That's wonderful that you're doing this. Would be nice if you could
find a low-cost spay neuter clinic, or a free service, to help fund
the neutering. RE your question about telling the vet, I don't
know. If 2 are positive, still doesn't mean all the others are,
although of course there's a chance. Any vet should be aware that if
the kitty hasn't been tested, there's a potential for FELV or FIV.
Neutering is the key to preventing the spread of this, as I
understand. Least my take on it. Hope you find a good option for
low cost or free neutering.
Gloria
On Apr 2, 2008, at 8:23 AM, Sharyl wrote:
I had been feeding a group of dumpster 8 kittens and ended up
rescuing 2, Sissy and Rocket, when they were about 12 weeks old. On
their 1st vet visit both tested FeLV+. I will have both retested
the end of April to see if they are still positive. I have them
quarantined in my garage. They are eating Iams canned kitten food
supplemented with a Super B Complex, Lactoferrin and DMG. So far
they are responding well and seem very healthy. Both have had their
kitten shots and been wormed.
If they stay positive I will either find a forever home for them or
build an enclosure onto the garage for them. I have 2 indoor
kitties and one has CRF so am concerned about bringing them into the
house.
My questions concern the rest of the colony which includes at least
4 adults. I can not take all of them in. My plan had been to TNR
the colony (trap/neuter/release). The vet is recommending
euthanizing the entire colony if these 2 stay positive. I am not
sure where I will be able to get then neutered if they are
positive. And I can not trap them just to have them euthanized.
That may be the best thing to do but I just can't do it. Is there
any info on how to deal with a FeLV+ feral colony? Any advise on
how to get them neutered? Am I obligated to tell the vet about the
potential for FeLV when having them neutered?
Sharyl Sissy and Rocket
ES of VA
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