/carrier is covered, to make them feel safe, there’s not much of problem. I have been transporting cats by car and even on the plane in the cabin often, and never used sedation. Some cats were not exactly “tame”. Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jamielynn Storch Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends Just an update. The rescue was unable to offer any assistance with the transport in the time frame needed so they are holding off on getting 2 of the cats there. Instead I will be transporting an FIV+ stressed out kitty on my trek. Wish me luck that his sedatives work! Thanks so much for the offer to help. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com http://www.jlynnphotographyonline.com/ ___ 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
