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Kitten Clearing Feline Leukemia

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Posted by: bradynbernie at Wed Dec 10 09:48:01 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by bradynbernie ]  
   

I adopted a 5mo old kitten from a shelter not too long ago. The shelter told us he tested negative for Leukemia. The day I brought him home he was sick with diarreah so I immediately called the vet.

We thought it was an intestinal issue and he went on meds but the meds did not work. $800 later, my vet discovered he tested positive for feline leukemia.

I brought the kitten into a home with a 1 year old 5mo cat who has been perfectly healthy. The two have bonded and are best buddies... I can't keep them apart.

My vet said I should get the kitten retested in a month. I have heard that some cats will clear the disease themselves.... is this likely to happen in a kitten?

I'm heart broken and I do not want to give him up but I do not want to give my other cat a death sentence. I am thinking about having someone take my cat for a month until I can get the kitten tested again.

Has anyone been in this situation before and considered legal action against the shelter?

Thank you


   

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