Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-16 Thread Sue & Frank Koren
Kim, I am so sorry to hear how badly Cole is feeling. My FeLV+ Buzz was acting that way about a month ago. My usual vet was on vacation and the one that fills in for him said he had anemia - 8% red blood cell level, and gave him two days to live. Thanks to the people on this list I called the ve

Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-14 Thread Sharyl
Kim, I have been out of town and am trying to get caught up with posts.  First let me say how great it is you have had 6 1/2 yrs with Cole.  My positive girls are just 9 months old so that gives me hope.   There is a assist feeding group that has some great info. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/grou

Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-12 Thread Chris
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Harrison Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:51 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help! Kim, I am sorry you are going through this with your dear Cole...only you and your vet will know when it is time to let

Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-12 Thread Laura B
Hi Kim,   I am so sorry that Cole is sick, have you tried feeding him some people food?  When my guys stop eating I try everything, like deli turkey, boiled chicken, canned tuna, baby food is usually a hit to get them started eating again.   Try not to worry too-too much until you see the vet and

Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-12 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Kim, Sorry to hear your Cole isn't feeling well. Make sure the vet checks him for anemia, get copies of the blood work and post what his HCT/PVC is. Anemia will make them lethargic and they will lose their appetite if it gets bad enough. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats

Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-12 Thread Sally Davis
Lynne I did not see your post where you lost your 19 yo baby. I am so sorry. It is wonderful he had such loving parents. He is by now playing with your sweet Boo Boo. Hugs Sally > http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 > __

Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-12 Thread gary
Kim, Let's wait and see what the vet says before thinking about what to do. There are many things that could cause Cole's symptoms, some serious and some not so serious. I have lost a few of my FeLV+ babies and I know how you are feeling, hang in there. Gary - Original Message - Fro

Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-12 Thread Debbie Harrison
Kim, I am sorry you are going through this with your dear Cole...only you and your vet will know when it is time to let him go...I just lost my very first rescued babyhe was only 7...not nearly old enough to go! Warm, loving thoughts for you both.> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@fe

Re: [Felvtalk] my Cole, help!

2008-08-12 Thread Lynne
Kim, I am so sorry for what you are going through with your Cole. We had to put our old guy to rest last Thursday and had lost our young cat to leukemia in March after owning him for only month. It's been such heartbreak around here. Your Cole is way to young to leave for a healthy cat but you