Re: [Felvtalk] testing a new cat ~ when and what test
Hi Laurie, Personally we only test cats once with the SNAP test if it comes back negative. We start the vaccination series immediately upon getting a negative SNAP result. Certainly I wouldn't go to the expense of an IFA if you have a previous negative SNAP test. But, as everything, it is an individual decision. Here is a chart from the main site that may help you. http://www.felineleukemia.org/felvhlth.html On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 6:01 PM, Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I rescued a mama kitty and one kitten 2 months ago. Both mama and kitten tested negative for FeLV August 3. Mama stayed at vet office for 19 days. Lots of cats go through there because she is low cost SN who works with rescue. Mama has been at my house in a two room suite (with 2 sets of doors between her and my cats) for a month. I am taking her to local vet tomorrow for a check up (she has had a big belly since arrivinghas lost some of it with controlled feeding). I want to make sure she is healthy before exposing her to my five negatives. I am hoping to keep her. She's pretty timid and has a tendency to bite while she is grooming me so I worry about placing her in an adoptive home. I plan to have her tested for FeLV a second time tomorrow. Should I do the SNAP again or the one that tests bone marrow? Is 30 days in my house long enough or should I wait longer? She was in a cage at vet's office but the high cat traffic does concern me. Thanks! Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] testing a new cat ~ when and what test
Most people will probably suggest another test, but I would be satisfied with another snap test. If all your own cats are negative and vaccinated I doubt there would be a problem. (Seriously doubt. like 99-1) even if she tested positive and you mixed her with adult vaccinated cats. Also, when I say my adults are vaccinated I don't mean that they are vaccinated yearly. When they were kittens they got their first dose and a booster. Then I vaccinate again the 2nd and 3rd year. After that, I don't vaccinate them anymore. And I've never had the virus transferred even though I've brought in several positives. tonya Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I rescued a mama kitty and one kitten 2 months ago. Both mama and kitten tested negative for FeLV August 3. Mama stayed at vet office for 19 days. Lots of cats go through there because she is low cost SN who works with rescue. Mama has been at my house in a two room suite (with 2 sets of doors between her and my cats) for a month. I am taking her to local vet tomorrow for a check up (she has had a big belly since arrivinghas lost some of it with controlled feeding). I want to make sure she is healthy before exposing her to my five negatives. I am hoping to keep her. She's pretty timid and has a tendency to bite while she is grooming me so I worry about placing her in an adoptive home. I plan to have her tested for FeLV a second time tomorrow. Should I do the SNAP again or the one that tests bone marrow? Is 30 days in my house long enough or should I wait longer? She was in a cage at vet's office but the high cat traffic does concern me. Thanks! Laurie ___ 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] testing a new cat ~ when and what test
Internal med specialist suggested the SNAP and if it came back Positive, to do the bone marrow test. Both she and general practice vet said it would be good timing to test now. I am pleased to tell you Tessa tested negative for FeLV and FIV. However, she had a flea...and had been treated with Frontline in August. SO I am discouraged because at least one of my other cats has flea allergies. There is a new med that you give the cat every other day that kills the flea as it starts to bite. She will have that for 5 doses. BTW Tonya, thanks for responding. I, too, no longer vaccinate for FeLV. My cats have had several annuals following the first dose and booster. My general practice vet believes that the first and booster and one annual are sufficient. L -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonya Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 5:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] testing a new cat ~ when and what test Most people will probably suggest another test, but I would be satisfied with another snap test. If all your own cats are negative and vaccinated I doubt there would be a problem. (Seriously doubt. like 99-1) even if she tested positive and you mixed her with adult vaccinated cats. Also, when I say my adults are vaccinated I don't mean that they are vaccinated yearly. When they were kittens they got their first dose and a booster. Then I vaccinate again the 2nd and 3rd year. After that, I don't vaccinate them anymore. And I've never had the virus transferred even though I've brought in several positives. tonya Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I rescued a mama kitty and one kitten 2 months ago. Both mama and kitten tested negative for FeLV August 3. Mama stayed at vet office for 19 days. Lots of cats go through there because she is low cost SN who works with rescue. Mama has been at my house in a two room suite (with 2 sets of doors between her and my cats) for a month. I am taking her to local vet tomorrow for a check up (she has had a big belly since arrivinghas lost some of it with controlled feeding). I want to make sure she is healthy before exposing her to my five negatives. I am hoping to keep her. She's pretty timid and has a tendency to bite while she is grooming me so I worry about placing her in an adoptive home. I plan to have her tested for FeLV a second time tomorrow. Should I do the SNAP again or the one that tests bone marrow? Is 30 days in my house long enough or should I wait longer? She was in a cage at vet's office but the high cat traffic does concern me. Thanks! Laurie ___ 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] testing a new cat ~ when and what test
I rescued a mama kitty and one kitten 2 months ago. Both mama and kitten tested negative for FeLV August 3. Mama stayed at vet office for 19 days. Lots of cats go through there because she is low cost SN who works with rescue. Mama has been at my house in a two room suite (with 2 sets of doors between her and my cats) for a month. I am taking her to local vet tomorrow for a check up (she has had a big belly since arrivinghas lost some of it with controlled feeding). I want to make sure she is healthy before exposing her to my five negatives. I am hoping to keep her. She's pretty timid and has a tendency to bite while she is grooming me so I worry about placing her in an adoptive home. I plan to have her tested for FeLV a second time tomorrow. Should I do the SNAP again or the one that tests bone marrow? Is 30 days in my house long enough or should I wait longer? She was in a cage at vet's office but the high cat traffic does concern me. Thanks! Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
