Re: OT: diarreah in 6 month old kitten (Questions for Caroline)

2007-12-19 Thread Susan Hoffman
, is that cats with chronic IBD often develop normal poo when fully switched to raw. - Original Message - From: Caroline Kaufmann To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:36 PM Subject: RE: OT: diarreah in 6 month old kitten Well, Yoda's favorite thing

To Caroline: Re: OT: turning the other cheek

2007-09-30 Thread wendy
Well said Caroline... How are your kittens doing today? I am having the same issue with the feral I rescued, who is living in our library. She keeps having smelly diarrhea and I've dewormed her twice, but need to take her in to get another fecal done. Let me know how your vet visit goes

Re: Caroline- Re: Rescue Cat's Reuniting

2007-08-24 Thread laurieskatz
Caroline, thanks for this update. I seem to find lost cats and dogs more than the normal person (but much like others here!) and I always check them out (I am a lawyer, toomaybe it's our training) before returning them. I have not returned them all. I love it when the cat or dog joyously

Caroline

2007-08-23 Thread Jane Lyons
How did the transfer go? How did Nosey react to her 'mother'? How are you and your mom doing? Hoping it was a very happy ending. Jane

RE: Caroline- Re: Rescue Cat's Reuniting

2007-08-23 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
ing to assist the poor old man that I met who lost his Siamese. I sent him the list of Wendy's lost pet websites and he was really appreciative. However, it is time for me to get back to focusing on my Foster Kitty and finally getting home to her at a decent hour! Thanks for everyone's help. -Car

RE: Caroline- Re: Rescue Cat's Reuniting

2007-08-23 Thread Melissa Lind
Great news Caroline! If you find a home for your foster kitty, let me know how you did if you do! I've got two fosters that need homes, and I'm certain it will be very difficult to find what I consider a suitable home around here. I want to find them homes right now because there's another

Re: Caroline- Re: Rescue Cat's Reuniting

2007-08-23 Thread Susan Dubose
Caroline, Thanks for such an uplifting story this week. I amsure that Monkee is smiling down on you from Heaven. :).. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state

OT: Caroline

2007-08-12 Thread wendy
Hey Caroline, No, I live in the Dallas, Texas area. The one who sees Dr. Maier is Marylyn, I believe. I wish I could help you, but I don't think you want to pay the mileage for me to drive from Texas to Kentucky...lololol. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed

To Caroline: Re: Monkee is gone

2007-07-18 Thread TatorBunz
Caroline, I apologize for being late on my reply back to you. I just recently broke my footif it weren't for bad luck I wouldn't have any. I'm so sorry to hear about your precious angel Monkee. I too know what it's like to be there as well when they leave us. I remember not sleeping

To Caroline: Re: Monkee is gone

2007-07-17 Thread wendy
Hi Caroline, I just read your post about Monkee. I am so, so sorry. It's just horrible, I know. What is important, even knowing how Monkee died, is that you were there for him and did everything in your power to help him get better, including fighting for his life when his vets didn't want

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-03 Thread Susan Dubose
Caroline, Marylyn is correct. You are very stressed abd you are dealing w/ this emotionally too. Please do not beat yourself up, you did not give Monkee this disease. I know easier said than done. I was a total basket case w/ Serenity, and still cry to this day. I actually thought, she

OT: RE: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-03 Thread Melissa Lind
Caroline, I think that's great that you don't have a microwave. I've been thinking about pitching ours, but I'm sure my husband would object. Maybe it'll wear out eventually and I can phase it out. When I was in college, I didn't use a microwave, and I felt so much more resourceful, and I felt

Re: RE: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-03 Thread Marylyn
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 8:06 AM Subject: OT: RE: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues Caroline, I think that's great

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-03 Thread wendy
Caroline, I hope Monkee is having the time of his life today. He is such a trooper! Prayers going out that you get the help you need for him. He's lucky to have you. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only

Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Marylyn
: To Belinda: Re: Anemia Issues You're a good mom Caroline!! You made me laugh out loud with your description of feeling weak-kneed. :) Gina Caroline Kaufmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I talked to Dr. Susan Maier (holistic) yesterday. I was having a lot of trouble myself remaining

Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
e yet, so I just don't understand why I can't get anyone other than Dr. Maier (and you guys)- to pay attention to us!So, there's my rant. -Caroline From: "Marylyn" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE

Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Marylyn
Message - From: Caroline Kaufmann To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:35 AM Subject: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues Marylyn- thanks for the good advice. These are things we will work on trying this week. I do need to start Monkee on an organic

RE: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
with someone who supports that decision and I feel that I am now. But it's been a bumpy ride getting there! -Caroline From: "Marylyn" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia IssuesDate: Mon, 2 Jul

