The record does not specify the type of test done initially. The most recent test was done in house and a drop of blood was put in a solution to change color. It was very hard to see that it was positive. The vet thought it was negative, but a tech pointed out a faint blue line that meant positive. I suppose it is possible that this test was incorrect. She died of a very aggressive tumor. In looking over her records, I recalled her as always being healthy, but she did have a clostridium overgrowth once. I think her vet would agree with the positive test results. I think her blood count was consistent with FeLv.
I don't know what to say about retesting. It is hard when your cat hates the vet. I suppose I would treat the cat as positive, as far as giving supplements, and rush to the vet at any sign of illness. With my healthy cats I give them a couple of days to get better if they have the sniffles. I would not do that with an Felv cat. Thank you, and everyone, for your kind words. Marilyn From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Corinne Shank Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it must be. I am curious though about what type of Felv test you had done. There is the Elisa test which is usually done in house and the IFA test which is done via a blood test at a lab and is supposed to be more accurate. I have read that there are false positives with the Elisa test. My cat tested positive with Elisa but negative with the IFA test. I know I should probably take her back and have her retested, (as it has been more than 6 months) but she is doing well and she gets really stressed by trips to the vet. On Jun 24, 2017, at 7:27 AM, Sandy <swacht1...@comcast.net <mailto:swacht1...@comcast.net> > wrote: I'm so sorry Marilyn . <undefined.gif> Destiny sounds like a sweet and wonderful kitty cat. You certainly are s great guardian for your furry felines. Sandy W _____ From: "Ardy Robertson" <ar...@centurytel.net <mailto:ar...@centurytel.net> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:27:33 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Oh Marilyn, Destiny sounds like she was such a beautiful kitty ------ I'm happy she didn't have to suffer more. I am curious though - you said she tested negative for FeLV, and then had the vaccine and boosters, not exposed to FeLV outside. What more could a pet owner do! (I hate FeLV!!) Ardy -----Original Message----- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:04 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny Marilyn I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to have you caring so much for her. Amani -----Original Message----- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Knapp Litt Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny. I helped her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis. The vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative. On this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would come roaring back. Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut. The best thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring. >From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge or treatment. She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory infection turned out to be a tumor. Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of this community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice. Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty tonight. Destiny was a peacemaker. I never saw her hiss once, but I saw her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they finally were won over. The world needs more people like my special cat . . . Marilyn Knapp Litt ---- Marilyn Knapp Litt <mari...@marilynlitt.com <mailto:mari...@marilynlitt.com> > wrote: > Has anyone used these for FeLV? > > > > My kitty, Destiny, is battling a bad infection. We were shocked to > find she had FeLV. She had had the shot and a booster. The vet was > treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out > the terrible truth. I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping her comfortable. > She is on an antibiotic. I am giving her Essiac tea. No idea if it > is effective. > > > > I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV. > > > > I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find > info on using them with cancer, not FeLV. Anyone have a suggestion > about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection? We > thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better the last 24 hours. > > > > Thank you! > > > > > > ~Marilyn Knapp Litt > > > _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <mailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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