Re: [Felvtalk] Newly adopted sick babies. Help

2015-01-01 Thread Marsha
There are 2 viruses that impact the feline immune system. First we need to know which one you mean. FIV = Feline Immunodeficiency Virus FeLV = Feline Leukemia Virus Here is a quote about both from the Cornell website: Virologists classify feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) as a lentivirus (

Re: [Felvtalk] Newly adopted sick babies. Help

2015-01-01 Thread Amy
Are they positive for FIV or leukemia?  Cats can live a very long life with FIV. Amy From: barbe berbes To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, January 1, 2015 4:28 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Newly adopted sick babies. Help I have recently adopted  a mommy/son family both tested

[Felvtalk] Newly adopted sick babies. Help

2015-01-01 Thread barbe berbes
I have recently adopted a mommy/son family both tested positive for feline aids(which is why I adopted them). I realize theirlifespan is limited and want to give them the best care & love possible. Love comes easy however I don't know anything about the disease nor how to treat it, what signs t

Re: [Felvtalk] Stinky Lancelot is gone

2015-01-01 Thread Katherine K.
Kat, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet friend Lancelot. I hope you find comfort in remembering the good times you shared. On Dec 29, 2014 1:45 AM, "Marsha" wrote: > Kat, my heart goes out to you and your family in your loss of little > Lancelot. > > Marsha > > On 12/28/2014 4:16 PM, Kat Pa