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I don't know if Bramble has ever had a FeLV shot. Like I said I've only had
these 3 for just over 3 weeks now from the sanctuary. There they put FIV and
FeLV cats in a pen together which is crazy - they should never expose an FIV cat
to an FeLV cat (a) a because FeLV is easier to spread than FIV and especially to
an FIV cat and (b) both will be more prone to infection and there is a higher
risk of cross infections or so I would assume. Unfortunately they don't appear
to know enough about either disease and just assume they are the
same in that they weaken the immune system. So there is every chance that
Both Bramble and Buddy are FIV and FeLV+ because they have been living together
with Minstrel for 2 years already. The sanctuary manager just said well the
diseases are much the same thing really - I accepted that until I started to
research more on FeLV and found out that was rubbish. The more knowledgeable
people I have met via internet based support groups were shocked to hear
that the sanctuary kept them together. When the whole situation with
Bramble has settled whichever way that turns out - I am going to get Buddy and
Minstrel both checked again to see what I am dealing with - they have only been
tested once when they were younger as far as I know and they are now 2
years old. I need them to settle a bit more first - they are great affectionate
cats and settled well but they won't let me pick them up so I can't get a hold
of them yet. Bramble does but he is about 9 and not in good health.
Michelle L
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