Re: [Felvtalk] Survey

2009-02-08 Thread jbutler5758
AT WHAT AGE DID YOUR CAT BECOME FeLV POSITIVE? We have 3 FeLV+ kitties. All tested positive as kittens. We're taking Darcy, our baby, back to the vet soon for another test to confirm. WHAT TREATMENTS DID YOU DO/ARE DOING? We are giving interferon, a week on and a week off. I'm giving

Re: [Felvtalk] Romeo is Gone

2008-11-10 Thread jbutler5758
Oh, such a sweet and inspiring story. Sweet Romeo, may you have an eternity of health and happiness at the Rainbow Bridge. Jody and Catfish, Sheba, Shamrock - all negative - Bo, Seven, Darcy - all FeLV+) ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Macy and Jack-Jack

2008-10-15 Thread jbutler5758
Sending positive thoughts and prayers for Macy. I don't have knowledge beyond what others here have shared. Just know you're doing your best for Macy, most importantly, giving your love. So very sorry about Jack-Jack. May he have a gentle journey to the Bridge and find health and happiness

Re: [Felvtalk] Michelle's Patches is an angel

2008-09-11 Thread jbutler5758
Our prayers for peace and healing go to Michelle and family. Dear Patches, blessings to you at the Bridge. Jody Subject: [Felvtalk] Michelle's Patches is an angel I'm sorry to let you all know, Michelle's Patches passed away yesterday at the hospital, her body just wasn't

[Felvtalk] New Kitten is FeLV+

2008-09-09 Thread jbutler5758
Last week, we took in a darling tortie/calico kitten who'd been abandoned at my workplace. At her first vet check today, we got the results that she's FeLV+. We have two other cats that are positive. I would appreciate any tips on how to get this little girl off to the healthiest start

Re: [Felvtalk] Cole

2008-08-26 Thread jbutler5758
My heart breaks for you, Kim. We've lost so many beloved cats in recent years, and it's always so, so difficult. Having the urn will be a comfort, I hope, as it has been for us. Cole had almost seven years with you that he probably wouldn't have had with many other people. He was blessed

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon Question

2008-08-22 Thread jbutler5758
We've been using interferon with our two FeLV positive kitties for over a year now. Our vet said I could give it by mixing it into food, but usually we administer the required dosage in a needless syringe and the kitties just swallow it. (I want to be sure they get all their dose.) So far,

[Felvtalk] New Here

2008-08-13 Thread jbutler5758
Hello! I'm new to this list. My husband and I have two FeLV positive cats. Bo is four, and Seven was a year old in June. We have them both on interferon and have regular well-cat visits with our vets. So far, Bo and Seven are in good health. I have read a lot recently about diets for cats