Re: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment

2010-06-23 Thread Sharyl
Fernanda, first thank you for rescuing Tommy.  He sounds adorable.  Others have 
commented about retesting Tommy after 60-90 days.  Another option is to use 
these 2 months to vaccinate your cat.  The FeLV vaccine consists of 2 shots 3-4 
weeks apart.

I mix my positive and negative cats but my negatives are current on their FeLV 
vaccine.

I have used the Mega C but it did not seem to help my positives.  Others have 
had better luck with it.
Sharyl

--- On Tue, 6/22/10, Fernanda Barreto fbarret...@hotmail.com wrote:

 From: Fernanda Barreto fbarret...@hotmail.com
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 4:51 PM
 
 Hello all:
 
  
 
 This weekend I got lost driving in an industrial part of my
 town.  Suddenly in the middle of the street, I see a
 tiny kitten.  Luckily I was able to avoid hitting him,
 as was the car behind me.  I quickly got out of my car
 and approached the kitten.  Imagine my surprise when he
 willingly and eagerly came running right up to me.  I
 scooped him up and continued on my way.  
 
  
 
 I noticed when I tried to feed him that something wasn't
 quite right.  He kept falling over and seemed very
 uncoordinated, even for a kitten.  I took him to the
 emergency vet where I was told that he had some kind of
 neurological disorder that was presenting itself in his
 legs.  Basically he is just going to be clumsy. 
 The vet said it could be a static problem and not get any
 worse or it could be progressive, at which time we would
 have to discuss other options.  
 
  
 
 She also recommended the FeLV/FIV test.  Sadly, he
 came up a weak positive for FeLV.  The vet said this
 may be the cause of the neurological disorder or the two
 could be unrelated.  Also his pupils were not well
 dilated (the vet did not go on to explain what effect that
 has).  When the vet gave me the positive results, she
 asked if I wanted to put him to sleep.  In the mere 4
 hours we had spent together, this little 6 week old kitten
 had won my heart and I just couldn't put him to sleep. 
 Although he is clumsy (it's actually really cute and I
 believe he will soon learn to compensate for it), you really
 don't notice the neurological impairment unless you are
 looking for it; and he's happy and pain-free
 otherwise.   
 
  
 
 But of course there is a problem.  I have already have
 a FeLV negative cat at home and I don't want to risk
 exposing her.  I was able to take the little guy, who
 we named Tommy, to my boyfriend's, but my cat and I are
 moving in with him in 2 months, so this likely cannot be a
 permanent home.
 
  
 
 So this is why I have turned to this group.  I would
 like to take the time I have to try to get Tommy in the best
 health I can.  I did some research and found out about
 Mega C plus, interferon and LTCI.  I would like to
 speak to someone in depth about these options, but my vet
 just doesn't have experience in this area.  
 
  
 
 1.  Does anyone know a good vet that will help treat
 the FeLV in the Los Angeles area - preferable
 Glendale/Pasadena/the San Fernando valley area.
 
 2.  If I am in successful in getting him to the point
 where he tests negative, can he stay with my FeLV negative
 cat.  She's older and will likely want nothing to do
 with him so I am not too worried about them directly
 interacting.  But I am worried that they may share toys
 or bowls.
 
 3.  Does anyone know of any rescue organizations that
 would take on a FeLV positive kitten?
 
  
 
 My boyfriend and I already love and adore Tommy, but we
 understand that we must do what is best for him.  It's
 just confusing trying to figure out what that is.  I
 would welcome and suggestions or advise.
 
