Update on stitch

Stitch is doing great! He is back to his playful self and is even back to attacking my seven month old pug. He has been on the pred 5mg every tweleve hours and for the past three weeks has been getting chemo once a week. I believe the next step is to space out he treaments for chemo...

Update on stitch

Stitch is doing great! He is back to his playful self and is even back to attacking my seven month old pug. He has been on the pred 5mg every tweleve hours and for the past three weeks has been getting chemo once a week. I believe the next step is to space out he treaments for chemo...

Re: Update on stitch

thats a good question. to my knowledge no new x-rays have been done since the treatment begain. it has without a doubt reduced in size since his breathing is no longer shallow and forced. i had to switch vets just this week, due to my military housing no longer allowing pets so i will ask the n

RE: Update on stitch

lol...sorry ! yes, i had to move and the new housing area doesn't allow pets. i have to leave stitch and my puppy at home during the week now. being two hours away from home during the week can be difficult when i have pets to care for. good thing i have found friends and family to give him his

Re: Update on stitch

i will ask the new vet about CCNU. he is currently on Adriamycin and like i said earlier has been going once a week. So is it he combo of the Adriamycin and the pred that work? is is the Adriamycin the main catalyst?

Re: I NEED HELP

hello all...my latest update on stitch is not a good one. his breathing is labored once again. he is scheduled for chemo today so maybe that will help. i new this day would come considering how grave his situation was when we started this treatment...ill update a little later.

Re: stitch

well stitch took a turn for the worse on sunday when his lymphoma came out of remission. he will start the ccnu if his CBC comes back with a good white blood cell count. keep your fingers crossed

Re: stitch

unfortunately stitch did not respond to the CCNU. it has been a little over 27 hours and he continues to worsen. the vet attempted to remove the fluid from his lungs again to help him breath...unfortunately for us the mass is solid and he has no fluid to remove. his breathing is so bad he has t

Re: stitch

My little buddy is gone... i never had the chance to take him home for one last play session. shortly after my arrival he became excited and was really struggling to breath. it was time for stitch to finally go to a better place. It took only 39 days from the first onset of his symptoms. in the

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Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 6

Hi, I'm new to the group - fostering a negative kitten that was with a positive kitten.  She's isolated because of a URI and ONLY because of the URI.  She will get her kitten shots as soon as she's done with her antibiotics.  I just had to respond to the comment about a bat flying down the chimney/

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 9

art muscle gets flabby."    I have no interest (other than the health of my cats) in Kitty Lix but would like to pass on this information.  Dr. Seligman can be reached at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or google Kitty Lix.   Roena T

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 11

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Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 22

Oh, Nina.  It's so good that he came home and is not in pain, and so  awful that he has lymphoma. I disagree that the depomedrol would be redundant with the dex, though I  agree that pred would be.  The Depo is strong and long-lasting, and allows  you to give the dex less frequently (dex is very st

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 23

Is samE the same as kitty lix or glutathione??? samE is not the same as Kitty Lix.  A major component of Kitty Lix IS glutathione.  Roena   Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1G

Re: Is Cheesecake On The Horizan?!

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Greetings Again

Greetings Again, I have not been very active here since the passing of my LeLV cat Elric Whiteybone. Since then I have been active in cat rescue. Recently I have lost another cat to this disease, he came to our back porch, and rubbed between my wifes legs. He was more than friendly, but he had

[Felvtalk] Felv Testing Interval for kittens

Could someone remind me of the age when testing kittens for Felv is. I have some 8 week old kittens, Miss'Tache, Gilbert, Perry, and Eeyore, born to a feral queen, queen is untested. My rescue group wants to test them real soon. I also have former tom cat who has tested positive for Felv via a

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

When Gus my SNAP tested once positive male, was not eating, just lying around, but no major signs of illness. I feed him Gerber meat baby food with KMR and lysine powder mixed in. He wolfed it down and got over what appears to have been a viral URI of a mild nature. He is now back to his old se

[Felvtalk] Updates and Latest videos and info on kittens

I am posting this to both places I have talking about Feline Leukemia. I am now having nightmares, literally, worrying about Monday and if these babies will be positive. ! Please, if anyone knows of some place that will take Feline Positive kittens, let me know and I will put them in touch with t

Re: [Felvtalk] Updates and Latest videos and info on kittens

://letstalkpetfoods.wordpress.com/ www.ElegantBow-tique.com Quote from various consumers! "I called the Pet Food Company and they said their foods are 100% safe" On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:13 PM, Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Pamela, > > I don't know how old your kittens

Re: [Felvtalk] Updates and Latest videos and info on kittens

://letstalkpetfoods.wordpress.com/ www.ElegantBow-tique.com Quote from various consumers! "I called the Pet Food Company and they said their foods are 100% safe" On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 9:25 PM, Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I understand - think you may have a typo, I didn't give you a

Re: [Felvtalk] Updates and Latest videos and info on kittens

08 at 9:21 PM, Sally Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pamela > > I pray for a neg test. I am in VA and with 10 cats. I cannot take on more. > They look great and even though yhey are young it is still possible they > have natural immunity. My Daisy did. She was probably a coup

[Felvtalk] Grumpy Gus is gone

The abandoned Former Grey Tom Cat that I took in and called "Grumpy Gus" or "Gus" for short, has passed on, this disease is horrible, the list of issues he had are long. He sounded like two cats fighting when he meows. He was loved, inside, well fed and had Vet care, unlike so many that do not

[Felvtalk] please post this to the mailing list

Hi, I am no longer a member here because I have no cats- I amnot allowed to keep any currently. I rescued a sweet, loving, playful orange tabby kitten. He followed me 2 blocks from a dumpster where his feral family was living. I need to find a home for him ASAP!. He has not been tested yet, b

[Felvtalk] ALL KITTENS NEGATIVE !!!! YIPPE !!!!!!!!!

This is a story that I am hoping will give those of you who have a positive Mom, with a litter of kittens, some hope! I was told by so many rescues and cat related people and vets etc that because Mom tested positive, the kitten would no doubt be also. I was also told by the rescue I am working w

Re: [Felvtalk] ALL KITTENS NEGATIVE !!!! YIPPE !!!!!!!!!

Myers www.AnimalsSpeak.org Register: http://tinyurl.com/58txeu http://letstalkpetfoods.wordpress.com/ www.ElegantBow-tique.com Quote from various consumers! "I called the Pet Food Company and they said their foods are 100% safe" On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:51 AM, Laurieskatz <[EMAIL

Tsunade

Tsunade si feeling better today as she is eating and drinking and runnning about.  I have not actually seen her pee, but I think she had her butt hanging ove rthe side.  Since I moved the litter box, she has been using it without any problems.  She was not stressed or lethergic when she got vaccina

Tsunade dizzy

Hello, Tsunade threw up again today (twice) and did something that worries me.  When she was throwing up, she was wobbly as if dizzy.  The 2nd time she just threw up water and fur, but was so dizzy she fell over and her head was lying in the puke (she had her body on its side), and she just laid th

Tsunade

Well Tsunade has not had any more dizzyness or vomitting this week.  My vet knew nothing of digest a meal or innova food so I guess I will have to get those of the 'net.  Could the dizziness be due to anemia? I want to have blood work done to find out if she is anemic or not.  It is 40.00 just to d

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 22, Issue 30

a vet or vet school that will work with them, and get their rabies shots and you can test and treat them for parasites.  Some areas require permits for this, but if they are as dependent and friendly as you say, it is worth the expense. thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Tsunade

Tsunade got really sick mon and threw up at least 12 times through wed, it was spit and fur at 1st, then it was all stomach acid. She stopped eating and was acting very sluggish and depressed, so I took her to the vet Thursday. Good news! they did basic bloodwork and she has normal wbc(white b

Tsunade

The vet thinks it is just gastro-something (basically upset stomach). Her kidney and anal tract are fine. She had diahrhea 1 instance, 3 months ago. Since I switched her food from meow mix dry normal to science diet sensitive stomach she has not thrown up food chunks. Her weight was the same

Home test for FELV

I am researching for my daughter-in-law and kids who recently moved to a small farm and have acquired a number of kitty castaways. DIL has been feeding them in the barn, but last week one of the grown cats stopped eating and started having bloody diarrhea. A vet diagnosed Felv, and he recommen

Need advice please

I posted yesterday knowing full well everybody was SHOPPING. Hopefully today is better for computer time. We have a number of feral cats on which we need to determine Felv status, therefore we are looking for in-home test kits. I searched the archives of FelvTalk but got myself really confuse

Re: Need advice please

Thanks Elizabeth. I was kind of afraid that would be true. I do want to use what's accurate. Nest, Pat - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 3:18 PM Subject: Re: Need advice please Pat, I have read tha

