Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
BUT, MC, Have you ever heard that it was beneficial? That's what this lady's vet was saying. Gloria On Feb 27, 2007, at 6:25 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria On Feb 26, 2007, at 11:41 PM, Kelly L wrote: At 06:29 PM 2/26/2007, you wrote: Oh I totally understand. The FELV vaccine is one I hate to use. I have had very healthy negative cats have horrible reactions to it. I dread using it, and I make sure I have the necessary meds incase they do have a reaction. and with an immune compromised cat it could be worse i agree. I would not feel comfortable mixing a known positive with non vaccinated negatives and if finances was an issue as the test can be expensive I would error on the side of caution, We just do the best we can and weight the potential outcomes. Kelly the main reason I don't like to vaccinate positives is I had one cat that was very healthy despite the FeLV+ status and the vet accidently gave him the vaccine, he went down hill immediately and then diedNOW, I doubt there was a connection, but. it was my vets who said don't vaccinate the positives and this was an honest mix up (I have many cats and brought them en mass for vaccines...) so if I know they are positive, I don't vaccinate. Tracy No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
Gloria, Once upon a time there was a thread on the list talking about the possible benefits of vaccinating a pos cat. Maybe it was something that you posted about these particular kitties from OK? Some healthy animals have adverse reactions to vaccines of any sort, it may have more to do with the stress of dealing with the vaccine then the fact that it is the felv vac in particular. After all, it is never recommended to vaccinate an animal that is showing symptoms of any kind. Perhaps the theory of not vaccinating a felv pos asymptomatic cat comes from the fear that the stress will activate the virus, and not necessarily anything in particular about the felv vac in and of itself. I wouldn't vac a felv pos cat for felv on purpose, not unless I could be convinced about the possible benefits. I also wouldn't vac a pos cat for rabies because there is little chance of my house cat coming in contact with disease. Nina Gloria Lane wrote: BUT, MC, Have you ever heard that it was beneficial? That's what this lady's vet was saying. Gloria On Feb 27, 2007, at 6:25 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, *Gloria Lane* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
no, i've never heard that it was of any benefit. On 2/28/07, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BUT, MC, Have you ever heard that it was beneficial? That's what this lady's vet was saying. Gloria On Feb 27, 2007, at 6:25 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria On Feb 26, 2007, at 11:41 PM, Kelly L wrote: At 06:29 PM 2/26/2007, you wrote: Oh I totally understand. The FELV vaccine is one I *hate* to use. I have had very healthy negative cats have horrible reactions to it. I dread using it, and I make sure I have the necessary meds incase they do have a reaction. and with an immune compromised cat it could be worse i agree. I would not feel comfortable mixing a known positive with non vaccinated negatives and if finances was an issue as the test can be expensive I would error on the side of caution, We just do the best we can and weight the potential outcomes. Kelly the main reason I don't like to vaccinate positives is I had one cat that was very healthy despite the FeLV+ status and the vet accidently gave him the vaccine, he went down hill immediately and then diedNOW, I doubt there was a connection, but. it was my vets who said don't vaccinate the positives and this was an honest mix up (I have many cats and brought them en mass for vaccines...) so if I know they are positive, I don't vaccinate. Tracy No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
Yup, I don't vaccinate for Rabies either. Just adopted out a nice Persian to an older lady, we talked about it and then agreed not to vaccinate for Rabies. She took kitty to the vet, who promptly recommended (and did) rabies vacination. Ain't that life. I have always been of the mind NOT to vaccinate pos. for FELV - but like I say, these are the ONLY FELV cats that I've seen live past 3 yrs of age. Something to ponder. Gloria - Original Message - From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed) Gloria, Once upon a time there was a thread on the list talking about the possible benefits of vaccinating a pos cat. Maybe it was something that you posted about these particular kitties from OK? Some healthy animals have adverse reactions to vaccines of any sort, it may have more to do with the stress of dealing with the vaccine then the fact that it is the felv vac in particular. After all, it is never recommended