Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
Was it Lauren K? She used to do some for our shelter.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/8/2005 10:23:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm still researching for auto transporting because I don't want him put in a cargo hold on a plane. :( Just wanted to add,

Re: FELV+ kitty

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
Hey Jenny, Yes, you told me he went back, but I didn't know Brenda had contacted you. She is great! Let me see what I can do. If we can get anywhere close to a transport I might could just bring him here till we get it arranged. tonyaJENNIFER RYAN CADIEU [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonya,Really,

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
Patti, Where doesChristine live? I'm in Atlanta, kind of going backward on a transport, but if nothing else I may get him just to keep him from being reclaimed again... tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brenda, OMG, what a heartwrenching story! That poor baby.. Lovey certainly

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
No and now this wonderful person has decided it is better if she remains anonymous. She feels terrible about not being able to do the flying anymore, but she was going non-stop. And she felt she was neglecting her own family. Patti

Re: multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 2/9/2005 6:14:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is everyone else gettng multiple copies of every email? Who needs to be notified of this?Michelle Yes, I am.. Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!More will be posted

Tough Times

2005-02-09 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Friends, First, let me wish Brenda the best of luck with her yearly checkup! Once again, I ask you all to send healing vibes to my loved ones. My husband was diagnosed with an aneurysm and blood clot in his right leg last week. Further testing found he also has an aneurysm in his abdominal

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
tonya, Christine is in Atlanta also. Perhaps you would be able to help Kathy by getting Lovey from the vet clinic in Athens taking him to Christine's facility. She is so busy And it is so urgent that Lovey gets moved to "safety" so the "owners" don't have the chance to "reclaim" him,

Re: multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
I've gotten as many as FOUR copies of same posts.. Patti

Re: Metronidazole

2005-02-09 Thread Nina
Patti, I've got to say, I'm very pleased you decided to start talking again. Thank you so much for the holistic tips. I hate medicating with traditional medicine, the stuff is usually so toxic. I'm a good nurse, but a very reluctant one. Up until I found myself facing FeLV, I hadn't had to

Re: life spans of positives-- anemia

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
I don't think it shows up in blood work, other than to possibly create elevated liver values from the liver having to break down the destroyed blood cells. Michelle In a message dated 2/9/05 7:51:48 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They have been tested for hemobart and we even did antibiotics

Re: life spans of positives (forward from Cherie)

2005-02-09 Thread Nina
Cherie, I have several vets that I use. Of the three I use the most, one is a sort of "GP"; another practice has 2 very expensive, but knowledgeable, internists; and I just found this wonderful East/West vet that is helping me with some alternative options. If you think there is a problem, and

Re: multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 2/9/2005 7:03:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've gotten as many as FOUR copies of same posts.. Patti Me tooI think it's AOL I have signed out a few times as well. It's screwed up today. Couldn't open mail then couldn't see my buddy list and

RE: multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread Faye Lewis
I am getting multiples. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@vlists.net To: felvtalk@vlists.net Subject: multiple copies of emails Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:12:43 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from vlists.net ([208.186.168.62]) by mc3-f13.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.211);

Dr. Susan's reply: RE: Feline leukemia in Florida Panthers--ask Dr Susan

2005-02-09 Thread AnnLmla2
what does Dr susan have to sya about this? was it found in Big cats first.or is this just recent.. FeLV is uncommon in large wild cat species (in contrast to FIV which is found in several large cats). Here's an article from June 2004 on FeLV in Florida Panthers from the American Veterinary

Re: Metronidazole

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
Nina, Thanks. I have been thru so much in the past year, w/ problems w/ my health etc. and although I kept "lurking" I was reluctant to start actively posting. (Due to my health related problems I'd withdrawn from "the world".) But I finally decided that maybe something I could pass on

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread Del Daniels
Our Griffie was adopted fm Spalding ... he is a sweet negative Siamese but wastotally freaking out at the shelter. After the paperwork and$waswired we didn't have patience to wait and fortunately were able to go get him-wefell in love with himat first sight of his picture online, which was

Re: life spans of positives-- anemia

2005-02-09 Thread Amy Wilkins
They have been tested for hemobart and we even did antibiotics just in case we missed something. they are also on prednisone, a steroid. they take interferon but obviously not the feline one. I'll look into the auto immune reaction. I think that would show up in the chem panel/bloodwork that I

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
It's already starting to be a "bad" day... Meant Brenda, not Kathy. I'm already stressed and not thinking Sorrry Brenda, and didn't mean to confuse you Tonya. Patti

Re: multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
I am still not gettinghardly any of the emails, at all... Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/9/2005 6:14:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is everyone else gettng multiple copies of every email? Who needs to be notified of this?Michelle Yes, I am..

