Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda

2007-05-12 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Cassandra,sending good thoughts and prayers to you all.I hope Koda starts to feel better and Tomi continues to get well.Hugs Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, Tomi seems to be doing much better after his crash 2 weeks ago. He is acting alot more like his normal self,

Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)

2007-05-12 Thread elizabeth trent
Hi Marissa, I'm terribly behind but I just read your story about your vet and I am so thrilled for you! What a wonderful human being -- not just vet. I am so glad you have her. elizabeth On 5/9/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an

Prednisone?

2007-05-12 Thread Teresa
I recently have acquired several felv+ cats, the one who is sick at the moment is a pathetic case who was dropped off on the highway near a farm, a very popular dumping spot I've been monitoring for the past few years. Many or most of them end up at home with me if they seem not to be faring

Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon

2007-05-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
Yes, the astore is a way for Rescuties to get a percentage of the stuff people buy. i need to change that to a general amazon.com link though. Although the astrones are a good idea, I find people are confused by them and it would be better to just link to the front page of Amazon. Amazon pays

Re: Prednisone?

2007-05-12 Thread Susan Hoffman
Prednisone and prednisolone SUPPRESS the immune system. I would not use it with a cat who already had a compromised immune system. (Out of curiosity, what did your vet say about this?) My favorite supplement is transfer factor feline complete. It has an incredible array of vitamins and

Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda

2007-05-12 Thread Nina
Me too Cassandra. It's so uplifting that Tomi made it through his crash and then so disheartening now that Koda is ailing. I understand completely the feeling of 'when will things get back to normal'? So many of us on the list have lived through those times. It will happen though. Hold on,

Re: We're Baaack!!!!

2007-05-12 Thread Nina
How did operation get all the cats in the house without the neighbors seeing them go? Did you sneak them in using cardboard boxes? I hope you are settled soon and everyone loves their new digs! Nina elizabeth trent wrote: Glad you made it safe and sound. Good to hear from you. elizabeth

Re: We're Baaack!!!!

2007-05-12 Thread TatorBunz
YAY!!! So glad you made it. Please do tell us how you managed to sneak them all in! In a message dated 5/12/2007 10:36:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How did operation get all the cats in the house without the neighbors seeing them go? Did you sneak them in

??? about a negative kitty

2007-05-12 Thread TatorBunz
Okay, I have a Siamese ever since he was a baby (6 weeks old rescue) he has a fetish for plastic. Especially the plastic bags from the grocery stores it doesn't matter which store it's from. He will lick it or love it. He has been tested and there is nothing medically wrong with him. He is

Re: ??? about a negative kitty

2007-05-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
Yes. I have a beautiful 3 year old Balinese that does this. No plastic bag is safe from her. On 5/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, I have a Siamese ever since he was a baby (6 weeks old rescue) he has a fetish for plastic. Especially the plastic bags from the grocery

Re: Prednisone?

2007-05-12 Thread Nina
Oh my Teresa, thank you so much for doing all you do for these kitties. I just can't imagine abandoning any cat on the side of a busy road in winter, let alone one that is sick and blind. I'll never understand how people can be so cruel. Thank goodness little Timmy found his way to you.

Re: ??? about a negative kitty

2007-05-12 Thread Nina
I have heard of this with other cats too. Very strange, but I guess some cats have a fetish for plastic! I remember hearing about people finding out that their cats enjoyed peeing on plastic, this after covering furniture with plastic to avoid having it peed on. One woman told of how she

Re: ??? about a negative kitty

2007-05-12 Thread TatorBunz
Yep, I have another Siamese that does that too! Well it's a never ending saga in my house when it comes to the Siamese. In a message dated 5/12/2007 11:01:39 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have heard of this with other cats too. Very strange, but I guess some

Re: Cat on immunoregulin

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've never heard of silver collagen, but the other treatments sound logical and appropriate. Good for your vet for treating appropriately, and not writing your cat off! can you let us know his name and location, we keep a record of all FELV friendly vets so others can find them. Phaewryn

Re: New Member - Deb and mixing

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That's awesome news! It probably was brought in with Jadon or Bruschi, or maybe both had it. Did they come from the same place by chance? Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a

Re: Cat on immunoregulin

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Betamox is a UK branded pennicillin: http://www.norbrook.co.uk/products/ProductData.cfm/product_Key/407/CatKey/1/Section/Veterinary_Products/ Dexifort is a UK branded dexamethasone: http://www.intervet.co.uk/products_public/dexafort/010_overview.asp Valid treatments, sounds fine to me! Not sure

Re: OT- Cheap source of Zithromax? - fleas

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
All pesticides are toxic poisons, something people tend to forget! That's why I do my best to avoid using them, and I use a flea shampoo first, as it rinses off. Like I said, if it has numerous warnings on it to wash your hands after contact... do you REALLY want to POUR it over your cat's skin

Re: We're Baaack!!!!

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yay! Welcome back! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals!

Re: Cassidy now at Best Friends

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Welcome back Melissa, sounds like an emotionally draining situation. I know you will get through it though! Just remember, he's in a happy place now, like you said. Congrats on the new job too! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources

Re: Cat on immunoregulin - colloidal silver

2007-05-12 Thread Nina
I think she means colloidal silver. I heard about it when I was on an IBD list. I even purchased some, but chickened out when it came to trying it. I have read of anequdotal reports of it benefiting immune related diseases. Here's an excerpt from a website about it:

Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I will be sending peaceful thoughts of comfort and love to Koda this weekend. Do you have a heated bed, or a heating pad she could lay on, that might help make her more comfortable. Be sure to cover the heating pad in several towels or a thick blanket and set it on low, the human designed pads

Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yes, it's called iGive. See the link in my signature to sign up. The Feline Veterinary Assistance Program gets an EXTRA $5 donation for every new member that signs up THROUGH MY SIG LINK! Phaewryn http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your

Re: Prednisone?

