Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc.

2011-07-13 Thread Beth
There are different kinds of tapeworms. They can get them from fleas, rodents, roaches, etc. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Wed, 7/13/11, Bonnie Hogue wrote: From: Bonnie Hogue Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc. To: fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Animal Wish List

2011-07-13 Thread Beth
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnimalWishList/ This is for individuals ONLY to ask for help with their pets. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Mon, 7/11/11, Beth wrote: From: Beth Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] DMG To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: M

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc.

2011-07-13 Thread Beth
My ferals don't eat any of it. They just kill it. One of them killed a squirrel & left it on my neighbor's porch. I bet she was thrilled. The squirrel was bigger than he was. Mine never bother the Opossums. I feed the Opossums too. They really are characters. The cats don't bother them. A friend

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc.

2011-07-13 Thread Beth
.. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats eating grass, insects, etc. There are different kinds of tapewo

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Xana to the CLS

2011-07-20 Thread Beth
So sorry, Esther. Glad Xana had your love. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Esther Jorda To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 8:56 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Please add Xana to the CLS Xana passed away

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-02 Thread Beth
The IFA tests to see if the virus has gotten into the bone marrow & is not reversible. A negative IFA does NOT mean the cat is not FeLV positive.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
Shedding a virus means they are contagious. Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties A

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
Fighting doesn't matter with FeLV if the cats are vaccinated. It is passed in the saliva. Fighting will pass FIV. I mix all my positives & negatives, too. Have for years with no passing of the virus. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   ___

Re: [Felvtalk] Viral Shedding

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
e the term > "shedding" in this context since the 90s, NOT meaning that they are > infectious during that time. > What a little word can mean. > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [Felvtalk] Viral Shedding

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
l stage of infection because it is only looking for FeLV in the white blood cells. http://www.lbah.com/feline/felv.html I really wish I was still in school & had the time to research & write about this subject! Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   ___

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-03 Thread Beth
inate them for FeLV. Just be vigilant about bringing any new cats in. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Martha Walton To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 3:17 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
In the 10+ years I've been mixing I have never had a cat pass the virus. Not even to my FIV+ cat. All my cats mix freely. This was on the advice of my vet. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lynda Wilson To

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
>From what I've read they WILL test positive for FeLV after vaccination with a >live vaccine. This happened at our shelter. I don't know how many days that >lasts, but she would not have a false positive at this point.   Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
These are my personal cats & FeLV foster cats. I cannot foster any negative cats for the shelter as long as I have FeLV cats, even if they stay in separate rooms. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie To:

[Felvtalk] Another Sanctuary Closing if anyone has taken cats there

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
If you brought cats to Haven Acres and wish to reclaim them, this is the contact person for that. Alachua County Animal Services, Jessica Lauginiger.  352-264-6870 Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org ___ Felvtalk mailing

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
t;> Date: Thursday, August 4, 2011, 4:45 PM >> Is this "live" vaccine new? I've >> never heard that a vaccination for FeLV will make a positive >> result, but I'm getting a killed virus vaccination for my >> cats. I'll let you know what my vet says.

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-04 Thread Beth
>sent back? Any explanation as to why the tests would be affected when the >veterinary world is told they won't? > >Tanya > >--- On Thu, 8/4/11, Beth wrote: > >> From: Beth >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question >> To: felvtalk@felineleukem

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-06 Thread Beth
i'm familiar with Alley Cat Allie's taske on testing ferasls because thete is a group here who follows their line. I completely disagree with it. I have re-released cats with FIV, but I think it is crazy to release cats with FeLV. Those cats will probably die a horrible lonely death & put other

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-11 Thread Beth
When I re-locate ferals I set them up in a big dog crate in the are I will be releasing them in for 2 weeks minimum. That way the know where they are going to be fed. Make sure you feed them where the crate was. They have always stayed around once freed. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Cr

