I know what you mean, Steve. I wouldn’t personally. My holistic vet strongly goes against using
it even with my non FeLV kitties, too. One
of my kitties had a very serious skin problem with some type of insects and she
had scabs everywhere – and he gave me this natural citrus shampoo –
and after washing her (and a couple of others), it cleared up right away –
if you are interested, I can ask my holistic vet again (and any other remedies
he may recommend) – shampooing a cat is also another challenge and stress
– you could even spot the diluted shampoo with gauze or something so that
you won’t have to wash the kitty.
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From:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Steve Williams
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005
12:04 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Loki Advice: fleas,
throwing up
I'm kind of afraid to use
Advantage or Frontline with a kitten who has had FeLV+ from birth.
Maybe I'm overreacting, but my recent loss of Leeloo, with the stress of a
leg sprain causing onset, has got me trigger-shy.
It is hard for me to impose the tiniest bit of toxic
substance or stress on Loki. I think I will try some natural
supplements, diligent combing and cleaning. But... I want those fleas
gone now! I'm going to try to find boric acid to sprinkle on the carpets
also.
Has anyone used Advantage
or Frontline on kittens with FeLV from birth?
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Behalf Of Cherie A Gabbert
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005
10:47 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Loki Advice: fleas,
throwing up
My cats deal really well with Advantage, and it is
topical that goes behind the neck.
Steve Williams
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Yes, I know for sure it
is fleas. All the signs are there: I can see fleas sometimes on him, I've
combed a few off of him, and can find lots of flea poop in his normal sleeping
spots.
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Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005
7:08 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Loki Advice: fleas,
throwing up
Steve, sorry to ask
this--it may be a dumb Q--but do you know for sure that fleas are the source
of Loki's scratching?
After Levi began
scratching frequently I put a humidifier in the room on the advice of
group members.
When the vet came, she
examined him and said she was "not concerned" about the scratching.
The humidifier did seem to reduce the incidence of scratching among the cats in
general.
I hope hairballs were
also the source of the throwing up. Kerry
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Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005
10:15 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Loki Advice: fleas,
throwing up
Recently, Loki has gotten fleas. He
scratches a lot, but it doesn't seem overwhelming. I don't see any in the
house, but will start a good cleaning/vacuuming regiment. I bought a flee
comb, but will of course do more. Does anyone have advice on best course of
action for a 9 month old FeLV+ kitty? I will also go to the vet for any
prescribed treatment, but don't want to cause him a speck of stress
with treatment. My vet is very good in this regard since he is
opposed to poisonous stuff.
For the past three days Loki has
been throwing up in the early evenings. He is eating normally otherwise
and this doesn't seem to faze him too much. Our feeding regiment for him
has not changed. His supplements are L-Lysine and Vitamin C, which he has
been give for many months. His throwing up seems to occur sometime after
he has his wet food with supplements in the early afternoon (4pm-ish).
Any advice or comments?
Even though he is fine
otherwise, this is causing me very much anxiety.
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