Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

2011-06-10 Thread Sara Kasteleyn

We have a wonderful holistic-friendly vet who makes house calls.  She works in 
conjunction with our "brick and mortar" vet for blood work, tests, etc.  when 
necessary.  Now that we have lost our two FeLV+ angels, she takes care of our 
new babies.  The house call vet was the one that got us hooked up with LTCI.  
I'm certain Taj and Rani wouldn't have lasted as long as they did without the 
LTCI.  Both eventually succumbed to lymphomas of different types.  Brother and 
sister.  We will always miss them.

I don't think it's necessary to have a specialized vet...just a vet who is 
special and willing to listen.  

Sara

--Original Mail--
From: "Pam Norman" 
To: 
Sent: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:57:02 -0500
Subject: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets? I talked 
to a wonderful consulting vet I know re Miss Eleanor (formerly Sabrina) 
& his first recommendation was Internal Medicine at U of WI, but then 
said that this would probably not be necessary as long as she is 
asymptomatic. That regular blood work, every 6 months, would be the 
main requirement. Certainly hope that is the case as just a couple of 
visits to UW would be well over $1000!

I would like to combine the services of a good regular vet, which I 
think I have, altho he freely admits that is practice does not see a lot 
of FeLeuk kitties - which is probably pretty much the case with all 
non-specializing vets, I would think, with those of a holistic vet as 
well. Do any of you do that?

Are any of you in Wisconsin?

Pam

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Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

2011-06-10 Thread Beth Noren
Hi Pam,
I think a good regular vet who is willing to listen is the absolute
best kind.  I've tried another vet with a larger 24 hour practice who
has pioneered some procedures. He was a mean, nasty ego-maniac.  I
much prefer a smaller practice where they can spend time to get to
really know you and your cat, even if they don't see a lot of FeLV.
I have also used some specialists when needed, and they have are nice,
but very busy and probably don't remember me or my cats in 6 months.
Like the difference between a family doctor and a brain surgeon.  I
would use U of WI as a specialist, and stick with the good regular vet
for everything you and he feel comfortable tackling.  Hopefully it
won't be much, my positives only health issue before the end was a
bladder problem unrelated to his FeLV.  I know some others here will
be able to offer advice on holistic vets, I've never used one for my
cats.  I guess my only concern would be to keep the regular vet
informed of any supplements or treatments that the other one provides,
as I think it is really important that they have a complete picture of
what is happening with their patient.

Best wishes,
Beth N.

On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 10:57 PM, Pam Norman  wrote:
> Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets?  I talked to
> a wonderful consulting vet I know re Miss Eleanor (formerly Sabrina) & his
> first recommendation was Internal Medicine at U of WI, but then said that
> this would probably not be necessary as long as she is asymptomatic.  That
> regular blood work, every 6 months, would be the main requirement.
>  Certainly hope that is the case as just a couple of visits to UW would be
> well over $1000!
>
> I would like to combine the services  of a good regular vet, which I think I
> have, altho he freely admits that is practice does not see a lot of FeLeuk
> kitties - which is probably pretty much the case with all non-specializing
> vets, I would think, with those of a holistic vet as well. Do any of you do
> that?
>
> Are any of you in Wisconsin?
>
> Pam
>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

2011-06-10 Thread Melinda Kerr
I am in a unique situation. We live on a military base in Japan with limited 
resources.   I take my cats to a general practice Japanese vet. He has kept my 
Fuji alive and healthy for almost a year.  She is FeLV positive with 
Mediastinal Lymphoma. I never had the opportunity to give her supplements or 
any of the other treatments that others use. My own experience had been that a 
low stress environment, attention to the slightest signs of illness, decent 
food and lots and lots of love have been sufficient!  

Of course every cat is different, but it seems as though a regular vet who is 
willing to do a bit of research on occasion is good enough for an asymptomatic 
cat.  

