Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV
Question: From what I understand, if the IFA test comes back negative, that may just mean that while he may have the virus, he's just not shedding it? If the first two tests are positive and the IFA test comes back negative, doesn't he still pose some kind of transmission risk to other cats? From: Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 12:10:05 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV Rachel, check with the vets to see what test was used. There has been a lot of reports of false positives with the new IDEXX heartworm/FeLV/FIV combo test. If that was the test used please arrange for the IFA test before making any decisions about Oscar. Sharyl --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:45 PM Hi- I work with a nonprofit animal rescue based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Two weeks ago we took in an owner-surrender cat who tested positive yesterday for FeLV. We had him retested this evening at another facility and that test also came back positive. Unfortunately we do not have any fosters who can accommodate an FeLV-positive cat out of concern for our own and other foster animals. I am trying desperately to find alternate placement for Oscar locally, but am not having a lot of success. Oscar is a purebred odd-eyed white Persian cat. He is about three years old and is asymptomatic. He was purchased from a breeder as a kitten and was kept as an indoor-only cat in a household with no other cats. Does anyone here know of any resources or organizations that may be able to take Oscar in? We are willing to transport Oscar (within reason). He has been neutered and will be fully vaccinated prior to placement. I would absolutely hate for this friendly, gorgeous cat to be euthanized simply because alternate placement cannot be found. Thank you, Rachel Richardson ___ 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] Foster cat with FeLV
Hi Rachel, Here is a link to a chart that explains what the next step should be for each type of test result. For positive Elisa, negative IFA, they recommend retesting after a certain time period until the results are no longer discordant. Hope this helps, Beth http://www.felineleukemia.org/felvhlth.html On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com wrote: Question: From what I understand, if the IFA test comes back negative, that may just mean that while he may have the virus, he's just not shedding it? If the first two tests are positive and the IFA test comes back negative, doesn't he still pose some kind of transmission risk to other cats? From: Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 12:10:05 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV Rachel, check with the vets to see what test was used. There has been a lot of reports of false positives with the new IDEXX heartworm/FeLV/FIV combo test. If that was the test used please arrange for the IFA test before making any decisions about Oscar. Sharyl --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:45 PM Hi- I work with a nonprofit animal rescue based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Two weeks ago we took in an owner-surrender cat who tested positive yesterday for FeLV. We had him retested this evening at another facility and that test also came back positive. Unfortunately we do not have any fosters who can accommodate an FeLV-positive cat out of concern for our own and other foster animals. I am trying desperately to find alternate placement for Oscar locally, but am not having a lot of success. Oscar is a purebred odd-eyed white Persian cat. He is about three years old and is asymptomatic. He was purchased from a breeder as a kitten and was kept as an indoor-only cat in a household with no other cats. Does anyone here know of any resources or organizations that may be able to take Oscar in? We are willing to transport Oscar (within reason). He has been neutered and will be fully vaccinated prior to placement. I would absolutely hate for this friendly, gorgeous cat to be euthanized simply because alternate placement cannot be found. Thank you, Rachel Richardson ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV
Thanks all for the advice. I am new to FeLV, but have spent the past two nights doing a crash course in it. Both ELISA tests done were conducted using whole blood. I am taking Oscar in this afternoon for an IFA test and the results should be back in 1-2 days. Those results will determine our next course of action. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks again, Rachel From: Beth Noren maxgoodb...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 11:07:35 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV Hi Rachel, Here is a link to a chart that explains what the next step should be for each type of test result. For positive Elisa, negative IFA, they recommend retesting after a certain time period until the results are no longer discordant. Hope this helps, Beth http://www.felineleukemia.org/felvhlth.html On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com wrote: Question: From what I understand, if the IFA test comes back negative, that may just mean that while he may have the virus, he's just not shedding it? If the first two tests are positive and the IFA test comes back negative, doesn't he still pose some kind of transmission risk to other cats? From: Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 12:10:05 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV Rachel, check with the vets to see what test was used. There has been a lot of reports of false positives