RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message ok, thanks Barb. Would you recommend it be warmed or no? Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb MoermondSent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:30 PMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks for the ideas Michelle. Could someone give me the recipe for liver shake please? I've seen it mentioned a lot (but never seen the recipe). I'm worried about him, so I'll be arming myself with all of these over the weekend. I now know for a fact he's eating litter. Not much, but he is

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks again Michelle. It's great that you've been able to find things Simon enjoys. You're an inspiration. I've noted what you say about kitty possibly being intimidated by too much food appearing in front of them. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Does Cipro have to be prescribed by a vet? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 8:00 PM To: felvtalk@vlists.net Subject: Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi If you use Cipro, pay

Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 1/21/2005 6:54:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does Cipro have to be prescribed by a vet? yes...most of the time all you have to do is call them (Vets) they will have it ready for you to pick up providing they've seen the animal. Vote for my Rescue

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 8:58 AMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi In a message dated 1/21/2005 6:54:55 AM

FDA has frozen approvals of VO!

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
My oncologist got a call yesterday from FDA saying they can not approve our application for virbagen omega because they have put a freeze on importations of it. I am really upset. While I know it can not directly fight cancer, I was really hoping it might support Simon in his fight. Nina,

Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi-- liver shake recipe

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
The litter eating sounds like pica, from anemia. Here is the liver shake recipe: 1 cup raw liver (chicken or beef, I use chicken) 1 cup fresh carrot juice, tomato juice, or V-8 1/4 cup filtered water 1 raw egg yolk 1 tsp kelp or spirulina Blend until liquid and frothy. If cat will not eat

Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
Yes. Michelle In a message dated 1/21/05 9:54:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does Cipro have to be prescribed by a vet?

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread Barb Moermond
maybe a little bit warmer than room temp - give it a taste yourself and see what you think of warm/room temp vs cold:)"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok, thanks Barb. Would you recommend it be warmed or no? Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message Or any medical doctor. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 11:07 AMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi Yes. Michelle In a message dated

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks Joan. I never thought of that--would a doctor know how much to prescribe for a cat? K -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doljan, JoanSent: Friday, January 21, 2005 10:12 AMTo: 'felvtalk@vlists.net'Subject: RE: need

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi-- liver shake recipe

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks very much Michelle. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 10:05 AMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi-- liver shake

RE: FDA has frozen approvals of VO!

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Michelle--I'm shocked. I'm so sorry. This is just unbelievable. I pray it's available in Canada, and that you can get it and bring it in, if that's what it comes to. Who can we lobby about this--now? Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Simon dancing on the tables, sneezing

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
Simon is even better today than the last two days. Although he is sleeping now, he was litterally trotting around this morning, being very silly and curious (is fascinated by the discovery of our snow shoes in our coat closet) and ate some dry food and tender vittles (though seems to be off

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message That is so sweet of you, Michelle. I just called the pharmacy that makes up compound flavored chew medications (it's always been antibioticsthat I've had from themso far) and they say they could do it, and in chew form, for Monday, if they get a call from the vet today. She

Michelle

2005-01-21 Thread Nina
Michelle, I tried to contact you off-list, but I'm not sure it went through. If you get this write to me directly. Nina

Re: FDA has frozen approvals of VO!

2005-01-21 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Michelle, I am sorry to hear this, I am hoping you can finda way to get it. Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My oncologist got a call yesterday from FDA saying they can not approve our application for virbagen omega because they have put a freeze on importations of it. I am really upset. While I

Re: Simon dancing on the tables, sneezing

2005-01-21 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Wonderful newsthat is great Michelle, I am so happy for you guys, you desearve all the time you two can get. Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Simon is even better today than the last two days. Although he is sleeping now, he was litterally trotting around this morning, being very silly and

Re: FDA has frozen approvals of VO!

