Re: [Felvtalk] FIV/FeLV Kitty

2016-11-29 Thread ROBERT CHAPEL
There are some who believe that Older Cats that have intact immune systems are not terribly prone to contracting the Virus It's a difficult call  My somewhat educated guess is that an older cat would do OK ( If you consider that many Feral Colonies exist for years with most of the

Re: [Felvtalk] My FIV/Felv cat

2016-11-29 Thread Sandy
First, thank you for being such a great guardian for your kitty cats! Second, if getting another kitty cat wouldn't cause too much stress - get another FeLV - - yes, I know the future is uncertain - as it is for everyone - but you would be saving another life - it's a never ending cycle that

Re: [Felvtalk] My FIV/Felv cat

2016-11-29 Thread dlgegg
it all comes down to what you fel comfortable with. My Annie was diagnosed felv when I got her at the age of 4. she is happy and enjoys her life. She shares my lap, food bowls, water fountains. I believe hat due to stress, she tested positive and at the most is is a carrier. at first, we

Re: [Felvtalk] My FIV/Felv cat

2016-11-29 Thread Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
I have the same situation and wished someone lived close to me so I could schedule some play dates. I have 15 other cats in the house and My felv cat is alone unless we are with him. It’s sad but it’s better than putting him to sleep since he is healthy at the moment. If you find out