I have a cat with FIV
Hello to all, i am new to this site, and looking for any info anyone has. My uncle reciently died and he had an indoor / outdoor cat. There was confusion as to who was first taking it in, well noone did. I drove the 45 min drive 3 times the first day to try to catch the cat. They locked it outside for 2 weeks! The neighbor helped me catch Fingers (the cat). I took it home and locked it in a spare bedroom away from my other cats. I finally convinced a family to take her in, with the exception I checked her out at the vet. Well, yesterday I found out she tested positive with FIV. I love this cat. Fingers has such a frendly personality. I know its a plus that she has extra fingers, but noone seems to want her now. I have contacted Tabbys Place which takes cat in with FIV.They won't take anymore cats due to space. I would keep her myself, but my one cat fights. If I am correct that is the only way they transmit the virus. I live in New Jersey, but am willing to do just about anything for this cat. Erin
Re: I have a cat with FIV
Michelle, I can only let fingers have the spare bedroom. see I rent and the room is 8 by 10. Not a horrible size, but unfair to ask her to live her life in. I'm really hoping to find her a home if I plaster the town with flyers and pictures. My roommates agreed to let me keep her on a month to month bases, reevaluating every month. I just hate this position I'm in. Erin On 12/20/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Erin, I know this is not ideal, but can you divide your house and keep Fingers but keep her separated from your other cat? I have 3 FeLV+ cats and one negative cat who I rescued, and my negative cat lives in our bedroom, laundry room, and bathroom, which are connected and separated by a door from the rest of the house. Not ideal at all, but workable. There are two FIV lists on yahoo and I found a home for an FIV+ cat on one of them last year, but it took a long time and we had to drive the cat 20 hours to his new home. Michelle
Re: I have a cat with FIV
Do you know anything about the vaccination for FIV? Is it possible to test positive with it? She was owned at one point, no vet records though. would the western blot be still positive if she was vaccinated? Or is there another test that you know of to clear up this situation? erin On 12/20/05, Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Before you get convinced that she is really positive for FIV – I would ask the vet to send a sample to test for Western Blot – I have 6 positive cats, but 2 cats ended up being false positive – did the vet run inside snap shot test or did it send it outside? Just so that we are clear, as I understand it, for FIV to bet transmitted, it requires for a FIV positive cat to bite a negative one – and not the other way around. There is a very active support group for FIV cats, you should join the list, lots of people on the list, they mix their positives with negatives, and none of negatives have become positive for anyone and I am one of them, too. I am hoping that you will find a way to keep the kitty - Here's the address – you will need to join through yahoo – please do, you get a lot of good information from this list on FIV – not worry too much.. Most of FIV positive cats do live a normal life span if they are indoor kitties – again I have 6 FIV kitties, and they are very healthy.. and some of them are older, too. Make sure that you join the FIVcats2 not FIVcats (most of the FIVcat group moved to FIVcats2 due to the harassment posting from a couple of the list members [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of erin moody Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 5:00 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: I have a cat with FIV Hello to all, i am new to this site, and looking for any info anyone has. My uncle reciently died and he had an indoor / outdoor cat. There was confusion as to who was first taking it in, well noone did. I drove the 45 min drive 3 times the first day to try to catch the cat. They locked it outside for 2 weeks! The neighbor helped me catch Fingers (the cat). I took it home and locked it in a spare bedroom away from my other cats. I finally convinced a family to take her in, with the exception I checked her out at the vet. Well, yesterday I found out she tested positive with FIV. I love this cat. Fingers has such a frendly personality. I know its a plus that she has extra fingers, but noone seems to want her now. I have contacted Tabbys Place which takes cat in with FIV.They won't take anymore cats due to space. I would keep her myself, but my one cat fights. If I am correct that is the only way they transmit the virus. I live in New Jersey, but am willing to do just about anything for this cat. Erin
Re: I have a cat with FIV
