Yes, and that there is no rule makes it so hard for me. Basicly if you know
that it can go both ways, you can't really add another cat to your household
because every negative can turn positive at one point. This disease is just
very complicated.
We got a good scare over this one cat turning out b
I understand and I'm very aware of that. I guess I just want this kitten to
have a good home but it might not be with us.
I lost 3 cats in this past year (only one to Felv) and I am just so ready
for something positive to happen in this household. A new kitten is such a
joy, but maybe not under the
Hi Peggy,
Here is an example, when I rescued a double positive Mama and her
kittens, at first (6 weeks old, and pulled from Mom at that point) 2
tested double positive, the other two positive for Fiv only. A vet and
another rescuer told me that with kittens from an felv+ Mom sometimes
the
My cat tested negative at 6 weeks old. She did not go out until she was 8
months old. Even then she rarely if ever came in contact with another cat. She
was only out for very short periods close by the house. She never came home
showing signs of a fight.
Looking back at her medical history, in
Mmmm, now I'm thinking about it...i went to a different vet a couple of
years ago and my Davos received a 3-year vaccine. I thought he did that
because Davos has a chronic one sided sinus infection. Didn't know they are
availble for all cats. But I guess it depends on what kind/type/brand of
vaccin
My other cats are all negative!
But if kittens test is negative now, then he is negative right? I know
about false positives being common, but not false negatives.
What kind of risks do you mean by using the Felv vaccine?
Thanks for your time!
Peggy
2010/12/8 Natalie
> You can test at any a
Rabies may be not be required by law for indoor cats, depending on
your local. Even so, they're not going to come in your house to check
on your house cats. For FELV, I've read quite a bit that healthy
adult cats have a good immunity to it whether they're vaccinated or not.
Gloria
On D
The new protocol from the Veterinary Association (I have it) came around
quite a few years ago that it shouldn't be done every year, but every three
years. And that's exactly what I mean, vets don't even know that? It's
disappointing.
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleuke
I agree on the Rabies, but not on the FVRCP. Of course a cat that is sick at
the moment, shouldn't be vaccinated (no vet will do that), but my vet
told me that healthy cats (even Felv+ with no problems at that moment)
should be vaccinated annualy. Rather prevent a infection then a Felv+ cat
that ca
You can test at any age, the question is whether the test result will be
correct, or a false positive...
If you can keep him isolated in your bathroom (the best isolation ward at
our house) until he is over 3 months old, test result efficacy improves.
Are your other cats negative or positive for F
According to my vet, cats with compromised immune systems should NOT be
vaccinated; he also refuses to vaccinate cats that are sick and/or running a
feverSince the FVRCP should last a lifetime, and rabies cannot be
brought into the house, I would seriously think about not doing it.
If a cat doe
Rabies is not necessary on indoor cats, but it's required by law in your
state.
I would get a second opinion on vaccinating your cats on a regular basis,
other then rabies, because even you can bring in a disease that can make
your cat sick. Especially cats who are Felv + need their yearly booster
Thanks Everyone. I am lucky in that my vets have never recommended over
vaccinating. Other than rabies, which is required yearly by law in our state,
we have never done additional vaccinating on my cats (current and prior) as
they
are indoor cats only. It's part of the struggle with figuring
Well, yes we had a felv positive cat, but it was in our current group of
cats, who are all negative so far. They need to be tested again (since our
vet adviced us to do that in a couple of months, to make a 100% sure).
2010/12/8 Gloria B. Lane
> Since all your other cats are negative, I would n
He is about 10 weeks old, if not older. When I look at some of his body
parts (and testicals ;-) he even seems older then that.
What do you think? Too young for testing, or okay?
I have to go to the vet later this afternoon to pick up a prescription and I
will talk to her about it. I've also send
For now the kitten is seperated from all the others. Only if kitten is
negative on the test and vaccinated, we will integrate after 2 weeks (if we
decide to keep him).
I clean litter boxes every day and they all have their own food bowl. They
get fed twice a day. I can't leave food out because of
It all depends on the kitten's age - when tested too young, tests can have
false results.
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Peggy Verdonck
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 11:52 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleu
Since all your other cats are negative, I would not hesitate to start
a process of integrating into the household. I assume you're asking
since you once had an FELV positive at one time, but as I understand
that virus is very fragile and doesn't survive long outside the body.
Gloria
On D
I would call your vet, but i don't see why it would be a problem, just remember
kittens immune systems are not as strong as your older cats, make sure you are
keeping the water dishes, litter boxes and such clean... congrats on your new
addition!
From: Peggy
About 6 weeks ago, our cat Oreo got sick and tested positive on Felv. She
went downhill since that point and we had to put her to sleep a week later.
She was suffering!
We panicked about our 6 other (indoor) cats and had them all tested the same
day Oreo tested positive. They were all negative, eve
I have read in holistic reviews that since rabies is required by law, and
you take a chance on vaccinating or not. However, the FVRCP given to
kittens, then again, and then a year later (new protocol says every 3 yrs),
however, vets still do it yearly because they make money on them. After the
in
The other thing is that among adult cats with healthy immune systems,
it may not matter whether they're vaccinated or not. I'm of the camp
that thinks it doesn't matter. I've seen articles about this but
sorry don't have a reference right now - that healthy adult cats are
going to throw th
The other thing is that among adult cats with healthy immune systems,
it may not matter whether they're vaccinated or not. I'm of the camp
that thinks it doesn't matter. I've seen articles about this but
sorry don't have a reference right now - that healthy adult cats are
going to throw th
just wanted to say also, maybe you could call the front desk at your
vet, and find out EXACTLY what meds were giving to your kitty... it's
good to know that.
Gloria
On Dec 8, 2010, at 9:56 AM, Gloria B. Lane wrote:
I'd also like to put in a plug for Zithromax and Convenia.
Zithromax - I
I'd also like to put in a plug for Zithromax and Convenia. Zithromax
- I buy it dry, divide it into 3rds, and mix a 3rd at a time.
Sometimes 1 day 1 dose will do the trick, especially for kittens.
We've also had miraculous results with Convenia too, but you get the
vet to give an injection
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