When
you are talking to your potential new vets, I guess the first Q would be "What
do you recommend for a cat that tests FeLV pos?" If the word "euth..." starts
to emerge from their mouth, run as fast as you can with kitty in the opposite
direction.
If
they respond in a resigned fashion, giving you the impression caring for an FeLV
cat is a waste of time, and only going to bring you heartbreak and pain, do
likewise.
You
need your vet to be genuinely interested in giving your little soul even *more*
consideration than "normal" cats. Not less. And you want him or her to be up to
date on FeLV info. Thanks to dedicated folks on this list, there is no better
source of info on FeLV than here, so the vets you talk to (tho they may not know
it) have a hard act to follow. You'll be able to tell a lot from their general
attitude----follow your gut, IMHO. Good luck. You're wise to look around
now.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina WN
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 1:58 AM
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Subject: Question about throwing off the virus and my vet's opinion
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina WN
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 1:58 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Question about throwing off the virus and my vet's opinion
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
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