[Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Maryam Ulomi
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[Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Maryam Ulomi
Hello, I'm sorry for that first email. I wanted to find out if anyone had some advice and suggestions on nutrition for the little kitten I have rescue who is FeLV positive. She has tested positive and is the kitten of a feral cat, her glands are big but I'm hoping because she is now indoor and

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Beth
L-lysine a good supplement to add, but if her glands are swollen, she needs to go to the vet for bloodwork. She may be fighting off an infection need meds. There is not reason you cannot keep her with your other cat if she continues to test positive. Just make sure you cat is up to date on

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Maryam Ulomi
Hello, Thanks, she is already taking l-lysine twice a day. We have done stool sample, bloodwork and urine test and there is no infection, which is why my vet believe she will test positive again when retested in 3 months. Sent from my iPhone. On Sep 17, 2012, at 8:54, Beth

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Marcia Baronda
Could there be a hidden infection? Something is causing those lymph nodes to swell. I admire you, for taking in this little kitten. Take care Marcia Sent from my iPad that my most awesome kids surprised me with, Christmas 2010. On Sep 17, 2012, at 8:08 AM, Maryam Ulomi ava...@gmail.com

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Lee Evans
Could you trap the mother cat and have her tested, spayed, given rabies vaccination and put back in the colony if it's a colony or if a single cat, allow her to live where you found her and feed her?   If mom cat tests positive, kitten is probably fighting off the virus.  If mom cat tests

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Lorrie
I feel for you.. I rescued a litter of 4 kittens who all tested FelV positive. They are now about 4 1/2 months old and still very active and playful with no sign of sickness. I plan to have them restested next month, and I'm hoping they will all be negative by then. They have three isolation

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends

2012-09-17 Thread Jamielynn Storch
Just an update. The rescue was unable to offer any assistance with the transport in the time frame needed so they are holding off on getting 2 of the cats there. Instead I will be transporting an FIV+ stressed out kitty on my trek. Wish me luck that his sedatives work! Thanks so much for the

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends

2012-09-17 Thread Natalie
If I may offer some advice, don't sedate! My vet hates it because you never know how any cat may react.cats get more frightened by sedation, what's happening to them, than a trip. As long as their cage/carrier is covered, to make them feel safe, there's not much of problem. I have been

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread McKenna's
For everyone that gave me advice a couple weeks ago in regards to the FeLuk/FIV re-testing of our 2 1/2 year old greybie baby, Tickles. He still tested positive for the FeLuk virus and now also is FIV positive. We apparently had him tested before the 8-12 week FIV onset. We are disappointed,

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Lee Evans
If you think he might be lonely by himself, consider getting him a spayed female FeLv+ cat around his age to keep him company.  Cats are very sociable animals.   Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From:

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends

2012-09-17 Thread Lee Evans
I find that a product called At Ease or Feloway work very well when sprayed into the carrier about a half hour before you put the cat in.  Allow it the time to dry, never spray while cat is inside. It really calms them down.  I do this when transporting to the vet.  Makes a big difference

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Beth
Thank you for keeping him. I looked at your pic of him on FB. Adorable! Beth McKenna's mckennas...@power-net.net wrote: For everyone that gave me advice a couple weeks ago in regards to the FeLuk/FIV re-testing of our 2 1/2 year old greybie baby, Tickles. He still tested positive for the

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends

2012-09-17 Thread Natalie
Yes, Feliway is really good. I thought that they would be medicated with something not being good. I also make sure to spray at least an hour before the cats go into their carrier – if it’s too fresh, they hate it! Have a safe trip! Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread D.S.Louis
I have a female FIV positive and she is 3 years oldLOVE her more each daygot her from pound when she was 3-4 monthsBest cat I ever had.Really a big lover   Dorothy A failure is just a stopover on the way to SUCCESS. From: McKenna's