Hi Deb, For the testing - I would look for a group in your area which has an account with IDEXX. They get the tests very cheaply.
I can't draw blood because it is a two person job. My vet draws the blood for me and I supply the tests. On 5/7/07, Deb Stockbridge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Everyone, I just realized that I never introduced myself to this group and was referred here by Mary Christine who has been a wealth of info for me. I've posted on so many lists I just can't keep things straight anymore! Anyway , My name is Deb stockbridge and I have a situation where I have 5 companion kits and one just became ill 3 weeks ago and was found to be FELV+. I brought in my other 4 of which 3 had tested negative previously when they were neutered ,and now two of them are positive. None of these cats are related and I feel ,with what I've learned, that I had to have had more than one cat come into my home with FELV and the tests just weren't reliable. I also have a female I adopted from a breeder who was shut down and she just had a litter of 5 kittens and I will be testing her this week to find out if her and her kits are FELV+....I pray they are safe! My vet advised me to retest only my oldest male Bengal who has shown no signs of illness because he may be able to shed the virus. I was told the other two that became ill and I treated will always be positive from this point on. I would like to retest them all but was wondering if anyone knew of a low cost vet clinic or shelter/rescue that could help me learn to draw blood on my own for testing or would assist me in helping out at a lower cost than my vet is charging. I already owe them a chunk of money for saving one of the cats that was very ill and all the testing. They advised I put her down but I wasn't ready to do that and she is doing very well now along with the 6 month old I had on antibiotics as well. This all hit me at once and I just don't have the resources to handle this right now. I don't want to give up on my babies but if I can't find help for the retesting and testing of the Mom and kittens I'm not sure what I can do. I would greatly appreciate any help including finding these kits homes. Thanks. Deb
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