With the recent adoption of one of our rescued kittens the topic of FIV, FIP and Feline lukemia testing has once again arrisen.
When I adopted chester he was 4 months old, and it seemed natural to get the inhouse tests done (which came up negative) when he had his first shots.
When I went in with Dynah I was surprised to find out that she was too young to test (8 weeks). The vet said she could have DNA testing done for double the price of the inhouse tests ($200). She also pointed out that the only way Dynah could have gotten any of the above would have been through her mom since we rescued them at about 1 weeks age (eyes opened that night, last kitten 4 days later).
I've pretty much decided to not get the tests done, but am nervous that I'm making the wrong decision. Dynah will be indoor only (as is Chester) and will not be getting the lukemia shots.
I've taken some time and read some posts about different points of view regarding the tests. I thought maybe we could talk about the reasons why one should or should not get the tests so I could make the best decision for myself and for her.
If this should be in IMO please move it, oh mods of ours...I just figured it was health related and not provoking an argument.
SO! Did/do you get your cats tested? What for? Why do you/don't you?
When I adopted chester he was 4 months old, and it seemed natural to get the inhouse tests done (which came up negative) when he had his first shots.
When I went in with Dynah I was surprised to find out that she was too young to test (8 weeks). The vet said she could have DNA testing done for double the price of the inhouse tests ($200). She also pointed out that the only way Dynah could have gotten any of the above would have been through her mom since we rescued them at about 1 weeks age (eyes opened that night, last kitten 4 days later).
I've pretty much decided to not get the tests done, but am nervous that I'm making the wrong decision. Dynah will be indoor only (as is Chester) and will not be getting the lukemia shots.
I've taken some time and read some posts about different points of view regarding the tests. I thought maybe we could talk about the reasons why one should or should not get the tests so I could make the best decision for myself and for her.
If this should be in IMO please move it, oh mods of ours...I just figured it was health related and not provoking an argument.
SO! Did/do you get your cats tested? What for? Why do you/don't you?