Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated
Oh, just read this email. Yes, if the IFA is negative she could have the virus and put it into dormancy, like I mentioned in the other email. And it is possible that the virus can re-activate. But, who knows. And not to be negative, but by then your other kitties may have gone on to Heaven so you wouldn't have to worry about them catching it at that point. It's so frustrating. Matter of fact, unless your other kitties have had a bone marrow test, they could also have the virus. That's the really scary thing - that stupid virus could be in lots of our cats and we would never know. Anyway, back to Amber, yes it could re-activate. But it's hard to make decisions on possibilities. Like I said, such a frustrating disease. sent from my AT&T Smartphone by HTC - Reply message - From: "Jannes Taylor" Date: Mon, May 30, 2011 7:53 am Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated To: Natalie, I have been wondering so many things. In the beginning I doubted that Amber would be able to fight off the virus in the pitiful condition she was in. I was surprised when she tested negative! I also read that sometimes they can test negative by IFA but the viurs could still be just laying wait ready to reappear in the future. Sometimes I think you can read too much. Who knows what to believe!! Amber is so full of enery and looks really good. She still weights only 6..8 lbs. It is had to believe she has only gained an eight of a lb in three months but her ribs don't show anymore. I also find it puzzling that she has not come in heat yet. She may have already been spayed?? The vet guesses her to be approx 1 year old. I know some folks mix their cats and don't worry but I can't help being concerned about it. Jannes From: Natalie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, May 29, 2011 4:19:23 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated I wonder if extreme stress, bad diet, etc. can cause false positives. In the first year (1992)that I trapped cats for our rescue group, an adult cat tested positive for FeLV. Three months later, she was negative! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated I am so releived she tested negative. I think maybe I have read too much sometimes. All the upstairs cats have been vaccinated against felv so that helps even though I know it is not 100&. I am going to think about this today and view all the opinions. Thanks! Jannes ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I've heard of the ELISA occasionally giving a false negative, but it is rare and not nearly as likely as getting a false positive. It's more likely that the first ELISA test was wrong and gave you a false positive and this second ELISA test showing the negative is correct. But it might mean she just extinguished the virus in the time between the two tests. From what I understand, if the ELISA is negative then the IFA has to be negative. That's assuming both test were done correctly. But, since there is room for error I think either getting a second ELISA test or an IFA test will make you feel a lot better so it is probably worth the money to get one of those test done as a confirmation. Of course, assuming the first ELISA test which gave you a positive was correct, then she may still have the virus but put it into dormancy. If so, then she can't pass it to your cats because it is in the bone marrow only and not in the bloodstream or saliva so they will still be safe. If it's dormant you will not know because both the ELISA and the IFA will be negative. A bone marrow test is the only way to know if it is dormant. If it were me I think I'd have either a second ELISA or an IFA test just to have additional confirmation and after that don't worry about it and let her meet the rest of the family. A second ELISA test would be good enough but since the IFA test doesn't cost that much more than the ELISA you might feel better doing that one. Either way I bet they will both be negative. sent from my AT&T Smartphone by HTC - Reply message - From: "Jannes Taylor" Date: Mon, May 30, 2011 7:53 am Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated To: Natalie, I have been wondering so many things. In the beginning I doubted that Amber would be able to fight off the virus in the pitiful condition she was in. I was surprised when she tested negative! I also read that sometimes they can test negative by IFA but the viurs could still be just laying wait ready to reappear in the future. Sometimes I think you can read too much. Who knows what to believe!! Amber is so full of enery and looks really good. She still weights only 6..8 lbs. It is had to believe she has only gained an eight of a lb in three months but her ribs don't show anymore. I also find it puzzling that she has not come in heat yet. She may have already been spayed?? The vet guesses her to be approx 1 year old. I know some folks mix their cats and don't worry but I can't help being concerned about it. Jannes From: Natalie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, May 29, 2011 4:19:23 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated I wonder if extreme stress, bad diet, etc. can cause false positives. In the first year (1992)that I trapped cats for our rescue group, an adult cat tested positive for FeLV. Three months later, she was negative! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated I am so releived she tested negative. I think maybe I have read too much sometimes. All the upstairs cats have been vaccinated against felv so that helps even though I know it is not 100&. I am going to think about this today and view all the opinions. Thanks! Jannes ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated
Natalie, I have been wondering so many things. In the beginning I doubted that Amber would be able to fight off the virus in the pitiful condition she was in. I was surprised when she tested negative! I also read that sometimes they can test negative by IFA but the viurs could still be just laying wait ready to reappear in the future. Sometimes I think you can read too much. Who knows what to believe!! Amber is so full of enery and looks really good. She still weights only 6.8 lbs. It is had to believe she has only gained an eight of a lb in three months but her ribs don't show anymore. I also find it puzzling that she has not come in heat yet. She may have already been spayed?? The vet guesses her to be approx 1 year old. I know some folks mix their cats and don't worry but I can't help being concerned about it. Jannes From: Natalie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, May 29, 2011 4:19:23 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated I wonder if extreme stress, bad diet, etc. can cause false positives. In the first year (1992)that I trapped cats for our rescue group, an adult cat tested positive for FeLV. Three months later, she was negative! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated I am so releived she tested negative. I think maybe I have read too much sometimes. All the upstairs cats have been vaccinated against felv so that helps even though I know it is not 100&. I am going to think about this today and view all the opinions. Thanks! Jannes From: Cindy McHugh To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 10:33:15 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Wow, that's great news that she's tested negative. I'm so happy for you. For my own peace of mind, I would insist on an IFA test before integrating her into my household. If your vet won't do it, there's probably another vet around who will. Cindy - Original Message - From: "Jannes Taylor" To: Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ 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] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated
I wonder if extreme stress, bad diet, etc. can cause false positives. In the first year (1992)that I trapped cats for our rescue group, an adult cat tested positive for FeLV. Three months later, she was negative! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated I am so releived she tested negative. I think maybe I have read too much sometimes. All the upstairs cats have been vaccinated against felv so that helps even though I know it is not 100&. I am going to think about this today and view all the opinions. Thanks! Jannes From: Cindy McHugh To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 10:33:15 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Wow, that's great news that she's tested negative. I'm so happy for you. For my own peace of mind, I would insist on an IFA test before integrating her into my household. If your vet won't do it, there's probably another vet around who will. Cindy - Original Message - From: "Jannes Taylor" To: Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ 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
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Definitely get the IFA test. My vet ordered one for my kitty incase he may need it, so it's not impossible for your vet not to get one for you. I know if it were me and did not get the IFA, and the cat showed symptoms later, I would never forgive myself. Lynda - Original Message - From: "Jannes Taylor" To: Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 9:59 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ 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
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I suspect you need another vet who is more into cat issues. Sometimes it is nice to have more than one vet---different takes, different experiences. On May 28, 2011, at 12:34 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Congratulations on Amber's recovery and well-being! When I was in this situation with my mom's cat, Lucky, I waited until the IFA was done, just for peace of mind. I think it took about a week for them to get the result. ~B. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 7:59 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ 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
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Did the IFA turn out to be positive? Jannes From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 12:34:08 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Congratulations on Amber's recovery and well-being! When I was in this situation with my mom's cat, Lucky, I waited until the IFA was done, just for peace of mind. I think it took about a week for them to get the result. ~B. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 7:59 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ 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
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Congratulations on Amber's recovery and well-being! When I was in this situation with my mom's cat, Lucky, I waited until the IFA was done, just for peace of mind. I think it took about a week for them to get the result. ~B. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jannes Taylor Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 7:59 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ 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] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated
I am so releived she tested negative. I think maybe I have read too much sometimes. All the upstairs cats have been vaccinated against felv so that helps even though I know it is not 100&. I am going to think about this today and view all the opinions. Thanks! Jannes From: Cindy McHugh To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 10:33:15 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Wow, that's great news that she's tested negative. I'm so happy for you. For my own peace of mind, I would insist on an IFA test before integrating her into my household. If your vet won't do it, there's probably another vet around who will. Cindy - Original Message - From: "Jannes Taylor" To: Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ 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] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated
Wow, that's great news that she's tested negative. I'm so happy for you. For my own peace of mind, I would insist on an IFA test before integrating her into my household. If your vet won't do it, there's probably another vet around who will. Cindy - Original Message - From: "Jannes Taylor" To: Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ 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
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If you are worried about exposing your negative cats to FELV, then I would insist on the IFA, then you would not be second guessing yourself all the time and still have that worry in the back of your mind. Jannes Taylor wrote: > Hello to all, > Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our > house > starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested > positive > for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different > cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, > my > husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have > three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a > felv > cat. > > I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I > asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it > was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, > he > thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. > Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still > insist on the IFA test?? > Jannes > ___ > 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] Your Opinion would be GREATLY appreciated
Hello to all, Three months ago I rescued a cat that I found out in the field next to our house starving to death and did not energy to even purr or play. She tested positive for felv. Three months later this kitty who I named Amber is like a different cat. She is rotten, well fed, and full of energy. As some of you my recall, my husband built her her own palace to live in which is in our basement. I have three healthy cats upstaris and am not willinig to risk exposing them to a felv cat. I took Amber back to the vet this morning and the Elisa test was negative! I asked the vet about getting her the IFA test and he did not even know what it was! I had printed off information re the test and he did read it. However, he thinks she does not need the IFA test since she tested negative. Should I go ahead and bring Amber upstaris with the rest of the gang or still insist on the IFA test?? Jannes ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
