Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens/Tommy Update

2010-08-17 Thread paola cresti
thanks for the replies and thanks Susan for asking a question one the one below from MC as I hadn't gotten it. So far I've only gotten this one (through Susan) and the one from Fernanda about little Tommy - so awesome to hear he's negative and doing well kudos to you guys for insisting on keep

[Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list

2010-08-17 Thread Lorrie
Karen, Your post was just heartbreaking. I can't stop thinking about this poor little baby kitten. Bless you for helping her and loving her in her last hours. Lorrie On 08-17, Karen Griffith wrote: > I received the most beautiful kitten on my doorstep this early morning. > She was a medium ha

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens/Tommy Update

2010-08-17 Thread MaryChristine
*http://tinyurl.com/Merck-FeLV* * * *the info on regressive infection is in the aafp guidelines to managing feline retroviruses, which i've posted many times--check the archives. * * * * * MC -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordin

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens

2010-08-17 Thread Heather
Here are my re-testing experiences: Two individual kittens (separately found, separate fosters, same time period) found approx. 8 weeks old. Each tested "light" positive (sorry, I know it is said there is no such thing but I am stating in case it is of interest and since they coincidentally are t

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens/Tommy Update

2010-08-17 Thread Sander, Sue
Can you please state the first paragraph in another way. I'm don't know what you mean by "the stats are that 70% can be adequately exposed until to test positive, and either never do so, or process the virus out of their system." This is very important to me because I have a very healthy cat who

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens/Tommy Update

2010-08-17 Thread MaryChristine
in adult healthy cats, the stats are that 70% can be adequately exposed until to test positive, and either never do so, or process the virus out of their system. they also know that some percentage of that 30% who do remain viremic, never become symptomatic, and are not contagious, even tho they co

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Re-testing for kittens/Tommy Update

2010-08-17 Thread Fernanda Barreto
I have been meaning to send out this update, but now it's in direct response to Paola's question. I wrote in a few weeks ago to get some advise on an FeLV positive kitten I had found in the middle of the street. Even knowing that he may not be around for long (the vet wanted to put him t

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list

2010-08-17 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
Beautiful tribute, Mike. With tears, Sara --Original Mail-- From: "Mike Finch" To: Sent: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:02:44 -0700 PDT Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list Karen, This story broke my heart, as I'm sure it will with everyone who reads it. Bes

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list

2010-08-17 Thread Mike Finch
Karen, This story broke my heart, as I'm sure it will with everyone who reads it. Besides the joy in my heart knowing of your loving care for her, and that she knew that love before her life was extinguished, it gives me even more comfort knowing in my heart that God has reserved a very just a

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list

2010-08-17 Thread MaryChristine
'may the blessings of light be with her, light outside and light within her.' think of how many humans don't leave this earth in the presence of healing hands, and knowing love as their their last inspire-ation on this part of their journey. know how much your caring matters to the universe. MC -

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list

2010-08-17 Thread Sara Kasteleyn
Oh Bless you, bless you, bless you. Karen...this breaks my heart. I ssee others have posted, so perhaps you have given her a name. If not, I will light a candle for this Angel tonight here in SoCal. Sara --Original Mail-- From: "Karen Griffith" To: Sent: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:40:16

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list

2010-08-17 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Oh, how very sad. And how lucky that she found you and had a little comfort at the end. Whoever was responsible for her condition should rot in hell. Just my humble opinion. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to this sweet baby. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list

2010-08-17 Thread Sharyl
Dear Karen, Thank you for trying to save this baby. At least she knew she was loved and cared for at the end. Lovey is a great name. Or Angel since she has now joined all our Angels. I'll light a candle tonight for this precious little girl. Sharyl --- On Tue, 8/17/10, Karen Griffith wrote: