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Thinking about you and Kaylee. I hope everything turns out okay. Hoping for the best. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 7:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM
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Chris, Prayers that little Kaylee's surgery is a success. I'm sorry you guys are going through this. I never even considered a tumor when I read your posts. Did the vet think that the cancer will be limited to the eye only? I sure hope so. Our Smookie only has one eye and she does great. She doesn't even know she only has one eye! So Kaylee should do just fine being a pirate! Please keep us posted tomorrow or soon after if you get a chance and let us know how she does. She's lucky to have you in her corner! :) 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: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 7:33:43 PM Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545433
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I have had a cat once before who ended up with one eye, his cornea had flipped and his eye had to be removed. He never acted like he was missing anything. Right now I am very glad to have had that experience so I have little worries about her being one-eyed. I did ask the vet about cancer, and she feels that the tumor is not cancer related, and that I should not worry about that. My husband asked me if there is such a thing as a tumor not being cancer, and I realized that I have no idea. I told my boss at work today about the surgery and was surprised that she offered me the day off (she is NOT an animal person). I will keep you all posted as soon as I know anything. I appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers and support. This is especially hard with my mother living 2000 miles away and not being able to be here for me. Thank you all, Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:48 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update Chris, Prayers that little Kaylee's surgery is a success. I'm sorry you guys are going through this. I never even considered a tumor when I read your posts. Did the vet think that the cancer will be limited to the eye only? I sure hope so. Our Smookie only has one eye and she does great. She doesn't even know she only has one eye! So Kaylee should do just fine being a pirate! Please keep us posted tomorrow or soon after if you get a chance and let us know how she does. She's lucky to have you in her corner! :) 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: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 7:33:43 PM Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM _ Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? HYPERLINK http://us.rd.yahoo.com/tv/mail/tagline/tonightspicks/evt=48220/*http:/tv.ya hoo.com/%20%0d%0aPreview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM
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Yes, there are tumors that are non cancerous. But it is my understanding, in people anyway, that any tumor in the brain is automatically considered cancer for some reason. I could be wrong on this. I was told this from my friend who has a tumor on her pituitary gland, which has since sprung a baby. She has named thempete repeat. Great gal. Usedtowork w/her @ the AHS in the clinic, very dedicated to the animals. Went towork for the HSUS on movie sets,now she regulates the animal usage in films. The stories she can tell :) After Katrina she took sometime off tohelp in New Orleans, was trained to do water rescues. I need to email her. 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: Chris Behnke To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:42 PM Subject: RE: Question about eye ulcers -Update I have had a cat once before who ended up with one eye, his cornea had flipped and his eye had to be removed. He never acted like he was missing anything. Right now I am very glad to have had that experience so I have little worries about her being one-eyed. I did ask the vet about cancer, and she feels that the tumor is not cancer related, and that I should not worry about that. My husband asked me if there is such a thing as a tumor not being cancer, and I realized that I have no idea. I told my boss at work today about the surgery and was surprised that she offered me the day off (she is NOT an animal person). I will keep you all posted as soon as I know anything. I appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers and support. This is especially hard with my mother living 2000 miles away and not being able to be here for me. Thank you all, Chris From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 7:48 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update Chris, Prayers that little Kaylee's surgery is a success. I'm sorry you guys are going through this. I never even considered a tumor when I read your posts. Did the vet think that the cancer will be limited to the eye only? I sure hope so. Our Smookie only has one eye and she does great. She doesn't even know she only has one eye! So Kaylee should do just fine being a pirate! Please keep us posted tomorrow or soon after if you get a chance and let us know how she does. She's lucky to have you in her corner! :) 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: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2007 7:33:43 PM Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM -- Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM
Re: Question about eye ulcers -Update
Chris, I'll be pulling for Kaylee. tonya Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM
Question about eye ulcers -Update
Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM
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I am so sorry, Chris, for you little Kaylee... Please give her a hug from all of us and my cats say Goodluck, our kitty prayers are w/you! 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: Chris Behnke To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 7:33 PM Subject: Question about eye ulcers -Update Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/988 - Release Date: 9/4/2007 9:14 AM
