Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FeLV+ Kitten

2012-08-23 Thread Kathryn Hargreaves
! -- *From:* Forgotten Felines toledoc...@gmail.com *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:13 PM *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FeLV+ Kitten That's a huge relief. Not sure where I'd read the steroids thing, but my heart sunk seeing it, so I

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FeLV+ Kitten

2012-08-22 Thread Lee Evans
Kaya should be treated like a kitten who got sick.  Kittens do this regularly and because their immune systems are not as fully developed as a cat's is, they tend to go downhill fast if not given extra food, meds, etc..  Do NOT put this cat on steroids.  It will compromise her immune system

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FeLV+ Kitten

2012-08-22 Thread Christiane Biagi
Didn't find out my Tucson was FELV+ until several years after after I brought her in (as a kitten) with my other cats. She had tested neg on ELissa. So when I discovered she was pos, there was no choice for me about keeping them integrated. I had the others vaccinated. I subsequently brought

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FeLV+ Kitten

2012-08-22 Thread Forgotten Felines
That's a huge relief. Not sure where I'd read the steroids thing, but my heart sunk seeing it, so I couldn't be more pleased to hear that's not the case. I'll definitely re-test Kaya, but I was also wondering, is there any chance the other kittens could've had a false neg? Like perhaps I tested

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FeLV+ Kitten

2012-08-22 Thread Lee Evans
neighbors too! From: Forgotten Felines toledoc...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FeLV+ Kitten That's a huge relief. Not sure where I'd read the steroids thing, but my heart sunk

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FeLV+ Kitten

2012-08-22 Thread Beth
All the kittens need to be retested after 3 months on the SNAP test. The virus can take 12 weeks to show up on the test after exposure. Beth Forgotten Felines toledoc...@gmail.com wrote: One of the 3 kittens I recently rescued tested positive for FeLV on the snap test. Although we're going to

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Gloria, Just an FYI, Nutrived is better than Pet Tinic, it has the folic acid needed in blood building and Pet Tinic doesn't. Vit B, Iron and Folic acid are needed to biuld blood. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://bemikitties.com http://BelindaSauro.com

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Christy Buchin
. There is an anemia group as well? How do I get to that one too? I will keep you and your kitty in my prayers. It is just so heartbreaking! From: gcru...@centurytel.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:38:55 -0600 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten One of my FeLV cats is very

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Sally Davis
I concur with treating for hemabart even if the test was negative. That is how Junior was treated and he lived another year and a half. He tested negative as well but the vet treated as if he was positive for hemabartenella. I will be praying for kitty. Gary I am so sorry to hear things are not

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Belinda Sauro
Has the vet put her on Doxoxycline, hemobartonella is a very common cause of anemia and positives get it frequently. Doxy will help get rid of it and if she doesn't have it won't hurt her but if she does, she will die if it isn't treated and the doxy may just save her life. Has she even

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread dlgegg
Lorrie, this happened to my Shadow (felv neg) and we took him to Missouri University at Columbia. they did a n and found a tumor on his spine. he was 18 and in severe pain, so i couldn't justify keeping him alinve and in pain so put to sleep. have your vet check for tumors, since he is

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I use PetTinic as a supplement. That's what I used with my last anemic cat, who was also on doxycycline. I think you have to be careful with iron supplements, use as directed by the vet. Best of luck with your 8 mo old baby! Gloria On Dec 17, 2008, at 6:32 AM, Lorrie wrote: One of

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten One of my FeLV cats is very anemic now and her anemia just hasn't responded to treatment, I will lose her this week as she has now refused to let me syringe feed her anymore, she has always been very good about it and about taking meds

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread gary
One of my FeLV cats is very anemic now and her anemia just hasn't responded to treatment, I will lose her this week as she has now refused to let me syringe feed her anymore, she has always been very good about it and about taking meds and now wants no part of it. There are many things you can

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Belinda Sauro
Cats almost never get low on iron, it does happen but not very common. Bailey was low when he was anemic but my vet said this was not very common. Has your vet tested the baby to make sure she is low on iron, too much iron isn't good either. You may try nutrivid it is a vitamin b, folic

Re: [Felvtalk] Sick FelV kitten

2008-12-17 Thread Gloria B. Lane
Thanks, Belinda, glad to know that. On Dec 17, 2008, at 10:40 AM, Belinda Sauro wrote: Hi Gloria, Just an FYI, Nutrived is better than Pet Tinic, it has the folic acid needed in blood building and Pet Tinic doesn't. Vit B, Iron and Folic acid are needed to biuld blood. --