Re: [Felvtalk] Cleaning? Retesting?

[Christine Dundas]

My advice would be to keep FeLv and non-FeLv cats separated.  If you choose
not to, you have to understand there is a chance the non-FeLv cats could
get infected.

Having said that, when my husband brought home a kitten that tested
positive for FeLV, I had to make that choice.  We live in a small condo
with two other cats.  We decided to keep her as long as she could be with
us.  I had my two other cats vaccinated for FeLV.  They were adult cats,
healthy in every way.   There was no way I could keep everything and
everyone separated.  Our little Ruthie passed away after almost two years.
My two adult cats tested negative afterwards, a few times.  And are still
healthy and happy.  That was about four years ago.

Christine

On Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:46 PM Amani Oakley 
wrote:

> I had my Zander for seven years, mixed with a dozen other cats. I never
> took any precautions at all. It was too late by the time we figured out he
> had FeLV. No other cat ever got the infection.
>
>
>
> Amani
>
>
>
> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Lorraine Johnston
> *Sent:* February-22-19 2:04 PM
> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Cleaning? Retesting?
>
>
>
> Thank you. I guess I should have phrased my question to indicate that I
> was concerned about spreading FeLV to my non-FeLV cats. If I understand
> correctly, your cats are, or were, all FeLV-positive, so there would not
> have been any non-FeLV cats to spread it to?
>
>
>
> I told my cousin back in December that I would also keep Baby in April
> when he goes way again. So now I’m trying to determine if that’s safe to
> do, and what additional precautions (if any) I should take while she’s here
> to avoid spread, now that we know she’s FeLV-positive.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> - Lorraine
>
>
>
> "Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the
> things no one can imagine."  - Alan Turing
>
>
>
> *From:* FeLVtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf
> Of *dlg...@windstream.net
>
> I have only had FELV  cats but never washed my hands after handling them.
> I treated all the same and have had no experience of the disease spreading
> to others.  I have had up to 10 at a time as all who came to my house
> became part of my "pride".  As they came to me, I took them to the vet for
> a checkup, spay or neuter and they became mine.
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
>
> Hello again,
>
> For those of you who have both FELV+ and - cats, how strenuous are your
> cleaning efforts? For instance, do you wash hands after just petting? Do
> you have your negative cats retested every year?
>
> Thank you,
>
> - Lorraine
>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Letting go of Mo

[Christine Dundas]

My heart is breaking for you too.  It is so unfair.  I curse this stupid
virus.   I hate the fact that there is not something more that can be done
with treatment and cure.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Stay strong.

Christine

On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 7:26 AM, Sheri Burbridge 
wrote:

> Mo's appetite hasn't improved and this morning I found him in my
> daughter's room laying in a puddle of his own urine. I gave him his
> buprenorphine but I am done forcing meds on this angel beyond comfort care.
>
> We were going to see the vet today for bloodwork, but I don't really see
> the point now. Perhaps if we had tried these meds when he first started
> slipping it would have helped him. At least I am armed with this knowledge
> for Violet.
>
> My heart is breaking. This is all so unfair.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Tucker

[Christine Dundas]

Rachel
You are in my thoughts.  Our little Ruthie died in my husband's arms.  We
also have her ashes.  I will never forget her.  We only had her a short
time, almost two years.  But she was very special.  I hate FELV so much.

Christine
On Jun 9, 2016 7:50 AM, "Rachel Dagner"  wrote:

