Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
On 02-28, Lynda Wilson wrote: Any update? I'm thinking of your kitty and hope everything is better. Please let us know, thanks! I hope we hear from this person. When we don't hear how the cat is doing we imagine the worst.such as the cat was not taken to the vet and just died :-( - Original Message - From: [1]Rashel Mereness Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Mine also. hen they hear a strange voice, they are gone.Of course, I als worry tat the trusted person will leave a door open too long and oe or more will make their escape. Once they are out, they wll never return to a stranger. Best thing is to have a friend, someone the cats know come and care for them, less chance of any disasters. And of course, they should have phone numbers where you can be reached when or if the worst happens. Christiane Biagi ti...@mindspring.com wrote: Thing is that my cats will make themselves invisible when someone comes...even if they've seen them before. We all have to leave them to work, run errands, go out w friends, etc. And we all go away on trips. Short of boarding them in a 24 hour hospital (way too stressful for cats), I don't know what anyone can do but get someone to care for them and hope they can at least eyeball each cat during our absences. Christiane Biagi Sent from my Samsung Epic™ 4G Marcia marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: I can't compromise the very life of one of my punkins to make someone else happy. To thine own self be true! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2012, at 9:12 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I agree, when they are sick, it is off to the vet ASAP. Then if I had plans, I cancel. People who know how you feel about your furbabies will understand. My babies come first and everyone who knowsme knows that. Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: When my FeLV cats are sick I don't even go to the movies without having a pet sittet check on them. Beth GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote: BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who can recognize a real problem! There are professional pet services that can be pricey, but if you call a rescue group, they can often recommend a responsible and reliable rescuer in your area who also moonlights by caring for pets when owners are away! Having a pet is like having a child; always leave pertinent info, contacts in emergencies like vet offices, relatives or friends who can help while you are away. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of john pollack Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: 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 ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Hi Rashel, I think your kitty needs to see the vet asap. Can't tell of course, but he could have fluid in the abdominal area, or some other difficulty that really needs attention. Gloria - Original Message - From: Rashel Mereness To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
I can't compromise the very life of one of my punkins to make someone else happy. To thine own self be true! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2012, at 9:12 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I agree, when they are sick, it is off to the vet ASAP. Then if I had plans, I cancel. People who know how you feel about your furbabies will understand. My babies come first and everyone who knowsme knows that. Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: When my FeLV cats are sick I don't even go to the movies without having a pet sittet check on them. Beth GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote: BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who can recognize a real problem! There are professional pet services that can be pricey, but if you call a rescue group, they can often recommend a responsible and reliable rescuer in your area who also moonlights by caring for pets when owners are away! Having a pet is like having a child; always leave pertinent info, contacts in emergencies like vet offices, relatives or friends who can help while you are away. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of john pollack Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: 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 ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Any update? I'm thinking of your kitty and hope everything is better. Please let us know, thanks! - Original Message - From: Rashel Mereness To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? 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
[Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
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
Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Get him to the vet. Could be several things but the heavy breathing isn't good. I had a 2 year old that had a tumor in her chest and it ruptured. We didn't know she had FeLV because she tested negative as a kitten. Anyway the tumor which is usually caused by FeLV, ruptured her heart so she was bleeding into her chest. They couldn't stop it. There are several other things that can cause that kind of heavy breathing but they all need to be dealt with quickly and by a vet so I suggest getting him there as soon as you can. They may need to do an x-ray to see what's going on. “I am not interested to know whether vivisection produces results that are profitable to the human race or doesn’t….the pain which it inflicts upon unconsenting animals is the basis of my enmity toward it, and it is to me sufficient justification of the enmity without looking further.” – Mark Twain Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:12:00 -0800 From: rash...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Sounds to me like the anemia is getting the better of him (if he was FeLV +). =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Rashel Merenessmailto:rash...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
