Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem (Tonya)

2008-07-28 Thread catatonya
Thanks Wendy, I 'think' we are getting a medication routine going. It's hard to tell if he's eating because he won't eat in front of me. But he feels like he's gaining weight. He's still interested in treats. We're retesting in a couple of weeks, and unless things look good I'm going

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem (Tonya)

2008-07-28 Thread wendy
:47:00 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem (Tonya) Thanks Wendy,   I 'think' we are getting a medication routine going.  It's hard to tell if he's eating because he won't eat in front of me.  But he feels like he's gaining weight.  He's still interested in treats.  We're retesting

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem (Tonya)

2008-07-27 Thread wendy
Hey Tonya, I lost my 18 yr. old Julie to hyperT/kidney failure in December.  Instead of trying to chase Shaft for oral meds, I would suggest trying the transdermal Tapazole/Methimazole.  I ordered Julie's through Pet Health Pharmacy online; they are very reasonable compared to my vet/other

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-27 Thread wendy
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem Tonya, I don't belong to this group.  It is listed in the Links on the Assist Feeding Group.  Feline Hyperthyroid (also Hypothyroid welcome) http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-hyperT/?yguid=167334211   Some folks have good luck with Pill Pockets.  Most

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-27 Thread wendy
: Sunday, July 27, 2008 2:49:19 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem Funny you say this about the gerber (or BeechNut) baby food.  Chicken and gravy was Julie's favorite, and when she would not eat anything else, she scarfed this stuff down!!!  It saved her life several times when she stopped

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
yes, hyper thyroid is very common with cats. what kind of vet do you go to Debbie Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } Question...is hyper-t hyper thyroid??? It is what I suspected

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
Yes, MC is known for being one of our most objective (cough) members. But I have to agree with her. Are you sure your vet actually said this t MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: okay, everyone, in harmony now, GET A NEW VET! it's a major problem now that cats are living

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
Maybe he said hypO thyroid which I've never heard of a cat given. I guess it's possible, but I've never heard of it t MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: okay, everyone, in harmony now, GET A NEW VET! it's a major problem now that cats are living long enough for it to

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem -pilling shaft

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem He won't come to me to eat canned food anymore. :( t gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've never had a problem with any cat by crushing amoxi tablets in food. Had one cat on tapazole

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
I think I'll give that a try today so I don't have to chase him down to go to the vet in the morning. thanks, t Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you can crate him and cover his crate with a sheet sprayed with Feliway it might helpmaybe put Rescue Rememdy in his water. On Jul 19,

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
--- On Sat, 7/19/08, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008, 5:23 PM If you can crate him and cover his crate with a sheet sprayed withFeliway it might helpmaybe

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem, hyper-t leads to crf?

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
cats are dx with CRF after the thyroid issues are resolved. Hyper T tends to hide CRF. Sharyl --- On Sat, 7/19/08, Debbie Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Debbie Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, July 19

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem hyper-t

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem LOL, MC! But absolutely correctamundo. At one point we had two hyper-t cats, and they took the same pills (tapezole/methimazole) in different dosages. We used to keep whole, half and quarter pills pre-cut in 3 separate pill bottles. Pill splitting

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem, hyper-t leads to crf?

2008-07-20 Thread Sharyl
, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem, hyper-t leads to crf? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008, 10:37 AM oh n!! that is NOT what i want to hear!  I hope shaft

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem -pilling shaft

2008-07-20 Thread Chris
: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:25 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem -pilling shaft I really don't know if he's eating the canned food or the dry because he won't come in the room when I feed them anymore because that's where I started pilling him. When he stopped

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem -pilling shaft

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:25 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem -pilling shaft I really don't know if he's eating the canned food or the dry because he won't come in the room when I feed them anymore

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem -pilling shaft

2008-07-20 Thread Chris
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 12:33 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem -pilling shaft I guess I will have to work on the treats. I am vegetarian and have never really given the cats treats, so they don't really know what

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread Debbie Harrison
The wrong kind, obviously!!!Debbie (COL)You gotta bloom where you're planted! Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:15:13 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problemyes, hyper thyroid is very common with cats. what kind of vet do you go toDebbie Harrison [EMAIL

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread Debbie Harrison
Oh yeah, she said it...we actually argued about itI have never felt completely comfortable with her diagnostic skills...Debbie (COL)You gotta bloom where you're planted! Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:18:56 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem Yes

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread catatonya
you're planted! - Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:15:13 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem yes, hyper thyroid is very common with cats. what kind of vet do you go to Debbie Harrison [EMAIL