  
 
 Thank you,
 
  
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment

2010-06-23 Thread Natalie
I'm sorry, don't have much time right now to write more, but if this kitten
is only 6 weeks old, tests are almost always questionable at such an early
age, if not false (mostly positive false). - This baby's immune system has
not yet developed and what shows as positive, may only have been exposure to
the virus at this point! Good nutrition and supplements would be the best
course right now until it can be retested after at least one month!  If the
kitten turns out to be positive, then you may want to consider other
treatments, but LTCI has not yet been completely proven and as far as I
know, must be continued for life. I have had, and still have many FIV+ cats
at our house. Never any problems. Natalie


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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sara Kasteleyn
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 6:10 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment


Hi Fernanda,

I have included a link from the Imulen (LTCI) website that lists vet clinics
by geographical area using their products, so they must have some
familiarity with FeLV and FIV.
http://www.imulan.com/felv-fiv-treatment.html There appear to be several in
the greater LA area.  I believe there is one is Sherman Oaks.  

Others on the list will be better to direct you to shelter situations.
Bless you for taking this little kitten into your care.

Sara

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Sent: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:51:23 -0700
Subject: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment


Hello all:



This weekend I got lost driving in an industrial part of my town. Suddenly
in the middle of the street, I see a tiny kitten. Luckily I was able to
avoid hitting him, as was the car behind me. I quickly got out of my car and
approached the kitten. Imagine my surprise when he willingly and eagerly
came running right up to me. I scooped him up and continued on my way. 



I noticed when I tried to feed him that something wasn't quite right. He
kept falling over and seemed very uncoordinated, even for a kitten. I took
him to the emergency vet where I was told that he had some kind of
neurological disorder that was presenting itself in his legs. Basically he
is just going to be clumsy. The vet said it could be a static problem and
not get any worse or it could be progressive, at which time we would have to
discuss other options. 



She also recommended the FeLV/FIV test. Sadly, he came up a weak positive
for FeLV. The vet said this may be the cause of the neurological disorder or
the two could be unrelated. Also his pupils were not well dilated (the vet
did not go on to explain what effect that has). When the vet gave me the
positive results, she asked if I wanted to put him to sleep. In the mere 4
hours we had spent together, this little 6 week old kitten had won my heart
and I just couldn't put him to sleep. Although he is clumsy (it's actually
really cute and I believe he will soon learn to compensate for it), you
really don't notice the neurological impairment unless you are looking for
it; and he's happy and pain-free otherwise. 



But of course there is a problem. I have already have a FeLV negative cat at
home and I don't want to risk exposing her. I was able to take the little
guy, who we named Tommy, to my boyfriend's, but my cat and I are moving in
with him in 2 months, so this likely cannot be a permanent home.



So this is why I have turned to this group. I would like to take the time I
have to try to get Tommy in the best health I can. I did some research and
found out about Mega C plus, interferon and LTCI. I would like to speak to
someone in depth about these options, but my vet just doesn't have
experience in this area. 



1. Does anyone know a good vet that will help treat the FeLV in the Los
Angeles area - preferable Glendale/Pasadena/the San Fernando valley area.

2. If I am in successful in getting him to the point where he tests
negative, can he stay with my FeLV negative cat. She's older and will likely
want nothing to do with him so I am not too worried about them directly
interacting. But I am worried that they may share toys or bowls.

3. Does anyone know of any rescue organizations that would take on a FeLV
positive kitten?



My boyfriend and I already love and adore Tommy, but we understand that we
must do what is best for him. It's just confusing trying to figure out what
that is. I would welcome and suggestions or advise.



Thank you,



Fernanda

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[Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment

2010-06-22 Thread Fernanda Barreto

Hello all:

 

This weekend I got lost driving in an industrial part of my town.  Suddenly in 
the middle of the street, I see a tiny kitten.  Luckily I was able to avoid 
hitting him, as was the car behind me.  I quickly got out of my car and 
approached the kitten.  Imagine my surprise when he willingly and eagerly came 
running right up to me.  I scooped him up and continued on my way.  

 

I noticed when I tried to feed him that something wasn't quite right.  He kept 
falling over and seemed very uncoordinated, even for a kitten.  I took him to 
the emergency vet where I was told that he had some kind of neurological 
disorder that was presenting itself in his legs.  Basically he is just going to 
be clumsy.  The vet said it could be a static problem and not get any worse or 
it could be progressive, at which time we would have to discuss other options.  

