Thanks, Cougar Clan. I am looking up a holistic vet here in Sonoma County.
Lucky was living outside and not coming around for feeding. I knew I had to
do something when I spotted him just after sunset one evening on the
neighbor's roof, looking out on the world. It was the saddest, most forlorn
sight I'd ever seen. I knew then that this little guy was feeling abandoned
and wondering what to do and where to go. My next act was to open a can of
tuna to lure him in. It worked. Two days of feeding canned food and I
nabbed him. I think he was relieved. He is adjusting well (smartest cat I
ever met). I went in an laid on the bed and he did all the things my mom
used to tell me about: drooling while he purred, kneading, stretching out
his full length next to me. What a special cat, indeed. I am committed to
helping him and keeping him safe and healthy. I tell him, "Lucky, maybe
it's time you retire, you know? No more fights or catching rats -- just
live the good life on easy street!" Hope he agrees!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cougar Clan" <maima...@duo-county.com>
To: <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] New to Feline Leukemia
Personally, I would read the information on the board about the testing
procedures and have him retested. Meanwhile I would vaccinate my cats
and keep Lucky safe until he is retested. Depending on what you decide
to do about mixing (again this board has lots of information--I mixed
after one cat (FELV-) was diagnosed with terminal cancer), you go forward
the best way you can. A spare room is not a bad thing. Just make all
your decisions with love for Lucky.
Feed all of the cats the absolute best diet you can and keep them as
stress free as possible. Lucky has gone through a lot and I cannot
imagine the pain and stress of your mother's illness and their separation
has caused both of them. I like to use Rescue Remedy in water and
Feliway spray around the house. There are other things you can do to
help. I suspect your mother talked to Lucky a lot. Maybe a radio or
even a recording of her voice? If you do the recording, consider a loop
tape (like they use for training parrots etc. Record once and it repeats
for so long a time).
I brought my Daddy's cat to live with me after Mom decided she couldn't
care for her after Daddy left this world. I slept on the floor for 3
months trying to get Kitty to come out. We finally reached an
agreement....I was there to serve her. My holistic vet suggested the
Feliway and it really helped. It sounds like Lucky is not as upset by
the move but keep this in mind.
Consider consulting a holistic/alternative vet. I have regular vets that
I adore and a holistic vet who has a vet degree and works wonderfully
with my regular vets (they sent me to her initially). I have a couple of
names and numbers in Louisville KY if you need them. They do phone
consultations.
Then, most importantly for me, throw away the calendar and enjoy every
minute you have with Lucky and the other cats.
Bless you for caring.
On Sep 15, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote:
It's a long story, but I'll shorten it...
My mom has a "heart cat" named Lucky. She's disabled and no longer
living at home. Her sister was caring for Lucky, but herself is unwell
and struggling. I went over to feed the cats during her hospitalization
and Lucky did not look good. I took him to the vet: bad fleas, possible
infected eye and nose, and tested "weak positive" for feline leukemia.
This makes my plan of integrating him into my 3-cat household a real
challenge. The vet said I could get my three cats vaccinated "providing
80% protection"... Meanwhile, Lucky is sequestered in the spare bedroom,
taking antibiotics (what a good cat!) and healing. I'm trying to figure
out how to make this work, longer term.
Ideas???
Thank you!
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