Re: Fw: new with a ? on ELISA vs IFA

[anzajaguar]

That is wonderful you didn't put her down right away!!!  Also if your vet is still insistant on putting her down..or trying to talk you into it...find another vet..one who really knows what is going on!!!  If the ELISA test is + and the IFA is negative..it could mean that the virus hasnt "taken hold" yet..and she is still fighting trying to get rid of it..I would recommend boosting her immune system as much as possible!!  Use Interferon, Echinaeciea (sp), and Lysine, and whatever other supplements you can find..the Interferon is Rx only....a liquid given orally.  She just MAY be able to win and truly become negative!!!  Also I would keep her isolated until the recommended retest time of 90 days  at least..before you really decide what to do.  in 90 days (during which you are boosting her immune system), retest her with teh ELISA and IFA..see what the outcome is then....Some cats can throw false test results....which is also a possibility..there are so many!!  Are all your other kitties FeLV vaccinated?  and UTD?  I have 4 cats..only one is FeLV +, they are all togeather...and everyone else is still negative..of course they get boosters yearly, and they also get retested yearly..many others on the group also do this....   GOOD LUCK!!!   Lisa and fur-brats Akira--FeLV miracle baby www.geocities.com/anzajaguar Indy-- Truley Indian Jones as a cat..FEARLESS Lance- Mini wire haired dashchund Bow-Tie- 2yr old (ssshhhh he doesnt know he is 15 :) ) jack russel cross Bennie Bird-- Vampire cockatiel Anza-- sexist Senegal parrot..deffinantly a ladies bird :)