Thank you! it would help expedite the procedure.
- Original Message -
From: Lorraine Johnston
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Fri, 03 May 2019 17:23:22 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Felvtalk] Price of FeLV viral-load test (Scanelis, France)
Hi, dlgegg, The FeLV viral-load test was USD $98
Hi, dlgegg,
The FeLV viral-load test was USD $98, but friends have quoted a charge of USD
$109, so I guess it goes up and down a little with the exchange rate for the
Euro.
My vet paid for the overseas shipping (via USPS) and passed that cost along to
me, as I expected. The shipping
I think that there are many unknowns and that the virus can live in many forms.
I have had my cat for almost 8 years. The last Elisa test on her before I
took her in, at about 3 months, was negative (after an initial positive test).
At the time I already had a cat (1.5 yo) who was negative
s. Is that
> what you mean?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Margo
>
> -Original Message-
>> From: "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium"
>> <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>
>> Sent: Dec 22, 2016 8:12 AM
>> To: "'felvtalk@felineleukemia.
-
>From: "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" <sheila.armstrong-br...@ssa.gov>
>Sent: Dec 22, 2016 8:12 AM
>To: "'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'" <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test
>
>I had the same situation
that may
account for the wonky viral test results.
Amani
-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy
Glunt
Sent: December-21-16 7:55 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test
I'm interested in replies
I had the same situation but when the IFA is negative, the cat should shed the
virus after testing negative. They normally retest every 3 months for the
felv elisa test. The IFA test is 99.9% accurate.
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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
Amy,
Your story is similar to mine. I think that there is so much that vets don't
know about Felv, so it is great to hear from others with their situation. When
I found out that she had Felv from the Elisa test, her blood work was fairly
normal and since that time she has gained weight. So
nne Shank <cms9...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> My cat tested positive for Felv a few months ago from an Elisa test. I had
> her tested after she had persistent yeast ear infections and I had read that
> immune suppressed cats were prone to yeast infections. In addition, when
&
My cat tested positive for Felv a few months ago from an Elisa test. I had her
tested after she had persistent yeast ear infections and I had read that immune
suppressed cats were prone to yeast infections. In addition, when she was a
kitten she tested positive but then tested negative. I
gt; still feel like it might be soon on the Winstrol since she hasn't been out
> > of the hospital for even a week yet. I will post the 2nd page of the blood
> > test later if anyone is interested. But LOOK at the Platelet count...go
> > Bogey!
> >
> > Range 20-Dec 12-Dec 26-Oct 30
AM
To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2
I'm so glad the bloodwork results weren't as dire as you thought they might
be.
Good luck to you and Bogey!
On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 8:37 AM, Sherri Godschalk <skgodschal...@gmail.com>
wrote
om>
Reply-To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 9:28 AM
To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2
I think he is wrong on that. I don’t think you usual
I'm so glad the bloodwork results weren't as dire as you thought they might
be.
Good luck to you and Bogey!
On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 8:37 AM, Sherri Godschalk <skgodschal...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Well I called my vet today for clarification about the test results and
> the plan of acti
and have more blood
run again in a week or two to see which way the wind is blowing.
Amani
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
Godschalk
Sent: December-21-16 9:37 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today
Well I called my vet today for clarification about the test results and the
plan of action. He wants her back on the Winstrol and Doxy now. When I
expressed my concern about her ALT he said he fully expected that to rise
because of the prednisone injection he gave her upon releasing her
list at
>> felvtalk-ow...@felineleukemia.org
>>
>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
>> than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..."
>>
>>
>> Today's Topics:
>>
>>1. Re: Bogey's Blood Test Today Thes
Hi Amani,
In all honesty I was shocked when I compared her last liver test to this
one. She is eating so well and drinking. She got so much strength back that
I don’t have to kennel her. She is handling the stairs just fine. Urine is
clear and great easy bowel movements. When the doc was talking
Sorry - forget the name Clavamox for the antibiotic I meant to suggest below.
Amani
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani
Oakley
Sent: December-21-16 2:15 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look
, Bogey is doing better by your description, so be patient and continue
with what you are doing. I still think that you could hold off for another
little while on the Winstrol and Doxycyline and that is supported by the liver
enzyme test results. However, there has been a noticeable drop
edit your Subject line so it is more specific
than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..."
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2
(Sherri Godschalk)
2. Re: FW: Questioning FELV diagnosis (Ardy
Best of luck to both Bogey and Curly!! This is great news!
