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Feline leukemia vaccine??
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 |
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As long as she's going outside, I'd personally have her get the FeLV
vaccine. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "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 |
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"Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... As long as she's going outside, I'd personally have her get the FeLV vaccine. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "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 yes I agree let her have FeLV |
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"Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... As long as she's going outside, I'd personally have her get the FeLV vaccine. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "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 yes I agree let her have FeLV |
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As long as she's going outside, I'd personally have her get the FeLV
vaccine. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "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 |
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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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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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"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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