[Felvtalk] Destiny

Sat Jun 24 10:27:51 CDT 2017

The record does not specify the type of test done initially.  The most
recent test was done in house and a drop of blood was put in a solution to
change color. It was very hard to see that it was positive.  The vet thought
it was negative, but a tech pointed out a faint blue line that meant
positive. I suppose it is possible that this test was incorrect.  She died
of a very aggressive tumor.  In looking over her records, I recalled her as
always being healthy, but she did have a clostridium overgrowth once. I
think her vet would agree with the positive test results.  I think her blood
count was consistent with FeLv.

I don't know what to say about retesting. It is hard when your cat hates the
vet.  I suppose I would treat the cat as positive, as far as giving
supplements, and rush to the vet at any sign of illness.  With my healthy
cats I give them a couple of days to get better if they have the sniffles.
I would not do that with an Felv cat.

Thank you, and everyone, for your kind words.

Marilyn

From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Corinne Shank
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:54 AM
To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny

Marilyn, 

I am so sorry for your loss.  I know how difficult it must be.  

I am curious though about what type of Felv test you had done. There is the
Elisa test which is usually done in house and the IFA test which is done via
a blood test at a lab and is supposed to be more accurate.   I have read
that there are false positives with the Elisa test.  My cat tested positive
with Elisa but negative with the IFA test.  I know I should probably take
her back and have her retested, (as it has been more than 6 months) but she
is doing well and she gets really stressed by trips to the vet.  

On Jun 24, 2017, at 7:27 AM, Sandy <swacht1946 at comcast.net
<mailto:swacht1946 at comcast.net> > wrote:

I'm so sorry Marilyn . <undefined.gif>  Destiny sounds like a sweet and
wonderful kitty cat.  You certainly are s great guardian for your furry
felines.  

Sandy W

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From: "Ardy Robertson" <ardyr at centurytel.net <mailto:ardyr at centurytel.net> >
To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk at felineleukemia.org> 
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:27:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny

Oh Marilyn,
Destiny sounds like she was such a beautiful kitty ------ I'm happy she
didn't have to suffer more.

I am curious though - you said she tested negative for FeLV, and then had
the vaccine and boosters, not exposed to FeLV outside. What more could a pet
owner do! (I hate FeLV!!)

Ardy

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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Amani Oakley
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 1:04 AM
To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk at felineleukemia.org> 
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Destiny

Marilyn

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you know how lucky Destiny was to
have you caring so much for her. 

Amani

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From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-bounces at felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of
Marilyn Knapp Litt
Sent: June-24-17 12:34 AM
To: felvtalk at felineleukemia.org <mailto:felvtalk at felineleukemia.org> 
Subject: [Felvtalk] Destiny

Just wanted to give you kind souls an update on my sweet Destiny.  I helped
her cross the bridge last week, just a few weeks after her diagnosis.  The
vet initially thought she had a nasal tumor, but tests were negative.  On
this visit it was clear she had deteriorated in a week and had the vet was
able to see the tumor. The vet said steroids would shrink it, but it would
come roaring back.  Her head was so swollen that one eye was shut.  The best
thing we could do was let her go while she was still purring.

>From onset to end there was nothing we could have changed with any knowledge
or treatment.  She had tested neg. for FeLv and had the vaccine and
boosters. Our other cats are negative and she never went outdoors. Destiny
enjoyed good health until very recently when her respitory infection turned
out to be a tumor.  Nevertheless, it really helped us to have the support of
this community and know there was somewhere we could go for advice.

Thank you all and may you all have better success and hug your kitty
tonight.  Destiny was a peacemaker.  I never saw her hiss once, but I saw
her sit as close as she could to our cats who hissed at her, until they
finally were won over.  The world needs more people like my special cat . .
.

Marilyn Knapp Litt

---- Marilyn Knapp Litt <marilyn at marilynlitt.com
<mailto:marilyn at marilynlitt.com> > wrote: 
> Has anyone used these for FeLV?
> 
>  
> 
> My kitty, Destiny,  is battling a bad infection.  We were shocked to 
> find she had FeLV.  She had had the shot and a booster.  The vet was 
> treating her and the infection was getting worse and then we found out 
> the terrible truth.  I am feeding her food with a syringe and keeping her
comfortable.
> She is on an antibiotic.  I am giving her Essiac tea.  No idea if it 
> is effective.
> 
>  
> 
> I am going to get DMG because friends have suggested that for FeLV.
> 
>  
> 
> I also am looking at Life Gold and Nu-Pet Feline Antioxidant, but find 
> info on using them with cancer, not FeLV.  Anyone have a suggestion 
> about boosting her immune system and fighting this infection?  We 
> thought we were going to lose her this week, but she is slightly better
the last 24 hours.
> 
>  
> 
> Thank you!
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> ~Marilyn Knapp Litt
> 
>  
> 

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