Hi Laurie, I am so happy for you. I know you went though what I went through when Junior and Tiny tested positive for FELV last fall. I plan on going though Junior's medical records. He is close to the 1 year mark from when he became anemic. Unfortunately Tiny did not make it and he was asymptomatic. I believe he died from a blood clot to the lungs or heart. It was very quick.
Junior like Isabella had a very rocky road for at least two months maybe three months. I really was not sure he would make it. He ran fevers after being anemic, which was probably hemobartella for which he was treated. He then got a URI and and eye infection that turned into uveitis plus caused glaucoma in his damaged eye from a previous injury. With little money I did what I could for him. The remaining negative cats all 9 of them were vaccinated and later mixed. The infections were treated as they came along and right from the start he was given the IR protocol, which cleared up some gingivitis that he had as well. Infections were the worst because they take three times as long to clear up. The cats doesn't eat as well. I did not do the interferon because the vet never got on board. He also got Petinic in the beginning, lysine, CoQ10, as well as Transfer Factor Plus and better cat food. I sometimes had to get baby food to get all the supplements in him. We are now maintaining with, Wellness Transfer Factor, Manopol, and Salmon oil. Oh yes he gets the controversial Metacam for pain. He still has swollen Lymph nodes they were tested and was only his body fighting infection. The glaucoma causes pain and they lymph node aspiration had shown inflammation as well, the Metacam takes care of both. He has finally gained weight up to almost 13 pounds up from less than 11 at one time. He looks great and feels much better. It is always one day at a time, I am so happy. For those who do not know Junior turned 5 last spring. Junior and I both say thanks to this group. Isabella is at the point where she should continue to do better if Junior is any example. My feeling is getting them past the initial infection stage in the first three months, gives them a better chance of living a few years, Junior is a blessing. JMO Sincerely, Sally Davis