To Nita in NC

Hello Nita, welcome. I live in Greensboro NC and not sure where exactly you live, but here in Greensboro there is the Piedmont Community spay and neuter clinic. They can do leukemia test, FIV test, Fe. Lk vaccination, distemper booster, spay/neutur, and rabies shot all for under $80 (for 1 cat

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 23, Issue 8

I think that article meant that the feline leukemia virus is the biologic carcinogen that causes leukemia and can cause lymphoma.

mice

That is great you found the mice a place. In case you decide to keep some as pets, remember it it is best to keep them separate ( or 2-3 females togetehr may work). a vet can sex them and you would need to give them rabies shots as well as have them tested for parasites. happy holidays, Chelse

strange bald spot

Hello, I noticed today that Tsunade has a strange bald spot on her back, in between her shoulders. i suppose she could have scratched it or rubbed up against something. Any thoughts on this, should I be worried?? She does not have fleas, I doubt it would be mites, it is cold 30-60 degrees F a

Re: OT - Help, aggressive cat

It's too soon to even consider anxiety meds. If she still wont let you be in the same room as her without growling in a MONTH, then it's more serious. I wouldn't expect to touch her for a month or longer. And forcing the issue and pushing her too soon will do more harm than good. You should be goin

Re: FIV testing

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Re: SNAP test faint positive, queen, 5 kittens

You're very welcome! And I'm so glad it was a bad result. Just to be SURE, you should confirm the negative with an IFA, which you can also do right away if you want. I would definitely test the kittens (and mom) for tritrichomonasis. Even if mom does not have diarrhea, she could still be a carri

Re: FIV testing

That website comes and goes on a whim... if it's not working, try back later, it comes back after a while. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Qu

Re: O/T

I've never tried periactin. I do believe that injected valium (I'm pretty sure it's valium I am thinking of) is a great appetite stimulant, but... it's an injection, so it's something you have to go to the vet for, thus, not good for anything long term. I do think you should try it, you don't reall

Re: can one tell if a kitty has a fever...

If she's got white feet or face, if her pink skin gets pinker than usual, reddish/flushed, that's usually a sign of either a fever or an allergic reaction. But yes, feel her paw pads, if her feet feel really warm to you, she may have a fever. They should feel slightly warm (cats have a higher bod

Re: O/T

Well, that's bad! I think she's looking for something more long term and orally dosable anyways though. They do make cat restraint bags, should you ever come to a point where you have to pill her. http://www.klaw-kontrol.com/ (the best) http://www.calvetsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Ca

Re: Please add to CLS -- Alberta

I'm so sorry for your loss Kerry. It must be hard to lose her so close to losing Bandy. 15 is a nice long life, although forever is never long enough when we lose someone we love! My condolences go out to you... Phaewryn

Re: Junior

Could it be constipation? Seen any poos in the box? If not, give him some canned pumpkin. You don't happen to have any lactulose laying around by chance? Pumpkin will be the next best thing that you can just run to the grocery and get tonight. I'd do it now, the sooner the better. Antibiotics can k

Re: Junior

yeah, just be sure it hasn't molded, cats are sensitive to mold. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight

Re: Pilling made easy

Yeah, it's been outlined on the CRF website for years now, it's called the "clothespin technique". http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-qs_syringe.htm#clothes_peg_trick Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, tha

Re: Junior/pumpkin

I would remove the blind eye if your vet thinks he would be strong enough for the surgery, it's pointless to keep a source of pain which serves no purpose other than to create pain. Blind cats really do very well, I know you don't want it to come to that, but blind and comfortable would be preferab

Re: Marley,Ambrose and Yule

Sending healing energy for Marley, Ambrose, and Yule! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight

Re: Pilling made easy

Cool! I can wait! Make sure you send it to me when you get it! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight

Re: Antonio

Sending healing vibes and positive energy for Antonio! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight

Re: Antonio

Check online to see if a different prescription diet brand has a food line for the same problem with better ingredients. Try: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/store/dept_brands.asp?dept%5Fid=1078 National Pet Pharmacy is a member of the igive network, so if you sign up for igive, and shop at this

Re: O/T

Can humans take that bach remedy for grief? Does it just sedate you, or actually help you to work through the process somehow? Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping

Re: O/T

thanks guys! working on that new year resolution... Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight

Re: Antonio

get a different vet, there is NO reason for your cat to be suffering in pain! Give me your address and I will ship you cat pain meds tomorrow! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way o