RE: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread dede hicken
Caroline, I hate that you are going through this emotional abuse. It's hard enough to be so concerned about Monkee (love the spelling BTW), and have people acting like they don't give a *%$. It is so very hard to make these decisions, but like you said, Not until he's ready Stick with your gut

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Marylyn
- Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 4:20 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues You will know when Monkee is ready to leave this world. It may be today or in 10 years. You are not God

RE: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
him having a "monkey-face." But I wanted to make it extra cute by adding a twist to the spelling (plus, I had a slight Monkee's obsession as a kid thanks to syndication on Nickelodeon!). -Caroline From:dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo:felvtalk@f

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread laurieskatz
Perfectly said. Thanks for this. I try so hard not to let my kittys see me cry or upset when someone is sick. Laurie - Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 5:16 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Marylyn
- Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:24 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues A thought: Check with Susan re probiotics if BMs are/become an issue. Also Apple Pectin (ok, one for each

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
fast. But there was NO WAY I was going to put chicken livers in the gas oven (eww), so thank you so much for the tip! -Caroline From: "Marylyn" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issue

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-02 Thread Marylyn
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Caroline Kaufmann To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:07 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues Oh my god! Great idea! I will warm his chicken livers using a bowl

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-30 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
to think how big and powerful our love and bond with each other is.. much love, Hideyo - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 5:40 AM Subject: Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues Wise words, Marylyn... Wise words... Susan

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 1:05 AM Subject: Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues Thank you, Hideyo Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jun 29, 2007, at 8:00 AM, HIDEYO YAMAMOTO wrote: Indeed - I

To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-30 Thread wendy
Hi Caroline, Well, considering that it is rare, but possible, for Monkee to start making RBC's again, I would start the Epogen today if it were my kitty. He doesn't have time for you to wait, as transfusions buy precious but little time, and I don't think Monkee has a shot without something like

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Caroline, I'm in the same boat with my little Sammy. He and his two brothers (triplets--I raised 'em from infancy with no catmommy so they are my tiny kidlets--who knew they'd be cats!?) were negative for FeLV and then at nine months Sammy had really alarming big swollen glands like--poof

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-29 Thread Marylyn
will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:01 AM Subject: Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
AM Subject: Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues Please do not grieve too much before it is timeit will take the joy of having Sammy and the others with you now away. It is so very difficult but try. Live each moment with the wonderful little ones. That is how they do it. One

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-29 Thread HIDEYO YAMAMOTO
PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 5:40 AM Subject: Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues Wise words, Marylyn... Wise words... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comhttp

To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-28 Thread wendy
P.S. Chemo can cause anemia. I don't know if I mentioned this or not. :) Wendy --- Caroline Kaufmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Hi everyone. I wanted to provide an update on my FeLV pos. and lymphosarcoma cat Monkee. He saw his Vet yesterday to determine

OT: Caroline eating and drinking on her own, finally!

2007-06-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
. -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Caroline! http://rescuties.chipin.com/caroline I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school

RE: To Caroline: Re: just beginning

2007-06-26 Thread Caroline Kaufmann
, for a consult. She was recommended by Marylyn and I just want to make sure that I am doing everything I can to try to help Monkee. Thanks for your advice. From:wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject:To Caroline: Re: just

RE: To Caroline: Re: just beginning

2007-06-26 Thread wendy
Hey Caroline, I'm glad to hear that your vet is using Epogen. That's probably one of the most, if not the most, effective drugs in treating anemia. I am surprised that she didn't just remove the leg itself instead of just the tumor (I know that sounds callous, but considering the alternative

Re: OT: Caroline eating and drinking on her own, finally!

2007-06-26 Thread wendy
So happy for Caroline!!! Bless you for all the good work you do Kelley! :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so glad for her, as I really thought there was no way she was going to survive. However, I noticed last night Suzie was lethargic and dehydrated so I gave

Re: OT: Caroline eating and drinking on her own, finally!

2007-06-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thanks Wendy. Suzie is pretty sick, so keep her in your thoughts. On 6/26/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So happy for Caroline!!! Bless you for all the good work you do Kelley! :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so glad for her, as I really thought

Re: OT: Caroline eating and drinking on her own, finally!

2007-06-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
on little Suzie. I hope she's ok. Have a good day Kelley. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Wendy. Suzie is pretty sick, so keep her in your thoughts. On 6/26/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So happy for Caroline!!! Bless you for all the good work you do Kelley

Re: OT: Caroline eating and drinking on her own, finally!

