Can't the IFA test also determine if the diease is in the bone marrow?
Or I am I thinking of something else?\
Thanks!
Susan J. DuBose >^..^<
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelley Saveika" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: Please talk to me
The SNAP test is an inhouse test. The IFA test is a test sent out to a lab.
Here is some info from the AAFP:
http://www.vin.com/mainpub/feline/aafpfelvdx.htm
On 8/21/07, Angela Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What is the IFA test and how is it different than the SNAP test?
>
> Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Angela,
>
> Yes,in my opinion, I think that you did the right thing and gave him the
> last gift, which is a kind death.
>
> Felv+ is an odd disease, there are so many ways it can kill.
>
> I have seem cats get very ill, but linger, then I have seen them "bottom
> out" like your kitty did, within days.
>
> Stress can bring out the disease very easily, and the stress of packing &
> moving could have contributed to his demise.
>
> Cats HATE change. Period.
>
> But DO NOT blame yourself, you did not know he was ill and regardless,life
> has to go on (moving, etc.).
