Feline Leukemia Virus

[livingwith]

today i just found out that my 9 month old cat has feline leukemia the vet told me that there is nothing to do for him but just to make him happy until the time comes that he passes or when the vet has to put him asleep. The vet told my family and i that he has probley as less then a year to live. That is the worst news i could ever get, i have decided to get him creamated. Its bad enough that kids get this, but why are pets… My heart goes out to everyone that has lost a pet to this.. god...Read the full article

[dawn_1974]

don't lose hope my cat has had leukemia for over 3 1/5 years she is a very sweet cat that is only now at the age of 4 starting to show signs.

[Grizzly]

Take your cat in for a blood transfusion and the cat will live longer. Leukemia kills the red blood cells, so by giving a transfusion would make the killer have to start over. Cats do not feel any pain until the very last few days. This is because one by one, organs start shutting down because of the red blood cell loss. After getting the transfusion, your cat will get around 1 to 3yrs longer. You can do this everytime your vet tells you the cell count is not good.

Sorry about your cat, but, the best option would not be die at home. I am not saying put it right to sleep. You should have check-ups done and when the vet says time is up, that is the time to put the animal down. Put the cat to sleep. Dieing at home will be very painful for the animal. Only put it down if you cannot afford a few thousand dollors every couple of years.

Sorry about your cat.