Gus

Gus is the sweetest little man, he loves lazing on the lounge watching tv with you, lap cuddles, head scratches and naps in the sun! He enjoys having his fur brushed and will purr nice and loud to show his appreciation. Gus has a nice soft and smooth coat. He'll definitely let you know when it's time for food by meowing at you or his food bowl, he knows his food schedule well!

Gus loves using a scratch pole/box but will need one that has scratching surfaces low to the ground as he isn't confident in jumping up to high surfaces or jumping on on things in general.

Gus 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.
Along with being FIV positive Gus has some ongoing medical conditions that we are currently treating and that may require ongoing care. Gus is looking for a foster home with a view to adopt.

A bit about FIV.

A cat diagnosed with FIV can live a normal happy life and can have a normal cat lifespan!

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.