Megan, I understand exactly where you’re coming from! Two of my three babies were diagnosed with FeLV last week. After much agonizing and listening to sound advice from the very educated people here, I’ve decided to not separate them right now. You can probably gather a LOT of information if you’ll go to the _www.felinleukemia.org_ (http://www.felinleukemia.org/) website and read all the posts from the last week or so, as my situation was almost identical to yours. As for my personal opinion, I strongly recommend you try UT CVM if you can possibly afford it. You’ll need a referral from your usual vet to be seen there. Ask your vet to refer you to Internal Medicine. I actually got my two appointments September 11, and I’ll let everyone know how it goes when I get there. It seems like you and I must be pretty close! I live about 40 minutes from UT, but I work in Alcoa, probably 15 minutes away from the UT CVM. I really just think UT was the absolute best care I could give my cats, and so I didn't hesitate. From what I understand, they will see your kitties for a consult and to discuss treatment options, but most of the treatment and follow up will be through your local vet. Fortunately, my vet graduated from UT CVM, so he was very willing and eager to give me the referral. I think your doc would probably do the same if you asked. I think the important thing to remember is, and this came directly from the FeLV website, “Feline Leukemia is NOT a death sentence.” That was very important for me to hear that and know that. As for specific information, I’m sure everyone else, who knows a lot more than I do, will be more than willing to offer advice. As for support, hey, I’m very close by, feel free to email me any time you need/want to talk. I understand how devastated you feel right now, I was the same way on day one… almost hysterical L Do keep everyone informed, ok? Michael
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