2007-06-26 Thread wendy
] wrote: Thanks Wendy. Suzie is pretty sick, so keep her in your thoughts. On 6/26/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So happy for Caroline!!! Bless you for all the good work you do Kelley! :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm

P.S. RE: To Caroline: Re: just beginning

2007-06-26 Thread wendy
P.S. Prayers going out for an increase in your finances. We know here all too well how our checkbook can limit how we care for our animals. It's horrible! --- wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Caroline, I'm glad to hear that your vet is using Epogen. That's probably one of the most

Re: OT: Caroline eating and drinking on her own, finally!

2007-06-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
PROTECTED] wrote: So happy for Caroline!!! Bless you for all the good work you do Kelley! :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so glad for her, as I really thought there was no way she was going to survive. However

Re: OT: Caroline eating and drinking on her own, finally!

2007-06-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Wendy. Suzie is pretty sick, so keep her in your thoughts. On 6/26/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So happy for Caroline!!! Bless you for all the good work you do Kelley! :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL

Re: OT: Caroline eating and drinking on her own, finally!

2007-06-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
PROTECTED] wrote: So happy for Caroline!!! Bless you for all the good work you do Kelley! :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm so glad for her, as I really thought there was no way she was going

To Caroline: Re: just beginning

2007-06-25 Thread wendy
Hi Caroline, Welcome to the group, although I am sorry you've had to come here at all. Sweet Monkee is lucky to have you. The first thought I had reading your post was about your vet. In the beginning, did he test for FeLV and tell you that Monkee had FeLV? Did he specifically tell you

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-14 Thread Jean
Thanks, everybody who responded, for all the great information and advice. Wallace is having his ultrasound today, and probably the biopsy as well. I've joined that yahoogroups list, but haven't made my initial post as I don't have a definitive diagnosis yet. I should have that in the next day

Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread Jean
Hi folks -- long-time lurker here... I'm having the same problem with my Wallace. He's 10 in July, half-Maine Coon tiger-tuxedo tabby, used to be 20 pounds. Now he's starved himself down to 9 pounds, and up until last Thursday, the vet was mystified. All his bloodwork is normal. (He's not one of

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread Pam Norman
Jean, I have had 2 kitties with lymphoma neither of them had FeLV. I think an ultrasound done by an expereienced ultrasonagrapher is definitely in order. Pam Jean wrote: Hi folks -- long-time lurker here... I'm having the same problem with my Wallace. He's 10 in July, half-Maine Coon

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread Jean
--- Pam Norman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jean, I have had 2 kitties with lymphoma neither of them had FeLV. I think an ultrasound done by an expereienced ultrasonagrapher is definitely in order. Yes, that's the next step. I'm sitting here at home waiting for the vet to call me back to

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread Belinda
Jean, I really pray it is something much less scary than cancer, cancer is scary but with today's vets and the oncology or internal specialists, pets are doing much better surviving cancer, some going into remission for many years and eventually passing from old age or other age related

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread wendy
Hi Jean, I'm sorry Wallace is having such a time! One thought I had that may not be an issue, but it's worth mentioning: I did think hyperT because I have one at home. When they did his bloodwork, did they do a T4 test (or maybe it's free T4)? I know some thyroid tests will come back normal,

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread Belinda
PS. Forgot to say there are a few lymphoma kitties in the group that are +, but most are not. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread Belinda
When my vet saw Buddies liver was enlarged on an xray, she scheduled an ultra sound and biopsy if needed. She did get an ultra sound and the vet doing it did do several biopsies, and that is how the cancer was diagnosed. It was classified as lymphoma of the liver and Buddie was negative

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread Belinda
Yes both tests should be done, a T4 is the standard test, the Free T4 is the one that is used if the other is normal but thyroid is suspected, that is how we caught Fred's so early, he was always normal on the T4, but he had tiny lump on his thyroid we were monitoring for about a year and

Re: Wallace not eating or drinking either (was Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking)

2007-06-12 Thread Pam Norman
We went straight to chemo. With Coconut, he was treated ini the oncology section of the All Care Trauma Center in Fountain Valley, CA. JuneAmy, who I lost just over a year ago, was treated at the U of WI vet school. Her lymphoma was an extremely fast growing type we lost her. If it is

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-06 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Fish-flavor, liver-flavor and chicken-flavor pedialyte! Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jun 5, 2007, at 9:47 PM, MaryChristine wrote: well, foster kittens REGULARLY get pediatlyte, and whenever someone is really punk i'll give it--it's just not a big

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-06 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Is pedialyte the only brand? Or can we just start a brand! I like the Purr-o-lyte name. How many of us are actively in the group now? We could all be shareholders. Omigod, this is even crazier than the feline lymphoma discussion group trip to Seattle to the vet conference!

