Re: [Felvtalk] Price of FeLV viral-load test (Scanelis, France)

Thank you! it would help expedite the procedure. - Original Message - From: Lorraine Johnston To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, 03 May 2019 17:23:22 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Felvtalk] Price of FeLV viral-load test (Scanelis, France) Hi, dlgegg, The FeLV viral-load test was USD $98

[Felvtalk] Price of FeLV viral-load test (Scanelis, France)

Hi, dlgegg, The FeLV viral-load test was USD $98, but friends have quoted a charge of USD $109, so I guess it goes up and down a little with the exchange rate for the Euro. My vet paid for the overseas shipping (via USPS) and passed that cost along to me, as I expected. The shipping

Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

I think that there are many unknowns and that the virus can live in many forms. I have had my cat for almost 8 years. The last Elisa test on her before I took her in, at about 3 months, was negative (after an initial positive test). At the time I already had a cat (1.5 yo) who was negative

Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

what you mean? > > Thanks, > > Margo > > -Original Message- >> From: "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" >> >> Sent: Dec 22, 2016 8:12 AM >> To: "'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'" >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ne

Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

- >From: "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" >Sent: Dec 22, 2016 8:12 AM >To: "'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org'" >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test > >I had the same situation but when the IFA is negative, the cat should shed the >virus aft

Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

cause FeLV. Perhaps that may account for the wonky viral test results. Amani -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Glunt Sent: December-21-16 7:55 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test I'm

Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

I had the same situation but when the IFA is negative, the cat should shed the virus after testing negative. They normally retest every 3 months for the felv elisa test. The IFA test is 99.9% accurate. -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

Amy, Your story is similar to mine. I think that there is so much that vets don't know about Felv, so it is great to hear from others with their situation. When I found out that she had Felv from the Elisa test, her blood work was fairly normal and since that time she has gained weight

Re: [Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

5 PM, Corinne Shank wrote: > > My cat tested positive for Felv a few months ago from an Elisa test. I had > her tested after she had persistent yeast ear infections and I had read that > immune suppressed cats were prone to yeast infections. In addition, when > she was a kitten

[Felvtalk] Negative IFA test

My cat tested positive for Felv a few months ago from an Elisa test. I had her tested after she had persistent yeast ear infections and I had read that immune suppressed cats were prone to yeast infections. In addition, when she was a kitten she tested positive but then tested negative. I

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today

asn't been out > > of the hospital for even a week yet. I will post the 2nd page of the blood > > test later if anyone is interested. But LOOK at the Platelet count...go > > Bogey! > > > > Range 20-Dec 12-Dec 26-Oct 30-Sep 16-Sep 24-Aug > > RBC 6.54 12.2 5.5

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

Thanks Randy. I do so hope he is right! Keep us posted on your cat as well. From: Felvtalk on behalf of Randy Henke Reply-To: Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 9:28 AM To: Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2 I'm so glad the bloodwo

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

vtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2 I think he is wrong on that. I don’t think you usually get a rise on the prednisone. I think you can on the Winstrol. I have no idea what he is talking about but the good news is that it probably

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

I'm so glad the bloodwork results weren't as dire as you thought they might be. Good luck to you and Bogey! On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 8:37 AM, Sherri Godschalk wrote: > Well I called my vet today for clarification about the test results and > the plan of action. He wants her back

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

losely and have more blood run again in a week or two to see which way the wind is blowing. Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherri Godschalk Sent: December-21-16 9:37 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood T

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

Well I called my vet today for clarification about the test results and the plan of action. He wants her back on the Winstrol and Doxy now. When I expressed my concern about her ALT he said he fully expected that to rise because of the prednisone injection he gave her upon releasing her. That is

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogeys Blood Test Today

mia.org >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >>1. Re: Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2 >> (Sherr

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

Hi Amani, In all honesty I was shocked when I compared her last liver test to this one. She is eating so well and drinking. She got so much strength back that I don’t have to kennel her. She is handling the stairs just fine. Urine is clear and great easy bowel movements. When the doc was talking

[Felvtalk] FW: Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

Sorry - forget the name Clavamox for the antibiotic I meant to suggest below. Amani From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amani Oakley Sent: December-21-16 2:15 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

wever, Bogey is doing better by your description, so be patient and continue with what you are doing. I still think that you could hold off for another little while on the Winstrol and Doxycyline and that is supported by the liver enzyme test results. However, there has been a noticeable drop i

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogeys Blood Test Today

mia.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Felvtalk digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2 (Sherri Godschalk) 2.

