[Felvtalk] age

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I am learning a lot about FELV cats since I found my Skylar.  Just wondering 
about how old is the oldest cat that lived with it.  I had the IFA test done 
and that is positive also even though he is perfectly healthy at the moment.  
He will be 2 years old this month, I found him a year ago.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk.

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Why would people judge you?  I have an FIV cat and  now a felv cat.  All 
strays.  It's wonderful to help out the cats that need it the most.  My cat 
will be 2 years old and is just fine besides having the FELV status.  It is a 
great thing you are doing.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Roxanne Smith
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 11:57 AM
To: felvtalk
Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk.

I need some opinions I currently have one feline leukemia cat and someone as of 
now is going to give me there leukemia cat. they changed their mind for about 3 
weeks now. My question is for two years I've not told anyone that I have had 
and have a cat with feline leukemia I don't want people to judge me. But I feel 
bad cuz I'm not embarrassed to own a feline leukemia cats. My current cat is 
now two years past his diagnosis. Do I share with my friends and then Facebook 
or do I maintain keeping the secret


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Re: [Felvtalk] if I have a cold

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Thank you for the information.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marsha
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 9:16 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] if I have a cold

Maybe.  There are a couple of hundred of viruses that cause a human cold.  It's 
not just one virus, plus bacteria can be involved too (think strep throat).
Check out these articlest:

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/pet-health/can-cats-and-dogs-get-colds-and-flu/

http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/oct/onset-flu-season-raises-concerns-about-human-pet-transmission



Marsha


On 10/20/2016 7:54 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium wrote:
Can I give it to my FELV cat?  He is on Interferon and not sickly at this time. 
 Thank you


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[Felvtalk] if I have a cold

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Can I give it to my FELV cat?  He is on Interferon and not sickly at this time. 
 Thank you



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[Felvtalk] my Skylar

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Well, my FELV cat's bloodwork came back perfect.  I had him retested for the 
4th time and he is still positive.  I am assuming the IFA test if 100% 
accurate.  But for now, he is abit over weight and healthy.  And I am shocked.  
He is only 1.5 years old.  He just strayed in one day back in March and he is 
the perfect angel.   The vet suggested that I don't use the interferon until he 
is actually starting to get sickly.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Ok thank you, I will check with the vet about that one today.  If he is anemic, 
I am thinking of checking into the Lymphocyte T-cell immunodulator.  Thanks for 
your help

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:11 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Sheila

I haven't had any effect from using Interferon on a FeLV cat, but others in 
this group have. However, if Skyler's gums are white, it sounds very much like 
he is anemic. If the Interferon isn't helping, I suggest a 
Winstrol/Prednisolone/Doxycycline regime.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 7:35 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Has anyone used this Interferon before on an FELV cat?  I started Skylar on 
that.  he is not sick but since the IFA test was also positive, I wanted to 
give him a booster to his immune system so he will hopefully not get sick.  I 
heard it wasn't as effective after 3 months use.  It's 7 days on  and 7 days 
off.  We are in the 3rd series.  I am having blood work taken in 2 weeks.  His 
gums were very white so I hope he isn't anemic.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Is that a liquid?  From a vets office?

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:26 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

I also used LTCI before moving on to Winstrol. I had my cat on it for 6 months 
and monitored his blood weekly. Nothing budged at all in terms of seeing any 
improvements in haemoglobin, haematocrit, hemoglobin, etc.

Amani



From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 9:24 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Ok thank you, I will check with the vet about that one today.  If he is anemic, 
I am thinking of checking into the Lymphocyte T-cell immunodulator.  Thanks for 
your help

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:11 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Sheila

I haven't had any effect from using Interferon on a FeLV cat, but others in 
this group have. However, if Skyler's gums are white, it sounds very much like 
he is anemic. If the Interferon isn't helping, I suggest a 
Winstrol/Prednisolone/Doxycycline regime.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 7:35 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Has anyone used this Interferon before on an FELV cat?  I started Skylar on 
that.  he is not sick but since the IFA test was also positive, I wanted to 
give him a booster to his immune system so he will hopefully not get sick.  I 
heard it wasn't as effective after 3 months use.  It's 7 days on  and 7 days 
off.  We are in the 3rd series.  I am having blood work taken in 2 weeks.  His 
gums were very white so I hope he isn't anemic.



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[Felvtalk] Interferon

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Has anyone used this Interferon before on an FELV cat?  I started Skylar on 
that.  he is not sick but since the IFA test was also positive, I wanted to 
give him a booster to his immune system so he will hopefully not get sick.  I 
heard it wasn't as effective after 3 months use.  It's 7 days on  and 7 days 
off.  We are in the 3rd series.  I am having blood work taken in 2 weeks.  His 
gums were very white so I hope he isn't anemic.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

ted to it, I would discuss my theories with my vet, 
and she was good enough to agree to my attempts to address each of these 
problems in turn.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Ardy 
Robertson
Sent: October-28-16 10:45 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

I did use Interferon for my Tigger. I also gave it 7 days on, 7 days off, for 
about 2 months. I did not notice any improvement from it at all. When I finally 
started the Winstrol (other name is Stanizolol) along with Prednisolone, we got 
a very marked improvement in his blood work. I have found out that there is 
strong evidence that Doxycyclene added to this treatment regimen can inhibit 
the duplication of the FeLV virus. Amani could explain this much better than me.
Ardy


From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 6:35 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' 
<felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>>
Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Has anyone used this Interferon before on an FELV cat?  I started Skylar on 
that.  he is not sick but since the IFA test was also positive, I wanted to 
give him a booster to his immune system so he will hopefully not get sick.  I 
heard it wasn't as effective after 3 months use.  It's 7 days on  and 7 days 
off.  We are in the 3rd series.  I am having blood work taken in 2 weeks.  His 
gums were very white so I hope he isn't anemic.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I am staying ahead of him.  He was dropped at my farm at a year old, he is 
almost 2.  He is very healthy at the moment.  Doing all I can to keep it that 
way.  We need to find a cure.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:23 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

As long as he is eating, that is good news, but I agree with you that you want 
to get in front of any looming anemia, and the Winstrol does a good job of that 
in many cases.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 10:20 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Ok, thanks.  My 2nd job is at a vets office so he works with me.  Skylar is 
healthy right now and eating like a pig.  So I hope he keeps that up.  I won't 
use it until after I see what his blood work says in acouple weeks.


From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:14 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

I usually use it in pill form - 1 mg 2x a day, though some vets get it in 
liquid form. Winstrol is also known as Stanazolol. Warning: you are new to this 
group so you may not know of the extreme difficulty most people face when 
trying to get this stuff because it is linked with sports doping scandals. 
Expect an immediate negative response from your vet, though a few of us have 
been lucky to have vets willing to work with us and do what it takes to try and 
save a FeLV+ kitty.

The vet won't have this in stock. It needs to be obtained from a compounding 
pharmacy.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 9:27 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Is that a liquid?  From a vets office?

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:26 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

I also used LTCI before moving on to Winstrol. I had my cat on it for 6 months 
and monitored his blood weekly. Nothing budged at all in terms of seeing any 
improvements in haemoglobin, haematocrit, hemoglobin, etc.

Amani



From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 9:24 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Ok thank you, I will check with the vet about that one today.  If he is anemic, 
I am thinking of checking into the Lymphocyte T-cell immunodulator.  Thanks for 
your help

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:11 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Sheila

I haven't had any effect from using Interferon on a FeLV cat, but others in 
this group have. However, if Skyler's gums are white, it sounds very much like 
he is anemic. If the Interferon isn't helping, I suggest a 
Winstrol/Prednisolone/Doxycycline regime.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 7:35 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Has anyone used this Interferon before on an FELV cat?  I started Skylar on 
that.  he is not sick but since the IFA test was also positive, I wanted to 
give him a booster to his immune system so he will hopefully not get sick.  I 
heard it wasn't as effective after 3 months use.  It's 7 days on  and 7 days 
off.  We are in the 3rd series.  I am having blood work taken in 2 weeks.  His 
gums were very white so I hope he isn't anemic.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Ok, thanks.  My 2nd job is at a vets office so he works with me.  Skylar is 
healthy right now and eating like a pig.  So I hope he keeps that up.  I won't 
use it until after I see what his blood work says in acouple weeks.


