Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats
Not as a regular part of their practice, but they have always been open to new information and research I've brought. The first vet I used there, who is no longer there, had FeLV+ kittehs herself, so the viral status was just another piece of information to have in the kittehs file. they might have a holistic practice that they work with, but I've never looked into it. if you end up using them, tell 'em I sent you:) http://catcareclinic.net/ Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous From: Pam Norman To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, June 13, 2011 8:31:15 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats I'm in Spring Green! It is good to know that the CCC can work with FeLeuk kitties, altho I have a good vet nearby in Dodgeville. Do they use any holistic treatments? On 6/11/2011 9:22 PM, Barb Moermond wrote: > I'm in Madison and use Cat Care Clinic. Both of the vets there are members of > AAFP [www.catvets.com] and are both good with my babies. I've been going there > since Ninja was diagnosed FeLV+ and suffering from seizures etc. So, I've been > going to them since 1998 and still love them. If you look at catvets.com, you > will be able to find other vet members by ZIP code. There are other members at > other clinics here in the area, but I like the fact that CCC is cats only and > they know my babies. > Barb+Smoky the House Puma+Miss Lilly Bird+Angel BanditNo > > > "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living >his > life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." > > - Anonymous > > > > > ____ > From: Pam Norman > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 9:57:02 PM > 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 > > ___ > 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] Vets for Felv cats
I'm in Spring Green! It is good to know that the CCC can work with FeLeuk kitties, altho I have a good vet nearby in Dodgeville. Do they use any holistic treatments? On 6/11/2011 9:22 PM, Barb Moermond wrote: I'm in Madison and use Cat Care Clinic. Both of the vets there are members of AAFP [www.catvets.com] and are both good with my babies. I've been going there since Ninja was diagnosed FeLV+ and suffering from seizures etc. So, I've been going to them since 1998 and still love them. If you look at catvets.com, you will be able to find other vet members by ZIP code. There are other members at other clinics here in the area, but I like the fact that CCC is cats only and they know my babies. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+Miss Lilly Bird+Angel BanditNo "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous From: Pam Norman To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 9:57:02 PM 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 ___ 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] Vets for Felv cats
Yes, an open-minded vet willing to look into new things is key. CCC has always been open to all of the information I've sent them over the years; willing to discuss issues etc. I am also the one who introduced them to Rescue Remedy! :) Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous From: Melinda Kerr To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 10:19:33 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats 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 > > ___ > 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] Vets for Felv cats
I'm in Madison and use Cat Care Clinic. Both of the vets there are members of AAFP [www.catvets.com] and are both good with my babies. I've been going there since Ninja was diagnosed FeLV+ and suffering from seizures etc. So, I've been going to them since 1998 and still love them. If you look at catvets.com, you will be able to find other vet members by ZIP code. There are other members at other clinics here in the area, but I like the fact that CCC is cats only and they know my babies. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+Miss Lilly Bird+Angel BanditNo "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous From: Pam Norman To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 9:57:02 PM 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 ___ 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] Vets for Felv cats
Almost all of our cats are very good at being in a carrier and going to the vet, who is only 5-10 minutes away. I leave a carrier out at all times, and cats use it as a hiding place or bed. About an hour before going to the vet, I do a quick spray of Feliway into the carrier! They all love to pile in there, and I have to take them out so that the real patient can go (quite happily!). -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 6:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats I agree, even ngative cats get upset going to the vet. I think it is the noise the car makes. I have found that driving over 50 mph sets them off. Homey talks all the way (15 miles). She says nooo way! Under 50mph, they are all calmer so I set the cruise and allow enough time to get there in time. Lorrie wrote: > On 06-10, Pam Norman wrote: > > Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets? > > I don't take my FelV cats for checkups unless they are sick. > The stress they feel when put in a carrier and taken to the > vet is very bad for FelV cats. Therefore I keep a close eye > on them and treat them if they need to see a vet. I also don't > update their shots once they are well protected. > > Lorrie > > > > ___ > 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] Vets for Felv cats
Beth, I agree. I only use the larger ER group when I have an emergency late at night or on weekends. They are ok, nice, but just do not know each cat's personality and ractions to sounds and movements. Beth Noren wrote: > 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 > > > > ___ > > 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] Vets for Felv cats
I agree, even ngative cats get upset going to the vet. I think it is the noise the car makes. I have found that driving over 50 mph sets them off. Homey talks all the way (15 miles). She says nooo way! Under 50mph, they are all calmer so I set the cruise and allow enough time to get there in time. Lorrie wrote: > On 06-10, Pam Norman wrote: > > Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets? > > I don't take my FelV cats for checkups unless they are sick. > The stress they feel when put in a carrier and taken to the > vet is very bad for FelV cats. Therefore I keep a close eye > on them and treat them if they need to see a vet. I also don't > update their shots once they are well protected. > > Lorrie > > > > ___ > 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] Vets for Felv cats
Mine go monthly for his CBC Christy Stetler On Jun 11, 2011, at 3:46 AM, Lorrie wrote: > On 06-10, Pam Norman wrote: >> Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets? > > I don't take my FelV cats for checkups unless they are sick. > The stress they feel when put in a carrier and taken to the > vet is very bad for FelV cats. Therefore I keep a close eye > on them and treat them if they need to see a vet. I also don't > update their shots once they are well protected. > > Lorrie > > > > ___ > 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] Vets for Felv cats
On 06-10, Pam Norman wrote: > Do you all have your FeLeuk kitties seen by your regular vets? I don't take my FelV cats for checkups unless they are sick. The stress they feel when put in a carrier and taken to the vet is very bad for FelV cats. Therefore I keep a close eye on them and treat them if they need to see a vet. I also don't update their shots once they are well protected. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats
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 ___ 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] Vets for Felv cats
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 > > ___ > 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] Vets for Felv cats
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 > > ___ > 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] Vets for Felv cats
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 > > ___ > 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] 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