with the new IDEXX heartworm/FeLV/FIV combo test. If that was the test used please arrange for the IFA test before making any decisions about Oscar. Sharyl --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:45 PM Hi- I work with a nonprofit animal rescue based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Two weeks ago we took in an owner-surrender cat who tested positive yesterday for FeLV. We had him retested this evening at another facility and that test also came back positive. Unfortunately we do not have any fosters who can accommodate an FeLV-positive cat out of concern for our own and other foster animals. I am trying desperately to find alternate placement for Oscar locally, but am not having a lot of success. Oscar is a purebred odd-eyed white Persian cat. He is about three years old and is asymptomatic. He was purchased from a breeder as a kitten and was kept as an indoor-only cat in a household with no other cats. Does anyone here know of any resources or organizations that may be able to take Oscar in? We are willing to transport Oscar (within reason). He has been neutered and will be fully vaccinated prior to placement. I would absolutely hate for this friendly, gorgeous cat to be euthanized simply because alternate placement cannot be found. Thank you, Rachel Richardson ___ 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 ___ 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 Cheshire crossing over
You tried your best, and your cat had your unconditional love. --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: From: Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] My cat Cheshire crossing over To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 4:32 AM Claudia How kind you were to try and save your kitty. Sometimes there really isn't anything we can do. You love for Cheshire was probably the greatest gift and most comforting thing you could give her. Deepest condolences, and prayers of love and light for Cheshire in her crossing. Bonnie - Original Message - From: Claudia Veiga elisasta...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 2:41 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] My cat Cheshire crossing over My sweet, beautiful little Cheshire crossed the rainbow bridge last Wednesday night. She had only been sick for less than 10 days. She was on antibiotics and some pred for 10 days for gum problems. I was going to schedule her for a cleaning in a few weeks, but her health seemed to decline a few days after that. She started hiding under the bed, and not eating, when seh came out, I saw a growth on her throat area, adn took her to the vet. They weren't sure if it was a abcess or worse. I took her back seveveral times over the course of 6 days, she had to be given fluids through IV, and I syringe fed her. I've never been through anything like this before. I was praying for her. On wednesday they told me they couldn't do surgery to remove the cyst 'cause she was so anemic and her blood count was so low, it looked like she had leukemia. The only thing to do was bring her home or try to get her more help at the vet hospial where they have cancer specialists for a transfusion. I brought her there. They had an extensive list of treatment for her, and costs. It was stressful. I gave them permission for treatment and a deposit before they could do anything. They told me she started to go into distress when put in the Oxygen tank and tube, I wanted them to do whatver they could to help her, and Cheshire blinked at me when I was in the room with her right next to her. She wasn't really blinking before that as whe had a tube in her mouth that was helping her breath. This was so painful for me. Her heart gave out, and that's how she went. I don't know if anyone on here has been through anything like this, but I've wondered if by brining her to that hospital and trhing to get here more help to stabilize her for a transfusion caused her more distresss that lead to her passing? I've talked to the doctors who told me no, that didn't do it, she was just very sick,a nd even if i'd brought her home, she would haev onyl survived a few days or 24 hours. I even had jsut bought the Mega C plus which I had heard good things about reversing felv. I told her how much I love her and she knows that until I see her again. ___ 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
[Felvtalk] Thanks for your messages of condolence
I wanted to say a thank you for all your heartfelt messages of condolence for me and my Cheshire. You all are so kind, I wasn't expecting so many replies. It's a consolation to know so many people understand what it's like. The most important thing is that she knew and still knows how much she's loved by me and everyone who knew her. I feel she's still with me. Thanks Beth, Catherine, Mike, Bonnie, Sharyl, Sherry Sara for lighting the candle for us, Natalie for your poem, I want to hang it up, it sounds so true! LauraM - I'm sure Tiger knew how much you love him and that you were with him in spirit when he passed, that's what matters, and the time you spent together. I've been told that if you lose an animal, you go out and get a new one, their soul may come back.. thanks all!!! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Thanks for your messages of condolence
