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My basic info
Breed
Norwegian Forest Cat
Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Age
Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
medium
My details
Good with kids
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
This beauty arrived as a stray at an overcrowded Maryland shelter; She's estimated to be 10-12 mos old and is a sweetheart . Emma has a loving purrsonality, a plumed tail, and dainty white boots and mittens. She's a petite girl (weighing only 7.5 lbs) who loves sitting on your lap while making "biscuits" . She enjoys being brushed and is an endearing kitty who will warm your heart and home!
Emma tested positive for FIV .Remember FIV cats can easily live long healthy lives if kept indoors and fed a healthy diet. Cats with FIV can live with other cats & do not need medication. Don’t miss out on this one of a kind kitty because of her diagnosis. Read more FIV FACTS below:
FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors, By Kristi L.
1. The Feline Immuno-deficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat’s immune system over a period of years.
2. FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines.
3. FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all.
4. FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually – like in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing. It is rarely spread from a mother to her kittens.
5. The virus can be spread through blood transfusions, badly infected gums, or serious, penetrating bite wounds. (Bite wounds of this kind are extremely rare, except in free-roaming, unneutered tomcats.)
6. A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced.
7. Many vets are not educated about FIV since the virus was only discovered 15 years ago.
8. FIV-positive cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them indoors and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, keep and treat any secondary problems as soon as they arise.
Also, this is the latest from Cornell University…
“Casual, non-aggressive contact does not appear to be an efficient route of spreading FIV; as a result, cats in households with stable social structures where housemates do not fight are at little risk for acquiring FIV infections.”
An article written by a freeland writer and rescue advocate:
http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/newsletter/2010-12/fiv.htm
