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There's no website that I know of, but this group here IS the fore-most group of experts on the web! My advice, test, quarantine, retest in one month, then againin 2months (3 months total quarantine time), if ALL come back negative, then it's pretty much safe (this is for ALL things, not just FELV). Lice too, eggs hatch after treatments, so you'll need to REtreat for that at least once, your vet can determine the type of lice, and the egg cycle, so you will know WHEN to do it again. Personally, I quarantine for 2 weeks, and then introduce slowly through a cage, not getting full introduction for over a month, but I'm not too quarantine happy, nor am I too concerned with "mixing" because I know the rates of transmission of FELV between adult cats is almost nonexistent to the point of practically impossible. I'm 10 times more concerned with getting a upper respiratory infection (or fleas and worms) passing around than FELV! Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name)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.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: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006
Re: New to group/ Conflicting information
First of all bless you for taking her in. IF your other cats are all adults and have had their vaccination I would let her mix whenever I was ready. That is what I do. I have spent tons of money retesting my negatives who have lived with 2 positives for years. There is never any change.If you have kittens I would hold off on mixing until the kitten got at least 2 shots. In fact I'd probably wait 90 days.If your other cats are adults and up to date I wouldn't worry about them.. If they've never been vaccinated I would vaccinate, then booster , then wait another couple of weeks and mix.This is what I do. Everyone on the list does not agree, but the majority do mix.tonyaChristie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello, I a mom to 28! That's right, 21 Kitty Kids, 2 Canine Kids, 3 Caprine Kids (goats), 1 Bunny Kid and one "Human" Skin Teenager!Three weeks ago, I found a the 28th. A Sweet little kitty, now named Angel dragging herself to a house on road. Her back half his paralyzed. I made a page for her and her story so far at:www.geocities.com/twicecountedblessings/Angel.htmlFirst I want to say that my heart goes out to all of you , fighting for the lives of your furkids. I have three FIV+ kitties and most of my kitties have FRV but neither of them has made my babies as sick as Felv is known too. The reason I came to this site is because I have never been told, though it does make sense to, to restest my kitties , after getting a negetive result, In case they were recently exposed. Now, Angel needs to be confined she is infested with lice and I am having a heck of a time getting her cleaned up but once I do, I don't know if I should introduce her to my other kitties. The people on a board for handicapped pets said to wait a month, The vet said three months and when I googled it I got any where between 6 weeks and 6 -12 MONTHS!Is there some place where I get the actual suggested time by those who really know. Like I have Diabetes so I always check the ADA. Is there an official organization where I can find out the truthThe vet did say and I didn't ask why that "considering her age, if she tests negative now, I would bet she is negative in 3 months". Why would that be She is an old girl. She only has 2 teeth left and her xrays showed bone decalcification. Any information on this would be so appreciated! I also hope that know one find this post disrespectful, I have the deepest respect for each and every one of you, fighting, instead of throwing in the towel. Blessings, Christie and AngelDon't tell God how big your mountain is Tell your mountain how big YOUR God is!Siggie By: ~Terry's Treasure~
Re: New to group/ Conflicting information
Your vet is probably right. It's unusual for adult cats to contract FeLV, unless bitten and body fluids are exchanged. So unless Angel is bitten between now and three months, most likely she will still be negative. Waiting three months to retest is fine- some people do it earlier. Good luck caring for this little one. Bless you for taking her in. :) Wendy --- Christie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I a mom to 28! That's right, 21 Kitty Kids, 2 Canine Kids, 3 Caprine Kids (goats), 1 Bunny Kid and one Human Skin Teenager! Three weeks ago, I found a the 28th. A Sweet little kitty, now named Angel dragging herself to a house on road. Her back half his paralyzed. I made a page for her and her story so far at: www.geocities.com/twicecountedblessings/Angel.html First I want to say that my heart goes out to all of you , fighting for the lives of your furkids. I have three FIV+ kitties and most of my kitties have FRV but neither of them has made my babies as sick as Felv is known too. The reason I came to this site is because I have never been told, though it does make sense to, to restest my kitties , after getting a negetive result, In case they were recently exposed. Now, Angel needs to be confined she is infested with lice and I am having a heck of a time getting her cleaned up but once I do, I don't know if I should introduce her to my other kitties. The people on a board for handicapped pets said to wait a month, The vet said three months and when I googled it I got any where between 6 weeks and 6 -12 MONTHS! Is there some place where I get the actual suggested time by those who really know. Like I have Diabetes so I always check the ADA. Is there an official organization where I can find out the truth The vet did say and I didn't ask why that considering her age, if she tests negative now, I would bet she is negative in 3 months. Why would that be She is an old girl. She only has 2 teeth left and her xrays showed bone decalcification. Any information on this would be so appreciated! I also hope that know one find this post disrespectful, I have the deepest respect for each and every one of you, fighting, instead of throwing in the towel. Blessings, Christie and Angel Don't tell God how big your mountain is Tell your mountain how big YOUR God is! Siggie By: ~Terry's Treasure~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: New to group/ Conflicting information
Awww, what a sweetheart! :) I wonder if the spasms she's experiencing aren't just a part of the healing process? We have a girl, Maggie, who showed up at my office emaciated and with an obvious injury to her spine near her pelvis. She could walk okay but climbing was out of the question! She had to pull herself onto surfaces and her tail was limp. The vet took x-rays which gave us an idea of what may have happened...it was obviously an older injury...it looked as though she may have been crushed under a garage door or perhaps hit by a car! I thought for sure her tail would have to be amputated, but 'lo and behold, with good food, proper care and lots of love, she was able to start lifting her tail after about a week or so! She's also regained all of her jumping abilities and thensome (I can't believe what she can get herself on top of)! But the reason I mention healing process spasms is because I noticed as Maggie was healing that she was licking both sides of her spine near the injury to the point that she had two little bald spots on her back! ;) I couldn't help but wonder if the nerves were a little tingly and that was bothering her...anyway, she stopped over time and is now running/jumping circles around the others. Her tail is still limp towards the end, but she's able to fully lift the base which certainly gives her a unique look! :) So to your question! :) I think the general consensus is that you wait 3 months and retest in case she was newly infected and hasn't had a chance to show up on a test, yet. I wouldn't be surprised, either, if she turns up negative, again! I don't think FeLV is as contagious as once thought, especially among the healthy, adult cat crowd. Kittens seem to be the most susceptible as their immune systems aren't quite up to par yet! Hope this helps! Give Angel a big smooch from me! 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 The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long... --Blade Runner
