ormee
03-02-2001, 02:56 AM
Hello
This is my first post here altho I've been
reading other posts for a long while. I would
appreciate your opinions on this subject.I am
not a new cat mommy. My original family consisted of a family of cats, the mamma and 3 babies and the last of my babies lived to the age of 22 in 1998. When it was time to start
a new family, we went to the Humane Society
and there waiting for us was Cuddles (1 1/2 yr Female) a.k.a. Cudz and I am convinced that Happy(22) sent her to us.
(I don't feel silly saying this to you -- I'm
sure you understand). She is my Heart! Anyway,
at 3 1/2 I thought it was now or never to get
her a sibling, so back to the Humane Society
spending 3 consective days "interviewing" cats
(or should I say,they "interviewed me") to find just the right companion for her.Everyone kept telling me the new addition
HAD to be a kitten -- my gut told me this would not be tolerated by Cudz and I was determined to adopt an older cat 'cause they're the ones that are overlooked. Well, it
was Isaac who I chose (1 1/2 yr.old male). He
has been with us since Sept. and it has fortunately worked out fine. He Adores Cudz and even tho she won't admit it -- she likes bossing him around.Hubby and I got very Lucky!
My question: I'm very responsible and today
took the cats for their annual exams and shots. They are spayed and neutered/ microchipped(the Humane Society does that)/in
door cats. Both have been tested for Feluk and
are negative and have had their shots. They
are not exposed to other cats. In the past year we have moved and now have a new vet.She
gave Cudz her rabies and FRCCP and Iz his rabies (he's not due for his other yet),but
disuaded us from continuing with the Feline
Leukemia vaccine. She claims that since the
cats are not outside and exposed to other cats
that it is unnecessary and since it's not airborne she doesn't like to give the vaccine
because in her research she's found that there
is a greater incidence of sercoma (cancer) brought on by the vaccine which outweighs in
her opinion the chance of either of them being
exposed to Feluk.My concern is that a kennel
will not board them w/o this vaccine. She
said that if we were to board them at a cat
kennel we could do an updated bloodtest and
she would write a letter saying that they are
negative. My husband thought this was a better
idea. I was not comfortable with it. Why, if
we need to board them should I add to the trauma of shlepping them to the vet each time
to draw blood/run tests/ and confirm with
documentation? We hardly travel but there
are times that would call for putting them in
the kennel. The vet(who takes a sort of holistic approach ) said that kennels are under a misconception about this illness and
too many animals are euthanized needlessly
when tests are positive. She said that "kennel
cough" vaccine is the one that they should be
concerned about not Feluk. Pet sitting is not really a good answer 'cause my "kids" like
someone here at night.Family and friends not
an option.Hubby thinks the chance of cancer
is the greater danger (this vaccine didn't
even exist when I had my "first" family of furbabies).I don't know if I agree -- I want
to do the right thing.
Anyway, I am sorry this is sooooo long, but
if you could share your experiences and opinions regarding this I would greatly appreciate it.
I'll save my questions re: food for another
post --- now that all these reports have come
out w/ disturbing info regarding that. Oh, if
only my cats could read so I don't have to
explain why they can't have their favorite
treats anymore! The vet was intense about
that too. FYI -- the "kids" are healthy.
Gee, I must have done something right! I had
a cat that lived to 22!!But then he was remarkable and had 9 lives plus 9 more!
I am sooo Confused. Thank you for reading this
and responding.
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This is my first post here altho I've been
reading other posts for a long while. I would
appreciate your opinions on this subject.I am
not a new cat mommy. My original family consisted of a family of cats, the mamma and 3 babies and the last of my babies lived to the age of 22 in 1998. When it was time to start
a new family, we went to the Humane Society
and there waiting for us was Cuddles (1 1/2 yr Female) a.k.a. Cudz and I am convinced that Happy(22) sent her to us.
(I don't feel silly saying this to you -- I'm
sure you understand). She is my Heart! Anyway,
at 3 1/2 I thought it was now or never to get
her a sibling, so back to the Humane Society
spending 3 consective days "interviewing" cats
(or should I say,they "interviewed me") to find just the right companion for her.Everyone kept telling me the new addition
HAD to be a kitten -- my gut told me this would not be tolerated by Cudz and I was determined to adopt an older cat 'cause they're the ones that are overlooked. Well, it
was Isaac who I chose (1 1/2 yr.old male). He
has been with us since Sept. and it has fortunately worked out fine. He Adores Cudz and even tho she won't admit it -- she likes bossing him around.Hubby and I got very Lucky!
My question: I'm very responsible and today
took the cats for their annual exams and shots. They are spayed and neutered/ microchipped(the Humane Society does that)/in
door cats. Both have been tested for Feluk and
are negative and have had their shots. They
are not exposed to other cats. In the past year we have moved and now have a new vet.She
gave Cudz her rabies and FRCCP and Iz his rabies (he's not due for his other yet),but
disuaded us from continuing with the Feline
Leukemia vaccine. She claims that since the
cats are not outside and exposed to other cats
that it is unnecessary and since it's not airborne she doesn't like to give the vaccine
because in her research she's found that there
is a greater incidence of sercoma (cancer) brought on by the vaccine which outweighs in
her opinion the chance of either of them being
exposed to Feluk.My concern is that a kennel
will not board them w/o this vaccine. She
said that if we were to board them at a cat
kennel we could do an updated bloodtest and
she would write a letter saying that they are
negative. My husband thought this was a better
idea. I was not comfortable with it. Why, if
we need to board them should I add to the trauma of shlepping them to the vet each time
to draw blood/run tests/ and confirm with
documentation? We hardly travel but there
are times that would call for putting them in
the kennel. The vet(who takes a sort of holistic approach ) said that kennels are under a misconception about this illness and
too many animals are euthanized needlessly
when tests are positive. She said that "kennel
cough" vaccine is the one that they should be
concerned about not Feluk. Pet sitting is not really a good answer 'cause my "kids" like
someone here at night.Family and friends not
an option.Hubby thinks the chance of cancer
is the greater danger (this vaccine didn't
even exist when I had my "first" family of furbabies).I don't know if I agree -- I want
to do the right thing.
Anyway, I am sorry this is sooooo long, but
if you could share your experiences and opinions regarding this I would greatly appreciate it.
I'll save my questions re: food for another
post --- now that all these reports have come
out w/ disturbing info regarding that. Oh, if
only my cats could read so I don't have to
explain why they can't have their favorite
treats anymore! The vet was intense about
that too. FYI -- the "kids" are healthy.
Gee, I must have done something right! I had
a cat that lived to 22!!But then he was remarkable and had 9 lives plus 9 more!
I am sooo Confused. Thank you for reading this
and responding.
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