Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?
Oh and BTW, I'm seriously considering changing my name. I'm thinking Phaewryn. Pronounced Fay-wren. :) Jennhttp://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue:http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND:Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him,Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home!http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.htmlDONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/327 - Release Date: 4/28/2006
Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?
Jen,I've just joined the FIVCATS Yahoo! list and there has been a lot of discussion about "mixing". Quite a few members of that list allow their positives and negatives to mix freely provided there's no fighting, as deep bite wounds are the usual route of transmission. We took in an FIV+ cat, before we learned to be more careful, and took care of her until she died. We've had no problems and the cats who have been tested have tested negative.We're taking our chances with sweet Buddy boy...we just couldn't send him away to live somewhere else. He chooses to stay in "his" room and eat from his own dish most of the time (we started leaving the door open after a few days of letting him make short forays into the rest of the house and watching his interactions with the others). He hasn't fought with anyone, in fact he retreats when picked on. No wonder he was having such a rough time of it out in the world!Becca[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys!I'm so sorry I haven't been able to keep up with list as much as I wouldlike...seems I can't get a break lately!I just have a quick question for those who care for both FeLVs andFIVs...I just found out that a stray guy that we took in a bit ago isFIV+! This actually wasn't surprising to me as he seemed to have a fewhealth issues that just weren't clearing up! He's been hanging out inour spare room w/ all the amenities but I'd like to let him join the GP,if that is at all possible! My vet wasn't at all concerned...sheactually has a FIV guy who mingles with her crew...but she says that sheseparates food and water dishes as a precaution. Well, I don't know howeasy that would be for me...food is left out round the clock andeverybody shares the water bowl!So I guess I'm just looking for a little advice from those who care forboth...do you mix? It would be some time before he'll join the gang aswe need to address his health issues first (bad stomatitis for which hehas a "dental" scheduled next week--I wouldn't be surprised if a fewteeth need to be pulled!)...But all-in-all, he's the sweetest guy...somellow and only asks that you pet him 24/7... ;)Thanks so much, guys!Jen"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; Youbecome responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine deSaint-Exup�ry"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will knoweach other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge
Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?
I think I addressed my last message to the wrong person - sorry!Just wanted to add that little Angel Paassht did not contract FIV+ despite living under the same roof with Angel TorTor. I wouldn't bring Buddy in as long as we had Paassht so I suspect she "pre-approved" him and set everything up a couple of weeks ago.Becca[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A FIV+ cat is several times more likely to get FELV than a negative cat, they haveabout the same chances as kittens in catching FELV (or any cat with a weak orundeveloped immune system).That being said, you have to go by quality of life. Even IF he does get FELV frommixing with your crew, would that be a worse fate then being left out on the streets,or where-ever he came from to begin with?There's very little risk to you FELV cats, if that was more of the question. FIV isONLY spread through deep penetrating bite wounds. So long as you aren't getting anycat fights there, then your FELV cats wont be in any danger of getting the FIV fromhim.Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.htmlAdopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue:http://ucat.us/adopt.htmlPLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND:Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire aroundhis neck to strangle him,Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him agood home!http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.htmlDONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (forpictures), and more towels!
Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?
