My cat has been sick lately, and is in getting some tests ran on him right now, I have been doing some research from just what the vet has told me and the symptoms alone things are pointing to FeLV. I know I will get all the answers later today from my vet, but I just wanted to know if anyone had any experience with this. My cat is strictly indoors, and I am unaware how he has gotten this (if it turns out to be FeLV), I adopted him from a Rescue shelter about 7 years ago, so what he did or have prior to that I'm unsure. I don't know if he tested Negative before, but was acutally positive and it was just dormant in his system. I am praying for the best, but have to research the worst. Any input anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
2006-09-28 08:18:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
ok i just learned this from a vet i work with. She said that FelV can live in the bone marrow of a cat for years without a problem and won't show up in blood tests because its in the marrow. Once the FelV starts to take a greater affect, it will break out of the marrow and enter circulation. This would cause a strictly indoor cat to become positive if he hasn't had any other contact with cats. Also, it could also be another problem. If he is anemic, is lethargic, not eating good, and has an enlarged spleen it could be Hemo Bart...hemo bartonella in full. its a blood parasite that can severely hurt your cat if left untreated. The results of a FelV/Fiv test should have been back to you in about 30 mins...the other blood tests take longer, but you should know soon. Fip is another possibility if he has a distended stomach and his bloodwork shows his liver and kidney values are off. It really depends on the symptoms he has.
if he was from a shelter he should have been testes before he was adopted out and they definitly wouldnt have adopted him out if he had FelV or FIV...
2006-09-28 08:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Issues have recently been raised that this leukemia vaccination may actually cause the disease. Maybe he was vaccinated years ago. And what is passed is passed and out of your control.
"Feline leukemia virus (FeLV). This virus can cause anemia, diarrhea, or constipation, enlarged lymph nodes, loss of energy and appetite and general suppression of immunity....Stress or immune-suppressing medication could open the door to the active disease process at some point." page 165.
Ashwaganda for Leukemia - Tejinder Sodhi, DVM
".... I use a liquid ashwaganda product available through Ayush Herbs (800-925-1371). Research has shown that ashwaganda increases red blood cells. It also increases energy, nourishes the nervous system, and helps the body cope with stress....Often the appetite will improve after a short while. Ashwaganda will not interact or interfere with any medication."
Dosage: 10 drops per ten pounds of body weight, two or three times a day if possible.
Optimizing your cat's diet will be crucial in controlling this disease if he has it. Go to: www.catinfo.org and/or www.ThePetCenter.com to begin your education on the best food for your cat.
2006-09-28 15:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My original feral cat, Maya, has Feline Leukemia, they only gave her 2 years to live, that was back in 1999. She is still with me and she is going strong. When I first brought her home from the Vet's I stayed with her for a few days, she was so sick, she was skinny and scared. But then I started to give her cat vitamins 2 times a day and she came around. She is very affectionate now and she is always by my side. Just keep doing your research and you will see that your cat will be ok, most likely, give him his favorite food, he will really like that. So I have been dealing with Maya for 7 years now. The Vet's don't believe it when they find out she is still alive and running around, healthy and she is a really great cat. Best of luck to you and your cat. By the way, she is the first one eating when I put the food out, she has a very healthy appetite. Your cat will be fine. The other answers here are good, too.
2006-09-28 20:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by spiritcavegrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cat has had feline leukemia for atleast 7 years now than chances are that your cat will probably be ok. Yes it can definatley be deadly but if your cat has made it this long then be hopeful. Some cats have lived out their full lives with this. It will need to be on medication though but it isnt very expensive. I have a friend who has two cats that have felv and they are doing great!
2006-09-28 15:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by Confused 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish you the best with your cat and pray that he is okay I have never gone through this with any of my cats good luck to you
thank you
2006-09-28 15:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by cooks delight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