Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Cats

2009-03-12 Thread Lorrie
I think certain cats are more vocal than others, and I never heard of it having anything to do with FelV. I also never heard of FelV causing dementia. Please correct me if I'm wrong about this. Lorrie On 03-11, Maria Ianiro wrote: So I was just wondering if having a very vocal cat is

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Felv Cats

2009-03-12 Thread Sue Frank Koren
There are times that I have wondered if there is something going on with FeLV+ cats personalities. It seems that I have a closer bond with my positives then with the other cats. Also, the FIV/FeLV room where I volunteer seems to have the friendliest most loveable cats. I suppose that could be

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Felv Cats

2009-03-12 Thread Jane Lyons
That is true for me, Sue. My positive is the most wonderful cat I have ever known. Not only is she sweet, she is fearless. She walks on a leash with the dogs and is the leader of the pack. Often we have to wait while she takes tree brakes (she can run up and down a tree with the agility of a

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Felv Cats

2009-03-12 Thread Sue Frank Koren
Jane, your cat sounds like she has a great personality. I wonder if I should try leash training some of mine. Tweezer is my kitty who loves life. He was kept in a cage for months before I got him, and was very underweight and sickly. Now it is almost as if he celebrates every day! When you

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Felv Cats

2009-03-12 Thread Jane Lyons
Sue I Googled walking jackets for cats and ordered one of these http://www.hdw-inc.com/walkingjackets.htm I use a retractable dog leash and off we go. In nice weather I hook her leash to an outdoor shed and she will spend hours hiding in tall grass watching the birdbath. I make sure I am

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Felv Cats

2009-03-12 Thread Chris
Got one of those for my 18 lb Tucson who I occasionally fly with--have to take her in and out of carrier when we go thru security and the jacket is real solid so I don't have to worry about her scampering away in the middle of an airport. She doesn't particularly like it but we manage-LOL Chris

Re: [Felvtalk] Talkative Felv Cats

2009-03-12 Thread Maria Ianiro
Maybe dementia is a bad word... I'm pretty sure Felv can cause neurological disorders? Someone correct me if I'm wrong. My felv+ cat is also the most loving and friendly cat that I have had so much personality. ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Neurological disorders in FelV cats

2009-03-12 Thread Lorrie
Yes, neurological disorders for sure. I had a FelV kitten who lost control of her back legs as well as bladder control. She was a sweetheart who is now at the Rainbow Bridge. On 03-12, Maria Ianiro wrote: Maybe dementia is a bad word... I'm pretty sure Felv can cause neurological disorders?

Re: [Felvtalk] Neurological disorders in FelV cats

2009-03-12 Thread Doggone Fit
I have not been following this thread, so please excuse my reply if it is out of context. I have a 2 year old felv+ experiencing neurological disorders as well. Come to find out, some of his meds (stone/bladder issues) were causing it. We discontinued meds and he is now at about 90%. Much more