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Thank you all very much for your help and info! I am talking very carefully with my sister to make sure that kitty Brie will be happy and healthy for as long as possible! I appreciate it. Ellie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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speaking of Lysine, try Enisyl-F Lysine Treats. a bit pricey, but my girls and boy love it. couple of them have trouble with the size of the pieces so i break tem in half for them. vet said may be they can't work the large pieces to the back of their mouth to chew them. as to wheather or not they help with FELV, don't know, but they do help with boosting immune system dorlis jbero tds.net jb...@tds.net wrote: Hi Ellie, I agree with everyone else. Stress is huge in fostering illness in cats, especially felv+. They also can need more vet. care, high quality food, supplements, and lots of patience and love. I would do something now for treatment, don't wait until they start acting sick - they go downhill fast. I would try LTCI by Imulan (many vets are unfamiliar with it, but have them look into it). Other options include interferon and Acemannan (or oral Ambrotose). Lysine can help with symptoms of Herpes virus (often upper respiratory type symptoms) but I haven't seen any good evidence it helps with the feline leukemia virus itself. Good luck and God bless. Jenny On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 1:02 PM, mitchell hhur...@gmail.com wrote: Even though you just found out the she is FeLV pos, you should start looking into the product LTCI. It is the only approved treatment aid for FeLV and FIV cats. You should go to www.imulan.com to get more information about this. On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 1:34 AM, Ellie Foster elliefost...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ 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
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i agree, keep her. my felv babies haven't been sick so far, but i pay close attention to all my babies so i can catch problems before they develop into something bad. dorlis Jane Lyons j.ly...@mindspring.com wrote: Hi Ellie Keep Brie !! The thought of her being in that stressful situation of travel, moving to an unknown place and being on her own for 20 hour days is unbearable. It would be awful for a healthy cat. Please keep her. I know you will be very happy that you did. Jane On Oct 13, 2009, at 2:34 AM, Ellie Foster wrote: Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ 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] New Here w/Questions
Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Hi Ellie, A long trip and a new home can be stressful for a kitty and should be considered, although, I have FeLV kitties flown to me from across the country with no noticeable effect. I think I would be more concerned that your sibling is simply not going to have much of any time to care for a kitty. Of course, a cat usually doesn't require a whole lot of care and they do well in apartments, but if Brie becomes ill, whether it is a simple URI or something more serious, will your sibling have the time to care for Brie? If Brie goes to NY, there is no need to inform anyone of her FeLV status as it only effects cats and I assume she will always be in the apartment. Lysine is not, as thought by many, a general immune booster. For a general immune booster you might want to look into Transfer Factor, DMG, or Moducare, although, as far as I know, there is no real evidence as to how effective any of them really are. There are also others, but the most important things for Brie are a quality food, low stress, fast response to any indication of illness and lots of love. Gary -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Ellie Foster Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 1:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] New Here w/Questions Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Hi, Ellie, and welcome -- I guess the thing is that having a mommy away that much isn't good for any animal. Even though cats are self-sufficient, they still need companionship, especially if they are the only pet. I would worry about that a little. Also, since your sister hasn't taken her to the vet on her own, I am wondering if she would take her conscientiously once she's in New York with her busy schedule. You have to keep on top of everything with an FeLV+ cat, and would your sib even notice if Brie wasn't feeling well? Also, like everything else, vet care in New York is expensive, and your sis would have to find a vet right off the bat who is enlightened about FeLV. Of course, the same criteria would hold if Brie stayed with you. But if you are willing to do this for her, and can afford the good food and busier vet schedule she MAY need (light positive but no symptoms -- good so far) on the face of it I'd say she'd be better off with you, and bless you for wanting her. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Ellie Foster Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 1:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] New Here w/Questions Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ 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
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Even though you just found out the she is FeLV pos, you should start looking into the product LTCI. It is the only approved treatment aid for FeLV and FIV cats. You should go to www.imulan.com to get more information about this. On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 1:34 AM, Ellie Foster elliefost...@gmail.comwrote: Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ 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
