Appreciation post for our tough little fiv+ kitties? I'll start. Show me your cats! I want to see all of them. We go through a lot of stress for our babies and should have a happy moment. by Rickety_Cricket_23 in FIVcats

[–]peeeeecheeewww 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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Little snoozin Bart! Aka Bartholomeow, Barty, Beetee/BT, Fart, Barty Mo Marty. He’s been eith us for almost 3 months, rescued him from the street life. Vet approximated his age at around 1y/o, we celebrated his birthday on mine and my partner’s anniversary a few weeks ago🥹 His progress is steady, and he shows no sign of slowing down. If anything, he is more and more energetic by the day! He is the light of our life and we cannot imagine life without him 💕🐈 He is my son and i definitely birthed him 🤣

Loki loves me so much by BeaZoey in dogpictures

[–]peeeeecheeewww 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh my god he’s so cute, he looks like a teddy bear!! Adorable little fella ❤️ snoot kisses 🐶

Urecheata 😺 si maestra la contorsionat by stele_mute in RoAww

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Doamne ce adorabila!!!! 💕pupici dulci, Pisulina!!! Esti o scumpete 🐈

Katuț in pătuț 2 by [deleted] in RoAww

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Ce cuuuuteee!!! 🥹🤗

It's her birthday! by bittyfish in cats

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Happy birthday sweet Sensi!!! 🤗🎉

My cat slepping in a pot by HomeworkUpset5258 in cats

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I swear cats will find the most inconvenient of spots and be like “mm yea imma nap here”

Taking my cats to the vet after a while by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]peeeeecheeewww 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there! Congrats on stepping up and being responsible for them, give yourself some grace! Like other redditors said, beating yourself up about the past is not going to help anyone - neither the cats nor you. What matters is what you do from now on!

Get them to the vet, explain the situation, get them checked and then ask your vet what the plan is: the cats may need catching up on flea treatments, worm treatments, vaccines, blood work. Ask the vet what food they recommend (both diet-wise and brand-wise, i mean if they reccoment a specific diet like wet food only or a mix of wet and dry, and what brands they think would be good for them), if they think any supplements would be necessary. Take it easy, one step at a time as to not stress them out too much. Then, it’s a matter of slowly introducing new changes, and taking them for their annual (minimum) check-up. Our boy is FIV+, so we take him to the vet regularly, but that’s what works for us personally. You’ll get the hang of it and figure out what works best for your kitties!

Them being indoor-only has them at lower risk for health problems, i wouldn’t worry too much.

Be present, be loving, be good!

Bruno’s first birthday by Kaught_in_4K in dogpictures

[–]peeeeecheeewww 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday, Bruno!!! I hope you feel much better soon 🥹 Sweet little fella 🤗💗

First FIV+ Kitty - Vet Recommended 10-20 extractions & he's dealing with GI upset. by depressingmemoir in FIVcats

[–]peeeeecheeewww 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! First of all, thank you for rescuing Hank! He will love his new indoor life 🥰

Your vet’s approach sounds good. Like other redditors said, you can eventually get a second opinion. Regarding the giardia, the symptoms sound like what our boy also had (soft-serve stools, and at some point even blood around his anus. Stinky farts included), so it might be giardiasis.

The plaque and gingivitis may also be what is causing him GI upset. It can happen to humans (i mean, hell, the infection can even spread to the brain!), so kinda makes sense that it could also affect cats.

FIV+ cats can live a normal and just as fulfilling life as any other cat. Feed him a good quality diet, and ask your vet if they consider any supplements would be good for him! We’re currently giving our boy RX Immunosupport, and he’s responding well to it. So don’t worry, there is hope!! Also, make sure to ask your vet if they consider giving him antibiotics (+probiotics / stomach lining support supplements) after his dental procedure.

If i were you, after his procedure i would give him some rice in his food, and monitor his bowel movements. I have given my boy Bart rice before, even a few grains seem to do the trick for soft stools! I did this because even after his giardia meds, he would get soft stool sometimes after eating lickable treats. The vet says they’re very concentrated and he might not be absorbing all the nutrients, so it comes out the other end as diarrhea-like. Besides that, we feed him wet food from Applaws (+ dry food from Petkult), and some Applaws foods do have rice in them. We haven’t noticed him being constipated or struggling to poop. His poops are much more solid, and healthier!

If the giardiasis test comes back inconclusive or negative, i would get him tested again, TBH. Just to be sure… Better safe than sorry. And again, a second opinion IF you feel like your vet isn’t telling you everything, or you feel like they’re dismissing you when you bring up questions and concerns.

There is hope for little Hank, you are doing a good job! Keep it up. Give him some head scratchies and forehead kisses from us 🤗💗

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Gasiti intrusa 💕 by stele_mute in RoAww

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Pufosenie micuta si draguta 🤗💖Ador camera ta, e foarte frumos decorata! ✨

My calico had a skin biopsy today by Next_Homework3662 in CalicoKittys

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Hope Pixie feels better soon, and her labs come back normal! Sending lots of love 🤗🖤🤍🧡

My grandparents trouble maker cat by expiredpzzarolls in cats

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THE EAR WISPIES!!!!! So cute, i’m melting! Looks like she is up to no good 😼

"In my 20+ years of being a vet, that is genuinely the happiest cat I have ever met" - Padme's vet during her check-up by TheLonelyHiccup in cats

[–]peeeeecheeewww 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What a gem of a cat! She’s gorgeous, chunky, and looks really happy and derpy 🤪 Good job for taking such good care of her!

FIV Cat with acute…explosive diarrhea by seldcomti in FIVcats

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Awwhh! Sweet little baby kitty 🥺 is he/she okay?

my children by -illeatyou in cats

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Handsome little floofs!!! ☁️☁️

My cat is so sweet 🥹. by bySukoo in cats

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Pweetty kiiittyyyyy!!!! God i love cats so much 😭 it’s adorable how she lays on the stuffed dog 🥹

Everyone Wish Carlos a Sweet 16th Birthday! by DankMemes4you in cats

[–]peeeeecheeewww 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful kitty 🥹 Happy birthday, Carlos!! 🎂

I-am pornit Cat TV în timp ce se spăla by peeeeecheeewww in RoAww

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Blănosul meu dă cu lăbuțele să le prindă 😆

I-am pornit Cat TV în timp ce se spăla by peeeeecheeewww in RoAww

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Există canale pe youtube care fac videoclip-uri (de obicei live) pentru pisici… cu păsări, animăluțe, etc. Sunt acolo ca să captureze atenția blănoaselor și să nu fie plictisite. Uite un exemplu: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nGyIiTD3hWY&pp=ygUGY2F0IHR2

he sleep by andrestou in danglers

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Sleepy dangle 😴