From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:14 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

I usually use it in pill form - 1 mg 2x a day, though some vets get it in 
liquid form. Winstrol is also known as Stanazolol. Warning: you are new to this 
group so you may not know of the extreme difficulty most people face when 
trying to get this stuff because it is linked with sports doping scandals. 
Expect an immediate negative response from your vet, though a few of us have 
been lucky to have vets willing to work with us and do what it takes to try and 
save a FeLV+ kitty.

The vet won't have this in stock. It needs to be obtained from a compounding 
pharmacy.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 9:27 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Is that a liquid?  From a vets office?

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:26 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

I also used LTCI before moving on to Winstrol. I had my cat on it for 6 months 
and monitored his blood weekly. Nothing budged at all in terms of seeing any 
improvements in haemoglobin, haematocrit, hemoglobin, etc.

Amani



From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 9:24 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Ok thank you, I will check with the vet about that one today.  If he is anemic, 
I am thinking of checking into the Lymphocyte T-cell immunodulator.  Thanks for 
your help

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:11 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Sheila

I haven't had any effect from using Interferon on a FeLV cat, but others in 
this group have. However, if Skyler's gums are white, it sounds very much like 
he is anemic. If the Interferon isn't helping, I suggest a 
Winstrol/Prednisolone/Doxycycline regime.

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: October-28-16 7:35 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: [Felvtalk] Interferon

Has anyone used this Interferon before on an FELV cat?  I started Skylar on 
that.  he is not sick but since the IFA test was also positive, I wanted to 
give him a booster to his immune system so he will hopefully not get sick.  I 
heard it wasn't as effective after 3 months use.  It's 7 days on  and 7 days 
off.  We are in the 3rd series.  I am having blood work taken in 2 weeks.  His 
gums were very white so I hope he isn't anemic.



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Re: [Felvtalk] Questioning FELV diagnosis

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I am sure the Elisa test was wrong.  You can have Curly retested in 3 months to 
be sure.  The IFA is very accurate.  If the cat is indoor, no way to get 
infected.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Randy 
Henke
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:41 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Questioning FELV diagnosis

Our cat, Curly, is ten years old. We found her outside as a kitten and had her 
tested for FELV at that time. She was negative. She's been strictly an indoor 
cat since then and had no contact with any potentially infected cats.
Three months ago, she wasn't acting like herself. Very lethargic and moderately 
dehydrated. We took her to the vet. She was running a low fever and her blood 
test showed severe anemia and low white cell count. The vet suspected immune 
mediated hemolytic anemia. He gave her some fluids, started her on an 
antibiotic for any potential infections and prednisone. Three days later she 
was about the same so we took her back to the vet. This time they ran an ELISA 
test to rule out FELV even though it was incredibly unlikely given her history. 
It came back positive. They drew blood at that time for an IFA test to confirm 
it and told us to discontinue the prednisone immediately.
By the next day, Curly was feeling better and she quickly bounced back to her 
old self which I suspect was due to the three days of prednisone treatment. The 
IFA test came back negative.
We were content to think the ELISA was a false positive because Curly seemed 
fine until a couple of weeks ago when she became listless and anti-social 
again. Another blood test showed her to again be very anemic.
We are very confused about what to do. The negative IFA really has me 
wondering. From my understanding, that test is 99.9% accurate in detecting the 
second stage of leukemia.

A negative IFA should mean only one of two things:

1. The cat is not infected with FELV.

2. The cat is in the early stages and has not progressed to the second stage of 
the disease where the virus infects the bone marrow.

That would mean that, in order for the anemia to have been caused by leukemia, 
the IFA should have definitely been positive at that point because it would 
need to be actively compromising the bone marrow's functioning.
I am leaning toward trying prednisone again, especially since she is hardly 
eating or moving around at this point. If anyone can point out if my logic is 
flawed, please do so. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Randy
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Re: [Felvtalk] My FIV/Felv cat

[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 anything please let 
me know.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sue 
Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 1:03 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] My FIV/Felv cat

I am new to this group, but not to FIV/Felv. I rescued a sweet guy, 
that personally I think was dumped in my neighborhood. He started coming around 
my home and tried to make it his home, but then he stopped coming around. I 
could only imagine what could have happened to him. About a year later he 
showed up! I was now volunteering with a local rescue group and they helped me 
to trap him and get him fixed. We actually had someone that wanted to adopt 
him, but unfortunately when he tested positive they backed out. I felt so bad 
for him, as he was the sweetest fellow. I was planning on sending him to a 
sanctuary, but my husband wanted to try some natural remedies that he had heard 
had amazing effects. They ended up not doing what we had hoped, but in the mean 
time, I had become very attached and felt it wouldn’t benefit neither him nor 
myself to send him away. so, we built him and outdoor enclosure that he can go 
in and out of through the window in his own room in the back of my home. I have 
other cats, so he had to be isolated. =(  He does get company throughout the 
day between myself and my older son, who does his school work on the computer, 
located in Butch’s room. Between the two of us, it sometimes gets to be long 
nights, so that he doesn’t have to be alone for too long.

I have had Butch now, for almost two years. We think he’s about 4-5 
years old. We have been through the removal of most of his teeth and the 
removal of a small tumor on his foot. He has a great appetite, went from 
9-14lbs, everything still works. If not for his status, he is a very healthy 
guy. My Vet still doesn’t understand why he is still with us. I honestly didn’t 
think he would be here this long either, which brings me to my problem. As much 
as I try to keep him company, he is pretty lonely. I try to play as much as I 
can with him. Red lazor lights, stuffed toys on strings etc… He has a cat tree 
and other places to perch on and in. He has his 8x8 outdoor enclosure with a 
motion light for when he goes outside, but its getting colder out and he 
doesn’t stay out there too long anymore, especially at night, which is when I 
get the most guilty for leaving him alone, but I have to sleep sometime. Plus, 
like I said, I have other kitties that look for my attention too. =/


Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can make his life here 
not so boring? I can’t get another cat with the same status, even though that 
would be golden, but I’d just end up in the same situation when one of them 
passes away. He would love another kitty, which is why he came around in the 
first place, but its not realistic. So any help would be great. Also, I was 
reading a couple of threads about a steriod. Does this make it possible for 
FIV/Felv cats to interact with healthy cats? Or does it help in reversing their 
status? Any info on that too would be appreciated.

Please know, I realize there probably isn’t a magic pill to make 
this all go away, but I also don’t know how long Butch is going to be with me 
and it just seems so unfair that he has to be alone for so long. I love him a 
lot. He is my buddy and he looks forward to me being with him. We cuddle a lot 
at night, and I try to make sure he’s sleeping before I go to bed myself.  
FreeAgain, any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 Thank you for listening.

Sue Freeman
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Re: [Felvtalk] My FIV/Felv cat

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I also put up a screen door with plexy glass to my felv cat can see the other 
cats and not feel alone and that way he also have more room in the house to 
play.  I have learned that they get depressed staring at the same walls so we 
now use screen doors and the glass is so in case they sneeze they can’t get it 
on the healthy cats.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sandy
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 3:58 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] My FIV/Felv cat

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 sometimes feels 
like it is suffocating.
Best of luck,
Sandy W


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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Cc: "Sue Freeman" >
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 12:59:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] My FIV/Felv cat

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 kept the others 
vaccinated for felv but after a few years, no one tested positive and we 
stopped even that.  if your baby has been with you for a few years, has 
exhibited no signs of the disease, I would let her into the house with the 
others.  that is my opinion, but it will be up to you.

