Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV misconceptions

2010-09-26 Thread Natalie
to treat them with something other than the vitamins. Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Georgetta Brickey Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 10:03 PM To: FeLV List Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV

[Felvtalk] FeLV misconceptions

2010-09-25 Thread Georgetta Brickey
Hi list, I think quite a few people get feline leukemia confused with panleukopenia. They sort of rhyme and may sound alike to the uninformed. Panleukopenia organisms DO persist for a very long time (years) in the environment unless very stringent measures are taken, including bleaching

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV misconceptions

2010-09-25 Thread Beth Noren
Hi Georgetta, A negative snap is not always negative. I rescued a litter of 5 six week olds, sickly runt was immediately quarantined, Elisa tested positive at seven weeks old. Her siblings were first tested at eight weeks old, all negative. One brother came down with a high fever at fourteen