I now worried and dont know what to do as my children have taken to her
2006-11-20 21:46:21 · 11 answers · asked by rain_b_ow 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
First, she can't pass it on to humans, so no danger.
If you can afford it, love her, give her the best care on earth, and make her life a true joy as long as she has.
I have know people whose kitties have this problem, and they can sometime make longer than we might think.
Also, I would keep her for the children's sake. Oh it will hurt when she dies, but in some ways it is good for children to start learning about life and death at a young age--before being confronted with other losses.
The main thing you have a happy cat and happy children, to me that would count for more than anything else. Besides, if you give her away or have her put down, the children will have a sudden loss. I think that would be worse, from my perspective of someone who has helped two little girls face loss of a few pets here and there over time.
Take care, do what you think best.
Best wishes.
2006-11-20 21:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's leukemia your cat can be treated and then vacinated. FIV is different, you can't get rid of it but it is not a danger to humans. You need to keep an eye on her and if she shows ANY sign of illness you need to get her to the vet straight away. She can still live a normal life and to old age. One thing though - she must not go out anymore, if she gets into a fight she can pass the FIV onto another cat.
OK I'm going to sound like a wooly hippy here but it might be an oportunity to teach your children tha there are illnesses in the world. Depending on the age of the child.
I think most children would be more upset at their pet disapearing overnight than being told the cat is special and needs to be looked after.
2006-11-22 03:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by sashs.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our cat was diagnosed with feline aids and at first we were devastated and thought he would have to be euthanized but don't panic. There is absolutely no threat to humans. She can live a perfectly healthy life. You just need to make sure she has the usual appropriate feline vaccinations and regular check up with the vet. If she has leukaemia then I am afraid that is a different matter and I would accept the advise of your vet as to what to do.
2006-11-20 22:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by ANON 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 22:27:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is really sad i once had alovely grey cat who died of feline aids, i think the best thing to do would be to have him put to sleep before he and youre children suffer anymore and get a new cat asap to replace him. It would be what i'd do as the suffering from both sides is reduced then and you can give another cat a new happy home. Don't feel bad.
2006-11-21 00:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by adams girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't ask here. Get the blood tests and ask the vet what to do. Cats can live happily with feline aids virus.You will just have to keep her indoors to make sure she doesn't give it to other cats.
You say that the vet said she 'may' have one of these diseases. Why isn't her SURE? A simple blood test will discover what, if either of them, she has.
2006-11-20 23:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She may have????????
Doesn't your vet know. Hasn't he done any tests?
All cats are potential carries of these diseases. If it's still a kitten he should just need to have the inoculations for these and be o.k.
Where on earth did you buy a kitten from with these diseases? To me that means the Queen also has not been inoculated for these and has passed them on to her kittens. The person you bought this kitten from needs to be reported.
2006-11-23 19:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by pampurredpuss 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My vet did inform me that they're is such thing as leukemia and aids on animals. If I had children in the house, no matter what, I would give them away. I'm sorry but I would not take any chances. You have to be precocious when it comes to animals.
I may be young but I'm not stupid or anything. I'd just be safe when it comes to these things. I hope that helped alot, ok,bye!
2006-11-20 23:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
if she has aids, it can't be passed to humans, but she can live a long life anyway, if she has leukemia, that is a different story, see what your vet says
2006-11-20 22:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I so sorry, what has the vet said cos to me it doesn't sound too good.....if you can afford it get her the best medical teatment u can and cos she is so young it is likely that she will survive this..
I hope she is ok....x
2006-11-20 22:05:36 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