Hi thanks for your reply, we aren't sure exacly how old Smokey is but we / Vet think about 6. Full bloods have been done and im getting a copy of the results latter today to post to 'felvtalk' as Barb suggested. All i can remember from the Vet visit, after she told me about the Leukemia, is that she is very amaemic. Her gums etc are very pale. She has had some antibiotics for a possible parasite. Ive been told in other emails that could have been the cause of increased drinking and visits to the litter box. I really dont know how much my Vet knows about FeLV, i just assumed they would all have a pretty good knowledge.
Thanks, John
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John - how old is Smokey? and why is Smokey on steroids. If Smokey is on FeLV then long term cortico-steroid use weakens the immune system so not ideal for FIV or FeLV cats. (Someone correct me if Prednisilone is not cortico - please but I thought it was).
As for the drinking then I'd agree with whoever said diabetes - or also renal function problems needs to be ruled out so bloods vital.
How much does your vet know about FeLV cats as many don't know very much and it sounds like your vet fits in to that category if he suggested euthanasia at this point. I to am in UK and have taken info myself and suggested things from here to my vets and they aregood and work with me - they also have a lot of knowledge though.
Forgive me if you have already provided such info as I've not read all the mails yet.
Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy & Angel Bramble
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