it actually isn't, unless it continues. anyone who works with large numbers
of cats know that sometimes it goes in cycles--you can go months without
losing any but the obvious candidates, then suddenly seem to hit a patch of
whatever, and suddenly lose a number. it's how it balances out that matters.
plus, with rescue animals, coming through a public shelter, in a part of the
country that has extremes in temperature, amounts of moisture, and no real
seasons to kill off parasites, etc., until cats start coming into these
shelters with a full copy of both their genetic profiles and their medical
histories, it's impossible to know what predispositions they are bringing
with them, and what hidden conditions.
yeah, just my opinion, but based upon working with a population of 600+
cats.
MC
On 6/28/07, Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As far as shelter rescue work, 4 cats in such a short timeframe is not a
normal rate of death.
It is exceesively high.
Susan J. DuBose >^..^<
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----- Original Message -----
From: "wendy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me
Hi Kelley,
I'm sorry to hear this. I honestly don't know what to
tell you. I have no idea what could be causing the
deaths. Are you sure the deaths are related? I am
wondering since you do shelter work if four cats out
of ? (how many) is a normal rate of loss, given the
circumstances (ie. shelter cats are more likely to be
found when rescued with already compromised immune
systems). I don't know much about shelter work, so
others with experience will hopefully help you.
Please keep us posted.
:)
Wendy
--- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is the toll so far from this year, not
> including kittens.
>
> Joey - 10 - died in late April. Being treated for
> AIHA.
>
> Lucky Lady - 12 - got sick, was adopted by my vet,
> apparently recovered but
> is now dying, they think cancer.
>
> Caroline - ran up a bill in excess of $1,000. No
> one knows what was or is
> wrong. Possible FIP (but she's getting better),
> brain cancer, toxo.
>
> Suzie - I don't even want to see the bill and don't
> know how I am going to
> pay it. Possible FIP, toxo.
>
> They are all 5 and up. All presented with massive
> dehydration (skin
> tenting), anorexia, massiive weight loss.
>
> Some w/neuro symptoms..bloodwork varying...
>
> All tested neg/neg for FELV.
>
> Tehy are down to looking in my house for asbestos
> and lead....someone please
> help me...I don't know what is killing my cats....
>
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