Ardy
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Randy
Henke
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 3:54 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today
114
OSM CALC318
Sherri
From: Felvtalk <felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org> on behalf of Randy
Henke <ra...@magicedge.com>
Reply-To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 4:54 PM
To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felv
I hope so too Randy!
From: Felvtalk <felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org> on behalf of Randy
Henke <ra...@magicedge.com>
Reply-To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 4:54 PM
To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]
her home last week when normally I gave her a pill each day. He
> wants me to start her back on the Doxy and Winstrol but not the pred yet. I
> still feel like it might be soon on the Winstrol since she hasn't been out
> of the hospital for even a week yet. I will post the 2nd page of
of the hospital for even a week yet. I will post the 2nd page of the blood
test later if anyone is interested. But LOOK at the Platelet count...go
Bogey!
Range 20-Dec 12-Dec 26-Oct 30-Sep 16-Sep 24-Aug
RBC 6.54 12.2 5.57 4.99 2.54 2.9 2.57 2.43
HCT 30.3 52.3 30.9 35.1 14.8 17.9 15.3 15.3
HGB 9.8 16.2 10.2
Sent: May-15-16 5:34 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Kokonuts Blood test results
Heres Kokonuts blood test results - If anybody can help me have a better
understanding of them ... greatly appreciate it.
test: results: reference range
Heres Kokonuts blood test results - If anybody can help me have a better
understanding of them … greatly appreciate it.
test: results: reference range:
Indicator:
ALB 2.8 g/dl 2.3-3.9
On 02-05, Christiane Biagi wrote:
Sort of depends. There are 2 standard tests vets use. First is the
Elissa `snap' test. Its essentially a test strip and vet pricks the
dog to get a drop of blood and results are shown by color on the
strip-test is done right in the office
Sorry--a bit of brain fade...meant the cat
-Original Message-
From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Lorrie
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:37 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Elisa (snap) test
On 02-05, Christiane Biagi
Leukemia test came back positive. They only tested 1 at the time so
I brought them right to the clinic when I picked them up and they tested a
2nd one who also tested positive.
At this point they have been completely unhelpful in giving me any info or
reassurance. The only good thing I got out
2012 15:07:50 -0400
From: jlsphotograp...@gmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result
Hi! I am a foster mom for a high kill shelter in Philly. I am fostering my
3rd litter which was my first litter of bottle feeders. I've
a call this afternoon
that the Feline Leukemia test came back positive. They only tested 1 at
the time so I brought them right to the clinic when I picked them up and
they tested a 2nd one who also tested positive.
At this point they have been completely unhelpful in giving me any info
that the Feline Leukemia test came back positive. They only tested 1 at
the time so I brought them right to the clinic when I picked them up and
they tested a 2nd one who also tested positive.
At this point they have been completely unhelpful in giving me any info or
reassurance. The only good thing I got
:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result
PS- I dont know if this link will work but here is the album of photos of my
sweet foster babies. Gerty, Jean and Henry.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.595079365376.2048530.135501135type=3
On Wed
Hi Jamielynn:
I adopted a cat from ACCT last year without knowing they do not test unless
requested by the adopter. My cat turned out to be FELV+ she was with my other
cats for a week. My vet wanted me to put her to sleep but I couldn't. I
contacted the Best Little Cat House near Pittsburg
April
ACCT is exactly where I am fostering these guys for- so upsetting that they
dont test. I as well assumed it was done. They will only test if
requested by the foster home yet they dont educate the foster homes that
its something they need to ask for. I understand as bottlefeeders the test
@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:38 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result
April
ACCT is exactly where I am fostering these guys for- so upsetting that they
dont test. I as well assumed it was done. They will only test if requested
) against FeLV for the
future. It will NOT make the test positive if you vaccinate them and you will
have peace of mind if you do vaccinate them against FeLV if you ever take in
more litters or strays.
My experience is I adopted a very sweet orange kitty from my local humane
society when he
I sent this to Susan in CA:
http://www.natural-cat-health-remedies.com/feline-leukemia-test.html -
Feline Leukemia Test and Diagnosis
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Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:34 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv
Snap test...PLEASE READ
Forwarded from the Feral Cat Chat list
Somewhere Sam
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I believe that 10 wks old is much too young to get a definite test of
anything...they're still developing their immune systems, and had they been
exposed in any way, things can change.
