Re: [Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?
Here's a link with a good explanation: http://marvistavet.com/html/body_fip.html Beth :o) On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 2:49 AM, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's it - thanks! > > On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 1:47 AM, Beth Noren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I think it's called Rivalta's test? > > > > Beth > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?
That's it - thanks! On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 1:47 AM, Beth Noren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think it's called Rivalta's test? > > Beth > > -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens "Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say "take them first as long as you leave me alone". ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?
I think it's called Rivalta's test? Beth On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 2:38 AM, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There is a test which MC will probably remember the name of that can rule > out FIP. Most vets do not know about it. If the cat does indeed have wet > FIP, the prognosis is very poor and the time frame is short, but I do think > a lot of vets use FIP as a diagnosis when they don't really know what is > wrong. > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ot-another fip Q
Hi Laurie, If there are no other symptoms (fever, pronounced spine) then I wouldn't worry. Wet FIP normally progresses pretty quickly, from my experience and what I've read. When I lost my Alice to it it was maybe 3 weeks or less from first noticing symptoms to having her so swollen and unresponsive to meds that we had to pts. As you may already know, FIP isn't directly contagious from cat to cat. Instead, the usually harmless but very contagious feline corona virus, which is present in a majority of shelter and cattery cats, happens to mutate into deadly FIP within a specific cat. So it IF Tessa has FIP, your others likely already have FCoV, even just with limited casual contact, but unlikely that it would mutate into FIP in another of your cats. Some strains of FCoV do seem to make deadly mutations easier than others, and genetics may make some cats more susceptible than others. In my case, Alice's siblings are all still here at 2.5 years... Wouldn't worry too much, Beth On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi. Another FIP question. My foster cat Tessa has a large belly. She was > spayed and vet said she was full of fat cells. She kind of sways when she > walks. Another vet examined her and said her belly was firm and not spongy > like an FIP belly would be. Any thoughts? She has mostly been isolated but > is occasionally in areas in common with my cats but no direct cat to cat > contact and no sharing of food or water bowls. She has urinated in their > boxes a couple times. Would anyone here be concerned? > Thanks > Laurie et al > > -Original Message- > > > > ___ > 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] ot-sneaker fip?
Well, it isn't a matter of harboring FIP. FIP is a mutation of coronavirus, which many/most cats, especially those who have been through kill shelters, have been exposed to at one time or another. Most cats can carry coronavirus throughout their lives with no ill effects. There is no way to tell in which cats the virus will mutate. Cats who live in single cat households generally clear the virus over time, with multiple cat households. Wet food does not typically cause weight gain, if anything it would cause weight loss. There is a test which MC will probably remember the name of that can rule out FIP. Most vets do not know about it. If the cat does indeed have wet FIP, the prognosis is very poor and the time frame is short, but I do think a lot of vets use FIP as a diagnosis when they don't really know what is wrong. On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 5:02 PM, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I know many of you have had experience with fip. My cat sneaker has > chronic herpes (vet thinks that's what it is.) he has difficulty breathing, > but his lungs are clear. We've medicated him to no avail. And he is > semiferal and hard to pill, much less use a nebulizer or anything. Anyway, > I've noticed he seems to have gained weight in his belly. Would a cat that > is over 10 years old harbor fip all that time? Wouldn't he act sicker if > that's what it was? I've got a crf cat so I've been feeding more wet food. > So I guess it could just be weight gain.. but it's a FAT tummy. Am I > being paranoid. When he breathes through his nose it sounds like he has a > cold. There is no sneezing and he has no eye discharge or anything. > thanks in advance for any ideas. > tonya > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens "Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say "take them first as long as you leave me alone". ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?
Hi Tonya, I lost one 12 week old to suspected wet FIP 2 years ago. She had a chronic URI and began having fevers that stopped responding to antibiotics. When her belly very first started to swell I noticed it, but the vet couldn't see it (or perhaps didn't want me to worry too much prematurely?) It quickly became obvious, (swayed, stuck out to the sides, hung way down, felt a bit like a water balloon) and was accompanied by anorexia and a very pronounced spine. From the first signs of swelling to the end was maybe 3 weeks or less? Hope sneakers is ok, if he's still eating good and no fevers then that's a good sign. Beth On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 8:49 PM, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > thanks. maybe he's just gaining weight from the canned food. he's been > exposed to no new cats and has been breathing funny for at least a year > now... we've done antibiotics twice. i just don't know... > t > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?
