So sorry to hear about Tsunade. I hope your grief eases. My good vet said the same thing-that the virus can only live for a few seconds. I hope you find the strength to get through this and take in more kitties in need. Melissa
_____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 1:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please add Tsunade to CLS Hello, I have not been able to keep up with this list much because things have been really chaotic in my life lately. Unfortunately, my sweet kitty Tsunade got very sick about 7 weeks ago. Several vet trips found that she had a huge amount of white bllood cells, so she was put on interfron and vitamins. She had her ups and downs but finally wed June 16 I made the decision to have her put down. She was howling (loud and painful) all night and she could not walk. She could not even hold her head straight. Tsunade was only about a year and a half old. She was my only kitty. I dont know if I will be able to get a kitten later this summer, but if I did could I reuse the cat condo and scratching post Tsunade had? Is there a good way to sterilize the leukemia germs or will I need to throw it away (already threw away water bowls and litter box)? down in the dumps, Chelsea