Re: [Felvtalk] how long does it take for an infected cat to regain its strength

[nckittenbird]

Dana,
   Macey is not on AZT... The only supplement she is on now is L-Lysine. I also 
adopted another FeLv+ kitten who is 2 months older than Macey, kinda as a "big 
brother" and playmate for her. Right now, both stay in my office, behind closed 
doors, as I have many other cats who are not current on their FeLv vax (all 
indoors). During Macey's ordeal, she did have her 3rd eyelids up most of the 
time, which of course, tells you that they aren't feeling well. I forgot to 
mention that since she was very congested, I also had gotten a Rx for 
chlorpheniramine (antihistamine compounded into a liquid) the same day she got 
the depo injection, but I never used it on her, since she started feeling 
better shortly after that. She was quite the little fighter, and I knew she 
wanted to survive, which sounds like your little guy, too. I think that those 
of us in this group, as well as select others, always give 110% to our kittys, 
especially when they are sick, and will try mostly anything to help them feel 
better. I can depend on this support group (as well as the feline stomatitis 
one that I belong to) to give me tons of comfort, encouragement, and loads of 
new ideas/treatments for my kittys, and I am so appreciative for that.
   Cindy
   
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[Felvtalk] FROM NATALIE's NEW ADDRESS: Blood Tests for Cancer Screening?

[GRAS]

 
Blood Tests for Cancer Screening?
November 23, 2011

I recently received a request to talk about a specific topic - newly
available blood tests for cancer in pets. I didn't know very much about the
subject, but looking into it was fascinating. Here's what I found.

Blood tests that look for the presence of biomarkers (i.e., something that
indicates the presence of disease) associated with certain types of cancer
are now commercially available. Two companies offer these tests, and they
take somewhat different approaches. One measures the blood levels of
tyrosine kinase, an enzyme that can mutate and cause unregulated cell
growth, which is the hallmark of cancer. This test can be used to look for
 lymphoma in dogs
and cats and hemangiosarcoma in dogs. The other type of test looks at a how
certain proteins are expressed in a blood sample (i.e., proteomic
biomarkers) and can be used to evaluate dogs for lymphoma. While the two
types of tests are different, they have many of the same pros and cons, so
I'll address them together.

First of all, these tests are not really "cancer screens." They cannot tell
you whether or not your dog or cat has cancer or is cancer-free. They only
evaluate for the specific cancers, lymphoma and/or hemangiosarcoma.

Also, calling them a "screening test" might make them seem a bit more
powerful than they really are. According to the National Cancer Institute,
screening is "checking for disease when there are no symptoms," but the
companies that make these tests freely admit that they should be used
primarily when there is already a high level of suspicion that a pet has the
disease in question.

For example, a dog presents with blood in its abdomen and a mass on its
spleen. The tyrosine kinase blood test might be useful in determining
whether the patient has a hemangiosarcoma versus a hematoma or other benign
mass. Another scenario where testing might be useful is in differentiating
between inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal lymphoma without the need
for intestinal biopsies, either via surgery or endoscopy.

I would not recommend these tests to my clients who have pets without
clinical signs associated with lymphoma or hemangiosarcoma. Why? The blood
tests have a relatively high rate of false positive results, which means
that a large number of clients will be told that their pets might have
cancer when they really do not. This will bring about a lot of unnecessary
worry and will necessitate additional, expensive diagnostic testing before
coming to a definitive diagnosis of "no cancer."

So as I see it, these blood tests for lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma could be
beneficial in very specific situations, but they are not true "cancer
screening tests." Keep in mind also that they have not been widely used and
therefore may have some glitches that we are not yet aware of. The results
should be looked at as just one more piece of information that must be
analyzed in combination with a pet's history, physical exam, and the
findings of more established diagnostic tests.

If anybody else has a topic they'd like to learn more about, pass it on and
I'll see what I can do.

 

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Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool

[czadna sacarawicz]

Beth & Kelley,
 
thank you.
 
have looked at the site.
 
now have a direction.
 
