Re: [Felvtalk] Positive cat
Yes, it most certainly is. My Tigger was Positve. Everyone else here tested negative, and still does,. Tigger passed at age 5 2 years ago. all STILL negative here. From: kgbarnc...@gmail.com kgbarnc...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 8:49 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Positive cat also, a previously 'negative' cat could in fact have a latent infection which does not show up. This can go on for potentially years and later turn positive when sick/stressed. - Reply message - From: Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Positive cat Date: Sun, Sep 1, 2013 8:19 am Sure, if the cat got outside or are otherwise exposed to other cats. Not all cats coming into contact with a positive cat will contract the virus.Plus the virus can take 90 days to show up on a test. You'd have to be more specific about the circumstances - when all the cats were tested, what kind of test, are the cats indoors/outdoors? Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Susan Saunders a4kat...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 7:43 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Positive cat Is it possible for one cat in a house of multiple cats to be positive when everyone else is negative and even parents and all other cats from its litter are negative. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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 cat I took in has feline leukemia
Tigger passed very suddenly, from what we believe to be a feline heart issue He has been playing that morning, being silly as usual, not wanting me to go to work, as usual When i came home, he was gone you probably had the SNAP done wait a few weeks, then do the IFA and remember, that they can live very rich lives, being just as loving (more so, in my opinion), and being silly. Bless you for taking this little one in John From: strchalb...@aol.com strchalb...@aol.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 11:21 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia Hi John! Thanks so much for your quick replywow, you had 6 cats all in the house?? That would be heaven for me:))) My husband is NOT a cat lover, so he was not particularly happy stepping in the poop today:( I'm thinking we were chasing the kids in the house at about the time she left her mess. Maybe she was scared and it justall ran out?? I hate to keep her in the basement now, but I don't want any surprises during the night. She does have plenty of blankets down there with her food and two litter boxes. I do not know what test she was given. If it's not too difficult for you to discuss, could you tell me how your Tigger's health deteriorated towards the end? So I might know what signs to look for Hope your other kitties are healthy:) Thanks again for your time! Tricia -Original Message- From: john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia Tricia My Tigger lived 1 month shy of 5 years with FeLV He had his ups and downs, as we all do He lived with 6 housemates...NONE are positive!! As far as the stool, cats get it like we do. may have eaten something that disagreed with him What test was done. Snap or other?? With Snap, if he's been exposed, it will be postitve, other (ELSA??) is more through, and can tell if he actually has it I wish you the best FeLV kitties can be the most loving of all, as Tigger was John From: strchalb...@aol.com strchalb...@aol.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 10:06 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me We live in the country and have about 8 outside cats. A friend decided to take one home, Pumpkin, and had her all fixed up at the vet with shots, spay and declaw. She found out she has feline leukemia. She kept her for about a month, but I guess she was making a mess as far as using the litter box. I told her I didn't want her to go to an over crowded humane society, so I took her back. She is now in the house, as she is front declawed, and she is not to be around the other cats with her cancer. So... I've had her home since just before Christmas, and she's been fine other than not eating a whole lot. Her stool is quiet soft, and I did find a few hard turds in two different sleeping places that she uses. Well now today, she had a ver messy stool on the wood floor in the hallway!! Really shocked me as she's been so good using the littler box. Is this a sign that she is getting sick, the not using the littler box? She has a prescription for Tylosin Tartrate, and she said to give this to her(powder form), when/if she gets sick??? She does seems to sleep most of the day, but I know cats do do that:) She also does purr quite loud!! Must be a good sign. She will play with a string too. So she's been very happy, but now I had to resort to putting her back in the basement with her food and litter. I might end up sleeping down there with her again, as I did when she first came in thehouse. She has had the run of the house now for weeks, but I just don't trust her since her accident. I've read where infected cats can live quite long, but yet others do not. I certainly would not want to put her thru all sorts of treatments... Thank you for your time:))) I appreciate any input for my Pumpkin! Tricia ___ 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] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia
Tricia My Tigger lived 1 month shy of 5 years with FeLV He had his ups and downs, as we all do He lived with 6 housemates...NONE are positive!! As far as the stool, cats get it like we do. may have eaten something that disagreed with him What test was done. Snap or other?? With Snap, if he's been exposed, it will be postitve, other (ELSA??) is more through, and can tell if he actually has it I wish you the best FeLV kitties can be the most loving of all, as Tigger was John From: strchalb...@aol.com strchalb...@aol.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 10:06 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me We live in the country and have about 8 outside cats. A friend decided to take one home, Pumpkin, and had her all fixed up at the vet with shots, spay and declaw. She found out she has feline leukemia. She kept her for about a month, but I guess she was making a mess as far as using the litter box. I told her I didn't want her to go to an over crowded humane society, so I took her back. She is now in the house, as she is front declawed, and she is not to be around the other cats with her cancer. So... I've had her home since just before Christmas, and she's been fine other than not eating a whole lot. Her stool is quiet soft, and I did find a few hard turds in two different sleeping places that she uses. Well now today, she had a ver messy stool on the wood floor in the hallway!! Really shocked me as she's been so good using the littler box. Is this a sign that she is getting sick, the not using the littler box? She has a prescription for Tylosin Tartrate, and she said to give this to her(powder form), when/if she gets sick??? She does seems to sleep most of the day, but I know cats do do that:) She also does purr quite loud!! Must be a good sign. She will play with a string too. So she's been very happy, but now I had to resort to putting her back in the basement with her food and litter. I might end up sleeping down there with her again, as I did when she first came in thehouse. She has had the run of the house now for weeks, but I just don't trust her since her accident. I've read where infected cats can live quite long, but yet others do not. I certainly would not want to put her thru all sorts of treatments... Thank you for your time:))) I appreciate any input for my Pumpkin! Tricia ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
get the kitten to the vetQUICK!!! after 2 days of not eating, cats can start getting liver damage From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Please rush him to the vet immediately. On 02-27, Rashel Mereness wrote: Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] (no subject)
my old vet said same thing with a 4 month old tigger... tigger passed in nov, 1 month shy of his 5th birthday. thats why i got a new vet. tigger, 12/07-11/11 rip buddy From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] (no subject) Amen to that. Thank God I have an enlightened vet. Marcia marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: I agree, euthanize your vet. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 23, 2012, at 9:34 PM, Christina Warden warden_christ...@yahoo.com wrote: i have a male cat bout three yrs old whom recently gotten sick he started vomininting on the second day i took him to the vet they said he had felv an that there was nothin they could do he has no fever,he weights 8 pound. just throwing up they say i will have to put him down or will soon have to burry him;( im not sure what to do i share my lil buddy with four kids what do i do do i have to give up on him? im not ready to let him go do u have advice for me thank you tina an kids ___ 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] Dublin woke up from surgery blind
don't know much about that, but i have a cat who is 90% blind, and happy as can be. he will adjust to it, though it'll take a few weeks. From: Anne Myles anne.my...@uni.edu To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 11:32 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Dublin woke up from surgery blind I am devastated -- my FeLV boy Dublin had major dental surgery yesterday to remove the rest of his teeth due to severe stomatitis and feline resorptive lesions (his third dental surgery in six months). He came through OK it seemed, and his bloodwork turned out to be very promising (his mild anemia around December had reversed with his hematocrit in the middle of the normal range). But something seemed off with agitation and his eyes and the vet realized that Dublin seems to be blind. He did all the ocular tests they do and nothing physiologically can be found wrong -- no detached retina, no bleed, no evidence of hypoxia, etc. But only his left eye is even minimally reactive to light. The vet believes the blindness to be related to the FeLV, although I'm still totally confused about the suddenness of this all. Dublin has always had something weird about his eyes -- the pupils stay mostly dilated and while they constrict a little it's definitely not like a normal cat. I wondered if he had an eye problem and could see well even before I adopted him and learned he was FeLV+. But he seemed to see fine. While Dublin is physically stable he is apparently extremely agitated and the vet wants to keep him at the hospital until he settles down and begins to adapt. He was with him until 10:30 last night and says that Dubbie has scarcely been out of a tech's arms since. (He is the most loving, people-oriented cat, and is not stressed just from being at the vet -- it's almost a joke how much he likes it there.) I am crazy with distress and also with anxiety about bringing him home (have another cat, pretty rowdy, and a dog), though everyone says blind cats can do well. I'd appreciate any encouragement -- or in particular any insight into a FeLV-blindness link. Anne ___ 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] Smokey
