Re: just beginning

2007-06-24 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Caroline, I am sorry about Monkee. Thanks for taking him into your home, especially since he was a stray and is felv+. I am sure he has had a good life w/ you, espeically since 4 yrs. is really a long time to survive being felv+. I have taken several animals through chemo (I am a

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-06-24 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - From: C J To:

Re: just beginning

2007-06-24 Thread Susan Dubose
- Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:56 PM Subject: Re: just beginning Hi Caroline, I am sorry about Monkee. Thanks for taking him into your home, especially since he was a stray and is felv+. I am

Re: just beginning

2007-06-25 Thread Susan Dubose
with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:12 PM Subject: Re: just beginning I have to agree w/ your comments about

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-06-25 Thread Susan Dubose
- From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:08 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-06-25 Thread Susan Dubose
NOT carry the corona virus. please get your facts straight before posting things. On 6/25/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it certainly sounds like wet FIP. All cats carry the corona virus, which can morph into FIP. It really just depends on genetics, age, (very

Re: Now i've got something of a dilemma

2007-06-26 Thread Susan Dubose
Ah, what wonderful consultation Wendy! And so eloquently put. And as for taking in kittens, while feeding my feral colony today @ the grocery store, I ended up w/ a kitten myself. :) I had to pay $5.00 for mine, it was the last of the litter being sold by 2 young ladies. Little

Attn: Marylyn

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Dubose
from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose

Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Dubose
With Serenity, my felv+ kitty who passed last Thanksgiving, she was in the best veterinary hands that money could buy. He is a feline specialist w/ 40+ yrs. experience. Dr. Smith confirmed wet FIP, then we started her on predisone Doxy. Her stomach was huge, so I bought her a big donut type

Re: just beginning

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
I love your Pet Girls logo. Adorable, you girls, you! Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jun 24, 2007, at 9:12 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: I have to agree w/ your comments about chemo. I think that it is a decision left within the family

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Unless it is the wet form, then fluid can be pulled from the cat's stomach and tested. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
If she is using Star of Texas Vet clinic, I seriously doubt that that happened. Kelly, are you still using Dr. Samon? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
: Thursday, June 28, 2007 11:12 AM Subject: Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me You have to look at percentages. 4 out of how many? Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as shelter rescue work, 4 cats in such a short timeframe is not a normal rate of death

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
, June 28, 2007 11:14 AM Subject: Re: Suzie crossed the bridge Yes, I do use Dr. Samon. I was going to ask him to do a phone consult with Dr. Smith as he has done in the past with some of my cats, but it is too late. On 6/28/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If she is using

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
It is not common, but it *can happen. I just called Dr. Smith and asked him. But you are probably asking the other Susan on the list, correct? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
I understand the ebb flow of the situation. I worked @ the Austin Humane Society for 4 yrs. as a clinic nurse and also worked in animal intake. I was also the foster care coordinator. When I would go to TLAC (our area A/C ) and walk dispo, I always made sure I pulled a project kitty for

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
I had two cats that were confirmed yes or no this way. One was a kitten that lost all of his fur, and his belly swelled to HUGE proportions.. He was sooo ugly, he only had fur around his neck on his head. Caspian had fluid removed from his belly that tested neg. as FIP. Finally, after

Re: Staff infection treatments

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
What antibiotic are they using now for his staph? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
I am sorry, Kelly. Dr. Samon is a very good man. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Whatever it takes, is what I say, Marylyn. In my felv+ room, the cats have their salt rock lamp, their airpurifier w/ ionizer, soundscapes music playing 24/7, their Drinkwell, and their healing crystals immersed in water to collect negative energies. And even if I am wrong and it does not

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
Shadow Cats was started a few years back, by Dr. Mrs. Roy Smith. Which is my vet his wife. Unfortunately, SCR began due to a very back situation (pseudo sanctuary) that came to light, where many cats died or ended up who knows where. Most of them were felv+ or fiv+. Hundreds hundreds,

Re: FIP Facts - WAS - Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-28 Thread Susan Dubose
My point is, IF the fluid WAS removed from my cats' bellies, sent off for the more speicalized test that is stated in your email, (which it WAS) and it comes back likely, I would not argue w/ that. And my vet said that it was FIP (Serenity) or it was not (Caspian). He has seen enogh cases,

Re: FIP Facts - WAS - Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Well, you are correct, no vet knows everything. And I can tell you THIS while we are @ it, neither do rescue folks. And it is no small wonder why lots of vet clinics cringe when they see rescue people walk in the door w/ their animals. And as far as killing animals, bad rescue people are right

