[Felvtalk] FelV incubation period
We recently rescued a half starved female cat who was outside in bitterly cold weather and being chased by dogs! She is now in the large isolation room at my private shelter where she is gaining weight and looks just great. I want to get her shots, and have her tested for FelV, but wondered how long the incubation period is for FelV. If she was exposed to FelV I think I need to wait about 6 weeks til it would show up in the Elisa test, but I'm not sure... Does anyone in the group know? Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FelV incubation period
I know that it is suggested that after a cat is first tested for FIV/FeLV, it should be done again in 3 months. Unfortunately, that's something that most rescues cannot afford to do...not just cost, but keeping a cat isolated for three months. It also depends on when a cat might have been exposed. We had a cat for over 10 years, she had been tested when first trapped - she had 6 kittens. All but one kitten was adopted (we kept last one, a huge Maine Coon look -mom was tiny short-hair) - anfd ALL cats when tested after we found out about Shana, were negative. I found over the years that all the FIV+ moms NEVER had kittens that were positive. Sadly, it's a lot different with FeLV. Shana (named after our dog), didn't like cats a lot - she loved our big dog. When he died, she became sick-looking; after being checked out, we found that she was FIV+we had no other FIV+ cats that could have infected her, besides, they would have been kept separated from other healthy ones. Shana could have been just exposed at the time of her blood tests, and in her case, waiting 3 months for re-checking would have been ideal. But all was well, she didn't infect anyoneand she was one of our own because no one wanted to adopt an adult cat. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 6:56 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] FelV incubation period We recently rescued a half starved female cat who was outside in bitterly cold weather and being chased by dogs! She is now in the large isolation room at my private shelter where she is gaining weight and looks just great. I want to get her shots, and have her tested for FelV, but wondered how long the incubation period is for FelV. If she was exposed to FelV I think I need to wait about 6 weeks til it would show up in the Elisa test, but I'm not sure... Does anyone in the group know? Lorrie ___ 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] Isaac
Isaac would have been 3 years young on 4.14. He tested positive along with 4 others of my inner circle of seven on 3.1.2010. I did not test further but put efforts into food and supplements. Isaac was big (not fat) black, neutered and active and appeared healthy and aggravated Scrumptious assertively. This group lived an indoor-outdoor life in the rural Carolina Piedmont. Tuesday morning he did not eat. His breath was horrendous. He liked to eat - - I used to joke with him that he and I both needed to spend time on the treadmill. That night he was not there nor on Wednesday nor Thursday morning though I searched and called. Thursday night he answered. He could not move and his pupils were dilated and fixed. He did not look as if he had been attacked by dogs or coyotes. I took him the 14 miles home and hydrated him orally during the night. He got up to walk several times during the late night morning but would walk 3 steps and wobble and fall down; he would cry out while sleeping with me or when I moved him but I did not know what the matter was. Conscious but not responsive to me. (the crying out walking with falling down reminiscent of Torie Rose - - in her last earthly night. She was the first and original of this inner circle of 8 who was euthanized 2.28.2010). I made an appointment with a vet for Friday. He gave fluids - - thought Isaac's teeth and forehead spoke of liver failure, said his lungs were clear and heart sounded good though a little fast. The plan was to do fluids over the weekend and reassess early in the week. Vet said could be leukemia. could be poison. didn't know. I unintentionally killed him Friday night and will say no more about that. That is a heavy load. To have him suddenly in major distress was unimaginable. He was only a nanometer beyond Scrumptious in closeness to me. He and Shallie Marie appeared to be the healthiest. This is the last thing I would have expected. Thank you for hearing my story. any wisdom or insights will be appreciated. Blessings megan and Scrumptious and Luscious and Mama and Pookashay and Shallie Marie and Breanne; ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Leona Jean Yahmuna
Leona Jean is the FIV female who came to my patio on Thanksgiving Day. I have written of her before and was graciously advised to check out the FIV group. Her upper respiratory symptoms are back - - the worst since she presented. Leona Jean is now having a little goop in the corners of her eyes and the mucous is beginning to string. She has been on about four different antibiotics. The vet said on the last visit that her lungs sounded clear. Does that mean nose sinuses are where the infection is? We just finished the 200 mg azithromycin the vet put her on last time. Leona Jean's respiratory symptoms diminish only somewhat but really don't even come close to clearing. The vet had advised to use the azithromycin daily and then on alternate days. Humidity and hydrating with juice don't seem to help like they did before. She won't drink homemade chicken broth either. comments? I wouldn't fight at all if someone knew of a superb FIV home for her. My own local inquires have come up empty. She is sweet, sleeps with me, maybe has a megacolon. We are in the Piedmont of NC. Thank you. Megan which brings the third comment: dealing with personal exhaustion; finding a balance; $ issues. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport?
