Thanks so much Gloria & Nina for such a fast response---have forwarded yr info to (hopefully) put her mind at rest this morning. Have I ever said it: (all) you guys are the best! Kerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gloria Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 2:52 AM Subject: Re: risk of contagion Q
> Well, the virus is very flimsy, as I understand it, the contagion is > not high (like a URI). It is generally supposed to be contagious > thru food and water, but I've mixed my felv+ and - cats for long > periods of time, with them sharing food dishes, and no problem. Hope > that's some comfort. Don't know if there's any research on that. > > Gloria > > > On Nov 6, 2005, at 12:34 AM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: > > > Hi all > > > > What is the risk of negative cats becoming positive after they eat > > (just > > the one time) from a positive's food dish? > > > > (Not my cats, someone else's--the negs "broke into" the positive's > > room > > apparently and were found munching on the food.) > > > > feedback much appreciated-- Kerry >
