Re: Hardy

Sherry,I am so sorry for your loss.JoanSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all,sweet Hardy that I told you all about crossed the Rainbow bridge yesterday,I did get to tell him that I loved him and he purred and purred.He always purred as soon as you would pet him,can he be added

Pit Bulls

Title: Message Does anyone still have the email that had all the dog pictures and you had to guess the pit bull? Thanks, Joan

Bailey is anemic

Hi All, My little Bailey is now anemic, he started losing weight over the last 2 months and his count was 22 or 23 about 2 weeks ago and yesterday was down to 18. We are not positive this is exactly accurate because getting blood from him is extremely difficult and yesterday we were only

Re: Bailey is anemic

Here's hoping that Bailey improves. He has always been one of the poster cats on this list.Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All,My little Bailey is now anemic, he started losing weight over the last 2 months and his count was 22 or 23 about 2 weeks ago and yesterday was down to 18.We are

Re: Bailey is anemic

Thanks Joan, I have to admit I'm pretty scared and worried. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls

Re: Bailey is anemic

Bleinda, I am one of the people who has been praising Immuno-regulin, but I used it for difficult URI's, not anemia. Someone else on the list had luck with it raising the WBC count. But the article by Dr. Lees on the website says that he has used it successfully with very anemic positives,

Re: Hardy

Sherry. Hardy had you to love him until the end even though it was only in a short time. Bless You! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for

RE: Bailey is anemic

Dear Belinda, I'm so sorry to hear Bailey has anemia. I hope the result shows it's not the nonregenerative type. Sadly I did not have a chance to use the immumoregulin that I obtained for Flavia, so I have no experience of actually using it. But Michelle (Lerner) had used it and it was on

Re: Bailey is anemic

Yes, I totally agree Bailey is the "Poster Kitty" for the Felv List! I do hope he gets better soon! Wish I could offer some help. :( Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for

Re: Pit Bulls

Joan, Here it is - Take the test and see if you can pick out the pit bull out of this page of pictures. It's amazing how many other breeds look similar. http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html Kat (Mew Jersey) On Tue, 3 Jan 2006, Doljan, Joan wrote: Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006

Re: Pit Bulls

I thank you too. I couldn't find the link in my saved mail. My husband and I was discussing this yesterday when he saw some of Animal Cops the other night with all the pit bulls. I was telling him of all the different ones. Thanks again! In a message dated 1/3/2006 7:13:01 AM Pacific Standard

RE: Pit Bulls

Thanks -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kat Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 10:15 AM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: Re: Pit Bulls Joan, Here it is - Take the test and see if you can pick out the pit bull out of this page

Re: Hardy

Hey Sherry, I am sorry to hear about Hardy. It must be tough working in the shelter and losing kitties you develop a relationship with. I respect you and all the others who work in animal sanctuaries for taking the selfless time to work with these homeless babies. Bless you. :) Wendy ---

Re: opinion?

I think it's good information. Seems to be a good overview of FeLV, but I wish the vet would have added something about the value of all cat's lives so that people wouldn't be getting the idea after reading this that FeLV is such a horrible thing (I know it is, but if that's all they understand,

Re: Pit Bulls

Here is the website with the test: http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service

Re: Pit Bulls

Opps, guess someone had already sent it :) -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

Gloria, I've been off-line all last week, but wanted to add my condolences on your loss of Pansy. It's such a shock when something like this happens - seemingly out of the blue. Something sort of similar happened to me -only it was a week after I had my 6 month old baby Callie (who was just the

anemia

I'm wondering what to do about my fragile 19 year-old Fu. He is so anemic he can barely walk. He is not felv positive. The vet said his red cell blood count is affected by the pred we give him to keep his intestinal cancer in remission and the fluids he need for hyperthyroid related/probably

Re: Bailey is anemic

Belinda, Please keep us posted on Bailey. I hope that he responds well to the Epogen and I/R. I will keep you and Bailey in my prayers. :) Wendy __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year.