no opinions, just prayers for Smokey From: cindy reasoner reasoner37...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 4:11 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Smokey It has been a very long time since I have posted anything. I first found this site when my Smokey tested positive for feline leukemia. He had a hard time at the beginning with fevers but we finally got that under control. He has gone over 6 years with no problems or sickness. The other day I felt a very large knot on his left front leg. I took him to the vet to get it checked out. He thought it was probably cancer. He removed it today but he couldn't get all of it. He described it as having tenticles going in all different directions. He is sending it off to be sure it is cancer and what type. I have never dealt with this before and Smokey's outlook seems pretty grave. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cindy ___ 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] My heart is broken
is she eating, using box and drinking ok??. not all cats that have FeLV actually get it, and some throw the disease off From: botha.marin...@gmail.com botha.marin...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2012 5:16 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] My heart is broken My darling ginger cat has been diagnosed with feline leukemia. I am devastated because the vet says that there is nothing he can do to help us. We try our uttermost best to feed our cat but don't know what to do to help our darling. Is there some kind of medication that we could recommend to our vet? Could someone PLEASE help us to get through this traumatic experience? We live in South Africa and don't know where to get help. Please help us! Marinda Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find 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] neutering a positive cat
Tigger was FeLV+ from birth. he WAS tested positive before neutering. the only thing the vet did different was send him home quicker. he lived to be 1 mo short of 5 when he passed nov, 2011. neutering did him no harm...if anything made him even more of a lovebug From: dppl dppl dppl1...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] neutering a positive cat Thanks for your replies. Lynda, sorry to hear about your cat. That's what I fear. But I do agree as he gets older and is not neutered, he will become very frustrated. It is bad enough he can't be with other cats. When I first called, I was told they won't do the surgery b/c of fear of spreading disease in their facility. That sounded wrong since arent' they supposed to use sterile procedures and keep animals in surgery separate? So I called again and a different person told me the reason was liability. That doesn't sound right either since they make you sign a form accepting risk. This is a facility that euthanizes feral positive cats upon testing when brought for sterilzation unless theperson bringing the cat in takes it back unsterilzed. I do have a private vet but she has seen only one cat test positive in her practice t so I'm not sure if she would know about risks. From: dppl dppl dppl1...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 12:25 PM Subject: neutering a positive cat I still have Mitt, the kitten I found in October who tested positive. He seems to be healthy at this time and around 7-8 months old. I am thinking I should have him neutered but the local humane society refused to do surgery on a positive cat, claiming surgery could trigger an immune system problem. Has anyone neutered their positive cat after finding out it was positive and what was your experience? Thanks for any input. PS: Someone asked my in a prior posting why the vet give vaccinations before getting blood work results that showed positive. She sent the blookwork to an outside lad since she said it would be less costly and that same visit when blood was drawn, she went ahead and did vaccinations. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://fusion2.fusionhost.com/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://fusion2.fusionhost.com/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Any contacts for two sweet FelV kittens? NJ
try blind cat rescue in NC From: GRAS g...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:14 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Any contacts for two sweet FelV kittens? NJ Anyone out there with suggestions? Natalie From:Laure AlleyCat AdvoCat [mailto:grisc...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 9:57 PM Hi there, this is a personal plea- I have a lady who rescued two sweet kittens that were going to be put back outside (not sure of the whole backstory, but I am rushing here),got them to a rescue, only to find that they areFeLV positiveand the rescue says come get them NOW- she is frantic, she had no place to hold them before, and certainly does not now...do you know of anyone or any rescue that might have room for two Felv+ kittens? Thank you guys hopefully we can get them safe. I told her under no circumstances could they be put outside now, for fear of infecting others Laure Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. - Mark Twain And can it be that in a world so full and busy, the loss of one small creature makes a void in any heart, so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of vast eternity can fill it up? Charles Dickens ^.^ ___ 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] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available
