Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Benjamin
Meet the beautiful Big Benjamin!
This boy is not only stunning he is extremely affectionate and loving.
Benjamin really enjoys a pat and sitting on your knee, as he purrs away.
He enjoys sitting in the sun and on the window sill just watching the world go by!
Benjamin is a really lovely boy and will make your house complete!
Medical notes
Benjamin is FIV positive this means he is looking for a indoor only home as a only cat or a fellow feline friend who has had FIV vaccinations.
A bit about FIV.
What is FIV?
Also known as cat AIDS, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is an infectious disease caused by a retrovirus belonging to the lentivirus family. It is in the same family as the feline leukemia virus (FeLV).
How is it spread?
The virus is present in large quantities in the cat's saliva, and the most common mode of transmission is via bite wounds.
Occasionally FIV is passed onto kittens who's mother is FIV positive. This may happen either in utero or via infected milk.
Cats don't become infected via mutual grooming!
How is FIV treated?
There is no cure for FIV, once a cat has it, it is for life. The goal is to provide supportive care to the infected cat. This may include:
• Regular veterinary check ups.
• Maintaining proper parasite control.
• Ensuring that prompt veterinary attention is sought at the first sign of illness.
• Feed a high quality diet.
• Limiting their exposure to disease by keeping them indoors and away from neighbourhood or stray cats.
• The use of anti bacterial and anti fungal drugs where recommended.
• Maintain a proper vaccination regime to protect your cat from other infectious diseases.
Adoption details
Beautiful Benjamin is located in foster carer in the St Kilda area of Melbourne Victoria. To meet Benjamin please send us through an email enquiry with details of the home life he can expect if he was to join your family. You will receive a phone call or email responce within 48hrs of us receiving your email. Please be patient and wait for our response, if 48hrs go by and you haven't heard, you are welcome to then call our shelter to follow-up. We'll look forward to hearing from you soon!
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.