I adopted two kittens from a farm who are 8 weeks old right now. They are
scheduled to go in for their vaccinations at 10 weeks, and the clinic mentioned
that the FeLV vaccination is standard now. I asked if they should be tested
first to make sure they don't have FeLV, and they said it
Cassandra:
I don't really have an answer to your question exactly, however, when I took my beloved Monkee (who passed on the 16th) to what would be his last vet, a holistic vet, something along these lines came up. In reviewing his records, she noted to me that the first vet I took him to in
I would always test prior to vaccinating.
But that is just me.
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,
Hi Cassandra,
Congratulations on your two new additions to your family! They are so lucky to
have you! As far as vaccines go, what are your reasons for vaccinating the
kittens? Even if they do go outside, I don't know that much contact can be had
through a chain link fence, although I could
Felv vaccination is NOT standard - my vet never recommend to kitties who are
low risk as Felk vaccines will have a potential side effects -- and do not give
all the vaccines simultaneoulsy, it's too much for a kitten, and always use
killed vaccines and not modifies version. It's standard --
Cassandra
My vet thinks that many of the health problems that both cats and dogs
are facing is the result of
over vaccination. I would not vaccinate such young cats, and I would
research the Felk vaccine before
I would ever consider it for basically indoor cats. The Felk
vaccination is still
I agree and I think that provides another reason to wait with indoor kittens because the other vaccines are arguably more important up front, like rabies, etc. That's pretty much why my mom waited with her negative cat-- work on paying for all the other, more important vaccines first, then go to
In my latest issue of Cat Watch there is a big feature article on feline anemia.
I haven't had time to read the article, (my life is a zoo right now)...But
I believe you can access it by logging onto
www.catwatchnewsletter.com
This little magazine is pretty good, it's put out by Cornell
My baby boy, Gunnar, will celebrate his first anniversary with his two sisters,
Kelly (17) and Meagan (8) and his better than a Dad Ricky on August 2.
Can you help me interpret his initial test results from one year ago - we
have decided that through our faith and prayers that he has
OK,
I misunderstood. It is the worse thing that happened to Junior. Of course it
was an opportunistic bug that caused the uveitis. I think Lionel had it was
well. I had him pts becuase he had already had a tough time since I had him.
He also tested positive for FIV. I think most of his problems
Susan,
Thank you for your sweet words. I feel strongly about this group too.
I don't think I can answer your question very well, other than that those tests
can be wrong. Either he was positive, and threw the virus. Or he wasn't
positive at all and the first test was wrong. Or he is
Sally,
Congratulations and bless you for taking in the new kitten! You have a big
heart. And no, you are not a bad kitty mom. Sometimes, some things are just
out of our hands. Life has a way of teaching us we are really not in control
of much. I hope you can find this kitty a good home
Susan,
I agree w/ Wendy.
I would supplement his diet regardless w/ some immune boosters like the ones we
have been discussing on list, as well as the other 2 kitties.
It can't hurt to take precautions.
Susan J. DuBose ^..^
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
it's hard to know for sure what really happened as we cannot re-test the blood
from a year ago obviously.. but I would not be surprised at al he was exposed
to the virus a year ago, and threw the virus off - again, it's not that
uncommon for an older kitty -- either way, it's a great news!!
Oh my gosh they are so adorable and so tiny! Yes, you made a wise choice, I
would be so concerned to give felk vaccines to such small bodies -- don't be
too concerned giving a regular shot for calici virus (again ask for killed
vaccine) but do not give rabies at this time either.. just one
they are S cute!!!
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 ~~~
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