thelmalu99
03-28-2001, 10:51 AM
Hello,
Some of you probably remember my post of earlier this year when I mentioned that Charlie tested positive for FIV. Well, the vet later told me that I had misunderstood him and that Charlie really has FeLV. I am sure that I didn't misunderstand him because I knew nothing about either disease when Charlie was tested. All I knew was what he explained to me, and what he explained to me was about FIV. Anyway, I have a few questions:
1- From what I have read, it is better to wait about six months before retesting (Charlie is now 9 1/2 months old and he was tested in late Jan.) because he's still a kitten. Does this sound right to all of you? I retested him the same day, but now I want to take him elsewhere to be tested again because they seem to be a bit lax with their paperwork at this place. Should I wait a few more months?
2-I have a new neighbor across the hall who has a cat as well. As a matter of fact, he looks just like Charlie. http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/smile.gif Anyway, my father is in town and he stays at my apartment-he says that the other day when he came home, the neighbor was at her door and she played with Charlie for a few moments. Dad says Charlie went into her apartment for a few seconds, then came right back out. Dad didn't see the neighbor's cat. My question is: how careful do I have to be? Charlie still needs to be tested again before I know for sure, but I certainly don't want to expose this other kitty to any danger of contamination. From what I have read, both diseases are spread through saliva and blood, so they would actually have to get into a fight. Some places, however, say that you should be concerned about feeding and water bowls. There seems to be no clear consensus on the matter.
I'd really appreciate any advice...thanks in advance.
Some of you probably remember my post of earlier this year when I mentioned that Charlie tested positive for FIV. Well, the vet later told me that I had misunderstood him and that Charlie really has FeLV. I am sure that I didn't misunderstand him because I knew nothing about either disease when Charlie was tested. All I knew was what he explained to me, and what he explained to me was about FIV. Anyway, I have a few questions:
1- From what I have read, it is better to wait about six months before retesting (Charlie is now 9 1/2 months old and he was tested in late Jan.) because he's still a kitten. Does this sound right to all of you? I retested him the same day, but now I want to take him elsewhere to be tested again because they seem to be a bit lax with their paperwork at this place. Should I wait a few more months?
2-I have a new neighbor across the hall who has a cat as well. As a matter of fact, he looks just like Charlie. http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/smile.gif Anyway, my father is in town and he stays at my apartment-he says that the other day when he came home, the neighbor was at her door and she played with Charlie for a few moments. Dad says Charlie went into her apartment for a few seconds, then came right back out. Dad didn't see the neighbor's cat. My question is: how careful do I have to be? Charlie still needs to be tested again before I know for sure, but I certainly don't want to expose this other kitty to any danger of contamination. From what I have read, both diseases are spread through saliva and blood, so they would actually have to get into a fight. Some places, however, say that you should be concerned about feeding and water bowls. There seems to be no clear consensus on the matter.
I'd really appreciate any advice...thanks in advance.