This kitty still has a good chance of clearing the virus. I would retest again in 30 to 90 days. If it is positive again, then do an IFA test. I would not worry at all that it has casual contact with your other cats. In order for your other cats to contract FeLV, they would have to groom each other, share litter boxes, drink after one another or bite each other. Even then most cats do not contract it. I would just get your other cats the FeLV vaccination, must be 2 shots, 3 weeks apart.
As far as hook worms, there is a chance of your other cats contracting it. Those worms from what I understand goes through the toes of the cats so where that cat walked, it could infect any of your cats that walked in the same place. Keep the faith and keep us posted. I hope this helps. Also, you probably need to change vets, FeLV is not a death sentence. Many cats live healthy lives with it. It deserves a chance. Lynda ----- Original Message ----- From: dppl dppl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 5:52 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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