Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-27 Thread Natalie
The best times for your brood to be outside more safely from coyotes are between 10 AM and 5 PM during the summer - more restrictive hours when days are shorter. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-27 Thread Natalie
That's an excellent idea. Just make sure that if the fence is placed on the ground and not a slab of concrete or decking, that the fence goes down at least 6 so nothing can dig under and into it. Also, use turkey wire or 1/4-1/2 hardware cloth - NOT chicken wire - it is much too weak for a

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-27 Thread Natalie
But how would anyone know that a cat is micro chipped and has a home (except for someone with a scanner)? There's nothing outward to indicate to anyone, like an evildoer, that there's a microchip and someone cares about the cat? -Original Message- From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-27 Thread MaiMaiPG
I think they are supposed to wear a collar with a tag from Home Again or which ever company issued the microchip but you have the collar issue again. On May 27, 2011, at 9:32 AM, Natalie wrote: But how would anyone know that a cat is micro chipped and has a home (except for someone with a

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-27 Thread Lynda Wilson
My vet is out of town. Does anyone have an idea as to how long it takes for a kitten or cat to be protected against FeLV once he/she receives the vaccine? (I do realize that the vaccine is not a 100% guarantee). Thanks! Lynda ___ Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-27 Thread Natalie
I have no idea - but I would check some of these sites: http://www.goodsearch.com/search.aspx?keywords=How+soon+does+FeLV+vaccine+pr otect++cat%3F There might even be a place where one can ask the question. Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-27 Thread Lynda Wilson
thanks for the link, Natalie :0) Does anyone have an opinion regarding the Pfizer brand FeLV vaccine? Lynda - Original Message - From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine I have no

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-27 Thread Natalie
My husband worked at Pfizer International. We don't know of anyone in Animal Health; I didn't even know that they had a FeLV vaccine. Why? Is there a difference between companies' products? Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] URGENT!!! Transport Need for FeLV kitty SUNDAY-Valdosta GA to Macon GA

2011-05-27 Thread Beth
PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS KITTY OUT OF THIS BAD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION. CONTACT ME AT: bh...@yahoo.com or create_me_...@yahoo.com Apparently someone dropped the ball on this transport. Need to transport an FeLV kitty from a DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION in WPB FL to Atlanta FILLED : WPB FL to

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-27 Thread Lynda Wilson
I found this on vetinfo.com (see below). My vet uses the vaccine from Pfizer. I don't know what the difference is or if there is any. There are different manufacturers for the leukemia vaccines such as Pfizer, Fort Dodge and Merial. These vaccines offer protection and control but they are not

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-27 Thread Natalie
OK - I wouldn't do Fort Dodge, have heard many bad things about their vaccines, especially the one against FIV! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lynda Wilson Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 4:12 PM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-27 Thread Lynda Wilson
Good to know!, my vet just carries Pfitzer brand, so I will go with that. Thanks! - Original Message - From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 4:11 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine OK - I wouldn't do Fort Dodge, have heard