Re: [Felvtalk] Question re: keeping them healthy-article

2008-12-13 Thread Lisa Borden
You didn't get it because your immune system was strong enough to fight it off. Hospitalized patients are the ones that are at risk for getting c-diff. I could probably take care of a hundred patients with it and not get it. The reason we (nurses) wear gowns when taking care of these

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 6, Issue 12

2008-12-13 Thread Marci Blinn
I have a cat with felv I have had her now for about 2 months, she is doing really good. After some argueing with the vet he finally agreed to put her on Interferon. They did both the Elisa and the IFA 2 mos ago and both were positive. I took her back today after the 60 days and the Elisa test

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 6, Issue 12

2008-12-13 Thread Cougar Clan
I took Dixie to a holistic vet who did wonders for her quality of life. She lived 3 wonderful years and had everything If you have access to one, I would urge you to check it out. (Betty Boswell put her on several supplements that were great. Dr. Boswell was her first stop after

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk Digest, Vol 6, Issue 12

2008-12-13 Thread Karen Griffith
Marci, I have had very good luck holistically with my FeLV kitties by using Transfer Factor Plus. It is an immune booster and is very effective. A good diet is also of great importance. If you want more information on Transfer Factor, here is a link to an informational site.

[Felvtalk] ot-cdiff

2008-12-13 Thread catatonya
evidently this is a new bug that is very contagious. It is common in nursing homes and hospitals. :( tonya dlg...@windstream.net wrote: yes it is. story was about Grace Voros, 85 who took a minor fall. went to hospital for x-ray. no broken bones, but contracted c. diff and died. article

[Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-13 Thread Southernes
I just found this list after doing a little on line reading. I joined this list to learn more about the issues surrounding caring for a Feline Leukemia positive cat. Here's our story: I have never owned a cat or even been around a cat in my life and I'm almost 52. Two years ago this coming

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-13 Thread Cougar Clan
Oh my. A story I know well. With both Felv+ and Felv- cats. You have been hooked by an angel. My first and only Felv+ was Dixie. She was probably 3 or so years old. After I decided to find a way to keep her (She apparently had lost her home and was hanging out with the ferals behind

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-13 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Sidney -- Welcome! General Sterling Price is so lucky to have found you. Sounds like he knew exactly what he was doing when he crawled into your lap in your garden!! Just make sure he eats something every day, by whatever means necessary. We got our Luc through fatty liver disease caused by

Re: [Felvtalk] Introduction - new here (LONG)

2008-12-13 Thread Cougar Clan
I wonder if Lysine would help with the eye infection? I've used the supplement with some ferals and, at one point, with Dixie. There are some nuances though. You need to get them from others on the list. It has to do with the quality of the supplement. Until you hear from someone