Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Viky I am so very sorry. You are such a good mommy. He is free of his pain. Sally On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 4:50 PM, Viky Digangi wrote: > In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma > which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had > the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and > they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to > get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more > rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen > but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he > stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I > took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet > for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and > he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his > liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him > to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard > so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be > outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This > is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with > your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were > worth every minute. > > > > Viky Digangi > Support Enforcement Officer II > Monroe Regional Office > 318-362-5280 ext 297 > Fax 318-362-3363 > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Sally(me), Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soul mate angel), Lionel(angel),Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior, Hotdog (newest) Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Thank you Jane. I have two other cats that I love but they are pets. Mickey was my heart. Why do you have to lose the ones you love the most. In the 17 months that he was receiving the equi-stem shots for im-regulen he was at the vet 57 times. He was such a sweet little guy and endured it so well. But he is over it now. Maybe he is sitting on my daddy's porch in Heaven and they are basking in the sunshine. I really hope so. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 >>> Jane Lyons 02/26/09 6:25 PM >>> Dear Vicky What a heartbrake. I went through a hermangio sarcoma tsunami with a friend whose Scottie was diagnosed with it. It is the most dreadful and aggressive cancer and I can imagine how stressful the past 19 weeks have been for you and Mickey. I know what loosing a beloved cat feels like and I grieve with you. Jane On Feb 26, 2009, at 4:50 PM, Viky Digangi wrote: > In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio > sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read > was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back > this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery > was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the > vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first > time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver > was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped > eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I > took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel > to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the > bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The > cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him > be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat > blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks > and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from > start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a > deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with > your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and > they were worth every minute. > > > > Viky Digangi > Support Enforcement Officer II > Monroe Regional Office > 318-362-5280 ext 297 > Fax 318-362-3363 > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Dear Vicky What a heartbrake. I went through a hermangio sarcoma tsunami with a friend whose Scottie was diagnosed with it. It is the most dreadful and aggressive cancer and I can imagine how stressful the past 19 weeks have been for you and Mickey. I know what loosing a beloved cat feels like and I grieve with you. Jane On Feb 26, 2009, at 4:50 PM, Viky Digangi wrote: In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Viky, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Mickey. So many of us have been through this and it is always heartbreaking. I am glad you had those last moments of special time with him. Sue - Original Message - From: "Viky Digangi" To: Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 4:50 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] My Mickey In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Viky, your little guy sounds like a wonderful companion. So glad you were able to take him around the yard to visit his favorite places before that final journey. Eight yrs just isn't long enough for someone as special as your Mickey. All our angels will be at the Bridge to welcome him. Sharyl --- On Thu, 2/26/09, Viky Digangi wrote: > From: Viky Digangi > Subject: [Felvtalk] My Mickey > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 4:50 PM > In October I joined the group requesting information on > hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. > Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed > on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they > were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very > difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet > discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first > time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the > liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday > he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The > next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound > black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The > night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared > into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to > his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. > Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat > blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his > ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. > So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. > This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you > experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 > years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. > > > > Viky Digangi > Support Enforcement Officer II > Monroe Regional Office > 318-362-5280 ext 297 > Fax 318-362-3363 > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Bless you. You loved a wonderful cat who loved you even more. On Feb 26, 2009, at 3:50 PM, Viky Digangi wrote: In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Viky, I am so sorry to hear about your little guy. Your description of him as your heart and your trip around the yard are simply wonderfulthank-you for sharing. Comforting thoughts headed your way. You did everything for your furkid and he knows this. God speed little guy. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] My Mickey In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
