They Say Things Come In Threes...., Another hard blow Options

[Forever Jake]

Okay, all, I have had about all I can take with FeLV....

Just when I thought that it couldn't get any worse, I got another blow this evening. Our beloved Bailey, Jake's son....has to be retested for the dreaded disease TOMORROW of all days...this is being highly recommended by our vet. Bailey cannot eat, his mouth is full of sores, and his coat is dull. Because he is Jake's, even though he was tested twice, the vet thinks there is a good possibility that he also has the feline leukemia virus. I guess it could be laying dormant in Bailey--or was laying dormant in Bails.

Last year, 11/22/05, at 1 pm was when I received the phone call from the vet that Jake had feline leukemia. Bailey is going in for his test at 1pm tomorrow, 11/22/06. My mother-in-law's cat, Taz was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. (I know some of you have seen my threads, so you know). Needless to say, I am a mess.

Todd and I have suffered enough loss this past year, with Jake's passing, and then my father-in-law passed away in May. Just days before Jake died, dad's little Eskimo went to Rainbow Bridge. Now Taz, and maybe Bailey. We take such good care of our furkids, we always make sure they are up-to-date on their shots, we had them neutered/spayed (with the exception of Jake, who was about to have the surgery when he got sick)....WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

I know, maybe the test is negative. This waiting STINKS. I just want to know for sure. my friends, I am scared. And I NEVER dreamed that I would have to go through this a year to the DAY that our "son" Jake died. I have to go to the same vet. I have to be in the same room that Jake was in. I have to hold Jake's son in my arms while they draw the blood. What am I going to do if the test is positive?

I held Jake in my arms...I whispered words of love until the very end. I felt him go limp in my arms. I saw the life go out of his eyes. It still haunts me..although I am glad that Jake's last breath was with his mommy right there, and not just a stranger. Todd and I found Bailey on the side of the road, loaded with fleas, severely dehydrated...he fit in the palm of my hand. I loved him immediately. He looks almost EXACTLY like Jake...he sounds like him when he meows, he runs/walks like Jake. Bailey acts like Jake.

The first time was hell enough...then our family cat Taz...which is a day-to-day event...I can't keep going through this. I am praying so much that the test will be negative...but the vet didn't sound so convincing.

Thank you for listening once again. I am so glad that this site is here. I'm just so scared...
Sandi

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[Forever Jake]

UPDATE!!!

I have finally had the chance to respond--I had to work this evening....BAILEY'S TEST IS NEGATIVE!!!

He has a mouth infection. but we are treating it with antibiotics--and, Diane...Our vet mentioned feeding Bailey canned cat food "soup"!!! to try to entice Bailey to eat and gain some strength..

I had to wait until 4pm my time to find out the results of the test...and the vet sounded as happy as I am...I cried, all--tears of joy and relief. He is curled up in my lap as I am posting this..he is glued right to mommy!

Everyone, thank you so very much for your thoughts, prayers, and, most of all, your support. Todd and I have found something to be thankful for this holiday. I made sure that I told Jake that his boy was going to be alright.

Taz is having a pretty good day. He jumped up on the table when I went to see him and mom before the vet appt. We will continue the "soup" with him and the powerade/water mix and the vitamins. We are still hoping and praying for a cure.

I am ready to drop from being so tired, so I will close for now. I hope, for all of you that have responded and those that read these threads, that I can be of at least a little help to you if needed as you have been for me. Thanks again!
Sandi