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smudgley
15-03-2006, 08:10 PM
Anyone have any info or good links about this virus?
Emm
15-03-2006, 08:18 PM
that is what Tippy Toes died from I didn't keep any of the links that I found on it at the time but I did lots of google searches.
Mags
15-03-2006, 08:18 PM
Hope this might help Smudgley.....

http://www.angelfire.com/il/felv/
Kazz
15-03-2006, 08:29 PM
Try these.........found them for a friend who adopted a stray with FELV.:)

http://www.fabcats.org/felv.html

http://www.abbey-vetgroup.co.uk/felv.htm

And this one is very through, with lots of links.

http://www.the-cats-meow.ca/fiv.html
Booktigger
16-03-2006, 05:13 PM
I have an article written for Cat ACtion Trust by a vet about this, it is too long to post though. I could send it via e-mail, it is only in word. it is very interesting and does have a bit about FeLV in a rehoming centre. I also like the FAB article.
DiddyDawn
16-03-2006, 10:57 PM
I have an article written for Cat ACtion Trust by a vet about this, it is too long to post though. I could send it via e-mail, it is only in word. it is very interesting and does have a bit about FeLV in a rehoming centre. I also like the FAB article.

Des, is that the one I sent to you? I tried posting it last night but as you said it was too long.
smudgley
16-03-2006, 11:04 PM
BT / DD Could one of you e-mail me the article please? :cat21
DiddyDawn
16-03-2006, 11:07 PM
http://catchat.org/discus/messages/3780/12327.html?1123278588

You can see the article on here but I'll email it to you as well ;) So you want the blood testing policy as well sending?
smudgley
16-03-2006, 11:11 PM
Thanks,

Yes please. I'll be grateful of any info you have.

I'll PM you my address. :)
DiddyDawn
16-03-2006, 11:13 PM
I've already posted it to you ;)
smudgley
16-03-2006, 11:22 PM
Your quick.;)

Got it now - thanks.

the info I need is;

how soon can I put a new cat in the pen?
what cleaning agent is best to use? bleach / virkon / eragen?
Should I throw away all bedding as clinical waste?
Bowls? Bleach or throw away?

Will go & read the articles now, Thanks.:)
smudgley
16-03-2006, 11:23 PM
I've looked in lots of vet books / internet info - but can't find anything about introducing a new cat to a place where there has been a FeLV cat. :?
DiddyDawn
16-03-2006, 11:31 PM
Bedding etc I'd throwout, with the disinfectant either Trigene or Virkon but would be better consulting with your vet. FeLV isn't air borne but transfered through saliva and bodily fluids so just make sure the pen is scrubbed and you throw bowls, litter trays etc out just to be on the safe side ;)
smudgley
16-03-2006, 11:34 PM
Bedding etc I'd throwout, with the disinfectant either Trigene or Virkon but would be better consulting with your vet. FeLV isn't air borne but transfered through saliva and bodily fluids so just make sure the pen is scrubbed and you throw bowls, litter trays etc out just to be on the safe side ;)

Yes thought so. She has got 2 big ceramic bowls & 2 pieces of brand new vet bed that I only just bought from Crufts:( But I guess it's not worth the risk. I will throw away all her bedding & toys & litter tray. :(


thankyou for all the info Dawn, I will have a good read. One thing i didn't know was that FIV was only discovered in 1986? Had no idea it was so recent. :shock:
smudgley
16-03-2006, 11:35 PM
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DiddyDawn
16-03-2006, 11:42 PM
thankyou for all the info Dawn, I will have a good read. One thing i didn't know was that FIV was only discovered in 1986? Had no idea it was so recent. :shock:

They are really good articles and if you ever need advice on the FIV/FeLV in the future, I've got Maureen's phone number and I'm sure she'd be happy to help ;)