Re: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk.
Hi Roxanne, I totally agree with what Amani said. And thanks for taking care of the FeLV kitties!! Ardy From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 11:03 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk. Roxanne It is really up to you. Nothing forces you to explain your actions to anyone else. However, if you do choose to share, it certainly helps others to know that there are options and hope for FeLV cats. Certainly, the message we get from many vets, once there is a FeLV diagnosis, is that there's no hope and no choice but to put the cat down. It helps to counter that message with some positive experiences. Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Roxanne Smith Sent: February-10-17 11:57 AM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk. I need some opinions I currently have one feline leukemia cat and someone as of now is going to give me there leukemia cat. they changed their mind for about 3 weeks now. My question is for two years I've not told anyone that I have had and have a cat with feline leukemia I don't want people to judge me. But I feel bad cuz I'm not embarrassed to own a feline leukemia cats. My current cat is now two years past his diagnosis. Do I share with my friends and then Facebook or do I maintain keeping the secret ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk.
BE PROUD ! ! ! I wish I could find someone as caring here to take an adorable young male stray that showed up on Dec 22nd & has tested pos. I'm overwhelmed with the 3 cats (all FeLV neg) & 1 large dog we already have. God bless you! Jen On Feb 10, 2017 10:57 AM, "Roxanne Smith" wrote: > I need some opinions I currently have one feline leukemia cat and someone > as of now is going to give me there leukemia cat. they changed their mind > for about 3 weeks now. My question is for two years I've not told anyone > that I have had and have a cat with feline leukemia I don't want people to > judge me. But I feel bad cuz I'm not embarrassed to own a feline leukemia > cats. My current cat is now two years past his diagnosis. Do I share with > my friends and then Facebook or do I maintain keeping the secret > > ___ > 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] Feline leuk.
wHY SHOULD Y9OU CARE ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK? I have had 2 FELV cats, 1 is still with me and my 3 other cats. Everyone is healthy. I take in a cat or dog no matter what their health. I do what I can for them and they then stay with me as long as they can. They give me love in returnfor my love for them. That is all that is important, not other people's opinions. Roxanne Smith wrote: > That is what I really want to do help promote to save the lives of feline > leukemia and that you don't always have to put them down but they deserve > to live ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk.
Why would people judge you? I have an FIV cat and now a felv cat. All strays. It's wonderful to help out the cats that need it the most. My cat will be 2 years old and is just fine besides having the FELV status. It is a great thing you are doing. From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Roxanne Smith Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 11:57 AM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk. I need some opinions I currently have one feline leukemia cat and someone as of now is going to give me there leukemia cat. they changed their mind for about 3 weeks now. My question is for two years I've not told anyone that I have had and have a cat with feline leukemia I don't want people to judge me. But I feel bad cuz I'm not embarrassed to own a feline leukemia cats. My current cat is now two years past his diagnosis. Do I share with my friends and then Facebook or do I maintain keeping the secret ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk.
That is what I really want to do help promote to save the lives of feline leukemia and that you don't always have to put them down but they deserve to live___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk.
Roxanne It is really up to you. Nothing forces you to explain your actions to anyone else. However, if you do choose to share, it certainly helps others to know that there are options and hope for FeLV cats. Certainly, the message we get from many vets, once there is a FeLV diagnosis, is that there's no hope and no choice but to put the cat down. It helps to counter that message with some positive experiences. Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Roxanne Smith Sent: February-10-17 11:57 AM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline leuk. I need some opinions I currently have one feline leukemia cat and someone as of now is going to give me there leukemia cat. they changed their mind for about 3 weeks now. My question is for two years I've not told anyone that I have had and have a cat with feline leukemia I don't want people to judge me. But I feel bad cuz I'm not embarrassed to own a feline leukemia cats. My current cat is now two years past his diagnosis. Do I share with my friends and then Facebook or do I maintain keeping the secret ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] feline leuk and shaken cat syndrome ??
Roxanne First, I am so very sorry for your loss. It never, ever gets any easier, but you must know how much you did for your baby. Your question is not a stupid one. What you are asking about could theoretically be possible. A cat’s brain is no different than a baby’s brain, and if you shake a cat hard, you could possibly cause the cat’s brain to herniate (swell and ultimately push down into the hole at the base of the skull). However, from what you describe, the more likely answer is something akin to a stroke, which is the result of a clot lodging in the brain and/or a haemorrhagic stroke where blood vessels burst in the brain, blocking an area from receiving blood flow. Just like in people, strokes can happen in many conditions, particularly in debilitated patients. I think that is the likely answer here Roxanne, so there is no reason to suspect your babysitter did something wrong. Again, my heart goes out to you for your loss of Neveah. Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Roxanne Smith Sent: September-27-16 2:26 AM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] feline leuk and shaken cat syndrome ?? It has been awhile since I have looked at my emails and or participated in this group-but I am desperate for some help and answers, of which I am not even sure I explain all in an email. Here goes, another one of my feline leuk cats died yesterday (Monday) AM. She dropped to 6.4 pounds, lost a pound in one month-has not really been eating for days, keeping to herself, hiding, but would sit by me. The last two or three days she would no longer sleep with me. I went to Florida a couple of weeks ago, had a babysitter come in daily to check on her-and she appeared to be doing well but starting going downhill, Neveah--cat lost about one pound in a month time period. So this is where I really need help-and please pass on to see additional answers. I have noticed only a few people ever answer or respond to emails but I can say much as I never do. :.( So I took Neveah to the ER Monday AM, as her temp dropped to 98.5, she could not move, and her rt eye was dilated and would not go back to normal and left eye appeared to be fine. Sunday my friend was in the room with her for hours and noticed the cat Neveah was acting/walking not correctly. Is anyone every heard of shaken cat syndrome-is it possible my friend dropped Neveah, or shook her in the room and caused her to have a blood clot-yes I am grasping here. As with everyone I feel bad, should I have been more aggressive in giving her sub q fluids, obviously too late now, she is gone. I have requested her latest blood panel for my records, but I know her kidney panels were not good. Is anyone in this group but any chance from the Milwaukee area/ Or there any vets in this group, whom would be willing to speak with me. Please be as honest as possible-or if you need more information before you answer please let me know that as well ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] feline leuk and shaken cat syndrome ??
Roxanne I'm so sorry Neveah has died - it never gets any easier. Sandy W - Original Message - From: "Margo" To: "Roxanne Smith" , felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 6:36:43 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] feline leuk and shaken cat syndrome ?? Dear Roxanne, I'm sorry that Neveah has gone on to The Bridge. I have never heard of "Shaken Cat Syndrome", nor can I find anything on the web that makes sense. I certainly don't think your friend had anything to do Neveah's death. The uneven pupils are called anisocoria, and are common in FeLV cats; https://www.vetinfo.com/anisocoria-in-cats.html I would guess that she just came end of her time. And yes, the stress of your being gone may have started her on a downhill trend, and this time she wasn't able to recover. Treating her kidney insufficiency might have given her a bit more time, but hind-sight is useless in situations like this. I hope you will find a way just let her go. Wishing you peace and healing, Margo Lend Me a Kitten I will lend to you for awhile a kitten, God said. For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three. But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn. I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true. And from the folk that crowds life's land I have chosen you. Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again? I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done' For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may. And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay. But should you call him back much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand. If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve, Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve. When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife, Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life. Author Unknown -Original Message- From: Roxanne Smith . Sent: Sep 27, 2016 2:25 AM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] feline leuk and shaken cat syndrome ?? It has been awhile since I have looked at my emails and or participated in this group-but I am desperate for some help and answers, of which I am not even sure I explain all in an email. Here goes, another one of my feline leuk cats died yesterday (Monday) AM. She dropped to 6.4 pounds, lost a pound in one month-has not really been eating for days, keeping to herself, hiding, but would sit by me. The last two or three days she would no longer sleep with me. I went to Florida a couple of weeks ago, had a babysitter come in daily to check on her-and she appeared to be doing well but starting going downhill, Neveah--cat lost about one pound in a month time period. So this is where I really need help-and please pass on to see additional answers. I have noticed only a few people ever answer or respond to emails but I can say much as I never do. :.( So I took Neveah to the ER Monday AM, as her temp dropped to 98.5, she could not move, and her rt eye was dilated and would not go back to normal and left eye appeared to be fine. Sunday my friend was in the room with her for hours and noticed the cat Neveah was acting/walking not correctly. Is anyone every heard of shaken cat syndrome-is it possible my friend dropped Neveah, or shook her in the room and caused her to have a blood clot-yes I am grasping here. As with everyone I feel bad, should I have been more aggressive in giving her sub q fluids, obviously too late now, she is gone. I have requested her latest blood panel for my records, but I know her kidney panels were not good. Is anyone in this group but any chance from the Milwaukee area/ Or there any vets in this group, whom would be willing to speak with me. Please be as honest as possible-or if you need more information before you answer please let me know that as well ___ 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] feline leuk and shaken cat syndrome ??
Dear Roxanne, I'm sorry that Neveah has gone on to The Bridge. I have never heard of "Shaken Cat Syndrome", nor can I find anything on the web that makes sense. I certainly don't think your friend had anything to do Neveah's death. The uneven pupils are called anisocoria, and are common in FeLV cats; https://www.vetinfo.com/anisocoria-in-cats.html I would guess that she just came end of her time. And yes, the stress of your being gone may have started her on a downhill trend, and this time she wasn't able to recover. Treating her kidney insufficiency might have given her a bit more time, but hind-sight is useless in situations like this.I hope you will find a way just let her go.Wishing you peace and healing,MargoLend Me a Kitten I will lend to you for awhile a kitten, God said. For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three. But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn. I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true. And from the folk that crowds life's land I have chosen you. Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again? I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done' For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may. And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay. But should you call him back much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand. If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve, Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve. When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife, Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life. Author Unknown-Original Message- From: Roxanne Smith . Sent: Sep 27, 2016 2:25 AM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] feline leuk and shaken cat syndrome ?? It has been awhile since I have looked at my emails and or participated in this group-but I am desperate for some help and answers, of which I am not even sure I explain all in an email.Here goes, another one of my feline leuk cats died yesterday (Monday) AM.She dropped to 6.4 pounds, lost a pound in one month-has not really been eating for days, keeping to herself, hiding, but would sit by me. The last two or three days she would no longer sleep with me.I went to Florida a couple of weeks ago, had a babysitter come in daily to check on her-and she appeared to be doing well but starting going downhill, Neveah--cat lost about one pound in a month time period.So this is where I really need help-and please pass on to see additional answers. I have noticed only a few people ever answer or respond to emails but I can say much as I never do. :.(So I took Neveah to the ER Monday AM, as her temp dropped to 98.5, she could not move, and her rt eye was dilated and would not go back to normal and left eye appeared to be fine. Sunday my friend was in the room with her for hours and noticed the cat Neveah was acting/walking not correctly. Is anyone every heard of shaken cat syndrome-is it possible my friend dropped Neveah, or shook her in the room and caused her to have a blood clot-yes I am grasping here.As with everyone I feel bad, should I have been more aggressive in giving her sub q fluids, obviously too late now, she is gone.I have requested her latest blood panel for my records, but I know her kidney panels were not good. Is anyone in this group but any chance from the Milwaukee area/ Or there any vets in this group, whom would be willing to speak with me.Please be as honest as possible-or if you need more information before you answer please let me know that as well ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] feline leuk
I believe you should wait till they are 5 months old to test them - If the mother is positive then the kittens will have the antibodies from the mother to protect them hopefully …. and if tested too soon they will also test positive. Maybe as soon as it seems fair and they can eat on their own they should be separated, not to cause more risk from them catching the virus . Once the antibodies start to descrease this is the time to vaccinate… > On 14 Jun 2016, at 01:54, Roxanne Smith wrote: > > Hi all, I am in a rescue group, and one of our mommas came back as "slightly" > positive per the vet, I must say that confuses me as the test was a combo > test... Thoughts??? > In addition, she has two three week old babies, opinions on whether or not > they should be separated??? > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org Anna Summers Tel :00 34 670671493 (Camino de Guerrero, 62) El Palmar, Vejer de la Frontera, 11159 Cadiz Spain http://www.amproductionslocations.com/amproductions.html ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] feline leuk
I would say maybe test the kittens if they are positive mommy probably has it if negative it may be a bad test. Praying very hard it is a bad test. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 10:06 PM, Kelley S wrote: > > Many times a "slight positive" is a test that isn't correctly read. I can't > say it is all the time. I had a kitty who tested "slight positive" who came > up negative on retest. No way would I separate the babies, if she is > positive and they are going to be infected they're likely already infected. > Just my opinion. > >> On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 6:54 PM, Roxanne Smith >> wrote: >> Hi all, I am in a rescue group, and one of our mommas came back as >> "slightly" positive per the vet, I must say that confuses me as the test was >> a combo test... Thoughts??? >> In addition, she has two three week old babies, opinions on whether or not >> they should be separated??? >> >> ___ >> 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] feline leuk
Many times a "slight positive" is a test that isn't correctly read. I can't say it is all the time. I had a kitty who tested "slight positive" who came up negative on retest. No way would I separate the babies, if she is positive and they are going to be infected they're likely already infected. Just my opinion. On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 6:54 PM, Roxanne Smith wrote: > Hi all, I am in a rescue group, and one of our mommas came back as > "slightly" positive per the vet, I must say that confuses me as the test > was a combo test... Thoughts??? > In addition, she has two three week old babies, opinions on whether or not > they should be separated??? > > ___ > 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