Melinda, Fuji, and VooDoo

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 11, 2011, at 11:57 AM, Pam Norman  wrote:

> Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets?  I talked to a 
> wonderful consulting vet I know re Miss Eleanor (formerly Sabrina) & his 
> first recommendation was Internal Medicine at U of WI, but then said that 
> this would probably not be necessary as long as she is asymptomatic.  That 
> regular blood work, every 6 months, would be the main requirement.  Certainly 
> hope that is the case as just a couple of visits to UW would be well over 
> $1000!
> 
> I would like to combine the services  of a good regular vet, which I think I 
> have, altho he freely admits that is practice does not see a lot of FeLeuk 
> kitties - which is probably pretty much the case with all non-specializing 
> vets, I would think, with those of a holistic vet as well. Do any of you do 
> that?
> 
> Are any of you in Wisconsin?
> 
> Pam
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Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

2011-06-10 Thread dlgegg
My vet is a GP. treats cats, dogs and lots of horses and cows so his info on 
things like  felv is not as good as a specialist, but, he welcomes every bit of 
information I bring him.  I print out a lot of the things all of the members 
come up with and he then does his own research on the subject.  We have both 
learned a lot since I got Annie.  He said since I do the preliminary research 
for him, it makes it easier for him to get into the details of it.


 Pam Norman  wrote: 
> Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets?  I talked 
> to a wonderful consulting vet I know re Miss Eleanor (formerly Sabrina) 
> & his first recommendation was Internal Medicine at U of WI, but then 
> said that this would probably not be necessary as long as she is 
> asymptomatic.  That regular blood work, every 6 months, would be the 
> main requirement.  Certainly hope that is the case as just a couple of 
> visits to UW would be well over $1000!
> 
> I would like to combine the services  of a good regular vet, which I 
> think I have, altho he freely admits that is practice does not see a lot 
> of FeLeuk kitties - which is probably pretty much the case with all 
> non-specializing vets, I would think, with those of a holistic vet as 
> well. Do any of you do that?
> 
> Are any of you in Wisconsin?
> 
> Pam
> 
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[Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

2011-06-10 Thread Pam Norman
Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets?  I talked 
to a wonderful consulting vet I know re Miss Eleanor (formerly Sabrina) 
& his first recommendation was Internal Medicine at U of WI, but then 
said that this would probably not be necessary as long as she is 
asymptomatic.  That regular blood work, every 6 months, would be the 
main requirement.  Certainly hope that is the case as just a couple of 
visits to UW would be well over $1000!


I would like to combine the services  of a good regular vet, which I 
think I have, altho he freely admits that is practice does not see a lot 
of FeLeuk kitties - which is probably pretty much the case with all 
non-specializing vets, I would think, with those of a holistic vet as 
well. Do any of you do that?


Are any of you in Wisconsin?

Pam

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Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - grrrreat news!

2011-06-10 Thread Bonnie Hogue
It's always the girl cats who are bossy, isn't it!  My Stormy is the same way.  
She puts everyone in their place (as she sees it) and even nips at the heels 
(literally) of Lucky, who is twice her size!  Tough little gal, Bless her!
~B.

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 8:59 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

I just went through this myself with Amber who tested positive for FELV four 
months ago. Had her rested three months after the positive result and it was 
negative. Had an IFA test done and it was negative as well.
She has joined the rest of the gang (my three other cats) and is bullying them! 
She is half their size, but I guess big things come in small packages. She only 
weighs 7.5 lbs and is believed to be around 3 years old. It has been an 
interesting week for sure!
How many cats are sentenced to being isolated or in some instances euthanized 
because their first test was positive. It is a scary thought.
I am so happy for you that all turned out well. I definately know how you feel. 
Now, if I can only get Amber out of her "biatch" stage all will be well. LOL
 Jannes 





From: Natalie 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 8:47:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

