As a result of his AIDS his mouth gets so sore that he is now terrified of eating. Even the smoothest liquid food he cannot have more than a few mouth fulls until retreating in pain. Every month he gets an injection that helps the pain and inflamation to go down. But now this does not seem to work any more.
2006-09-07 03:26:15 · 40 answers · asked by camilla 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I'm sorry to hear that. you should talk to your vet about seeing if it is time to let your cat go peacefully. if the shots aren't working anymore and your cat can't eat, that's not quality of life. Quality is better than quantity. you have been good to him, he had a great life.
and for those who don't know about FIV here's a link.
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/resources/brochure/fiv.html
2006-09-07 03:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by macleod709 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a "new" cat disease; it was first discovered in domestic cats around 1975. Since then it has been found that many big cats (more than 80% of Serengeti liions) also harbor this virus. In big cats, the disease is benign and rarely causes overt signs.
FIV is a relative of the lentivirus that causes AIDS. It cannot infect humans.
Gingivitis is a common condition which results in the cats from infections that take hold because the immune system is so suppressed.
"'for red, inflamed gums, the topical application of an herbal combination called Echinacea-Goldenseal Supreme by Gaia Herbs (800-831-7780) can help make the cat's mouth more comfortable. The liquid product is availble in many health food stores."
Dosage: Saturate a Q-tip with the liquid. Run it along the gum line once a day. If the condition is severe, do it twice a day." Karen Bentley, DVM.
You might try this to make your kitty's mouth more comfortable. You might read the last paragraphs of Dr. Jean Hovfe's article, "Living with FIV". That's at www.littlebigcat.com.
2006-09-07 04:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It only takes a few seconds to do some research on the internet and to learn that AIDS is though not common quite prevalent amongs cats. I suggest to some of the people who have left answers to this question that they look things up first before leaving insensitive and incredulous answers for someone who is obviously having a distressing time over the state of their pet. Nowadays cats can be immunized against this but i am afraid there is no cure. If he is getting an injection I would suggest that the vet who is giving the injection is doing nothing but prolonging this cats misery. You know what you have to do and I really do sympathise with you but I am beseeching you do not let your cats pain continue.
2006-09-09 17:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by tailfish99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the people here that either think this is a joke or cats cannot get AIDS, yes they can. There is a Feline version of the disease, and is very common. Cats can grow pretty old having it, as loing as they get the right medication. How do they get it? Well how do you think?? As for the question asked, yeah if the cat can't eat anymore, he'll be getting worse and worse in a short amount of time. Sounds like you best not let him suffer any longer. Good luck.
2006-09-07 04:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by twinsisterwendy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear about your baby's pain. I just left the animal shelter about an hour ago. The kids caught 2 kittens of a strays litter now 3.5 months old. I was going to nurse it & give it away. I took it to the vet & it had flea larva & some type of mite that made holes in its skin. I only had this kitten about 4 days, but I was so attached.
I just knew that it was the right thing to do for the baby because it's not fair for him to suffer. Just like your cat.
Think of what humans go through with this disease. Also, think of how much more at ease & at peace he'll be in kitty Heaven. It'll hurt you for a while, but how long does he have to hurt.
I wish you good luck, & peace of mind.
2006-09-07 03:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The time has come to do for your furry friend what your human friends cannot do for you - put him out of his misery, take him to the vets and get the vet to help him go to sleep!
We as the people owned by the cat have a duty to care for them and, in the extremely difficult position you now find yourself in, stop them hurting when there is no other way.
I feel for you, but, in the long run, it is the best thing for him and you. It sounds callous, but it will bring the bills for regular treatment to an end and it will stop his suffering.
To keep your cat alive for YOUR sake and not his, is pointless and you are failing in your friendship for him. Remember the good times you had with your furry friend and these memories of his passing will soon fade.
2006-09-07 03:39:18 · answer #6 · answered by Tony T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Having had several pets (cats and dogs) thru the years, I've been faced with the decision to put the animals down every time. Although many years pass, I still think of each of them, but I know that they didnt suffer any longer than necessary. As heartbreaking as it is to make the decision, it is excruciating to seem them suffer and not be able to express to you how they feel -think of the cat and not how hard it is for you to decide. good luck.
2006-09-07 09:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat that had this once. Back then, there was NOTHING they could do. I had no choice but to put him to sleep. I didn't want to. I had raised him on a bottle, and he was 10 years old. But it was what was best for HIM, as much as it broke MY heart.
I also had a dog recently that I had to put to sleep with bone cancer. I knew she had it for a year before I did it. When it became apparent that she was suffering, I did what I thought was right. I know YOU will too.
There comes a time when you have to do what is best for your friend. You don't want him to suffer any longer than is necessary.
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-09-07 03:35:39 · answer #8 · answered by Renee D 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How on earth did your cat get AIDS? I've never heard of that. It probably would be best to put him to sleep, or find a care facility that would be willing to take him. I'm not sure the average person has the capacity to care for an animal in that advanced state.
Peace and health for you and your cat
rivka
2006-09-07 03:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you have made him as comfortable as can be a life so far but unfortunately it sounds like he is at the point now that he is suffering. Although nobody likes to have to do it, the best for him is probably to have him put to sleep. I know that is a tough decision but he won't suffer anymore and he can run and catch butterflies while in heaven watching over you. Best of luck in your decision.
2006-09-07 03:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by redrum 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not make him suffer anylonger. If eating and normal life is pretty much impossible for him now the only option is putting him to sleep. It would be the right, loving and fair thing to do. There is no cure, and it will only get worse. He relys on you and only you and to make him suffer is a violation of trust and the pet human bond.
2006-09-07 03:32:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