thanks. maybe he's just gaining weight from the canned food. he's been exposed to no new cats and has been breathing funny for at least a year now... we've done antibiotics twice. i just don't know... t Sally Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Now this was many years ago like 1972 when my Bud cat got sick. I was in college and my dad took hin to the vet who dx'd FIP. Now I know there were not tests done it was based on observation and he did not respond to antibiotics. Anyway the weekend I was to come home he left and was never seen again he was 10. I do not know about the tummy part I do know he was losing weight. Sally On 11/2/08, catatonya wrote: > > Hi all, > > I know many of you have had experience with fip. My cat sneaker has > chronic herpes (vet thinks that's what it is.) he has difficulty breathing, > but his lungs are clear. We've medicated him to no avail. And he is > semiferal and hard to pill, much less use a nebulizer or anything. Anyway, > I've noticed he seems to have gained weight in his belly. Would a cat that > is over 10 years old harbor fip all that time? Wouldn't he act sicker if > that's what it was? I've got a crf cat so I've been feeding more wet > food. So I guess it could just be weight gain.. but it's a FAT > tummy. Am I being paranoid. When he breathes through his nose it sounds > like he has a cold. There is no sneezing and he has no eye discharge or > anything. > thanks in advance for any ideas. > tonya > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soul mate angel), Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) I call him JJ , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 ___ 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] Stray Kitty I took in tests positive
My vet said to keep them together, that's what I did. I kinda figured they should be separate, but my vet doesn't seem real concerned since Mom tested negative. The way she put it was that right now, anyway, we have 4 negatives and a positive. Apparently, because they are only 8 weeks old, if mom is indeed negative, they would have been exposed at about 3-4 weeks old and it would be unlikely that mom would have let any other cats that close to them. (this is a litter I found in my alley) Any thoughts? "--- On Sun, 11/2/08, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in tests positive > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 6:51 PM > my opinion would be leave them together. they've already > been together. the ones that are negative may have been > positive and fought it off. if so they are probably now > immune. > t > > Sally Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My two cents... even though they were all exposed > equally. I would keep them > apart. Repeated exposure is needed for infection to occur. > So even though > they are not positive now it could still happen. If you get > to the point > where the negative kitens are still negative after a few > months and have had > their vaccines you may be able to mix them then. For now I > would separate. > IMHO > > Sally(in VA) > > > On 10/29/08, SALLY NORDSTROM wrote: > > > > Ok, guys, now I need more help! I picked the kittens > up tonight and after > > I got home, I saw that only one tested positive. Can > the other kittens be > > with her? Even though they tested negative, is the > Humane Society worried > > that the others will eventually test positive? I > don't understand any of > > this! > > > > --- On Wed, 10/29/08, MacKenzie, Kerry N. > > wrote: > > > > > From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. > > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in > tests positive > > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > > Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 4:29 PM > > > Sally, I personally would not vaccinate a > positive cat. See > > > Jean Dodds' > > > and Charles Loop's (both vets) views here. > (The > > > paragraph below is taken > > > from the website.) Kerry M. > > > > > > http://www.newsagepress.com/protectyourpet.html > > > > > > >>>All packages of vaccinations carry > warnings > > > that they should be > > > injected only in healthy animals. In the case of > cats, > > > vaccine > > > manufacturers advise against vaccinating pregnant > or > > > nursing cats. > > > However, many pets are not healthy when > vaccinated although > > > they might > > > not have outward signs of health problems. > Charles Loops, > > > DVM, a > > > holistic veterinarian from Pittsboro, North > Carolina, notes > > > that > > > "chemically killed viruses or bacteria are > injected > > > directly into the > > > blood stream, which is an unnatural route of > > > infection." (7) This causes > > > the animal's antibodies to attempt to fight > off the > > > offending virus > > > molecules and render them harmless. If the > animal's > > > immune system is too > > > weakened, he or she cannot fight off these > viruses and can > > > develop a > > > reaction to the vaccine. Even small amounts of a > virus that > > > is > > > introduced through a vaccination may be too much > for sick > > > animals to > > > fight off. They then may fall ill from the very > disease to > > > which they > > > have been vaccinated.<<< > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of > > > SALLY > > > NORDSTROM > > > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:59 PM > > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in > tests > > > positive > > > > > > Another question. My kittens tested positive with > the > > > ELISA test. May > > > they have their vaccines? Mom gets tested Friday. > If > > > positive, may she > > > have her vaccines? May she be spayed? > > > > > > > > > _ > > > > > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed > above by > > > Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be > used, and > > > cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. > federal tax > > > penalties. If such advice was written or used to > support the > > > promotion or marketing of the matter addressed > above, then > > > each offeree should seek advice from an > independent tax > > > advisor. > > > This email and any files transmitted with it are > intended > > > solely for the use of the individual or entity to > whom they > > > are addressed. If you have received this email in > error > > > please notify the system manager. If you are not > the named > > > addressee you should not disseminate, distribute > or copy > > > this e-mail. > > > > > > ___ > > > Felvtalk mailing list > > > Felvtalk@
Re: [Felvtalk] my kittens!
