Hi, I'm new here. My cat Mamba who is 15 months old and has FIV has been having some problems recently. She seems not to be turning around in the litter box and is thus getting urine and some poop on the carpeted floor. I moved the litter box to a room that was uncarpeted and I put white plastic lining around it. When I went to clean it today I saw that blood was in her urine. There was also something that looked a bit foamy. The vet was closed by the time I made this discovery. Yesterday I did not notice any blood. I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the problems she has had with making sure all her business lands in the litter box. While I am certainly going to call the vet tomorrow, I am unsure if this can wait. If anyone could offer any suggestions that would be great.
As a side issue, I have another cat named Ashley. She does not have FIV. Other members of my household let Ashley go outside despite the fact that I think it is endangering Mamba who has a weakened immune system. Does anyone know whether or not it is appropriate to let a healthy cat play outside when they are living in a house with a cat who has a weakened immune system from FIV?
As a side issue, I have another cat named Ashley. She does not have FIV. Other members of my household let Ashley go outside despite the fact that I think it is endangering Mamba who has a weakened immune system. Does anyone know whether or not it is appropriate to let a healthy cat play outside when they are living in a house with a cat who has a weakened immune system from FIV?