 Sue Freeman > wrote:
> I am new to this group, but not to FIV/Felv. I rescued a sweet guy, 
> that personally I think was dumped in my neighborhood. He started coming 
> around my home and tried to make it his home, but then he stopped coming 
> around. I could only imagine what could have happened to him. About a year 
> later he showed up! I was now volunteering with a local rescue group and they 
> helped me to trap him and get him fixed. We actually had someone that wanted 
> to adopt him, but unfortunately when he tested positive they backed out. I 
> felt so bad for him, as he was the sweetest fellow. I was planning on sending 
> him to a sanctuary, but my husband wanted to try some natural remedies that 
> he had heard had amazing effects. They ended up not doing what we had hoped, 
> but in the mean time, I had become very attached and felt it wouldn’t benefit 
> neither him nor myself to send him away. so, we built him and outdoor 
> enclosure that he can go in and out of through the window in his own room in 
> the back of my home. I have other cats, so he had to be isolated. =(  He does 
> get company throughout the day between myself and my older son, who does his 
> school work on the computer, located in Butch’s room. Between the two of us, 
> it sometimes gets to be long nights, so that he doesn’t have to be alone for 
> too long.
>
> I have had Butch now, for almost two years. We think he’s about 4-5 
> years old. We have been through the removal of most of his teeth and the 
> removal of a small tumor on his foot. He has a great appetite, went from 
> 9-14lbs, everything still works. If not for his status, he is a very healthy 
> guy. My Vet still doesn’t understand why he is still with us. I honestly 
> didn’t think he would be here this long either, which brings me to my 
> problem. As much as I try to keep him company, he is pretty lonely. I try to 
> play as much as I can with him. Red lazor lights, stuffed toys on strings 
> etc… He has a cat tree and other places to perch on and in. He has his 8x8 
> outdoor enclosure with a motion light for when he goes outside, but its 
> getting colder out and he doesn’t stay out there too long anymore, especially 
> at night, which is when I get the most guilty for leaving him alone, but I 
> have to sleep sometime. Plus, like I said, I have other kitties that look for 
> my attention too. =/
>
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can make his life here not 
> so boring? I can’t get another cat with the same status, even though that 
> would be golden, but I’d just end up in the same situation when one of them 
> passes away. He would love another kitty, which is why he came around in the 
> first place, but its not realistic. So any help would be great. Also, I was 
> reading a couple of threads about a steriod. Does this make it possible for 
> FIV/Felv cats to interact with healthy cats? Or does it help in reversing 
> their status? Any info on that too would be appreciated.
>
> Please know, I realize there probably isn’t a magic pill to make this 
> all go away, but I also don’t know how long Butch is 

Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I had the same situation but when the IFA is negative, the cat should shed the 
virus after testing negative.   They normally retest every 3 months for the 
felv elisa test.  The IFA test is 99.9% accurate. 


-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Corinne Shank
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:34 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

Amy,

Your story is similar to mine.  I think that there is so much that vets don't 
know about Felv, so it is great to hear from others with their situation.  When 
I found out that she had Felv from the Elisa test,  her blood work was fairly 
normal and since that time she has gained weight.  So I think it is wait and 
see situation.  She still likes to wake me up at 3:00 am , so I think she 
still feels good. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 21, 2016, at 4:55 PM, Amy Glunt  wrote:
> 
> I'm interested in replies to this as well. I have a somewhat similar 
> experience which I have been pondering over. My own cat, Gravy, tested 
> positive on the Elisa for FeLV in March when we took her in for an ear 
> infection and persistent lethargy. A month ago she had both Elisa and IFA 
> tests and was negative for both and the vet said that the leukemia must have 
> gone dormant in her marrow but that she would still have a suppressed immune 
> system and if she gets ill again, the leukemia could possibly flare back up. 
> Also, I got the news today that after a month on Winstrol and prednisolone 
> (we skipped the doxycycline since she was negative) her RBC has gone from 16 
> to 40. She is a whole new cat, it's absolutely incredible, and I owe it all 
> to you guys here...my Christmas miracle!
> Sorry to hijack your post Corinne!
> 
> Amy
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 21, 2016, at 4:45 PM, Corinne Shank  wrote:
>> 
>> My cat tested positive for Felv a few months ago from an Elisa test.  I had 
>> her tested after she had persistent yeast ear infections and I had read that 
>> immune suppressed cats were prone to yeast infections.  In addition,  when 
>> she was a kitten she tested positive but then tested negative.  I was told 
>> that she had shed the virus and that is why she tested negative.She is 
>> now 8 years old.
>> 
>> So I put off getting the IFA test as I wanted to see how she did and I felt 
>> that she probably was infected.  I finally took her in to get the test and 
>> it came back negative.  So I know that the virus is not in her bone marrow.  
>> But what does this mean?  The vet said to bring her back in 6 months for a 
>> snap test to see if she has shed the virus, but is this really possible?
>> 
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[Felvtalk] hiccups

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Hello, my Skylar seems to have hiccups movements in his body but not coming out 
of his mouth.   Like his body jumps in the center.  His bloodwork was great 
last time besides the FELV and he isn't due for bloodwork until May.  Has 
anyone seen this type of thing?



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Re: [Felvtalk] hiccups

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

My baby does this when he is just lying down and resting.  No fleas or anything 
else.  His middle area just jumps like he is having hiccups.  It’s been 
happening over the last month but all else is normal.  Eating and drinking and 
acting normal.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of kat
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:22 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] hiccups

Ardy,

Have you looked into Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome?  It looks like the skin 
'ripples' and the cat either bites at the spot or tries to run away from it, 
but there are no fleas present.  Here is an article from Cornell vet school:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/Health_Information/HyperesthesiaSyndrome.cfm

Kat (Mew Jersey)

Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10:16 PM
From: "Ardy Robertson" <ar...@centurytel.net<mailto:ar...@centurytel.net>>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] hiccups
Hi Sheila,

Our cat Tigger (who was FeLV+) did that body quiver thing, and usually right 
after eating. He did it more than our current cat – Topaz – who does not have 
FeLV. Tigger would then turn around fast and try to bite his side or back, and 
then he would run, as if running away from it. The vet said he had UTI and we 
treated him for that – and a second vet said it was UTI but not urinary tract 
infection, but rather urinary tract inflammation. They did all kinds of tests 
including taking urine samples with a needle.

Topaz also does it but not as often, always after eating. The vet said she must 
have fleas and sold me some of that stuff you put on the back of their neck. 
Although they fine tooth combed her and could not find any fleas. I have never 
seen a flea on her or in the house, and I know what they look like and have had 
them in the house several years ago, and had to “bomb” the house and dip the 
cat etc. So I never put that chemical stuff on her. I have been trying to 
get her to drink more water though and she does it less now. She prefers to 
drink out of the bathroom faucet which I leave running in a tiny stream for 
her. (I have a fountain but she isn’t interested).

I’m not convinced that any of the vets I have taken them to are correct so if 
anyone else has any idea, I’d be interested in hearing your opinion on what 
this is too.
Thanks,
Ardy


From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 9:15 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' 
<felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>>
Subject: [Felvtalk] hiccups

Hello, my Skylar seems to have hiccups movements in his body but not coming out 
of his mouth.   Like his body jumps in the center.  His bloodwork was great 
last time besides the FELV and he isn’t due for bloodwork until May.  Has 
anyone seen this type of thing?



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Re: [Felvtalk] Good news!

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Yes, the vet I work for sees FELV cats, here is the name and address

Dr Ernest Slovon 
Owings Mills animal and bird hospital
9623 Reisterstown Rd
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
dlg...@windstream.net
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2017 12:00 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Good news!

??? Could we start a list of vets in different areas (those we have used who 
agree with us) for people to go to when needed?  Just a thought.

 Ardy Robertson  wrote: 
> Hi Jen,
> 
> The only problem with staying at that vet, is once you actually need Zander’s 
> Protocol, it will take some time to obtain the Winstrol, and find a vet 
> willing to prescribe it for you, along with the Doxy and Prednisone. When my 
> Tigger baby got actively sick, I ran out of crucial time obtaining the 
> Winstrol. :(
> 
>But hopefully your kitty will remain symptom free for a long long time… 
> Ardy
> 
>  
> 
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
> Jennifer Olson
> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 12:05 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: [Felvtalk] Good news!
> 
>  
> 
> Figaro's bloodwork shows he is "healthy" ! ! ! No sign of ear mites so 
> treatment now is to clean & use ointment for otitis externa. Did NOT do skin 
> scraping for d. gatoi, fur & skin are MUCH improved. And Vet's going to let 
> us have the "Barn cat" discount on his neuter!
> 
> Bad news, Vet "looked into" the meds of Z's protocol & efficacy for FeLV, and 
> isn't on board...
> 
> So, until Figaro is actively ill from FeLV, we'll continue to vet @ this 
> clinic.
> 
> IFA results are pending.
> 
> Thanks for your prayers & support all ! ! !
> 
> Jen
> 


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[Felvtalk] food

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

What is the best food I should be giving my FELV cat.  He won't eat soft food, 
only dry.