Re: [Felvtalk] Rafferty Please add to the CLS :(

2011-08-11 Thread Beth
I know it is so hard to love them so much & have to lose them. it sounds like you two had love at first sight. Sherry DeHaan wrote: >My heart is heavy and hurting tonight,I had to let my beautiful Rafferty go to >the bridge. Raff was my 1st Sids kid that I brought into my heart and home >almo

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-12 Thread Beth
Try contacting a rescue to see if they have one you can borrow or look on your post on your local Free Cycle list if you have one. I had so many extra crates when I stopped fostering kittens I didn't know what to do with them! Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.F

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy & THANK YOU

2011-08-12 Thread Beth
ral", LOL. So Hemy may very well come around. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy & THANK YOU Poor H

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-15 Thread Beth
ck him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in

Re: [Felvtalk] ALERT NOTICE: Fake Frontline

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
I've heard of it showing up at vets' offices too. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: "dlg...@windstream.net" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:31 AM Subject: Re: [Fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Mooshu Please add to the CLS :(

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
I love the grumpy old men too! Such a reward to make them purr :) Sorry about his passing. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 8:55 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Mooshu Pleas

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
Natalie, were they also re-tested with an Elisa? A negative IFA does NOT mean they don't have the virus. It just means it isn't replicating in their bone marrow.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natali

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
separate, I would think about getting her a playmate, maybe a male since they seem to be more accepting of new cats, at least in y experience. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: April Johnson To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-25 Thread Beth
s had only the ELISA, positive….2 ½ yrs later, the IFA – negative. New cat had ELISA, then IFA three wks later – both were positive.  He had the IFA again 1 ½ yrs later – negative!   From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Thu

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
Is this the one that checks for heartworms also? Our shelter stopped using those because we found themunreliable. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: SomeWhere Sam To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: felvpositivec...@yahoogroup

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
You can never rely on a single ELISA, that's for sure. Plus we know labs mess up human tests, so we have to know that IFAs sent out can get messed up, too. & even if they are truly positive they can live whatever life they have just as happily as any other cat! Beth Don't Li

Re: [Felvtalk] Got this from an animal network:

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
yes. someone posted it already. Natalie wrote: >FYI - did someone already post this? Seems familiar. > > > Sam Thomas > > >From A Feral Cat Chat List. I just learned some very interesting >information about FELV. ??? had three cats test pos

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV Tests

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
Unfortunately it's almost impossible to find a vet anymore who doesn't use the 3-way test. Guess I'll just pay the shelter from now on.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lorrie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sen

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
Yeah! One more convert to help spread the word about these babies! Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Marcia Baronda To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Having two F

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
I don't vaccinate FeLV kitties. My 1st 2 FeLV girls died right after being  vaccinated & I've heard of that happening from other people, too. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Natalie To: felvtalk@felineleukem

Re: [Felvtalk] Time out for a giggle....

2011-08-26 Thread Beth
that's an oldie but a goodie. Lynda Wilson wrote: >Natalie, I have not had a laugh like that in a long time!!! Thanks so much for >sharing. You are way too funny girl! I love your sense of humor. Gotta have >it to keep your sanity, right?! > >Be safe! I hope your place does not sustain too m

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-29 Thread Beth
A posiitve IFA means it's replicating in the bone marrow, so no further testing is usually required, but I don't hink I would trust an IFA on an 8-week old kitten. Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Maureen Olve

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawing - list of countries where it is illegal!