Thanks for your response, Tonya. I found out a lot of things, one of which is to stop crying, calm down and get to work. I have a wonderful vet who looked at the paper work and said only 1 of four kittens tested positive. We tested Mom - negative. We will test the positive kitten with the more definitive test in a few weeks. In the meantime, I need to place the three negatives - I am willing to pay for their second ELISA test, and am telling people that we don't know right now. All we know is that they must be the only cats in the house until we find out, and that if positive, they can live long and healthy lives with other positives. They are spayed/neutered, have their first shots and have been wormed. They are sociable and self-confident. If anyone can help out by opening their home, or know someone who can, please contact me! Thanks to everyone on this site who has helped me so much. Whatever happens, I know I'll always have you guys. "Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But conscience asks the question, is it right?" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sally --- On Sun, 11/2/08, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] my kittens! > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 4:54 PM > I'm sure you've had many responses by now, but the > answer is a big no. I've got a 10 year old leukemia > positive on my bed with me right now. Fat, sassy, and > happy. > tonya > > SALLY NORDSTROM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I rescued a litter of kittens and they have been > diagnosed with feline leukemia. Is this necessarily a death > sentence? > > > > ___ > 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] Stray Kitty I took in tests positive
my opinion would be leave them together. they've already been together. the ones that are negative may have been positive and fought it off. if so they are probably now immune. t Sally Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My two cents... even though they were all exposed equally. I would keep them apart. Repeated exposure is needed for infection to occur. So even though they are not positive now it could still happen. If you get to the point where the negative kitens are still negative after a few months and have had their vaccines you may be able to mix them then. For now I would separate. IMHO Sally(in VA) On 10/29/08, SALLY NORDSTROM wrote: > > Ok, guys, now I need more help! I picked the kittens up tonight and after > I got home, I saw that only one tested positive. Can the other kittens be > with her? Even though they tested negative, is the Humane Society worried > that the others will eventually test positive? I don't understand any of > this! > > --- On Wed, 10/29/08, MacKenzie, Kerry N. > wrote: > > > From: MacKenzie, Kerry N. > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in tests positive > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 4:29 PM > > Sally, I personally would not vaccinate a positive cat. See > > Jean Dodds' > > and Charles Loop's (both vets) views here. (The > > paragraph below is taken > > from the website.) Kerry M. > > > > http://www.newsagepress.com/protectyourpet.html > > > > >>>All packages of vaccinations carry warnings > > that they should be > > injected only in healthy animals. In the case of cats, > > vaccine > > manufacturers advise against vaccinating pregnant or > > nursing cats. > > However, many pets are not healthy when vaccinated although > > they might > > not have outward signs of health problems. Charles Loops, > > DVM, a > > holistic veterinarian from Pittsboro, North Carolina, notes > > that > > "chemically killed viruses or bacteria are injected > > directly into the > > blood stream, which is an unnatural route of > > infection." (7) This causes > > the animal's antibodies to attempt to fight off the > > offending virus > > molecules and render them harmless. If the animal's > > immune system is too > > weakened, he or she cannot fight off these viruses and can > > develop a > > reaction to the vaccine. Even small amounts of a virus that > > is > > introduced through a vaccination may be too much for sick > > animals to > > fight off. They then may fall ill from the very disease to > > which they > > have been vaccinated.<<< > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > > SALLY > > NORDSTROM > > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:59 PM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Stray Kitty I took in tests > > positive > > > > Another question. My kittens tested positive with the > > ELISA test. May > > they have their vaccines? Mom gets tested Friday. If > > positive, may she > > have her vaccines? May she be spayed? > > > > > _ > > > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by > > Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and > > cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax > > penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the > > promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then > > each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax > > advisor. > > This email and any files transmitted with it are intended > > solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they > > are addressed. If you have received this email in error > > please notify the system manager. If you are not the named > > addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy > > this e-mail. > > > > ___ > > 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 > -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soulmate angel), Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) I call him JJ , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 ___ 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] ot-another fip Q
Hi. Another FIP question. My foster cat Tessa has a large belly. She was spayed and vet said she was full of fat cells. She kind of sways when she walks. Another vet examined her and said her belly was firm and not spongy like an FIP belly would be. Any thoughts? She has mostly been isolated but is occasionally in areas in common with my cats but no direct cat to cat contact and no sharing of food or water bowls. She has urinated in their boxes a couple times. Would anyone here be concerned? Thanks Laurie et al -Original Message- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?
