Many of the Feline Leukemia vaccinations come in the "Modified Live" virus form which is NOT a "Killed" vaccine; therefore, DOES poses a threat to any cat who may have converted from a FeLV negative status to a FeLV positive status.
It is the veterinarian's decision to decided which version of the vaccine (Modified Live or Killed) he/she carries at their hospital/clinic. As a pet guardian, you may request that the veterinarian use only the "Killed" version, but if he/she don not carry that particular type you can always ask him/her to place a special order for you and get the vaccination at a later time. Otherwise, you can always locate another veterinarian who carries the "Killed" version of the FeLV vaccine. Nevertheless, a FeLV positive cat should absolutely NEVER receive a FeLV vaccine, regardless if it is a "Killed" or "Modified Live" version. By doing so will place the cat's health in great risk and can result in death. Lora --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to jump in here. This is is not really correct. The FeLV vaccination will not hurt a + kitty any more than any other vaccination. The FeLV vaccination is a KILLED VIRUS. It can not cause the virus or cause a "double dose" of it. If the cat already has the virus, then its body is already trying to fight it and there are already antibodies. The vaccination will not "double dose" the cat with the virus. However, it will not do them any good either for obvious reasons. Vaccinations in general are a different story and again a personal preference. Many will not give them past the initial kitten vaccination. They believe it just harms the immune system and is unnecessary. I believe this, with the exception of the FeLV vaccination for my negatives, since I mix mine. Lisa and fur-brats Akira--FeLV miracle baby _www.geocities.com/anzajaguar_ (http://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 :) --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "IF you decide to vaccinate Pilgrim with the FeLV vaccination now that she is can not currently negative, I cannot stress to you enough the importance of having her tested BEFORE ANY vaccinations are given. This is due to the fact that IF she does convert back to a FeLV positive status you DO NOT want to have the FeLV vaccination administered. It would be a double-dose of the virus and will only make her more sick, if not kill her. Once her immune system is compromised with the Feline Leukemia it most likely will NOT withstand another attack from the vaccination." __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
