except we don't know how long they have lived together. Why risk this
non-related family member? They may have been together for only days at this
point.
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From: MaryChristine
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: New FELV Positive- questions
it used to be thought that if mom was negative, the kittens would be, so VERY
often kittens weren't tested at all, or at most, one from the litter was.....
some of it has to do with finances--for small rescues or shelters, the
expense of testing full litters during kitten season is not always realistic.
in fact, there are still MANY shelters and animal-control facilities that don't
test AT ALL--and won't/can't pay for foster parents to do so, either.
but tho i didn't specifically answer this before, i of course agree with
gloria and everyone: by now, everyone's been exposed and separating them is
pointless....
MC
On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 11:25 PM, laurieskatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Agree about keeping the family together. As my vet would say, they have
already been exposed.
I would separate the other cat for sure, at least until she's had the
booster (30 days?). She is not protected right now. Wondering how long they
have all been together. In any event, I think I'd keep her apart now and
until everyone tests negative. I'd test her again, too (I can't remember how
long a wait is recommended before retesting).
I am questionning why each cat isn't being tested before they are
co-mingled? We always tested each cat before co-mingling.
In my own home, I did test and vaccinate and booster each cat who joined the
family and whom I fostered., Any new cat was isolated for 2 -4 months, until
tested negative twice, and vaccinated and boostered before meeting everyone
else.
L
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