Jennifer, how old are your other cats? Are they vaccinated for FeLV? I would speak with your vet, but I have never ever had a cat spread FeLV to another cat in my household. I might be more worried if your other cats are just kittens, but if they are adults, just take the precaution of vaccinating them.
Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jennifer Olson Sent: February-09-17 2:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] age On Dec 22nd, 2016 an ADORABLE young male kitty arrived crying @ our home. We already have 3 cats & a dog, so we tried to find him a home. After a month, and having allowed him inside (kept seperate from our zoo) due to lethally cold weather, we decided he was here to stay. I was DEVASTATED when he tested positive for FeLV. My problem isn't whether to give him a chance at as long of a happy life he may have ahead of him, but HOW ! We can't keep him alone in the basement bedroom forever, there isn't even a decent sized window for him & my heart breaks that the only time I can give him is to sleep by him at night. The few times I check in on him during the day are so brief! He has SUCH character, and is SO handsome. I don't know how he ended up at our home, unless he was dumped or left a nearby farm. WHERE are the rescue agencies for FeLV+ cats ? ? ? Currently I'm treating him for skin mites (has ear mites TOO) so he MIGHT be deemed "adoptable" at a shelter that does try adopting out FeLV+ cats. The precautions necessary to keep the mites, FeLV, oh yes- AND worms (had to treat EVERYONE) from spreading is also wearing me out. CAN ANYONE HELP US ? On Feb 8, 2017 5:12 PM, <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: My Annie is now 9 years old and was diagnosed as positive when I got her at age 4. She recently started sneezing and had runny eyes so off to the vet we went. She gave her a shot of antibiotic and some more to take at home. She seems to be improving, no more sniffles or runny eyes. So far the discharges have been clear but I did not want to wait a few days to be sure. He other problem is a lame left front leg. It is not broken and the vet thinks she probably sprained it when jumping dow from high places, which she does a lot trying to avoid Harley who is a real pest these winter days. If he cannot get outside, he is a terrorist on 4 legs, knocks things down, over, stares at me. ---- Marlene Snowman <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Hi Sheila, my little Bear is 1.5 years old and I've had her since she was a > little more than 1 month old. She was very ill and tested positive from entry > into my life. She appears healthy with good appetite with the exception of a > nasal infection that the vet has been unable to remedy. > > I have no other personal experience with Felv although I have work colleagues > who have cats that are 6 years old and appearing healthy. > > I'm hoping that all our fur babies have longevity and a quality of life too. > > Marlene > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 8, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium > > <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > > wrote: > > > > I am learning a lot about FELV cats since I found my Skylar. Just > > wondering about how old is the oldest cat that lived with it. I had the > > IFA test done and that is positive also even though he is perfectly healthy > > at the moment. He will be 2 years old this month, I found him a year ago. > > > > > > > > HOOT > > Sheila Armstrong-Brown > > Administrative Aide > > Psych Pool > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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