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In reply to the discussion: Introducing Buddy, who came in from the cold, warmed up, went to the vet, and got a FIV diagnosis [View all]Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)33. I'm skeptical of dire prognoses of any kind.. the living body is so brilliant at healing
given the right conditions and nutrients. Your kitties all look like
healthy happy cats. Apparently many people euthanize when
they get FIV diagnosis.
Buddy wants to eat ten times a day.. I'm not going to be
able to afford him!!
At they vet they said if we want to keep him we should
isolate him from all other cats, and keep him as an indoor
cat. ha. ha. not a possibility. At the same time they seem
to understand the realities, and weren't being pushy about
anything. I hate guilt trips.
Is there any issue with neutering a cat with FIV that you
know of?
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Introducing Buddy, who came in from the cold, warmed up, went to the vet, and got a FIV diagnosis [View all]
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
OP
I think he was in the middle of cleaning up after having soup (green goo) and was making his
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#6
You are an appreciator of true beauty.. he does have character, softness, light in his eye, humility
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#36
oh thank you so much that made my heart fill up.. nothing quite like the feeling
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#17
You keep him, of course! I have had 4 similar stories. All 4 just showed
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2014
#20
it seems FIV is high in the feral population, I never knew about it before
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#25
I'm skeptical of dire prognoses of any kind.. the living body is so brilliant at healing
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#33
Not that I'm aware of. They have a weak immune system and get infections and
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2014
#34
I'm feeling pretty heartbroken that I can't keep him, I don't have the resources
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#59
Our household cat situation is a bit complex, and the size of the house self-limiting.
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#61
thanks! this is the first time I have even heard of the virus, so it's especially helpful
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#47
I think there are probably a bunch of cats with FIV in this neighborhood.
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#57
Buddy update in case anybody is still checking in... would welcome your thoughts
Voice for Peace
Feb 2014
#62