New adoption FIV?
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 5:33 am
So I've done a bit of searching on FIV. The official word seems alarming. But anecdotal accounts and facts behind the "official" view of the disease discount a lot of the fear.
I'm considering a kitty at a nearby shelter. 2yrs old faded tortie. She's cute and completely shy, been there since May. Partly due to her shyness, partly to her FIV. When she goes to the visiting room, she meows at the door and ignores visitors. But if her little Tupperware box is brought with her, she relaxed and is so very sweet inside her tiny box if given a little time. (Her backgrounds is unknown as she was picked up at a stray)
I'm on disability, and lifetime cost may be an issue. I just lost my 19yr old kitty a short while ago. I really like this kitty "Kate", and after reading testimonials I think I may get her anyway.
I told my aide about her, but she nearly freaked saying her stepson has HIV, oh how $$$ and difficult. But from what I understand, FIV is like HIVs tiny, weak cousin. Most cats outlive the virus itself. Regular kidney, heart disease, and diabetes issues are probably more prevalent?
If I get her, she'll be an indoor kitty. I'm already used to washing my hands and buying top shelf food for my last kitty, "Precious". Vet bills I can manage, but I don't want them getting out of hand.
Any advice for a prospective FIV owner? I'm hoping as long as I limit contagion vectors, I might enjoy a healthy kitty?
I'm considering a kitty at a nearby shelter. 2yrs old faded tortie. She's cute and completely shy, been there since May. Partly due to her shyness, partly to her FIV. When she goes to the visiting room, she meows at the door and ignores visitors. But if her little Tupperware box is brought with her, she relaxed and is so very sweet inside her tiny box if given a little time. (Her backgrounds is unknown as she was picked up at a stray)
I'm on disability, and lifetime cost may be an issue. I just lost my 19yr old kitty a short while ago. I really like this kitty "Kate", and after reading testimonials I think I may get her anyway.
I told my aide about her, but she nearly freaked saying her stepson has HIV, oh how $$$ and difficult. But from what I understand, FIV is like HIVs tiny, weak cousin. Most cats outlive the virus itself. Regular kidney, heart disease, and diabetes issues are probably more prevalent?
If I get her, she'll be an indoor kitty. I'm already used to washing my hands and buying top shelf food for my last kitty, "Precious". Vet bills I can manage, but I don't want them getting out of hand.
Any advice for a prospective FIV owner? I'm hoping as long as I limit contagion vectors, I might enjoy a healthy kitty?