I wouldn't have even thought about retesting either, had I not joined this 
group (thank you, all!), having always heard that once positive, always 
positive! These two were not just a weak positive, though! Although when I 
first began trapping in 1992, we did have an adult female that tested positive, 
and using the ELISA again, was negative 3 months later!
I have brought them out of their FeLV condo to the kitchen, put a piece of 
plywood on top of our dog's "playpen", and they have been there since last 
night.  Mr. Tux is almost ready to join the general population (even reaching 
out his paw to our dog), while Eliot is still a little confused and withdrawn.
I still cannot believe it and feel absolutely horrible that they were alone, 
only within sight of other cats; especially poor Eliot, who was alone for 2 
years before I found Mr. Tux for him!
Natalie

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 2:16 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

This happened to my mom's cat, Lucky.  He initially tested "weak positive" when 
I took him to the vet (he was in terrible shape, sick, flea-ridden, had lost 
weight).  Then, because of what I learned HERE (bless you all) I had Lucky 
retested on the IFA and he came back negative!  He has other health issues, but 
apparently FeLeuk isn't one of them.

Good news, Natalie.  Congratulations to you and your furry buddies!
~Bonnie

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 7:51 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

Yes!
Now the question is, did they shed the virus, or was the first test result 
false?
I'm just so happy, I don't care - but it would be nice to know how this whole 
thing works!
I wonder how many cats there are out there that aren't really positive and are 
getting killed for nothing..

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 10:34 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

Are they positive on the Elisa, just not the IFA?

Beth
Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org  

--- On Thu, 6/9/11, Natalie  wrote:

From: Natalie 
Subject: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 9:54 AM

My two FeLV boyz were given the IFA test on Monday afternoon., and we were 
eagerly awaiting results, although I wasn’t setting myself up for any miracles.

Last night, just as I sat down and started giving one of our renal failure cats 
her daily fluids, the phone rang: It was my vet, but I couldn’t get to the 
phone.  He did not leave a message, and when I called back, hospital was 
already closed.  I just got a call from the receptionist….she told me that the 
test results were NEGATIVE!  (Retesting of Sox, a NJ FIV cat, came back 
positive again – the poor cat has painful stomatitis!)

For two long years, Eliot was all alone, then I was able to find FeLV positive 
Mr. Tux in NJ!  They’ve been together for 1 ½ years.  All our cats have access 
to outdoor enclosures…..they did not, and

Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - grrrreat news!

2011-06-10 Thread Natalie
I am so happy to any of us who have had such great luck, and that's all it is!  
I cringe at the thought of how many cats are killed or sentenced to isolation 
because they are not retested because they don't think or know of it!

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 11:59 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

I just went through this myself with Amber who tested positive for FELV four 
months ago. Had her rested three months after the positive result and it was 
negative. Had an IFA test done and it was negative as well.
She has joined the rest of the gang (my three other cats) and is bullying them! 
She is half their size, but I guess big things come in small packages. She only 
weighs 7.5 lbs and is believed to be around 3 years old. It has been an 
interesting week for sure!
How many cats are sentenced to being isolated or in some instances euthanized 
because their first test was positive. It is a scary thought.
I am so happy for you that all turned out well. I definately know how you feel. 
Now, if I can only get Amber out of her "biatch" stage all will be well. LOL
 Jannes 





From: Natalie 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 8:47:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

I wouldn't have even thought about retesting either, had I not joined this 
group 
(thank you, all!), having always heard that once positive, always positive!  
These two were not just a weak positive, though! Although when I first began 
trapping in 1992, we did have an adult female that tested positive, and using 
the ELISA again, was negative 3 months later!
I have brought them out of their FeLV condo to the kitchen, put a piece of 
plywood on top of our dog's "playpen", and they have been there since last 
night.  Mr. Tux is almost ready to join the general population (even reaching 
out his paw to our dog), while Eliot is still a little confused and withdrawn.
I still cannot believe it and feel absolutely horrible that they were alone, 
only within sight of other cats; especially poor Eliot, who was alone for 2 
years before I found Mr. Tux for him!
Natalie

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 2:16 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

This happened to my mom's cat, Lucky.  He initially tested "weak positive" when 
I took him to the vet (he was in terrible shape, sick, flea-ridden, had lost 
weight).  Then, because of what I learned HERE (bless you all) I had Lucky 
retested on the IFA and he came back negative!  He has other health issues, but 
apparently FeLeuk isn't one of them.