I'm so very sorry, Viky. It is so, so hard when we lose our furbabes, and especially when they suffer in this way. I'm glad Mickey found you and was so loved and cared for those during his 8 years with you. Know you're in my thoughts, Big hugs Kerry M. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] My Mickey In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ! ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
I'm so very sorry, Viky. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to your sweet boy. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Viky Digangi Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] My Mickey In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My Mickey
Viky, we mourn with you for the loss of your sweet baby! Debbie (COL) "The time is always right to do what is right" - Martin Luther King > Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:50:43 -0600 > From: vdiga...@dss.state.la.us > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] My Mickey > > In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma > which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the > first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they > were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get > over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly > than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the > liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating > and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart > disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final > time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my > face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could > not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in > his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks > and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish > he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I > hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 > years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. > > > > Viky Digangi > Support Enforcement Officer II > Monroe Regional Office > 318-362-5280 ext 297 > Fax 318-362-3363 > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] My Mickey
In October I joined the group requesting information on hemangio sarcoma which my felv cat was diagnosed with. Everything I read was bad. He had the first tumor removed on 10-13-08. It came back this time two tumors and they were removed on 1-6-09. This surgery was very, very difficult on him to get over. Then on 2-13-09 the vet discovered it had come back even more rapidly than the first time. x-rays showed nothing in the lungs or spleen but the liver was hard to see though not enlarged. This past Monday he stopped eating and drinking and I knew it was time. The next morning I took my heart disguised as a little 7 pound black and white angel to the vet for the final time. The night before I laid him on the bed next to me and he stared into my face purring for hours. The cancer had spread to his liver and I knew I could not stand for him be in pain. Before I took him to the vet I wrapped him in his cat blanket and walked him all over the yard so he could see his ducks and feel the air on his face. He loved to be outside. So from start to finish he lived 19 weeks from diagnosis. This is a deadly, aggressive cancer and I hope none of you experience it with your babies. I had my little man for 8 years and 7 months and they were worth every minute. Viky Digangi Support Enforcement Officer II Monroe Regional Office 318-362-5280 ext 297 Fax 318-362-3363 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My cat
When the vet suspected one of my seven was FeLV+ he reassured me by telling me my others had already been exposed, so no need to isolate him. L -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 2:58 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] My cat Molly, I'm sorry to hear about your furbaby. We understand that horrible feeling when you get a positive FeLV test result back. However, it isn't an immediate death sentence, and often there can be false positives on the tests. In addition, kitties can 'throw' the virus, meaning their immune systems reject the virus and they are no longer positive. I'm sure that's not the actual scientific explanation, but you get the idea. A stress-free environment, a great diet, with immune boosting supplements, and lots of love are the 3 best things you can do for your kitty. Many of us, including me, believe in mixing positives and negatives. I did, and my other 3 never contracted it from my positive and they were together for 4 years. You'll need to vaccinate your negatives though should you choose to mix. It's those cats with weakened immune systems, like kittens whose IS's are not fully developed yet, that are more susceptible. Plus fighting, where saliva can be transferred into the bloodstream, is also how it can be contracted. How long have your others been exposed to your positive? If it's been a while, and your others tested negative recently, then they have most likely been exposed, and aren't susceptible, especially if they are adults. That being said, there have been a few people here who have had negatives become positive, but it's rare in my opinion. I think it causes more stress to separate, especially if they are already used to being together. Is he symptomatic? What prompted you to test him? Thanks, Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: Molly Mitchell To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 4:01:20 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] My cat Hello. Yesterday, one of my four cats was diagnosed through the ELIZA test with FeLV, and I am just devastated. He's always been healthy; he's 3 y.o. and I'd had him since he was a kitten, until last year when he escaped while we were moving. He was on the streets for almost four months, then FOUND, and I've had him back since early December. My other three cats (two gotten after the original two disappeared, and one who was found with him and looks like his original "sister" but subsequently went into heat when she was fixed, so...) tested negative. Right now I have him in my bedroom, totally separate facilities, and he's miserable. I would really appreciate it if anyone had any information about infection rates in negative cats living with infected ones; if it's not safe, I'm going to have to find him a home with other infected cats, because he's too social to be isolated like that. Thanks, Molly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My cat
