Re: [Felvtalk] took Yahmuna (FIV+) to vet yesterday to get vaccinated for feline leukemia
As much as I try not to overuse antibiotics, in cases of animals with suppressed immune systems, one should be vigilant not to allow any infection to take more hold because it may take more antibiotics in the long run. If gums are inflamed, first sign of anything more serious, and if the vet believes that it could lead to pneumonia, I would use the doxycylines. For the record, I am all for using alternatives as much as possible, but dealing with FIV/FeLV positive cats, it's more difficult than with healthy cats. Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of czadna sacarawicz Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 3:02 PM To: feline leukemia list Cc: Karin Jennings; Deborah Abendroth; dancingreenwo...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] took Yahmuna (FIV+) to vet yesterday to get vaccinated for feline leukemia why be difficult when with a little extra effort you can be impossible. took Yahmuna to vet yesterday with intent to get vaccinated. she had been sneezing during week. gums were inflamed as before. no drooling. she sounded wet. no discharge from eyes or nose. vet noted no temperature. vet listened to lungs. I pointed out her teeth. he said she needed to go on antibiotics - - her lungs - - her teeth - - could go into pneumonia. I reminded him that two weeks ago he said no antibiotics - - only treat when symptomatic. I said I wanted to wait. he said why would I wait? I said antibiotics have not generally been helpful for her. I came home with doxycyline which 30 hours later I have not started. in fairness to him. was hint of greenish mucus at nostrils this morning. a tissue applied only came away wet. she sneezed and there was greenish mucus which landed on the sink. last night her breathing sounded somewhat high-pitched. not today. I did not say I was not going to do anything. have been giving more vitamin C. started the PetzLife oral gel. continuing chicken broth and humidity of shower and humdifier. did a 20 minutes of car therapy (carrier in car - - curved car windows capture heat). I have almost drowned on drive to airport from my own sinus drainage. your comments? thank you. _ Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:39:30 -0800 I had a cat like that - Sounded like upper resp because of scar tissue. She had been a street cat for many many years vet said it was due to not being treated for URI's. They said they could do surgery clear out the scar tissue, but it might come back, so I opted not to do it. She always sounded like she had a URI, but she didn't. Beth _ From: czadna sacarawicz czadnasacaraw...@hotmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 5:47 PM re: Yahmuna: FIV + I first wrote you about Jan. 2010. She came to my NC patio on Thanksgiving with goopy eyes very, very unwell. Went into rescue in 7.2011. they finally had her on every 3 days oral azithromycin and azythromycin nasal drops. She had chronic respiratory issues there. air quality seemed good. I took her to vet this past Saturday when I brought her home forever. Vet's thinking was so much scar tissue/inflammation that she will always be loud breather. He said to discontinue treatment and treat her when she becomes symptomatic. I DID NOTICE THAT HER BREATHING SEEMED BETTER AT VET's OFFICE. no carpet. Her breathing is loud; This morning there was a wee bit of clear moisture draining from one eye. I have humidifier going continually/ she comes for showers. is sequestered in same bedroom where she was from 11.2010 - 7.2011.THANK YOU!!! cz. _ Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:44:18 -0800 Chronic upper respiratory or chronic allergies? My FIV cat got bad congestion every 6 months when the weather changed I started the furnace or air conditioning. He was vaccinated for FeLV lived fine mixing with my FeLV cats for 10 years. He was vaccinated for FeLV every 6 months when there were FeLV's in the house he never got the FeLV. If it is actually upper respiratory with a fever, etc, then you don't vaccinate for anything, If you are worried about about fighting transferring the FIV, you can have the FIV cat's canines filed down to prevent deep bite wounds minimize chance of passing the FIV. Beth ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced?___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Get him to the vet. Could be several things but the heavy breathing isn't good. I had a 2 year old that had a tumor in her chest and it ruptured. We didn't know she had FeLV because she tested negative as a kitten. Anyway the tumor which is usually caused by FeLV, ruptured her heart so she was bleeding into her chest. They couldn't stop it. There are several other things that can cause that kind of heavy breathing but they all need to be dealt with quickly and by a vet so I suggest getting him there as soon as you can. They may need to do an x-ray to see what's going on. “I am not interested to know whether vivisection produces results that are profitable to the human race or doesn’t….the pain which it inflicts upon unconsenting animals is the basis of my enmity toward it, and it is to me sufficient justification of the enmity without looking further.” – Mark Twain Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:12:00 -0800 From: rash...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Sounds to me like the anemia is getting the better of him (if he was FeLV +). =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Rashel Merenessmailto:rash...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