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dog food and milk will LEAD TO BLINDNESS IN CATS. It does not contain TAURINE, an amino acid which cats require. Taurine deficiency in cats leads to BLINDNESS. So, basically, EVERY cat at that dairy farm will be blind eventually. The kindest thing you could do is DONATE the dairy farm bags of cat

Re: ??? about a negative kitty

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yep, it's normal behavior. I had one cat who ATE those bags, and I now have several who think they are the BEST litterbox on earth. Cats are fascinated by plastic bags, it seems. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources

Re: Cat on immunoregulin - colloidal silver

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oh yeah, the stuff that turns people BLUE. Love that stuff, the best snake oil treatment in decades! http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/PhonyAds/silverad.html http://www.silvermedicine.org/argyria.html If your cat is a Russian Blue, I suppose it's totally harmless, LOL! Phaewryn

Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon

2007-05-12 Thread Marylyn
Suggestion: My bet is there are a lot of people here who are as clueless as I am re this. Maybe someone could start a topic with a painless giving subject line and explain it to those who are not reading about Terramycin. Kroger's has gift cards you buy thru whatever charity--mine is Ally Cat

Re: Cat on immunoregulin - colloidal silver

2007-05-12 Thread MaryChristine
the emperor's new supplement On 5/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh yeah, the stuff that turns people BLUE. Love that stuff, the best snake oil treatment in decades! http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/PhonyAds/silverad.html

Re: ??? about a negative kitty

2007-05-12 Thread MaryChristine
seems that there is either beef- or fish-oil byproducts used in the manufacture of the bags. someday i'll come across the bookmark that explains it and will share... On 5/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep, it's normal behavior. I had one cat who ATE those bags, and I

Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon

2007-05-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
IGive does NOT give % on Amazon purchases. On 5/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it's called iGive. See the link in my signature to sign up. The Feline Veterinary Assistance Program gets an EXTRA $5 donation for every new member that signs up THROUGH MY SIG LINK!

Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon

2007-05-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
That is a good idea. I will make a list:0 On 5/12/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IGive does NOT give % on Amazon purchases. On 5/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it's called iGive. See the link in my signature to sign up. The Feline Veterinary Assistance

painless ways to donate thread

2007-05-12 Thread MaryChristine
you guys can continue this thread, with the various affiliate programs, igive.com, etc. and don't forget to add www.guidestar.com to check on places. i'm just gonna do www.goodsearch.com where you can earn money for your favorite charity with each web search you conduct--i know that

Re: OT - Terramycin big sale at Amazon

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oh yeah, I think I was thinking of overstock.com. My bad. Here's the list of places that give through iGive, if anyone is totally lost on what we are talking about: http://www.igive.com/igivemall/body_merchantlist.cfm?sort=name And more about what iGive is: http://www.igive.com/html/faqs.cfm

Re: painless ways to donate thread

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That goodsearch link is cool. I'm a big time googler, I suppose it would be at least partially painless to switch to that search. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of

Re: painless ways to donate thread

2007-05-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
OK. MC was talking about Guidestar. That is where you can check to see if a program is 501(c)3. Amazon.com has a great affiliate program. If you wanted to give to Rescuties - you could go to www.rescuties.org and click in the left sidebar on the Amazon logo. That will take you to the Amazon

Re: painless ways to donate thread

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hey, cool! Feline Emergency Assistance DOES have a amazon program too! Very cool. I will have to save that in my favs for my next amazon order! Thanks for the tip! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/felineveterin-20 Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat

We made it!!!

2007-05-12 Thread dede hicken
We made it to NY. It has taken this long to iron out all the bugs in my ISP. Getting ready for the trip was the hardest thing I have ever done, but the trip itself was great...well almost. You might know it, but Ki, my FeLV guy got really sick. Couldn't find a vet when i needed one. I really

Re: We made it!!!

2007-05-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Glad you made it and everyone is OK. My cat named Kiki used to get terribly car sick as well! let us know about the cat facilities when you get settled, the phrasing peaked my curiosity, I admit! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources

Re: painless ways to donate thread

2007-05-12 Thread Kelley Saveika
Mine is http://www.amazon.com/gp/homepage.html/104-3465082-8492705?ie=UTF8tag=rescuties-20link%5Fcode=hom Or http://tinyurl.com/33oosa in tiny url format. On 5/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, cool! Feline Emergency Assistance DOES have a amazon program too! Very cool.

Re: painless ways to donate thread

2007-05-12 Thread Marylyn
Goodsearch is great if you don't search too much for their taste. And it isn't really difficult. I do too much searching for them. IGive has some wonderful stores--at least ones I really like. I've moved from a fairly large city to a very rural county so on line shopping is a major thing

Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda

2007-05-12 Thread C J
Thank you all. Well, Koda didn't make it through the night. We had a heating pad for her wrapped in flannel sheets. I went to bed at midnight last night, and my husband sat up with her for awhile. She passed away at 1am this morning. He said it was really hard to watch her go, but at least

Re: Double Positive in NY (altered F, approx. 1 y/o)

2007-05-12 Thread JENI RECA
Hi Tad and Patricia, I can't dirve her up until the weekend after next, my sister is coming in from France this weekend coming up and I haven't seen her in a year. The the weekend after that I could do it on a saturday. If need be I could keep her at my house unti then, just let me know.