There are holistic remedies for the gum issues. That was the only
sign Dixie showed....ask questions and seek information. A lot of
emails get chopped because they are too long to post---someone else
can explain this.
On Nov 7, 2011, at 7:33 PM, dppl dppl wrote:
thank you all for responding so quickly. when i have more time I
will review all archives. I hope i am posting correctly by sending
these emails. I see my post is all chopped up (at least in my
display ). Thanks for your advice. I guess i will take things day
by day. thanks also for the advice to get the other test as a
follow up.i can only hope it turns out negative. I am worried about
the redness of his gums which he is on an antibiotic for. Vet
attributed it to gingivitis and teething but this was pre finding
out the positive test results.
From: dppl dppl <dppl1...@yahoo.com>
To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 6:52 PM
Subject: stray kitten positive any advice for me
I came across this site, having just been informed by the vet that
the abandoned kitten I took in three weeks ago. Before I took it to
the vet, I have been keeping it in a separate room but admit that
since it seemed so healthy I let it out for little walks. I have 4
cats over 12 years old. Other than walking on the same floors, they
have not had contact with this kitten. In our short phone call, the
vet basically said that she would understand if I euthanized the cat
and that she wasn't sure about false positive and whether retesting
would be worthwhile. The cat also has hookworms. When I took the
cat in, she suggested that I give it its vaccinations before waiting
for test results. I asked if the cat turned out postitive, wouldn't
this harm its immune system. she said no. Now when she called she
said she was surprised that the cat tested positive since, other
than the sore gums, which she attirbuted to teething and bad breath,
she said it seemed healthy. It does seem healthy , eats well and
plays. and is the sweetest cat, loving and intelligent. I am
heartbroken about this. I'm sorry I haven't had time to read all
archives but I work from home and also take care of my bedridden
elderly mother. Is there anyone out there would be kind enough to
give me some advice? Thank you. PS the test done was elisa and it
just says "positive" the vet estimates the cat is from 5-6 months old.
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