Re: Pit Bulls

here's a new one that just came through on one of my lists. they say it's harder. personally, i did so badly on the original that i haven't even TRIED this one (but i DID save the link!) http://www.chako.org/breedtest.html-- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

OT - Cat Trans Lambertville, MI to Bella Vista, AR Jan 7 8

Contacts are [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] Begin forwarded message: From: Carolyn Fitzgerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maine Coon Rescue http://mainecoonrescue.com is transporting Baby Huey, who is a big beautiful Maine Coon Cat, from_foster: Pat Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] to his

Re: OT - Cat Trans Lambertville, MI to Bella Vista, AR Jan 7 8

Wonder how close this is to MinneapolisGloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Contacts are [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED]Begin forwarded message: From: Carolyn Fitzgerald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Maine Coon Rescue http://mainecoonrescue.com is transporting Baby Huey, who is a big beautiful

Re: Bailey is anemic

Best of luck to you, Belinda - I've used Georges Aloe Vera for stomatitis, and also Antirode (Clindamycin), all seemed to help. I've wondered about essential fatty acids to counter wasting. Was reading about CLA (Linoleic Acid?). Lots of good vibes for sweet Bailey. Gloria On Jan 3,

Re: anemia

I do not understand why pred would make anemia worse-- they often give steroids to make anemia better. The only thing I can think of with anemia that steroids would make worse is if it is caused by a bacteria like hemobartanella. I would guess, with Fu's kidney failure, that the anemia is

Need your help with Stretch

Hi guys, I don't know if you remember me saying that my nephew, who turned 11 in Nov., came to live with us in May, and we took in his three kitties that his mom just left at their house when they moved out. Well, one of his kitties, Stretch, started breathing funny yesterday evening. You could

Re: Bailey is anemic

Belinda, I have no experience with anemia, so can only suggest trying the raw liver shake. But I will keep Bailey and you in my prayers for a quick recovery! Kat (Mew Jersey)

Re: Add Pansy to the bridge list

Thanks so much, Kat - it helps to know of other experiences with this sort of thing, and that there are other possibilities for causes. Gloria On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:42 AM, Kat wrote: Gloria, I've been off-line all last week, but wanted to add my condolences on your loss of Pansy. It's

Re: anemia

Hmmm - I'm wondering why PetTinic would be a problem.. Gloria On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:42 AM, BONNIE J KALMBACH wrote: I'm wondering what to do about my fragile 19 year-old Fu. He is so anemic he can barely walk. He is not felv positive. The vet said his red cell blood count is affected by

Re: OT - Cat Trans Lambertville, MI to Bella Vista, AR Jan 7 8

It's Michigan, not Minnisota.. and going from Michigan to Arkansas. On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:59 AM, Susan Loesch wrote: Wonder how close this is to Minneapolis Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Contacts are [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] Begin forwarded message: From: Carolyn

Re: OT - Cat Trans Lambertville, MI to Bella Vista, AR Jan 7 8

Well, duh. Minnesota is MN - I know that!Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's Michigan, not Minnisota.. and going from Michigan to Arkansas.On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:59 AM, Susan Loesch wrote: Wonder how close this is to Minneapolis Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Contacts are [EMAIL

Re: Bailey is anemic

GLOW for bailey, belinda. no suggestions as the only anemia i've dealt with either was too far gone to treat (back when i didn't know what pale gums meant, sadly), or responded easily to resolving the cause (a really bad flea year, back before topical treatments.) re: the stomatitis, i echo

Re: anemia

Bonnie, My Bailey will be starting epogen as soon as we get it. The vets tell you there is a possibility of reaction this is not true, When and if a cat developes antibodies (if this ever happens it usuall takes atleast three months or longer) all that means is that the epogen (procrit,

Re: Need your help with Stretch

Also, Stretch did not have a fever, surprisingly, and has not been eating or drinking that we can tell. __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/