Bless us all.
 
cz

m
 



From: moonv...@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:26:22 -0600
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool

Czadna,
Beth is right, there is a great Yahoo group for cats with heart murmurs.  The 
url is http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/
You really do need to have an echo done by a feline cardiologist.  They can 
usually be found at the ag college in your state.
Now, as far as the heart meds interacting with the leukemia meds, I don't know 
- you might have to have both vets talk.

Anyway, that group was immensely helpful to me when my MIssy was diagnosed with 
a heart murmur.

Good luck,

Kelley and Missy


On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Beth  wrote:

Heart murmurs can get worse with time. They might not require meds at first but 
may later. Usually they have you go for an echocardiogram. My cat was on 5 
pills per day. I believe there is a Yahoo group for cats with this condition. 
They may be more helpful than this list.
Beth





czadna sacarawicz  wrote:

>
>There is always so much going on with us and our beloveds plus comings & 
>leavings.
>
>I hesitate to interrupt but this is important to me  - - to us.
>
>Pookashay was diagnosed with heart murmur in May 2010.  Nothing was said re:  
>need for med.  Different vet listened to in spring 2011.  Nothing was said re: 
> murmur.  Now same vet hears and wants to put on meds; wants work-up.  In what 
>circumstances would you put on meds?
>
>Meaow is cat abandoned at TS which had abscess under jaw in October.  had 
>treated; then neutered about 2 weeks later.  now has intermittent fresh blood 
>in stool.  stools are small & dark.  no problems before.  vet found no 
>coccidia or worms in stool sample.  again vet wants to put on meds.   feed 
>canned food.  he wants to own me but keep caged in bedroom because SPCA 
>accepted him for their waiting list.  fe leukemia cats are in main part of 
>small apartment.   comments?  he is negative; has been vaccinated.  a fighter 
>& biter who is also very sweet.
>
>finally, Yahmuna is FIV cat which came to my door very, very sick last 
>Thanksgiving.   SPCA accepted her in July for adoption center placement.  went 
>to see her yesterday.  very, very congested.  on antibiotics.  she is their 
>cat now.  HOW CAN I HELP HER?
>
>thank you.
>
>czadna, Mama & Scrumptious & Luscious and Pookashay & Shallie Marie & Harold & 
>James (and Meaow and Piedy Sven and Hope & Rasha Boo and Lila Bea - all on 
>SPCA waiting list)
>
>
>
>
>m
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Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"

[Wolf, Leah R.]

  

This was just what I needed today.  My beloved Buddy, a felv+ Maine Coon
whom I adopted nearly 6 years ago, died this morning.  He was about 9 years
old, maybe more.  He had been abandoned at a shelter as a young cat and I
adopted him to be a companion to my other positive cat.  I am grateful that
the end came quickly and quietly, but I am heartbroken.  He was the best cat
ever.  He came running when I called him, he slept every night In my bed and
snuggled on my lap like a giant beanie baby, he got along patiently with the
other cats we have taken in. He had no "meow", just a croak, but had the
most eloquent eyes.  Many times I wished he could talk.  I know that a piece
of him will be with me until we meet again. 

Leah

From: felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sheila Coyle
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"

 


For those who have suffered a loss of a dear pet, this tribute is one of my
all time most favorite compassionate, hopeful, and consoling readings.   

Credit to the writer:  Terri Onorato 

http://www.angelbluemist.com/aplaceforus.html




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[Felvtalk] Lost our cat Uncle Binkey

[GRAS]

We came back from vacation last night, having left a sick cat in our pet
sitter's care - he has had some brain lesions, nothing to be done.  Her was
still eating, getting vitamin injections from the vet, some steroids, etc.
Binkey held on until we came back.  I consulted with my animal communicator
while away, and he was deteriorating so rapidly that he didn't think he
could hold on past Wednesday (last). This morning, I made a very easy and
yet difficult decision that it was time.  This cat was a real caregiver to
all the cats that passed through here, on their way to new homes, etc. He is
already missed by all of us.