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Oh ChrisI'm so sorry to hear this! Kaylee will be in my thoughts and prayers totally. This isn't something to stomach very well as I know. But there are cats/kittens that do make it through the surgery without any complications. Miracles do happen! My experience with this is you become a nervous wreck over this. Sorry for being straight forward about this. It's not easy dealing with something of this nature. Please read my pet memorial below my Angel Taz he had the same thing. In a message dated 9/8/2007 5:35:20 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, after spending over 2 hours at the vets this morning, it turns out that Kaylee does not have conjunctivitis, herpes or a corneal ulcer. What she does have is a tumor. She will be going into surgery on Tuesday to have the tumor and, unfortunately, the eye removed. I am very worried about this since I have heard so many horror stories about FeLV+ cats not making it through surgery. Please say a prayer for a successful surgery, removal of the tumor and a good recovery. Thanks, Chris TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Terrie Mohr-Forker _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com inline: image1.jpg
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I don't think the vet can remove dead eye tissue but not sure. Have you tried lysine? :) 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: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 3, 2007 8:06:56 PM Subject: RE: Question about eye ulcers How can you tell if it is an ulcer? Would you recommend having the dead/diseased tissue removed? Any help is appreciated as I think one of my girls may have this. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
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My suggestion is get the kitty in to be checked out by your Vet. Because you never know...second guessing doesn't matter. I've never heard of a Vet removing dead tissue around the eyes unless there was prior surgery in the area. I recently rescued a male Siamese/Birman from a smaller rescue that had a eye problem. I noticed it was purple and his right side of his face was whitish looking. Also, with Purebred Siamese even Siamese mix cats/kittens when they are ill or have something wrong with them they tend to get lighter colors around their face especially around their eyes. Normally the first signs with my experience. Being around Siamese all my life I've learned a lot about them and still learning. (almost 50 yrs) I questioned the smaller rescue as to why they didn't get the eye treated right away instead of worrying whether he was neutered or not. Anyway, the following morning of his Vet visit to be checked out his eye burst. Then came the oozing and pus. My husband about passed out when he saw this. So needless to say there was nothing we could do for this kitty's eye. His eye was removed and was on antibiotics for 7 days. You look at him now and see the his natural colors coming back around the face. By the way he is a huge Siamese/Birman (18 pounds still blooming) and a total love-bug! Also, want to include he was accused of getting all the female cats in his old neighborhood pregnant. (He was already neutered so the joke is on the neighborhood they got the wrong cat) He isn't going back!!! When he is totally better will be adopted out to a family that will love him. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Terrie Mohr-Forker _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour inline: image1.jpg
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I am not able to tell if it is an ulcer on my own. Maybe someone with more experience than me can. I take the cat to the vet and he puts a solution in the eye, then turns out the lights and looks at the eye with an instrument. I have never had any sort of tissue removed from an eye. I do have a cat who is blind in one eye who may need the whole thing removed, but I've never heard of having anythign removed for an ulcer.. On 9/3/07, Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can you tell if it is an ulcer? Would you recommend having the dead/diseased tissue removed? Any help is appreciated as I think one of my girls may have this. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help George! http://rescuties.chipin.com/george I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
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How can you tell if it is an ulcer? Would you recommend having the dead/diseased tissue removed? Any help is appreciated as I think one of my girls may have this. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM
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I would go to the vet. I know it's stressful, but you have no way of knowing how to treat something like that without seeing the vet and possibly an eye specialist... I hope Jingles pulls through this. My first leukemia kitty pulled through pneumonia and herpes at about 1 year old and then lived on to about 7. tonya Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of my feleuk babies, Jingles, who is about 5 and was most likely born positive, has been going downhill over the last couple of months -- pretty much the typical course of a failing feleuk+ kitty. But he has a new problem right now and it is one I have never seen before. His eye was watering; in trying to wipe it and medicate I noticed what looked like a wad of yellowish-white eye goop and I tried to wipe it away -- but it is an ulcer - a lump, for lack of a better term - attached to his eye. I have started him on lysine, because in other ways the eye looks herpes-y -- but I have never seen a lump on the eyeball like this. Anyone??? I haven't yet taken him to the vet -- hate to put him through the stress if I don't have to -- and you guys know way more than most vets when it comes to feleuk!
