Hello everyone,
I have a 6 years old neutered FIV+ male cat at home. He comes from a shelter and is used to living with many other cats in the same room. My partner and I are thinking about adding a new kitten -not FIV+- to our home. I do have some knowledge of FIV transmission and I know that there needs to be a bite that pierces the skin down to the blood. I was wondering if the risk would be high for the kitten. I mean, I know kittens play rough, but would my cat actually BITE it to the blood while playing? I have to add that my FIV cat doesn't have any canines on his upper jaw anymore
So what do you all think?
FIV+ cat with new kitten??
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Re: FIV+ cat with new kitten??
Only you know the nature of your cat. Is he likely to bite? Most mature, neutered Toms are big softies (it's the girls you have to worry about. )
My sister was in a similar situation a couple of years ago, it all worked out fine. Good luck.
My sister was in a similar situation a couple of years ago, it all worked out fine. Good luck.
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Re: FIV+ cat with new kitten??
My FIV+ boy mixes in with the rest of the gang, but they are all older cats that are sociable with other felines - the problem with a kitten is that they are a bit of an unknown quantity. Personally, I'd be happier introducing an older cat that I knew was friendly, as you don't need to be adding stress to the life of an FIV+ cat. Just a thought .....
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This website is invaluable, and they are great at giving advice if you need it:
http://www.fivcats.com/sanctuary/catwor ... ction.html