Should I Adopt an FIV+ Cat?
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:50 pm
Hi All
I grew up in a cat-loving household and always wanted one of my own when I finally moved out.
My boyfriend and I are now in a position where we can give a cat a loving home and so have contacted a couple of local sanctuaries. We have a large first floor flat, so ideally want a cat who is comfortable being indoors / needs to be indoors, as I would feel guilty keeping one trapped in all the time.
One of the sanctuaries we have contacted has suggested a lovely boy who is FIV+. I really like the idea of offering him a home, as his condition would mean that many people would pass him by, but my only concern is the cost of having an FIV+ cat.
My boyfriend and I don't earn a lot, and I would hate to take on the responsibility of a cat only to find that we can't afford to give him the medical treatment he needs and deserves.
Do you have to take an FIV+ cat to the vets all the time? What's the cost? I can tell that insurance is basically not possible. He's four years old and apparently very healthy. Could anyone who has an FIV+ cat help with any information?
Thank you in advance.
I grew up in a cat-loving household and always wanted one of my own when I finally moved out.
My boyfriend and I are now in a position where we can give a cat a loving home and so have contacted a couple of local sanctuaries. We have a large first floor flat, so ideally want a cat who is comfortable being indoors / needs to be indoors, as I would feel guilty keeping one trapped in all the time.
One of the sanctuaries we have contacted has suggested a lovely boy who is FIV+. I really like the idea of offering him a home, as his condition would mean that many people would pass him by, but my only concern is the cost of having an FIV+ cat.
My boyfriend and I don't earn a lot, and I would hate to take on the responsibility of a cat only to find that we can't afford to give him the medical treatment he needs and deserves.
Do you have to take an FIV+ cat to the vets all the time? What's the cost? I can tell that insurance is basically not possible. He's four years old and apparently very healthy. Could anyone who has an FIV+ cat help with any information?
Thank you in advance.