See if you can find an alternative vet. There are lots of things that can
be done. I've started Dixie Louise on Brush Away that a vet + alternative
vet recommended. Dr. Maiers says the product has kept a number of older
animals from being sedated for teeth cleaning. Dixie also gets Just Born as
a treat sometimes or when she is not feeling well because of the colostrum.
These are just things you may want to consider.
Bless you.
If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of
compassion and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with
their fellow man.
St.
Francis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rosenfeldt, Diane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 3:48 PM
Subject: RE: Samantha has feline leukemia
It's not too surprising that the rescue group is less than up to date on
these things. We have a wonderful rescue group in my town, but they're
used to dealing with cats that someone "has" to leave behind or
whatever, reasonably healthy and with a known background. Then they set
up a temporary shelter for Katrina animals and were inundated with all
sorts of unknowns, including some wonderful, loving cats that tested
positive for FIV, FeLV, or both, and they were shaken. They did their
research, though, and discovered that FIV+ cats can live just as long as
others and never show any signs of sickness, and that FeLV+s, though
their lives are usually shorter, can also be well and happy with proper
care. Of necessity, they kept these cats somewhat segregated from the
others, because they still weren't sure how contagious (or not) they
might be, but they did find most of them happy new homes. So even when
you're dealing with people who are generally animal-savvy, there's still
a learning curve about these things.
Diane R.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nancy
Schneider
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 3:20 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Samantha has feline leukemia
Samantha is two years old. The other cats are about the same age. They
are all rescues. The rescue group said that all the cats tested negative
for FIP and Feline leukemia.They are all vaccinated. Maybe that is why
none of the others show signs of the disease. Samantha was the
exception. When I first took her in she had red gums and horrible
breath. I was told she probably has an allergy to her gums. Whatever
that means. I think that the rescue group was clueless about her
condition as well.All my cats are indoor. Only the dogs go out.
Nancy Schneider
Management Analyst
Dept of Transportation
12544 Saticoy St
N Hollywood 91605
Voice(818) 756-9558
Fax (818) 756-9245
"Rosenfeldt, Diane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/25/06 12:56 PM >>>
Other questions might be:
Is she positive for both tests? How old is she? How old are the
other
cats? Any health issues with them that would preclude vaccination?
Have they been tested recently? Is she strictly indoor cat, or
indoor/outdoor? What about the others? Any signs of sickness other
than those related to sore gums? When she was diagnosed, did vet want
to pts?
Diane R. <-- learned at the feet of experts
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:01 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Samantha has feline leukemia
That's a good question Belinda. I just assumed she meant felv.
N
Belinda wrote:
Hi Nancy,
Is she FeLV+ or does she actually have the cancer form of
leukemia?
Can you give more details about what your vet told you?
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