Now this was many years ago like 1972 when my Bud cat got sick. I was in college and my dad took hin to the vet who dx'd FIP. Now I know there were not tests done it was based on observation and he did not respond to antibiotics. Anyway the weekend I was to come home he left and was never seen again he was 10. I do not know about the tummy part I do know he was losing weight. Sally On 11/2/08, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I know many of you have had experience with fip. My cat sneaker has > chronic herpes (vet thinks that's what it is.) he has difficulty breathing, > but his lungs are clear. We've medicated him to no avail. And he is > semiferal and hard to pill, much less use a nebulizer or anything. Anyway, > I've noticed he seems to have gained weight in his belly. Would a cat that > is over 10 years old harbor fip all that time? Wouldn't he act sicker if > that's what it was? I've got a crf cat so I've been feeding more wet > food. So I guess it could just be weight gain.. but it's a FAT > tummy. Am I being paranoid. When he breathes through his nose it sounds > like he has a cold. There is no sneezing and he has no eye discharge or > anything. > thanks in advance for any ideas. > tonya > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soul mate angel), Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) I call him JJ , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] my kittens!
I've got two that are over 10. I have 3 that are under 4. I'm giving the ones under 4, daily oral interferon alpha - hopefully help them make it past 3 yrs. Gloria On Nov 2, 2008, at 4:54 PM, catatonya wrote: > I'm sure you've had many responses by now, but the answer is a big > no. I've got a 10 year old leukemia positive on my bed with me > right now. Fat, sassy, and happy. > tonya > > SALLY NORDSTROM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I rescued a litter of kittens and they have been diagnosed with > feline leukemia. Is this necessarily a death sentence? > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] ot-sneaker fip?
Hi all, I know many of you have had experience with fip. My cat sneaker has chronic herpes (vet thinks that's what it is.) he has difficulty breathing, but his lungs are clear. We've medicated him to no avail. And he is semiferal and hard to pill, much less use a nebulizer or anything. Anyway, I've noticed he seems to have gained weight in his belly. Would a cat that is over 10 years old harbor fip all that time? Wouldn't he act sicker if that's what it was? I've got a crf cat so I've been feeding more wet food. So I guess it could just be weight gain.. but it's a FAT tummy. Am I being paranoid. When he breathes through his nose it sounds like he has a cold. There is no sneezing and he has no eye discharge or anything. thanks in advance for any ideas. tonya ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] my kittens!
I'm sure you've had many responses by now, but the answer is a big no. I've got a 10 year old leukemia positive on my bed with me right now. Fat, sassy, and happy. tonya SALLY NORDSTROM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I rescued a litter of kittens and they have been diagnosed with feline leukemia. Is this necessarily a death sentence? ___ 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] Seeking homes for cats after death
We have the same problem here. A bullet is the easiest way to dispense with an unwanted animal. I'm sure most rural areas are the sam way. Lorrie On 11-01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > that is my problem, rural area about 2hrs drive from St. Louis, > with no no kill sanctuary. i don't know about your area, but > around here, a bullet is cheaper and easier than dealing with the > animal is the general opinion. they all think i am nuts for taking > in stray cats and dogs. l take them in, but bring them in my > house and take them to the vet and spend all that money! dorlis ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Murdoch,Cody,Bijou and London
Hi all,as you remember I sent out a prayer and good thought request for these babies.Well I am happy to report that all four seem to be doing very good right now.Bijou did lose her sight,but we think she can still see shadows.Bijou also went home with one of our volunteers and seems very happy.Sorry I took so long on the update.Thank you ALL so much for your kind words and prayers.may all of you and your fuzzer butts stay healthy. Sherry and my 5 fuzzer butts Rafferty,CouCous,Xander,Tristan and Mystique "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its aweful gaps. We still would have it no other way" ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org