to vaccinate an animal that is showing symptoms of any kind. Perhaps the theory of not vaccinating a felv pos asymptomatic cat comes from the fear that the stress will activate the virus, and not necessarily anything in particular about the felv vac in and of itself. I wouldn't vac a felv pos cat for felv on purpose, not unless I could be convinced about the possible benefits. I also wouldn't vac a pos cat for rabies because there is little chance of my house cat coming in contact with disease. Nina Gloria Lane wrote: BUT, MC, Have you ever heard that it was beneficial? That's what this lady's vet was saying. Gloria On Feb 27, 2007, at 6:25 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, *Gloria Lane* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
that's very interesting, gloria--it would be neat to hear others chime in on this. you, my friend's mom... wouldn't it be a kick to find out that the vaccine actually DID have a beneficial effect, after all this time?? heaven knows, there hasn't been nearly enough research done with this virus to know much one way or another--a lot or anecdotal reports might guide new research if it existed, tho. On 2/28/07, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, I don't vaccinate for Rabies either. Just adopted out a nice Persian to an older lady, we talked about it and then agreed not to vaccinate for Rabies. She took kitty to the vet, who promptly recommended (and did) rabies vacination. Ain't that life. I have always been of the mind NOT to vaccinate pos. for FELV - but like I say, these are the ONLY FELV cats that I've seen live past 3 yrs of age. Something to ponder. Gloria - Original Message - From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed) Gloria, Once upon a time there was a thread on the list talking about the possible benefits of vaccinating a pos cat. Maybe it was something that you posted about these particular kitties from OK? Some healthy animals have adverse reactions to vaccines of any sort, it may have more to do with the stress of dealing with the vaccine then the fact that it is the felv vac in particular. After all, it is never recommended to vaccinate an animal that is showing symptoms of any kind. Perhaps the theory of not vaccinating a felv pos asymptomatic cat comes from the fear that the stress will activate the virus, and not necessarily anything in particular about the felv vac in and of itself. I wouldn't vac a felv pos cat for felv on purpose, not unless I could be convinced about the possible benefits. I also wouldn't vac a pos cat for rabies because there is little chance of my house cat coming in contact with disease. Nina Gloria Lane wrote: BUT, MC, Have you ever heard that it was beneficial? That's what this lady's vet was saying. Gloria On Feb 27, 2007, at 6:25 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, *Gloria Lane* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
It is against the law here to not vaccinate against rabies. I could have my rescue closed down if I transferred an unvaccinated cat, either to another rescue or to an adopter. Otherwise I wouldn't vaccinate against rabies either. On 2/28/07, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, I don't vaccinate for Rabies either. Just adopted out a nice Persian to an older lady, we talked about it and then agreed not to vaccinate for Rabies. She took kitty to the vet, who promptly recommended (and did) rabies vacination. Ain't that life. I have always been of the mind NOT to vaccinate pos. for FELV - but like I say, these are the ONLY FELV cats that I've seen live past 3 yrs of age. Something to ponder. Gloria - Original Message - From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed) Gloria, Once upon a time there was a thread on the list talking about the possible benefits of vaccinating a pos cat. Maybe it was something that you posted about these particular kitties from OK? Some healthy animals have adverse reactions to vaccines of any sort, it may have more to do with the stress of dealing with the vaccine then the fact that it is the felv vac in particular. After all, it is never recommended to vaccinate an animal that is showing symptoms of any kind. Perhaps the theory of not vaccinating a felv pos asymptomatic cat comes from the fear that the stress will activate the virus, and not necessarily anything in particular about the felv vac in and of itself. I wouldn't vac a felv pos cat for felv on purpose, not unless I could be convinced about the possible benefits. I also wouldn't vac a pos cat for rabies because there is little chance of my house cat coming in contact with disease. Nina Gloria Lane wrote: BUT, MC, Have you ever heard that it was beneficial? That's what this lady's vet was saying. Gloria On Feb 27, 2007, at 6:25 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, *Gloria Lane* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
