Date of details/update: Jan 2015
Country: Essex, UK
Owner:
Cat name: Clive
Gender: Male
Neutered?: neutered
Colour: White
Character: The most affectionate cat I have ever had. He is great with everyone, and loves other cats. He is very confident, and very handsome.
How does the cat live?: Indoor/Outdoor
Single or multicat household: Multicat household
if multi cat, how many others: One other FIV+, One other FIV negative
What do you feed your cat?: Wet food/Raw
Do you give any regular supplements?: No
When was the cat acquired?: 2007
Cat's age when acquired: 12 weeks
What was the cat's condition when acquired?: Clive looked very healthy when I rescued him from a pet shop.
What is known of the cat before you acquired him/her?: No medical history given.
Was the cat known to be FIV positive when acquired?:
When was the cat diagnosed FIV positive?: 5 years
Why was the cat tested?: He was tested for FIV to see if he was able to travel to the UK.
Is the cat living (or passed away)?:
if passed away, how long did you have the cat?: 5 years
when did he/she die, and do you know the cause of death?: Clive passed away at 5 years, but not from FIV. Clive was PTS due to other sickness.
How would you describe the cat's general health over the time with you?:
He was always a very sick cat but I think that this is because he was bred by a back yard breeder. He had so many problems with his skin and his eyes and eyelashes.
The following are details of the ailments the cat suffered
Health details:
General
Is there anything more you can tell us about your cat that might help us understand the overall picture?:
I loved Clive. He was my special boy. I miss him even to this day, 3 years on I still get upset thinking of him.
He was an absolute delight. Clive was so affectionate and loving. All his health complications had nothing to do with the FIV, but rather a fact of his mum being over breed and being poorly herself. They make great pets and should always be given a chance at a happy and healthy life full of love.
and finally - does your experience of FIV match what you were led
to believe when you first heard about the virus ?: No, I was told that FIV+ cats are very sick, highly contagious and should be immediately destroyed. I wish I never listen to my vet.
Is there anything more you can tell us about your cat that might help us understand the overall picture?:
I loved Clive. He was my special boy. I miss him even to this day, 3 years on I still get upset thinking of him.
He was an absolute delight. Clive was so affectionate and loving. All his health complications had nothing to do with the FIV, but rather a fact of his mum being over breed and being poorly herself. They make great pets and should always be given a chance at a happy and healthy life full of love.
and finally - does your experience of FIV match what you were led
to believe when you first heard about the virus ?: No, I was told that FIV+ cats are very sick, highly contagious and should be immediately destroyed. I wish I never listen to my vet.