Story of Sam My FeLV and FIV Cat by Susan Golis

Moving with your FIV Cat

2012-01-05T15:37:00.000-06:00

Moving to a new home with a cat that has feline immunodeficiency virus is not recommended because the cat may get sick from an anxious situation and from the stress. However sometimes the move to a new home is inevitable and the pet owner must take the necessary steps to make the FIV cat’s transition to new home less traumatizing. help cat to adjust The best way to introduce an FIV cat

Safe and Natural Flea Treatments for Cat

2012-01-03T19:33:00.000-06:00

With so many flea treatments available it is difficult to know which flea remedy is right for your cat. Many of the topical applications of flea treatments are not as toxic as one would think, however if your cat has Feline Leukemia or feline immunodeficiency virus you may be concerned with the toxicity of the topical or internal flea treatments and how they affect your cat long term. For

Cat Health - Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

2012-01-01T17:43:00.000-06:00

Feline idiopathic cystitis or commonly known as sterile cystitis. This condition is inflammation of the bladder. The veterinarian checks the cat’s urine to determine if the urine is sterile or if it has tiny crystals or sand like particles in the urine. Niki after 1 week of treatment My cat is Niki is a 12 year old socialized feral Maine Coon Cat was recently diagnosed with FIC. She is

Cat Upper Respiratory Symptoms and Treatment

2011-10-28T11:49:00.000-05:00

Four of my housecats had symptoms of a cold which rapidly turned into an upper respiratory infection. These cats were indoor cats that did not go outdoors. The only contact with outdoors that they had was a window seat on the screened in sun porch. There symptoms were sneezing, water eyes and nasal drainage with no appetite and refusal to drink water. The day before their cold like

Feline viral rhinotracheitis Symptoms

2011-09-07T17:20:00.000-05:00

Cats that are not vaccinated for the prevention of FVR are at risk every time they interact with cats outdoors, at the groomers or at kennel. If you cat is permitted to socialize with neighborhood cats they may become infected when they groom another cat or if they inhale the virus from a cat that is coughing. Healthy adult cats that are infected with Feline viral rhinotracheitis (

Cat Cold Symptoms and Treatment

2011-08-27T16:58:00.000-05:00

Some cats are more susceptible to colds than other cats. The reason is because these cats are usually exposed to other cats. Whenever you take your cat to the veterinarians, groomers, or board them at the kennel their risk of getting a cold will increase. The best way to prevent your cat from getting a cold is to keep your cat away from other cats or to limit their exposure. Another way is

Cat Annual Wellness Exam

2011-08-17T12:52:00.000-05:00

An annual wellness exam will aid in preventing serious illness and thus keep your cat healthy. Many cat owners take their cats to the veterinarian office when the cat is ill and omits taking the cat for their yearly check up because they think the cat is fine. A cat could be infected with feline AIDS or Leukemia and in the beginning stages will show no symptoms. You could prevent your cat

AIDS Cat Spends Day With Sam

2011-08-16T02:37:00.000-05:00

A female cat that is infected with Feline AIDS came to spend the day with Sam. A friend of mine’s is without a home right now so I told her I would watch her cat so she did not have to worry. AIDS cats have special needs and cannot be left outdoors and they need to live a life that is peaceful with no exposure to healthy cats unless they get along and do not fight. A stressful situation could

Annual Wellness Check-up - AIDS Cat

2011-07-16T18:46:00.000-05:00

It is time for Sam’s annual wellness check-up and I am not sure if it is wise to subject him to the stress and anxiety of going to the veterinarian. Last year when he had his annual wellness exam he was overly anxious. When I brought him home he went in his room to hide and that night he suffered a mild feline stroke . So I am hesitant in making the appointment for his annual check-up.

Caring for AIDS Cat After F5 Tornado

2011-06-02T19:44:00.000-05:00

If your cat has AIDS or another infectious disease you must be responsible and take precautions to protect other cats from being exposed to your cat. My cat Sam has AIDS and during normal conditions he lives a happy life in my office. He is away from the other cats and there is no threat of exposure. However On May 22, 2011 an F5 supercell tornado touched down two blocks from my home and

Sam's 2nd Anniversary Living with Feline AIDS

2011-04-23T01:42:00.000-05:00

Sam celebrated his Second Anniversary by spending a long afternoon with Benny Blue my pitbull puppy. While this may seem very odd to you it is not odd at all to Sam and Benny. They are quite fond of each other and will even sleep on the chair side by side. To start Sam's anniversary party I invited Sam into the main house, he enjoys having free reign of the entire house without

Caring For Feline Leukemia Cat (Multiple Cat Home)

2011-03-14T01:36:00.000-05:00

Caring for a Feline Leukemia cat in a multiple cat home is not an easy task however it is a task that is worth the effort. Feline Leukemia is a virus called (FeLV) and infected cats spread the virus through saliva, nasal secretions, tears, urine and feces. Feline leukemia is contagious; therefore keep your cats indoors. Sam resting on day bed in Safe Room Many people will

Mysterious Illness Sickens Cat and Dog

2011-02-25T17:00:00.000-06:00

Illness strikes AIDS cat: Image by Sgolis Mysterious illness made my AIDS cat violently ill yesterday. Sam went from healthy and strong cat to vomiting and diarrhea within a matter of minutes. This mysterious illness has spread to the family dog. Sam got sick late yesterday afternoon and was sick throughout the night. I stayed up with him to hydrate him; I filled a six ounce cup with

