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DogLover9501
10-12-2004, 08:09 PM
I hear alot of people talking about that their cats were "negative"..etc, And I was wondering what they were talking about?

As if we adopt Hilda tomorrow, since I don't know her story or past history, is there certain things she should get tested for?

Thanks
Jods
10-12-2004, 08:15 PM
I know ppl are talking about FIV. We just take our cats to get checked and their shots, but they didn't do any tests that I know about anyways, maybe they did they took blood before I dunno they never told me...
Anyways ask the humane society tomorrow what you should do they will know whats she's had or hasn't had... or call the vet... :) Good luck anyways!! Hope all goes well...

oh I think FIV is HIV for cats dunno though. I know it attacks theit immune system, hope this helps a bit
jazzcat
10-12-2004, 08:45 PM
Typically they are tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids. I would definitely have her tested for those before allowing her to have any contact with Tigger. Better safe than sorry.
DogLover9501
10-12-2004, 09:42 PM
Originally posted by jazzcat
Typically they are tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids. I would definitely have her tested for those before allowing her to have any contact with Tigger. Better safe than sorry.

Okay thanks :) I'll ask the vet about it!

Do you mean before she even comes in the house? :eek: Or just before they meet?
Craftlady
10-12-2004, 10:05 PM
Originally posted by DogLover9501
Okay thanks :) I'll ask the vet about it!

Do you mean before she even comes in the house? :eek: Or just before they meet?

Before direct contact with other cats. So, if you have mutiple cats I would test before they are brought into the house. If cat is brought into the house before testing, separate the cat from others (in another room) until tests are done.
DogLover9501
10-12-2004, 10:08 PM
Okay thanks :)

They are going to be seperated at first anyway.

Thanks again guys!
catmandu
10-13-2004, 09:14 AM
Usually FIVand FIP,but there are also tests,for parasites,such as worms,and fleas!
NoahsMommy
10-13-2004, 11:30 AM
You can test them for lots of things, but typical is the FIV/FELV test. You can also request an FIP test, if you're concerned about that.