Re: To Taylor: Re: I need information please
If the cats have been together that long I would not worry about them mixing. Vaccination is something others on the list can advise you on. Keeping them separated will make them unhappy and you miserable. Feed both of them the best diet you can, full of protein and vitamins and lots of supplements. strengthen their immune systems as best you can. Stop worrying or you will loose all the precious time you have with the little ones. Remember that none of us know when we are leaving this world and we need to have the best quality of life possible..full of love and ear scratchings and naps and chin rubs and If you have a holistic/alternative vet in your area please consult him/her for additional information and find another regular vet. Anyone that would recommend you kill a healthy cat just because it has been exposed to a virus is too out of date to deal with the situation you have. Blessings to you and your little ones. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 12:03 AM Subject: To Taylor: Re: I need information please Taylor, Glad to see you! We missed you! :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 12:00:22 AM Subject: Re: I need information please Get your precious little girl vaccinated for FeLV. Don't put your boy down. It is hardly necessary. I'm always shocked when vets still feel that way--that is old thinking! Just because he tests positive for FeLV doesn't mean he will get sick right away. My kitty Mamie lived for ten years with FeLV. The absolutely main thing you must think of is no stress for little Basil. Of course, that means Basil will be the most spoiled cat on the planet--but what are our darling pets for if not to spoil spoil spoil with love? You may want to consider finding a new, more forward-thinking vet to get the most positive, loving care for little Basil. xxx, Tee 'n' the Wildlife "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jul 16, 2007, at 10:22 PM, Malone wrote: I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn’t lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn’t because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus—does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil’s blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you. -- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
To Taylor: Re: I need information please
Taylor, Glad to see you! We missed you! :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Taylor Scobie Humphrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 12:00:22 AM Subject: Re: I need information please Get your precious little girl vaccinated for FeLV. Don't put your boy down. It is hardly necessary. I'm always shocked when vets still feel that way--that is old thinking! Just because he tests positive for FeLV doesn't mean he will get sick right away. My kitty Mamie lived for ten years with FeLV. The absolutely main thing you must think of is no stress for little Basil. Of course, that means Basil will be the most spoiled cat on the planet--but what are our darling pets for if not to spoil spoil spoil with love? You may want to consider finding a new, more forward-thinking vet to get the most positive, loving care for little Basil. xxx, Tee 'n' the Wildlife "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jul 16, 2007, at 10:22 PM, Malone wrote: I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn’t lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn’t because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus—does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil’s blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you. Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/
Re: I need information please
Get your precious little girl vaccinated for FeLV. Don't put your boy down. It is hardly necessary. I'm always shocked when vets still feel that way--that is old thinking! Just because he tests positive for FeLV doesn't mean he will get sick right away. My kitty Mamie lived for ten years with FeLV. The absolutely main thing you must think of is no stress for little Basil. Of course, that means Basil will be the most spoiled cat on the planet--but what are our darling pets for if not to spoil spoil spoil with love? You may want to consider finding a new, more forward-thinking vet to get the most positive, loving care for little Basil. xxx, Tee 'n' the Wildlife "Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation." On Jul 16, 2007, at 10:22 PM, Malone wrote: I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn’t lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn’t because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus—does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil’s blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you.