Sam my Feline AIDS Cat is Sick

2011-02-25T04:25:00.000-06:00

Image taken after Sam became sick: Warm clothes from dryer feels good Sam my Feline AIDS cat is sick. This is the second time that Sam has been sick since I rescued him in March of 2009. Sam is a very healthy AIDS cat who has lived a protected and stress free life since we learned that he had feline Leukemia and AIDS in April of 2009. About Sam: I spend many hours with Sam and we

eHow Member Stories: Virginia and Susan | eHow Blog | eHow.co.uk

2011-01-31T04:52:00.000-06:00

Ehow in the United Kingdom did a story on Virginia Allian, my cat Sam and me. Sam is my rescued Siamese cat that was infected with feline AIDS and Leukemia. Sam's story has helped cat owners to understand that the feline viruses are not death sentences. I started this blog; Feline Leukemia and AIDS health and treatment tips in April of 2009. That is when I first learned that Sam was

Adopting Cat with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus -AIDS

2011-01-19T19:57:00.000-06:00

Adopting a cat that is infected with feline immunodeficiency virus will save the cats life. There are so many homeless and stray cats that test positive for the antibody for feline immunodeficiency virus however because these cats are strays there is no way of knowing if the cats were vaccinated and thus the blood test could be a false positive. <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0

Keep Cat Hydrated

2011-01-03T16:19:00.000-06:00

Keep your cat Hydrated: Image by SGolis Cats like humans need water to sustain their health and well being. A cat can skip meals however they need to hydrate their bodies to prevent illness; bladder infection and cysts will occur if the cat is not hydrated. My cat Sam shows no interest in his water in his bowl and I needed to find ways to get him interested in water so

Train Cat to Use Scratching Post

2010-11-19T01:22:00.000-06:00

Destructive Scratching: Image by Susan Golis Training a cat to use a scratching post is not easy especially if the said cat is older and set in his ways. My cat Sam is a kitty that could do no wrong in my eyes. He was diagnosed with feline leukemia and AIDS and I had intended on spoiling him for the rest of his short life. I figured he had a year left before I would need to put him

Feline Leukemia Is Not a Death Sentence

2010-08-28T23:05:00.000-05:00

Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is not a death sentence as numerous cats may have a false positive when they are tested. In many instances rescued, stray or abandoned cats will show a false positive because their previous owners had provided the cat with the vaccine to prevent feline leukemia and the new pet owner or shelter would not be aware of the cat’s history. Thousands of cats die each year

Sam's Recovery From Feline Stroke

2010-07-15T16:23:00.000-05:00

Sam’s recovery from the stroke has been a long process but I am happy to report that the effects of the stroke are minor. He now eats and drinks out of the left side of his bowl, he wants to be held and kissed more than usual and he takes more naps throughout the day. Other than that, he plays with his toys and with me. I am very thankful that my cat Sam is okay. If you have an ill cat you

Road to Recovery for Sam After Feline Stroke

2010-07-01T16:26:00.000-05:00

Sam Resting on blanket: Image by Susan Golis I am happy to report that I see glimpses of my old friend Sam in the back of his big blue eyes. Every day Sam’s energy is increasing and he is getting stronger. Today he played with his tennis ball, and picked up a pen from my desk and placed it his kitty condominium. After that exhausting task, he jumped onto the cat window ledge and took a nap.

Sans Health is Failing

2010-06-25T00:30:00.000-05:00

Feline Stroke: Image of Sam by Susan Golis On Wednesday June 23, Sam went to the veterinarians for his annual wellness check-up; they drew blood and gave him his yearly vaccinations. The veterinarian did a examination on him and reported that he looked good but needed to lose some weight. He said that Sam was a happy cat and was very talkative. We brought him home and Sam was exhausted,

Sam’s One Year Anniversary

2010-03-26T03:09:00.000-05:00

A year ago on this day, Sam the Siamese cat wondered into my yard. He was skin and bones and very hungry. Sam has Feline Leukemia and AIDS and he is symptom free for one year. Therefore, to mark this special occasion, Sam and I spent the day together in the big house. Cat Birthday Card by Susang6 Sam featured on Birthday Card Mike and I removed all of the other cats from our home,

Adoption Option for Sam the Feline Leukemia Cat

2010-02-18T18:40:00.000-06:00

In order to care for Sam and protect my other cats I needed to turn my house upside down. Feline Leukemia is very contagious and infected cats spread the virus through saliva, nasal secretions, tears, urine and feces. For Sam that meant isolation from the other five cats, and it meant that he would never go outside. For the rest of Sams life he would view his cat family from behind a closed

Sam's Story Living with Feline Leukemia and AIDS

2010-01-18T17:52:00.000-06:00

A young male Siamese cat appeared in my front yard in August of 2008 and before I could get to him, he ran into the woods. He lived in the woods for seven months. I rescued the Siamese tomcat in March of 2009. The Siamese tomcat that I named Sam survived fights with other cats, and the bitter winter when temperatures dipped below zero. He also survived the spring floods only to be diagnosed