OUR 'FIV' CAT ROOM
The Shelter has a special room for our FIV and Feline Leukemia cats. This room, while small, is a place for our FIV and Leukemia cats to have a "free area" with shelves and snuggle beds. Since cats are social with one another most of these cats gets along and bond with each other. We are currently able to house between 6 and 7 cats in this room comfortably.
We are truly blessed when we receive a request from a person/familiy to adopt or sponsor one of these cats.
These cats are very loving and affectionate cats....and make wonderful pets.
THE 'FIV' GANG
TANGO - A very sweet and laid back orange and white medium long haired neutered male
HANK - formerly ferrel, now sweet & friendly neutered male
MOSES - formerly ferrel, comming around nicely, neutered male
A FEW FACTS ABOUT FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)
FIV is a progessive virus that gradually affects a cat's immune system. It is mainly passed through serious penetrating bite wounds from one FIV infected cat to another non-infected cat which occur outdoors during aggressive fights and territorial disputes....the perfect reason to keep your cat inside.
Another, less common form of transmission is from an FIV infected mother cat to her kittens.
FIV is diagnosed by a blood test. Since there is no specific treatment for FIV pet owners should focus on keeping their infected cat(s) up to date on vaccinations, feed them a high quality diet, seek veterinary treatment at the first sign of illness and keep them in a stress free indoor environment.
FIV cats may show a variety of symptons such as respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, infections of the skin and gum or dental disease. Remember to work closely with your veterinarian regarding your cat's health care.
* 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 - like 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.
A SPECIAL VET VISIT
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FIV Cats Visit
Dr. Amy McGuffin
A & E Animal Hospital
Dr. Amy McGuffin from the A & E Animal Hospital, Urbana IL visited the Shelter to exam several of our FIV cats for dental disease. Not surprising....Dr. Amy said that many of the FIV cats are in need of dental cleanings and extractions.
We are thrilled that "Cat Sandy", one of our dedicated volunteers, transported Ruth, Tigger, Osom and Neko to receive treatment at the A & E Animal Hospital. However, we have several more cats that are in desperate need of treatment. We are currently trying to raise the much needed money to send the rest of our gang.
If you would like to donate and help these special cats please send your donation to the Shelter at:
Highland Animal Shelter
Attn: FIV Cat Program
PO Box 307
Highland IL 62249
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