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Hello All,
I need your help/opinion. I have this old stray cat that is outside of my door all the time and two days ago I decided to take her to the vet to have her checked out. The vet said she is about est. 15 years old, eye sight is really bad, dehydrated, very skinny (6 lbs only), kidneys are not good, bad teeth (no front upper teeth), scratchy voice, wobbles a bit when walking. A senior blood sample was done on her and everything checks out ok but her kidneys are not good. Also, result shows she has FIP antibodies. The vet wants to be sure so we did another blood just to be sure and the result came back negative. BUT vet said the exam is not 100% accurate, no test is.
So my question is, should I bring the cat in and risk possible transmission of FIP to Rupert and Stewie? I don't know. I want to help the stray because she is so old. What is your take on this? Anyone dealt with FIP or possible scenario like this? I could just take her in and let her stay in one of the spare bathroom. Of course, I will provide litter, bed, food and water for her. But the spare bathroom is not big. Is this humane? What would you do? I don't know what to do. I do not wish to put Stewie and Rupert at risk either. Your opinion is much appreciated. Thank you.
Oh, she is very friendly, loves to be pet, eats and drinks outside our door. The name is Puffy.
Puffy
I need your help/opinion. I have this old stray cat that is outside of my door all the time and two days ago I decided to take her to the vet to have her checked out. The vet said she is about est. 15 years old, eye sight is really bad, dehydrated, very skinny (6 lbs only), kidneys are not good, bad teeth (no front upper teeth), scratchy voice, wobbles a bit when walking. A senior blood sample was done on her and everything checks out ok but her kidneys are not good. Also, result shows she has FIP antibodies. The vet wants to be sure so we did another blood just to be sure and the result came back negative. BUT vet said the exam is not 100% accurate, no test is.
So my question is, should I bring the cat in and risk possible transmission of FIP to Rupert and Stewie? I don't know. I want to help the stray because she is so old. What is your take on this? Anyone dealt with FIP or possible scenario like this? I could just take her in and let her stay in one of the spare bathroom. Of course, I will provide litter, bed, food and water for her. But the spare bathroom is not big. Is this humane? What would you do? I don't know what to do. I do not wish to put Stewie and Rupert at risk either. Your opinion is much appreciated. Thank you.
Oh, she is very friendly, loves to be pet, eats and drinks outside our door. The name is Puffy.
Puffy