Re: I need information please (Malone)
My Pippin tested positive on the ELISA test at 6 weeks of age. She tested negative on the IFA test at 6 months of age. While waiting for the second test, I fed her Innova Evo wet and dry food, gave her 500 grams of Lysine per day in her wet food, provided lots of love and low stress. My vet thinks she had a false positive on the first test, the ELISA. I can't say for sure that she threw the virus, but she is negative now and was positive then. Gina Malone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you for the advice. I know he got it from the kitten. He had two tests both negative when he came in the home. He was tested when I picked him up from the humane society and then he was retested when Teaser was retested. They both had two tests before 1 year of age and that was when I vaccinated them for the first time. Basil had 2 other boosters. Teaser is a year older and she had been vaccinated 3 times. When my baby boy died both Basil and Teaser were retested. She is still negative but Basil was positive. My vet then said there was no reason to wait he would be like the kitten in a matter of weeks. He also felt if I kept him I would infect Teaser. I dont think he is a bad vet, but hasnt really dealt with felv much. He is really a vet for most of the ranches in the area. I have an opportunity to share what I learn here with him. That is a blessing. But now I have to wonder if he shouldnt be retested, something my vet said would only cause me more heartache. If I take him to another vet and get a different result that would prove that this virus could be fought off. I just didnt want to get my hopes up too high. That is why I was wondering if anyone here had a cat that was positive end up negative. Thank you to you, Hideyo, and Susan for the advice and assistance. Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
Re: I need information please (catatonya)
Susan, This site is an eye-opener for me...Besides that, some of you people have to be angels...I cannot even comprehend the nightmare some of these kitties have experienced. What a lovely group of people have gathered here, hoping to help these kitties ...Bless every one of you guys! I just felt like saying that...Glenda --- Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It can happen. > > (Catching felv. from a kitten @ 4 yrs. old). > > Ursula came from a hoarder / breeder, along w/ > Serenity & Lola. > > Lola & Serenity came to me from the pound after > being seized by AC, they were both a "hot" pos. > > Ursula came form the same house, but tested neg / > neg. > > Ursula was a "breeder", and she lived in a cage most > of her life, I can tell by the way she walks. > > She is about 5 yrears old or so. > > Anyway, I isolated her in a bathroom since in my > eyes, she was a "limbo" cat. > > In otherwords, she had an exposure but tested neg. > upon me getting her. > > I took her in for her spay 2 months later and she > tested a "soft" pos. for leuk. > > Due to the circumstances, I did not see any reason > to do anymore elaborate tests. > > She came from a pos. house, where 65 other cats w/ > the exception of a few kittens tested pos. > > If you know the history of the situation of the cat > & it's former living conditions, saying she is pos. > after one test is a reasonable call. > > She has so far not show any symptoms, and it's been > almost a year. > > Lola seems ok so far, she does sleep a lot. > > Lillian came from a hoarder w/ 185 cats, she tested > pos. for leuk., while others in the house tested > neg. but others also tested pos. > > I have 12 more that are in "limbo", and we will > begin retesting them in about 2 to 3 weeks. > > We are going w/ a 4 month incubation period. > > > > Susan J. DuBose >^..^< > www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com > www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org > www.shadowcats.net > "As Cleopatra lay > in state, >Faithful Bast at > her side did wait, >Purring welcomes > of soft applause, > Ever guarding > with sharpened claws." > Trajan > Tennent > > > > > - Original Message - > From: catatonya > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 10:22 AM > Subject: Re: I need information please (catatonya) > > > I would wait 3 months and retest. I find it hard > to believe that he would have 'caught' felv from a > kitten at 4 years old. > > tonya > > Malone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC
To Malone Re: I need information please
Hi Malone, I hope you are getting lots of good info. to help you make your decisions for your furbaby. Here is a good link that talks about seroconverting (throwing the virus). http://www.alleycat.org/pdf/test.pdf There are others out there that will give similar info on FeLV, but the numbers might be different. It's a fairly newly diagnosed feline disease, so there's much more to learn about FeLV and research is still ongoing. I think the numbers are 30-40% will seroconvert after exposure/testing positive, but not sure. Still, it's a good chance that your furbaby has a chance to throw this virus. Love, attention. a good diet with immune-boosting supplements, and a stress-free environment will make the chances even greater. :) Wendy Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=graduation+gifts&cs=bz
Re: I need information please (catatonya)