Re: anemia

The vet talked about reactions relative to Fu's case, not Petinnic in general. He is a young vet and people tell me that he graduated at the top of his class at Wisconsin, and I have been impressed by him. He is nothing if not thorough. And, of course, Tuesdays are his day off.. Bonnie

Re: anemia

Michelle, I don't know what his rbc or hematocrit is; the vet told me but I don't remember other than that it is extremely low. Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2006 10:04 am Subject: Re: anemia To:

Re: anemia

Bonnie, I'm so sorry to hear Fu is not doing well. I've fallen for your sweet Fu through your posts about him and I'm praying that he once again makes a miraculous come back. If I were you, given how serious his condition is, I am worried about him making it a few more days , I might try

Cats in sinks

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Re: anemia

Nina, That was such a sweet post. I talked to another vet at the clinic; she is going to call a specialist at the vet school about Epogen. She said at the clinic where she used to work, there were almost always bad reactions to Epogen, which is why they are so cautious about it. Bonnie

Re: anemia

Well that seems strange. How is it that the members of this list have had good results and they have almost always had bad reactions? Could it be something about differing protocols, or applications? Maybe your vet is using more than others that have had success? Or the circumstances are

Re: Need your help with Stretch

Hi Wendy, My approx 8mth old boy, maurice recently had to be put down he had similar symptoms. He developed fluid in outside of his lungs. He was approx. 2mths when we found him on a track while kids were at track practice. He was tested around july found to have FELV +. He had done well until

Re: Cats in sinks

Thanks for the comic relief Bonnie. As I was paging through picture after picture, they not only made me laugh, but it warmed my heart to think of all the good homes out there with guardians that not only thought it was cute enough to take a picture of their cat in the sink, but wanted to

RE: Cats in sinks

Yes, aren't they great! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 2:03 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cats in sinks Thanks for the comic relief Bonnie. As I was paging through picture

Re: Need your help with Stretch

It's not that it is a symptom of FeLV, but it can be a symptom of mediastinal lymphoma (lymphoma that starts in the lymph node in the chest), to which FeLV+ cats are prone (but other cats get it as well). The thing I do not like about what the vet did is that if it is mediastinal lymphoma,

Re: Hardy

Goodnight, sweet Hardy... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

Re: Bailey is anemic

Healing thoughts coming your way. =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

Re: Cats in sinks

I'll be adding to this one! LOL =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

RE: Hardy

Title: Message Oh Sherry, I'm in tears reading about Hardy. Poor little fellow. I'm so glad he had you at his side, and knew he was loved right to the end. You havetaken on a tough assignment. Bless you for that. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: anemia/bad reactions

Bonnie, A friend's cat (here in NJ) DID have a bad reaction to epogen. It was almost like an allergic reaction to it - bad enough that the cat looked like she was dying no matter what. Fortunately, the vet figured out what was happening (in time) and discontinued the injections. But from what the

HELP! Tsubomi is bulling Ginger -

Hi, I recently found out that Tsubomi is bulling my baby Ginger they are both FeLK kitties and are isolated in a small area I was hoping that they will become friends. Recently I noticed that, Ginger does not go up to her favorite place the top of the tower it seems its because Tsubomi

Re: HELP! Tsubomi is bulling Ginger -

I had a similar situation with Buddy bullying Simon, both of whom were FeLV+ and sort of confined (at the time they lived in a furnished garage apartment with a fenced in yard and cat door, so it was not a small space, but still somewhat confined). He really terrified and bullied Simon.

RE: HELP! Tsubomi is bulling Ginger -

First of all, I am so sorry to hear about what happened to Buddy we do everything we can to care for our little babies.. but when something like this happens, I know that we always think of things we did or did not do.. but regardless, I know that Buddy knows that you loved and still love

Re: HELP! Tsubomi is bulling Ginger -

Yes, I think that might help too. In a message dated 1/3/2006 6:18:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: – I am also thinking it’s a territorial thing as Tsubomi wants to claim that the top of the tower is hers – do you think having another cat tower will help,

RE: Hardy

Title: Message Dear Sherry, sometimes its not so much about the quantity, but the quality of the time you spend and it sounds like, Hardys life meant so much more by meeting you I know he is no longer in his body, but I am sure that his soul is still right besides you, and loving you.

OT: I Stole Your Dog Today

I couldn't resist passing this along to you: I STOLE YOUR DOG TODAYCopyright Jim Willis 2002http://www.crean.com/jimwillis/ I stole your dog today. No, I didn't set a foot on your property, but from the condition of your dog, I can imagine what it looks like...the word "junkyard" comes to

Fu's red cell blood count

Michelle and all - the vet just said Fu's red cell blood count is 15. I know that's pretty low. I wonder if the methimazole he's taking for hyperthyroidism is causing the anemia? I think at a very frail 19 years, he's certainly too old for surgical thyroid removal. Bonnie

Re: HELP! Tsubomi is bulling Ginger -

That's a great idea... Gloria On Jan 3, 2006, at 5:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I think that might help too. In a message dated 1/3/2006 6:18:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: – I am also thinking it’s a territorial thing as Tsubomi wants to claim that the

Re: Fu's red cell blood count

15 is low, but not deathly low. It depends on how fast it is dropping. Kerry's Bandy was down to 17, I think, and is back up to 32 through a combination of folic acid and some other supplements, and I think he was on Epogen for a while. Did you save the post with all her recommendations? I

Re: Bailey is anemic

Me too, Belinda. I hope Bailey starts improving with his eating and with the epogen. I wish I had a better suggestion. I did use immunoregulin withmy CC, but she was not anemic.tonyaJoan Doljan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Here's hoping that Bailey improves. He has always been one of the poster

Re: Need your help with Stretch

May, Thank you for the information. I am sorry that Maurice had to be put down. Stretch is not looking too well. We force fed her tonight and she did great with that, but her breathing is still somewhat labored. I will keep you posted. :) Wendy P.S. You must not be too far from me;

RE: Pit Bulls

Good to see you Kat!tonya"Doljan, Joan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KatSent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 10:15 AMTo: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'Subject: Re: Pit BullsJoan,Here it is - Take the test and

Re: Need your help with Stretch

Hi Michelle, Thank you for the info. I am going to give another day or two to see how things go before taking Stretch back to the doc. Frankly, we are tapped out on money. We are not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination, and after spending hundreds of dollars trying to save Cricket, and

Re: anemia

Probably it would be bad for the kidneys?tGloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm - I'm wondering why PetTinic would be a problem..GloriaOn Jan 3, 2006, at 9:42 AM, BONNIE J KALMBACH wrote: I'm wondering what to do about my fragile 19 year-old Fu. He is so anemic he can barely walk. He is

Re: Need your help with Stretch

Wendy, I'm sorry to hear about Stretch losing weight and her breathing difficulties. Did your vet take any xrays? Did I understand you to say he thinks it's either fluid on her chest, OR an enlarged lymph node? I'm no vet, but they seem like two very different things to me. I guess the dex

Re: Need your help with Stretch

Ask Stretch what she wants. I have not followed this line but I have a beautiful cat, Kitty, who has cancer. We determined that for sure in Feb. and she made it plain to me that she did not want the treatments offered. I asked some animal communicator friends I meet with regularly to talk

Re: Need your help with Stretch

I wrote my reply to you before I got this one. I understand all to well the hardship of money concerns and vet care. I hate it when money is a factor, but sometimes it is. Having the fluid drained, (if that's what's going on), will make Stretch more comfortable and it's possible that it won't

Re: Fu's red cell blood count

Could you please send me Kerry's post? Thanks very much, Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2006 7:22 pm Subject: Re: Fu's red cell blood count To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 15 is low, but not deathly low. It depends