Re: FIP Facts - WAS - Suzie crossed the bridge

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Oh, I failed to mention this little fact... While I was shoveling cat poop to rescue cats from rescuers, guess who was right there w/ me? MY VET'S WIFE, who is also a trained nurse ANd who performed ALL the vetting on ALL the cats I have mentioned from over the years? PRO

Re: new here ~ feleuk+ cat with high temp

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Laurie, First, thanks for taking in an older cat that needed you, I wish there were more folks that did.. Fever of unknown origin is a tough one, but I do agree w/ the other post about Revolution. It's not really very good for fleas, and I have seen lots of negative medical reactions

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
love the fact that your cats can spy on each other! Plus all the other stuff. What crystals do you use to collect negative energy? Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jun 28, 2007, at 3:58 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: Whatever it takes, is what I

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Wise words, Marylyn... Wise words... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Well, the little fur monsters are sucking all the $$$ outta my wallet. I told them the other day that they needed to get jobs to help out. They just laughed in my face and said, Yeah, right Meowmy!. Then they proceeded to hop on my computer order up more cat toys. They have their own checking

Re: To Susan D.

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
I agree, Wendy. The full story is on the Bexar County Humane Society website in their archives. Maybe 2002. feb. was the month. We have some photos, or used to, on our Siamese Rescue Ausitn branch website. Princess Purrla is not in the photos, she is camera shy. It was an eye opening

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
THAT'S way t funny... :) Yes, I am putty in their furry little paws. And I am now off for an afternoon nap w/ my fur babes, before I start my night time dog walks.. I owe, I owe (for cats!) it's off to nannying I gooo Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com

FastTrack, Primal Raw?

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Was it Marylyn that said she uses these in her cat's diet? What are they, ( or is it the same Fast Track that is used for horses?). And where do you get them? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As

Re: FastTrack, Primal Raw?

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 3:37 PM Subject: FastTrack, Primal Raw? Was it Marylyn that said she uses these in her cat's diet

do you ever.......

2007-06-29 Thread Susan Dubose
Walk into a room and one of your felv+ cats is asleep somewhere, so peaceful and still, you are afraid that he/ she has passed in their sleep? Lola (Princess Naughty Lola) is like that, a lot. I have to touch her and make sure she is ok... And ruffle her furrage.. Purr-la (my

Re: Ki

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Dede, I will keep you Ki in my thoughts today. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

OT: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
When I moved to this new house, a few months back, I was determined to make it as wonderful for my cats as I could. They deserve it. Below is an email from a client of mine that has a bird sanctuary in his backyard, as well as a Koi pond that I tend to when he his wife are out of town.

Re: To Caroline: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Living for the day is very important. After I took in 4 felv+ cats I realized this even more. Now whenever anyone of my cats comes up to me and meows, or paws @ me, I drop whatever it is that I am doing and they either get a kiss, a petting or I pick them up hug them. And I tell them how

Re: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
I have seen those DVD's, I plan to get a few once I am finished being settled in. My felv+ room, which is also the office, library, has a tv w/ couch and a bathroom. That way the felv+ cats can have their own water source. It's an old house (1953) w/ 3 HUGE bedrooms, which helps. The non

Re: OT: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Cool, thanks Elizabeth! I would really, really LOVE to have a Koi pond. I just took on a new client that has a state of the art Koi pond, pretty high maintenance but very neat. And he is a cat lover, adopts from our local pound and has outside ferals... :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
I have heard many different answers to this. I have heard retest in 3 months after the exposure, retest in 4 months, and retest in 3 months but again @ 6 months. I have 12 foster cats that were exposed to a cat that is felv+, and it has been 2 months. I plan to retest in 4 months. I will be

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Dede, Please do not blame yourself for Ki's death, life happens and stress is a big part of that. It is not avoidable. I understand how you feel though. My Serenity came to me last July from a Frankenbreeder situation, and she was afraid of her own shadow. She had never seen a toy before,

Re: FIP Facts - WAS - Suzie crossed the bridge (MaryChristine)

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
My vet has vaccinated his cats against felv every year, and one of his has turned pos. I have heard that it's 70 / 30 crapshoot, but I could be wrong. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay

Re: OT: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Ah, I wanna woodpecker in my yard... Or two, or three... Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
I forgot to mention, I have a cat that raised in a birdcage, like a bird. He came from another hoarding situation (pseudo rescue person), but he was only from 60 to 70+ cats. I got Runes when he was about 12 weeks old, very malnourished and he had what my vet called the worst case of

Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Why I certainly do.! Talked to her this morning, I arrange her transports from Ausitn as well as coordinate any TLAC (our city pound) pulls for her the Asutin Branch... I will tell her you said Howdy! Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent

Re: Birds

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
, and the first section is music instead of the actual noised the birds make. I need a DVD format also since mine is VHS. :) Wendy --- Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have seen those DVD's, I plan to get a few once I am finished being settled in. My felv+ room, which is also the office

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
to worry about with my two remaining cats? A few hours after he died, there was a yellowy/orange fluid that started coming out of his nose. Is this a sign he may have had FIP? Cassandra - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent

Re: do you ever.......

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Only Princess Pearl AKAS as Purrr-laa, AKAS Kannibal Kitty, falls asleep anywhere. She is a very funny one, that one. She probably never really had a kittenhood, due to her start in life. Now maybe she does? Yes, sometimes they are so still asleep, they look just like little Angels...

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
And thank you. When I lost Serenity, I felt like the floor opened me up and swallowed me. Like I said, I had only had her 5 months, and my vet and his wife (who have several felv+ cats, and Dr. Smith is constantly doing research, even @ 73 yrs.) warned me that when she becomes symptomatic, she

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
I would call that a sign, but if you want to know for sure, have the necropsy performed. I never do through, I would rather spend the money on a cat that is still alive, since many come my way broken :( Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Yes, I feel like I have a science project going on, w/ these 12 cats, which originally were 14. LOVE the name of your kitty. Kitties shouls always have fancy names, formal names of course the your in trouble name.. ;) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com

Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue)

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 5:51 PM Subject: Re: Way off OT: Susan D (TX Siamese Rescue) I know Tonya, too. I think from another list?! Small world (I'm in Iowa). Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
I have a client that took in 2 felv+ cats, @ different times. They always stayed healthy, (we are talking about 2 yrs or so) per se, but one day the tuxie was dead in their room. She took good care of them, high quality food, outdoor enclosure access, yada, yada Simon, the Siamese became

Re: Ki is an Angel

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Dede (who is sorry for the chit chat) --- Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And thank you. When I lost Serenity, I felt like the floor opened me up and swallowed me. Like I said, I had only had her 5 months, and my vet and his wife (who have several felv+ cats, and Dr. Smith

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
H, then I shall try it. Maybe my little bedwetter, Pugsley, will stop peeing on the cat beds Also all of the cats from this particuliar seizure have litterbox issues. Not Lola or Ursula, but Serenity did and a litter of kittens that tested felv+. They have already crossed

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
Wow, that's impressive! Long, happy lives, it sounds like. You must have / are doing something right. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: Isabella's blood work and other Qs

2007-06-30 Thread Susan Dubose
I haven'r seen it in cats, but the cats I have given interferon to were in the iso ward @ the AHS. We would give it to our cats w/ URI, so, they were feeling pretty bad as it was. They have more energy after being given fluids due to the electrolites administered, I believe. Could be wrong,

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Hmm, that's some really good info. I have been told by a behaviorist that dogs think of thier owners as pack leaders, cats think of them as their mother. Would explain how they really can bond w/ one person. I have cats that are just Jonathans, and cats that are primarily mine. Susan J.

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
In my old house (2 months back) I only had covered litterboxes w/ clumpable litter. In the new place, I have 4 of the HUGE blue tote types from Lowes, that are transparent, w/ Yesterday's mews. 3 of the HUGE clear ones w/ clay mixed w/ crystals, and one low rider that is pretty big w/ the same

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Also, my vet always recommends the Cat Attaract', which I tried on Serenity. Didn't really work. Pretty pricey stuff, too. Have you ever used this product? Any feedback? (Sorry, hope I am not picking your brain dry... :) I forgot to mention that the felv+ cats have 2 litterboxes, big

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Malone, Welcome to the group! I have only been on this list for a week, now (hey, and I'm already playing Hostess. To think that I growl @ people say that I am not a people purrson... :) And I have learned a lot in this short time. I currently have 4 felv+ cats, first 3 came to me in July of

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Marylyn, As far as Stomatitis, they say it's not contagious, however, it seems to pop up in a lot of multi cat households, (like mine). What are your thoughts? Anyone else? One of my cats from the Houston Horader case (the 12 I am fostering that had the exposure to felv), has stomatitis

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Great idea on the litter, I will try it. I am trying to green my household also, I just ordered a new book called, 100 Things you can do to be green. I am doing flea treatments on my 12 felv+ fosters, they came to me w/ fleas and I want to do 2 to 3 months of treatment. They also live in

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
More good ideas. As far as water goes, I have so many waterers it would be impossible to give everyone bottled, but I have Drinkwells ( I hope they help[ purify) in the cat room (as well as regular water bowls that are changed TID). Felv+ room has a drinkwell, too. I get Ozarka delivered, but

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 7:51 AM Subject: Re: Birds, also, feliway Great idea on the litter, I

Re: Immunity to FeLV?