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today

Best of luck to both Bogey and Curly!! This is great news! Ardy From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Randy Henke Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 3:54 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today Th

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today These look worse PG 2

114 OSM CALC318 Sherri From: Felvtalk on behalf of Randy Henke Reply-To: Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 4:54 PM To: Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today That is phenomenal, Sherri! I'm hoping for a repeat of that performance with our girl, Curly. O

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today

I hope so too Randy! From: Felvtalk on behalf of Randy Henke Reply-To: Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 4:54 PM To: Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today That is phenomenal, Sherri! I'm hoping for a repeat of that performance with our girl, Curly. On Tue, Dec 2

Re: [Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today

I gave her a pill each day. He > wants me to start her back on the Doxy and Winstrol but not the pred yet. I > still feel like it might be soon on the Winstrol since she hasn't been out > of the hospital for even a week yet. I will post the 2nd page of the blood > test later

[Felvtalk] Bogey's Blood Test Today

f the hospital for even a week yet. I will post the 2nd page of the blood test later if anyone is interested. But LOOK at the Platelet count...go Bogey! Range 20-Dec 12-Dec 26-Oct 30-Sep 16-Sep 24-Aug RBC 6.54 12.2 5.57 4.99 2.54 2.9 2.57 2.43 HCT 30.3 52.3 30.9 35.1 14.8 17.9 15.3 15.3 HGB 9.8 16.2

Re: [Felvtalk] Kokonuts Blood test results

a Valencia Sent: May-15-16 5:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Kokonuts Blood test results Heres Kokonuts blood test results - If anybody can help me have a better understanding of them ... greatly appreciate it. test: results: refer

[Felvtalk] Kokonuts Blood test results

Heres Kokonuts blood test results - If anybody can help me have a better understanding of them … greatly appreciate it. test: results: reference range: Indicator: ALB 2.8 g/dl 2.3-3.9

Re: [Felvtalk] Elisa (snap) test

Sorry--a bit of brain fade...meant the cat -Original Message- From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Elisa (snap) test On 02-05, Christiane Biagi

[Felvtalk] Elisa (snap) test

On 02-05, Christiane Biagi wrote: >Sort of depends. There are 2 standard tests vets use. First is the >Elissa `snap' test. Its essentially a test strip and vet pricks the >dog to get a drop of blood and results are shown by color on the >strip-test is done ri

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

your cat(s) against FeLV for the future. It will NOT make the test positive if you vaccinate them and you will have peace of mind if you do vaccinate them against FeLV if you ever take in more litters or strays. My experience is I adopted a very sweet orange kitty from my local humane society w

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

.org Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:38 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result April ACCT is exactly where I am fostering these guys for- so upsetting that they dont test.  I as well assumed it was done.  They will only test if requested by the foster home yet

[Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

April ACCT is exactly where I am fostering these guys for- so upsetting that they dont test. I as well assumed it was done. They will only test if requested by the foster home yet they dont educate the foster homes that its something they need to ask for. I understand as bottlefeeders the test

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

Hi Jamielynn:   I adopted a cat from ACCT last year without knowing they do not test unless requested by the adopter.  My cat turned out to be FELV+ she was with my other cats for a week.  My vet wanted me to put her to sleep but I couldn't.  I contacted the Best Little Cat House near Pitt

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result PS- I dont know if this link will work but here is the album of photos of my sweet foster babies.  Gerty, Jean and Henry.  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.595079365376.2048530.135501135&type=3 On Wed, Jun

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

at just about 2lbs. I got a call this afternoon > that the Feline Leukemia test came back positive. They only tested 1 at > the time so I brought them right to the clinic when I picked them up and > they tested a 2nd one who also tested positive. > At this point they have been completel

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

o was the bottle > feeder the longest came in at just about 2lbs. I got a call this afternoon > that the Feline Leukemia test came back positive. They only tested 1 at > the time so I brought them right to the clinic when I picked them up and > they tested a 2nd one who also te

Re: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

te: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:07:50 -0400 From: jlsphotograp...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result Hi! I am a foster mom for a high kill shelter in Philly. I am fostering my 3rd litter which was my first litter of bottle

