The first days have always been hard on my "resident cats" but actually they come out and play with everyone at night and it took afew months, but now they co exsist rather nicely. New baby my oldest was so put out when we had Waylon (my son) and has never fully recovered, she used to sleep with me when I was pregnant, and I think after my son was born she was ignored, a little, I can not really remember but she does not like to be held or pet for too long anymore.
Cherie
Kathy Koutsis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Cherie
Kathy Koutsis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I really do miss Meowser and I say a prayer for her every night! The lady that runs the shelter said that Meowser was not doing so well in the shelter so she stays at her husband's workshop and is doing much better there! She hangs out with him while he works there.I'm a little scared to get Meowser back. It would really upset Killian. I am pregnant and due in June. I just worry that a new baby and a new kitty would really upset and stress my Killian out! She's been an only cat all of her 11 years. She was pretty stressed when Meowser was in the basement for 3 days. She hissed at the door and refused to take her usual naps. She was on guard! So I'm hesitant to bring Meowser into this situation. It sounds like she is doing ok where she is. I really miss her. I'm torn because sometimes I think how wonderful it would be to give her a loving home, but how awful it would be if Killian were to get sick! You know what I mean. Killian will have enough to handle with a new baby around. She has never even been around kids! It will be interesting to see how she reacts!Kathy
catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I'm not Dr. Susan, but Killian could just be a carrier. Meaning she carries the virus but it won't make her sick, or it could be that later in life it will become symptomatic. Some positive kitties live long lives before they have any problems.If I remember correctly, you really liked Meowser. I'd go get him back! :)tonya
Kathy Koutsis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I will try to make this short and sweet:I have an 11 year old female cat named Killian who just last June tested positive for felv. My husband has had her for 10 years and she has always been an indoor cat. Last April we took in a stray which we kept in the basement. The stray -Meowser- never had any contact with Killian. We had her for 3 days in the basement. We found out she was felv+ so took her to a shelter that cares for positive cats. At the time we had no idea Killian also had leukemia. A couple months later I took Killian to the vet cause it seemed like she was throwing up a lot. The vet ran some blood tests on her. She had the IFA and ELISA done among other things. Turns out she has leukemia but is healthy in every other way! How can this be? How can she be an 11 year old positive and symptomless cat? How could she have gotten this?Thanks Dr. Susan for any input!Kathy
