Re: [Felvtalk] FIP
Must be a problem on your end because I am receiving and posting! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of czadna sacarawicz Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 4:43 PM To: feline leukemia list Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FIP no posts? sent this morning and didn't echo back. cz ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering a positive cat update
My vet said I can mix as long as the other cats are up to date On their FELV vaccinations and I have mixed them for 4 years now, no problems. As long as they don't have fights that involve biting. My guys hiss and slap, but no biting. Beth wrote: > If the IFA & Elisa tests are both positive there is no reason to retest. The > cat is infected. The cost you mention is in line with what I've paid. You may want to search the archives on "mixing". Many on this list,including me, mix their positives & negatives. Beth dppl dppl wrote: > > My little found positive kitten, now growing cat I found was neutered last >week. He came thru ok. As a precaution, >the vet gave fluids during the surgery b/c his bloodwork showed slightly >elevated in one of the kidney function >areas which the vet thought might be due to dehydration. >Sadly, he tested positive under the IFA test after testing positive under >ELISA in Nov. But he seems ok. Unfortunately >I have to keep him isolated. Both tests were sent out, the ELISA cost 55 and >the IFA 85. >Is this the norm? If I didn't have other cats, I don't think I >would do routine testing if the cat was not showing any symptoms and i kept >the cat indoors. >___ >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] Neutering a positive cat update
That's a reasonable cost! It means that the virus is in his bone marrow already. Glad he came through OK - good thing that neutering is such a short and easy procedure. It's a good idea TO TEST, BECAUSE YOU CAN TAKE STEPS TO HELP THE CAT THAT IS POSITIVE BY PROVIDING EXTRA NUTRITION, VITAMINS, ETC. Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dppl dppl Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 3:00 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Neutering a positive cat update My little found positive kitten, now growing cat I found was neutered last week. He came thru ok. As a precaution, the vet gave fluids during the surgery b/c his bloodwork showed slightly elevated in one of the kidney function areas which the vet thought might be due to dehydration. Sadly, he tested positive under the IFA test after testing positive under ELISA in Nov. But he seems ok. Unfortunately I have to keep him isolated. Both tests were sent out, the ELISA cost 55 and the IFA 85. Is this the norm? If I didn't have other cats, I don't think I would do routine testing if the cat was not showing any symptoms and i kept the cat indoors. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FIP
no posts? sent this morning and didn't echo back. cz___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering a positive cat update
If the IFA & Elisa tests are both positive there is no reason to retest. The cat is infected. The cost you mention is in line with what I've paid. You may want to search the archives on "mixing". Many on this list,including me, mix their positives & negatives. Beth dppl dppl wrote: > > My little found positive kitten, now growing cat I found was neutered last >week. He came thru ok. As a precaution, >the vet gave fluids during the surgery b/c his bloodwork showed slightly >elevated in one of the kidney function >areas which the vet thought might be due to dehydration. >Sadly, he tested positive under the IFA test after testing positive under >ELISA in Nov. But he seems ok. Unfortunately >I have to keep him isolated. Both tests were sent out, the ELISA cost 55 and >the IFA 85. >Is this the norm? If I didn't have other cats, I don't think I >would do routine testing if the cat was not showing any symptoms and i kept >the cat indoors. >___ >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] Tips to share?
On a different subject thought I might share this Re taking cats to vets: I often forget this in the stress of trying to help a sick animal but if you put an t shirt or towel you wore in the carrier with your scent , it seems to calm them. Ask vet staff to put it in their kennels if they are being transferred from the carrier they came in.. Re getting a cat to eat: I recently had three older cats that were sick and were being treated with antibiotics and wouldn't eat. One had upper respiratory congestion. One urinary infection. One reason unknown. They were on antibiotics but still wouldn't eat. Sometimes antibiotics upset stomach. Searched the internet and found a suggestion to put a dab of honey in their mouth. Don't know if coincidence or the antibiotics kicking in but it seemed to help them maybe soothed sore throat or stomach. I only put a dime sized drop on outer lips once or twice . I am not a vet so if you are thinking of trying this,. Check with your vet first, as i did to make sure no harm given your cat's specific condition.. one of the sites mentioning honey is mia-carter.suite101.com/why-isnt-my-cat-eating-a60630 has anyone else had experience with this home remedy? Cat with upper respiratory infection: I also put my cat in the bathroom when i took a steaming shower. I think it really helped.___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Neutering a positive cat update
My little found positive kitten, now growing cat I found was neutered last week. He came thru ok. As a precaution, the vet gave fluids during the surgery b/c his bloodwork showed slightly elevated in one of the kidney function areas which the vet thought might be due to dehydration. Sadly, he tested positive under the IFA test after testing positive under ELISA in Nov. But he seems ok. Unfortunately I have to keep him isolated. Both tests were sent out, the ELISA cost 55 and the IFA 85. Is this the norm? If I didn't have other cats, I don't think I would do routine testing if the cat was not showing any symptoms and i kept the cat indoors.___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FIP/RAW DIET
Hi, Can you explain what the "raw diet" is? Is it your own concoction of food? I feed my FELV the Science Diet dry food. She seems to be doing very well on it. I also supplement with one pouch of Whiskas Gravy Sensations. I have heard of the Lysine. Where do I get it for the cats and the name? Thanks. Dotty - Freehold. From: Tracey Shrout To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FIP Vicky, > I can't tell you much about the FIP, but as for the FELV, I can tell you the most important thing you can do for them is give them a good species-appropriate diet. I recommend a homemade or commercial raw diet. My felv+ (Abbey) has been on it for over 3 years and is doing remarkably well. She was dying when I got her as a stray. All her symptoms practically disappeared when I started feeding her the raw diet -- it was nothing short of amazing. I also supplement her diet with 250mg of l-lysine in her food daily, and I also give her 1/2 capsule of Transfer Factor tri-factor Plus everyday. I may be just one of the lucky ones, but I doubt it. I tribute her good health to her diet. This diet will keep their immune system functioning at its fullest. Feed it to all your cats. See catinfo.org and catnutrition.org. Low stress is also key to good health. As for the vomiting, I would almost guarantee this diet will cure that. 5 or 6 years of vomiting can wreak havoc on a cats health. You didn't mention what you were feeding them. Dry food? That may be the culprit with the vomiting. Could be he is allergic to something in the food, or if it contains grains, that could be the culprit. Cats cannot digest grains...period. That is why lots of cats vomit on a regular basis. Yes, get your negative vaccinated every year as long as he doesn't have a reaction to it. I would definitely keep him after being re-homed so many times. Just my 2 cents...Good luck with your kitties! Tracey (in Indiana) ___ >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] have not been getting any posts.
missing all of you. Cz ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
