Re: [Felvtalk] THEY'RE NEGATIVE!!!!!

2008-09-16 Thread Laurieskatz
Great news! No, FABULOUSE NEWS!! I AM curious about the liver as a rescuer here nearly killed 4 kittens feeding them liver. I took them from her and nursed them back to health. The vet told me kittens cannot tolerate liver...maybe it was the only thing she fed. I don't remember. (Too much Vitamin

Re: [Felvtalk] THEY'RE NEGATIVE!!!!!

2008-09-16 Thread astatfeld
Wow. This is all incredible news and gives reason to always be hopeful. I'm the one who was fostering a mom with four kittens and two of the kittens tested positive. The vets I spoke to said it's likely that on retest the mom and the two that tested negative will eventually test positive,

[Felvtalk] Help with raw diet

2008-09-16 Thread April and Jay
Hello, I have been researching feeding my cats a raw diet. I found two different supplements Feline Instincts My Natural Cat and Instincts TC by feline future. I don't know which is better. Does anyone use these? Maybe someone with a better knowledge in cat diet can suggest which is better?

[Felvtalk] Help with Anemia questions...

2008-09-16 Thread Joey Dickens
Hey, I appreciate all the answers I've gotten thus far--I'm Oscar's mommy--the cat who has feline leukemia and severe anemia. Since I was still reacting to the news (i.e. crying) when the vet was explaining everything to me over the phone last week, I have decided to meet him for a

Re: [Felvtalk] Help with Anemia questions...

2008-09-16 Thread Sally Davis
Hi Joey I am sure you will get lots of help and answers. I can give you my experience. My Junior was diagnosed with anemia in 2006. The vet thought was sue to hemabartenella(sp). I know you say no fleas but as she explained it only takes one flea. He was put on antibiotics. In the meanwhile I

Re: [Felvtalk] Help with Anemia questions...

2008-09-16 Thread Sharyl
Joey, I'm sorry but I don't remember what you posted about Joey last week.  A lot depend on the type of anemia Oscar has.  If it it non-regenerative and his HCT is below the mid teens you can start him on epogen.   My CRF kitty, Albert, had non regenerative anemia that I managed with a combo of

Re: [Felvtalk] THEY'RE NEGATIVE!!!!!

2008-09-16 Thread Sabrina
I AM curious about the liver as a rescuer here nearly killed 4 kittens feeding them liver. Maybe that was all she gave them? I fed the kitties a balanced diet - organs, muscle meat, bone, a little bit of veg, etc., and about 1 tablespoon per kitty per day of liver Sabrina

Re: [Felvtalk] Help with raw diet

2008-09-16 Thread Sabrina
Hi April, If you are feeding a balanced raw diet, there will be no need for either of these supplements. Check out RawPaws: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawpaws/ for more information on how to properly balance a raw diet. Sabrina www.Pet-Sitter-Pro.com www.LovingGraceRescue.org Orange

Re: [Felvtalk] THEY'RE NEGATIVE!!!!!

2008-09-16 Thread Laurieskatz
I believe it was all she was feeding them. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sabrina Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:17 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] THEY'RE NEGATIVE! I AM curious about the liver as a