Re: [Felvtalk] Good morning from South America :)
Hi! I recently vaccinated my four kitties and intermingled with a positive cat. I feel great about it and since the integration my kitty is so much happier & healthier! I admire your thoughts on doing it. I feel alone at times. 💜CHERI On May 3, 2013, at 5:49 PM, wrote: > So glad Abelardo is doing better! Just keep giving him lots of love. I > think that is one of the best things we can do for our FELV babies, let them > know they are loved. > > > Michele Fougeres wrote: >> Hi Dorlis, thank you so much for your message :) >> Abelardo is showing great progress, he has a huge appetite and is very >> playful, one would never guess he's FeLV positive. >> When we rescued him, he slept all day and seemed to be tired all the time. >> He had a urethral blockage and was hospitalized for 5 days. He has shown so >> much improvement that our vet's hope are high, we don't know how long this >> is going to last but we are so happy. >> Thanks for taking the time to send me this message, I'm looking forward to >> hear from the rest of the group. >> Michéle >> >>> Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:19:47 -0500 >>> From: dlg...@windstream.net >>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Good morning from South America :) >>> CC: atomicbetti...@hotmail.com >>> >>> There are others with more experience with young cats and you will be >>> hearing from them soon. >>> >>> Michele Fougeres wrote: Hi everyone, I'm new to this group. My husband and I recently adopted a male cat; we named him Abelardo. We noticed he wasn't in very good shape, and that he was desperately looking for a home, so we rescued him. He's FeLV positive and also has anemia. He has low counts for red blood cells, hematocrit, hemoglobin and leukocytes. The test to determine if he was FeLV positive >>> was an antigen test (Elisa). No one performs IFA's tests in Ecuador, my >>> country of residence. The vet said that giving he’s a young cat and that he >>> has >>> been fighting with a urinary tract infection and showing progress, it’s >>> possible that he will become a carrier and will be able to lead a normal >>> life. My research on the internet indicates that after diagnosis, cats >>> usually >>> live for 3 or 4 more years. I asked the doctor about the chance of this >>> being a >>> false positive, but he said that with the antigen test the margin of error >>> is >>> very small. I’ve read about cats that >>> fight the virus and are able to eliminate it from their organisms, later >>> testing negative for FeLV. I don’t want to have false expectations, but I >>> want >>> to hang on to whatever hope there’s still out there for him. >>> >>> We've started him on a >>> biostimulant therapy treatment that will last for 2 weeks with Yatren >>> CaseÃna (an >>> immune stimulant manufactured by Bayer, don’t know if it’s sold in the USA), >>> which consists of Casein and Yatreinic Acid. This is supposed to help him >>> increase his white blood cells. We are >>> hoping this will boost his immune system. He has also been taking >>> Isoprinosine and >>> B complex with iron syrup for almost 2 weeks. I >>> don’t know if my cat is receiving the best treatment or what should I do to >>> increase the odds of him not having to suffer because of this terrible >>> illness. >>> I’m willing to buy medicine from another country if needed. >>> >>> >>> >>> The vet advised to test my other >>> cat after 30 days to see how he's doing -I have a 9 year old cat who's in >>> perfect health-. I'm concerned now as he shared the litter box and bowls >>> with the FeLV positive cat for almost 48 hours, I didn't even think about >>> this as a risk, and now I feel terribly guilty for placing my beloved pet >>> in danger. If he isn't infected, then I >>> should look into applying him the FeLV vaccine, which is not sold in >>> Ecuador yet. I have to see if there are >>> ways to purchase the vaccine in the US and have it sent to Ecuador through a >>> merchant. >>> >>> >>> >>> I want to keep the FeLV positive cat >>> with me, as chances are no one will want him or will take care of him the >>> way >>> he needs to. We have grown so fond of him, he’s such an adorable, loving >>> cat. I thought about dividing my apartment so the sick cat will not have to >>> remain confined in just one room. I can have the cats’ alternate spaces >>> every >>> week, after disinfecting everything properly with Clorox and not letting >>> them >>> share the same litter boxes or bowls. Do you think this will be a good idea? >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm desperate and I need all the information I can get, as you are all >>> going through the same ordeal, sometimes with moments of happiness when we >>> see even a little sign of improvement. It's comforting to be able to read >>> about your experiences. Abelardo has his ups and downs, days when he only >>> wants to sleep and not be bothered, and others when he's happy and more
Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?
