Re: FeLV+ cat and FeLV- kitten in the same house

2006-04-08 Thread Gloria Lane
The virus isn't that contagious. Even if the cats get together, it's highly unlikely that a healthy kitten will just pick up the virus, which is pretty fragile and dies on contact with the air. Even passing it nose to nose, or sharing food bowls, is highly unlikely. Gloria On Apr 7,

Re: FeLV+ cat and FeLV- kitten in the same house

2006-04-08 Thread Tracy Weese
I have + and - together, but I do try not to take a - negative kitten until they can have all of their shots. BUT, I think keeping them separated until then would probably be fine, too. People forget that sometimes a slight risk is better than not taking in a cat/kitten that otherwise might not

Pookie

2006-04-08 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
THANK YOU Nina, Michelle (UK). Michelle (US), Bonnie, Hideyo, Marylyn, Sherry, Wendy, Tonya, Gloria, Cindy, Becca, Susan, MaryChristine, Terri, Barb, Kathy, Carla and Kat for all your kind messages in response to my message about Pookie. (If I inadvertently missed anyone, my apologies.) I'm

Re: FeLV+ cat and FeLV- kitten in the same house

2006-04-08 Thread Nina
Hi Lance, I am usually a big advocate for mixing pos and negs in the same household. Here comes the but... Not when it comes to kittens! Esp kittens that haven't yet been vaccinated. Barbara is right, kittens have a way of getting into all sorts of places that are suppose to be

Re: FeLV+ cat and FeLV- kitten in the same house

2006-04-08 Thread gblane
I feel the same way, Nina, and I know several who mix their kitties like that. At some point, kittens develop a strong enoungh immune system to deal with it - but I'm not sure what that point is. FELV virus dies when it hits the air, and I just don't think it's gonna pass to the kitten, if

Re: FeLV+ cat and FeLV- kitten in the same house

2006-04-08 Thread Terri Brown
I agree as well. =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

Sherry, how are you doing?

2006-04-08 Thread Lernermichelle
Just checking in to see if you are still having a really hard time... Michelle In a message dated 3/26/2006 8:05:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all,I just needed to tell someone that I am having a really bad missing my baby girl cry.This happens every so

Just Needed to Share

2006-04-08 Thread Chris Behnke
Today one of my cats turned 7. Bandit has been with us since he was 6 weeks old. He is not Felv+ but he does have bad asthma. Two days ago I remembered his brother, Smoky, who did four years ago of cancer. Just two days before his birthday. Every year, I worry about Bandit getting cancer

Re: Sherry, how are you doing?

2006-04-08 Thread Marylyn
O, my dearI still hurt of loves that left this world 20 years ago. Quiet yourself and let your friend visit. You have to be open and you have to ask but she will come and visit and if you are calm enough she will stay a good length of time. Once this starts you can ask for visits and

Re: Just Needed to Share

2006-04-08 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Chris, You are so right.I too am thankful for the time I had with my positives and negatives. My positives have taught me to be greatful for every moment I am alive

Re: FeLV+ cat and FeLV- kitten in the same house

2006-04-08 Thread catatonya
I think you'll be safe. When the virus dries it dies.. As long as you keep the kitten away from a positive that will groom or sneeze on it. Good luck. tonyaLance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all,My mother is considering adopting a kitten that needs a home. To the best of my

Re: Sherry, how are you doing?

2006-04-08 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi Michelle,first of all thank you for asking.I am doing good,I have my bad moments and I also have my good moments when I am missing her. My two hamdsome boys sure help me feel better. Also loving all my sanctuary fur kids helps too.Once again thanks for asking. :) Sherry[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Sherry, how are you doing?

2006-04-08 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Thanks Marylyn,I do get visits from her,of course it's not quite the same. But I do know she is still here with me. SherryMarylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: O, my dearI still hurt of loves that left this world 20 years ago. Quiet yourself and let your friend visit. You have to be open

Re: Just Needed to Share

2006-04-08 Thread Sherry DeHaan
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bandit. :) give him lots of kissesChris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today one of my cats turned 7. Bandit has been with us since he was 6 weeks old. He is not Felv+ but he does have bad asthma. Two days ago I remembered his brother, Smoky, who did four years ago of