Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-04 Thread dlgegg
I do know one thing, never trust a vet that says euthanize with no other alternatives. My vet is great, he tells you what could happen and then says it is up to you to keep them or not. My Annie is still going strong at 8 years (she was 4 when I got her). Nitnoy gave up her fight for life aft

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-04 Thread Lorrie
Margo, To clarify what I wrote I NEVER euthanize any of my FelV cats when they are diagnosed as positive. I keep them as long as they remain healthy and active, which is usually 10 months to a year. However, when they become anemic, sick, waste away, and my vet can no longer make their quality

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-04 Thread dlgegg
BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT, BUT IT IS WORTH IT. Lee Evans wrote: > I have very good results from syringe feeding Hills A/D to anorexic cats. I > saved the life of a cat with a corona virus using a combination of A/D and > blended Wellness Canned Food, stuffed with liquid vitamins and acidop

Re: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-04 Thread Margo
-Original Message- >From: Lorrie >Sent: May 4, 2013 8:04 AM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: [Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten? > > >Amanda, I can tell you love Polli very much, but if the vet suggested >euthanasia I think you should take his advice. Anemia is no

[Felvtalk] What to feed a finicky, sick kitten?

2013-05-04 Thread Lorrie
Amanda, I can tell you love Polli very much, but if the vet suggested euthanasia I think you should take his advice. Anemia is not an easy way to die, and the kindest thing you can do for Polliis is give her a gentle death. I lost three FelV kittens in two months and I tried to keep the first o