Thank you Kelly! I have never seen it and it was a great report. Thanks for
sharing:)
Kayte and Crackers
I have a # of a woman who can direct you in the right direction. She places
FELV FIV POS cats. I left her card in my sis card. I am in NJ. I will post the #
tomorrow when i see my sis. The AWA gave me her card cuz i was interested in
seeing the FELV cats that where for adoption. At the AWA
to find homes for, my landlord will not let me
have them anymore and has threatened to evict me if I don't place them. 2 of
them are FIV positive. I do not want to have to euthanize them and I have
contacted many different agencies in Mercer County (I live in Hamilton) and
surrounding counties
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From: KRISTIE RAINES
Hi Kelly I am a little confused about that post. Was it that girl Kristie
from nj that wrote that first letter? I am from Nj actually about 30 mins from
her. Even if the landlord wanted to evict her he would have a hard time. In NJ
even if you signed a NO PETS lease and then "snuck" one in
threatened to evict me if I don’t place them. 2 of
them are FIV positive. I do not want to have to euthanize them and I have
contacted many different agencies in Mercer County (I live in Hamilton) and
surrounding counties and because of their age and the FIV, nobody has been able
to help me. If you
: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 1:32 PM
Subject: Need Help PLEASE
Hello,
I have 4 cats that are 10, 9, 9, and 6 years old that I need to find
homes for, my landlord will not let me have them anymore and has
threatened to evict me if I donât place them. 2 of them are FIV
positive. I do not want to have
Thank you!!
In a message dated 9/4/2006 10:32:36 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have
crossposted these kitties to the Austin Siamese Rescue Yahoo Group. I
can't take them, unfortunately, but maybe someone can.
cats 8/29/06:A woman dumped all of her 12 cats off at the Humane Society of Williamson County yesterday. One of the cats is a gorgeous adult male, Russian Blue kitty. Unfortunately he is FIV positive. Many FIV
positive kitties live a long healthy life, the only difference is, they need to be indoor
at the Humane Society of Williamson County yesterday. One
of the cats is a gorgeous adult male, Russian Blue kitty. Unfortunately he
is FIV positive. Many FIV positive kitties live a long healthy life, the
only difference is, they need to be indoor only kitties and not with other
kitties, unless
PLEASE ADD ANY OTHERS!
www.adopt.bemikitties.com
http://www.marleyfund.com/add_fiv.aspxhttp://purebredcatbreedrescue.org/photopost/index.php
(for purebreds and lookalikes) these two i just found--don't have any experience with them
http://www.specialneedspets.com/
was wondering if you can
provide me with any information, leads or referrals. We also work
with the town shelter and they brought us two cats yesterday that tested FIV
+. They removed the cats from an older woman's property because her children
were afraid that she would trip over the cats. Now
Should of read my emails before posting :)
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats ...
Be-Mi-Kitties
http://bemikitties.com
Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens
http://adopt.bemikitties.com
FeLV Candlelight Service
http://bemikitties.com/cls
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Kara in TN has an FIV+ Siamese! I'llCC this to her, don't think she
is on this group.
She's the one that helped me save all the FELV+ Angel Wings cats, and she
took all the FIV+ ones herself! She's very overcrowded now.
http://ucat.us/AWrescue/FIV/index.html
scroll down to Zachary for pics
Title: Message
Congratulations Sherry! Lucky boys!
Kerry
M
-Original Message-From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaanSent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 6:11
AMTo: FelvtalkSubject: My 3 Fiv+ Boys
You know last night I was just thinking that I never
You know last night I was just thinking that I never communicate with the fiv org.I just love everyone here that I never think to post there.I brought Rafferty and CousCous home at the beginning of the year and Xander 2 weeks tomorrow.They are the sweetest most loving boys.I was just fostering
fiv boys are just s special! tSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:You know last night I was just thinking that I never communicate with the fiv org.I just love everyone here that I never think to post there.I brought Rafferty and CousCous home at the beginning of the year
t thinking that I never communicate
with the fiv org.I just love everyone here that I never think to post
there.I brought Rafferty and CousCous home at the beginning of the year
and Xander 2 weeks tomorrow.They are the sweetest most loving boys.I
was just fostering them but decided to officially adopt t
hands, it's never going back!
Nina
Sherry DeHaan wrote:
You know last night I was just thinking that I never communicate with the fiv org.I just love everyone here that I never think to post there.I brought Rafferty and CousCous home at the beginning of the year and Xander 2 weeks
tomorrow.They
ations on officially adopting Rafferty, CousCous and Xander! Lucky boys and lucky you! I never even pretend to "foster". It's sort of like lending my brother money, once it's in his hands, it's never going back!
