Hi Gina, I can't say this vet is not correct. No one knows the real answer, therefore, we're all just guessing at this point. However, like you said, I am concerned that your vet might allow this opinion to affect Pippin's level of care. I always follow my gut instinct when I don't have the answers. If you like this vet, then stay with her. But if you feel uncomfortable with her, then there's nothing wrong with picking up the phone and calling around to different vets offices and asking the vets themselves what their opinion is on treating FeLV positives. You can get a good feel by speaking with a vet on the phone and any vet that won't talk to you directly, I wouldn't waste any more time wondering if they would be a good vet. Compassion and gentle care is what I look for in a vet, and also the willingness to try new protocols if I ask. A vet that knows they don't know everything and still willing to learn is a good vet.
:) Wendy --- Gina WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > A week ago when I took Pippin to the vet, I asked > my vet about the upcoming second FeLV test that > Pippin is going to have in September. I asked her > if she agrees that cats can throw off the virus > after having tested positive. She said she does not > believe so, that she believes that cats who test > negative after having tested positive are "harboring > the virus" and that it can show up at any time in > the future. > > We are going to keep Pippin regardless of her FeLV > status. I do wonder if this vet's belief system > could affect the care my girl receives if she does > develop symptoms. What kinds of questions should I > ask on behalf of Pippin? What should I look for in > a vet treating a cat with FeLV? > > Thank you! > Gina > > > No heaven wil not ever Heaven be Unless my cats are > there to welcome me.--epitaph in a pet cemetery > > > Tiggertales ~ a site about our beloved felines > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls > to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2ยข/min or less. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
