I run a FeLV sanctuary here in the states and have found that the best
treatment is love and attention. Having spent almost a year on interferon, I
know the side effects of it very well, and would not wish them on any living
being.( human or feline).
spend time with them, show them that you really care about them when no one
else did. Let them spend hours in your lap, sleep on the bed, sun in the
window just as any other healthy cat would do.
just so you know Esther, my oldest cat here is about 16 and has had FeLV since
birth, the rest are all about 3-6 yrs old and doing well
Michael Johnson
Founder/Owner
Second Chance Meows
A FeLV Sanctuary
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From: Esther Jorda <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 5:45:27 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Xana, FelV positive - interferon?
I am new to this group. I live in Spain and have some language difficults, so,
sorry for the faults.
I am an active member of a cat rescue group. In july I found a kitten in the
street with the eyes seriously dammaged. We went to the vet and all was well,
excep the positive result to FelV. A friend on mine is fostering her. She seems
to be healthy and hapy. I want to give her an opportunity to live with good QOL
as long as possible.
Unfortunately most vets does not share my opinion, and they think it is not
worth.
I insist... I read all I can find.
I am giving Xana
L-Lysina (for her eye condicion)
Vetinmune (as inmunomodulator)
And I insist to put her on interferon. The vet said that -in that subclinic
stadium- the alfa (humane) interferon is the election treatment. When symtoms
appear, then it will be the moment to give the omega interferon...
My questions are:
1) HAVE ANYONE EXPERIENCE IN THE USE OF FELINE OMEGA INTERFERON WITH
ASYMPTOMATIC CATS?? I know it can not clear the virus, but ... Can it to
prevent the development of any of the illness related with FelV??
2) About propiobacterium acnes. I cant find it in Spain. The laboratory does
not produce it anymore, and change it for a new product: Corynebacterium parvum
(inmufort complex (R). It is used for cows. A colegue (that has a FelV shelter)
wrote me to advice she is using it in her 8 FelV+ cats... she said is working
well... her oldest cat is now 8 years old.
3) Xana has also chronic diarrhea, in spite I put her on intestinal diet, does
no make solid faeces...
Any other non invasive tratment can be usefull???
Thanks for your atention
Esther
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