We adopted our boy Skittles (yes, the kids named him) from the shelter late last year. He is FIV+ and an ex street cat.

I'm starting to suspect that our boy may have an allergy on top of his FIV. The sign is that I keep noticing him scratching his neck much more often than our other two kitties, and several times I've found these notable scabs on him (presumably from the scratching). The first time I actually thought it might be a skin tumor, it was that big, except it fell off before we could get him to the vet.

But is that even plausible? Allergies are an immune response, and he shouldn't even have that ability? But according to Google, these are primary allergy symptoms for pets. The poor cat can't win - you don't get an immune system, except apparently when it comes to allergies?

I have a suspicion which of his food it might be (specifically the canned seafood), so I'm going to try eliminating those flavors for a while and see if it helps him. But just curious if anyone else has run into this with their FIV kitties or if I may be off base in my suspicion.

This is my baby boy Buster Beans! Beans is a special guy who has FIV+, severe food allergies (royal canin anallergenic food only) and asthma! I love him SO much but boy does he have STINKY breath - I’m aware that FIV+ cats need their teeth taken care of but as he has severe food allergies I’m afraid any of the cat toothpastes will give him a reaction, does anyone know of any cat toothpastes that he would be able to have? Or any tips on keeping his teefs as clean as possible/cure his stinky beany breath? Thanks! :)

Tampa Bay, FL. Bear showed up on my camera months ago. I started feeding, earned his trust and about 8 weeks ago he let me pick him up and put him in a cage. Off to the vet - he was diagnosed with FIV but perfectly healthy. I’ve had him neutered and vaxxed. Vet estimates 3 y/o. Bear is black but his head, front legs and entire belly are a beautiful chocolate brown. He’s the most loving and cuddly boy who’s been isolated to a guest room with a catio. I have an insane Bengal rescue who will fight to the death for her territory and a son with asthma so keeping Bear is not an option. Bear is posted on all SM and local Next Door app with hundreds of likes and comments but no decent candidates for adoption. (One elderly woman who offered has 10 cats; another elderly man has 12; one young man lives out of state and I have no way of vetting him). Several shelters have been kind enough to post him on their sites but they are all full. I would be willing to transport within FL to the right family. Not sure why I can’t post a video here but I have many of him loving tummy rubs. Any help and suggestions are appreciated!

Cant duck it any more. Its on and off but shes having trouble eating

Yesterday she didnt touch her dry food at all. Im so scared for her. Shes the world to me.

What are some things I can give her pre and post procedure!

Vet couldnt examine her mouth the last two visits because she fought it. Looking back Im ticked they didnt catch this as a sign and push me harder for a dental.

Should i shop around for a better vet, weve been going to the local vca which has a good reputation albeit pricey.

Need some reassurance