Re: [Felvtalk] Holistic vs traditional vets for felv
the test can be done less expensively at Humane Society or other low cost vet that we have here in Tampa. -Original Message- From: Kelley moonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, Mar 14, 2014 11:54 pm Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Holistic vs traditional vets for felv I'm actually going to have to cancel their appointment. Can't pay for it. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2014, at 8:48 PM, cer...@new.rr.com wrote: My FeLeuk girl sees an integrative vet, who practices both holistic and traditional medicine. She gets bicom treatments from her, as well as various holistic medicines. She is stable and even gaining weight on this regimen. I think this is better care for her than she would get from a traditional vet. Just my experience... Chris C. -Original Message- From: Kelley Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 8:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Holistic vs traditional vets for felv What are your thoughts on this? Sent from my iPhone ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] 2 new felv kitties
Oh no! I wouldn't PTS! I meant when the disease takes hold they pass in a couple of days. IF she was positive still I wouldn't prolong her life for my sake. I'd know it was time to let go after living a happy, loved, cared for, life. However, long it would be. I'm talking about interferon, and other medically induced procedures to keep her going at the end stages which some choose to do. I don't judge. It wasn't going to be my choice. I'm so sorry that you are hurting about this. I think they live free for who knows how much time happily. You love them and that's all any of our babies need. The time you have is all good then :) -Original Message- From: dlgegg dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, Mar 15, 2014 12:17 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 2 new felv kitties Don't euthanize! I had 2 positives. One died from complications early on in her life: raccoon bit her tail off, never did get past 6 lbs, but very healthy until last month of her life. She developed a uri and in a positive that or any infection is not good. The other one is still going at 8 years, healthy as can be. Who k nows, yours may live a long life also. My positive and negatives have always been mixed as long as the negatives are up to date on vaccinations. Kelley moonv...@gmail.com wrote: Ugh...we have 2 my stepdaughter brought in recently. I had the boy, approx one year, tested while he was being neutered. Outwardly he appears fine but has mouth lesions. Had the two girls, about 6 months old, tested. One tested pos and one neg. The pos girl had uri but bounced back quickly. We're trying to raise money for a holistic vet. Have y'all had better or worse luck with holistic vs. regular vets? I have the two positive kitties isolated, is it safe to let the negative girl in with the (vaccinated) negatives? I know some of y'all mix but I'm not ready for that. I have gotten so much conflicting information from various vets it is crazy. The low cost spay neuter clinic recommended immediate euthanization. Didn't even mention the ifa - I had to insist on it. Unfortunately it turned out pos as well. The holistic vet was much more positive and said she'd had quite a few turn neg. We're also raising funds for them. I spent over 1,000 in vet bills out of my own pocket last month and can't do that again. Also, I did ask about interferon. The holistic vet said they would gladly do it but it was an older treatment she had found expensive and of very little benefit. We have appointments for both of them with the holistic vet next Wednesday. Below is their fundraising link - please give or share or both. I'm thinking of making a fundraising page for them also. https://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/help-merlin-and-coco/145925 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] 2 new felv kitties
good news! -Original Message- From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, Mar 14, 2014 5:58 pm Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 2 new felv kitties Immunofluorescence Antibody Assay. Generally speaking, if a cat tests positive on an IFA, it means that the cat will be positive for life. I’ve never done an IFA for Ember, but I feel pretty confident that she’d test positive, as she had a number of positive ELISAs. There’s more information (than you might want to know) in this PDF: http://www.catvets.com/public/PDFs/PracticeGuidelines/RetrovirusGLS.pdf Ember has been living with the virus for at least eight years—just another reminder that FeLV+ status is not a “death sentence”. Best hopes for the sister and brother. Lance On Mar 14, 2014, at 4:52 PM, Lori Taddonio ltad...