RE: ot: Antonio

2007-01-10 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: ot: Antonio Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping his fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could. I was, in fact, on the phone with the vet asking about his pain management policy when

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Nina
Hi Elizabeth, I just logged on and saw your thread about Antonio. Poor baby! I hope he's doing better today. It's such a shame that you had a hard time at the vet. It's never easy to deal with inconsideration, but when your baby is in pain and danger it's almost impossible to take. I

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2007-01-09 Thread cindy reasoner
Elizabeth, I hope Antonio is feeling better today. My baby Winston has a problem with crystals and he is on Science Hill XD can and so far has been doing good with it. You and Antonio are in my prayers. Cindy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Elizabeth, I just logged on and saw your

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2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
Thanks, Nina. Still smoke-free (and grumpy :0) Antonio seems to be feeling better today - he says thanks for the hug. We had another long night but he's definitely perkier today. I know he was in a lot of pain for a while -- breathing heavy and eyes fully dilated. I stayed up with him until

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2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping his fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could. I was, in fact, on the phone with the vet asking about his pain management policy when Antonio kept trying to urinate and couldn't...finally growled and screamed and his back end.

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2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Cindy. I'm so glad Winston is doing well with his new food. Bless his sweet fur face. This is no fun for cat or cat guardian. On 1/9/07, cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Elizabeth, I hope Antonio is feeling better today. My baby Winston has a problem with crystals and he

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2007-01-09 Thread TenHouseCats
oh, the poor baby! i'm glad he's gotten his happy drugs (having had recurrent utis as a kid, i have nothing but sympathy for ANYONE--of any species--dealing with them!) MC On 1/9/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from

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2007-01-09 Thread Nina
I'm so lucky that my girl Gypsy is only interested in her special homemade diet. She'll only eat from the other dishes if I fall down on the job and don't keep her bowl full. She also has her own special perch that no one else seems interested in invading. I think I did have a talk with

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2007-01-09 Thread Nina
Oh man Elizabeth, talk about jinxing ourselves! I'm glad he got some pain meds. Poor sugar, he and you are in my prayers that the worst is behind you. Nina elizabeth trent wrote: Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping his fat butt to the vet's as fast as I

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2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
Thanks Nina. Things are calm for the moment here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and sometimes infirmary). Plus, I think I actually went three minutes without thinking about having a ciggy. In three more hours - it will be day 10. On 1/9/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh man

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2007-01-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I did ship those pills out to you too! At least he is peeing! That's good. The pain is bad, but blockage is worse! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the

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2007-01-09 Thread Belinda
What is he getting for the crystals? When Skeeter had crystals he got DL-Methionine (sp), it fixed him right up and he would eat the tabs right out of my hand. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens

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2007-01-09 Thread elizabeth trent
For the crystals themselves, it looks like we are trying to get the change in diet to dissolve them (which certainly seems like a slow process). They've given him fluids and steriod shots...and finally something for pain...and he's taking a daily antibiotic...but nothing to specifically address

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2007-01-08 Thread Leslie Lawther
*Your Antonio will be in our thoughts and prayers... * *Leslie =^..^=* On 1/8/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my pillow with my arm around him. He has some blood in his urine and possibly a kidney stoneplus,

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2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent
Thank you, Leslie. On 1/8/07, Leslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *Your Antonio will be in our thoughts and prayers... * *Leslie =^..^=* On 1/8/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my pillow with my arm around

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-22 Thread Gina WN
LOL I do the same thing with my Tigger's tail! Tigger loves to present his hiney end to me. I've read it's a sign of affection. Gina Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always turns around

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2006-11-21 Thread TenHouseCats
way too much information, phaewryn! On 11/21/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL, I have my stinky boy in my lap now. I'd never had a cat with such active anal glands until Tigger came along we call it stinkytiggybootyroma. I make a big fuss out of sniffing his butt

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2006-11-21 Thread ETrent
Phaewryn, What a hoot! LOL You're just speaking cat language :0) What is it about cats being so proud of their butts? Nothing even close to the canine mentality. It's like cats come up and say -- Hello!!! Look at my butt!!! (turning around with tail straight up in the air) *grin* I say --

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk towards you is Tigger butt, tail straight up in the air wagging. I go up to my boyfriend and say See me one-eyed parrot? Rraark! Tiggy want a cracker?

