In 2008 I rescued a deathly ill cat that was diagnosed with FeLV feline leukemia and FIV feline immunodeficiency virus. The veterinarian told me he was seriously ill and recommended euthanize.
There was something about this cat and instead of putting the cat out its misery I said no to euthanasia, and I took the cat home. I read everything I could find on Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Feline Leukemia I learned how to keep my cat healthy and to keep my cat healthy. I also learned that it was imperative to get my cat retested.
Sixty days after the first test I had my cat retested and he did not have Feline Leukemia however he did have FIV.
When it comes to taking care of your FIV cat there are basics such as
- Keep your cat indoors at all times
- Provide your cat with a stress-free environment
- Keep the room temperature at an average of 74 degrees, not too cold and not too hot
- Feed your cat high-quality foods that are low in carbohydrates.
- Keep all veterinarian appointments
- Keep your cat pest free by applying monthly flea control twice a year to worm your cat.
- Keep your house dust free and clean.
- Keep your litter boxes clean.
If you are in contact with outdoor cats then you should know these cats could be sick, even if the cat has no outward indication they may be suffering from a cold. I recommend that if you have contact with an outdoor cat you must remove your clothes and your shoes and put them in the laundry room or mudroom or another room where your cat does not enter. Put on other clothes before you enter the area where your cat is.
** By removing your outdoor clothing you will be getting rid of any germs, fleas or ticks that are on your clothing.
It is a good idea to leave your street shoes at the door and put on house slippers. Street shoes carry germs and you do not want to expose your FIV cat to anything that might make them sick.