Hugs to u Margo 💜CHERI On May 5, 2013, at 1:15 PM, wrote: > Do cats with this have problems with their anal glands? > > I'm sorry for your loss. > > Chris C. > > > -Original Message- From: dlg...@windstream.net > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 4:38 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten? > > I do know one thing, never trust a vet that says euthanize with no other > alternatives. My vet is great, he tells you what could happen and then says > it is up to you to keep them or not. My Annie is still going strong at 8 > years (she was 4 when I got her). Nitnoy gave up her fight for life after I > had her 2 years. It was not the FELV that killed her, but blocked anal > glands. The ER vets missed that on sunday and I did not know until I took > her to my vet on Monday. He checked her glands first thing, took care of > them and I took her home to feed and love her. It was too late, She died > purring as she kneaded my shoulder. You can believe that I drive the rest of > my pride nuts checking their glands. That is one thing I will not be remiss > on again. We learn as we go and each one of our babies teaches us something > new. Maybe when it is my time to go, I will have learned all there is to > know. In the meantime, I do my best, that is all I can do. > Margo wrote: >> Hi Amanda, >> >> I'm sorry you're having this problem. First, I'd join Feline assisted >> feeding; >> >> http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/ >> >> It is very omportant you address this immediately, to avoid liver >> problems. >> >> You will probably have to learn to syringe feed, at least for a short >> time. Cats who stop eating (for whatever reason) can "forget" how. They need >> to be reminded. First, I'd ask your Vet for an appetite stimulant, I use >> cyproheptadine (Periactin) but Mirtazapine is also recommended. Buy a few >> cans of a/d, and a 10cc luer slip tip syringe. Hills a/d is a concentrated, >> pureed food that is meant to be syringe fed, and is easy to use. There are >> others like Clinicare, which is a liquid, but it's not readily available, >> and is really meant for tube feeding. >> >> Please don't second guess yourself, it's worth trying. My FeLV boy, >> Gribble, was in very bad shape at one point, and not expected to live. I >> syringe fed him for about 2 weeks after he decided eating was not something >> he wanted to do. That was in April. Today he's playing tag with the dog (his >> best buddy) and generally making life interesting for the rest of the cats >> in the household. >> >> You might want to check and see if the anemia has returned, that might >> be somewhere to start with treatment. Gribbs is on Interferon and DMG, but >> that's it right now. >> >> All the best to you both, >> >> Margo >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> >From: Amanda Payne >> >Sent: May 2, 2013 9:11 PM >> >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> >Subject: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten? >> > >> >Hello everyone! >> > >> >This is my first time using this forum :) >> > >> >I have a ten month old kitty, Polli, who was diagnosed with FeLV about >two >> >months ago. At that time, she started licking the walls and our >potted >> >plants in addition increasing lethargy. I took her to the vet >where she >> >was diagnosed with severe anemia related to FeLV. We were told >we'd have >> >to assist her to the rainbow bridge within days of the >diagnosis. >> >Thankfully, she's a fighter and is still with us. However, >her appetite >> >has been cause for worry. She's crazy about Temptations >Treats and deli >> >ham (I know, not the most nutritious diet but I'm >thankful for anything >> >she eats). The last two days, though, she won't >eat. I've offered her >> >baby food, Tiki Cat, Ziwi's wet food, lunch meat, >tuna and her favorite >> >treats but to no avail. I understand that the end >may be near but I want >> >to give everything a shot before I make that call. >> > >> >So, my question is, what do you give your cat that they just can't say no >> >>to? I'd love and appreciate any suggestions! >> > >> >Thank you, >> >-Amanda >> >___ >> >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_felineleuke
Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?