yeah, that's the thing with rabies--if your locale requires it, and you do NOT have up-to-date vaccinations, all of your animals can be confiscated. however, in the case of elderly or impaired cats, most jurisdictions will accept exemption letters from a vet. On 2/28/07, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is against the law here to not vaccinate against rabies. I could have my rescue closed down if I transferred an unvaccinated cat, either to another rescue or to an adopter. Otherwise I wouldn't vaccinate against rabies either. On 2/28/07, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, I don't vaccinate for Rabies either. Just adopted out a nice Persian to an older lady, we talked about it and then agreed not to vaccinate for Rabies. She took kitty to the vet, who promptly recommended (and did) rabies vacination. Ain't that life. I have always been of the mind NOT to vaccinate pos. for FELV - but like I say, these are the ONLY FELV cats that I've seen live past 3 yrs of age. Something to ponder. Gloria - Original Message - From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed) Gloria, Once upon a time there was a thread on the list talking about the possible benefits of vaccinating a pos cat. Maybe it was something that you posted about these particular kitties from OK? Some healthy animals have adverse reactions to vaccines of any sort, it may have more to do with the stress of dealing with the vaccine then the fact that it is the felv vac in particular. After all, it is never recommended to vaccinate an animal that is showing symptoms of any kind. Perhaps the theory of not vaccinating a felv pos asymptomatic cat comes from the fear that the stress will activate the virus, and not necessarily anything in particular about the felv vac in and of itself. I wouldn't vac a felv pos cat for felv on purpose, not unless I could be convinced about the possible benefits. I also wouldn't vac a pos cat for rabies because there is little chance of my house cat coming in contact with disease. Nina Gloria Lane wrote: BUT, MC, Have you ever heard that it was beneficial? That's what this lady's vet was saying. Gloria On Feb 27, 2007, at 6:25 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, *Gloria Lane* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
Cricket lived until he was 4.5 years (and I still hold that the FeLV would not have kicked in had he not been stressed out by 10 extra people living in our home for a week during Hurrican Katrina). It's quite possible I had him vaccinated for FeLV when he was a kitten. I made a note to self to check his records when I get home, and if he was, I'll post. :) Wendy --- TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's very interesting, gloria--it would be neat to hear others chime in on this. you, my friend's mom... wouldn't it be a kick to find out that the vaccine actually DID have a beneficial effect, after all this time?? heaven knows, there hasn't been nearly enough research done with this virus to know much one way or another--a lot or anecdotal reports might guide new research if it existed, tho. On 2/28/07, Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, I don't vaccinate for Rabies either. Just adopted out a nice Persian to an older lady, we talked about it and then agreed not to vaccinate for Rabies. She took kitty to the vet, who promptly recommended (and did) rabies vacination. Ain't that life. I have always been of the mind NOT to vaccinate pos. for FELV - but like I say, these are the ONLY FELV cats that I've seen live past 3 yrs of age. Something to ponder. Gloria - Original Message - From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed) Gloria, Once upon a time there was a thread on the list talking about the possible benefits of vaccinating a pos cat. Maybe it was something that you posted about these particular kitties from OK? Some healthy animals have adverse reactions to vaccines of any sort, it may have more to do with the stress of dealing with the vaccine then the fact that it is the felv vac in particular. After all, it is never recommended to vaccinate an animal that is showing symptoms of any kind. Perhaps the theory of not vaccinating a felv pos asymptomatic cat comes from the fear that the stress will activate the virus, and not necessarily anything in particular about the felv vac in and of itself. I wouldn't vac a felv pos cat for felv on purpose, not unless I could be convinced about the possible benefits. I also wouldn't vac a pos cat for rabies because there is little chance of my house cat coming in contact with disease. Nina Gloria Lane wrote: BUT, MC, Have you ever heard that it was beneficial? That's what this lady's vet was saying. Gloria On Feb 27, 2007, at 6:25 PM, TenHouseCats wrote: i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, *Gloria Lane* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria On Feb 26, 2007, at 11:41 PM, Kelly L wrote: At 06:29 PM 2/26/2007, you wrote: Oh I totally understand. The FELV vaccine is one I hate to use. I have had very healthy negative cats have horrible reactions to it. I dread using it, and I make sure I have the necessary meds incase they do have a reaction. and with an immune compromised cat it could be worse i agree. I would not feel comfortable mixing a known positive with non vaccinated negatives and if finances was an issue as the test can be expensive I would error on the side of caution, We just do the best we can and weight the potential outcomes. Kelly the main reason I don't like to vaccinate positives is I had one cat that was very healthy despite the FeLV+ status and the vet accidently gave him the vaccine, he went down hill immediately and then diedNOW, I doubt there was a connection, but. it was my vets who said don't vaccinate the positives and this was an honest mix up (I have many cats and brought them en mass for vaccines...) so if I know they are positive, I don't vaccinate. Tracy No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
i've never seen anything that said that vaccinating positive cats HURT them--or activated the virus, as some folks have claimed--just that it was a waste of money and vaccine i have a friend whose mom's cat died of FeLV complications a year or so ago--they'd never tested her when she came to them as a kitten 8 years or so before, so she was just regularly vaccinated! On 2/27/07, Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to use it too - I know there are different varieties that are preferable, and I've heard to avoid the ones that are combined with other vaccines. Interesting thing - I've always heard to avoid vaccinating positives with the FELV vaccine. But I've learned to be open to other options - since I took in 3 FELV cats from a lady in Oklahoma. Hmmm, maybe a couple of years ago? They're 10-11 years old now. Her vet vaccinated them for FELV, as a way of dealing with the FELV. And they're alive today, and I've never had one live that long. Go figure. Gloria On Feb 26, 2007, at 11:41 PM, Kelly L wrote: At 06:29 PM 2/26/2007, you wrote: Oh I totally understand. The FELV vaccine is one I *hate* to use. I have had very healthy negative cats have horrible reactions to it. I dread using it, and I make sure I have the necessary meds incase they do have a reaction. and with an immune compromised cat it could be worse i agree. I would not feel comfortable mixing a known positive with non vaccinated negatives and if finances was an issue as the test can be expensive I would error on the side of caution, We just do the best we can and weight the potential outcomes. Kelly the main reason I don't like to vaccinate positives is I had one cat that was very healthy despite the FeLV+ status and the vet accidently gave him the vaccine, he went down hill immediately and then diedNOW, I doubt there was a connection, but. it was my vets who said don't vaccinate the positives and this was an honest mix up (I have many cats and brought them en mass for vaccines...) so if I know they are positive, I don't vaccinate. Tracy No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
the main reason I don't like to vaccinate positives is I had one cat that was very healthy despite the FeLV+ status and the vet accidently gave him the vaccine, he went down hill immediately and then diedNOW, I doubt there was a connection, but. it was my vets who said don't vaccinate the positives and this was an honest mix up (I have many cats and brought them en mass for vaccines...) so if I know they are positive, I don't vaccinate. Tracy
Re: Vacinating postivies (was Re: Help needed)
At 06:29 PM 2/26/2007, you wrote: Oh I totally understand. The FELV vaccine is one I hate to use. I have had very healthy negative cats have horrible reactions to it. I dread using it, and I make sure I have the necessary meds incase they do have a reaction. and with an immune compromised cat it could be worse i agree. I would not feel comfortable mixing a known positive with non vaccinated negatives and if finances was an issue as the test can be expensive I would error on the side of caution, We just do the best we can and weight the potential outcomes. Kelly the main reason I don't like to vaccinate positives is I had one cat that was very healthy despite the FeLV+ status and the vet accidently gave him the vaccine, he went down hill immediately and then diedNOW, I doubt there was a connection, but. it was my vets who said don't vaccinate the positives and this was an honest mix up (I have many cats and brought them en mass for vaccines...) so if I know they are positive, I don't vaccinate. Tracy No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007
