It's really hard to find a good vet. I think I found one just recently. Samantha was diagnosed with stomatitis. But none of the vets suspected feline leukemia. They just explained that her gums are allergic to her teeth. That explanation never made much sense to me. I recently read that there is hope for feline pos cats. I have very little experience with that disease. I always thought it was highly contagious and the cat had to be put down. This vet said that is not the case. I guessm we learn something new every day.
Nancy Schneider Management Analyst Dept of Transportation 12544 Saticoy St N Hollywood 91605 Voice(818) 756-9558 Fax (818) 756-9245 >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/25/06 11:23 AM >>> Sounds like she has gingivitis and could have stomatitis. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that often helps with gingivitis. My cat Patches stopped eating for a day or two because of inflamed gums and a five day course of Clindamycin cleared it up enough for her to feel and act ok again. If it is stomatitis, there are various things that seem to help, from steroids to suppress the symptoms to particular immune supports. The weight loss could be just from her gums hurting, or it could be from something else that she needs treatment for. Do you have a good vet? Michelle In a message dated 10/25/2006 12:53:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have had Samantha for i year. I just found out that she has leukemia. She has red irritated gums and is losing weight. I have 4 other cats that have not contacted the disease. When I adopted her, I was assured she was felv negative. I love her very much and I am researching the web to get info to help her. I am planning on taking her to a holistic vet. If anyone has any other suggestions....