I can't believe that there isn't a known way to test. So many cats are in jeopardy due to the vaccination if the shelters don;t specially test them. Its a hard concept for me to grasp that they passed this vaccination without considering the outcome of lost or abandoned pets. ErinOn 12/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Erin~ That's just one of the things that bothers me about the FIV vaccine ~ once vaccinated w/ the vx., all cats will test POSITIVE for the FIV virus. I am pretty sure the cats will test positive on any of the tests. I am sure Hideyo or one of the group members who have more up to date news on the vaccine will chime in. It's a pity that in cases where a cat has no prior history, that even veterinarians still assume they have the virus. IMO, they should have addressed this before marketing the vaccine. Even if positive, FIV+ cats can live long and healthy lives. Best of luck to you Patti
Re: I have a cat with FIV
Well I canceled the vet today. With knowing that Fingers will test positive with the Western blot test if vaccinated. I wasn't close to my uncle. So i don't know Fingers History. My uncle had a few girlfriends and I have to guess the one of them bought him Fingers. So now I need to do some investigation. I will be randomly calling all vets in the area and try to talk to his girlfriends. I have more hope now. My uncle wasn't a huge animal lover, so him taking Fingers to the vet is somewhat unlikely. Though Fingers is spade so had to have gone to a vet at some point. And if vets are now giving the vaccination as routine shots then Im hoping that I can find records. Thank you everyone who has helped me. I'll let you know what I find out. erinOn 12/22/05, Belinda Sauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have heard that if you vaccinate for FIV the cat will test positivethereafter.-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Servicehttp://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design)http://HostDesign4U.com---BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: fund raising for my case
Hideyo, What is the problem? Is the court case because you have too many animals? If they are all taken care of I don't see why anyone would care. The law definitely needs to be changed then. I don't have alot of extra money, but count on me to help in any way that I can. ErinOn 12/22/05, Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: My dearest Kerry – Kerry, I know it sounds condescending to my original request to the post – please don't spend more money on me – you have given enough! I know you have lots of expenses for your kitty, too! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:29 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: fund raising for my case Dear Hideyo Hopefully you already got my pledge/email of 12/20. As I'm grounded in Chicago over the holidays this year, I've committed to covering our 24/7 department which means I get some extra $$ so please know you can count on another $300 from me for legal fees. Apart from the fact I very much want to help anyway, knowing it's for a specific great cause just made the prospect of working overtime hours during the holidays a whole lot more meaningful! (I'm also not much good at fund-raising per se, so to me this is the best way to help.) I think it's great that you're going ahead with this fight for animal rights and I feel honored to be able to help in any way I can! love & hugs, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: fund raising for my case Hi, everyone, I just wanted to let you guys know that the update situation of my situation with the city regarding violation of the pet limit law --- I think I am going to need a lawyer and thanks to Michelle, I thing I might found a lawyer with animal right locally.. I don't know whether it ends up going to district court or not at this point, but I will have to hire someone to represent me regardless as the city has been trying to take an advantage of me to set me up for some things already. I also have a criminal case coming up and probably hire someone else to represent me --- All said, Greg, my boy friend thinks it could cost probably a few thousands dollars for both depending on how far it goes --- as I really cannot afford to go through with it without having a lawyer, at the same time, I am not sure how I can also afford that much money at this time…. So, here I am, I am asking if anyone could or will be willing to pitch in for the attorney fees for my cases – If so, please contact me! Thank you very much for all the support and prayers!! Hideyo =00IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisorThis email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: I have a cat with FIV
So is the vaccination done with feline leukemia? So far every vet a called was helpful but swore that there is no vaccination to prevent FIV. The term VX was used, is that the vaccination? 3 out of 5 places I called told me to bring the cat in because it was hazardous to my other cats health. I would assume vets would know more about FIV then me, but obviously the don't. I am so glad I took Fingers in, if someone else had I could only imagine the outcome. Erin
