[BigDaveyL]

Hi all,

I am thinking about getting a second cat.

I found one from a local rescue, however, when they did a vet reference check, we've never done a FIV check so they won't let me adopt him.

Gadget was too young at the time of adoption to get tested. The vet said he had to be at least 6 months to get tested. Some online sources say to wait at least 9 months.

Gadget is an indoor cat, has only had contact with cats where I got him, plus the gf's mothers cats (got both their cats at the same place).

How much of a stink should I raise? Or should I just suck it up and get the test?

 

[lisak_87]

Get The Test

By all means, get the test. A snap test at the vet's office for FIV and FeLV is pretty darn affordable, and you have the results within seconds.

 

[scottd]

I would just go ahead and get him tested. My vet charges $42 for a FeLV/FIV SNAP test. It's worth knowing their status. It's a simple blood drawing and waiting 10 minutes.

 

[ktel]

I had the test done a few years ago and wasn't very expensive if I recall

It came back negative and it's good to know

 

[BigDaveyL]

Alright. Made the appt bright and early Saturday Morning.

He already was tested for FeLV at the shelter.