 

She also recommended the FeLV/FIV test.  Sadly, he came up a weak positive for 
FeLV.  The vet said this may be the cause of the neurological disorder or the 
two could be unrelated.  Also his pupils were not well dilated (the vet did not 
go on to explain what effect that has).  When the vet gave me the positive 
results, she asked if I wanted to put him to sleep.  In the mere 4 hours we had 
spent together, this little 6 week old kitten had won my heart and I just 
couldn't put him to sleep.  Although he is clumsy (it's actually really cute 
and I believe he will soon learn to compensate for it), you really don't notice 
the neurological impairment unless you are looking for it; and he's happy and 
pain-free otherwise.   

 

But of course there is a problem.  I have already have a FeLV negative cat at 
home and I don't want to risk exposing her.  I was able to take the little guy, 
who we named Tommy, to my boyfriend's, but my cat and I are moving in with him 
in 2 months, so this likely cannot be a permanent home.

 

So this is why I have turned to this group.  I would like to take the time I 
have to try to get Tommy in the best health I can.  I did some research and 
found out about Mega C plus, interferon and LTCI.  I would like to speak to 
someone in depth about these options, but my vet just doesn't have experience 
in this area.  

 

1.  Does anyone know a good vet that will help treat the FeLV in the Los 
Angeles area - preferable Glendale/Pasadena/the San Fernando valley area.

2.  If I am in successful in getting him to the point where he tests negative, 
can he stay with my FeLV negative cat.  She's older and will likely want 
nothing to do with him so I am not too worried about them directly interacting. 
 But I am worried that they may share toys or bowls.

3.  Does anyone know of any rescue organizations that would take on a FeLV 
positive kitten?

 

My boyfriend and I already love and adore Tommy, but we understand that we must 
do what is best for him.  It's just confusing trying to figure out what that 
is.  I would welcome and suggestions or advise.

 

Thank you,

 

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Re: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment

2010-06-22 Thread Hotmail Junk
Our FeLV cat (who now tests negative), stays in his own room, which is  
my bedroom, cat tree, litter box and all. He is fine with it. We used  
LTCI with good results. Best wishes!


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On Jun 22, 2010, at 1:51 PM, Fernanda Barreto fbarret...@hotmail.com  
wrote:




Hello all:



This weekend I got lost driving in an industrial part of my town.   
Suddenly in the middle of the street, I see a tiny kitten.  Luckily  
I was able to avoid hitting him, as was the car behind me.  I  
quickly got out of my car and approached the kitten.  Imagine my  
surprise when he willingly and eagerly came running right up to me.   
I scooped him up and continued on my way.




I noticed when I tried to feed him that something wasn't quite  
right.  He kept falling over and seemed very uncoordinated, even for  
a kitten.  I took him to the emergency vet where I was told that he  
had some kind of neurological disorder that was presenting itself in  
his legs.  Basically he is just going to be clumsy.  The vet said it  
could be a static problem and not get any worse or it could be  
progressive, at which time we would have to discuss other options.




She also recommended the FeLV/FIV test.  Sadly, he came up a weak  
positive for FeLV.  The vet said this may be the cause of the  
neurological disorder or the two could be unrelated.  Also his  
pupils were not well dilated (the vet did not go on to explain what  
effect that has).  When the vet gave me the positive results, she  
asked if I wanted to put him to sleep.  In the mere 4 hours we had  
spent together, this little 6 week old kitten had won my heart and I  
just couldn't put him to sleep.  Although he is clumsy (it's  
actually really cute and I believe he will soon learn to compensate  
for it), you really don't notice the neurological impairment unless  
you are looking for it; and he's happy and pain-free otherwise.




But of course there is a problem.  I have already have a FeLV  
negative cat at home and I don't want to risk exposing her.  I was  
able to take the little guy, who we named Tommy, to my boyfriend's,  
but my cat and I are moving in with him in 2 months, so this likely  
cannot be a permanent home.