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information about
the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ
Forwarded from the Feral Cat Chat list
Somewhere Sam
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Yes but what about a positive IFA test at 10 weeks old... Too young or still
accurate...?
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From: Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com
Sender: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:10:00
To: felvtalk
Both, way too young therefore, too early to tell. If the test was a
positive, you have to give the kitten a chance to clear the virus. I have
heard it's harder for a kitten to fight off the virus, but it can be done so
there is always hope :0)
L
- Original Message -
From: ccarlsb
Okay, my vet did the 3 way snap in the office with a positive result and I want
a re-test. They send the blood to a local vet or lab and do a deep well Elisa.
If this deep well Elisa test also has false positives, I will not do it. I
can't see wasting money for a possible false positive. I
My last post to Ben had question marks all through it that I did not type.
Guessing it might be due to the new Yahoo e-mail upgrade. Sorry!
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is somewhere under a year old, spayed recently in
good health. A lilac point Siamese. Beautiful wonderful cuddly happy girl.
She was positive on the Elisa snap test about a month ago then shortly
thereafter negative on the IFA. Just what does this mean? I am getting
all kinds of conflicting
Pam,
She should be tested again on the ELISA in 8 or even 12 weeks to give her
time to clear the virus if the test was a true positive. Don't do another
IFA unless the ELISA is positive again. Waiting 8-12 weeks to do another
ELISA test will give her time to clear the virus.
I hope
Ok, thank you Lynda, I surely appreciate this! She is so lucky to that
found this wonderful family. They just adore her.
On 6/23/2011 9:31 PM, Lynda Wilson wrote:
Pam,
She should be tested again on the ELISA in 8 or even 12 weeks to give
her time to clear the virus if the test was a true
Subject: [Felvtalk] Update on Sabrina/Eleanor
Resending.
***
We picked her up on Sunday at the sanctuary she is now in her new home!
Meanwhile this past week, the results of the IFA test came back -
NEGATIVE! YAY! Her Elisa snap test about a bit ago was positive. As I
understand
I'd say if any aged cat tests consistantly positive multiple times on any
test, it is positive (faint or otherwise).
Retest the mommy (in a month or two) and kitten (when it grows up a little
more). See what happens.
I tested mine two or three times before I accepted in my mind that they were
I would retest the mom 30 days from the first ELISA test, the kitten in 90
days. If either are positive on the ELISA, do an IFA test for confirmation.
Good luck! I sure hope they both clear the virus!! Keep us posted.
Lynda
- Original Message -
From: M C mliciou...@yahoo.com
We have a teen Mom kitty who tested weak positive on the felv/fiv snap test 1
month after she was rescued. She had 3 kittens on a cold day out in the open
before we found her. 1 kitten died the first day b/c she wasn't keeping him
warm, 2nd one died within a week (Mom rejected we tried to BF
Sara, a teen Mom really isn't considered an older kitty. I'd assume both the
Momma and kitten are positive until you get a negative test. The FeLV+
kittens I have rescued were all healthy and thriving until the leukemia raised
it's ugly head when they were about a yr old. Even though I hate
. During his new visit my vet
gave him the FELV/FIV combo SNAP test. It was negative. Cutaneous horns
often have a viral cause so my vet recommended we pursue a diagnosis.
At the time of the visit we trimmed his claws. Within two weeks the horns
had gone and his footpads are soft and normal except
I don't know about the conflicting tests. There are certainly false positive
test there certainly are many conflicting studies.
I would try to find a vet in your area who has good knowledge of FeLV.
But in any case there is not reason for your kitty to live a life in isolation.
I have 3
inaccurate. Blood test is the only way to go. Tears and saliva are not as
sensitive using these samples. I highly recommend using blood to test. Here
is a link that may help you...your question is answered under What is a
leukemia test?
http://uvhberkeley.com/index.php?Page=felvFormat=print
In reading thru all this info I see where someone says using
tears/saliva to do the ELISA test is notoriously inaccurate? My
vet has ALWAYS done it with a swab on the inner cheek of the mouth
Do I need to talk to her? Why so different if done with blood?
Can the same test solutions
I've heard and read that testing for FeLV using tears and saliva is very
inaccurate. Blood test is the only way to go. Tears and saliva are not as
sensitive using these samples. I highly recommend using blood to test. Here
is a link that may help you...your question is answered under What
I agree with everyone else. The virus has probably gotten in her system since
she's had two positive ELISA tests but there is a chance she could fight it off
before it goes any further. If she does extinguish the virus she'll eventually
test negative on both the ELISA and the IFA. If her
Test is in from IDEXX. Poppy is IFA negative! BUT they did another
Elisa (the first was done in-house) she is still Elisa positive.
