Michelle, I am relatively new to the group, but I do agree with Beth that it is
important to test all the kittens. We used to do what your vet said y ears ago,
then discovered on more than one occasion since, that if a mom is negative it
does not mean the kittens ARE negative. We had a case where mom was negative
all the time and 2 of her five kittens were positive FeLV and the rest were
always negative. If there is no hurry, I'd do what you can this month and test
another or two the next month to help with expenses. Do you have a rescue
group nearby that uses the IDEXX tests and does their own testing? WE can do it
for way less than the vets can even order the tests and they might help you
too.
good luck with them. Carmen and furballs at C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter. >
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]> Date: Tue, 30 Sep
2008 20:15:37 +0000> Subject: [Felvtalk] Testing New Kittens - Need Help> > > I
have four 7 week old kittens and their mother that came from the pound that I
need to test for FELV/FIV and my vet said that I would only need to test the
mother and one kitten and not test all kittens.> > Do you think that will be
reliable? It's $30 per snap test, so I think they're wanting to save me money,
which I appreciate, just not sure if some of the kittens could contract a
disease and others wouldn't. > > Any input would be GREATLY appreciated.
Michelle Brockman >
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