So this is why I have turned to this group.  I would like to take  
the time I have to try to get Tommy in the best health I can.  I did  
some research and found out about Mega C plus, interferon and LTCI.   
I would like to speak to someone in depth about these options, but  
my vet just doesn't have experience in this area.




1.  Does anyone know a good vet that will help treat the FeLV in the  
Los Angeles area - preferable Glendale/Pasadena/the San Fernando  
valley area.


2.  If I am in successful in getting him to the point where he tests  
negative, can he stay with my FeLV negative cat.  She's older and  
will likely want nothing to do with him so I am not too worried  
about them directly interacting.  But I am worried that they may  
share toys or bowls.


3.  Does anyone know of any rescue organizations that would take on  
a FeLV positive kitten?




My boyfriend and I already love and adore Tommy, but we understand  
that we must do what is best for him.  It's just confusing trying to  
figure out what that is.  I would welcome and suggestions or advise.




Thank you,



Fernanda

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Re: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment

2010-06-22 Thread Sara Kasteleyn

Hi Fernanda,

I have included a link from the Imulen (LTCI) website that lists vet clinics by 
geographical area using their products, so they must have some familiarity with 
FeLV and FIV.  http://www.imulan.com/felv-fiv-treatment.html There appear to be 
several in the greater LA area.  I believe there is one is Sherman Oaks.  

Others on the list will be better to direct you to shelter situations.  Bless 
you for taking this little kitten into your care.

Sara

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From: Fernanda Barreto fbarret...@hotmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:51:23 -0700
Subject: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment


Hello all:



This weekend I got lost driving in an industrial part of my town. Suddenly in 
the middle of the street, I see a tiny kitten. Luckily I was able to avoid 
hitting him, as was the car behind me. I quickly got out of my car and 
approached the kitten. Imagine my surprise when he willingly and eagerly came 
running right up to me. I scooped him up and continued on my way. 



I noticed when I tried to feed him that something wasn't quite right. He kept 
falling over and seemed very uncoordinated, even for a kitten. I took him to 
the emergency vet where I was told that he had some kind of neurological 
disorder that was presenting itself in his legs. Basically he is just going to 
be clumsy. The vet said it could be a static problem and not get any worse or 
it could be progressive, at which time we would have to discuss other options. 



She also recommended the FeLV/FIV test. Sadly, he came up a weak positive for 
FeLV. The vet said this may be the cause of the neurological disorder or the 
two could be unrelated. Also his pupils were not well dilated (the vet did not 
go on to explain what effect that has). When the vet gave me the positive 
results, she asked if I wanted to put him to sleep. In the mere 4 hours we had 
spent together, this little 6 week old kitten had won my heart and I just 
couldn't put him to sleep. Although he is clumsy (it's actually really cute and 
I believe he will soon learn to compensate for it), you really don't notice the 
neurological impairment unless you are looking for it; and he's happy and 
pain-free otherwise. 



But of course there is a problem. I have already have a FeLV negative cat at 
home and I don't want to risk exposing her. I was able to take the little guy, 
who we named Tommy, to my boyfriend's, but my cat and I are moving in with him 
in 2 months, so this likely cannot be a permanent home.



So this is why I have turned to this group. I would like to take the time I 
have to try to get Tommy in the best health I can. I did some research and 
found out about Mega C plus, interferon and LTCI. I would like to speak to 
someone in depth about these options, but my vet just doesn't have experience 
in this area. 



1. Does anyone know a good vet that will help treat the FeLV in the Los Angeles 
area - preferable Glendale/Pasadena/the San Fernando valley area.

2. If I am in successful in getting him to the point where he tests negative, 
can he stay with my FeLV negative cat. She's older and will likely want nothing 
to do with him so I am not too worried about them directly interacting. But I 
am worried that they may share toys or bowls.

3. Does anyone know of any rescue organizations that would take on a FeLV 
positive kitten?



My boyfriend and I already love and adore Tommy, but we understand that we must 
do what is best for him. It's just confusing trying to figure out what that is. 
I would welcome and suggestions or advise.