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Hi Ellie, My year-old kitty, Sylvia, tested negative and was healthy as a kitten, but the stress of a move seems to have turned her a strong, symptomatic positive (my vet says that some cats are latent carriers and suddenly become positive/symptomatic after a stressful situation). If a move can have that devastating an effect on an otherwise healthy latent carrier, it could do serious damage to a cat who already tests positive. We've been able to get her symptoms under control with antibiotics and a few vet visits, but she really wasn't feeling well for a while after we moved. Everyone I have spoken to, including my vet, has emphasized how unhealthy stress can be for a cat (especially one with FLV) and how important it is that the health of an FLV+ cat be monitored carefully. Being alone for many hours a day can be seriously stressful for any animal, cats especially; additionally, if your sister spends no time with the cat, how will she know if Brie is acting lethargic or somehow off? Cats are stoic animals, so often the signs of illness are subtle and easy to miss until the problem becomes serious. With the right care, FLV+ cats can live long and healthy lives. If, in your heart, you think you're more capable of caring for Brie than your sister (it sounds that way from your email), please do the kitty a huge favor and take her in. Your conscience, your karma and Brie will all thank you (Brie will likely reward you tenfold with love). All best to you and yours, Anna -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:34:45 -0400 From: Ellie Foster elliefost...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] New Here w/Questions To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Message-ID: e924fb900910122334q6b306137sdc4de2d89d439...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Hi Ellie, I agree with everyone else. Stress is huge in fostering illness in cats, especially felv+. They also can need more vet. care, high quality food, supplements, and lots of patience and love. I would do something now for treatment, don't wait until they start acting sick - they go downhill fast. I would try LTCI by Imulan (many vets are unfamiliar with it, but have them look into it). Other options include interferon and Acemannan (or oral Ambrotose). Lysine can help with symptoms of Herpes virus (often upper respiratory type symptoms) but I haven't seen any good evidence it helps with the feline leukemia virus itself. Good luck and God bless. Jenny On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 1:02 PM, mitchell hhur...@gmail.com wrote: Even though you just found out the she is FeLV pos, you should start looking into the product LTCI. It is the only approved treatment aid for FeLV and FIV cats. You should go to www.imulan.com to get more information about this. On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 1:34 AM, Ellie Foster elliefost...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ 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
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Ellie, you have already received many thoughtful replies. No your sis does not need to tell anyone Brie is is FeLV+. My concern would be the quality of care she could provide Brie. So far she has not been able to take her to the vet to be neutered or get her shots. You did that. Care, love and attention are needed by a FeLV kitty. It really sounds like you are in a better position to provide the care Brie needs to enjoy however much time she has. Sharyl --- On Tue, 10/13/09, Ellie Foster elliefost...@gmail.com wrote: From: Ellie Foster elliefost...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] New Here w/Questions To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 2:34 AM Hello, Im new here, my name is Ellie. I joined because my niece kitty, Brie, is one year old and was diagnosed with FeLV about a month ago with a faint positive result (she is supposed to be retested in 2 months). My question is - my sibling is planning a move across quite a few states (USA), about 12-14 hours travelling by car, to New York City. Her job will keep her very occupied, literally up to 20 hours a day!! (I couldnt do it lol). No one knew Brie was + until last month because my sister never took her to the vets after finding her outside, alone, at about 4 weeks old. So, I finally convinced my sis to let me take Brie in to be spayed, vaccinated, tested - and, that is when we got the diagnosis. Just wondering, vet said that stress on kitty is *bad* - is this type of fairly long-distance move something that qualifies as stressful? (will ask the vet of course too!) Has anyone used lysine supplements in an FeLV kitty? Will my sister encounter any problems in trying to rent an apartment with an FeLV+ cat? I ask because I can easily give Brie a home; I have no other kitties (anymore - both of my elderly (16 19) baby boy cats passed on early this year, one of CRF, the other of a sudden massive stroke, within 2 months of each other). And if I can help Brie live a longer, happy life, I would be incredibly glad to do so. Brie knows my house, my family, has stayed with us up to 3 weeks in the past when my sister has been out of town on business. And I love the little baby Brie anyway! Just want her to live the best life possible, and am debating offering - again - to let kitty live with me. Thank you so much for your help info! Ellie ___ 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