If unit were only anemia, PetTinic would help, but without any diagnosis, this little cat must see a good vet! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Terri Brown Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Sounds to me like the anemia is getting the better of him (if he was FeLV +). =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Rashel Mereness mailto:rash...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
I agree, a vet visit is advised. First, recheck your records. FIV is very different than Felv. You would prefer to be dealing with FIV. If it was felv then you may be in for a very rough road. Rapid breathing can be from anemia, pain, fluid in the chest, heart failure, infection (like pneumonia), poisoning, acute hemorrhage into the chest cavity or sac surrounding the heart, acute issues secondary to heartworm, and others. I suppose to get the most bang for your buck, have the vet look at a blood smear (look for things like bartonella infection), get a cbc (also from blood), retest for felv, and if they hear something strange when listening to his lungs, a chest x-ray. That's still a fairly substantial cost. Just rapid breathing, anorexia, and lethargy are nonspecific findings so it's hard to narrow down the pathology without further testing. Cats often stop eating when they don't feel well. Any other symptoms like diarrhea, throwing up, yellow color to the skin of the ears or gums, paleness of the gums or pads of their feet (usually they are nice and pink), problems with urination, seizure activity, sneezing, coughing, fluid drainage from anywhere, indications of trauma like dog bite, scratch, any possibility of ingesting something toxic to the cat? I really hope it is anything but issues with felv. If he really is felv+ one of the most common issues is anemia usually secondary to a bartonella infection or bone marrow failure. A cbc and peripheral smear should tell you this. It can be treated but often indicates a decline in your cat's immune system - which is what felv attacks. My prayers are with you and your cat. I hope it turns out to be something easy to treat. Jenny I wouldn't feed a cat, dog food. They can have problems with that. A little is alright but I wouldn't do it exclusively. On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 12:12 PM, Rashel Mereness rash...@yahoo.com 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Distressed breathing could be a sign of anemia, but there is no time to waste posting on the internet. Please get him to a vet ASAP. If your breathing was like this you would go to a doctor. Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Rashel Mereness rash...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
You've gotten good advice to see a vet. Both of my FeLV cats developed lymphoma at an early age with the symptoms you describe. They both receive chemo (one for 20 months and the other for 3) and both are doing well. It is a scary diagnosis, but just wanted you up know that if it is what your kitty has, there may be hope! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 28, 2012, at 3:12 AM, Rashel Mereness rash...@yahoo.com 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] 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
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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who can recognize a real problem! There are professional pet services that can be pricey, but if you call a rescue group, they can often recommend a responsible and reliable rescuer in your area who also moonlights by caring for pets when owners are away! Having a pet is like having a child; always leave pertinent info, contacts in emergencies like vet offices, relatives or friends who can help while you are away. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of john pollack Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
When my FeLV cats are sick I don't even go to the movies without having a pet sittet check on them. Beth GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote: BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who can recognize a real problem! There are professional pet services that can be pricey, but if you call a rescue group, they can often recommend a responsible and reliable rescuer in your area who also moonlights by caring for pets when owners are away! Having a pet is like having a child; always leave pertinent info, contacts in emergencies like vet offices, relatives or friends who can help while you are away. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of john pollack Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: 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 ___ 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?
Please, take him to the ER if your vet is not opened. This may be life threatening. Please keep us posted. I will be thinking of him! - Original Message - From: Rashel Mereness To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
I agree, when they are sick, it is off to the vet ASAP. Then if I had plans, I cancel. People who know how you feel about your furbabies will understand. My babies come first and everyone who knowsme knows that. Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: When my FeLV cats are sick I don't even go to the movies without having a pet sittet check on them. Beth GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote: BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who can recognize a real problem! There are professional pet services that can be pricey, but if you call a rescue group, they can often recommend a responsible and reliable rescuer in your area who also moonlights by caring for pets when owners are away! Having a pet is like having a child; always leave pertinent info, contacts in emergencies like vet offices, relatives or friends who can help while you are away. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of john pollack Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: 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 ___ 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