It can happen. (Catching felv. from a kitten @ 4 yrs. old). Ursula came from a hoarder / breeder, along w/ Serenity & Lola. Lola & Serenity came to me from the pound after being seized by AC, they were both a "hot" pos. Ursula came form the same house, but tested neg / neg. Ursula was a "breeder", and she lived in a cage most of her life, I can tell by the way she walks. She is about 5 yrears old or so. Anyway, I isolated her in a bathroom since in my eyes, she was a "limbo" cat. In otherwords, she had an exposure but tested neg. upon me getting her. I took her in for her spay 2 months later and she tested a "soft" pos. for leuk. Due to the circumstances, I did not see any reason to do anymore elaborate tests. She came from a pos. house, where 65 other cats w/ the exception of a few kittens tested pos. If you know the history of the situation of the cat & it's former living conditions, saying she is pos. after one test is a reasonable call. She has so far not show any symptoms, and it's been almost a year. Lola seems ok so far, she does sleep a lot. Lillian came from a hoarder w/ 185 cats, she tested pos. for leuk., while others in the house tested neg. but others also tested pos. I have 12 more that are in "limbo", and we will begin retesting them in about 2 to 3 weeks. We are going w/ a 4 month incubation period. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 10:22 AM Subject: Re: I need information please (catatonya) I would wait 3 months and retest. I find it hard to believe that he would have 'caught' felv from a kitten at 4 years old. tonya Malone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
RE: I need information please (catatonya)
How horrible that he would tell you it would only be a matter of weeks! That's appalling. My Cassidy is happy and doing fine at his sanctuary without symptoms (that I know of), and he tested positive in April. The vet I went to mostly dealt with livestock, and pets weren't as important (they're not worth as much money). I hope you are able to find a more pet-friendly vet. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Malone Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: I need information please (catatonya) Thank you for the advice. I know he got it from the kitten. He had two tests both negative when he came in the home. He was tested when I picked him up from the humane society and then he was retested when Teaser was retested. They both had two tests before 1 year of age and that was when I vaccinated them for the first time. Basil had 2 other boosters. Teaser is a year older and she had been vaccinated 3 times. When my baby boy died both Basil and Teaser were retested. She is still negative but Basil was positive. My vet then said there was no reason to wait he would be like the kitten in a matter of weeks. He also felt if I kept him I would infect Teaser. I don't think he is a bad vet, but hasn't really dealt with felv much. He is really a vet for most of the ranches in the area. I have an opportunity to share what I learn here with him. That is a blessing. But now I have to wonder if he shouldn't be retested, something my vet said would only cause me more heartache. If I take him to another vet and get a different result that would prove that this virus could be fought off. I just didn't want to get my hopes up too high. That is why I was wondering if anyone here had a cat that was positive end up negative. Thank you to you, Hideyo, and Susan for the advice and assistance.
RE: I need information please (catatonya)
Couple of questions. When you sai that Basil & Teaser were vaccinated & had boosters-do you mean that they had Feline Leukemia vaccines? Also, if Basil had pos on the Elissa Snap test in the office, wait a couple of months and have them run an Elissa (blood work sent to lab). As for mixing, my Tuscon showed up pos after testing neg as a kitten & some of those early kitten tests are not always too accurate. None of my negs had gotten it though they were all exposed to each other since kittenhood. I vaccinate my negs now but I think its real hard for an adult healthy cat to catch it. Basically, my Tucson & another pos I took, Romeo, are pretty healthy and they're getting to be around 8 or 9. Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us & Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Malone Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 10:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: I need information please (catatonya) Thank you for the advice. I know he got it from the kitten. He had two tests both negative when he came in the home. He was tested when I picked him up from the humane society and then he was retested when Teaser was retested. They both had two tests before 1 year of age and that was when I vaccinated them for the first time. Basil had 2 other boosters. Teaser is a year older and she had been vaccinated 3 times. When my baby boy died both Basil and Teaser were retested. She is still negative but Basil was positive. My vet then said there was no reason to wait he would be like the kitten in a matter of weeks. He also felt if I kept him I would infect Teaser. I don't think he is a bad vet, but hasn't really dealt with felv much. He is really a vet for most of the ranches in the area. I have an opportunity to share what I learn here with him. That is a blessing. But now I have to wonder if he shouldn't be retested, something my vet said would only cause me more heartache. If I take him to another vet and get a different result that would prove that this virus could be fought off. I just didn't want to get my hopes up too high. That is why I was wondering if anyone here had a cat that was positive end up negative. Thank you to you, Hideyo, and Susan for the advice and assistance.