Good news, Natalie.  Congratulations to you and your furry buddies!
~Bonnie

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 7:51 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

Yes!
Now the question is, did they shed the virus, or was the first test result 
false?
I'm just so happy, I don't care - but it would be nice to know how this whole 
thing works!
I wonder how many cats there are out there that aren't really positive and are 
getting killed for nothing..

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 10:34 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

Are they positive on the Elisa, just not the IFA?

Beth
Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org  

--- On Thu, 6/9/11, Natalie  wrote:

From: Natalie 
Subject: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 9:54 AM

My two FeLV boyz were given the IFA test on Monday afternoon., and we were 
eagerly awaiting results, although I wasn’t setting myself up for any miracles.

Last night, just as I sat down and started giving one of our renal failure cats 
her daily fluids, the phone rang: It was my vet, but I couldn’t get to the 
phone.  He did not leave a message, and when I called back, hospital was 
already 
closed.  I just got a call from the receptionist….she told me that the test 
results were NEGATIVE!  (Retesting of Sox, a NJ FIV cat, came back positive 
again – the poor cat has painful stomatitis!)

For two long years, Eliot was all alone, then I was able to find FeLV positive 
Mr. Tux in NJ!  They’ve been together for 1 ½ years.  All our cats have access 
to outdoor enclosures…..they did not, and 

Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - grrrreat news!

2011-06-10 Thread Jannes Taylor
I just went through this myself with Amber who tested positive for FELV four 
months ago. Had her rested three months after the positive result and it was 
negative. Had an IFA test done and it was negative as well.
She has joined the rest of the gang (my three other cats) and is bullying them! 
She is half their size, but I guess big things come in small packages. She only 
weighs 7.5 lbs and is believed to be around 3 years old. It has been an 
interesting week for sure!
How many cats are sentenced to being isolated or in some instances euthanized 
because their first test was positive. It is a scary thought.
I am so happy for you that all turned out well. I definately know how you feel. 
Now, if I can only get Amber out of her "biatch" stage all will be well. LOL
 Jannes 





From: Natalie 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 8:47:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

I wouldn't have even thought about retesting either, had I not joined this 
group 
(thank you, all!), having always heard that once positive, always positive!  
These two were not just a weak positive, though! Although when I first began 
trapping in 1992, we did have an adult female that tested positive, and using 
the ELISA again, was negative 3 months later!
I have brought them out of their FeLV condo to the kitchen, put a piece of 
plywood on top of our dog's "playpen", and they have been there since last 
night.  Mr. Tux is almost ready to join the general population (even reaching 
out his paw to our dog), while Eliot is still a little confused and withdrawn.
I still cannot believe it and feel absolutely horrible that they were alone, 
only within sight of other cats; especially poor Eliot, who was alone for 2 
years before I found Mr. Tux for him!
Natalie

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 2:16 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

This happened to my mom's cat, Lucky.  He initially tested "weak positive" when 
I took him to the vet (he was in terrible shape, sick, flea-ridden, had lost 
weight).  Then, because of what I learned HERE (bless you all) I had Lucky 
retested on the IFA and he came back negative!  He has other health issues, but 
apparently FeLeuk isn't one of them.

Good news, Natalie.  Congratulations to you and your furry buddies!
~Bonnie

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 7:51 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

Yes!
Now the question is, did they shed the virus, or was the first test result 
false?
I'm just so happy, I don't care - but it would be nice to know how this whole 
thing works!
I wonder how many cats there are out there that aren't really positive and are 
getting killed for nothing..

