I don't believe that FIV has any effect on a cat's life span. I can't speak for the other 2, but since 1 has been well controlled for 5 years, I wouldn't worry too much about that. IBD I have no clue, although (I am not sure...)I don't believe that IBD could have an effect on life span. It doesn't affect human's life span, right?My best buddy has had CKD (well-controlled) for the last 5 years. He was recently diagnosed with IBD. He is also FIV positive.
Can cats with multiple chronic illnesses like his still live fairly long lives?
I do not know if I can be of much help.
I’m not saying your girl does or doesn’t have IBD. Tbh, the only way to know for sure is to rule everything else out. But...food allergies are a result of the leaky gut that’s part of the IBD syndrome. Gut is overrun with wrong bacteria promoted by inappropriate ingredients (such as starches and grains) which causes gut membrane permeability issues aka leaky gut. Immune system weaponizes against food proteins it never expects to see in the blood. Food allergy! Maybe you caught it quickly enough that a food switch was all that was needed to give her gut a chance to heal.I'm not saying your doesn't have IBD, but you might want to consider consulting an allergist before you continue. If rather than IBD, he is allergic to an ingredient the IBD treatment won't help much.
You will need to work closely with your vet. There is a standard care for CKD, I have a cat that was diagnosed a little over a year ago and so far is well controlled with a prescription diet.My best buddy has had CKD (well-controlled) for the last 5 years. He was recently diagnosed with IBD. He is also FIV positive.
Can cats with multiple chronic illnesses like his still live fairly long lives?