Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia
Thanks, Tanya, that is helpful information. Lucky is between 11 and 13 yrs. My other cats are: 14, 9 and 7. I keep my cats _strictly_ indoors. Lucky would have to adapt to that life, or show me he will stay only in my yard (which, at his age, he might do). Thanks for the info on IFA -- I will request that. My main fears are(1) food and water dish sharing, and (2) litter box sharing. I keep one box per cat, but that does not mean each cat uses its own box. So I suspect there is "box sharing." And I know that they eat indiscriminately from the dishes. - Original Message - From: "TANYA NOE" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia How old are your other cats? Cats develop some natural immunity with age. After the age of 1-3 they become less likely to develop FeLV. If vaccinated and over 3 the risk is there but small. How old is the cat that tested positive? If under a year there is a good chance the cats body can rid itself of the virus. I would wait 6 weeks and retest the cat again regardless of age and see if it still shows positive. You can also do an IFA which tests to see if the virus has settled into the bone marrow. Once in the marrow it cannot be eliminated from the body. I have a 14 year old negative cat and a 2 year old positive cat. I do not separate them, there is still a small risk allowing them together but I vaccinate the negative one and cross my fingers. I don't know if I have ever seen anyone on here post that a neg turned pos from mixing, again though still a risk. Hope this helps, Tanya --- On Thu, 9/16/10, Natalie wrote: From: Natalie Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 2:55 PM All vaccines are only about 80% effectiveI really don't have much experience with this because I have two very healthy FeLV+ cats, living separately from others. But I would think that if retested, being only a "weak positive", maybe the cat will be negative! It seems to have been really run down, the immune system was definitely compromised, fighting an infection, fleasGood luck! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Bates Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 1:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia Bonnie, it got through! Hang in there for just a bitthere are many extremely well informed members who will have any and all information you need! I am not dealing with any felv cats, but come here often so that I stay informed Debbie "We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them." - Kahlil Gibran > From: ho...@sonic.net > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:32:46 -0700 > Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia > > This e-mail got bounced back to meam trying one more time. > - Original Message - > From: Bonnie Hogue > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:37 PM > Subject: New to Feline Leukemia > > > It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... > My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. > Ideas??? > Thank you! > ___ > 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 ___ 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 to Feline Leukemia
Yeah, I don't know this vet all that wellHe's young (which can be good -- maybe up on the latest technology) and I don't really have a read on him. Maybe he's just a little bit in a hurry. I'm thinking of taking Lucky to someone "more experienced." Frankly -- and I hate to say it -- but finances are a big consideration. But if it is a matter of his quality of life, we'll have to find a way. ~B. - Original Message - From: "Cougar Clan" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia I am very sure he does. The drooling is a sign of contentment as is the purring and kneading. He sounds like a wonderful little guy. How confident are you in your vet? If the answer is not 110%, consider a consultation with another vet. On Sep 16, 2010, at 5:12 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Thanks, Cougar Clan. I am looking up a holistic vet here in Sonoma County. Lucky was living outside and not coming around for feeding. I knew I had to do something when I spotted him just after sunset one evening on the neighbor's roof, looking out on the world. It was the saddest, most forlorn sight I'd ever seen. I knew then that this little guy was feeling abandoned and wondering what to do and where to go. My next act was to open a can of tuna to lure him in. It worked. Two days of feeding canned food and I nabbed him. I think he was relieved. He is adjusting well (smartest cat I ever met). I went in an laid on the bed and he did all the things my mom used to tell me about: drooling while he purred, kneading, stretching out his full length next to me. What a special cat, indeed. I am committed to helping him and keeping him safe and healthy. I tell him, "Lucky, maybe it's time you retire, you know? No more fights or catching rats -- just live the good life on easy street!" Hope he agrees! - Original Message - From: "Cougar Clan" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia Personally, I would read the information on the board about the testing procedures and have him retested. Meanwhile I would vaccinate my cats and keep Lucky safe until he is retested. Depending on what you decide to do about mixing (again this board has lots of information--I mixed after one cat (FELV-) was diagnosed with terminal cancer), you go forward the best way you can. A spare room is not a bad thing. Just make all your decisions with love for Lucky. Feed all of the cats the absolute best diet you can and keep them as stress free as possible. Lucky has gone through a lot and I cannot imagine the pain and stress of your mother's illness and their separation has caused both of them. I like to use Rescue Remedy in water and Feliway spray around the house. There are other things you can do to help. I suspect your mother talked to Lucky a lot. Maybe a radio or even a recording of her voice? If you do the recording, consider a loop tape (like they use for training parrots etc. Record once and it repeats for so long a time). I brought my Daddy's cat to live with me after Mom decided she couldn't care for her after Daddy left this world. I slept on the floor for 3 months trying to get Kitty to come out. We finally reached an agreementI was there to serve her. My holistic vet suggested the Feliway and it really helped. It sounds like Lucky is not as upset by the move but keep this in mind. Consider consulting a holistic/alternative vet. I have regular vets that I adore and a holistic vet who has a vet degree and works wonderfully with my regular vets (they sent me to her initially). I have a couple of names and numbers in Louisville KY if you need them. They do phone consultations. Then, most importantly for me, throw away the calendar and enjoy every minute you have with Lucky and the other cats. Bless you for caring. On Sep 15, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org __
Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia
How old are your other cats? Cats develop some natural immunity with age. After the age of 1-3 they become less likely to develop FeLV. If vaccinated and over 3 the risk is there but small. How old is the cat that tested positive? If under a year there is a good chance the cats body can rid itself of the virus. I would wait 6 weeks and retest the cat again regardless of age and see if it still shows positive. You can also do an IFA which tests to see if the virus has settled into the bone marrow. Once in the marrow it cannot be eliminated from the body. I have a 14 year old negative cat and a 2 year old positive cat. I do not separate them, there is still a small risk allowing them together but I vaccinate the negative one and cross my fingers. I don't know if I have ever seen anyone on here post that a neg turned pos from mixing, again though still a risk. Hope this helps, Tanya --- On Thu, 9/16/10, Natalie wrote: > From: Natalie > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 2:55 PM > All vaccines are only about 80% > effectiveI really don't have much > experience with this because I have two very healthy > FeLV+ cats, living > separately from others. But I would think that if > retested, being only a > "weak positive", maybe the cat will be negative! It > seems to have been > really run down, the immune system was definitely > compromised, fighting an > infection, fleasGood luck! Natalie > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Debbie Bates > Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 1:23 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia > > > Bonnie, it got through! Hang in there for just a > bitthere are many > extremely well informed members who will have any and all > information you > need! I am not dealing with any felv cats, but come > here often so that I > stay informed > > Debbie > "We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience > them." - Kahlil > Gibran > > > > > From: ho...@sonic.net > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:32:46 -0700 > > Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia > > > > This e-mail got bounced back to meam trying one > more time. > > - Original Message - > > From: Bonnie Hogue > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:37 PM > > Subject: New to Feline Leukemia > > > > > > It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... > > My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled > and no longer living > at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is > unwell and > struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her > hospitalization and > Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, > possible infected > eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline > leukemia. This makes my > plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real > challenge. The vet > said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% > protection"... > Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, > taking antibiotics > (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out > how to make this > work, longer term. > > Ideas??? > > Thank you! > > ___ > > 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 > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia
I am very sure he does. The drooling is a sign of contentment as is the purring and kneading. He sounds like a wonderful little guy. How confident are you in your vet? If the answer is not 110%, consider a consultation with another vet. On Sep 16, 2010, at 5:12 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Thanks, Cougar Clan. I am looking up a holistic vet here in Sonoma County. Lucky was living outside and not coming around for feeding. I knew I had to do something when I spotted him just after sunset one evening on the neighbor's roof, looking out on the world. It was the saddest, most forlorn sight I'd ever seen. I knew then that this little guy was feeling abandoned and wondering what to do and where to go. My next act was to open a can of tuna to lure him in. It worked. Two days of feeding canned food and I nabbed him. I think he was relieved. He is adjusting well (smartest cat I ever met). I went in an laid on the bed and he did all the things my mom used to tell me about: drooling while he purred, kneading, stretching out his full length next to me. What a special cat, indeed. I am committed to helping him and keeping him safe and healthy. I tell him, "Lucky, maybe it's time you retire, you know? No more fights or catching rats -- just live the good life on easy street!" Hope he agrees! - Original Message - From: "Cougar Clan" > To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia Personally, I would read the information on the board about the testing procedures and have him retested. Meanwhile I would vaccinate my cats and keep Lucky safe until he is retested. Depending on what you decide to do about mixing (again this board has lots of information--I mixed after one cat (FELV-) was diagnosed with terminal cancer), you go forward the best way you can. A spare room is not a bad thing. Just make all your decisions with love for Lucky. Feed all of the cats the absolute best diet you can and keep them as stress free as possible. Lucky has gone through a lot and I cannot imagine the pain and stress of your mother's illness and their separation has caused both of them. I like to use Rescue Remedy in water and Feliway spray around the house. There are other things you can do to help. I suspect your mother talked to Lucky a lot. Maybe a radio or even a recording of her voice? If you do the recording, consider a loop tape (like they use for training parrots etc. Record once and it repeats for so long a time). I brought my Daddy's cat to live with me after Mom decided she couldn't care for her after Daddy left this world. I slept on the floor for 3 months trying to get Kitty to come out. We finally reached an agreementI was there to serve her. My holistic vet suggested the Feliway and it really helped. It sounds like Lucky is not as upset by the move but keep this in mind. Consider consulting a holistic/alternative vet. I have regular vets that I adore and a holistic vet who has a vet degree and works wonderfully with my regular vets (they sent me to her initially). I have a couple of names and numbers in Louisville KY if you need them. They do phone consultations. Then, most importantly for me, throw away the calendar and enjoy every minute you have with Lucky and the other cats. Bless you for caring. On Sep 15, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia
Thanks, Cougar Clan. I am looking up a holistic vet here in Sonoma County. Lucky was living outside and not coming around for feeding. I knew I had to do something when I spotted him just after sunset one evening on the neighbor's roof, looking out on the world. It was the saddest, most forlorn sight I'd ever seen. I knew then that this little guy was feeling abandoned and wondering what to do and where to go. My next act was to open a can of tuna to lure him in. It worked. Two days of feeding canned food and I nabbed him. I think he was relieved. He is adjusting well (smartest cat I ever met). I went in an laid on the bed and he did all the things my mom used to tell me about: drooling while he purred, kneading, stretching out his full length next to me. What a special cat, indeed. I am committed to helping him and keeping him safe and healthy. I tell him, "Lucky, maybe it's time you retire, you know? No more fights or catching rats -- just live the good life on easy street!" Hope he agrees! - Original Message - From: "Cougar Clan" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia Personally, I would read the information on the board about the testing procedures and have him retested. Meanwhile I would vaccinate my cats and keep Lucky safe until he is retested. Depending on what you decide to do about mixing (again this board has lots of information--I mixed after one cat (FELV-) was diagnosed with terminal cancer), you go forward the best way you can. A spare room is not a bad thing. Just make all your decisions with love for Lucky. Feed all of the cats the absolute best diet you can and keep them as stress free as possible. Lucky has gone through a lot and I cannot imagine the pain and stress of your mother's illness and their separation has caused both of them. I like to use Rescue Remedy in water and Feliway spray around the house. There are other things you can do to help. I suspect your mother talked to Lucky a lot. Maybe a radio or even a recording of her voice? If you do the recording, consider a loop tape (like they use for training parrots etc. Record once and it repeats for so long a time). I brought my Daddy's cat to live with me after Mom decided she couldn't care for her after Daddy left this world. I slept on the floor for 3 months trying to get Kitty to come out. We finally reached an agreementI was there to serve her. My holistic vet suggested the Feliway and it really helped. It sounds like Lucky is not as upset by the move but keep this in mind. Consider consulting a holistic/alternative vet. I have regular vets that I adore and a holistic vet who has a vet degree and works wonderfully with my regular vets (they sent me to her initially). I have a couple of names and numbers in Louisville KY if you need them. They do phone consultations. Then, most importantly for me, throw away the calendar and enjoy every minute you have with Lucky and the other cats. Bless you for caring. On Sep 15, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ 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 to Feline Leukemia
The vet's record says he first came there in 1999 but I think he's older. I recall mom befriending him (he was feral, or at least a stray) around the time I got my heart cat, Stormy, which was 1996. So I guess Lucky is 11-14 years old. He's otherwise quite healthy, though thin. He was an "indoor-outdoor" cat. But lately, with my aunt going down hill, I think he's been outside mostly, poor guy. The vet tech said he tested "positive, but just barely" -- something about the color changing (?). I do plan to take him back to the vet in about 2 or 3 weeks and have him retested. Thank you for your note! - Original Message - From: "Chris" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia Bonnie--you've come to the right place & there are lots of people who will respond with some very helpful information. I'm owned by 1 FELV adult cat & 4 neg adult cats & they are mixed. I'd sort of wonder about "weak positive"--if you look in the archives, you'll see a recent thread about whether in fact there is such a thing & what it might mean. In any event, at some point you'll need to get Lucky tested with IFA test (blood work sent to lab) to actually determine with more certainty if he is FELV+. I'm assuming he was an indoor-outdoor cat cause you mentioned the fleas. How old is Lucky? Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:37 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ 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] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia
Don't wait days to check. If it came through, and it did, you will be getting information in days if not hours. This is an extremely caring group of people with a common hate..this awful diseaseand a love of the living. On Sep 16, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Thank you, Debbie. I'll check back on the postings in a few days to see if anyone has any suggestions. Peace. B. - Original Message - From: "Debbie Bates" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia Bonnie, it got through! Hang in there for just a bitthere are many extremely well informed members who will have any and all information you need! I am not dealing with any felv cats, but come here often so that I stay informed Debbie "We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them." - Kahlil Gibran From: ho...@sonic.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:32:46 -0700 Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia This e-mail got bounced back to meam trying one more time. - Original Message - From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:37 PM Subject: New to Feline Leukemia It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia
Personally, I would read the information on the board about the testing procedures and have him retested. Meanwhile I would vaccinate my cats and keep Lucky safe until he is retested. Depending on what you decide to do about mixing (again this board has lots of information--I mixed after one cat (FELV-) was diagnosed with terminal cancer), you go forward the best way you can. A spare room is not a bad thing. Just make all your decisions with love for Lucky. Feed all of the cats the absolute best diet you can and keep them as stress free as possible. Lucky has gone through a lot and I cannot imagine the pain and stress of your mother's illness and their separation has caused both of them. I like to use Rescue Remedy in water and Feliway spray around the house. There are other things you can do to help. I suspect your mother talked to Lucky a lot. Maybe a radio or even a recording of her voice? If you do the recording, consider a loop tape (like they use for training parrots etc. Record once and it repeats for so long a time). I brought my Daddy's cat to live with me after Mom decided she couldn't care for her after Daddy left this world. I slept on the floor for 3 months trying to get Kitty to come out. We finally reached an agreementI was there to serve her. My holistic vet suggested the Feliway and it really helped. It sounds like Lucky is not as upset by the move but keep this in mind. Consider consulting a holistic/alternative vet. I have regular vets that I adore and a holistic vet who has a vet degree and works wonderfully with my regular vets (they sent me to her initially). I have a couple of names and numbers in Louisville KY if you need them. They do phone consultations. Then, most importantly for me, throw away the calendar and enjoy every minute you have with Lucky and the other cats. Bless you for caring. On Sep 15, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ 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] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia
All vaccines are only about 80% effectiveI really don't have much experience with this because I have two very healthy FeLV+ cats, living separately from others. But I would think that if retested, being only a "weak positive", maybe the cat will be negative! It seems to have been really run down, the immune system was definitely compromised, fighting an infection, fleasGood luck! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Bates Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 1:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia Bonnie, it got through! Hang in there for just a bitthere are many extremely well informed members who will have any and all information you need! I am not dealing with any felv cats, but come here often so that I stay informed Debbie "We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them." - Kahlil Gibran > From: ho...@sonic.net > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:32:46 -0700 > Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia > > This e-mail got bounced back to meam trying one more time. > - Original Message - > From: Bonnie Hogue > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:37 PM > Subject: New to Feline Leukemia > > > It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... > My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. > Ideas??? > Thank you! > ___ > 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] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia
I got it the first time! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:33 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia Importance: High This e-mail got bounced back to meam trying one more time. - Original Message - From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:37 PM Subject: New to Feline Leukemia It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ 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 to Feline Leukemia
Bonnie--you've come to the right place & there are lots of people who will respond with some very helpful information. I'm owned by 1 FELV adult cat & 4 neg adult cats & they are mixed. I'd sort of wonder about "weak positive"--if you look in the archives, you'll see a recent thread about whether in fact there is such a thing & what it might mean. In any event, at some point you'll need to get Lucky tested with IFA test (blood work sent to lab) to actually determine with more certainty if he is FELV+. I'm assuming he was an indoor-outdoor cat cause you mentioned the fleas. How old is Lucky? Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:37 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ 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] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia
Thank you, Debbie. I'll check back on the postings in a few days to see if anyone has any suggestions. Peace. B. - Original Message - From: "Debbie Bates" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia Bonnie, it got through! Hang in there for just a bitthere are many extremely well informed members who will have any and all information you need! I am not dealing with any felv cats, but come here often so that I stay informed Debbie "We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them." - Kahlil Gibran From: ho...@sonic.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:32:46 -0700 Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia This e-mail got bounced back to meam trying one more time. - Original Message - From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:37 PM Subject: New to Feline Leukemia It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ 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] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia
Bonnie, it got through! Hang in there for just a bitthere are many extremely well informed members who will have any and all information you need! I am not dealing with any felv cats, but come here often so that I stay informed Debbie "We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them." - Kahlil Gibran > From: ho...@sonic.net > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:32:46 -0700 > Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia > > This e-mail got bounced back to meam trying one more time. > - Original Message - > From: Bonnie Hogue > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:37 PM > Subject: New to Feline Leukemia > > > It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... > My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at > home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. > I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not > look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, > and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of > integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I > could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, > Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good > cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer > term. > Ideas??? > Thank you! > ___ > 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] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia
This e-mail got bounced back to meam trying one more time. - Original Message - From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:37 PM Subject: New to Feline Leukemia It's a long story, but I'll shorten it... My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia. This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing 80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom, taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, longer term. Ideas??? Thank you! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