2011-08-29 Thread Beth
rs of outside. I think education is the best way to get people away from declawing.   Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: tamara stickler To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 10:19 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]

Re: [Felvtalk] Fletch

2011-09-08 Thread Beth
Awww...Poor baby. Thank you so much for trying to help him. At least he knew he was loved. Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Marcia Baronda To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2011 1

Re: [Felvtalk] reply/hi reply

2011-09-08 Thread Beth
They've been together before without the FIV cat being vaccinated? Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: dot winkler To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2011 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [Felv

Re: [Felvtalk] BreAnne left today

2011-09-12 Thread Beth
So sorry to hear about BreAnne. I can tell you loved her very much. Beth czadna sacarawicz wrote: > > >hopefully to meet ToriRose and Isaac at the Bridge. > >The local vet's euthanisia was really ugly. It happens. ( I thought it would >be easier for her rather tha

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
Our shelter doesn't adopt out ANY cat to anyone who smokes indoors. FeLV cats (actually all cats) need a clean, healthy environment.   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Cindy McHugh To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, Septembe

Re: [Felvtalk] Interesting FeLV info from a rescue group

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
lonely, awful death. I don't feel the same about FIV, as long as the colony is closely managed & sick cats are re-caught. This attitude simply gives those who oppose TNR more ammunition against it. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   ___

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke

2011-09-21 Thread Beth
unfortunately if you put on your application that you don't adopt to smokers many people would just lie about it. that's why we don't put on the app that we don't adopt to people who declaw or let their cats outside.they say they don't, but you do the vet check & find out differently. second ha

Re: [Felvtalk] Miller

2011-09-22 Thread Beth
So sorry you lost this litttle love. Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Edna Taylor To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 5:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Miller Well, after trying one round of chemo

Re: [Felvtalk] new positive kitten

2011-10-10 Thread Beth
Ditto. I've mixed mine for years, had negatives re-tested numerous times & all is well. I even had an FIV positive cat who mixed with my FelV cats for 10 years. He never got it, either. You might search the archives on "mixing" for more info. Beth  Don't

Re: [Felvtalk] King Pl;ease add to the CLS :(

2011-10-18 Thread Beth
Thank you guys for not only giving him a 2nd chance, but a 3rd chance as well. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 9:10 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] King Pl;ease add to th

Re: [Felvtalk] new positive kitten/QUESTION

2011-10-29 Thread Beth
I've mixed for years. You might want to search the archives for "mixing" as this is a common question & you will find lots of info. I always make sure any cat that hs tested positive has 2 negative Elisa tests b4 feeling confident. Beth dot winkler wrote: >But what

Re: [Felvtalk] New needle-less vaccine for FeLV

2011-11-02 Thread Beth
Vet Jet has been around for quite awhile. My old vet started using it right before she sold her practice, & that was over 10 years ago. We used it for awhile at the shelter. They may have stopped using it because of the cost. It made a sound kind of like a nail gun. Beth  Don't Li

Re: [Felvtalk] Sids kid??

2011-11-04 Thread Beth
Here's their link:  http://crashslanding.org/index.html Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Lorrie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 7:26 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sids kid?? For months

Re: [Felvtalk] Autumn the cat

2011-11-08 Thread Beth
I am so sorry for your loss, Susan, but so happy you had 4 wonderful years with a loving, sweet soul. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Susan Ang To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 7:33 AM Su

Re: [Felvtalk] stray kitten positive any advice for me/ flow charts for testing

2011-11-09 Thread Beth
ally sick can get better & stay healthy for awhile. Most of mine were strays & not in good health to begin with. You just never know. Some I've had for a week, some for years. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: dp

Re: [Felvtalk] "Off day" / couple of questions

2011-11-15 Thread Beth
auses that. I hope Dublin has a good check-up. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Anne Myles To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:29 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] "Off day" / couple of questions My D

Re: [Felvtalk] new member

2011-11-16 Thread Beth
system & should only be used in conjunction with a specific medical diagnosis. Are his gums pink? He may be suffering from anemia. Is the stomatitis so bad he cannot eat? Was the Pred given to him for the Stomatitis? Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Fu

Re: [Felvtalk] new member

2011-11-16 Thread Beth
A lot of vets think Stomatitis = FeLV, so that may be why she said she thought he had it. Only one of my FeLV cats ever got Stomatitis & I had a negative cat that did have it. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Marta G

Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool

2011-11-27 Thread Beth
Heart murmurs can get worse with time. They might not require meds at first but may later. Usually they have you go for an echocardiogram. My cat was on 5 pills per day. I believe there is a Yahoo group for cats with this condition. They may be more helpful than this list. Beth czadna

Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"

2011-11-29 Thread Beth
Bless you for giving this sweet boy a life. Beth "Wolf, Leah R." wrote: > > >This was just what I needed today. My beloved Buddy, a felv+ Maine Coon >whom I adopted nearly 6 years ago, died this morning. He was about 9 years >old, maybe more. He had been abandone

Re: [Felvtalk] Interesting: Cats Have Blood Types, Too

2011-12-05 Thread Beth
Yes, I had a kitty with Hemobartonella (sp?) who needed a blood transfusion & this was an issue. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: GRAS To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, December 5, 2011 2:57 PM Subject:

Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot and Verdot' Pleases add to the CLS :(

2011-12-06 Thread Beth
They sound like beautiful souls :) Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Eliot and Verdot' Pleases add to the CLS :( Last week we

Re: [Felvtalk] Very Scary Testing results!

2011-12-06 Thread Beth
It is possible the SNAP tests were positive & an IFA was negative because the virus had not progressed to the bone marrow. I also wonder if the SNAP tests that were positive were done on the new 3way tests. Our shelter stopped using them because they were not dependable. Kat Parker wrote: >*V

Re: [Felvtalk] Very Scary Testing results!

2011-12-07 Thread Beth
he IFA is not testing the bone marrow, thoughthat would be yet another test. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [F

Re: [Felvtalk] Very Scary Testing results!

2011-12-07 Thread Beth
That's the most easy to understand explanation I've heard yet :) Maureen Olvey wrote: > >Here's how my vet friend explained things to me which will clarify a little >about what Beth is saying about the IFA test. > >The IFA test looks to see if the virus is in th

Re: [Felvtalk] urine odors

2011-12-18 Thread Beth
And then you have to deal with the smell of vinegar. Yuck! Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Susan Hoffman To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] urine odors The vinegar and wate

Re: [Felvtalk] urine odors

2011-12-19 Thread Beth
I believe Whole Foods sells big bottles of peppermint soap Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Susan Hoffman To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] urine odors Dr. Bron

Re: [Felvtalk] new to the group

2011-12-30 Thread Beth
different. I had a friend with a cat who had Leukemia. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Holly Shelton To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] new to the group Hi. N

Re: [Felvtalk] neutering a positive cat

2012-01-03 Thread Beth
I've heard of othrs having the same problem. I would have the CBC done 1st. Beth GRAS wrote: >Vaccinating FeLV+ kittens is far more dangerous than neutering them. However, >since they would be indoor cats anyway, no danger of impregnating any females, >I don’t see any real reason

[Felvtalk] Idexx combo tests

2012-01-03 Thread Beth
Our shelter has been told Idexx has stopped making combo tests indefinitely. Has anyone else in rescue heard this? Beth ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://fusion2.fusionhost.com/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Idexx combo tests

2012-01-03 Thread Beth
Oh ok. Yes we used those when they 1st came out. They were inaccurate so we stopped using them. So I guess there is no alternative any more? Beth Kelley Saveika wrote: >Yes, they now make "triple tests" (heartworm/FIV?FELV) which are less >accurate. Apparently their patent ra

Re: [Felvtalk] neutering a positive cat

2012-01-03 Thread Beth
ions. Beth Marta Gasper wrote: >Neutering won't do a thing to most FeLV+ but vaccinating will to all. It is >most stressful being intact and no release. A + kitty should have at most the >rabies vaccine and only that one. A FIV+ can have rabies and one another but >not FIV/FeLV.