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Just as another side to the stress story ... when I found Bailey at 5 months of age, he was FeLV+, him and my 4 others at that time traveled for 3 months in a semi truck when I decided to move back to Washington from Missouri. All 5 cats, hubby and me and all the stuff we brought with us were stuffed into a condo semi cab, this included my grandfather clock, top bunk full of boxes and the litter box on the floor, so you can imagine just how much room there was. He and the rest did fine, in fact he loved it, he and Joey would lay on the dash on his back and sun all day, it was one of the funniest things we all did. He was less than a year old when we moved. I have some great pictures of that trip!! -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Welcome to the group Jody! So glad you hear your kitties are healthy! I feed mine Innova Evo. I would also suggest pure L-Lysine as a supplement. It's an immune system booster, comes in a tasteless powder form, and is easy to mix into wet food. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:31:15 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] New Here Hello! I'm new to this list. My husband and I have two FeLV positive cats. Bo is four, and Seven was a year old in June. We have them both on interferon and have regular well-cat visits with our vets. So far, Bo and Seven are in good health. I have read a lot recently about diets for cats with FeLV. Any tips from the folks here on what to look for in designing a good-health diet for our beloved cats? Glad to be a part of this list! Jody (and Bo Seven) -- ___ 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
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I have recently heard that l-lysine is only effective against the herpes virus because it reduces the amount of l-arginine that the herpes virus needs in order to replicate. Supposedly, there is no evidence that l-lysine is a general immune booster. I know that many people give it as a supplement and it is well tolerated by cats so there is no harm in giving it. If anyone knows of a study that shows l-lysine is a general immune booster, please give me the link, I would be very interested in reading about it. Thanks, Gary - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New Here Welcome to the group Jody! So glad you hear your kitties are healthy! I feed mine Innova Evo. I would also suggest pure L-Lysine as a supplement. It's an immune system booster, comes in a tasteless powder form, and is easy to mix into wet food. :) Wendy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Hello! I'm new to this list. My husband and I have two FeLV positive cats. Bo is four, and Seven was a year old in June. We have them both on interferon and have regular well-cat visits with our vets. So far, Bo and Seven are in good health. I have read a lot recently about diets for cats with FeLV. Any tips from the folks here on what to look for in designing a good-health diet for our beloved cats? Glad to be a part of this list! Jody (and Bo Seven) -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I fed Dixie Louise Primal Raw mixed with organic veggies that were high in iron and/or vitamin C. From the China scare she never had food with grains. Until a very few days before she left this world she was very healthy and happy. She saw a holistic vet frequently and a regular vet as needed..which was very rarely. The best thing you can do is love them and let them love and teach you. They are full of wisdom. Enjoy every second and do not focus on the condition. Give them the best you can in everything but realize that there are no guarantees in life. Blessings to you. On Aug 13, 2008, at 8:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello! I'm new to this list. My husband and I have two FeLV positive cats. Bo is four, and Seven was a year old in June. We have them both on interferon and have regular well-cat visits with our vets. So far, Bo and Seven are in good health. I have read a lot recently about diets for cats with FeLV. Any tips from the folks here on what to look for in designing a good-health diet for our beloved cats? Glad to be a part of this list! Jody (and Bo Seven) -- ___ 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
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Welcome to the list! I must admit, I feed pretty ordinary food. Would do better if I didn't do rescue and consequently have rescue cats. But I have 2 FELV cats that I acquired from Oklahoma, and they're over 10. I've had them for a few years, the previous owner had them for quite a few. They're not on anything special, except love and care. The vet for the previous owner had them vaccinated for FELV yearly - he thought it helped. Go figure. All my FELV cats are over 3. The problems I've had are at the age 2.5 to 3 yrs old, and never had one make it past that age. My current 'theory' is to use interferon till they get over 3 yrs. I have a friend with 1 FELV, and 1 non-FELV, and the FELV kitty made it to 3 yrs and beyond and she does keep him on interferon.. They're doing great too! Thanks for writing and for joining the list! Gloria in Arkansas At 08:31 PM 8/13/2008, you wrote: Hello! I'm new to this list. My husband and I have two FeLV positive cats. Bo is four, and Seven was a year old in June. We have them both on interferon and have regular well-cat visits with our vets. So far, Bo and Seven are in good health. I have read a lot recently about diets for cats with FeLV. Any tips from the folks here on what to look for in designing a good-health diet for our beloved cats? Glad to be a part of this list! Jody (and Bo Seven) -- ___ 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
