[Felvtalk] Louisville, KY 12-14 wk. old kitten tested positive

2012-08-26 Thread Susan Saunders
This male kitten, whose mother was part of a feral colony, was trapped, neutered and tested positive for feline leukemia.  He is a little underweight but otherwise appears healthy.  Understand he needs to be tested again.  Current caretaker is keeping him inside her apartment but can't keep him

[Felvtalk] FeLV Ascites?

2012-08-26 Thread Forgotten Felines
My FeLV+ kitten developed ascites and I'm worried the vet is going to tell me it's FIP. Does anyone know if ascites is ever related to FeLV? ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Ascites?

2012-08-26 Thread Marta Gasper
I wouldn't know..besides of FIP it could be heart trouble and other conditions. Sorry I can't reasure you. The vet can draw fluid and analyze it for protein content, high protein is FIP. Last year and earlier this year we lost two kittens to FIP almost a month apart. When they extracted fluid

Re: [Felvtalk] Louisville, KY 12-14 wk. old kitten tested positive

2012-08-26 Thread MaiMaiPG
Please check with the vets at Middletown Animal Clinic; Dr. Betty Bosewell (Nova) and Dr. Susan Maier in Simpsonville. They were all totally wonderful with my Dixie and may well have ideas. Remind Dr. Maier of Monkee and Carolyn. This may give you more options. On Aug 26, 2012, at 4:18