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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / January 2004FelV Question
I am currently looking for home for FelV+ stray, Big Boy, (about which I posted before). I have other cats who cannot be exposed to him so he is isolated. I get very conflicting info about one thing: I would be able to let him loose in my bedroom (instead of the attached bath & large dog kennel I bring him out into the bedroom with) but have been told that after he left I would have to quarantine that room for 30-60 days no matter how well I cleaned it... Does anyone have thoughts on this or previous experiences. circa Tue, 20 Jan 2004 06:43:37 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Chris (tisme@mindspring.com) said, > I am currently looking for home for FelV+ stray, Big Boy, (about which I > posted before). I have other cats who cannot be exposed to him so he is [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I would have to quarantine that room for 30-60 days no matter how well I > cleaned it... Does anyone have thoughts on this or previous experiences. Everything I've read says that older cats who are negative are at much lower risk than younger cats, but of course, that doesn't mean I'd recommend contact between the cats. As far as quarantining the room for 30-60 days, bleach does kill the virus, and no, I don't believe you have to worry about the virus for 30-60 days after a thorough cleaning. Check out the last paragraph on this page (the entire page is quite informative): http://www.lbah.com/Feline/FeLV.html And these: http://www2.dgsys.com/~ermiller/FeLV.html (note the sections entitled "How is it transmitted?" and "Will I infect my healthy cat if I pet an FeLV+ cat, then pet my cat?" And Cornell's words on the subject, which I'd always take as pretty darned authoritative: http://web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/felv.html Last, look at this, even though it's not a veterinary site: http://www.geocities.com/netspider41/cleaning.html Basically, everything I've ever read about transmission of FeLV has said that it's not *that* easily transmitted if the cats aren't exchanging fluids with one another. Hope this puts your mind at ease a little. If it were me, I'd let the poor guy have the run of the room while I had him. :-) Laura  SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. I guess I can't quite tell if your cat has FIV or FeLV. Feline Leukemia Virus or Feline Immunodeficieny Virus. The latter is far less contagious than the former and only requires that the cat not bite or be bitten by another cat to break the skin in order to spread the virus. I can't tell if you are writing a capital I ("eye") or a small l ("el"). Okay, I just pasted your header into Word and changed the font so it does, indeed, look like you are referring to FIV, Feline Immunodeficency Virus, in which case you should not have much concern that your existing cats will catch anything from Big Boy unless they get in a violent fight. It requires direct blood contact to spread, not just being in the same room or touching the same things. It is not airborn and probably not even saliva born. I know of people who keep FIV+ cats together with their FIV- cats and have no problems as long as fighting doesn't occur. Of course, if you really are referring to FeLV, that's another story so disregard this. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) circa 21 Jan 2004 01:43:42 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, MacCandace (maccandace@aol.comlitter) said, > I guess I can't quite tell if your cat has FIV or FeLV. Feline Leukemia Virus > or Feline Immunodeficieny Virus. The latter is far less contagious than the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other > than human." (Loren Eisely) The links I posted were about FeLV, not FIV, so I still think we're kosher. ;-) Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. << The links I posted were about FeLV, not FIV, so I still think we're kosher. ;-) Laura >> I know...I was addressing the OP, I think his cat is FIV+ not FeLV+. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) Candace wrote: >I think his cat is FIV+ not FeLV+. No, the cat is definitely *Feline Leukemia* positive, not FIV+. She has posted about him several times. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray << No, the cat is definitely *Feline Leukemia* positive, not FIV+. She has posted about him several times. Megan >> Oh, okay, I was confused. Sorry, OP. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) circa 21 Jan 2004 01:57:19 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, MacCandace (maccandace@aol.comlitter) said, > I know...I was addressing the OP, I think his cat is FIV+ not FeLV+. OHHH! I thought you were thinking his cat was FeLV+. I assumed FeLV because of his "Stray w. +Leukemia Flyer", "stray with +leukemia" and "Urgent: Leukemia positive stray--have to make a quick decision" posts. Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. << OHHH! I thought you were thinking his cat was FeLV+. I assumed FeLV because of his "Stray w. +Leukemia Flyer", "stray with +leukemia" and "Urgent: Leukemia positive stray--have to make a quick decision" posts. Laura >> Oh, sorry, I was too lazy to go back and look at his previous posts. I remembered him writing them but I didn't remember if it was FIV or FeLV. Apparently, it was FeLV then. So....OP...sorry...forget I mentioned it. I was talking about FIV. But I agree with what Laura said...I would let him have free rein of the room anyway. Everything I have read about FeLV indicates that it takes prolonged contact with a positive cat to contract it...like sharing food bowls, litterboxes, etc. over a long period...not just being in the same house with the no direct contact. I certainly hope you are able to place Big Boy with a FeLV+ home or shelter. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) Sorry for confusion--when I looked at how I typed it, I could see the problem. I am still looking for a place. There is a shelter in Michigan that would take him (Cat Tails Farm (formerly Gaia Sanctuary)-south of Lansing. I'm in NY & that's a long way for the little guy,Big Boy. to travel. I'm going day to day with him; he really doesn't like all the confinement but I have to think about my other guys as well..... > I am currently looking for home for FelV+ stray, Big Boy, (about which I > posted before). I have other cats who cannot be exposed to him so he is [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I would have to quarantine that room for 30-60 days no matter how well I > cleaned it... Does anyone have thoughts on this or previous experiences. circa Wed, 21 Jan 2004 04:42:29 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Chris (tisme@mindspring.com) said, > Sorry for confusion--when I looked at how I typed it, I could see the > problem. I am still looking for a place. There is a shelter in Michigan > that would take him (Cat Tails Farm (formerly Gaia Sanctuary)-south of > Lansing. I'm in NY & that's a long way for the little guy,Big Boy. to > travel. I'm going day to day with him; he really doesn't like all the > confinement but I have to think about my other guys as well..... Chris, I live in NY and am from Michigan. If I get a trip home anytime soon, I might be able to bring the little guy as carry-on... Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. << Chris, I live in NY and am from Michigan. If I get a trip home anytime soon, I might be able to bring the little guy as carry-on... Laura >> Remember a couple years ago, the Jack/Catherine/Juls (where is Juls?) thing where a bunch of us on this NG pitched in and got Jack transported to Juls by that pet transport company? I'd be willing to pay 10-15 bucks to help Big Boy get to Michigan safely (I'm a little broke right now so can't give much more than that but it wouldn't take all that many people giving 10 bucks to get the job done). Wasn't Jack transported from Washington state to St. Louis? I believe Megan and Beth arranged the details. I'm sure Megan would give Chris the name of the pet transport company. If I recall, we each called the pet transport company directly and paid them a donation by credit card to get Jack to his new home. It seems as though it worked out very well and went quite smoothly. Anyone else willing to contribute a few bucks? Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) > << Chris, I live in NY and am from Michigan. If I get a trip home > anytime soon, I might be able to bring the little guy as carry-on... [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Candace > (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) I would. Karen circa 22 Jan 2004 02:20:43 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, MacCandace (maccandace@aol.comlitter) said, > Laura >> > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > to his new home. It seems as though it worked out very well and went quite > smoothly. Anyone else willing to contribute a few bucks? I remember Jack's case well. :-) I'd be willing to chip in again, although finances are a little tighter right now than last time. Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. << I remember Jack's case well. :-) I'd be willing to chip in again, although finances are a little tighter right now than last time. Laura >> I know the feeling, that's why I'm saying $10-15. I can't remember what it cost, can you guys? Was it $300+ or was it way more than that? I bet Cathy knows. If it was 3-400, that's only 30 or so of us giving. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) > << I remember Jack's case well. :-) I'd be willing to chip in again, > although finances are a little tighter right now than last time. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > cost, can you guys? Was it $300+ or was it way more than that? I bet Cathy > knows. If it was 3-400, that's only 30 or so of us giving. Who, me? Nope, I don't remember. But that sounds about right. I'd be willing to chip in, too - I *just* caught this thread. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > << I remember Jack's case well. :-) I'd be willing to chip in again, > > although finances are a little tighter right now than last time. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Cathy Count me in as well. Being a West Coast gal I can't really offer any suggestions on shelters or anything, but I can at least do this! :) Karen M. circa 22 Jan 2004 03:02:27 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, MacCandace (maccandace@aol.comlitter) said, > I know the feeling, that's why I'm saying $10-15. I can't remember what it > cost, can you guys? Was it $300+ or was it way more than that? I bet Cathy > knows. If it was 3-400, that's only 30 or so of us giving. I honestly don't recall the total cost. I remember roughly how much I put in, but I'm not sure what the total was. Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. Laura, Thank you very much for your offer... Right now, I feel a little funny about sending Big Boy someplace I've never seen. Do you know anyone who might have been there or worked with them? > circa Wed, 21 Jan 2004 04:42:29 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, > Chris (tisme@mindspring.com) said, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Laura You are all so very nice!!!!! As much as I want him in a forever home--I'm so nervous about sending him so far to a place I haven't seen... Do you know anyone who ever worked with them or lives near Lansing Michigan & might want to visit??? I have looked at flying with him in cabin but worry about security making me take him out of carrier which I know I wouldn't be able to do without him becoming totally freaked (he won't come out of carrier for anything at the vett!) Do you know the name of the pet transport company--was it by air (I worry about putting animals in cargo holds!) > Sorry for confusion--when I looked at how I typed it, I could see the > problem. I am still looking for a place. There is a shelter in Michigan [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > I would have to quarantine that room for 30-60 days no matter how well I > > cleaned it... Does anyone have thoughts on this or previous experiences. << Do you know the name of the pet transport company--was it by air (I worry about putting animals in cargo holds!) >> I don't remember the name of the company but Megan or someone will. It was not by plane, it was truck but the people were exceptionally nice, if I recall. This is an actual business so they put the pet's safety and comfort foremost. Does this place have a website that is willing to take him? How about checking them out with the BBB in Lansing? I know that here in Phoenix, you can check places out online with the BBB. Maybe you can find another place that would take him that we could transport him to. How about that Best Friends Sanctuary in Utah, have you contacted them? They might have an idea for you if they can't take him themselves. We can probably arrange the transport anywhere in the US. NY to Michigan isn't really all that long of a trip, though. I agree, though, that you should check the place out thoroughly before sending him there. We just wanted to give you a little hope that there can probably be a solution to your problem. Sometimes it can make you feel like a problem is less insurmountable if you know some other people will help a little. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) I really appreciate the support--its getting tougher here every day! I'll check BBB as suggested. I had contacted Best Friends but they just gave me links to other sites.... > << Do you know the name of the pet transport > company--was it by air (I worry about putting animals in cargo holds!) >> [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other > than human." (Loren Eisely) << I really appreciate the support--its getting tougher here every day! I'll check BBB as suggested. I had contacted Best Friends but they just gave me links to other sites.... >> Okay, I just did a Google search on this place, meaning Cat Tails Farm. I don't know, what do you think? This is a recent article on them from the Lansing State Journal: <A HREF="http://www.lsj.com/news/local/p_021228_cats_1b-2b.html">Lansing State Journal</A> Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) Candace wrote: >Okay, I just did a Google search on this >place, meaning Cat Tails Farm. I don't >know, what do you think? If I had the cat, there is no way in hell I would send it there, no matter how desperate I was. The article mentioned the stench and complaints of the previous location, and if the cats were properly cared for it wouldn't matter if you had 1000 of them. There shouldn't be a stench. My guess is that in a few years, we may be hearing about this place again and not in a good way. Maybe people here can think of who they know in the NY/NJ area that could provide a home for this cat. Either someone with a dog that likes cats, or someone with no cats at all. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray ? > If I had the cat, there is no way in hell I would send it there, no > matter how desperate I was. The article mentioned the stench and [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > could provide a home for this cat. Either someone with a dog that likes > cats, or someone with no cats at all. Is there anyone remotely close by that could check out Cat Tails Farm? The reported stench could either be neighbors making it up, because they don't want to live next to a cat sanctuary, or other farms in the area. I would be willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, but I would want to get an eyewitness report. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net Check out www.snittens.com >Is there anyone remotely close by that >could check out Cat Tails Farm? The [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >the benefit of the doubt, but I would want >to get an eyewitness report. I wouldn't bother. They didn't even bother to get permits for their current location, but instead decided to move where they aren't known. Also, there are only two people responsible for this sanctuary, with only one working full time there to care for the cats while the other one goes to a regular job. They may have good intentions, but what the article revealed is enough for me to question the care there. There is the matter of the stench, which NO cat should have to live with and one they say they will only be "kept down" with a new ventilation system (which is an admission that there is a noticeable stench.) That is not good enough, and it's clear that the cats also will never get the kind of attention they need and deserve. Spending the rest of their lives in kennels located in two quonset huts is not something I would wish on any cat. I think the focus should be on finding this cat a home with a person. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray I still would like it if someone in the area could take a look at the place--there's nothing like first hand account to tell you what the situation really is.... > >Is there anyone remotely close by that > >could check out Cat Tails Farm? The [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > - W.H. Murray << I still would like it if someone in the area could take a look at the place--there's nothing like first hand account to tell you what the situation really is.... >> Yeah, except it said they don't divulge their location...which I can see in a way but the whole article made me uneasy. On the other hand, I know Chris can't keep Big Boy forever and I hate to see him euthanized. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) Maybe we (Chris) could start a thread looking for a home for Big Boy anywhere in the US. Now that we seem to have a lot of people willing to pay his transport, he could theoretically move anywhere. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) circa Thu, 22 Jan 2004 08:13:18 -0600 (CST), in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, zuzu22@webtv.net (zuzu22@webtv.net) said, > I wouldn't bother. They didn't even bother to get permits for their > current location, but instead decided to move where they aren't known. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > cat. I think the focus should be on finding this cat a home with a > person. Good points. <sigh> Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. circa 22 Jan 2004 03:54:46 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, MacCandace (maccandace@aol.comlitter) said, > << I really appreciate the support--its getting tougher here every day! I'll > check BBB as suggested. I had contacted Best Friends but they just gave me [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > <A HREF="http://www.lsj.com/news/local/p_021228_cats_1b-2b.html">Lansing State > Journal</A> Call the reporter who wrote the article and ask her for her impression of the place. :-) I lived in Lansing long ago, but I can't think of anybody I still know there, unfortunately. Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. I missed the beginning of this thread. Does the North Shore Animal League have placements for cats such as him, by any chance? Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > I really appreciate the support--its getting tougher here every day! I'll > check BBB as suggested. I had contacted Best Friends but they just gave me [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > other > > than human." (Loren Eisely) I contacted them--they are not interested--but to be honest I had tried them for the other non+ strays over the last couple of years & it was a no-go > I missed the beginning of this thread. Does the North Shore Animal League > have placements for cats such as him, by any chance? [quoted text clipped - 50 lines] > > other > > > than human." (Loren Eisely) > << Do you know the name of the pet transport > company--was it by air (I worry about putting animals in cargo holds!) >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > solution to your problem. Sometimes it can make you feel like a problem is > less insurmountable if you know some other people will help a little. Here's one pet transportation service I found: http://www.feathersandfurvanlines.com/petmovers.htm They have a "rescue rate" you might be able to get if you explain the situation. I wouldn't fly Big Boy on a plane, either! Too afraid something might happen. BTW - I've also sent an inquiry to a local group around here (Northeast MA) to see if they can take a FeLV+ cat. Might be a shorter trip for him. It takes me about 6 hours to get to NYC, depending on how bad the traffic is. If this does work out, I'm willing to help out with transportation. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net Check out www.snittens.com << Here's one pet transportation service I found: http://www.feathersandfurvanlines.com/petmovers.htm >> Hmm, that doesn't ring a bell but I could be wrong and it doesn't have to be the same company anyway, I guess. Chris, maybe you could call the Humane Society in Lansing and ask them what they think about Cat Tails Farm. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) Good Idea--will do that tomorrow.... > << Here's one pet transportation service I found: > http://www.feathersandfurvanlines.com/petmovers.htm >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other > than human." (Loren Eisely) > << Here's one pet transportation service I found: > http://www.feathersandfurvanlines.com/petmovers.htm >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other > than human." (Loren Eisely) Wasn't it called Pro Pet Transport. Karen << Wasn't it called Pro Pet Transport. Karen >> That sounds familiar. Here's their website: <A HREF="http://www.pro-pet-transports.com/">Nationwide Pet Transportation Services</A> Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) I'd be willing to help with the cost of the transport too, if you can find a good place to send big boy! Judy F > << Wasn't it called Pro Pet Transport. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other > than human." (Loren Eisely) circa Wed, 21 Jan 2004 22:23:16 -0600, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Karen Chuplis (kchuplis@alltel.net) said, > Wasn't it called Pro Pet Transport. Right you are! Found an old e-mail regarding Jack: If you would like to donate by credit card, contact Pro Pet Transports directly at 1-866-ARE-PETS between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm M-F. Ask to speak to Belinda and tell her you want to make a credit card donation to THE JACK FUND. She will handle the details. If you want to donate by snail mail, you'll need to send a money order made out to Pro Pet Transports and address the envelope as follows: Pro Pet Transports THE JACK FUND/Attn: Belinda 59154 Trafton Lane John Day, OR 97845 Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. circa 22 Jan 2004 04:01:32 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, MacCandace (maccandace@aol.comlitter) said, > << Here's one pet transportation service I found: > http://www.feathersandfurvanlines.com/petmovers.htm >> > > Hmm, that doesn't ring a bell but I could be wrong and it doesn't have to be > the same company anyway, I guess. I don't think that was it, either. I know that Arjun Ray wrote up the whole saga at some point- anybody remember where it was posted? Laura SignatureI am Dyslexia of Borg, Your a.s will be laminated. The pet transport company is Pro Pet Transports, their website is http://www.pro-pet-transports.com/ . I remember that from the archived story of the Oregon-to-Missouri story (tears welled up on that one). From what I understand is that they have a converted buses and drive to the pickup location(s), and then drive the pet to the destination. They have a price list and you can look up what the fees will be by the origin & destination zip codes, they apparently charge by carrier size and distance. They make rest stops on the way so that the dogs can be walked and cats can use the litter box, and you can 'track' the progress of your pet online during his/her journey with their Pet Tracker function on their web page. They are licensed with the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) & IPATA (Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association), bonded & insured & are the LARGEST pet-transport company in the continental US. I also saw a rather large notice on one of their pages that they DO NOT deliver/pick up at airports! Pets need to have veterinarian documentations regarding their health & vaccinations, but I could find no mention of FeLV+ cats, you could always email them and ask about it. I'm sure that they could make arrangements - especially since each animal is in it's own carrier, Big Boy's could be marked that he not be allowed to mingle with any other cats during his trip. I hope this helps you. SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? http://www.geocities.com/the_magic_mood_jeep/ http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > You are all so very nice!!!!! As much as I want him in a forever home--I'm > so nervous about sending him so far to a place I haven't seen... Do you [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > > cleaned it... Does anyone have thoughts on this or previous > experiences. > I am currently looking for home for FelV+ stray, Big Boy, (about which I > posted before). I have other cats who cannot be exposed to him so he is [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I would have to quarantine that room for 30-60 days no matter how well I > cleaned it... Does anyone have thoughts on this or previous experiences. Whoever gave you that information is grossly misinformed. The FeLV virus isn't all that stable in the environment - that's why effective transmission requires *prolonged*, intimate moist contact. Drying begins to inactivate the virus almost immediately and is completely inactivated in about 3-4 hours -- but if the virus is kept moist in blood, serum, or tissue it can remain stable for about a week at room temperature. Phil |
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