RE: I need information please (catatonya)
Dear Malone, Bless you for protecting your kitties from your vet's recommendation to euthanize. Yes, the virus can be thrown off. In 2003 I took in a colony of 5 kittens and 1 young adult, who all continued to live together in my 2nd bedroom pending testing. The 5 kittens tested postive twice. The older cat was negative both times. Over the subsequent 21 months or so, 4 of the 5 kittens succumbed to the FeLV. I had the remaining "kitten"--Mickey-- and the older cat--Momcat--retested last year, since I wanted to see if they could be integrated with my general household (I had stopped vaccinating my other cats against FeLV when they all became indoors cats, and didn't want to start again.). Momcat was still negativeand now Mickey tested negative too. (My vet, whom I trust totally, and who has been very supportive re the FeLV, did the testing in his own office, showed me the test device, and said the result was "unambiguous." We were high-fiving.) Throwing off the virus is not that uncommon, according to my vet-- I've forgotten the figure he gave me, but it was substantial--maybe one-third, or even more. I'll ask him again, next time I see him. We can't control the outcome--all we can do is love and care for them as much as possible, and hope that even if they don't throw off the virus they will have long happy lives. Although I was heart-broken to lose my 4, I know that at least their (all too short) lives had quality. They were warm and looked after and had each other, and when they passed I was there to comfort them. There would be no point in separating your 2 babes at this stage since Teaser has already been exposed. And as you've already witnessed, it would upset them dreadfully and needlessly. It's wonderful they have such a bond. And, it's wonderful they have you Malone. Bless you for your compassion and refusal to accept the vet's word. Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Malone Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: I need information please (catatonya) Thank you for the advice. I know he got it from the kitten. He had two tests both negative when he came in the home. He was tested when I picked him up from the humane society and then he was retested when Teaser was retested. They both had two tests before 1 year of age and that was when I vaccinated them for the first time. Basil had 2 other boosters. Teaser is a year older and she had been vaccinated 3 times. When my baby boy died both Basil and Teaser were retested. She is still negative but Basil was positive. My vet then said there was no reason to wait he would be like the kitten in a matter of weeks. He also felt if I kept him I would infect Teaser. I don't think he is a bad vet, but hasn't really dealt with felv much. He is really a vet for most of the ranches in the area. I have an opportunity to share what I learn here with him. That is a blessing. But now I have to wonder if he shouldn't be retested, something my vet said would only cause me more heartache. If I take him to another vet and get a different result that would prove that this virus could be fought off. I just didn't want to get my hopes up too high. That is why I was wondering if anyone here had a cat that was positive end up negative. Thank you to you, Hideyo, and Susan for the advice and assistance. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: I need information please (catatonya)
I would wait 3 months and retest. I find it hard to believe that he would have 'caught' felv from a kitten at 4 years old. tonya Malone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you for the advice. I know he got it from the kitten. He had two tests both negative when he came in the home. He was tested when I picked him up from the humane society and then he was retested when Teaser was retested. They both had two tests before 1 year of age and that was when I vaccinated them for the first time. Basil had 2 other boosters. Teaser is a year older and she had been vaccinated 3 times. When my baby boy died both Basil and Teaser were retested. She is still negative but Basil was positive. My vet then said there was no reason to wait he would be like the kitten in a matter of weeks. He also felt if I kept him I would infect Teaser. I dont think he is a bad vet, but hasnt really dealt with felv much. He is really a vet for most of the ranches in the area. I have an opportunity to share what I learn here with him. That is a blessing. But now I have to wonder if he shouldnt be retested, something my vet said would only cause me more heartache. If I take him to another vet and get a different result that would prove that this virus could be fought off. I just didnt want to get my hopes up too high. That is why I was wondering if anyone here had a cat that was positive end up negative. Thank you to you, Hideyo, and Susan for the advice and assistance.
