I know they are playing at the bridge

2005-09-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear MaryChristine, I sosorry to hear about your little fellow. I know that Paulie and Grace have taken him under their (angel) wings. They are certainly so happy to be feeling well again and exploring their new kingdom. Between finding the friends who were waiting for them and making lots of new

Re: Home Testing

2005-09-26 Thread Julie Johnson
Hey Karen, My friend Joan talked the vet into doing the blood draw and using the test she purchased herself and brings to the appointment; maybe you could try something like that. She doesn't have consistent help and since you need 10 arms to hold some kitties for a blood draw, this way is

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 127

2005-09-26 Thread DwinnsNM
What is best? Two weeks ago our fourteen-year-old cat Stinky started to isolate herself and than began to lose weight and refuse most food offers. We took her into the veterinarian and he found she has anemia. The anemia is apparently very bad and the veterinarian ran a FeLV ELISE and the

Re: Skin Problem

2005-09-26 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Thanks Michelle, Amber has two spots on her hind quarters, I am tring Apple Cidar Vinegar twice a day, we will see how that works Thanks Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Charlie, an FIV+ cat at the shelter, developed this and it kept getting worse. He got two steroid shots (I can not remember

Re: Home Testing

2005-09-26 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
H my vet is awesome. He is from Africa and in this for the animals not the money. Maybe that idea will work

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 8, Issue 127

2005-09-26 Thread Belinda Sauro
Have her tested for hemobartenella, and in the mean time since this is very hard to diagnose I would put her on doxycyline it will take care of the hemo if she has it (and very possibly save her life), and if she doesn't have it it won't hurt her. A CBC would probably be a good idea too.

Re: Skin Problem

2005-09-26 Thread Lora
My cat is going bald on her hind legs. Should I be concerned? Baldness, or alopecia, isn't normal in animals (with exception of certain breeds, like the Chinese Crested (hairless dog). So anytime a bald spot is noticed, your veterinarian should have a look. Extreme itchiness and the resultant