[Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

Mon Jul 24 12:20:07 CDT 2017

My 2nd job at the vet gives me a break on all the medicines and neutered and if we find kittens, he will take them and we adopt them out.  it's a full time job with all these animals.  My husband takes care of them when I work my long days  

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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlgegg at windstream.net
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Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats..

I am lucky, found a vet who goes along with me especially re:  felv treatment.
---- Sandy <swacht1946 at comcast.net> wrote: 
> 
> It seems to me, each one of us has a different vet - and each vet 
> seems to have a differing opinion - it's what they "learned" in school 
> and unless they seek to know more and better info continue with the 
> same practices and opinions- such as the "yearly" vaccine protocol. I 
> guess it's like each one has to do for our own health care - be 
> informed and take charge. And, it's not easy
> 
> Sandy
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "Marlene Snowman" <tessie1965 at icloud.com>
> To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 9:46:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats.. 
> 
> My vet believes so although has made it clear that no vaccine is 100 percent effective and that an older cat with an established immune system has more chances. Who really knows.... 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:03 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium <Sheila.Armstrong-Brown at ssa.gov> wrote: 
> > 
> > So you believe the vaccine does work then? I thought about getting 
> > it for all 13 indoors but I want to still keep the FIV and FELV 
> > separated. Thanks for the info
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> > Behalf Of Marlene Snowman
> > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 8:59 AM
> > To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats.. 
> > 
> > I have a Felv 2 year old who I did introduce to my 7 year old non. The 7 year old has been vaccinated and retested over the 2 years and remains negative. The Felv has no visual signs of illness. I maintain separate litter boxes that get cleaned daily and separate dishes that are also cleaned daily. They are not affectionate with one another or groom each other, although they do play together. It warms my heart to think that the 2 year old is getting quality of life despite the illness. As my vet said, you have 2 cats and need this to work for them and my husband and I. So far I've been lucky and I am grateful that this is going well for them. Knowing what I now know, I'm not sure I would make the same decision if one would have been sicker at the onset. 
> > 
> > My experience and these 2 may just be lucky so far.....wresting with the decision to introduce or not is a tough one. 
> > 
> > M
> > 
> > Sent from my iPhone
> > 
> >> On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:12 AM, Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium <Sheila.Armstrong-Brown at ssa.gov> wrote: 
> >> 
> >> I heard the leukemia vaccine carries a high risk of cancer. Does 
> >> anyone have their FELV cat around non-felv cats? I thought about 
> >> letting Skylar out only while I am home and see how it goes with 
> >> the regular cats. But I have a FIV cat in the mix of the other cats 
> >> and not sure if they would pass germs and cause more harm. My Felv 
> >> has no signs of illness since he was moved him indoor. I don't 
> >> think he can be near the FIV cat. Thanks for any info
> >> 
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> >> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >> Behalf Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> >> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 3:52 PM
> >> To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 28 Cats.. 
> >> 
> >> Hi Sheila... 
> >> Wonder if you have anyone helping you with Cat Care ( or expenses).... 
> >> that is a lot of cats to look after and the expense could get 
> >> rather overwhelming..... are some of them fosters???
> >> 
> >> Bob
> >> 
> >> 
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> >>> Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:38:42 -0400
> >>> From: Pam Doore To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
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> >>> I understand Sheila! I have my first too, actually Mom and her 
> >>> kittens. One kitten passed away.and the other is 15 months old. 
> >>> Plus I took another
> >>> FeLv+ cat from out shelter. I will probably end up adopting her 
> >>> FeLv+ too
> >>> :). 
> >>> On Jul 21, 2017 8:34 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" < 
> >>> Sheila.Armstrong-Brown at ssa.gov> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>>> No, he said it was no big deal at all. I just worry. This is my 
> >>>> first FELV cat.
> >>>> 
> >>>> 
> >>>> 
> >>>> *From:* Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] *On 
> >>>> Behalf Of *Pam Doore
> >>>> *Sent:* Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
> >>>> *To:* felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> >>>> *Subject:* Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>>> 
> >>>> 
> >>>> 
> >>>> Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol? 
> >>>> 
> >>>> On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" < 
> >>>> Sheila.Armstrong-Brown at ssa.gov> wrote:
> >>>> 
> >>>> It was part of a blood panel I had done on him. I get bloodwork 
> >>>> every 6 months and I thought it was odd too.