Natalie (note, I am temporarily using another address because while we were
away, it got so backed up that I was over quota).

 

I found this poem in my files:

Beyond The Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, 
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade. 
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free 
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity. 

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side 
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide! 
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see 
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be! 
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new 
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do. 

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright 
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night. 
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold 
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold. 

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be, 
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see. 
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart 
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart. 

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Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"

[GRAS]

I am so sorry about Buddy!  

If you really want to "talk" to him, have you considered contacting a really
good animal communicator? I have been in contact with Binkey last week, who
had to be euthanized this morning, and in a few days, will have my AC
contact him. Binkey was a silver colored, long-haired gorgeous cat who was
selfless and absolutely fantastic with people and other animals!

Natalie

 

From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R.
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:20 PM
To: felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"

 

  

This was just what I needed today.  My beloved Buddy, a felv+ Maine Coon
whom I adopted nearly 6 years ago, died this morning.  He was about 9 years
old, maybe more.  He had been abandoned at a shelter as a young cat and I
adopted him to be a companion to my other positive cat.  I am grateful that
the end came quickly and quietly, but I am heartbroken.  He was the best cat
ever.  He came running when I called him, he slept every night In my bed and
snuggled on my lap like a giant beanie baby, he got along patiently with the
other cats we have taken in. He had no "meow", just a croak, but had the
most eloquent eyes.  Many times I wished he could talk.  I know that a piece
of him will be with me until we meet again. 

Leah

From: felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sheila Coyle
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:53 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"

 


For those who have suffered a loss of a dear pet, this tribute is one of my
all time most favorite compassionate, hopeful, and consoling readings.   

Credit to the writer:  Terri Onorato 

http://www.angelbluemist.com/aplaceforus.html




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Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool

[GRAS]

The best thing you can do for your cat, before you even see a specialist, is
to immediately get some CoQ10, GNC Vegetarian type (it comes in powder form
in a capsule instead of oil in a gel cap). Get the 100 mg, and mix one half
of it daily into food – tasteless.

I have used it on a cat that has a heart and kidney problem for the past 1 ½
years – she is doing extremely well.  All FIV/FeLV and older cats get it as
well. This does not interfere with FeLV, in fact, helps.

Any really good doctor should recommend CoQ10 for any heart problem, as well
as gum and tooth diseases.

For blood in stool – has it been analyzed?  If it’s fresh blood, something
is the matter at the very end or it could be a case of just a very irritated
bowel.  How about trying to put some probiotics or acidophilus in to food
and see what happens?

Natalie

 

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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of czadna sacarawicz
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:07 PM
To: feline leukemia list
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool

 

Beth & Kelley,
 
thank you.
 
have looked at the site.
 
now have a direction.
 
Bless us all.
 
cz

m
 

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From: moonv...@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:26:22 -0600
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool

Czadna,
Beth is right, there is a great Yahoo group for cats with heart murmurs.
The url is http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/
You really do need to have an echo done by a feline cardiologist.  They can
usually be found at the ag college in your state.
Now, as far as the heart meds interacting with the leukemia meds, I don't
know - you might have to have both vets talk.

Anyway, that group was immensely helpful to me when my MIssy was diagnosed
with a heart murmur.

Good luck,

Kelley and Missy

On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Beth  wrote:

Heart murmurs can get worse with time. They might not require meds at first
but may later. Usually they have you go for an echocardiogram. My cat was on
5 pills per day. I believe there is a Yahoo group for cats with this
condition. They may be more helpful than this list.
Beth



czadna sacarawicz  wrote:

