Viral diseases in adopted kitties

[Kirsten]

She had adopted them from a rescue group and I had even recommended the foster mom to her. I still feel terrible about this.

Oh, this is terrible! I would feel bad about this, too, even though it's not your fault and you couldn't know... But it's sad.

I know there's no good accurate FIP test yet but hopefully there will be one in the future.

Oh yes, I hope that, too!!! An accurate test AND a treatment! I really hate FIP.

Kirsten

[sirrahbed]

I voted that it has never happened to me because I have only had my resident cats get sick from fairly minor illnesses they got from new kitties. But, it was traumatic enough that I am very cautious about letting any new cats near by babies. They are my family and I have to protect them. As much as I admire those who do the riskier rescue work - I simply do not have whatever it takes. If my kitties were to come in contact with any of the serious viral illnesses, I would be a total wreck. Any new cats I adopt must be tested in any way possible and also remain separate for a moderate amount of time.