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"Rita" wrote in message ... I'd like to know what the opinion's are on the feline leukemia vaccine. Whiskers was an indoor cat for her first eight months, but then I made the mistake of taking her out on a halter and leash. She then started driving me crazy as she wanted to be taken out all the time. I finally gave in and let her go out by herself. Actually, she's pretty good. She doesn't roam and stays mainly in the back yard. Maybe because when I did take her out, I always said "NO"!, whenever she tried to go beyond the property line. I also have a cat door so that she is free to come in and eat whenever she feels like it which is about 10 times a day. :-) She is not allowed out at night. That is a definite no-no and seems to be something she understands. I do see a few cats that do come into my yard every once in awhile and that makes me nervous. I lost my last cat to feline leukemia about 20 years ago and this is the first cat I've had since then. Thanks for any opinions you might have. Rita As some others have suggested, I would use the vaccine as long as the cat is permitted to go outside. Best, however, would be if you could re-train the cat to be indoor only and then discontinue the vaccine. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly (pictorial history of Duffy's integration into our household): Duffy, Part I: The Introduction -- http://tinyurl.com/8y54 Duffy, Part II: Life at Home -- http://tinyurl.com/8y56 |
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Thanks for all the replies. I've made a copy of the site Laura suggested
I read to bring with me to the vet. I am going to make sure he does vary the vaccine site and also have the vaccines each done at different times. Whiskers is going to hate me. All she has to see me doing is touch her carrying case and she runs. Rita Laura R. wrote: circa Sat, 05 Jul 2003 19:20:46 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Rita ) said, I'd like to know what the opinion's are on the feline leukemia vaccine. Whiskers was an indoor cat for her first eight months, but then I made the mistake of taking her out on a halter and leash. She then started driving me crazy as she wanted to be taken out all the time. I finally gave in and let her go out by herself. Actually, she's pretty good. She doesn't roam and stays mainly in the back yard. Maybe because when I did take her out, I always said "NO"!, whenever she tried to go beyond the property line. I also have a cat door so that she is free to come in and eat whenever she feels like it which is about 10 times a day. :-) She is not allowed out at night. That is a definite no-no and seems to be something she understands. I do see a few cats that do come into my yard every once in awhile and that makes me nervous. I lost my last cat to feline leukemia about 20 years ago and this is the first cat I've had since then. Thanks for any opinions you might have. Rita If the cat goes outside, then FeLV is probably a good idea. However, talk to your vet about the vaccine s/he uses. If you're in the U.S., most vaccines are labeled as one-year vaccines, but are actually "good" for three years. Also, vaccines containing adjuvants have been connected with injection-site sarcomas, most notably rabies and FeLV vaccines. Last, your vet should vary injection sites. For a quick summary, see he http://www.geocities.com/~kremersark/vetmed98.html Laura |
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Thanks for all the replies. I've made a copy of the site Laura suggested
I read to bring with me to the vet. I am going to make sure he does vary the vaccine site and also have the vaccines each done at different times. Whiskers is going to hate me. All she has to see me doing is touch her carrying case and she runs. Rita Laura R. wrote: circa Sat, 05 Jul 2003 19:20:46 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Rita ) said, I'd like to know what the opinion's are on the feline leukemia vaccine. Whiskers was an indoor cat for her first eight months, but then I made the mistake of taking her out on a halter and leash. She then started driving me crazy as she wanted to be taken out all the time. I finally gave in and let her go out by herself. Actually, she's pretty good. She doesn't roam and stays mainly in the back yard. Maybe because when I did take her out, I always said "NO"!, whenever she tried to go beyond the property line. I also have a cat door so that she is free to come in and eat whenever she feels like it which is about 10 times a day. :-) She is not allowed out at night. That is a definite no-no and seems to be something she understands. I do see a few cats that do come into my yard every once in awhile and that makes me nervous. I lost my last cat to feline leukemia about 20 years ago and this is the first cat I've had since then. Thanks for any opinions you might have. Rita If the cat goes outside, then FeLV is probably a good idea. However, talk to your vet about the vaccine s/he uses. If you're in the U.S., most vaccines are labeled as one-year vaccines, but are actually "good" for three years. Also, vaccines containing adjuvants have been connected with injection-site sarcomas, most notably rabies and FeLV vaccines. Last, your vet should vary injection sites. For a quick summary, see he http://www.geocities.com/~kremersark/vetmed98.html Laura |
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"MaryL" wrote in message
... "Rita" wrote in message ... Whiskers is going to hate me. All she has to see me doing is touch her carrying case and she runs. Rita For this reason, I always set up the carrier in another room (often the bathroom or utility room), then carry the "designated" cat to that room and quickly drop him/her in the carrier. Yep, me too. I have tried -- without success -- to acclimate my cats to the carrier by leaving it out for extended periods, placing toys in it, spraying it with Feliway, etc. I have one cat who self-acclimated to the carriers. So he's not a problem in this respect. But the rest - the above method, in a room that's closed off form the rest of the house - no real escape route available. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon But the only thing that has worked for me is to get them in it as quickly as possible and keep it out of their sight until I am ready to make the transfer! MaryL |
