Re: FeLV+ / FIV+ Maine Coon ...

[Patricia Lamoretti]

Thanks Gloria --- that was my intial thought and feeling.  Everyone has their own opinions.  I just wish she'd see it our way ...  PAT

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

I don't think it would be a problem for the FELV's, mainly the FIV's.

Gloria


At 10:54 AM 12/7/2005, you wrote:
>Thanks Gloria -- I too thought it was more of a problem for the FIV+
>kitties. She seems to think that it would be a problem for the FeLV+ s
>but I guess it's all a matter of how you look at it. Mixing another virus
>into the equation is always risky. Thanks for the info. PAT
>
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>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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