Coping With Feline Leukemia Virus

Hi all,

I submitted the below to a gal with questions on her cat named Olivia, but thought I would just start a new post in case anyone else has a cat with Leukemia and might be interested in seeking alternatives to the traditional veterinary care.

Good luck!

Hi there!

I stumbled upon this website searching for more information on Feline Leukemia I too have a cat with Feline Leukemia and the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. His name is Harley and he was a feral cat that came out of the woods on some property I purchased about five years ago. In a short period of time he decided I was OK and became very domesticated and spoiled. Unfortunately he had been exposed to the Leukemia and Immunodeficiency viruses before I purchased the property.

In the five years he has been a part of my life, there have been three occasions that I was told he would not survive the night and I should consider having him euthanized. I made an appointment on two of these occasions, but never could follow through. I am trying to keep my fingers crossed and am knocking on wood as I write this, but I am so glad I did not follow through. Each time was because he was not eating due to rhinotracheitis and upper respiratory infections. Cats will not eat if they cannot smell their food. As I am sure you know, cats with Leukemia are prone to infections. I thought I would give you a little input on what I found to be very helpful with my Harley in the case you run into the same problems with Olivia. I have done a lot of research and found some alternatives to traditional veterinary care.

Lysine - I discovered this on the third and most critical go around with Harley. My veterinarian said she threw everything but the kitchen sink at Harley, he would not get better and it would be inhumane to watch him waste away and die. I made the appointment and when it was time for him to go, he put up the fight of his life so I decided if he could fight like he did, then I would not throw in the towel either. Lysine is an herb used to treat the herpes virus. I had been force feeding Harley for about two weeks and when I put the lysine in his food, I started noticing positive results the very next day. He started eating on his own just a couple of days after I started the Lysine. He continued to improve each day. I stopped the lysine and within a couple days, he started showing mild signs of sores and sneezing. I started the lysine again and have been giving it to him ever since. It will be a year in April since he has been sick. Again… knock on wood! He continues to get sores on his nose and lips, but they are nothing compared to what they were. The bond between us is amazing now and I know he is happy that I hung in there with him.

I also give him cat’s claw which helps boost the immune system. The brand Samento is supposed to be the most powerful. There is a formula called Missing Link which contains numerous items to promote good health which Harley gets as well. I get the capsules of the Lysine and Cat’s Claw and just pour the powder over his food. The Missing Link I also sprinkle on his food. He loves it!

Holistic Select cat food a lot of vitamin c which is good for the immune system as well. The cats seem to find it quite tasty!

I wish you the best with Olivia. My Harley has not experienced any problems with his hind quarters as you mentioned with Olivia.

Regards,

Mads