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Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.....

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back great.  High 
cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 years old, I 
hope he is around a long time.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ROBERT 
CHAPEL
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once again not 
getting group mail
Has there been activity I've missed??
My Hospice Boy ( Gilbert) is doing quite well for the moment but ( as we all 
know with such things it could change any minute...so I'll just enjoy it while 
it's happening)Wondering if any of you have experience with Higher dose 
Prednisolone administered chronically ( say above 7.5 mg QD)...  When I agreed 
to Foster Gilbert it came with the proviso that I would follow their directions 
( Which I will hold to unless I feel they are killing him unnecessarily 
quickly)  His Tumor does not appear to have gotten any larger and his pain 
appears to be pretty well controlled Just wish I knew specifically what is 
helping the most so I could cut down on superfluous drugscurrently he's on 
Gabapentin( .4 cc BID if pain is up.. QD if doing OK).. for pain, prednisolone 
( 10 mg QD administered via syringe dissolved in milk, Venus Fly Trap SubQ BID 
( interesting substance... bears closer scrutiny...  supposed to have anti 
tumor activity) Two other " alternative " medications which I have suspended 
only because the poor boy screams bloody murder every time I have to give him 
something. with a tumor invading his oral cavity I want to keep anything PO 
to a minimum
Seems that the cats I've had that are _ supposed_ to ( clincally) die don't and 
the ones that that aren't ..do
Hope everyones buddies are doing reasonably well ( as reasonably well as FeLV 
Kitties can do)...  Gilbert, as I mentioned, had a traumatic brain injury which 
has left him with poor balance... but lately he's been insistent on expanding 
his range and even tried running this AM...  Wasn't in anything resembling a 
straight line but the spirit in this guy is enough to make you weep...  Guess 
that's part of why I am such a fan of animals they simply do what they have 
to and do it without complaint  ( Sure glad they can't speak...perhaps I'd like 
them less if their inner thoughts were more like ( Why ME??  I'm a more 
thoughtful caring cat than Mittens over there; why did _ I_ have to get hit by 
a car and THEN get cancer!!... and there's that jerk Mittens running around all 
carefree and happy...where's the Justice I ask you)...

Bob

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Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.....

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Ok thanks, wasn’t sure if I was giving him too many treats.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 11:50 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical in cats (and 
being called into question in humans too).

Amani

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back great.  High 
cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 years old, I 
hope he is around a long time.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ROBERT 
CHAPEL
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once again not 
getting group mail
Has there been activity I've missed??
My Hospice Boy ( Gilbert) is doing quite well for the moment but ( as we all 
know with such things it could change any minute...so I'll just enjoy it while 
it's happening)Wondering if any of you have experience with Higher dose 
Prednisolone administered chronically ( say above 7.5 mg QD)...  When I agreed 
to Foster Gilbert it came with the proviso that I would follow their directions 
( Which I will hold to unless I feel they are killing him unnecessarily 
quickly)  His Tumor does not appear to have gotten any larger and his pain 
appears to be pretty well controlled Just wish I knew specifically what is 
helping the most so I could cut down on superfluous drugscurrently he's on 
Gabapentin( .4 cc BID if pain is up.. QD if doing OK).. for pain, prednisolone 
( 10 mg QD administered via syringe dissolved in milk, Venus Fly Trap SubQ BID 
( interesting substance... bears closer scrutiny...  supposed to have anti 
tumor activity) Two other " alternative " medications which I have suspended 
only because the poor boy screams bloody murder every time I have to give him 
something. with a tumor invading his oral cavity I want to keep anything PO 
to a minimum
Seems that the cats I've had that are _ supposed_ to ( clincally) die don't and 
the ones that that aren't ..do
Hope everyones buddies are doing reasonably well ( as reasonably well as FeLV 
Kitties can do)...  Gilbert, as I mentioned, had a traumatic brain injury which 
has left him with poor balance... but lately he's been insistent on expanding 
his range and even tried running this AM...  Wasn't in anything resembling a 
straight line but the spirit in this guy is enough to make you weep...  Guess 
that's part of why I am such a fan of animals they simply do what they have 
to and do it without complaint  ( Sure glad they can't speak...perhaps I'd like 
them less if their inner thoughts were more like ( Why ME??  I'm a more 
thoughtful caring cat than Mittens over there; why did _ I_ have to get hit by 
a car and THEN get cancer!!... and there's that jerk Mittens running around all 
carefree and happy...where's the Justice I ask you)...

Bob

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Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.....

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I am by Gettysburg PA.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Pam 
Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 1:12 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


I live in western ny if that helps.
On Jul 21, 2017 12:54 PM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
I tried, I was going to get him a rabbit but Skylar is huge and would kill it.  
I tried to see if he liked my dog and my dog scares the hell out of him and the 
dog is old.  LOL  have a nice weekend.  I wanted to find someone who lived 
close who had an FELV Cat so we could see how they did together but no one 
lives near me.

From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of Pam Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 10:58 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


You could  vaccinate one of yours against felv.  or maybe a different species 
for him to watch like a fish tank, bird feeders outside of room, or if you have 
a smart tv..paul dinning videos on youtube are a favorite of mine and my girls 
:).

Mozart and Miko did everything together. Their mom, Ally tolerated being with 
them but would have been fine as only kitty. After Miko died, eventually she 
started playing with him.  He is definitely more dependent on her now than she 
is on him :-).
On Jul 21, 2017 10:06 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
I am scared to get him a friend since I have 14 other cats in the house.  He is 
alone in a big area of the house.  But I am not sure if him and another cat 
would spread germs back and forth.   My cat clan is up to 28 cats.  Insane.

From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of Pam Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 9:39 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


I understand Sheila! I have my first too, actually Mom and her kittens. One 
kitten passed away.and the other is 15 months old. Plus I took another FeLv+ 
cat from out shelter. I will probably end up adopting her too :).
On Jul 21, 2017 8:34 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
No, he said it was no big deal at all.  I just worry.  This is my first FELV 
cat.

From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of Pam Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol?
On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
It was part of a blood panel I had done on him.  I get bloodwork every 6 months 
and I thought it was odd too.

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From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net<mailto:dlg...@windstream.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested.
i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not heard anything.

 Amani Oakley <aoak...@oakleylegal.com<mailto:aoak...@oakleylegal.com>> 
wrote:
> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical in cats (and 
> being called into question in humans too).
>
> Amani
>
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf
> Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
> To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>'
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>
> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back great.  High 
> cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 years old, I 
> hope he is around a long time.
>
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf
> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
> To: 
> felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org><mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvta

Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.....

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

It was part of a blood panel I had done on him.  I get bloodwork every 6 months 
and I thought it was odd too. 

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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
dlg...@windstream.net
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested.  
i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not heard anything.

