Hi Kristin, Welcome to the group. You will really learn a lot here.
I'm sorry your Bodie is FelV positive, and I know how scared you feel. It would be difficult to answer your question about how long a FelV cat can live, as it is different with each cat. Kittens seem to be the most susceptible to the disease, and older cats seem to have more resistance after being exposed. Some cats can be exposed and throw off the virus and others are carriers but not symptomatic themselves. The unfortunate cats who are FelV positive come down with any number of health problems which are fatal in time, as the FelV virus destroys their immune system. Some people in the group have tried various treatments with their FelV cats and you will hear all about their results with these. I hope your Bodie is one of the lucky kitties who will either throw off the virus or remain as healthy and energetic as he is now. Feed him the very best quality of food you can, and keep his stress level as low as possible. This seems to be very important. We look forward to hearing from you. Lorrie in WV On 10-13, Kristin Stockstill-Chitty wrote: > > Hello there, > > I am new to this group. My cat Bodie was diagnosed with FELV on > Monday, he is nine months old. I don't have much knowledge about > this disease and hope that maybe some of you can help to inform me. > My first question is how long do cats with Felv live? Some > websites said a couple of years and some said they can live a full > life. How long have your cats lived? To my knowledge there are no > meds out there, right?? As far as vitamins or food, would you have > any suggestions. I know that it is important to keep his immune > system up. Right now Bodies is healthy and very energetic. He has > an eye infection that is clearing up, other than that you would > have no idea that he is sick. I feel a very overwhelmed and > scared. I would love to hear some tips and info for a newbie. > Thank you all so much. > > Kristin _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
