Re: OT - please add Lucky to CLS

2004-11-09 Thread Holly Locke
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Lucky. I think that it is wonderful, however, that there was a funeral for her. I know that this is a difficult time, and the funeralshould help Riley with closure. It is so hard loosing a belovedpet... There are not enough words for me to say to express

Re: Please Help

2004-11-09 Thread catatonya
Amy, I'm sorry to hear Kalleigh didn't make it. It sounds like she just had too much going on all at one time. take care, tonyaAmy Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sally, Thank you for your prayers and concernI took Kaleigh to the vet last Monday because she started getting worse. She

Re: Please Help

2004-11-09 Thread catatonya
Amy, I'm sorry to hear Kalleigh didn't make it. It sounds like she just had too much going on all at one time. take care, tonyaAmy Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sally, Thank you for your prayers and concernI took Kaleigh to the vet last Monday because she started getting worse. She

Re: OT - please add Lucky to CLS

2004-11-09 Thread Joan Doljan
Barb, I am so sorry about Lucky, but I agree that Lucky was indeed Lucky. Take care, JoanBarb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is with a heavy heart that I have to let you know that little Lucky Girl is at the Bridge now. Mom and Dale took her to the vet yesterday because she was

Re: Please Help

2004-11-09 Thread tamara stickler
Amy, God bless you and yours! Kalleigh was SO lucky to have you both.catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amy, I'm sorry to hear Kalleigh didn't make it. It sounds like she just had too much going on all at one time. take care, tonyaAmy Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sally, Thank you

RE: Please Help

2004-11-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Amy, I'm so sorry to hear about Kaleigh. I'm glad that she was able to depend on all your love and caring during her little life. You've been through such a lot with all your FeLV kitties, and I hope you can draw comfort from the sure knowledge that their lives--however

My vet's liaison is willing to share information

2004-11-09 Thread Nina
Hello everyone, I have what I hope turns out to be very good news. I already posted that the special dispensation for VO came through and my vet is ordering it for Grace. I had to bring my other FeLV kitten in yesterday to start the whole process over with her, (she wasn't yet their patient and

Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread Barbara Lowe
Hi everyone, the little guy had to be put to sleep on Saturday. The worst was I could not be there for him due to my work duties upstate. I just got home and wanted to let everyone know who has emailed me off and on-list and thank you all so much for the prayers and wishes and information.

Re: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread Meligar
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Jelly Roll. You did everything you could do. I think sometimes they go when we're not looking to spare us the grief of being there. I'll be thinking of you, Melissa and the kittens in NJ (and NC) º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤ºº¤ø,¸¸,ø¤ºº¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º Adopt a special needs pet!

Re: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread Joan Doljan
Barbara, I know you tried so much to help Jelly Roll. I am so sorry it ended without you being with him, but I know he understood. JoanBarbara Lowe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, the little guy had to be put to sleep on Saturday. The worst was I could not be there for him due to my

Re: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread Barb Moermond
oh I'm so sorry... you've all been fighting so hard for him... It's been a hard week or so for us - give his sister extra snuggles and scritches. Our thoughts and tears are with you and Jelly's sister.Barbara Lowe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, the little guy had to be put to sleep on

Re: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread TatorBunz
Bless you for all the love and care you gave Jelly Roll. My heart aches for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Give Jelly's sister a big kiss and hug from my herd. In a message dated 11/9/2004 12:12:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone, the little guy had

i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread Kristen Anderson
This is my first posting. About a month ago, my fiancee and I found a cat by our apartment building. We put up signs asking if anyone is missing a cat and there was no reply. We took her in and took her to the vet. As it turns out, she has feline leukemia. She has been tested twice then and each

RE: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread Faye Lewis
When my cat developed feline leukemia, the first symptom that he had was vomiting. I am sorry about your cat. I hope you can find a vet that can buy him a little bit of comfortable time. It is a sad disease. You are very kind to try and help him. People like you do add a lot of positive