Re: [Felvtalk] neutering a positive cat

2012-01-03 Thread Beth
ding it until she couldn't hide it anymore. Don't beat yourself up over neutering your baby. That wasn't the problem. It was just this horrible virus. Beth Lynda Wilson wrote: >I agree, but admit, it had me thinking twice. It's heartbreaking that he was >fine one da

Re: [Felvtalk] neutering a positive cat

2012-01-04 Thread Beth
thers had been in there with unvaccinated animals it could have been a real problem. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: GRAS To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] neuter

Re: [Felvtalk] [FelineLeukemia] Fwd: Los Angeles, CA -- UPDATE: Chipin! Possible Felv+ kitty with bad eye growing every day needs foster/adopter by January 4th [1 Attachment]

2012-01-04 Thread Beth
I would never put down an asymptomatic cat FeLV positive or not & I would never let any animal die on it's own. That is just cruel. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Kathryn Hargreaves To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Ollie & Leo

2012-01-10 Thread Beth
still not fixed or is outside, she may be spreading it... Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Victory_Shout To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 9, 2012 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Myles Please add to the CLS

Re: [Felvtalk] i hate this disease!

2012-01-11 Thread Beth
d. I cannot believe the rescue you were fostering for was going to waive the adoption fee &  post the animals on Craigslist. Are you kidding? Predators just love "Free Cats" & Craigslist is notorious for predators. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Yo

Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone in or near California want a very sociablecompanion for their FeLV+ cat?

2012-01-15 Thread Beth
I mix mine too. Have for many years with no transfer of the virus. Beth Lynda Wilson wrote: >Sharyl is correct. Just make sure you completely separate them until the >vaccination has taken effect. After she gets the first, she will have to have >the second one no more than 3 we

Re: [Felvtalk] Firefly Please add to the CLS :(

2012-01-21 Thread Beth
You all are so special to take care of these wonderful souls. You know they appreciate your love.   Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 10:26 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Fi

Re: [Felvtalk] Testing..not getting postings!

2012-01-30 Thread Beth
I don't think there have been any postings.   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: "ter...@tazzys.org" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 1:48 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Testing..not getting postings! Hi all, I hav

Re: [Felvtalk] Kiss results bad..

2012-02-02 Thread Beth
I'm not a vet, but the HCT looks low, but I've had cats with it under 10. Has he been checked for Hemobartonella? Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Amanda Vollaro To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, F

[Felvtalk] Fw: Kiss results bad..

2012-02-02 Thread Beth
Yes, esp. since Hemobart can be difficult to detect from what I understand. But he should turn around quickly with the antibiotic, if that's what it is... Most of my FeLV cats died from anemia, but it had nothing to do with Hemobartonella. Goo luck with your baby, Beth Don't Litter

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2012-02-05 Thread Beth
range your vet didn't make that clear. But then some vets seem clueless when it comes to this virus. Hoping for the best for your babies. Beth GRAS wrote: >Hi, everyone: > >OK - I guess this is where I should come in and explain about what happened >to me, based on the note below: &

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2012-02-05 Thread Beth
>last year that are different this year (from the same sources...) makes one >really wonder! >Natalie > >-Original Message- >From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth >Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012

Re: [Felvtalk] Despair

2012-02-06 Thread Beth
She says in her email he is suffering.   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: GRAS To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 6, 2012 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Despair ONLY if you think or know that he is suffering - look

Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger

2012-02-07 Thread Beth
ted eating litter, but that is a choice that only you can make. My thought are with you & your baby. I know how hard it is to see them suffer. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: "botha.marin...@gmail.com" To: felv

Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger

2012-02-07 Thread Beth
I had the same experience, Wendy. I pulled out all the stops with my first FeLV, only to see her suffer. I won't do it any more. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Felvtalk] Smokey

2012-02-07 Thread Beth
irus. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: cindy reasoner To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 4:11 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Smokey It has been a very long time since I have posted anything.  I first f

Re: [Felvtalk] News about Ginger

2012-02-09 Thread Beth
nt & brick fireplace surrounds in my house. I had to replace to litter with shredded paper. That they would not eat. Once I see them doing that now I don't keep them going. I just don't want them suffering. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   _