Molly, I'm sorry to hear about your furbaby. We understand that horrible feeling when you get a positive FeLV test result back. However, it isn't an immediate death sentence, and often there can be false positives on the tests. In addition, kitties can 'throw' the virus, meaning their immune systems reject the virus and they are no longer positive. I'm sure that's not the actual scientific explanation, but you get the idea. A stress-free environment, a great diet, with immune boosting supplements, and lots of love are the 3 best things you can do for your kitty. Many of us, including me, believe in mixing positives and negatives. I did, and my other 3 never contracted it from my positive and they were together for 4 years. You'll need to vaccinate your negatives though should you choose to mix. It's those cats with weakened immune systems, like kittens whose IS's are not fully developed yet, that are more susceptible. Plus fighting, where saliva can be transferred into the bloodstream, is also how it can be contracted. How long have your others been exposed to your positive? If it's been a while, and your others tested negative recently, then they have most likely been exposed, and aren't susceptible, especially if they are adults. That being said, there have been a few people here who have had negatives become positive, but it's rare in my opinion. I think it causes more stress to separate, especially if they are already used to being together. Is he symptomatic? What prompted you to test him? Thanks, Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: Molly Mitchell To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 4:01:20 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] My cat Hello. Yesterday, one of my four cats was diagnosed through the ELIZA test with FeLV, and I am just devastated. He's always been healthy; he's 3 y.o. and I'd had him since he was a kitten, until last year when he escaped while we were moving. He was on the streets for almost four months, then FOUND, and I've had him back since early December. My other three cats (two gotten after the original two disappeared, and one who was found with him and looks like his original "sister" but subsequently went into heat when she was fixed, so...) tested negative. Right now I have him in my bedroom, totally separate facilities, and he's miserable. I would really appreciate it if anyone had any information about infection rates in negative cats living with infected ones; if it's not safe, I'm going to have to find him a home with other infected cats, because he's too social to be isolated like that. Thanks, Molly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption
Hi, There is a male felv positive cat (tested positive on IFA and elisa) that needs a home. I work for a shelter and they do not adopt out felv positive cats and give me a week to find a home or place for them. I am currently away in france until the 7th but asked if the vet if he could stay there until I came back, finding out the answer tomorrow. From what I they emailed me he is male, 1-2 years old and very sweet. He is getting neutered tomorrow. Any takers will find a way to get him anywhere. Currently he is in new york out on long island. thanks very much Jeni jrock...@hotmail (i currently live in a very small house with two felv positive cats, three dogs and a 10 week old infant...i think it would be a bit too much to take on another cat...thanks) > Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:02:58 -0800 > From: stylin72...@yahoo.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] Adoption > > I have a stray cat that looks completely healthy. After a check up at the > vet, I found out that she is Felv positive. The trouble is that I have dogs > and a cat (felv negative) so I keep the stray cat quarantined. She's a great > cat, very friendly, and I'm looking for a home for her (preferrably one that > would treat her with acemannan.) I live in Chicago and am looking for someone > relatively close by. Any possible leads would be appreciated. > > Mike > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_022009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Adoption
Hi Jenny and Mike, I have LeLV+ girl kitten that I've separated from my 6 other cats once I found out she was positive. I know she is not happy being separated either. She's in good health and I've been giving her Imulan treatments and she is doing great. The problem is I travel so much for my job. I don't like to leave her alone while I'm gone so I board her at the vet while I'm gone. I think this may be a bit stressful on her. I would love to find a loving home with a companion animal. She's such a happy kitty and gets along well with others. My other kitties are not too keen on her though, and they are still trying to determine the alpha male so they fight on occasion with anybody. I don't think that is the best place for her. I live in Tennessee but I'm willing to bring her to someone that can give her a less stressful life and continue to love her. Thanks for any help. Nancy RE: Hey, That's a common forum of debate in this circle. The best data that I have seen suggests that approximately 70% of cats exposed to the virus will be able to mount an immune response capable of irradicating the virus. If the cats are vaccinated, this number jumps about 85-90%. It is not a perfect vaccine but it does help in certain instances. Of those cats that are not able to eradicate the virus about half will be able to suppress the effects and live a largely normal life with a near normal life span. The remaining are not capable to controlling the disease, develop symptoms and generally survive 3-5 years after exposure. It is a very common cause of death especially in stray cats and is transmitted through close contact (generally food, water and liter boxes - sometimes grooming). The virus is in high numbers in saliva. For this reason vets are very cautious when dealing with the virus. I am of the opinion, however, that there is a lot more fear in the disease than may be justified. It is certainly nothing to ignore, and those of us that have lost loved ones to the disease understand why, but I think there is a far lower rate of transmission and disease development that the general vet suggests. Hope this helps a little. There are many others in this group that can offer insight on this subject. Good luck. I do have a female cat I have isolated with felv at this point in time and am looking for a companion for her. I will help if I can. Jenny ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] My cat
Sharyl, i haven't gotten that far--we will immunize them and let them interact, I think, but it's been less than 24 hours since diagnosis and we're still reeling. I have to talk to the vet, still,and we may try to keep them separate until the IRV? IRA? results come back, or even until after re-testing. As Sally said to Jenny, though, there's already been exposure, so I'm tempted to just immunize and mix. Molly > Message: 7 > Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:12:02 -0800 (PST) > From: Sharyl > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] My cat > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Message-ID: <50172.78849...@web36903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Molly, have you vaccinated your three negative cats? I have a mixed > household but my negative kitties were vaccinated. > Sharyl > > > --- On Thu, 2/26/09, Molly Mitchell wrote: > >> From: Molly Mitchell >> Subject: [Felvtalk] My cat >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 5:01 AM >> Hello. >> >> Yesterday, one of my four cats was diagnosed through the >> ELIZA test >> with FeLV, and I am just devastated. He's always >> been healthy; he's 3 y.o. and I'd had him since he >> was a >> kitten, until last year when he escaped while we were >> moving. >> He was on the streets for almost four months, then FOUND, >> and I've had him back since early December. My other >> three >> cats (two gotten after the original two disappeared, and >> one who was >> found with him and looks like his original >> "sister" but >> subsequently went into heat when she was fixed, so...) >> tested >> negative. >> >> Right now I have him in my bedroom, totally separate >> facilities, >> and he's miserable. I would really appreciate it if >> anyone had >> any information about infection rates in negative cats >> living >> with infected ones; if it's not safe, I'm going to >> have to find him a >> home with other infected cats, because he's too social >> to be >> isolated like that. >> >> Thanks, >> Molly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption
Hi Jenny That is so great of you to offer. I hope Mike gets back to you. I actually mixed my positive and negative after a short period apart. The negatives were vaccinated. There had already been exposure in my case. It was less stressful for all the cats. I have 11 now. I think I had 9 then but new ones kept showing up. They get dumped here. Sally ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My cat
Hey, That's a common forum of debate in this circle. The best data that I have seen suggests that approximately 70% of cats exposed to the virus will be able to mount an immune response capable of irradicating the virus. If the cats are vaccinated, this number jumps about 85-90%. It is not a perfect vaccine but it does help in certain instances. Of those cats that are not able to eradicate the virus about half will be able to suppress the effects and live a largely normal life with a near normal life span. The remaining are not capable to controlling the disease, develop symptoms and generally survive 3-5 years after exposure. It is a very common cause of death especially in stray cats and is transmitted through close contact (generally food, water and liter boxes - sometimes grooming). The virus is in high numbers in saliva. For this reason vets are very cautious when dealing with the virus. I am of the opinion, however, that there is a lot more fear in the disease than may be justified. It is certainly nothing to ignore, and those of us that have lost loved ones to the disease understand why, but I think there is a far lower rate of transmission and disease development that the general vet suggests. Hope this helps a little. There are many others in this group that can offer insight on this subject. Good luck. I do have a female cat I have isolated with felv at this point in time and am looking for a companion for her. I will help if I can. Jenny Molly Mitchell wrote: > Hello. > > Yesterday, one of my four cats was diagnosed through the ELIZA test > with FeLV, and I am just devastated. He's always > been healthy; he's 3 y.o. and I'd had him since he was a > kitten, until last year when he escaped while we were moving. > He was on the streets for almost four months, then FOUND, > and I've had him back since early December. My other three > cats (two gotten after the original two disappeared, and one who was > found with him and looks like his original "sister" but > subsequently went into heat when she was fixed, so...) tested > negative. > > Right now I have him in my bedroom, totally separate facilities, > and he's miserable. I would really appreciate it if anyone had > any information about infection rates in negative cats living > with infected ones; if it's not safe, I'm going to have to find him a > home with other infected cats, because he's too social to be > isolated like that. > > Thanks, > Molly > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption
Mike, That is fantastic of you to take in a stray. I actually have a felv+ cat. She is about a year old, in good health and I have her separate from the other animals in the house. I am looking for a companion for her. There are two rooms I have her confined to. One with a big window and the other is large room. She is very affectionate sweet cat who would love companionship. If you would be alright with the conditions, I would be happy to give her a home. She would be confined to these two rooms, however. If you find a different home that you would prefer I would understand. I live near Kenosha, WI and commute to Evanston Il daily. Let me know. Jenny MIKE JANUS wrote: > I have a stray cat that looks completely healthy. After a check up at the > vet, I found out that she is Felv positive. The trouble is that I have dogs > and a cat (felv negative) so I keep the stray cat quarantined. She's a great > cat, very friendly, and I'm looking for a home for her (preferrably one that > would treat her with acemannan.) I live in Chicago and am looking for someone > relatively close by. Any possible leads would be appreciated. > > Mike > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] My cat
Molly, have you vaccinated your three negative cats? I have a mixed household but my negative kitties were vaccinated. Sharyl --- On Thu, 2/26/09, Molly Mitchell wrote: > From: Molly Mitchell > Subject: [Felvtalk] My cat > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 5:01 AM > Hello. > > Yesterday, one of my four cats was diagnosed through the > ELIZA test > with FeLV, and I am just devastated. He's always > been healthy; he's 3 y.o. and I'd had him since he > was a > kitten, until last year when he escaped while we were > moving. > He was on the streets for almost four months, then FOUND, > and I've had him back since early December. My other > three > cats (two gotten after the original two disappeared, and > one who was > found with him and looks like his original > "sister" but > subsequently went into heat when she was fixed, so...) > tested > negative. > > Right now I have him in my bedroom, totally separate > facilities, > and he's miserable. I would really appreciate it if > anyone had > any information about infection rates in negative cats > living > with infected ones; if it's not safe, I'm going to > have to find him a > home with other infected cats, because he's too social > to be > isolated like that. > > Thanks, > Molly > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] My cat
Hello. Yesterday, one of my four cats was diagnosed through the ELIZA test with FeLV, and I am just devastated. He's always been healthy; he's 3 y.o. and I'd had him since he was a kitten, until last year when he escaped while we were moving. He was on the streets for almost four months, then FOUND, and I've had him back since early December. My other three cats (two gotten after the original two disappeared, and one who was found with him and looks like his original "sister" but subsequently went into heat when she was fixed, so...) tested negative. Right now I have him in my bedroom, totally separate facilities, and he's miserable. I would really appreciate it if anyone had any information about infection rates in negative cats living with infected ones; if it's not safe, I'm going to have to find him a home with other infected cats, because he's too social to be isolated like that. Thanks, Molly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