No, you got it right! :) I know that there is sometimes a little confusion with the two Jens on the list! :) I just have the one n whereas Jenn has two which I'm attributing to the double duty and then some that she does for Rescue! Jenn never ceases to amaze me in what she does for our furry friends who need all the help they can get! :) I just wanted to thank everyone for their replies! You've given me alot to think about...I've also joined the FIV list on Yahoo! Thanks for that tip, Becca! Jenn--that was the question I posed to my vet, but she never gave me a clear answer as to who was more susceptible...perhaps I didn't word my question very clearly to her as my mind was, of course, spinning with the diagnosis! It all happened so fast, they took the blood, then minutes later someone was in the room with me looking for a retrovirus pamphlet...I actually thought the pamphlet was for someone else! My vet didn't seem surprised at all that he tested positive for FIV and went about her regular routine as if he just had a little cold! ;) This is not to knock my vet, of course, she knows that I'll care for him none-the-less...it's a relief having a vet who doesn't assume that these viruses are an automatic death sentence! She did, however, give him the FeLV vaccine...I'm not up-to-date on the current thinking as far as FIV and vaccines...but I'm sure I'll learn alot from the FIV list! But it's like Jenn said, for me, it's quality not quantity...a life separated or outdoors is no life for Chatty. He wants to be inside next to a warm body for whatever time he has left here (the vet guesses his age at 9 years). He is such a mellow guy...I don't anticipate any problems on his end as far as biting is concerned. I think I'll go back to giving everyone interferon as I had stopped in order to have it as a back-up in case anyone got sick. But someone or something brought him to our doorstep...so I'm counting on that individual to watch over us in the meantime! ;) Thanks so much guys...I really appreciate the advice! Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George - Original Message - From: Becca DuBose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 27, 2006 6:44 pm Subject: Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I think I addressed my last message to the wrong person - sorry! Just wanted to add that little Angel Paassht did not contract FIV+ despite living under the same roof with Angel TorTor. I wouldn't bring Buddy in as long as we had Paassht so I suspect she pre- approved him and set everything up a couple of weeks ago. Becca [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A FIV+ cat is several times more likely to get FELV than a negative cat, they have about the same chances as kittens in catching FELV (or any cat with a weak or undeveloped immune system). That being said, you have to go by quality of life. Even IF he does get FELV from mixing with your crew, would that be a worse fate then being left out on the streets, or where-ever he came from to begin with? There's very little risk to you FELV cats, if that was more of the question. FIV is ONLY spread through deep penetrating bite wounds. So long as you aren't getting any cat fights there, then your FELV cats wont be in any danger of getting the FIV from him. Jenn http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels!
Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?
Hi Guys! I'm so sorry I haven't been able to keep up with list as much as I would like...seems I can't get a break lately! I just have a quick question for those who care for both FeLVs and FIVs...I just found out that a stray guy that we took in a bit ago is FIV+! This actually wasn't surprising to me as he seemed to have a few health issues that just weren't clearing up! He's been hanging out in our spare room w/ all the amenities but I'd like to let him join the GP, if that is at all possible! My vet wasn't at all concerned...she actually has a FIV guy who mingles with her crew...but she says that she separates food and water dishes as a precaution. Well, I don't know how easy that would be for me...food is left out round the clock and everybody shares the water bowl! So I guess I'm just looking for a little advice from those who care for both...do you mix? It would be some time before he'll join the gang as we need to address his health issues first (bad stomatitis for which he has a dental scheduled next week--I wouldn't be surprised if a few teeth need to be pulled!)...But all-in-all, he's the sweetest guy...so mellow and only asks that you pet him 24/7... ;) Thanks so much, guys! Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed... --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys. --Chief Dan George
Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?
I have two FIV+ cats and I have been told not to vaccinate them against FeLV. I personally am reluctant to take in an FeLV+ cat because of these two boys, as well as a couple of seniors, and the constant stream of foster kittens.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys!I'm so sorry I haven't been able to keep up with list as much as I wouldlike...seems I can't get a break lately!I just have a quick question for those who care for both FeLVs andFIVs...I just found out that a stray guy that we took in a bit ago isFIV+! This actually wasn't surprising to me as he seemed to have a fewhealth issues that just weren't clearing up! He's been hanging out inour spare room w/ all the amenities but I'd like to let him join the GP,if that is at all possible! My vet wasn't at all concerned...sheactually has a FIV guy who mingles with her crew...but she says that sheseparates food and water dishes as a precaution. Well, I don't know howeasy that would be for me...food is left out round the clock andeverybody shares the water bowl!So I guess I'm just looking for a little advice from those who care forboth...do you mix? It would be some time before he'll join the gang aswe need to address his health issues first (bad stomatitis for which hehas a "dental" scheduled next week--I wouldn't be surprised if a fewteeth need to be pulled!)...But all-in-all, he's the sweetest guy...somellow and only asks that you pet him 24/7... ;)Thanks so much, guys!Jen"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; Youbecome responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine deSaint-Exupéry"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will knoweach other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and whatyou do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge
Re: Mixing FeLVs and FIVs?
A FIV+ cat is several times more likely to get FELV than a negative cat, they have about the same chances as kittens in catching FELV (or any cat with a weak or undeveloped immune system). That being said, you have to go by quality of life. Even IF he does get FELV from mixing with your crew, would that be a worse fate then being left out on the streets, or where-ever he came from to begin with? There's very little risk to you FELV cats, if that was more of the question. FIV is ONLY spread through deep penetrating bite wounds. So long as you aren't getting any cat fights there, then your FELV cats wont be in any danger of getting the FIV from him. Jenn http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.6/324 - Release Date: 4/25/2006
