Ebony was an adult feral when he moved in with me. I bought a 6x6x12
chain link dog kennel, put a top (very securely) on it and attached it
to the house by way of a bathroom window. He went thru a dog/cat door
into duct work then onto a landing and into the kennel. He loved it
all his days, had free access except when I blocked the door for some
reason (really bad weather etc), and was safe.
Good luck. I am glad Smokey rebounded. The emergency vets I know do
treat FeLV+ cats.
On Jul 7, 2008, at 9:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I had a real scare with Smokey over the weekend. I thought I was
loosing him and I didn't even know if an emergency vet would treat
him because of his disease. Do they?The good news is that I didn't
need to find out, he's snapped out of it. I've been treating him for
an upper respiratory problem and an eye infection. He also has
ulcers on his mouth, poor boy! The little cat is a wreck, but he
appears to have turned the corner. As of today, his mouth is
healing, his eye isn't running and his breathing is normal. I do not
want to get my hopes up too much, but I sure do want the little boy
to stay with me. I can't believe how many tears I have shed for a
little guy I've known less then two weeks. He's just so sweet.
Is it normal for them to snap back so quickly? Is this a good sign
that he might live a while? My vet says that he could live a few
years and has even emailed me outdoor enclosures to look at. He was
a stray and longs to be outside, so it would be nice for him to go
outside once in a while.
I really appreciate this site. It's wonderful to hear from people
who know about this and also who understand. As with my horse, (he's
a rescue, too) most of my friends think I am nuts for taking on this
little cat.
Thank you for listening,
Kathryn
-----Original Message-----
From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 7:33 am
Subject: Re: Welcome, Kathryn
I didn't get your original email Kathryn. Welcome to ghe group. Is
your cat showing any symptoms? How old is he?
tonya
Diane Rosenfeldt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You've come to a great place for information and support. Others
have much more experience with these babies, but I can tell you that
diet and stress control are paramount. If you can give your new guy
(what's his name?) the best food possible and keep him as happy as
possible, that's a great first step. You can also supplement his
diet with L-lysine (from natural food stores, without the additives
found in the kind you find in most drugstores, which is toxic to
cats). Make sure your vet is knowledgeable on FeLV -- if he/she
didn't immediately suggest euthanasia, that's a good sign. If he/
she isn't, look around for one who is. Some people here like
holistic vets, if there are some in your area, in addition to their
regular vet.
There's no way to know how long any of them will last. Some people
here have kitties who have lived long and well with FeLV, and then
there are some (like my Patches, who came to me as a stray, too, who
only stayed with me six weeks.) What's important is to enjoy him
every minute he's with you, fight the good fight together, but know
when it's time to let go. Not easy, but doable. Good luck with
your guy.
Diane R.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 9:50 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Melina Please add to the CLS :(
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Melina. I am new to this
site and really know nothing of this terrible disease. I have
recently (just bringing him home from the vets today) adopted the
sweetest little boy who sadly has this virus. He showed up a few
days ago as a stray. My husband and I fell in love with him and took
him to the vet for shots, etc. Sadly, we were informed that he has
tested positive.
I really do not know what this means. Any information will be
greatly appreciated. I especially would like to know what I can do
to keep him well for as long as possible. The vet suggests Vitamin
C. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Kathryn
-----Original Message-----
From: Lynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 8:20 pm
Subject: Re: Melina Please add to the CLS :(
I'm so saddened Sherry that Melina couldn't rally yet another time.
My heart honestly aches everytime I hear of another passing. It
sometimes makes one wonder just how much a body can endure. But I
guess the courage and trusting nature of these dear creatures makes
it possible to go on.
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: Sherry DeHaan
To: Felvtalk
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:44 PM
Subject: Melina Please add to the CLS :(
First of all I want to thank all of you for your prayers and good
thoughts for this beautiful baby.The aweful disease was way too much
for her this time.She was a VERY spunky little girl.My heart aches
without her in my life.I need to keep telling myself that I gave her
so much love that she was happy until the end.I will miss her little
loving head butts and rubbing her sweet face on mine.Ok now the
tears are coming out. :( Once again thank you all so much for having
to listen to all my sadness.But I also get ALOT of goodness out of
these creatures.
Sherry
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