Re: I need information please (catatonya)
I personally have not --but my vets had told me that it happened to her clients often - Is there any chance that the vaccine caused it to be positive and he is really not positive - I know that FIV vaccines does it to cats, and I have not heard that it happens with Felk vaccines -- but how could one be so sure - Have you done IFA testing for Felk virus to see if he was tested positivce on bone marrow level? - Original Message - From: Malone<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:48 AM Subject: Re: I need information please (catatonya) Thank you for the advice. I know he got it from the kitten. He had two tests both negative when he came in the home. He was tested when I picked him up from the humane society and then he was retested when Teaser was retested. They both had two tests before 1 year of age and that was when I vaccinated them for the first time. Basil had 2 other boosters. Teaser is a year older and she had been vaccinated 3 times. When my baby boy died both Basil and Teaser were retested. She is still negative but Basil was positive. My vet then said there was no reason to wait he would be like the kitten in a matter of weeks. He also felt if I kept him I would infect Teaser. I don't think he is a bad vet, but hasn't really dealt with felv much. He is really a vet for most of the ranches in the area. I have an opportunity to share what I learn here with him. That is a blessing. But now I have to wonder if he shouldn't be retested, something my vet said would only cause me more heartache. If I take him to another vet and get a different result that would prove that this virus could be fought off. I just didn't want to get my hopes up too high. That is why I was wondering if anyone here had a cat that was positive end up negative. Thank you to you, Hideyo, and Susan for the advice and assistance.
Re: I need information please (catatonya)
Thank you for the advice. I know he got it from the kitten. He had two tests both negative when he came in the home. He was tested when I picked him up from the humane society and then he was retested when Teaser was retested. They both had two tests before 1 year of age and that was when I vaccinated them for the first time. Basil had 2 other boosters. Teaser is a year older and she had been vaccinated 3 times. When my baby boy died both Basil and Teaser were retested. She is still negative but Basil was positive. My vet then said there was no reason to wait he would be like the kitten in a matter of weeks. He also felt if I kept him I would infect Teaser. I don't think he is a bad vet, but hasn't really dealt with felv much. He is really a vet for most of the ranches in the area. I have an opportunity to share what I learn here with him. That is a blessing. But now I have to wonder if he shouldn't be retested, something my vet said would only cause me more heartache. If I take him to another vet and get a different result that would prove that this virus could be fought off. I just didn't want to get my hopes up too high. That is why I was wondering if anyone here had a cat that was positive end up negative. Thank you to you, Hideyo, and Susan for the advice and assistance.
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Malone, I'm overjoyed to hear you didn't listen to the vet. I agree-change vets! I had the same thing happen to me. I rescued a beautiful boy, and the vet suggested since he was FeLV + to put him down. He was so healthy, happy, and energetic; I just couldn't imagine doing that. How horrible. That's how I found these guys-I decided to research. Read, read, read-that's the best thing you can do to get a variety of opinions and see what works for you. I don't have any FeLV kitties anymore (mine went to a sanctuary), and I've declined vaccinating my youngest against FeLV just because it isn't 100% effective and my cats don't interact with other cats/go outside, etc. But, then again, like someone mentioned, it takes two tests to confirm, so possibly Basil had it before, but since he's so healthy, I think you two have a great chance. There's a lot of controversy about mixing FeLV pos and neg. I could never introduce a FeLV kitty to my clan (the one I had was isolated); however, if one of my babies turns up positive, and they've all been together for so long, I'd continue to keep them together. The benefits of companionship outweigh the risks in my opinion. Good luck with everything-you've come to the right place. The people here are very supportive and caring in addition to being knowledgeable. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Malone Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 10:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: I need information please I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn't lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn't because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus-does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil's blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you.
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Basil has an excellent chance of throwing off the virus IF he picked it up from your kitten. The problem is that if you only tested him once as a kitten he could have been positive all along. Either way, the fact that he's 4 years old means that he has a good chance of living a long life even with the virus. tonya Malone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldnt lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didnt because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virusdoes this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basils blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you.
