Our FeLV cat (who now tests negative), stays in his own room, which is
my bedroom, cat tree, litter box and all. He is fine with it. We used
LTCI with good results. Best wishes!
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On Jun 22, 2010, at 1:51 PM, Fernanda Barreto <fbarret...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
Hello all:
This weekend I got lost driving in an industrial part of my town.
Suddenly in the middle of the street, I see a tiny kitten. Luckily
I was able to avoid hitting him, as was the car behind me. I
quickly got out of my car and approached the kitten. Imagine my
surprise when he willingly and eagerly came running right up to me.
I scooped him up and continued on my way.
I noticed when I tried to feed him that something wasn't quite
right. He kept falling over and seemed very uncoordinated, even for
a kitten. I took him to the emergency vet where I was told that he
had some kind of neurological disorder that was presenting itself in
his legs. Basically he is just going to be clumsy. The vet said it
could be a static problem and not get any worse or it could be
progressive, at which time we would have to discuss other options.
She also recommended the FeLV/FIV test. Sadly, he came up a weak
positive for FeLV. The vet said this may be the cause of the
neurological disorder or the two could be unrelated. Also his
pupils were not well dilated (the vet did not go on to explain what
effect that has). When the vet gave me the positive results, she
asked if I wanted to put him to sleep. In the mere 4 hours we had
spent together, this little 6 week old kitten had won my heart and I
just couldn't put him to sleep. Although he is clumsy (it's
actually really cute and I believe he will soon learn to compensate
for it), you really don't notice the neurological impairment unless
you are looking for it; and he's happy and pain-free otherwise.
But of course there is a problem. I have already have a FeLV
negative cat at home and I don't want to risk exposing her. I was
able to take the little guy, who we named Tommy, to my boyfriend's,
but my cat and I are moving in with him in 2 months, so this likely
cannot be a permanent home.
So this is why I have turned to this group. I would like to take
the time I have to try to get Tommy in the best health I can. I did
some research and found out about Mega C plus, interferon and LTCI.
I would like to speak to someone in depth about these options, but
my vet just doesn't have experience in this area.
1. Does anyone know a good vet that will help treat the FeLV in the
Los Angeles area - preferable Glendale/Pasadena/the San Fernando
valley area.
2. If I am in successful in getting him to the point where he tests
negative, can he stay with my FeLV negative cat. She's older and
will likely want nothing to do with him so I am not too worried
about them directly interacting. But I am worried that they may
share toys or bowls.
3. Does anyone know of any rescue organizations that would take on
a FeLV positive kitten?
My boyfriend and I already love and adore Tommy, but we understand
that we must do what is best for him. It's just confusing trying to
figure out what that is. I would welcome and suggestions or advise.
Thank you,
Fernanda
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