If unit were only anemia, PetTinic would help, but without any diagnosis, this little cat must see a good vet! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Terri Brown Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Sounds to me like the anemia is getting the better of him (if he was FeLV +). =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= - Original Message - From: Rashel Mereness mailto:rash...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
I agree, a vet visit is advised. First, recheck your records. FIV is very different than Felv. You would prefer to be dealing with FIV. If it was felv then you may be in for a very rough road. Rapid breathing can be from anemia, pain, fluid in the chest, heart failure, infection (like pneumonia), poisoning, acute hemorrhage into the chest cavity or sac surrounding the heart, acute issues secondary to heartworm, and others. I suppose to get the most bang for your buck, have the vet look at a blood smear (look for things like bartonella infection), get a cbc (also from blood), retest for felv, and if they hear something strange when listening to his lungs, a chest x-ray. That's still a fairly substantial cost. Just rapid breathing, anorexia, and lethargy are nonspecific findings so it's hard to narrow down the pathology without further testing. Cats often stop eating when they don't feel well. Any other symptoms like diarrhea, throwing up, yellow color to the skin of the ears or gums, paleness of the gums or pads of their feet (usually they are nice and pink), problems with urination, seizure activity, sneezing, coughing, fluid drainage from anywhere, indications of trauma like dog bite, scratch, any possibility of ingesting something toxic to the cat? I really hope it is anything but issues with felv. If he really is felv+ one of the most common issues is anemia usually secondary to a bartonella infection or bone marrow failure. A cbc and peripheral smear should tell you this. It can be treated but often indicates a decline in your cat's immune system - which is what felv attacks. My prayers are with you and your cat. I hope it turns out to be something easy to treat. Jenny I wouldn't feed a cat, dog food. They can have problems with that. A little is alright but I wouldn't do it exclusively. On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 12:12 PM, Rashel Mereness rash...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] does my kitten have FeLV
Rapid breathing is pain. Get him to vet. M http://homelessnomore.webs.com/___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Distressed breathing could be a sign of anemia, but there is no time to waste posting on the internet. Please get him to a vet ASAP. If your breathing was like this you would go to a doctor. Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Rashel Mereness rash...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
You've gotten good advice to see a vet. Both of my FeLV cats developed lymphoma at an early age with the symptoms you describe. They both receive chemo (one for 20 months and the other for 3) and both are doing well. It is a scary diagnosis, but just wanted you up know that if it is what your kitty has, there may be hope! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 28, 2012, at 3:12 AM, Rashel Mereness rash...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Please rush him to the vet immediately. On 02-27, Rashel Mereness wrote: Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
get the kitten to the vetQUICK!!! after 2 days of not eating, cats can start getting liver damage From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Please rush him to the vet immediately. On 02-27, Rashel Mereness wrote: Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who can recognize a real problem! There are professional pet services that can be pricey, but if you call a rescue group, they can often recommend a responsible and reliable rescuer in your area who also moonlights by caring for pets when owners are away! Having a pet is like having a child; always leave pertinent info, contacts in emergencies like vet offices, relatives or friends who can help while you are away. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of john pollack Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? get the kitten to the vetQUICK!!! after 2 days of not eating, cats can start getting liver damage _ From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Please rush him to the vet immediately. On 02-27, Rashel Mereness wrote: Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
When my FeLV cats are sick I don't even go to the movies without having a pet sittet check on them. Beth GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote: BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who can recognize a real problem! There are professional pet services that can be pricey, but if you call a rescue group, they can often recommend a responsible and reliable rescuer in your area who also moonlights by caring for pets when owners are away! Having a pet is like having a child; always leave pertinent info, contacts in emergencies like vet offices, relatives or friends who can help while you are away. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of john pollack Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? get the kitten to the vetQUICK!!! after 2 days of not eating, cats can start getting liver damage _ From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Please rush him to the vet immediately. On 02-27, Rashel Mereness wrote: Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
Please, take him to the ER if your vet is not opened. This may be life threatening. Please keep us posted. I will be thinking of him! - Original Message - From: Rashel Mereness To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? -- ___ 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] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?
