Hi Lynne
I've found that feeding the best quality food possible, finding the
right supplements to boost immunity and a
stress free and loving environment does wonders. You might want to
get him on supplements to support
his immune system before and after his surgery (neutering). There is
a lot of information in the archives as
well.
We've all experienced the horrible shock and grief that a FeLV
diagnosis brings, but have learned that these
kitties are always very special and have taught many of us lessons in
gratitude and living in the moment.
There are many knowledgeable people on the list to help you. Welcome!
Jane
On Feb 5, 2008, at 7:47 PM, Lynne wrote:
Well that's happy news Tad Since our cat is between 4 to 6 and
well, maybe he'll be around for a good length of time.
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: Tad Burnett
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: new cat
Hi Lynne
The rough numbers say 2/3's will be gone in 2 years...
That leaves 1/3 that will make it past 2 years and they will commonly
live to 8 years or longer...
Tad
Lynne wrote:
Hi all.
I just joined this list after doing all the reading I possibly
could find on feline leukemia. I recently acquired a Himalayan
male cat around 5 to 6 years of age from a rather unscrupulous
family. I was familiar with the cat because all summer he would
come over to our house and hang around, mostly wanting attention
and something to eat. Recently I discovered he was on a buy and
sell site and immediately called the owners desparate to purchase
him. Knowing who I am the price went from 150 to 300 within a
couple minutes. Anyway, my husband and I had grown to love this
little guy and just wanted him to have a good home.
Yesterday we took him to the vet where he was groomed, shaved of
all the horrible matting under his chest and legs, deflead and
treated for a terrible case of earmites. We no sooner got home
than the vet called to tell us he had tested positive for feline
leukemia and wanted to know how much we had bonded with him and
our options. After what seemed like hours of crying I decided we
were going to keep him as long as he stayed healthy which he is
now. This weekend he is going to be neutered, strongly advised by
the vet. This will be strictly a housecat. He's adjusted very
well and is adorable. I'm just curious. Does he have a chance at
a longer life than I've been lead to believe he has. I'm hearing
a couple of years and I just cannot accept this as fact.
Lynne
