And don't forget, even a positive kitten has a chance to throw off the virus as it grows! ;-)
Diane R. -----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cougar Clan Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:13 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty Some random ideas that have worked for me. Keep trying with the food, especially fried chicken. Spray Feliway on yourself especially the legs of your pants and hands (where the kitten will smell). Depending on age try to grab him by the scruff of his neck (like a mother cat). This worked with Copper. He stayed perfectly still until I deposited him in a carrier. However, yu need to be careful not to release the kitten if it struggles because catching it a second time will be difficult. Put a carrier near the food or with the food in it. This, coupled with Copper in a carrier beside the empty carrier worked with Thomas two weeks later. Beg or borrow a live trap but don't leave it unwatched. Cover it lightly with fabric to make it cave-like and spray it with Feliway. This has worked with numerous kittens/cats who were transported as soon as possible to a vet for attention and neutering. Go to the Alley Cat Advocates site and to feral cat rescue sites for other ideas. Yes, the little dude may be positive which makes him even more in need of your love. However, he may well not be. Neither Copper or Thomas is FeLV+ and they have grown to be very big, healthy cats thanks to their regular vets and their holistic vet. In any case, one of your first stops should be the vets' office. Forget about vacinations until the kitten is settled. He will be under enough stress. My guys didn't start theirs until I was very sure they were healthy and accostomed to people....between 4 and 5 months old. I have vets who are very understanding and are respectful of my wishes even if they may not agree. We disguss issues and arrive at decissions that (we all hope) are in the best interest of my four- legged friends. Good luck. You are about to go on one of the most interesting and rewarding journeys of your life. On Jun 18, 2009, at 2:07 PM, expressprin...@aol.com wrote: > Hi Folks: > > You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a > little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost > little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame > and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the? > food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? > Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? > Does it help to catch the decease early? > > Thank you for your help, > Kathryn > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sharyl <cline...@yahoo.com> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > > Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. > Sharyl > > --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary <gcru...@centurytel.net> wrote: > >> From: gary <gcru...@centurytel.net> >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM It is Hill's Prescription Diet >> a/d. >> >> Gary >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] >> On Behalf Of Sander, Sue >> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D >> >> But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is Banfield? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Susan >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] >> On Behalf Of Debbie >> Harrison >> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D >> >> >> I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet.... >> >> Debbie (COL) >> "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"? Philo >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > Marylyn, Copper & Thomas _______________________________________________ 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