Re: Fu's red cell blood count

Bonnie~ The anemia may be a result of the methimazole. (Check out www.vetinfo.com/cthyroidtreat.html). How long has Fu been on the methimazole? I agree, 19 is a risky age for the surgery. Another side effect from methimazole use is damage to the kidneys... It's so hard when our babies get on in

Kerry's Bandy anemia post 1

---BeginMessage--- Hi, I have read your post and thought I would send you the info on what I am doing for Bandy who is Felv and FIV+. He has anemia due to the Felv.. I am giving him Folic acid with every meal...I sprinkle it on his food so it is really hard to tell how much he is getting..I

Fwd: Bandy's latest blood work

---BeginMessage--- Hi everyone, Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and your kitties are doing good. Bandy's last blood work was in Oct..PCV 27 and weight 7.1#..so week before Christmas it was 32 and weight was 8.2#...His vet couldn't believe it...and I was a little nervous about having

Re: Need your help with Stretch

I know. When Simon needed to go into the hospital, they would not admit him without me paying half the estimate, and there was not enough room on our credit card for it. Luckily my mom was able and willing to give me her credit card number for it. It was very scary feeling, though, until she

Re: Bailey is anemic

Hi All, Bailey will be getting epogen tomorrow if it comes in, I ordered it from Fred Meyer and it should be here tomorrow. He will get 400 units 3x's a week and then check his count again. He is eating a bit more today though still not enough and really hating the meds. He is so

Re: Bailey is anemic

PS. His mouth is nicely healed, gums are just too pale. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls

Re: Bailey is anemic

Belinda, sending positive thoughts. Might it be useful to try the folic acid that seems to help Bandy so much? I have no idea what the cause of Bandy's anemia was or if it was nonregenerative, but I was very impressed by his progress. Michelle

Re: Bailey is anemic

Michelle, Thank you for finding Kerry's post's, I'm going to print them out and take them to my vet to look over, Bailey gets some of the stuff already (coq-10, omega oils) because I put it in his food, but some of the other stuff I will get also. I just have to be careful how much stuff

Re: Bailey is anemic

Yes, I know that dilemma all too well. Prayers and warm thoughts, Michelle In a message dated 1/4/2006 12:02:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle, Thank you for finding Kerry's post's, I'm going to print them out and take them to my vet to look over, Bailey gets

Re: Bailey is anemic

Yes the folic acid is one of the things I am going to add. I have to order it, have some other stuff coming also, my kitchen cabinet is full of all kinds of stuff. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP

Re: Bailey is anemic

I don't have suggestions to add, I just wanted you to know that I'm sending healing energy for Bailey's recovery and calming strength to see you through. Blessings to you both, Nina Belinda Sauro wrote: Hi All, Bailey will be getting epogen tomorrow if it comes in, I ordered it from

Re: Bailey is anemic

Belinda~ Sending positive healing vibes for your Bailey!!! ( Several years ago, I took home one of my favorite feral girls, when she was diagnosed terminal, and no one could treat her at shelter. I found a fantastic vet (who wasn't "afraid" of a feral cat), and we treated her with

Re: Need your help with Stretch

Wendy~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and Stretch. I am so sorry that you and your nephew are faced with this. And, I understand about the financial situation... Years ago, I never had to worry. I "cashed out" my entire 401K plan when my first Rottie was diagnosed with AIHA. I've

Re: Need your help with Stretch

Wendy,I am so sorry to hear about Stretch. Most of the time I have heard people discuss these kinds of symptoms it has not been good news. You do what you can, and that's all you can do. It is hard to accept, but most of ushave been where you are. Sometimes youspend thousands and are able to

Re: Fu's red cell blood count

Bonnie,I'm sorry Fu is not doing well. I don't know about the methamizole affecting the anemia, but I don't think you can just stop giving it. I lost my cat Olive who had hyperthyroidism to kidney failure. There is a great hyper-t yahoo group that might be able to give you some ideas to help