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Michael, I found Bailey at 5 months of age, positive then. I lost him last May at 11 years of age. He had just turned 11 years old 5 days before he passed. He wasn't sick his whole life except for the last 6 months when he became anemic and quit eating. We fixed the anemia but he still wouldn't eat and was lethargic and had conctant diarrhea, from his symtoms we knew he had cancer somewhere and tested and tested for it, ultra sounds everything we could think of, couldn't find it. By the time I finally agreed to let my vet do exploratory surgery he was too weak and I brought him home and he passed with us on the couch about an hour later. Necropsy showed us he had pancreatic cancer, that's why he wouldn't eat and was lethargic with constant diarrhea. He was the happiest, silly cat I've ever known and the sweetest. I miss his sweet little happy face a lot ... -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Question about eye ulcers
One of my feleuk babies, Jingles, who is about 5 and was most likely born positive, has been going downhill over the last couple of months -- pretty much the typical course of a failing feleuk+ kitty. But he has a new problem right now and it is one I have never seen before. His eye was watering; in trying to wipe it and medicate I noticed what looked like a wad of yellowish-white eye goop and I tried to wipe it away -- but it is an ulcer - a lump, for lack of a better term - attached to his eye. I have started him on lysine, because in other ways the eye looks herpes-y -- but I have never seen a lump on the eyeball like this. Anyone??? I haven't yet taken him to the vet -- hate to put him through the stress if I don't have to -- and you guys know way more than most vets when it comes to feleuk!
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Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
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Ugh, I'm sorry about that. I know that question has nothing to do with eye ulcers...I meant to change the subject line and forgot. :/ ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
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One of mine diagnosed at age 4 or so and that was 4 years ago. She's a big 18 lbs and going strong! My other positive his around the same age and diagnosed when I brought him in (he was a stray) though he's had some gum problems, he's going strong as well 4 years later! 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:15 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael _ Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982 .
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Michael, There is such a range that I would not even say 2-3 years. I would say that the younger the cat, the more likely (but not necessarily a lot more likely) they will pass in the first year or third, but that is only based on trends I've seen here, no specific research. This does not include cats that throw the virus, which your cats could do. They say it's more likely for the cat to throw the virus within 3-6 months, but we've seen them become negative after years, which is always a joy to see, though rare. About 30-40% of cats throw the virus after exposure. Adult cats are much less likely to get the virus, which might explain why your younger one may have picked the virus up when he was a kitten (I hope I have that right). My Cricket was diagnosed when he was 2.5 years old; I am 85% sure he got it in utero from his mom. He died at 4.5 years. He only got sick 3 weeks before he died with anemia, that I feel would not have happened without the stress of 10 extra people living in our home for a week during the hurricane. He could still be here had he not been stressed, I don't know. Then, there's the cat at Best Friends that is 22 We had one here live to 16 years old. I forget whose kitty it was. There is another that lived to nine. There is just no way to tell the life expectancy, but I will say this. If you have your cat on immune boosters, a great diet, and no stress while they are asymptomatic, and are loving them well, making them feel good, I really, really believe that extends the life expectancy more than we realize. You might do an archive search on the word 'years' and see posts that tell how old their kitty was when they died. I'm not sure if you can do a Boolean search, like years + death, but it might be possible. I wouldn't get any date stuck in your head though. Positive thoughts all the way! :) 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15:01 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow
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I got my first felv+ kitty last July, from a very bad Frankenbreeder situation I actually got 3 cats from this particuliar case. One passed away last Thanksgiving, but she also had chronic health problems prior to me getting her. She was a sealpoint Rex. Naughty Lola, a doll faced cream choc. Persian, is stillw/me and for now is a healthy happy kitty. Ursula, sealpoint British shorthair, tested neg/neg when I got her, but obvious had an exposure @ the house, she turned pos. two months afterwards. So far, she is doing well. She is about 5 yrs.,is my guess, was not spayed when I got her, probably a stock cat. Lillian, hard to say, was pos. when I got her last April. Papillon, pos. when I got him. And Percival, pos. when I got him. So, that certainly does not answer your question.. But I will say this, it'sjust hard tosay how long they will live. But preventative meds will helpthemlive longer. Best Friends has a felv+ cat that is what, 22 yrs? Have you checked out their website to see if there is any info on it? The felv+ suite is called Benton's House. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