[Felvtalk] Foster mom devastated at a FELV positive test result

eline Leukemia test came back positive. They only tested 1 at the time so I brought them right to the clinic when I picked them up and they tested a 2nd one who also tested positive. At this point they have been completely unhelpful in giving me any info or reassurance. The only good thing I got o

[Felvtalk] Test: Webhost problems yesterday

Hello everyone, I am just testing the list to be sure things are working correctly after our webhost crashed yesterday. Everything else seems to be ok. So, just ignore this post. Best wishes to all. James G. Wilson - phaed...@charter.net http://www.felineleukemia.org (FeLV Research & Support)

[Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Test and Diagnosis

I sent this to Susan in CA: http://www.natural-cat-health-remedies.com/feline-leukemia-test.html - Feline Leukemia Test and Diagnosis ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

cat-chat] Interesting information about > the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ > > Forwarded from the Feral Cat Chat list > > Somewhere Sam > > - Forwarded Message > *From:* "ethnedra...@yahoo.com" > *To:* Cindy Sikes ; Tess Robinson < > tessheyw.

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information aboutthe Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

I believe that 10 wks old is much too young to get a definite test of anything...they're still developing their immune systems, and had they been exposed in any way, things can change. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemi

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

s.com Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:34 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ Forwarded from the Feral Cat Chat list Somewhere Sam - Forwarded Message From: "ethnedra...@yahoo.com" To: Cindy Sikes

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information aboutthe Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

Both, way too young therefore, too early to tell. If the test was a positive, you have to give the kitten a chance to clear the virus. I have heard it's harder for a kitten to fight off the virus, but it can be done so there is always hope :0) L - Original Message - From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information aboutthe Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

Yes but what about a positive IFA test at 10 weeks old... Too young or still accurate...? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Marcia Baronda Sender: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:10:00 To: Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

o:* Cindy Sikes ; Tess Robinson < > tessheyw...@gmail.com>; feral-cat-c...@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Thu, August 25, 2011 3:15:53 PM > *Subject:* [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv Snap > test...PLEASE READ > > > > Sent via BlackBerry from T-

[Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

Forwarded from the Feral Cat Chat list Somewhere Sam - Forwarded Message From: "ethnedra...@yahoo.com" To: Cindy Sikes ; Tess Robinson ; feral-cat-c...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, August 25, 2011 3:15:53 PM Subject: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information about the Felv

Re: [Felvtalk] Elisa or snap test

Do the IFA -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Mary Lou Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:59 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Elisa or snap test Okay, my vet did the 3 way snap in the

[Felvtalk] Elisa or snap test

Okay, my vet did the 3 way snap in the office with a positive result and I want a re-test. They send the blood to a local vet or lab and do a deep well Elisa. If this deep well Elisa test also has false positives, I will not do it. I can't see wasting money for a possible false positi

[Felvtalk] Test post

My last post to Ben had question marks all through it that I did not type.   Guessing it might be due to the new Yahoo e-mail upgrade.  Sorry! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_feline

Re: [Felvtalk] Significance of IFA negative test after Elisa postive

Ok, thank you Lynda, I surely appreciate this! She is so lucky to that found this wonderful family. They just adore her. On 6/23/2011 9:31 PM, Lynda Wilson wrote: Pam, She should be tested again on the ELISA in 8 or even 12 weeks to give her time to clear the virus if the test was a true

Re: [Felvtalk] Significance of IFA negative test after Elisa postive

Pam, She should be tested again on the ELISA in 8 or even 12 weeks to give her time to clear the virus if the test was a true positive. Don't do another IFA unless the ELISA is positive again. Waiting 8-12 weeks to do another ELISA test will give her time to clear the virus. I hope

[Felvtalk] Significance of IFA negative test after Elisa postive

g well. She is somewhere under a year old, spayed recently & in good health. A lilac point Siamese. Beautiful wonderful cuddly happy girl. She was positive on the Elisa snap test about a month ago & then shortly thereafter negative on the IFA. Just what does this mean? I am

[Felvtalk] IFA test

Subject: [Felvtalk] Update on Sabrina/Eleanor Resending. *** We picked her up on Sunday at the sanctuary& she is now in her new home! Meanwhile this past week, the results of the IFA test came back - NEGATIVE! YAY! Her Elisa snap test about a bit ago was positive. As I understand it,