Re: life spans of positives (forward from Cherie)

2005-02-09 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 2/9/2005 7:11:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nina, Thank you, I think that sounds wise, her breathing is just loud, she is not in pain or uncomfortable. She also has a hernia that seems to be getting a little bigger, but it does not seem to be

Re: Tough Times

2005-02-09 Thread carlas
Julie Healing thought vibes and prayers to your family, all of your memebers. Carla

multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Is everyone else gettng multiple copies of every email? Who needs to be notified of this? Michelle

Re: multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread Belinda Sauro
Michelle Terri, Please notify Jim of any list problems: [EMAIL PROTECTED]he is the list owner. You both are AOL, wonder if it is an AOL thing, I'm only getting one copy of each email? -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post

Re: anemia, FeLV strains, life spans 2

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Also, an article on autoimmune hemolytic anemia, which is where the cat destroys her own blood cells. Simon appears to have had this at the end, triggered by the lymphoma. Somone on this list serve has a cat who had it, without lymphoma, who was successfully treated.

anemia, FeLV strains, life spans

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
I have been doing some research this morning trying to figure out what happened to Simon in the end. I came across this case study which has information, in very technical language, about why many cats with FeLV get anemia. http://www.bloodline.net/stories/storyReader$2338 Actually, it

Re: multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread Belinda Sauro
Well now I am getting multiples too, just got my third copy of Michelles email :(( Must be list related. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service

Re: Tough Times

2005-02-09 Thread Nina
Julie, My prayers are with you for your husband and furkids. I thought I had troubles, but hearing about what's going on at your house makes my life seem like a piece of cake! God bless you and your husband for your efforts with all those that need you. Have faith and hang in there. Much love,

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
I became involved w/ Spalding after getting a cross-post about the shelter. That's when I first visited the site and saw my Daisy. I put in a Last Chance Notification for her and was literally quite astounded that she hadn't been saved.. That's how my Spalding experience started.

Request for Cross Post! Kitty Homer...Paid trip from NY to WA.

2005-02-09 Thread TatorBunz
Responsible Rescue: TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE PLEASE CROSS POST Hi all, Is there anyone flying to Seattle, WA. (Sea-Tac) from New York? Please contact Elisabeth and myself regarding this. The kitty needs to be in the cabin with the person flying. Hi TerriI can get

Re: Metronidazole

2005-02-09 Thread Nina
Patti, I don't why it should be, but the most caring and spiritual people seem to be the most afflicted physically. Perhaps it has to do with taking on the woes of the world that others don't even acknowledge. Somehow all the hardship gets internalized, we have to figure out a way to better

Re: Metronidazole

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
Nina, Yes, my Dr. has described a major part of my "problems" due to Post-Traumatic Stress... I call it burn out. All the years of working in rescue has caught up w/ me and it's really taken a toll. And it's sad, I thought I could go on forever. But have had to stop being right in

Re: life spans of positives (forward from Cherie)

2005-02-09 Thread Nina
Cherie, Once you find a vet you can trust, you'll have a better idea about whether it's necessary to take the chance on stressing her with an operation. My babies were spayed before we knew they had FeLV, and they fared just fine. I don't know if you believe in AC, but if it were me, I'd talk

Re: anemia, FeLV strains, life spans (From Cherie)

2005-02-09 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 2/9/2005 8:01:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Technical Language to say the least, I can not understand any of this article, it is like a foreign language...but thank you anyway. Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/9/2005 4:39:55 AM

Re: Metronidazole

2005-02-09 Thread Nina
Patti, My family is always telling me, "You can't save the world". It's true, but very hard to bear. I get so overwhelmed, I find myself wanting to stick my head in the sand. I've had to start putting limits on what I can do. It is a war zone out there. I've pulled back and no longer go

RE: trying to decide whether to ultrasound Lucy

2005-02-09 Thread tamara stickler
Whether the cat is shaved or not, held by the owner or not all depends on the vet the owner. The cat is usually shaved OR a solution is squirted on the cat in the area that will be examined that will collapse the air in in between the hair strands so they can get a better picture. Warning

