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I found this forum originally while searching for ways to introduce a new kitten into my previously single cat household. I have a 1 1/2 yr old girl who's been here for a year, and just brought home a 3-4 month old kitten from the shelter yesterday. So far so good -- we've kept the new kitten (also a girl) isolated in a guest bedroom, and put a towel under the door to keep them apart. Of course, they're both super smart and quickly moved the towel. No signs of hostility whatsoever, they've been playing paws underneath the door and meowing for the last day. They seem excited to meet, but we're taking it slowly. Especially now...
First thing we did with the new kitten was have the vet who spayed her also take a blood test. Just got the results this morning and she tested positive for coronavirus which the vet assured me was no big deal as long as she seemed energetic and was eating properly (which she is - big appetite that one). But then I went to google...
So far as I can tell, about 5% of coronavirus cases mutate into FIP (!) and it's highly contagious. I know that chances are, my new kitty is going to be totally fine, but now I'm worried that I've brought a health hazard into the house and potentially endangered my current cat. Obviously I am not going to introduce them until I know what I'm dealing with, but both my boyfriend and I have been going back and forth between the cats, holding and petting them, to try to transfer the smells back and forth. And they've been playing with a toy under the door together, and batting their paws together.
Once I'm able to post on the regular forum, I'll ask there, but in the meantime, does anyone have any experience with coronavirus? My investigation so far has left me terrified...
First thing we did with the new kitten was have the vet who spayed her also take a blood test. Just got the results this morning and she tested positive for coronavirus which the vet assured me was no big deal as long as she seemed energetic and was eating properly (which she is - big appetite that one). But then I went to google...
So far as I can tell, about 5% of coronavirus cases mutate into FIP (!) and it's highly contagious. I know that chances are, my new kitty is going to be totally fine, but now I'm worried that I've brought a health hazard into the house and potentially endangered my current cat. Obviously I am not going to introduce them until I know what I'm dealing with, but both my boyfriend and I have been going back and forth between the cats, holding and petting them, to try to transfer the smells back and forth. And they've been playing with a toy under the door together, and batting their paws together.
Once I'm able to post on the regular forum, I'll ask there, but in the meantime, does anyone have any experience with coronavirus? My investigation so far has left me terrified...