2005-01-21 Thread TatorBunz
GeezI'm so sorry there has got to be a way. Vote for my Rescue Siameses "KITTEN TRIO" it's a race please continue voting. http://www.pnwanimaladoption.com/contest.html Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!More will be posted

Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread Skf95111
Dear Kerry: The cypro I got for Purrla from another rescuer was prescribed by a vet, but you might check with some of the online pharamacies like InternetVets.com or The Pet Shed (one Nina suggested to me, so she could give you the e-address), etc. as sometimes it is possible to get Rx items

Re: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 1/21/2005 11:58:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The vet's assistant just called me. (I'm kinda upset that the vet herself didn't call. She's supposed to be calling on Monday.) I would be too... :( Sending good vibes to Levi! Vote for my Rescue

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks so much Sally---I'm just printing off and about to read your email. I know it's going to be very very helpful. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 1:51 PM To: felvtalk@vlists.net

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks Barb--I've added yours and Sally's e to my folder for this weekend. Really appreciate all you guys'great support and info. I'd be lost without it. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb MoermondSent:

RE: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread Faye Lewis
Kerry, I am sorry about Levi's report. I have no suggestions or advice but will remember both of you in my prayers. From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@vlists.net To: felvtalk@vlists.net Subject: Levi's result Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:57:37 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0

RE: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thank you Faye. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Faye Lewis Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 2:39 PM To: felvtalk@vlists.net Subject: RE: Levi's result Kerry, I am sorry about Levi's report. I have no suggestions or advice but will

Re: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
What is the diagnosis exactly, or is that still unclear? I actually think you should get hold of some feline interferon if at all possible. Maybe you can talk to Nina about it. I think Levi needs it more urgently than Simon, and it has more possibility of helping him if he does not have

Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
I put pills in a gob of Nutrical and it goes right down. Michelle

Re: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
Epogen/Procrit might help with the anemia, depending on its cause. Michelle

Levi

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
I just want you to know that Simon, sneezes and all, is sitting in a cardboard box right now playing with a string. Last Thursday (a week ago) his hematocrit was 9 or 11, depending on the reading. 13 or under usually indicates a transfusion is needed. he may still be that low for all I know,

RE: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message She said he's very anemic. And toxic. Which my (human)doctor friend said means, for humans"that they are critically-ill and most unlikely unable to fight the infection that they have". I think that's probably what it means in animals too. I appreciate your thoughts Michelle,

RE: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Are these prescription or over the counter?--Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 2:47 PMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: Re: Levi's result Epogen/Procrit might help

RE: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Can I getNutrical in Petsmart d'you think? -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 2:45 PMTo: felvtalk@vlists.netSubject: Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi I put

Update on Leeloo

2005-01-21 Thread Steve Williams
I took Leeloo to the vet yesterday and was prepared (well, not quite) to let her go, but was assured she wasn't in pain, so I continue. She had just gone down hill so quickly. It seemed as soon as a wrote an email to the list, she got even weaker. Just as some of you suggested, Leeloo was

Levi/my home address

2005-01-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Hi everyone I'm leaving for the weekend, but I'd really appreciate if you could copy any more replies to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]. I've emailed James, the administrator, today, re adding my home address to the list, but it probably won't happen immediately---I'm not sure how

Re: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread Skf95111
Dear Kerry: Considering Levi's tenuous condition, I'd be VERY upset that the vet didn't call him/herself and give me the straight scoop and a throrough explanation of what you may be able to do to help him, if anything. What was his hematocrit (HCT)? Anything 9 and below is considered

Re: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
I think that feline interferon is giving with sub-q injections, isn't it? Is Levi feral? Michelle

Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
You should be able to get it or something like it there. Also most vet offices sell it out front. Michelle In a message dated 1/21/05 4:39:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can I getNutrical in Petsmart d'you think?

Re: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
Prescription. They are synthetic imitators of the hormone that the kidneys release to stimulate the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. So if the anemia stems in part or whole from a lack of that hormone, the epogen or procrit (same thing, different companies) can help. Michelle In

Re: Update on Leeloo

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
Pet Tinic you buy at a vet's office, though it might also be available at places like Pet Smart. I would take her for some blood work. She could have something like lymphoma, which is treatable to some extent and which, even if you decided not to treat with chemo, can be staved off for a

Re: Update on Leeloo

2005-01-21 Thread Nina
Hello Steve, I'm sorry to hear about Leloo doing so poorly, but there may be reason for hope depending on what the cause of her anemia is. If she is fighting a bacterial infection, she might be helped with antibiotics. My Grace was slightly anemic, and even with running extensive blood work,

Re: nasal vaccines

2005-01-21 Thread catatonya
We once gave my positive CC an intranasal fvrcp I think. She had a bad uri and the vet said that sometimes the intranasal will help that, but no, I don't think anyone gives fip's anymore.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hadn't heard of an intranasal vaccines for cats for anything other than FIP

