Hi KG
I'm not sure I understand, so bear with me. Is the newly positive
cat from the colony? If so, what are your plans, depending an the results? How
many cats are you talking about? I went thru the same dilemma last year, and it
was not easy. Short version, I talked to my Vet, and did a LOT of research
about vaccinating and testing. For the group of cats that were living with the
positive cat, her opinion on vaccinating them was "that ship has sailed".
They'd been together for more than 2 years, so she felt any transmission would
have already occurred. She did want to test them, but I declined. Couldn't see
the benefit. Of course, when anyone gets sick, they will be tested, as I now
handle the +'s differently. They remain separate from the other groups. I have
added two cats to the group, both were vaccinated, twice, before introduction.
I would vaccinate twice, 3 weeks apart. I have not found any source that
indicates that a single vaccine in an adult is enough, but that may be a
judgment call.
The Snap takes three drops of blood per test, so you need to be able to draw
blood. Ear nicks probably won't do, unfortunately.
http://www.drugs.com/vet/snap-combo-felv-ag-fiv-antibody-test-kit.html
The well tests say they can be done with saliva, which might be easier, but I
have read they are not always as accurate that way.
Assure
http://www.amazon.com/Synbiotics-ASSURE-Leukemia-Virus-Antigen/dp/B00061MOCU
Both are available at Revival;
http://www.revivalanimal.com/?ic_location=header&ic_name=homelogo
but may be cheaper elsewhere.
Has the newly positive cat been re-tested? I'd wait a month and
test again, at least. False positives can occur. I did vaccinate everyone who
might come into casual contact, because that was much cheaper than re-testing
AND vaccinating.
I wish you the best. I thought I had a houseful of confirmed negative cats, and
then this. Heartbreaking.
Margo
-----Original Message-----
>From: KG BarnCats <kgbarnc...@gmail.com>
>Sent: Jan 11, 2014 10:26 AM
>To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
>Subject: [Felvtalk] urgent question on FELV tests/vax
>
>Seeking advice and best places to shop.
>
>In addition to a small phydically isolated of FELV+ cats, I care for a
>large colony of cats. These are all fixed, all previously tested
>negative and mostly adult. They range from friendly to full feral.
>A few were FELV vaccinated a couple years back.
>
>One previously negative diabetic cat has fallen ill and just re-tested
>positive, after a host of other tests and treatments over the last two
>months. I don't have the money to test and vax everyone at the vet.
>So I am looking for the most cost efficient way to test and vax.
>
>Is it possible to buy snap tests and do them myself, using a blood
>drop from the ear? (similar to getting blood for blood glucose
>testing). Is special equipment required to run the test? Best source
>for bulk test kits?
>
>Where are the cheapest vaccines? I have seen 10 dose FELV only vials
>on sale for $69 at California Pet but if anyone knows a better source
>for single doses or multi dose vials, I'd appreciate it.
>
>Is there any data/studies to indicate that a single dose conveys
>protection for cats over 6 more? I recall reading on cat info.org
>that FVRCP single dose can convey longterm immunity for cats over 4
>months. My understanding is that multiple doses are needed because of
>potential maternal derived immunity interference with vaccines, at
>least for FVRCP.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Kg
>
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