 Amani Oakley <aoak...@oakleylegal.com> wrote: 
> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical in cats (and 
> being called into question in humans too).
> 
> Amani
> 
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf 
> Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
> To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
> 
> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back great.  High 
> cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 years old, I 
> hope he is around a long time.
> 
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf 
> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
> Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
> 
> Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once again not 
> getting group mail
> Has there been activity I've missed??
> My Hospice Boy ( Gilbert) is doing quite well for the moment but ( as we all 
> know with such things it could change any minute...so I'll just enjoy it 
> while it's happening)Wondering if any of you have experience with 
> Higher dose Prednisolone administered chronically ( say above 7.5 mg QD)...  
> When I agreed to Foster Gilbert it came with the proviso that I would follow 
> their directions ( Which I will hold to unless I feel they are killing him 
> unnecessarily quickly)  His Tumor does not appear to have gotten any larger 
> and his pain appears to be pretty well controlled Just wish I knew 
> specifically what is helping the most so I could cut down on superfluous 
> drugscurrently he's on Gabapentin( .4 cc BID if pain is up.. QD if doing 
> OK).. for pain, prednisolone ( 10 mg QD administered via syringe dissolved in 
> milk, Venus Fly Trap SubQ BID ( interesting substance... bears closer 
> scrutiny...  supposed to have anti tumor activity) Two other " alternative " 
> medications !
 which I h
 ave suspended only because the poor boy screams bloody murder every time I 
have to give him something. with a tumor invading his oral cavity I want to 
keep anything PO to a minimum
> Seems that the cats I've had that are _ supposed_ to ( clincally) die 
> don't and the ones that that aren't ..do Hope everyones buddies are doing 
> reasonably well ( as reasonably well as FeLV Kitties can do)...  Gilbert, as 
> I mentioned, had a traumatic brain injury which has left him with poor 
> balance... but lately he's been insistent on expanding his range and even 
> tried running this AM...  Wasn't in anything resembling a straight line but 
> the spirit in this guy is enough to make you weep...  Guess that's part of 
> why I am such a fan of animals they simply do what they have to and do it 
> without complaint  ( Sure glad they can't speak...perhaps I'd like them less 
> if their inner thoughts were more like ( Why ME??  I'm a more thoughtful 
> caring cat than Mittens over there; why did _ I_ have to get hit by a car and 
> THEN get cancer!!... and there's that jerk Mittens running around all 
> carefree and happy...where's the Justice I ask you)...
> 
> Bob
> 
> Bob
> 


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Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.....

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I am scared to get him a friend since I have 14 other cats in the house.  He is 
alone in a big area of the house.  But I am not sure if him and another cat 
would spread germs back and forth.   My cat clan is up to 28 cats.  Insane.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Pam 
Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 9:39 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


I understand Sheila! I have my first too, actually Mom and her kittens. One 
kitten passed away.and the other is 15 months old. Plus I took another FeLv+ 
cat from out shelter. I will probably end up adopting her too :).
On Jul 21, 2017 8:34 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
No, he said it was no big deal at all.  I just worry.  This is my first FELV 
cat.

From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of Pam Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol?
On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
It was part of a blood panel I had done on him.  I get bloodwork every 6 months 
and I thought it was odd too.

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net<mailto:dlg...@windstream.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested.
i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not heard anything.

 Amani Oakley <aoak...@oakleylegal.com<mailto:aoak...@oakleylegal.com>> 
wrote:
> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical in cats (and 
> being called into question in humans too).
>
> Amani
>
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf
> Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
> To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>'
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>
> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back great.  High 
> cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 years old, I 
> hope he is around a long time.
>
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf
> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
> To: 
> felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org><mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>>
> Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>
> Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once again not 
> getting group mail
> Has there been activity I've missed??
> My Hospice Boy ( Gilbert) is doing quite well for the moment but ( as we all 
> know with such things it could change any minute...so I'll just enjoy it 
> while it's happening)Wondering if any of you have experience with 
> Higher dose Prednisolone administered chronically ( say above 7.5 mg QD)...  
> When I agreed to Foster Gilbert it came with the proviso that I would follow 
> their directions ( Which I will hold to unless I feel they are killing him 
> unnecessarily quickly)  His Tumor does not appear to have gotten any larger 
> and his pain appears to be pretty well controlled Just wish I knew 
> specifically what is helping the most so I could cut down on superfluous 
> drugscurrently he's on Gabapentin( .4 cc BID if pain is up.. QD if doing 
> OK).. for pain, prednisolone ( 10 mg QD administered via syringe dissolved in 
> milk, Venus Fly Trap SubQ BID ( interesting substance... bears closer 
> scrutiny...  supposed to have anti tumor activity) Two other " alternative " 
> medications !
 which I h
 ave suspended only because the poor boy screams bloody murder every time I 
have to give him something. with a tumor invading his oral cavity I want to 
keep anything PO to a minimum
> Seems that the cats I've had that are _ supposed_ to ( clincally) die
> don't and the ones that that aren't ..do Hope everyones buddies are doing 
> reasonably well ( as reasonably well as FeLV Kitties can do)...  Gilbert, as 
> I mentioned, had a traumatic brain injury which has le

Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I have the same set up,  a door with plexi so he can see the other animals.  He 
has a bed and tv and 2 big rooms to run around, I just feel bad that he is 
alone most of the time until I get home and we watch TV together for acouple.  
I am scared of that vaccines b/c of the dangers I hear about.   

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Gloria
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 11:43 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

Sheila, my 2 cents- 
- for me -  it's not just spreading the FeLV to others, it the autoimmune 
problem of not being able to fight off viruses or diseases that they could get 
from other cats.
I have Buddy in our guest room - in a controlled environment- we replaced the 
door with another re-engineered door. The replacement door bottom panel we 
replaced with clear plexiglas so he can see the other cats in the house, and 
the top panel with a screen door screen guard panel for air and to get house 
sounds. He uses the plexiglas as a drum-especially when he wants attention!

I have spent at least 2 hours with him each night for the last 5 years- have my 
own easy chair and large screen tv :)

That's the remedy I came up with so he gets plenty of loving and entertainment- 
he's probably the healthiest of all the other 14 I have inside!

•Food: no junk food, both wet and no-grain kibble -that includes a variety of 
brands- and fresh water
•Vaccine: wouldn't touch it - I don't use vaccines unless required by law
•Stress: I keep it as low as possible, that means only vet trips if life & 
death- can't afford routine visits because we're living on retirement funds 
•Pray: a lot
Will be praying for Robert too!




-g 
Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 24, 2017, at 5:12 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium 
> <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
> 
> I heard the leukemia  vaccine carries a high risk of cancer.  Does anyone 
> have their FELV cat around non-felv cats?  I thought about letting Skylar out 
> only while I am home and see how it goes with the regular cats.  But I have a 
> FIV cat in the mix of the other cats and not sure if they would pass germs 
> and cause more harm.  My Felv has no signs of illness since he was moved him 
> indoor.I don't think he can be near the FIV cat.  Thanks for any info 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
> ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..
> 
> Hi Sheila...
> Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses) 
> that is a lot of cats to look after
> and the expense could get rather overwhelming. are some of them fosters???
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Thank you . I love them all but a vacation one year might be nice.  Too many 
animals to leave and go away.  I don’t trust many to actually be able to 
medicine the ones that need it.  Just the soft food is $60 a week.  Besides the 
25 pounds of dry food.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sheri 
Burbridge
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 10:27 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..


Sheila, in my (completely unprofessional) opinion, the vaccine is a good idea 
for your cats that are currently healthy.

If it were me, I'd keep the FIV and FeLV separated just because they already 
have compromised immune systems and any illness they come in contact with could 
really be devastating. Also, the less stressed your FeLV cat is, the better off 
they will be.

Thank you for taking in so many sick and unwanted animals, they are certainly 
lucky to have found their way to your home!

Sheri

On Mon, Jul 24, 2017, 9:46 AM Marlene Snowman 
<tessie1...@icloud.com<mailto:tessie1...@icloud.com>> wrote:
My vet believes so although has made it clear that no vaccine is 100 percent 
effective and that an older cat with an established immune system has more 
chances. Who really knows

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:03 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium 
> <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
>
> So you believe the vaccine does work then?  I thought about getting it for 
> all 13 indoors but I want to still keep the FIV and FELV separated.  Thanks 
> for the info
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf Of Marlene Snowman
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 8:59 AM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..
>
> I have a Felv 2 year old who I did introduce to my 7 year old non.  The 7 
> year old has been vaccinated and retested over the 2 years and remains 
> negative. The Felv has no visual signs of illness.  I maintain separate 
> litter boxes that get cleaned daily and separate dishes that are also cleaned 
> daily. They are not affectionate with one another or groom each other, 
> although they do play together. It warms my heart to think that the 2 year 
> old is getting quality of life despite the illness. As my vet said, you have 
> 2 cats and need this to work for them and my husband and I.  So far I've been 
> lucky and I am grateful that this is going well for them. Knowing what I now 
> know, I'm not sure I would make the same decision if one would have been 
> sicker at the onset.
>
> My experience and these 2 may just be lucky so far.wresting with the 
> decision to introduce or not is a tough one.
>
> M
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium 
>> <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> I heard the leukemia  vaccine carries a high risk of cancer.  Does anyone 
>> have their FELV cat around non-felv cats?  I thought about letting Skylar 
>> out only while I am home and see how it goes with the regular cats.  But I 
>> have a FIV cat in the mix of the other cats and not sure if they would pass 
>> germs and cause more harm.  My Felv has no signs of illness since he was 
>> moved him indoor.I don't think he can be near the FIV cat.  Thanks for 
>> any info
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Felvtalk 
>> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>>  On Behalf
>> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
>> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..
>>
>> Hi Sheila...
>> Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses)
>> that is a lot of cats to look after
>> and the expense could get rather overwhelming. are some of them 
>> fosters???
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM, 
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Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

And The IFA test was also positive?  Skylar tested positive since he had him 
which is almost 2 years.   