I agree, when they are sick, it is off to the vet ASAP. Then if I had plans, I cancel. People who know how you feel about your furbabies will understand. My babies come first and everyone who knowsme knows that. Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: When my FeLV cats are sick I don't even go to the movies without having a pet sittet check on them. Beth GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote: BTW - it's never a good idea to leave a pet being taken care of by someone who knows nothing about animals.in the future, try to get a pet owner who can recognize a real problem! There are professional pet services that can be pricey, but if you call a rescue group, they can often recommend a responsible and reliable rescuer in your area who also moonlights by caring for pets when owners are away! Having a pet is like having a child; always leave pertinent info, contacts in emergencies like vet offices, relatives or friends who can help while you are away. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of john pollack Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? get the kitten to the vetQUICK!!! after 2 days of not eating, cats can start getting liver damage _ From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode? Please rush him to the vet immediately. On 02-27, Rashel Mereness wrote: Hi - I'm new and have been reading the threads but I don't seen anything that addresses my situation. We have an 8 month old kitty that tested positive for FIV (or was it FELV?) at a young age, and we plan to get him retested. He has been healthy, playful and had a great appetite. A few weeks ago, however, he started eating less and less of his kibble, which we attributed to him wanting only the wet food we were giving to the dog. So we kept mixing a little into his kibble but he was eating less but was otherwise fine. Then we went away over the weekend and came back to find him very lethargic and breathing very heavy - not making a lot of noise with the breathing, but we can see his lungs expanding and contracting a great deal and very quickly. He won't eat, except he ate some of his favorite treats. We had someone (who he doesn't know) staying at our house Friday and then a person (who he knows) stopping in on Saturday and Sunday. They said he didn't eat much. No mucous, no sneezing. Sound like anything you have experienced? ___ 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 mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] took Yahmuna (FIV+) to vet yesterday to get vaccinated for feline leukemia
I also agree, I'd use the antibiotic. The bacteria have to be killed before they get out of hand. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2012, at 9:47 AM, GRAS g...@optonline.net wrote: As much as I try not to overuse antibiotics, in cases of animals with suppressed immune systems, one should be vigilant not to allow any infection to take more hold because it may take more antibiotics in the long run. If gums are inflamed, first sign of anything more serious, and if the vet believes that it could lead to pneumonia, I would use the doxycylines. For the record, I am all for using alternatives as much as possible, but dealing with FIV/FeLV positive cats, it’s more difficult than with healthy cats. Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of czadna sacarawicz Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 3:02 PM To: feline leukemia list Cc: Karin Jennings; Deborah Abendroth; dancingreenwo...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] took Yahmuna (FIV+) to vet yesterday to get vaccinated for feline leukemia why be difficult when with a little extra effort you can be impossible. took Yahmuna to vet yesterday with intent to get vaccinated. she had been sneezing during week. gums were inflamed as before. no drooling. she sounded wet. no discharge from eyes or nose. vet noted no temperature. vet listened to lungs. I pointed out her teeth. he said she needed to go on antibiotics - - her lungs - - her teeth - - could go into pneumonia. I reminded him that two weeks ago he said no antibiotics - - only treat when symptomatic. I said I wanted to wait. he said why would I wait? I said antibiotics have not generally been helpful for her. I came home with doxycyline which 30 hours later I have not started. in fairness to him. was hint of greenish mucus at nostrils this morning. a tissue applied only came away wet. she sneezed and there was greenish mucus which landed on the sink. last night her breathing sounded somewhat high-pitched. not today. I did not say I was not going to do anything. have been giving more vitamin C. started the PetzLife oral gel. continuing chicken broth and humidity of shower and humdifier. did a 20 minutes of car therapy (carrier in car - - curved car windows capture heat). I have almost drowned on drive to airport from my own sinus drainage. your comments? thank you. Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:39:30 -0800 I had a cat like that - Sounded like upper resp because of scar tissue. She had been a street cat for many many years vet said it was due to not being treated for URI's. They said they could do surgery clear out the scar tissue, but it might come back, so I opted not to do it. She always sounded like she had a URI, but she didn't. Beth From: czadna sacarawicz czadnasacaraw...@hotmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 5:47 PM re: Yahmuna: FIV + I first wrote you about Jan. 2010. She came to my NC patio on Thanksgiving with goopy eyes very, very unwell. Went into rescue in 7.2011. they finally had her on every 3 days oral azithromycin and azythromycin nasal drops. She had chronic respiratory issues there. air quality seemed good. I took her to vet this past Saturday when I brought her home forever. Vet's thinking was so much scar tissue/inflammation that she will always be loud breather. He said to discontinue treatment and treat her when she becomes symptomatic. I DID NOTICE THAT HER BREATHING SEEMED BETTER AT VET's OFFICE. no carpet. Her breathing is loud; This morning there was a wee bit of clear moisture draining from one eye. I have humidifier going continually/ she comes for showers. is sequestered in same bedroom where she was from 11.2010 - 7.2011.THANK YOU!!! cz. Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:44:18 -0800 Chronic upper respiratory or chronic allergies? My FIV cat got bad congestion every 6 months when the weather changed I started the furnace or air conditioning. He was vaccinated for FeLV lived fine mixing with my FeLV cats for 10 years. He was vaccinated for FeLV every 6 months when there were FeLV's in the house he never got the FeLV. If it is actually upper respiratory with a fever, etc, then you don't vaccinate for anything, If you are worried about about fighting transferring the FIV, you can have the FIV cat's canines filed down to prevent deep bite wounds minimize chance of passing the FIV. Beth ___ 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
