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My cat has tested positive for FLV.He's a big cat (14 lbs) and has always appeared to be in good health until yesterday when he collapsed and
wouldn't get up.The vet said his iron levels were extremely low and he was very dehydrated.
I have him home now, giving him iron and TLC.
I THINK, from what I understand, he could pull out of this and become
immune and continue to live for years.The vet wanted to have him put down,
but I refused,asking to give it a week to see what I could do.
He's lost his appetite so I'm spoon feeding him small amounts every three hours,and he is drinking from his water dish. I don't think he's in any real
discomfort;just weak.He's grooming himself and purring when he's in
my lap.
Has anyone had experience with this illness?Any advice? Anything else
I should be doing? Thanks.
wouldn't get up.The vet said his iron levels were extremely low and he was very dehydrated.
I have him home now, giving him iron and TLC.
I THINK, from what I understand, he could pull out of this and become
immune and continue to live for years.The vet wanted to have him put down,
but I refused,asking to give it a week to see what I could do.
He's lost his appetite so I'm spoon feeding him small amounts every three hours,and he is drinking from his water dish. I don't think he's in any real
discomfort;just weak.He's grooming himself and purring when he's in
my lap.
Has anyone had experience with this illness?Any advice? Anything else
I should be doing? Thanks.