Feline Aids
Feline Aids
IMULAN Treatment Aid for Leukemia (Felv) & Feline AIDS (FIV)
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Feline AIDS vaccine? Necessary?
My vet keeps bringing it up eveytime I take my cat in, telling me stories in regards to how he just had to put a cat down because it had feline AIDS. Is it exclusively necessary or is it like the "undercoating" a car salesman tries to trade you? Please help, thanks.
My cat has already been given all the regular vaccines such as rabies, feline distemper, rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, lukemia and calicivirus. So he is up to date. All I'm wanting to know in regards to is the AIDS one.
NO NO NO NO! Your vet is not doing you a favor and from what you say, he has NOT held up on the current exploration at all! It is not necessary to put down any FIV cat until the last stages of the disease. Any FIV cat may live close to a full lifespan, 15 years or more, with FIV, the only death sentence it is is when you get a vet who mechanically recommends euthenasia!
The vaccine sucks. There are 5 clades (types) of FIV global with cats. Two of them are in the USA. When they made the vaccine they only used one type (the west coast one) and the vaccine they came up with does not one thing versus the other clade. To make matters worse, it only offers 65% coverage of the one it was produced to prevent, which is so poor that if this was for people it would never make it to market. It scarcely works. And ALL the current blood tests for FIV may not tell a vaccinated cat from one that does have FIV, so all these cats get euthenized at the shelters even if they don't have it.
My own vet does not commend it. The vet web site online that is a very good one does not commend it -- http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_fiv_vaccine.html Read it. The vaccine will have to have been taken off the market but it's still available.
Your vet makes a nice part on fees for vaccines. Of course they'll push them. But if your vet does not keep up with the VERY heavy body of proof and exploration done on this impairment of normal physiological function in the past 15 years, he's giving you a 'line' that is not going to aid you or your cat. If you get this for your cat, your cat is not protected, and if you ever lose him/her and someone takes your cat to the shelter, they'll put him/her down when he/she comes up positive on the blood test. The vaccine puts the antibodies to the impairment of normal physiological function into your cat and the blood tests read that.
If you need data on FIV, there are good web sites online. Look at the dates though, the old basi exploration all said to either euthenize or to keep the cat exclusively segregated. The NEW exploration says the cats are fine with other cats if they're not aggressive, since FIV is passed by deep bite wounds or by way of mother to kittens in utero. It does not pass casually. I may speak from experience, we have had two FIV cats for 12 years living 24/7 with our three non-FIV cats indoors here, and not a single soul has disseminate the disease. They all had recent blood tests done for teeth cleaning and none of the 'non's' were positive. I would not hesitate to adopt an FIV cat. They live with the disease but they seldom die from it.
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Is there an animal doctor in the house?Most likely, the answer is no. And when an accident or other emergency threatens your pet, every minute counts. Don't be unprepared! Open The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats and learn:* Basic first-aid techniques, such as cleaning a wound, making a splint, and performing CPR-- step-by-step!* Which over-the-counter human medications can help-- or harm-- your dog or cat* What to keep in your pet's medicine chest (many essential items are probably in your house already!)* How to quickly pinpoint what's wrong with your pet, using the First-Aid Symptom FinderPlus, you'll discover a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to more than 150 common-- and not-so-common-- injuries and conditions, including:* Abscesses (page 60)* Bites from Animals (page 90)* Car Accidents (page 117)* Choking (page 131)* Gunshot Wounds (page 224)* Heatstroke (page 237)* Hot Spots (page 245)* Jellyfish Stings (page 269)* Poisoning (page 311)* Snakebites (page 350)Each at-a-glance entry tells you when to call the vet, which supplies or medications you'll need, what immediate action you should take, and what you should do as follow-up care... |
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If you're thinking of bringing a cat or kitty into your life... and need some help choosing your new feline companion... then the Skinny Guide to Cats will show you how.If you're wondering if you should buy or adopt a cat, you probably have a lot of questions, such as:... |
Most of us recognise that there are a great deal of humane foods our pets shouldn't eat. Keeping our cats away from alcohol, for example, is a no-brainer. But did you know that onion powder may cause anemia in cats and dogs? Because of their dissimilar metabolisms, a lot of mutual foods that are safe for humane consumption are not safe for your cat. Reactions may range from disturb stomachs to severe sickness or death.
To help keep your kitty safe you need to know which foods to avoid. The following list spotlights eight mutual foods your cat ought to never eat:
Baby Food
It's hard to imagine that a feed that's safe sufficient for a baby's tender tummy would injure our fur-kids. But what makes baby feed so dangerous for cats is that it might incorporate onion powder (see below) which could lead to anemia. Also, baby feed doesn't meet your cat's nutritional needs, and could result in malnutrition if she eats too much of it.
Chocolate
Most persons know that chocolate is bad for dogs, but a good deal of of us don't realize that it's destructive for cats as well. Chocolate holds theobromine, a chemical compound that humans may eat safely. But cats and dogs metabolize theobromine more slowly; as a result, even little amounts of the compound may lead to theobromine poisoning, which may cause vomiting, diarrhea, excitability, panting, unnatural heart rate, tremors, seizures - and even death. Theobromine poisoning is treatable if caught early enough. But to be safe, keep chocolate away from your kitty.