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
I could do that. Check and see if she's willing to foster. I'm going to contact jenny about getting the cat tomorrow or friday after work.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: tonya, Christine is in Atlanta also. Perhaps you would be able to help Kathy by getting Lovey from the vet clinic in Athens taking

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
Del, How far are you from Brenda? Do you know? Is there anyone in tenn. or kentucky? tDel Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our Griffie was adopted fm Spalding ... he is a sweet negative Siamese but wastotally freaking out at the shelter. After the paperwork and$waswired we didn't have

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
Brenda and all, Are we all sure no one can take the other positive as well? t"Brenda K. Smith" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Patti. Wow, thank you so much for all the information. I will check out the Billyboard on Yahoo. Is the person who boards for a reasonable price on that board? If not, do

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
I'll see if I can get in touch with Lauren then. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No and now this wonderful person has decided it is better if she remains anonymous. She feels terrible about not being able to do the flying anymore, but she was going non-stop. And she felt she was neglecting her

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
Since Brenda is having her tests done today, do you think I should get in touch w/ Christine and make sure she has room.. Like I said, she's very rescue friendly, her rates are very reasonable, actually dirt cheap. It would be a great thing, and a very wise move to get Lovey moved to

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread Del Daniels
Where isBrenda in WI? I am in southern IL. I have a rescue buddy in KY who will help if time works for him. Del - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@vlists.net Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 11:37 AM Subject: Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat

Re: RE: trying to decide whether to ultrasound Lucy--no shaving or gel

2005-02-09 Thread jenmeyer
I absolutely agree...but our Burboy was neither shaved nor had anything squirted onto his chest (he was bone dry)! I should've asked to be with him to see just exactly how they did it! :( - Original Message - From: tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2005

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread Del Daniels
Has anyone contact Peggy Dial, kitty transport coordinator, [EMAIL PROTECTED] She is a wonderful person and might set this up for us. Del - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@vlists.net Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 11:37 AM Subject: Re: OT:

Roxie - need opinions - OT

2005-02-09 Thread Joan Doljan
Roxie is a young cat I took from the shelter about3 weeks ago. She did fine at the shelter and was not caged. She came into the shelterwith another cat who was adopted. She has been at the shelter for about 2 months. All of a sudden, at my house,she stopped eating. Her blood work is normal, but

Fwd: I Saved a Life project seeking submissions

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
---BeginMessage--- Title: Re: I Saved a Life project seeking submissions Dear Network Members, Heres a message from Cyrus Mejia, artist and one of the founders of Best Friends: Have you personally saved an animals life through a rescue or adoption from a shelter? Would you like to

Gary/anemia

2005-02-09 Thread Jill Poe
Gary just got out of the vet's office. This is the info about her via my boyfriend who was at the appointment (I was not). Her hematocrit was 31 a couple months ago. Today it was 9. Her temperature was also low (she had a fever a couple weeks ago). They are keeping her overnight tonight

Re: Wellness - is it any good anymore?

2005-02-09 Thread Skf95111
Dear Faye: Where is the new plant located that was having problems? Have the problems been resolved? I feed my furids a raw-based diet, but when I do have to feed a commercial canned food, I have fed and continue to feed Wellness without problems. I do hope the new owners don't mess with

Re: UTI's, drug dosages, and new research

2005-02-09 Thread Skf95111
I had a geriatric female cat who had recurring URI symptoms which did not respond to abx therapy...just kept returning. What finally resolved her symptoms was a homeopathec remedy. Her symptoms did not return after that. The remedy was one mixed by an alt. vet and he did not disclose what

Re: Wellness - is it any good anymore?

2005-02-09 Thread Faye Lewis
Wellness never admitted to any problem. They just said that my cats probably did not like the change in water from the new plant (Boston). If your cats do well on it, I would just chalk it up to a fluke. I did change mine to Eagle Pack and never regretted it. They look the best and have

Lucy has a large bladder stone

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
I got Lucy an ultrasound and xray today and she has a large bladder stone. They can not tell from any of the tests if it is from struvite or oxylate crystals that caused the stone. Stones caused by the former can sometimes be dissolved over time with a special diet, while stones by the latter

Re: Gary/anemia

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Jill, I am really sorry. Simon did once have a PCV of 9 (hematocrit of 11 on the machine test and PCV of 9 on the handspun test), and came out of it. His anemia at that point was from lymphoma and chemo and steroids helped him for a few weeks. He then went from 16.4 to 8 overnight, could