>
>There is always so much going on with us and our beloveds plus comings &
leavings.
>
>I hesitate to interrupt but this is important to me  - - to us.
>
>Pookashay was diagnosed with heart murmur in May 2010.  Nothing was said
re:  need for med.  Different vet listened to in spring 2011.  Nothing was
said re:  murmur.  Now same vet hears and wants to put on meds; wants
work-up.  In what circumstances would you put on meds?
>
>Meaow is cat abandoned at TS which had abscess under jaw in October.  had
treated; then neutered about 2 weeks later.  now has intermittent fresh
blood in stool.  stools are small & dark.  no problems before.  vet found no
coccidia or worms in stool sample.  again vet wants to put on meds.   feed
canned food.  he wants to own me but keep caged in bedroom because SPCA
accepted him for their waiting list.  fe leukemia cats are in main part of
small apartment.   comments?  he is negative; has been vaccinated.  a
fighter & biter who is also very sweet.
>
>finally, Yahmuna is FIV cat which came to my door very, very sick last
Thanksgiving.   SPCA accepted her in July for adoption center placement.
went to see her yesterday.  very, very congested.  on antibiotics.  she is
their cat now.  HOW CAN I HELP HER?
>
>thank you.
>
>czadna, Mama & Scrumptious & Luscious and Pookashay & Shallie Marie &
Harold & James (and Meaow and Piedy Sven and Hope & Rasha Boo and Lila Bea -
all on SPCA waiting list)
>
>
>
>
>m

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Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool

[dlgegg]

I have been using prebiotics for Casey wo has a problem with diahrrea.  So far, 
it seems to be working because I don't find any looses stools in any of the 
boxes.
Hadn't thought about that for urinary prblems.  Homey has reoccuring problems 
with crystals in her urin.  whenever I fid small clumps, I head for the 
cranberry supplement.  It comes in a tube and I smear it on her paws and face 
so she will lick it off.  She will not take meds in any form.  That too is 
working.  Will get some of the CoQ10 for both of them.  Like you said won't 
hurt them.  Thanks for that tip.


 GRAS  wrote: 
> The best thing you can do for your cat, before you even see a specialist, is
> to immediately get some CoQ10, GNC Vegetarian type (it comes in powder form
> in a capsule instead of oil in a gel cap). Get the 100 mg, and mix one half
> of it daily into food – tasteless.
> 
> I have used it on a cat that has a heart and kidney problem for the past 1 ½
> years – she is doing extremely well.  All FIV/FeLV and older cats get it as
> well. This does not interfere with FeLV, in fact, helps.
> 
> Any really good doctor should recommend CoQ10 for any heart problem, as well
> as gum and tooth diseases.
> 
> For blood in stool – has it been analyzed?  If it’s fresh blood, something
> is the matter at the very end or it could be a case of just a very irritated
> bowel.  How about trying to put some probiotics or acidophilus in to food
> and see what happens?
> 
> Natalie
> 
>  
> 
> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of czadna sacarawicz
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:07 PM
> To: feline leukemia list
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool
> 
>  
> 
> Beth & Kelley,
>  
> thank you.
>  
> have looked at the site.
>  
> now have a direction.
>  
> Bless us all.
>  
> cz
> 
> m
>  
> 
>   _  
> 
> From: moonv...@gmail.com
> Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:26:22 -0600
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] heart murmur; intermittent fresh blood in stool
> 
> Czadna,
> Beth is right, there is a great Yahoo group for cats with heart murmurs.
> The url is http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/
> You really do need to have an echo done by a feline cardiologist.  They can
> usually be found at the ag college in your state.
> Now, as far as the heart meds interacting with the leukemia meds, I don't
> know - you might have to have both vets talk.
> 
> Anyway, that group was immensely helpful to me when my MIssy was diagnosed
> with a heart murmur.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Kelley and Missy
> 
> On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Beth  wrote:
> 
> Heart murmurs can get worse with time. They might not require meds at first
> but may later. Usually they have you go for an echocardiogram. My cat was on
> 5 pills per day. I believe there is a Yahoo group for cats with this
> condition. They may be more helpful than this list.
> Beth
> 
> 
> 
> czadna sacarawicz  wrote:
> 
> >
> >There is always so much going on with us and our beloveds plus comings &
> leavings.
> >
> >I hesitate to interrupt but this is important to me  - - to us.
> >
> >Pookashay was diagnosed with heart murmur in May 2010.  Nothing was said
> re:  need for med.  Different vet listened to in spring 2011.  Nothing was
> said re:  murmur.  Now same vet hears and wants to put on meds; wants
> work-up.  In what circumstances would you put on meds?
> >
> >Meaow is cat abandoned at TS which had abscess under jaw in October.  had
> treated; then neutered about 2 weeks later.  now has intermittent fresh
> blood in stool.  stools are small & dark.  no problems before.  vet found no
> coccidia or worms in stool sample.  again vet wants to put on meds.   feed
> canned food.  he wants to own me but keep caged in bedroom because SPCA
> accepted him for their waiting list.  fe leukemia cats are in main part of
> small apartment.   comments?  he is negative; has been vaccinated.  a
> fighter & biter who is also very sweet.
> >
> >finally, Yahmuna is FIV cat which came to my door very, very sick last
> Thanksgiving.   SPCA accepted her in July for adoption center placement.
> went to see her yesterday.  very, very congested.  on antibiotics.  she is
> their cat now.  HOW CAN I HELP HER?
> >
> >thank you.
> >
> >czadna, Mama & Scrumptious & Luscious and Pookashay & Shallie Marie &
> Harold & James (and Meaow and Piedy Sven and Hope & Rasha Boo and Lila Bea -
> all on SPCA waiting list)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >m
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"

