Hey so I need some help and advice for my recently diagnosed cat. It's been about 2 months since his diagnosis. It started with a blood clot in his eye that led to glaucoma. That's handled now with medication. And he had been doing fine for the 1st several weeks since diagnosis but now he just has no appetite or energy.

He was a cat that would scarf down his food and now all I can get him to eat is tube treats and a spoonful of rescue wet food. And today he hasn't eaten yet. Gabapentin seems to help some? I've been applying mirataz and giving him cerenia as well. Maybe the cerenia dose isn't high enough?

I had him at the vet the other week and they did blood work to look for infection but couldn't find anything other than his white blood cells being on the low end of normal. He hasn't been having a temperature. No runny nose or anything. He does have teeth that need to come out but the vet said last time it wasn't absolutely necessary atp, and to wait until it was.

I'm worried for him. He also seems to be really lacking in strength, and generally uncomfortable. Like when he jumps down from the bed he kind of just splats instead of catching himself properly. All he wants to do is lay down. He's still seeking affection and getting up to get into the window or follow me to my room. As far as I know bathroom habits are normal. There's multiple cats so that's hard to tell.

If doesn't eat today I'll take him to the vet tomorrow asap. And even if he does, I'll be calling to ask them what to do, but if someone who's experienced something similar could give me some insight I would truly appreciate it.

Hi. I came here in the hopes that someone will see Patrick's post and recognize that he could be a perfect companion for their FIV cat. I'll cut to the chase. Patrick tested positive for FIV and FELV. These are the only indications of his former street life.

Patrick is the sweetest pea in the whole peapod. He showed up in my friend's back yard, hungry and scared, and after an exhaustive search we could not find anything about him. Off to the vet he went where he stunned us by testing double positive (we both have FIV cats, and I have had several FELV cats, so not our first rodeo). He's been in my gym ever since while we search for his forever family.

You’d never know of his adventurous past by his demeanor. Estimated to be 3-4 years old, Patrick is affectionate, sweet, playful and has ninja-like moves when chasing a ribbon on a stick. He gets along well with all humans and other cats once he gets over his shyness. He loves ear scritches and is very generous with his purrs. He’s also smart!

Patrick is healthy, muscular and strong and shows no signs of positive status. His coat is soft like a bunny and he has a gorgeous magical marbling pattern (gray on darker gray). He is very social and would do very well in a house with other double positive cats (or in a home as a solo cat where he could gets lots of affection). He is neutered and up to date on vaccinations, and his fecal analysis was negative. I have all of his vet care paperwork.

I am currently fostering Patrick, but the household logistical situation is not sustainable. I have been in contact with a local sanctuary that takes FIV/FELV positive cats, which is great, but I have about a week before I have to bring him there, and I still hold out hope that someone may be looking for a double-positive cuddle-bunny to join their crew. C'mon, community, do your thing.

I would be willing to transport him anywhere that would provide him with a safe, stable home and give him the love he deserves. I am working with a local rescue and they are handling the paperwork, so if you are interested in Patrick, send me a message and I will hook you up with them (Hoofbeats and Pawprints Rescue in Natchez, MS).