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Gee, Christiane, you must to doing something right! That's pretty good! 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: Chris To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:30 PM Subject: RE: Question about eye ulcers One of mine diagnosed at age 4 or so and that was 4 years ago. She's a big 18 lbs and going strong! My other positive his around the same age and diagnosed when I brought him in (he was a stray) though he's had some gum problems, he's going strong as well 4 years later! 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:15 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
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Great advice, Wendy, great advice. 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: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:35 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Michael, There is such a range that I would not even say 2-3 years. I would say that the younger the cat, the more likely (but not necessarily a lot more likely) they will pass in the first year or third, but that is only based on trends I've seen here, no specific research. This does not include cats that throw the virus, which your cats could do. They say it's more likely for the cat to throw the virus within 3-6 months, but we've seen them become negative after years, which is always a joy to see, though rare. About 30-40% of cats throw the virus after exposure. Adult cats are much less likely to get the virus, which might explain why your younger one may have picked the virus up when he was a kitten (I hope I have that right). My Cricket was diagnosed when he was 2.5 years old; I am 85% sure he got it in utero from his mom. He died at 4.5 years. He only got sick 3 weeks before he died with anemia, that I feel would not have happened without the stress of 10 extra people living in our home for a week during the hurricane. He could still be here had he not been stressed, I don't know. Then, there's the cat at Best Friends that is 22 We had one here live to 16 years old. I forget whose kitty it was. There is another that lived to nine. There is just no way to tell the life expectancy, but I will say this. If you have your cat on immune boosters, a great diet, and no stress while they are asymptomatic, and are loving them well, making them feel good, I really, really believe that extends the life expectancy more than we realize. You might do an archive search on the word 'years' and see posts that tell how old their kitty was when they died. I'm not sure if you can do a Boolean search, like years + death, but it might be possible. I wouldn't get any date stuck in your head though. Positive thoughts all the way! :) 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15:01 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. -- Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.
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The FeLV suite is actually called Casa de Calmar. Benton's House houses kitties with disabilities. :) 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: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:44:31 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers I got my first felv+ kitty last July, from a very bad Frankenbreeder situation I actually got 3 cats from this particuliar case. One passed away last Thanksgiving, but she also had chronic health problems prior to me getting her. She was a sealpoint Rex. Naughty Lola, a doll faced cream choc. Persian, is stillw/me and for now is a healthy happy kitty. Ursula, sealpoint British shorthair, tested neg/neg when I got her, but obvious had an exposure @ the house, she turned pos. two months afterwards. So far, she is doing well. She is about 5 yrs.,is my guess, was not spayed when I got her, probably a stock cat. Lillian, hard to say, was pos. when I got her last April. Papillon, pos. when I got him. And Percival, pos. when I got him. So, that certainly does not answer your question.. But I will say this, it'sjust hard tosay how long they will live. But preventative meds will helpthemlive longer. Best Friends has a felv+ cat that is what, 22 yrs? Have you checked out their website to see if there is any info on it? The felv+ suite is called Benton's House. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545433
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Thank you. That was sweet of you to say! :) 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: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:48:45 PM Subject: Howlong? was : Question about eye ulcers Great advice, Wendy, great advice. 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: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:35 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Michael, There is such a range that I would not even say 2-3 years. I would say that the younger the cat, the more likely (but not necessarily a lot more likely) they will pass in the first year or third, but that is only based on trends I've seen here, no specific research. This does not include cats that throw the virus, which your cats could do. They say it's more likely for the cat to throw the virus within 3-6 months, but we've seen them become negative after years, which is always a joy to see, though rare. About 30-40% of cats throw the virus after exposure. Adult cats are much less likely to get the virus, which might explain why your younger one may have picked the virus up when he was a kitten (I hope I have that right). My Cricket was diagnosed when he was 2.5 years old; I am 85% sure he got it in utero from his mom. He died at 4.5 years. He only got sick 3 weeks before he died with anemia, that I feel would not have happened without the stress of 10 extra people living in our home for a week during the hurricane. He could still be here had he not been stressed, I don't know. Then, there's the cat at Best Friends that is 22 We had one here live to 16 years old. I forget whose kitty it was. There is another that lived to nine. There is just no way to tell the life expectancy, but I will say this. If you have your cat on immune boosters, a great diet, and no stress while they are asymptomatic, and are loving them well, making them feel good, I really, really believe that extends the life expectancy more than we realize. You might do an archive search on the word 'years' and see posts that tell how old their kitty was when they died. I'm not sure if you can do a Boolean search, like years + death, but it might be possible. I wouldn't get any date stuck in your head though. Positive thoughts all the way! :) 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15:01 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
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Wendy and Susan, my little gurus, You guys , I trust more than any vet...so here is my question: Which is worse for a kitty, to contact the FeLV virus through the mother as a kitten or to be exposed later in life? I think I know the answer.It is better to be exposed later in life, right? About what might the percentages be for a kitten throwing the virus if it came through the queen? My little girl became infected through her mom...I continue to live on a little bit of hope she could throw it some day, but I am trying to steel myself that I could lose her in a couple years...Right now she is a bundle of energy and just so incredible as cats go...She is about 6-months old... (This is an open question, but since I had both of these guys here, thought I'd ask...) Thanks, Glenda --- Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great advice, Wendy, great advice. 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: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:35 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Michael, There is such a range that I would not even say 2-3 years. I would say that the younger the cat, the more likely (but not necessarily a lot more likely) they will pass in the first year or third, but that is only based on trends I've seen here, no specific research. This does not include cats that throw the virus, which your cats could do. They say it's more likely for the cat to throw the virus within 3-6 months, but we've seen them become negative after years, which is always a joy to see, though rare. About 30-40% of cats throw the virus after exposure. Adult cats are much less likely to get the virus, which might explain why your younger one may have picked the virus up when he was a kitten (I hope I have that right). My Cricket was diagnosed when he was 2.5 years old; I am 85% sure he got it in utero from his mom. He died at 4.5 years. He only got sick 3 weeks before he died with anemia, that I feel would not have happened without the stress of 10 extra people living in our home for a week during the hurricane. He could still be here had he not been stressed, I don't know. Then, there's the cat at Best Friends that is 22 We had one here live to 16 years old. I forget whose kitty it was. There is another that lived to nine. There is just no way to tell the life expectancy, but I will say this. If you have your cat on immune boosters, a great diet, and no stress while they are asymptomatic, and are loving them well, making them feel good, I really, really believe that extends the life expectancy more than we realize. You might do an archive search on the word 'years' and see posts that tell how old their kitty was when they died. I'm not sure if you can do a Boolean search, like years + death, but it might be possible. I wouldn't get any date stuck in your head though. Positive thoughts all the way! :) 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15:01 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. -- Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/
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Thanks, Wendy! A, I need to log onto their website and poke around in kittyland. 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: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:56 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers/Benton's House The FeLV suite is actually called Casa de Calmar. Benton's House houses kitties with disabilities. :) 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: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:44:31 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers I got my first felv+ kitty last July, from a very bad Frankenbreeder situation I actually got 3 cats from this particuliar case. One passed away last Thanksgiving, but she also had chronic health problems prior to me getting her. She was a sealpoint Rex. Naughty Lola, a doll faced cream choc. Persian, is stillw/me and for now is a healthy happy kitty. Ursula, sealpoint British shorthair, tested neg/neg when I got her, but obvious had an exposure @ the house, she turned pos. two months afterwards. So far, she is doing well. She is about 5 yrs.,is my guess, was not spayed when I got her, probably a stock cat. Lillian, hard to say, was pos. when I got her last April. Papillon, pos. when I got him. And Percival, pos. when I got him. So, that certainly does not answer your question.. But I will say this, it'sjust hard tosay how long they will live. But preventative meds will helpthemlive longer. Best Friends has a felv+ cat that is what, 22 yrs? Have you checked out their website to see if there is any info on it? The felv+ suite is called Benton's House. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. -- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.
