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I've been up most of the night in a near consistent panic attack. I have 3 cats of my own and I foster a couple of times a year. Last Sunday I started to foster a little black kitten from a high-kill shelter. He seemed perfectly healthy and is so friendly and loving. I even got him tested for FIV/Feline Leukemia before I took him. I kept him in a separate part of the house. After a couple of days, he started sneezing and it became clear he was developing a URI. I took him to the vet who said it was likely herpes virus and that over 99%+ of cats have it. She recommended against antibiotics for the time being as he had no temperature or signs of a bacterial infection.
Even though he was separated, I caught him and my Siamese cat Meeko interacting under the door. I moved him two rooms back with doors closed, but Meeko, my 1-year-old, started to sneeze. He is now sick and my cat Henri started getting sick last night. They are both sneezing and I can hear the congestion. Only my girl, Puma, has yet to show signs - but she will likely get it too with everyone sharing surfaces.
I am drowning in guilt and don't know what to do other than try and get everyone into the vet today. If this is a virus that 99%+ of cats have - why are mine getting sick? What if this is something really bad that I invited into my house? What if I really hurt my babies? Please give me any advice you have. I'm a wreck.
Even though he was separated, I caught him and my Siamese cat Meeko interacting under the door. I moved him two rooms back with doors closed, but Meeko, my 1-year-old, started to sneeze. He is now sick and my cat Henri started getting sick last night. They are both sneezing and I can hear the congestion. Only my girl, Puma, has yet to show signs - but she will likely get it too with everyone sharing surfaces.
I am drowning in guilt and don't know what to do other than try and get everyone into the vet today. If this is a virus that 99%+ of cats have - why are mine getting sick? What if this is something really bad that I invited into my house? What if I really hurt my babies? Please give me any advice you have. I'm a wreck.