@aol.com wrote: Can you tell me what IFA is? I have a sister and brother that I rescued and they both tested positive. Thanks for your help. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2014, at 3:38 PM, zoephotomo...@aol.com wrote: I'll send a link and you hv this one. I found a person to talk to who knew about felv. That's how I got the best info for me and another gal too. U will hear many variations from everyone. FIND SOMEONE who knows what they are talking about like she suggested IFA next step. I had IFA done on Kala and she tested neg! YEAH! Mine had already comingled, so I let them continue, but were not using the same food dishes. Cats 1 + yrs hv natural ability to shed felv. If my girl got bad off I was allowing her to die bc quality of life is more important then quantity for me.I've been on interferon for hep c and u feel like death warmed over! I hope that this helps~ Janda like panda -Original Message- From: Kelley moonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, Mar 14, 2014 10:56 am Subject: [Felvtalk] 2 new felv kitties Ugh...we have 2 my stepdaughter brought in recently. I had the boy, approx one year, tested while he was being neutered. Outwardly he appears fine but has mouth lesions. Had the two girls, about 6 months old, tested. One tested pos and one neg. The pos girl had uri but bounced back quickly. We're trying to raise money for a holistic vet. Have y'all had better or worse luck with holistic vs. regular vets? I have the two positive kitties isolated, is it safe to let the negative girl in with the (vaccinated) negatives? I know some of y'all mix but I'm not ready for that. I have gotten so much conflicting information from various vets it is crazy. The low cost spay neuter clinic recommended immediate euthanization. Didn't even mention the ifa - I had to insist on it. Unfortunately it turned out pos as well. The holistic vet was much more positive and said she'd had quite a few turn neg. We're also raising funds for them. I spent over 1,000 in vet bills out of my own pocket last month and can't do that again. Also, I did ask about interferon. The holistic vet said they would gladly do it but it was an older treatment she had found expensive and of very little benefit. We have appointments for both of them with the holistic vet next Wednesday. Below is their fundraising link - please give or share or both. I'm thinking of making a fundraising page for them also. https://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/help-merlin-and-coco/145925 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] 2 new felv kitties
I'll send a link and you hv this one. I found a person to talk to who knew about felv. That's how I got the best info for me and another gal too. U will hear many variations from everyone. FIND SOMEONE who knows what they are talking about like she suggested IFA next step. I had IFA done on Kala and she tested neg! YEAH! Mine had already comingled, so I let them continue, but were not using the same food dishes. Cats 1 + yrs hv natural ability to shed felv. If my girl got bad off I was allowing her to die bc quality of life is more important then quantity for me.I've been on interferon for hep c and u feel like death warmed over! I hope that this helps~ Janda like panda -Original Message- From: Kelley moonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, Mar 14, 2014 10:56 am Subject: [Felvtalk] 2 new felv kitties Ugh...we have 2 my stepdaughter brought in recently. I had the boy, approx one year, tested while he was being neutered. Outwardly he appears fine but has mouth lesions. Had the two girls, about 6 months old, tested. One tested pos and one neg. The pos girl had uri but bounced back quickly. We're trying to raise money for a holistic vet. Have y'all had better or worse luck with holistic vs. regular vets? I have the two positive kitties isolated, is it safe to let the negative girl in with the (vaccinated) negatives? I know some of y'all mix but I'm not ready for that. I have gotten so much conflicting information from various vets it is crazy. The low cost spay neuter clinic recommended immediate euthanization. Didn't even mention the ifa - I had to insist on it. Unfortunately it turned out pos as well. The holistic vet was much more positive and said she'd had quite a few turn neg. We're also raising funds for them. I spent over 1,000 in vet bills out of my own pocket last month and can't do that again. Also, I did ask about interferon. The holistic vet said they would gladly do it but it was an older treatment she had found expensive and of very little benefit. We have appointments for both of them with the holistic vet next Wednesday. Below is their fundraising link - please give or share or both. I'm thinking of making a fundraising page for them also. https://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/help-merlin-and-coco/145925 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
