Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive and our Introduction

2010-03-05 Thread Sharyl
Lisa, I wanted to thank you for providing a loving home for these positive kitties. I understand how difficult it must have been when Chessie got sick. There is so much we don't know about FeLV. Some kitties are mixed with no adverse impact and others can't. I waited a couple of weeks

Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive

2010-03-05 Thread Emeraldkittee
Might it be a false positive?  Will you confirm it with the IFA?   Obviously, this is terribly difficult and emotional, and I am so sorry you are dealing with this.  Your intent was always to provide a loving home for all your babies, and that you have and will.  I've heard of kitties having

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

2010-03-05 Thread POTT, BEVERLY
Hey Laurie- have you ever considered putting up bat houses? That may keep them out of the house :-) http://www.batconservation.org/content/Bathouseimportance.html -Original Message- From: Laurieskatz [mailto:lauriesk...@mchsi.com] Sent: Thu 3/4/2010 1:33 PM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

2010-03-05 Thread Laurieskatz
As a matter of fact, I have! I worried that it might attract MORE bats.not sure what the outcome would be. I do love bats and, of course, let the last one out (my cats killed the first one and I only found body parts). Because the second one was in the bedroom area, we all had to have the

Re: [Felvtalk] MeMe 2006-3-32010

2010-03-05 Thread Laurieskatz
Jane, I am so sorry. I did not realize when we talked privately yesterday that MeMe took the 10PM flight to heaven just the night before. The two photos of Meme are amazing (and so are your other photos!). Your love is between every line of your story about sweet MeMe. What a joyful cat she was.

Re: [Felvtalk] MeMe 2006-3-32010

2010-03-05 Thread Jane Lyons
thanks Laurie As I said to you yesterday, you are a great list mate and friend. I know you understand. Jane xxx On Mar 5, 2010, at 10:38 AM, Laurieskatz wrote: Jane, I am so sorry. I did not realize when we talked privately yesterday that MeMe took the 10PM flight to heaven just the night

Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive

2010-03-05 Thread Sally Davis
Frank, Junior was initially anemic and treated for Feline Infectious anemia. See http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_infectious_anemia.html They can test negative and stil have it. So treatment may be warrented. He improved with the antibiotic and they anemia went away. Also you might

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

2010-03-05 Thread POTT, BEVERLY
Well, maybe you could put it way out in the woods on a tree... (haha) Sorry to hear about the rabies shots- ouch! -Original Message- From: Laurieskatz [mailto:lauriesk...@mchsi.com] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 10:00 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

Re: [Felvtalk] MeMe-Jane I am sorry

2010-03-05 Thread Alice Flowers
She is a beauty, I am so sorry for your loss-just reading about her brings back tears and memories of our boys also-This disease is so unpredictable and horrible. She had so much love in your home and her life was cherished. I am truly sorry. Alice Flowers-Clark

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

2010-03-05 Thread MaryChristine
THEY DON'T CARE. if there is a bat found in the house, they will tell you that you AND the cats could easily have been bitten without your even noticing it, by the very sharp little bat teeth. if the bat comes back rapid and your animals are NOT current, they WILL be confiscated, and they WILL be

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

2010-03-05 Thread Cougar Clan
What state are you in? On Mar 5, 2010, at 12:51 PM, MaryChristine wrote: THEY DON'T CARE. if there is a bat found in the house, they will tell you that you AND the cats could easily have been bitten without your even noticing it, by the very sharp little bat teeth. if the bat comes back

Re: [Felvtalk] Casper is positive

2010-03-05 Thread Sally Davis
Frank, Junior was initially anemic and treated for Feline Infectious anemia. See http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_infectious_anemia.html .Cats can test negative and still have it. So treatment may be warrented.Junior improved with the antibiotic and the anemia went away. Also you might

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

2010-03-05 Thread MaryChristine
i was in MI then On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 1:56 PM, Cougar Clan maima...@duo-county.com wrote: What state are you in? On Mar 5, 2010, at 12:51 PM, MaryChristine wrote: THEY DON'T CARE. if there is a bat found in the house, they will tell you that you AND the cats could easily have been

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

2010-03-05 Thread Laurieskatz
Same is true here. I caught hell for not killing the bat so they could examine it. I would make the same choice again. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 1:45 PM

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccinations

2010-03-05 Thread MaryChristine
i don't think that many states have senses of humor when it comes to rabies. -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team)

Re: [Felvtalk] vaccination questions

2010-03-05 Thread Tracey Shrout
Laurie, I do have a positive(healthy), and I do worry about my other 4 who are negative (I mix). However, I have a 12 year old who has always had a bad reaction (pain in the vax area) to the felv vax, so I will never give him another one. As for the others, they have never had such a bad

Re: [Felvtalk] MeMe 2006-3-32010

2010-03-05 Thread Sharyl
Dear Jane, What a loving tribute for MeMe. She was an awesome girl. Her story brought tears to my eyes as I remembered my sweet Angels who are waiting for MeMe at the Rainbow Bridge. I will light a candle for her tonight. Sharyl --- On Fri, 3/5/10, Jane Lyons j.ly...@mindspring.com wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] MeMe 2006-3-32010

2010-03-05 Thread Amy
Jane, It sounds like MeMe had a wonderful 3 years with you. She was so lucky to be loved and cared for by you through this horrible disease and it sounds like you were just as lucky to have her. I'm sorry to hear of her passing and hope those precious memories of her bring you some comfort.

Re: [Felvtalk] MeMe 2006-3-32010

2010-03-05 Thread Frank Sue Koren
Jane, Your MeMe sounds like such a very special cat. She was beautiful and had such astonishing golden eyes. It seems that MeMe was one of those few truly extrordinary cats that we are privledged to know in our lifetimes. I am so sorry you lost her too soon. Sue - Original Message

Re: [Felvtalk] MeMe 2006-3-32010

2010-03-05 Thread create_me_new
Jane - What a wonderful tribute to an extraordinary cat. And it sounds like she had extraordinary owners. All my FeLV cats have brought something special to my life I have never regretted keeping any of them, no matter how much heartbreak I have had to go through. One day your memories of her