Re: Frustrated with Vets in AZ

[Nina]

Hi Karen, Ask your vet for a referral to a board certified Internist.  All vets have specialty clinics that they send their patients to when there's a condition that GP medicine can't deal with.  There is a much better chance that an Internist will be better educated on felv.  The Internist might be able to recommend a GP vet for you too.  Precious Pets is right, receptionists sometimes spout info when they should be keeping their mouths shut.  Make sure you speak directly to a vet and educate them and the staff about felv whenever possible.  I know a lot of folks on the list have been happy with an ignorant vet that was compassionate, willing to learn and willing to listen.  I'm still looking for a GP vet that I can trust and count on so I understand your frustration. Nina kandbz_ mom wrote: As some of you know, I have been looking for a "good, knowledgeable" vet for Angel, who tested positive for Felv. Anyway, my sister had to take her dog to a vet today (not her usual vet, but they agreed to get her dog in pretty quickly).  My sister called me after they got home and said she was talking to the receptionist about me looking for a vet to treat my felv pos. kitten.  Right away, the lady told my sister that I need to be careful because the disease is so contagious that my other two cats can get it just from being in the same room as Angel. My sister explained to her that I feed and water them all in separate dishes and they don't play together or groom each other or anything. The receptionist said still, just them all being in the same room together can spread it.    How frustrating...I am starting to think that I may have to take Angel to another state to get her a vet who knows something about this disease. LOL!!!!!!   Just had to share with you all...Have a great day!   Karen Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.