I agree. Throwing things away seems like overkill, plus if they were exposed,
it has already happened. I think a lot of times vets say things like to CYA.
:)
Wendy
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
----- Original Message ----
From: Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 4:31:34 PM
Subject: Re: New to group; Questions
I agree, but do what you are commfortable with doing.
Susan J. DuBose >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
"As Cleopatra lay in state,
Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
Purring welcomes of soft applause,
Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
Trajan Tennent
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelley Saveika" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: New to group; Questions
I would not throw all those things away. But of course it is up to you.
It seems very silly to me, since Ripley, Sherman, and Boy have all
been living together for..how long? to at this point start throwing
things away.
On 8/22/07, Angela Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello All!
> This is Ang. You helped me thru a very hard time on Tuesday with the
> passing of my kitty, Boy. I just read the message from Melody and I just
> wanted to share with everyone that my vet told me yesterday, when I had
> Ripley and Sherman to the vet, that clothes should be washed, hardwood
> floors should be bleached/scrubbed and all fabric should be washed. Couch
> and chair cushions should be washed by hand with hot water and
> disinfectant.
> I have also learned that food bowls, water bowls and litter boxes should
> be
> thrown out. They say that the virus can live outside the body for 3 hours,
> but I would rather be safe than sorry.
>
> Ang
>
>
> Susan Dubose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi Melody!
>
> First, I want to say thanks so much for wanting to help a felv+cat, people
> who decide to bring one knowingly into their lives seem to be few & far
> between.
>
> I have 5 now, and I also have many felv- cats, many of those are
> chronically
> ill w/other ailments or "geriatric".
>
> Meaning, they already have compromised immune systems and I have to be
> very
> careful not to expose them to felv.
>
> So, I recommend 2 things, not allowing them to "play"under the door w/each
> other (good to get a "flap" that can prevent this) and always wash your
> hands after handling your felv+ cat.
>
> It is a very delicate virus, so I do not believe you need to change your
> clothes after you spend time w/your felv+ cat.
>
> I don't change my clothes, but if I did I would have to do it several
> times
> per day.
>
> There are others on this list who might advise you to change your clothes,
> I
> don't know.
>
> Ask your vet for his /her opinion, also.
>
> This brings up another question, are you comfortable w/your vet's
> knowledge
> of felv......?
>
> Discoveries are being made quite frequently about this disease, so it is
> good to have a vet that is well informed and who keeps up w/all the new
> medical developments.
>
> I also recommend the standard immune boosters, L-Lysine, for sure, and I
> also use a product called "Missing Link",but I get the "Professional
> Strength" formula, which is by prescription (vet).
>
> I also sprinkle Nutritional Yeast onto my cats' dry food, which is loaded
> w/B vitamins.
>
> These above products are also good for your felv- cats also, it wouldn't
> hurt them that's for sure to have some supplements.
>
> I would invest in a high quality dry food, I use Innova Evo mixed
> w/Wellness
> Core only for my felv+ cats.
>
> My felv- cats get predominantly the above foods, but if I have a coupon or
> find a good sale on Nutro, Iams or Blue Buffalo I will mix a bit into
> their
> food bin to help stretch the kitty budget.
>
> They also like these brands, and they think they are getting a real treat
> when I mix them in....... :)
>
> You are correct about "dedicated food bowls", I always run mine through
> the
> dishwasher, which would kill any germs but my felv+ cats have their own
> bowls & dishes regardless.
>
> Bedding should not be shared, either, just to be safe., and my felv+ have
> their own litterboxes also. (I use a different "type"of box altogether for
> them, that way I know when I see them they are for felv+).
>
> Since my washer / dryer area is in my felv- cats' room, I never "pull" the
> laundry from the felv+suite and leave it anywhere my felv- can lay on it,
> just to be safe.
>
> It goes directly into the washer, and I use an environmentally friendly
> detergent (7th Generation) but I do use bleach.
>
> I hear that 7th Generation also has a bleach product, but I have yet to
> find
> time to hunt it down...... :)
>
> My cats also have the "Drinkwell" systems, in both areas.
>
> I have 2 fountains that are dedicated to the felv+ alone, and they get
> "switched out" every 2 weeks.
>
> I also never clean both areas on the same day, just to be sure I do not
> mix
> any bowls, beds or Drinkwells.
>
> Does that make sense?
>
> I hope this helps you!
>
> Please let us know how things go and if you have anyone questions!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Susan J. DuBose >^..^<
> www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
> www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
> www.shadowcats.net
> "As Cleopatra lay in
> state,
> Faithful Bast at her
> side did wait,
> Purring welcomes of soft
> applause,
> Ever guarding with
> sharpened claws."
> Trajan Tennent
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Forgotten Souls
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 9:08 PM
> Subject: New to group; Questions
>
> Good evening, all!
>
> I'm new to this group, and came here in hopes I could get some
> feedback/advice on multicat homes with pos and neg cats. Specifically, I
> currently have neg cats, and am looking to assist a FeLeuk kitty. We have
> a
> nice size home, and have a large spare room that can be easily converted
> for
> a FeLeuk cat to be isolated from my neg guys. My major concerns really are
> what types of precautions will need to be taken to protect the neg cats
> from
> contracting it, and protecting the pos cat from any issues as well. I have
> been doing some extensive reading, and aside from common sense things
> (dedicated food dish, litterbox, etc, using bleach solutions to sanitize),
> what else should I be aware of to protect the cats from eachother? Pardon
> my
> questions if they come across as silly, I just want the best for these
> guys
> and don't want to place any undue harm on anys cats, or commit to
> something
> I can't do. How long does the virus actually survive in the environment?
> Is
> there anything I should be doing when going between the FeLeuk room and my
> cats to prevent transmission (change clothes, etc)? If any of you have a
> set
> up like this, can you give me specifics on how you are making it work? How
> contagious and easily does the virus actually transmit from an affected
> cat?
> I think this should cover my barrage of questions for now. Any feedback on
> what to do is greatly appreciated. Thanks, everyone!
>
> Melody
>
>
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