Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny
Marilyn, Your thought about being glad you didn't know when you first got her is EXACTLY the way I felt about my dear Tigger. He was near death when we found him - we thought due to starvation, and he quickly bounced back after proper care for a while. We also may not have kept him had we known he was FeLV positive, and I would have missed out on 5-1/2 years of the best kitty ever!! I told myself I would never ever get that attached to a cat or any animal ever again. But now I'm head over heels in love with our little Topaz, who just happens to look and act just like Tigg, and she has also tested negative for FeLV, so I'm hoping her test is accurate. Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 10:14 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny I have no idea. Was the test result wrong initially? My current vet thinks she was born with it or had it when we found her at 2 months. I would advise all cats be tested; people need to know if their cat needs extra care, but I am glad we did not know. Had we known, we would not have kept this little kitten, who only had the use of three legs, and who was still the fastest cat I have ever seen. She literally glided around the house, scooting on her "useless" front leg. It would have been too risky to expose our other cats to a cat with the virus. (I know thinking has changed on this, but this was 7 years ago. Our other four cats are all neg.) We would have missed out on all her sweetness. The poet had it right, "Better to have loved and lost " Sign me up for your "I hate FeLV" club, Ardy! Marilyn -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Ardy Robertson Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 8:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Oh Marilyn, Destiny sounds like she was such a beautiful kitty -- I'm happy she didn't have to suffer more. I am curious though - you said she tested negative for FeLV, and then had the vaccine and boosters, not exposed to FeLV outside. What more could a pet owner do! (I hate FeLV!!) Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to have you caring so much for her. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. >From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . Marilyn Knapp Litt Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping > her comfortable. > She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > is effective. > > > > I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > > > > I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > thought we were going to lose h
Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny
Marilyn, I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to little Destiny, she sounds like such a sweet soul. Thank you for loving her through to the end, she was lucky to have you! Sheri On Mon, Jun 26, 2017, 7:33 AM Katherine K. wrote: > Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your loss of Destiny, but she will ALWAYS be > with you in your heart. She sounds like a beautiful little soul! May you > find comfort in the memories you shared together. > > On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Gloria wrote: > >> Marilyn, >> This pain you are experiencing is because she was so loved and left a >> huge hole in your heart. >> >> She is forever in your memory-protected treasure beyond words, I am so >> sorry and sad for you! >> Gloria >> -g 🇺🇸 >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Jun 23, 2017, at 11:03 PM, Amani Oakley >> wrote: >> > >> > Marilyn >> > >> > I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was >> to have you caring so much for her. >> > >> > Amani >> > >> > -Original Message- >> > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf >> Of Marilyn Knapp Litt >> > Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM >> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> > Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny >> > >> > Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I >> helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her >> diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were >> negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and >> had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink >> it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye >> was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still >> purring. >> > >> > From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any >> knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine >> and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. >> Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory >> infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to >> have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go >> for advice. >> > >> > Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty >> tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw >> her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they >> finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . >> . >> > >> > Marilyn Knapp Litt >> > >> > Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: >> >> Has anyone used these for FeLV? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to >> >> find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was >> >> treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out >> >> the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping >> her comfortable. >> >> She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it >> >> is effective. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find >> >> info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion >> >> about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We >> >> thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly >> better the last 24 hours. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Thank you! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ~Marilyn Knapp Litt >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > ___ >> > Felvtalk mailing list >> > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> > >> > ___ >> > Felvtalk mailing list >> > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> >> ___ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny
Marilyn, I'm so sorry about your loss of Destiny, but she will ALWAYS be with you in your heart. She sounds like a beautiful little soul! May you find comfort in the memories you shared together. On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Gloria wrote: > Marilyn, > This pain you are experiencing is because she was so loved and left a huge > hole in your heart. > > She is forever in your memory-protected treasure beyond words, I am so > sorry and sad for you! > Gloria > -g 🇺🇸 > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 23, 2017, at 11:03 PM, Amani Oakley > wrote: > > > > Marilyn > > > > I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was > to have you caring so much for her. > > > > Amani > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf > Of Marilyn Knapp Litt > > Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny > > > > Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I > helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her > diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were > negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and > had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink > it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye > was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still > purring. > > > > From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any > knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine > and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. > Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory > infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to > have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go > for advice. > > > > Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty > tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw > her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they > finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . > . > > > > Marilyn Knapp Litt > > > > Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > >> Has anyone used these for FeLV? > >> > >> > >> > >> My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > >> find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > >> treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > >> the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping > her comfortable. > >> She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > >> is effective. > >> > >> > >> > >> I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > >> > >> > >> > >> I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > >> info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > >> about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > >> thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better > the last 24 hours. > >> > >> > >> > >> Thank you! > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ~Marilyn Knapp Litt > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > ___ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > ___ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny..
