We are all hoping and praying Maximus tests negative at his retest. My Vixen is FeLv+ and I know the devastion you feel. She is now 3 and still very healthy and happy. She contracted it through her mother and then passed it to our other cat who passed on from complication from the disease at 18 months old.

Here is a link about FIV - Feline AIDS I like this site I linked for you as it seems very complete and correct. When you retest Maximus be sure to test for FeLv too. FeLv can be passed on through inter-grooming and sharing food and water dishes.

I hope all turns out well and he is a false positive. But remember even if he isn't he can still live and happy, healthy and normal life.

(((HUGS)))
Michelle