Anyone here who would like to give me some advice? :o

[Kirsten]

Thanks everyone.

Well, about FeLV... I know there's a risk of fibrosarcoma, even though it is said they're going to develope new vaccines which have a lower risk. But here in Germany, every 6th case of death is caused by leukemia, and since so many PT cats have died from it as well lately, I don't think it's much different in other parts of the world either.

Leslie, which symptoms did your Shy have? I'm sorry she got sick.

And FIV... I heard there's a new vaccine now but it's not available in Germany yet, I've spoken to my vet. This is why I did not mention it on the website, but I can add the information.

I'm just wondering why there's a vaccine against FIV now when there's none for the human equivalent, HIV? Is FIV less mutating?

And boy, that must be a scary new form of the calici virus!! Poor Emily! How is she doing now?

Kirsten

[QueenScoopalot]

Kirsten, The FIV vaccine that's new around here, luckily isn't being pushed by many vets. I think the company who developed it needs to go back the drawing board on that one. I would never take the risk of using it, my pet escaping and ending in a shelter testing positive. Emily is still battling this awful virus, and having a tough time even standing. She is eating quite well now. Her brothers and mom (who showed no symptoms) are all almost fully recovered.

[Kirsten]

So the FIV vaccine is risky, like the one against FIP?

I'm sorry that Emily still isn't doing well - poor girl!! I hope she'll make a full recovery soon!

Kirsten

[smokey the elder]

I wouldn't touch the FIP or the FIV vaccines with a ten foot pole. FDA is much less strict for animal vaccines than for humans. I'm not sure why FIV has a shot and not HIV.

Even feline leukemia is only 70% or so effective. It takes three shots. If you could get this effect in only one jab then it would be worth vaccinating colonies.