Thank you,



Fernanda

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Re: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment

2010-06-22 Thread Kim

I assume you are only guessing that the kitten is only 6 weeks old since you
just found him out on the streetanyway, there are a lot of false
positives in young kittens.  I assume it was the ELISA test?  I would
recommend having him tested again.  The vet will usually do the IFA test
after the ELISA.  A lot of times young kittens test positive due to exposure
only and they really Aren't really FeLV+.  It could very well be a false
positive result.  

I have several cats with neurological disorders.  I do rescue and keep the
ones that most people do not want.  I consider that decision their loss and
my gain as ALL of my neurological kitties are such sweeties and so deserving
of a good life.  Most of my neurological disorders cats have CH.  (Cereberal
Hypoplasia)

I praise you for stopping to rescue this kitten, taking him to the vet and
wanting the very best for him. 

I wish you the very best and thanks again for helping this kitten.

Kim 



 
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Fernanda Barreto
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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment



Hello all:

 

This weekend I got lost driving in an industrial part of my town.  Suddenly
in the middle of the street, I see a tiny kitten.  Luckily I was able to
avoid hitting him, as was the car behind me.  I quickly got out of my car
and approached the kitten.  Imagine my surprise when he willingly and
eagerly came running right up to me.  I scooped him up and continued on my
way.  

 

I noticed when I tried to feed him that something wasn't quite right.  He
kept falling over and seemed very uncoordinated, even for a kitten.  I took
him to the emergency vet where I was told that he had some kind of
neurological disorder that was presenting itself in his legs.  Basically he
is just going to be clumsy.  The vet said it could be a static problem and
not get any worse or it could be progressive, at which time we would have to
discuss other options.  

 

She also recommended the FeLV/FIV test.  Sadly, he came up a weak positive
for FeLV.  The vet said this may be the cause of the neurological disorder
or the two could be unrelated.  Also his pupils were not well dilated (the
vet did not go on to explain what effect that has).  When the vet gave me
the positive results, she asked if I wanted to put him to sleep.  In the
mere 4 hours we had spent together, this little 6 week old kitten had won my
heart and I just couldn't put him to sleep.  Although he is clumsy (it's
actually really cute and I believe he will soon learn to compensate for it),
you really don't notice the neurological impairment unless you are looking
for it; and he's happy and pain-free otherwise.   

 

But of course there is a problem.  I have already have a FeLV negative cat
at home and I don't want to risk exposing her.  I was able to take the
little guy, who we named Tommy, to my boyfriend's, but my cat and I are
moving in with him in 2 months, so this likely cannot be a permanent home.

 

So this is why I have turned to this group.  I would like to take the time I
have to try to get Tommy in the best health I can.  I did some research and
found out about Mega C plus, interferon and LTCI.  I would like to speak to
someone in depth about these options, but my vet just doesn't have
experience in this area.  

 

1.  Does anyone know a good vet that will help treat the FeLV in the Los
Angeles area - preferable Glendale/Pasadena/the San Fernando valley area.

2.  If I am in successful in getting him to the point where he tests
negative, can he stay with my FeLV negative cat.  She's older and will
likely want nothing to do with him so I am not too worried about them
directly interacting.  But I am worried that they may share toys or bowls.

3.  Does anyone know of any rescue organizations that would take on a FeLV
positive kitten?

 

My boyfriend and I already love and adore Tommy, but we understand that we
must do what is best for him.  It's just confusing trying to figure out what
that is.  I would welcome and suggestions or advise.

 

Thank you,

 

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Re: [Felvtalk] Vet referral and FeLV treatment

2010-06-22 Thread Emeraldkittee
Thanks for rescuing this little guy!  I emailed my friend in LA to see if she 
recommends a vet who will work with you and determine if the guy is really 
positive. She also works with a rescue, so I asked her about any suggestions.  
I agree, an IFA test would be a good bet, but I am not sure what is the best 
time to do so.  You might also try asking for a vet recommendation at rescues.  
Try Much Love http://www.muchlove.org/, Kitten Rescue (www.kittenrescue.org), 
and FixNation for suggestions.   Also, in Van Nuys, they sometimes take FIVs, 
so perhaps someone could help there with this baby 
http://www.petorphansfund.org/.  Also, it would be worth checking Best Friends 
out since they have alot of LA connections now - www.bestfriends.org. 
 