Re: [Felvtalk] Weak+ FeLV Mom v. Baby- Test Protocols

I would retest the mom 30 days from the first ELISA test, the kitten in 90 days. If either are positive on the ELISA, do an IFA test for confirmation. Good luck! I sure hope they both clear the virus!! Keep us posted. Lynda - Original Message - From: "M C" To: Sent: Sat

Re: [Felvtalk] Weak+ FeLV Mom v. Baby- Test Protocols

I'd say if any aged cat tests consistantly positive multiple times on any test, it is positive (faint or otherwise). Retest the mommy (in a month or two) and kitten (when it grows up a little more). See what happens. I tested mine two or three times before I accepted in my mind that they

Re: [Felvtalk] Weak+ FeLV Mom v. Baby- Test Protocols

Sara, a teen Mom really isn't considered an older kitty.  I'd assume both the Momma and kitten are positive until you get a negative test.   The FeLV+ kittens I have rescued were all healthy and thriving until the leukemia raised it's ugly head when they were about a yr old.  Eve

[Felvtalk] Weak+ FeLV Mom v. Baby- Test Protocols

We have a teen Mom kitty who tested "weak positive" on the felv/fiv snap test 1 month after she was rescued. She had 3 kittens on a cold day out in the open before we found her. 1 kitten died the first day b/c she wasn't keeping him warm, 2nd one died within a week (Mom rejecte

Re: [Felvtalk] Conflicting Test Results

I don't know about the conflicting tests. There are certainly false positive test & there certainly are many conflicting studies. I would try to find a vet in your area who has good knowledge of FeLV. But in any case there is not reason for your kitty to live a life in isolation.

[Felvtalk] Conflicting Test Results

tpads. During his new visit my vet gave him the FELV/FIV combo SNAP test. It was negative. Cutaneous horns often have a viral cause so my vet recommended we pursue a diagnosis. At the time of the visit we trimmed his claws. Within two weeks the horns had gone and his footpads are soft and normal excep

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

Thanks Lynda I am going to discuss with my vet altho I think I am OK as I have my negatives tested annually and all have been 'clean' for 2+ years now. Phew! Kat On 4/23/11, Lynda Wilson wrote: > I've heard and read that testing for FeLV using tears and saliva is very > in

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

I've heard and read that testing for FeLV using tears and saliva is very inaccurate. Blood test is the only way to go. Tears and saliva are not as sensitive using these samples. I highly recommend using blood to test. Here is a link that may help you...your question is answered under &qu

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

In reading thru all this info I see where someone says using tears/saliva to do the ELISA test is notoriously inaccurate? My vet has ALWAYS done it with a swab on the inner cheek of the mouth Do I need to talk to her? Why so different if done with blood? Can the same test solutions

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

I agree with everyone else. The virus has probably gotten in her system since she's had two positive ELISA tests but there is a chance she could fight it off before it goes any further. If she does extinguish the virus she'll eventually test negative on both the ELISA and the IF

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

Good idea, but no, it was a blood test. Both Elisas. On 4/18/2011 4:21 PM, Christiane Biagi wrote: Just a wild thought... Was the Elisa done by using blood on test strip or saliva/tears??? Some vets may be still doing saliva/tears test& its notorious for being wrong. -Original Mes

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

Yes, I was just explaining what positive on the IFA meant. :) Positive on the snap and then positive again at least 6 weeks later is most likely positive. Tanya --- On Mon, 4/18/11, Pam Norman wrote: > From: Pam Norman > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test > To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

Just a wild thought... Was the Elisa done by using blood on test strip or saliva/tears??? Some vets may be still doing saliva/tears test & its notorious for being wrong. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Be

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

the virus. If she is positive on the snap test again (and it has been at least 6 weeks since she last tested positive) then she is FeLV positive, but you need to wait the full 6 weeks to give her body time to clear the vius. There is still a slight chance she could clear the virus from her body eve

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

Hi Pam,I have had cats that test positive on the SNAP test, and then again one month later. Two months later the same cats have tested negative and then negative again after 6 months and continue to be negative a few years later. I have one cat that still tested positive 6 months later but