> I picked up Tucker’s ashes yesterday. I was really worried as I didn’t
> know if it would make me feel better or worse. I haven’t eaten since Sunday
> my appetite is nonexistent, I have managed to choke down a couple protein
> shakes. My eyes are so swollen, I feel bad for anyone who has the
> misfortune of looking at me, or being around me for that matter. Well, I of
> course cried all of the way to the vets, and all the way home. But then I
> curled up in bed with my little box of Tucker, and I actually did feel a
> little more at peace. I laid there with him and went through my pictures
> again and talked to him about all of my feelings and my love for him, about
> our memories and how much I miss him.
>
>
>
> I have actually been in touch with a rescue group I found on pet finder,
> they test every cat for FELV/FIV while many others don’t. I know that there
> is no sure thing with testing, and I wouldn’t trade my time with Tucker for
> anything in the world. I just know that emotionally and financially I am
> not ready for FELV again right now. If it happens, just like with any
> illness, then I deal with it, because that is what you do.  I am going to
> Petsmart over in Tampa on Sunday to meet their kitties, I have no idea if I
> will be ready, or if this is what I desperately need to do to help me heal,
> but it won’t hurt to go meet them and see how my heart feels. One of the
> greatest gifts Tucker gave me is that “no cats” Harry, when I showed him a
> pictures of a kitty on Pet finder he said  “Is that the one you want to
> get?” So I know now that I will never again have to live without the feel
> of that soft fur on my face or the heart melting sound of purring in my
> ear. It is so hard because I am scared to get one, and I am scared not to.
> I guess we will see what happens…
>
>
>
> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Ardy Robertson
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 08, 2016 11:59 PM
> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Tucker
>
>
>
> I’m just so happy that you had that kind of relationship with your
> fur-baby. The memories are wonderful. I recently adopted another cat even
> though I said I would not. No one will ever take Tigger’s place in my
> heart, but Topaz is easing the pain. I may never have that bond that I had
> with Tigger or like you had with Tucker, but I figured that was not a
> reason to not try again, and with all the little homeless kitties, I think
> Tigger would have wanted me to help another kitty. Certainly take your
> time, but I hope you can open your heart again at some point.
>
>
>
> Ardy
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
> ] *On Behalf Of *Rachel Dagner
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 8, 2016 7:22 AM
> *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Tucker
>
>
>
> Thank you everyone for your kind replies. I knew it was going to be hard
> for me, it has been even harder than I ever imagined. I went through all of
> my adorable pictures of him last night. Remembered him how he was and
> imagined him that way again. He was such a cool and handsome little guy. I
> only had him for a year and a half. In that time we went through so much.
> Emergency vet visits, surgeries, worry. I wouldn't change it for the world
> though. He touched my life and heart so much. I opted for a private
> cremation, so I can keep him close to me always. I was the one person in
> his life that he loved and adored more than anything, and he never doubted
> my love for him.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Jun 8, 2016, at 8:02 AM, Katherine K.  wrote:
>
> I'm sorry about Tucker and for the pain you feel. I hope the happy
> memories you shared bring you comfort during this difficult time. We're
> here for you.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 1:37 AM, Ardy Robertson 
> wrote:
>
> I'm so sorry for your loss of Tucker.
>
> Ardy
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
> Rachel Dagner
> Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 9:33 AM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: [Felvtalk] Tucker
>
> I lost him yesterday morning. He was having a really hard time breathing
> due
> to the tumor in his chest. It was time, they got me in right away. It was
> so
> very hard to say goodbye. I haven't been able to quit crying since.
> It's so unbelievably hard, even knowing that it would happen soon. I miss
> him so much. Everything reminds me of him. I am at work luckily alone
> today,
> and can't quit crying. I had him with me at work last week and he was
> laying
> 

[Felvtalk] FIV groups

[Christine Dundas]

Check Yahoo groups.  They have groups for FIV.
On May 24, 2016 3:26 PM, "barbe berbes"  wrote:

> Both of my babies have FIV, both adopted from shelter. Does anyone know of
> a support group I can join to better helpe to help keep my little one
> healthy as Iong as possible? I know very little about FIV and this group
> doesn't address their issues directly. Thank you for any help and/or
> advice!!!
> On May 24, 2016 2:17 PM, "Roxanne Smith" 
> wrote:
>
> I live in Milwaukee and know several good holistic vets
> Dr Heidi Meier out of Community Vet Clinic
> and Dr. Ali Troutman, I think her clinic is Integrated Vet Clinic
> Both are nice vets--I like them both
> I use Dr Meier for foster care
> and I have been to Dr Ali for several of my own very sick animals. Both
> are sweet vets.
>
>
>
> --
> *From:* swacht 
> *To:* felineres...@frontier.com; felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 24, 2016 12:33 PM
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Availability of Winstrol
>
> There was someone who lives in the Milwaukee, WI area looking for a
> Holistic
> Vet - I have nieces who live in Madison, WI who found one there
> Full Circle Veterinary
> Holistic Veterinary Care
>
> I don't remember who and there are so many posts to go through
>
> Sandy W
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Lorrie
> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 5:18 PM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Availability of Winstrol
>
> Thank you very much Ardy.  Now to get my vet to comply.
>
> Lorrie
> -
>
> On 05-19, Ardy Robertson wrote:
> > Hi Lorrie,
> >
> > I found Winstrol (Stanozolol) at a compounding pharmacy called Diamond
> > Back
> > Drugs in Arizona. They offered it in other forms besides liquid, I can't
> > remember all of them so they might have it in pill form. I bought it in
> > liquid because that was easier for me to give to Tigger and he liked the
> > salmon flavor. I would let him smell the syringe before I gave it and he
> > did
> > not try to avoid it. The company's website is
> > http://www.diamondbackdrugs.com/   and their phone number is
> > 866-578-4420.
> >
> > I found them to be very good to work with, very efficient and also
> caring.
> > The company seems large, but they take time to talk with you individually
> > also. The vet had to fill out the prescription online, or fax it to them.
> > Then they would call me to verify the address, and for me to give them
> > payment by credit card. I paid $42 for a 25 day supply.
> >
> > Hope this helps. If they do not have pill form, you might be able to find
> > other sources by googling "compounding pharmacy veterinarian".
> > Ardy
> >
> >
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Re: [Felvtalk] Grieving, and need to understand about felv

[Christine Dundas]

Anne
First of all I'm very sorry for your loss.

