How can I get my FeLV-positive cat to eat?

Posted by on January 30, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 1-year-old male cat who has feline leukemia. He is on antibiotics, vitamins with iron, and he has also been given a shot of steroids. But he does not seem to be improving. Although I give him water through a syringe and he drinks it, he is not eating and is lethargic. He lies in my arms and meows. Does it take a long time for any of these measures to work? He seems to be getting worse... Read More

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Adopt a Special Pet, Day 5: Gilbert Gustav

Posted by on September 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Gilbert Gustav, a beautiful Maine Coon mix, is waiting for that special person. Could it be you?We’d like you to meet Gilbert Gustav, a huge, sweet Maine Coon mix currently in the care of Penquis Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), a shelter in Milo, Maine. We’re sharing information about this gorgeous guy with you as part of our Adopt-an-Awesomely-Special-Pet Week (known to some as Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week) series of posts. The... Read More

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My cat has leukemia. What can I do to keep her healthy and strong?

Posted by on March 29, 2009 · 13 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I found out yesterday that my cat has leukemia. She is my heart, and I’m totally devastated. I want to know if there’s anything I can do to make her stronger so she has a chance at fighting this–food, vitamins, anything. Please help! ~Marie Siouxsie: It is heartbreaking to find out that a beloved cat has a disease like feline leukemia. But the good news is that if you take... Read More

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My cat has feline leukemia and is a high-risk spay; she’s driving me crazy with her heat! Help!

Posted by on August 3, 2008 · 1 Comment 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My daughter and I are writing to beg for help with a female kitty that we adopted. Here’s our story: It started when we rescued her brother, Smokie, when he was almost 5 months old. Their mother has since passed from feline leukemia and all five kittens were born with feline leukemia. We were aware that the kittens probably wouldn’t have long lives, but we wanted to give them a... Read More

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