Nina Sherry DeHaan wrote:You know last night I was just thinking that I
DeHaan wrote:You know last night I was just thinking that I never communicate with the fiv org.I just love everyone here that I never think to post there.I brought Rafferty and CousCous home at the beginning of the year and Xander 2 weeks tomorrow.They are the sweetest most loving
boys.I was j
Hey everyone
I have an adopter with a Fiv positive looking for a companion. I have a fiv
female.but she wants a male. Anyone? She is located in Texas
see our
available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren
817-453-2969
, it's never going back!
Nina
Sherry DeHaan wrote:
You know last night I was just thinking that I never communicate with the fiv org.I just love everyone here that I never think to post there.I brought Rafferty and CousCous home at the beginning of the year and Xander 2 weeks
tomorrow.They
We have some FIV males at Texas Siamese Rescue, and possibly some
with Austin Siamese Rescue. With permission I will forward your email
to them.
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006 12:27 pm
Subject: Wanted Healthy Fiv positive male in Texas
Yes please she prefers Siamesethe other cat is Siamese.
oops sorry that wasn't supposed to go to the
list
@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Wanted Healthy Fiv positive male in Texas
We have some FIV males at Texas Siamese Rescue, and possibly some
with Austin Siamese Rescue. With permission I will forward your email
to them.
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006 12:27
Karen,
There's a girl who just posted here who works at a
shelter in east Texas. I think she has at least one
FIV at her shelter. Maybe she will see this. I will
try to figure out her name.
:)
Wendy
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey everyone
I have an adopter with a Fiv positive looking
Thanks Wendy
its always nice to find a forever home for a
positive.
SHOOT - I've got some great ones here in Arkansas, Karen! Any purrsonality preferences? I have Deva - a very quiet Russian Blue one, sits around a lot. Also Santana, a black FIV cat - very sweet boy. GloriaOn Jul 20, 2006, at 12:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey everyone I have an adopter
to take her, we'd get her and do a
fecal to make sure she is parasite free. She is fully
vaccinated and has been on interferon for months. She
has appeared completely healthy but is positive for
both leukemia and FIV. As far as getting along, I
know she is a barn cat and kind of shy. She isn't
I'm writing as a follow up to an e-mail I sent the
other day about a cat in Rochester, NY that needs a
new home. As I mentioned, I have a dog with bone
cancer and we went to see the vet today. She again
asked what the chances are that I'll be able to find a
home for this cat in the next week or
Amy,I have no help to offer. I'm sorry for all you're going through though. And don't ever feel like you have to justify yourself as to not taking in another cat. Most of the people on this list are in rescue and we know how it is. You have to try very hard to not feel guilty about this. You
Hi Honey,
Gosh girl, you sure do have a lot on your plate. Thank you so much for
doing your best to help this kitty. I remember you posting about her
before, and I can hear how desperate you are to save her. First of all,
if you aren't able to find her a placement, do your best to not
Nina,
Thanks for writing. As you can imagine, I'm feeling
horribly guilty about this cat. My vet has asked me
to help a few cats in the past (mostly from clients
who didn't want to deal with a positive kitty) but
this one is her cat and she has done so much for my
babies that I feel I owe her
Tonya,
Thanks for the advice. I've been having to read all
my
e-mail out of my bulk folder as well so I know what
you mean about people missing the posts.
Amy
--- catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Amy,
I have no help to offer. I'm sorry for all you're
going through though. And
Does this kitty have a name? I know you will do everything you can to
save her. I can't seem to come up with any suggestions that I'm sure
you haven't thought about already. Your subject line says she's felv
and fiv pos, is that right? I'll meditate on it and let you know if I
come up
line says she's felv
and fiv pos, is that right? I'll meditate on it and let you know if I
come up with anything. You and she are in my prayers,
Nina
Amy Wilkins wrote:
Nina,
Thanks for writing. As you can imagine, I'm feeling
horribly guilty about this cat.
I love you too Tad!tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tad,Have I told you lately that I love you??NinaTad Burnett wrote: Hi Amy and Nina I have been reading all this... Would this vet be one of the ones CJ is named after ??? I guess I broke my mold and adopted a double pos. a short while ago and
..
