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

my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, I just wanted to ask you to take a moment to send a prayer for my most gentle kitty, Rikki who crossed the bridge to heaven tonight - he had the most peaceful crossing -though I was in the same are as he was resting (on the couch), I regret that I was not right besides him and was not holding

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hideyo,I am so sorry for all that you are going through.You are such a sweet and caring lady for these wonderful animals.I hope you can find peace for yourself and your animals very soon I will think positive and healing thoughts for all of you. Sherry Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Marylyn
I am so sorry. Please consider that you were close to him and he may have waited to leave until you fell asleep. Maybe leaving that way was easier for him or he thought it would be easier for you. May the angels give you and all your little ones peace.

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread cindy reasoner
Hideyo, I am so sorry to hear about Rikki. It sounds like you try to do so much to help all the kitties you find. I wish you didn't have to go through so much sorrow. I know you must feel like giving up but even with the babies you have lost you gave them all of your love and caring. If it

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Gussies mom
So sorry about your baby. It sounds like you have had a very difficult time lately. I had a bout with FIP a few years ago with cats pulled from animal control. I had to put my favorite kitten to sleep on my 39th birthday. That's a birthday I won't forget. At least your baby had someone as

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-22 Thread catatonya
There are lots of new people on the list... but I can tell you all. Get rid of your carpet and put in ceramic tile. Keep it sealed. Odor problems gone! t TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ah, yes, the infamous squirts... the one i have doing that now, tho, has the

RE: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Hideyo, I am so sorry about Rikki. Gentle Bridge vibes to him, and I know he knows how much he was loved. I hope that Jojo's problems are treatable, and that Angelina turns up alive and well. If she was a victim of this sick poisoner, may she rest in peace and may he rot in Hell. Rest up, and

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
Someday maybe I will be able to afford this, if I stop taking in so many cats! On 11/22/06, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are lots of new people on the list... but I can tell you all. Get rid of your carpet and put in ceramic tile. Keep it sealed. Odor problems gone! t

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread dede hicken
My heart is breaking for you. I hope you will find peace in time. Dede --- Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I just wanted to ask you to take a moment to send a prayer for my most gentle kitty, Rikki who crossed the bridge to heaven tonight - When you are in the service of

RE: Can FelV Positive Cats Affect health of Transplant Patient?

2006-11-22 Thread Frullani, Anita
I sent the email to the lady and she wrote back below: Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:52:49 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Fwd: Cat siblings] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/felv.html Can people become infected with FeLV? Epidemiological and laboratory

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Hideyo, I'm so sorry. GLOW to light Rikki's path and ease your heart. HUGS Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message

Re: Can FelV Positive Cats Affect health of Transplant Patient?

2006-11-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
I wish Cornell would take all their FELV+ info down. On 11/22/06, Frullani, Anita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sent the email to the lady and she wrote back below: Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:52:49 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Fwd: Cat siblings] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Can FelV Positive Cats Affect health of Transplant Patient?

2006-11-22 Thread Belinda
Just another reason I hate Cornell ... http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/felv.html Can people become infected with FeLV? Epidemiological and laboratory studies have failed to provide evidence that FeLV can be transmitted from infected cats to humans. Regardless, FeLV-infected cats

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread etrent
Hideyo - I am so very sorry. elizabeth -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 4:00 AM Subject: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now Hi, I just wanted to ask you to take a

Re: Can FelV Positive Cats Affect health of Transplant Patient?

2006-11-22 Thread Susan Hoffman
Having adopted a kitten to a man who was HIV+ I know there are additional considerations here. We had to have the kitten tested for toxoplasmosis and a few other things that are not normally of concern. (The adopter paid for the additional testing and the kitten was negative on all counts.)

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Susan Hoffman
I am so sorry. You are going through such hell right now. If this is FIP then know you are living with despair and waiting for the next disaster. I hope the New Mexico rescue's vet is working with UC Davis or Dr. Addie. If this is some new strain of corona then we really need research.

RE: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Actually, I am really hoping that there is no more despair from FIP - it has to end sometime.. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Hoffman Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:05 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?)