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread Debbie Harrison
Ok, to answer you then...she specializes in well animals!! LOL...she hates doing any surgeries, and probably should never have become a vet (my personal opinion).Debbie (COL)You gotta bloom where you're planted! Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:24:07 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread Marylyn
! Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:24:07 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem lol. i meant does he specialize in cats or is he more of a 'dog' person Debbie Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The wrong kind, obviously!!! Debbie (COL

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread MaryChristine
] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem lol. i meant does he specialize in cats or is he more of a 'dog' person *Debbie Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: The wrong kind, obviously!!! Debbie (COL) You gotta bloom where you're planted

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-20 Thread Debbie Harrison
Oh yes, I lubs mai fren MC!Debbie (COL)You gotta bloom where you're planted! Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:15:25 -0400From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem and don't worry, debbie is WELL aware of my objectivity and lack of patience with willful ignorance, from

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Sharyl
Tonya, I don't belong to this group.  It is listed in the Links on the Assist Feeding Group.  Feline Hyperthyroid (also Hypothyroid welcome) http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-hyperT/?yguid=167334211   Some folks have good luck with Pill Pockets.  Most vets carry them.  Pets Mart may as

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread catatonya
thanks. i had him going on the pill pockets until i added the amoxy and the baby aspirin. it was just too much and he started hiding from me. :( t thank you for the link. I went through this with another cat about 4 years ago (hyper-t) but she didn't hide from me. t

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread catatonya
lol. i was still a member, just set to no mail. doh! Sharyl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Tonya, I don't belong to this group. It is listed in the Links on the Assist Feeding Group. Feline Hyperthyroid (also Hypothyroid welcome)

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread gary
: Saturday, July 19, 2008 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem thanks. i had him going on the pill pockets until i added the amoxy and the baby aspirin. it was just too much and he started hiding from me. :( t thank you for the link. I went through this with another cat about 4

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread catatonya
. Gary - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem thanks. i had him going on the pill pockets until i added the amoxy and the baby aspirin. it was just too much and he

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Debbie Harrison
Question...is hyper-t hyper thyroid??? It is what I suspected with my Baby Ruben...but the vet says cats don't get thatI tried to argue the point, but she wouldn't listen...Debbie (COL)You gotta bloom where you're planted! Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:26:08 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread MaryChristine
okay, everyone, in harmony now, GET A NEW VET! it's a major problem now that cats are living long enough for it to manifest! if you like the vet, keep him for vaccinations and things, but if he doesn't know about this yet, he's not whom you need for your dear. as ever, objectively yours, MC

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread gary
What is he eating? Gary - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem He won't come to me to eat canned food anymore. :( t gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Marylyn
If you can crate him and cover his crate with a sheet sprayed with Feliway it might helpmaybe put Rescue Rememdy in his water. On Jul 19, 2008, at 10:26 AM, catatonya wrote: My cat Shaft has lost nearly half his body weight. Everyone here has been so sick I just didn't realize it until

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Sharyl
.  Be aware that may cats are dx with CRF after the thyroid issues are resolved.  Hyper T tends to hide CRF. Sharyl --- On Sat, 7/19/08, Debbie Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Debbie Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Pat Kachur
, 2008 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem Debbie, if your vet doesn't think cats get hyperthyroidism then you desperately need to find a new vet. Here is a link to more info. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/thyroid.html Most folks start out treating with meds

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Sharyl
them up is for meds.  I'm short on space so I have storage tubs under the beds eliminating that as a hiding space. Sharyl    --- On Sat, 7/19/08, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
. Diane R. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:55 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem okay, everyone, in harmony now, GET A NEW VET! it's a major problem now that cats

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Debbie Harrison
Thanks for the linkI printed it out and will mail it to the vet.Debbie (COL)You gotta bloom where you're planted! Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:10:28 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem Debbie, if your vet doesn't think cats get hyperthyroidism

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Lynne
- Original Message - From: Diane Rosenfeldt To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem LOL, MC! But absolutely correctamundo. At one point we had two hyper-t cats, and they took the same pills (tapezole/methimazole

Re: [Felvtalk] ot-next problem

2008-07-19 Thread Belinda Sauro
We discovered Freds early CRF when we were checking him for hyper-t, barely hyper-t also, we were watching him for that because he had a very tiny bump there, but his thyroid test was normal, including the TFree4. Once my vet felt like it had gotten a bit bigger we tested again and he was