I've been on both sides.  Just recently, I was dealing with FELV cat.  Very
anemic.  I kept holding off on putting her to sleep, trying different
things.  Ruthie had been maintaining. then started to go downhill fast.
The morning she passed, we were going to take her in to be put to sleep.

she was in terrible respiratory distress.  Our Vet would come in later that
morning.  30 mins before we were going to bring her in, she passed in my
husband's arms.

It was awful knowing that she suffered.

So you see, I feel guilty knowing we should have done it before she
suffered.
There is no right way with this awful virus.

Christine
On Nov 27, 2015 1:00 PM,  wrote:

> Hello. My name is Anne, and I just had to put my kitty, Sam, down on
> Wednesday, due to his having felv and being very ill.
>
> I am having those terrible self doubts now... I have had to let some
> furbabies go in the past, and I always have those doubts, even though I
> know it was the right thing for them.
>
> I am a cat rescue participant. I have had strays fixed, taken to vet,
> treated, and have found homes for some. I rescued Sam and his brother
> Domino, when they were young kittens, the babies of a feral/stray momma. An
> evil neighbor trapped their mom, brother, and sister, and took them to
> Animal friends in our town, where they were euthanized immediately... the
> animal warden made me aware of this when I called him, to talk about the
> neighbor trapping them.
>
> Anyway, Sam and Dom , and another rescued abandoned girl, Roxie, have been
> my only ones for the past few years. Sam and Dom are four years old. Sam
> was always sickly, with colds. the vet thought it was probably feline
> herpes, and he was treated for colds, and finally didn't get them anymore,
> though he began to have issues ... stomatitis. it was getting harder and
> harder to get it to clear up.
>
> I had Sam and Dom neutered when they were about six months old. I thought
> they had a felv shot at that time, but Wednesday, I learned that they had
> not.
>
> Sam was always happy, bouncy, and my little squirrel tailed kitty :), but
> his mouth became very inflamed and  I took him in to the vet. She gave him
> zenequin and prednisone. It wasn't working, and he became worse, not eating
> much, and I took him back. they then gave him fluids, and a depo medrol
> shot. I was to call back in two days. He became lethargic the day after the
> shot.. hardly walking, eyes became bloodshot and running a lot. I knew he
> was in trouble, and took him back in. They called me to say that they
> tested him and he was feline leukemia positive.
>
> I was so afraid that he was not going to get better. He was anemic by this
> time. petikia in his eyes, his gums terrible. not even standing by this
> point! I honestly could not imagine him coming back from this point, and
> asked them if it was the best thing to let him go. They said yes, that he
> was just going to keep going down hill (he was already bottomed out, in my
> opinion). So I went in, and held him while giving him freedom from his pain
> and suffering. It is breaking my heart and I need to hear that I did not do
> this prematurely I see things online now, where people say it can be
> treated.
>
> I have the other two, who seem very well. Roxie was a pet store cat, who
> was abandoned by a relative who was supposed to be caring for her. she had
> a micro chip and I was able to talk to her owner who was away at college. I
> am thinking that Roxie had had her vaccine for that. I will be having her
> tested soon, at another vets, where she has a treatment plan. The same for
> Domino, who I am worried about, although he has been through a broken  leg,
> an infection in the cast, and a long treatment before  his leg was able to
> be re -casted.  he has always been very healthy, but I am worried. I have
> been reading , searching, as to whether some cats may not get it, and I am
> hoping that my Domino is one of the lucky ones who may have had it and
> thrown it off (If I understand that process correctly).
>
> I am so sad, wondering if I could have given my Sam more time. The vets
> were not positive at all, and agreed that it was the best for Sam. I do not
> always believe vets, and don't have the utmost trust in this practice, but
> I also know that doubts are normal, when you have had to make this terrible
> choice, for your beloved furbaby.
>
> any reassurances are welcome.
> thank you,
> anne
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Re: [Felvtalk] My Little Ruthie

[Christine Dundas]

Thanks Maya
I remember about Merlot.  I wrote a condolence note, but I think it didn't
get posted for some reason.   Sending you good thoughts and prayers too.
This is a great group.

