why do vets check feline leukemia before they spay a cat?
we brought in our cat to spay, found out it had feline leukemia, and the vet urged us to euthanize her.we are so upset we can't think straight.She had like an HIV also and the combination of both are deadly, I feel now, maybe we should of just left well enough alone and taken our chances with her.Maybe the vet thought that it would be too expensive to treat her,did we do the right thing?
yes, we took her advice, and now i am feeling very guilty and can't stop crying of what I did.I feel like I had her executed
- Dove Lover
because feline leukemia has affects to cats WHEN THEYRE STRESSED
if the cat is spayed then it will be in pain and stressed
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- naps with cats
Did you Vet actually test for the Feline Leuk?
If you have other cats or pets that are in close proximity to your cat, then I would try to find a foster or home that has only Feline Leuk. and HIV cats.
The Vet probably won't spay because he thinks she's a "lost cause" (hate that term). She is a beloved cat that you love, obviously.
I would go to a more compassionate Vet, get a second opinion on options for treatment.
If you do have other pets, though, get them tested as well. They should not be around your Feline Leuk./HIV cat at all.
If you don't, get the meds your beloved cat needs and love her 'till it's her time.
- sunshine10
I am assuming you did put her down.
It is bad enough that the cat had leukemia but the cat having feline aids also seriously cut this cats lifespan horribly.
Your vet knew that the cat would get sick and to be honest..treating the leukemia is a total loss.
I had a kitten that i had fixed not knowing she had it..(back then the vets didn't test for it first)..She got sick a year later which is when i found out she had it..it cost me a fortune trying to treat each illness and in the end she died a terrible death.
I know you are second guessing your self but obviously it wasn't about the money for you and i'm sure the vet wasn't thinking like that either,,the vet just knew you had no shot here of giving this cat a good quality of life.
I'm sorry you had to go through this.
- Om Nom nom!
you did the right thing.
FeLV and FIV are bad on their own, but together I'd imagine it'd be almost impossible to treat and keep the cat alive. I'm sorry. But don't beat yourself up, you did what had to be done. She's in a better place now.
Also, if you keep your cats strictly indoors their chances of contracting FeLV and FIV go down.
Sorry for your loss. My sweet Purgatory was put down over FeLV as well. Broke my heart. I found him as a starving stray and I got very attached to him over the short months we had him with us.
- aqua
Yes, you did the right thing. They test for Felv/FIV before a spay, because both severely compromise the immune system, weakening the cat and leaving her succeptible to infection and greater complications. With FIV alone, a cat may live a relatively normal lifespan, yet should remain isolated from other cats, despite what many people with FIV positive cats allow. They may need special care, diet, meds, etc to keep them relatvely well. However, with Felv (leukemia), they go downhill very quickly and do suffer. I know because I've been through this numerous times with rescued and beloved cats off the streets. It is heartbreaking and tragic. I am truly sorry for your loss. However, euthanasia was the kindest thing for her in this instance. You gave her grace and an end to her suffering before the pain and suffering became too much to bear for her, and in that, you showed her your love and highest respect.
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