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Hi.......

I had two Abyssinian cats that just passed away from Feline Leukomina virus last
April and June 2009..... I had them for almost 10 years as I always took them to see
the vet every year......... the result for FLV came negative as I am still puzzled why it
happened to both of my dear cats as I never let them go outside as I kept both inside
my house all the time..........

Submitted: 127 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: Cat
Value: $15
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Pet's Sex: Female
Pet's Age: 9

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Seen the vet as test for FLV came as negative but after they died they found out FLV being positive as I had them not to contact with other cats at my house I always kept them both inside ..........

Posted by Terri Riba 127 days and 6 hours ago.

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Dear Lisa,

 

I am so sorry to hear such sad news. My sinceret, heartfelt condolences for you loss.

 

What symptoms did you observe?

 

How could they be FELV positive if the test was negative?

 

Thanks,

 

Terri

 

127 days and 6 hours ago.

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At first Toni the Ruddy lost the weight and not eating much so I brought her to see
the vet as the testing for FLV was positive so I had to put her into sleep.......

then Jill the Red was been ok till last June she lost the weight so I brought her
to the vet as the testing for FLV came positive so I had to put her into sleep......

Why they never had the problem with me for 9 years while I usually brought both every year for the check-up and teeth cleaning too................. they loved to stay inside my house where 1580 sq area is roomy for them to play and enjoy even I never let them go outside at all...........but suddenly I was shocked by FLV being plagued on both........

Accepted Answer

Dear Lisa.

 

Once again, I am so sorry for your loss.

It is quite unusual for the FELV virus to remain dormant in a cats system and then mutate to active virus but it is possible.

 

 

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+1316&aid=211 http://www.moorevet.com/Feline/FeLV.html http://www.sheltermedicine.com/portal/is_feline_felv.shtml http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/health/felv-fiv.html

 

One or both of them may have contracted this at your vets office if sick cats were kept there.

 

We now have a very safe and efficacious Leukemia vaccine that will protect any new babies you bring home.

 

Consider using a mobile vet so your new babies do not have to travel or be exposed to other (potentially sick ) animals.

 

 

Very sincerely with love,

 

Terri

 

 

 

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Expert: Terri Riba
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Answered: 7/18/2009

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