Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting')

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I agree that I would want to know about possible risks, too.  I think as long as they present it appropriately, then it is up to people to do their own research and decide.  To me, there are risks in everything, no matter which way you go.  I think a lot of times, it isn't even a black-and-white matter of saying one thing is riskier than another, but it just depends on those particular circumstances.  I think also sometimes it is more than just a matter of the likelihood of something happening, but also how severe the consequence is.  For example, they say there is less risk of an accident while flying vs. driving.  Maybe so, but if there IS an accident while flying, the risk of dying is greater.  So I think it is just a matter of evaluating each situation and deciding for ourselves.  The other problem institutions, etc. run into is the fear of lawsuits.  So they feel they must "overprotect" to avoid this.  To me, no way around it, it's just that there are no easy answers because you can't try to have one set of "rules" and still address the differences that exist in everyone.  Some people are more capable of doing research and making decisions.  But I do think that sometimes the "authorities" present info. inappropriately, but also, the people are at fault if they just accept it and/or rely only on their emotions to make decisions.   Kris http://www.spazstory.zoomshare.com ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 3:33 AM Subject: Re: Testing saliva for FeLV (was 'interesting') Here's my take on it.  The experts tell me that it is possible to be struck by lightening in a thunderstorm.  Me - I've been outside countless times when it started storming - and I've never been struck and neither has anyone in my family or anyone I know.  Do the weather experts need to update their websites and literature?  I'm thinking it might be a good idea to think long and hard before standing out in the rain with a metal pole.  Now - I don't know if it's easier to be struck by lightening than for casual contact FeVL contamination to occur - I simply do not know the odds...but if it's possible - I surely do want to know and take some precautions where appropriate.   elizabeth   In a message dated 6/20/2006 11:15:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:     This only tells me it's not nearly as hard to catch as they try and make people believe.  And I still don't think it would be very easy to catch by grooming, I would watch Bailey and joey groom each other and they actually would groom and touch tongues and Joey still never got it!! >>>>  Not only can they possibly test without taking blood, but if FeLV is hanging out in the saliva then it IS possible to pass it along via grooming (ie. heavy petting...lol).  What do you guys think about this new research?  <<<<< -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com ------------ BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com