Hi Dede,
I don't think it is the age of the cat, I think it is the time between tests. Giving them a long time between tests (my vet recommends 6 months) allows them to throw off the virus or sequester it if they are going to.
Even if Ki is positive, it isn't a death sentence, like some would have you believe.
Take care,
Kelley
On 10/4/06, dede hicken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thank you for the info, Kelley. Ki was tested at 6
wk. intervals, and it is a weak positive both times.
I am going to ask for the IFA, or do you think he is
too young to do it? He is such a sweetie!
Dede
--- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> First I would find a supportive vet. Seriously,
> that's the first order of
> business.
>
> If he was tested twice within a month, that is
> really too soon to tell
> anything. It is recommended to wait 6 months
> between tests, I believe.
> That gives them time to throw off the virus if they
> are going to.
>
> Yes, he could still throw the virus off. They can
> also sequester it in the
> bone marrow or the central nervous system (reference
>
http://www.vetinfo.com/cfeleuk.html#Feline%20leukemia%20test%20results%20and%20exposer%20to
> )
>
> This is a great list. I'm glad you found it.
>
>
>
>
> On 10/4/06, dede hicken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > I was directed to this list. I am driving my vets
> > nuts with questions, and they are a bit less than
> > supportive.
> >
> > We do rescue work. Last mo. one of our members
> helped
> > a lady with a mess of cats. There was FeLV in
> some of
> > the older cats. She pulled out a mom cat and 4
> > kittens. All tested negative except little Ki.
> I
> > noticed his lymph nodes were swollen in his neck.
> > That is when he tested a weak positive.
> >
> > He has been fine since: eating like a horse,
> gaining
> > appro. weight, and has a shiny coat. He loves to
> > play.
> >
> > Question. Where do we go from here? Could he
> > sero-convert? (vet says no, because he has had 2
> weak
> > positive tests. He says Ki is vioremic I asked
> about
> > the IFA, and he said it was a waste of time.)
> >
> > I really want to help this kitten...I have really
> > grown to care for him I just don't know how
> > contageous he is, and i have a lot of cats. What
> else
> > can i do? He is not on any meds at all.( He is in
> a
> > room by himself at this time)
> >
> > Thanks for any advice,
> > Dede
> >
> > "When you are in the service of your fellow
> beings, you are only in the
> > service of your God"
> > Mosiah 2:17
> >
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