Re: fund raising for my case
Hideyo, I'm trying to understand. are you now in violation of state or county laws? You would need to talk to the governing body in your town, invite them over and convince them to change the laws. But if someone on the board already doesn't like you my understanding is you have lost. See even if you are able to change the law you are still in violation if you have already been charged. which means that you will pay alot of money and time to still lose. Is the lawyer you hired well liked with the town officials? If not find a new lawyer. It is more important to find one well liked then knowledgeable. thats how politics play. You could try to get a city ordnance for being a shelter. but once again that might not work if they don't like you. Let me know all the terms of your court history. My mother Knows alot about these town rules, New Jersey though. I'll try and get as much inside scoop as i can. Erin
Re: I have a cat with FIV
I live in Somerset county. My uncle lived in Bucks county PA. Do you know of a good vet to talk to? ErinOn 12/22/05, Kat < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Erin,You said you were in NJ - Where-a-bouts?? (I'm up in the NW quadrant where Morris, Passaicand Sussex counties all come together.)Kat (Mew Jersey)On Thu, 22 Dec 2005, erin moody wrote:> Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:56:55 -0500> From: erin moody < [EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: I have a cat with FIV>> So is the vaccination done with feline leukemia? So far every vet a called> was helpful but swore that there is no vaccination to prevent FIV. The term > VX was used, is that the vaccination? 3 out of 5 places I called told me to> bring the cat in because it was hazardous to my other cats health. I would> assume vets would know more about FIV then me, but obviously the don't. I am > so glad I took Fingers in, if someone else had I could only imagine the> outcome. Erin>
Re: fund raising for my case
Hideyo send me all the info you can on your case, I'll check some resources I have and hopefully get back to you tonight. ErinOn 12/22/05, erin moody <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:Hideyo, I'm trying to understand. are you now in violation of state or county laws? You would need to talk to the governing body in your town, invite them over and convince them to change the laws. But if someone on the board already doesn't like you my understanding is you have lost. See even if you are able to change the law you are still in violation if you have already been charged. which means that you will pay alot of money and time to still lose. Is the lawyer you hired well liked with the town officials? If not find a new lawyer. It is more important to find one well liked then knowledgeable. thats how politics play. You could try to get a city ordnance for being a shelter. but once again that might not work if they don't like you. Let me know all the terms of your court history. My mother Knows alot about these town rules, New Jersey though. I'll try and get as much inside scoop as i can. Erin
Re: fund raising for my case
Hideyo, It sounds as though you're in better shape then I thought. I hate when people get such power trips. If you have ins then use them. I just know if your in violation now there is a slight chance that they will take your pets away. That is if the city attorney decides to pull strings. keep me posted. Erin
Re: Vets near Somerset Co. (was: I have a cat with FIV)
Michelle , I live in Neshanic Station. I went to Dr Reynolds in ? Hunderton county off Rt 12. THey were great. By far the only vet that has given me straight answers. Its just he hasn't heard of this vaccine. So of course doesn't help with my search. He said he'd look into for me though. Erin
Re: I have a cat with FIV
Bad news. Fingers does have FIV. She hasn't been to a vet in 6 years, which also means shes 8 or 9. Also older then i expected. So now the search continues for a loving home. I really hope i find one. Erin
Re: Check out Feline Miliary Dermatitis ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.
Wow I thought that was informative. thanks Michelle, The cat I took in has a scabby back end, which I thought was due to the cold and damp condition of being locked outside. But recently shes been vomiting hair and undigested food. Which I just assumed shes eating to fast. So thanks for the link. Erin
Re: Vitamin C for leukemia?
elizabeth, I'm going on what i've always thought to be true about anemia. The best is boost the oxygen-carrying capacity, so coked liver is good or iron and B vitamins. Be careful with the vitamins though a little goes a long way. Defective production of red blood cells by the bone marrow may lead to tumors, which sounds like Tiggies problem. How long has she been anemic? I would feed her one ounce of liver a day for one or two weeks. Hope that helps..Erin