I have learned from Annie and others that I need to check out every possibility, not just the obvious. Had I done so, we might have caught the kidney problem in time. My vet has since done some research and found that with FELV cats, kidney problem are one of the first signs, just sorry that Annie had to suffer and die because we did not know that earlier. Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > I am so sorry to hear about Gilbert. This sounds like much the same > progression. The sinus drip was from the pressure, although we didn't know > that. We just knew it was not bacterial. > > Her head started to swell and she didn't have the energy or strength to go to > her favorite spots. (The cats rotated in a fair fashion.) I hope Gilbert > will not take the same course, but it was only a few days after her eye was > closed that we made our decision. > > So sorry to hear about Gilbert and so wonderful to hear he spent his short > time in such a loving home. > > Marilyn > > -Original Message- > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of > ROBERT CHAPEL > Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:55 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny.. > > Marilyn... > So Sorry to hear about Destiny... was afraid it was something like this when > it was discovered that she was FeLV+ My Current Cat ( > Gilbert) is suffering much the same fate ( apart from the FeLV)... I am > keeping him on Prednisolone to keep the tumor in check for as long as we > can... and just last week he developed what appeared to be a sinus infection > ( though none of his exudate is purulent at this point) In his case the tumor > makes it impossible to _ close_ one of his eyes all the way( so I give him > drops several times a day to keep some moisture on the eyeball We'll put > him down at the point that he stops eating or appears to be in severe pain... > neither has happened as yet... I will miss him terribly... he is one of the > nicest cats I have ever met... Appears we have all been very fortunate to > have beautiful kitties with terrific personalities in our care and equally > unfortunate in losing them SO far before their reasonable time Your girl > sounds like she was a sweetie. I am sorry... > Bob > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I am so sorry to hear about Gilbert. This sounds like much the same progression. The sinus drip was from the pressure, although we didn't know that. We just knew it was not bacterial. Her head started to swell and she didn't have the energy or strength to go to her favorite spots. (The cats rotated in a fair fashion.) I hope Gilbert will not take the same course, but it was only a few days after her eye was closed that we made our decision. So sorry to hear about Gilbert and so wonderful to hear he spent his short time in such a loving home. Marilyn -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ROBERT CHAPEL Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:55 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny.. Marilyn... So Sorry to hear about Destiny... was afraid it was something like this when it was discovered that she was FeLV+ My Current Cat ( Gilbert) is suffering much the same fate ( apart from the FeLV)... I am keeping him on Prednisolone to keep the tumor in check for as long as we can... and just last week he developed what appeared to be a sinus infection ( though none of his exudate is purulent at this point) In his case the tumor makes it impossible to _ close_ one of his eyes all the way( so I give him drops several times a day to keep some moisture on the eyeball We'll put him down at the point that he stops eating or appears to be in severe pain... neither has happened as yet... I will miss him terribly... he is one of the nicest cats I have ever met... Appears we have all been very fortunate to have beautiful kitties with terrific personalities in our care and equally unfortunate in losing them SO far before their reasonable time Your girl sounds like she was a sweetie. I am sorry... Bob ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Marilyn... So Sorry to hear about Destiny... was afraid it was something like this when it was discovered that she was FeLV+ My Current Cat ( Gilbert) is suffering much the same fate ( apart from the FeLV)... I am keeping him on Prednisolone to keep the tumor in check for as long as we can... and just last week he developed what appeared to be a sinus infection ( though none of his exudate is purulent at this point) In his case the tumor makes it impossible to _ close_ one of his eyes all the way( so I give him drops several times a day to keep some moisture on the eyeball We'll put him down at the point that he stops eating or appears to be in severe pain... neither has happened as yet... I will miss him terribly... he is one of the nicest cats I have ever met... Appears we have all been very fortunate to have beautiful kitties with terrific personalities in our care and equally unfortunate in losing them SO far before their reasonable time Your girl sounds like she was a sweetie. I am sorry... Bob ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny
Marilyn, This pain you are experiencing is because she was so loved and left a huge hole in your heart. She is forever in your memory-protected treasure beyond words, I am so sorry and sad for you! Gloria -g 🇺🇸 Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2017, at 11:03 PM, Amani Oakley wrote: > > Marilyn > > I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to > have you caring so much for her. > > Amani > > -Original Message- > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of > Marilyn Knapp Litt > Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny > > Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped > her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The > vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On > this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was > able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would > come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best > thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. > > From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge > or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. > Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good > health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a > tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this > community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. > > Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. > Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as > close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won > over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . > > Marilyn Knapp Litt > > Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: >> Has anyone used these for FeLV? >> >> >> >> My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to >> find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was >> treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out >> the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping her >> comfortable. >> She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it >> is effective. >> >> >> >> I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. >> >> >> >> I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find >> info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion >> about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We >> thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better the >> last 24 hours. >> >> >> >> Thank you! >> >> >> >> >> >> ~Marilyn Knapp Litt >> >> >> > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny
The record does not specify the type of test done initially. The most recent test was done in house and a drop of blood was put in a solution to change color. It was very hard to see that it was positive. The vet thought it was negative, but a tech pointed out a faint blue line that meant positive. I suppose it is possible that this test was incorrect. She died of a very aggressive tumor. In looking over her records, I recalled her as always being healthy, but she did have a clostridium overgrowth once. I think her vet would agree with the positive test results. I think her blood count was consistent with FeLv. I don't know what to say about retesting. It is hard when your cat hates the vet. I suppose I would treat the cat as positive, as far as giving supplements, and rush to the vet at any sign of illness. With my healthy cats I give them a couple of days to get better if they have the sniffles. I would not do that with an Felv cat. Thank you, and everyone, for your kind words. Marilyn From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Corinne Shank Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it must be. I am curious though about what type of Felv test you had done. There is the Elisa test which is usually done in house and the IFA test which is done via a blood test at a lab and is supposed to be more accurate. I have read that there are false positives with the Elisa test. My cat tested positive with Elisa but negative with the IFA test. I know I should probably take her back and have her retested, (as it has been more than 6 months) but she is doing well and she gets really stressed by trips to the vet. On Jun 24, 2017, at 7:27 AM, Sandy mailto:swacht1...@comcast.net> > wrote: I'm so sorry Marilyn . Destiny sounds like a sweet and wonderful kitty cat. You certainly are s great guardian for your furry felines. Sandy W _ From: "Ardy Robertson" mailto:ar...@centurytel.net> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:27:33 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Oh Marilyn, Destiny sounds like she was such a beautiful kitty -- I'm happy she didn't have to suffer more. I am curious though - you said she tested negative for FeLV, and then had the vaccine and boosters, not exposed to FeLV outside. What more could a pet owner do! (I hate FeLV!!) Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to have you caring so much for her. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. >From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . Marilyn Knapp Litt Marilyn Knapp Litt mailto:mari...@marilynlitt.com> > wrote: > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and ke
Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny
I have no idea. Was the test result wrong initially? My current vet thinks she was born with it or had it when we found her at 2 months. I would advise all cats be tested; people need to know if their cat needs extra care, but I am glad we did not know. Had we known, we would not have kept this little kitten, who only had the use of three legs, and who was still the fastest cat I have ever seen. She literally glided around the house, scooting on her "useless" front leg. It would have been too risky to expose our other cats to a cat with the virus. (I know thinking has changed on this, but this was 7 years ago. Our other four cats are all neg.) We would have missed out on all her sweetness. The poet had it right, "Better to have loved and lost " Sign me up for your "I hate FeLV" club, Ardy! Marilyn -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Ardy Robertson Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 8:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Oh Marilyn, Destiny sounds like she was such a beautiful kitty -- I'm happy she didn't have to suffer more. I am curious though - you said she tested negative for FeLV, and then had the vaccine and boosters, not exposed to FeLV outside. What more could a pet owner do! (I hate FeLV!!) Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to have you caring so much for her. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. >From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . Marilyn Knapp Litt Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping > her comfortable. > She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > is effective. > > > > I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > > > > I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly > better the last 24 hours. > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > ~Marilyn Knapp Litt > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it must be. I am curious though about what type of Felv test you had done. There is the Elisa test which is usually done in house and the IFA test which is done via a blood test at a lab and is supposed to be more accurate. I have read that there are false positives with the Elisa test. My cat tested positive with Elisa but negative with the IFA test. I know I should probably take her back and have her retested, (as it has been more than 6 months) but she is doing well and she gets really stressed by trips to the vet. On Jun 24, 2017, at 7:27 AM, Sandy mailto:swacht1...