Re: Bandit

Hard to say Lynette. I once had a cat that broke his back jumping out of a laundry basket on a coffee table (not even 2 feet off the ground). People think cats are these amazing athletic creatures, and sometimes they can seem indestructible, but the truth is, they are fragile little beings and ca

Re: Antonio

My employer pays me as much as she can afford, so far none of my paychecks have bounced. I love my job, and when I walk in the door every day, I am glad to be there. I've worked lots of crummy jobs in the past, jobs that didn't use any of my skills or appreciate my talents (or my wonderfully sarc

Re: WAS Re: Antonio - Now OT: Customer Service

Wow, I am really blessed with a good vet office. All the girls know me by first name and by my voice over the phone, they are all very professional and wonderful people (but then these aren't kids, for the most part). I guess I wasn't aware it was not like that most places. I would never put up wit

Re: Ember's troubles - your thoughts?

Sounds like maybe you scaled back the pumpkin too much to me, go back to the amount you were feeding on the "good" days. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out t

Tsunades bald spots

well Tsunade now has 3 bald spots. One in between her shoulder blades on her back, in the middle of the back of her neck, and on the top of her head. I am getting worried. I do not think it is from scratches as it would be too hard too reach. No other animals are with her that could scratch

bald spots

Well, the photos are on my computer but my Juno program is down. I will have to call Juno to fix it, then hopefully can send pics soon. aggghhh Chelsea

Re: ot: Antonio

I did ship those pills out to you too! At least he is peeing! That's good. The pain is bad, but blockage is worse! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the wind

Re: Transfusions as a systematic treatment

When repeat transfusions do not show improvements it's a sign that the FELV has attacked the bone marrow, and it's probably really close to the time to come to terms with the fact that FELV is a terminal illness. I'm so sorry to have to tell you that. You can keep doing the transfusions if the cat

Re: Tsunades bald spots

Just as a happy pick-me-up for you, I have a cat here that cycles between furry and bald periodically. So long as it's not bothering her (so she's not scratching it and causing sores), I wouldn't worry as much as you are. Fur is cosmetic! :-) Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad re

Re: Transfusions as a systematic treatment

Wow, then the old thought of once it's in the marrow it's hopeless no longer exists? Can you take a few minutes and do a good write up of the treatment options for that late stage Belinda... I will post it on my website. I'd do it but you have experience, so you're better for the job! Phaewryn h

Re: URGENT!!

Well, if she could ask the lady specifically what BREED the cats are, there are breed rescues. I'm betting they are Bengals (the most common wild hybrid) or Pixie Bobs, the only breed that has "bob" in the name and that many people ASSUME are bobcat crosses because of the name, but they aren't. And

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 24, Issue 22

Yes, quality of life is the important thing. If your vet is not willing to try new things as a last ditch effort, try to find one that is. Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out.

Studies of Feline Interferon OMEGA

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Re: Transfusions as a systematic treatment

No rush, I have like 100 new links to add so far... you have plenty of time! Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight

Re: test/junior/ferals

She needs to contact alley cat allies: http://alleycat.org Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? "The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window." Quote by: Les U. Knight

Re: test/junior/ferals

They do have a very big website. The contact info is on this page, and I pasted it in below as well. http://alleycat.org/contact.html Alley Cat Allies 7920 Norfolk Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814-2525 Phone: 240-482-1980 Fax: 240-482-1990 ACA office hours are between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM East

Re: question

Never heard of ears swelling due to fever, though an allergic reaction could very well cause both to happen as a result of the allergy. Are you giving him any new ear drops, or using transdermal medicines on his ears? One of my cats has heavier cartilage in his ears than all the others cats I have

Re: question

There are cancers that develop on the ears, but they usually show up as lumps or odd colorations, not just weird kookiness with the ear shape. Maybe he is getting little mild hematomas, but his body is reabsorbing the blood. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIV

Re: test/junior/ferals

They have a national network all across the USA, so they will be able to help her no matter of her location. My family all lives about 2000 miles away. I like it that way, LOL! My mom recently sent me a refrigerator magnet with a big oak tree on it with lots of acorns, it says "My family tree is fu

Re: question

Buying syringes and needles through the mail depends on your state laws, so look your state statues up online to see if you can legally buy them in your state. Most pet supply companies sell them, including http://drsfostersmith.com and http://jefferspet.com (you can always call their customer supp

Re: Angel Morgana

Oh Kelley, I'm so sorry! Phaewryn

Re: Sanctuaries

I have heard good things about Rikki's Refuge. Not sure about the others. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html

Re: Sanctuaries

Can you send me the websites for the other two, if you have them? Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html

OT: Updated my website links page, opinions?

escue cats. I run a small personal rescue operation, all on my own, and out of pocket. Donations appreciated at any time! Paypal donations can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or send donations via check or money order to Jennifer O'Guin, PO Box 1008, Hardwick VT. 05843 TEL;WORK;VOICE:802-472-8628

Re: Sanctuaries

Haha! I'll email them, if no one else wants to... and pretend to be giving up my cat. LOL! That sounds immensely fun! (how many of us rescuers ever get the chance to be on the other end, LOL) "Hi, my name is Julia, and I have to get rid of my cat because my new husband is allergic to him, plus I'm

Re: URI question

Yes, I think you may be right, for FELV (or FIV) positives, probably putting them on the antibiotics immediately makes sense... just make sure it's a very broad spectrum one with few resistant bacteria. Amoxicillin, IMO, is pointless. But for healthy cats not at risk, I think waiting it out makes m

Re: Sanctuaries

Thanks for that inside view about Tiger Ranch Renee! I see you're still around! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

Do you have a home sub-q fluids set up? If so, some cool fluids might help bring it down more. You can also wipe the foot pads with rubbing alcohol and blow on them, the evaporation lowers the body temperature (rinse them well with cold water after you're done, as the alcohol shouldn't be ingested)

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

Usually just by antibiotics to kill secondary bacterial infections and any number of things for the oral ulcers... it's the lesser of the two main causes of URI. It usually doesn't have life-long respiratory effects like Herpes often does. Like I said, if you can get the Feline Interferon OMEGA (Vi

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

Yeah, you can actually put the ice right under her chest/belly, with only a hand towel or a sweatshirt between her and the ice. I once brought a kitten back from unconsciousness from a high fever by putting him DIRECTLY on a bag of frozen peas. (I rotated him often though) Phaewryn http://ucat.us

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

pupils contracting with heartbeat? humm... well, glaucoma comes to mind, and high blood pressure. But that's just my first thoughts, not based on anything I've heard of specifically.. let me see what I can come up with... I went to take a shower, that's why I was gone for a while.. Phaewryn http:

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

Rhythmic pupil dilation is called hippus, and everyone that has an eye has it to an extent. The are conditions where it's off balance or too fast or too slow... here's what I found online: A good understanding of what affects pupil size is important in those "unusual" cases. First, the pupil is no

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

Good, glad she is better! High fevers can be really miserable! Especially when you feel bad to begin with! Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadopt.html Special Needs Cat Links (and feline info library): http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

Kelly is absolutely right, you should see her body's temperature as a sign that her body is functioning as designed, as we were just discussing the possibility of secondary bacterial infections... perhaps she just killed it all herself! The only bad thing about fever is when it gets too high, it ca

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

Well, some of the websites I read say it's normal for everyone with an eye to have some degree of hippus, it's when it goes out of whack that it's a problem, you may just be noticing her normal hippus for the first time. Phaewryn http://ucat.us Adopt a New England FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FIVadop

Re: urgent-- fever advice needed

No, I don't think it's anything to worry about. Just watch her for other signs of seizures, or for other eye symptoms. Sorry I disappeared again, was doing dishes. Try touching the outside of her eyelid, just put your thumb over it and put a very light pressure on her eyeball through her eyelid (sh

Re: Antonio

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Re: OT Anyone care to take a shot at this question?

I would make her fill out a application, find out how long she's had her job, get references, ask them about her stability, etc. Then, yes, I would adopt to her, BUT, I would need to contact the rescue she got that last cat from to be SURE she did indeed return the cat to them, and in good health.

Re: Prayers needed for Lucy-- very serious

Oh, man! I wish you lived anywhere except the USA! Feline Interferon Omega has even cured FIP in some cases! I've been reading lots of studies about it, and I really believe it can do miracles... but it's not LEGAL here yet! How is she breathing? Rear leg weakness can also be an electrolyte imbala

Re: Missy has a bloody nose:(

I hope it's nothing too! I hate to even mention it, but that was one of the very last signs right before my Moogie died, her nose began to bleed. It's the reason I rushed her to the vet... but it was too late, they said she was already dying, and probably wouldn't make it another hour on her own.

Re: urgent-- anyone have feline interferon (omega)??

I just unsubbed from the list...(irreconcilable differences) but it was being discussed that people were hiding it in frozen brownies to get it into the USA to people. You may be desperate enough to sign up and ask them... the list is: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/fiv-healthscience/ If I wer

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