I really feel for you & the situation. Dealing with almost the same issues here. I'm praying for you. Jen
On Feb 9, 2017 3:14 PM, "Rebecca Pruett" <[email protected]> wrote: > The cat I rescued from my neighborhood September of last year is probably > around 7-8 years old and just got a positive IFA for FeLV. She also has FIV > and bartonella (which was treated with an antibiotic. She is missing many > of her teeth and the rest need to be pulled. She has good and bad days. I > feel so bad having to keep her quarantined in a bathroom but she isn't a > fan of other cats and I don't want my cats exposed. I got her a cat tree so > she can sit and look out the window and she seems happy I just wish I could > find her a forever home. I've been trying for months with no luck. She's > such a sweet cat. > > On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 4:07 PM Katherine K. <[email protected]> wrote: > >> My cat was diagnosed at age 11. He's about to turn 15. His health has >> been up and down since the diagnosis. >> >> My other cat (who is negative) gets vaccinated yearly since his >> diagnosis. They were already living together so any risk of exposure had >> already happened. After almost 4 years, she is still negative. >> >> On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 3:03 PM, Amani Oakley <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> 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]> 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]> 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]> 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] >> > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_ >> felineleukemia.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> > -- > Sent from My iPhone > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > >
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