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread Barb Moermond
DEFINITELY see another vet!!! What area are you in?? I know that Belinda has gathered information from us on the clinics and vets who are willing to actively treat FeLV+ kitties. And which medicine are you referring to? Many treat with interferon and there's someone on the list who actually worked

RE: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Oh Barbara, my heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry, and especially sorry for you that Jelly Roll had to be put to sleep while you were gone. But while the little honey hung on in there he couldn't have wished for a more loving or devoted friend. May all the happy memories of

More good news about VO

2004-11-09 Thread Nina
I'm so sick about the losses lately. I hate that things move so slowly, I could just hit someone, but I don't know who to hit. I'm sure I off-listed a few of you (and I may have even posted to the list), about a wonderful woman vet in Canada that has been corresponding with me throughout my

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread Meligar
If it gets severe, shouldn't a vet be able to dose the cat with an anti-emetic so she keeps food down?? I agree with others, a second opinion from another vet is the way to go here. Let us know where you are located and we'll see if we can't find you a better resource. In the meantime, try

Re: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread Lernermichelle
I am so sorry. Michelle

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread tamara stickler
Kristen, Your vet's a putz. Fire them and find another. I can't help you much with the Felv, but the vomiting with a "once stray" isn't unusual. I'm betting when you fed her dry, she would open her mouth wide and just shove her face into the food, then you'd find it vomited up whole or

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread Lernermichelle
One of my cats vomits a lot from hairballs, even though the vomit just looks like food and liquid. Giving her an inch of laxastat or Laxatone gel every morning, which she licks up, helps enormously. She is FeLV+ but the vomiting is unrelated to that. Other than that, vomiting can be related

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread Lernermichelle
I also would definitely look into getting feline interferon, which someone else on this list was able to get from Europe and posted info today on how to get the documents from her vet that were submitted to the FDA to get approval. It seems to be a miracle drug, and we are all anxious to get

jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread Robin Sarafinchan
What sad news about Jelly Roll. From all the emails though, it's obvious how much he was loved and will be missed. All this sad news makes me want to go home and hug all my kitties. Robin

canadian vet

2004-11-09 Thread Robin Sarafinchan
I'm wondering if you know where that vet is based. I live in Toronto Canada and am always looking for vets familiar with FELV. Robin

RE: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Hi Kristen It's great that you've given Luci a home--how lucky that she found you. You've come to the right place---I would be lost without the wonderful people on this list who so generously and promptly share their vast knowledge. I'm going to email you some nutrition

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread Meligar
In a message dated 11/9/2004 4:47:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Kristen It's great that you've given Luci a home--how lucky that she found you. You've come to the right place---I would be lost without the wonderful people on this list who so

Re: Please Help

2004-11-09 Thread Terri Brown
I'm so sorry about Kalleigh. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Kalleigh... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site:

Re: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread Terri Brown
DAMN! Poor Jelly -- and poor you. You did so much, and Jelly tried so hard. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Jelly Roll... =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos!

Re: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread catatonya
Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear this. Jelly roll was really a fighter. take care, tonyaBarbara Lowe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, the little guy had to be put to sleep on Saturday. The worst was I could not be there for him due to my work duties upstate. I just got home and wanted to

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread Terri Brown
You've gotten great advice so far -- definitely a second opinion is in order. Agreed -- could be thatLuci wasn't used to having regular feedings, but she should be tested for other abnormalities.And it's true that she will drink less if she's eating wet food. Nutrition is key. Supplements

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread catatonya
Hi Kristen, I have never heard of vomiting as a result of felv. I hope someone on the list has more info. for you. Bless you for taking in a positive cat! tonyaKristen Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is my first posting. About a month ago, my fiancee and I found a cat by our apartment

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread catatonya
I think eating from a raised dish is supposed to help with vomiting too. Are you sure there's no hairball? tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it gets severe, shouldn't a vet be able to dose the cat with an anti-emetic so she keeps food down?? I agree with others, a second opinion from another

more help on way

2004-11-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Hello again Kristen (and hi Melissa!): I just sent you a couple of l-o-o-o-o-ng emails re nutrition and supplements --don't be intimidated, just take it slowly! All the stuff can be found in health food stores. I get Prozyme from www.sitstay.com, tho, as it's half the price