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Thanks, Kelly, good info! As fas as hseila's cat, that is what they are thinking happened. A few years back, when they recovered 7 or so cats from the ARC (Karen Wakeland nightmare in Dallas), one cat tested neg. but later turned pos. It was living in their house, w/ the house pets. It was

Re: Sylvester, double pos, goes to Best Friends!

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Who rescued this kitty, Kelly? Just curious. Feel free to email me offlist. Dr. Mrs. Smith used to have a double pos., he lived a long time, he was an older cat that was an ex feral. He recently passed. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org

Re: Some of us are so new to this all.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Thanks Elizabeth! I see in my original post that I made an error when I said I *had* 12 felv+ fosters. I do not.(Gz Freudian slip or what?) I have 4 felv+ cats that are part of Texas Siamese Rescue, I am their permanent foster meowmy. I also have 12 fosters that have had a felv

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
It will be a year for me to have Lola, and Ursula it's been about 9 months. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did

Re: goodbye.

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
A, thanks Jane for the story on MeMe (what a cute name!). I bet she is adorable and if I could just give her squeeze through cyberspace :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As

Re: goodbye AKAS Stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
So, how much of the Just Born to you feed them? I mean, I know it won't hurt them, and it comes in little cartons a powder form too. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: goodbye AKAS Stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
That makes sense, read the can, Susan. :) I should have remembered that, there are instructions on the back for adults. And w/ as many bottle kittens as I have nursed, I really should have known that. This is the first year that I have not taken in bottle babies in many years. Susan J.

Re: goodbye AKAS Stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July

Re: goodbye....now stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
A few days back, someone mentioned the Lysine ( I am using it, have been for quite a few months) but they said there was a bit of a protocal to follow? MaryLyn, I think you did? What is the protocal? As of now, I buy the 4lbs. tubs of Lysine that you get for horses, highly concentrated. It

Re: goodbye....now stomatitis

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
. If my cats are symptomatic I increase to 500mg twice a day. Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 6:11 PM Subject: Re: goodbyenow stomatitis A few days back, someone mentioned the Lysine

Re: Pictures and a question

2007-07-01 Thread Susan Dubose
Good for you, Sally, for following your instincts when it comes to your baby's care Lucky boy he is Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: To Malone and Susan D.

2007-07-02 Thread Susan Dubose
Sorry Wendy, I didn't do an intro post. Yes, I know, I just joined the list and threw myself into the mix. I've covered a lot about myself, so, is the intro still needed? No problemo :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: To Susan re. lysine

2007-07-02 Thread Susan Dubose
--- Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks! That's the dosage I have heard to use. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast

Re: Marylyn, question

2007-07-02 Thread Susan Dubose
Just Born available online also @ www.drsfosterandsmith.com www.revivalanimal.com I have used both, pretty fast on the shipping. Both stay *about* the same as far as price. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net

Re: To Susan re. lysine

2007-07-02 Thread Susan Dubose
in relation to the development of acidosis. http://www.vspn.org/Library/misc/VSPN_M00981.htm On 7/2/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Wendy! What kinda blood issues can propylene glycol cause? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com

Re: OT Monkee

2007-07-02 Thread Susan Dubose
Sally, I was going to admit the same thing, but thought I maybe should let this one slide. Showing my age too. I remember when the Beatles played across the street from my house when I was a child. I feel older than dirt, but my husband / boyfriend just says, just some dirt, honey, you are

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

2007-07-03 Thread Susan Dubose
Yes, Doxy needs to be taken w/ food, it can cause damage otherwise. I believe to the esophagus. (someone jump in here and help me). I used to hide Serenity's in baby food, but only use the turkey or chicken w/ gravey. No ham, too much salt. Cats LOVE baby food. And my vet also compounds it,

