I am so relieved to hear that you did not kill your boy, Basil -- I used the word "kill" - because if he was put him down, it's so far away from "being euthanized" -- there is no reason for him to be killed - and he is lucky to have you, and have your wisdom on his side as apparently your vet is not as wise as you are.. (I think you should be looking another vet as soon as you get a chance) -
The myth of whether a kitty can throw off the virus once infected/exposed seems to be still myth - but apparently, statistically, 2/3 of kitties who were exposed to the virus (not infected) throw off the virus. It seems that later s/he is infected at their age, better the chance they have to throw the virus off. The fact that hs is alrady 4 years old is a very good sign already as again statistically, 80% of felk kitties die within three years of their age. Also, I am so glad that you are wise and care enough not to separate the boy kitty from girl kitty -- no matter what, sometimes, we have to balance their quality of their lives - and I really feel that they are lucky to have you as someone who care for them. I have three year old girl, Ginger who is also felk positive and she has been healthy and I feel very fortunate about it. I try not to let test result control their or my life -Whether he throw off the virus off or not, the most important thing is to provide stress free environment for him so that he can maintain the health that he has -- I use FOI (feline interferon -anti vira agent) and other people on the list use different things.. Any vitamin supplement or immune boosters are good for them --- Hideyo ----- Original Message ----- From: Malone<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org<mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: I need information please I read all the posts, so I can learn how to deal with this virus. I lost my kitten at 9 months, and apparently even though he was vaccinated my 4 year old has tested positive for felv. He was diagnosed 4 months ago and shows no sign of illness. My vet had recommended putting him down. I just couldn't lose both my boys in one day. I am so thankful I didn't because Basil is fine. My question is about the ability to fight off the virus-does this really happen? Has anyone on this list actually had a felv+ cat that kicked the virus? What should I expect and what should I be doing to help keep him healthy? I tried to separate my felv+ boy and felv- girl, but they howled and cried something fierce. They have been together since they were kittens. I let them mix, and she is still negative. I read the information about blood tests, and I get confused. Basil's blood work seems normal, other than the fact that he tested positive. Thank you.