Hideyo
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of catatonya
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 12:46
PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: FeLV/FIV Positive
Kitty Needs Home - Urgent
I love you too Tad!
t
Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Tad,
Have
appeared completely healthy but is positive for
both leukemia and FIV. As far as getting along, I
know she is a barn cat and kind of shy. She isn't a
fighter but has been picked on as far as I know. I
have her brother and sister I think and they are very
even tempered and love all my cats. Her
i am so sorry. I know how devastating this is.I did have a young Persian (not FIV or FELV) die after a spay. She was very sweet, healthy, less than a year old. I talked with another vet about it, and check with the Persian list for their opinion. I think the vet office did not pay proper
lto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RachelSent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 10:11 AMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery There are days like this when I don't know why I continue to take in new FIV and FeLV cases. Mr. Dobbs was a gor
and FIV, confirmed with IFA Western
blot. She is currently very happy, seems healthy, is
receiving regular exams by me, IFN-a once a day,
regular distemper and rabies vaccines, and deworming.
She is currently living in our barn but I do not
believe she would have difficulty making the
transition
and FIV, confirmed with IFA Western
blot. She is currently very happy, seems healthy, is
receiving regular exams by me, IFN-a once a day,
regular distemper and rabies vaccines, and deworming.
She is currently living in our barn but I do not
believe she would have difficulty making the
transition
to be.
Thanks for posting this! /mari
here are two of the better articles on FIV:
http://www.afa.arlington.ma.us/FIV.htmlhttp://www.bestfriends.org/theanimals/petcare/cats_fiv.cfm
MC-- -- /mari (SpiritCat)Until there are none, adopt one.SpiritCat and the Mooseheart Mumpkeesof southeastern
Dear Rachel,
I am so, so sorry about your loss of Mr. Dobbs. I can't imagine the
shock you must be feeling. I do know,however, that he knows how much
you love him that he is grateful that he got to leave this world from a
home where he was loved, even if it was only for a short time. Take
: Friday, June 30, 2006 4:15 AM
Subject: Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My
New FIV Rescue Died After NeuterSurgery
Dear Rachel,
I am so, so sorry about your loss of Mr. Dobbs. I can't imagine the
shock you must be feeling. I do know,however, that he knows how
much you love him that he
There are days like this when I don't know why I continue to take in new FIV and FeLV cases. Mr. Dobbs was a gorgeous pure white, long-haired previous stray that tested FIV positive and was being boarded by a local vet until they could find a rescue to take him. We had offered to take him in, he
this when I don't know why I continue to take
in new FIV and FeLV cases. Mr. Dobbs was a gorgeous pure white,
long-haired previous stray that tested FIV positive and was being
boarded by a local vet until they could find a rescue to take him.
We had offered to take him in, he was healthy
Rachel,
I'm so sorry to hear about beautiful Mr. Dobbs. What
a horrible shock it must have been when you woke up
this morning. I don't know what could have happened.
I know a lot of times that people talk about using ISO
gas here instead of regular anesthesia during surgery
and to give fluids
-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New FIV Rescue Died After Neuter
Surgery
There are days like this when I don't know why I continue to take in new FIV
and FeLV cases. Mr. Dobbs was a gorgeous pure white, long-haired previous
man.
St. Francis
- Original Message -
From:
Rachel
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 9:11
AM
Subject: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My New
FIV Rescue Died After Neuter Surgery
There are days like this when I don't know why I continue
Yes! That was what I wanted to say!Yougo girl!tonyaTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: argh.there is essentially no such thing as an FIV positive kittens.maternal transmission is incredibly rare, and is still not evenconsidered a normal mode of infection. kittens with an infected
Anyone in the area have a Fiv kitty needing a home?
1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
6-21-2006
Name: N/AAge:AnySex:FSize:MDelete
Seeking Friendly FIV+ Cat/Kitten, Who Gets Along Marvelously w/Other Cats I am looking to adopt a Female (or possibly
Title: Message
She is adopting one of mine on Sunday!
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:34
PMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: FIV+ cat
wanted
Anyone
Send me one of those for California, please. I have the prettiest little Siamese mix foster girl who has tested FIV+[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Anyone in the area have a Fiv kitty needing a home? 1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED] 6-21-2006
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:34 PMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: FIV+ cat wanted
Anyone in the area have a Fiv kitty needing a home?
1170927- Cat:AnyBronx,NY (718) 986-5463 Erin Carey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
6-21-2006
Name: N
: FIV+ cat
wanted
YIPPEE!!!
Well, how cool is
that!
Thank you for helping her she
sounds like a very nice person.
In a message dated 6/29/2006 9:37:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
She is adopting one of mine on
Sunday
. Though he had FIV, he clearly seemed healthy and asymptomatic. I just pray it was fast and painless for him.I doubt I'll ever get over that he passed lying at the door waiting for me to come back in and give him some more love.