[dlgegg]

So sorry abut Buddy.  It hurts, but soon you will have another to fill the 
void.  That is always the way it works for me.  I have gone thru this over 10 
times and the hurt lasts for a long time, but when another comes to you for 
help and love it helps o ease the sorrow and pain.
 GRAS  wrote: 
> I am so sorry about Buddy!  
> 
> If you really want to "talk" to him, have you considered contacting a really
> good animal communicator? I have been in contact with Binkey last week, who
> had to be euthanized this morning, and in a few days, will have my AC
> contact him. Binkey was a silver colored, long-haired gorgeous cat who was
> selfless and absolutely fantastic with people and other animals!
> 
> Natalie
> 
>  
> 
> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R.
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:20 PM
> To: felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"
> 
>  
> 
>   
> 
> This was just what I needed today.  My beloved Buddy, a felv+ Maine Coon
> whom I adopted nearly 6 years ago, died this morning.  He was about 9 years
> old, maybe more.  He had been abandoned at a shelter as a young cat and I
> adopted him to be a companion to my other positive cat.  I am grateful that
> the end came quickly and quietly, but I am heartbroken.  He was the best cat
> ever.  He came running when I called him, he slept every night In my bed and
> snuggled on my lap like a giant beanie baby, he got along patiently with the
> other cats we have taken in. He had no "meow", just a croak, but had the
> most eloquent eyes.  Many times I wished he could talk.  I know that a piece
> of him will be with me until we meet again. 
> 
> Leah
> 
> From: felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sheila Coyle
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:53 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"
> 
>  
> 
> 
> For those who have suffered a loss of a dear pet, this tribute is one of my
> all time most favorite compassionate, hopeful, and consoling readings.   
> 
> Credit to the writer:  Terri Onorato 
> 
> http://www.angelbluemist.com/aplaceforus.html
> 
> 
>   
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] FROM NATALIE's NEW ADDRESS: Blood Tests for Cancer Screening?

[dlgegg]

Thanks, will keep this info on file in case I ever need it.  Thank God, all my 
girls and 1 boy are healthy, bt it pays to keep up on everything.