Re: Fw: Re:TO CAROLINE RE MONKEE: Re: Anemia Issues

2007-07-03 Thread Susan Dubose
Caroline, Marylyn is correct. You are very stressed abd you are dealing w/ this emotionally too. Please do not beat yourself up, you did not give Monkee this disease. I know easier said than done. I was a total basket case w/ Serenity, and still cry to this day. I actually thought, she was

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

2007-07-03 Thread Susan Dubose
. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 6:50 AM Subject: Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella Yes, Doxy needs to be taken w/ food, it can cause damage otherwise

Re: vet recommending doxy and pred for Isabella

2007-07-03 Thread Susan Dubose
Also, try some Brewer's Yeast sprinkled onto their food. Most cats REALLY love brewer's yeast. My Tabitha will steal the pills from my nightly vitamin nightcap. It's full of B vitamins, can't hurt them. I sprinkle a tablespoon onto all of my cats dry bowls after I fill them up. (They have

OT: The Cat, A Poem

2007-07-04 Thread Susan Dubose
She came to me skittish, wild. The way you're meant to be, surrounded by cruelty. I did not blame her. I would do the same. A pregnant cat, a happy distraction; some sort of normal thing. Calico and innocent. The kittens in her belly said feed me. And I did. She crept with careful eye,

Re: OT: The Cat, A Poem

2007-07-04 Thread Susan Dubose
in a book entitled Operation Homecoming. On Jul 4, 2007, at 6:04 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: She came to me skittish, wild. The way you're meant to be, surrounded by cruelty. I did not blame her. I would do the same

Re: Birds

2007-07-05 Thread Susan Dubose
Actaully, my cats write them. I sare wash dey wod u spillchec dou. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait,

Re: Birds, also, feliway....

2007-07-05 Thread Susan Dubose
Hobbs is an orangish tabby, probably more buff colored. Orange tabbies are the best I did see him 3 times on the 4th. Maybe he was Liberating himself form under the couch in the cat room. All I saw was his butt, though, scampering back under the couch when he saw me... :(

Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations

2007-07-05 Thread Susan Dubose
Hi Laura! You might also try the Missing Link food supplement powder. You can purchase it through Drs. Foster Smith, and soem other animal supply websites. OR, the veterinary formula is even better, which I believe, you have to get through a vet. Susan J. DuBose ^..^

Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations

2007-07-06 Thread Susan Dubose
Laura, I was @ my vet this morning, so I went ahead and picked up a package of Missiing Link. I have been meaning to try it on my felv+ gang, as well as work it into my other group of kitties eventually. Right now the nonfelv cats just get the brewer's yeast sprinkled on top of their dry

Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations

2007-07-06 Thread Susan Dubose
. Thanks! Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 1:00 PM Subject: Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations Laura, I was @ my vet this morning, so I went ahead and picked up a package

Re: very quiet

2007-07-07 Thread Susan Dubose
A, Sally, thanks for the update on Junior. I will keep him in my very crowded thoughts... And of course he smells nice, he's a kitty. :) I just LOVE to bury my face in my babies' furrage and hide... Please keep us posted on him. Right now, my babies are doing ok, (felv+ and

OT: Does anyone know if this is true?

2007-07-08 Thread Susan Dubose
Before I get worked up on a rampage, does anyone know if this is true? Hello everyone, One of the major cat food manufacturers which donates food to the feral cat rescue groups, Natural Balance, has released a large

Re: Does anyone know if this is true?

2007-07-08 Thread Susan Dubose
- Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 11:49 AM Subject: OT: Does anyone know if this is true? Before I get worked up on a rampage, does anyone know if this is true? Hello everyone, One of the major cat food manufacturers which

Re: Isabella update and homeopathic recommendations

2007-07-09 Thread Susan Dubose
, do you have any idea of the dose of spirulina? Thanks from me 'n' the kitties Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On Jul 6, 2007, at 2:00 PM, Susan Dubose wrote: Laura, I was @ my vet this morning, so I went ahead and picked up a package

Re: Need help ASAP with a kitty

2007-07-09 Thread Susan Dubose
Wow, Hideyo! That's an impressive story. You sound like you earn your wings everyday.. :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state,

Re: Need help ASAP with a kitty

2007-07-09 Thread Susan Dubose
. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 7:04 PM Subject: Re: Need help ASAP with a kitty You are a very good purrson. I just took on 2 new clients that have

Re: Need help ASAP with a kitty

2007-07-10 Thread Susan Dubose
Ah, I LOVE it when they drool when you pet them...! How funny that Merlin always goes back to your house whenever possible :) I have a cat Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As

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