[Felvtalk] Twigs- Felv and asthma

[dlgegg at windstream.net]

Not asthema, but hay fever.  Annie (now 5) is positive, healthy as a horse, weighs 6 - 8 pounds.  This year, she started haveing sneezing fits a couple times a day.  Seems to come on when door has been opened.  Healthy other than that.  Vet said hay fever just like people.  I also have problems this year with all the rain we have had and now heat, mold is high and pollen.    Said I could give her pills or just do not open the door as much and try keeping her in along with myself.  Seems to have done the trick.
This might not be the case for your baby, but might give it a try.


---- ashley egger <ashleyeegger at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Hi there!
>     I've been lurking for sometime, ever since my cat Twigs was diagnosed
> about a year ago.  I figure it's time I post something and put myself out
> there and hopefully some of you may have experience or suggestions with
> some of things I'm facing.
> 
>     Twigs is 2 years old, got him from a rescue where he tested negative
> and was vaccinated against Felv.  Then he developed a cough, I took him to
> the vet and got a terrible surprise- he tested positive (and had been
> exposed to no other cats since adoption.) so I'm guessing he got it while
> with the rescue or a false neg. the first time.    Anyway- vet diagnosed
> Felv and stomatitis, but his bloodwork was perfect.  He acts perfectly
> normal- eating, playing, etc.  I am just filled with dread at the thought
> that he may not always be like this. Back at the vet today for check-up-
> had them do another Elisa test- still positive (damnit) but bloodwork still
> perfect and he has actually gained weight (a plump healthy 10-11lbs) and
> vet said he seemed remarkably healthy. He still has the cough and vet
> diagnosed asthma after I showed her a video of him having one his
> "spells."  He does it on average once a day or every other day.  She
> prescribed advair inhaler for the asthma and full extraction of all his
> teeth for the stomatitis.
> 
> My questions I guess are:
> -Anyone have cat with both felv and asthma?  any concerns with inhaler
> use?  Is this the best treatment?
> 
> -Any thoughts on the stomatitis and anyone have experience with the
> extractions?  Is this the best treatment?
> 
> -Also what can I do to prolong this mostly healthy time for Twigs and
> prevent (or at least delay) his decline from the felv (ugh I HATE that word
> so much.)  Realistically how much time do I have? I feed him good grain
> free food and he takes multiple supplements currently.
> 
>    I will do whatever I can to prolong his life and comfort, but cost is
> definitely an issue too.  Anyway thanks in advance for any help.
> 
> -ashley