Re: Please Help

2004-11-09 Thread Barbara Lowe
I am so sorry to read about Kaleigh's passing. It breaks our hearts to see our furbabies lose the battle and the only thing that keeps me going is knowing that they know we loved them and they gave love in return. (after this past week of dealing with an idiot dog owner across from my

Jelly roll p.s.(and Maddy too)

2004-11-09 Thread Barbara Lowe
I sat down with his sister, Princess Seven Layer Eats alot (she's a calico and Jelly was a grey and white tuxedo) and told her that her brother had died and cried on her that the worst thing was I had been unable to be there with him. I then went downstairs to get the dishes out to feed

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread TatorBunz
Me neithernever heard of that! In a message dated 11/9/2004 2:26:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Kristen, I have never heard of vomiting as a result of felv. I hope someone on the list has more info. for you. Bless you for taking in a positive cat! tonya

Re: I put out a plea online for AB blood

2004-11-09 Thread Barbara Lowe
hi, I'm still scrolling thru all the messages I recd since I was off line since last thursday. Thank you so much for doing so much legwork--I only wish Jelly could have lived longer to purr thank you to you also. all you people on this list are making me cry again. thank you so much. I so

Re: agonic is gone

2004-11-09 Thread Barbara Lowe
oh god I am so sorry. I'm so glad though your family found him and loved him. barbara - Original Message - From: maca cats [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 1:56 PM Subject: agonic is gone I want to thank everybody for prayers and healing

Re: Jelly roll p.s.(and Maddy too)

2004-11-09 Thread Nina
I love you Barbara, even though you're always making me cry. Nina Barbara Lowe wrote: I sat down with his sister, Princess Seven Layer Eats alot (she's a calico and Jelly was a grey and white tuxedo) and told her that her brother had died and cried on her that the worst thing was I had been

Re: My vet's liaison is willing to share information

2004-11-09 Thread anzajaguar
YEA thank you Nina, Just out of curiosity do you know how much this is going to cost you...the Interferon? Lisaand fur-bratsAkira--FeLV miracle baby www.geocities.com/anzajaguar Indy-- Truley Indian Jones as a cat..FEARLESSLance- Mini wire haired dashchundBow-Tie- 2yr old (sss he doesnt

Re: Jelly roll

2004-11-09 Thread anzajaguar
I am so sorry to hear about Jelly...you all tried so hard for the little guyRIP Lisaand fur-bratsAkira--FeLV miracle baby www.geocities.com/anzajaguar Indy-- Truley Indian Jones as a cat..FEARLESSLance- Mini wire haired dashchundBow-Tie- 2yr old (sss he doesnt know he is 15 :) ) jack

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread anzajaguar
HI Kristen and bless you for caring for this kitty. The medication most of us use is called Interferon. I believe it has helped my kitty out tremendously..and we are actually in the process of trying to get the FDA to approve the feline version for import into the US.. SIDE NOTEJoy Marley

Re: i need help.

2004-11-09 Thread anzajaguar
In a message dated 11/9/2004 4:39:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You're a cat owner now...welcome to the wonderful world of CAT HACK. Perdictably coming whenever you: 1) sit down to eat your dinner 2) have just finished cleaning the carpets 3) are having company over

Runny/bleeding nose fm vax ??

2004-11-09 Thread Del Daniels
This is not FeLV+ related but you all have such knowledge and experience ... one of my negatives had is second distemper combo vax and three days later his nose looked different - next day more so ... very wet and a bit of swellingand skin bleeding in the crease going fm his nose to mouth.

Re: My vet's liaison is willing to share information

2004-11-09 Thread Nina
I'd been afraid to ask. I broached the subject when I was at the vet's yesterday and was told that they don't think it will be prohibitive. Not much of an answer, but at least they didn't roll their eyes and tell me to start hocking things. I just got off the phone with one of the vets. I