At 11:04 AM 9/16/2006, you wrote:
Excellent answer. It just exemplifies what we all face daily, You see
my Max is going to his owners home in Seattle in June so I will do
everything I can to insure he remains as healthy as possible I also
have 40 other cats so to be honest when he does go to his home it
will help out here a bit, I am out of rooms,,,I do question the
degree of exposure also, I know with other viruses that really makes
a difference, but I am not sure with the retro viruses, But then I do
not think anyone is,,
We just all do the best we can for them
Kelly
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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