Re: [Felvtalk] Introducing Beltza and myself

> Hi, > I am new to the mailing list. > I live in México and I am studying my PhD in microbiology, bioinformatics and genomic sciences -- in case I can be of any help. > My cat, Beltza was recently diagnosed (last Saturday)as FeLV+ and the blood count show almost no red blood cells. The best vet

Re: [Felvtalk] Introducing Beltza and myself

Dear Ana, Are you sure that it's FeLV and not just regular leukemia? I have had both, but never at the same time in one cat. But that's just my experience. I will forward this to my vet and see what he says, OK? Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:

Re: [Felvtalk] Introducing Beltza and myself

Ana, I am sorry about Beltza's issues. The immediate short term treatment for severe anemia is a transfusion. If she has non-regenerative anemia erythropoietin may help her. Many cats receive it successfully. It is true that after a few months some do develop the antibodies you refer to but

Re: [Felvtalk] Introducing Beltza and myself

Dear Natalie, Thanks for your answer. The diagnose was based on an ELISA, she showed FeLV+. How can I tell if she also has regular leukemia? Which analysis needs to be done? Thanks for forwading my mail to your vet. I'm looking forward to read the answer. Best wishes, Ana -- Forwarded m

Re: [Felvtalk] Introducing Beltza and myself

With a positive Elisa test, the next testing step would be IFA, if that's available. This usually gets sent to a lab. It does sound like the next treatment step would be a transfusion. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress.