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In reply to the discussion: Follow up on the kittens I found under my porch. [View all]hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)Thank you for being responsible for them! I love happy endings.
Being the old cat lady that I am, may I offer a piece of advice, please? The calici virus is a very potent disease and it may be that he will suffer some effects from it as he grows up. It is awesome that he recovered from it, and I know that recovery was because he was in loving and capable hands.
The best way to avoid a future issue with him is to give him good nutrition and to keep him stress free. Calici virus is the suspected precursor for stomatitis in cats, and I've seen several instances where kittens who had calici developed stomatitis in later life.
I am not trying to scare you, but rather trying to convey knowledge born of pain.
Thank you again for stepping up and helping this little family! I wish you (and all of these precious felines) all the best!!!