Hi Diane- I am not sure how much my vet knows about FeLV. I am very thankful and grateful to have her help. She is very busy and always listens to my constant questions. However, she keeps telling me that its the FeLV running its course and there's nothing I can do. However, I've been reading everyone's messages on here and it seems sometimes there is something you can do so I am trying to get as much information as possible. I emailed two other vets yesterday that are 2 hours away to see if they are specialists on it. I live in NW PA and I'm finding it difficult to find any vet that has dealt with it a lot. I am laid off right now but if I have to scrape my pennies together and eat spaghetti for a month, I will. She did tell me that sometimes kittens can convert to negative but since Nibbler had such problems already it didn't look good for him. I am still trying everything to get him out of the slump and get some weight on him and maybe he can be as big and "healthy" as his 2 FelV + brothers. Crystal ----------------------------- Diane Rosenfeldt Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:41:47 -0800 Hi, Crystal --
You'll get some great advice on this list. You guys are great for taking on this problem. I'm sorry Nibbler isn't doing so well. I guess my first (and only -- there are many more experienced people on this list to ask the others) question is how confident are you that your vet is up to speed on FeLV? That's kind of crucial here so that Nibbler gets the most knowledgeable care. Did your vet tell you that sometimes kittens convert to negative once their immune systems develop, and do you know if this is still an option for yours? Best of luck and good vibes for Nibbler and the rest. Diane R. -----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Crystal Proper Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 5:22 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Kitten Problems - Please Help Hi, my name is Crystal. My husband and I rescued three kittens that were 4 weeks old at the time, (now 14 weeks), from an old building. We tamed them as well. About 6 weeks ago we found out that they were all FELV positive. Two of them are fine and doing great. The runt, Nibbler, isnt. Hes been on antibiotics to try and get rid of his constant runny eyes and nose we had to stop them about 2 weeks ago because he has bloody diarrhea. He is very symptomatic and my vet says the disease is just running its course and has run out if suggestions for me. Hes also half the size of his brothers. However, I was hoping someone here might have some help for me because I dont want to give up on him. Heres my list He has severe diarrhea. Today it seems to be much more watery and blood. I have been given him yogurt, acidophilus, and Purina Forta Flora. He was getting boiled chicken, but will only eat canned cat food now. Hes also been wormed. He has a constant runny eyes and nose. He gets L-Lysine, B Vitamin Complex, and Ginger Root. Also, from the diarrhea he is very anemic so he gets Pet Tinic. He still runs and tries to get into rooms hes not supposed to and gets on my chest and purrs in my face. Hes my baby. Please and help and prayers would be appreciated. _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
