I didn't get your original email Kathryn. Welcome to ghe group. Is your cat
showing any symptoms? How old is he?
tonya
Diane Rosenfeldt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You've come to a great place for information and support. Others have
much more experience with these babies, but I can tell you that diet and stress
control are paramount. If you can give your new guy (what's his name?) the
best food possible and keep him as happy as possible, that's a great first
step. You can also supplement his diet with L-lysine (from natural food
stores, without the additives found in the kind you find in most drugstores,
which is toxic to cats). Make sure your vet is knowledgeable on FeLV -- if
he/she didn't immediately suggest euthanasia, that's a good sign. If he/she
isn't, look around for one who is. Some people here like holistic vets, if
there are some in your area, in addition to their regular vet.
There's no way to know how long any of them will last. Some people here have
kitties who have lived long and well with FeLV, and then there are some (like
my Patches, who came to me as a stray, too, who only stayed with me six weeks.)
What's important is to enjoy him every minute he's with you, fight the good
fight together, but know when it's time to let go. Not easy, but doable. Good
luck with your guy.
Diane R.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL
PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 9:50 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Melina Please add to the CLS :(
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Melina. I am new to this site and
really know nothing of this terrible disease. I have recently (just bringing
him home from the vets today) adopted the sweetest little boy who sadly has
this virus. He showed up a few days ago as a stray. My husband and I fell in
love with him and took him to the vet for shots, etc. Sadly, we were informed
that he has tested positive.
I really do not know what this means. Any information will be greatly
appreciated. I especially would like to know what I can do to keep him well for
as long as possible. The vet suggests Vitamin C. Any information will be
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Kathryn
-----Original Message-----
From: Lynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 8:20 pm
Subject: Re: Melina Please add to the CLS :(
I'm so saddened Sherry that Melina couldn't rally yet another time. My
heart honestly aches everytime I hear of another passing. It sometimes makes
one wonder just how much a body can endure. But I guess the courage and
trusting nature of these dear creatures makes it possible to go on.
Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: Sherry DeHaan
To: Felvtalk
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:44 PM
Subject: Melina Please add to the CLS :(
First of all I want to thank all of you for your prayers and good
thoughts for this beautiful baby.The aweful disease was way too much for her
this time.She was a VERY spunky little girl.My heart aches without her in my
life.I need to keep telling myself that I gave her so much love that she was
happy until the end.I will miss her little loving head butts and rubbing her
sweet face on mine.Ok now the tears are coming out. :( Once again thank you all
so much for having to listen to all my sadness.But I also get ALOT of goodness
out of these creatures.
Sherry
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