----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:40
AM
Subject: For Niki--: nutrition info
Hi Niki
No need to apologize---ask as many Qs
as you need to, and whenever they come to mind. We're all here to help
you/each other!
I had a chance to look at Frazier's book
on feeding kittens, and she says that once weaned (as Ziggy is) a kitten "can
eat the same food formula you feed any healthy cat." She also says that "this
is definitely the time for an extra mineral vitamin supplement. Kittens need
more of every nutrient to help their bodies manufacture strong muscles and
bones."
In her FELV section, where she gives
detailed recommendations for diet, including giving Vita Min Mix, there is
nothing in it about not giving to kittens. So I think it's safe to say Ziggy
will benefit from it.
Also, here's what she says about the
possible outcomes after a negative cat comes into contact with a positive
cat:
The negative, but exposed cat
may:
~~not become affected in any
way;
~~become infected (positive), develop
immunity, and revert again to being negative;
~~become positive, but not become ill and
remain positive--thus becoming a new carrier of the virus;
~~become positive and develop
lymphosarcoma, leukemia, or other cancer; or
~~become positive and be ill from the
virus infection, much like flu; and then recover and remain positive or become
negative.
In my experience, your vet is exceptional
in his attitude to FeLV cats--that's wonderful. Wish there were more like
him.
hope that helps, and big hugs to
Ziggy!
Kerry
-----Original Message-----
From:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholena
Rushton
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 8:39 PM
To:
[email protected]
Subject: Re: nutrition
info
I have another question to ask - I apologize for asking so many questions
but I just can not think of all of them at one time! Since Ziggy tested
pos for FeLV at such a young age would it be "safe" to assume he was born with
it and is going to have it for the rest of his life? I know two of
his littermates have tested pos also but not sure about the third one (he was
the only male and the others were all female). I have to say that I
am amazed by other members talking about their vets telling them to
euthanize a FeLV pos cat. I now feel blessed to have my vet as he
poo-poo'd the idea of euthanasia right from the start (I was the one who had
to bring it up when I got the test results - I was extremely nieve then and to
think it was only one week ago!). Although I am wondering if anyone has
any idea if there is a vet who could be more knowledgeable about FeLV in the
Phila suburban area - just as a precautionary measure. Also, Ziggy only
had the ELISA snap test done, should I have gotten the IFA test immediately
after? I have another appt on 6/30 for Zig and am wondering if I should
request it then or wait a few more weeks?
I am so happy to hear that all the other little angels are
doing better! As always you all are in my prayers and Ziggy sends
out a big Meow to everyone who is helping his mommy deal with
this.
Niki
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 11:29
AM
Subject: RE: nutrition info
Hi all
can anyone confirm that the ingreds in Vit Min
Mix----yeast powder, kelp
powder, lecithin granules, wheat bran, bonemeal--- are safe for a 9 week kitten--Niki's Ziggy in this case? I
don't have my reference to hand (and not sure it mentions age
anyway).
Thanks!
Kerry
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