That is great news Ardy, on both fronts. I am glad that Tigger is doing better, and that interferon was effective for him. I am also happy that your vet has had a change of heart on the Winstrol should you need it in the future. I hope, like you, that maybe with some effective options, vets will begin to offer suggestions other than immediately putting down FeLV cats. And I think that change in attitude begins with being willing to work with dedicated cat lovers who are willing to go the extra mile to save their babies.
Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Ardy Robertson Sent: December-21-15 10:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 20, Issue 9 My Tigger who is FeLV+ and was sick, has since rounded the corner and is better. My vet had him on interferon. After she considered him to be “back to normal” she wanted to wait 30 days and retest him for the virus. I had him retested two weeks ago, and he is still positive unfortunately but is doing wonderfully – eating, drinking, playing, happy etc. He had lost two and a half pounds, and has gained it all back except for 2/10’s of a pound. She said he could go on like this indefinitely, but is still considered a “carrier”. I of course will not have him near other cats except his housemate who is 18 and negative. They originally wanted me to put her down too (and she is perfectly healthy – just old.) Hello! Could I at least wait until she gets sick??? Duh. Since Tigger is still positive, I asked the vet about Winstrol if he needs something later on, and she is now AGREEABLE to getting it for me at that point if necessary. I am located in West Central Wisconsin. I hope I never need to ask for it, but it was nice to hear that she is willing to prescribe it if I want it. Maybe there are a few vets that are beginning to listen. When Tigger first got sick, she did not offer it, but I have mentioned it to her a few times so she may have done some reading on it. I also am using a second vet who is closer to my home for some of Tigg’s needs and have talked to them about it too. Their position on FeLV+ cats has always been to euthanize immediately, and since Tigger’s return to health, they were questioning me on what my other vet did to treat him. Both of the vet offices have been amazed at Tigger’s recovery, and seem to feel that now there is a chance for FeLV+ cats. I pray every day that Tigger will live out the remainder of his life as a healthy cat. He is 5 now, and they feel that he was born with it, even though he tested negative when I first found him. (They said he must have been “shedding” the virus at the time I had him tested, so the test was inaccurate. Apparently you have to retest if you want to be sure…..who knew?) They also told me the vaccination can be ineffective in some cases. Ardy
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