Thank you again for being so supportive. On a positive note, I just
-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:50 PMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: FIV+ cat wanted
YIPPEE!!!
Well, how cool is that!
Thank you for helping her she sounds like a very nice person.
In a message
Title: Message
Thank
you. I hope it works out. I can email her picture, if you
want.
-Original Message-From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
RachelSent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:54 PMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: FIV+ cat
Hi Joan,
Are you doing a home visit?
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats ...
Be-Mi-Kitties
http://bemikitties.com
Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens
http://adopt.bemikitties.com
FeLV Candlelight Service
http://bemikitties.com/cls
HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web
Yes
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:38 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Spam: Re: FIV+ cat wanted
Hi Joan,
Are you doing a home visit?
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned
I was holding my breath over the good news. Now I can exhale!
Nina
Doljan, Joan wrote:
Yes
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:38 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Spam: Re: FIV+ cat
PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Spam: Re: FIV+ cat wanted Hi Joan, Are you doing a home visit?
- Original Message -
From:
Rachel
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 11:52
AM
Subject: Re: Devastated...Mr. Dobbs My
New FIV Rescue Died After NeuterSurgery
Thank you all for the kind words. It is still such a shock for me
and I'm sick
oh my god, I am so sorry. Yes, I have heard of it. Hideyo had it happen to
her. I think it happens in a small number of cases, like with human surgeries.
It could mean there was an underlying health issue that was undetectable.
Michelle
there was NO chance
of her getting pregnant. That being said, I have at least3 FIV+ male cats
that were all neutered and are fine today (I say at least, because I'm not sure
at this point who's FIV+ and who's FIV-). I did have one female feral die after
her spay (2 weeks after surgery), but she
I have two black cats too, one with no teeth (well, he has his fangs, but
nothing
else), social issues (scared of men, fast movements, eye contact), and
unpredictability issues (likes to cuddle in bed, then out of no-where attacks
you,
biting and claws); the other has seasonal allergies and goes
I have a black cat too. She has some white on her belly and chest. Taylor is a bit shy but very loving. She likes me to sing to her. lolGina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have two black cats too, one with no teeth (well, he has his fangs, but nothingelse), social issues (scared of men, fast
What you already use sounds good to me. I think Best Friends said that they
give monthly Vitamin B shots to their FIV+ cats, but I am not sure I am
remembering right. If you call Best Friends and ask for the cat headquarters,
they will be happy to tell you what they use.
Michelle
I placed an FIV+ cat, Charlie from the shelter where I volunteered, through
one of the online FIV lists. The woman who took him has 12 or 13 FIV+ cats. We
had to get him from MA to VA, and she picked him up there (she lives in
TN). So it is possible. It's difficult, though.
Michelle
I haven't placed an FIV cat, but I know all about the all black cats.
I have 6 of them right now. *sigh*. I have to have different color
collars on them to tell them apart. I don't know why people don't
want them.
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, June 28
Hi all,
Tomorrow I am picking up a FIV+ guy from a local vet. He was dropped off to be neutered by his owners, they requested a FeLV/FIV test, he tested positive for FIV, the vet told the owners and they have abandoned him, refusing to pick him up!! We work with this vet frequently and she knows
An fiv test is not accurate until a cat is around 6 months old. I wouldn't worry about it until then. Even then I wouldn't worry about it. As stated fiv is rarely transmitted between neutered/spayed cats.. if ever! I have NEVER heard of it being transmitted except through males (unneutered
- Original Message -
From: Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006 4:27 pm
Subject: Re: FIV infected Kitten
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
I too have a kitten who just tested a faint positive for FeLV.
She is eight weeks old. I am awaiting her second test when she
I am hoping for that too! I've heard sometimes there are false positives and other reasons why they test positive the first round, then negative later. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message -From: Gina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006 4:27 pmSubject: R
Bandy is FIV+, and his internal med vet said it would probably never come in to play..The only thing she said is that it would keep his immune system lower than normal since he is Felv+, too.. I give him as many natural immune boosters that I can get him to eat..I usually alternate them. He has
I have been researching the net for information on FIV in kittens and hope
to get more info here. My daughter came home two weeks ago with a little freal
kitten appr. 5 weeks old. We already hav a 3 year old cat and had not planned on
another cat, but ofcourse everybody in the family fell
Hello!
From what I've read about FIV, it's very rare for a mother to pass on
the virus directly to her kittens (unlike FeLV). I would definitely
have her retested in a few months and wouldn't be surprised if she
turned up negative. But FIV is not like FeLV in that cats with FIV
usually live
other positive support headed your
way, I'm sure. You have come to the right place!