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 10:34 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

Are they positive on the Elisa, just not the IFA?

Beth
Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org  

--- On Thu, 6/9/11, Natalie  wrote:

From: Natalie 
Subject: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 9:54 AM

My two FeLV boyz were given the IFA test on Monday afternoon., and we were 
eagerly awaiting results, although I wasn’t setting myself up for any miracles.

Last night, just as I sat down and started giving one of our renal failure cats 
her daily fluids, the phone rang: It was my vet, but I couldn’t get to the 
phone.  He did not leave a message, and when I called back, hospital was 
already 
closed.  I just got a call from the receptionist….she told me that the test 
results were NEGATIVE!  (Retesting of Sox, a NJ FIV cat, came back positive 
again – the poor cat has painful stomatitis!)

For two long years, Eliot was all alone, then I was able to find FeLV positive 
Mr. Tux in NJ!  They’ve been together for 1 ½ years.  All our cats have access 
to outdoor enclosures…..they did not, and I was desperately trying to figure 
out 
how I could accomplish that.  No need to worry about that anymore – I will get 
them into the “general population” with access to a nice big outdoor enclosure 
to use as they please!

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Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - grrrreat news!

2011-06-10 Thread Natalie
I wouldn't have even thought about retesting either, had I not joined this 
group (thank you, all!), having always heard that once positive, always 
positive!  These two were not just a weak positive, though! Although when I 
first began trapping in 1992, we did have an adult female that tested positive, 
and using the ELISA again, was negative 3 months later!
I have brought them out of their FeLV condo to the kitchen, put a piece of 
plywood on top of our dog's "playpen", and they have been there since last 
night.  Mr. Tux is almost ready to join the general population (even reaching 
out his paw to our dog), while Eliot is still a little confused and withdrawn.
I still cannot believe it and feel absolutely horrible that they were alone, 
only within sight of other cats; especially poor Eliot, who was alone for 2 
years before I found Mr. Tux for him!
Natalie

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 2:16 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

This happened to my mom's cat, Lucky.  He initially tested "weak positive" when 
I took him to the vet (he was in terrible shape, sick, flea-ridden, had lost 
weight).  Then, because of what I learned HERE (bless you all) I had Lucky 
retested on the IFA and he came back negative!  He has other health issues, but 
apparently FeLeuk isn't one of them.

Good news, Natalie.  Congratulations to you and your furry buddies!
~Bonnie

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 7:51 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

Yes!
Now the question is, did they shed the virus, or was the first test result 
false?
I'm just so happy, I don't care - but it would be nice to know how this whole 
thing works!
I wonder how many cats there are out there that aren't really positive and are 
getting killed for nothing..

-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org 
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 10:34 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!

Are they positive on the Elisa, just not the IFA?

Beth
Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   

--- On Thu, 6/9/11, Natalie  wrote:

From: Natalie 
Subject: [Felvtalk] Eliot Spitty and Mr. Tux - geat news!
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 9:54 AM

My two FeLV boyz were given the IFA test on Monday afternoon., and we were 
eagerly awaiting results, although I wasn’t setting myself up for any miracles.

Last night, just as I sat down and started giving one of our renal failure cats 
her daily fluids, the phone rang: It was my vet, but I couldn’t get to the 
phone.  He did not leave a message, and when I called back, hospital was 
already closed.  I just got a call from the receptionist….she told me that the 
test results were NEGATIVE!  (Retesting of Sox, a NJ FIV cat, came back 
positive again – the poor cat has painful stomatitis!)

For two long years, Eliot was all alone, then I was able to find FeLV positive 
Mr. Tux in NJ!  They’ve been together for 1 ½ years.  All our cats have access 
to outdoor enclosures…..they did not, and I was desperately trying to figure 
out how I could accomplish that.  No need to worry about that anymore – I will 
get them into the “general population” with access to a nice big outdoor 
enclosure to use as they please!

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