RE: My baby Cricket is sick; I need some encouragement

2005-10-29 Thread catatonya
It's hard to find a vet that's good with ferals, but when you find one he/she's a keeper! I could never handle my feral, but my vet could. They would put one of those nylon dog leashes around her neck and throw a towel over her. With the towel over her face they were able to give her shots,

Re: My baby Cricket is sick; I need some encouragement

2005-10-24 Thread Terri Brown
I'm sorry it was necessary for you to find us, but I'm glad you did. Starting the interferon or one of the other treatments is imperative. In the meantime, keep loving your baby. I'm a bit pressed for time, so I am sorry I can't write more, but there are a lot of wonderful people on this

RE: My baby Cricket is sick; I need some encouragement

2005-10-24 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Wendy Welcome, though I'm so sorry for the reason you've had to find us. You have come to the right place--you won't find a kinder, more informed/supportive bunch of people anywhere--it's been a godsend to me. I have not personally used IR or VO but I am sure you will hear from those of us

Re: My baby Cricket is sick; I need some encouragement

2005-10-24 Thread Del Daniels
Wendy, Prayers for you and your Cricket. I have not used either of those drugs but many others will share their info and experiences. You probably know that when kitties are stressed their temp will rise so you might want to take it at home. Can you ask for a tranquilizer for Cricket to

Re: My baby Cricket is sick; I need some encouragement

2005-10-24 Thread maimaipg
Have you tried Feliway and Rescue Remedy when taking Cricket to the vet's? Both work wonders. Black cats are very regal (read their way or the highway) but they can be persuaded to cooperate. I would suggest an animal communicator talk to Cricket and explain what is happening. Cricket does

Re: My baby Cricket is sick; I need some encouragement

2005-10-24 Thread Nina
Hello Wendy, I'm sorry Cricket is so sick. You sound like a wonderful cat mom and Cricket is blessed to have you taking care of him. What a horrendous experience the two of you had during the first vet visit. I don't blame you for wanting to avoid that kind of stress again. If I understand

RE: My baby Cricket is sick; I need some encouragement

2005-10-24 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
: My baby Cricket is sick; I need some encouragement Hello Wendy, I'm sorry Cricket is so sick. You sound like a wonderful cat mom and Cricket is blessed to have you taking care of him. What a horrendous experience the two of you had during the first vet visit. I don't blame you for wanting