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2006-11-21 Thread TenHouseCats
http://www.spilsbury.com/Gag-Gifts/Gifts/Cat-Butts-Magnets-and-Book On 11/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk towards you is

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread TenHouseCats
http://www.fridgedoor.com/catbuairfr.html On 11/22/06, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.spilsbury.com/Gag-Gifts/Gifts/Cat-Butts-Magnets-and-Book On 11/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he

Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread ETrent
ROFLMAO! elizabeth In a message dated 11/21/06 23:15:46 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk towards you is Tigger butt, tail

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2006-11-21 Thread ETrent
OMGoodness! What will they think of next? LOL These links are great elizabeth In a message dated 11/21/06 23:31:40 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.fridgedoor.com/catbuairfr.html

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2006-11-21 Thread TenHouseCats
yeah, but why didn't WE think of this stuff? we could be rich by now On 11/22/06, ETrent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OMGoodness! What will they think of next? LOL These links are great elizabeth In a message dated 11/21/06 23:31:40 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

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2006-11-09 Thread Nina
Hi Elizabeth, I'm glad to come in late and find Antonio's problem diagnosed and dealt with! Poor chubby boy. I just spent 2 days biting my nails and giving my little dog Vladimir pain meds after having to help him with the same problem. He's feeling much better today. He has a history of

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2006-11-07 Thread cindy reasoner
I am glad Antonio's problem wasn't anything major. Although, I am sure he didn't enjoy what the vet did to him. I hope he starts feeling better soon. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I went home to take Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his

RE: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Elizabeth -- I'm so glad Antonio's problem was so easily treated -- though I suspect if we consulted Antonio, he'd have a different take on it. But even if he's hurting a little, he's got to feel immensely better! We had a couple of schnauzers when I was a kid, and for some reason schnauzers

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2006-11-07 Thread etrent
@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 8:33 AM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio I am glad Antonio's problem wasn't anything major. Although, I am sure he didn't enjoy what the vet did to him. I hope he starts feeling better soon. Cindy Reasoner --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I went home to take Antonio

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2006-11-07 Thread etrent
@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:53 AM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio Elizabeth, Very cool that your vet took the time to explain and draw pictures, s/he sounds like a good doctor with a good staff. Do you like them in general? (just out of curiousity) Leslie From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread etrent
Thank you, Wendy :0) elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:58 AM Subject: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio Elizabeth, I am so happy

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2006-11-07 Thread etrent
] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:08 AM Subject: RE: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio Elizabeth -- I'm so glad Antonio's problem was so "easily" treated -- though I suspect if we consulted Antonio, he'd have a different take on it. But even if he's hurting a little, he's g

Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Leslie
That's great Elizabeth, we hear too many stories of the other kind of vets. It's really nice to hear of some that are very dedicated to their people and animals. What area are you in? Thanks,Leslie From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ot: AntonioLeslie,I really do like everyone who works in that

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2006-11-07 Thread etrent
Leslie, I live in North Alabama - about 20 minutes or so from Huntsville. *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:59 AM Subject: Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

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2006-11-07 Thread wendy
@felineleukemia.org) Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 5:39 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio When I went home to take Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position

Re: Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
On 11/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leslie, I live in North Alabama - about 20 minutes or so from Huntsville. *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* Dang you, now I'm homesick.:p

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio (Wendy)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Innova Lite has been discontinued, and replaced with Innova Low Fat, a low fiber 5.5%, semi-high protein 32%, lower fat diet 10%; and Innova Senior, a higher protein 38%, high fiber 8%, and low fat 12% diet. I like the Senior formula better for fat cats, as they tend to get blocked back there

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio (Wendy)

2006-11-07 Thread ETrent
Thank you Phaewryn. I changed my deliveries to the Chicken Soup Light Formula (since that is the brand they are used to). It has 32% protein, 8% fiber and 9% fat. elizabeth In a message dated 11/7/2006 9:33:07 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Innova Lite has been

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio (Wendy)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
That sounds like a good lite cat food. Probably more of a diet than the Innova options, actually. I'd consider switching, except I could never afford that brand with 6 cats that think they are swine. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low

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2006-11-06 Thread kelly
At 08:54 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote: Have the vet make sure he did not throw a clot, those are the symptome, A blood clot get lodges in the spinal sadle area and causes complete or partial paralysis in the rear, It is related to heart disease and very painful, I hope it is not this, PLEASE let us

