Topic: News just heard from CP (Read 4912 times)

clarenmax · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2007, 12:10:06 PM »

Cheers Christine

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2007, 12:05:30 PM »

Carole, I have started a new thread for you - click on this link and you will go there:

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=7166.0

clarenmax · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2007, 12:02:52 PM »

Copy and paste this onto the new thread as well hun

carole1b · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2007, 12:01:40 PM »

I have looked it up on the net ATZ or somethig its called liek I say it can be used in humans. Can anyone offer any advice on helping him live a good life and vitimins and nutrition info please. As he is 15 I relise he is old but thught i may have got a few more yeatd of love from him. Is this site Uk based the treatment may only be in the uK. The vet said its 5 injections one week then a further 5 the week later. If I want to go ahead hes not sure if it will work its to boost the cells will cost £250. In the mean time he is putting him on antibiotics. If i just keep him on those and give a good diet will this clear up the diorehha hes got or is this due to the FIV virus ? I relly need some help guys

Ela · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:56:03 AM »

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I've no knowledge of the injections you refer to, hopefully some other peeps on here may have some direct experience

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Neither have I and we have taken in and homed FIV cats for years.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:54:49 AM »

I've started a new topic for Carole in the FIV and FELV section http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=7166.0
called 'How to care for an FIV+ cat?'

C

carole1b · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:54:14 AM »

hi thats great thanks

clarenmax · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:48:35 AM »

Don't worry, have asked a mod to do it for you, should be done shortly

Forgot to say,

to Purrs

Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:48:15 AM »

Ela I do so agree with you, our branch has always taken in and rehomed FIV cats and we've had some great successes so far. We have two FIV cats at the moment, one is difficult because he is still very unsociable but he is coming on slowly and the other one was very poorly when he came in but is making good progress. Given the advice from NCC now there really is no excuse for branches not rehoming FIV cats, it just takes a lot of patience and the right home always comes along in the end.

carole1b · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:46:52 AM »

i cant see how to do it I am noe to this site today. Where do I click new topic. The vet can give an ammune system drug that is similar to the ones they use for humans.

clarenmax · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:39:32 AM »

Hi there,

I've no knowledge of the injections you refer to, hopefully some other peeps on here may have some direct experience.

Was he tested for FIV as he was showing signs of illness, or was it picked up on a routine blood test or something?

So your questions get more visibility, I would defo suggest you start a new thread on this. If you go the FIV section and click new topic, it will get more visibility and not get missed as being part of another post.

I would do this for you but as I'm not a moderator I can't

clarenmax · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2007, 09:25:39 AM »

Quote from: Ela on August 29, 2007, 09:21:51 AM

Can I assume that you would also test again at 6 months? As although a negative result may be accurate at an early age a false positive is possible due to mums antibodies.

I'm not sure what they do in terms of testing Ela. I'm not involved on the actual homing front, I just speak to the people once they have somebody who's interested in homing a particular cat, or has homed and wants further advice/reassurance I guess.

I know that when Max tested positive as an adult he was tested more than once, and I think about 6 weeks apart from the first one, just in case the first was a false negative. I must find out if they now do the Glasgow test when I speak to them next, and see what they do with the testing of kittens as well, would be interested to find out.

Ela · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2007, 09:21:51 AM »

I have just been looking at the Woking CP site and noticed

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Blood test all kittens of 12 weeks or older and cats coming into our care for Feline Aids and Feline Leukaemia.

Can I assume that you would also test again at 6 months? As although a negative result may be accurate at an early age a false positive is possible due to mums antibodies.

I must say I am so pleased that more and more CP branches are taking in and homing FIV cats. The oldest FIV cat we have homed was 18 and a little darling. Someone from HQ phoned me recently to enquire about our FIV 'Safe Haven' so they can pass information on to any interested parties. Hopefully in the future it will be the norm for all branches to take the little FIV's in.

LittleLijah · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:53:48 AM »

That is such good news! There are so many animals out there that don't get given a chance and it is really great when you hear that there are still nice people around.

Bobjay · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:39:31 AM »

Great news that such a deserving puss has found his home - wonderful!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:10:54 AM »

Wonderful news!!

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2007, 22:21:14 PM »

What great news!

I'm so glad he's found his forever home and a new ~~owner~~ slave prepared to pander to his every whim.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2007, 22:17:04 PM »

Ahh bless him he sounds like a very special boy definitely deserving a forever home.

Well done Charlie

Schmew · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2007, 22:11:43 PM »

That's lovely news Clare, well done you and massive congrats to Charlie - I hope his new home do him proud.

The FIV ones are always special, it's great to hear there's some other folks out there willing and able to give them a chance.

x

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2007, 16:23:18 PM »

Fantastic news!

Congrats, Charlie!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2007, 15:22:49 PM »

on your new home Charlie

clarenmax · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2007, 15:18:56 PM »

I forgot to say, he's 15 years old as well !!!!

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2007, 15:06:55 PM »

AWWW Fabulous news

.xxxxx

clarenmax · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2007, 14:57:16 PM »

As Woking CP's 'FIV+ Support Group' as I've now become known lol, I'm pleased to report that Charlie, an FIV+, part blind, 3 legged cat, has just found himself a wonderful new home

I've been given their email address to make contact, so I can share my experiences with Max so far, and hopefully answer any worries they may have about the implications of living with an FIV+ cat. Its something I always offer to do with anyone interested in adopting an FIV cat, and tell them they're more than welcome to come and meet Max etc, so I hope what I say helps people

Anyway, that put a big smile on my face today, and just wanted to share

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