Yeah, I don't know this vet all that well....He's young (which can be
good -- maybe up on the latest technology) and I don't really have a read on
him. Maybe he's just a little bit in a hurry. I'm thinking of taking Lucky
to someone "more experienced." Frankly -- and I hate to say it -- but
finances are a big consideration. But if it is a matter of his quality of
life, we'll have to find a way.
~B.
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From: "Cougar Clan" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:47 PM
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I am very sure he does. The drooling is a sign of contentment as is the
purring and kneading. He sounds like a wonderful little guy.
How confident are you in your vet? If the answer is not 110%, consider a
consultation with another vet.
On Sep 16, 2010, at 5:12 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote:
Thanks, Cougar Clan. I am looking up a holistic vet here in Sonoma
County.
Lucky was living outside and not coming around for feeding. I knew I
had to do something when I spotted him just after sunset one evening on
the neighbor's roof, looking out on the world. It was the saddest, most
forlorn sight I'd ever seen. I knew then that this little guy was
feeling abandoned and wondering what to do and where to go. My next act
was to open a can of tuna to lure him in. It worked. Two days of
feeding canned food and I nabbed him. I think he was relieved. He is
adjusting well (smartest cat I ever met). I went in an laid on the bed
and he did all the things my mom used to tell me about: drooling while
he purred, kneading, stretching out his full length next to me. What a
special cat, indeed. I am committed to helping him and keeping him safe
and healthy. I tell him, "Lucky, maybe it's time you retire, you know?
No more fights or catching rats -- just live the good life on easy
street!" Hope he agrees!
----- Original Message ----- From: "Cougar Clan" <[email protected]
>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia
Personally, I would read the information on the board about the
testing procedures and have him retested. Meanwhile I would vaccinate
my cats and keep Lucky safe until he is retested. Depending on what
you decide to do about mixing (again this board has lots of
information--I mixed after one cat (FELV-) was diagnosed with terminal
cancer), you go forward the best way you can. A spare room is not a
bad thing. Just make all your decisions with love for Lucky.
Feed all of the cats the absolute best diet you can and keep them as
stress free as possible. Lucky has gone through a lot and I cannot
imagine the pain and stress of your mother's illness and their
separation has caused both of them. I like to use Rescue Remedy in
water and Feliway spray around the house. There are other things you
can do to help. I suspect your mother talked to Lucky a lot. Maybe a
radio or even a recording of her voice? If you do the recording,
consider a loop tape (like they use for training parrots etc. Record
once and it repeats for so long a time).
I brought my Daddy's cat to live with me after Mom decided she
couldn't care for her after Daddy left this world. I slept on the
floor for 3 months trying to get Kitty to come out. We finally
reached an agreement....I was there to serve her. My holistic vet
suggested the Feliway and it really helped. It sounds like Lucky is
not as upset by the move but keep this in mind.
Consider consulting a holistic/alternative vet. I have regular vets
that I adore and a holistic vet who has a vet degree and works
wonderfully with my regular vets (they sent me to her initially). I
have a couple of names and numbers in Louisville KY if you need them.
They do phone consultations.
Then, most importantly for me, throw away the calendar and enjoy every
minute you have with Lucky and the other cats.
Bless you for caring.
On Sep 15, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote:
It's a long story, but I'll shorten it...
My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer
living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is
unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her
hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet:
bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive"
for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my
3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three
cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is
sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good
cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work,
longer term.
Ideas???
Thank you!
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