Christine
On Nov 19, 2015 1:01 PM, "Maya D'Alessio" <mde...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am so so sorry Christine. This virus is a scourge, and it has robbed
> you of a beautiful soul. I just lost Merlot three days ago, so I understand
> your pain, and can say that it will lessen with time.
>
> On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Christine Dundas <
> christinedun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Crossed over the bridge this morning.  She was the sweetest cat.  She had
>> a short life, 16 months.  But it was a good life and she knew she was
>> loved.  I hate this awful virus.
>>
>> Christine
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Re: [Felvtalk] My Little Ruthie

[Christine Dundas]

Thank you Margo.  Your kind words help.  It is comforting to know there are
people that get it.  Not all folks get it.  Maybe someday there won't be a
need for an FeLV group.  But for now,  it's been a great help.

Christine
On Nov 19, 2015 4:59 PM, "Margo" <toomanykitti...@earthlink.net> wrote:

>
> I'm so sorry, Christine,
>
>  Safe to the Bridge, Ruthie.
>
> Christine, her life was too short. But in those months I'm betting that
> she knew more love and joy than most cats see in 12-18 years.
>
> You did well.
>
> Margo
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Christine Dundas
> Sent: Nov 19, 2015 11:56 AM
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Subject: [Felvtalk] My Little Ruthie
>
> Crossed over the bridge this morning.  She was the sweetest cat.  She had
> a short life, 16 months.  But it was a good life and she knew she was
> loved.  I hate this awful virus.
>
> Christine
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[Felvtalk] My Little Ruthie

[Christine Dundas]

Crossed over the bridge this morning.  She was the sweetest cat.  She had a
short life, 16 months.  But it was a good life and she knew she was loved.
I hate this awful virus.

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Re: [Felvtalk] Lymph nodes

[Christine Dundas]

Maya
So sorry for your loss.  Prayers and thoughts are with you.  You were a
wonderful caretaker, compassionate and caring.

Christine
On Nov 17, 2015 7:59 AM, "Maya D'Alessio"  wrote:

> Merlot left us yesterday morning. Thank you to everyone for your support
> over the month, it has been incredible.
> On Nov 17, 2015 12:48 AM,  wrote:
>
>> They sense our love and concern.  I often bring a sick furbaby on my bed
>> and stay awake all night because I am afraid they will get worse and I will
>> not know in time to do something for them.  People think I am nuts, but I
>> cannot not be concerned.
>>
>>  Ardy Robertson  wrote:
>> > I think when you really love your cat, you are inclined to observe every
>> > little thing and try to understand how they are feeling based on their
>> > actions/behavior. That gives you the insight into knowing what works and
>> > what does not. They may have the book training, but nothing replaces
>> loving
>> > and observing.. and of course the love is returned. Our Tigger,
>> when he
>> > was at his sickest and we thought he would not make it through the
>> night,
>> > dragged himself into our bedroom during the night and could not get up
>> on
>> > the bed by any means, but laid on the floor on my hubby's side where he
>> felt
>> > safer being near his "mommy and daddy". (call me Cookoo)
>> >
>> >
>> > -Original Message-
>> > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf
>> Of
>> > Lorrie
>> > Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 9:02 AM
>> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Lymph nodes
>> >
>> > You got that right! I can tell they hate it that I am so knowledable
>> about
>> > cats, as it shows them up. Experience is the greatest teacher.
>> >
>> > Lorrie
>> >
>> >
>> > On 11-14, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:
>> >
>> > > Vets and doctors soon learn it is useless to argue with us.
>> > > Sometimes our experience is better than their training.
>> > >
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Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Stanozolol (Winstrol(R))

[Christine Dundas]

My FeLV cat, Ruthie, has nonregenerative anemia.  She was started on Epogen
2 weeks ago.  No improvement yet.  I mentioned Winstrol to our Vet.She
didn't think it would be effective, and there is the concern for liver
problems.  But she said she would give it a try
if I wanted to.