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 2:45 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

We were sure all sorts of bad things were going to happen after we found out 
that Zander was FeLV+. Not only didn't any of the others contract it, but he 
was very close to several of them and would cuddle and mutually groom each 
other. At first, this made me very anxious and I would separate them, but 
again, as they had been doing this for months BEFORE the FeLV diagnosis, I 
figured if they were going to get the virus, they would have gotten it by then. 
Nothing happened. I had found one kitten, during the time we had Zander, so we 
kept her isolated in a bathroom until we could find a home for her. She was and 
still is just fine. We didn't use any particularly clever method to keep them 
apart - the kitten just stayed in my husband's bathroom until I lined up a home.

Amani

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: July-24-17 2:40 PM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

Skylar seems to want to wrestle last time I let him out and I was afraid so I 
let him run and I run behind him.  I guess I could keep doing that and keep him 
away from the FIV one.  I feel so bad for him.  He is alone and he hates the 
dog so he has no one but me.  Thanks for telling me, I will try different 
things.  
-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 2:37 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

Sheila

I had a FeLV positive boy (Zander) for seven years with all my other cats. No 
one else got it. By the time we figured out he was FeLV positive, he had been 
with my other cats for more than a year, so I figured that any harm that was 
going to be done, had already been done. Since then, I have looked into this 
online, and from what I am reading, FeLV cats don't really pass the virus on to 
other adults all that readily, and the main risk is to young kittens. Even 
then, the virus is not a hardy one and doesn't survive long in a cat's 
environment. 

Amani

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: July-24-17 9:04 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

So you believe the vaccine does work then?  I thought about getting it for all 
13 indoors but I want to still keep the FIV and FELV separated.  Thanks for the 
info 

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Marlene Snowman
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 8:59 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

I have a Felv 2 year old who I did introduce to my 7 year old non.  The 7 year 
old has been vaccinated and retested over the 2 years and remains negative. The 
Felv has no visual signs of illness.  I maintain separate litter boxes that get 
cleaned daily and separate dishes that are also cleaned daily. They are not 
affectionate with one another or groom each other, although they do play 
together. It warms my heart to think that the 2 year old is getting quality of 
life despite the illness. As my vet said, you have 2 cats and need this to work 
for them and my husband and I.  So far I've been lucky and I am grateful that 
this is going well for them. Knowing what I now know, I'm not sure I would make 
the same decision if one would have been sicker at the onset.

My experience and these 2 may just be lucky so far.wresting with the 
decision to introduce or not is a tough one. 

M

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium 
> <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
> 
> I heard the leukemia  vaccine carries a high risk of cancer.  Does anyone 
> have their FELV cat around non-felv cats?  I thought about letting Skylar out 
> only while I am home and see how it goes with the regular cats.  But I have a 
> FIV cat in the mix of the other cats and not sure if they would pass germs 
> and cause more harm.  My Felv has no signs of illness since he was moved him 
> indoor.I don't think he can be near the FIV cat.  Thanks for any info 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf 
> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..
> 
> Hi Sheila...
> Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses) 
> that

Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

My 2nd job at the vet gives me a break on all the medicines and neutered and if 
we find kittens, he will take them and we adopt them out.  it's a full time job 
with all these animals.  My husband takes care of them when I work my long days 
 

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
dlg...@windstream.net
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 1:16 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

I am lucky, found a vet who goes along with me especially re:  felv treatment.
 Sandy <swacht1...@comcast.net> wrote: 
> 
> It seems to me, each one of us has a different vet - and each vet 
> seems to have a differing opinion - it's what they "learned" in school 
> and unless they seek to know more and better info continue with the 
> same practices and opinions- such as the "yearly" vaccine protocol. I 
> guess it's like each one has to do for our own health care - be 
> informed and take charge. And, it's not easy
> 
> Sandy
> - Original Message -
> 
> From: "Marlene Snowman" <tessie1...@icloud.com>
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 9:46:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats.. 
> 
> My vet believes so although has made it clear that no vaccine is 100 percent 
> effective and that an older cat with an established immune system has more 
> chances. Who really knows 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:03 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium 
> > <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote: 
> > 
> > So you believe the vaccine does work then? I thought about getting 
> > it for all 13 indoors but I want to still keep the FIV and FELV 
> > separated. Thanks for the info
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On 
> > Behalf Of Marlene Snowman
> > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 8:59 AM
> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats.. 
> > 
> > I have a Felv 2 year old who I did introduce to my 7 year old non. The 7 
> > year old has been vaccinated and retested over the 2 years and remains 
> > negative. The Felv has no visual signs of illness. I maintain separate 
> > litter boxes that get cleaned daily and separate dishes that are also 
> > cleaned daily. They are not affectionate with one another or groom each 
> > other, although they do play together. It warms my heart to think that the 
> > 2 year old is getting quality of life despite the illness. As my vet said, 
> > you have 2 cats and need this to work for them and my husband and I. So far 
> > I've been lucky and I am grateful that this is going well for them. Knowing 
> > what I now know, I'm not sure I would make the same decision if one would 
> > have been sicker at the onset. 
> > 
> > My experience and these 2 may just be lucky so far.wresting with the 
> > decision to introduce or not is a tough one. 
> > 
> > M
> > 
> > Sent from my iPhone
> > 
> >> On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium 
> >> <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote: 
> >> 
> >> I heard the leukemia vaccine carries a high risk of cancer. Does 
> >> anyone have their FELV cat around non-felv cats? I thought about 
> >> letting Skylar out only while I am home and see how it goes with 
> >> the regular cats. But I have a FIV cat in the mix of the other cats 
> >> and not sure if they would pass germs and cause more harm. My Felv 
> >> has no signs of illness since he was moved him indoor. I don't 
> >> think he can be near the FIV cat. Thanks for any info
> >> 
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On 
> >> Behalf Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> >> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
> >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats.. 
> >> 
> >> Hi Sheila... 
> >> Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses) 
> >> that is a lot of cats to look after and the expense could get 
> >> rather overwhelming. are some of them fosters???
> >> 
> >> Bob
> >> 
> >> 
> >> On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM, 
> >> felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org
> >> wrote: 
> >> 
> >>> Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to 
> >>> felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> >>> 
> >>> To subscribe or unsub

Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Skylar seems to want to wrestle last time I let him out and I was afraid so I 
let him run and I run behind him.  I guess I could keep doing that and keep him 
away from the FIV one.  I feel so bad for him.  He is alone and he hates the 
dog so he has no one but me.  Thanks for telling me, I will try different 
things.  
-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani 
Oakley
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 2:37 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

Sheila

I had a FeLV positive boy (Zander) for seven years with all my other cats. No 
one else got it. By the time we figured out he was FeLV positive, he had been 
with my other cats for more than a year, so I figured that any harm that was 
going to be done, had already been done. Since then, I have looked into this 
online, and from what I am reading, FeLV cats don't really pass the virus on to 
other adults all that readily, and the main risk is to young kittens. Even 
then, the virus is not a hardy one and doesn't survive long in a cat's 
environment. 

