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Sick cat foud way out of home, do I need to send her back to kennel?Thank you for taking the time to read this and helping me out. I am new here so a big HELLO to all.  I became a foster parent for a kitty because I could not care for one long term but did want the pleasure of a cat in my home. Here is the situation: The cat they gave me has Feline Leukaemia but is in good health at the moment. She is not vaccinated either, but I guess that makes sense given the Leukaemia. The people at the adoption center told me that she would need to be an indoor cat because of this. After having her for a week I noticed today that she found a way out of my home and I assume she is occasionally going outside, although I cant be sure. I am pretty sad about this and I want to know does this mean I have to give her back?  p.s. I can't really plug up the whole she uses to get out.
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She really must be contained in order to stop any risk of spreading FeLV. This is a very serious condition and she may well remain healthy for some time. It is considered that they can be healthy from the time of infection up to 5 years but really it's any ones guess as to when she will begin to show signs of illness. http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/vet/c...emiavirusfelv/ |
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Is there anywhere secure you can shut her in to prevent her from escaping? If so she really needs to be kept in the secure place, e.g. a spare bedroom etc. If she's getting out she could potentially be spreading FELV all round the neighbourhood, making other cats ill and potentially picking up more illness due to not being vaccinated. |
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if I can catch her, i will keep her in my room. She has only been with me a week and she is still nervous around me. |
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thanks for the help |
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Good luck. It's so hard keeping them in when they desperately want to go out, but for her health and the other cats she must be an indoor cat. Give her a lot of play and a stimulating environment to keep her happy. |
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Welcome to the forum, the best of luck with your little foster, keep us posted. |
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Today she let me pet her! When I get a chance I'll pick her up and put her in a secure room. SHE LET ME PET HER! |
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Brilliant, how about a pic when you get her settled |
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