Welcome! Glad you are here and sorry for reason. But, it isn't a death sentence! My FeLv+ cats, Squeaky and Stripes lived to ages 22 and 16.
Re Wilson, it is really important to get him eating asap. Cats, unlike humans, cannot go long without eating their normal amount of food. They risk liver failure after 24-48 hours of not eating their normal amount of food. When this happen, they don't want to eat. Please consider also joining Feline Assisted Feeding for information about food needs and feeding options. For my anorexic cats, vets have suggested canned Fancy Feast, canned Friskies and chicken baby food (without garlic). A friend with a sanctuary recommends Whiskas in packets with cheese. Weruva canned Paw Lickin chicken, Solid Gold canned tuna and canned Petguard Turkey and Barley Lite, human salmon, human canned mackerel and cooked tilapia have been irresistible for my cats. They also like Wellness turkey and salmon. Isabella, FeLV+, likes dry EVO and canned Fancy Feast. My FeLV+ cats have not had eating issues but other cats with whom I share my home have. Have you tried baking a chicken thigh (dark meat) or even (gag) Kentucky Fried chicken? Laurie (Iowa) -----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Judy Eaton Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:57 PM To: Feline leukemia Subject: [Felvtalk] I'm new here... This is my introductory note to you guys. I am Judy Eaton and live in Richland, Oregon, a tiny, remote farming community. I am a lifelong animal lover, especially of cats, and have owned many. Currently, I have an 11 month old grey tabby, Wilson Combat, who is fel leuk positive. I found out about the diagnosis when I had him neutered at 5 months, and last weekend had him checked again, due to lethargy, no appetite, and third eyelid over one eye. He is still positive. His blood was checked, and actually his count was pretty good. However, he still isn't eating, and just moping around. I have offered him every kitty treat I can think of( cooked chicken, hamburger, tuna), with no luck. He purrs, and looks good,no vomiting or diarrhea, but the anorexia has to lead to major weight loss. Do these cats get better and then worse in cycles? I would suspect that. I am an RN and have had comparable experiences with people with devastating diagnoses, and guessed that this cat's case may be similar. I am so sad about all this, and I guess I just need some support! We are letting him go outside. He has his own kitty door...We are very isolated, and my husband and I want him to be as happy as he can be. I know the risks. Thanks! _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
