Thanks for that encouraging news Pat. If it's just a matter of treating her
with eye drops every now and then that would not concern me at all. This cat
is an adorable all white cat and looks fairly young from her picture. If I'm
so lucky to get the call I will definitely take her.
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: Pat Kachur
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 4:34 PM
Subject: Re: Herpes virus
Lynne - I have direct experience with a cat with herpes eye problems. It was
a long time ago but I adopted a lovely white young cat (not kitten) and shortly
thereafter her eyes looked bad. After going to regular vet, I was referred to
a kitty ophthamologist who told me Katie would have to have two types of eye
drops 3x per day for 8 weeks. She also said that flare-ups were less likely as
the cat got older. After those 8 weeks (which were not fun), Katie's eyes were
fine. She never had another flare-up and lived to be 16 years old. My vote is
"go for it."
Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: Lynne
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 3:53 PM
Subject: Herpes virus
Could any of you give me some first hand info and experience with the
herpes virus in cats. There is this young cat I saw a picture of who is in a
rescue shelter at the moment . The poor little thing was a total wreck when
this woman took her in and she is now in the process of getting her eyes
cleaned up. They look a whole lot better than they did before this woman got
hold of her. Apparently the vet who is taking care of the cat said her eyes
would have to be cleaned at least twice a day and when and if she has flareups
the appropriate treatment will have to be given. She is being spayed very
shortly and is going to be up for adoption fairly soon. I said I would take
her probably because she reminded me a lot of BooBoo. She's all white and from
the picture looks like she may have persian in her. She has that same flat
little face that Boo did. Would I be getting myself into something like I just
went through with Boo or is there more hope for these animals. This kitty has
tested negative for feline leukemia. I haven't even told my husband yet. I
just blurted out that I would take her. I don't even know if I'll be chosen
anyway.
Lynne