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Re: Howlong? was : Question about eye ulcers
Yes, I can be socially acceptable @ times.. :) Baaa haa ...! But I did mean it, your post was very well written and helpful. Especially the part about not getting a date stuck in your head 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: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:57 PM Subject: Re: Howlong? was : Question about eye ulcers Thank you. That was sweet of you to say! :) 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: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:48:45 PM Subject: Howlong? was : Question about eye ulcers Great advice, Wendy, great advice. 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: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:35 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Michael, There is such a range that I would not even say 2-3 years. I would say that the younger the cat, the more likely (but not necessarily a lot more likely) they will pass in the first year or third, but that is only based on trends I've seen here, no specific research. This does not include cats that throw the virus, which your cats could do. They say it's more likely for the cat to throw the virus within 3-6 months, but we've seen them become negative after years, which is always a joy to see, though rare. About 30-40% of cats throw the virus after exposure. Adult cats are much less likely to get the virus, which might explain why your younger one may have picked the virus up when he was a kitten (I hope I have that right). My Cricket was diagnosed when he was 2.5 years old; I am 85% sure he got it in utero from his mom. He died at 4.5 years. He only got sick 3 weeks before he died with anemia, that I feel would not have happened without the stress of 10 extra people living in our home for a week during the hurricane. He could still be here had he not been stressed, I don't know. Then, there's the cat at Best Friends that is 22 We had one here live to 16 years old. I forget whose kitty it was. There is another that lived to nine. There is just no way to tell the life expectancy, but I will say this. If you have your cat on immune boosters, a great diet, and no stress while they are asymptomatic, and are loving them well, making them feel good, I really, really believe that extends the life expectancy more than we realize. You might do an archive search on the word 'years' and see posts that tell how old their kitty was when they died. I'm not sure if you can do a Boolean search, like years + death, but it might be possible. I wouldn't get any date stuck in your head though. Positive thoughts all the way! :) 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15:01 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. -- Take
Re: Howlong? was : Question about eye ulcers
I would have to say, contacting the disease later in life would be better( I know, poor chioce of words). Older cats have stronger immune systems, plus kittens still have to go through the surgery of being spayed / neuter, which is stressful on them. I have heard that lots of fiv+ kittens turn neg.,but not as many felv+ kittens turn neg. But Wendy is right, Glenda, do not get datesstuck in your head. Value the time you have w/your baby. 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: glenda Goodman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:08 PM Subject: Re: Howlong? was : Question about eye ulcers Wendy and Susan, my little gurus, You guys , I trust more than any vet...so here is my question: Which is worse for a kitty, to contact the FeLV virus through the mother as a kitten or to be exposed later in life? I think I know the answer.It is better to be exposed later in life, right? About what might the percentages be for a kitten throwing the virus if it came through the queen? My little girl became infected through her mom...I continue to live on a little bit of hope she could throw it some day, but I am trying to steel myself that I could lose her in a couple years...Right now she is a bundle of energy and just so incredible as cats go...She is about 6-months old... (This is an open question, but since I had both of these guys here, thought I'd ask...) Thanks, Glenda --- Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great advice, Wendy, great advice. 