> >>>> 
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >>>> Behalf Of dlgegg at windstream.net
> >>>> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
> >>>> To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> >>>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>>> 
> >>>> I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested. 
> >>>> i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not 
> >>>> heard anything.
> >>>> 
> >>>> ---- Amani Oakley wrote: 
> >>>>> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical 
> >>>>> in cats
> >>>> (and being called into question in humans too). 
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> Amani
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >>>>> Behalf Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
> >>>>> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
> >>>>> To: 'felvtalk at felineleukemia.org' 
> >>>>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back 
> >>>>> great.
> >>>> High cholesterol is all. No idea why that would be. He is now 2 
> >>>> 1/2 years old, I hope he is around a long time.
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >>>>> Behalf Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> >>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
> >>>>> To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> >>>>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am 
> >>>>> once again
> >>>> not getting group mail.... 
> >>>>> Has there been activity I've missed?? 
> >>>>> My Hospice Boy ( Gilbert) is doing quite well for the moment but 
> >>>>> ( as we
> >>>> all know with such things it could change any minute...so I'll 
> >>>> just enjoy it while it's happening).... Wondering if any of you 
> >>>> have experience with Higher dose Prednisolone administered 
> >>>> chronically ( say above
> >>>> 7.5 mg
> >>>> QD)... When I agreed to Foster Gilbert it came with the proviso 
> >>>> that I would follow their directions ( Which I will hold to 
> >>>> unless I feel they are killing him unnecessarily quickly) His 
> >>>> Tumor does not appear to have gotten any larger and his pain 
> >>>> appears to be pretty well controlled....
> >>>> Just wish I knew specifically what is helping the most so I could 
> >>>> cut down on superfluous drugs....currently he's on Gabapentin( .4 
> >>>> cc BID if pain is up.. QD if doing OK).. for pain, prednisolone ( 
> >>>> 10 mg QD administered via syringe dissolved in milk, Venus Fly 
> >>>> Trap SubQ BID ( interesting substance... bears closer scrutiny... 
> >>>> supposed to have anti tumor
> >>>> activity) Two other " alternative " medications ! 
> >>>> which I h
> >>>> ave suspended only because the poor boy screams bloody murder 
> >>>> every time I have to give him something..... with a tumor 
> >>>> invading his oral cavity I want to keep anything PO to a minimum....
> >>>>> Seems that the cats I've had that are _ supposed_ to ( 
> >>>>> clincally) die don't and the ones that that aren't ..do Hope 
> >>>>> everyones buddies are
> >>>> doing reasonably well ( as reasonably well as FeLV Kitties can do)... 
> >>>> Gilbert, as I mentioned, had a traumatic brain injury which has 
> >>>> left him with poor balance... but lately he's been insistent on 
> >>>> expanding his range and even tried running this AM... Wasn't in 
> >>>> anything resembling a straight line but the spirit in this guy is 
> >>>> enough to make you weep... Guess that's part of why I am such a 
> >>>> fan of animals.... they simply do what they have to and do it 
> >>>> without complaint ( Sure glad they can't speak...perhaps I'd like 
> >>>> them less if their inner thoughts were more like ( Why ME?? I'm a 
> >>>> more thoughtful caring cat than Mittens over there; why did _ I_ 
> >>>> have to get hit by a car and THEN get cancer!!... and there's 
> >>>> that jerk Mittens running around all carefree and happy...where's 
> >>>> the Justice I ask you!!!!)...
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> Bob
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> Bob
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> >>> To: "'felvtalk at felineleukemia.org'" Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 
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> >>> I am scared to get him a friend since I have 14 other cats in the 
> >>> house. He is alone in a big area of the house. But I am not sure 
> >>> if him and another cat would spread germs back and forth. My cat 
> >>> clan is up to 28 cats. Insane.
> >>> 
> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >>> Behalf Of Pam Doore
> >>> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 9:39 AM
> >>> To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> >>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> I understand Sheila! I have my first too, actually Mom and her 
> >>> kittens. One kitten passed away.and the other is 15 months old. 
> >>> Plus I took another FeLv+ cat from out shelter. I will probably 
> >>> end up adopting her too :).
> >>> On Jul 21, 2017 8:34 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" >
> >>> wrote: 
> >>> No, he said it was no big deal at all. I just worry. This is my 
> >>> first FELV cat.