If you can keep him for 2 mos, it's great since it buys you time to make some 
inquiries and determine his status.  I wonder if it's cerebellar hypoplasia he 
has?  I have a cat with a very mild form of this but have seen others with more 
extreme cases and they live normal lives.
 
as far as if he tests negative later could he live with your current kitty and 
boyfriend - I would think after a series of tests that show he's negative, I 
personally would feel comfortable.  others may chime in with more knowledge, 
but you might consider vaccinating your girl kitty for FeLV (you'll need to 
plan it since there is a booster involved a few wks later i believe).  It seems 
there's alot of info out there stating that the risks are typically for younger 
cats, so if Tommy ends up negative, your girl is vaccinated and is an adult, 
adding him to your family is something to consider!!
 
I think the rescue groups would be more willing to work with you too b/c you 
are not just trying to dump an animal but have already gone to lengths to 
ensure his safety.  I commend your quick efforts to help him - it's SO 
wonderful to hear.
 
Please keep us posted on little Tommy! your boyfriend sounds awesome too! I'll 
let you know if I hear from my friend soon.
 
Shannon

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Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 4:28 PM


Our FeLV cat (who now tests negative), stays in his own room, which is my 
bedroom, cat tree, litter box and all. He is fine with it. We used LTCI with 
good results. Best wishes!

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 Hello all:
 
 
 
 This weekend I got lost driving in an industrial part of my town.  Suddenly 
 in the middle of the street, I see a tiny kitten.  Luckily I was able to 
 avoid hitting him, as was the car behind me.  I quickly got out of my car and 
 approached the kitten.  Imagine my surprise when he willingly and eagerly 
 came running right up to me.  I scooped him up and continued on my way.
 
 
 
 I noticed when I tried to feed him that something wasn't quite right.  He 
 kept falling over and seemed very uncoordinated, even for a kitten.  I took 
 him to the emergency vet where I was told that he had some kind of 
 neurological disorder that was presenting itself in his legs.  Basically he 
 is just going to be clumsy.  The vet said it could be a static problem and 
 not get any worse or it could be progressive, at which time we would have to 
 discuss other options.
 
 
 
 She also recommended the FeLV/FIV test.  Sadly, he came up a weak positive 
 for FeLV.  The vet said this may be the cause of the neurological disorder or 
 the two could be unrelated.  Also his pupils were not well dilated (the vet 
 did not go on to explain what effect that has).  When the vet gave me the 
 positive results, she asked if I wanted to put him to sleep.  In the mere 4 
 hours we had spent together, this little 6 week old kitten had won my heart 
 and I just couldn't put him to sleep.  Although he is clumsy (it's actually 
 really cute and I believe he will soon learn to compensate for it), you 
 really don't notice the neurological impairment unless you are looking for 
 it; and he's happy and pain-free otherwise.
 
 
 
 But of course there is a problem.  I have already have a FeLV negative cat at 
 home and I don't want to risk exposing her.  I was able to take the little 
 guy, who we named Tommy, to my boyfriend's, but my cat and I are moving in 
 with him in 2 months, so this likely cannot be a permanent home.
 
 
 
 So this is why I have turned to this group.  I would like to take the time I 
 have to try to get Tommy in the best health I can.  I did some research and 
 found out about Mega C plus, interferon and LTCI.  I would like to speak to 
 someone in depth about these options, but my vet just doesn't have experience 
 in this area.
 
 
 
 1.  Does anyone know a good vet that will help treat the FeLV in the Los 
 Angeles area - preferable Glendale/Pasadena/the San Fernando valley