Yes and just looking at it from a breeders point of view...I think thats why it is important to get cats checked before you breed (whether they are pets/studs/queens etc)...or if you bring any new kittens into the home find out their history before hand etc.

Cat Flu can be fatal and if you have kittens being born or babies this could be a bad situation which to a degree can be controlled before hand.

When I say that what I'm thinking in my mind is that I'm fortunate to have a great start in breeding...I have a mentor with all of his own bloodlines etc therefore I have full knowledge and history of all cats...hence reducing the chances of anything like this happening.

One of my friends recently was purchasing a bengal - she has other cats in the house. I was speaking to her on the phone and asked about the kittens parents in regards to felv/fiv tested etc (wasnt mentioned on the website) and she didnt know.

She phoned the breeder who said it was 2years ago when they were tested and then the breeder also booked in to the vets to have tests redone. All come back negative (was good of the breeder as was closed stud aswel) and my friend will get them done anyway as she wont take risks with her other cats.

I have had my moggie cat for 3years and I have my 3 siamese...my bluepoint is going to be my queen. Although my moggie is an indoor cat now she will be going to live my friend soon as Im not taking any chances with potential kittens being born in 6months or so...my moggie could be a carrier or anything with her being an outdoor cat for best part of 3 years and Im just not prepared to take any chances having kittens born. Im going to start as I mean to go on and thats reducing all risks and ensuring injections/worming etc is upto date at all times.

I know that sounds quite extreme but I want to do this properly - I also had my moggie done so she has been being picked on by the 2 other girls so it makes sense for a few reasons.

I hope all your cats get well soon you must be having a nightmare right now.

Keep us posted. xx

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Bralex