I just can't at this moment. 7 here now, and 5 of them are due vet visits next month. and cremating tigger, just no way can swing it at this time. if only had the extra $$, would in a heartbeat From: Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available I agree, Martha! They go away because another is comingsometimes I think the ones that leave lead us to another little soul that needs a loving home. John, whatever your decision, I know it will be the right one. Follow your heart. Hugs, =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi =^..^= - Original Message - From: Martha Walton To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available John, I know that Tigger would want you to have your heart open to a cat in need (Storm). You have the support of a great fellowship of cat lovers. Over the past 2 years I have lost 3 cats to old age/disease and I immediately found 3 loving cats that needed a home. Nothing will replace Tigger, but every new cat brings so much joy. Good luck with all things feline. On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 8:06 AM, john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.com wrote: not sure what part of me is talking. just lost my felv boy Tigger yesterday From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available Thanks for your inquiry about Storm. I'm not sure how he is with other cats, but I'll certainly find out. I'll get back to you as soon as I have an answer. Thanks again, Cindy - Original Message - From: john pollack To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available is he good with other cats?? From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 2:34 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT - Transportation Available I was contacted by someone whose friend has been feeding a stray cat that's living in a seasonal mobile home park on Chincoteague Island. The park closes at the end of November and the person who has been feeding it is going to live with relatives, where the cat is not welcome. The woman who contacted me is desperate to find a place for the cat by the end of November and she's willing to cover all vetting costs herself. Transportation is also available most anywhere. The cat is called Storm because he showed up after Hurricane Irene. He's a long-haired black and white neutered male. If you know of anyone who can help, please contact me and I'll put you in touch with the woman who's trying so hard to save this poor baby. He's had a lot of tough breaks in his life. He deserves another chance. Thank you. Cindy ___ 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 ___ 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] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT - Transportation Available
is he good with other cats?? From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 2:34 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT - Transportation Available I was contacted by someone whose friend has been feeding a stray cat that's living in a seasonal mobile home park on Chincoteague Island. The park closes at the end of November and the person who has been feeding it is going to live with relatives, where the cat is not welcome. The woman who contacted me is desperate to find a place for the cat by the end of November and she's willing to cover all vetting costs herself. Transportation is also available most anywhere. The cat is called Storm because he showed up after Hurricane Irene. He's a long-haired black and white neutered male. If you know of anyone who can help, please contact me and I'll put you in touch with the woman who's trying so hard to save this poor baby. He's had a lot of tough breaks in his life. He deserves another chance. Thank you. Cindy ___ 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] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available
not sure what part of me is talking. just lost my felv boy Tigger yesterday From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available Thanks for your inquiry about Storm. I'm not sure how he is with other cats, but I'll certainly find out. I'll get back to you as soon as I have an answer. Thanks again, Cindy - Original Message - From: john pollack To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available is he good with other cats?? From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 2:34 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT - Transportation Available I was contacted by someone whose friend has been feeding a stray cat that's living in a seasonal mobile home park on Chincoteague Island. The park closes at the end of November and the person who has been feeding it is going to live with relatives, where the cat is not welcome. The woman who contacted me is desperate to find a place for the cat by the end of November and she's willing to cover all vetting costs herself. Transportation is also available most anywhere. The cat is called Storm because he showed up after Hurricane Irene. He's a long-haired black and white neutered male. If you know of anyone who can help, please contact me and I'll put you in touch with the woman who's trying so hard to save this poor baby. He's had a lot of tough breaks in his life. He deserves another chance. Thank you. Cindy ___ 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] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available
Still have 7 here, inc 2 kittens. Kits looking for homes From: Martha Walton marthawal...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available John, I know that Tigger would want you to have your heart open to a cat in need (Storm). You have the support of a great fellowship of cat lovers. Over the past 2 years I have lost 3 cats to old age/disease and I immediately found 3 loving cats that needed a home. Nothing will replace Tigger, but every new cat brings so much joy. Good luck with all things feline. On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 8:06 AM, john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.com wrote: not sure what part of me is talking. just lost my felv boy Tigger yesterday From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available Thanks for your inquiry about Storm. I'm not sure how he is with other cats, but I'll certainly find out. I'll get back to you as soon as I have an answer. Thanks again, Cindy - Original Message - From: john pollack To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available is he good with other cats?? From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 2:34 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT - Transportation Available I was contacted by someone whose friend has been feeding a stray cat that's living in a seasonal mobile home park on Chincoteague Island. The park closes at the end of November and the person who has been feeding it is going to live with relatives, where the cat is not welcome. The woman who contacted me is desperate to find a place for the cat by the end of November and she's willing to cover all vetting costs herself. Transportation is also available most anywhere. The cat is called Storm because he showed up after Hurricane Irene. He's a long-haired black and white neutered male. If you know of anyone who can help, please contact me and I'll put you in touch with the woman who's trying so hard to save this poor baby. He's had a lot of tough breaks in his life. He deserves another chance. Thank you. Cindy ___ 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___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] please add tigger to list
I lost my little Tigger today, 1 month short of his 5th birthday. FeLV+ since birth. God speed, lil Tigger___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] stray kitten positive any advice for me
If the kitten is healthy, do not put it down. FeLV cats can live good lives. My Tigger is almost 5 now. Had been healthy for the whole time, until last month when he developed stomach cancer. He is still here, doing fine now. Also, have 5 other cats. had them vaccinated, and to this day, none are FeLV+ From: dppl dppl dppl1...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 6:52 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] stray kitten positive any advice for me I came across this site, having just been informed by the vet that the abandoned kitten I took in three weeks ago. Before I took it to the vet, I have been keeping it in a separate room but admit that since it seemed so healthy I let it out for little walks. I have 4 cats over 12 years old. Other than walking on the same floors, they have not had contact with this kitten. In our short phone call, the vet basically said that she would understand if I euthanized the cat and that she wasn't sure about false positive and whether retesting would be worthwhile. The cat also has hookworms. When I took the cat in, she suggested that I give it its vaccinations before waiting for test results. I asked if the cat turned out postitive, wouldn't this harm its immune system. she said no. Now when she called she said she was surprised that the cat tested positive since, other than the sore gums, which she attirbuted to teething and bad breath, she said it seemed healthy. It does seem healthy , eats well and plays. and is the sweetest cat, loving and intelligent. I am heartbroken about this. I'm sorry I haven't had time to read all archives but I work from home and also take care of my bedridden elderly mother. Is there anyone out there would be kind enough to give me some advice? Thank you. PS the test done was elisa and it just says positive the vet estimates the cat is from 5-6 months old. ___ 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 positive kitten
My cat, Tigger is almost 5. he was born with FeLV. he lives with my other 5 cats, ranging in age from 1 to 15. none of the others have teste=d positive, and they are checked yearly From: JoAnn Fredo lt;jufr...@yahoo.comgt; To: quot;felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgquot; lt;felvtalk@felineleukemia.orggt; Sent: Saturday, October 8, 2011 7:19 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] new positive kitten Message body I was apart of this list 09/2000 when my husband and I adopted 3 kittens, and all tested positive. We lost little Vinnie at 8 months due to lymphoma, Molly developed lymphoma and we treated it. She lived 4 years, the lymphoma never came back, the feline leukemia took her life. Toots lived 9 years, no problems until the last month of his life he developed bone cancer. All 3 of my babies received interferon and dimethylglycine every night. Two years ago we adopted 2 more kittens, they were negative. This past Friday my neighbor#39;s daughter found a cute orange tabby kitten and asked us if we wanted him. He tested positive, but it is not in his bone marrow. I have everyone separated, and am looking for a home. I know may people mix positive with negative cats, can you please tell if there are success stories out there or if negative cats became positive. Thanks, Jo Ann ___ 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] pleasehelp
