Some random ideas that have worked for me. Keep trying with the food,
especially fried chicken. Spray Feliway on yourself especially the
legs of your pants and hands (where the kitten will smell). Depending
on age try to grab him by the scruff of his neck (like a mother cat).
This worked with Copper. He stayed perfectly still until I deposited
him in a carrier. However, yu need to be careful not to release the
kitten if it struggles because catching it a second time will be
difficult. Put a carrier near the food or with the food in it.
This, coupled with Copper in a carrier beside the empty carrier worked
with Thomas two weeks later. Beg or borrow a live trap but don't
leave it unwatched. Cover it lightly with fabric to make it cave-like
and spray it with Feliway. This has worked with numerous kittens/cats
who were transported as soon as possible to a vet for attention and
neutering.
Go to the Alley Cat Advocates site and to feral cat rescue sites for
other ideas.
Yes, the little dude may be positive which makes him even more in need
of your love. However, he may well not be. Neither Copper or Thomas
is FeLV+ and they have grown to be very big, healthy cats thanks to
their regular vets and their holistic vet.
In any case, one of your first stops should be the vets' office.
Forget about vacinations until the kitten is settled. He will be
under enough stress. My guys didn't start theirs until I was very
sure they were healthy and accostomed to people....between 4 and 5
months old. I have vets who are very understanding and are respectful
of my wishes even if they may not agree. We disguss issues and arrive
at decissions that (we all hope) are in the best interest of my four-
legged friends.
Good luck. You are about to go on one of the most interesting and
rewarding journeys of your life.
On Jun 18, 2009, at 2:07 PM, expressprin...@aol.com wrote:
Hi Folks:
You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a
little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost
little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame
and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?
food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any
suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has
feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early?
Thank you for your help,
Kathryn
-----Original Message-----
From: Sharyl <cline...@yahoo.com>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D
Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield.
Sharyl
--- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary <gcru...@centurytel.net> wrote:
From: gary <gcru...@centurytel.net>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM
It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d.
Gary
-----Original Message-----
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org]
On Behalf Of Sander, Sue
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D
But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is
Banfield?
Thanks,
Susan
-----Original Message-----
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org]
On Behalf Of Debbie
Harrison
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D
I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet....
Debbie (COL)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard
battle"? Philo
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