RE: FIV Testing...
Many many thanks. I will go dig the article out and send it along. Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 12:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: FIV Testing... there is virtually no such thing as a positive kitten--unlike the FeLV virus, kittens will test positive for FIV based on MOM'S antibodies, and will continue to test positive until at LEAST six months old when mom's antibodies pass from their systems. can someone please go read one of the articles at FELV+, FIV+, FIP http://ucat.us/FELVFIVFIP.html and send the appropriate one? i do not have the time to do so -- or do a web search for Maternal Antibodies in FIV. every vet should KNOW this. MC On 5/18/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 09:37 AM 5/18/2007, you wrote: Tell them that Vets no longer put down FIV positive cats. Most of us mix our pos and neg catsClose to impossible to catch...the kitten may not be positive, You need to get a place for this baby ASAP.. Kelly A bit off topic but I know folks here know so much about FIV FELV.. Someone sent me a post about a 7 week old F tortie mix sitting at a vet office in Baton Rouge, LA who is supposed to be put down tonight or tomorrow because she tests pos for FIV. Apparently the vet the staff are clutching at doing this---my question is * Should I ask what test was done-is it same setup as for FELV (Elissa then confirming IFA) * Isn't it early to determine whether cat is really FIV pos? I'm afraid I can't provide a home for this little one but maybe a little info could prolong her life until someone is found. Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 5/17/2007 5:18 PM -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: FIV Testing...
there is virtually no such thing as a positive kitten--unlike the FeLV virus, kittens will test positive for FIV based on MOM'S antibodies, and will continue to test positive until at LEAST six months old when mom's antibodies pass from their systems. can someone please go read one of the articles at FELV+, FIV+, FIPhttp://ucat.us/FELVFIVFIP.htmland send the appropriate one? i do not have the time to do so -- or do a web search for Maternal Antibodies in FIV. every vet should KNOW this. MC On 5/18/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 09:37 AM 5/18/2007, you wrote: Tell them that Vets no longer put down FIV positive cats. Most of us mix our pos and neg catsClose to impossible to catch...the kitten may not be positive, You need to get a place for this baby ASAP.. Kelly A bit off topic but I know folks here know so much about FIV FELV.. Someone sent me a post about a 7 week old F tortie mix sitting at a vet office in Baton Rouge, LA who is supposed to be put down tonight or tomorrow because she tests pos for FIV… Apparently the vet the staff are clutching at doing this---my question is - Should I ask what test was doneis it same setup as for FELV (Elissa then confirming IFA) Isn't it early to determine whether cat is really FIV pos? I'm afraid I can't provide a home for this little one but maybe a little info could prolong her life until someone is found… *Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] * *Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org * *Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals * No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 5/17/2007 5:18 PM -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: FIV Testing...
At 09:37 AM 5/18/2007, you wrote: Tell them that Vets no longer put down FIV positive cats. Most of us mix our pos and neg catsClose to impossible to catch...the kitten may not be positive, You need to get a place for this baby ASAP.. Kelly A bit off topic but I know folks here know so much about FIV FELV.. Someone sent me a post about a 7 week old F tortie mix sitting at a vet office in Baton Rouge, LA who is supposed to be put down tonight or tomorrow because she tests pos for FIV Apparently the vet the staff are clutching at doing this---my question is * Should I ask what test was doneis it same setup as for FELV (Elissa then confirming IFA) * Isnt it early to determine whether cat is really FIV pos? Im afraid I cant provide a home for this little one but maybe a little info could prolong her life until someone is found Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) http://www.findkpets.orgwww.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 5/17/2007 5:18 PM
Re: RE: FIV Testing...