@comcast.net>> wrote: I'm so sorry Marilyn . Destiny sounds like a sweet and wonderful kitty cat. You certainly are s great guardian for your furry felines. Sandy W From: "Ardy Robertson" mailto:ar...@centurytel.net>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:27:33 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Oh Marilyn, Destiny sounds like she was such a beautiful kitty -- I'm happy she didn't have to suffer more. I am curious though - you said she tested negative for FeLV, and then had the vaccine and boosters, not exposed to FeLV outside. What more could a pet owner do! (I hate FeLV!!) Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to have you caring so much for her. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. >From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . Marilyn Knapp Litt Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping her comfortable. > She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > is effective. > > > > I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > > > > I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better the last 24 hours. > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > ~Marilyn Knapp Litt > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I'm so sorry Marilyn . Destiny sounds like a sweet and wonderful kitty cat. You certainly are s great guardian for your furry felines. Sandy W - Original Message - From: "Ardy Robertson" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:27:33 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Oh Marilyn, Destiny sounds like she was such a beautiful kitty -- I'm happy she didn't have to suffer more. I am curious though - you said she tested negative for FeLV, and then had the vaccine and boosters, not exposed to FeLV outside. What more could a pet owner do! (I hate FeLV!!) Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to have you caring so much for her. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. >From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . Marilyn Knapp Litt Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping her comfortable. > She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > is effective. > > > > I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > > > > I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better the last 24 hours. > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > ~Marilyn Knapp Litt > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Marilyn I send you my deepest empathy for Destiny and her crossing the Rainbow Bridge! hugs! Pam On Jun 24, 2017 12:33 AM, "Marilyn Knapp Litt" wrote: > Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I > helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her > diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were > negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and > had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink > it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye > was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still > purring. > > From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any > knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine > and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. > Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory > infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to > have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go > for advice. > > Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty > tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw > her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they > finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . > . > > Marilyn Knapp Litt > > Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping > her comfortable. > > She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > > is effective. > > > > > > > > I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > > > > > > > > I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > > info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > > about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > > thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better > the last 24 hours. > > > > > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > > > > > > > ~Marilyn Knapp Litt > > > > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Oh Marilyn, Destiny sounds like she was such a beautiful kitty -- I'm happy she didn't have to suffer more. I am curious though - you said she tested negative for FeLV, and then had the vaccine and boosters, not exposed to FeLV outside. What more could a pet owner do! (I hate FeLV!!) Ardy -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to have you caring so much for her. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. >From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . Marilyn Knapp Litt Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping her comfortable. > She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > is effective. > > > > I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > > > > I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better the last 24 hours. > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > ~Marilyn Knapp Litt > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Marilyn I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to have you caring so much for her. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. >From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge >or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. >Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good >health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a >tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this >community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . Marilyn Knapp Litt Marilyn Knapp Litt wrote: > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping her > comfortable. > She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > is effective. > > > > I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > > > > I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better the > last 24 hours. > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > ~Marilyn Knapp Litt > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org