I would definitely get a second opinion from a specialist before I put her to
sleep. Positive cats can live long normal lives. It sounds like you need to
get her eating and get bloodwork done to see what is going on. A positive on a
leukemia test is not a reason to pts.
tonya
"Dianne K Perry, Ph.D." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi,
I just joined this list today, Thanksgiving Day. Yesterday my kitty was
diagnosed with feline leukemia, she is just barely one year old and I have had
her less than a year (by a few weeks).
She has not been her usual self, not getting into everything, not eating,
lethargic, breathing labored. Vet said the test results were strong and came
back very quickly (a blue response in a little white tester almost like a home
pregnancy test instrument), they administered fluids to her for dehydration and
the spot where they inserted the needle bled alot, did not coagulate very well.
Vet is recommending euthanasia and soon (tomorrow), she has responded today
to probably the shot he gave her, she has gone to the bathroom and this am
drank a small amount of catsmilk from Wisker's, licked some cat food off my
fingers but not much.
I am thinking of trying to get a second opinion tomorrow. I need some
guidance here so I joined this list.
Thanks for any help anyone can provide.
Dianne