RE: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-06 Thread Melissa Lind
:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking Is pedialyte the only brand? Or can we just start a brand! I like the Purr-o-lyte name. How many of us are actively in the group now? We could all be shareholders. Omigod, this is even crazier than

Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread Kelley Saveika
Dr. Samon says physically there is no reason she can't eat or drink. I'm giving her subq fluids, which is the easy part, but it is difficult to impossible to get food down her. She hides behind the toilet, turns her head away, etc. -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time.

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread Belinda
Some cats will go anorexic for no apparent medical reason, but the out come will be the same if they don't eat, disaster. It is important to get food into Caroline even if you have to wrap her in a towel and hold her upright shoulder height and syringe feed her. This is how I syringe fed

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread Kelley Saveika
, but the out come will be the same if they don't eat, disaster. It is important to get food into Caroline even if you have to wrap her in a towel and hold her upright shoulder height and syringe feed her. This is how I syringe fed Fred for about 2 weeks while we were waiting to get the feeding tube

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread Nina
shove in their face after an assisted taste. I've actually had good results when I tell them that unless they eat on their own, I'll have to continue to syringe food into them. Remind me, did Caroline have issues with nausea? I am convinced that even a food that they used to love

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread dede hicken
Kelly, I went through this with 2 cats this winter. Both had infections. i force fed them with AD, and softened dry food. The vet said that would give them fiber. I can't tell you why they started eating...they just did. it was almost a month of forcing them. It was hell there for awhile. I

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread Belinda
Kelley, Fred is getting an appetite stimulent called mirtazapine, it has worked wonders with him, he has gained bakc all the weight he lost and some. Is Caroline eating anything on her own? Is she lip smacking or anything that may indicate tummy acid? If you do decide to try

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread Belinda
Yes, Fred's phosphorus was very high for a CRF cat, high normal for an otherwise healthy cat and his potassium was too low for a CRF cat, low normal for an otherwise healthy cat. This is the one thing I've had to battle my vet over, she will not acknowledge that CRF cats need to have

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oh, and yes, any cat can have an electrolyte imbalance, but giving too many fluids can cause it, definitely. The balance is very delicate. I never really understood why cats and dogs don't get routine electrolyte supplements like all other mammals do when ill or over-worked. Think pedalyte for

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread MaryChristine
well, foster kittens REGULARLY get pediatlyte, and whenever someone is really punk i'll give it--it's just not a big money-maker for vets, so no one's constantly reminding them of it, like the drug companies are with meds? On 6/5/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, and yes,

Re: Caroline still not eating or drinking

2007-06-05 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
But they could label it specifically for cats, add chicken flavor (or tuna, or milk, etc), etc... it COULD be good money, if it was marketed. Catty-o-lyte. Maybe Purr-a-lyte? I dunno, but it could be done. Easily. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources

Re: Caroline et al

2007-05-31 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Oh, I'm so glad that Caroline is neurologically normal now! I'm thinking that little Jasmine is just freaked out and not eating because Caroline as away and sick. Did you take little Jasmine to see Caroline? She might think something bad has happened to her and she'll never see her

Caroline et al

2007-05-30 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi guys, My vet says Caroline is now neurologically normal, she has dolls eye reflex, dazzle reflex, etc. He is still treating the symptoms. I can't afford to get a CT scan for brain cancer and there is no test for dry FIP until they are dead, as far as I know. It could still be toxo. She

Re: Caroline et al

2007-05-30 Thread wendy
Kelley, I'm glad to hear that Caroline is doing better. Prayers for peace for you and yours. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, My vet says Caroline is now neurologically normal, she has dolls eye reflex, dazzle reflex, etc. He is still treating the symptoms

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
I picked her up at 7:00 am. She seems much improved to me. She is looking around and growling. Still taking nothing by mouth, on fluids and tube feeding. They have narrowed the diagnosis to dry FIP or toxo. Not sure why brain cancer is not in the picture anymore or if they just didnt' write

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread wendy
I'm glad she's improved! I guess the news is better than you expected? Can they treat the toxo? If so, what do they treat it with? Are they waiting on lab results to verify it? Sorry I have so many questions. I'm curious and keep the info. for further reference. :) Wendy --- Kelley Saveika

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
THey can treat toxo. It is treated with clindamycin (sp?). They haven't tested for it. It has to be sent out to a lab and it takes a while to get the results back apparently. I okayed the treatment since it wouldn't hurt anything and might help. If it is dry FIP or brain cancer, there aren'

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread dede hicken
Oh Kelly, I did the same thing. It was like it can't hurt now he is testing + for hemobart and is on doxy. We can only do what we think is best, and hope for the best. God bless you both, Dede --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THey can treat toxo. It is treated with clindamycin

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread Kelley Saveika
I could have a CT scan done, which would rule brain cancer in or out, but I don't see much reason to do that since brain cancer cannot be treated. We could test for toxo, but he says he's never seen a cat w/toxo that came from Texas - he's only seen one and that cat came from out of state.