Krishttp://www.spazstory.zoomshare.com
- Original Message -
From:
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To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 8:44
AM
Subject: FIV infected Kitten
I am not sure about FIV; I'm more up-to-date on FeLV,
which is different. I do know that cats with FIV can
live a long time with it. Once FIV kicks in though,
it's not a good thing. I don't know how FIV is
spread, but for now I think it would be wise to keep
the two cats separated until you
The kitten's name is Karma and she appears to be healthy - she is
afeisty playful little thing. I will keep her away from my big cat
forright now until I have him tested and vaccinated and talked to the
vetabout it again, I would realy like them to be together eventually. He
isalready fixed
Hi,
We found my cat Simba, at about the age of 5 weeks. He tested
positive for FIV. We had him retested at approx 6 mos he was still
positive. It is true that FIV tests of young kittens may only be picking
up maternal antibodies, so it would be a good idea to retest the little guy
after
I also wanted to clarify that when I say I don't vaccinate, I mean I don't
have Simba getanyvaccinations, other than the ones he got
as a kitten before I knew he was positive. The research that I was
referring to was with regard to routine vaccinations...this was before there was
an FIV
even been complete at the time, so that's why I don't have a reference to
something in print. All I've been able to come up with so far is the
following from VetMedCenter
- Consumer - Article Details :
"Vaccination of FIV
positive cats is controversial. While it is essential that
Hi new FIV kitten's mom,
FIV is not the same thing as Felv. I think some of our list members
are responding as if Karma has tested pos for felv. I haven't heard
good things about the FIV vaccine. From what I remember, and I'm no
expert on FIV, there are two (?) different types and, again I'm
MaryChristine, I too have 2 fiv boys and they are the sweetest babies,and so far very healthy.They are from our sanctuary that I volunteer,all the cats there are so sweet. SherryTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: argh.there is essentially no such thing as an FIV positive kittens.maternal
researching the net for information on FIV in kittens and hope to get more info here. My daughter came home two weeks ago with a little freal kitten appr. 5 weeks old. We already hav a 3 year old cat and had not planned on another cat, but ofcourse everybody in the family fell in love with this little thing
Hi,I just posted about my FeLV positive kitten in response to your email.I'm sorry I somehow read your post as FeLV+ kitten.At any rate, I am new here, but I can speak to the subject of FIV. I had a FIV+ cat named Buddy who lived to the age of 18. He was an adult cat who tested positive
Please join the FIV cats group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FIVCats2/Statistically, 2 out of 3 kittens born to an FIV+ mother test negative once they have been weaned and have had time to clear maternal antibodies. In practice the kittens almost always clear antibodies within 2 or 3 months
The FIV vaccine is completely NOT ever recommended by anyone of authority in
animal
medicine. Most responsible vets don't use it at all, because it makes the cat
it's
given to test positive for FIV for the rest of their life.
As for the person who stated that it only protected against certain
I wish my sister and I had known that 3 years ago when she rescued a litter
of 4 almost 3 years ago and all 4 of them were given the FIV vaccine.
I have 2, she has 2.
Boy was I ticked off when I found out it's not necessary.
=^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis
Well, 4 years ago was when it was first released, and at that time, MANY
vets were unaware that cats it was given to would always test positive for
life... also it was all hyped up at the time in all the scientific journals, so
many vets got on board during that phase.. then realized after
Tad,
If what I've heard about FIV and the way it's transmitted is true, then
I don't see how this guy you are considering would pose any more of a
threat to your felv cats than adding another cat just infected with felv
would. He's friendly to other cats, right? Unless he's some kind
I have a couple of FIV+ cats of my own and a beautiful little Siamese mix foster who is FIV+ They take longer to place. We have to try harder. We have to work at educating people. But we have to get the message out that FIV cats can live long happy lives and are not furry little lepers. Consider
We've got an FIV guy here...the sweetest, most laid back little dude
I've ever met! I didn't know much about FIV other than it was pretty
hard to spread it and that cats can live relatively normal lives with
the virus. But what really set me straight was the attitude of my vet
who basically said
My FIV cats have always been pretty affection and mellow. But then so are my non-FIV cats. I do think that, as tomcats go, the ones who aren't all that into fighting are more inclined to get beaten up and get FIV.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've got an FIV guy here...the sweetest, most laid back
Lucky you, with a vet like that! No, I remember
MC (tenhousecats) saying that at their large
rescue up in Michigan, the FIV's were sweet and
laid back - and all mine six are (and healthy too, no problelms).
Gloria
At 08:56 AM 6/2/2006, you wrote:
We've got an FIV guy here...the sweetest
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