So tell me now what this means. I have to go off to Madison right now
but when I get back I will re-read all the links with this confirmed
info in hand
Positive on IFA means it has reached the bone barrow and there is no
clearing the virus. If she is positive on the snap test again (and it has been
at least 6 weeks since she last tested positive) then she is FeLV positive, but
you need to wait the full 6 weeks to give her body time to clear
Hi Pam,I have had cats that test positive on the SNAP test, and then again one
month later. Two months later the same cats have tested negative and then
negative again after 6 months and continue to be negative a few years later. I
have one cat that still tested positive 6 months later
the virus. If she is positive on the snap test again (and it has been
at least 6 weeks since she last tested positive) then she is FeLV positive, but
you need to wait the full 6 weeks to give her body time to clear the vius.
There is still a slight chance she could clear the virus from her body even
Just a wild thought... Was the Elisa done by using blood on test strip or
saliva/tears??? Some vets may be still doing saliva/tears test its
notorious for being wrong.
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf
] Update on Poppy/IFA test
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011, 4:34 PM
She is not positive on the IFA, she
is negative. An initial positive on
the Elisa the another positive on the Elisa, but at
the same time, a
negative on the IFA.
On 4/18/2011 1:09 PM, TANYA NOE
Good idea, but no, it was a blood test. Both Elisas.
On 4/18/2011 4:21 PM, Christiane Biagi wrote:
Just a wild thought... Was the Elisa done by using blood on test strip or
saliva/tears??? Some vets may be still doing saliva/tears test its
notorious for being wrong.
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of M C
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:06 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ 7 mo Kitten--Test Protocols Nutritional Support,
Meds, to boost Immunity?
Dear Kitty Lovers,
One of my rescued kittens rested
.
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of M C
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:06 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ 7 mo Kitten--Test Protocols Nutritional
Support,
Meds, to boost
Dear Kitty Lovers,
One of my rescued kittens rested positive for leukemia. She was tested at 4
mos,
5 mos, then 7 mos-- all positive on the ELISA. My vet says if she retests
positive on the ELISA in 2 mos, she's definitely positive. Others say we need
to
do the IFA to get the more accurate
Love animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy
untroubled. Do not trouble their joy, don't harass them, don't deprive them
of their happiness, don't work against God's intent. Man, do not pride
yourself on superiority to animals; they are without sin, and you, with your
Hi everyone:
The specialist we saw last week called today to discuss Spanky's case/next
steps after our visit last week. I told her how improved he was taking the
prednisolone (running up the steps a lot and trying to run outside as well). I
told her I was interested in further
Nina,
I haven't done a recent search on the persistence of felv but judging from
the quote you had in your email, I can tell you what it sounds like they
think.
PCR is a very senstive test for DNA or RNA. Basically you have a probe that
attaches to the DNA or RNA of interest. You then amplify
Jenny,
I haven't heard back from my specialty vet yet. Something tells me they
don't have a definitive answer, probably no one does. It was so kind of
you to break down what they are saying on the website I found. You've
got me thinking, if Sally tests neg on her second test
Hello All,
This question is for a foster kitten I know of that tested felv+. Her
name is Sally and she is only 6 weeks old. Happily the rescue that
Sally is with knows enough to test again and Sally is being fostered in
the meantime. I'm wondering this, if Sally has tested pos once
http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=567324sk=date=pageID=2
http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=567324sk=date=pageID=2
I did a quick search and found the above link that talks about exposure
and reversion (paragraph excerpt
Nina, I don't want to give you any false hope. It is more likely that an adult
cat will throw off the virus than a kitten. There is always a chance the test
result was an error.
Do you know what became of Sally's littermates. My experience with kittens is
that all in the litter tested
is fostering Sally has no idea what has become of her
Momma or her littermates.
I asked that question too. I'm hoping if Sally's test was a true pos
and her subsequent test is neg,
she might be safe from felv in a home with another pos kitten. I called
a veterinary Internist I have
used and asked
From what I've found light pos is either an error on the part of the tech
or a bad test. The IFA is a much more conclusive test.
On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.netwrote:
Thank you so much - this is a great group, as always, and I really
appreciate the replies
Got it - thanks Kelley!