Christine
On Oct 23, 2015 9:26 PM, "Kelley S"  wrote:

> Parvo would be for dogs...cats cannot get parvoI don't know of any
> vets who recommend FIV vaccinations...they do not work well and the cat
> will always test positive for FIV after...
>
> On Fri, Oct 23, 2015 at 6:50 PM,  wrote:
>
>> To prevent the disease, you need to treat it and vets do not seem to get
>> that.  Only by treating and learning about it can we prevent it.
>>
>>  Ardy Robertson  wrote:
>> > Thank you very much for this information Amani.
>> >
>> > Possibly another reason they don’t want to treat FeLV+ cats is that
>> they somehow feel “getting rid” of them is helping to not spread the
>> disease. My thought is that most spreading is probably done from mother cat
>> to baby, and of course in those rare homes that have very large numbers of
>> poorly-cared-for cats. They are not really trusting owners of FeLV+ cats to
>> be responsible enough to not allow it to spread. I have also now read that
>> cats that are over 11 months of age probably have enough of an immune
>> system to not get the disease even if they are near positive cats. Although
>> I would not take that chance and ever let them run outdoors or be around
>> other cats.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Ardy
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf
>> Of Amani Oakley
>> > Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 11:03 PM
>> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> > Subject: [Felvtalk] FW: Stanozolol (Winstrol(R))
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Arty, again, this is an email I tried to post early this morning, but
>> for some reason it didn’t go through to the Listserve, so I am reposting:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > From: Amani Oakley
>> > Sent: October-21-15 11:51 AM
>> > To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'
>> > Subject: RE: [Felvtalk] Stanozolol (Winstrol(R))
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Arty, the Winstrol is an anabolic steroid so it really just works by
>> bulking up the body, repairing damaged tissue, and also has a strong
>> ability to treat serious anemia by working directly on the red blood cell
>> producing cells in the bone marrow and erythropoietin production in the
>> kidneys. Erythropoietin is the substance that the body produces that tells
>> it to make more red cells.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > It is NOT the same kind of steroid as prednisolone, etc., so it can be
>> used with other types of steroids, with pain meds and with antibiotics,
>> etc., without interfering with their activity.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > My frustration comes from the fact that this drug was basically pulled
>> because it is associated with doping scandals in professional athletes
>> (they use it to become stronger and faster and to heal and recover from
>> workouts faster), so it became a drug whose name you can’t mention and is
>> tough to get sometimes. Also, there was a scientific study suggesting liver
>> damage with its use, but the rest of the scientific literature just doesn’t
>> seem to have borne this out and it certainly isn’t my experience. So here
>> we have this relatively inexpensive, fairly effective option, with little
>> downside risk, and quick effects usually, and the vets would rather tell us
>> there is no hope and to euthanize our cats, than suggest this medication.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I just don’t get it, and I have some very good friends who are high up
>> in the echelons of the vet community, so believe me when I tell you that I
>> have had this discussion on many occasions!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Amani
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf
>> Of Ardy Robertson
>> > Sent: October-20-15 11:10 PM
>> > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
>> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Stanozolol (Winstrol(R))
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Thank you so much Amani – it really sounds like you have done your
>> homework!! And that’s just it – this happened so fast and took us so
>> off-guard that I didn’t have any knowledge of what to do. We took him in on
>> a Sunday night, and after putting some “puzzle pieces” together, I think he
>> was getting sick for a while and I just did not pick up on it. We had been
>> gone for a couple days, then we had company at our house so he was kind of
>> out of sight and I figured he just didn’t like the people, when actually he
>> usually loves people. He had felt hot a couple of times, but both times he
>> was lying on a window sill with the sun shining directly on him. Our
>> regular vet was out so a different animal hospital was filling in. They
>> gave him fluids and antibiotics as well as pain 

[Felvtalk] Ruthie Update

[Christine Dundas]

>
> Thanks for your kind response and thoughts.  I feel a little better
> knowing there is a chance Ruthie might live for several years.I am
> still learning how this group email works, so bear with me.  I guess there
> is no way to respond inline, on the board itself.


Ruthie is doing a little better, her fever has gone down.  She is home now,
but I'm bringing her back in for a check up.  I asked my vet to look into
immunotherapy, such as Interferon, and she said she would.  She thought it
might be expensive.  I won't say money is not an  issue, it is with
everyone.  But, we knew when we agreed to keep Ruthie, it might be a long
road, and we accepted that responsibility.

Thanks again.
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[Felvtalk] Ruthie

[Christine Dundas]

Hi All -
Ruthie is about a year and half.  My husband found her on the side of the
road when she was a tiny kitten, and brought her home, since I work with a
cat adoption association.  Unfortunately, she tested positive for FeLV, and
we just decided to keep her.  She had been doing really well, but yesterday
I took her to the vet because she was lethargic and not eating.  The Vet
said her liver tests were way off and she had a fever, so they are keeping
her and treating her with fluids, antibiotics and vitamins.  I read that
FeLV cats are susceptible to liver disorders.  I guess I am wondering if
this is something she may recover from with treatment, or may this be a
downhill course.  The vet was also going to test her for liver flukes.

Thank you.

Christine
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