No need to apoligize, we have all been there at one time or another, maybe more. It is an evil thing that takes our babies from us all to early. I don't understand why vets and researchers do not do more to stop it. I lost my Nitnoy to it. There was nothing I did that helped and I felt so helpless, angry. Hopefully, someone will find a cure, preventative soon. In the meantime, we will rely on support from those who know and understand to help us through the grief. Will keep you in my prayers.
---- Rachel Dagner <rdag...@novahrc.com> wrote: > I hate felv with all of my heart and soul. I wish it was it was something we > could all stomp on and strangle and beat the living daylights out of. I did > laundry tonight and washed the towel from Tucks carrier and vacuumed the > porch rug that had one of his claw sheds on it. I still miss him so much. I > love Josie but it's still hard to get over how unfair it is to lose our > babies to some stupid little micro organism virus that needs to be wiped from > the face of the earth. I pray everyday that someone finds a way to kill this > virus so no animal or human ever has to suffer from it again. I long for the > day when our little group is defunct because it is no longer needed. Sorry > for throwing this rant in, emotional day at the Dagner household, I just want > so badly for everyone's babies to be able to survive and for their humans to > not have to go through this. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 15, 2016, at 9:34 PM, <swacht1...@comcast.net> > > <swacht1...@comcast.net> wrote: > > > > I guess you all have been lucky – or your kitty cats have been lucky – > > stomatitis can be horrible – yes bad breath but lesions in the mouth – > > infection – not to be taken lightly – especially with an FeLV kitty. > > Speaking from experience – dealing with it now. > > > > I do agree 2nd opinions are important. > > Sandy W > > > > From: Amani Oakley > > Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 7:29 PM > > To: Amy ; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Twigs- Felv and asthma > > > > Hi Ashley > > > > I echo what Amy has said. Stomatitis usually presents as some reddening of > > the gum, usually along the teeth line. It doesn’t usually cause too much of > > a problem for the cats, but you might notice bad breath, for example. > > Sometimes it might result in the need to extract a tooth, but not too often > > and not usually until it has a been around a while. Antibiotics and > > steroids will usually help – especially prednisone. I get it from my vets > > now in a transdermal cream, with is great because you just rub it on the > > inside of a cat’s ears and you don’t need to crank open their mouths. This > > is especially important if their gums are sore or they have an infected > > tooth or more. It hurts more to open the mouth, quite obviously. I have one > > cat who has stomatitis and an infected tooth. I find that when I give her > > the transdermal prednisone, the pain in her mouth/gums is reduced and she > > will be able to eat normally again. > > > > However, as Amy has said, I don’t think it is too common to get stomatitis > > at a level when it is really problematic. > > > > Amani > > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy > > Sent: June-14-16 10:04 PM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Twigs- Felv and asthma > > > > Hi Ashley, > > > > I can only comment on the stomatitis. Haven't dealt with asthma. I've had > > numerous leuk positives and have never had to deal with major mouth issues. > > I've had some with red gums that need a dose of antibiotics and or pred but > > they always respond well. I volunteer for a rescue, though, and we see so > > much stomatitis. There are so many treatment options and in my experience > > no two vets agree. Many of our cats have had 2nd opinions and they totally > > differ. Some vets test for Bartonella, some think it is a waste. Some do > > antibiotics and or steroids. Some recommend laser treatment. Some suggest > > full extraction. I can tell you that we have not had to do full extractions > > on any cats since I've been with the rescue. We always try other methods > > and they seem to respond well. That said, if a cat is really painful and > > not responding to treatment, I have heard it is more humane to extract so > > they are not in pain. If we had a cat that was an extreme case, we wouldn't > > be opposed to extractions. If I was going to do that, I think I'd want a > > 2nd opinion to make sure that it is really necessary as I've seen vets that > > jump to that too quickly. > > > > As far as keeping them healthy, just love them, try to minimize stress, > > watch their health and treat anything that comes up as needed. I'm sure > > supplements and other things help too but I just love mine and do > > everything I can to keep them healthy. Nobody knows how long you will have. > > I've had some that live months and I have one that has been with me 12 > > years. Just enjoy Twigs for whatever time you have. I hope you have many > > happy years together. > > > > Just my 2 cents. > > Amy > > > > > > From: ashley egger <ashleyeeg...@gmail.com> > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 6:18 PM > > Subject: [Felvtalk] Twigs- Felv and asthma > > > > Hi there! > > I've been lurking for sometime, ever since my cat Twigs was diagnosed > > about a year ago. I figure it's time I post something and put myself out > > there and hopefully some of you may have experience or suggestions with > > some of things I'm facing. > > > > Twigs is 2 years old, got him from a rescue where he tested negative > > and was vaccinated against Felv. Then he developed a cough, I took him to > > the vet and got a terrible surprise- he tested positive (and had been > > exposed to no other cats since adoption.) so I'm guessing he got it while > > with the rescue or a false neg. the first time. Anyway- vet diagnosed > > Felv and stomatitis, but his bloodwork was perfect. He acts perfectly > > normal- eating, playing, etc. I am just filled with dread at the thought > > that he may not always be like this. Back at the vet today for check-up- > > had them do another Elisa test- still positive (damnit) but bloodwork still > > perfect and he has actually gained weight (a plump healthy 10-11lbs) and > > vet said he seemed remarkably healthy. He still has the cough and vet > > diagnosed asthma after I showed her a video of him having one his "spells." > > He does it on average once a day or every other day. She prescribed > > advair inhaler for the asthma and full extraction of all his teeth for the > > stomatitis. > > > > My questions I guess are: > > -Anyone have cat with both felv and asthma? any concerns with inhaler use? > > Is this the best treatment? > > > > -Any thoughts on the stomatitis and anyone have experience with the > > extractions? Is this the best treatment? > > > > -Also what can I do to prolong this mostly healthy time for Twigs and > > prevent (or at least delay) his decline from the felv (ugh I HATE that word > > so much.) Realistically how much time do I have? I feed him good grain > > free food and he takes multiple supplements currently. > > > > I will do whatever I can to prolong his life and comfort, but cost is > > definitely an issue too. Anyway thanks in advance for any help. > > > > -ashley > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > _______________________________________________ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