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: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:35 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Michael, There is such a range that I would not even say 2-3 years. I would say that the younger the cat, the more likely (but not necessarily a lot more likely) they will pass in the first year or third, but that is only based on trends I've seen here, no specific research. This does not include cats that throw the virus, which your cats could do. They say it's more likely for the cat to throw the virus within 3-6 months, but we've seen them become negative after years, which is always a joy to see, though rare. About 30-40% of cats throw the virus after exposure. Adult cats are much less likely to get the virus, which might explain why your younger one may have picked the virus up when he was a kitten (I hope I have that right). My Cricket was diagnosed when he was 2.5 years old; I am 85% sure he got it in utero from his mom. He died at 4.5 years. He only got sick 3 weeks before he died with anemia, that I feel would not have happened without the stress of 10 extra people living in our home for a week during the hurricane. He could still be here had he not been stressed, I don't know. Then, there's the cat at Best Friends that is 22 We had one here live to 16 years old. I forget whose kitty it was. There is another that lived to nine. There is just no way to tell the life expectancy, but I will say this. If you have your cat on immune boosters, a great diet, and no stress while they are asymptomatic, and are loving them well, making them feel good, I really, really believe that extends the life expectancy more than we realize. You might do an archive search on the word 'years' and see posts that tell how old their kitty was when they died. I'm not sure if you can do a Boolean search, like years + death, but it might be possible. I wouldn't get any date stuck in your head though. Positive thoughts all the way! :) 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:15:01 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat
Re: Question about eye ulcers/Benton's House
www.bestfriends.org check 'em out.. All critters should be this lucky. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:10 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers/Benton's House Who/What is this Best Friends? I must be missing something? -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
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Actually, I'm lucky I guess. Have a very laid back vet who doesn't panic. Tucson has had a couple of episodes of very low white blood cell count vet gave her a series of immuno-regulin and that seemed to perk her up. Biggest problem with her is that she's overweight at 18 lbs. I try hard to watch how much she eats but with 5 cats, its tough cause she's real good at sneaking around and stealing out of the other's dishes! But I figure better that she's got some extra weight in case something does come up. My Romeo is a stray I fed for a couple of years before I brought him in. He freaks at vet so I keep visits to an absolute minimum. He's just developed gum infection that vet says is stomatitis. But vet thinks we caught it real early (no ulcers) and put him on Baytril so keeping my fingers crossed. He's eating OK though I've kept it to wet food cause I can tell his mouth is sore. When I first got diagnosis, I used to run to vet every two minutes! Now, I've sort of learned what each of their 'key' signs are-for Tucson, going a day without eating much is a dead giveaway that something's not right. She also mopes around when she doesn't feel well so you know instantly! For Romeo, its tougher cause he is not a complainer it was his terrible foul breath seeing him struggle to eat his dry food that made me take him in. 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 Susan Dubose Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:47 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: How loong? was: Question about eye ulcers Gee, Christiane, you must to doing something right! That's pretty good! 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: Chris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:30 PM Subject: RE: Question about eye ulcers One of mine diagnosed at age 4 or so and that was 4 years ago. She's a big 18 lbs and going strong! My other positive his around the same age and diagnosed when I brought him in (he was a stray) though he's had some gum problems, he's going strong as well 4 years later! 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:15 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers Ok, guys, since I'm feeling particularly sad tonight about my babies, let me ask this... How long have you all known of a cat surviving after FeLV+ diagnosis? I know the standard is, according to almost everyone, 2-3 years after diagnosis, but I'm sure some of you all have had experiences with cats living longer? Just curious what everyone's experiences have been. Michael _ Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982 .
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Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. When you get a chance, go to their website. Very cool sanctuary and great fun to visit and volunteer at. One of the charities I support. :) 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:10:54 PM Subject: Re: Question about eye ulcers/Benton's House Who/What is this Best Friends? I must be missing something? Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