you can contact the Nevada humane society at 775-856-2000 and ask for the help desk they can contact volunteers that might help in Nevada and close in to the state Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? MIchael, We have 3 kittens needing to go from Austin to Reno. We have someone to drive the first leg. What we need is someone to help us coordinate the rest of the legs and possibly teach me in the process. On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Second Chance Meows secondchanceme...@yahoo.com wrote: what can i help you with? Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Jenine jenmarac...@gbis.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? Michael, They will be coming here to Reno. Have been meaning to contact you anyway, so this may be the right time. Feel free to email me. jenmarac...@gbis.com Jenine On 2/18/2011 5:31 PM, Second Chance Meows wrote: where in Nevada do they need to go? Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Kelley Saveikamoonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalkFelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 4:19 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? We have the 3 FELV+ kittens here (Austin) needing to go to Nevada with as little stress as possible. I have no experience at all in this area; however, we do have a person willing to drive the first leg. Anyone experienced with transport who can help? ___ 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 -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Please help Trooper! http://rescuties.chipin.com/trooper And it is the most divisive incivility to tell true animal lovers they can’t complain about it, that they can’t fight for the animals, that they should sit down and shut up and allow the killing to continue. - Nathan Winograd ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport?
I have to say, that's impressive, to have a help desk at the humane society.. Gloria in Arkansas On Feb 20, 2011, at 8:15 PM, Second Chance Meows wrote: you can contact the Nevada humane society at 775-856-2000 and ask for the help desk they can contact volunteers that might help in Nevada and close in to the state Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? MIchael, We have 3 kittens needing to go from Austin to Reno. We have someone to drive the first leg. What we need is someone to help us coordinate the rest of the legs and possibly teach me in the process. On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Second Chance Meows secondchanceme...@yahoo.com wrote: what can i help you with? Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Jenine jenmarac...@gbis.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? Michael, They will be coming here to Reno. Have been meaning to contact you anyway, so this may be the right time. Feel free to email me. jenmarac...@gbis.com Jenine On 2/18/2011 5:31 PM, Second Chance Meows wrote: where in Nevada do they need to go? Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Kelley Saveikamoonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalkFelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 4:19 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? We have the 3 FELV+ kittens here (Austin) needing to go to Nevada with as little stress as possible. I have no experience at all in this area; however, we do have a person willing to drive the first leg. Anyone experienced with transport who can help? ___ 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 -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Please help Trooper! http://rescuties.chipin.com/trooper And it is the most divisive incivility to tell true animal lovers they can’t complain about it, that they can’t fight for the animals, that they should sit down and shut up and allow the killing to continue. - Nathan Winograd ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Leona Jean Yahmuna
Megan, I am in Ohio so can't help you that way but would strongly recommend you get Leona Jean on L-Lysine. I cannot tell you exactly what it is or how it does what it appears to do but I am sure some of the others can fill you in. I have two cats that are FIV positive and have had them on L-Lysine for well over a year. After a few weeks any recurrence of their upper respiratory symptoms was negligible and neither of them has had a recurrence at all in many months. Both are fat and sassy, with clear eyes and noses. No sneezing, rattling, etc. It apparently helps bolster their immune system and while I in no way think it is a miracle or the end-all for this nasty disease, I think it is of great value. Go on line and look for it or go to a local health food store. If your cat is picky or hard to pill or medicate I suggest the soft treats. A bit more expensive but great for fickle cats. My two will fight over the things and come running when I rattle the container they are in. Kat On 2/20/11, czadna sacarawicz czadnasacaraw...@hotmail.com wrote: Leona Jean is the FIV female who came to my patio on Thanksgiving Day. I have written of her before and was graciously advised to check out the FIV group. Her upper respiratory symptoms are back - - the worst since she presented. Leona Jean is now having a little goop in the corners of her eyes and the mucous is beginning to string. She has been on about four different antibiotics. The vet said on the last visit that her lungs sounded clear. Does that mean nose sinuses are where the infection is? We just finished the 200 mg azithromycin the vet put her on last time. Leona Jean's respiratory symptoms diminish only somewhat but really don't even come close to clearing. The vet had advised to use the azithromycin daily and then on alternate days. Humidity and hydrating with juice don't seem to help like they did before. She won't drink homemade chicken broth either. comments? I wouldn't fight at all if someone knew of a superb FIV home for her. My own local inquires have come up empty. She is sweet, sleeps with me, maybe has a megacolon. We are in the Piedmont of NC. Thank you. Megan which brings the third comment: dealing with personal exhaustion; finding a balance; $ issues. ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Leona Jean Yahmuna
