Is 7 weeks old too young for a kitten?

[7rider]

Momma cat hasn't been tested.

BIL/SIL are beside themselves, upset that babies have FIV/FeLV (maybe on both). I think they worry that they gave us "defective" cats...but we've tried to reassure them that they have a good indoor home, we have no other cats to worry about, and that we'll do what we can to keep them healthy and happy. Frankly, I think they're more upset than we are.

Momma cat is about 8 years old and the apparent picture of health. Her feral nature (hissing, particularly at SIL) makes their care thus far limited to food/shelter, and sending son off to be neutered (don't think he was tested before that appointment, but my DH doesn't always ask the big questions ). Momma cat has such a visit of her own, soon. I hope they test but given her history, I think we can pretty much figure out what the results would be. Meanwhile, the remaining two kittens will stay with SIL/BIL in NY and not be adopted out.

The vet gave us lysine to add to their food to keep up their immune system. They chowed it down in record time.

Re-tests are definitely in order.

BTW...I had to look up "Torbie" cuz I had no idea what that meant!

[Biciclista]

her multicolored toes gave it away...

[7rider]

her multicolored toes gave it away...

DH wanted to name her "Goldfinger" or "Gert" after the actor who played "Goldfinger" in that movie. I quickly nixed that idea!

[smilingcat]

Even if it turns out that the kittens are FIV positive, they can have quality of life unlike people with AIDS. You just have to watch their health. The cats do need to be indoor to protect their health!

here is a link FIV cat care and read item #3 and #8.

Hope this helps.