How precious Amanda Thank you like all of us for taking on the trials of having a Felv kitty. It is heartbreaking at times but I would never take back bringing my baby into this house... I pray for you and pollis 💜CHERI On May 5, 2013, at 4:52 PM, Beth wrote: > Agreed. As long as they act like they want to keep going, that's a good thing. > > Beth > > "Amanda K. Payne" wrote: > >> Thanks again for the responses. I'm not sure if my original reply has been >> posted yet or not. Fortunately, Polli decided she liked food again late >> Thursday night and has regained her appetite somewhat. She's extremely thin >> now but is active and "assisting" me with cleaning and gardening. She also >> realized I keep some of her snacks in the fridge and has started going to >> the fridge and meowing whenever she wants food. >> >> I realize that more than likely her life will be a short one. She isn't >> the first FeLV+ cat that has found me and I doubt she'll be the last (they >> literally show up at my door or in my yard). However, I feel that as long >> as she's up and about, using her litter box, playing and drinking water, I >> owe it to her to try to get her to eat. >> >> >> >> -Amanda >> >> ___ >> 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] Dilemma
My vet did not mention "different " Felv vaccinations? And do they need them every year? 💜CHERI On Apr 19, 2013, at 7:08 AM, Lorrie wrote: > Your dilema is similar to mine. I have 15 cats at home who are all FelV > negative, and 12 cats in my shelter/sanctuary. Some of these cats are > FelV positive and are all together because I did not know they were pos. > when I took them in. Anyway, several of the young ones died at less than > a year old, but two are over 5 years old and no symptoms yet. These two > are totally feral, and hide so I cannot catch them to have them retested. > I have had several others retested and most are negative even tho they > have been with the FelV cats for many years with no vaccinations for > FelV. Older cats seem to have much less chance of acquiring the virus > than kittens, and I was very interested that your vet said there was > no point in vaccinating the others, and to test them only if needed. > > Lorrie > >> On 04-18, Margo wrote: >> First, I would like to offer heartfelt condolences to those who have lost >> their Fur kids. Even when you know it is inevitable, it is always far too >> soon. >> >> I have a problem which involves m FeLV boy. I'll try to keep it simple. >> Gribble has been with me for over a year. He lives with 6 other cats. >> When I first found him, he tested - for FeLV/FIV. He has recently tested >> positive (FeLV only) after a health crisis. At the time my Vet felt that >> there was no point in vaccinating the rest of the bunch he lives with, >> but will test as/if needed. > > ___ > 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] Mixing FelV pos. & neg
That is what I was worried about him eating out of there dishes,, water bowls and using litterbox. I am still very scared and hope I made the right decision. I have four other healthy 3 yr old females. I would never forgive myself if someone else got sick but wanted to do what was best for "bama". Do we vaccinate every year? 💜CHERI On Apr 22, 2013, at 8:27 AM, Beth wrote: > They don't have to bite to transmit the virus.It can be transmitted but > sharing food & water. But the vaccinne seems to have worked just fine over > the years for me. > > Beth > > Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org > > > From: Gloria B. Lane > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 2:15 PM > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing FelV pos. & neg > > I've mixed mine (adults) for years also - I dont worry about it unless the > are aggressive bite, etc. > > Gloria > > > >> From: Cheri Le >> To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" >> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 12:39 PM >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Napoleon lost his battle >> >> Thank u sooo much! I needed to heAr that. It's my first week intermingling >> them. My other four fur kids were vaccinated a week ago. I'm scared.. But I >> love him and don't want him alone in basement anymore. His constant diarrhea >> worries me though. His stomatitis doesn't bother him much at all tho! I WUV >> MY " BAMA RAMa" thank u all >> >> 💜CHERI > > > ___ > 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] Ember
Thinking and praying 4 ember!!! 💜CHERI On Apr 22, 2013, at 9:42 PM, designercats cats wrote: > Lance, you and Ember are in my thoughts and prayers. > El > > > From: lini...@fastmail.fm > > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:35:42 -0500 > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ember > > > > Thank you, Beth, Sharyl, and Bonnie for thinking about my girl. She has a > > vet visit tomorrow. We’ll see how the lung mass has changed, and we’ll get > > a new cbc. Ember isn’t eating as well as I would like, but she sure loves > > her treats (Prescription Diet t/d – it could be worse). I've also caught > > her sitting in a slightly unusual position, and that makes me really hope > > that she's not in any pain or even mild discomfort. > > > > > > On Apr 22, 2013, at 5:52 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: > > > > > You've got it, Lance! You and Ember are in loving/healing thoughts and > > > prayers. > > > Bonnie > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of > > > Lance > > > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 5:59 AM > > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > > Subject: [Felvtalk] Ember > > > > > > Please pray for or send good vibes to my sweet FeLV+ girl Ember. She has a > > > mass in her lungs and possibly eye cancer. She has been breathing faster > > > than usual, though it doesn't sound labored. She was very restless last > > > night, too, which makes me concerned that she's in pain or at least > > > uncomfortable. She ate fairly well this morning, and she's itching to > > > leave > > > our room and go to another one. Anyway, please keep us in your thoughts. > > > > > > Lance > > > ___ > > > 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] Napoleon lost his battle