Gloria
On Sep 2, 2010, at 2:09 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote:
From what I've found light pos is either an error on the part of
the tech
or a bad test. The IFA is a much more conclusive test.
On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Gloria B. Lane
gbl...@aristotle.netwrote
I've been asked about a cat here in Arkansas - a Persian named
Bicford, that is about 1.5 yrs old, and tested faint positive on the
snap test (Elisa), but negative on the IFA. I gather that means that
Bicford has been exposed, so has antigens, but doesn't have the virus
in his blood? I'm
: [Felvtalk] faint pos on snap test, neg on IFA
I've been asked about a cat here in Arkansas - a Persian named
Bicford, that is about 1.5 yrs old, and tested faint positive on the
snap test (Elisa), but negative on the IFA. I gather that means that
Bicford has been exposed, so has antigens
it's a yes/no test, no shades of grey
the antigens are either present or not
faint pos is a meaningless term
Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito
My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living
his
life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile
Thank you so much - this is a great group, as always, and I really
appreciate the replies.
This is my take, re your comment Natalie. With FIV, the snap test
is for antibodies in the blood. Kittens of an FIV mom, when they are
nursing, can take in the mothers FIV antibodies. It's
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] False positives with snap test?
We had two cats test positive for FeLV at our shelter yesterday. Today we
found out that the new snap tests (the ones that test for heartworm also)
have been associated with a higher number of false positives. I'm
unlike november 2009, IDEXX held the exclusive patent on at least part of
the SNAP test technology. there were similar tests on the market, but since
i just found out about the patent-expiration, i don't have the details re:
how different the others were. i do know that the IDEXX tests, tho
We had two cats test positive for FeLV at our shelter yesterday. Today we found
out that the new snap tests (the ones that test for heartworm also) have been
associated with a higher number of false positives. I'm wondering how many of
you have had experience with this, since one of these cats
i've been writing about this on the lists since may.
there has been a huge increase in positive test results for both FIV and
FeLV ever since the newer tests were introduced, all over the country. so
many positives, in fact, that those of us who do this rescue thing all day,
realized that it had
Shelters don't kill cats. The public does. I work for a county shelter and yes,
we do euthanize. As few animals as possible, but we do euthanize. It isn't the
shelters' fault. They get incredible numbers of animals dumped on them every
day. Most of our cats are friendly cats picked up as
I would also like to add that the picking and choosing primarily occurs with
dog rescues, not cat rescues. We've had cat rescues take FeLV+ cats from us,
cats with one eye, cats with real problems, very senior cats. It's not all of
them, by any means, but quite a few of the dog rescues who take
Hi Laura,
In many cases I would say this is true, because those animals are
going to be the easiest to find homes for, and lets face it the ones
that have health issues are going to cost the rescues lots of money to
fix and many if not most people who adopt from rescues don't want to
ONLY PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTY IS THAT ANIMAL CONTROL IS TAKE IT OUT AND SHOT IT BE
IT DOG OR CAT. WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER RESCUE GROUP BUT VERY FEW ANIMALS GET TO
THEM FROM ANIMAL CONTROL. IF ANY OF MY CATS GO MISSING, I PATROL THE HOUSES
WITHIN 1 MILE AND THEN CALL PALS, THE RESUCE GROUP. COURSE,
ok, so i'm not sure now as to sport being positive or negative for felv.. the
vet wants to retest him when he returns in 3 weeks this time i think with the
elisa.
i thought she said sport wasn't positive for felv but maybe she said the test
she ran (ifa) didn't show sport as being positive
twistedprinces...@yahoo.com wrote:
ok, so i'm not sure now as to sport being positive or negative for felv..
the vet wants to retest him when he returns in 3 weeks this time i think
with the elisa.
i thought she said sport wasn't positive for felv but maybe she said the
test she ran (ifa
i think you owe it to others who
adopt from this shelter and the shelter itself to tell them
about this. maybe they don't realize that they should
test all cat coming to them and maybe they are staffed by
Hello,
I spoke to the volunteers of the shelter about my cat, but the situation has
are very cute!
Diane R.
-Original Message-
From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
] On Behalf Of Stefania
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 12:34 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PCR test reliability
Hi Chris
Very sorry to hear this, Stefania--I would suggest joining posting to the
FIP group, there are some people on there who are very knowledgable about
things to try to rule out with FIP diagnosis and such.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/FIP/ Post any test results you have.
I hope and pray
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