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Hi everyone!
We rescued a sweet tuxedo kitten over Thanksgiving who tested positive on the initial ELISA test. Having 4 other cats, we isolated "Pilgrim" while we decided what to do. Our vet recommended euthanasia, but we knew there had to be other options. After much research, we learned about the IFA test and had that drawn. We were overjoyed to find that one negative, and were anxious to introduce her to our furry household. However, our vet recommended a second ELISA to be drawn. He seemed to stumble over his words, not really giving a satisfactory rationale for it. I think he was trying to say that she could still be a carrier of the virus.
Could someone enlighten me on whether this is necessary? It seems that a second IFA would be more telling. Do we need to keep her isolated until this is done? She's so sweet and sociable, and I know she'd be a great fit into our family, but we don't want to put our other cats at risk.
At least she's got the best view in the house, closed off in the dining room and heated sunroom. She loves the birdfeeders and loves playing peek-a-boo with the squirrels at the sliding door!
Rhonda, along with Jessie (18 yrs old and deaf) Bamm-Bamm (15 yrs old, 18lbs and diabetic), Zoey (4 yr old spoiled beauty) and Sam (2 yr old tuxedo rescued from Sam's Club parking lot)
PS. Pilgrim surprised us with her first heat cycle last week!! When should we expect the next one? We think she has to be 6 months old at the very most.
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