If the kitten is healthy, do not put it down. FeLV cats can live good lives. My
Tigger is almost 5 now. Had been healthy for the whole time, until last month
when he developed stomach cancer. He is still here, doing fine now. Also, have
5 other cats. had them vaccinated, and to this day, none are FeLV+
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From: dppl dppl <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 6:52 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] stray kitten positive any advice for me
I came across this site, having just been informed by the vet that the
abandoned kitten I took in three weeks ago. Before I took it to the vet, I
have been keeping it in a separate room but admit that since it seemed so
healthy I let it out for little walks. I have 4 cats over 12 years old. Other
than walking on the same floors, they have not had contact with this kitten.
In our short phone call, the vet basically said that she would understand if I
euthanized the cat and that she wasn't sure about false positive and whether
retesting would be worthwhile. The cat also has hookworms. When I took the cat
in, she suggested that I give it its vaccinations before waiting for test
results. I asked if the cat turned out postitive, wouldn't this harm its
immune system. she said no. Now when she called she said she was surprised
that the cat tested positive since, other than the sore gums, which she
attirbuted to teething and bad breath, she said it
seemed healthy. It does seem healthy , eats well and plays. and is the
sweetest cat, loving and intelligent. I am heartbroken about this. I'm sorry I
haven't had time to read all archives but I work from home and also take care
of my bedridden elderly mother. Is there anyone out there would be kind enough
to give me some advice? Thank you. PS the test done was elisa and it just says
"positive" the vet estimates the cat is from 5-6 months old.
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