Our first cat has FIV (feline aids)

islelily

So sad!

She was a stray kitten that was sick when we took her in. She got over her cold really quickly and has been healthy ever since. We had no idea she had FIV.

She and our other kitten are both indoor cats, so we're hoping to keep her healthy as much as possible and avoid any possible infections. But its heartbreaking to know that this is what will probably get her in the end.  

HeatherPB1020

I am sorry.

sinisterkat01

I'm so sorry to hear this.  It's an awful disease, but there are plenty of cases that have a good quality of life, even though it may be shorter than normal.  One of my first cats in high school had FIV, and I suppose it got him in the end, but he did well for a while.

Is your other kitten negative?

Mia07

That's so sad, I'm so sorry.

She's lucky to have you as parents so she'll get the best life possible.

pepomntpat

I'm sorry. That's really rough, but they can live a wonderful life even if it may be shorter than normal.

JayandTay09

That is so sad...I am so sorry!

klk2klb

I'm sorry to hear that about your kitty.

Fierylocks

I'm sorry to hear that.  DH had a cat that he took in as a stray.  She already was FIV+ when he had her tested.  She lived to be 12 years old and it was only the last few months of her life that she started to go downhill.  It was was pretty bad at the end, but I think it could have been a lot better for her if we had been more educated about how to treat her. She was a really cool cat and still had a good life.

BeachCole

Oh, no :-( I'm so sorry your kitty is sick.

islelily

Thanks ladies. Our other cat is negative, which is good. He's a biter (only a kitten), but we are scheduled to have him neutered next week, so we're hoping that will ease his overzealous biting habit, which will then in turn keep her from playing too rough with him.

 

She's always been the quiet relaxed cat!