Hi Marcia!
So sorry to hear of this sad news! But there is hope. Did Fletch have an
ELISA and an IFA test? Were they both positive or just the ELISA test?
If he was positive on just the ELISA test, then there is still a chance for
his immune system to clear the virus. You will need to test him again in a
month to give him that chance to be able to fight it off. If he is positive
on both tests, then you need to start treating him (interferon for
starters). I don't have experience with all the treatments but I know many
people on this thread can help you.
I'll be thinking of Fletch and hope he can pull through this. With the right
treatment and diet, many FeLV cats can survive for many years.
Good luck to both of you!
Lynda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marcia Baronda" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:04 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] My 1 year old just diagnosed
Hi everyone! My one year old sweet litle boy was just diagnosed. I have a
million questions and hope to learn a lot from all of you. This is every
hard to swallow. I have 3 other adult cats in myj house that have not been
vaccinated for felv. I didn't see a reason for it, I didn't trust the
vaccine and I am sorry now. Funny thing is, is that I tried so hard to
keep my cats healthy. I wouldn't even wear my shoes in the house for fear
I would carry something in!
Anyway, my little boy Fletch has a fever, horrible looking coat and I can
feel his hipbones and some of his backbone. He continues to eat and drink
ok. They are on a grain free diet and have a water fountain.
Thanks so much for being here.
Marcia
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