Re: Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-29 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Growling is good. Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifest. On May 29, 2007, at 8:22 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: I picked her up at 7:00 am. She seems much improved to me. She is looking around and growling. Still taking nothing by mouth, on fluids and tube feeding. They

Re: Good thoughts for Caroline

2007-05-28 Thread Taylor Scobie Humphrey
Oh, my Lord! Poor both of you! How awful not to know! And your baby is away in ER Loving thoughts from me 'n' the kitties to you and little Caroline. Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On May 27, 2007, at 6:14 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: Well, I just got off the phone with them

Kelley, how is Caroline doing?

2007-05-28 Thread wendy
Hey Kelley, Just wondering how your baby is doing? :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~

Re: Good thoughts for Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
Well, I just got off the phone with them. The short list of suspected diagnoses is not good. Dry FIP, toxoplasmosis, tumor, possibly brain tumor. She doesn't have the reflex to where you close your eye when you think someone's going to poke it..forgot which reflex this is. Her liver enzymes

Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread dede hicken
Just wanted you to know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers this AM. I hope you find positive solutions to Caroline's illness. God bless, Dede When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17

Re: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
Thank you. She's very ill. I'm not sure the right thing to do. On 5/27/07, dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wanted you to know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers this AM. I hope you find positive solutions to Caroline's illness. God bless, Dede When you are in the

Re: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread TatorBunz
She is in my thoughts and prayers! Hope the Vet is able to find out the cause of this. Take care of yourself! Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/)

Re: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
I guess the best option is to hope and pray it is toxioplasmosis. Brain cancer and dry FIP aren't treatable. I told them to go ahead and start her on the antibiotic to treat toxioplasmosis... Kelley On 5/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She is in my thoughts and prayers!

RE: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Kelly, I'm so sorry Caroline isn't doing well. Best vibes that it's the toxo and nothing worse. Hugs to both of you. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 9:51 AM To: felvtalk

Re: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
Does toxo usually cause seizures??? On 5/27/07, Diane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelly, I'm so sorry Caroline isn't doing well. Best vibes that it's the toxo and nothing worse. Hugs to both of you. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Pam Norman
Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelly, I'm so sorry Caroline isn't doing well. Best vibes that it's the toxo and nothing worse. Hugs to both of you. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 9

Re: Good thoughts for Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread C J
I'm so sorry you and Caroline have to go through this. I hope they can figure out what the problem is and be able to help her. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 5:46 PM Subject

Re: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
Nina She is neg,and was retested neg/neg. Thanks for the thoughts. On 5/27/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelley, I'm sorry to hear about Caroline. Prayers that she responds to the abx and starts feeling better very soon. Your description of symptoms and possible causes sound eerily like

Re: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Nina
Kelley, I'm sorry to hear about Caroline. Prayers that she responds to the abx and starts feeling better very soon. Your description of symptoms and possible causes sound eerily like what Michelle's Lucy went through. I know you've had a lot of losses lately, it's always a chilling thought

Re: Thinking of Caroline

2007-05-27 Thread Kelley Saveika
PROTECTED] wrote: Nina She is neg,and was retested neg/neg. Thanks for the thoughts. On 5/27/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelley, I'm sorry to hear about Caroline. Prayers that she responds to the abx and starts feeling better very soon. Your description of symptoms and possible

Good thoughts for Caroline

2007-05-26 Thread Kelley Saveika
I got up this morning and Carline was sick. I took her to the hospital..she had 2 seizures in the car...they don't know what is wrong with her but she will be staying in the ER for the weekend...it doesn't look very good. She's lost a lot of weight and was dehydrated w/vomiting --

Re: Good thoughts for Caroline

2007-05-26 Thread Kelly L
At 03:46 PM 5/26/2007, you wrote: Sending good wishes for Carline. Please keep us updated. Kelly I got up this morning and Carline was sick. I took her to the hospital..she had 2 seizures in the car...they don't know what is wrong with her but she will be staying in the ER for the

Re: Good thoughts for Caroline

2007-05-26 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Kelley,good thoughts and prayers going out to you and Carline. Sherry Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got up this morning and Carline was sick. I took her to the hospital..she had 2 seizures in the car...they don't know what is wrong with her but she will be staying in the ER for