Can my FIV-positive cat be saved?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I am disabled and a Vietnam veteran and my cat, my best and only friend, has FIV and stomatitis. One vet says he can be helped and one vet says to put him to sleep. Can anyone help me keep my friend with me?
~J
Siouxsie: First of all, J, we [...]

How can I make sure my FIV-positive cat lives a long, healthy life?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
We just brought home a foster cat named Sunshine. He’s an unbelievable lovebug who wants to be close to us at all times — he just won’t stop purring and nudging for love!
Sadly, Sunshine is FIV-positive, which is why we’re hesitant to follow through with adoption. We recently lost a [...]

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