i am on catster. do you mind if i send this post to a friend in califonia. they have a FIV+ cat, and know a lot about FIV From: Natalie lt;at...@optonline.netgt; To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] pleasehelp Please DO NOT WORRY – if she or “husband” are FIV+, the kittens will be just fine! Your vet knows NOTHING about FIV! It’s a lot different than FeLV I can guarantee that they will be fine. DO NOT ABORT THIS LATE – each baby has to be taken out and killed! I don’t have time to write now, but I can e-mail you personally later, if that’s OK! I have had dozens of FIV mothers whose babies were ALL fine! From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of quinn gardner Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:30 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] pleasehelp Hi i have just found out tht my cat is pregnant 8.5wks to a stray that tested positive for feline aids i was due to have her fixed but was a little to late as she is 8mths now. The vet wants me to take her in to get an abortion is this the only way??? Do i have no other options?Is this the best thing to do?? ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness From: Cindy McHugh lt;ci...@furangels.orggt; To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn#39;t good for humans or cats, but I#39;m wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He#39;d be a companion to a homebound gentleman who#39;s looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ 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] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties
My cat Tigger is FeLV Positive and has been for almost 5 years. None of my others are, all vaccinated. They share litter boxes, water bowls and food! They even sleep together! So yes, they can be integrated, as long as the negatives are vaccinated, they do not fight or mate!! From: Ana Gutierrez ana...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 5:49 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties Dear all, It's been a while since I haven't posted to the list. Since my Beltza passed away, last year I am still in debt with you guys for all the support you gave me with her. I cannot remember if I told you that I run a very small cat shelter in Cuernavaca, México, where I live. Recently, we rescued two kitties which turned out to be FeLV positive (on a triple SNAP test, FeLV, FIV and HW, Idexx brand). These two cats are not siblings, they come from different litters from different parts of México City. We are aware that they need to be retested in 3 months in order to be completely sure that they are FeLV positive. However, I have a lot of doubts and this is the reason of why I am posting again... We want to find nice and responsible families for these two kitties. Does these kitties need to be adopted as the only cat in the house? Can they share their lives with other cats? FeLV negative as long as they have their vaccines up-to-date? Can we give them together in adoption? Can they share their lives with other FeLV positive cats? We are also aware of the huge responsibility that is in our hands at the time of giving these two furry ones in adoption, we know that we need to find homes that are well documented, and that intend to keep them indoors. We would greatly appreciate any advice you could give us in order to ensure a great life for these two little guys. Thanks in advance, Ana ___ 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] Cali - 7 month old kitten
They told me to do the same with Tigger!!! All the other cats here got vaccinated, and Tigger is a happy HEALTHY FeLV+ 4 1/2 years old now!!! FeLV cats CAN live good lives!!! Try to get Cali feeling better, and Vaccinate Sasha!!! Tigger has been around my other cats his whole life. They all test NEGATIVE ( Except for Tigger!!!) From: ckess...@cox.net ckess...@cox.net To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 4:40:35 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten I am new the site and I am just crushed. I have never had cats before and I adopted a shelter kitten from Petco in Plano, Texas. She had Ringworm to start with and she was tiny, but she was playful and is as sweet as can be. We live in Downtown Dallas so she sits in the window of our high-rise and overlooks the skyline. Last week, she became very lethargic and on Friday, I became worried so I took her to the emergency room. She's always been little, but playful and happy until last week. They did a Feline Leukemia test and it was positive. The only thing I had ever heard about Feline Leukemia before Friday night was that all cats who get it - die. Cali is only 7 months old and I can't stop crying. I just moved to Dallas last July. I have always had Dachshunds but I didn't think that dogs should be in apartments, so I got Cali. Then I didn't want Cali to be by herself, so I got another shelter kitty from the Petco in Bedford, (named Sasha) and she is very healthy. The emergency room vet and the Vet that I took Cali to have both told me that I need to put Cali to sleep so that Sasha won't get sick and Cali won't get better so she should be put down. For all of you out there, please say a prayer for me and Cali. She is a Blue Cream Tabby, she weighs 5 pounds and she has been a real fighter. I don't know how I will find the strength to put her to sleep. She is so little. I want her to get better. I can't stop crying. Cathy Kessel (858) 361-8972 ___ 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: request for counsel on BreAnne