Re: [Felvtalk] Urgent Advice Needed

2012-02-10 Thread Beth
So sorry to hear about Kiss. Poor baby. Are sure he had Hemobartonella? Doxy would have been the treament. I had a non FeLV cat who had it. So sad. Beth dlg...@windstream.net wrote: >If you have any question about the antibotic and cannot get a reasonable >answer from him soon, I would

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2012-02-15 Thread Beth
ent deep bite wounds & minimize chance of passing the FIV.   Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: czadna sacarawicz To: feline leukemia list Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV po

Re: [Felvtalk] Lucky Louie and Britta Please add to the CLS :(

2012-02-15 Thread Beth
So sorry. At least little Britta got a chance for some love from you on Valentine's Day.  Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 8:35 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Lucky

Re: [Felvtalk] Dublin woke up from surgery blind

2012-02-15 Thread Beth
Sometimes the sight comes back. We had a non-FeLV cat at the shelter that went bling after surgery & she slowly regained her sight after a couple weeks. Beth  Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Anne Myles To: felvtalk@felineleu

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2012-02-16 Thread Beth
t. She always sounded like she had a URI, but she didn't.   Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: czadna sacarawicz To: feline leukemia list Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on tw

Re: [Felvtalk] My Siggie

2012-02-16 Thread Beth
Aw, so sad. I'm glad you were there with him when this happened. I had 2 cats who threw clot & passed away. On was FelV+ & the other was a non-FeLV+ with Cardiomyopathy.Hugs to you. I know this is difficulty..Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org  From: Te

Re: [Felvtalk] interferon strength and source

2012-02-20 Thread Beth
My vet got it frozen. Amazing your vet isn't researching this for you. Makes me wonder about vets... ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering a positive cat update

2012-02-22 Thread Beth
If the IFA & Elisa tests are both positive there is no reason to retest. The cat is infected. The cost you mention is in line with what I've paid. You may want to search the archives on "mixing". Many on this list,including me, mix their positives & negatives. Beth dp

Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject)

2012-02-24 Thread Beth
ooked past the FeLV status.   Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Christina Warden To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:34 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] (no subject) i have a male cat bou

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing pos and neg cats

2012-02-24 Thread Beth
I lnow someone who used Coke in an emergency. Hey it had sugar & it worked! Marta Gasper wrote: >What hapens with giving them a dab of honey is that it boost the blood sugar >so if they might start to eat. It is the sugar, not the texture. I've a rescue >group and fosters , we always use honey

Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?

2012-02-27 Thread Beth
Distressed breathing could be a sign of anemia, but there is no time to waste posting on the internet. Please get him to a vet ASAP. If your breathing was like this you would go to a doctor.   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   From: Rashel Mere

Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?

2012-02-27 Thread Beth
When my FeLV cats are sick I don't even go to the movies without having a pet sittet check on them. Beth GRAS wrote: >BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone >who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who >c

[Felvtalk] Caboodle Ranch - Another "sanctuary" owner charged with cruelty

2012-02-28 Thread Beth
When will people learn not to "dump" their animals at these "sanctuaries"?? http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/Caboodle_Ranch_Cat_Sanctuary_Operator_Faces_Cruelty_Charges_140581263.html?storySection=story   If you have sent cats to Caboodle call 212-876-7700 ASPCA Head Office for further

Re: [Felvtalk] Caboodle Ranch - Another "sanctuary" owner charged with cruelty

2012-03-01 Thread Beth
I don't know the full story of the woman in CT, so I can't comment on that, but I've seen people who are heads of rescue organizations who are hoarders. Just because someone has a title does not mean they are OK.   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   _

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Caboodle Ranch - Another "sanctuary" owner charged with cruelty

2012-03-01 Thread Beth
Natalie   From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 9:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Caboodle Ranch - Another "sanctuary" owner charged with cruelty   I don't know th

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