Re: Can FelV Positive Cats Affect health of Transplant Patient?

2006-11-22 Thread Belinda
Susan, What your saying is reasonable, this scare tactic is not, anyone immuno-compromised should take precautions, but to say they shouldn't even consider it is ridiculous: It is recommended that pregnant women, people with suppressed immune systems, the very young, and the very old

RE: Can FelV Positive Cats Affect health of Transplant Patient?

2006-11-22 Thread Lisa Ward
Hello All, FelV can not be transferred to any human beingIt is a cat world dieaseOnly other cats can get itAnd beside it is transferred through Salvia, and the litter box...So there is no reason in the world for any human to worry about getting this...Young or old, sick or

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread wendy
Hideyo, I am so sorry to hear about Rikki. You sound beside yourself with anger and sadness. I will pray for peace for you. I hope you are able to at least have a happy Thanksgiving. :) Wendy --- Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I just wanted to ask you to take a moment to

RE: Testing for the cause of anemia

2006-11-22 Thread Gussies mom
PCV (packed cell volume). I think a normal is about 35%. Some of mine were down to around 7% when they died. I'm taking my stamp in Friday for one. IT's about $25 Beth Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you guys tell me what tests are available to find the

Re: Bandy and Inky update

2006-11-22 Thread wendy
Prayers going out to your two boys Kerry. Happy Thanksgiving! :) Wendy --- Kerry Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it has been one of those weeks...First, Bandy...I got up Wed. and Bandy had rubbed all the hair off the right side of his face..He has ringworm again and I got the fulvicin

RE: Testing for the cause of anemia

2006-11-22 Thread Gussies mom
Also is this cat FeLV+? Stomatitis is very common in FeLV cats Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Could you guys tell me what tests are available to find the cause of anemia Other than viral tests to rule out certain illness from virus – and FIA –I am trying to find

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

2006-11-22 Thread Gussies mom
Hope everyone stays well through the holiday. Beth Stamp - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited.

OT: Happy Thanksgiving guys

2006-11-22 Thread wendy
Hey guys, I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, and let all of you know that I give thanks for having you in my life. You are all a blessing, not to mention collectively, an enormous wealth of knowledge. May you be blessed for your selflessness and kindness. :) Wendy

Sick cat, ideas?

2006-11-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi all, I have a foster cat named Ciara. I pulled her from the local shelter in late March of this year with her 5 kittens. One kitten died, apparently of URI. Several kittens had severe eye infections to the point their eyes were sealed shut. They were cleaned twice a day with saline and

Re: Sick cat, ideas?

2006-11-22 Thread Kelly L
At 02:33 PM 11/22/2006, you wrote: It may be a long shot but ask the vet about Pemphigus. It does take a biopsy to diagnose, SMALL biopsy of the skin??there are two types. One is worse than the other, One of my cats had it, It causes scaly crusty hair loss, it is auto immune and pred plus

Re: Can FelV Positive Cats Affect health of Transplant Patient?

2006-11-22 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
That applies to ALL cats, not just FELV+ ones. CATS in general (and dogs too, for that matter), can carry things immuno-compromised humans may be more apt to catch, like worms, protozoan infections, toxoplasmosis, and just germs in general. The FELV has no effect on that matter. Yes, cornell has

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-22 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I've heard horror stories about wood laminate, the cat/dog pee eats through the finish and destroys it. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:

Re: Happy Thanksgiving guys

2006-11-22 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Same back to you Wendy! And to everyone else too! I am truly thankful to have such a wonderful group of people to keep me company! I've made my cranberry/apple sauce, the fudge is cooling now, the sweet potato pies are in the oven (3 of them, I promised 2 as gifts), and all my veggie prep work

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-22 Thread Kelley Saveika
I really want tile, but it is SO EXPENSIVE. On 11/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard horror stories about wood laminate, the cat/dog pee eats through the finish and destroys it. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!

Re: Sick cat, ideas?