Re: Simon is having a good morning

2005-01-21 Thread catatonya
Simon is truly a miracle kitty![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone must be praying, because Simon is having a really good morning. He is perky, to the point of tormenting Quincy, my negative, by sharpening his claws on the barrier separating them and trying to get into Quincy's side of the house. And

Question for Dr. Susan

2005-01-21 Thread Nina
Hi Ann, I have a question for Dr. Susan, actually, it's a couple of questions. As you know from my posts, Timmy has tested negative. That's great news, and I hate to look a gift test in the tube, but, I know that it's possible that the FeLV is sequestered in his bone marrow and not able to

Re: Question for Dr. Susan

2005-01-21 Thread AnnLmla2
In a message dated 1/21/2005 9:12:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you so much for getting these questions to Dr. Susan, and thank Dr. Susan for her gracious help with our babies. Nina, I have forwarded your questions on to Dr. Susan. You're very welcome, Nina, and

OT:Dogs are taking lead in contest! Help!

2005-01-21 Thread TatorBunz
Vote for my Rescue Siameses "KITTEN TRIO" it's a race please continue voting. http://www.pnwanimaladoption.com/contest.html Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!More will be posted

Re: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
I don't know about feline interferon. I give the humaninterferon in their dishes, and do my best to make sure each cat takes one 'helping'. Yes, all5 of my 'foster' cats are feral. 4 are FeLV pos and 1 is neg. Giving subQ fluids is very stressful for all of them. I really don't want to

Re: OT:Dogs are taking lead in contest! Help!

2005-01-21 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Done! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@vlists.net ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 9:26 PM Subject: OT:Dogs are taking lead in contest!

For Dr. Susan - thanks

2005-01-21 Thread Kathy Koutsis
I will try to make this short and sweet: I have an 11 year old female cat named Killian who just last June tested positive for felv. My husband has had her for 10 years and she has always been an indoor cat. Last April we took in a stray which we kept in the basement. The stray -Meowser- never had

Re: Levi's result

2005-01-21 Thread Lernermichelle
I would not do sub q's on ferals either, unless they were so weak they did not fight and it was likely to help them. You "foster" like I do. I took all my positives as "fosters," and after a few months gave up the charade and adopted them. i am a failed fosterer. Michelle

Re: Update on Leeloo

2005-01-21 Thread TatorBunz
Steve, Leeloo is in my thoughts and prayers. I have lit a candle for all the sick furbabies tonight. Vote for my Rescue Siameses "KITTEN TRIO" it's a race please continue voting. http://www.pnwanimaladoption.com/contest.html Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!More will

Re: OT:Dogs are taking lead in contest! Help!

2005-01-21 Thread Brenda K. Smith
Just voted for today. Was out all day until this evening. Will be sending this to some friends to vote. Good luck. -- Brenda. http://www.whiskersandwicks.com http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself. -

Re: OT:Dogs are taking lead in contest! Help!

2005-01-21 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 1/21/2005 9:27:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just voted for today. Was out all day until this evening. Will be sending this to some friends to vote. Good luck. Thanks so much! Please go ahead an forward to others! Vote for my Rescue Siameses "KITTEN

Re: OT: Vote Rescue Siameses Kitten Trio Contest Please crosspost

2005-01-21 Thread catatonya
That one dog is so ugly though, I feel sorry for it! lol. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please cross post to others! It's becoming a close race here! Hi all, It's me again...please vote for my rescue Siameses "Kitten Trio" in this contest for free treats! Boy, we all know they could some

overstressed/overgrooming

2005-01-21 Thread catatonya
As I just mentioned, my cats are not getting along very well. My positive (DD) has begun overgrooming her tummy and back legs. Does anyone have any ideas about how to deal with this? She seems to fight with them all. :( I lost my first positive to basically this very same thing. She overgroomed

Re: need ideas for appetite stimulant for Levi

2005-01-21 Thread catatonya
I'm behind on my emails. I hope Levi is doing better. t"MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone Vet did tests on Levi yesterday, I'll get results tomorrow (he has decreased appetite, was scratching a lot when I made the apptment, doesn't play any more and sits in one spot,

Re: positive in GA

2005-01-21 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 1/21/2005 11:27:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, Just got an email from someone trying to place a siamese/sealpoint positive kitty. Does anyone have any ideas. I will get transport if I can find a home. My guys are just not getting along