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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
Age
Kitten
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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Misty and her siblings were rescued when they were just a few days old. They were bottle fed and socialized with a lot of love. As a result they are amazing kittens!!! Extremely cuddly, warm and affectionate to humans and each-other. Unfortunately their short time with their mother resulted in her passing on Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) through her milk. Regardless, Misty will still have a normal, wonderful life.
FIV - Give Them A Chance
Cats with FIV can live perfectly long, happy, healthy lives.
Please read on for excellent information on FIV+ cats.
FIV Facts
• The Feline Immuno-deficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat's immune system over a period of years.
• FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines.
• FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all.
• FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing. It is rarely spread from a mother to her kittens.
• 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.)
• A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced.
• 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.
The following information was prepared by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Cornell Feline Health Center, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York 14853-6401. The center is committed to improving the health of cats by developing methods to prevent or cure feline diseases and by providing continuing education to veterinarians and cat owners.
FIV+ Cats
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?
As its name suggests, this is the cat equivalent of HIV, the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Being FIV or HIV positive is not the same as having AIDS. AIDS describes the terminal stages of disease which may not occur for many years. FIV positive only means that your cat has been infected by the virus.
How do cats get FIV?
FIV is transmitted primarily by biting. Cats which are known fighters, such as those with a history of cat bite abscesses, have a higher risk of being FIV positive. Kittens can also be infected at birth, probably through virus that is present in the queen's (mother’s) milk. Around a quarter to a third of kittens born to an infected queen (mother) are likely to be infected themselves. Normal social interactions such as grooming have a very low risk of transmitting FIV. It is not possible for an owner to transfer the infection to their own cat if they have touched a cat with FIV.
How long will my FIV cat live?
Potentially, as long as any other cat. Surprisingly, there is no proven shortening of life expectancy with FIV cats, although you do need to keep on top of any infections it may pick up, as neglected illness will not help! It is not FIV that causes the problems, but the secondary infections it may pick up. So if you are vigilant, your cat should live a normal length of life.
Are people or other animal species at risk from the virus?
No. Although HIV is a similar virus, there is no risk of cross infection. The virus does not affect any other in contact pets such as dogs, rabbits, etc.
Are other cats in the household at risk?
Risk to other cats in the household is low, unless the infected cat is a fighter. The virus doesn’t survive long in the environment so disinfection isn't of great value. It's advisable to feed the positive cat from a separate food bowl as saliva can have large amounts of virus in it.
How is FIV diagnosed?
FIV is diagnosed on a blood test which looks for the presence of antibodies to the virus. If this test is positive, it's likely that your cat is infected by the virus. False positive tests may occur if for example an infected queen has passed on her antibodies (but not the virus) to her kittens. Kittens who test positive should be retested when they are six months old. Some virus positive cats will not reveal a positive result on the usual blood test so we may have to have a more sophisticated test carried out.
Will my cat recover?
As far as we know, once a cat is infected with the virus it will remain infected for the rest of its life, though it isn't clear if all infected cats will become ill.
Please request an application by emailing SAVESINC@AOL.COM.
All cats and kittens will be vaccinated, tested and spayed/neutered before adoption. Email SAVESINC@AOL.COM or call 631-722-0015 to adopt or ask any questions. Please request an application by emailing SAVESINC@AOL.COM.
All cats and kittens will be vaccinated, tested and spayed/neutered before adoption. Email SAVESINC@AOL.COM or call 631-722-0015 to adopt or ask any questions.
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