Thank u sooo much! I needed to heAr that. It's my first week intermingling them. My other four fur kids were vaccinated a week ago. I'm scared.. But I love him and don't want him alone in basement anymore. His constant diarrhea worries me though. His stomatitis doesn't bother him much at all tho! I WUV MY " BAMA RAMa" thank u all 💜CHERI On Apr 19, 2013, at 10:05 AM, Sharyl wrote: > That is what did when I started rescuing feral FeLV kittens. My house > kitties were all adults. I got them current on their FeLV vaccine before > mixing them. None of my negative kitties contract FeLV. My FeLV kittens > lived from 1 - 4 yrs. Each was very special and made a huge impact on my > life. I miss them dearly and wouldn't have changed anything. > > Sharyl. > > From: Cheri Le > To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:45 AM > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Napoleon lost his battle > > Please tell me that other people have vaccinated and intermingled. This is > another decision I recently made > > 💜CHERI > > On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:37 AM, Cheri Le wrote: > > > I have A 5 yr old double positive with stomatitis and constant diarrhea ... > > I am soo scared. I also vaccinated my four others (tho I no it's not 100%). > > I don't have much money and I am so scared of losing him. Thank you I'm an > > emotional reck > > > > 💜CHERI > > > > On Apr 18, 2013, at 4:06 PM, wrote: > > > >> So sorry. I know how it feels to loose a loved one human or animal. I am > >> hoping no more of my babies leave me soon. > >> > >> > >> Beth wrote: > >>> I had an FeLV cat who belonged to a friend. He was her cat, but lived at > >>> my house because I have FeLV cats. He has been battlingStomatitis the > >>> last few months. She picked him up to take him to the vet yesterday > >>> morning. During his exam they felt a mass in his tummy. They put him > >>> under to explore further. He had cancer from his abdomen to his > >>> esophagus. They never woke him back up. He looked & acted so healthy > >>> except for the stomatits. He is very much missed. He was a silly, sweet, > >>> mischievous boy. & I loved him for all of it! > >> > >> > >> Beth > >> Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Napoleon lost his battle
Please tell me that other people have vaccinated and intermingled. This is another decision I recently made 💜CHERI On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:37 AM, Cheri Le wrote: > I have A 5 yr old double positive with stomatitis and constant diarrhea ... I > am soo scared. I also vaccinated my four others (tho I no it's not 100%). I > don't have much money and I am so scared of losing him. Thank you I'm an > emotional reck > > 💜CHERI > > On Apr 18, 2013, at 4:06 PM, wrote: > >> So sorry. I know how it feels to loose a loved one human or animal. I am >> hoping no more of my babies leave me soon. >> >> >> Beth wrote: >>> I had an FeLV cat who belonged to a friend. He was her cat, but lived at my >>> house because I have FeLV cats. He has been battlingStomatitis the last few >>> months. She picked him up to take him to the vet yesterday morning. During >>> his exam they felt a mass in his tummy. They put him under to explore >>> further. He had cancer from his abdomen to his esophagus. They never woke >>> him back up. He looked & acted so healthy except for the stomatits. He is >>> very much missed. He was a silly, sweet, mischievous boy. & I loved him for >>> all of it! >> >> >> Beth >> Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.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] Napoleon lost his battle
Please tell me other people 💜CHERI On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:37 AM, Cheri Le wrote: > I have A 5 yr old double positive with stomatitis and constant diarrhea ... I > am soo scared. I also vaccinated my four others (tho I no it's not 100%). I > don't have much money and I am so scared of losing him. Thank you I'm an > emotional reck > > 💜CHERI > > On Apr 18, 2013, at 4:06 PM, wrote: > >> So sorry. I know how it feels to loose a loved one human or animal. I am >> hoping no more of my babies leave me soon. >> >> >> Beth wrote: >>> I had an FeLV cat who belonged to a friend. He was her cat, but lived at my >>> house because I have FeLV cats. He has been battlingStomatitis the last few >>> months. She picked him up to take him to the vet yesterday morning. During >>> his exam they felt a mass in his tummy. They put him under to explore >>> further. He had cancer from his abdomen to his esophagus. They never woke >>> him back up. He looked & acted so healthy except for the stomatits. He is >>> very much missed. He was a silly, sweet, mischievous boy. & I loved him for >>> all of it! >> >> >> Beth >> Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.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] Napoleon lost his battle
I have A 5 yr old double positive with stomatitis and constant diarrhea ... I am soo scared. I also vaccinated my four others (tho I no it's not 100%). I don't have much money and I am so scared of losing him. Thank you I'm an emotional reck 💜CHERI On Apr 18, 2013, at 4:06 PM, wrote: > So sorry. I know how it feels to loose a loved one human or animal. I am > hoping no more of my babies leave me soon. > > > Beth wrote: >> I had an FeLV cat who belonged to a friend. He was her cat, but lived at my >> house because I have FeLV cats. He has been battlingStomatitis the last few >> months. She picked him up to take him to the vet yesterday morning. During >> his exam they felt a mass in his tummy. They put him under to explore >> further. He had cancer from his abdomen to his esophagus. They never woke >> him back up. He looked & acted so healthy except for the stomatits. He is >> very much missed. He was a silly, sweet, mischievous boy. & I loved him for >> all of it! > > > Beth > Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.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
