Is there a reliable test for it? Is it blood or a swab?
Based on symptoms, I believe that Kizzy has become a chronic carrier (believed that months ago, but it became more apparant with Pax's rapid onset of deteriorating health, the smyptoms match a calicivirus based URI which proceeded into pnemonia.)
I am thinking about getting another kitten to help ease Kitchi's loss. But I will NOT do so, if there's the remote chance that someone could get it sick which right now there is. In 3wks Kitchi will get his last kitten boosters (at 17wks old), and Kizzy has already finally had all his shots.
If I were to get another kitten, it would need at the bare minimum, 2 sets of shots. (my vet explained that sometimes the first shot doesn't work, which is why the need for boosters after the initial shot).
Right now, Kizzy is presenting URI symptoms
so he is seperated from Kitchi now untill his symptoms subside. Which of course, made Kitchi cry half the night
If I ever do decide to get another kitty, I need to know what virus Kizzy is carrying for sure, so that I can weigh out the odds. Right now, we do not know for sure, probally about 90% sure....but that's different than 100% when it comes to possibly introducing someone else to the household.
Based on symptoms, I believe that Kizzy has become a chronic carrier (believed that months ago, but it became more apparant with Pax's rapid onset of deteriorating health, the smyptoms match a calicivirus based URI which proceeded into pnemonia.)
I am thinking about getting another kitten to help ease Kitchi's loss. But I will NOT do so, if there's the remote chance that someone could get it sick which right now there is. In 3wks Kitchi will get his last kitten boosters (at 17wks old), and Kizzy has already finally had all his shots.
If I were to get another kitten, it would need at the bare minimum, 2 sets of shots. (my vet explained that sometimes the first shot doesn't work, which is why the need for boosters after the initial shot).
Right now, Kizzy is presenting URI symptoms
If I ever do decide to get another kitty, I need to know what virus Kizzy is carrying for sure, so that I can weigh out the odds. Right now, we do not know for sure, probally about 90% sure....but that's different than 100% when it comes to possibly introducing someone else to the household.