[Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread Emily Hunter
Since anemia can be a persistent and deadly problem for felv+ cats, the recent recall of some of the Nutro foods is disturbing to me. The reason given for the recall is a problem with the amounts of zinc and potassium. Apparently too much zinc leads to copper deficiency and anemia, although

Re: [Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread Sharyl
Don't beat yourself up Emily. From what I have read the Nutro recall was only for the dry Nutro foods. I am so sorry Denzel has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I do understand the pain you are feeling. We do the best we can with the resources we have. Sharyl --- On Sat, 5/23/09, Emily Hunter w

Re: [Felvtalk] Laura is gone

2009-05-23 Thread Laura B
Thank you all, for your kind responses, I know you all understand how I am feeling.  I do draw comfort from the fact that Laura was loved, and cared for in her short life.  If my nieghbor and I (with the help of my vet) hadn't rescued her from her abandond colony she would have had a horrible li

Re: [Felvtalk] Zinc and anemia

2009-05-23 Thread ajdalgliesh
Emily,   Thanks for posting this.  Stevie Ray is a tuxedo and recently his black has taken on a rust tinge but not in the normal sun-kissed way that black cats will turn red.  Otherwise he has been healthy.  I will definitely get him to the vet for tests.  I wouldn't have known that this might

[Felvtalk] Please Add CJ to the CLS

2009-05-23 Thread Sharyl
I had to have CJ (Captain Jack Sparrow) PTS this morning. I had taken him to the vet Monday and she dx anemia from the FeLV. In spite of assist feeding and B12 supplements he faded. Went downhill fast Friday and showed signs of distress Friday night. With the holiday week end I just couldn'

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Add CJ to the CLS

2009-05-23 Thread Cougar Clan
I am so sorry. Losing any of them is awful. Anemia claimed Dixie Louise. It is so awful and so fastI, too, pray Mattie will be with you a long time and that she will "fill in" for CJ...they do seem to understand the needs and sadness of their people. Blessings to you for caring f

Re: [Felvtalk] Care Credit

2009-05-23 Thread dlgegg
after reading this story, i am sure glad i have my vet. dorlis James Rauscher wrote: > > The pay-off time you have for Care Credit depends on the deal the vet's > office has with the company. My dog swallowed a golf-ball sized tennis ball > in the park last Fall. I took him to the vet ri

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Add CJ to the CLS

2009-05-23 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm very sorry Sharyl, sleep soft sweet CJ - Gloria On May 23, 2009, at 6:34 PM, Sharyl wrote: I had to have CJ (Captain Jack Sparrow) PTS this morning. I had taken him to the vet Monday and she dx anemia from the FeLV. In spite of assist feeding and B12 supplements he faded. Went d