Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing Fostering (Beth)

2013-04-24 Thread Beth
I only have 3 cats of my own left. 2 are quite old 1 is FeLV positive. I do not take in more FeLV fosters unless one passes away. I do not take FeLV cats from individuals unless they agree that it is still their cat, just living at my house. I will not be responsible for vet bills or food

[Felvtalk] FeLV vaccines, Conventional killed) FeLV vs rFelv (recombinant)

2013-04-24 Thread Margo
Sharyl wrote; The protocol I was given is 1st vaccine followed by booster shot in 30 days Give the 2nd vaccine 30 days before mixing positives and negatives Follow up every 12 months with a booster shot ? I wasn't aware there was more than 1 type of vaccine Sharyl Hi Sharyl, There

[Felvtalk] seeking advice for treating FeLV positive old CKD cats with the new drugs

2013-04-24 Thread I-Chun C. C. Chang
Dear Felvalk friends, I am very new to this group and was hoping to get some advice for the treatment about my currently very sick cat. My cat is 16 years old, who came to the States with me 6 years ago. I got her when she was 7 (she was abandoned by the previous house owner...) After I got

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing Fostering (Beth)

2013-04-24 Thread Lee Evans
Been there, done that. Most of the FeLv cats I have taken were from a rescuer who has overwhelmed me in the past. I am no longer allowing her to do that. Anyway, there is no more room at the inn. I have two cats in my separation rooms, one recovering from a blinding eye infection and upper

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking advice for treating FeLV positive old CKD cats with the new drugs

2013-04-24 Thread Beth
Catherine - Pcv of 10 is dangerously low. I've never had an FeLV cat recover from one that low. I don't know if anyone else has, but a pcv that low needs to be checked frequently (once or twice per week). Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org  

Re: [Felvtalk] Lethargic

2013-04-24 Thread dlgegg
Overreacting I understand. I do it too. If the life of someone I love is in the balance, I prefer to be OVER cautious, better safe than sorry. Maryam Ulomi ava...@gmail.com wrote: Her gums are ok. Thank you everyone for your suggestions and concerns. Kitty was back to normal by late

Re: [Felvtalk] Mixing Fostering (Beth)

2013-04-24 Thread dlgegg
You may have to do like the no kill shelters all do, ask an amount to take care of their food and medical bills for the rest of their life. I have a shelter picked out and have provided in my will for their care. They have a formula worked out, number of years expected for them to live x set