Hi Pat -
I've had an FELV/FIV pos kitty - Mr. Black Kitty, a real beloved cat. He
came into my life skinny and sick, but feisty. Found him in 2001, he died
in 2002, a year later.
I've also asked about mixing FELV and FIV - and I don't think there's any
definitive answer, except that both have lowered immune systems, and it
might be a problem for the FIV kitties.
I give all my FELV kitties .5cc interferon daily as an immune system
booster. Give it to my other kitties if they get sick. Different vets
charge different prices - I've found a great price ($15 for a large bag)
and so it's cheap for me.
Best of luck,
Gloria
At 10:34 AM 12/7/2005, you wrote:
Hi -- I'm new to the group and hope I'm not breaking any rules. This is
my first experience with an FeLV+ cat who is also FIV+. There is this
beautiful orange and white Garfield Maine Coone that needs a home. Rescued
off the streets of Long Island just before the cold snap, I initially had
a home all lined up for this sweet boy but have found him to be FeLV and
FIV+. The home is no longer an option. I received a call from someone
that has FeLV+ cats but is reluctant to mix Buddy Boy into the equation
because of his FIV+ status. I'm running a Western Blot to be sure but what
would be the downside of mixing him into her bunch? I guess I always
worried about mixing FeLV into FIV positive homes ... does anyone have any
information? Does anyone know of a FeLV / FIV positive home that has room
for one more? This boy is getting so depressed in a cage. He's at the
vet's office and he must be out by x-mas. Not sure where to look for
potential foster, etc. Thanks for any advice. PAT
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