Consider getting a Snuggle Safe (microwavable gel disk that holds
heat for
up to 12 hours) to slip under his blanket. He'll love it.
On Feb 11, 2008, at 3:02 PM, Caroline Kaufmann wrote:
I think that sounds like a well-informed decision, taking into
account the
unique factors of your household. I think that is all we are
really looking
for people to with the new vaccination info we are learning more
about each
day anyway-- to just be more informed and not just go instantly
with what a
vet says and to take the individual needs and circumstances of the
cat, and
it's household, into consideration.
So, kudos to you Lynne! You are doing right by BooBoo.
Caroline
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: More vaccine info/resources
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:56:04 -0500
Thanks Marlene for all this information. I always have had our cats
vaccinated but with BooBoo, I honestly don't think I'm going to
have any
done with him. He's between 4 and 6 years of age, has feline
leukemia, is
becoming anemic and will never step outside of a house again. He
doesn't
want to anyway, not even into the patio for some fresh air. It's
too cold
and mostly he sleeps. He may want to in the spring but he isn't
going to be
subjected to any animal with diseases. Our 19 year old wants
nothing to do
with him and by choice they spend their time in different parts of
the house
with their own litter boxes, food dishes etc. I just don't want to
take any
risks with this little guy. The most I'm going to do is consider
immuno
regulin for him. His vet is looking into it this week.
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: Caroline Kaufmann
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 11:31 AM
Subject: More vaccine info/resources
More vaccine info from the FIP group...
caroline
Hi all,
I did notice on this list and general feline health lists that "flu
boosters" can cause adverse reactions in cats and in some cases might
have triggered FIP. Please ask your vet to report each adverse
reaction
as I'm pretty sure adverse reactions are under reported. Your vet
should
make a note in your cat's medical file when your cat doesn't seem to
support well some type/brand of vaccine.
Please don't over vaccinate your cats and ask only for core vaccines
unless there is a good reason to use a non-core vaccine. Most core
vaccines are effective for at least 3 years so it's not really
necessary
to give a yearly vaccine. Remember that your vet should perform a
health
check-up before vaccination and never vaccinate cats that don't
seem to
be healthy.
Here are some good links on vaccination and guidelines. After
reading
those you might want to assess together with your vet which vaccines
your cat really needs and how frequent your cat should get them.
http://www.fabcats.org/owners/vaccination/info.html
http://www.fabcats.org/cat_group/policy_statements/vacc.html
http://www.fabcats.org/owners/cat_flu/vaccination.html
http://www.fabcats.org/owners/cat_flu/limping_syndrome.html
Kind regards,
Marleen
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