Chris, I am so hoping that you can rescue this kitten. For the kitten's sake of course, but also to help educate this vet's office. They need to see that an fiv test in such a little baby is not indicative of having the disease. Hell, an fiv test in a cat that truly has fiv is not a death sentence! From all I've learned, from living with an fiv boy and hearing about so so many others, it's nothing to be afraid of at all. Please let us know what happens to this little angel. You have an opportunity to educate these people and that little darling is staking her life on it. (Sorry about the pressure). Where is she? Nina Chris wrote: Many many thanks... I will go dig the article out and send it along... /Christiane Biagi/ /914-632-4672/ /[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ /Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART)/ /www.findkpets.org http://www.findkpets.org/ /Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals/ -Original Message- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *MaryChristine *Sent:* Friday, May 18, 2007 12:50 PM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* Re: FIV Testing... there is virtually no such thing as a positive kitten--unlike the FeLV virus, kittens will test positive for FIV based on MOM'S antibodies, and will continue to test positive until at LEAST six months old when mom's antibodies pass from their systems. can someone please go read one of the articles at FELV+, FIV+, FIP http://ucat.us/FELVFIVFIP.html and send the appropriate one? i do not have the time to do so -- or do a web search for Maternal Antibodies in FIV. every vet should KNOW this. MC On 5/18/07, *Kelly L* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 09:37 AM 5/18/2007, you wrote: Tell them that Vets no longer put down FIV positive cats. Most of us mix our pos and neg catsClose to impossible to catch...the kitten may not be positive, You need to get a place for this baby ASAP.. Kelly A bit off topic but I know folks here know so much about FIV FELV.. Someone sent me a post about a 7 week old F tortie mix sitting at a vet office in Baton Rouge, LA who is supposed to be put down tonight or tomorrow because she tests pos for FIV... Apparently the vet the staff are clutching at doing this---my question is · Should I ask what test was doneis it same setup as for FELV (Elissa then confirming IFA) · Isn't it early to determine whether cat is really FIV pos? I'm afraid I can't provide a home for this little one but maybe a little info could prolong her life until someone is found... /Christiane Biagi// 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] / /Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART)// www.findkpets.org http://www.findkpets.org / /Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals// / No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 5/17/2007 5:18 PM -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
RE: RE: FIV Testing...
This was a cross post from someone I work. She had gone to her vets office they told her about the kitten. I believe it is somehwere in Baton Rouge, LA. I just sent her off all the info and sent her some links including studies that document that normally, FIV not transmitted thru birth. I know she'll look at all of it and talk to her vet hopefully she'll be able to have them save this kitten. Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 1:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: RE: FIV Testing... Chris, I am so hoping that you can rescue this kitten. For the kitten's sake of course, but also to help educate this vet's office. They need to see that an fiv test in such a little baby is not indicative of having the disease. Hell, an fiv test in a cat that truly has fiv is not a death sentence! From all I've learned, from living with an fiv boy and hearing about so so many others, it's nothing to be afraid of at all. Please let us know what happens to this little angel. You have an opportunity to educate these people and that little darling is staking her life on it. (Sorry about the pressure). Where is she? Nina Chris wrote: Many many thanks. I will go dig the article out and send it along. Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 12:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: FIV Testing... there is virtually no such thing as a positive kitten--unlike the FeLV virus, kittens will test positive for FIV based on MOM'S antibodies, and will continue to test positive until at LEAST six months old when mom's antibodies pass from their systems. can someone please go read one of the articles at FELV+, FIV+, FIP http://ucat.us/FELVFIVFIP.html and send the appropriate one? i do not have the time to do so -- or do a web search for Maternal Antibodies in FIV. every vet should KNOW this. MC On 5/18/07, Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 09:37 AM 5/18/2007, you wrote: Tell them that Vets no longer put down FIV positive cats. Most of us mix our pos and neg catsClose to impossible to catch...the kitten may not be positive, You need to get a place for this baby ASAP.. Kelly A bit off topic but I know folks here know so much about FIV FELV.. Someone sent me a post about a 7 week old F tortie mix sitting at a vet office in Baton Rouge, LA who is supposed to be put down tonight or tomorrow because she tests pos for FIV. Apparently the vet the staff are clutching at doing this---my question is * Should I ask what test was done-is it same setup as for FELV (Elissa then confirming IFA) * Isn't it early to determine whether cat is really FIV pos? I'm afraid I can't provide a home for this little one but maybe a little info could prolong her life until someone is found. Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 5/17/2007 5:18 PM -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: FIV testing