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

Positive on IFA means it has reached the bone barrow and there is no clearing the virus. If she is positive on the snap test again (and it has been at least 6 weeks since she last tested positive) then she is FeLV positive, but you need to wait the full 6 weeks to give her body time to clear

[Felvtalk] Update on Poppy/IFA test

Test is in from IDEXX. Poppy is IFA negative! BUT they did another Elisa (the first was done in-house) & she is still Elisa positive. So tell me now what this means. I have to go off to Madison right now but when I get back I will re-read all the links with this confirmed info in

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ 7 mo Kitten--Test Protocols & Nutritional Support, Meds, to boost Immunity?

mg > daily. > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of M C > Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:06 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ 7 mo Kitten--Tes

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ 7 mo Kitten--Test Protocols & Nutritional Support, Meds, to boost Immunity?

...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of M C Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 2:06 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ 7 mo Kitten--Test Protocols & Nutritional Support, Meds, to boost Immunity? Dear Kitty Lovers, One of my rescued kittens re

[Felvtalk] FeLV+ 7 mo Kitten--Test Protocols & Nutritional Support, Meds, to boost Immunity?

Dear Kitty Lovers, One of my rescued kittens rested positive for leukemia. She was tested at 4 mos, 5 mos, then 7 mos-- all positive on the ELISA. My vet says if she retests positive on the ELISA in 2 mos, she's definitely positive. Others say we need to do the IFA to get the more accurate re

[Felvtalk] test

"Love animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled. Do not trouble their joy, don't harass them, don't deprive them of their happiness, don't work against God's intent. Man, do not pride yourself on superiority to animals; they are without sin, and you, with your gr

[Felvtalk] Spanky - blood test/ultrasound possible biopsy tomorrow

Hi everyone: The specialist we saw last week called today to discuss Spanky's case/next steps after our visit last week. I told her how improved he was taking the prednisolone (running up the steps a lot and trying to run outside as well). I told her I was interested in further diagnosis/treatm

Re: [Felvtalk] Immunity to Felv once exposed then test neg?

Jenny, I haven't heard back from my specialty vet yet. Something tells me they don't have a definitive answer, probably no one does. It was so kind of you to break down what they are saying on the website I found. You've got me thinking, if Sally tests neg on her second

Re: [Felvtalk] Immunity to Felv once exposed then test neg?

Nina, I haven't done a recent search on the persistence of felv but judging from the quote you had in your email, I can tell you what it sounds like they think. PCR is a very senstive test for DNA or RNA. Basically you have a probe that attaches to the DNA or RNA of interest. You then am

Re: [Felvtalk] Immunity to Felv once exposed then test neg?

son who is fostering Sally has no idea what has become of her Momma or her littermates. I asked that question too. I'm hoping if Sally's test was a true pos and her subsequent test is neg, she might be safe from felv in a home with another pos kitten. I called a veterinary Internist I

Re: [Felvtalk] Immunity to Felv once exposed then test neg?

Nina, I don't want to give you any false hope. It is more likely that an adult cat will throw off the virus than a kitten. There is always a chance the test result was an error. Do you know what became of Sally's littermates. My experience with kittens is that all in the lit

[Felvtalk] Immunity to Felv once exposed then test neg?

http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=567324&sk=&date=&pageID=2 I did a quick search and found the above link that talks about exposure and reversion (paragraph

[Felvtalk] Immunity to Felv once exposed then test neg?

Hello All, This question is for a foster kitten I know of that tested felv+. Her name is Sally and she is only 6 weeks old. Happily the rescue that Sally is with knows enough to test again and Sally is being fostered in the meantime. I'm wondering this, if Sally has tested pos

Re: [Felvtalk] faint pos on snap test, neg on IFA

Got it - thanks Kelley! Gloria On Sep 2, 2010, at 2:09 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: From what I've found "light pos" is either an error on the part of the tech or a bad test. The IFA is a much more conclusive test. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Gloria B. Lane wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] faint pos on snap test, neg on IFA

>From what I've found "light pos" is either an error on the part of the tech or a bad test. The IFA is a much more conclusive test. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Gloria B. Lane wrote: > Thank you so much - this is a great group, as always, and I really > appreciate the

Re: [Felvtalk] faint pos on snap test, neg on IFA

Thank you so much - this is a great group, as always, and I really appreciate the replies. This is my take, re your comment Natalie. With FIV, the "snap" test is for antibodies in the blood. Kittens of an FIV mom, when they are nursing, can take in the mothers FIV antibod

