Jamie, How old are the other cats that are actually yours? If they are not real young and are not senior's, they more than likely will not contract the disease even though they were exposed. But since you have a big heart in helping other fur babies, then it won't hurt to vaccinate your cat(s) against FeLV for the future. It will NOT make the test positive if you vaccinate them and you will have peace of mind if you do vaccinate them against FeLV if you ever take in more litters or strays.
My experience is I adopted a very sweet orange kitty from my local humane society when he was 3 mos old. I fostered him until he was old enough to be neutered at 6 mos, then adopted him after. At 9 mos, he was too far gone with the disease that I had no other choice. He and my other cat were very playful together, and groomed each other, etc. I was worried he may have contracted it. But he never did. He was a little over a year old so his immune system was good. Since this experience, I continue to vaccinate all of my cats even though they are all strictly indoor only. I know in my heart that if a stray finds me, I will not turn it away. So if I were you I would go get your other babies vaccinated, it won't hurt them. But do get them tested in 90 days. I wish you the best and I did look at your photos on Facebook. They are much too precious. I love the markings on the black and white kittens. They are irresistible! ----- Original Message ----- From: Jamielynn Storch To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:38 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result April ACCT is exactly where I am fostering these guys for- so upsetting that they dont test. I as well assumed it was done. They will only test if requested by the foster home yet they dont educate the foster homes that its something they need to ask for. I understand as bottlefeeders the test is inaccurate anyway but still I had no clue I was even evers supposed ot ask for it. My first set of kittens were adopted out and never tested- if they come up positive at some point I would be so upset for the adopters. I also never would have exposed them to my cats until tested if I had known. I am feeling more confident that the chances of transmission to my cats are hopefully slim with their very limited and minimal interaction. Im sad having them contained in the room right now but they are happy and in my eyes at this point perfectly healthy. Hoping they flip negative. ITs very helpful hearing other peoples experience. April I give you all the credit in the world for sticking with your baby and making it work. I am so concerned for if they stay positive as to what that means for them. The shetler has a rescue supposedly that will take them but I dont want to just throw them at some rescue if its someting I can still work to find placement for them. I try to stick to my commitments and I love these babies BUT the thing thats not possible is for me to adopt them long term. Thats always been out of the question. I have 2 cats of my own and the current cat room was actually going to begin transformation into a baby nursery after this litter. Its all so overwhelming...I feel the weight of their lives and futures literally in my hands. Euthanization is obviously not an option or consideration for me unless it was a quality of life thing. Wrapping my brain around how to work through this and what the best course of action is if they are positive is where Im struggling most. Deep breaths I keep telling myself..one day at a time. -- Jamielynn Storch www.jlynnphotographyonline.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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