Re: [Felvtalk] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating - THANK YOU!!
Oh thank goodness. I am very happy for you. Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org --- On Tue, 3/2/10, Avia Rauscher wrote: From: Avia Rauscher Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating - THANK YOU!! To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 3:21 PM I just wanted to say thanks for all of the advice. Horus and Blackie had their check-ups yesterday, and I am very happy to let you know that they are still FeLV negative. They got their FeLV boosters, and I feel so relieved to know that they are both still virus free. I didn't realize how worried I was until I got the test results! Thank you! Avia ___ 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] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating - THANK YOU!!
I just wanted to say thanks for all of the advice. Horus and Blackie had their check-ups yesterday, and I am very happy to let you know that they are still FeLV negative. They got their FeLV boosters, and I feel so relieved to know that they are both still virus free. I didn't realize how worried I was until I got the test results! Thank you! Avia ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating
re: rabies: i would suggest that you follow your state's recommendations. should a bat or other critter with high possibility of rabies get into your house, or your kitty get outdoors and be bitten, the odds are way too high that should it be rabies-positive, your cat will be PRESUMED to be, and killed. some states WILL accept a vet's written statement that a household pet NOT be vaccinated on health grounds, but it's definitely something to check in advance, because you do NOT want to find yourself in this position. if you ever want to take your kitty or puppy on vacation and are crossing state lines, you'll need a rabies cert, too--and you'll need to know if the states you're travelling to accept the three-year vaccines or not. (canada requires the one-year, so even tho both michigan and new york would take the 3-year, when i'd travel between the latter two, i'd have to have the one year...) states tend NOT to be lax and understanding about rabies MC -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating
It's probably just a matter of personal choice at this point, but we vaccinated our FelV- cat once a year and we decided not to re-test after the first year of exposure. Honestly, if they are adult cats, and they haven't become FelV+ within a year, its probably a slim chance they will ever become positive. But, I think its up to you and what you feel comfortable with. I felt like the FelV vaccine might be the only thing I could do to protect the negatives at this point. I did not vaccinate my FelV+ kitty. In regards to rabies, I did the first and second round of rabies shots. Have not decided if I will continue. My cats never go outside but you never know I guess. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating please?
Avia, each of us has to make our own decision on vaccinations. My negatives receive annual leukemia vaccines. They all receive the 3 yr rabies since it is required in VA. I do not give my positive the leukemia vaccine if that is your question. My thoughts are the vaccine gives my negatives the only protection I am aware of with minimal risk. I do mix mine. Sharyl --- On Thu, 2/25/10, Avia Rauscher wrote: > From: Avia Rauscher > Subject: [Felvtalk] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating please? > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 8:15 PM > It's been about a > year now since Cinder was pts due to advanced sarcoma caused > by FeLV. 3 Months after learning of the cause of Cinder's > cancer, Onyx tested FeLV+ (Elisa & IFA), but Horus > & Blackie tested negative and were vaccinated. The vet > (a great vet!) is recommending re-testing and booster vax > for both Horus & Blackie. I see and understand her point > of view, but I'm not sure about re-testing, and I'm on the > fence about the vaccine. > > The reason I'm thinking of not > re-testing is that I wouldn't do anything different since > all the cats are healthy and on a very good diet. All the > cats were already adults when introduced to each other, and > lived together for over a year before Onyx's diagnosis. The > vet feels that since the three cats are not separated, the > benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks (only 2% of cats > who receive the FeLV vaccine develop fibrosarcoma at the > vaccination site). However, I'm not sure if re-vaccinating > is a good idea if either or both are now positive, which is > where I'm stuck. They are both going to the vet on Monday > morning for check ups and rabies vaccinations. Any advice? > What would you do? > > Thanks, > Avia > ___ > 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] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating please?
If it would make no difference in what you will do and you are very sure that you will never look back with regrets don't do it. As far as rabiesperhaps you should check out titers. Make very sure you will not look back and question your decisions. On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:15 PM, Avia Rauscher wrote: It's been about a year now since Cinder was pts due to advanced sarcoma caused by FeLV. 3 Months after learning of the cause of Cinder's cancer, Onyx tested FeLV+ (Elisa & IFA), but Horus & Blackie tested negative and were vaccinated. The vet (a great vet!) is recommending re-testing and booster vax for both Horus & Blackie. I see and understand her point of view, but I'm not sure about re- testing, and I'm on the fence about the vaccine. The reason I'm thinking of not re-testing is that I wouldn't do anything different since all the cats are healthy and on a very good diet. All the cats were already adults when introduced to each other, and lived together for over a year before Onyx's diagnosis. The vet feels that since the three cats are not separated, the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks (only 2% of cats who receive the FeLV vaccine develop fibrosarcoma at the vaccination site). However, I'm not sure if re-vaccinating is a good idea if either or both are now positive, which is where I'm stuck. They are both going to the vet on Monday morning for check ups and rabies vaccinations. Any advice? What would you do? Thanks, Avia ___ 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] Advice on annual re-testing and vaccinating please?
It's been about a year now since Cinder was pts due to advanced sarcoma caused by FeLV. 3 Months after learning of the cause of Cinder's cancer, Onyx tested FeLV+ (Elisa & IFA), but Horus & Blackie tested negative and were vaccinated. The vet (a great vet!) is recommending re-testing and booster vax for both Horus & Blackie. I see and understand her point of view, but I'm not sure about re-testing, and I'm on the fence about the vaccine. The reason I'm thinking of not re-testing is that I wouldn't do anything different since all the cats are healthy and on a very good diet. All the cats were already adults when introduced to each other, and lived together for over a year before Onyx's diagnosis. The vet feels that since the three cats are not separated, the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks (only 2% of cats who receive the FeLV vaccine develop fibrosarcoma at the vaccination site). However, I'm not sure if re-vaccinating is a good idea if either or both are now positive, which is where I'm stuck. They are both going to the vet on Monday morning for check ups and rabies vaccinations. Any advice? What would you do? Thanks, Avia ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
