Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list

2012-10-08 Thread Beth
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, October 7, 2012 1:11 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list As someone posted already, as soon as someone needs advice, the off topic will change immediately.  This happens during a lull – we haven’t had any serious issues

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list

2012-10-07 Thread Lee Evans
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list I am surprised this list got so off topic.  A few years ago, this wouldn't be allowed to happen.  I have very strong political opinions, and very strong opinions about hunting, but what I rejoined this list for was only

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list

2012-10-07 Thread GRAS
PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list I am surprised this list got so off topic. A few years ago, this wouldn't be allowed to happen. I have very strong political opinions, and very strong opinions about hunting, but what I

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list

2012-10-07 Thread Lorrie
Some of the time kittens from a FelV mom will throw off the virus, but not always. I am hoping the 4 pos. kittens I now have in my sanctuary will be negative when I retest at the end of Oct. They are not caged, and they have 3 large rooms to run around in, lots of toys, good food and TLC. So

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-06 Thread Sharyl
, 2012 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again She does get nauseous a lot and we have her on some strong pain meds.  She is losing so much weight but I give her Fancy Feast and love on her.  Unlike dogs, cats are such picky eaters to begin with :(  I wish she would eat burgers

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-06 Thread Natalie
That’s what my vet gives me – Cyproheptadine (Periactin) – ¼ pill does a good job. From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lee Evans Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:16 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list

2012-10-06 Thread janine paton
of the box, how to help and what to expect.It's shame to loose this resource. My 2 cents. Janine From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, October 6, 2012 7:30:29 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-05 Thread Edna Taylor
REALLY? Y'all think so? I don't think anyone is being mean and hateful, but then again, I tend to see the positive side of most things :) Anywho, I'll ask again DOES anyone have any advice on things I can do to make SuzieQ more comfortable in her last days. She is 2-3 years old, was

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-05 Thread Maureen Olvey
further.” – Mark Twain From: taylore...@msn.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:52:10 -0500 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again REALLY? Y'all think so? I don't think anyone is being mean and hateful, but then again, I tend to see the positive side

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-05 Thread Edna Taylor
: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again Give SusieQ lots of pain meds and ice cream. Oh wait, that's my prescription. I guess all you can do is keep her happy and feeling good as long as possible. You just address each problem as it comes up. Anything specific going on right now? I know when

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-05 Thread Maureen Olvey
: taylore...@msn.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:46:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again She does get nauseous a lot and we have her on some strong pain meds. She is losing so much weight but I give her Fancy Feast and love on her. Unlike dogs

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-05 Thread Edna Taylor
Thanks for the info and advice, I just called the vet to ask about anti-nausea meds From: molvey...@hotmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:30:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again Yeah, at the end even my dog didn't want to eat. And oh boy

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-05 Thread Christiane Biagi
anti-nausea meds From: molvey...@hotmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:30:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again Yeah, at the end even my dog didn't want to eat. And oh boy don't I know how picky cats are compared to dogs!!! Maybe she'd like

[Felvtalk] Asking For Advice Again

2012-10-05 Thread Lee Evans
Certain antihistamines that are given to cats are also an appetite stimulant.  Chlorpheneramine is one.  I think it's a little yellow pill if I remember correctly.  It's better than giving cortisone which also increases appetite but I believe would be contraindicated for a cat who has a

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-05 Thread Edna Taylor
I have been trying that, she eats just a smidge and then turns away :( Thank you :) Poor thing is just wasting away and I feel so helpless :( Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 17:58:20 -0400 From: ti...@mindspring.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking For Advice Again

2012-10-05 Thread Edna Taylor
...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Asking For Advice Again Certain antihistamines that are given to cats are also an appetite stimulant. Chlorpheneramine is one. I think it's a little yellow pill if I remember correctly. It's better than giving cortisone which also

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking For Advice Again

2012-10-05 Thread molveywda
: [Felvtalk] Asking For Advice Again Date: Fri, Oct 5, 2012 6:26 pm Oh, I didn't even think of that, I have used it for my other cats for that very thing and forgot all about it THANKS :) I did the same thing with Miller, put him through horrible chemo, made his last few weeks here miserable

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking For Advice Again

2012-10-05 Thread Natalie
, 2012 6:17 PM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Asking For Advice Again Certain antihistamines that are given to cats are also an appetite stimulant. Chlorpheneramine is one. I think it's a little yellow pill if I remember correctly. It's better than giving cortisone which also increases appetite

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again

2012-10-05 Thread Lee Evans
! From: Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, October 5, 2012 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again I have been trying that, she eats just a smidge and then turns away :(  Thank you :)  Poor thing