I can't say for sure, (Hell, there's nothing "for sure" about this
virus), but I don't think that prolonged exposure would have any effect
on whether a cat cleared the virus. It seems to me that they are either
going to be able to beat it, or not. I've asked several vets if a cat
that has tested pos for felv clears the virus, does that mean they would
then be immune to it? I get a lot of "huh, gee, hmms" out of them, but
no answers. I know there are different strains, perhaps that would play
a part, I just don't know.
I do think the possibility of an immune compromised cat being in danger
in a multicat household, from exposure to other common illnesses, is
much more likely. It's a personal decision that each one of us has to
find our comfort level with and make for ourselves, (much like mixing
negs and pos). I didn't tell you folks, (I was ashamed of the vet for
suggesting it to me), but the last time I talked to the vet she
suggested re-testing my other kitties and "euthanizing" anyone that
tests pos. I know she feels that a multicat/rescue situation should be
treated differently than a single indoor cat household, probably for the
reasons we are discussing here. I mention it because I don't give a
hoot what the "professionals" have to say on the subject, I'd rather
take my chances with life any day. Will I be crushed if one of my
previously negs turns up pos? You bet I will. But that doesn't mean
I'm willing to kill them to prevent further possible spread of the disease.
Katey has some soul searching to do here. There's no doubt that whoever
she takes in will have a better life, but there is a potential risk to
her beloved Crackers. The way I look at it is that life is full of
risks. There's no way to avoid them, we walk around with them all the
time. We can do our best to protect ourselves and our loved ones, but
there's a fine line between protection and life limiting paranoia. I've
finally gotten through my thick head that no matter how diligent, no
matter how researched, no matter how careful I am, I still don't have
the power of ultimate control. I choose to have faith that when I make
decisions based on quality of life for everyone concerned, I'll be able
to handle the consequences.
How's that for not answering your question?
Nina
kelly wrote:
At 07:58 AM 9/16/2006, you wrote:
There is still the possibility Crackers may clear the virus,,,and
bringing in another FELV cat could insure he doesn't I considered
that myself..if after 2 years of positives I may do it but for me that
issomething to consider.
Kelly
Hi everyone! I know that many of you sweeties own more then 1 FELV
pos cat. My question is this...Does having more then 1 FELV pos kitty
risk infection to others.? Crackers right now is doing great! Would
me bringing in 1-2 more FELV pos kittys be a risk to him? Since
Crackers is FELV pos but showing no symptoms could bringing in
another risk his immune. Financially I can take on a few more. And it
finally sunk in my thick head. These poor kittys many wont adopt end
up in a crate most of there lives. I could give them a better quality
of life. NOW PLEASE DONT think im mean and hateful. I also DO NOT
wanna do anything to hurt my Crackers. He is 5 and my baby. I also
have a 4 yr old son. So to me its like I have to sons:) Also new
kitties wouldn't bother Crackers. He loves companions and still even
cries for Pokies who passed almost 3 weeks ago. I cherish your opinions.
love
kayte and crackers
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