vaccine schedule and mixing negatives and positives

[Jodie Marsten]

Hi! I rescued Jack about 3 months ago and he is FeLV+ ) I took him from an 
abusive home with the intention of finding him a wonderful home). I have 6 
other cats, Mr.Furley (5yrs), Lucky (1 1/2 yrs), Ralphie, Janet, and Cleo  
(each 1 yr), and Furby (10 months). Everyone else has been tested for FeLV and 
is negative. I am unable to continue keeping Jack separated from the others and 
I have not been able to find him an appropriate home. I went to the holistic 
veterinarian who recommended vaccinating all - cats against FeLV and allowing 
them to mix. She said that FeLV is most often transmitted through bites etc. I 
have read so much info about FeLV being transmitted through saliva (all of 
my cats are VERY friendly and all groom eachother) and that 2 shots are given 
then an annual  booster is recommended. I guess my questions are as follows:
What are your experiences with mixing negatives and positives? 
Have any of your vaccinated cats contracted the disease? 
How long after vaccinating do I need to wait before introducing them? (Vet said 
48 hours).
Any info would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you very much


   
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Pregnancy and felv

[Jodie Marsten]

Hi, 
I have a 1 1/2 year old kitty who has FeLV and is persistently veremic. He is 
healthy and happy and was recently rescued. I am also in my second trimester of 
pregnancy. I have read on certain websites that pregnant women should not have 
FeLV+ cats. I'm wondering if anyone has any more information about this. 
I have read that FeLV+ cats can have episodes of reactivated toxoplasmosis and 
I am wondering if this is true (I am finding conflicting info). Any information 
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. 
Jodie


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