You can also get lysine in powder form to mix in water. It helps suppress eye herpes and many respiratory issues. Good luck! Katy Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2011, at 9:57 PM, katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com wrote: ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Purrayers for our Rosie
We thought she was the survivor-She is the last of the litter of 5 kittens we caught in Oct 2008. Her 4 brothers passed in 2009, a month apart. She made it to 2 years, now 2 1/2tonight I felt a lump on the left side of her neck. I am hoping our vet is open tomorrow. She is not showing any pain-I checked her neck and throat because she gagged a little tonight, but nothing came up. She had tonsillitis in January and was on Zithromax-she came out of that just fine. I am dreading this-we just lost Murphy in October from Lymphoma. Rosie was so lonely when he passed-she became depressed-slept all of the time, we were so worried-she checked out fine, we had her blood work done-all ok. We ended up adopting 2 negative kitties-a male that was 6-7 months old and a female that is 9-10 months old. The rescue vaccinated each one twice for FeLV and kept them an extra month-their vet thought they would be fine since they were pretty mature and were already negative. She has been running and playing again and we thought all was well in the world. I hope this lump isn't Lymphoma. Alice...owned by Rosie, Sachi and Miso!! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport?
Hi Michael, The problem is that Google maps says it is 1,796 miles and probably at least 1,000 of that is before they get to Nevada. That's why I was looking for someone experienced in setting up transports, which I am not. I have someone to drive the first out of what, 18-30ish legs? I haven't heard from the adopter since all the excitement of getting them rescued from the shelter (literally HOURS before death) so she may have found another option. Pilots and Paws is good for short trips (300 miles or so) and we have a wonderful paid transport company in Austin (they went and got 2 of our cats after the adopters had a baby and decided the baby was allergic - in New York State). They are not cheap but do sometimes offer cheaper rates for rescue if they are going that way anyway. On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 8:15 PM, Second Chance Meows secondchanceme...@yahoo.com wrote: you can contact the Nevada humane society at 775-856-2000 and ask for the help desk they can contact volunteers that might help in Nevada and close in to the state Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? MIchael, We have 3 kittens needing to go from Austin to Reno. We have someone to drive the first leg. What we need is someone to help us coordinate the rest of the legs and possibly teach me in the process. On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Second Chance Meows secondchanceme...@yahoo.com wrote: what can i help you with? Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Jenine jenmarac...@gbis.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? Michael, They will be coming here to Reno. Have been meaning to contact you anyway, so this may be the right time. Feel free to email me. jenmarac...@gbis.com Jenine On 2/18/2011 5:31 PM, Second Chance Meows wrote: where in Nevada do they need to go? Michael Johnson Founder/Owner Second Chance Meows A FeLV Sanctuary From: Kelley Saveikamoonv...@gmail.com To: felvtalkFelvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 4:19 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Anyone experienced with transport? We have the 3 FELV+ kittens here (Austin) needing to go to Nevada with as little stress as possible. I have no experience at all in this area; however, we do have a person willing to drive the first leg. Anyone experienced with transport who can help? ___ 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 -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Please help Trooper! http://rescuties.chipin.com/trooper And it is the most divisive incivility to tell true animal lovers they can’t complain about it, that they can’t fight for the animals, that they should sit down and shut up and allow the killing to continue. - Nathan Winograd ___ 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 -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Please help Trooper! http://rescuties.chipin.com/trooper And it is the most divisive incivility to tell true animal lovers they can’t complain about it, that they can’t fight for the animals, that they should sit down and shut up and allow the killing to continue. - Nathan Winograd ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
