Thanks for the advice Wendy and Kelley. The good news is that Pixie isn't
vomiting anymore and seems generally healthy (no diarrhea, normal appetite
and energy) so I haven't taken her in to the vet...yet. I adopted Pixie
about 18 months ago back in Philadelphia and got her old vet records from
the woman who rescued her but it doesn't look like Pixie was vaccinated for
panleukopenia OR anything other than rabies! Is there a set of recommended
vaccinations I should take her in for and anything particular for protecting
sensitive FeLV immune systems? I live in the Netherlands where there are
very few FeLV+ cats so I don't really trust my vet to know how to give Pixie
the special treatment she deserves. This listserv is my best resource!
I'm going to try to sterilize the floors in my new house in case the
previous cats had infections that are still hanging around. Diluted bleach
is safe to use right? I don't generally like using harsh chemicals around
Pixie but the goal is to kill viruses here, I guess.
Thanks again!
Giselle
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Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:59:24 -0500
From: "Kelley Saveika" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Clear vomit in new home
To: [email protected]
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Hi Giselle,
I would take the kitty in. It probably isn't panleuk if she has been
vaccinated - but if she hasn't - she would need immediate and
aggressive treatment in order to live. It isn't really something you
can treat at home.
Taking her in would also make you feel better.:)
On 8/8/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Giselle,
>
> Welcome to our group!
>
> Like you, I read on the Internet that clear vomit is a symptom of
panleukopenia, which can last in an environment at room temperature for a
year!
>
> http://www.marvistavet.com/html/feline_distemper.html
>
> Is your kitty vaccinated for this disease? If not, I would take her in
asap, just in case. Is she having diarrhea? I don't want to scare you,
but because of the situation you described (new home with cats) and the
fact that you just moved and your kitty is FeLV+, I would go ahead and take
her in just to be safe. Please keep us posted on her progress Giselle.
Prayers going out that this is nothing.
>
> :)
> Wendy
>
> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can
change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret
Meade ~~~
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: G D <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 8, 2007 12:37:02 PM
> Subject: Clear vomit in new home
>
>
> Hi everyone, 8 days ago I moved with my felv+ cat Pixie into a new house
> across town. Pixie seems to be adjusting well to her new environment
(and
> hasn't peed anywhere inappropriate so far, as she did at our old apt.
while
> we were packing up). She is, however, vomiting clear liquid (sometimes
with
> tiny yellow bits in it, maybe mucus?) every couple days, including last
> night and this morning. I've also noticed her hiccuping occasionally in
her
> sleep.
>
> A brief Google search has me freaked out about feline distemper and/or
this
> being the beginning of the end for my precious Pixie (who is about 2.5
y/o).
> She's still eating and drinking normally, although I wasn't adding
L-lysine
> to her wet food as I normally do, just for the last few days while
> unpacking, and I gave her Rescue Remedy on move day and following day
only.
> And she actually seems to be enjoying the new house (great views of a
canal
> with ducks, trees with birds) and her energy level is normal. She's also
> sniffing every nook and cranny in this place with enthusiasm. I've got a
> Feliway (Comfort Zone) diffuser plugged in too.
>
> At first I thought she was just vomiting up Rescue Remedy (if that's
even
> normal...). Do you think her immune system was compromised by the move
(and
> the fact I wasn't giving her L-lysine)? Two indoor-outdoor cats lived in
> this house until a couple weeks ago, and a neighbor's cat frequently
appears
> on the 2nd floor back terrace and it seems he left a turd there (either
him
> or one of the two previous cats). Pixie never goes out there but is
allowed
> to walk a few feet into the back garden when I'm out there. Is it
possible
> she's picked up a virus or bacterial infection left by these previous
cats
> or is breathing too much dust? Does she need to go to the vet?
>
> Thanks! Any advice is certainly appreciated!
> Giselle
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