Coffee and Tea
Caffeine is toxic to both cats and dogs, and there's no antidote. According to ProVet healthcare, it only takes in regards to 8 teaspoons of coffee to potentially fatally poison a cat that weighs 3 kilograms (that's in regards to 6.6 lbs). Signs of caffeine poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, panting, hyperactivity, restlessness, muscle tremors, increased or decreased heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, increased body temperature. But most scary of all: caffeine poisoning may lead to seizures, coma and death.
Grapes and Raisins
Scientists aren't sure incisively just what substance is in grapes and raisins that make them so toxic for our pets, but according to the ASPCA Poison Control Center, dogs who've eaten big amounts of grapes and raisins have suffered renal (kidney) failure. Although it's unclear what effect grapes have on cats, to be on the safe side the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center "advises not giving grapes or raisins to any pets in any amount."
Onions and Garlic
Raw, powdered and uncooked onions and garlic are exceptionally destructive to cats because they harm red blood cells, which could cause anemia. Not only does anemia make your kitty pale and lethargic, it may be a life threatening illness.
Spinach
The jury's still out on whether or not spinach is bad for cats, but scientists do recognise that spinach leaves incorporate a little amount of calcium oxalates (a chemical compound that makes needle-shaped crystals), which is a major factor in kidney stones. If your cat eats sufficient spinach, it could lead to crystals in her urine. Cats with a history of urinary troubles such as infections, crystaluria and kidney disease, ought to unquestionably stay clear from eating spinach.
Unripe Tomato
Everyone knows that tomatoes are good for humans. But did you know that they may be toxic to cats? Tomatoes are a fellow member of the deadly nightshade plant family and integrate a poisonous alkaloid called, solanine. Solanine is toxic to persons too. But you have to eat it in big amounts for it to hurt you. That's why you shouldn't eat green potatoes - a potato that has gone green has higher levels of solanine inside it. And it may make you sick, causing a bevy of sensations or changes that range from nausea, diarrhea and vomiting to hallucinations, paralysis and in the worst cases, death. Unlike humans, however, only a little amount of solanine may hurt your cat. According to FelineFuture.com, "traces of Solanin, like those found in just a 100g of cherry tomatoes, may be fatal!"
Yeast Dough
Raw or uncooked yeast dough ought to never be fed to your cat. What makes it so dangerous? Yeast (the single-celled fungi that causes bread to rise) isn't toxic per se, but if your cat eats the raw dough, it might proceed to rise inside your kitty's stomach. And you may imagine what that could lead to: painful bloating, gas, and in the worst-case-scenario, possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
Remember, the selective information in this article is for informative intents only. If you suspect your cat has eaten something that is harmful, or needs medical attention, contact your veterinarian immediately! For more selective information when it comes to other destructive foods or toxins found in your home, check out these great references: ASPCA Animal Control Archives and PetEducation.com.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1010294 in Books
- Published on: 2007
- Binding: Paperback
Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Provides hope for FIV Cats and Their Families
By Mum of Raphael
My cat, Gabriel was diagnosed with FIV over a year ago, I was devastated and was searching for any type of information to help him to have a better quality life. After a long search I found this book, with the information and knowledge listed within the book plus the writers own insight of his cat's FIV it helped me find some alternatives. The book listed diet, diet supplements, and holistic approaches for helping your cat with FIV.
I highly recommend this book and will pass the information to my vet and others who may have encountered this terrible diagnosis- it is not a death sentence.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.Sugarplum and HIV
By Charles E. Dean Jr.
After feeding a stray cat for a year, we finally were able to make friends with and get him to a vet. He is the picture of health, but tested HIV positive. I went online for information, and saw Tom Hapka's book. We ordered it immediately and read it with great interest. He has some very down-to-earth information, which we have applied not only to our HIV cat, Sugarplum, bur to one of our other cats who has a herpes virus in his eye. I went to a new vet, book in hand, and mentioned a treatment Tom had suggested. Interestingly, they had started carrying the treatment,L-Lysine,only the previous month. I e-mailed Tom a question regarding its use and he responded the next day! Good for him!
We feel really comfortable with what Tom says in the book. It is obvious he did a lot of research, and we believe we'll be able to do a good job in keeping Sugarplum healthy and happy.
The book is well-written,easy to read, and gives the rational behind what is suggested, and tells where you can obtain the various vitamins, etc. We highly recommend it.
Jan & Chuck
Dallas, Texas
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.Essential guide to helping infected cats
By Geoffrey E. Barnett
This book gave me hope and, more importantly, told me what to do to help my feline companion. Thanks to Tom's immune-system-boosting "sports drink", my cat is now doing very well. Anyone with an infected cat should read this Guide and put into practice the author's sensible suggestions.
FIV is not an automatic death sentence. I felt helpless after visiting an orthodox vet when my cat was diagnosed, but empowered after reading Hapka's book.
Every question I had about the illness was answered.The book is easy to read and well researched.
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