Re: [Felvtalk] Testing an 8 week old kitten
I'm wondering if your other adult cat had been tested previously...? More likely to transmit easily from an adult to a baby, than vice versa, I'd think. I've been told to retest after 2 months, then also read 3 or 4 months. Thanks, Gloria On Apr 17, 2009, at 2:01 PM, James Rauscher wrote: I adopted my Cinder at 9 weeks, and she tested negative at that time. On January 12 of this year, at one year and 8 months, she crossed to the bridge after she become suddenly very, very ill - she was fine Friday and gone Monday. She had a massive tumor in her liver and her chest filled with fluid, as a result of being FeLV+. We discovered her FeLV status from post-mortem tests. Two of my three other cats tested negative last month, but one is positive. The vets say that at 9 weeks of age, the tests are not 100% reliable, and that even a negative test should have been repeated. The only difference in opinion was the length of time to wait to re- test - one said 4 weeks, one said 8 weeks. I know it's hard to keep a sweet baby locked away by itself, but if I had it to do over again, I would in a heartbeat. ___ 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] Head injury caused eye not to dilate
Thanks for your replies Gloria, Heather and Lorrie. Yesterday Pixie's pupils dilated normally and I thought she was healed. But today the unresponsive pupil is back and she's closing that eye quite a bit. I can't tell if her vision is impaired. Anyhow, she's going to the vet first thing tomorrow and I'll ask that she's tested for toxoplasmosis, which could actually explain a number of things. (Thanks for suggesting this, Heather.) Back in January she wouldn't eat and had a fever for a couple of days, and as part of treatment she got antibiotics (can't remember what kind) that might've suppressed a Toxoplasma gondii infection she might've already had back then. I like this theory... sure beats a brain tumor diagnosis! Gloria and Lorrie: Thanks for letting me know that Pixie can still have a good life even if the pupil thing is permanent and her vision is impaired. Giselle Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Head injury caused eye not to dilate To: Cc: gbl...@aristotle.net I may haev mentioned, we've seen this a few times in FIV and FELV cats. I had an older FIV cat with high blood pressure who had uneven pupils. Gloria Heather wrote: I believe that tumors, high blood pressure and toxoplasmosis can also cause uneven pupils or similar occular irregularities. On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 5:37 PM, Lorrie wrote: Giselle, In my previous e-mail I neglected to mention this cat I rescued had an injury to his head just above the eye that won't dilate and the vet said most likely this caused him to go blind in that eye. Lorrie On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Lorrie wrote: I have a rescued male (neutered now) who is probably 2 or 3 years old. When I got him I noticed one eye wouldn't dilate. The vet said he is probably blind in that eye, but it hasn't bothered him in the least. He is active, eats like a pig and is a big lovable boy. He was also FelV neg when tested a year ago. Lorrie On 04-15, Giselle de Grandis wrote: Karen, thanks for your reply. I'm not aware of any head injury but that doesn't mean it couldn't have happened when I wasn't around. Pixie is a little monkey and we have very steep stairs. The prospect of a head injury or a slight stroke causing the unresponsive pupil is upsetting but needs to be dealt with, I guess. I wonder what my vet can/should/will do for her since the general approach to medicine (human and animal) in the Netherlands, where I live, is "wait and see". She's not on any meds and eats a tiny cube of tuna for cats mixed with L-lysine and a drop of fish oil each morning. She grazes on grain-free dry food for the rest of the day. Giselle Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:24:41 -0400 From: "Karen Griffith" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] One eye won't dilate To: Giselle, You should probably take her in for an exam. ?This could be caused by a head injury from a fall, etc. (i.e.,what could have caused the head trauma or imbalance to cause such a bump), slight stroke, etc., all of which needs to have your vet take a quick look. ?Is she on any meds that could initiate such a response? ?(Very few meds will cause such a reaction.) Hope all turns out O.K. Karen Griffith - Original Message - From: "Giselle de Grandis" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 4:06 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] One eye won't dilate This morning I noticed something strange about one of Pixie's eyes -- it won't dilate in response to light like the other eye and the pupil stays the size of a fat grain of rice. She's four years old. Does anyone know why this is happening? Does she need to see the vet? My Google searches on this topic yield some scary results. Thanks for your help. Giselle ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Testing an 8 week old kitten
I adopted my Cinder at 9 weeks, and she tested negative at that time. On January 12 of this year, at one year and 8 months, she crossed to the bridge after she become suddenly very, very ill - she was fine Friday and gone Monday. She had a massive tumor in her liver and her chest filled with fluid, as a result of being FeLV+. We discovered her FeLV status from post-mortem tests. Two of my three other cats tested negative last month, but one is positive. The vets say that at 9 weeks of age, the tests are not 100% reliable, and that even a negative test should have been repeated. The only difference in opinion was the length of time to wait to re-test - one said 4 weeks, one said 8 weeks. I know it's hard to keep a sweet baby locked away by itself, but if I had it to do over again, I would in a heartbeat. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm Article
I use Revolution and one good thing about it is that it is also the best product I have used for fleas on my cats. Now, I have not tried it on dogs and am not going to because my vet says his clients have had poor results with dogs but excellent with cats. I like it better than Advantage or Frontline. Now, I live in South Georgia and I am convinced our fleas are bionic. LOL Frontline and Advantage are an aphrodisiac to the fleas on my property.. :) Revolution would solve your heartworm and flea problem. --- On Fri, 4/17/09, James Rauscher wrote: From: James Rauscher Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm Article To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, April 17, 2009, 11:39 AM Hi all, there is an article on feline heartworm in the June 2009 CatFancy magazine. It seems that wherever dogs can get heartworm, cats (including indoor cats, as someone here posted) can get it. The incidence is much higher in warmer states, but one of the vets quoted in the article says she believes it is spreading. Interesting article. It doesn't make me want to run out and get heartworm preventative for my cats, but it is something I will definitely discuss with my vet at our next visit. Avia ___ 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] Feline Heartworm Article
Hi all, there is an article on feline heartworm in the June 2009 CatFancy magazine. It seems that wherever dogs can get heartworm, cats (including indoor cats, as someone here posted) can get it. The incidence is much higher in warmer states, but one of the vets quoted in the article says she believes it is spreading. Interesting article. It doesn't make me want to run out and get heartworm preventative for my cats, but it is something I will definitely discuss with my vet at our next visit. Avia ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Testing an 8 week old kitten
That's my understanding also... On Apr 17, 2009, at 9:33 AM, patricia.a.elk...@gsk.com wrote: I think the conventional wisdom is that if the test is negative, it is reliable. If it is positive, it has to be redone in 3 months to get a final answer. ___ 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] Testing an 8 week old kitten
I think the conventional wisdom is that if the test is negative, it is reliable. If it is positive, it has to be redone in 3 months to get a final answer. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Testing an 8 week old kitten
Some low life put an adorable little female kitten in a box that was taped shut. I rescue and TNR cats, so I have her now and I'm trying very hard not to fall madly in love with her, but it's not easy :-) I have to find a forever home for her because I have 14 cats at home now and I just can't keep anymore. This little kitten appears very healthy, but I must have her tested if I let her out of my spare room and in with my other cats before I adopt her out. Would a snap test be reliable at her age, or iffy? Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