> >>> 
> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >>> Behalf Of Pam Doore
> >>> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 8:21 AM
> >>> To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> >>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> Sheila did your vet seem concerned about the higher cholesterol? 
> >>> On Jul 21, 2017 7:44 AM, "Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium" >
> >>> wrote: 
> >>> It was part of a blood panel I had done on him. I get bloodwork 
> >>> every
> >>> 6 months and I thought it was odd too. 
> >>> 
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >>> Behalf Of dlgegg at windstream.net
> >>> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:57 PM
> >>> To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
> >>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>> 
> >>> I have never had anyone tell me my cats needed cholesterol tested. 
> >>> i was beginning to wonder if the list was still there, had not 
> >>> heard anything.
> >>> 
> >>> ---- Amani Oakley > wrote: 
> >>>> It if were me, I would ignore the cholesterol. It is nonsensical 
> >>>> in cats (and being called into question in humans too).
> >>>> 
> >>>> Amani
> >>>> 
> >>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >>>> Behalf Of Armstrong-Brown, Sheila DDS Timonium
> >>>> Sent: July-20-17 10:37 AM
> >>>> To: 'felvtalk at felineleukemia.org' 
> >>>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>>> 
> >>>> My son Skylar is doing well and his 6 month bloodwork came back 
> >>>> great. High cholesterol is all. No idea why that would be. He is 
> >>>> now 2 1/2 years old, I hope he is around a long time.
> >>>> 
> >>>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On 
> >>>> Behalf Of ROBERT CHAPEL
> >>>> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:28 AM
> >>>> To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org>
> >>>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Checking in..... 
> >>>> 
> >>>> Things have been very quiet on the group lately...OR... I am once 
> >>>> again not getting group mail....
> >>>> Has there been activity I've missed?? 
> >>>> My Hospice Boy ( Gilbert) is doing quite well for the moment but 
> >>>> ( as we all know with such things it could change any minute...so 
> >>>> I'll just enjoy it while it's happening).... Wondering if any of 
> >>>> you have experience with Higher dose Prednisolone administered 
> >>>> chronically ( say above 7.5 mg QD)... When I agreed to Foster 
> >>>> Gilbert it came with the proviso that I would follow their 
> >>>> directions ( Which I will hold to unless I feel they are killing 
> >>>> him unnecessarily quickly) His Tumor does not appear to have 
> >>>> gotten any larger and his pain appears to be pretty well 
> >>>> controlled.... Just wish I knew specifically what is helping the 
> >>>> most so I could cut down on superfluous drugs....currently he's 
> >>>> on Gabapentin( .4 cc BID if pain is up.. QD if doing OK).. for 
> >>>> pain, prednisolone ( 10 mg QD administered via syringe dissolved 
> >>>> in milk, Venus Fly Trap SubQ BID ( interesting substance... bears 
> >>>> closer scrutiny... supposed to have anti tumor activity) Two other " alternative " medications !
> >>> which I h
> >>> ave suspended only because the poor boy screams bloody murder 
> >>> every time I have to give him something..... with a tumor invading 
> >>> his oral cavity I want to keep anything PO to a minimum....
> >>>> Seems that the cats I've had that are _ supposed_ to ( clincally) 
> >>>> die don't and the ones that that aren't ..do Hope everyones 
> >>>> buddies are doing reasonably well ( as reasonably well as FeLV Kitties can do)...
> >>>> Gilbert, as I mentioned, had a traumatic brain injury which has 
> >>>> left him with poor balance... but lately he's been insistent on 
> >>>> expanding his range and even tried running this AM... Wasn't in 
> >>>> anything resembling a straight line but the spirit in this guy is 
> >>>> enough to make you weep... Guess that's part of why I am such a 
> >>>> fan of animals.... they simply do what they have to and do it 
> >>>> without complaint ( Sure glad they can't speak...perhaps I'd like 
> >>>> them less if their inner thoughts were more like ( Why ME?? I'm a 
> >>>> more thoughtful caring cat than Mittens over there; why did _ I_ 
> >>>> have to get hit by a car and THEN get cancer!!... and there's 
> >>>> that jerk Mittens running around all carefree and happy...where's 
> >>>> the Justice I ask you!!!!)...
> >>>> 
> >>>> Bob
> >>>> 
> >>>> Bob
> >>>> 
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