Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-06-02 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Thanks for the update, Lance Still holding a good thought for you and your little Ember! Bonnie -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lance Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 7:43 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Embe

Re: [Felvtalk] New To Group

2013-06-02 Thread Lorrie
Kasia, I unknowingly mixed two FelV cats into my group, and the two positive cats are now 5 years old and in apparent good health in spite of being positive. There were several other older cats (not kittens) who were exposed and only one became very sick and had to be PTS. The other 9 cats are st

Re: [Felvtalk] New To Group

2013-06-02 Thread Margo
Hi Kasia,     So sorry that you are facing this dilemma. I recently faced the same scenario. Like you, the more I learned, the less I seemed to know. All I can offer is the decision I made. When Gribble was diagnosed in March, he had been with his clowder a year and 2 months. At

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-06-02 Thread Margo
Hi Lance, That's a much better diagnosis! Not a happy thing, certainly, but at least it is something manageable, and unrelated (I would think) to the FeLV. I'll keep positive thoughts and best wishes heading your way. Crossing fingers, toes, paws and whiske

Re: [Felvtalk] Ember exam

2013-06-02 Thread Lance
Glad to hear that Gribble is doing well. It's amazing how easy it is to take "normal" for granted until we deal with FeLV, cancer, or any other problem. Then, "normal" becomes a victory and a treasure. I celebrate whenever Ember eats well. The surgeon thinks that Ember has a diaphragmatic herni

[Felvtalk] New To Group

2013-06-02 Thread kasia mosko
Hello, I have six cats and one of the has been recently diagnosed with feline leukemia and lymphoma (going through a chemotherapy). I have contacted two vets regarding Jack, and my other cats, and they both tell me something totally different. One of them says that I should separate Jack, and t