Re: [Felvtalk] Tests advice

2013-08-07 Thread dlgegg
I AGREE! Any time they are not acting normal for them, we go to the vet. It is necessary to ward off something before it gets a chance to do some damage. Beth wrote: > Maryam - Always check their gums fro anemia. I could not agree with the vet who says to only go in emergencies. FeLV ca

Re: [Felvtalk] Tests advice

2013-08-06 Thread Maryam Ulomi
Thanks Beth, I'm glad I made the appointment. Have a great day! Mally Sent from my iPhone. On Aug 6, 2013, at 11:02, Beth wrote: > Maryam - > Always check their gums fro anemia. > I could not agree with the vet who says to only go in emergencies. FeLV cats > nee to be looked at if they are no

Re: [Felvtalk] Tests advice

2013-08-06 Thread Beth
Maryam - Always check their gums fro anemia. I could not agree with the vet who says to only go in emergencies. FeLV cats nee to be looked at if they are not feeling well to catch things early. Good luck! Beth   Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   ___

Re: [Felvtalk] Tests advice

2013-08-06 Thread Lance
CBC if she's never had one. Otherwise, it probably depends on what the vet sees in her physical appearance. Have them check her teeth and gums, too. I hope Kitty is back to normal very soon. Lance On Aug 6, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Maryam Ulomi wrote: > > >> >> Hi everyone, >> I hope everyone is

Re: [Felvtalk] Tests

2009-11-15 Thread Lee Evans
27;t do the macho thing.  They just move one plate over and allow the new kid in town to eat.   Lee --- On Mon, 10/26/09, MaryChristine wrote: From: MaryChristine Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Tests To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Monday, October 26, 2009, 3:39 PM the problem with PCR tests i

Re: [Felvtalk] Tests

2009-10-26 Thread MaryChristine
the problem with PCR tests is that none, as far as i know, have proven to be consistently valid and reliable, at least in this country. i know that they've been trying to create a reproducible test that can be counted on, but so far everything i've read has shown the same sorts of problems: getting

Re: [Felvtalk] tests

2008-10-30 Thread MaryChristine
and obviously, exposure had been recent--5 > years later she (an indoor spoiled 18 pounder), tested pos on both Elissa > and IFA. Two vets confirmed that neg test was likely because of timing. > > Christiane Biagi > Cell: 914-720-6888 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Original

Re: [Felvtalk] tests

2008-10-29 Thread dlgegg
Cell: 914-720-6888 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MaryChristine > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:13 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] tests > > please provide info

Re: [Felvtalk] tests

2008-10-29 Thread Saehwa Kang
I was told about the PCR test from my vet just about 2 weeks ago. I had never even heard of it, despite researching the other 2 tests extensively. I just tried a Google search for PCR feLV test" and got lots of hits so try that for more info. Some of the articles on PCR are outdated, as

Re: [Felvtalk] tests

2008-10-29 Thread Chris
Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:13 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] tests please provide information about the PCR test you're talking about. the last i'd heard, there were none available that wree consistently accurate and reliable--th

Re: [Felvtalk] tests

2008-10-29 Thread MaryChristine
please provide information about the PCR test you're talking about. the last i'd heard, there were none available that wree consistently accurate and reliable--they've been working on this for a long time and haven't been able to establish a test that's acceptibly accurate across many labs. i know

Re: [Felvtalk] tests

2008-10-29 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
+ cat anymore, we just stuck around because everybody is so nice! Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of SALLY NORDSTROM Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:43 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] tests You and

Re: [Felvtalk] tests

2008-10-29 Thread SALLY NORDSTROM
/08, Saehwa Kang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Saehwa Kang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] tests > To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" > Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 10:36 AM > The ELISA test takes a blood sample from the lower leg, an

Re: [Felvtalk] tests

2008-10-29 Thread Saehwa Kang
The ELISA test takes a blood sample from the lower leg, and is inexpensive. It's not that accurate, as there are false positives and sometimes false negatives. We had 2 three month old kittens who became negative within 1 month, and one that became negative 3 months later. You can retest aft