Amani

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
Sent: July-24-17 9:04 AM
To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

So you believe the vaccine does work then?  I thought about getting it for all 
13 indoors but I want to still keep the FIV and FELV separated.  Thanks for the 
info 

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Marlene Snowman
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 8:59 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

I have a Felv 2 year old who I did introduce to my 7 year old non.  The 7 year 
old has been vaccinated and retested over the 2 years and remains negative. The 
Felv has no visual signs of illness.  I maintain separate litter boxes that get 
cleaned daily and separate dishes that are also cleaned daily. They are not 
affectionate with one another or groom each other, although they do play 
together. It warms my heart to think that the 2 year old is getting quality of 
life despite the illness. As my vet said, you have 2 cats and need this to work 
for them and my husband and I.  So far I've been lucky and I am grateful that 
this is going well for them. Knowing what I now know, I'm not sure I would make 
the same decision if one would have been sicker at the onset.

My experience and these 2 may just be lucky so far.wresting with the 
decision to introduce or not is a tough one. 

M

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium 
> <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
> 
> I heard the leukemia  vaccine carries a high risk of cancer.  Does anyone 
> have their FELV cat around non-felv cats?  I thought about letting Skylar out 
> only while I am home and see how it goes with the regular cats.  But I have a 
> FIV cat in the mix of the other cats and not sure if they would pass germs 
> and cause more harm.  My Felv has no signs of illness since he was moved him 
> indoor.I don't think he can be near the FIV cat.  Thanks for any info 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf 
> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..
> 
> Hi Sheila...
> Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses) 
> that is a lot of cats to look after
> and the expense could get rather overwhelming. are some of them fosters???
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM, felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org
> wrote:
> 
>> Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to
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>> g
>> 
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>> than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..."
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>> 
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>> 
>>   1. Re: Checking in. (Pam Doore)
>>   2. Re: Checking in. (Armstrong-Brown, Sheila   DDS Timonium)
>> 
>> 
>> -
>> -
>> 
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:38:42 -0400
>> From: Pam Doore To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checki

Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I heard the leukemia  vaccine carries a high risk of cancer.  Does anyone have 
their FELV cat around non-felv cats?  I thought about letting Skylar out only 
while I am home and see how it goes with the regular cats.  But I have a FIV 
cat in the mix of the other cats and not sure if they would pass germs and 
cause more harm.  My Felv has no signs of illness since he was moved him 
indoor.I don't think he can be near the FIV cat.  Thanks for any info 

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ROBERT 
CHAPEL
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

Hi Sheila...
Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses) 
that is a lot of cats to look after
and the expense could get rather overwhelming. are some of them fosters???

Bob


On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM, felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org
wrote:

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>
>
> --
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:38:42 -0400
> From: Pam Doore To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
> Message-ID:
>   
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> I understand Sheila! I have my first too, actually Mom and her 
> kittens. One kitten passed away.and the other is 15 months old. Plus I 
> took another
> FeLv+ cat from out shelter. I will probably end up adopting her too
> :).
> On Jul 21, 2017 8:34 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" < 
> sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
>
>> No, he said it was no big deal at all.  I just worry.  This is my 
>> first FELV cat.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On 
>> Behalf
>> Of *Pam Doore
>> *Sent:* Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
>> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol?
>>
>> On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" <
>> sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
>>
>> It was part of a blood panel I had done on him.  I get bloodwork 
>> every 6
>> months and I thought it was odd too.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf 
>> Of
>> dlg...@windstream.net
>> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>
>> I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested.
>> i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not heard
>> anything.
>>
>>  Amani Oakley  wrote:
>>> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical in 
>>> cats
>> (and being called into question in humans too).
>>>
>>> Amani
>>>
>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On 
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
>>> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
>>> To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
>>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>>
>>> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back 
>>> great.
>> High cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 
>> years
>> old, I hope he is around a long time.
>>>
>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On 
>>> Behalf
>>> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
>>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>>
>>> Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once 
>>> again
>> not getting group mail
>>> Has there been activity I've missed??
>>&g

Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

No one helps me Bob.  I started a 2nd job at an animal hospital so I can get 
the discount on all the cats.  It's still very expensive.  No fosters, they 
stray in to the farm and people drop off sickly animals and all the humane 
society would say is that if I turned the cats in to them, they would be put 
down.  So until I can't afford to eat, I just get them spayed, neutered and 
healthy again and I just keep them.  14 are indoors.  The sickly and sweet ones 
I always bring in .  Glad I have a big house.   

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ROBERT 
CHAPEL
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

Hi Sheila...
Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses) 
that is a lot of cats to look after
and the expense could get rather overwhelming. are some of them fosters???

Bob


On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM, felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org
wrote:

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>
>
> --
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:38:42 -0400
> From: Pam Doore To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
> Message-ID:
>   
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> I understand Sheila! I have my first too, actually Mom and her 
> kittens. One kitten passed away.and the other is 15 months old. Plus I 
> took another
> FeLv+ cat from out shelter. I will probably end up adopting her too
> :).
> On Jul 21, 2017 8:34 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" < 
> sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
>
>> No, he said it was no big deal at all.  I just worry.  This is my 
>> first FELV cat.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On 
>> Behalf
>> Of *Pam Doore
>> *Sent:* Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
>> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol?
>>
>> On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" <
>> sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
>>
>> It was part of a blood panel I had done on him.  I get bloodwork 
>> every 6
>> months and I thought it was odd too.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf 
>> Of
>> dlg...@windstream.net
>> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>
>> I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested.
>> i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not heard
>> anything.
>>
>>  Amani Oakley  wrote:
>>> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical in 
>>> cats
>> (and being called into question in humans too).
>>>
>>> Amani
>>>
>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On 
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
>>> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
>>> To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
>>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>>
>>> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back 
>>> great.
>> High cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 
>> years
>> old, I hope he is around a long time.
>>>
>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On 
>>> Behalf
>>> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
>>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>>
>>> Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once 
>>> again
>> not getting group mail
>

Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

So you believe the vaccine does work then?  I thought about getting it for all 
13 indoors but I want to still keep the FIV and FELV separated.  Thanks for the 
info 

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
Marlene Snowman
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 8:59 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

I have a Felv 2 year old who I did introduce to my 7 year old non.  The 7 year 
old has been vaccinated and retested over the 2 years and remains negative. The 
Felv has no visual signs of illness.  I maintain separate litter boxes that get 
cleaned daily and separate dishes that are also cleaned daily. They are not 
affectionate with one another or groom each other, although they do play 
together. It warms my heart to think that the 2 year old is getting quality of 
life despite the illness. As my vet said, you have 2 cats and need this to work 
for them and my husband and I.  So far I've been lucky and I am grateful that 
this is going well for them. Knowing what I now know, I'm not sure I would make 
the same decision if one would have been sicker at the onset.

My experience and these 2 may just be lucky so far.wresting with the 
decision to introduce or not is a tough one. 

M

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium 
> <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
> 
> I heard the leukemia  vaccine carries a high risk of cancer.  Does anyone 
> have their FELV cat around non-felv cats?  I thought about letting Skylar out 
> only while I am home and see how it goes with the regular cats.  But I have a 
> FIV cat in the mix of the other cats and not sure if they would pass germs 
> and cause more harm.  My Felv has no signs of illness since he was moved him 
> indoor.I don't think he can be near the FIV cat.  Thanks for any info 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf 
> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..
> 
> Hi Sheila...
> Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses) 
> that is a lot of cats to look after
> and the expense could get rather overwhelming. are some of them fosters???
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM, felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org
> wrote:
> 
>> Send Felvtalk mailing list submissions to
>>felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> 
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>> 
>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.or
>> g
>> 
>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
>>felvtalk-requ...@felineleukemia.org
>> 
>> You can reach the person managing the list at
>>felvtalk-ow...@felineleukemia.org
>> 
>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific 
>> than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..."
>> 
>> 
>> Today's Topics:
>> 
>>   1. Re: Checking in. (Pam Doore)
>>   2. Re: Checking in. (Armstrong-Brown, Sheila   DDS Timonium)
>> 
>> 
>> -
>> -
>> 
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:38:42 -0400
>> From: Pam Doore To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>> Message-ID:
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>> 
>> I understand Sheila! I have my first too, actually Mom and her 
>> kittens. One kitten passed away.and the other is 15 months old. Plus 
>> I took another
>> FeLv+ cat from out shelter. I will probably end up adopting her too
>> :).
>> On Jul 21, 2017 8:34 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" < 
>> sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
>> 
>>> No, he said it was no big deal at all.  I just worry.  This is my 
>>> first FELV cat.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On 
>>> Behalf Of *Pam Doore
>>> *Sent:* Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
>>> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol?
>>> 
>>> On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" < 
>>> sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov> wrote:
>>> 
>>> It was part of a blood panel I had done on him.  I get bloodwork 
>>&

Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.....

