Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-12-10 Thread Lisa Borden
And that's exactly what I've been doing! Especially the part about giving them lots of love. :) They are all doing GREAT!! I can't believe I ever considered euthanizing my kitten. He's so sweet! Thank goodness I found this group! Lisa On Tue 09/12/08 10:08 PM , [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-12-09 Thread dlgegg
sorry i am so late with my word of advice - been dealing with stomach flu and sinus infections of my own. keep your baby and don't lock him away from the others. it is too hard on them all. if you reduce stress, feed good quality food and pick up on anything new that could mean a problem and

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-26 Thread catatonya
I'm way behind on email. I hope the diarrea is over? tonya Lisa Borden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, Tonya ... he has no symptoms except for the diarrhea. I took him to a holistic vet yesterday who started him on some homeopathic antivirals and DMG. They are also eating a high protein food

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-19 Thread catatonya
He has already exposed your other cats. they are adults and vaccinated. there is like a 1% chance they are going to get the felv from this kitten. Wait about 3 months and retest your kitten and you may find he is negative after all. cats test positive when they have been recently exposed.

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-19 Thread catatonya
: [Felvtalk] So now what? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:47 AM My kitten tested positive on his IFA test. My vet told me I should keep him isolated, or euthanize him. I couldn't do the latter, and isolating him ... well, I think that would just stress everyone

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-19 Thread Lisa Borden
No, Tonya ... he has no symptoms except for the diarrhea. I took him to a holistic vet yesterday who started him on some homeopathic antivirals and DMG. They are also eating a high protein food - 46% - I know there are higher ones out there but my adult cats are VERY picky and they all

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-19 Thread SALLY NORDSTROM
can! - Barack Obama   Sally   --- On Wed, 11/19/08, Lisa Borden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Lisa Borden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] So now what? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 6:00 AM No, Tonya ... he has no symptoms except

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-17 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Of Chris Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:01 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] So now what? I would perhaps seek out a vet who has had some experience with treating the things that come up w. a FELV cat. My original vet, who I loved, honestly told me he hadn't had much

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-17 Thread MaryChristine
as you've gathered, lisa, this is NOT the group that's gonna tell you your options are limited! i think we were all scared the first time we made that leap into mixing positives with negatives, even tho there is so much evidence that the risk has been horribly overestimated. there are no

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-16 Thread Lisa Borden
Thank you Marylyn and ALL! I have decided that I want to explore the holistic vet option. I have been in e-mail contact with one holistic vet in my area, and am going to set up an appointment. I may have to wait a while for our first appointment, though. He's so worth it! He's

[Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Lisa Borden
My kitten tested positive on his IFA test. My vet told me I should keep him isolated, or euthanize him. I couldn't do the latter, and isolating him ... well, I think that would just stress everyone out even more. So after calling a good friend while sitting outside of the vet's office

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Pat Kachur
ever had. Pat - Original Message - From: Lisa Borden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 8:47 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] So now what? My kitten tested positive on his IFA test. My vet told me I should keep him isolated, or euthanize him. I

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Sharyl
have room for.  I'm still hoping to find a forever home for Bright Eyes and Houdini. Sharyl   --- On Sat, 11/15/08, Lisa Borden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Lisa Borden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Felvtalk] So now what? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:47 AM

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Marylyn
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 8:47 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] So now what? My kitten tested positive on his IFA test. My vet told me I should keep him isolated, or euthanize him. I couldn't do the latter, and isolating him ... well, I think that would just stress everyone out even more. So

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Laurieskatz
: Lisa Borden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Felvtalk] So now what? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:47 AM My kitten tested positive on his IFA test. My vet told me I should keep him isolated, or euthanize him. I couldn't do the latter, and isolating him

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Sally Davis
HI Lisa You will not regret keeping this kitty. I wound up mixing my positives and negative because they were all exposed before I found out what was going on. I felt it was less stressful. Keep the litter box cleaned out. I really thought I could not manage what I had going on. I will nto go

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread Chris
Borden Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 8:48 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] So now what? My kitten tested positive on his IFA test. My vet told me I should keep him isolated, or euthanize him. I couldn't do the latter, and isolating him ... well, I think that would

Re: [Felvtalk] So now what?

2008-11-15 Thread wendy
, 2008 7:47:49 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] So now what?     My kitten tested positive on his IFA test. My vet told me I should keep him isolated, or euthanize him. I couldn't do the latter, and isolating him ... well, I think that would just stress everyone out even more. So after calling a good friend