I just found out that a stray (outdoors only) cat I have been feeding for 1+ yrs, has Feline AIDS anti-bodies, which means he has been exposed to it... BUT the vet already neutered him....!? I had asked him NOT to UNTIL after I found out the test results.... too late now....
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Vet said he may live a LONG life BUT that he can NEVER go outside ever again.... but this cat LIVES to be outdoors.
I already have 6 indoor cats of my own, so I am not in position to bring him in my house...
Like humans, being exposed to AIDS does not nec. mean you get it, BUT either way, he can still pass along HIV antibodies to other cats, and put them at risk!
He is friendly (not feral) but keeping him indoors for me is not an option. No one from local animal shelters has responded to my calls/e-mails... : (
I am really at a HUGE loss about WHAT to do here....
My vet told me: "He can NEVER go outside again.." BUT what kind of a life will he have...? Please HELP!
I am heart broken!
2007-09-20
09:29:33
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