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"MaryL" wrote in message
... "Rita" wrote in message ... Whiskers is going to hate me. All she has to see me doing is touch her carrying case and she runs. Rita For this reason, I always set up the carrier in another room (often the bathroom or utility room), then carry the "designated" cat to that room and quickly drop him/her in the carrier. Yep, me too. I have tried -- without success -- to acclimate my cats to the carrier by leaving it out for extended periods, placing toys in it, spraying it with Feliway, etc. I have one cat who self-acclimated to the carriers. So he's not a problem in this respect. But the rest - the above method, in a room that's closed off form the rest of the house - no real escape route available. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon But the only thing that has worked for me is to get them in it as quickly as possible and keep it out of their sight until I am ready to make the transfer! MaryL |
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Her carrying case always sits in the living room in a corner. So last
time I had to take her to the vet, I very innocently picked her up and then quickly stuffed her into the case.:-) Isn't it amazing how strong they are! Rita Cathy Friedmann wrote: "MaryL" wrote in message ... "Rita" wrote in message ... Whiskers is going to hate me. All she has to see me doing is touch her carrying case and she runs. Rita For this reason, I always set up the carrier in another room (often the bathroom or utility room), then carry the "designated" cat to that room and quickly drop him/her in the carrier. Yep, me too. I have tried -- without success -- to acclimate my cats to the carrier by leaving it out for extended periods, placing toys in it, spraying it with Feliway, etc. I have one cat who self-acclimated to the carriers. So he's not a problem in this respect. But the rest - the above method, in a room that's closed off form the rest of the house - no real escape route available. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon But the only thing that has worked for me is to get them in it as quickly as possible and keep it out of their sight until I am ready to make the transfer! MaryL |
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Her carrying case always sits in the living room in a corner. So last
time I had to take her to the vet, I very innocently picked her up and then quickly stuffed her into the case.:-) Isn't it amazing how strong they are! Rita Cathy Friedmann wrote: "MaryL" wrote in message ... "Rita" wrote in message ... Whiskers is going to hate me. All she has to see me doing is touch her carrying case and she runs. Rita For this reason, I always set up the carrier in another room (often the bathroom or utility room), then carry the "designated" cat to that room and quickly drop him/her in the carrier. Yep, me too. I have tried -- without success -- to acclimate my cats to the carrier by leaving it out for extended periods, placing toys in it, spraying it with Feliway, etc. I have one cat who self-acclimated to the carriers. So he's not a problem in this respect. But the rest - the above method, in a room that's closed off form the rest of the house - no real escape route available. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon But the only thing that has worked for me is to get them in it as quickly as possible and keep it out of their sight until I am ready to make the transfer! MaryL |
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That's easier said than done. She's a year old cat who's very active and playful......and spoiled rotten! She'd be by herself most of the time as I am usually outdoors myself working in the yard. As much as I love cats, I don't want two, or three, or four. :-) My mistake was taking her out on a leash. Maybe she'd be healthier like they say, but I know she's happier....Loves to jump in the air chasing bugs. Still hasn't caught a squirrel. :-) Rita MaryL wrote: As some others have suggested, I would use the vaccine as long as the cat is permitted to go outside. Best, however, would be if you could re-train the cat to be indoor only and then discontinue the vaccine. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly (pictorial history of Duffy's integration into our household): Duffy, Part I: The Introduction -- http://tinyurl.com/8y54 Duffy, Part II: Life at Home -- http://tinyurl.com/8y56 |
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That's easier said than done. She's a year old cat who's very active and playful......and spoiled rotten! She'd be by herself most of the time as I am usually outdoors myself working in the yard. As much as I love cats, I don't want two, or three, or four. :-) My mistake was taking her out on a leash. Maybe she'd be healthier like they say, but I know she's happier....Loves to jump in the air chasing bugs. Still hasn't caught a squirrel. :-) Rita MaryL wrote: As some others have suggested, I would use the vaccine as long as the cat is permitted to go outside. Best, however, would be if you could re-train the cat to be indoor only and then discontinue the vaccine. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly (pictorial history of Duffy's integration into our household): Duffy, Part I: The Introduction -- http://tinyurl.com/8y54 Duffy, Part II: Life at Home -- http://tinyurl.com/8y56 |
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Laura R. ) wrote:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Ah, you're *that* Laura. I shoulda known. |
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