Hi, everyone
I'm hoping someone can help me answer some questions...my kitty, Charlie, tested positive for FIV last week. They decided to retest, and today I got another positive result back. As you can imagine, I am devastated. This cat has been my sunshine for the two months that I have had him. The Vet said that we should wait 6-8 weeks, then retest. I'm very confused, though, because the person who gave Charlie to me has his mother, his brother and another cat-and all of them just tested negative. These are the only cats with whom Charlie has ever had contact. He has never been outdoors, and he lived with these cats for the first 6 months of his life. He lived briefly with another friend, who never allowed him out and has a dog. Then, he came to live with me. I have also never let him out. Charlie's mom and brother were both tested at the same clinic that Charlie goes to, and I have passed this information on to the vet, who also found this strange. Isn't it odd that his mother is negative and he's positive? Even if the virus came from his dad, wouldn't his mom also be infected? I haven't been able to find clear answers to these questions anywhere, and I'm hoping someone out there can shed some light. Maybe I should go for a second opinion? Even if Charlie is positive, he will have the best care possible, all my love, everything I can give him, but I am just so confused because this seems very strange. I would really appreciate any information or advice...
Thanks.
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