Re: [Felvtalk] Cat needs a home in SC area
Hi...thank you for calling Frankie and giving her so much information! Quincy will be neutered and have shots today. You saved his life! - Original Message From: MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 12:58:24 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat needs a home in SC area um, why would someone back down because he was positive? is he in good condition? does he seem to have been a stray for a long time, or does it appear he might have recently joined the outside world? if its the latter, he quite possibly is testing positive to recent EXPOSURE, and will clear the virus as many healthy adult cats will. The Merck Veterinary Manual -Feline Leukemia Virus and Related Diseases: Introduction there's very little anyone on a list can do in a couple of hours; the vet, however, ought to know that every single veterinary group and all the vet schools say not to accept a single test as definitive for FeLV, and that what is needed is a safe place to hold the kitty for retesting. all a FeLV positive needs, if the cats in the house aren't vaccinated, is a room of his own, or a condo-cage--it's not airborne, and unless he's sneezing profusely, which doesn't seem to be the case, he's not going to infect anyone. i'm sure we're all wracking our brains for folks in SC who might have positives or vaccinated cats, but this isn't giving the poor cat much time! MC On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 12:04 PM, lexingtongrn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: blockquote dir=ltr style=MARGIN-RIGHT:0px; img src=http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif;font face=Comic Sans MSPaula Howell/font/blockquote My TNR friend has picked up a male cat and took him to the vet and found him to be leuk pos. She had a home lined up and of course she backed out when she found out he was leuk pos. The vet is holding him a few hours before he pts. My friend has over 30 cats at her home. I have 21. This cat is a short haired gray tabby with an orange eye and a golden/green eye. He's very friendly, very sweet and a talker. Just talks up a blue streak! I guess you've all been through this at one time or another but it's heartbreaking. He's very healthy...no symptoms. Does anyone have room for this baby boy? My e-mail address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] My work phone # is 803-734-6364. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Conference with vet
Today at 5:00 I have an appointment with Dr. Tom about Buzz. He is the one I respect and I know he will do something to help Buzz if possible. I just hope I will know the right questions to ask. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Conference with vet
I'm sure you'll do fine. Just ask him to explain the short term and long term treatment options. Sharyl --- On Tue, 7/29/08, Sue Koren [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Sue Koren [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Felvtalk] Conference with vet To: FeLV Talk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 12:25 PM Today at 5:00 I have an appointment with Dr. Tom about Buzz. He is the one I respect and I know he will do something to help Buzz if possible. I just hope I will know the right questions to ask. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] New member here
Hi everyone. My name is Jennifer and I live in New Jersey. My one year old male kitty, Ash, was just diagnosed with FeLV yesterday. I also have two other cats, Morrison and Isobel, and they've been living with Ash for a year (I've had him since birth). He's blind in one eye and has developmental problems in his back area, but other than the obvious (his illness), he's a very happy, content, sweet and playful boy! Very talkative as well, especially in the morning! He's all black with tiny white hairs throughout his coat that you need to really look to see. He eats like a pig and right now, seems healthy. He's getting fixed in a month (that's the soonest my vet could get him in) and my other two cats are being tested for FeLV in two weeks and if they test negative (which I really hope is the case), they're getting vaccinated. My oldest, Morrison, was supposedly vaccinated two years ago, but they have no record of it at my vet's office, though they told me he was vaccinated when I took him for his shots two years ago. I am looking forward to chatting with you all and I really wish all the best for you and your kitties! PS - can we share pictures of our cats on here? - Jennifer (and Ash too!) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New member here
This is a hard one but remember that there is nothing certain in this world and do not obsess over the diagnosis. Concentrate on the wonderful friends you have and enjoy your lives together. Give all the cats the best food you can and give them the supplements that seem right to you. If you have a holistic/alternative vet available, consider checking her out. I had a little over three wonderful years with Dixie. She wasn't sick until a few days before she left this world. I hope you enjoy a lot more years than I had but I would never, ever give up one minute with Dixie Louise...not for anything. The time I had with this wonderful being was worth any price. Listen to the members of this group. They are great. Good luck and all the blessings possible to you and all your little friends. On Jul 29, 2008, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Lynn wrote: Hi everyone. My name is Jennifer and I live in New Jersey. My one year old male kitty, Ash, was just diagnosed with FeLV yesterday. I also have two other cats, Morrison and Isobel, and they've been living with Ash for a year (I've had him since birth). He's blind in one eye and has developmental problems in his back area, but other than the obvious (his illness), he's a very happy, content, sweet and playful boy! Very talkative as well, especially in the morning! He's all black with tiny white hairs throughout his coat that you need to really look to see. He eats like a pig and right now, seems healthy. He's getting fixed in a month (that's the soonest my vet could get him in) and my other two cats are being tested for FeLV in two weeks and if they test negative (which I really hope is the case), they're getting vaccinated. My oldest, Morrison, was supposedly vaccinated two years ago, but they have no record of it at my vet's office, though they told me he was vaccinated when I took him for his shots two years ago. I am looking forward to chatting with you all and I really wish all the best for you and your kitties! PS - can we share pictures of our cats on here? - Jennifer (and Ash too!) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New member here
