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#529195 - 04/08/06 12:40 PM
Re: Feline Leukemia
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so sorry to hear that.... I wish your cat the best. What is your little friend's name?
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#529196 - 04/08/06 01:59 PM
Re: Feline Leukemia
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My Mom had a beautiful black cat named Sunny that died from feline leukemia. After his diagnosis, he lived several good years. He did have regular medication, and towards the end, more medication was given. As you say, it mainly just treats the symptons.
Keep in good touch with the vet...
So sorry you got this news...what is your cat's name?
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#529197 - 04/08/06 02:31 PM
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You furry buddy can live several good years with this disease, but please be careful of his contact with other cats. They should be vaccinated to protect them from catching this highly contagious disease from your cat. I never had my boys vaccinated for feline leukemia, but they both tested negative for it and they don't go out or have contact with other felines.
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#529198 - 04/08/06 03:49 PM
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Ditto Nanwa's comment about keeping him away from others. I'll go out on a limb here regarding Quote:
But while he is still bright eyed and somewhat active, I am going to ride it out as far as I can, until he gets very sickly.
Luckily, we don't have to watch our animals deteriorate so far as to be unbearably miserable. I know it's very hard to fathom but I do hope you won't wait until your companion is 'very sickly' to do the right thing. The additional time spent watching him is too painful for both of you. Enjoy him while he's still healthy and his disease is manageable and keep in touch with the vet so you'll be able to make an educated decision when the time comes without making him suffer unneccesarily.
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#529200 - 04/10/06 01:32 PM
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Morris is in my prayers.
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#529202 - 04/10/06 07:13 PM
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Sorry to hear about your cat. My wife and I just lost our 15 year old cat to cancer, and I know how hard it can be to make the decision to put a pet to sleep. When the time comes you will know, but until then, enjoy the time you have left with him.
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#529206 - 04/11/06 03:20 PM
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I feel for you. As many feral barn cats and some domesticated that I've had over the years, I've never delt with this disease, altho I understand it is very prevalent. Hopefully Morris will be with you for a good long while yet...enjoy him while you can!
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#529207 - 04/17/06 02:56 PM
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You are in my thoughts... Poor Morris.
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#529208 - 04/19/06 01:05 AM
Re: Feline Leukemia
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I agree, you don't want him to be suffering before you consider putting him down, but also, don't rush to that conclusion either. I feel so bad when I hear about people euthanizing their pets as soon as they find out the animals are sick. I mean, if I find out I have an incurable disease, and I have maybe 5 years to live, I wouldn't want to die now. I could enjoy alot of those 5 years.
And who knows? Morris will live a long and happy life and God may mercifully take him when He's ready.
Enjoy Morris while you have him. None of us know how long we'll be here.
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#529210 - 04/20/06 01:08 AM
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I'm so sorry. It was a very sad day when I lost my Maddie.
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#529212 - 04/20/06 12:11 PM
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I can't express how sorry I am for you and your family. However, I am glad Morris is out of pain and is in a better place. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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#529213 - 04/20/06 03:55 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our "Tigger" to the same thing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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#529214 - 04/20/06 06:11 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. What were some of his symptoms?
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#529215 - 04/20/06 06:30 PM
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I am sorry for your loss.
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#529216 - 04/20/06 06:30 PM
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(((hugs)))) I'm sorry for your loss
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