Wednesday August 19, 1998 11 Messages ======================================== Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:46:56 -0700 (PDT) From: diana@wetware.com (CatWoman ) To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Flagyl - aka Metronidozole Send reply to: diana@wetware.com (CatWoman ) Anyone who has had an intestinal bacterial imbalance, or other type of non-bacterial infection, may have had a course of Flagyl. If you have, you probably know that it is the *NASTIEST* tasting stuff you may ever have the misfortune to need to take. Kitties get it also - for problems just such as Sticky has, or intestinal problems - all non bacterial infections (Giardia, yeast, etc.). This type of infection can be fairly common in FeLV+ cats, whose immune system cannot fight them off, so it's quite likely your cat will wind up being prescribed a course of Flagyl at some time in its life. Cats think it's just as nasty tasting as I did. What I found helped a *LOT* was to go to the health food store and pick up a supply of the smallest available gel-caps sold for creating your own "herb capsules". I think size "000" is the smallest - if you can find smaller than that, go for it. When you have the dose of Flagyl measured out, cut or grind it so you can get it in the capsule. Try not to get any of it on the outside of the capsule. You can then use whatever method of pilling you prefer - smearing the capsule in butter, catfood, baby food - whatever - but believe me - your cat will definitely prefer it if they ever knew what the stuff tastes like! Diana ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:31:13 -0500 (CDT) From: "Nancy A. Schmall" To: George & Nancy Copies to: Felv Subject: Re: Tut up date Send reply to: "Nancy A. Schmall" Nan, I'm glad Tut is holding is own although we all would like to see him improve. As Barb and others put it, you as his person will make the right decision for him. Only you can really assess what is right and what is not for him. Please know you are in all our thoughts. Nancy ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 12:11:08 -0700 From: Robert Frank Organization: A.R.F., Inc. To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Howling Kitty Send reply to: Robert Frank Dear Friends: Today, my Howling Kitty went to be with his Heavenly Father. He fought valiantly and bravely and in the end I made the decision to release him from the Hell he has been in for the last couple of days. His clinical diagnosis was kidney failure and it came on him fast. He burned up with fever for two days and could not eat or drink. I would love to tell everyone that I know he is better off but in my heart the pain is so great that I know I'll never feel that way. He was my best friend, confidant, and companion. He can never be replaced. My husband reminded me today of a passage in the Bible that pertained to angels. I can't remember the exact wording as I guess that here in the Bible-belt I would be considered a heaten but the gist of it was"beware of the treatment of strangers for they may be angels in disquise". My tuxedoed Howling Kitty was surely heaven sent. As for the animosity on this list this summer, I'm sorely disappointed that we can't get past it and get on with what is really important. If the bickering doesn't stop I will be leaving the list shortly. If I wanted to hear bickering I'd stay at work. Folks, let's get focused and beat this thing together because divided, we will LOSE!!!!! That means we let our angels down. Let's get down to business. Go gently into that good night that little lovely piece of my soul, Howling Kitty. ---------------------------------------- From: "Isinofre Wyrm-bane" To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Howling Kitty Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:55:31 PDT Send reply to: "Isinofre Wyrm-bane" Arlene, I grieve for and with you. I know that I will have to make the same decision for my little friend, but I also know that the grieving I do here on this list with each and every one of you, will make that time easier for me. Thank you for sharing your heart with me, a stranger, that I might be better able to deal with the same sort of pain when the time comes. Rest easy Howling Kitty.... Be comforted, Arlene. Deb and Smokina ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:15:12 +0000 From: LawBet Subject: Re: Howling Kitty To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Organization: Home for Wayward Felines Send reply to: LawBet Arlene, Sleep soft, dear Howling Kitty.... The Lurker ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:48:02 -0500 (CDT) From: "Nancy A. Schmall" To: Robert Frank Copies to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Howling Kitty Send reply to: "Nancy A. Schmall" Arlene, I am so very sorry about Howling Kitty. I know how much you loved him and how it hurts right now. Please take all the time you need to cry and grieve. It does help, albeit slowly. I was so close to my Panther (May 18) that I felt like I was losing a part of me. He was so intuitive and smart, I would swear he was reincarnated from a human (a kind, gentle human). I would be lying if I said I don't still miss him and grieve. That part of me will never heal entirely. You did so much for HK and he went to his Heavenly Father knowing how much you loved him. Panther will help Howling Kitty get used to his new home. I know that you can never replace them for they are far too individual and loved, but someday HK will send another kitty for you to love and as someone put it, (I think Barb) you will see HK in the new kitty's eyes. Please know that I am thinking of you on this very sad occasion. Love, Nancy ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 13:18:25 -0400 To: felvtalk@MailingList.net From: Angela Holderby Subject: Re: Howling Kitty Send reply to: Angela Holderby >Dear Arlene: > >Please let me say that I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.... > >"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." > Hebrews 13:2 > >Angela >(Preacher's wife--gotta know these things!!!) ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 16:03:19 -0400 (EDT) From: Kat To: Robert Frank Copies to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Howling Kitty Send reply to: Kat Arlene, I cried when I read your post. Howling Kitty is not in pain anymore, even though we still hurt from our losses. I grieve with you for all of the kitties that have been released as a final act of love, and for those that left on their own when they were ready. We miss them so. When my baby "Rosebud" died in 1988, I chose the words to Rod Stewert's song "Forever Young" as a memorial to her, and I give them now to you and Howling Kitty. Kat (New Jersey) Forever Young (Rod Stewart/Jim Cregan/Kevin Savigar) May the good Lord be with you Down every road you roam And may sunshine and happiness surround you when you're far from home And may you grow to be proud Dignified and true And do unto others As you'd have done to you Be courageous and be brave And in my heart you'll always stay Forever Young, Forever Young Forever Young, Forever Young And when you finally fly away I'll be hoping that I served you well For all the wisdom of a lifetime No one can ever tell But whatever road you choose I'm right behind you, win or lose Forever Young, Forever Young Forever Young ,Forever Young ---------------------------------------- From: "George & Nancy" To: "Felv" Subject: Howling Kitty Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 16:10:41 -0400 Send reply to: "George & Nancy" Arlene, My deepest sympothy for your lose. Try to remember during this difficult time that Howling Kitty will always be in your heart. You gave him love and happiness. I think you have earned your wings too. It takes a special person to care for sick or wounded animals. Remeber, Howling Killy loved you as much as you loved him. God bless both of you. Nan ---------------------------------------- From: katseven@pcsia.com Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:37:50 -0600 Subject: Re: Howling Kitty To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Send reply to: katseven@pcsia.com Dear Arlene, The day Ernie passed away every minute seemed like an eternity--I could not believe he was gone even though he died in my arms. This kind of hurt pierces you to the soul, and I'm so sorry you are experiencing this loss. I know HK is watching over you now and will never leave you in spirit. Love like this lasts forever. You'll see HK again someday. Ernie will keep HK company--he has explicit orders! Love, Susan ---------------------------------------- From: Newtanator@aol.com Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 22:23:09 EDT To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: TUT Send reply to: Newtanator@aol.com Rena tells me you need some Homeopathic meds. I had to hunt for them as well and ended up driving about 45 minutes to get it. Try all the health food stores first. I finally found a huge store that had a big health food and homeopathic med section. they had it all. Where are you?? This is frustrating because I have some sitting in my cupboard. I could overnight mail it to you, get it out first thing tomorrow morning. Would that help?? anything I can do, I will barb ---------------------------------------- END