Thank you for responding. I am going to concentrate on keeping Ash (and my other kitties) as healthy as possible. I've been feeding them better food for months now...Eukenuba Naturals. They really like it and it helps with their urine and feces (they don't smell as much!). I keep their litter box clean at all times and they always have fresh, cold water. I am very observant of them and I try to give them all the love possible. I am just going to deal with this as it comes and treat Ash like a normal cat (like I've been doing his whole life) and keep on giving him all the love I can :) I am sorry to hear about your Dixie :( She's in kitty heaven now and nothing can hurt her :) --- On Wed, 7/30/08, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New member here To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 12:26 AM This is a hard one but remember that there is nothing certain in this world and do not obsess over the diagnosis. Concentrate on the wonderful friends you have and enjoy your lives together. Give all the cats the best food you can and give them the supplements that seem right to you. If you have a holistic/alternative vet available, consider checking her out. I had a little over three wonderful years with Dixie. She wasn't sick until a few days before she left this world. I hope you enjoy a lot more years than I had but I would never, ever give up one minute with Dixie Louise...not for anything. The time I had with this wonderful being was worth any price. Listen to the members of this group. They are great. Good luck and all the blessings possible to you and all your little friends.. On Jul 29, 2008, at 7:13 PM, Jennifer Lynn wrote: Hi everyone. My name is Jennifer and I live in New Jersey. My one year old male kitty, Ash, was just diagnosed with FeLV yesterday. I also have two other cats, Morrison and Isobel, and they've been living with Ash for a year (I've had him since birth). He's blind in one eye and has developmental problems in his back area, but other than the obvious (his illness), he's a very happy, content, sweet and playful boy! Very talkative as well, especially in the morning! He's all black with tiny white hairs throughout his coat that you need to really look to see. He eats like a pig and right now, seems healthy. He's getting fixed in a month (that's the soonest my vet could get him in) and my other two cats are being tested for FeLV in two weeks and if they test negative (which I really hope is the case), they're getting vaccinated. My oldest, Morrison, was supposedly vaccinated two years ago, but they have no record of it at my vet's office, though they told me he was vaccinated when I took him for his shots two years ago. I am looking forward to chatting with you all and I really wish all the best for you and your kitties! PS - can we share pictures of our cats on here? - Jennifer (and Ash too!) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New member here
On Jul 29, 2008, at 11:59 PM, Marylyn wrote: Dixie came to me as a grown throw away who had been on her own for a long time. She found her way to my Mom's where she hung out with the ferals who came for food, water and shelter. For three years and 12 days she had everything a little cat could want. She became the owner of a farm in rural Ky with a large sunroom, window sills, deer, turkey and windows everywhere; Christmas trees that stayed up for months just because she liked to sleep under them; a large bed with pillows and dolls...everything a little cat could want, even things she didn't know about when she came into my life. She had the best regular and holist medical care available from the day I found out that she was FeLV+ and was so wonderfully healthy that I believed she had beaten it. She remained healthy until a couple of days before she left this world. When she left she was beside me, where she was always the safest, and in a Jeep that had taken her on many great adventures (she loved to travel between the farm and a home in Louisville). I have no regrets at all about having this wonderful little girl in my life. She taught me so much. Now, a month after she left, she has sent me a tiny kitten from the same pine thicket she came from. Apparently she thought this little one, who was alone just as she had been, should have everything too. There are no certainities in life. It sounds like you have a good grasp on the situation. This group has people knowledgeable in supplements that can help strengthen all your cats. Please listen to them and your heart. On Jul 29, 2008, at 7:52 PM, Jennifer Lynn wrote: Thank you for responding. I am going to concentrate on keeping Ash (and my other kitties) as healthy as possible. I've been feeding them better food for months now...Eukenuba Naturals. They really like it and it helps with their urine and feces (they don't smell as much!). I keep their litter box clean at all times and they always have fresh, cold water. I am very observant of them and I try to give them all the love possible. I am just going to deal with this as it comes and treat Ash like a normal cat (like I've been doing his whole life) and keep on giving him all the love I can :) I am sorry to hear about your Dixie :( She's in kitty heaven now and nothing can hurt her :) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