You can try some pumpkin mix..( Unspiced) Or mix a little mineral oil in their wet food. Both act like a laxative to cats!!! I had to do that with Blizzard once!! (ever seen a constipated 48lb Turkish Angora mix??? Not a pretty sight!) From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, May 8, 2011 5:16:41 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FW: request for counsel on BreAnne Instead of an enema, which cats (nor we) really appreciate, why not try some fiber? Have you tried sardines, mackerel, Boston Market chicken (if there's one near you), smoked ham, thin slices of roast beef - all those things are great for fussy eating cats (one of those things might just be it). -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of czadna sacarawicz Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 4:42 PM To: feline leukemia list; Landis McEntee Subject: [Felvtalk] FW: request for counsel on BreAnne took BreAnne to vet yesterday. chem screen all within normal limits. on CBC: lymphocytes were high. vet said she definitely has leukemia. WBC were 13.2;HCT was 32%; HgB of 9.9; RBC's 6.5 - - all within normal range. platelets are low; neutrophils are low, and Ly (what is that) are high. he said her hydration was good. amoxicillin for 10 days and hope she pulls out of it. he said she had a lot of poop inside. sent me home with an enema. his diagnosis was alopecia and lymphadenopathy - - in her neck and behind her knees. and I know often the growths cannot be felt. you encouraged me to hang with her. continuing the supplements. she seems like a lost little soul; eats a few bites and then leaves or doesn't eat at all. will eat in privacy but very, very particular. took the other cats to the country and have taken her out there a couple days. she ran up a tree Friday morning. please hang with us. counsel? Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:45:54 -0500 From: dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] request for counsel on BreAnne CC: czadnasacaraw...@hotmail.com Has your vet done a complete blood panel on her? You might be able to find a clue to her problem. Also complete urine test would help. These will help identify a problem. Since cats are so good at hiding illness, we sometimes need to go to extemes. It costs, but may be less in the long runsince you find out fast what is wrong and needs to be done. As to food, I have found that Gerber's baby food (check first to be sure there is on onion or garlic in it) is easier to feed and my girls have responded to that. Also, add hot water to canned food. My girls and boy seem to prefer the liquid to eating the meat. At least they get some nutrition. Also, has your vet said anything about doing sub q fluids? I had to do that with Lil Bit after I first got her. Se was stressed out, had a ragged coat, no luster and had lost weight. After a little over 1 - 1/2 weeks, she responded and has been fine since. Giving her fluids wasn't very hard. The vet gave me a bag of fluids and needles and told me how to do it. The heardest part was sticking her with the needle but I remimded myself I was doing it for her benefit. If she is stressed out, maybe keep her seperate from the others for a while and give her lots of extra attention and loving to reassure her that she is loved. Then reintroduce her to the others and see how it goes then. These ae all tihngs I have done with my pride. Good luck! czadna sacarawicz czadnasacaraw...@hotmail.com wrote: BreAnne is just short of 2 yoa; spayed. She was the playmate of ToriRose who succumbed to Fe leukemia 2.2010. BreAnne tested + at that time. Isaac left 2.2011. I gathered everyone else up and moved them into my apartment from the country when Isaac left. BreAnne was/is an assertive female. Isaac used to terrorize Scrumptious in a major way. BreAnne and Scrumptious show little mercy for each other. There are now 6 cats. Cats are shedding. BreAnne's tail and rear legs look as if she has a bad case of the fleas. When I flea comb her she continues to lose a lot of fur. there are no fleas. there is now no luster in her fur. Bowel movements look okay. this past Saturday I continued the follow-up ELISA testing. The 2 originally negative cats are still negative and I vaccinated them. I asked the vet to look at BreAnne. He commented on her ratty, looking dry coat, said she had a temperature (but that it may have been due to the long ride up). I have no explanation about why I didn't ask how high or about starting her on an antibiotic. We started everyone on Petzlife oral gel (thank you Natalie) a couple weeks ago. He said her mouth looked good. BreAnne has been losing weight, not eating well. I follow her around with the food and draw her attention to it. She won't eat anything containing the usual supplements we use. I have been hydrating some orally and giving
[Felvtalk] Mixing
I have 1 felv+ and 4 felv-, all living togeather for the last 4 1/2 years. The negatives have been vaccinated, and have never gotten it from my Tigger! They play, sleep and do basically everything togeather!! AND they love eachother's company! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