 
 GRAS  wrote: 
>  
> Blood Tests for Cancer Screening?
> November 23, 2011
> 
> I recently received a request to talk about a specific topic - newly
> available blood tests for cancer in pets. I didn't know very much about the
> subject, but looking into it was fascinating. Here's what I found.
> 
> Blood tests that look for the presence of biomarkers (i.e., something that
> indicates the presence of disease) associated with certain types of cancer
> are now commercially available. Two companies offer these tests, and they
> take somewhat different approaches. One measures the blood levels of
> tyrosine kinase, an enzyme that can mutate and cause unregulated cell
> growth, which is the hallmark of cancer. This test can be used to look for
>  lymphoma in dogs
> and cats and hemangiosarcoma in dogs. The other type of test looks at a how
> certain proteins are expressed in a blood sample (i.e., proteomic
> biomarkers) and can be used to evaluate dogs for lymphoma. While the two
> types of tests are different, they have many of the same pros and cons, so
> I'll address them together.
> 
> First of all, these tests are not really "cancer screens." They cannot tell
> you whether or not your dog or cat has cancer or is cancer-free. They only
> evaluate for the specific cancers, lymphoma and/or hemangiosarcoma.
> 
> Also, calling them a "screening test" might make them seem a bit more
> powerful than they really are. According to the National Cancer Institute,
> screening is "checking for disease when there are no symptoms," but the
> companies that make these tests freely admit that they should be used
> primarily when there is already a high level of suspicion that a pet has the
> disease in question.
> 
> For example, a dog presents with blood in its abdomen and a mass on its
> spleen. The tyrosine kinase blood test might be useful in determining
> whether the patient has a hemangiosarcoma versus a hematoma or other benign
> mass. Another scenario where testing might be useful is in differentiating
> between inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal lymphoma without the need
> for intestinal biopsies, either via surgery or endoscopy.
> 
> I would not recommend these tests to my clients who have pets without
> clinical signs associated with lymphoma or hemangiosarcoma. Why? The blood
> tests have a relatively high rate of false positive results, which means
> that a large number of clients will be told that their pets might have
> cancer when they really do not. This will bring about a lot of unnecessary
> worry and will necessitate additional, expensive diagnostic testing before
> coming to a definitive diagnosis of "no cancer."
> 
> So as I see it, these blood tests for lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma could be
> beneficial in very specific situations, but they are not true "cancer
> screening tests." Keep in mind also that they have not been widely used and
> therefore may have some glitches that we are not yet aware of. The results
> should be looked at as just one more piece of information that must be
> analyzed in combination with a pet's history, physical exam, and the
> findings of more established diagnostic tests.
> 
> If anybody else has a topic they'd like to learn more about, pass it on and
> I'll see what I can do.
> 
>  
> 
> Dr. Jennifer Coates
> 
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Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"

[katskat1]

The angelbluemist site is absolutely gorgeous!  You'll cry but it will help.

Kat

On 11/28/11, GRAS  wrote:
> I am so sorry about Buddy!
>
> If you really want to "talk" to him, have you considered contacting a really
> good animal communicator? I have been in contact with Binkey last week, who
> had to be euthanized this morning, and in a few days, will have my AC
> contact him. Binkey was a silver colored, long-haired gorgeous cat who was
> selfless and absolutely fantastic with people and other animals!
>
> Natalie
>
>
>
> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Wolf, Leah R.
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:20 PM
> To: felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"
>
>
>
>
>
> This was just what I needed today.  My beloved Buddy, a felv+ Maine Coon
> whom I adopted nearly 6 years ago, died this morning.  He was about 9 years
> old, maybe more.  He had been abandoned at a shelter as a young cat and I
> adopted him to be a companion to my other positive cat.  I am grateful that
> the end came quickly and quietly, but I am heartbroken.  He was the best cat
> ever.  He came running when I called him, he slept every night In my bed and
> snuggled on my lap like a giant beanie baby, he got along patiently with the
> other cats we have taken in. He had no "meow", just a croak, but had the
> most eloquent eyes.  Many times I wished he could talk.  I know that a piece
> of him will be with me until we meet again.
>
> Leah
>
> From: felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sheila Coyle
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:53 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; felvpositivec...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [FeLVPositiveCats] "A Place For Us"
>
>
>
>
> For those who have suffered a loss of a dear pet, this tribute is one of my
> all time most favorite compassionate, hopeful, and consoling readings.
>
> Credit to the writer:  Terri Onorato
>
> http://www.angelbluemist.com/aplaceforus.html
>
>
>   
>
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