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2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
Hi Elizabeth, I don't have any experience with cats and UTI's. I just wanted to write and say good luck with him at his appointment, and good job jumping on it quickly, whatever it is. Let us know how it goes. Best wishes, Beth

RE: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
Hi Elizabeth, I don't have any experience with cats and UTI's. I just wanted to write and say good luck with him at his appointment, and good job jumping on it quickly, whatever it is. Let us know how it goes. Best wishes, Beth

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2006-11-06 Thread etrent
.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:15 AM Subject: RE: ot: Antonio Hi Elizabeth, I don't have any experience with cats and UTI's. I just wanted to write and say good luck with him at his appointment, and good job

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2006-11-06 Thread etrent
in the eyes and told me so. *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:15 AM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio At 08:54 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote: Have the vet make sure he did not throw

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2006-11-06 Thread etrent
*Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:40 AM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio Sorry I have never seen this in my kitties. Please let us know how your big boy does

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2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
m/shelters/VT44.html - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 12:40 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio Sorry I have never seen this in my kitties. Please let us know how your big boy does at the Vet's off

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2006-11-06 Thread etrent
*Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 1:10 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio Feed a "lite" food with high fiber, like Innova Senior... I find it works, eve

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2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner
My sweet Angel Stinky was overweight when I first got her and could not reach back there to clean herself. I would have to take her to vet every 3 or 4 months (I think) to have her anal glands expressed. Also, my cat Winston has problems with getting blocked and not being able to urinate. Has

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2006-11-06 Thread etrent
al Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 1:42 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio My sweet Angel Stinky was overweight when I first got her and could not reach back there to clean herself. I would have to take her to vet every 3 or 4 months (I think) t

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2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 2:19 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio Thank you, Phaewryn. It's definitely worth a try. The kids won't touch the canned Innova but they may find the dry more to their liking. I just sawthat Chicken Soup has a light formula dry c

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2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner
@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 1:42 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio My sweet Angel Stinky was overweight when I first got her and could not reach back there to clean herself. I would have to take her to vet every 3 or 4 months (I think) to have her anal glands expressed. Also, my cat Winston

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2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a few minuteshe was telling mama something is wrong. He looked like he was trying to go

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2006-11-06 Thread Leslie Lawther
Apart from how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you know if your cat needs this done? Just curious. Leslie =^..^= On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end

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2006-11-06 Thread kelly
At 02:43 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote: I hope it is not urinary retention,,That is much more urgent, I go to the ER vets if I have a boy cat that cannot pee,, Kelly Apart from how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you know if your cat needs this done? Just curious. Leslie

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2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
To be honest -I don't really know other than signs of pain(maybe redness or visible signs of infection)but I am going to read about it. I will be vigilant looking forany littlesigns from now on. Can't stand to think of my boy in pain. *yuckalert* When the vet techraised his tail a

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2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
Kelly - the vet did check him carefully for that. Also, Antonio had a wee accident in the car on the way, bless his heart. Evenso, I will be taking the lid off of his litter box to verify that he isn't having a problem. He said that the diet I have him on is good for him and wouldn't

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2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
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2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.htmlFind us on PETFINDER! http://petfinder.com/shelters/VT44.html - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 5:39 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio Whe

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2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio Kelly - the vet did check him carefully for that. Also, Antonio had a wee accident in the car on the way, bless his heart. Evenso, I will be taking the lid off of his litter box to verify that he

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2006-11-06 Thread kelly
At 03:11 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote: Good. I no longer use Meow mix for that reason, Glad he had a wee accident in the car I always leave my litter boxes uncovered so i can look see what is going on, plus they tend to build up a lot of ammonia inside the boxes. so glad he is doing better, Kelly

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2006-11-06 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 6:40 PM Subject: Re: ot: Antonio No - and I probably should have insisted. I did ask about it though and the vet thought this fast acting steroid would reduce the inflammation enough that it wouldn't

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2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy
Yay, Antonio!!! Glad to hear it was something simple! Best wishes, Beth

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2006-11-06 Thread ETrent
/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.htmlFind us on PETFINDER! http://petfinder.com/shelters/VT44.html - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: Re: ot