Can I stop my cat from dying once she has feline leukemia?
Yesterday one of my cats died of feline leukemia. Now that I know the signs I think my other 2 cats have the deadly disease. It is in the beginning stages for both of them, but so far they are only loosing their teeth. We have been buying them soft cat food to help them eat. Is it to late to save them? Will a vaccine still work for them? Thanks.
- Goddess of fluffy tails
Take them to the vet. Thats your best hope! Other then that make sure they stay safe and warm.
- BiPetual
Get them tested, and if they're negative, then you can vaccinate them. Don't get ahead of yourself. I wasn't aware that losing teeth was a symptom of feline leukemia, and even among cats that live together the transmission rate is 10% in cats over one year (per my vet).
Get their teeth taken care of, because bacteria from the mouth can spread throughout the body. Cats with feline leukemia are not well equipped to fight infections.
If they are positive, continue to feed canned, keep them indoors away from other cats, and bring them to the vet at any sign of a problem. Infections, etc., need to be treated very promptly in positive cats.
Here's an article for you:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+1316&aid=211
Good luck. The odds are very good that your cats are not infected, but get them tested and go from there.
- ty812
Here is a good page I found on Feline Leukemia
http://www.best-cat-tips.com/feline_leukemia_virus_felv.htm
Hope it helps. Sorry about your cats:(
- All Religion is Pagan
Sorry, but no. Best thing is not to let it suffer, Cats will not epress pain until you try to move them, .1st time it trys to bite or get away from you, It's time to take .."The Ride" So Sorry
Leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment of this blood-related cancer.
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