Fountain Dog Cat
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Water Transmission of FeLV?
Recently (about two weeks ago) we had a stray kitten in our home. He was quarantined and was using separate litter, food, and water because we have two other cats and we didn't know the diseases he could be carrying. We allowed him to walk from his room to the back door (through the kitchen) when we were there and at one time he DID drink out of the water bowl that the cats and the dog use. A week ago we took him to the vet and he was diagnosed with FeLV. Due to his other illnesses and poor health we decided to put him to sleep.
My question is this: What are the chances my other cats could have contracted the virus by him having a few licks of the water bowl?
It's a fountain thing if that makes a difference. The cats have been vaccinated their whole lives except for the past 2 or 3 years...could they have developed some defenses? How soon should we have them tested?
Shared use of food and water bowls is one way that FeLV is spread. It's always possible, and while most healthy adult cats can fight off an FeLV infection with situations like this, it's best to have them tested. However, it can take up to 90 days from exposure to the virus showing up in the bloodstream, so getting them tested now won't really tell you anything. Get them tested in 90 days, and if it's negative, you're free and clear.
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Cats - The Purrfect Companion?
"You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats." - Colonial proverb
Fancy having a cat at home? It will depend on you throughout its life - around 15 years with proper care - so properly budget for visits to the vets and other costs before making a decision to get a cat.
You have to budget for cat food, cat litter and scoops and other accessories to make the cat's life comfortable at your home.
Kitten or adult? A difficult choice since the kitten of today is going to be a member of your household for a long time. Perhaps it is better to get an adult cat since it has already developed a personality and you will know what you are getting. Adult cats easily adapt to a new home and get attached to the new owner as easily as a kitten. It does not matter whether you get a male or female because their behaviour is not dependent on their gender. Neutered and spayed cats make pleasant companions.
Any good animal shelter will have healthy cats available. Remember a cat you picked up from the shelter is actually saved from death by you. To convey a proper image, choose a name for the cat from Abby, Achilles to Zummo. There are lots and lots of fancy names to choose from.
OK, you got your cat - so now what? Open up your purse so that your cat can feel pampered. You can get elegant and lavishly designed dining bowls with a price range of £8 to £80. To promote their health and well being encourage your cat to drink more water. Drinking fountains for cats which re-circulate water and provide fresh tasting filtered water are a great idea. Like humans, pets require water as a vital element for survival. Water constitutes approximately 70% of a cat's or dog's body.
Apart from feeding the cat we have to provide mental and physical stimulation and keep them active and happy. A ball dispensing cat nip or any other small treat once in 2 to 4 hours (preset - depending upon the need of your cat) is one of the accessories which are fun to watch when the cat plays and eat.
Colorful place mats for the cat with some hilarious or funny drawing make a great gift and liven up the cat pen.
To make your cat enjoy the outdoors along with you buy a pet stroller which costs from £40 to £ 150 or a cat harness. Vaccinations, also known as kitten shots will help protect the cat from various diseases. Remember to keep your cat healthy by changing the litter box frequently.
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