Re: trying to decide whether to ultrasound Lucy--no shaving or gel

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Thanks to Jenn and those of you who replied, Lucy got her ultrasound with no shaving or gel. The vet said it would not work, but tried and said she was so surprised at how clear the image was that she wanted to start trying more of them without shaving. So you helped not only Lucy (and me, who

Re: Roxie - need opinions - OT

2005-02-09 Thread PEC2851
Joan, I don't know what the thickening of the intestines is from, but I would really be concerned about Roxie not eating for a week. Hepatic Lipodosis can result frequently from a cat's failure to eat and w/out immediate intervention, ie: a feeding tube, it is often fatal. I've seen this

Re: FeLV strains, lifespans -- Yes, the strain/subgroup is a major factor

2005-02-09 Thread Skf95111
In answer to Michelle's question... A while back we had someone post on this list who was subsequently kicked off because his style of expressing himself rubbed some listmembers the wrong way. I thought that was unfortunate because this person has a really awesome personal library, is

Re: Tough Times

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
Gosh Julie! I'm so sorry you're going through all this. I hope the doctor has good news for treating your husband. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It's too bad we don't all live in our on little 'cat neighborhood' so we could help each other out more. tonyaJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Roxie - need opinions - OT

2005-02-09 Thread catatonya
Is thickening of the intestines indicative of IBD? I have no idea, Joan, but she has to eat. Thefatter/bigger cats are more likely to get fatty liver disease faster than 'normal sized' cats. I don't remember what the association there is. My cat I lost from fatty liver disease was a huge cat, and

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread Barb Moermond
Where in WI is Cat Heaven located? I'm in Madison and am willing to go 2.5-3 hrs out from here. I did a run from here to Black River Falls and I also went to La Crosse to pick up a little sweetie."Brenda K. Smith" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Patti. Wow, thank you so much for all the information.

Re: FeLV strains, lifespans -- Yes, the strain/subgroup is a major factor

2005-02-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Thank you for that information, Sally. It seems, then, that strains are not passed between cats but caused by individual mutations? And that mutations are caused in part by genes and in part by environmental factors? I still have this sense, then, that the fact that my cats keep getting

RE: Lucy has a large bladder stone

2005-02-09 Thread Jen Meyer
I know what you mean about major surgery and FeLV+ cats...I believe that may have been what triggered the virus in two of our cats (one had to have surgery on his eyes, the other to remove a mass in his intestines)...I'm hoping like heck that Lucy's stone is a struvite and that the diet will take

Re: Tough Times

2005-02-09 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Julie, we're all sending good health and strength vibes to your hubby and kitties. And calm strength to you too. HUGSJulie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, First, let me wish Brenda the best of luck with her yearly checkup! Once again, I ask you all to send healing vibes to my

Re: Lucy has a large bladder stone

2005-02-09 Thread Barb Moermond
Good luck with the diet. I'm surprised that the pH of her urine didn't clue them in as to which kind of crystal it is - or is likely to be.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got Lucy an ultrasound and xray today and she has a large bladder stone. They can not tell from any of the tests if it is from

Re: life spans of positives

2005-02-09 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, I have been rescuing FeLV+ cats for 13yrs. I have lost some as young as 3 mos. and others to pass on due to problems associated with old age. I have a wonderful Vet that works with me to do the best we can do for the positives. I know many on this list do many kinds of treatments to purlong

lifespan of positives, simon

2005-02-09 Thread Meligar
I'm very sorry to hear that Simon passed. I lost Zest in December at the tender age of 7 months and then Growler at 8 months. I have two of her siblings in my care and one in rescue down in NC. They all had the same maintenance, the same veterinary care, the same procedures and so it appears

Re: multiple copies of emails

2005-02-09 Thread James G. Wilson
Hey all, my guess is that the multiple mails glitch is probably related to the outage we had the other day. I only received one duplicate of one email all day, so it doesn't appear to be a list- wide problem. Please let me know if it persists, though, and I'll contact our list host to see if he

Re: OT: Transporting Adopted Cat from GA to WI??

2005-02-09 Thread Brenda K. Smith
Del. I will respond to everyone's emails about Lovey later this afternoon. It is 1:07 AM and after tests all day and grocery shopping, etc., driving home 45 miles after not eating (had fasting tests), I have been trying to read all emails about Lovey and get to bed. I did email Jenny,