Dear Hideyo: So glad to hear that Ginger is improving! I have Dr. Goldstein's book and find it invaluable. I wish I could send a copy of it to everyone on the list.
I sent a letter to Dr. Goldstein asking for some feedback about further info and ideas for treating FeLV+ kittys and am hoping he will find time to reply. I am very interested in knowing why he did not recommend the Immuno-Augmentive therapy for cats with FeLV, yet did for FIV. I have also wanted to contact Dr. Basko to find out more about the special diet he has developed for cats with FeLV, but did not realize he would do phone consults. Does he have a general diet for all FeLV+ cats or does he make specific recommendations for a specific cat, in the way homeopathic remedies are prescribed depending on each individual cat's symptoms and behavior? Ginger is certainly getting good supportive care and supplementation. I first used Transfer Factor with a kitten who came down with Panleukopenia and was able to pull her through after the vet gave her almost no chance for survival without being hospitalized. But then I lost her 5 mos. later to FeLV and nonregenerative anemia. If I had known then what I do now, I would have kept her on long-term immune support, and would have realized that her playmate may have been FeLV+. I lost her at 18 mos., probably due to lymphoma. I have two other FeLV+ kittens, now 18 mos. old and they get TF as part of their immunosupportive supplements. They remain stable with only mild gingivitis, so far. I recently became a 4Life distributor so that I could buy the TF products wholesale (I have used both the Animal Stress Pack and the human TF Plus caps). Where do you get your TF? If I can help you (or anyone else who wants to try using TF) get the products at the wholesale price, let me know. I have a third kitten who tested FeLV+ at 6 weeks and was put on the same raw-based diet and immune support (including TF) and when he was neutered at 6 mos., he re-tested NEGATIVE! Here's hoping your sweet little Ginger will continue to eat well and keep the virus at bay. She is so lucky to have you to look after her and love her. Sincerely, Sally in San Jose