Re: [Felvtalk] faint pos on snap test, neg on IFA

it's a yes/no test, no shades of grey the antigens are either present or not "faint" pos is a meaningless term Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him,

Re: [Felvtalk] faint pos on snap test, neg on IFA

ia Subject: [Felvtalk] faint pos on snap test, neg on IFA I've been asked about a cat here in Arkansas - a Persian named Bicford, that is about 1.5 yrs old, and tested "faint" positive on the snap test (Elisa), but negative on the IFA. I gather that means that Bicford has been expo

[Felvtalk] faint pos on snap test, neg on IFA

I've been asked about a cat here in Arkansas - a Persian named Bicford, that is about 1.5 yrs old, and tested "faint" positive on the snap test (Elisa), but negative on the IFA. I gather that means that Bicford has been exposed, so has antigens, but doesn't have the

Re: [Felvtalk] False positives with snap test?

unlike november 2009, IDEXX held the exclusive patent on at least part of the SNAP test technology. there were similar tests on the market, but since i just found out about the patent-expiration, i don't have the details re: how different the others were. i do know that the IDEXX tests, th

Re: [Felvtalk] False positives with snap test?

10 6:42 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] False positives with snap test? We had two cats test positive for FeLV at our shelter yesterday. Today we found out that the new snap tests (the ones that test for heartworm also) have been associated with a higher number of false posi

Re: [Felvtalk] False positives with snap test?

e. On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 6:41 PM, LauraM wrote: > We had two cats test positive for FeLV at our shelter yesterday. Today we > found out that the new snap tests (the ones that test for heartworm also) > have been associated with a higher number of false positives. I'm wondering &g

Re: [Felvtalk] False positives with snap test?

Is there more than one manufacturer of tests? If so is this a problem with all manufacturers? Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org   --- On Thu, 8/19/10, MaryChristine wrote: From: MaryChristine Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] False positives with snap test? To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] False positives with snap test?

i've been writing about this on the lists since may. there has been a huge increase in positive test results for both FIV and FeLV ever since the newer tests were introduced, all over the country. so many positives, in fact, that those of us who do this rescue thing all day, realized that i

[Felvtalk] False positives with snap test?

We had two cats test positive for FeLV at our shelter yesterday. Today we found out that the new snap tests (the ones that test for heartworm also) have been associated with a higher number of false positives. I'm wondering how many of you have had experience with this, since one of these

Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy's test results.....I am worried...I hate FeLV

IAMESE & COLLIE RESCUESultan, WA. 98294Terrie Mohr-Forkerhttp://tazzys.org/Non-Profit national rescue Dedicated to the welfare of animals.  Copyright © 2007-2010 Tazzy's.org. All rights reserved.     Original Message Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy's test results.I am w

Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy's test results.....I am worried...I hate FeLV

Hi Alice, Might be a long shot, but if no one sees anything in the posted test results, you might consider testing for Bartonella. Several of my guys have tested positive. Symptoms vary but two had a cough, one had eye discharge, one was sneezing. Treatment is a 20 day round of azithromycin

[Felvtalk] Murphy's test results.....I am worried...I hate FeLV

doing great, but I have them out to 10 weeks now since they were doing so well. I took it for granted. I'm not sure what the blood test results mean-he had been staying in the same ranges until this last test, maybe his being sick with the sneezing (no cough, or snotty nose-just bouts o

Re: [Felvtalk] i was wrong. it wasn't the ifa test the vet ran.

ONLY PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTY IS THAT ANIMAL CONTROL IS TAKE IT OUT AND SHOT IT BE IT DOG OR CAT. WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER RESCUE GROUP BUT VERY FEW ANIMALS GET TO THEM FROM ANIMAL CONTROL. IF ANY OF MY CATS GO MISSING, I PATROL THE HOUSES WITHIN 1 MILE AND THEN CALL PALS, THE RESUCE GROUP. COURSE, M

Re: [Felvtalk] i was wrong. it wasn't the ifa test the vet ran.

Hi Laura, In many cases I would say this is true, because those animals are going to be the easiest to find homes for, and lets face it the ones that have health issues are going to cost the rescues lots of money to "fix" and many if not most people who adopt from rescues don't want to

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