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Hi Malone! Hideyo is quite right, leaving the cats together is the best thing due to their quality of life (they love each other) and it's quite possible that the girl kitty will not ever get the virus. And I would definately find another vet ASAP. To recommend euthanizing a cat (pet) that is testing pos. but has no symptoms is irresponsible, and he / she needs to get w/ the new millineum. I have 4 cats that are felv+ (so far, I also have 12 fosters that were exposed from a hoarder that are waiting for retesting), and my protocal is to give them L-Lysine in their moist food every morning along w/ Missing Link. I use the "professional strength" Missing Link that is supposed to help detox. Instructions say to give them 3/4 of a teaspoon, but sometimes cats don't like it, so I am starting them off w/ a smaller amount and building them up to the regular dosage. We are up to 1/2 teas. now, and so far so good. Missing Link can cause soft stools, but I have heard that is temporary. Princess Naughty Lola, who has long, fine, feathery cream furrage did develope some soft stools, but we seemed to have worked through that. Boy, was she fun . :( I had to chase her around the office and clean her butt & fur several times a day, and even trim her. She does not like that. But like I said, that lasted only a few days and now things have settled down. Good luck and please keep us posted. Susan J. DuBose >^..^< www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net "As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: HIDEYO YAMAMOTO To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 1:17 AM Subject: Re: I need information please I am so relieved to hear that you did not kill your boy, Basil -- I used the word "kill" - because if he was put him down, it's so far away from "being euthanized" -- there is no reason for him to be killed - and he is lucky to have you, and have your wisdom on his side as apparently your vet is not as wise as you are.. (I think you should be looking another vet as soon as you get a chance) - The myth of whether a kitty can throw off the virus once infected/exposed seems to be still myth - but apparently, statistically, 2/3 of kitties who were exposed to the virus (not infected) throw off the virus. It seems that later s/he is infected at their age, better the chance they have to throw the virus off. The fact that hs is alrady 4 years old is a very good sign already as again statistically, 80% of felk kitties die within three years of their age. Also, I am so glad that you are wise and care enough not to separate the boy kitty from girl kitty -- no matter what, sometimes, we have to balance their quality of their lives - and I really feel that they are lucky to have you as someone who care for them. I have three year old girl, Ginger who is also felk positive and she has been healthy and I feel very fortunate about it. I try not to let test result control their or my life -Whether he throw off the virus off or not, the most important thing is to provide stress free environment for him so that he can maintain the health that he has -- I use FOI (feline interferon -anti vira agent) and other people on the list use different things.. Any vitamin supplement or immune boosters are good for them --- Hideyo - Original Message - From: Malone To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: I need information please I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn't lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn't because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus-does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil's blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you.
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I am so relieved to hear that you did not kill your boy, Basil -- I used the word "kill" - because if he was put him down, it's so far away from "being euthanized" -- there is no reason for him to be killed - and he is lucky to have you, and have your wisdom on his side as apparently your vet is not as wise as you are.. (I think you should be looking another vet as soon as you get a chance) - The myth of whether a kitty can throw off the virus once infected/exposed seems to be still myth - but apparently, statistically, 2/3 of kitties who were exposed to the virus (not infected) throw off the virus. It seems that later s/he is infected at their age, better the chance they have to throw the virus off. The fact that hs is alrady 4 years old is a very good sign already as again statistically, 80% of felk kitties die within three years of their age. Also, I am so glad that you are wise and care enough not to separate the boy kitty from girl kitty -- no matter what, sometimes, we have to balance their quality of their lives - and I really feel that they are lucky to have you as someone who care for them. I have three year old girl, Ginger who is also felk positive and she has been healthy and I feel very fortunate about it. I try not to let test result control their or my life -Whether he throw off the virus off or not, the most important thing is to provide stress free environment for him so that he can maintain the health that he has -- I use FOI (feline interferon -anti vira agent) and other people on the list use different things.. Any vitamin supplement or immune boosters are good for them --- Hideyo - Original Message - From: Malone<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: I need information please I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn't lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn't because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus-does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil's blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you.
I need information please
I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn't lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn't because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus-does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil's blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you.