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO OUT AND GET ANOTHER, THEY WILL COME TO YOU. EVERY TIME I LOOSE ONE, ANOTHER SHOWS UP. BOB PASSED RECENTLY AND I EXPECT SOMEONE TO SHOW UP SOON. Claudia Veiga elisasta...@yahoo.com wrote: I wanted to say a thank you for all your heartfelt messages of condolence for me and my Cheshire. You all are so kind, I wasn't expecting so many replies. It's a consolation to know so many people understand what it's like. The most important thing is that she knew and still knows how much she's loved by me and everyone who knew her. I feel she's still with me. Thanks Beth, Catherine, Mike, Bonnie, Sharyl, Sherry Sara for lighting the candle for us, Natalie for your poem, I want to hang it up, it sounds so true! LauraM - I'm sure Tiger knew how much you love him and that you were with him in spirit when he passed, that's what matters, and the time you spent together. I've been told that if you lose an animal, you go out and get a new one, their soul may come back.. thanks all!!! ___ 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] Foster cat with FeLV
I HOPE YOU FOUND OSCAR A HOME. I HAVE 2 POSITIVES AND 5 NEGATIVES AND ALL ARE DOING WELL. MY ONLY LOSS IS BOB AND HIS PASSING WAS NOT RELATED TO FELV. HE WAS A STREET CAT BEFORE I GOT HIM AND WE DON'T KNOW WHAT HE ALREADY HAD THAT CONTRIBUTED TO HIS DEATH. IT WAS SO SUDDEN AND WITH NO WARNING, THAT MY VET SUSPECTS A TUMOR. I DID NOT DO AN AUTOPSY, WOULD NOT BRING HIM BACK AND DID NOT WANT TO CAUSE HIM ANY MORE SUFFERING. Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks all for the advice. I am new to FeLV, but have spent the past two nights doing a crash course in it. Both ELISA tests done were conducted using whole blood. I am taking Oscar in this afternoon for an IFA test and the results should be back in 1-2 days. Those results will determine our next course of action. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks again, Rachel From: Beth Noren maxgoodb...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 11:07:35 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV Hi Rachel, Here is a link to a chart that explains what the next step should be for each type of test result. For positive Elisa, negative IFA, they recommend retesting after a certain time period until the results are no longer discordant. Hope this helps, Beth http://www.felineleukemia.org/felvhlth.html On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com wrote: Question: From what I understand, if the IFA test comes back negative, that may just mean that while he may have the virus, he's just not shedding it? If the first two tests are positive and the IFA test comes back negative, doesn't he still pose some kind of transmission risk to other cats? From: Sharyl cline...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 12:10:05 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV Rachel, check with the vets to see what test was used. There has been a lot of reports of false positives with the new IDEXX heartworm/FeLV/FIV combo test. If that was the test used please arrange for the IFA test before making any decisions about Oscar. Sharyl --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rachel sshutterb...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster cat with FeLV To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:45 PM Hi- I work with a nonprofit animal rescue based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Two weeks ago we took in an owner-surrender cat who tested positive yesterday for FeLV. We had him retested this evening at another facility and that test also came back positive. Unfortunately we do not have any fosters who can accommodate an FeLV-positive cat out of concern for our own and other foster animals. I am trying desperately to find alternate placement for Oscar locally, but am not having a lot of success. Oscar is a purebred odd-eyed white Persian cat. He is about three years old and is asymptomatic. He was purchased from a breeder as a kitten and was kept as an indoor-only cat in a household with no other cats. Does anyone here know of any resources or organizations that may be able to take Oscar in? We are willing to transport Oscar (within reason). He has been neutered and will be fully vaccinated prior to placement. I would absolutely hate for this friendly, gorgeous cat to be euthanized simply because alternate placement cannot be found. Thank you, Rachel Richardson ___ 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 ___ 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] Thanks for your messages of condolence
You are most welcome, Claudia. I know the loss of an animal friend is something not all people understand, so it is a gift to have caring support and condolences from those who do. I wish you the best of everything on your path, and in your beautiful connection to other creatures. ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: Claudia Veiga elisasta...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 5:35 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Thanks for your messages of condolence I wanted to say a thank you for all your heartfelt messages of condolence for me and my Cheshire. You all are so kind, I wasn't expecting so many replies. It's a consolation to know so many people understand what it's like. The most important thing is that she knew and still knows how much she's loved by me and everyone who knew her. I feel she's still with me. Thanks Beth, Catherine, Mike, Bonnie, Sharyl, Sherry Sara for lighting the candle for us, Natalie for your poem, I want to hang it up, it sounds so true! LauraM - I'm sure Tiger knew how much you love him and that you were with him in spirit when he passed, that's what matters, and the time you spent together. I've been told that if you lose an animal, you go out and get a new one, their soul may come back.. thanks all!!! ___ 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
