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Old 01-01-2010, 10:52 AM
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FELV question
I have a 7 month old Birman female which is kept in the house and will be mated at around 12 months. She has not yet had a FELV. but comes from felv tested parents. Should I have her injected now or later if I am to take her to stud. She has had all her other injections earlier.
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Old 01-01-2010, 11:09 AM
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Re: FELV question
Why are you thinking of having her vaccinated for FELV?
The stud you use should be tested and you should be able to see his certificate.
Your girl will need to have the blood test prior 24 hrs prior to mating that shows she is FLV/FIV clear.
If she doesn't go out or mix with outside cats you probably don't need to get her vaccinated - unless you want to of course.
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Old 01-01-2010, 11:58 AM
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Re: FELV question
thanks fot that info I had not thought about the blood test before mating.
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Why not just get her spayed and enjoy her for who she is? Seems a shame to put her life and health at risk for no reason. And there is no reason to breed a family pet.
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Why not just get her spayed and enjoy her for who she is? Seems a shame to put her life and health at risk for no reason. And there is no reason to breed a family pet.
Because she is a breeding queen, registered on the right register and being mated responsibly and for good reason - yes she is a family pet too.
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Because she is a breeding queen, registered on the right register and being mated responsibly and for good reason - yes she is a family pet too.

Ah...I see. Well, my opinion has not changed.
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Old 01-01-2010, 07:18 PM
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Why not just get her spayed and enjoy her for who she is? Seems a shame to put her life and health at risk for no reason. And there is no reason to breed a family pet.
We bought her as a breeding queen on the register and we have bred persians before many years ago so she was not bought just as a family pet but she lives in the house with another cat and we love her very much.
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Why are you thinking of having her vaccinated for FELV?
The stud you use should be tested and you should be able to see his certificate.
Your girl will need to have the blood test prior 24 hrs prior to mating that shows she is FLV/FIV clear.
If she doesn't go out or mix with outside cats you probably don't need to get her vaccinated - unless you want to of course.
if you are taking her to stud then you will have to keep up with injection, as all stud owners will ask for proof.
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FeLV is not a required vaccination for showing so why would a stud owner insist on it, when all visiting queens are tested and, the responsible vast majority, kept indoors without access to outgoing cats?

I do not vaccinate for FeLV 1. because its not necessary, and 2. because of all the issues I have read about it. The queens I have bought in that have been vaccinated for FeLV as kittens, I do not keep up that vaccine and I have never had that questioned at stud or a show.
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Thanks Saikou for that I agree that Felv has issues and that is why I am way of giving the injection.
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