Here's the info as I posted it to the FIV group: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccah/Homesite%20Images/Diagnostic%20PCR%20Price%20Schedule.doc (you have to scroll down quite some way to the section titled FIV DNA Testing Information.) FIV DNA Testing Information Lucy Whittier Molecular and Diagnostic Core Facility Phone: 530.752-7991 2108 Tupper Hall Fax: 530.754-6862 University of California Department of Medicine EpidemiologyEmail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] School of Veterinary Medicine Davis, CA 95616 Dear Clinician, Thank you for requesting information about our FIV DNA test. At this time we require 2 mL of whole blood in an EDTA (Lavender Top) Vacutainer tube, along with information outlined below. The test is offered at no charge. The PCR assay detects the viral genome directly and therefore differentiates infected from vaccinated animals. Results will be faxed to you within 48 hours upon receipt of the sample except for Friday deliveries, which will be faxed 72 hours upon receipt. Please include the following information with each sample: 1. Veterinarians name 2. Your complete mailing address 3. Your phone and fax number 4. Number of samples sent 5. Sample type 6. Species of animal 7. Type of test requested Shipping Instructions: 1. All Shipments must comply with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations. Please consult the IATA website http://www.iata.org or the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 800.463.3339 (press 81) for further information. 2. Send on ice in a Styrofoam container (no ice needed for fixed tissues) 3. Ship overnight (Do not ship on Friday) 4. Use FedEx or other express courier 5. Federal Tax Identification Number 946036494 Shipping Address: Christian Leutenegger 2108 Tupper Hall Vet Med: Medicine Epid. Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530.752.7991 The testing itself is free, but you have to pay for the vet to draw the blood and the overnight shipping (not cheap). Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight
Re: FIV testing
that's so weird, because it wouldn't open for me yesterday! On 1/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the info as I posted it to the FIV group: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccah/Homesite%20Images/Diagnostic%20PCR%20Price%20Schedule.doc (you have to scroll down quite some way to the section titled FIV DNA Testing Information.) FIV DNA Testing Information Lucy Whittier Molecular and Diagnostic Core Facility Phone: 530.752-7991 2108 Tupper Hall Fax: 530.754-6862 University of California Department of Medicine EpidemiologyEmail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] School of Veterinary Medicine Davis, CA 95616 Dear Clinician, Thank you for requesting information about our FIV DNA test. At this time we require 2 mL of whole blood in an EDTA (Lavender Top) Vacutainer tube, along with information outlined below. The test is offered at no charge. The PCR assay detects the viral genome directly and therefore differentiates infected from vaccinated animals. Results will be faxed to you within 48 hours upon receipt of the sample except for Friday deliveries, which will be faxed 72 hours upon receipt. Please include the following information with each sample: 1. Veterinarians name 2. Your complete mailing address 3. Your phone and fax number 4. Number of samples sent 5. Sample type 6. Species of animal 7. Type of test requested Shipping Instructions: 1. All Shipments must comply with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations. Please consult the IATA website http://www.iata.org or the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 800.463.3339(press 81) for further information. 2. Send on ice in a Styrofoam container (no ice needed for fixed tissues) 3. Ship overnight (Do not ship on Friday) 4. Use FedEx or other express courier 5. Federal Tax Identification Number 946036494 Shipping Address: Christian Leutenegger 2108 Tupper Hall Vet Med: Medicine Epid. Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530.752.7991 The testing itself is free, but you have to pay for the vet to draw the blood and the overnight shipping (not cheap). Phaewryn http://ucat.us The easy way out has a bad reputation. Why would anyone take the hard way out? The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the window. Quote by: Les U. Knight -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: FIV testing
Thanks Kerry. I assume the fiv dna testing would be beneficial if you have a cat that might have been vaccinated and you want to make sure the regular snap test isn't showing pos because of that? Do you have to bring the cat in or can you just send them blood samples? I'm going to cc this to the felv. There may be people interested in this info. Nina Kerry Roach wrote: Hi Nina, I forgot to mention last night about the free FIV dna testing at Univ of CA/ Davis..I don't know if it was posted at the felv group or not..I got it right before Bandy got sick at the FIV group.. I haven't been able to email it though..I guess it is some sort of security thing with that group. I don't know..I will try to print it out and send you the info if you haven't seen it. I'm not too good with all this computer stuff so I just try to figure things out the best I can..If I have to type it all, I will do that.. Just thought you might be interested in that since you have a FIV kitty..It is free, too..and you get the results really fast.. Kerry __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