2006-11-22 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I'd HIGHLY suspect herpes-virus. Herpes can cause all of the same symptoms as an URI can, plus it's MORE apt to cause eyes to seal shut and to cause cornea damage. It IS treatable though, I have a regimen suggested a year or so ago from this list: One treatment for Feline Herpes recommended to me

Blaze please add to the CLS

2006-11-22 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Once again we lost another sweet boy to that aweful felv.Blaze was not with us for long but he was such a sweet beautiful orange boy.I remember the first night I met him,I walked in and this handsome young blazing orange baby met me at the door welcoming me with his meow.He loved sleeping in

Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

2006-11-22 Thread Sherry DeHaan
you too Beth and Stamp :) Gussies mom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hope everyone stays well through the holiday. Beth Stamp - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo!

Re: OT: Happy Thanksgiving guys

2006-11-22 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Wendy,ditto to you too,you guys are the best support system I can think of besides cats of course. :) wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, and let all of you know that I give thanks for having you in my life. You are all a blessing,

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-22 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
If I ever build my own home (like yeah, never), I would put in stained concrete floors. Stained concrete looks REALLY nice, almost marble if it's done right (at a fraction of the cost). Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter

Re: Blaze please add to the CLS

2006-11-22 Thread ETrent
I am so sorry, Sherry. elizabeth In a message dated 11/22/06 20:00:23 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Once again we lost another sweet boy to that aweful felv.Blaze was not with us for long but he was such a sweet beautiful orange boy.I remember the first night I met him,I

Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

2006-11-22 Thread ETrent
Thank you. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. elizabeth In a message dated 11/22/06 18:06:24 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hope everyone stays well through the holiday. Beth Stamp Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited.

Re: OT: Happy Thanksgiving guys

2006-11-22 Thread ETrent
Thank you - and a Happy Thanksgiving to you. I am very blessed indeed to have found this group. much love to all from elizabeth, phelix, antonio, tiffany, lexie, shakiti, othello, tori, and mama kitty In a message dated 11/22/06 18:14:06 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey

Re: Happy Thanksgiving guys

2006-11-22 Thread ETrent
Sounds delish. I just frosted a three layer Italian Cream Cake and the sponge for the sour dough rolls is working its magic in there. Made a marinated salad and will cut up a lot of fresh fruit and bake the rolls in the morning. I am SO thankful that the Thanksgiving festivities aren't at my

OT: my feral calico mama Angelica is back!!

2006-11-22 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone, I just wanted to tell you that I just saw my missing calico mama, angelica waiting for me on my porch - after talking to AC, and haven't seen her for the past 4 days, I was so convninced that she was not with us anymore after my neighbor poisoning cats in my neighborhood -- cannot

To Kelley re. floors

2006-11-22 Thread wendy
Hey Kelley, My husband and I tiled our house ourselves this past spring and summer. We did almost the whole house, except for the master bedroom, master closet-pretty small, and one of the other bedrooms. Our whole house is a little over 1500 square feet, so it was quite a job, but we did it,

Re: OT: my feral calico mama Angelica is back!!

2006-11-22 Thread ETrent
I am so glad she is back! elizabeth In a message dated 11/22/06 23:42:21 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, everyone, I just wanted to tell you that I just saw my missing calico mama, angelica waiting for me on my porch – after talking to AC, and haven’t seen her for the

Re: OT: my feral calico mama Angelica is back!!

2006-11-22 Thread Kelly L
GREAT...YOU SURE NEEDED SOME GOOD NEWS! Kelly At 09:35 PM 11/22/2006, you wrote: Hi, everyone, I just wanted to tell you that I just saw my missing calico mama, angelica waiting for me on my porch – after talking to AC, and haven’t seen her for the past 4 days, I was so convninced

Re: my 5th loss (to FIP?) - Rikki is at peace now

2006-11-22 Thread Gina WN
Hideyo, I am very sorry about Rikki. Gina Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I just wanted to ask you to take a moment to send a prayer for my most gentle kitty, Rikki who crossed the bridge to heaven tonight – he had the most peaceful crossing –though I was in