Jace

Meet Jace!Jace has spent 12 weeks in foster care with his brother Alec and LOVES his company as well as the company of his carer. He is completely house trained and is used to stairs. He also likes to play with the family dog who is cat friendly. Unlike his brother Jace doesn't like to chase toys but prefers to catch his brother while he is running past.Jace has been monitored for Feline CaliciVirus since being desexed at the Shelter after an intial round of foster care. His carer has worked very hard to ensure he remains happy and healthy during this time. As a result of this virus they must be housed seperately from the other felines at the Shelter. If you would like to meet them please just ask!Never heard of CaliciVirus? Here's some info...This is a cat that has been exposed to Feline CaliciVirus (FCV). This disease usually causes signs in cats consistent with upper respiratory disease and/or signs associated with loss of appetite caused by ulcers. Some other signs are associated with fever such as lameness or stiffness. Young immune-compromised and stressed cats are most likely to show clinical signs. FCV is highly contagious to other felines and can be spread via direct contact with actively infected cats for more than 30 days and sometimes up to 2 months after recovery. Some cats can shed it for life. These cats are known as carrier cats and can be a source of infection to other cats. FCV can also be spread by fomites most commonly people/clothes as well as in droplets from sneezing cats (less than 3 metres away). Cats most at risk of developing more serious signs of disease are those that are very young or very old sick or are immune compromised. Your healthy cat at home is less likely to be affected by your newly adopted recovering FCV cat however we suggest you separate your new cat for the period of time that this cat is actively showing signs of FCV and for at least 30 days later. You should practice good hygiene by washing your hands between handling cats at all times. Stress reduction is the most important aspect of prevention of FCV and providing hiding places and maintaining routine is important for cats. We suggest that your cats at home are fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to adopting a Shelter cat with Calicivirus. We do not provide free treatment for other animals in your home should they become sick.If you would like more information please ask to speak to one of our vets.