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

I tried, I was going to get him a rabbit but Skylar is huge and would kill it.  
I tried to see if he liked my dog and my dog scares the hell out of him and the 
dog is old.  LOL  have a nice weekend.  I wanted to find someone who lived 
close who had an FELV Cat so we could see how they did together but no one 
lives near me.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Pam 
Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 10:58 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


You could  vaccinate one of yours against felv.  or maybe a different species 
for him to watch like a fish tank, bird feeders outside of room, or if you have 
a smart tv..paul dinning videos on youtube are a favorite of mine and my girls 
:).

Mozart and Miko did everything together. Their mom, Ally tolerated being with 
them but would have been fine as only kitty. After Miko died, eventually she 
started playing with him.  He is definitely more dependent on her now than she 
is on him :-).
On Jul 21, 2017 10:06 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
I am scared to get him a friend since I have 14 other cats in the house.  He is 
alone in a big area of the house.  But I am not sure if him and another cat 
would spread germs back and forth.   My cat clan is up to 28 cats.  Insane.

From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of Pam Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 9:39 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


I understand Sheila! I have my first too, actually Mom and her kittens. One 
kitten passed away.and the other is 15 months old. Plus I took another FeLv+ 
cat from out shelter. I will probably end up adopting her too :).
On Jul 21, 2017 8:34 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
No, he said it was no big deal at all.  I just worry.  This is my first FELV 
cat.

From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of Pam Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol?
On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
It was part of a blood panel I had done on him.  I get bloodwork every 6 months 
and I thought it was odd too.

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net<mailto:dlg...@windstream.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested.
i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not heard anything.

 Amani Oakley <aoak...@oakleylegal.com<mailto:aoak...@oakleylegal.com>> 
wrote:
> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical in cats (and 
> being called into question in humans too).
>
> Amani
>
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf
> Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
> To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>'
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>
> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back great.  High 
> cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 years old, I 
> hope he is around a long time.
>
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf
> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
> To: 
> felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org><mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>>
> Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>
> Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once again not 
> getting group mail
> Has there been activity I've missed??
> My Hospice Boy ( Gilbert) is doing quite well for the moment but ( as we all 
> know with such things it could change any minute...so I'll just enjoy it 
> while it's happening)Wondering if any of you have experience with 
> Higher dose Prednisolone administered chronically (

Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.....

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

No, he said it was no big deal at all.  I just worry.  This is my first FELV 
cat.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Pam 
Doore
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.


Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol?
On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" 
<sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov<mailto:sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>> wrote:
It was part of a blood panel I had done on him.  I get bloodwork every 6 months 
and I thought it was odd too.

-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
 On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net<mailto:dlg...@windstream.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.

I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested.
i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not heard anything.

 Amani Oakley <aoak...@oakleylegal.com<mailto:aoak...@oakleylegal.com>> 
wrote:
> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical in cats (and 
> being called into question in humans too).
>
> Amani
>
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf
> Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
> To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>'
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>
> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back great.  High 
> cholesterol is all.  No idea why that would be. He is now 2 1/2 years old, I 
> hope he is around a long time.
>
> From: Felvtalk 
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org>]
>  On Behalf
> Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
> To: 
> felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org><mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>>
> Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in.
>
> Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once again not 
> getting group mail
> Has there been activity I've missed??
> My Hospice Boy ( Gilbert) is doing quite well for the moment but ( as we all 
> know with such things it could change any minute...so I'll just enjoy it 
> while it's happening)Wondering if any of you have experience with 
> Higher dose Prednisolone administered chronically ( say above 7.5 mg QD)...  
> When I agreed to Foster Gilbert it came with the proviso that I would follow 
> their directions ( Which I will hold to unless I feel they are killing him 
> unnecessarily quickly)  His Tumor does not appear to have gotten any larger 
> and his pain appears to be pretty well controlled Just wish I knew 
> specifically what is helping the most so I could cut down on superfluous 
> drugscurrently he's on Gabapentin( .4 cc BID if pain is up.. QD if doing 
> OK).. for pain, prednisolone ( 10 mg QD administered via syringe dissolved in 
> milk, Venus Fly Trap SubQ BID ( interesting substance... bears closer 
> scrutiny...  supposed to have anti tumor activity) Two other " alternative " 
> medications !
 which I h
 ave suspended only because the poor boy screams bloody murder every time I 
have to give him something. with a tumor invading his oral cavity I want to 
keep anything PO to a minimum
> Seems that the cats I've had that are _ supposed_ to ( clincally) die
> don't and the ones that that aren't ..do Hope everyones buddies are doing 
> reasonably well ( as reasonably well as FeLV Kitties can do)...  Gilbert, as 
> I mentioned, had a traumatic brain injury which has left him with poor 
> balance... but lately he's been insistent on expanding his range and even 
> tried running this AM...  Wasn't in anything resembling a straight line but 
> the spirit in this guy is enough to make you weep...  Guess that's part of 
> why I am such a fan of animals they simply do what they have to and do it 
> without complaint  ( Sure glad they can't speak...perhaps I'd like them less 
> if their inner thoughts were more like ( Why ME??  I'm a more thoughtful 
> caring cat than Mittens over there; why did _ I_ have to get hit by a car and 
> THEN get cancer!!... and there's that jerk Mittens running around all 
> carefree and happy...where's the Justice I ask you)...
>
> Bob
>
> Bob
>


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Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia rescue groups...

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

There is a shelter in Harrisburg PA called Best Little Cat house in PA.  they 
take FELV and FIV cats.

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of kat
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 7:18 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia rescue groups...

Pam,

I do not know any shelters in your area, but I want to tell you that you are an 
angel for these kitties!!
Thank you for all you do.

Kat (Mew Jersey)

Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 at 6:26 PM
From: "Pam Doore" >
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia rescue groups...
Hi all,  I am with a shelter in Western NY.  I have adopted several FE LV+ 
cats.  I was asked if I could take on one more for the shelter and did.  Last 
night I was asked if I would be willing to take two more from a neighboring 
shelter.  I was unable to do that and they were euthanized today. That shelter 
is not interested in rescue groups or putting any money or other resources into 
cats that are Fe Lv+.   I am looking to find Fe Lv rescues that are in the 
NY/PA/OH areas that I could contact to see if in the future I could take cats 
in need to so that they are not euthanized.

Thank you for any suggestions and assistance!!
-Pam



~~@~@~@~@~@

Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ 
beneath me, Christ above me. — St. Patrick


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Re: [Felvtalk] Pam, Sandy et all

[Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium]

Hello.  Has anyone heard of our FelV cats and cancer patients not allowed to be 
around one another?   My felv cat Skylar has been with me 2 years and my nephew 
moved in who has cancer, I was unsure if they should be sleeping with each 
other.  Thanks for any information.


From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Pam 
Doore
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 5:16 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pam, Sandy et all

Thank you Bob :).  I will try to post some pictures sometime of the crew :).
A friend had a kitty who had chronic diarrhea and nothing worked.  They found 
it was an autoimmune disease that was treated with B12 shots, prednisone, and 
hydrolyzed protein.  He was on this plan for a few months and has been diarrhea 
free for several years now.  He is also off the hydrolyzed protein food too.  
His stool is still softer than other cats but no diarrhea.   I am extremely 
familiar with cats not eating food additives and special foods that are 
supposed to help them.  My vet now says, "with any other cat we would do , 
but this is Becca so will attempt.






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