Bruce Domestic Short Hair Bensalem, PA

This handsome hunk of a cat is equal parts sweet & silly. We’re sure that Bruce once had a home, as he’s perfectly comfortable living inside and enjoys the normal creature comforts. We don’t know exactly what happened, but he sustained an injury to his leg so he walks with a limp. This injury does not keep Bruce down! He runs and plays with all of the zest that any young cat has. Bruce seems to get along with other cats, but he’s never been around dogs. He’ll probably do best in a home with older kids, as he can play rough at times. We think Bruce is around 5 years old, and he’s FIV+

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FIV, or feline immunodeficiency virus (feline aids), has a harsh sound to it, but is far less of a concern than its name would suggest. A cat who is FIV+ has the same life expectancy of a normal, negative cat, as long as they are kept inside and up to date on vaccines. They can live successfully with other cats who are not FIV+.

FIV+ cats require no more medical attention than a normal cat - upkeep with annual wellness exams and vaccines and vet visits when occasional illness occurs. They sometimes experience dental issues sooner in life than negative cats, but this is case-by-case. FIV is being seen less and less as a major concern by veterinarians. The following links can be helpful to better understand FIV.
* FIV information from Cornell University -
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-immunodeficiency-virus
* Common Myths & Facts -
https://www.fivcatrescue.org/fiv-myths/
* FIV+ and FIV- cats living together -
https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/cat-health-vet-study-fiv-positive-cats-living-together?mc_cid=c5271e316e&mc_eid=ee3e2e5d5c