Whenever I’m asked about litter box issues I always have people start with this great write up Dr. Magnifico … “Peeing Outside the Box? The 20 Minute Cure!” … It’s fantastic!

http://kmdvm.blogspot.com/2013/06/peeing-outside-box-20-minute-cure.html

They are also still very active and show no signs of being sick. I feed and water them when ever I see that there bowl is running low

My cats were strays so they used to be outside. I just rescued my kitten recently so my cat might have gotten something from him. I don’t think I’ll be able to afford a vet because I don’t have a job. But I’ll try to feed them healthier cat food and if that doesn’t help all I can do is try to find them a home that can provide for them.

Also just be sure the dandruff is not moving.. White specks can be lice too.

-Kelly 

He’s active and eating two tablespoons every three hours. He just learned how to run and he tries to chase our adult cats.

Your vet should take a look at this for it could be very serious. Three thing I would initially be concerned about is cancer, infection and testicular contortion. Contortion is where they cross over and the blood supply is cut off. All of these can produce pain and your cat needs to see a vet.

Because of the stigmas and misunderstanding related to FIV, even if the litter is negative initially, we always test again at 6 months just to be sure although it’s most likely not necessary.

I’ve personally never heard from anyone in rescue about a litter initially testing negative and then testing positive later and I’ve never read any literature describing that scenario either.

I think that false positives are the overwhelming issue.

I’d be 100% comfortable adopting a kitten that tested negative from a FIV
positive mom … but for what it’s worth, I’d also be comfortable
adopting an FIV positive kitten or adult as well. 🙂

Adam

Hi Carolyn,

I don’t know if it’s technically impossible, but certainly not a common scenario in my personal experience. Over the last 4 years my rescue has taken in 3 cats (with litters) that have tested positive for FIV. All of the litters of kittens turned out to be negative. Our policy with FIV+ mom’s is to test the kittens on intake and then again in 6 months to verify results.

We did have one litter that tested positive initially and then tested negative 6 months later (a second test was given at 6 months just to double check).

Here’s some additional information from Best Friends Animal Society http://bestfriends.org/Resources/Pet-Care/Cats/Health-And-Care/FAQs-About-FIV/Hope

Hope this helps,
Adam

I always tried tuna fish especially  the kind with oil to make sure theres no hair balls and its hard for a cat to resist mine use to think i was opening a can every time i used the electric can opener is your feline indoor or both.